Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation

Abstract: In this Special episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson and civil Rights and how he addressed institutional racism in his Art
NB: Unfortunately there is a disturbing noise in the last 5 minutes of the recording. I was unable to delete it from the recording and decided the topic is too important to cut it all out. My excuses to the listeners.

Abstract: In this episode, Karin has Dr. Susan Rogers, sound engineer of Prince as quest. They discuss musicality, difference in recording style between Michael Jackson and Prince, and posthumous releases amongst other things.



REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin and Dr. Susan Rogers. “Episode 37 – ‘Interview with Dr. Susan Rogers’ ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 6, no. 37 (2018). Published electronically 21/07/18. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-37/.



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Episode 37 – Interview with Dr. Susan Rogers
by Karin Merx
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is co-founder and editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. 

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is co-founder and the former editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife.

Dr. Susan Rogers, PhD, holds a doctorate in psychology from McGill University, where she studied music cognition and psychoacoustics under researchers Daniel Levitin and Stephen McAdams. Her research focuses on auditory memory, the perception of musical signals, and the influence of musical training on auditory development. For two decades prior to her science career, Rogers was one of the world's few women known for her work as a record producer, engineer, mixer, and audio electronics technician. Career highlights include years (1983–1988) as staff engineer for recording artist Prince and working with such diverse artists as Bare Naked Ladies, David Byrne, Tricky, and Tevin Campbell. Learn more here.



Our references and where you can easily find them
1. Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016).
2. Gunther Schuller, The Swing Era: The Development of Jazz, 1930-1945 (Oxford University Press; New Ed edition, 2005).

Abstract: In the light of Michael Jackson's 9th Anniversary, Karin has Dr. Kit O'Toole as guest. They discuss O'Toole's book Michael Jackson FAQ: All That's Left To Know About The King Of Pop, a tribute to the greatest artist that moonwalked this earth.



REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin. “Episode 36 – ‘Michael Jackson FAQ’ ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 5, no. 4 (2018). Published electronically 25/06/18. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-36/.



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Episode 36 – ‘Michael Jackson FAQ’
by Karin Merx with Dr. Kit O'Toole
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is co-founder and the former editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.

Kit O'Toole, Phd, Kit O’Toole has written about music for over 20 years.  She is the author of Songs We Were Singing: Guided Tours Through the Beatles’ Lesser Known Tracks (12 Bar Publishing); and Michael Jackson FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About the King of Pop. Find out more about Kit here



Our references and where you can easily find them
1. Kit O'Toole, Michael Jackson FAQ: All That's Left To Know About The King Of Pop (Backbeat Books, 2015). Buy at Amazon
2. Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016). Buy at Amazon
3. Susan Fast, Dangerous (Bloomberg, 2014). Buy at Amazon
4. Joseph Vogel, Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (Sterling, 2011). Buy at Amazon
5. Isabelle Petitjean, Dangerous: From Mark Ryden to Michael Jackson (Delatour France, 2016). Buy at Amazon
6. Elizabeth Amisu, Throwing Stones to Hide Your Hands: The Mortal Personas of Michael Jackson, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, vol.1-1 (2014).
7. Michael Jackson FAQ Facebook Page.

Abstract: In this episode, Karin discusses how artists create, and take from life and experiences. What we perceive as 'new' and 'authentic', and how this has been looked at through history till today.



REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin. “Episode 35 – 'A Good Artist Copies, and A Great Artist Steals' ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 5, no. 3 (2018). Published electronically 06/03/18. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-35/.



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Episode 35 – 'A Good Artist Copies, and A Great Artist Steals' 1
by Karin Merx
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is co-founder and the former editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



Our references and where you can easily find them
1. Quote by Pablo Picasso.
2. Plato, The Republic, (Penguin Classic).
Aesthetics, https://www.rowan.edu/philosop/clowney/aesthetics/philos_artists_onart/plato.htm
3. Aristoteles, Poetics, (Penguin Classic).
4. David Myernik, The Challenge of Emulation in Art and Architecture: Between Imitation and Invention (Ashgate Studies in Architecture).
5. Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016).

The Visitation - Lacopo de Pontormo

The Greeting - Bill Viola

Abstract: In the first episode of 2018, Karin and Elizabeth look back into the year 2017 and how the Journal has evolved, and what she has contributed to the academic landscape of Michael Jackson Studies.

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REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin, Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 34 – 2017 Recap, Past, Present, Future Book III ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 5, no. 2 (2018). Published electronically 21/01/18. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-34/.



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Episode 34 – 2017 Recap, Past, Present, Future Book III
by Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is co-founder and the former editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



Our references and where you can easily find them
1. Elizabeth Amisu, Dedicated Page with all Contributions.
2. David Nordahl, 'An Interview with David Nordahl' The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies vol. 5, issue 1 (2017).
3. Daniel Bropks, 'An Interview with Daniel Brooks', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies vol. 5, issue 1 (2017).
4. Ivana Recmanova,  'Information Entropy in the Billie Jean and Beat It Vocal Notations', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies vol. 5, issue 1 (2017).
5. Joseph Vogel, Earth Song: Michael Jackson and the Art of Compassion (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 3 edition, 10 Sept. 2017).
6. Elizabeth Amisu,  "Earth Song: Michael Jackson and the Art of Compassion' by Dr. Joseph Vogel', The Journal od Michael Jackson Academic Studies vol.5, issue 1 (2017).

Abstract: This episode is the second part of the lost recordings. I talk about the songs and short films 'Scream', and 'You Rock My World'. Taking in consideration the cultural context and the symbolism of the visuals of 'Scream' and 'You Rock My World'.

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REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin. “Episode 33 – Part 2 of The Lost Recordings 'Scream' & 'You Rock My World', ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 5, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 21/12/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-33/.



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Episode 33 – Part 2 of The Lost Recordings, 'Scream' & 'You Rock My World'
by Karin Merx
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is co-founder and the former editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



Our references and where you can easily find them
1. Joseph Vogel, Man In The Music: The Creative live and Work of Michael Jackson (Sterling, 2011)
2. Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016).
3. Michael Jackson, Scream (1995).
4. Michael Jackson, You Rock my World (2001)
5. Karin Merx, 'Academic Book Review of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson, His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, 5 no. 1 (2017). by Elizabeth Amisu.
6. Karin Merx, The Visual Art of Michael Jackson, onlineartseducation.co.uk (2016).

Abstract: This episode is the first part of the lost recordings. I talk about the songs and short films 'Leave Me Alone', and 'Jam'. Taking in consideration the production context, symbolism of the visuals and using the recently published thesis of Andreas Ardanic to discuss 'Leave Me Alone'.

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REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin. “Episode 32 – Part 1 of The Lost Recordings 'Leave Me alone' & 'Jam', ” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 5, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 22/10/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-32/.



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Episode 32 – Part 1 of The Lost Recordings, 'Leave Me Alone' & 'Jam'
by Karin Merx
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is co-founder and the former editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



Our references and where you can easily find them
1. Elizabeth Amisu, Michael Jackson & Black History Online Video Course, Michael Jackson & Black History  Press Release | Course Page.
2. Elizabeth Amisu, Michael Jackson & Black History Teaching Pack, Michael Jackson & Black History Teaching Pack  Press Release | Course Bundle Page.
3. Joseph Vogel, Man In The Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (Sterling, 2011).
4. Editor,  'Michael Jackson's 20 Greatest Videos: The Stories Behind the Vision', Rollingstone Magazine (June 24, 2014) http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/michael-jacksons-20-greatest-videos-the-stories-behind-the-vision-20140624/20-jam-1992-0541468
5. Andreas Ardanic, ''Leave Me Alone,

Abstract: In this episode, we have compiled the episodes we loved most. We encourage you, of course, to listen to them again.

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REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 31 – A Compilation of our Most Loved Episodes” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 5, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 22/10/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-31/.



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Episode 31 - A Compilation of our Most Loved Episodes by Karin Merx and Elizabeth Amisu
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is co-founder and the former editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



Our references and where you can easily find them
1. Episode 1 (29/6/15): Was Michael Jackson an Artist?
2. Episode 4 (1/3/16): Michael Jackson And Monochromatic Cinematography
3. Episode 7 (7/5/16): MJ 7 Meets Shakespeare 400
4. Episode 10 (25/6/16): MJAS Exclusive: 7 Albums, 7 Songs, 7 Years (With Dr. Joe Vogel)
5. Episode 15 (13/9/16): MJAS Exclusive – Live from Kingvention

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth continue their discussion to celebrate the first anniversary of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson, His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. In part two Elizabeth talks about the 21 lesson course that she developed to accompany 'The Dangerous Philosophies', what it means to have 'The Dangerous Philosophies' in the BL, and how a researcher mainly has to be curious.

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REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 30 – Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies, Part II: MJ in the BL” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 1, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 30/09/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-30/.



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Episode 30 – Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies, Part II: MJ in the BL
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is co-founder and the former editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.





All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them

1. Episode 15 (13/9/16): MJAS Exclusive – Live from Kingvention
2. Elizabeth Amisu, Course ‘Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson’
Press Release | Course Page (Last day today, September 30, Go to the site and see the discount. No code needed.)
3. Episode 16 (30/9/16): A Celebration of the Book Release of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson
4. Episode 19 (7/11/16): Celebrating Dangerous25: Michael Jackson’s ‘Dancing The Dream’
5. Exclusive Interview on The MJCast Episode 047 – The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson Special with Elizabeth Amisu and Karin Merx (2016)
6. The Britisch Library https://www.bl.uk

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth discuss 'The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife' and its first anniversary. In part one Elizabeth discusses the history of the book and her secrets of combining creativity and research.  An extended version of this episode is accessible by becoming a Patron at http://patreon.com/mjdlo.



REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 29 – Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 4 (2017). Published electronically 21/08/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-29/.



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Episode 29 – Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is co-founder and the former editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.

Elizabeth celebrates the first anniversary of her book 'The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson' -photo Karin Merx

All Our References and Where to Easily Find The

1. Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016) Trailer | Press Release | Buy Signed Copies | Buy
2. Episode 11 (7/7/16): Author & Text: The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson Pt. 1 Episode 12 (7/8/16): MJ Academy: The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson Pt. 2
Episode 15 (13/9/16): MJAS Exclusive – Live from Kingvention
Episode 16 (30/9/16): A Celebration of the Book Release of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson
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Abstract: In this episode Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson's groundbreaking use of clothing and costume, creating his own unique brand of fashion. We also explore Jackson's unique sense of style and the hidden meanings behind his use of cosmetics to create highly memorable characters, which remain iconic to this day.



REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 28 – Michael Jackson and Fashion” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 2 (2017). Published electronically 21/08/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-28/.




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Episode 28 – Michael Jackson's Fashion
by Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them

1. Elizabeth Amisu,'"Liberace Has Gone to War": Undressing Michael Jackson's Fashion', The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016).
2. Michael Bush, The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson(Insight Editions, 2012).
3. Nada Basheer, 'Academic Book Review: The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Vol. 3 Issue 4 (2017) http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/academic-book-review-of-the-king-of-style-dressing-michael-jackson-by-michael-bush/
5. Mary van der Heijden, My Michael Jackson Dolls http://www.michaeljackson-dolls.com
6. Elizabeth Amisu,'"Liberace Has Gone to War": Undressing Michael Jackson's Fashion', The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016) p. 66
7. Artwork by Karin Merx, http://karinmerx.co.uk/illustrations-drawings/
8.

Abstract: In Part 2: 8 Years - 8 Short Films, Karin and Elizabeth discuss The Way You Make Me Feel and Speed Demon. Also Happy Birthday to our Journal (3 years) and to Elizabeth (30 years).



REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 27 – Part 2: 8 Years, 8 Short Films” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 21/07/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-27/



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Episode 27 – Part 2: 8 Years - 8 Short Films
by Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



All Our References and Where to easily Find Them

1. Michael Jackson, The Way You Make Me Feel,  YouTube. Original long version on Michael Jackson's Vision.
2. Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, ‘Episode 4 – Michael Jackson And Monochromatic Cinematography‘, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies (2016).
3. Elizabeth Amisu, Bad 1987, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies (2014).
3. Michael Jackson, Speed Demon, YouTube. Original version available on Michael Jackson's Vision.
4. Jermaine Jackson, You Are Not Alone Michael: Through a Brother's Eyes (Harper Collins, 2011).
5. Adrian Grant, Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary 1958-2009 The Tribute Edition (Omnibus Press, 2009).
6. Elizabeth Amisu, "Instrument of Nature": The Voice of Michael Jackson, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife(Praeger, 2016), pp. 60-65.

Abstract: This year on June 25, we remember Michael Jackson. It is already 8 years ago that he passed away. In this episode, and the next three, Karin and Elizabeth discuss 8 short films of Michael Jackson. In this episode they talk about Can You Feel It  and Beat It short films.



REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 26 – Part 1: 8 Years - 8 Short Films” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 21/06/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-26/



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Episode 26 - Part 1: 8 Years - 8 Short Films
by Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



All Our References and Where to easily Find Them

1. Episode 10 (25/6/16): MJAS Exclusive: 7 Albums, 7 Songs, 7 Years (With Dr. Joe Vogel)
2. Nada Basheer, Book Review The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife, http://missoverloved.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/review-dangerous-philosophies-of.html.
3. The Jacksons, 'Can You Feel It', Triumph Album, You-Tube  Michael Jackson's Vision.
4. Adrian Grant, Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary 1958-2009 The Tribute Edition (Omnibus Press, 2009).
5. Michael Jackson, 'Beat It', Thriller Album, You-Tube
6. William Shakespeare, Macbeth, http://shakespeare.mit.edu/macbeth/full.html
7. Elizabeth Amisu, '"Liberace Has Gone to War": Undressing Michael Jackson's Fashion', The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016) 49-58.
8. Joseph Vogel, Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (Sterling, 2011) 84-85.

Abstract: Invincible and the order of the songs. Karin and Elizabeth, discuss the last studio album of Michael Jackson, Invincible. The main question is: Is there a specific order in the way Michael Jackson assembled the songs on his album Invincible, and to what extend do they have a relation to the various colours used on the cd covers and/or the portrait?



REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 25 – The order of the songs of Michael Jackson's last album Invincible” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 21/05/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-25/



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Episode 25 - The Order of the Songs on Michael Jackson's Invincible by
Karin Merx and Elizabeth Amisu
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



All Our References and Where to easily Find Them

1. E. Amisu, ''Crack Music': Michael Jackson's Invincible', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/crack-music-michael-jacksons-invincible/ vol. 1, 2 (2014).
2. E. Amisu, 'Invincible: Michael Jackson's Lost Late Album', The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger 2016) 147-154.
3. J. Vogel, 'Invincible', Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (Sterling 2011) 218-249.
4. Z. O'Malley Greenburg, Michael Jackson, Inc: The Rise, Fall, and rebirth of a Billion-Dollar Empire. (Atria Books 2014).
5. M. Smallcombe, Making Michael: Inside the career of Michael Jackson, (Clink Street Publishing 2015).
6. E. Amisu, Invincible Course http://onlineartseducation.co.uk/course/invincible/
7. I. Petitjean, Dangerous: from Mark Ryden to Michael Jackson. Pop Culture in the Pantheon of Fine Arts (Delatour France 2017). Delatour-France 

Abstract: In this brand new episode, Karin and Elizabeth, analyse Michael Jackson's short film Who is It. The main question is: To what extent can 'Who is It' give us insight into Gender, Race & Sexuality other than the betrayal of a man by a woman?



REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 24 – Analysing Who is It according to the underlying message about Gender, Race & Sexuality” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 30/04/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-24/



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Episode 24 – Analysing Who Is It according to the underlying message about Gender, Race & Sexuality by Karin Merx and Elizabeth Amisu
Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them

1. Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu, Roberta Meek, and Lisha McDuff. “Episode 8 – MJAS Exclusive: Michael Jackson & Prince Part I (with Lisha Mcduff & Roberta Meek).” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 3 (2016).
2. Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu, Roberta Meek, and Lisha McDuff. “Episode 9 – MJAS Exclusive: Michael Jackson & Prince Part II (with Lisha Mcduff & Roberta Meek).” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 3 (2016).
3. E. Amisu (ed.), 'Michael Jackson & Prince' Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation (Kindle, 2016). Amazon
4. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. ‘Episode 20 – Michael Jackson & Cleopatra” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 3 (2016). http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-20
5. Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 22 – Michael Jackson in International Research” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 4 (2017). http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-22/
6. E. Amisu, 'A Critical Survey of Michael Jackson Studies', The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger 2016) 9-18.
7. S. Fast, Dangerous (Bloomsbury, 2014) 110.
8. J. Vogel, 'Dangerous, Nevermind and the Reinvention of Pop', Featuring Michael Jackson: Collected Writings on The King Of Pop (Baldwin Books, 2012) 29-36.
9. J. Vogel, 'Dangerous', The Man and His Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (Sterl...

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson as an actor. The focus on his life, performance, film and how he was able, and what he used to play his audience.



REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 23 – Michael Jackson as an Actor" Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 4 (2017). Published electronically 7/03/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-23/



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Episode 23 - Michael Jackson as an Actor
by Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
It is important to understand that Michael Jackson was taught from a young age how to act to not offend white people.




Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them

1. Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu, Roberta Meek, and Lisha McDuff. “Episode 8 – MJAS Exclusive: Michael Jackson & Prince Part I (with Lisha McDuff & Roberta Meek).” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 3 (2016).
2. Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu, Roberta Meek, and Lisha McDuff. “Episode 9 – MJAS Exclusive: Michael Jackson & Prince Part II (with Lisha McDuff & Roberta Meek).” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 3 (2016).
3. Ed. Encyclopedia Britannica, 'Stanislavsky's System' https://www.britannica.com/art/Stanislavsky-system
4. Elizabeth Amisu, 'Thought's on Michael Jackson's Transformation', 'The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger 2016) 69-76.
5. Elizabeth Amisu, ' "Liberace Has Gone to War": Undressing Michael Jackson's Fashion', 'The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger 2016) 49-58.
6. Karin Merx, and Elizabeth Amisu. ‘Episode 18 – Halloween Special: ‘Ghosts” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 2 (2016).
7. Marina Abramović, The artist is Present, Museum of Modern Art (March 14-May 31, 2010) https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/964?locale=en.
8. Example of The Artist is Present.

Abstract: In this episode, Karin, Elizabeth, and guest Ivana Recmanova discuss topics and articles of international Michael Jackson research. They talk about research from the Biblical, Philosophical, Gender and posthumous perspectives.



REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 22 – Michael Jackson in International Research" Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 4 (2017). Published electronically 7/02/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-22/



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Episode 22 - International Michael Jackson Research
By Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu & guest Ivana Recmanova
Topics discussed:

1. UK & Biblical Perspectives
2. Dutch Philosophical Perspectives
3. Czech Gender Perspectives
4. American Gender Perspectives
5. Polish Posthumous Perspectives



Ivana Recmanova is a graduate student of linguistics and communication theory at Palacký University in Olomouc, Czech Republic. She is also a columnist at Czech daily Deník Referendum and an amateur rapper. Her research interests include the use of mathematics, physics, biology, and computer science in linguistics, identity studies, and textual analysis.
Find out more about Ivana here.

Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them

1. Elizabeth Amisu, “Throwing Stones to Hide Your Hands: The Mortal Persona of Michael Jackson”, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, 1, no. 1 (2014).
2. Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu, ‘Episode 10 – MJAS Exclusive: 7 Albums, 7 Songs, 7 Years (with Dr. Joe Vogel)‘, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation season 2.
3. Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu,  ‘Episode 19 – Celebrating Dangerous25: Michael Jackson’s ‘Dancing The Dream’, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation season 3.
4. Karin Merx, “From Throne to Wilderness: Michael Jackson’s ‘Stranger in Moscow’ and the Foucauldian Outlaw.” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 4 (2015).
5. Francesca T. Royster “‘Hee Hee Hee’: Michael Jackson and the Transgendered Erotics of Voice.” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 3 (2014).
6.

Abstract: What has the Journal accomplished in 2016? And that all-important question, where is it going next? In the words of the King of Pop himself, ‘every day create your history, every path you take you’re leaving your legacy’. In this episode we talk about the past, the present and the future of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online. 



REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 21 – 2016 Recap: Past, Present and Future Book 2.” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 3 (2017). Published electronically 7/01/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode21/



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Episode 21 - 2016 Recap: Past, Present and Future Book II
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
Happy New Year to all our listeners from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.
KarinMerx & Elizabeth Amisu



All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them

January:

7/1/16 Recap 2015

14/1/16 MJ Studies Today I

21/1/16 Interview Joseph Vogel

February:

7/2/16 What is MJ Studies

14/2/16 MJ Studies Today II

21/2/16 Interview Willa Stillwater

March:

1/3/16 Michael Jackson And Monochromatic Cinematography

15/3/16 MJ Studies Today III

21/3/16 Interview with Lisa Brisse

28/3/16 Exclusive MJ's Estate

April:

7/4/16 Spike Lee's Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off The Wall

14/4/16 MJ Studies Today IV

21/4/16 Interview with Zack O' Malley Gree...

Abstract: This episode is about Michael Jackson and the Egyptian ruler, Cleopatra. Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson's personal art collection, his personal and creative interest in Cleopatra, and the representation of high-status black people in western culture. To expand your knowledge on this topic take our Michael Jackson & Black History Online Course. Take one of our 17 Michael Jackson Courses here today: www.onlineartseducation.co.uk Use the coupon code HOLIDAYS and receive 10% off at the checkout until December 24th!



Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. ‘Episode 20 – Michael Jackson & Cleopatra” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 3 (2016). Published electronically 07/12/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-20



Episode 20 – Michael Jackson & Cleopatra
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
Michael Jackson was very educated. Cleopatra's shifting images were no surprise to him.
-Elizabeth Amisu




Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them
D. Pauvert, The Death of Cleopatra, former Private Collection Michael Jackson

2. Shawn Kelly, Racializing Jesus: Race, Ideology and the Formation of Modern Biblical Scholarship (Routledge, 2002).
3. Francesca T. Royster, Becoming Cleopatra: The Shifting Image of an Icon (New York, 2003).
4. Francesca T. Royster, “‘Hee Hee Hee’: Michael Jackson and the Transgendered Erotics of Voice.” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 3 (2014). Published electronically 18/09/14. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/hee-hee-hee-michael-jackson-and-the-transgendered-erotics-of-voice/.
5. Francesca T. Royster, Sounding like a No-No: Queer Sounds & Eccentric Acts in the Post-Soul Era (University of Michigan Press, 2013).
6. Michael Jackson, Remember The Time, (dir. John Singleton, 1991).
7.Elizabeth Amisu, Michael Jackson & Black History Online Course (2016) www.onlineartseducation.co.uk/course/mjblackhistory
8. Kim F. Hall, Things of Darkness: Economies of Race and Gender in Early Modern England (Ithaca, London, 1995).
9. Take one of our 17 Michael Jackson Courses here today: www.

Abstract: This episode is a celebration of Michael Jackson's 1991 album, Dangerous, which has its 25th anniversary this month. Karin, Elizabeth, and special guest, author Andy Healy discuss Michael Jackson’s 1992 publication, Dancing the Dream: Poems & Reflections. The three researchers draw new conclusions inspired by the chapter, 'On Michael Jackson's Dancing the Dream' in Elizabeth's Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson, and consider all the facets of this amazing release. To expand your knowledgeon this topic take the Michael Jackson's Dangerous Online Video Course at just $32, with 14 videos, 6 lessons and a certificate.



REFERENCE AS:

Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. ‘Episode 19 – Dancing the Dream” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 3 (2016). Published electronically 07/11/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode19



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Episode 19 – Celebrating Dangerous 25: Michael Jackson's Dancing the Dream
By Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu & Andy Healy
"It's that kind of sense of wonder and affinity with great music that is represented in Michael's work. That is part of his genius."
– Andy Healy
Discussion Topics
1. What exactly is Dancing the Dream: Poems and Reflections?
2. How do we read/understand Dancing the Dream?
3. What exactly is the legacy of Dancing the Dream, especially as it is now over 20 years old?




Andy Healy is the author of the MJ101 Series, in which he delivers a comprehensive curated list of Michael Jackson’s work. His titles include Greatest Songs, The Short Films, The Remixes, Off the Wall, HIS2ORY, and The Performances. Find out more about Andy here.

Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them
1. Andy Healy, MJ101 Series, http://mj101series.com.
2. Michael Jackson, Dancing the Dream: Poems and Reflections, (Doubleday, 1992), http://amzn.to/2ecy4J2.
3.

Abstract: In this Halloween (2016) episode Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson’s 1997 short film, 'Ghosts'. Going into amazing detail on the film-making, cinematography, acting, and many of the hidden social and political ideas which lurk beneath the surface. They also discuss the theme of transformation in Jackson's work, including 'Thriller'.



REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. 'Episode 18 – Halloween Special: 'Ghosts'' Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 2 (2016). Published electronically 30/10/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/halloween/.




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Episode 18 – Halloween Special: 'Ghosts'
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
Michael Jackson was way ahead of his time... he uses transformation because he grew up and people didn't want him to grow up.
-Elizabeth Amisu
 



Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them
1. The Michael Jackson's Ghosts short film via YouTube.
2. The 'Making of Michael Jackson's Ghosts' VH1.
3. Information about Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands(1990).
4. Certified ‘Reading Michael Jackson’s Short Films’ Online Video Course: 6-Lesson Video Course with Karin Merx
5. Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger 2016).
6. Margo Jefferson, On Michael Jackson (Vintage, 2006).
7.

© Rolling Stone

8. Joseph Vogel, '“Am I the Beast You Visualized?” The Cultural Abuse of Michael Jackson', Huffington Post (January 2, 2012), http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joe-vogel/michael-jackson-trial-_b_1068750.html
9. Episode 10 (25/6/16): MJAS Exclusive: 7 Albums, 7 Songs, 7 Years (with Dr. Joe Vogel)
10. Joseph Vogel, Featuring Michael Jackson: Collected Writings on the King of Pop, (BlakeVision Books, 2012).
11. Elizabeth Amisu,

Abstract: In this first ever episode of Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson's 1991 Black or White short film, directed by John Landis, who was also the director of the Thriller short film. The discussion of Jackson's 'Panther Dance', also known as the 'Coda', leads into a conversation on whether or not the Black or White short film is art and whether Michael Jackson himself can really be considered an artist.



REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 1 – Was Michael Jackson an Artist?", Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 1, no. 4 (2016). Published electronically 29/06/15. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/the-dream-lives-on-an-academic-conversation/.




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Episode 1 - Was Michael Jackson an Artist?
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu


'Michael would put very complex compositions, very complex, challenging cinematography in his short films, and he put them in a mass context... he put them in a public context. And there's nothing more democratic than television.'
- Elizabeth Amisu



Black or White (Banned Version): https://youtu.be/7u-AqaLwuA8




All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them
1. 'The Panther Dance' in Black or White, dir. John Landis (1991).
2. Joseph Vogel, Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson. Sterling, 2011.
3. Joseph Vogel, "“I Ain't Scared of No Sheets”: Re-Screening Black Masculinity in Michael Jackson's Black or White." Journal of Popular Music Studies 27, no. 1 (2015): 90-123.
4. Singin' in the Rain, dir. Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen (1952).
5. Do the Right Thing, dir. Spike Lee (1989).
6. Who were the Black Panthers?
7. Susan Fast, Dangerous. London: Bloomsbury, 2014. Chapter 3 - 'Utopia', p. 71-96.
8. Karin's academic review of Susan Fast's book, Dangerous can be found here.
9. Philosopher, Alain de Botton asks, 

Abstract: In this seventeenth episode Karin and Elizabeth discuss the academic essay '‘The Isle Is Full Of Noises’: Revisiting The Peter Pan Of Pop', which Elizabeth wrote in 2014, while researching and writing The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Elizabeth also answers questions asked by followers of @MJAS29 on Twitter.



REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 17 – The Isle is Full of Noises” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 2 (2016). Published electronically 07/10/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-17/.




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Episode 17 - The Isle is Full of Noises
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
"Peter Pan wouldn't grow up, Michael Jackson couldn't grow up because we would not let him."
-Karin Merx
Discussion Topics:

1. What was the idea behind the essay?
2. How Michael Jackson relates to Shakespeare's Ariel.
3. How the press used the epithet 'Peter Pan of Pop' to diminish Michael Jackson as an artist.
4. How Jackson connects with Fitzgerald, Wilde, and J.M. Barrie.



Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



 All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them
1. Amisu, Elizabeth. “‘The Isle Is Full of Noises’: Revisiting the Peter Pan of Pop.” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 1 (2014). Published electronically 25/08/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/elizabeth-amisu-the-isle-is-full-of-noises-revisiting-the-peter-pan-of-pop-2/.
2. Information about F. Scott Fitzgerald: https://www.britannica.com/biography/F-Scott-Fitzgerald
3. Information about Oscar Wilde: http://www.cmgww.com/historic/wilde/
4. Amisu, Elizabeth. “‘Crack Music’: Michael Jackson’s ‘Invincible’.” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 2 (2015). Published electronically 24/10/14. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/elizabeth-amisu-crack-music-michael-jacksons-invincib...

Abstract: This sixteenth episode is an exclusive celebration of the release of  The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife,  which is released today, 30th September, 2016. In this last interview of the series with the author Elizabeth Amisu, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, Karin asks several questions about the process of becoming published with a mass-market academic publisher, and Elizabeth also answers questions from official @MJAS29 journal Twitter followers.



REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 16 – A Celebration of the Book Release of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson" Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 1 (2016). Published electronically 30/9/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-16/.



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Episode 16 – A Celebration of the Book Release of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
"Everything of Michael Jackson's artistry had deep, deep roots in African-American Culture and Music." -Elizabeth Amisu
Episode Questions:

1. A lot of people would love to publish books, you were able to get a contract with one of the biggest academic publishers in the world ABC-CLIO, your dream came true. Tell us what you did to get this contract, what did you have to do for that?
2. When you started with The Dangerous Philosophies, did you have any misgivings about the process?
3. During your research for the book you learned a lot about Michael Jackson. You started to deliver this knowledge into a course, or courses. What inspired you to teach Michael Jackson?
4. How can Michael Jackson Studies be effective in schools and Universities?
5. If you had a chance to talk to Michael Jackson, what three questions would you ask?
6. Who are your biggest artistic, literary and musical inspirations?
7. Are you planning to write further on Michael Jackson after this enormous accomplishment?
8. What advice do you have for those wishing to study Michael Jackson from literary, or cinematographic perspective or even want to write an academic book like yours?

Questions from @overloved and @belindabee83
1. I'd love to ask you about the poetic side of Michael Jackson. I believe that this side of him is under appreciated and I would like to know your input on that.
2. What is the song in your opinion that let this side of his artistry shine the most?
3. What is your favourite poetic song by him?
4. What made you want to write this book?
5. What do you want the readers to get out of it?
6. What was the easiest and hardest part of doing the book?



Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Abstract: This exclusive episode, the first of Season 3, was recorded at Kingventionon September 10, 2016. Kingvention is Europe's biggest Michael Jackson Convention, which took place at Victoria, Central London, at the Victoria Suites of the Park Plaza Hotel. Karin and Elizabeth were exhibitors at Kingvention and recorded this live show with appearances from guests, Mike Smallcombe, Alana, a wonderful fan and twitter-follower at @MJAS29, and MJ Studies Online Course scholar, Nicole. They also discuss the third section of Elizabeth's academic book, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. The prizewinners of the Massive Kingvention Giveaway are announced at the end of this episode.


REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 15 - MJAS Exclusive: Live from Kingvention 2016." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 1 (2016). Published electronically 13/9/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-15/.




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Episode 15 - MJAS Exclusive: Live from Kingvention 2016
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
Finding the artist behind the star, and the man behind the artist is important for us... because he is love
-- Nicole (Kingvention guest & student on the Certified Michael Jackson Studies Online Course)
Episode Questions:

Questions for special guest, acclaimed author of Making Michael, Mike Smallcombe
1. Can you tell us about your day?
2. Tell us about your book and yourself...
3. Do you have other books planned?
4. Why is your book suited to academics and people who want to study Michael Jackson?
5. Can you tell us about the cover and what it means to you?
6. How can our listeners get hold of a signed copy of your book?

Special guest, MJAS Twitter follower Alana
1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
2. When did you become a Michael Jackson fan?
3. What is your favourite album?
4. How does Michael Jackson resonate to you as a 15 year-old? Does he feel old or fresh?
5. How did you feel coming down here?
6. What has been your favourite part of coming to Kingvention?
7. Can you tell us a bit about your Moonwalker shirt?
8. How did you feel about entering the competition?
9. What would you do if you won?
10. How did you like the Moonwalker exhibition?
11. What would you say the energy is like at

Abstract: This fourteenth episode is about Michael Jackson's HIStory album. On the 7th September in 1996 Jackson started his HIStory World Tour in Letna Prague, Czech Republic. Karin and Elizabeth’s conversation explores the many ways in which Michael Jackson was aware of, knowledgeable about, and concerned with the subject of history, and how he used this in his work. They discuss the teaser trailer, various tracks, and the problematic nature of the way we think about history, as well as the song, Little Susie, and Elizabeth's upcoming book, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife.



REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 14 - Michael Jackson's 'History'." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 1 (2016). Published electronically 7/9/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-14-michael-jacksons-history/.




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Episode 14 - Michael Jackson's HIStory
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
Just as much as he resisted gender with 'Dangerous', he resists genre with 'HIStory'.
-Karin Merx




Episode Discussion:
1. How to interpret the HIStory trailer
2. How to read HIStory as an autobiography
3. 'Pie Jesu' as a prelude for Little Susie
4. Classical music that inspired Michael Jackson
5. The physical artifact of the HIStory album
6. Michael Jackson's use of sound design
7. Blood of the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix as extension of HIStory
8. The tracks, Scream, Smile, and Michael Jackson's historical connections with Charlie Chaplin



Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.



All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them

1. Leni Riefenstahl's Triumph of the Will
2. Michael Jackson's HIStory trailer
2. Information on the subject of Iconography
3. Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona and His Artistic Afterlife (CA: Praeger, 2016). A preview is now available on Amazon and

Abstract: This thirteenth episode is a celebration of Michael Jackson's 58th birthday. Karin and Elizabeth's conversation explores Michael Jackson and Afrocentricity, the predominantly American study of the history of black Africa. They discuss the many ways in which Michael Jackson was aware of, knowledgeable about, and proud of his African-American heritage, and how throughout his career, he gave a strong message in his work about black history in a variety of ways. They also discuss the following eight songs: Bad, Liberian Girl, Remember the Time, Jam, Black or White, Keep the Faith, They Don't Care About Us, History.



REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 13 – MJAS Exclusive: Michael Jackson 58th Birthday: MJ & Afrocentricity." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 1 (2016). Published electronically 29/08/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-13/.




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Episode 13 – MJAS Exclusive: Michael Jackson 58th Birthday: MJ & Afrocentricity
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
Michael is descended from the people of the Ivory Coast. He is King Sanwi.
- Elizabeth Amisu




All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them

1) Leonard Bernstein, West Side Story
2) Elizabeth Amisu, "‘Bad (1987)’."The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 2 (2014). Published electronically 22/7/14. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/bad-1987-2/.
3) Martin Scorsese, film director.
4) Elizabeth Amisu, "‘Crack Music’: Michael Jackson’s ‘Invincible’." The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 2 (2015). http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/elizabeth-amisu-crack-music-michael-jacksons-invincible/.
5) Toni Morrison, Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination(Harvard University Press 1992).
6) Harriet Manning, Michael Jackson and the Blackface Mask (Ashgate, 1st edition 2016).
7) Margo Jefferson, On Michael Jackson (Vintage Books 2007).
8) Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, Episode 4 (1/3/16): Michael Jackson and Monochromatic Cinematography
9) Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, Episode 10 (25/6/16): MJAS Exclusive: 7 Albums, 7 Songs, 7 Years (With Dr. Joe Vogel).
10) Spike Lee, Bad 25 Documentary (2012).
11) Harvey Young, Theatre and Race (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013).
12)

Esias van Hulzen 'Ballet Tanz der Nationen'

Abstract: This twelfth episode stands in the light of the MJ Academy and the forthcoming book of Elizabeth Amisu, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. Karin has Elizabeth as her guest to interview her on The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. They talk about the critical essay in the book, the process of writing, the sources Elizabeth used for her research, section one of the book 'Art as Life', and the brand new course Teaching Michael Jackson Studies.



REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 12 - MJ Academy: 'The Dangerous Philosophies' Pt. 2." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 1 (2016). Published electronically 07/08/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-12/.




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Episode 12 - MJ Academy: 'The Dangerous Philosophies' Pt. 2
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
'This is the reason why I believe so emphatically in teaching Michael, because Michael deserves to be taught... and people who want to learn about Michael deserve to learn about him. I believe that can be done with freedom online...'
– Elizabeth Amisu, author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqxh6DtPnL4
Official Trailer of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife, © 2016 Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu




Episode Questions:
1. Can you explain what a critical survey is and what its purpose is?
2. What sources did you use to write The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson?
3. Can you tell us a bit of your process of writing?
4. Can you take us through the first section of your book?
5. Can you tell us a bit more about your new course?
















Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wil...

Abstract: This eleventh episode stands in the light of the forthcoming book of Elizabeth Amisu, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. Karin has Elizabeth as her guest to interview her on The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. They talk about how an idea became a book, the model it is based on, and Elizabeth gives a brief overview of some of the chapters in the book.



REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 11 – Author & Text: 'The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson' Pt. 1." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 4 (2016). Published electronically 07/07/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-11-the-dangerous-philosophies-of-michael-jackson-part-1/.




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Episode 11 – Author & Text: 'The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson' Pt. 1
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
'I connect Michael specifically with Shakespeare in the respect that I treat him as a great artist worthy of great respect'
- Elizabeth Amisu, author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqxh6DtPnL4
Official trailer of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife, © 2016 Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu




Episode Questions:
1.What exactly made you write a book on Michael Jackson, what was your inspiration?
2. You based the research on an early modern model and you connect it with Shakespeare?
3. Can you tell us something about commonplace books?
4. Can you explain a bit more about copyright in the seventeenth century?



Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.




All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them

1. Joseph Vogel, Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (Sterling 2011).
2. Elizabeth Amisu, 'Throwing Stones To Hide Your Hands: The Mortal Persona Of Michael Jackson', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. Vol. 1: Issue 1 (2014).
3. Elizabeth Amisu,

Abstract: This tenth episode stands in the light of Michael Jackson's anniversary, seven years after his death. In this MJAS Exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin are joined by guest, fellow academic and author, Joseph Vogel, to discuss the seventh song of the seven adult solo albums of Michael Jackson. They explore the symbolism of the number seven and the meaning of this number for Jackson personally, as well as how, after seven years Jackson's representation has evolved in surprising ways. They also discuss how Jackson is viewed both academically and culturally.




REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, Elizabeth Amisu, and Joseph Vogel. "Episode 10 – MJAS Exclusive: 7 Albums, 7 Songs, 7 Years (with Dr. Joe Vogel)." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 4 (2016). Published electronically 24/06/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-10-mjas-exclusive-7-albums-7-songs-7-years/.




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Episode 10 – MJAS Exclusive: 7 Albums, 7 Songs, 7 Years (with Dr. Joe Vogel)
By Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu and Joseph Vogel
'His political goals were bigger, and not specific to a particular party or politician. That was too small for Michael. He was speaking to peoples souls, trying to influence people on an individual level.'
– Dr. Joseph Vogel




Episode Questions:
1. What was the significance of the number seven for Michael Jackson's art?
2. Seventh song from Off the Wall - 'She's Out of My Life'
3. Seventh song from Thriller - 'Human Nature'
4. Seventh song from Bad - 'Man in the Mirror'
5. Seventh song from Dangerous -  'Heal the World'
6. Seventh song from HIStory - 'Money'
7. Last song from Blood on the Dance Floor - Is it Scary?
8. Seventh song from Invincible - 'Butterflies'
9. It's been seven years since Michael Jackson's death. What has changed in terms of how he is represented and viewed, academically and culturally?



Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.

Joe Vogel is Assistant Professor at Merrimack College, North Andover, Massachusetts. His research focus is contemporary American literature, Film Studies, popular music, popular culture, and environmental studies. He is the author of several books on Michael Jackson including Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (2011) and Featuring Michael Jackson: Collected Writings on the King of Pop (2012). Find out more about Joe here.



All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them

1. Articles by Joseph Vogel can be found at

Abstract: In this ninth episode, part II of the MJAS Exclusive, Elizabeth and Karin and their guests, fellow academics, Lisha McDuff and Roberta Meek, continue the discussion on Michael Jackson’s art, resonance and cultural impact alongside the late musician, Prince.



REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, Elizabeth Amisu, Roberta Meek, and Lisha McDuff. "Episode 9 – MJAS Exclusive: Michael Jackson & Prince Part II (with Lisha Mcduff & Roberta Meek)." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 3 (2016). Published electronically 7/06/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-9-7-6-2016-mjas-exclusive-michael-jackson-prince-part-ii/.




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Episode 9 – MJAS Exclusive: Michael Jackson & Prince Part II
By Karin Merx, Elizabeth Amisu, Lisha McDuff and Roberta Meek
There was such a backlash, such an intense distrust of Michael Jackson that spills over into the scholarly reception of him as well. Scholars are people as well and we are all affected by popular culture in ways that we may not even be aware of… We’re just at the beginning.
– Lisha McDuff
As that pain subsides, that pain also drives curiosity, intellectual curiosity, analytical curiosity… yes there was scholarship before Michael died, but it was fairly superficial. Any biographical work was superficial… when you look at the explosion of scholarly inquiry after his death, the same is going to happen for Prince.
– Roberta Meek.




Episode Questions:
1. What can MJ fans learn from Prince?
2. What can Prince fans learn from MJ?
3. Fan communities of both artists seem disparate to us at MJAS. What are the connections?
4. Let's discuss the critical reception of MJ, especially in terms of gender, ethnicity and sexuality.
5. Final thoughts.



This episode is available for sale as an edited book via Amazon Kindle.

Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of  ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here.

Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here.

Lisha McDuff is a classically trained professional musician with an MA in Popular Music Studies from the University of Liver...

Abstract: In this sixth episode, Elizabeth and Karin discuss the 2016 documentary, Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to 'Off The Wall', directed by Spike Lee. Their discussion begins with Lee's body of work, and how it connects with this particular documentary, and go on to explore the use of it as a text for teachers, researchers and academics. Throughout this episode the wonderful solo album, Off the Wall remains a key topic of discussion.



REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 6 - 'Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to 'Off the Wall''." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 2 (2016). Published electronically 7/04/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-6-michael-jacksons-journey-from-motown-to-off-the-wall/.




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Episode 6 - 'Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to 'Off The Wall''
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
'Spike Lee is important because he engages this impassable divide between high art, low art, popular culture and high culture. Spike Lee is one of those directors who are just part of our past, and our present, and our future.'
- Elizabeth Amisu




All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them
1. Spike Lee's 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks production company has its eponymous roots in African-American history and slave culture.
2. Off The Wall (CD/DVD).
3. Spike Lee, "Malcolm X." (40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, 1992).
4. ———, When The Levees Broke (HBO, 2007).
5. Rolling Stone Magazine 10 Things We Learned From Spike Lee's New Michael Jackson Doc 
6. Spike Lee, "They Don't Care About Us (Brazil Version)." 1996.
———. "They Don't Care About Us (Prison Version)." 1996.
7. Joseph Vogel, Man in the Music:The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (Sterling, 2011).
8. Mass Media and Racism by Stephen Balkaran.
9. 

Abstract: In this episode Elizabeth and Karin talk about the function of black and white (monochrome/chiaroscuro) cinematography in the short films, Bad (dir. Martin Scorsese, 1987) and Stranger in Moscow (dir. Nicholas Brandt, 1996). Taking their academic essays on two of Jackson's most monochromatic short films as source material, they consider how Jackson used cinema language to communicate with his audience in a way that was both subtle and resonant.



REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 4 - Michael Jackson and Monochromatic Cinematography." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 2 (2016). Published electronically 1/03/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/the-dream-lives-on-4-black-and-white-in-bad-and-stranger-in-moscow/.




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Episode 4 - Michael Jackson and Monochromatic Cinematography
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu


'This is a big contrast to the celebrated Michael Jackson, and musician, and the one who was condemned because of false allegations at that time... vilified and humiliated... I think it's a very underestimated song and short film.'
- Karin Merx



Stranger in Moscow: https://youtu.be/pEEMi2j6lYE
Bad (Long Version): http://dai.ly/xvdho



All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them
1. Karin Merx, “From Throne to Wilderness: Michael Jackson’s ‘Stranger in Moscow’ and the Foucauldian Outlaw.” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 4 (2015).
2. Elizabeth Amisu, "Bad(1987)." The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 2 (2014).
3. Jeremy Gilbert, "The Real Abstraction of Michael Jackson." In The Resistible Demise of Michael Jackson, edited by Mark Fisher, 137-49: Zero Books, 2009.
4. Joseph Vogel, Man in the Music:The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson. Sterling, 2011.
5. Michael Jackson, Moonwalk. (London: Heinemann, 1988).
6. Richard Donner, "Superman." Dovemead/Film Export A.G./International Film Productions, 1978.
7. Spike Lee, "Bad 25." Optimum Productions, 2013.
8.  Elizabeth Amisu, Willa Stillwater, Lisha McDuff, and Karin Merx. "A Look at Neo-Noir in Michael Jackson’s Sho...

Abstract: In this third episode, Karin and Elizabeth talk about what Michael Jackson Studies is. Going through a wide range of references, they explain how the simple act of 'Michaeling' became an area of academic study in its own right. The podcast also discusses the pioneers who started this academic conversation, and the future of the study of Michael Jackson, as an artist.




REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 3 - What Is Michael Jackson Studies?", Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 1 (2016). Published electronically 7/02/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/the-dream-lives-on-3-what-s-michael-jackson-studies/.




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Episode 3 - What is Michael Jackson Studies?
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu


'Most households, I'm sure in the Western world, will have a copy of Thriller there somewhere. That tells us a lot more about us than it does about Michael himself, or even his work. It tells us about what we want to consume, pay for, and what we want to have as part of our culture.' - Elizabeth Amisu




All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them
1. 'Chapter 2 - A Critical Survey of Michael Jackson Studies' In TheDangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016).
2. Dr. Joseph Vogel’s pioneering MJ Studies page that inspired us to create this journal.
3. Dr. Vogel coins the term, 'MJ Studies' to describe his work.
4. Joseph Vogel, Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson. Sterling, 2011.
5. Find out about Early Modern English Literature in this video from King’s College London's English Department.
6. Michael Jackson, Moonwalk. (London: Heinemann, 1988).
7.  Michael Jackson, Dancing the Dream: Poems & Reflections (London: Doubleday, 1992).
8. Elizabeth Amisu, "On Michael Jackson’s ‘Dancing the Dream’." The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 2 (2014): 3.
9. Karin Merx, "From Throne to Wilderness: Michael Jackson's 'Stranger in Moscow' and the Foucauldian Outlaw." The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 4 (2015).
10.

Abstract: Where did the journal come from? Why is it here? And that all-important question, where is it going next? In the words of the King of Pop himself, 'every day create your history, every path you take you're leaving your legacy'. In this episode we talk about the past, the present and the future of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online. 




REFERENCE AS:
Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. "Episode 2 - 2015 Recap: Past, Present and Future Book 1." Podcast, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 2, no. 1 (2016). Published electronically 7/01/16. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/the-dream-lives-on-2-past-present-and-future/.




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Episode 2 - 2015 Recap: Past, Present and Future Book 1
By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu


'It was in 2014 and we met on Twitter and decided that there needed to be one place where we could start to collect everything that had been written on Michael Jackson's art, specifically his body of work and I remember we started this website and we started collecting articles like crazy.' - Karin Merx.




All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them
1. The first publication on The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies was 'Throwing Stones To Hide Your Hands': The Mortal Persona Of Michael Jackson' by Elizabeth Amisu. It was published on June 17th 2014, and since then the article has been read thousands of times and translated into other languages (see Footnote 2). It has also become the cornerstone chapter of an academic book called The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016).
2. Amisu, Elizabeth. "'Arrojar Piedras Y Esconder Las Manos': La Personalidad Humana De Michael Jackson." [In Spanish]. The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 3 (2015): 3.
———. "'Lanciare Sassi e Poi Nascondere le Mani': La Natura Umana Di Michael Jackson." [In Italian]. The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 1, no. 3 (2015): 4.
———. "'Throwing Stones to Hide Your Hands': The Mortal Persona of Michael Jackson." In A Companion to Michael Jackson Academic Studies I, edited by Elizabeth Amisu, 11: MJAS, 2015.
3. Watch out for Elizabeth in this video for her MA at King's College London - MA Early Modern English Literature: Text and Transmission.
4. Dr. Joseph Vogel's pioneering MJ Studies page that inspired us to create this journal.
5. Joseph Vogel,