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New Book: "Man in the Music" by Joseph Vogel
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Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s brilliance as an artist has often been overshadowed by the tabloid frenzy that surrounded his unusual life. Now author Joseph Vogel returns to to the albums, songs and videos that made the King of Pop a cultural force in the first place. From Off the Wall and Thriller, to Bad, Dangerous, HIStory and beyond, Vogel takes us deep inside Jackson’s vast musical catalog. Each song is carefully considered, from well-known classics like “Billie Jean” and “Beat It” to lesser-known standouts like “Stranger in Moscow” and “Who Is It.”
Meticulously researched and documented, Man in the Music draws on hundreds of sources, including news archives, reviews, Jackson’s own words, and interviews with key collaborators. With each chapter, Vogel takes the reader back in time, placing the music in its social and historical context, discussing its relation to Jackson’s personal life, and revealing never-before-heard stories from the studio. Featuring a foreword by Rolling Stone contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis and a wealth of color photos, this unique book provides the first comprehensive assessment of the “man in the music.”
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“A thoroughly enjoyable analysis of the music and life of the most popular musician of an era.”
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—Library Journal
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“Immerses readers in a chronological exploration of Michael Jackson’s remarkable solo career. Chapter by chapter and literally song by song, [Vogel] discusses Jackson’s albums, videos, dances, cinematic influences, musical heroes, idiosyncrasies, and artistic transformations…Readers will enjoy.”
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—Publishers Weekly
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“The most thorough and accurate portrayal of Michael’s musical life I’ve ever seen.”
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—Brad Buxer, Music Director for Dangerous and HIStoryWorld Tours
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“Not only an enthralling read, but a gateway into a revised perception of one of the most mysterious and massively influential artists of our time. This is definitely not another run of the mill sensationalist work…Vogel irrevocably raises the bar for future critical analysis of Jackson’s art and cultural import.”
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—Constance Pierce, Good Reads
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“A tribute Michael Jackson’s spellbinding work more than lives up to and more than deserves.”
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—Anthony DeCurtis, Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone
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“At last, an account of Michael Jackson that focuses on his music…By placing Michael Jackson’s musical output in its social and cultural context it is reinvigorated with the significance that it has long been denied.”
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—Kate Allen, MOJO Magazine (U.K.)
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“This is the kind of book about Michael Jackson’s music, artistry and creativity that really needed to be written — and Joseph Vogel has done it and done it very well. I am absolutely floored by Joe’s in-depth research and perceptive insight into what made Michael the one-of-a-kind, recording-breaking King of Pop. And — amazingly enough — even I learned a lot!”
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— J. Randy Taraborrelli, Author of Michael Jackson: The Magic and the Madness
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“Illuminates the creative life of the greatest performer of our time…[Vogel's] thorough examination includes interviews and excerpts from those most familiar with his work, offering a glimpse behind the scenes of how the magic was created…[Man in the Music] offers the most complete (and, I might add, the most accurate) look into Michael’s creative nature.”
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—Matt Forger, Technical Engineer for Thriller, Bad, Dangerous and HIStory
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“From his smooth writing style to his commitment to interviewing nearly every possible source involved with the material, there’s a lot to like about Joseph Vogel’s new book on the King of Pop…This volume is much too lively and entertaining to be considered a reference work…Without calling much attention to itself, Vogel’s writing is quietly incendiary and often rather delightfully subversive…The conclusion of the book comes upon us much too fast.”
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—John Scott G., Music Industry Newswire
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“The first in-depth analysis of Michael’s artistry [and] the first major milestone to clearly define who Michael was and why he means so much to so many people.”
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—Lauren Trainor, Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait
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“An amazing read for all fans of Michael Jackson and music.”
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—Michael Prince, Recording Engineer for Michael Jackson
About Joseph Vogel,
JOSEPH VOGEL is the author of three books, including the highly-anticipated Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (in bookstores November 1, 2011). He writes about popular music and culture for The Huffington Post and PopMatters. Vogel has written several exclusive pieces on Michael Jackson, including the first U.S. review of the posthumous album, Michael, and the groundbreaking monograph, Earth Song: Inside Michael Jackson’s Magnum Opus. He currently resides in New York where he is a doctoral candidate and instructor at the University of Rochester.
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