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Celeb News: Janet Jackson: Unbreakable World Tour
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They aren't for sale and they aren't through MyMusicVIP, no one knows yet. I think those are before the show.
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Member Since: 11/16/2011
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Originally posted by mermaid_ariel
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The two guys in the first pic danced with her on her All For You World Tour back in 2001-2002
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Originally posted by kishi
What a great experience I had today at the Janet Unbreakable World Tour in Miami!
I arrived at 4:30pm to Bayside, met with friends at Chili's and headed to the arena at 6:30pm. Went into the museum (I printed out the e-mail from the Janet Jackson store) and started getting anxious. I was speaking to Janet's staff about how nervous and excited I was and what she means to me, then they handed me two front row tickets!!
I ran, screamed, and got emotional. Once I got to the first row, I danced until the show started. Once the show started, I was frozen and crying. Then I started dancing along with her. She looks great, was dancing and singing her butt off, the dancers are AWESOME, the new choreography routines are impressive (I'm LOVING the chair routine for "When I Think Of You"), the new songs are beautiful ("Shoulda Known Better" is a jam), and the place was packed with loud, dancing, energetic fans.
The show does have a lot of medleys and it seems to go by so quickly. She has so many hits and songs, it's definitely hard to pick and choose what should be performed. I loved that the DJ played fan favorites ("Empty", "Someday Is Tonight", "Could This Be Love", "Making Love In The Rain", "Feels So Right", "Spending Time With You", "Accept Me", etc), non-singles, bonus, and unreleased stuff. I danced my ass off.
I met so many different people: friends that came as a last minute choice, Janet fans I know online, folks from overseas and other states, such a diverse and loving crowd of people. What an unforgettable experience. I've waited 4 years to see her live again and I can honestly say the wait was worth it.
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Amazing.
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I see her next week. I did the American Express pre-sale though even though I pre-ordered the album + shirt (better seats). Will I still get a MyMusicVIP email?
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Originally posted by kishi
What a great experience I had today at the Janet Unbreakable World Tour in Miami!
I arrived at 4:30pm to Bayside, met with friends at Chili's and headed to the arena at 6:30pm. Went into the museum (I printed out the e-mail from the Janet Jackson store) and started getting anxious. I was speaking to Janet's staff about how nervous and excited I was and what she means to me, then they handed me two front row tickets!!
I ran, screamed, and got emotional. Once I got to the first row, I danced until the show started. Once the show started, I was frozen and crying. Then I started dancing along with her. She looks great, was dancing and singing her butt off, the dancers are AWESOME, the new choreography routines are impressive (I'm LOVING the chair routine for "When I Think Of You"), the new songs are beautiful ("Shoulda Known Better" is a jam), and the place was packed with loud, dancing, energetic fans.
The show does have a lot of medleys and it seems to go by so quickly. She has so many hits and songs, it's definitely hard to pick and choose what should be performed. I loved that the DJ played fan favorites ("Empty", "Someday Is Tonight", "Could This Be Love", "Making Love In The Rain", "Feels So Right", "Spending Time With You", "Accept Me", etc), non-singles, bonus, and unreleased stuff. I danced my ass off.
I met so many different people: friends that came as a last minute choice, Janet fans I know online, folks from overseas and other states, such a diverse and loving crowd of people. What an unforgettable experience. I've waited 4 years to see her live again and I can honestly say the wait was worth it.
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yay!!!
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Member Since: 8/30/2012
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Originally posted by waryofothers
I see her next week. I did the American Express pre-sale though even though I pre-ordered the album + shirt (better seats). Will I still get a MyMusicVIP email?
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At the show you can buy something like a tourbook and still get a free VIP entry at no additional cost. It's jus a card you show the people before you go in.
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Member Since: 8/30/2012
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I have a question. In Toronto just before the show I saw a large group of young fans who were on the sides of the show all dressed in black and some had Janet logos on it I assume from the merchandise booth etc.
Then next I noticed they were on stage doing the Rhythm Nation choreography. Is she inviting young teen dance groups in every city or something? That would be cool to give them a chance to dance with her onstage.
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Originally posted by LoveLiveMusic
I have a question. In Toronto just before the show I saw a large group of young fans who were on the sides of the show all dressed in black and some had Janet logos on it I assume from the merchandise booth etc.
Then next I noticed they were on stage doing the Rhythm Nation choreography. Is she inviting young teen dance groups in every city or something? That would be cool to give them a chance to dance with her onstage.
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Yeah Gil & Whyley teach the groups the choreography before the concert. She doesn't bring dancers out every show. I think 2 shows didn't have the Rhythm Nation dancers so far. I think that's sweet of her..gives dancers the oppurtunity to say "I danced with Janet Jackson"
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Member Since: 4/20/2011
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Originally posted by kishi
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Slay a bit sis
hearing everybody's experience is making me sad that I have to wait so long until I get baptised by her legendary presence.
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Member Since: 6/5/2011
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Orlando crowd!
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Originally posted by Monkey_Juice
Slay a bit sis
hearing everybody's experience is making me sad that I have to wait so long until I get baptised by her legendary presence.
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Don't worry sis, your time is coming soon. And you will enjoy every minute!
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Tonight is my show! I'm so excited!!
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Member Since: 11/16/2011
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Member Since: 11/16/2011
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It's really not much details to the stage. But it's just enough. The lighting is everything
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Originally posted by ESSENCE_OF_SEAN
It's really not much details to the stage. But it's just enough. The lighting is everything
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At first I was disappointed, but now it feels right. It's no Rock Witchu Tour (which was very difficult for them to transport it everywhere), but the lightning, the setlist and her carefree energy are doing it.
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Member Since: 11/16/2011
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Originally posted by humbz
At first I was disappointed, but now it feels right. It's no Rock Witchu Tour (which was very difficult for them to transport it everywhere), but the lightning, the setlist and her carefree energy are doing it.
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This! Janet has always been less is more and it's always just right. I love it
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Member Since: 4/20/2011
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When you go to a janet concert, you go to see her perform.
We don't go for the lights or stage.
I think the tour will change by the second leg. Maybe then we might get more production.
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Member Since: 8/17/2013
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I was at the show last night in Tampa. The upper levels had a black curtain over them so those seats never went on sale I guess. Janet didn't come on stage until about 8:30 which isn't horribly late....she had such great energy and such a great stage presence! My main complaints are the stage is TINY and I wish she talked to the audience a bit more. The acoustic section was my favorite followed by the "If"/"Scream"/"Rhythm Nation" finale. The encore shouldn't have been two new slow songs because the audience was dead and leaving in the middle of the performances. Overall, it was an amazing show and it is good to see a performer that focuses on the music instead of props and special effects in shows.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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I wouldn't be surprised if she changed it for the second NA leg, she would be doing mostly arenas at that point
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