Since the release of the unreleased single from Michael Jackson “Breaking News”, everyone has been wondering if the record was legitimate. Fittingly so the Jackson Estate is ready to put the naysayers to rest with the origins of the record. Check out what they had to say: Dear Fans, As the Michael album was being put together, it was decided to bring Teddy Riley on board to work on several songs, including âBreaking News,â a song Michael recorded with Eddie Cascio and James Porte in late 2007 while living at the Cascio family home with his children. Riley produced and submitted âBreaking Newsâ to Sony for inclusion on the album. At that time, no one ever mentioned that the vocals we heard on the Cascio songs, which were basically in demo format, might not be Michael. It was known, however, that the background vocals were a combination of Michael and James Porte. After the tracks were submitted to Sony, three of these Cascio songs were selected to be on the album, and âBreaking Newsâ was one of the three. The day after the submission and selection of the album tracks, for the very first time, the authenticity of Michaelâs vocals on the Cascio tracks was questioned. Because of these questions, I was immediately asked by co-Executors John Branca and John McClain to conduct an investigation regarding the authenticity of the lead vocals on the Cascio tracks. Six of Michaelâs former producers and engineers who had worked with Michael over the past 30 years â Bruce Swedien, Matt Forger, Stewart Brawley, Michael Prince, Dr. Freeze and Teddy Riley â were all invited to a listening session to hear the raw vocals of the Cascio tracks in question. All of these persons listened to the a cappella versions of the vocals on the Cascio tracks being considered for inclusion on the album, so they could give an opinion as to whether or not the lead vocals were sung by Michael. They all confirmed that the vocal was definitely Michael. Michaelâs musical director and piano player on many of his records over a 20-year period, Greg Phillinganes, played on a Cascio track being produced for the album, and said the voice was definitely Michaelâs. Dorian Holley, who was Michaelâs vocal director for his solo tours for 20 plus years (including the O2 Concert Tour) and is seen in the This Is It film, listened to the Cascio tracks and told me the lead vocal was Michael Jackson. These are all engineers, producers and musicians who worked on tours and/or in the studio with Michael when he was recording Bad, Thriller, Off The Wall, Dangerous, Invincible, HIStory and Blood On The Dance Floor, and they all reconfirmed their belief that the lead vocals were Michaelâs voice on the Cascio tracks. The Estate then retained one of the best-known forensic musicologists in the nation to listen to the vocals without any instrumental accompaniment (âa cappellaâ), and to compare them with a cappella vocals from previous Michael songs. This expert performed waveform analysis, an objective scientific test used to determine audio authenticity, on the Cascio tracks, as well as previously released tracks with Michaelâs voice, and reported that ALL of the lead vocals analyzed (which included Cascio tracks) were the voice of Michael Jackson. Sony Music conducted their own investigation by hiring yet a second well-respected forensic musicologist who also compared the a cappella lead vocals from Cascio tracks against previously released vocals of Michaelâs, and found that Michaelâs voice was the on all sets of the raw vocals. The Cascio tracks were also played for two very prominent persons in the music industry who played crucial roles in Michaelâs career. Both of these individuals believed that the lead vocals were Michaelâs. Just to be absolutely certain, I also contacted Jason Malachi, a young singer who some persons had wrongfully alleged was a âsoundalikeâ singer that was hired to sing on the Cascio tracks, and I confirmed that he had no involvement with this project whatsoever. Sony decided that, given the overwhelming objective evidence resulting from the exhaustive investigations outlined above, they wanted to release a record that included three of the Cascio-Porte tracks â because they believed, without reservation, that the lead vocal on all of those tracks were sung by Michael Jackson. Although there still seem to be concerns being expressed in some quarters about the authenticity of the lead vocals, notwithstanding the opinion of those who worked with Michael, and two independent forensic analysts, ultimately, Michaelâs fans will be the judges of these songs, as they always are. We take all fan comments very seriously, and as Iâd stated above, there is nothing more important to the Estate than Michaelâs music, his legacy and his fans. Michaelâs fans are extraordinary in their quest for accuracy and their passions to raise their voices in a search for truth! We join with them in our care and concern for Michael. We are continuing to follow up with those who have worked in the studio or on tours with Michael, and if any new information comes to light, we will keep you and the fans advised. Thanks, Howard Howard Weitzman, Esq. Attorney for the Estate Of Michael Jackson Santa Monica, CA
The world of Michael Jackson has been abuzz with news, and his estate attorney is here to set the record straight. John Branca, an entertainment lawyer who’s represented MJ for over 30 years, recently took some time out of his schedule to discuss what he calls the “breaking news” surrounding his client. This article will provide insight into what Mr. Branca had to say about these recent developments in the King Of Pop’s legacy.
Paragraph 2: For decades, fans have speculated as to whether or not Michael Jackson was still alive following his sudden death in 2009. Despite all evidence pointing against it, rumors persisted that he’d faked his own demise and gone into hiding somewhere far away from prying eyes. Now though, those same people are finally getting a bit more clarity on this situation – thanks to statements made by John Branca himself!
Paragraph 3: In an exclusive interview with ABC News, Mr. Branca opened up about why he felt compelled to speak now rather than later; what kind of information could be revealed; and how this might affect future generations’ view of one of music’s greatest icons. Read on to find out exactly what he said!
Recent Developments
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz in the media surrounding Michael Jackson’s estate. Reports have surfaced that suggest something big and potentially game-changing is happening with it. To get more information on this matter, we recently spoke to John Branca, attorney for Michael Jackson’s estate.
John opened up about what was going on behind the scenes and how he felt about it all. He revealed that indeed some major developments were taking place—something he could not discuss before now due to confidentiality agreements between his firm and other parties involved. It seems like these new changes will be beneficial to everyone who had an interest in the late singer’s legacy—including fans around the world eager for new music from him or news about any upcoming projects related to him.
He also said that after much hard work and dedication by himself and many others, they were finally able to see progress being made towards ensuring Michael’s legacy lives on forever. With these recent breakthroughs, John expects even further announcements regarding MJ’s estate in the near future – leaving us all waiting with anticipation until then!
Implications Of The News
As exciting as this news is, it’s important to consider the implications of these developments. They could have a huge impact not only on Michael Jackson’s legacy but also on the entertainment industry as a whole.
For starters, we can expect there to be more music from MJ released in the near future—which could potentially bring back some of his classic sounds and styles that many fans miss so dearly. There may also be new projects related to him coming out soon, providing even further insight into the life and career of one of pop culture’s most iconic figures.
Additionally, with John Branca now at the helm for managing MJ’s estate, he will be able to ensure all creative works associated with it are handled responsibly and kept safe for generations to come. This means that both current fans and those who discover Michael later down the road will still get an authentic experience when enjoying anything related to him or his work.
Conclusion
I. Summary of the Article
This article discussed a recent statement by Michael Jackson’s estate attorney concerning some “breaking news.” The implications of this news were explored, highlighting potential legal issues for the estate and its beneficiaries.
II. Conclusion
It is clear that Michael Jackson’s estate could be facing some difficult times ahead as a result of these new developments. As his lawyer highlighted, there are significant ramifications which may need to be addressed in order to protect both the interests of the estate and those who stand to benefit from it. Therefore, all parties involved must remain vigilant and take any necessary steps to ensure they are properly protected going forward. We should expect further updates on this story in the near future and see what other consequences arise due to this situation.
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