Jason something on Idol doing moonwalk & MJ moves - a JOKE!
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Did any of you just watch American Idol and see that guy Jason performing (sorry didnt catch his last name)
He is a fairly new artist just signed by Kara Dioguardi one of the judges. Anyhow i dont know who the hell this guy thinks he is but he came out with a hat and a jacket with some studs, did a spin, then the moonwalk which nobody cheered for and then at the end he stood on his toes. He was trying to do MJ moves the entire time and failed miserably. What a joke and a disgrace!!! He isnt no Michael...not even close!!! Just had to vent LOL
Michael come back...nobody can top you!!! Seeing these wannabee's is getting so tiring and lame
He is a fairly new artist just signed by Kara Dioguardi one of the judges. Anyhow i dont know who the hell this guy thinks he is but he came out with a hat and a jacket with some studs, did a spin, then the moonwalk which nobody cheered for and then at the end he stood on his toes. He was trying to do MJ moves the entire time and failed miserably. What a joke and a disgrace!!! He isnt no Michael...not even close!!! Just had to vent LOL
Michael come back...nobody can top you!!! Seeing these wannabee's is getting so tiring and lame
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But, it's just so annoying seeing all these copy cats. Why do we love Michael Jackson? Because he's his own person. An artist. He was inspired by other artists, but did anyone ever accuse him of simply imitating them? No.
There's a difference between artists and people who can simply imitate someone elses ideas. That's why MJ is a legend, and Jason Something won't be. No offense to him, it's just the truth.
Didn't MJ start out by imitating James Brown? You've got to start somewhere. Learn from the best and try to get better. Maybe that's what he is trying to do. (He is in Jason)
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When I saw that guy perform tonight I thought the same thing immediately. Oh no here come another MJ wanna be. He basically took MJ's bad look and updated it and then he does the moonwalk on top of that. I was like wow but not in a good way. I agree with the comment that it's annoying. It's okay to be influenced by somebody but don't try to be that person because you can't. Especially someone who had so many signature moves like MJ. The difference with Michael being influenced by James Brown is that he learned from James Brown different moves but he took the things he learned and made them his own. He never tried to be exactly like James Brown. That's the difference with these artist today. It's okay to be influenced by him but they need to have there own style and creativity.
SIDE NOTE: Ryan Seacrest said something after the performance that made me go, what? He said now Casey (one of the contestants) is going to want to use pyrotechnics in his next performance but that he's a little worried about Casey's hair catching on fire. & then everyone laughed. Reference to Mike? Or just coincidence? If he was referencing MJ because the performance was so MJ like, & laughing about the hair incident. That was very uncalled for & rude.
Still i really dont see any problem with Jason at all he done a moonwalk... a side slide and a toe stand. all of them done with out a problem.... he didnt lose balance as you pointed out.. be made it his own and began to walk on his toes. It actually annoys me when some people get annoyed when a young talented artist starts out... showing his obvious love and respect for Michael Jackson... immedialey jump and go "oh look hes copying Michael Jackson" and yes michael copied from James when he first Started..... Jason is only new on the Music Scene.... its only his second single! and imo the in my head video for me kinda is a modern version of Michaels The Way You Make Me Feel (kinda has the same plot).
So I actually really like they guy and tbh he can copy Michael all he wants there are other artists who use a side slide quite often and people dont jump and scream copycat... they are dance moves anyone can use, Michael Jackson is the biggest influence in Music and has been for quite a few years so to be fair its kinda hard to find someone that doesnt show that they learned from mike.....
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I too find it a bit wierd when a performer/signer does some MJ moves and nobody makes a reference to it. Sure everyone KNOWS it is Michael's move but why not make some sort of comment of acknowledgement. I find alot of people are just tip toeing around it and there is no mention of Michael. It's like they are all on egg shells in the industry.
JMO!!!
I agree with you, it bothers me a little bit when people do that. I don't know this Jason guy but he obviously admires Michael as much if not more than we do! I mean, it's not like he is turning into an impersonator. He's just showin' the love he has for MJ, and you can't hate him for that, right? Well...I can't anyway.
There is so much footage of Michael being entertained by people who imitates his moves. He really loved seeing these people do this. Do you think he would be upset that someone was dancing like him or out there laughing clapping?
Let me add. Usher makes me feel uncomfortable these days. I don't know why because I have always loved Usher. One thing that truly bothered me was at the memorial he ripped his glasses off during Gone Too Soon as if he needed the world to see him cry. IMO it wasn't to prove that Michael was dead, but rather to say.."Look how upset I am, I really do love Michael". Not sure, just uncomfortable about it.
Like Michael said in an interview with Barbara Walters when she asked him if Prince showed talent would he let him perform and Michael said yes absolutely and go do it BETTER than him
So my point being if your going to do MJ at least do it as WELL as him and if not then dont bother wasting your time/breathe!!!
You should watch his videaclip of 'In my Head'.....
All signature dancemoves of MJ are implemented very smoothly in this clip.
I really liked it...You should watch it....
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Another videoclip Watcha Say
little moonwalk steps
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now look at jasons "in my head" video and Mikes " The way you make me feel" video ..... huge similarities...
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That's what I was saying! He does MJ stuff ALL THE TIME! In his videos, performances, the way he dresses at times. Either he was a HUGE fan or he's being put out there that way....
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theres a few vids on YT of him doing a billie jean cover.... and one that i found him singing to MJ at his Star on the Walk of Fame on June 25th
I saw it, if he has to do Michael moves he better practice and practice because is is far from it.. Only MJ can do those moves and nobody else..