Hello everyone! I have to say there is the number seven every way possible, lots of strange news about mj like with Debby and what not, I definitely believe mj is alive and look at the color of the right side of hose face on xscape it looks like two photos combined to one the right half being a younger mj, well I hope we see him soon and take care everyone
MJWN has had the opportunity to speak with the 42 year old London designer Mat Maitland, the creator of the brand new artwork for the upcoming Michael Jackson album ‘Xscape’ and the Creative Director for Big Active Design. He tell us the background to the project, his inspirations and how it was made.<br /><br />How did it come about that you worked on the ‘Xscape’ album?<br />Word must have got out that I was a huge MJ fan! We (Big Active, design co) were approached by Sony.<br /><br />How many designs did you create for ‘Xscape’?<br />I created about 10 cover ideas.<br /><br />How was the artwork made? Was it based on a photo?<br />[size=12pt]It’s based on a photograph given to me by The Michael Jackson Estate; it’s a fairly recent image of Michael[/size] but like I say, it’s based on that image and uses parts of it.<br /><br />Was there anything in the design process that you particularly wanted to achieve?<br />It was really important to everyone (including myself) that the cover felt like a new Michael album, something he might have done today, rather than a retrospective image that may have looked like a best of. I really wanted to capture the magic and power of MJ but also his vulnerability.<br /><br />Where did you draw inspiration from for the ‘Xscape’ artwork?<br />I wanted to evoke a contemporary and quintessential incarnation of Michael as an artist who constantly injected new blood into his music and also to focus on both the intriguing and futuristic aspects of MJ. As well as being a tribute, I hope that it will inspire reflection on a man who continues to stimulate and offer unique creative musical possibilities to so many today. I also tried to say that Michael is all around us, in our universe and beyond, on earth and in outer space.<br /><br />Xscape Deluxe<br />Xscape Standard<br />Processed with Cameramatic app.<br />How long have you been an MJ fan for?<br />30 years.<br /><br />What’s your favourite album cover from Michael’s back catalogue?<br />‘Dangerous’ because it was such a knowing image that acknowledged and commented on the world Michael had created for himself, good and bad. It kind of carried on the theme of the ‘Leave Me Alone’ video as that was the last track on ‘Bad’ and then this was the album after that. It has so much detail in it which was unusual in the times of simple CD covers (although the eyes held your attention). Also, I like that it was true to Michael’s vision whereas on ‘Bad’ (and ‘Invincible’) the label stopped him from using the images he wanted. Actually, coming back to the eyes, this was a big influence on the cover I created for ‘Xscape’ – the magnetic stare, always looking at us.<br /><br />How does it feel that your artwork is about to be owned by millions of people around the world and will be a part of iconic pop history for years to come?<br />It’s been a lifelong dream to create a sleeve for Michael Jackson and I feel honoured to be asked to do it. Even if I wasn’t a fan it would have been amazing but as a huge fan it makes it even more special. I hope that the fans like the cover. I’ve heard the album and it’s really amazing!<br /><br />
MJWN has had the opportunity to speak with the 42 year old London designer Mat Maitland, the creator of the brand new artwork for the upcoming Michael Jackson album ‘Xscape’ and the Creative Director for Big Active Design. He tell us the background to the project, his inspirations and how it was made.<br /><br />How did it come about that you worked on the ‘Xscape’ album?<br />Word must have got out that I was a huge MJ fan! We (Big Active, design co) were approached by Sony.<br /><br />How many designs did you create for ‘Xscape’?<br />I created about 10 cover ideas.<br /><br />How was the artwork made? Was it based on a photo?<br />It’s based on a photograph given to me by The Michael Jackson Estate; it’s a fairly recent image of Michael but like I say, it’s based on that image and uses parts of it.<br /><br />Was there anything in the design process that you particularly wanted to achieve?<br />It was really important to everyone (including myself) that the cover felt like a new Michael album, something he might have done today, rather than a retrospective image that may have looked like a best of. I really wanted to capture the magic and power of MJ but also his vulnerability.<br /><br />Where did you draw inspiration from for the ‘Xscape’ artwork?<br />I wanted to evoke a contemporary and quintessential incarnation of Michael as an artist who constantly injected new blood into his music and also to focus on both the intriguing and futuristic aspects of MJ. As well as being a tribute, I hope that it will inspire reflection on a man who continues to stimulate and offer unique creative musical possibilities to so many today. I also tried to say that Michael is all around us, in our universe and beyond, on earth and in outer space.<br /><br />Xscape Deluxe<br />Xscape Standard<br />Processed with Cameramatic app.<br />How long have you been an MJ fan for?<br />30 years.<br /><br />What’s your favourite album cover from Michael’s back catalogue?<br />‘Dangerous’ because it was such a knowing image that acknowledged and commented on the world Michael had created for himself, good and bad. It kind of carried on the theme of the ‘Leave Me Alone’ video as that was the last track on ‘Bad’ and then this was the album after that. It has so much detail in it which was unusual in the times of simple CD covers (although the eyes held your attention). Also, I like that it was true to Michael’s vision whereas on ‘Bad’ (and ‘Invincible’) the label stopped him from using the images he wanted. Actually, coming back to the eyes, this was a big influence on the cover I created for ‘Xscape’ – the magnetic stare, always looking at us.<br /><br />How does it feel that your artwork is about to be owned by millions of people around the world and will be a part of iconic pop history for years to come?<br />It’s been a lifelong dream to create a sleeve for Michael Jackson and I feel honoured to be asked to do it. Even if I wasn’t a fan it would have been amazing but as a huge fan it makes it even more special. I hope that the fans like the cover. I’ve heard the album and it’s really amazing!<br /><br />
<br />Almost 100 pages on a certain other forum since this was announced. Arguing about it already! What's up with us lot here? Is finding 7s really all we can muster up nowadays? LOL! Jaded? Who? Me?!<br />
<br /><br />What other forum are you talking about :icon_e_confused: ?? One it's already enough I think :smiley-vault-misc-150: :compute: :computer-losy-smiley: .......
It's a believer album. Any doubt? And... Sony is also involved in this album... Am I right? The official MJ forum is owned by Sony... Believers don't feel comfortable there... you know ... Because Nobody wants believer chats ... I'M wondering what they are thinking right now. :compute:<br /><br />But the mystery is... If Sony knows that MJ faked his death, why this album? It's supposed to hide MJ, not expose the hoax. I'm a little bit confused here... :WTF:<br />
<br /><br />Katoooo I think that's a new picture.<br /><br />The announcement of new album has been today March 31 2014 and will be released on May 3, here we go again:<br /><br />1- 3/31 = 3+3+1=[size=12pt]7[/size]<br />2- 2014 = 2+1+4=[size=12pt]7[/size]<br />3- 5/13/2014 = 5+1+3+2+1+4= 16 = 1+6 = [size=12pt]7[/size]<br />
<br /><br />Is it amazing?? so what about this:<br /><br />Album announcement: 3/31/2014<br />Album release: 5/13/2014<br />How many days between those dates: exactly 43 = 4+3=[size=12pt]7[/size] :icon_lol: :LolLolLolLol:<br />
<br /><br />LOL Like i said, it's perfect! :th_bravo:
<br />It's a believer album. Any doubt? And... Sony is also involved in this album... Am I right? The official MJ forum is owned by Sony... Believers don't feel comfortable there... you know ... Because Nobody wants believer chats ... I'M wondering what they are thinking right now. :compute:<br /><br />But the mystery is... If Sony knows that MJ faked his death, why this album? It's supposed to hide MJ, not expose the hoax. I'm a little bit confused here... :WTF:<br />
<br /><br />Why confused? Michael is the one doing his very best to expose his hoax with or without Sony.
<br />It's a believer album. Any doubt? And... Sony is also involved in this album... Am I right? The official MJ forum is owned by Sony... Believers don't feel comfortable there... you know ... Because Nobody wants believer chats ... I'M wondering what they are thinking right now. :compute:<br /><br />But the mystery is... If Sony knows that MJ faked his death, why this album? It's supposed to hide MJ, not expose the hoax. I'm a little bit confused here... :WTF:<br />
<br /><br />Why confused? Michael is the one doing his very best to expose his hoax with or without Sony.<br />
<br /><br />I would say expose the truth. But this double and ironic "game" sometimes confuses me seetsunset... <br />
<br />It's a believer album. Any doubt? And... Sony is also involved in this album... Am I right? The official MJ forum is owned by Sony... Believers don't feel comfortable there... you know ... Because Nobody wants believer chats ... I'M wondering what they are thinking right now. :compute:<br /><br />But the mystery is... If Sony knows that MJ faked his death, why this album? It's supposed to hide MJ, not expose the hoax. I'm a little bit confused here... :WTF:<br />
<br /><br />Why confused? Michael is the one doing his very best to expose his hoax with or without Sony.<br />
<br /><br />I would say expose the truth. But this double and ironic "game" sometimes confuses me seetsunset...<br />
<br /><br />Good!! that's what MJ wants :icon_e_wink:
<br /><br />i'm trying to understand his outfit. far out, even for mike. what's with the collar, hiding half of his face? the pattern reminds me of looking at pic of the universe<br />
<br />Yayy i found my account <br />Since i have read the news one sentence is playing inside my head Piece by piece by piece Michael will be revealed ,and then we start the show.<br />:D So maybe that explains the "virtual"outfit , Something is wrong with this collar though
<br />It's a believer album. Any doubt? And... Sony is also involved in this album... Am I right? The official MJ forum is owned by Sony... Believers don't feel comfortable there... you know ... Because Nobody wants believer chats ... I'M wondering what they are thinking right now. :compute:<br /><br />But the mystery is... If Sony knows that MJ faked his death, why this album? It's supposed to hide MJ, not expose the hoax. I'm a little bit confused here... :WTF:<br />
<br /><br />Why confused? Michael is the one doing his very best to expose his hoax with or without Sony.<br />
<br /><br />I would say expose the truth. But this double and ironic "game" sometimes confuses me seetsunset...<br />
<br /><br />Good!! that's what MJ wants :icon_e_wink:<br />
<br /><br /><br />Agree...and...the truth will prevail !!!! :moonwalk_:
<br /><br />i'm trying to understand his outfit. far out, even for mike. what's with the collar, hiding half of his face? the pattern reminds me of looking at pic of the universe<br />
<br />Yayy i found my account <br />Since i have read the news one sentence is playing inside my head Piece by piece by piece Michael will be revealed ,and then we start the show.<br />:D So maybe that explains the "virtual"outfit , [size=24pt]Something is wrong with this collar though[/size] <br />
<br /><br />Yes now I remember lol :icon_geek: .....it's from [move]Disney[/move] again :icon_rolleyes: :<br /><br />
Ok I put in my two cents :icon_e_wink:<br /><br />The funnel around his head and neck, I think it represents a wormhole.<br /><br /><br /><br />Wiki:<br /><br />
A wormhole, also known as an Einstein–Rosen bridge, is a hypothetical topological feature of spacetime that would fundamentally be a "shortcut" through spacetime. A wormhole is much like a tunnel with two ends each in separate points in spacetime.
<br /><br />Mike transcending time and space. <br /><br />Past, present, future. <br /><br />HIStory :icon_e_biggrin:
''Once inside the chatting throng are greeted by pictures of Jackson on the wall, as well as the "teaser" poster that was included in the invitation, alongside one that reads "Hearing Is Believing" ''<br />
<br /><br />Words evoked by the cover:<br /><br />medium, broadcast, antenna, audio, heaRing, loudspeaker, message, veil...<br />
o.k., I KNOW this is going to sound extremely super craaaazy :Pulling_hair: (but, :WTF:) i remember looking at an interview with jermain saying mj is safe now and no one can get to him or hurt him (going off my memory) that he is safe now. he didn't come off as sad due to dying it was more like hidden/gone. and i thought well what is he off planet. now with the universal (pattern) looking clothing and talk of wormholes brought the memory back. yeah crazy i know. but for me it's o.k. i like to keep an open mind. i tried to find the vid but there are way too many - not much patience. can u beLIEve it's been almost 5 yrs (and we're still here)
<br />o.k., I KNOW this is going to sound extremely super craaaazy :Pulling_hair: (but, :WTF:) i remember looking at an interview with jermain saying mj is safe now and no one can get to him or hurt him (going off my memory) that he is safe now. he didn't come off as sad due to dying it was more like hidden/gone. and i thought well what is he off planet. now with the universal (pattern) looking clothing and talk of wormholes brought the memory back. yeah crazy i know. but for me it's o.k. i like to keep an open mind. i tried to find the vid but there are way too many - not much patience. can u beLIEve it's been almost 5 yrs (and we're still here)<br />
<br />o.k., I KNOW this is going to sound extremely super craaaazy :Pulling_hair: (but, :WTF:) i remember looking at an interview with jermain saying mj is safe now and no one can get to him or hurt him (going off my memory) that he is safe now. he didn't come off as sad due to dying it was more like hidden/gone. and i thought well what is he off planet. now with the universal (pattern) looking clothing and talk of wormholes brought the memory back. yeah crazy i know. but for me it's o.k. i like to keep an open mind. i tried to find the vid but there are way too many - not much patience. can u beLIEve it's been almost 5 yrs (and we're still here)<br />
<br /><br />Humans are not really safe in space.<br />
<br /><br />You're not crazy! There are many people that think just like that! I know some of them. <br />Speaking for myself... I don't think MJ is hidden in the space, but... Yeah, let's keep an open mind!
Yes, it's almost 5 years now... i can't even think about it being real. I mean, if someone told me i'd be in this for 5 years...i would have laugh so hard. But yes, here we are, here i am.<br /><br />I guess only love can stick for so long, upon nothing almost, few shadows seen here and there, and this crazy hope to finally see "that someone" soon again.<br /><br />Or maybe we're all nuts, or maybe neither of you exist and i'm alone in my padded cell, living in a fantasy since my brain lost it after june 25th...(which would sound sometime like a good explanation lol)
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