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据“直通好莱坞”节目的Billy Bush称,他刚刚在爱尔兰的首府都柏林独家采访了流行音乐之王Michael Jackson。根据他在节目网站上的个人博客,我们得以知悉一些最新的故事。
Billy Bush是早上4:30就和Ray前往一个都柏林的录音室。Ray是录音室主人Paddy的司机,而这个老式的爱尔兰建筑,正是Michael Jackson创作新唱片的处所。这次访问并没有谈过过去岁月里的“错误”和“教训”,Michael没有准备回答这样的问题。他在录音室里和Black Eyed Peas的Will I AM合作,而节目队则拍摄了40分钟,Billy问了一些关于他音乐和回归想法的问题。
起初Michael Jackson坐立不安,并不想被新一个电视采访所害。他的发言人Raymone Bain告诉Billy及执行制作人Rob Silverstein说,Michael想要和他们在他的乡间小舍里先单独见面,不准摄影。不久后,他们去到了一个非常安逸却不显眼的房子里。Michael从螺旋梯上下来,和他们坐到早餐桌前。他穿着靴子、黑色带金线的裤子,以及天鹅绒外套和内里白色的T恤。
Billy Bush说当Jackson看向他们的时候,他的脉搏加快,因为那是一个神话般的人物。他说他的第一印象是Michael Jackson看上去看健康。录音室老板Paddy之前告诉说,艺术家常常到他这里来享受全套体验——在自然中漫步、骑马、吃有机的家制食品、在室内的矿泉游泳池里洗浴……很平和。这很适合Michael,尽管他不住这里,Billy说。
他们握了手,并寒暄了几句,很快,Michael明确表示他不想要被采访。他只想让电视摄制组拍摄他和Will聆听节拍,并谈论回归。然后他们同意了,就前往50码外的录音室。
在录音期间,当Billy问了一些问题后,Michael停顿下来,并想离开,他不想回答定好的问题,同时他让Will播放更多的节拍,这样让大家轻松起来。有一次,Billy说他向Michael建议,为新一代人重新制作《Thriller》,以CD/DVD及网络元素的方式,同时让对技术方面有很高造诣的Will I Am帮忙。Michael很高兴,看上去这是他还没有考虑过的想法。
当音乐播放的时候,Michael不让Billy问他问题。但旁人却可见生命和能量的火花。Michael哼了一点,还站起来走到房间后面随着音乐跳了一点。
Michael和他的孩子一起住在那里。虽然Billy说他并没有见到孩子,但录音室老板Paddy告诉说,他们举行过舞会,和他的孩子一起玩过,很享乐于这片雅致的乡村之地。据Paddy称,Michael早上还会起来给孩子们做早饭……一般是麦片粥和水果。
Billy说这次采访是Michael回归的第一步。他很兴奋,也很害怕。这关乎于他是否可以信任他人。
更多内容将于11月在“直通好莱坞”节目上播出!
(迈克尔·杰克逊中文网/AH by Keen 2006年10月16日)
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Billy's Blog: Michael Jackson Exclusive (October 15, 2006)
It's half past four in the morning and I'm making my way to Dublin with Ray. I have spent a fair amount of time in the back of Ray's car in the last 34 hours. He is the driver, henchman for Paddy who owns the recording studio in the middle of no man's land, Ireland. Not only is it a quaint studio built inside the grounds of an old stone classic Irish estate...it's the new creative home of Michael Jackson.
And yes, I just conducted the first interview with Michael Jackson since he left the United States in June 2005. First off, let me tell you what this interview is not:
It is not a bare all, rehashing of that period of his life. I was prepared to ask him all the questions in the world regarding mistakes made and lessons learned, but trust me, he was not. He asked if 5 minutes of rolling tape was ok in the studio while he "collaborated" with Will I AM from the Black Eyed Peas. Ultimately, We rolled for about 40 minutes and I did ask him questions about music and his thoughts for making a comeback.
Michael Jackson was nervous and antsy. He was truly torn. He wanted to stay and keep jamming and have some fun, but he also wanted to leave before, from his perspective, he got crucified by another TV interview.
Michael's publicist and advisor, Raymone Bain, informed us (me and my Executive Producer, Rob Silverstein) that Michael would like to meet us alone, no cameras, in his cottage first. We agreed of course and before long we were seated at a breakfast table in a very cozy, humble stone cottage. Down the spiral staircase he came. First his boots, then his pants...black with a gold stripe down the side, then a velvet jacket with a white t-shirt underneath, then he turned to face us. I admit, my pulse was running high. He is a mythical character as atypical and untouchable as can be.
First impression I had was that he looked healthy. Fit. As Paddy told us earlier, artists come to his estate for the whole experience - nature walks and horseback rides, organic, homegrown food, the indoor mineral spring pool....peace and tranquility. It has suited Michael well, although he does not live there.
We stood up, shook hands and began small talk about life...soon, Michael began to make clear what he did not want: an interview. He was just willing to let our cameras roll while he and Will listened to beats and opened the lid to a comeback. I said that we should just go in there and go until he didn't want to anymore. Pensively, he agreed and we started for the door and the 50 yard walk to the studio.
This interview is a baby step for Michael.
About ten minutes into the session, after I had rolled out several questions, Michael paused and tried to get out. He did not like receiving pointed questions and he encouraged Will to play more beats so we could just roll casually.
At the end of the day, we did a little more of both. At one point, I suggested Michael remake "Thriller" for a new generation...with CD/DVD and web components, essentially go with what's proven but update with the help of technically savvy producer, Will I Am.
Michael lit up. Amazingly that was something he hadn't considered.
When the music was rolling and he didn't have me asking him questions, one could see sparks of life and energy. He hummed a little and at one point got up and walked to the back of the room where he could move a little to the music....he was almost dancing.
Michael was there with his children. I never saw them but Paddy, the studio's owner, said they were having a ball, playing with his children and enjoying the exquisite countryside. According to Paddy, Michael gets up in the morning and makes breakfast for them...usually Porridge and fruit. I find myself hoping that Michael's life is as normal as possible. Of course, it isn't. Nobody knows anything about him...does he drive? Apparently, he does occasionally and he even had a cell phone before losing it a day later.
There....something normal to which people can RELATE.
Again, this was a first step for Michael. He was excited and terrified. It's all about feeling whether he can trust somebody or not. His track record is horrible on that front. Maybe it will improve in regards to us. I am quite sure there is more to come. |
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