The King Of Pop

I cant do a music video coursework blog without paying tribute to one of the most influential people in the music industry, Michael Jackson.

Throughout his life he inspired many people and the music industry would not be what it was today without him.

Michael Jackson begun his career in 1968 as a memeber of the Jackson 5. He was the youngest in the group and grabbed the worlds attention from the moment he stepped on stage with his angelic face and amazing voice. Since then he has gone onto release 10 best selling albums, one of which 'Thriller' still remains the best selling album of all time. Overall he sold 750 million records worldwide throughout his lifetime and had a staggering thirteen number one hits. 

Although Michael's songs were incredible, his music videos were equally, if not more outstanding. It was him who changed the way people viewed music videos. He transformed them from a premotional aide for the song to an art from with his flawless choreography and complex storylines to all of his videos that just made to want to watch more. 

Before Michael Jackson released his video 'Thriller', he was struggling to get his videos seen by the public due to his race, however he managed to persuade MTV to show his 'Billie Jean' and 'Beat It' videos which led to a life long partership between the two, as it put both of them on the map. 

Whether it was the choreography from 'Thriller' or the short film style, like i said before it still remains the best music video ever made. People still to this day try to imitate it and use the skills and ideas from it in their own way on their videos.

Not only is it his perfect timed dance moves and narratives that still live on to this day, but Michael Jackson was also the first artist to have cameo appearences in his music videos. His most famous video with cameo appearances was 'Remember the Time' starring Eddie Murphy, Iman and Magic Johnson. Along with this he also appeared in 'In the Closet' with Naomi Campbell and 'Black or White' with Macaulay Culkin. Many people enjoyed watching his videos to see what stars they could spot from different areas of the media and it made fans realise just how many people worshipped Jackson. 

Many of Michael's videos not only promoted the song but sent out powerful messages to its audience. He used his videos as a way of gaining awareness because he knew just how wide a reach they would have. His most famous meaningful video is 'Earth Song' showing time being reversed as the earth is being destroyed. 

Michael Jackson has won many awards for his various music videos over the years and to me they are much deserved. His videos and his songs shaped the way the music industry is nowadays and although he may not still be alive his songs and impact upon the earth will live on for ever. 

Rest in peace Michael Jackson.