Random Music: Jackson 5 - Can You Feel It?
Sunday, January 6, 2008
"In the beginning, when land was pure, even in the early morning light you can see the beauty in the forms of nature. Soon men and women of every color and shape would be here too. And they would find it all too easy sometimes not to see the colors and to ignore the beauty in each other. But they would never lose sight of the dream of a better world they could unite and build together, in triumph."
Can You Feel It:
Hooooly shit. If you start your music video off like that, it's bound to be of epic proportions. Unfortunately for the Jacksons, it was a little more style than substance. I guess Michael was the only Jackson to really think of themselves that way the rest were quite happy fading off into obscurity and doing reunion tours whenever they needed the extra money.
It's hilarious though that at that given point in time the Jacksons were on top of the world I guess. So much that they felt the need to make a music video showing just that. That they created the universe and modern civilization and that their music and very presence spreads light and rainbows to the little kids. It's crazy because they probably, well Michael at least, genuinely believed this.
Speaking of, this video is definitely the precursor to the years to come, where Michael Jackson took the idea of music video to new heights and probably the best it will ever be. It's crazy how they didn't even care about Randy's vocals and had obnoxious laser and water sound effects going on while he was singing. Apparently this video was also the inspiration for nu-ravers (what is with this word?) Klaxons and the video for their gem, "Golden Skans". Only, with ribbons, glam rock, and interpretive dancing. Just when you thought the Jacksons' concept could not be topped, well, yeah you're right. The Klaxons video isn't anything amazing but it is an amazing song though. One could argue it's avant garde and is indeed a work of art but I dunno. It seems like their message was lost in their need to be so artsy. Great song, and band, though.
Golden Skans:
The verdict:
Can You Feel It: better video
Golden Skans: better song
Someone should take the Jackson footage and mix it with the Klaxons song. Maybe that would balance things out. You could even call it Klaxon 5. New idea for a mash-up anyone?
Can You Feel It:
Hooooly shit. If you start your music video off like that, it's bound to be of epic proportions. Unfortunately for the Jacksons, it was a little more style than substance. I guess Michael was the only Jackson to really think of themselves that way the rest were quite happy fading off into obscurity and doing reunion tours whenever they needed the extra money.
It's hilarious though that at that given point in time the Jacksons were on top of the world I guess. So much that they felt the need to make a music video showing just that. That they created the universe and modern civilization and that their music and very presence spreads light and rainbows to the little kids. It's crazy because they probably, well Michael at least, genuinely believed this.
Speaking of, this video is definitely the precursor to the years to come, where Michael Jackson took the idea of music video to new heights and probably the best it will ever be. It's crazy how they didn't even care about Randy's vocals and had obnoxious laser and water sound effects going on while he was singing. Apparently this video was also the inspiration for nu-ravers (what is with this word?) Klaxons and the video for their gem, "Golden Skans". Only, with ribbons, glam rock, and interpretive dancing. Just when you thought the Jacksons' concept could not be topped, well, yeah you're right. The Klaxons video isn't anything amazing but it is an amazing song though. One could argue it's avant garde and is indeed a work of art but I dunno. It seems like their message was lost in their need to be so artsy. Great song, and band, though.
Golden Skans:
The verdict:
Can You Feel It: better video
Golden Skans: better song
Someone should take the Jackson footage and mix it with the Klaxons song. Maybe that would balance things out. You could even call it Klaxon 5. New idea for a mash-up anyone?
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