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Michael Jackson - The Interviews Vol 2

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This dvd, "The Interviews Vol.2" came as part of the "Michael Jackson Mega box" set, which is what I purchased. The set included "The Interviews Vol. 1 and Vol.2", "Fans Camera Footage" and "Press Conferences & Store Signings".

Taken from my review on the Mega Box Set I'll give a brief description as to what's on "The Interviews Vol 2".

Volume 2
you'll find:
-footage from Michael's home videos
-Martin Bashir interview (don't worry, it only shows positive outtakes)
-1993 deposition in which Michael is extensively questioned on the subject of whether or not he was the one who actually wrote certain songs from his and The Jacksons albums. The interview lasted hours and you'll notice how drained and completely exasperated MJ became after being inundated with question after question (sometimes the same ones repeatedly). Michael had just had oral surgery and he was also not feeling well at the time so he was constantly sipping tea,water, fidgeting, playing with his sunglasses, doing anything he could to stay focused, to stay awake.

I found myself sad at times and angry at others watching MJ try to keep his composure under such stress. They
scrutinized his EVERY word.(This deposition was fairly lengthy, this is mostly what Vol.2 is about).

Of the two interview dvds, I like Vol.1 the most. That one shows Michael when he is carefree, enjoying time with his llama, working on music in Ireland, doing things he loved most. This one (Vol.2) was good because I loved just being able to see hours of "Michael footage", but it also made me sad to see him unhappy.

Hello,

I bought this DVD as a part of the Michael Jackson: Mega Box along with Michael Jackson: The Interviews, Vol. 1, Michael Jackson: Fan's Camera Footage and Michael Jackson: Press Conferences and Store Signings.

I thought I'd give some brief information on the DVD. The back of the case says:

"Michael Jackson the Interviews Vol 2 presents a 4 hour DVD programme showing various in depth interviews which reveal an honest and frank insight into why Michael became the world's biggest superstar. Presented together for the very first time is this essential collection which also includes - The King of Pop, a 32 page book. This newly written book is a tribute biography and discography which includes a special tribute section on the Staples Center memorial in Los Angeles. We have also transcripted a very recent seance where Michael is asked questions that were responded to using a Ouija board, a fascinating connection that will bring peace of mind to many of Michael's fans."

This was in fact my favourite disc of the Mega Box set, so I would recommend it to everyone. It has some very personal and revealing footage with Michael that made me feel very warm and happy inside.

I bought this DVD really just to be able to see and hear Michael, and hopefully to learn something new. The only part of the DVD I enjoyed was the first set of three, which was a part of his at home interview collection. That was fun to see. The other two parts consisted of 3.5 hours of part of Martin Bashir's interview and some sort of interrogation of Michael from 1993, regarding his music and whether or not he wrote or co-wrote them and if he stole any of them. It was ridiculous and sad to watch but I couldn't turn it off. I felt bad for Michael and wanted these lawyers to leave him alone. I wish this and any and all of those other horrible things said and done to him never happend. I would not recommend this volume. I did enjoy most of volume 2 however. He was a beautiful human being inside and out. I miss him greatly and will always love him. He will forever and always be in my heart.

i purchased this dvd included in my mega-box set that i got - i thought it was absolutely wonderful.

it starts out with mj narrating home movies about himself - when he was little having snowball fights, dancing at his home, his first christmas in which elizabeth taylor surprised him and decorated the whole neverland ranch for the holidays, fun takes of him having water balloon fights and being pushed in the pool, dancing on the high dive, jumping on his trampoline, having an easter egg hunt, he scene where he receives a present from elizabeth taylor of gypsy (his elephant) and then gives her a really nice drawing in return, explains how he had a day for his father at neverland where he and janet got thier dad a boat, how his friends put on a day for him to go shopping in a regular grocery store (which is something he never gets to do since fans always end up wanting autographs) - it really was fun to watch. it's neat to see footage of mj going into hospitals as well and caring for the children.

it then goes to the footage of the martin bashir interview that was captured by michael's own camera - so it is the unedited, good version of the footage. that was really cool to watch, too.

then it goes to a deposition in which mj answers tons of questions about whether he actually wrote "the girl is mine" and "we are the world" or stole them from some one else - he was also questioned about "thriller" - which i found fascinating to watch, but felt sorry for him, too, because the lawyers questioned him for so long and were so picky on phrasing that i could tell he was getting tired - he had just had a concert the night before and was hoarse so he kept having to drink water and clear his throat a lot. it was very cool to hear him tell how he actually goes about writing songs and it was awesome to hear him give examples of that by making the noises from his seat - there was a part where he was giving an example of how he hears every part of a song in his head and he sat there and made noises for the song "who is it" - amazing!

i am glad i purchased this as a part of the box set instead of by itself since it worked out financially better to do so.

yes it would be nice to know what we are buying and who we are supporting. Once again just putting MJ's name on it to profit. = (

I got this in the mega box set. Some of the interviews are really good. Some of them the quality stinks. The Japan one for instance I had to turn my volume up to blast off in order to hear it. I loved the interview at his home where he shows us his llama Louey that was precious and he seemed happy at times in it. I didn't understand the point of the deposition interview after he had oral surgery and was obviously in pain. They asked him after a break if he had taken a pain killer (duh!) and he said he had. The pill took effect and he was groggy and had trouble remembering what he had said on a previous deposition. What was the point of this?
I found it disturbing and cruel to show him that way! I cried when they showed the left out scenes from the Bashir (horrid man) documentary. Michael on his bed so sad and hurting. If only he had found someone who loved him enough to really help him I believe he would still be here with us.

If this is the tapes from Rabbi Schmulley I would not buy them,Schmulley lied about whay he "cut ties" with MJ. He was a spiritual advisor and I do not believe these were tapes that were meant to be heard. I did read some of the book-standing in Wal Mart and it is amazing listening to MJs take on things...however shmulley should ahve known it would be twisted by some readers and media (just see how they tore into what he said about Madonna) Another Rabbi has come out and slammed Schmulley for printing his book-counseling sessions are always recorded but they are not to break confidentiality.
I don't know what this is or if it is even that-just ssyin.

The fact that we don't know...is reason to question whether we want to pre-purchase it. Why the secrecy? Why isn't it published up front about the identity of the creator and content of these interviews? That is reason enough for us not to buy...until we know who and what we are supporting. Like someone said, it seems that everyone is out to make a quick buck at the expense of the legendary MJJ.

I love all interviews with MJ as he could always hold his own. Always smiling, always polite. I bought both 1 & 2 and really love the one with opera talking between clips after his death. Its heartwarming, funny, entertaining and sometimes a bit sad. But all in all, its a great thing to have if you are an MJ fan.

I liked listening to the 1993 deposition from Interviews vol.2 because I got to hear from Michael all about his creative process and how he went about composing his songs. Unfortunately, mainstream reporters didn't ever ask MJ about this, just more shallow or sensationalized stuff, so this is what we do have to learn about this. I am glad it is on film, even is it is grainy quality deposition film!! I loved hearing him describe writing a song and him singing the parts too.