Michael Jackson’s music required flawless execution. This featurette introduces the musical geniuses tasked with recreating his iconic studio tracks live.
Beyond the Stage: Exploring "Michael Jackson's This Is It" 2009 Extras (Part 1)
: Michael personally watching the final callbacks and selecting the "chosen" few. Meet the Dancers Focus : Profiles of the 11 men and 1 woman selected. michael jacksons this is it 2009 extras 1
The behind-the-scenes extras show a calmer, more focused Michael Jackson than the often-sensationalized media portrayals. We see him collaborating with choreographers like Kenny Ortega, sharing his vision for the concert's narrative.
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit) and Dolby Digital 5.1 . Soundtrack (2-Disc Album) The accompanying This Is It soundtrack album includes: Michael Jackson’s music required flawless execution
Michael stops the band mid-chord. The music is too fast. He doesn't yell; he whispers. "No... it’s dragging... but it’s rushing? We need the lilt ." He then scats the rhythm to pianist Michael Bearden, conducting the silence between the notes. Watching "Extras 1," you realize Jackson wasn't just singing the song; he was sculpting the air. He apologizes to the crew—"God bless you, forgive me"—before running the segment six more times. It is a portrait of kindness under pressure.
: Follows the rigorous selection process for the dancers who were to join Jackson on stage. Post-Credit Clips Meet the Dancers Focus : Profiles of the
chronicling Michael Jackson’s final rehearsal footage, alongside several foundational special features. Disc 1: Main Feature and Core Extras
Emotional interviews with collaborators reflecting on their personal experiences working with Jackson .
Michael planned to use giant 3D video screens during the live shows. The home video extras gave fans a clear, uncut look at those special short films: