ToNT - Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson (1st September --> 8th September 2008)

[Corki]

As part of the Band's tour of DM, we are hosting one of our weekly events with the other ORGs to open up awareness of what goes on at the Band's boards here at DM. One such event is "Tune or No Tune" - a very simple and enjoyable event. All you need to do is decide whether the song I have chosen is a TUNE (i.e. you love it) or a NO TUNE (i.e. you hate it). Quite simple!

This week's artist is a musical superstar, whose private life in recent years has ruined his image and overshadowed his genius in the music industry. I am, of course, talking about Michael Jackson. He has had many great songs over the years, so it was quite hard to pick one - but I have gone for one of my favourites. And that is Smooth Criminal.

Released in 1988, Smooth Criminal peaked at number 7 in the US and number 8 in the UK, with it reaching number 1 in a host of European countries.

Amongst the fast-paced beats of the song, Jackson's lyrics are about a woman named Annie, who has been attacked by a suave hitman in her appartment. Jackson's high-pitched voice are ideal for the beats of the song, adding to the sense of crime in the song. And the 1930s feel to the video is ideal for the song.

Because the beats and Jackson's high-pitched voice match perfectly, this is a great song. It is also a favourite of many Jackson fans. And because it is one of my favourite songs, it certainly is a TUNE.

For those of you who haven't heard the song, here is a link to YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WjOn5TNjBM

The poll closes in under a week's time, which is Monday 8th September 2008. So make sure you vote now before the time for the latest "Tune or No Tune" poll finishes!

Also, if you want to suggest a tune for "Tune or No Tune", do not hesitate to drop me a PM.

[CutNRun]

NO NO NO NO NO thats all that needs to be said!

[Corki]

NO NO NO NO NO thats all that needs to be said!

Is that a reaction to Michael Jackson's personal life or his music?

[CutNRun]

His music!

oh and the dancing! he can do what he want in his personal life, the courts said he had enough money that he was innocent! oops ranting *slaps face!*

just really dont like the music from bad onwards!

[Corki]

Not a problem. Just curious since what happened in his personal life could cause such a reaction.

[Talya]

Thriller was good, and Bad wasn't too bad, but then yuck. And his personal life puts you off him too.

NO TUNE

[Felinity]

A genius at that time when he released Smooth Criminal, so TUNE - but my favourite of all time is Billie Jean and Give In To Me with Slash [G'n'R] on the guitar. Still, that's so terrible what has happened to him throughout the years. 

[Ravynne_McCoy]

For as much as I don't like the... man?... now, I do still love some of this old school stuffs. ^_^

[MastaChefSteve]

I'm gonna have to go with NO TUNE

[goldeneyes05]

I'm gonna have to go with no tune mainly cause i like the alian ant farm version better

[BridMorgan]

As much as I can't stand MJ....I'm gonna have to go with Tune seeing as this song is now stuck in my head!!  And that's without listening to it!!!

*runs away screaming*

[Artara]

I'm going to have to vote No Tune. Jackson's voice tends to irritate me, esp. this song.

Ar'tara