A Night @ Neverland

J.A.Stewart

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Whatever you might think about the insinuations regarding Michael Jackson's personal life, there's no denying he had a major impact on modern Pop/Rock music.

His death reminded me of a long-ignored piece I had in my Musical Job Jar. Just a raw, unfinished collection of movements reflecting on the music of the *King of Pop*. Here is the opening movement from that collection...

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Hits: 817
Comments: 31
Fans: 14
Plays: 150
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Uploaded: Jun 26, 2009 - 03:26:34 PM
Last Updated: Jun 26, 2009 - 03:26:34 PM Last Played: Nov 17, 2009 - 04:32:55 PM

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Michael Jackson (3), Neverland (4), King of Pop (1), Pop (568), Rock (1437)

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 149 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	Joe I don't know a single person that did not listen to MJ at one point. Some of his music was very far reaching. Thank you for this tribute! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 147 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
	Mark Yes, his music was pervasive and he crossed a lot of musical boundaries. Thanks for listening and commenting. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 5 days ago (November 17th, 2009)
	Now you do, Mark! I never found any value in MJ's (solo) music. But when Richard Thompson's cover of Britney Spears' "Oops I Did it Again" may lead me to reconsider how over-schlocked pop might have underlying compositional value. And now to the the present piece: Nice work, J.A.! (didn't mean to lose sight of YOUR tune!) Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 5 days ago (November 17th, 2009)
	Re: Now you do, Mark! I wasn't an MJ fan but I've always appreciated the artistry and attention to detail that went into his productions... due in no small measure, I'm sure, to Quincy Jones' input. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

Soulman4270	Soulman4270 said 149 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	The Tribute Excellent.....fits the mood and describes MJ's extrodinary personality... Thanks for sharing this... God Bless Soulman Check out my latest song called Bless His Holy Name

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 147 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
	The Tribute... Thanks... I tried to suggest various aspects of the Neverland experience in this introductory movement. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

Dadai.2

Dadai.2 said 149 days ago (June 26th, 2009)

never, neverland...
great tune and tribute Joe... A tragic talent MJ was. [re: Neverland - our company did tons of work at Neverland going back to when he first bought the place up to recently when things were being dismantled for auction]

My youngest daughter's first song she liked on the radio was MJ's and McCartney's "The Girl Is Mine." She would sing along with the car radio... and was all of four years old at the time!

Jack

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J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 147 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
	Re: never, neverland... Thanks, Jack. Yes, MJ did the duet with Paul and then bought The Beatles catalog right from under Paul's nose. As I recall, Sir Paul was NOT amused. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 147 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
	Joe... You got that right. Macca is still fuming, I imagine... D Check out my latest song called The Riverside (with Ed sloparts sitting in)

Feter	Feter said 149 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	A Night @ Neverland remarkable work ...very cool theme ...it work so fine ...nice tribute ... thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 147 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
	Re: A Night... Thank you, Feter. I'm glad you enjoyed it. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

Moviz	Moviz said 149 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	Great Killer feel to this Joe and excellent production..... love the heavy bass so typical of MJ's music. I just loved him as an entertainer.... dazzling talent. Even as a child his vocal emotion and inflection was spot on; something many older vocalists would die for. M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 147 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
	Re: Great Killer... Thanks, Maurice. There's no denying he was an extraordinary musical talent and entertainer. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

sloparts	sloparts said 149 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	Nice Tribute Joe Has a lot of the MJ flavor to it for sure. A nice way to say goodbye. Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 147 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
	Re: Nice Tribute... Thank you for your comments, Ed. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

dabaxter	dabaxter said 148 days ago (June 27th, 2009)
	This one is a thriller for sure Great use of the Theremin sound. MJ, even though he struggled with his personal demons, was a musical genius. Nice tribute! Check out my latest song called As long as I have you

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 147 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
	Re: This one is... Thanks, da... the Theremin somehow seemed to capture an essential element of the Neverland experience. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

thoddi	thoddi said 147 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
	A thriller The song builds from something quite youthful and innocent, although some clouds are building up in the horizon... is a thunder storm on it's way... and with that typical drum and bass groove we have come to know it builds into a thriller... 'till it suddenly ends... way to early... Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 146 days ago (June 28th, 2009)
	Re: A Thriller... Thanks, Thor. You seemed to have penetrated the elements I tried to assemble in this first movement. The storyline sounds somewhat familiar, doesn't it? ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

paul f. page	paul f. page said 146 days ago (June 29th, 2009)
	Michael's mood... Joe, I can hear/see this track starting an MJ music video. It has all the style and emotion and story-line needed to create a short movie, as MJ did in so many ground-breaking tiny epics. This is a fitting tribute. Peace. Paul Check out my latest song called Double Etude

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 146 days ago (June 29th, 2009)
	Re: Michael's Mood... Thank you, Paul. Yes, MJ produced some very entertaining videos in his day. I suppose this work owes a nod to at least a couple of them. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

guitapick	guitapick said 146 days ago (June 29th, 2009)
	! Cool work, Joe. Nice tribute. I've danced to MJs tunes too many times not to appreciate this. Thanks, man... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 146 days ago (June 29th, 2009)
	Re: !... Thanks, Bob. I suppose I danced to a few of his tunes as well. He had a real feel for modern dance music. I'm pleased you enjoyed my tune. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

rabittwhole	rabittwhole said 145 days ago (June 30th, 2009)
	wonderful tribute Joe... just excellent stuff! Check out my latest song called London is Bitter (Part 1)

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 145 days ago (June 30th, 2009)
	Re: wonderful... Thanks, I'm glad you liked this piece of it. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

Calchas	Calchas said 139 days ago (July 6th, 2009)
	Nice job Joe... Love that running bassline. Cosmic pop! What a great riff this breaks into. Bravo! Be well friend! BTW: I never cared much for Michael's music, but I loved to watch him MOVE. Check out my latest song called All Is Quiet

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 139 days ago (July 6th, 2009)
	Re: Nice job... Thank you, Micheal. I was not a fan, myself, but he did have a definite knack for producing some solid dance tracks. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

DeathArrow	DeathArrow said 132 days ago (July 13th, 2009)
	lalala wow this is a very impressive piece of music. i'm glad i've listened. it describes the whole life of michael. terrific. I like deep synth that comes in at about half of the track. but i'm really shocked how much money is earned with his death. that's quite strange... fav'd! cheers, Luke Check out my latest song called Summer Day

J.A.Stewart

J.A.Stewart said 132 days ago (July 13th, 2009)

Triple-la
Thanks, Lukas.

The tune does try to capture MJ in a nutshell, although this was merely the first movement.

All the money being made... a shock... why? Typically, when an artist dies, interest in their work skyrockets... and so do sales. This is especially true when iconic figures such as MJ pass on and the media frenzy that follows stirs the buying public around the world. ;)

--- Joe

Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

composerclark

composerclark said 132 days ago (July 13th, 2009)

Wow…
It's been a long time since your submission (I think?), so it's great to hear new music from you! This has kind of a Thriller vibe going on, very well done. For some reason, this also reminds me a bit of Einar's music… hmm… I guess it's the synth-based pop feel here and in his music that is similar. Anyway, I really like it, although the abrupt ending caught me by surprise, and I look forward to hearing more movements.

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J.A.Stewart

J.A.Stewart said 132 days ago (July 13th, 2009)

Re: Wow
Thanks, Clark. I appreciate the listen and your comments.

Yes, it's been a while since I've had time for music. This was just something from my musical Job Jar that I fiddle with when I'm trying to pretend I can really compose and orchestrate like guys like you. ;)

I don't know when... or if... you'll hear any more of this particular project. I've got a long queue of songs waiting for my attention that I hope to produce for CDs.

But I would be interested in your feedback on my attempt at an orchestral arrangement for my Song For a Friend.

Thanx,

--- Joe

Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

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Name: J.A. Stewart

Played in a variety of Folk/Rock, Pop and Rock bands for more than a decade. After collaborating on a musical, I got hooked on songwriting and recording. After years of intense "lobbying," I'm due to "enter" The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. (W... [see more]

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