The family of late singer Michael Jackson attend the
premiere of "Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour show"
by Cirque du Soleil in Montreal. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi
A posthumous Michael Jackson album entitled "Immortal" is
to be released in November featuring newly discovered outtakes
and redesigned versions of some of his biggest hits.
The album, released in conjunction with Jackson's official
estate, will feature an alternative version of the Jackson 5
hit "ABC," medleys of Jackson's chart-topping singles,
mashups, and a choir recorded for "They Don't Really Care
About Us."
"Immortal" is the soundtrack for a new Cirque du Soleil
extravaganza on Michael Jackson's music and life, "The
Immortal World Tour," which had its world premiere on Sunday
ahead of a 10-month tour around North America.
Jackson died in June 2009 and left behind a wealth of musical
material. Musical designer Kevin Antunes has been reworking
the singer's original master recordings, and is hoping to
convey Jackson's musical legacy through the new album.
"Michael's legacy as the greatest entertainer of our lifetime
is inspiring beyond words," Antunes said in a statement,
adding that the album "was built with love and respect for
Michael's music, his family, and his millions of fans around
the world."
"Immortal" follows the 2010 release "Michael," which featured
some of late singer's unreleased tracks, and 2009's "This Is
It" album, based on rehearsal video for his planned London
comeback concerts and which topped charts around the world.
"Immortal" will be available as a single 15-track album or a
deluxe double-disc 22-track album, and goes on sale on
November 21.
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