Michael Jackson's 'This is It' single previewed on the internet; Artwork and setlist revealed

Photo: Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Epic Label Group

We were the first to break the news this morning that Sony Music Network Japan has posted a 43-second snippet of the self-titled Michael Jackson song from 'This is It'. You can listen to the track here.

Also making headlines today is a report from MichaelJackson.com offering fans the first look to the official tracklisting from the 'This is It' album. The tracklisting is as follows:

Disc 01

Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
Jam
They Don’t Care About Us
Human Nature
Smooth Criminal
The Way You Make Me Feel
Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You
Thriller
Beat It
Black Or White
Earth Song
Billie Jean
Man In The Mirror
This Is It
This Is It (Orchestra Version)

Disc 02

She’s Out Of My Life (Demo)
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ (Demo)
Beat It (Demo)
Planet Earth (Poem)

The artwork for MJ's 'This is It' single has also been revealed. As The Telegraph reports: "The image, captured during Jackson's rehearsals for his 50-date London concerts at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, shows him bathed in purple light and looking soulful as he sings into a microphone, with one arm pointing skywards." A classic pose, from a timeless performer.

The 'This is It' collection includes a 36-page commemorative booklet with exclusive photos from the 'This is It' rehearsals. The single will officially debut on October 12 at midnight, but now is your chance to preview the track.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of not only the single but the film as well. Have you purchased tickets yet? If not you can do so at Thisisit-movie.com.

The album can be pre-ordered now through Amazon.com.

Attention Michael Jackson supporters: There is a wonderful new project in the form of a portrait that millions of fans worldwide can take part in. A Portrait of Michael Jackson created from millions of hand-drawn dots will invite millions of fans worldwide to become part of Jackson's legacy by getting a free dot in the portrait in their name. A dot is not drawn on the canvas until someone signs up for it; at least one million fans (dots) are needed to complete the image of the King of Pop, with room in the portrait for many more millions to participate. The organizers of this tribute have the support of Ken Kragen, who was responsible for "We Are the World," The Robson Family (Joy, Wade and Chantal), and Don Wilson, the creator / director / producer of the "Man in the Mirror" video. Proceeds will be donated to several charities that were dear to Michael, including The Make A Wish Foundation. Every single hand-drawn dot David places on his canvas represents a real person. People have joined David's projects from over 150 countries. Every Michael Jackson fan will be able to get a free hand-drawn dot added to the portrait in their name. Thus far people representing over 100 countries have signed up to take part in this project. The Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait is a partner of The Michael Jackson Fan Club (http://www.MJfanclub.net), the largest Michael Jackson fan club in the world, which was supported by Jackson himself.

You can now sign up at SupportJacksonPortrait.com for your dot. The portrait starts on August 28th. A dedicated website will be created so people can sign up for their free dot. People will be able to attach a message to their dot if they choose. Every time someone signs up, a dot will be hand drawn in the work of art in their name. People will be able to go online to see the portrait as it evolves toward completion and read some of the messages.

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Michael Jackson's 'This is It' single previewed on the internet; Artwork and setlist revealed

Katrina K Wheeler, Pop Media Examiner

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