I notice that there are some similarities between Michael Jackson’s moonwalk and James Brown footwork. The reason is he often makes his feet seem to be slippery just like the Michael Jackson’s moonwalk. His movements are really fast and complicated as in the audiences might miss some of his moves if they blink. Additionally, his footwork is incredibly smooth that it is possible to think that the man can skate without needing ice under his feet. Also, James Brown’s movements seem to be way more improvised. It was similar to the moonwalk with way more energy and creativity behind it. Not to mention, his movements are very strict to the art form. The energy level in the performance is extremely high. His idea of polyrhythm embracing the conflict of not knowing what is going to come next. However, his arm movements are much slower than his feet. He uses his arms and chest as the slower parts of his body. There are so many things going on at the same time within his body. It was also thanks to his boxing background and gene that helped him created his very own unique
I notice that there are some similarities between Michael Jackson’s moonwalk and James Brown footwork. The reason is he often makes his feet seem to be slippery just like the Michael Jackson’s moonwalk. His movements are really fast and complicated as in the audiences might miss some of his moves if they blink. Additionally, his footwork is incredibly smooth that it is possible to think that the man can skate without needing ice under his feet. Also, James Brown’s movements seem to be way more improvised. It was similar to the moonwalk with way more energy and creativity behind it. Not to mention, his movements are very strict to the art form. The energy level in the performance is extremely high. His idea of polyrhythm embracing the conflict of not knowing what is going to come next. However, his arm movements are much slower than his feet. He uses his arms and chest as the slower parts of his body. There are so many things going on at the same time within his body. It was also thanks to his boxing background and gene that helped him created his very own unique