Analysis Of Michael Jackson's Earth Song

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Michael Jackson’s Earth Song is a brilliantly beautiful work of art uniquely different in comparison to anything he had ever done before. Jacksons’ use of compelling lyrics accompanied by his powerful voice sets a captivating tone for the piece. This is accompanied by the music guiding the listeners through the song. Listeners get a sense of the impact of the message through the mood portrayed by. Both of these key components alongside the stunning imagery of a calm, thriving forest to war, poverty and deforestation convey a strong, persuasive message; we are destroying Mother Nature; our earth; and all things living. Michael Jackson’s Earth Song is refreshing and inspiring making it one of his greatest hits with a long lasting impact leaving the audience in awe.

The audience is captivated through Jacksons’ strong persuasive lyrics regarding his love for the world. He argues why our relationship with the world needs to maintain strong in order for
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The quiet piano accompanied by beautiful scenery and the hum of his voice creates a calm, refreshing tone. This is meant to symbolize nature in its purest most natural form without mankind’s mark on it. However, this is very different in the next half of the song when loud drums are accompanied by the sound of lightning, thunder and Jackson screaming in agony. Listeners get a sense of the impact of the message though the feeling of anticipation and suspense followed by the change in music. The song suddenly becoming darker as Jackson questions the audience about why the earth is not treated with the love and care we reserve for humans. The music ties the whole piece together as without it, his message of why we need to care about the dying earth would solely just be a video displaying the reality we all know. Jackson uses the music to his advantage by accompanying the dramatic tone of the music emphasizing these

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