A Truth Untold

Vielen Dank für das Posten, Vivienne. Das ist ein wichtiges Thema. Wir können das, was Michael Jackson mit der Veröffentlichung des "Michael" Albums angetan wurde, nicht einfach so stehen lassen. Von daher begrüße und unterstütze ich A Truth Untold und hoffe, dass sie auch genug Unterstützer bekommen, um das Projekt voranzubringen.

DANKE Vivienne fürs Einstellen.   Ich unterstütze dieses Projekt ebenfalls. 

Falls beim einen oder anderen die Frage aufkommt, warum eine doch relativ hohe Summe aufgebracht werden muss, um dieses Projekt verwirklichen zu können, so erklärt es sich ev.  damit, dass mit dem Geld auch Stimm-Gutachten, Recherchen und Fotos finanziert werden. 

Zur Frage, was mit dem gespendeten Geld bei Nichtzustandekommen des Projekts (wenn 40.000 USD nicht bis zum 13.12.2013 zusammen kommen) passiert, so lese ich es so, dass jede Spende zurückerstattet wird. Der Gruppe rund um Damien Shields erhält nur dann ein Geld, wenn der Betrag von 40.000 USD erreicht wird. 

Hier könnt ihr euch ansehen, wer hinter diesem Projekt steht. 


Und hier noch einmal zur Erinnerung - die Kontroverse Cascio Tracks

Hier Charles Thomsons Meinung zu den Cascio Tracks. 

Zusammengefasst auf der Seite von TeamMichaelJackson.com

Charles Thomson Cascio Tracks

Danke Cindi, Du hast ja noch eine Menge zu diesem Thema gefunden!  

Ich denke, das ist ein sehr wichtiges Projekt, auch wenn man sich anfangs von der Höhe des erforderlichen Betrages ein bisschen schrecken lässt. Und das in dieser kurzen Zeit.  

Noch 23 Tage! Und es ist vielleicht die einzige und letzte Möglichkeit, jemals im Leben etwas zu unterstüzten, das diesen Betrug an Michael richtigstellt. 

Vielleicht denken manche, das ist doch jetzt egal. Ist es nicht. Bleibt es dabei, öffnet das in der Zukunft Tür und Tor, Michael weiterhin jeden Quatsch unterzuschieben. Das beschädigt seinen Ruf und sein Vermächtnis erheblich. 

Wenn der offizielle Verwalter seines Nachlasses, der Estate, bzw. Mr. John Branca, schon nichts zur Aufklärung beiträgt, dann ist das die Aufgabe der Fans. Das kann so nicht stehen bleiben. Und es ist eine Möglichkeit Einigkeit zu zeigen, die ja nicht zuletzt durch die Cascio Tracks sehr gelitten hat, denn die Michael Jackson Fanbase wurde in ihren Grundfesten erschüttert. Das können wir so einfach nicht stehen lassen. 

Also, zumindest 1 $ wird doch jeder übrig haben. Wenn das jeder Fan weltweit macht, kommt die Summe in kürzester Zeit zusammen. Und wenn nicht, hat man wenigstens seinen Willen zur Unterstützung gezeigt. 

Der zugesagte Betrag wird übrigens erst abgebucht, wenn feststeht, dass das Projekt tatsächlich zustande kommt, also am 13 Dezember. Tut es das nicht, kommt bis dahin nicht genug Geld zusammen, passiert ganz einfach gar nichts. Also es wird auch der zugesagte Betrag nicht abgebucht und die Sache ist erledigt.

Update: 

Fragen und Antworten zum Projekt: 

Hi everyone!
A lot of people have been wondering about certain elements of the campaign, our research and the proposed book. We recently received the below collection of questions and felt that they were all very valid questions and that our backers, and the public, would appreciate knowing our responses. So, here they are:
Q: Given that your team have already made up your minds about Cascio songs, how are you going to be able to maintain objectivity?
A. We believe our approach with the A Truth Untold campaign speaks for itself in terms of objectivity.The work at the heart of A Truth Untold isn’t about what any member of our team thinks or feels about those songs. It’s an objective work. It will document the facts and detail the events that unfolded based on the first-hand recollections and testimony of those involved. Not every detail we’ve uncovered thus far suggests that the vocals aren’t Michael’s, just as not every detail suggests that they are. We are here to uncover ALL the facts possible so that the audience can draw their own conclusions.
Q. How can you tell the whole story if the other side (Cascio, Estate, Sony etc.) doesn't talk to you? Wouldn't it be better to try to secure interviews with them before making promises about uncovering the truth?
A. We sincerely hope that all parties will participate in our quest for the truth and contribute whatever information they have. We have reached out to many of those on both sides of the controversy. Some, but not all, have already participated in interviews or provided useful information. Others have indicated that they’d be open to doing so. Our work will not be considered complete until we feel all parties on all sides have had sufficient opportunity to tell their story.
Q. Why a book? Why not a website or even a e-book for lower costs?
A. Our plan is to publish both a physical book and an e-book. Even though our information will be made available online and in an e-book, we feel a physical book is important because it has lasting presence. Michael Jackson’s artistry will be revered and studied for centuries to come. We hope that this book will play an important role in documenting a key moment in Michael Jackson’s posthumous artistic legacy. Based on early manuscripts, the book may be upwards of 300 pages in length. That’s a lot of information that could easily be inappropriately taken out of context or worse, lost completely on the world wide web. A physical book is also something we know many fans will appreciate, as not everyone is comfortable with electronic media. A physical book also provides for a nice reward for those who’ve backed the work we’re doing.
Q. Don't you think there is confusion regarding what this book will be about? Some people expect you to explicitly state that Cascio songs are fake, however some of your comments include presenting both sides and letting people make their own conclusions. Your recent description says the book is not only about Cascio songs but MJ's final 3 years in the recording studio.
A. We want to dig as deep as possible, uncover the untold facts, and present them in an informative piece of literature. This could not possibly be considered an objective piece of investigative journalism if all parties are not given an equal opportunity to tell their story. We are here to lay out all the facts objectively so that fans can draw their own conclusions.
One of the most exciting things we’ve been fortunate to attain as part of our research is incredible insight to Michael Jackson’s final years in the recording studio. The information we have learned from that insight, combined with the information already on public record from many of the high-profile producers who worked with Michael, will allow us to detail how he worked and what he was working on. After all, a number of the posthumously released songs, including those provided by Cascio and Porte, are attributed to that period of time. So naturally we will go into as much relevant detail about Michael’s final years working on music as possible. It’s part of the story.
Q. Do you really think this book could bring closure to the fans in regards to Michael album?
A. Absolutely. Part of the problem right now is that fans continue to go around in circles with theories and speculation. There’s a lot of bickering and negativity and this is largely attributed to the fact that there is not enough factual information on the subject available. We are here to break through that bickering with something solid and tangible. And the information that is available has never been assembled and articulated in a way that paints a complete overall picture with testimony from those who were there.
Q. Why not start with the forensic analysis first? What happens if the forensic test says it's Michael, or it cannot be determined either way? What happens if you interview people and they say it is Michael on those songs?
A. Forensic analysis is a big part of the work we want to move forward with, but our independent funds simply do not allow us to engage those services without this Kickstarter campaign. We have however done a lot of the groundwork assessing the science, the methodology and the potential outcomes of a professional forensic analysis. We’ve also vetted a number of different types of sound analysts to ensure we engage the services of the most appropriate experts in the field. Forensic analysis will be significant and among our largest investigative expenses, but by no means is it the entirety of our investigation.
Whatever the forensic results are, we will publish them. If we interview people who believe that the vocals are in fact authentic, which we have, we will publish their testimony. We treat the opinions and accounts of ALL sources with equal regard. So long as the information comes from a legitimate and relevant source, it will be published, analysed, and cross-checked. We are guaranteeing a fact-driven work from which the reader can draw his or her own conclusions.
Q. Why not reveal who you have interviewed, and the topics you have investigated? Why the secrecy about the project?
A. We know it may be frustrating for eager fans, but we must abide by journalistic due diligence. At this stage of our investigation we have an obligation to protect the confidentiality of our sources and the information they have provided to us thus far. We are also in the process of conducting further interviews which may influence the way particular events are presented. Remember, the investigation and the manuscript are not complete at this point. We need to fact-check the information provided to us and, where possible, present that information based on several corroborating recollections. In the case of conflicting versions of events from different sources we will articulate both accounts and allow the reader to draw their own conclusions. This takes time and until we can corroborate as much of our research as possible we are not in a position to disclose it. We do not want to misrepresent the facts.
Q. Do you think Cascio, The Estate, Sony etc. will even respond to you given that you are openly against these songs?
A. A Truth Untold is not openly for or against these songs. A Truth Untold is openly questioning these songs. We acknowledge that we all have opinions on this issue, many of which have been strongly voiced in the past, but we must set those opinions aside and allow the facts to dictate the narrative of this project. We hope all parties are open to contributing any relevant information they may be able to provide towards our research as we pursue our quest for the truth.
Q. Why not a lawsuit?
A. Even though we are not attorneys, we’d imagine anyone who purchased the album is capable of filing a lawsuit if they see fit. A Truth Untold is a research project to be written and published as a book. The information published in our book will be the most thorough and accurate account publicly available regarding this issue. Once published, anyone can use the information presented in our book however they see fit. In theory, we suppose that could include someone out there filing a lawsuit. But to be clear, that’s not what A Truth Untold is about at this time or in the foreseeable future. A Truth Untold is about discovering and documenting the facts.
If you have a question that is not answered here please feel free to send it to us and we’ll do our best to address it in due course.
Thanks once again to everyone for your support. It means the world to us.

The ATU Team 


Aktueller Stand: 13.214 USD - 21 Tage noch...

Ich denke, die Gruppe könnte noch Unterstützung gebrauchen. 

Hier nochmals der Link zur Kickstarter Seite: A Truth Untold: A Truth Untold Kickstarter

Update:

17 Tage, bis die Frist abläuft - derzeitiger Stand: USD 14.258,--

Link: A Truth Untold Kickstarter: A Truth Untold Kickstarter

Das Team von A Truth Untold bittet um Unterstützung und Mithilfe bei der Realisierung ihres Projekts - gebt der Wahrheit eine Chance, an die Öffentlichkeit zu kommen.....  

Ein Befürworter und Unterstützer ist Syl Mortilla - hier könnt ihr seinen neuesten Blog-Eintrag lesen: 

"Let The Truth Unfurl" ...... Quelle: http://sylmortilla.com/

A massage to our backers and supporters

Our Kickstarter campaign has ended, and unfortunately, A Truth Untold was not successfully funded. That means your pledge will not be charged to your credit card.

We cannot begin to thank you enough for your unwavering support of our quest for the truth throughout the duration of our Kickstarter campaign. Thank you for your tireless efforts in helping us spread the word as far and wide as possible. And thank you for remaining loyal and committed to the cause right until the end.

We are proud to call you a friend and partner in this on-going endeavor for truth.
Though the campaign was not a funding success, it has proven to be remarkably worthwhile. We’ve forged some incredibly valuable partnerships and have made several giant strides in discovery that may prove to be a game-changer.

We truly appreciate the feedback and support we have received from people all over the world. Your guidance will be invaluable as we consider our options moving forward.

Happy Holidays

Das Team von A Truth Untold bedankt sich bei allen, die sie unterstützt haben. Leider konnte das Ziel in der vorgegebenen Zeit nicht erreicht werden.