Rhythm Takes Over the Body

Michael Jackson appears in full performance, with a microphone, open arms, and a commanding stage presence. Michael Jackson made his body part of the music. Singing, rhythm, and movement were inseparable in his performances. Music crosses eras because each generation finds its own way to hear, remember, and share it. An instrument in a scene already suggests movement and rhythm. The viewer's memory fills in the rest. Music extends beyond sound, appearing in attitude, movement, and memories associated with each artist.