Epic Records Set To Release IMMORTAL The New Album From Michael Jackson On November 21

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 21, Epic Records in conjunction with the Estate of Michael Jackson, will release IMMORTAL - the highly anticipated musical tapestry for Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour. IMMORTAL will be released as both a deluxe double disc version and single disc.

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Led by esteemed musical designer, Kevin Antunes (Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Madonna) IMMORTAL takes a fresh, creative approach in redesigning and reimagining more than 40 of Michael Jackson's greatest original recordings into a compilation that allows listeners to experience his music in an entirely new way. After spending a year in the studio working with Michael's original multi-track master recordings, Kevin created IMMORTAL which offers listeners a new soundscape to Michael's artistry while preserving the power and familiarity of his unparalleled voice and his legendary tracks.

Kevin Antunes comments, "Michael's legacy as the greatest entertainer of our lifetime is inspiring beyond words. It was clear from the start that Michael's voice and overall musical essence was the sole/soul source of creative energy driving the project. From the studio to the stage, there's an undeniable integrity and resolute truth in Michael's vocal performances that are highlighted in the Immortal arrangements. It was built with love and respect for Michael's music, his family, and his millions of fans around the world."

IMMORTAL is sure to touch the hearts of passionate Michael fans as the album unfolds his musical legacy with redesigned versions of his hits, electrifying mashups and newly discovered outtakes fans have never heard before including an alternate take on the Jackson 5's "ABC" and a choir that Michael recorded for "They Don't Really Care About Us."

To pre-order IMMORTAL, and view footage from Michael Jackson The IMMORTAL World Tour please visit www.MichaelJackson.com

The North American leg of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour kicked off last night in Montreal, and will include an extended stay in Las Vegas in December. The epic show, which was written and directed by Jamie King - the leading concert director in pop music today - is a riveting fusion of Michael Jackson music, choreography and Cirque du Soleil creativity that offers fans worldwide a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture.

IMMORTAL DELUXE ALBUM TRACKLISTING:

    1. Working Day and Night (Immortal Version)
    2. The Immortal Intro (Immortal Version)
    3. Childhood (Immortal Version)
    4. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Immortal Version)
    5. Shake Your Body Down To The Ground (Immortal Version)
    6. Dancing Machine/Blame It On The Boogie (Immortal Version)
    7. Ben (Immortal Version)
    8. This Place Hotel/Smooth Criminal/Dangerous (Immortal Version)
    9. The Mime Segment: I Like The Way/Speed Demon/Another Part Of Me (Immortal
       Version)
    10. J5 Medley: I Want You Back/ABC/The Love You Save (Immortal Version)
    11. Human Nature/Speechless (Immortal Version)
    12. Is It Scary/Thriller/Ghost/Somebody's Watching Me/Threatened (Immortal
        Version)
    13. You Are Not Alone/I Just Can't Stop Loving You (Immortal Version)
    14. Beat It/Jam/State Of Shock (Immortal Version)
    15. Earth Song/Planet Earth (Immortal Version)
    16. Scream/Little Susie (Immortal Version)
    17. Gone Too Soon (Immortal Version)
    18. They Don't Care About Us (Immortal Version)
    19. I'll Be There (Immortal Version)
    20. Immortal Megamix: Can You Feel It/Don't Stop Til You Get Enough/Billie
        Jean/Black Or White (Immortal Version)
    21. Man In The Mirror (Immortal Version)
    22. Remember The Time/Bad (Immortal Version)

IMMORTAL SINGLE ALBUM TRACKLISTING:

    1. Working Day and Night (Immortal Version)
    2. The Immortal Intro (Immortal Version)
    3. Childhood (Immortal Version)
    4. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Immortal Version)
    5. Dancing Machine/Blame It On The Boogie (Immortal Version)
    6. This Place Hotel/Smooth Criminal/Dangerous (Immortal Version)
    7. J5 Medley: I Want You Back/ABC/The Love You Save (Immortal Version)
    8. Human Nature/Speechless (Immortal Version)
    9. Is It Scary/Thriller/Ghost/Somebody's Watching Me/Threatened (Immortal
       Version)
    10. You Are Not Alone/I Just Can't Stop Loving You (Immortal Version)
    11. Beat It/Jam/State Of Shock (Immortal Version)
    12. Earth Song/Planet Earth (Immortal Version)
    13. They Don't Care About Us (Immortal Version)
    14. Immortal Megamix: Can You Feel It/Don't Stop Til You Get Enough/Billie
        Jean/Black Or White (Immortal Version)
    15. Man In The Mirror (Immortal Version)

From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has 5,000 employees, including more than 1,400 artists from more than 50 different countries. Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 100 million spectators in more than 300 cities on six continents. In 2011, Cirque du Soleil will present simultaneously 22 different shows around the world. For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.

SOURCE Epic Records

SOURCE: Epic Records

CONTACT: For Sony Music/Epic Records, Lauren Ceradini, +1-212-833-7965, Lauren.Ceradini@sonymusic.com; or Tara Melega, +1-212-833-7707, Tara.Melega@sonymusic.com; or For the Estate of Michael Jackson, Jim Bates, Sitrick And Company, +1-310-788-2850, James_Bates@sitrick.com