A conversation with an old friend is always fun, especially when that old friend is Michael Jackson's musical director, Brad Buxer. Brad pops into my events every now and then, so I thought it would be fun to dig deep into what it was like to tour with Michael and be part of one of the biggest productions in music history. I'm very well versed in working with Michael in the studio, on video shoots, and at Neverland, but traversing the globe with him was something I never got to do. This conversation was filmed in front of a live audience, and we took a stack of great questions from them! Thanks for watching, and as always, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe for more stories from the studio and beyond. Brad Buxer Livestream August 29th: https://tinyurl.com/yeywjhmt ITSWMJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestudiowithmj Upcoming events: https://inthestudiowithmj.ticketbud.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthestudiowithmj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthestudiowithmj/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthestudiowithmj?lang=en

It's time for another battle to determine the best-sounding version of "HIStory"! We have vinyl, Spotify, and CD, but this time I'm bringing a new fighter into the ring: Qobuz. Of course, these results are purely my opinion, and I welcome your thoughts in the comments. It made for a fun and slightly ear-opening battle! Thanks for tuning in! ITSWMJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestudiowithmj Upcoming events: https://inthestudiowithmj.ticketbud.com/ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthestudiowithmj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthestudiowithmj/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthestudiowithmj?lang=en

For most people, Tony Black is known for his incredible work as a Grammy Award-winning producer with artists like Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, and many of the biggest names in New York hip hop and R&B. But for me, Tony and I go back to our days working together on Michael Jackson's "HIStory" album. In this episode, we reminisce about our time with Michael before diving into Tony's remarkable career and the New York studio scene of the '90s. While my musical roots were rock, pop, disco, and gospel, Tony was in the world of hip hop and R&B - and has some amazing stories to share. I had a great time learning from Tony, hearing his stories, and comparing our experiences in the studio. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Tony's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TonyBlackNYC Tony's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacksby/ ITSWMJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestudiowithmj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthestudiowithmj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthestudiowithmj/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthestudiowithmj?lang=en

Michael Jackson's Neverland Valley Ranch had a lot of hidden technology to help make it the remarkable place that it was, including many concert-grade sound systems in the amusement park. I had the privilege of building these sound systems, so in this week's episode I break down some of the unique ways I accomplished this. I hope you enjoy and I hope to see you for the full Virtual Tour Of Neverland livestream this Saturday! We are hosting two to better accommodate different time zones, choose the one that works best for you! Virtual Tour Of Neverland Tickets: https://inthestudiowithmj.ticketbud.com/ ITSWMJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestudiowithmj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthestudiowithmj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthestudiowithmj/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthestudiowithmj?lang=en

A few weeks ago Brad Buxer and I talked about how fun it would be to watch the "Michael" movie together, so while we were in Berlin we made it happen! This was Brad Buxer's first time watching the movie, so right after it ended we had a conversation debriefing and hearing his thoughts with a live audience! Thank you to Marcos Cabotá for filming this interview and to SAE Institute Berlin for hosting us. And thank you to the ITSWMJ Berlin guests who watched the movie with us and asked some great questions as well! Enjoy hanging out in the studio with us! ITSWMJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestudiowithmj Upcoming events: https://inthestudiowithmj.ticketbud.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthestudiowithmj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthestudiowithmj/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthestudiowithmj?lang=en

This week, I'm putting "Dirty Diana" to the test in another Vinyl Battle! How does Spotify compare to CD and the original Bad vinyl? Join me as we explore the trade-off between convenience and quality in today's music world. Enjoy hanging out with me in the studio! Give Kids The World: https://www.gktw.org/ ITSWMJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestudiowithmj Upcoming events: https://inthestudiowithmj.ticketbud.com/ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthestudiowithmj/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthestudiowithmj/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthestudiowithmj?lang=en

June 25th is one of those days when I always remember exactly where I was when I heard the news of Michael's passing in 2009. In this episode, I do a bit of reminiscing about the many amazing things that happened as a result of my friendship with Michael. I make it a point not to dwell on the sadness of loss, but rather to celebrate the incredible talent he shared with the world.   And the irony that the Michael box office numbers could surpass $1 billion on or around June 25th is not lost on me. Rather, it puts a bit of a smile on my face—just like seeing his music all over the charts again. I hope you'll consider hanging out with me In the Studio.   Give Kids The World: https://www.gktw.org/ ITSWMJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestudiowithmj Upcoming events: https://inthestudiowithmj.ticketbud.com/ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthestudio... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthestudiowithmj/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthestudiowithmj?lang=en

I had a great conversation with acclaimed recording engineer John Van Nest about the heartbreaking reason he was brought in during the final weeks of production on Off the Wall. He first told me this story a few years ago, and I've wanted to share it with you ever since. This episode is dedicated to Steve Conger, who should have been there to see this incredible album through to its completion. Thanks to John for sharing this tragic backstory behind one of my favorite Michael Jackson projects. ITSWMJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestudiowithmj Upcoming events: https://inthestudiowithmj.ticketbud.com/ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthestudiowithmj/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthestudiowithmj/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthestudiowithmj?lang=en

"Chicago" was never released as a single - but thanks to TikTok and the Michael biopic, it's debuting on the Hot 100 for the very first time, alongside a slew of MJ classics charting around the world! The movie, the music, the excitement... and the grumblers. Join me In The Studio to recap the week!" Give Kids The World: https://www.gktw.org/ ITSWMJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestudiowithmj Upcoming events: https://inthestudiowithmj.ticketbud.com/ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthestudiowithmj/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthestudiowithmj/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthestudiowithmj?lang=en

Bradx2 is back! I had a great convo with my close friend Brad Buxer discussing our work with Michael Jackson and the song "Heal The World." Brad really is like a brother to me as we spent so many years working together, I had a great time catching up with him! We will be reuniting in person in just a few weeks in Berlin for one of my "In The The Studio With MJ" weekends at SAE Institute! We will share lots of stories, music, laughter and memories the weekend of June 26th - 28! In the meantime I hope you'll enjoy my conversation with MJ's Musical Director of many years - Brad Buxer! Upcoming events: https://inthestudiowithmj.ticketbud.com/ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthestudiowithmj/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthestudiowithmj/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthestudiowithmj?lang=en