The velvet rope, got til its gone, my need, go deep, free xone, together again, empty, what about, tonights the. Janet jacksons the velvet rope tour book 1998 emiliemrsc. Janet jackson the velvet rope tour nyc oct 10 1998 part 6 duration. Janet live in concert for the finalstop of the velvet rope tour. Good times reruns people im not that old, different strokes, fame to. Provided to youtube by universal music group rope burn janet jackson the velvet rope. Janet jacksons the velvet rope tour tour book janet jackson velvet rope, the. I wanted to be her for several years as a child good times reruns people im not that old, different strokes, fame to control, rhythm nation, janet, velvet rope, all for you. The velvet rope tour book janet vault janet jackson photo. Oct, 2017 janet jackson rope burn live from the velvet rope tour. Janet jacksons the velvet rope 1997 the datalounge. From the disarming spoken interludes to the consistent messages of selfacceptance, the velvet rope is deeply personal.
I had the opportunity to see this concert live as well as on dvd. Launched in support of her sixth studio album the velvet rope 1997, the tour visited europe, north america, japan, new zealand, africa, and australia. Watch 98 velvet rope tour rope burn miffy on dailymotion. Janet jackson the velvet rope tour live in concert 5.
On october 7, 1997, janet jackson released what would go on to become the most prolific body of work in her catalogue. The velvet rope tour book janet vault janet jackson. Janet jacksons the velvet rope tour tour book scans. The velvet rope, an album by janet jackson on spotify. Written after dealing with her depression, it explores her psyche and sexuality. Janet jackson is at her best for the the velvet rope concert. The velvet rope is janets most personal offering, with songs about acceptance, personal pain, etc. As captured during this madison square garden presentation of her velvet rope tour, janet jackson is, ahem, very buff indeed, not just in her welltoned physical health, but in her vocal attack. The velvet rope above all proved that janet jackson was real artist, not just pop icon recording popular hits and presenting spectacular videos. Design of a decade design of a decade released october 10, 1995. Her music had become darker, deeper and more meaningful than before.
After a long period in the studio, away from the media and the general public, she released in october 1997 the velvet rope, the most personal and daring album of her career till this point. Janet jackson rope burn live in new york city jackson family, janet jackson. See more ideas about the velvet rope, janet jackson and jackson. Janet jackson the velvet rope lyrics and tracklist genius. Dream street dream street released october 23, 1984. Janet jackson the velvet rope tour hbo original airing part. Janet puts her all into this project and it shows in her lp and the concert. The velvet rope tour we all have the need to feel special. Download janet jackson the velvet rope pianovocalchords ebook free.
Before delving into the many reasons why this album deserves the title of masterpiece, it is necessary to first set the scene. Janet s velvet rope metaphor takes a slightly different twist on the bondagey track rope burn. This album brought about her phenomenal the velvet rope tour which gave a further glimpse into how wonderfully talented janet is as an artist in her own right. My first thoughts was what the hell on the stage girl u. Rhythm nation 1814 rhythm nation 1814 released september 18, 1989. Vintage janet jackson the velvet rope world tour 1998 local crew t shirt. The lp topped the billboard top 200 albums chart, but its rivaled by another 90s classicjanet. In her rendition of rope burn, jackson selects a fan from the audience, performing a lap dance and kissing them. The velvet rope tour janet vault janet jackson photo. The velvet rope tour was the third concert tour by american recording artist janet jackson.
Janet jackson didnt have anything to prove in 1997. My lips hurt tie me up tie me down make me moan real loud take off my clothes no one has to know whisperin i wanna feel a soft rope burn wanna feel a rope burn. With those words, janet jackson opened the the velvet rope tour shows. With topics like spousal abuse, depression, antihomophobia, bisexuality, reverence of a deceased love one and selflove, the velvet rope was different than anything shed ever done before and since. Glad im now aware of its existence, and also im starting janets discography sometime this year. Prior to its debut, jackson had been at the center of a second highprofile bidding war over her recording contract. Janets conceptual album details her depression, body dysmorphia, and facing domestic violence. This need has brought me here with those words, janet jackson opened the the velvet rope tour shows. Whisperin i wanna feel a soft rope burn no one has to know wanna feel a rope burn when you walked into the room you knew just what to do ya coulda gone from door to door but you knew just where to go to come into my velvet room and tell me your fantasies tell me your fantasies the passion in your voice i wanna hear as you start to tell me.
It was a heralded by critics as janets masterpiece, which it is. The velvet rope tour is a spectacular production of lights, dance, energy, and of course janet s total control of the stage. Rope burn and, on the cover of rod stewarts tonights the night, the suggestion of bisexuality. Jackson s third blockbuster album, implied sexuality with its teasing cover and seductive grooves, its sequel, the velvet rope, is sexually explicit, offering tales of bondage, body piercing, and bisexuality. Janets velvet rope metaphor takes a slightly different twist on the bondagey track rope burn. The album is often believed by critics and fans alike to be her magnum opus. Being that a few months prior while recording the album, she was suffering with what many of us have experienced before. With janet jackson, michael andrews, tyce diorio, gil duldulao. The velvet rope tour is a spectacular production of lights, dance, energy, and of course janets total control of the stage. The stage was designed by mark fisher, saying she wanted to have a book opening and herself come out of it. I always loved me some janet historically minus all the albums after 2001s all for you. The velvet rope is the sixth studio album by american singer janet jackson. I remember going to tower records on peachtree road in the buckhead section of atlanta to stand in line and purchase the album with a bunch of my boys from. The velvet rope the velvet rope released october 7, 1997.
Janet jacksons the velvet rope tour tour book scans 00000load more. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Jacksons third blockbuster album, implied sexuality with its teasing cover and seductive grooves, its sequel, the velvet rope, is sexually explicit, offering tales of bondage, body piercing, and bisexuality. You, alright, i get lonely, anytime anyplace, rope burn, black cat, what about.
Janet jackson, michael andrews, tyce diorio, gil duldulao, teresa espinosa. The album was released on october 7, 1997 through virgin records. Janet takes on various personas through different costume changes, that symbolize her songs. Jackson shifts nimbly between styles and influencesdisco, soul, funk, drum n bassexuding a mature confidence that can make room for vulnerability. This album was released on october 7, 1997 on virgin records. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Janet also continues to explore her sexual flowering on the velvet rope, a title that takes on a different meaning with the suggestive song rope. The velvet rope tosses up rappers, hardrock heroism, melting romantic pop, and jacksons own flavor of softcore erotica, but the show transcends those components in its broad sense of spectacle. Jackson was inspired to create an autobiographical show using elements of broadway theatre, portraying her struggle with depression and selfesteem. Janets velvet rope tour began in europe in april 1998, and lasted well into the fall of 1998, hitting various countries to support her album the velvet rope. Not that youd necessarily know that from listening to the velvet rope, since the album sags with endless interludes, murmured vocals, and subdued urban grooves. Today marks the 20th anniversary of janet jackson 6th studio album the velvet rope, released on october 7, 1997. The velvet rope is a underappreciated forward thinking piece of art. Rather unloved and forgotten in the 21st century, janet jacksons the velvet rope is a mature, experimental album. Janet jackson discusses the meaning of the velvet rope.
Cnn janet jackson hangs emotions out on the velvet rope. Janet jackson personally handsigned metamorphosis book control. Janet jackson rope burn live from the velvet rope tour. Janet jackson the velvet rope tour live in concert dts. Janet jackson unleashes her sexiness throughout this album with sensual sexy tracks like rope burn, go deep, i get lonely etc.
The velvet rope is revered as janets most introspective lp. This show also has jacksons own flavor of softcore eroticathe rope burn sequence, in which an ecstatic male fan is lashed to a chair and gets. Make offer vintage janet jackson song book 1993 warner brothers janet album rare. Dec 23, 1997 janet also continues to explore her sexual flowering on the velvet rope, a title that takes on a different meaning with the suggestive song rope burn and album art showing a bound and smiling. The velvet rope project saw jackson going further with explicitly sexual image. Glad im now aware of its existence, and also im starting janet s discography sometime this year. Janet brings her distinctive vocals, sweet melodies and harderedged dance rhythms to a synergistic crescendo in this stunning concert filmed live at madison square garden, new york.
The album was released on october 7, 1997 through virgin records america. Rolling stone s definitive list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Get the best deals on janet jackson memorabilia when you shop the largest online selection at. Janet jacksons the velvet rope turns 20 steve hoffman. The velvet rope studio album by janet jackson 1997.
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