C\u2019est sans doute un des grands \u00e9v\u00e9nements de 2016 pour les fans fran\u00e7ais : le retour de Brad Sundberg \u00e0 Paris. Apr\u00e8s le succ\u00e8s de ses s\u00e9minaires parisiens de 2013 et suite \u00e0 de nombreuses demandes de la part des fans, Brad a d\u00e9cid\u00e9 de revenir dans la capitale pour proposer une version modifi\u00e9e de son s\u00e9minaire : In The Studio With MJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A cette occasion, Davy \u00e0 r\u00e9alis\u00e9 une interview de Brad qui a gentiment accept\u00e9 de revenir sur le chemin parcouru depuis ces deux derni\u00e8res ann\u00e9es, du succ\u00e8s de son s\u00e9minaire et des changements apport\u00e9s depuis sa derni\u00e8re visite \u00e0 Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tes s\u00e9minaires semblent rencontrer un grand succ\u00e8s depuis 2 ans. Qu\u2019est ce qui t\u2019a incit\u00e9 \u00e0 te lancer dans cette aventure ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tout a commenc\u00e9 avec mes amis \u00e0 Paris. Nous nous sommes rencontr\u00e9 par hasard chez Bruce Swedien et ils m\u2019ont demand\u00e9 de venir \u00e0 Paris pour partager de la musique et des souvenirs. Il n\u2019y avait pas encore de \u201cs\u00e9minaire\u201d \u00e0 cette \u00e9poque. Avec le temps, le s\u00e9minaire \u00e0 \u00e9volu\u00e9 et j\u2019ai continu\u00e9 \u00e0 y ajouter et \u00e0 y modifier des segments. En 2016 nous changerons plusieurs segments \u00e0 nouveau, pour essayer de maintenir la nouveaut\u00e9 et l\u2019int\u00e9r\u00eat de notre public.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Es-tu supris par le succ\u00e8s rencontr\u00e9 par tes s\u00e9minaires ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Je suis tr\u00e8s humblement surpris par le succ\u00e8s des s\u00e9minaires, mais beaucoup de gens ont travaill\u00e9 vraiment dur pour en arriver l\u00e0. J\u2019aime \u00e0 penser que chaque \u00e9v\u00e8nement produit est meilleur que le pr\u00e9c\u00e9dent, et j\u2019essaie d\u2019apprendre de chacun d\u2019entre eux, et \u00e9galement du public.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ton s\u00e9minaire \u00e0 Paris en 2013 avait rencontr\u00e9 un grand succ\u00e8s. Quels souvenirs en gardes-tu ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Je me suis fait tellement d\u2019amis \u2013 et je suis toujours en contact avec la plupart d\u2019entre eux. Quelques uns ont organis\u00e9 par la suite leurs propres \u00e9v\u00e9nements ITSWMJ en Belgique, en Allemagne et en Russie. Une des choses que j\u2019adore \u00e0 propos de mes s\u00e9minaires, c\u2019est la mani\u00e8re dont ils r\u00e9unissent les fans de Michael. Et j\u2019adore voir des amiti\u00e9s se cr\u00e9er parmi mes invit\u00e9s. Je blague toujours sur le fait qu\u2019un jour je m\u2019attends \u00e0 voir une relation amoureuse ou un mariage se d\u00e9velopper gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 une rencontre lors de l\u2019un de mes \u00e9v\u00e8nements \u2013 et je compte bien recevoir une invitation au mariage !<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Le s\u00e9minaire qui aura lieu en janvier prochain \u00e0 Paris sera organis\u00e9 par l\u2019association Music First qui avait d\u00e9j\u00e0 organis\u00e9 ton s\u00e9minaire en 2013. Tu es heureux de travailler de nouveau avec eux ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n L\u2019\u00e9quipe Music First apporte un niveau de cr\u00e9ativit\u00e9 et d\u2019organisation non \u00e9gal\u00e9s. Ils sont tr\u00e8s bons dans ce qu\u2019ils font et c\u2019est un plaisir de travailler avec eux. Sur une note personnelle, nous sommes devenus tr\u00e8s bons amis et j\u2019adore passer du temps avec eux.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Paris est une destination un peu sp\u00e9ciale pour toi, n\u2019est-ce pas ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Paris est une destination sp\u00e9ciale pour tout le monde, ou en tout cas \u00e7a devrait l\u2019\u00eatre ! Oui, c\u2019est une destination sp\u00e9ciale pour plusieurs raisons. C\u2019\u00e9tait mon premier s\u00e9minaire, j\u2019ai des amis merveilleux l\u00e0-bas et c\u2019est un endroit sp\u00e9cial pour ma famille. En 1997 j\u2019\u00e9tais \u00e0 Paris pour un projet (pas avec Michael), et il se trouvait que Michael \u00e9tait dans les parages pour le HIStory Tour. On est all\u00e9s au concert plusieurs fois et j\u2019ai pu aller sur sc\u00e8ne avec Brad Buxer avant le show, juste pour voir de quoi la foule avait l\u2019air du point de vue de Michael. C\u2019\u00e9tait une vue et un souvenir incroyable ! Ma fille Amanda \u00e9tait sur sc\u00e8ne pendant ce concert, pour Heal The World, c\u2019\u00e9tait dr\u00f4le de la voir sur sc\u00e8ne avec Michael ! Oui, on a une connection bien sp\u00e9ciale avec Paris.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Le programme a visiblement bien \u00e9volu\u00e9 ces derniers mois. Peux-tu nous expliquer en quoi il sera diff\u00e9rent de ton dernier s\u00e9minaire parisien ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nous travaillons sur de nouveaux segments, qui incluent une nouvelle utilisation de la vid\u00e9o. Je ne veux pas en dire trop mais je souhaite que la partie visuelle soit plus forte dans les s\u00e9minaires.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Peut-on esp\u00e9rer avoir \u00e9galement la pr\u00e9sence de Brad Buxer ou Michael Prince comme ce fut le cas pendant quelques uns de tes s\u00e9minaires ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Brad et Michael sont de tr\u00e8s bons amis et j\u2019adore les avoir avec moi. Ils me rejoindrons \u00e0 LA et Cologne l\u2019\u00e9t\u00e9 prochain. Ils seront pr\u00e9sents par vid\u00e9o lors du week end \u00e0 Paris et je pense que leur contribution sera tr\u00e8s int\u00e9ressante.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In The Studio With MJ continuera d\u2019\u00e9voluer dans les prochains mois ? As-tu d\u2019autres projets en vue ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Oui et oui ! Nous sommes tr\u00e8s excit\u00e9s \u00e0 l\u2019id\u00e9e de proposer MJU (Michael Jackson University) l\u2019\u00e9t\u00e9 prochain. Ce sera un \u00e9v\u00e8nement sur 4 jours, qui creusera plus profond\u00e9ment dans les projets plus anciens comme Off The Wall et Thriller. Le tout accompagn\u00e9 de nouveaux segments et de nouveaux invit\u00e9s qui seront annonc\u00e9s.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Les fans oublient souvent mais tu as un travail en dehors de tes s\u00e9minaires. Comment arrives-tu \u00e0 concilier ces deux activit\u00e9s ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ha, c\u2019est \u00e7a le d\u00e9fi ! J\u2019aimerais avoir le temps de me concentrer \u00e0 100% sur ITSWMJ mais je continue \u00e0 construire des th\u00e9\u00e2tres et des syst\u00e8mes son pour des clients \u00e0 Orlando. Les gens doivent savoir que Michael m\u2019a pouss\u00e9 \u00e0 cette carri\u00e8re lorsqu\u2019il m\u2019a demand\u00e9 de construire Neverland [Tout le syst\u00e8me de sonorisation de la propri\u00e9t\u00e9, ndlr], et j\u2019adore toujours \u00e7a. Je n\u2019aurais probablement jamais un autre client comme Michael mais dans chacun des projet sur lesquels je travaille, j\u2019apporte beaucoup de mes exp\u00e9riences construites lors de mon travail avec Michael. Quant \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9quilibre entre ma carri\u00e8re et les s\u00e9minaires, c\u2019est un challenge constant mais j\u2019aime \u00e7a.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Merci d\u2019avoir r\u00e9pondu \u00e0 mes questions. Je te souhaite le meilleur pour ce futur \u00e9v\u00e9nement \u00e0 Paris ainsi que pour la suite. Source : MJLegend<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your seminars seem to have been very successful for two years. What led you to start this adventure?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It all started with my friends in Paris. It was a chance meeting at Bruce Swedien\u2019s house, and they asked me to come to Paris to share some music and stories. There really was no \u201cseminar\u201d at that point. Over time the seminar grew and continued to add and change segments. In 2016 we are changing several segments again to try to keep it fresh and interesting for our guests.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you surprised by this success?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am very humbled and surprised by the success of the seminars, but many people have worked very hard to get it to this point. I like to think that each event we produce is better than before, and I try to learn from each one \u2013 and from the guests.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The seminar that will take place in Paris in January will be organized by Music First, that also worked with you for the first parisian seminar. Are you happy to work with the team once again?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Music First team bring a level of creativity and organization to the table that is unmatched. They are very good at what they do, and it is a pleasure to work with them. On a side note, they have also become good friends and I love spending time with them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your Parisian seminar of 2013 was very successful. What do you remember from it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I made so many friends \u2013 many of which I am still in contact with. Some have gone on to organize their own ITSWMJ events in Belgium, Germany and Russia. One of the things that I love about my seminars is how they bring MJ fans together, and I love seeing friendships develop among my guests. I always joke that at some point I expect to see a relationship\/wedding develop from a chance meeting at one of my events \u2013 and I expect a wedding invitation!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Paris is a special destination for you isn\u2019t it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Paris is a special destination for anyone, or at least it should be! Yes, it is a special destination for several reasons. It was my first seminar, I have wonderful friends there, and it is a special place for my family. Back in June 1997 I was in Paris for a project (not with Michael), and it happened that Michael was in town for the HIStory tour. We went to the show a couple times and I got to be on stage with Brad Buxer before the show, just to see how the crowd looks from Michael\u2019s perspective. It was an amazing sight and a great memory! My daughter Amanda was on stage during that show during \u201cHeal The World\u201d, so it was fun seeing her on stage with Michael! Yes, we have a very special connection to Paris.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n It seems the program has evolved a lot during these past months. Can you explain how it will be different from your previous parisian session?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We are working on some new segments, including some new use of video. I don\u2019t want to give to much away, but I want visuals to be a stronger part of the seminars.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Can we hope to have an intervention from Brad Buxer and Michael Prince like it happened in a few of your seminars?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Brad and Michael and I are very good friends and I love having them with me. They will join me in LA and Cologne next summer. The weekend in Paris will feature them via video, and I think they are some really interesting segments.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Will ITSWMJ continue to evolve in the next months? Do you have other projects in mind?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, and yes! We are very excited about offering MJU (Michael Jackson University) next summer. This will be a four-day event digging deeper into some of the earlier projects like \u201cOff The Wall\u201d and \u201cThriller\u201d, along with new segments and guests to be announced.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The fans often forget that you also have another job besides your seminars. How do you manage to combine both?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ha, that\u2019s the challenge! I wish I had the time to focus 100% of my attention on ITSWMJ, but I do continue to build theaters and music systems for clients in Orlando. People need to know that Michael introduced this career to me when he asked me to build Neverland, and I still love doing it. I may never have another client like Michael, but I bring many of the experiences I learned from working with Michael to every project I tackle. As to balancing my career with seminars, that is an ongoing challenge, but I enjoy it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks for answering my questions. I wish you the best for this future event in Paris as well as for all the others that will be coming next.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks Davy, I look forward to seeing you in January!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 03 Nov 2015 by MJLegend<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" C\u2019est sans doute un des grands \u00e9v\u00e9nements de 2016 pour les fans fran\u00e7ais : le<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7735","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interviews","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michaelzine.com\/Wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7735"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michaelzine.com\/Wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michaelzine.com\/Wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michaelzine.com\/Wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michaelzine.com\/Wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7735"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/michaelzine.com\/Wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7735\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7743,"href":"https:\/\/michaelzine.com\/Wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7735\/revisions\/7743"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michaelzine.com\/Wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/7736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michaelzine.com\/Wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7735"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michaelzine.com\/Wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7735"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michaelzine.com\/Wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7735"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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Merci Davy, j\u2019ai h\u00e2te de te voir en janvier !<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nPropos recueillis par Davy. Traduction par Marion. Remerciements \u00e0 Brad Sundberg pour sa disponibilit\u00e9.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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