Michael Jackson sings live in new movie footage

Michael Jackson runs through Human Nature with his band.
Michael Jackson runs through Human Nature with his band.

Freshly released footage from Michael Jackson's This Is It movie features him singing live as he works on a routine for 1983 song Human Nature.

In previous clips from the film, it's been hard to tell whether or not Jackson was miming to a pre-recorded backing track, but this one seems to suggest that he was planning on delivering live vocals during his ill-fated residency at London's 02 Arena.

It also adds to the sense of anticipation ahead of the This Is It movie's release - the film has been compiled from rehearsal footage and will run for two weeks from 28 October.

You can watch the Human Nature Clip below.

(Via Idolator)

Ben Rogerson

I’m the Deputy Editor of MusicRadar, having worked on the site since its launch in 2007. I previously spent eight years working on our sister magazine, Computer Music. I’ve been playing the piano, gigging in bands and failing to finish tracks at home for more than 30 years, 24 of which I’ve also spent writing about music and the ever-changing technology used to make it.