Will You Be There - Michael Jackson | LIVE AT BUCHAREST REACTION

[@wagnersilvamj]

Every time I see this song performed by Michael live I get emotional, I love this song. 🙌🏻👑😥🤩❤️

[@luana45393]

I absolutely love Will You Be There, it's my favorite from the album, it's just so beautiful and real and vulnerable and he sings with so much emotion along with the choir!! I'm so happy that he decided to include it in the concerts as one of the slow songs!! It's very spiritual and Michael loved having these impactful songs towards the end of his concerts, as a message to the world, I LOVE the choreography, very simple, he's not doing too much, his moves are very graceful and gentle like the song, the poem is moving enough, but then the angel embracing him at the end makes it sooo beautiful, shows how spiritual Michael was ❤❤😍😭😭

[@Lovsurvives]

"Will you be there" & "Heal the world" makes me emotional and cry every time. I used to avoid listening to the songs till recent years coz they reminded me of how Michael died. He was just a lovely soul with a beautiful heart who was there for others. Yet not many stood with him during his allegations, trials and challenges. God bless Elizabeth Taylor, Chris Tucker and Maculay Kulkin for being with him when he needed them.❤❤

[@Xiter2024]

On the Dangerous tour, MJ uses playback on Jam, BOW, Will You Be There, Man in The Mirror, Heal the World, Thriller

[@requiem6801]

yessssssssssssss u took my request for bucharest!!! my favorite performance was beat it as it's my favorite song!!. also you should check out the mtv 10th anniversary special, 1993 american music awards and superbowl!!! OH and the soul train awards

[@nancyorpinel9593]

Very touching song.. ❤❤

[@DudexMJFan2011]

MJ sang it live in 1992 rehearsals

[@for-house-stark]

Nah you tripping man. This is one of his most poetic songs and one of his best. Maybe you're not feeling it because it didn't have a fanciful music video

[@SephPlays]

It's just the choir, if it was *just* Michael singing on his own this song would have wow'ed me more i think

[@for-house-stark]

@@SephPlays but you have listened to MJ songs in the past that had the choir that you loved, like man in the mirror and keep the faith

[@SephPlays]

@@for-house-stark I don't consider this a michael jackson song. It's more like "Will you be there by a random choir feat Michael Jackson" Man in the mirror is a perfect example of how a choir *Should* be used. Choir singing backup in the background is lush. Choir singing the chorus... Nope. Michael jackson doesn't need a choir to sing for him...

[@roseclarity1493]

​​@@SephPlaysMichael Jackson wrote the choir parts. They are him as much as his singing parts. They are what his soul wanted you to hear. It's as much of a Michael Jackson song as any of them.

[@SephPlays]

@@roseclarity1493 "Michael Jackson is better then this Choir" -Seph 2024 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ If you disagree with the above statement you're worse than "Billie Jean" and i kindly ask you to "Leave Me Alone" because I don't want to "Rock with you" anymore. Also don't carry on leaving "Bad" comments, if you have something "Dandrous" to say, I suggest you keep it "In The Closet" 😉

[@wagnersilvamj]

This song is beautiful and this performance is simply fantastic. 🙌🏻👑🤩❤️

[@e.s.7272]

Knowing what happens in Michael's life then, I find Michael's words at the end of this song so unspeakably sad: In our darkest hour In my deepest despair Will you still care? Will you be there? In my trials and my tribulations Through our doubts and frustrations In my violence In my turbulence Through my fear and my confessions In my anguish and my pain Through my joy and my sorrow In the promise of another tomorrow I'll never let you part For you're always in my heart

[@erenyeeagah204]

this song was lowkey foreshadowing everything that was about to come

[@MAV7REK]

I believe it’s live. He switched up some words towards the end, that’s usually my indicator. Plus the amplified sounds of his mic here and there.

[@tim3970]

It is sung live from 6:20

[@yp8152]

No no, listen to the middle part (the bridge) he sings a bit different from the actual record. It's live

[@DudexMJFan2011]

@@yp8152 some adlibs were misplaced. live is only ending

[@balovett]

"I can't tell whether he's lip-syncing this or not. Is this live or not?" (3:32) To my eyes and ears it appears he is lip-syncing. This is a favorite of mine. The spiritual nature. The sparse rhythm with the kick only played on the 3. Those ascending verses. The triplets in the chorus. The gorgeous choir vocals. The whole thing resonates with me. Btw, you look friggin' adorable here.

[@erenyeeagah204]

yeah after this concert its gonna be straight up drama but it leads perfectly into his next album

[@kirstinelarsen8247]

aww but I love will you be there I think it's beautiful and it's one of My favourite songs from the dangerous album 😢❤

[@Annie-lh3ll]

Mine too! We asked our teacher to do the choreography in PE class back then.

[@luana45393]

This one I can't tell either, the verses sound exactly like the album version, same when he sings along with the choir, but then he changes some words here and there 2:50 on the album version he says "... and care enough to bear me", here he says "and strong enough to hold me" and at 4:17 on the album version he sings "I get lonely sometimes, I get lonely"; but here you can't hear anything, very hard to tell even for me lol probably it was live

[@Xiter2024]

It's not live lol

[@wagnersilvamj]

Looking forward to the next song which is simply magnificent, fantastic, beautiful and really good, which is Black Or White, one of my favorite songs by Michael. 🤩🖤🤍

[@annamariam1077]

Divine song, divine performer. Makes me so emotional watching this. 💜

[@michaeljacksoneternalfans2264]

❤

[@spirit0805]

this song in a way came the fandom's prayer - every year on June 25th, we put Will You Be There and then saying his prayer in the end. btw, this is an amazing performance of his, but my all time favorite is from the MTV show - you have to watch it - in there, the angel part will take your breath away. and actually Taj - he nephew said this song was very important for Michael, because actually he really sand it to us - he asked us if we will be there for him, and i hope he saw that we were there for him, and still are. i believe in a way, this song plays on every fan heart strings - people can correct me, but especially since his death - this song means a lot

[@61sn]

@@spirit0805 The song was performed at his funeral service. Since then, he has broken my heart every time. 😢💔 Because we weren't there for him. 😢

[@wagnersilvamj]

Hello, don't forget to watch Michael's performances on TV during this Dangerous era and also the rehearsals for this tour, which is wonderful, these rehearsals are better than many of the concerts he has nowadays.🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@ricchoder2983]

This concert was broadcast on HBO he brought his A game all live you can hear it if you really listen if you notice almost every Microphone was different for the settings technology was advanced enough and he had enough money to get the best and knowing that he's about to go through a bunch crap makes the song better it's like he's letting us know he's about to go through trials the rest of his life asking if we'll still be there for him 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Bow503]

Wow I never saw that perspective. Him asking us if we will be there for him? Wooooow this song went a level up just right now

[@ricchoder2983]

@@Bow503 very prophetic when you change context in the 97 Barbra Walters interview he said he sometimes saw the future

[@ewafischer3762]

I hope there are still some live performances to come, are they🤔 I mean like MTV Awards 1992 or Superbowl.

[@m.stimson3829]

0:03 sounds like a song 🎵 from the soundtrack to Free Willie, I'm only Human?.😅😢😮❤😂yeah.

[@DudexMJFan2011]

it is exactly that song. check official music video😉

[@MAV7REK]

Fine. If Seph won’t say it, I will…. “THAT WAS A BANGER!” LOL. On a real note, music is subjective. I’m okay if you feel that way about this song. More to come down the road.

[@SephPlays]

Its just the choir.. If MJ sang this on his own i would very happily say it's in his top 5 songs 😊

[@wagnersilvamj]

I also recommend that you watch the second leg of this tour, which was in 1993, the only complete show available from that year is the one in Argentina, Buebos Aires 1993, be sure to watch it. 🙏🏻

[@annamariam1077]

His range is impressive. As everything else about him. Bless him, and you Seph sweetheart. ❤️

[@mjsgirl_cc]

If you listen closely you can hear he switched up some words, especially by the part he raised his voice. Love this performance and tour so much

[@jillturner8680]

This is one of my favourites. I can't deny it......the lyrics, the gospel feel, MJ at his finest. Makes me cry every time.

[@alanunaiomen3486]

It is one of my favorite songs. But Michael was so big and had so many amazing songs, it's obvious everybody will have their choices, but you can't love at least a few of his songs. It is just impossible.

[@paulobastos6475]

OMG, this is top 3 of the Dangerous album: Black or White, Heal the World and this one.

[@SarahMcCormick95]

Omg noo this is one my favourites of his lmao! it's just so meaningful & connects to something so viscerally deep it's both uplifting and heartbreaking at the same time! He's raw and vulnerable and what he's feeling is portrayed & treated so delicately with his words & i love the added choreography & spoken word! That said it's all subjective and it's interesting too bc i felt exactly as you did but with Keep the Faith instead! Like that's the song i never really like listening too much on the album. And yeah it's going to get bad and terribly sad and angsty and as someone else has said in the comments his next album takes literally no prisoners and he lashes back in such a big way it's both amazing to see and yet terrifying to behold for anyone in a position of power or authority against the hurt or oppressed. Like he is so mad and you can FEEEEEEEEEL IT there's literally no energy like it. It's such an adult album and you can see why he was a target and the power he had and how it all lead to his troubles fighting against the feds, sony and the press (they felt threatened) and basically the whole goddamn world! He's on fire and it'll shock you considering how timid and shy he's been so far. Like NO JOKE. Same with his massive "Ghosts" feature film afterwards which is far more mellow and friendly and you'll love it for the fun vibes but he's saying & implying so many things with it that it's also terribly TERRIBLY sad because he's basically explaining his life and how people view him as a freak and a monster and an amusement to poke fun at and how it scares him when he only wants to make people smile. Same with the song 'Morphine' which... as i can imagine you can gather what that song implies and how very very personal it is. It's ughhhhhhhhhh. After that it gets a bit messy, 90's was dark af & incredibly hard to watch but early 2000s he was dosed up heavily and you can sadly see that when he's interacting with people around him and the press took advantage of it by framing it all in the worst possible light to make him look even more eccentric and 'nutty' and 'weird' but ultimately he was just trying to escape the pain and cope and everything lead to him semi retiring from the spotlight only to crop up now and again if something controversial was put in the press. I'm actually so so curious to see you watch 'This is it' too but i'm also glad you're nowhere near it yet because i''m not ready for you to be anywhere near done with Michael. Anyways happy to see your reaction and can't wait to keep watching!

[@SephPlays]

I freakin love your passion! 😍❤️

[@glamourisbest]

This song is beautifully written and performed. I absolutely love it.

[@Bow503]

noooooooooo nnoo skipping this one. this is top-ten mj song. this is an essential mj song. maybe you should also watch his in recording studio footage that was recently leaked where he is so excited about will you be there and how he came up with the melody and everything. this song is absolutely my favorite.

[@annmariering6606]

One of his best for me! Love it!!

[@actionau]

You should watch the mtv 10th anniversary performance of Will you be there, far better than the concert version in my opinion.

[@MAV7REK]

I can’t wait for you to react to the allegations stuff. Especially because that will be a common theme on his next album. He goes after everybody. Tackles the government, politics, prosecutors, etc.

[@61sn]

One of my favorite songs. Michael's voice makes me cry💔

[@cateyes-lf5ro]

This is one of my favorite songs but I try not to listen to it because it makes me feel sad.😢 "Will you be there"...Sadly, he did not have people he really trusted in his life and the feeling of loneliness accompanied him. I think that he always tried to help a lot of people with his music, donating money, , fighting against injustice... and In his last years, when he needed help many people disappeared.😔

[@luana45393]

Well Elizabeth Taylor was always there, thank God for her, Chris Tucker too, but I can't think of many either 😢

[@Anaabella-ey1]

It's a shame you don't like the choir, I think it adds to the spiritual aspect of the song and it's a nice touch ❤ this song touches my soul deeply 😢

[@JennyW526]

Hey! I was on the witness list for the defense in the 2005 trial due to my friends and I spending the night at Neverland when the Arvizo family was there. Please ask questions if you want to know about the allegations. I can give you TONS of resources that are right here on KZbin. 😊

[@carolb1104]

I am glad that you were there for him ...you literally answered the question to this song...'Will you be there?😊

[@JennyW526]

@@carolb1104 💛

[@sophieglatz]

Hi jenny great to see you on this channel - Seth ya should deffo get in touch with jenny for any questions x she’s the goat

[@JennyW526]

@@sophieglatz I don’t know about all that lol but I’m always down to help people with info/facts ☺️

[@annamariam1077]

Incredible song. Very personal. Thank you Seph. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Bow503]

I think less is more. And mj wanted the havens to respond to his ache and uncertainty . It's should be a conversation with the spirits. I think he captures it perfectly. The choir paints such a picture that makes Michel's voice stand out. If he would sing with himself it wouldn't work. The song is also simplistic and many say this is the first time mj sings so low at the beginning. You are right Seph Michael is kind of in the background. It's the piano and the rhythm percussion that is carrying the song. And he knew that very well. I feel like he just enjoys the lifting sensation of the song and key change. It's going U p and up . Like flying. And it's the first hmmmmmmmmms that start the song that are reminiscing of a mantra beginning. It's like that, a collaboration of all those things . And maybe the choir is what he is hearing internally when he asks himself all those questions: will you be there? You need to watch the MTV anniversary of mj performance please too. Should I just mention that I absolutely love how the song starts with that base in the beginning. Ahhh I love I wish that was in the original too.

[@soniavelavaldasquin4694]

Esta canción es una de mis favoritas ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@laylarodriguez6809]

The best in the worl mj

[@xpmyt341]

Who's cutting onions around here......

[@esraa-elgezawy2001]

Nice reaction seph ❤❤ I respect that this is not your favourite song of Michael but this is my no 1 favourite song of him ✨✨ so let me give you some facts: ✓ this song is very special to Michael... He wrote it on his giving tree🌳 in Neverland Ranch after the multiple rumours of the media u know so he really felt it in his heart ❤️❤️ ✓ The first time Michael performed this song live was in 1991 in 10th MTV anniversary and i really wanted you to watch that performance before the concert because the camera angles and choreography were so much better than here . ✓ this song is one of the few songs Michael didn't perform live and the reason is that ... During BAD tour , Michael performed most of the songs live everyday untill his voice was hurt 💔 and doctors advised him not to sing the very high notes to preserve his magical voice ✨but he would sings parts of the songs to give the audience that feeling of live singing. And if you notice this beautiful song , it contains very very high notes during the ad-lib that's why he couldn't sing it live at the tour But he did the final speaking segment of course ❣️❣️ I hope you like it ✨ Can't wait for your next one 🌹🌹🌹

[@SephPlays]

Brilliant as always my friend! Sad that he got unwell from doing this 🙁

[@laylarodriguez6809]

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[@paulhuggett7503]

'Will You Be There' is a Shadows vocal song. The 'B' side of their 1966 Hit single 'A Place In The Sun'. I much prefer their song which is as talented as 'Beatles' songs from the same time. I suppose you're gonna get some titles 'repeated' over the years, but I personally rate 'Smooth Criminal' as Michael's very Best song.😀

[@amyf7713]

Tbh this is one of my favorite songs of his (I love choral sounds), but you're not gonna like EVERY MJ song, and that's ok! If you want something more "lighthearted" to react to before getting into the heavier stuff, check out Michael's vocal warmups with his vocal coach Seth Riggs. It's pretty awesome stuff and Michael sounds beautiful in it!

[@polonavarro6177]

It's live. I know the songs. Listen to the album and compare timming. This song always make me emotional. React to " keep the faith". Thanks

[@DudexMJFan2011]

he spoke live only the prayer at the end

[@coolwhip891]

You mentioned the allegations part of this era that’s coming up. I’m hoping someone has already pointed you in the direction of the Square One documentary breaking down the 1993 allegations

[@SephPlays]

Ya its on my list 📃

[@katie4aday511]

nah he should have not skipped Will you be there...everyone answered his question during the trial 2005 when we "were there"...its a very important song. It blasted at the courthouse and at Neverland all the time out of the cars of fans

[@jacorialanae]

You don’t like the choir part? It’s gospel 😭 I love it

[@SephPlays]

If it was just Michael singing and *No* choir i would have loved it i think 😅

[@judalafoxx]

Will You Be There is one of his best songs in my opinion. But everyone’s different. I don’t care for Black & White and some if his other pop/cross over songs but I do appreciate his range as an artist.

[@shawnster2132]

Dont worry the next song will get ya...

[@Ltforlife22]

I agree it’s not one of his best songs but the 1991 MTV Awards performance of this song was IMO far more impressive!! It also includes Black or White I hope you react to it before the next era❤

[@spirit0805]

Must, he does it amazing here - the entire Bucharest show is amazing, but the MTV - this is my GO TO for this song

[@moscokidd3813]

Agree! I wish he'd done that performance first before this tour... it was Michael's first performance of any Dangerous material and it was ELECTRIC!

[@alanunaiomen3486]

YES! This is a must before HIStory era. MUST! Because it is so beautiful. The most beautiful choreography for Will you be there.

[@x_ray5531]

Seph you definitely have to react to the thriller 40 album. It was for the 40th anniversary of thriller and it basically also has some of the songs on there that didn’t make the thriller album but they are still great nonetheless.

[@x_ray5531]

Oh and not to mention, there are demos on there from the songs from thriller

[@MarianTamaritFlores]

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[@katie4aday511]

ohhh i was waiting for this...its lipsinc and mic on at the same time for him to switch it up and ad live vocals...so you hear him live and then you hear the tape. Almost blasphemia not to like Will you be there....maybe you need to look up the lyrics ;-) ;-) ;-) (obviously i did not watch your end reaction before typing that) ;-)

[@SephPlays]

It's just the choir that irks me. The lyrics are lush and meaningful. And Michael sings it to perfection. But i really just don't like the choir at all. If the song was sang entirely by MJ i would have said it was in his top 5 songs. Buuuuut thats just my opinion

[@katie4aday511]

@@SephPlays its Gospel...its him going back to his black roots.

[@catsara9114]

Love the song so much. The choreography is beautiful and shows a a completely different style of dancing. The angel "stunt scene" is a bit too much/over the top IMO😅.

[@jeanetteweis1365]

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[@laylarodriguez6809]

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[@laylarodriguez6809]

New song say jajaja

[@Allen-zj3mp]

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[@laylarodriguez6809]

Canta el coro dice?

[@user-vc3qw1tw4w]

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[@laylarodriguez6809]

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