Let’s preface this argument by saying I love concerts. The music, the people, the intensity — concerts are wonderful. I’ve been to a few that assign seats but I can safely say standing room is the most exciting. If you decide to go I suggest you splurge a couple bucks and upgrade to floor tickets.

There are two opening acts before Mac comes on stage. And quite frankly I wasn’t impressed. The Come Up went on first followed by The Cool Kids. I have to admit that there were some pretty impressive dance moves going on by The Cool Kids. However, neither group really interested me. Perhaps there were still audio issues being resolved but I found it hard to understand their lyrics and get into their flow. But hey, an opening act goes on first for a reason.

In terms of the music selection Mac performs a wide variety. With songs from older mixtapes through Blue Slide Park there is something for everyone. Please note that he does perform a couple tracks from the new macadelic mixtape. I highly suggest you download that and listen a couple times before attending. Knowing the lyrics at any concert makes it that much better. (I’ve included the full setlist bellow)

The production quality on this tour is pretty high, no pun intended. The lighting is spot on with a large video board opening a couple songs with unique visuals. The floating mushrooms really set the stage for a pretty lucid concert. The theme of the show clearly paralleles the ideals behind the Macadelic mixtape.

Overall I came away very impressed by the show. If your region/school is hosting the tour in the next month and a half I recommend you go. The environment is great and Mac really puts his soul into his performances.

Macadelic Tour Setlist:
English Lane
Party On 5th Ave
Don’t Mind If I Do
Loitering
My Team
Knock, Knock
Loud
Thoughts From A Balcony
1 Threw 8
Ignorant
All Around The World
Best Day Ever
Of The Soul
Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza
The Spins
Angels
Nikes On My Feet
Diamonds & Gold
Lucky Ass Bitch
Frick Park Market
Missed Calls
Smile Back
Fuck Em All
Donald Trump

On October 12th, 2009 the never before released single “This is it” was posted on michaeljackson.com. Originally recorded in 1980, this track was supposed to accompany the king of pop during his This is it tour before he tragically passed away. It will be released exclusively on the “This is it” soundtrack when it comes to market on October 27th, 2009.

When I first heard the song I was a little surprised by the music. For whatever reason I was expecting the pop found in smooth criminal to resurface in this song. However, upon deeper interpretation I’ve come to understand the soothing tone and am really enjoying the track. I hope you do as well.

Lyrics:
This is it, here I stand
I’m the light of the world, I feel grand
Got this love I can feel
And I know yes for sure it is real

And it feels as though I’ve seen your face a thousand times
And you said you really know me too yourself
And I know that you have got addicted with your eyes
But you say you gonna live it for yourself.

I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn’t my plan
I never thought that I would be your lover
C’mon baby, just understand

This is it, I can say,
I’m the light of the world, run away
We can feel, this is real
Every time I’m in love that I feel

And I feel as though I’ve known you since 1,000 years
And you tell me that you’ve seen my face before.
And you said to me you don’t want me hanging round
Many times, wanna do it here before

I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn’t my plan
I never thought that I would be your lover
C’mon baby, just understand

This is it, I can feel
I’m the light of the world, this is real
Feel my song, we can say
And I tell you I feel that way

And I feel as though I’ve known you for a thousand years
And you said you want some of this yourself
And you said won’t you go with me, on a while
And I know that it’s really cool myself

I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn’t my plan
I never thought that I would be your lover
C’mon baby, just understand

I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn’t my plan
I never thought that I would be your lover
C’mon baby, just understand

Rest in Peace