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It is said that in order to enhance the visual effect of himself and the dancers, Jackson often designs some movements of leaning forward against gravity. At first, Jackson tied a safety belt around his waist to complete this action, so he often saw the classic 45-degree forward+rotation action in his MV. Later, this method was unrealistic at the concert.
Because the rope tied to his waist is impossible to install and disassemble in the live performance, and it will also limit his body movements, so he is determined to invent "anti-gravity shoes."
Jackson and two fashion designers left a hook position at the heel of the special shoes. When he needs to lean forward, a row of hooks will rise on the stage. At this time, the stage will create other visual effects to attract the attention of the audience. Jackson and the dancers will take the opportunity to slide the heel onto the hook and buckle it, and then perform forward. This is for defying gravity. Of course, even so, it is inseparable from the hard exercise, careful rehearsal and running-in of dancers such as Jackson, as well as strong back muscle and body balance control ability.
Of course, the masterpiece is SmoothCriminal.
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The 45-degree forward motion performed in the MV of the song SmoothCriminal is original, and a patent was applied in 1993 10.26, with the patent title "Methods and means of making anti-gravity illusion".
This is the legendary 45-degree tilt, Michael Jackson's classic performance in MV Smooth Criminals. For a long time, there have been various explanations for this "anti-gravity tilt". Some talk about hanging the thread, and some talk about sticking the sole. Here is a picture that seems to solve this mystery.
It turns out that the 45-degree tilt is hard skin on the ankle. ? For ordinary fans, this move is obviously not so easy to practice. First of all, Jackson and two partners applied for a patent for this invention as early as 1993. It is rumored that Aaron Kwok also performed in concerts, and he also made a special trip to the United States to ask Jackson for advice. This makes it more difficult to prevent the loss of anti-gravity tilt.