Yo @endeavour the video and audio are two separate track pieces when you record a video and audio. most the time the audio does not sync up with the video. the video was done live and the actual preformance was them actually singing at the time of the recording. due to laws that prohibit performers to pre record audio and use them at live shows. Hence why so many singers have gotten in a lot of trouble due to lip syncing.
Actually, now that I'm thinking about it... 99.9% of the people who watch this video on YouTube probably think that Michael and Britney are singing live, because it sounds like live singing. But trust me, it's pre-recorded. Re-watch the whole video and look at their mouths while listening to the singing, there are parts in the video where it's very clear it's not really live.
I do appreciate their show and that they teamed up, but it makes me sad that things like this aren't really live. Obviously it's not an album version, but the pre-recorded their "live" singing. That's why I like, for example, the videos in which George Michael just sits on a bar stool but _really_ sings live. What we're watching here is a playback show by Michael and Britney. Again, I do appreciate the idea of them teaming up and their interaction on stage is nice, but I can't help feel sad.
There's so much more soul in the performance/voice of MJ. He's a true legend! I'm starting it to realise more & more and especially when you see him performing with other artists... but I also respect Britney Spears.
i wish britney did the choreography with michael and the dancers. dancing is more britney's strength than singing. would have been nice to see britney move like michael. :)
@LexiLOLZx3 aha I think it was meant to say 2001* As that was the year of this performance, but the uploader could of just done it for views ?? anyways great performance, Love you Michael :)
Oh I cried when i watched this. Michael was in love with Brit, you can see this in this vid! Brit sang with him, he treasured her highly. Michael was ageing and tired already, but you can see how Brit was sparkling here in this vid. She had halo around her, shining, this is a true star quality, she had divine talent, no doubt...
putting MJ beside Spears just highlights the smoothness and strength of his voice even more, not to mention his showmanship and stage presence. it's actually hard to think of any singer who can complement him onstage without being outshone in every way.
@wisdomleader85 I’m so Curious, Dear Diary, Lonely, Cinderella, That’s Where You Take Me, Let Me Be, Anticipating, Before the Goodbye, Me Against The Music, Shadow, Early Mornin’, Touch Of My Hand, Brave New Girl, The Hook Up, Showdown, Everytime, Don’t Hang Up, Someday (I Will Understand), Mona Lisa, And The We Kiss, Let Go, Baby Boy, Little Me, Freakshow, Ooh Ooh Baby, Everybody, Mmm Papi, Mannequin, My Baby and Scary.
Britney is PERFECT. Can you imagine Beyonce instead roaring back at MJ the way she does - totally bombarding his vibe. Britney is feminine, soft, secretive, dangerous.... PERFECT.
@Messylin I do like that Brit did this because she does offset MJ's voice pretty well and she isn't as dominating as Beyonce which fits this performance .
The fact that they're not dancing together, and just pacing back on forth on stage, makes it more epic for the most part because you know what they can do.
@urAmoron44 My opinions are different from yours. It doesn't mean I must change my opinions. You should get over it. You are human, too. I think you should respect other people's lives! I live my life, I have my own interests. You live your life. OK? I think your first comment was rude to me, your second comment taught me how to live the way you like. :| That's weird!
After all, I don't like to talk to you, so I won't reply anymore. Please respect my opinion!
i love YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU you two are the best !!!
titillapapilla7 6 minutes ago
britney spears hermosa, pero quedo en los recuerdos por q ya no existe hoy esta muy descuidada fisicamente.
zalezify1 13 hours ago
michael jackson forever in my heart I love you, my idol and tender!!!♥♥
Mariana
juklialele 1 day ago
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She can't sing dumb white people like anything. Rip king MJ.
quranruiz 2 days ago
como se llama el tema
andres50977 3 days ago
love michel jckon ana
garzar356 3 days ago
ana jajaja yur
garzar356 3 days ago
i love michel jackson
juklialele 4 days ago
I love Brittney's dress and she's smoking hot but seriously, she can't sing for her life and this video proves it. MJ rocks as always!
dbenmil 6 days ago
brittney is and were a little whore
FutureMsStyles 6 days ago
Omg I just noticed that Brittany kinda reminds me of Tinker Bell here lol?! 😂
Ommmg love MJ so muuuuch!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
R.i.p Micheal.J
sillysilvergirl1357 6 days ago
lOve this song!
lannadearcangel 1 week ago
Britney and michael is wonderful ,explocive
greiviv 1 week ago
Britney sounded like she's been sucking alot of cock
TheWolowiz 1 week ago
@TheWolowiz literaly LOLing .
ClaudiaNoelma 6 days ago
this is fake, this was on tv a few years ago and i recorded it, britney wasnt ever in this video.
TashLoves1D 1 week ago
OMFG He Was So Damn Sexy && Sensual. I Miss My Idol && Inspiration So Much. Still Haven't Gotten Over His Death. I Love && Miss You Michael. :(
TheHoneymonique 1 week ago
@TheHoneymonique - You took the words right out of my mouth.
dbenmil 1 week ago
@dbenmil Why Thank You Darlin'
TheHoneymonique 6 days ago
MICHAEL FT BRITNEY SUPERALO GAGA NUNCA JAMAS EN LA VIDA PODRAS HACER ESTO JAJAJJA RIP GAGA
jkochoa 1 week ago
Pao y mami !!!!
Lupisvivalmont 1 week ago
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he chose her to do it with him because he loved britney, stick it.
<3 Michael and Brit
JOTennisVideos 1 week ago
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JOTennisVideos 1 week ago
The king at 50%.. He was sick here.. But still the best. Keep Michaelling
TheMoongut 1 week ago
spears without playback :D
sagabjermert1 1 week ago
The girl singing in the original song also sings the same way Britney's singing here.
flipocb 2 weeks ago
This was not the VMAS in 2001 it was one of the nights of the Celebration of Micheal being in Music for 30 years one or two nights before Sept. 11th
poodahmom123 2 weeks ago
100.000% of the people was screaming in my headphones
102wendy 2 weeks ago
am I seriously the onlyone hearing the fucking PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP?
TheFilnizer 2 weeks ago
Yo @endeavour the video and audio are two separate track pieces when you record a video and audio. most the time the audio does not sync up with the video. the video was done live and the actual preformance was them actually singing at the time of the recording. due to laws that prohibit performers to pre record audio and use them at live shows. Hence why so many singers have gotten in a lot of trouble due to lip syncing.
scapdrummer 2 weeks ago
Actually, now that I'm thinking about it... 99.9% of the people who watch this video on YouTube probably think that Michael and Britney are singing live, because it sounds like live singing. But trust me, it's pre-recorded. Re-watch the whole video and look at their mouths while listening to the singing, there are parts in the video where it's very clear it's not really live.
EndeavourAccuracy 2 weeks ago
I do appreciate their show and that they teamed up, but it makes me sad that things like this aren't really live. Obviously it's not an album version, but the pre-recorded their "live" singing. That's why I like, for example, the videos in which George Michael just sits on a bar stool but _really_ sings live. What we're watching here is a playback show by Michael and Britney. Again, I do appreciate the idea of them teaming up and their interaction on stage is nice, but I can't help feel sad.
EndeavourAccuracy 2 weeks ago
There's so much more soul in the performance/voice of MJ. He's a true legend! I'm starting it to realise more & more and especially when you see him performing with other artists... but I also respect Britney Spears.
piedro5390 2 weeks ago 2
i didn't see lady gaga?
yuzvka 2 weeks ago
wasnt he married when he did this? y would his wofe let him touch britney there?
EpicPsychoLOLz 2 weeks ago
ellos son los mejores y los malos comentarios de gente envidiosa no afectan en nada!!! BRITNEY ES LA MEJOR, Y MICHAEL JACSON NI SE DIGA!!!
1778Nancy 2 weeks ago
I hate her voice... But what a beautifull and sexy girl !!!
zar214587 2 weeks ago
the two are cool<3
marycrislovmj 2 weeks ago
@MJ1992KingofPop She has a voice??? Can't hear anything ;-))
borstl1006 2 weeks ago
@borstl1006 alomejor es tu envidia que no te deja escuchar bitch!
1778Nancy 2 weeks ago
it is 2001 mr video uploaded :)
Dirwaz 2 weeks ago
@uberkaizer that is so true
mjlover2119 3 weeks ago
the worst part was britney spears... * pukes*
mjlover2119 3 weeks ago
britney spears sings on mute and michael saves the performance whilst still being polite to mrs kfed lame voice
ratedGrunt 3 weeks ago
Britney looked great in this vid before that cocaine tore her ass up and then she shaved her head bald.
alrozz 3 weeks ago
Britney: Why not? MJ: No!! I told you, you can't do playback Britney: Please!! MJ: ¬¬
vanpuffer 3 weeks ago
The king of pop singing with the queen of trash
uberkaizer 3 weeks ago
@uberkaizer
LOL.
To be fair, she wasn't trash before she married Kevin.
KhmerD0g 2 weeks ago
watching him performing live is one thing in my bucket list that will never get ticked off !!!!!!
arjunuppal 3 weeks ago
MJ is not even Looking at her but when she was shaking it
y2jfan2011 3 weeks ago
And only 5 days before 9/11. Scary.
06arobertson 3 weeks ago
wszystko by było dobrze gdyby ona nie weszła na scene :-)
AuraVEVODione 3 weeks ago
this show was i 2001 not 2011 :p ^^
DjRafy92 3 weeks ago
The king and the princess. The daddy and the daughter.
EmilyGranger22 3 weeks ago 2
Michael we love you
TheAlina2812 4 weeks ago
We miss you Michael!!! -3
randomizersification 4 weeks ago
like it
jhonny6292 4 weeks ago
wow Britney sucked.... she lucky mj even agreed to this
tsadeel 4 weeks ago
britney baila como si estuviera bailando salsa Xd
TheLuublack 4 weeks ago
EVERYBODY WANTS TO MOVE LIKE MJ IF MJ PERFORMS HAHAHA ROFL..........
KURTYZHY 4 weeks ago
I have to say that michael used playback during 70% the show aprox. Britney rarely, but she didnt use(never) playback
tencha1928 1 month ago
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Love u britney
Nguyend939 1 month ago
wow wasnt britney soooo hot back then..!
wahlaonousernameone 1 month ago 25
@wahlaonousernameone Correction, She was hot, then ugly then got hot again for this show.
SrLeena 3 weeks ago
@wahlaonousernameone she was i love her then before
rhaimeh14 3 weeks ago
@wahlaonousernameone y lo sigue siendo (:
1778Nancy 2 weeks ago
Ugh she sounds horribly here!! She needs to really project her voice -.- but as always, MJ did amazingly -33
MusikkFreaq 1 month ago
Sound like somethin is stuck in her throat but michael is amazing!
nizm65 1 month ago
this bitch? untill that day she never ever dreamed about performing with her childhood idol. thumbs up if u agree!
buldogubld01 1 month ago
"2011 VMAS"?????? FAIL
MrJb1697 1 month ago
Im sorry Corect *Michael and *This
DemiBooLovato 1 month ago
Love you Michael, missing you angel. Love you, love u, love u.
56911107071 1 month ago
wow i know this is 100% NOT lip syncing. but he sings it sooooo perfectly im surprised! my god!
Swindian101 1 month ago 4
a mi todas las canciones de michael jackson
Robertha4444 1 month ago
te quedo muy padre :D ♥ me gusta musho esta cancion
BarbiieRaaarww 1 month ago
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Bitch can't sing,MJ's voice is so strong
Visaliny 1 month ago
How lucky those people are who watched him live... wish he was alive...
shairemagrib 1 month ago
the King of Pop and the Princess of Pop...shit's about to get real
avatarfan12341234 1 month ago 8
this
was
in
2001..
michael
died
in
2009...
xxG0mezR0cksxx 1 month ago
HAHAH THESE IS IT...Rest In Piece Jack!
kaygee17 1 month ago
i wish britney did the choreography with michael and the dancers. dancing is more britney's strength than singing. would have been nice to see britney move like michael. :)
mil0ny 1 month ago 4
2011? Nah it can't be.
poppetina56 1 month ago
if only this was 2011. where britney is in good form and micheal still alive. britney could have been number 1 by now whether u like or hate her :)
06sulraj 1 month ago 2
thumbs up if this song got you laid :D
ajaxfreak10 1 month ago
Britney is brilliant, but Michael is totally from another planet in another universe. RIP MJ, the biggest artist world ever knew
Carlosmltr 1 month ago
Why does this say 2011? I recall Michael Jackson "dying" in 2009.
LexiLOLZx3 1 month ago 2
@LexiLOLZx3 aha I think it was meant to say 2001* As that was the year of this performance, but the uploader could of just done it for views ?? anyways great performance, Love you Michael :)
crazy987654321devil 1 month ago
wow very good. i love michael <3
SHAWTYMUZiC 1 month ago
Am I the only one noticing Michael trying not to overpower Britney's voice...
MJ1992KingofPop 1 month ago 72
@MJ1992KingofPop: Yes, that is call being a Gentlemen :)
jessmjfan989 1 month ago 5
@MJ1992KingofPop Oh I noticed that like 3 years ago when I first watched this.
SrLeena 3 weeks ago
@MJ1992KingofPop It's interesting too that at the end, Michael's speaking voice is so much softer than Britney's.
acinom13 3 weeks ago
@MJ1992KingofPop a gentleman indeed
nimkal 2 weeks ago
@MJ1992KingofPop i miss Micheal i cried when he died.
bdstratton 2 weeks ago
@MJ1992KingofPop totally!
Sweetashanni 2 weeks ago
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Oh I cried when i watched this. Michael was in love with Brit, you can see this in this vid! Brit sang with him, he treasured her highly. Michael was ageing and tired already, but you can see how Brit was sparkling here in this vid. She had halo around her, shining, this is a true star quality, she had divine talent, no doubt...
Poshspice666444 1 month ago
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Poshspice666444 1 month ago
Que año fue esto y en que premios o que? :P
ddmdpz 1 month ago
Not VMA's.This is "Michael Jakson in Concert (30th Anniversary)".
reqqolgado 1 month ago
boa performance"...quem viu sutilmente Britney fazendo a mão cornuda..?
2:27 min.? no inicio do show..?coincidencia?.."
dolcemorenna 1 month ago
I think you mean 2001 VMAs... lol
Pascey 1 month ago
Britney's hot..
xXxIjustOwnxXx 1 month ago
the performance would be more powerful if its CHRISTINA AGUILERA hihi
ritz1622 1 month ago
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Vox572X 1 month ago
And its 2001, not 2011
nnadiamejorado 1 month ago 3
At the beginning.. is MICHAEL, MICHEAL
nnadiamejorado 1 month ago
putting MJ beside Spears just highlights the smoothness and strength of his voice even more, not to mention his showmanship and stage presence. it's actually hard to think of any singer who can complement him onstage without being outshone in every way.
Xandtha 1 month ago
@Xandtha Well she is alive so i guess she wins in the end.
KinneticDeath 1 month ago
@KinneticDeath Winning was, and is, never the point - just like being alive is a poor substitute for the immortality that comes with genius.
Xandtha 1 month ago
@Xandtha Michael Jackson would agreed with me.
KinneticDeath 1 month ago
Two oof the greastest artist to ever run the music world.
ambanda100 1 month ago
Britney= BAD voice.
rcucutianu 1 month ago
Britney is fierce, but can't keep up with him vocally. But, that was MJ, so who could, really?
mlightj 1 month ago
isint he died
daniela93692 1 month ago
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04040492 1 month ago
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04040492 1 month ago
wow THAT'S SO GREAT
04040492 1 month ago
its like he is masterbating
gogoweird13 1 month ago
cuando cantaba britney spears :')
alexiszmrno 1 month ago
i don´t like her voice :(
Xscape89 1 month ago
she cant dance with them.. its emabarressing
Vetiwitch 2 months ago
yeah she is lucky.. to perform with the guru. sad in some ways.. she sucks....
Vetiwitch 2 months ago
Oh Michael,Du bist soooo geil(Britney naürlich auch).Sex pur.Unser Michael ist nicht tot,er lebt in Uns weiter,immer und ewig!!!
Carminaburana1000 2 months ago
Britney's voice.... ugly.
jucaro85 2 months ago
we miss you Michael I‘ll never forget you
ahmed201143 2 months ago
They make a cute couple
:)
poppoo22 2 months ago
the princess and the king !!!!!!!!!!
gerbatista1 2 months ago 4
Michale Jackson and Britney Spears!
alperindonguin 2 months ago
I don´t like how she sings this incredible song
IMTHEBEST12345575544 2 months ago
the king and the princess!! awesome!!
X0art0x 2 months ago
this is at the VMAS and you people really think she is lip syncing.... wtf!
ericwsmith22 2 months ago
i'll be the next britney spears watch me.
mssunray16 2 months ago
@mssunray16 sure.....
ukpkmkk 2 months ago
She sucks lip syncing, rip MJ REAL SINGING !!
MrKareemRuiz 2 months ago
thats why she is the princess of pop bow down hoes
SenordaCosta101 2 months ago 34
this is literally the sexiest ive ever seen her.
Ray5893 2 months ago
32 people or jealous of britany
Ray5893 2 months ago
princes and king, where queen? (madonna)
ComeOn991 2 months ago
Never liked Britney Spears but goddamn!! Watching this vid I´d turn gay for her!!.......aaaand then she opend her mouth........ burst my bubble :s
kittycattrashbag 2 months ago
it isnt 2011 but 2001.
giovannidemuenynck 2 months ago
Michael Jackson and Britney Spears 2011 VMAS ¿¿¿2011??? Creo que es 2001
Esej0125 2 months ago
que buen duo°!!!! excelente!!!! me encantan los dos!!! <3<3<3
orgy2365 2 months ago
i would give Britney more respect that she deserves once she starts writing her own songs like Michael Jackson did.
wisdomleader85 2 months ago
@wisdomleader85 I’m so Curious, Dear Diary, Lonely, Cinderella, That’s Where You Take Me, Let Me Be, Anticipating, Before the Goodbye, Me Against The Music, Shadow, Early Mornin’, Touch Of My Hand, Brave New Girl, The Hook Up, Showdown, Everytime, Don’t Hang Up, Someday (I Will Understand), Mona Lisa, And The We Kiss, Let Go, Baby Boy, Little Me, Freakshow, Ooh Ooh Baby, Everybody, Mmm Papi, Mannequin, My Baby and Scary.
Your argument is INVALID.
cda2345 2 months ago
@wisdomleader85 She also co-wrote basically every song on her self-titled album, "Britney".
cda2345 2 months ago
My 2 fav. singers MJ♥ and Miss Britney Spears♥
SteffyStuart 2 months ago 4
britney and michael look so hot together!!!!!
disyple04 2 months ago
Ugh i can't stand her voice
Casshyr 2 months ago
Damn... Britney was lookin' real good back then!
Cheyennell 2 months ago
I love this. My 2 favourite artists performing together on stage. I couldn't ask for more :)
SarahBx06 2 months ago
britney ni siquiera baila*!! =S
pauhr20 2 months ago
what s wrong with she's voice?
alexandrey10 2 months ago
Britney is PERFECT. Can you imagine Beyonce instead roaring back at MJ the way she does - totally bombarding his vibe. Britney is feminine, soft, secretive, dangerous.... PERFECT.
Messylin 2 months ago 41
@Messylin yeah, truly perfect
04040492 1 month ago
@Messylin I do like that Brit did this because she does offset MJ's voice pretty well and she isn't as dominating as Beyonce which fits this performance .
x6angelxface9x 1 month ago
Michael adored Britney, especially after Slave 4 U because she became unapolegetic in her sexuality and dancing spirit.
Messylin 2 months ago 3
3:25 how dare u britney!!!!!!!!!!!
BeautyisWithin7 2 months ago
great video...but it woul've been a lot better with Celine Dion
negritapeliroja 2 months ago
pff britney sucks so much she not deserve to sing with him ! fucking burger
cloud333777 2 months ago
@cloud333777 hater..
KimiiVEVO 2 months ago
Love you Michael.Forever in my heart.
nadine2129 2 months ago
back when mtv awards where more interesting with real pop star icons....Now they are just shit!
agentaquarius11 2 months ago
MJ HAD 40 YEARS EXPERINCE .. HE WAS ICON... MJ WAS HEADMASTER OF SCHOOL...BRITNEY IS STUDENT
RaVaanMeraNaam 2 months ago 3
The title is a bit misleading...considering the video was posted in 2009... Good video though
monkeyglue3 2 months ago
Damn, Britney was HOT back then...
Xoriat 2 months ago
The fact that they're not dancing together, and just pacing back on forth on stage, makes it more epic for the most part because you know what they can do.
cottoncandydreams 2 months ago
That was very amazing! Britney and Michael together on stage :) Wow awesome! ♥
xJedhead 2 months ago
@urAmoron44 My opinions are different from yours. It doesn't mean I must change my opinions. You should get over it. You are human, too. I think you should respect other people's lives! I live my life, I have my own interests. You live your life. OK? I think your first comment was rude to me, your second comment taught me how to live the way you like. :| That's weird!
After all, I don't like to talk to you, so I won't reply anymore. Please respect my opinion!
kradhurt 2 months ago
Did Britney loose her voice or was she sick
wizardplayerable 2 months ago
I'm falling in love all over again... Michael of course
noble64890 2 months ago 3
THE KING AND THE PRINCESS OF POP!!!!
jamessss77 2 months ago
@urAmoron44 I don't have to tell you who I am :P It's not your business. Stop picking a guarrel!
kradhurt 2 months ago
Its not 2011 u silly billy common
Creatives8 2 months ago
she's sucha hottie, and he's sexy
nadskilove 2 months ago
2011?! He died in 2009.
caitylovesbsb95 2 months ago