Owh Michael :-(
So, a few days ago MJ himself died...
SAD!
I heard at my school prom of all places! The DJ suddenly played an MJ meddley in memory of Michael Jackson who had recently died. I was like WTF!?
I was actually much sadder than I thought I'd be, having got into his music properly early this year. He really was a pioneer...THE BEST!
I think it's really cool though, that so many people care so much! The next day the channels were littered with tribute documentaries and vidoe playlists! MTV had like 3 MJ specials going at the same time man! I know he had a lot of scandal surrounding his life and family affairs, but I genuinely believe he will be remembered for his music, and what he has done for the business and the World.
I don't believe for one second he hurt those kids. The man was just naive. What he did would be considered a little bad-taste but he clearly didn't know any better, and it seemed genuine. He wasn't convicted and I think it should all be left at that! They conducted an investigation and the charges were cleared...GET OVER IT!
This did make me think though, about other people like him taken before their time.
It's like this thing I keep talking about with Jonathan Larson, and people like that, and it seems to me, to confirm my belief, that there are a select group of people put on this earth to create something truly special, to change the world and leave their mark. Then, once their job is done, they just leave, and let us cherish their creations forever.
True talent and creation in an individual is fleeting in this world, and people can be torn apart, but what is so special about the human race is our ability to document and remember.
We all know we will never forget this truly remarkable man! And so as "Man in the Mirror" (Shout out to my main man Glenn Ballard there!) climbs up to Number 1 in the English charts and his album sales surge again, it shows us that true talent won't be forgotten, and so out of this tragic end to a great, great man, we can take something from him yet again, and the blossoms of a future of creation and change can once again grow from this man who, over 25 years ago, revolutionised Pop.
Let's carry on creating revolutions, moving forward, but always looking back and saying thank you to the people who inspired us, and led the way for us to create our own new revolutions.
Because to me, that's a big part of the talent this man, among others, possessed...creating something groundbreaking, and inspiring the next generation to create and inspire themselves, always moving forward.
So thank you Michael Jackson, for your talent, and your music.
You will be greatly missed and always remembered!
Rest In Peace xxx
SAD!
I heard at my school prom of all places! The DJ suddenly played an MJ meddley in memory of Michael Jackson who had recently died. I was like WTF!?
I was actually much sadder than I thought I'd be, having got into his music properly early this year. He really was a pioneer...THE BEST!
I think it's really cool though, that so many people care so much! The next day the channels were littered with tribute documentaries and vidoe playlists! MTV had like 3 MJ specials going at the same time man! I know he had a lot of scandal surrounding his life and family affairs, but I genuinely believe he will be remembered for his music, and what he has done for the business and the World.
I don't believe for one second he hurt those kids. The man was just naive. What he did would be considered a little bad-taste but he clearly didn't know any better, and it seemed genuine. He wasn't convicted and I think it should all be left at that! They conducted an investigation and the charges were cleared...GET OVER IT!
This did make me think though, about other people like him taken before their time.
It's like this thing I keep talking about with Jonathan Larson, and people like that, and it seems to me, to confirm my belief, that there are a select group of people put on this earth to create something truly special, to change the world and leave their mark. Then, once their job is done, they just leave, and let us cherish their creations forever.
True talent and creation in an individual is fleeting in this world, and people can be torn apart, but what is so special about the human race is our ability to document and remember.
We all know we will never forget this truly remarkable man! And so as "Man in the Mirror" (Shout out to my main man Glenn Ballard there!) climbs up to Number 1 in the English charts and his album sales surge again, it shows us that true talent won't be forgotten, and so out of this tragic end to a great, great man, we can take something from him yet again, and the blossoms of a future of creation and change can once again grow from this man who, over 25 years ago, revolutionised Pop.
Let's carry on creating revolutions, moving forward, but always looking back and saying thank you to the people who inspired us, and led the way for us to create our own new revolutions.
Because to me, that's a big part of the talent this man, among others, possessed...creating something groundbreaking, and inspiring the next generation to create and inspire themselves, always moving forward.
So thank you Michael Jackson, for your talent, and your music.
You will be greatly missed and always remembered!
Rest In Peace xxx