Today Michael Jackson was given a send-off that was on point and well deserved. There isn't a person on this earth that can dispute the fact that Michael was a great artists in the brightest sense. Michael brought forth an amazing movement in music that hasn't been topped since it's birth.
His music is the truth but the person behind it is even truer. Not too many people understand the essence and important elements behind music that is good. I'm not talking about OK music or music that is acceptable, I'm talking about music that embodies the long lasting intensity to be enjoyed even after it has been played time and time again.
You see, when Michael performed, he didn't just sing the song to sing the song; he felt every last lyric he sang. He performed with every bone in his body and it wasn't just for the pay he was to receive after the performance but for his inner love for music.
The media is going bonkers using headlines like "King of Pop Dead" and "Michael Jackson Dead at 50" to evoke somber emotions.
Honestly, I don't believe that Michael is dead. Michael had such an everlasting energy that he cemented in his music. We as music fans will continue to play his music not due to his death but because they are genuinely good music. Because we will continue to listen and play his music we won't forget his legacy and all that he stood for. Michael did more than leave behind his music, he left behind his signature moonwalk, no one can argue that Mike created, patented, and sold us that dance; and because of that, Michael will continue to live on in our memories and most importantly in our hearts.
He was more than just a performer or singer, he was an Entertainer that devoted his time and energy to his fans. Michael had star power that was unparalleled to the average performer. He created his own style and sound and changed the way performers performed. We have him to thank for the dancing mavens like the Chris Brown's, the Usher's, and even the Diddy's in music. His music was his life's gift to us and as repayment we will always be grateful when we press play and sing a long to a Michael Jackson classic. May he rest in peace with pride.
{Photos provided by LA Times, Rolling Stone, Michael Jackson.com, and Getty Images}
His music is the truth but the person behind it is even truer. Not too many people understand the essence and important elements behind music that is good. I'm not talking about OK music or music that is acceptable, I'm talking about music that embodies the long lasting intensity to be enjoyed even after it has been played time and time again.
You see, when Michael performed, he didn't just sing the song to sing the song; he felt every last lyric he sang. He performed with every bone in his body and it wasn't just for the pay he was to receive after the performance but for his inner love for music.
The media is going bonkers using headlines like "King of Pop Dead" and "Michael Jackson Dead at 50" to evoke somber emotions.
Honestly, I don't believe that Michael is dead. Michael had such an everlasting energy that he cemented in his music. We as music fans will continue to play his music not due to his death but because they are genuinely good music. Because we will continue to listen and play his music we won't forget his legacy and all that he stood for. Michael did more than leave behind his music, he left behind his signature moonwalk, no one can argue that Mike created, patented, and sold us that dance; and because of that, Michael will continue to live on in our memories and most importantly in our hearts.
He was more than just a performer or singer, he was an Entertainer that devoted his time and energy to his fans. Michael had star power that was unparalleled to the average performer. He created his own style and sound and changed the way performers performed. We have him to thank for the dancing mavens like the Chris Brown's, the Usher's, and even the Diddy's in music. His music was his life's gift to us and as repayment we will always be grateful when we press play and sing a long to a Michael Jackson classic. May he rest in peace with pride.
{Photos provided by LA Times, Rolling Stone, Michael Jackson.com, and Getty Images}
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