Archive for June 26, 2009

MICHAEL JACKSON WE ALREADY MISS YOU

By VERSE

It is the aftermath that is often the hardest part of loss to deal with.  The initial shock, especially with Michael’s death was somewhat eased by the suddeness of the event but now it sits in and the realization and valuation of what we lost is upon us.

When I think about Michael Jackson so many things come to mind, so many memories are erected.  The one prevailing thought is that it will be impossible to explain the impact, the barriers broken, the sheer magnitude of the phenomenon that was and is Michael Jackson.  MJ is truly the ‘King of Pop’, the very way we listen to and receive music was crafted and mastered by him.  He was the one that made MTV break down and play a black artist’s music and video that featured not only the black artists but dancers, he blurred genres, he showed artists the value of owning your music and investing your music money.

I have never seen a muscian that affected cartoons, merchandising, television programming, movies, fashion, dance and ofcourse music across the globe in countries where english wasn’t even understood.  The king to this day has more sales of Thriller than any other artist has in their entire career! He affected so many.  I remember singing his music as a kid, trying to master his moon walk, watching my parents dance to him, watching Alvin (From Alvin and The Chipmunks) imitate him and seeing his image on my pencil case.

It is rare that greatness is valued by all who see it in its prime and Michael achieved that.  In a time when colour, creed ad religion divided people and nations; all was set aside to appreciate Michael Jackson.  Personally I am inspired by him and hope one day to be as great as something as he was at moving people.

R.I.P Michael Jackson – THE KING OF POP LIVES FOREVER!