Michael Jackson just passed away [Memorial Thread]

[rojo]

I respectfully ask the posters above me to reread their entries, and edit out insensitive, meaningless and heartless commentary. I, among many, am grieving this loss.

Please have some decency.

[Pista Gyerek]

Personally, I don't think there was anything even remotely inflammatory in what I posted.

You're entitled to grieve for your favorite musician. But don't take this personally, okay?

[rojo]

I feel sorry for those who either don't see, or who won't admit to what an enormous, exceptional talent this man was. Their loss.

[Frederik Magle]

This thread is hereby the official Michael Jackson memorial thread on Magle International Music Forums.

Criticism of Michael Jackson and the significance of his music is of course a perfectly legit opinion to express and as such a legit topic for discussion on this forum, but I will ask everyone who would like to discuss that from now on to do so in a different thread. This one is now designated as a memorial thread.

[methodistgirl]

Thank you! I just started it myself Mr. Magle as just a news thread.
But thanks! I still remember this guy as one of the Jackson 5. Some
of you are right. He did do things he shouldn't do but that's between
him and the One upstairs to reckon with. Not us. I myself also believe
that some of that was because of money. Some people are greedy and
won't stop at anything to get it and Michael was worth millions. So think
about that too.
judy tooley

[wljmrbill]

I too am a classical person;however, I did like many of his earlier works particularaly. Like many musicians he had a troubled, rocky road at times to travel.. Guess there is something that runs within us that produces music as a result of our lifes journey regardless of our musical genere. May he rest in peace now. LIke Elvis to Bach and beyond..the MUSIC WILL LIVE ON.

[Frederik Magle]

I just watched the memorial event on TV.

Hearing the words of his brothers speaking at the end was very moving, but the short speech by his daughter touched me deeply. Let us not forgot that despite the global spotlight, the show, the performance, the pretend that is showbiz, they are real people with a very real loss.

My condolences to his family and loved ones.

[rojo]

I didn't think I would be able to watch it. I didn't feel I was ready for this memorial.

Yet I knew I would watch.

Overall, I liked the way it went. Of course, this was a celebration of the man, so how could I not?

This may have provided closure for some, which is good. For me, it did not.

I would need to know what happened on June 25th. The circumstances are ludicrously suspicious. Now theories are bandied about, based on nothing more than conjecture, speculation and hearsay, many besmirching his image (big surprise,) every one full of contradictions. All promoted by people with their own agenda. No one can be trusted.

I have my own ideas about what happened. But I will wait for the toxicology reports, and see what comes of that.

I'm disgusted with humanity.

Sorry to post this in the memorial thread; didn't know where else to put it.

[drummergirlamie]

Despite his mysterious and questionable lifestyle, no one can say the man wasn't a brilliant musician and hasn't made songs that will stand the test of time.

[rojo]

*sigh*

Among other things, Michael was working on an instrumental album; film music-type stuff. I hope the release of this music comes to fruition; I can't help but be curious.

Michael enjoyed classical music very much. He had a penchant for Debussy. It's not mentioned in this particular article, but his favourite piece was Prélude à l'Après-Midi d'un Faun.

Michael was definitely not ready to leave...

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/ente...umental_a.html

[drummergirlamie]

Off The Wall was a great album.

[drummergirlamie]

I think I'm gonna take advantage of this thread to just drop in with a few words of praise for MJ from time to time.

The guy's a legend.

His impact on the world of music is one still felt and likely always will.

I appreciate the fact I grew up watchin' him work.

[Houshintida]

He will always be the KING of the POP!... I love you Michael and we will miss you!

[rojo]

There have been tributes to Michael all over the world. Here is one of them.

+ YouTube Video

Michael Jackson will live on...

+ YouTube Video

[drummergirlamie]

Man In The Mirror was some awesome work:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGeZYednWtI