mattperiolat
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Post by mattperiolat on Jun 25, 2009 21:35:07 GMT -5
You think it's crazy now? Wait until the funeral/memorial service. Between the crowds and the stars, just crazy.
I'm wondering where they will let him rest. I'm worried that while it may be shrine for some, it'll be a target for others.
Speaking for myself, since I have the house to myself tonight, I'm willing to sit up and share my own MJ stories for anyone who wants to. Who's game?
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Redneck
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Post by Redneck on Jun 25, 2009 21:35:18 GMT -5
I do realize this is a major death. The last major death I recall is when Earnhardt died, although on a national scale, it wasn't as big a deal as this. My father said that this is similar as to when Elvis died, my grandmother cancelled Vacation when the King passed, and ironically, my parents just left to go to the beach today. But they aren't cancelling the trip
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Post by dynamicduo on Jun 25, 2009 21:35:47 GMT -5
RIP Michael. A true legend. Say what you will about him, he was a true legend.
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Post by Big Daddy Bad Booking on Jun 25, 2009 21:35:51 GMT -5
This is nuts, there are candlelight vigils everywhere. This is unlike anything I've ever seen. You'd think the Pope just died. His death is ironic, in the sense that Jacko is the "third man" so to speak. This round had Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and now Michael Jackson. In 2005, we had Pope John Paul II, Terry Schiavo, and Johnny Cochran. In 2003, there was Ray Charles, Jack Lemmon, and Dudley Moore. So there seems to be a pattern there. I listened to Thriller in its entirety. Let Michael rest in peace, and Heaven just got some awesome music videos.
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Post by stealthamo on Jun 25, 2009 21:38:31 GMT -5
You'd think the Pope just died. His death is ironic, in the sense that Jacko is the "third man" so to speak. This round had Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and now Michael Jackson. In 2005, we had Pope John Paul II, Terry Schiavo, and Johnny Cochran. In 2003, there was Ray Charles, Jack Lemmon, and Dudley Moore. So there seems to be a pattern there. I listened to Thriller in its entirety. Let Michael rest in peace, and Heaven just got some awesome music videos. That was actually something i discussed earlier today with a friend. I told him there would probably be a third since Fawcett and McMahon died, and just a few hours later, this happens. I got a chill down my spine when I realized what I had said before.
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Post by Trip Fisk a.k.a. Foley is Good on Jun 25, 2009 21:39:01 GMT -5
The man was a mother f***ing legend regardless of anything he "may" have done.
Oh and FYI, "Smooth Criminal" was the greatest song EVER. To quote Larry Sweeney, "AIN'T NO DOUBT ABOUT IT."
RIP King of Pop
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jun 25, 2009 21:44:07 GMT -5
Still hasn't hit me yet. Namely cause of how fast it happened....
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Post by Alucard on Jun 25, 2009 21:46:50 GMT -5
Was at work all day but found out while I was there. Guy made some incredible music and I will be listening to some tonight, may he rest in peace.
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Post by thesam07 on Jun 25, 2009 21:48:23 GMT -5
...wow...I just read this on Facebook. I still can't believe it. Last night I voted for Smooth Criminal in my Triple J Hottest 100 of all time. Despite what has happened to MJ personally over the past few years, musically there was no one better IMO. He could sing, write, dance and his videos were always top notch. R.I.P. MJ. You will never be forgotten.
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Bub (BLM)
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Jun 25, 2009 22:02:08 GMT -5
Man, I just heard the news an hour ago and I'm still stunned. I was always a strong supporter of Michael Jackson's. Not over his guilt or innocence of alleged acts, but because it seemed like people were constantly trying to tear him down without proof of any wrongdoing.
Hopefully, people can put all that junk aside right now and focus on Michael Jackson, the music legend. God rest his soul.
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Post by psychotix5000 on Jun 25, 2009 22:03:34 GMT -5
I read every single page of this thread. The reactions to his death are astounding. This man was an ICON in every sense of the word. Despite the allegations and the media scrutiny the man went through he was very talented and, despite his eccentricities, appeared to be a loving father.
My thoughts and prayers are with his children and his family.
RIP.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2009 22:07:33 GMT -5
there were music videos... and then there were music VIDEOS. ..... and then there was Thriller. ..... and then there was Smooth CriminalEdit: Also, tears came to my eyes again right now. I was reading the beginning pages, and the responses saying "No, please don't let this be true" brought back memories of my mom. I could actually hear little kids begging their parents to tell them that their worst nightmare was all but an illusion
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Post by GuyOfOwnage on Jun 25, 2009 22:08:11 GMT -5
If everyone's sharing stories, I might as well share one of my own:
I grew up in a household that didn't exactly promote free choice in music. My dad's philosophy was that if it wasn't country, it was "crap". For years, not knowing any other music, I believed him. When I was 10 years old, I was leafing through some old CDs, and noticed my mom had the original CD releases of Thriller and Bad. I was curious, so I played Thriller, initially, and my 10 year old mind was blown. I'd listen to the albums over and over again, dancing around the living room as only a chubby 10 year old could. I loved all the songs on both albums. Even the more mediocre tracks got repeated listens from me. I eventually explored different musical avenues as I grew older, growing into a big fan of classic rock and metal. I credit those two albums with helping me realize that there was other music out there. Good music, at that. Music has become such a big part of my life, and I feel that I owe it all to hearing those two albums for the first time. For that, I'm forever grateful.
Thank you, Mr. Jackson, and may you rest in peace.
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Post by Alucard on Jun 25, 2009 22:13:19 GMT -5
Amazing 16bit remix artist Yuzoboy has released his tribute to Michael Jackson, highlighting MJ's influence on the Sonic 3 music tracks. Nice as always, the two mesh so astoundingly well. Thought you guys would enjoy it too.
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kunswwfmark
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Post by kunswwfmark on Jun 25, 2009 22:14:59 GMT -5
Not to trivialize this, but does anyone else think Thriller will rank in the top 10 albums this week? I can just see a huge surge of records being sold over the next week.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2009 22:17:00 GMT -5
Seems MTV is going to continue playing his videos for those who may want to watch. Beat It now Seriously...it took THIS for them to remember who they were? The death of one of the biggest icons in music has to happen before MTV goes "Oh yeah, this is what we USED to be about...this is what HE gave us. Thanks Michael."? Its an empty gesture from an empty channel, IMO. Sorry, but that...that just upsets me. I Hate it to, but you know what, maybe this will wake MTV up. Say, you know what, Music is NOT DEAD. We can still play videos and advertise music, show what artists can really do. Maybe all they needed was this If this is the case (and I seriously hope it is), This will be another reason to thank MJ
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Post by Insomniac on Jun 25, 2009 22:18:01 GMT -5
Not to trivialize this, but does anyone else think Thriller will rank in the top 10 albums this week? I can just see a huge surge of records being sold over the next week. Already happening on iTunes. Thriller is #1, The Essential Michael Jackson is #2, and overall he has nine albums in the Top 40. Link
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2009 22:18:05 GMT -5
Not to trivialize this, but does anyone else think Thriller will rank in the top 10 albums this week? I can just see a huge surge of records being sold over the next week. Sorry for the double post, but yeah It's either gonna be Thriller (probable), Off The Wall/Bad (Hopeful), or the Thriller 25th anniversary album (which in its own right was good)
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Franchise
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Post by Franchise on Jun 25, 2009 22:18:54 GMT -5
Not to trivialize this, but does anyone else think Thriller will rank in the top 10 albums this week? I can just see a huge surge of records being sold over the next week. Oh yeah, definitely. And even if it doesn't, I'm almost positive we'll see a "greatest hits" album out of this. One that isn't packaged with "HIStory". You know what I just thought of? What's going to happen to all the rights of the Beatles' tunes? Will we see another McCartney/Ono war?
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Post by Alucard on Jun 25, 2009 22:19:15 GMT -5
Since it got last page eaten, refer to page 38 for Yuzoboy's tribute to Michael Jackson. Awesome stuff.
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