mattperiolat
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Post by mattperiolat on Jun 26, 2009 21:26:55 GMT -5
Is this what you're talking about? You know I never really choked up until I saw that. Awesome, awesome, awesome. Of course, YouTube is near meltdown right now, so it stutters a lot, but you get the idea. I know people love Thriller, Billie Jean, Bad, Black or White and countless others, but for me, Michael did no better song than Man in the Mirror. Absolutely fantastic song, one of not just my favorite MJ songs, but one of my all time favorites, period.
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Post by Sero on Jun 26, 2009 22:24:24 GMT -5
The O2 Arena is probably PISSED!
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Post by Tim on Jun 26, 2009 23:09:44 GMT -5
One song that I had never heard before Thursday, but now love, is "In The Closet". The beat is great, the chorus is infectious, and the girl in the video is absurdly hot.
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Post by Paco on Jun 27, 2009 0:06:34 GMT -5
Supermodel Naomi Campbell
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Post by TheDieselTrain on Jun 27, 2009 2:23:08 GMT -5
Yesterday I downloaded and am really digging the song "Off the wall" Its too damn catchy I have been playing it constantly most of the day.
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on Jun 27, 2009 6:11:28 GMT -5
to be honest Thriller..as a song..isn't special IMO.. the video is what made it I've got to disagree with that. It's got Vincent Price rapping, that's got be an 11 on a 1-10 scale of awesomeness. It still doesn't beat "Smooth Criminal" or "The Way You Make Me Feel". Yes the video is what is going to be the everlasting thing about that song, and rightfully so. Because over 20 years later and no music video has been able to top it.
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Post by MCMGM on Jun 27, 2009 6:33:39 GMT -5
to be honest Thriller..as a song..isn't special IMO.. the video is what made it I've got to disagree with that. It's got Vincent Price rapping, that's got be an 11 on a 1-10 scale of awesomeness. It still doesn't beat "Smooth Criminal" or "The Way You Make Me Feel". Yes the video is what is going to be the everlasting thing about that song, and rightfully so. Because over 20 years later and no music video has been able to top it. I'd say the video for Buddy Holly is a close second.
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mattperiolat
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Post by mattperiolat on Jun 27, 2009 7:46:53 GMT -5
Well, got some morning news, mixed in with speculation:
Jackson's body was moved from the coroner to a mortuary overnight. Mortuary is being kept private by the family. The Apollo Theater has announced a tribute to Jackson on Tuesday.
Now the speculation part, starting with the Apollo announcement. They have said the tribute will include videos and music, but they also said six hundred admitted at a time. Obviously, there are fire codes in NYC, but it makes me wonder if this planned tribute could be a set up for a potential viewing. Just guessing on my part.
Now, CNN had an interview with Jesse Jackson at about 8 AM ET this morning where he said that Jackson attended a full concert rehearsal at Staples Center in LA the night before his death. Then, according to Jackson, something happened that night that involved Jackson's doctor. We also heard yesterday that the paramedics who initially treated Jackson wanted to pronounce him deceased at the house, but the doctor insisted he be taken to UCLA Medical for further attempts to save his life. We still have not heard where this doctor is and know that both coroner and the Jackson family want to talk to him. Think I also heard from Jackson that the family may want a second private autopsy but can't confirm that.
OK, take ALL of the above with about ten tons of salt, aside from what is official from the family and the Apollo. Total speculation based on ONE interview.
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Post by hassanchop on Jun 27, 2009 8:28:02 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2009 8:39:50 GMT -5
The people of Gary, Indiana, and the Calumet Region in general are heart-broken. The front page of Friday's Post-Tribune (one of our two local papers) is just this picture: It would say in the upper-left hand corner "King Of Pop Dead At 50". (I couldn't get a picture of the actual paper, but I'm keeping it.) Things at 2300 Jackson Street are calm, like being at a wake. Nothing at all like the scenes at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY, or the very moving celebration of people dancing in the streets of London. But it's just as respectful; people getting together to leave mementos, share stories with the neighborhood locals who remember the Jacksons when they lived here, and some dancers either attempting to do Michael's moves or break-dancing. The Gary mayor was attempting to get in touch with Joe about having Michael's funeral at the Genesis Center, but has since pulled back on that thought. He does still intend to have a celebration there, and is hopeful of at least having him lie in state at the building. Around here, just mention the singular name "Michael" and there was no need to question whom you were referring to. "Did you see Michael's new video?" "Did you see Michael at the Grammys?" I remember being in 4th grade and we had a couple of guys who wore the "Beat It" jackets, did the moonwalk and all sorts of break-dancing to "Thriller". Even now, the basketball playing Mr. Jordan is "MJ", Mr. Jackson is still just "Michael". Say what you want about his private life and his weird quirks, but he was definitely a huge star who worked his ass off to become one of the hardest-working entertainers there ever was. I watched a few of his videos yesterday. I was so amazed at myself with how many I could sing along with. And, I never realized how much of my childhood revolved around his work. Much respect to the man. May he finally get the rest and privacy he deserved.
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Post by Janitor From Mars on Jun 27, 2009 8:40:05 GMT -5
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mattperiolat
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Post by mattperiolat on Jun 27, 2009 10:08:02 GMT -5
For anyone who has access and wants to watch, Vh1 Classics will be running MJ videos all weekend. Also check Vh1.com and MTV.com for their broadcast schedule for specials as they will be popping up throughout the weekend.
Going to be a crazy weekend, kids, why not just sit back and enjoy the music?
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Post by Allison Reynolds on Jun 27, 2009 10:36:37 GMT -5
Dear god the Channel 4 Man In The Mirror montage is amazing... Someone had better upload that to youtube. Is this what you're talking about? Aside, from the youtube freezing on the video, the Tribute is really nice. Man in the Mirror is the perfect song to use.
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Post by Slingshot Suplay on Jun 27, 2009 10:41:41 GMT -5
Ok, my thoughts on Michael Jackson.
He was an excellent song writer, performer, dancer, singer, showman. He's influenced music history and dance like Jackie Wilson, Elvis and James Brown did in the past. I loved his music and appreciated his talent, especially when I was a kid. I lost interest in his mainstream hits when he dropped his DANGEROUS album, but I enjoy to this day his underrated songs like: - Workin' Day and Night (Off The Wall) - The Girl Is Mine (Thriller) - Liberian Girl, Speed Demon (BAD) - Leave Me Alone - Who is It (Dangerous) - Stranger In Moscow (HIStory part 1) - Break of Dawn, Butterflies, Whatever Happens (Invincible)
In an age before the internet was around, I feel that his privacy was invaded like no one else in history and that, coupled with his abusive childhood, twisted his sense of reality. He was a very excentric performer, but his lifestyle was excentric. His work and love for children was unparalled. His obsession with children could be unnerving, though, because of the accusations of child molestation.
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Post by Bauertainments on Jun 27, 2009 13:48:29 GMT -5
I've got to disagree with that. It's got Vincent Price rapping, that's got be an 11 on a 1-10 scale of awesomeness. It still doesn't beat "Smooth Criminal" or "The Way You Make Me Feel". Yes the video is what is going to be the everlasting thing about that song, and rightfully so. Because over 20 years later and no music video has been able to top it. I'd say the video for Buddy Holly is a close second. I think Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer is a close second.
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Post by rrm15 on Jun 27, 2009 14:51:24 GMT -5
Well, at least MTV temporarily remembered what the "M" stood for. Now they're back to showing Paris Hilton's new BFF. Stay classy, MTV.
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Post by Rorschach on Jun 27, 2009 15:55:51 GMT -5
Well, at least MTV temporarily remembered what the "M" stood for. Now they're back to showing Paris Hilton's new BFF. Stay classy, MTV. Somehow, I am not surprised.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jun 27, 2009 15:56:18 GMT -5
And the story is getting crazier.
Apparently, Jackson's doctor has gotten a lawyer before meeting with the family. Plus, the Jackson family has asked for another autopsy. Don't know what that means for funeral plans though.
Not looking good for the people around Jackson in his final days though.
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Post by Clarence "Showstealer" Mason on Jun 27, 2009 16:05:55 GMT -5
And the story is getting crazier. Apparently, Jackson's doctor has gotten a lawyer before meeting with the family. Plus, the Jackson family has asked for another autopsy. Don't know what that means for funeral plans though. Not looking good for the people around Jackson in his final days though. Even in death his life is a circus. It's fast approaching facepalm status. He was one of the greatest entertainers of our generation. Can't we let him rest in peace?
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Post by Trip Fisk a.k.a. Foley is Good on Jun 27, 2009 16:08:06 GMT -5
James Rolfe comments on Michael's passing in his latest video: www.cinemassacre.com/new/?p=1654And no, he doesn't do any "AVGN" stuff or resort to tasteless jokes (he makes some lighthearted comments on the crotch grab move and some of the scenes in the videos, but that's pretty much it), instead keeping it respectful because he's a fan of MJ as well. James referring to Michael as the last remnant of the 1980's is one of the saddest things I've heard since his passing. It's so true.
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