You guys are full of shit. How about this; the media learns how to cover an event correctly. Jackson died one time, the developments will be less frequent than, oh let’s say the Iranian Election fallout. I’m pissed off about our media and their choice of coverage. Rest in Peace means don’t blow this shit out of the water. People are absolutely full of shit.
BTW Chris Brown is a far better dancer than Michael Jackson.
[quote]meangenes wrote:
You guys are full of shit. How about this; the media learns how to cover an event correctly. Jackson died one time, the developments will be less frequent than, oh let’s say the Iranian Election fallout. I’m pissed off about our media and their choice of coverage. Rest in Peace means don’t blow this shit out of the water. People are absolutely full of shit.
BTW Chris Brown is a far better dancer than Michael Jackson.[/quote]
MJ has had songs on Billboard charts longer than Chris Brown has been ALIVE. You are comparing a 20 yr old punk kid to a musical legend? BTW, MJ and CB dancing styles are completely different. Moonwalking and pop-and-locking are two different universes altogether. Get your mind right man.
Shut the fuck up. You don’t know shit. It’s obvious that he’s been around longer than Chris Brown. Who gives a fuck? He’s far more technical and actually evolved from Michael Jackson.
Chris Brown is just a pop-locker now? Compare any one of his styles with Michael Jackson’s stagnant, non footwork having ass. Let me remind you that it was risque to show anything below the hips on television at that time so I’ll give him that (in a better time he could have been better-Enter Chris Brown).
And Moonwalking isn’t a dance style, it’s a move. The only one Michael had (stole).
Ixnay Billboard. I am talking dance.
[quote]meangenes wrote:
Shut the fuck up. You don’t know shit. It’s obvious that he’s been around longer than Chris Brown. Who gives a fuck? He’s far more technical and actually evolved from Michael Jackson.
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No, motherfucker. YOU shut up. Your opinion is worthless, but at least show some goddamn respect. Nobody gives a fuck about Chris Brown; he will be forgotten. Like MaximusB said, don’t compare a disposable punk to the goddamn KING/FATHER OF POP.
Also, I really don’t get the people joking and laughing about the dude’s death. Have we become so insensitive and disrespectful to human life? Yeah, I didn’t know the man and his death doesn’t affect me personally, but this is just basic manners to me.
As for those trying to justify their shit by saying he was a child molester; were you there, by his bed, holding a candle while he fucked kids? If no, then you should probably shut your ass up. Again, this is just a matter of manners to me, regardless of personal opinion.
I haven’t seen any evidence which would cause me to cast a guilty verdict. The allegations are deeply diturbing, but the evidence does not even come close to proving guilt beyond a reasonable doublt. I favor the explanation that they went after MJ because he was an easy and extremely lucrative target.
[quote]meangenes wrote:
You guys are full of shit. How about this; the media learns how to cover an event correctly. Jackson died one time, the developments will be less frequent than, oh let’s say the Iranian Election fallout. I’m pissed off about our media and their choice of coverage. Rest in Peace means don’t blow this shit out of the water. People are absolutely full of shit.
BTW Chris Brown is a far better dancer than Michael Jackson.[/quote]
Oh boy…
Sir, why would you wanna start a controversy in a thread about the death of a legend? Please don’t show us that you are no better than me… Hey, I’m a troll, but even I respect MJ’s tragic loss…
Please sir, let us be positive and forget about thrashing a thread dedicated for a legend… an even bigger legend than Ed Coan… far bigger…
Please, stop. I love Michael Jackson.
People are actually comparing Chris fucking Brown to Michael Jackson? WTF??
When the hell did Chris Brown meet the sales of Jackson’s earlier work and when did Brown have an album that out-sold every other album on the planet?
[quote]meangenes wrote:
Let me remind you that it was risque to show anything below the hips on television at that time so I’ll give him that (in a better time he could have been better-Enter Chris Brown).
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Uh, that was in the 50s (Elvis), not the 80s.
[quote]MaximusB wrote:
I am really curious to see if Lou Ferrigno’s training is related to any of this. [/quote]
He trained micheal Jackson and its a joke like saying lou trained him too hard.
Local media here has moving trucks pulled up to MJ’s home and are already packing shit up. Man they waste no time at all.
he was a human being. people don’t even consider their humanity any more. they made fun of him for trying to buy the bones of john merrick ‘the elephant man’. i can see him relating to the life that man led. ‘the elephant man’ tried to remind people, ‘i am a human being’. despite what you may feel about me, i have a right to a life with some dignity. michael was tormented from day one and could only turn the other cheek, try to be giving and thankful for his talent by sharing it and projecting happiness, all the while hoping the negativity would stop.
he did a better job than anyone would have done. all the people who decide that because they don’t like someone because they are different and therefore have no rights are the real monsters. to have accomplished so much by sheer determination is inspirational. when things weren’t working for him, he moved on. he always kept moving forward. he did not let anything stop him. half the things that happened to him would have had regular people curled on the floor in a ball saying, i give up.
you win.
people don’t have that kind of fortitude any more, not that i can see. farrah was that kind of strong character but she would fight anyone. michael wanted peace. it says something about all of us that we don’t get something so simple. besides all of that, it is a fact that the world lost an innovator who understood and honored music and the art of entertainment. he loved that part of his life; expressed that always in a humble way. he represents a different era that is ending. in our current time, it is common for people to be cocky without having done anything to warrant all the attitude.
they don’t know the meaning of the word effort. and he kept the same vocal tone and strength his whole life. not many can say that. we are the world was an amazing event that again because of him people were made to examine their own humanity. we need people like that. and this is not idolatry. it is plain sadness.
[quote]G87 wrote:
Also, I really don’t get the people joking and laughing about the dude’s death. Have we become so insensitive and disrespectful to human life? Yeah, I didn’t know the man and his death doesn’t affect me personally, but this is just basic manners to me. [/quote]
I’ve never understood why you should respect somebody after death when you had no respect for them while they were living.
Look, all joking aside, love or hate the guy, he influenced 3 generations of pop stars and dancers. He was truly the King of Pop music. He’s to pop-dance-choreography what Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen are to guitar, what Elvis was to Rock n’ Roll, Babe Ruth is to baseball-- there’s no denying his influence worldwide. The dude had an amazing voice (although quite overdid the yelling and ‘tee hees’ in his later years).
He brought modern pop music to third world countries as well as spending millions on philanthropic ventures.
Lots of these folks have their demons-- most recently in the news production genius Phil Spector convicted of murder. The guy is a freak who should burn in Hell if he did what he’s convicted of, but he influenced 4 generations of musical producers-- you can’t take that away from him.
Morbid media obsession with bringing people down unfortunately has overshadowed Jackson’ accomplishments in the past years.
I think I was like 10 or 11 when Thriller came out. I remember the Jackson 5 TV show. I certainly grew up surrounded by his music, and I’d be lying if I said my own musical abilities weren’t influenced by the J5 and his solo grooves.
My favorite Jackson song, for probably obvious reasons is “Beat It”, because Eddie Van Halen played the solo on it, and it really was the first ‘soul/metal’ fusion song. Thriller (certainly because of Quincy Jones’ genius) was just a quintessential album in so many respects. As the story goes, Beat It was conceived/written by Jackson (the rock fusion) and Jones made it happen.
Jackson also used Jennifer Batten (guitar) for a bunch of tours-- another awesome studio guitarist (and HOT back in the day).
Beat It Live:
Jackson/Batten:
Looked like an awesome show/production.
[quote]sdjohn67 wrote:
he was a human being. people don’t even consider their humanity any more. they made fun of him for trying to buy the bones of john merrick ‘the elephant man’. i can see him relating to the life that man led. ‘the elephant man’ tried to remind people, ‘i am a human being’. despite what you may feel about me, i have a right to a life with some dignity. michael was tormented from day one and could only turn the other cheek, try to be giving and thankful for his talent by sharing it and projecting happiness, all the while hoping the negativity would stop.
he did a better job than anyone would have done. all the people who decide that because they don’t like someone because they are different and therefore have no rights are the real monsters. to have accomplished so much by sheer determination is inspirational. when things weren’t working for him, he moved on. he always kept moving forward. he did not let anything stop him. half the things that happened to him would have had regular people curled on the floor in a ball saying, i give up.
you win.
people don’t have that kind of fortitude any more, not that i can see. farrah was that kind of strong character but she would fight anyone. michael wanted peace. it says something about all of us that we don’t get something so simple. besides all of that, it is a fact that the world lost an innovator who understood and honored music and the art of entertainment. he loved that part of his life; expressed that always in a humble way. he represents a different era that is ending. in our current time, it is common for people to be cocky without having done anything to warrant all the attitude.
they don’t know the meaning of the word effort. and he kept the same vocal tone and strength his whole life. not many can say that. we are the world was an amazing event that again because of him people were made to examine their own humanity. we need people like that. and this is not idolatry. it is plain sadness.[/quote]
Well-written.
[quote]Eielson wrote:
G87 wrote:
Also, I really don’t get the people joking and laughing about the dude’s death. Have we become so insensitive and disrespectful to human life? Yeah, I didn’t know the man and his death doesn’t affect me personally, but this is just basic manners to me.
I’ve never understood why you should respect somebody after death when you had no respect for them while they were living.[/quote]
Because the dead can’t fight back, even indirectly, through their actions. To me, it’s the same as kicking a defenseless or incapacitated person or taking advantage of someone for kicks. A cowardly act. That you don’t understand this, or can’t find it in you to respect the dead, tells me that you lack character and moral fiber.
Another great song/video:
Loved the blend of rock/pop/r&b.
[quote]jo3 wrote:
sen say wrote:
TYPE2B wrote:
Nam Hyun Joon, the greatest popper of all time… Check out his profile:
“Name: Nam Hyun Joon
Birthdate: January 30, 1979
Height: 170cm
Weight: 55kg
Blood Type: O
Family: he’s the youngest out of 2 older brothers
Hobbies: playing games, drawing
Entertainment: Dance Machine (old name was Gorillaz Dance School)
Favorite Stars: MICHAEL JACKSON, Lee Joo No, Brian McKnight
First Debut: 1998 Young Turks Club”
PAY ATTENTION TO HIS FAVORITE STARS!
This must be a joke…The way you and whiteflash are carrying on I can only thank the stars Zach Ephron didn’t die…he was totally in all 3 HSMs!!! Talk about talent.
You’re comparing Michael Jackson to Zac Efron? Serially?[/quote]
I can’t tell if SenSay’s joking or really an idiot.
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
Look, all joking aside, love or hate the guy, he influenced 3 generations of pop stars and dancers. He was truly the King of Pop music. He’s to pop-dance-choreography what Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen are to guitar, what Elvis was to Rock n’ Roll, Babe Ruth is to baseball-- there’s no denying his influence worldwide. The dude had an amazing voice (although quite overdid the yelling and ‘tee hees’ in his later years).
He brought modern pop music to third world countries as well as spending millions on philanthropic ventures.
Lots of these folks have their demons-- most recently in the news production genius Phil Spector convicted of murder. The guy is a freak who should burn in Hell if he did what he’s convicted of, but he influenced 4 generations of musical producers-- you can’t take that away from him.
Morbid media obsession with bringing people down unfortunately has overshadowed Jackson’ accomplishments in the past years.
I think I was like 10 or 11 when Thriller came out. I remember the Jackson 5 TV show. I certainly grew up surrounded by his music, and I’d be lying if I said my own musical abilities weren’t influenced by the J5 and his solo grooves.
My favorite Jackson song, for probably obvious reasons is “Beat It”, because Eddie Van Halen played the solo on it, and it really was the first ‘soul/metal’ fusion song. Thriller (certainly because of Quincy Jones’ genius) was just a quintessential album in so many respects. As the story goes, Beat It was conceived/written by Jackson (the rock fusion) and Jones made it happen.
Jackson also used Jennifer Batten (guitar) for a bunch of tours-- another awesome studio guitarist (and HOT back in the day).
Beat It Live:
Jackson/Batten:
Looked like an awesome show/production.[/quote]
This pretty much sums it up for me. I was 15 when Thriller came out.
He also had Steve Stevens playing guitar on “Dirty Diana” from the BAD album.
Disrespecting a man ON the occasion of his death is clearly what defines a T-man around these parts.
The fact that the man was successful beyond the wildest dreams of most of the rent-paying dweebs and schmoes posting around here seals the deal.
[quote]G87 wrote:
Also, I really don’t get the people joking and laughing about the dude’s death. Have we become so insensitive and disrespectful to human life?[/quote]