I wanna take a look back on exactly
five years ago, when news about the passing of this
legendary-yet-controversial musician made waves. Yes, even beyond the
trends of the modern world.
Michael Jackson's death instantly
abrupt plans of making a huge comeback to the music scene via his
worldwide tour This is It. And supposedly, it will have their
kickstart on the O2 Arena in London on July 13 2009, just few weeks
before his untimely demise on June 25.
Okay, I am not writing a lengthy post here, since I’m running out of time and reserving
the other write-ups in due time.
I have been
listening to FM radio lately, as my relaxing resort due to my pre-employment stage; when suddenly, this track apparently popped out of
my radio set.
Yes, how
about the late King of Pop and one of the pop music’s new elite icon on
collaboration, aye?
Most of the songs that I mentioned on my
first part of this series were during Michael Jackson’s early going of his
music career. Now, let’s move forward to his major breakout period – the 1980s;
and the latter part of his career, 90s. You’re tuning (and at the same time, reading)
my All-time favorite hits from the one and only King of Pop – Michael Jackson.
I’ve been a Michael Jackson fan for over…
hmm, (I guess) almost 20 years. I used to listen to my cousin’s 80s cassette tapes
in which some of his songs were part of his records. And for almost every single
time I dig Magic 89.9’s Friday Madness, I heard at least one of his songs
there. Also, during the 24K weekend of the now-defunct 99.5 RT.
As my catch-up duties for being his fan, I managed
to grab a copy of his compilation-album entitled King of Pop: the Philippines’
Edition (and hey, it’s original). Also, played his Bucharest concert on my old
DVD player (thanks to that same cousin of mine though).
His music reached billions. He bagged
selected recognition. He has a remarkable talent. And as for that, here are my
all-time 25 favorite songs of Michael Jackson (in no particular order).
Ika nga ng Word Of The Lourd, sadyang maiksi
ang shelf life ng mga bagay na may kinalaman sa popular na kultura. Kung mabilis
itong lumutang, mabilis din itong lulubog. Kaya ang tanong natin ngayong araw,
naalala mo pa ba ang isang alamat ng popular na musika? Sino ang tinutukoy ko? Ang
mamang ito lang naman.
Parang kelan lang ano? Naalala ko nun, mag-tse-check
pa lang ako ng e-mail ko nun sa Yahoo nang tumubad sa harapan ko ang headline
na may kinalaman sa biglaang pagkamatay ni Michael Jackson. Kasabay rin nito
ang pagcehck ko sa Fcebook at agad tumumbad sa aking news feed ang sandamukal
na mga post na may kinalaman rin dito.
Pero bakit nga ba naging trending ang
balita ng pagkamatay ni Michael Jackson? Aba, isang batikang singer/songwriter/entertainer/controversial
icon ba naman ang namatay e. Pero, bakit nga ba ganun?
Dapat kasi ay may isa pa siyang konsyerto
na gagawin nun sa London sa taon na rin na iyun. Ang THIS IS IT. Naging isang
documentary-musical ang ilang mga clip sa kanyang rehearsal. Naipalabas ito
noong Oktubre 28, 2009 sa buong mundo. At naalala ko nga na napanood ko pa ito
ilang araw bago matapos ang aking semestral break.
for over the past 10 years, a lot of events did happened that even shook us from every corner of the world. as for this, (though this seems to be too much advance for it's quite two months early to post this) i would post here what in my view, are the people of the first decade of the third millennium. (i posted this in random order, not on the way nor the measurement of the popularity that this guy may he/she had)
the big 3 of the nba draft class 2003. so, there's the main man who successfully jumped directly from high school to the professional basketball league in America named National basketball Association, and its two ballers who followed behind and even befriended him. originally, it's been the year that Lebron James went up the shrine of hype-and-fame that landed him with his fellow draftmates Carmelo Anthony and Dwayne Wade as one of the superstars in the league. from then, the three ballers established their existences.
Lebron wounded up being the Rookie of the Year in 2000, with the records of being the youngest player to create his name in the all-time stats sheet such as to score 40 points in a single game, have a triple double or scoring at least 10 in 3 different categories, scoring 10,000 points, named the all-star mvp to name a few. he even was a two time All Star Most Valuable Player in 2 of 3 East's wins in the said festive (2006 at Houston and 2008 at New Orleans) and the MVP of the recently concluded 2008-2009 season when they succumbed to Orlando Magic in game 6.
Melo, on the other hand, help the team (with the supporting casts of Allen Iverson, Marcus Camby, Kenyon Martin, Chauncey Billups, whom came and gone during the stretch of the decade) to make it to the playoffs after some long time, even if they lost out after the first round.
Wade performed at his best year in 2006 when he carried the Miami Heat to the franchise's first championship and named the Finals MVP.
Kelly Clarkson. the winner of the first season of the American Idol whom turned out to be one of the most popular recording star there. after she won, she released numerous top singles such as Miss Independent (in 2003), Since You've been Gone, Walk Away, Never Again, (within 2005-2007), and her latest ones in 2009 namely: My Life Would Suck Without You, I Do Not Hook Up, and Already Gone.
Michael Jackson, whom found himself in every newspapers and tabloids again in the early years especially during his child molestation case. however, he was released after he claimed innocent about it and was proven true. his last top single "You rock My World" was released in 2001, and that prove that he was then in the downside of the fame that he brought four decades ago. he was supposed to have his comeback concert in 2009 entitled "This is It", but a sudden news broke out to all the parts of the world. he died at the afternoon of June 25, 2009, Thursday. the first reports were cardiac arrest, however, police ruled that it was homicide later on. his public memorial service at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California were witnessed by almost entire population of the world as some thousands attended the event at the said place and billions of people watched it all over the world. he left a legacy where he was the one of the best-seller recording artists of all-time, and he joined John Lennon, Elvis Presley as one of the most influential icons in the music industry. one of the tributes made by Sony Music to him was the documentary "Michael Jackson Number Ones" in 2003/2004
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i know it's been a month since the world witnessed the untimely death of one of the legendary music icons of the 20th century in Michael Jackson and almost the entire (in not everyone) was shocked at that come June 26 morning (Manila time). As one of the million fans (whether solid, avid or just, whatever), here as my tribute my top 11 songs of Michael Jackson. and some of the best special mentions starting 12 onwards
1. Man In the Mirror - from the album Bad in 1987, and with the video showing all the clips involving the current events at that year, something that is quite unusual since MJ's videos were usually showing himself, doing his own sing and dance moves. this song actually spells one word for every listener of it: CHANGE
2. Billie Jean - this 1982 single from the best-seller Thriller tops the Billboard and other charts, with being at the #1 spot in around 7 straight weeks. and its music video was the first shown on MTV as the first music video of an african-american artist to be shown on the said channel. not to mention, the signature anthem for the signature dance - moonwalk. and also, this song became part of the soundtrack of Rocksatr Games' Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
3. Rock with You - perhaps you could spell motown music the MJ's way.... and also, the solo manner. with this 1979 single of his, it's no wonder some international music artists like this song, at all.
4. Ben - his single during those days of early 1970s where he is still part of his family group, the Jackson 5. a song dedicated to his pet rat? yea, you heard it right just in case you're not familiar with that song.
5. Black or White - aww!! that's the best intro this song has. from the album "Dangerous" released in 1991, with himself making that appearing at the statue of Liberty, well...maybe it's just studio or computer generated or something...
6. Heal the World - the charity song with another video of full of nothing but the happenings in the world. clear message, maybe we should hear it.... even some of our corrupt officials as well as the other inspirational songs from different artists.
7. Don't Stop 'til you Get Enough - this is such.... a 6-minute track full of disco blends of Motown, and arguably the very first single of Michael Jackson in the 1978/1979 album "Off the Wall"
8. Thriller - the longest music video ever shown, actually the MTV is also, a sshort film, cutted on a multi-million budget. hey, great show, eh?! not to mention the album itself was arguably the all-time best seller.... ever, unless someone oculd replace him which could be a mere long time from now.
9. Beat it - talk about 2 gangs involving on a fight there, huh?! and yeah, who's that guitarist whom collaborates with MJ at the instrumental part? i know it's from one of the best rock band in 1984 but i can't remember the name, haha! and who can't forget that red zipper jacket anyway?
10. The girl is mine - talk about collaborating with the Beatles' Paul McCartney on a song which battles one girl ny nonetheless, these two. at 1984 from the album "Thriller"
11. Bad - title track from his 1987 album, however his album couldn't raise its step higher of surpassing the 1982 record of Thriller. but a great song, no doubt about it, with your black leather jacket on.
the other follows, though sorry i can't give my own description at times.
12. Pretty Young Thing
13. Smooth Criminal - this is best shown or watched, should i say at his 1988 movie Moonwalker (or correct me if i'm wrong at that year of showing anyway)
14. In the Closet
15. I Just Can't Stop Loving You - I know this song has a female duet counterpart (though i prefer someone would name it, please!)
16. She's Out of My Life - a moving on after a breakup song, no doubt.
17. I Want You Back - remebering those days of Jackson 5, this i one of their very first hits.
18. Remember the Time - good for flashbacks, haha, just kidding. with Eddie Murphy, Imam, and Earvin "Magic" Johnson appearing on their respective cameo roles.
19. They Don't Care About Us
20. Human Nature - i just rememer that he was the first perosn who popularized this song before Kyla do her own remake version of this in 2004 at the album "Not Your Ordinary Girl"
21. Blame it to the Boogie - at the Jacksons dring Michael's teen years... good song for a dance events... maybe, retro-slash-motown or purely motown should i say
22. You Rock My World - his last single at 2001, also the last to hit at least top 10.
23. You Are Not Alone - One of the best songs from the album "HIStory" earning a 1996 Grammy Nominee and Awardee
24. One More Chance - watch the documentary Michael Jackson Number Ones in Youtube part 5 and see that for yourself
25. The Way You Make Me Feel
26. Scream - collaborating wth her sis Janet, at HIStory album
27. Gone To Soon - a perfect song to play during MJ's death... maybe because we didn't expect him to died as early as the age of 50.
Listened to Michael Jackson's single from the album Bad, and perhaps you will find the last two lines of the chorus that could serve as the message of the song: one word could be enough for that: CHANGE
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