Sure, i'm a little slow. Actually i didnt even plan on doing a post on him - but after watching his memorial service at the Staples center in LA at 5am, and listening to all those eulogies by close family and friends, i cant help but to.
Now, i'm not going to pretend that his music played a significant part in ALL chapters of my short 18 years of life so far - but i DID grow up listening to his songs, and there's ONE particular song from him that i will NEVER forget. Because it holds so much meaning for me and every one else who knew Aaron.
(and plus Aaron loved idolized MJ.)
And in this post, you'll see why im so convinced that there will be no such icon as large as Michael, and that he's a bigger man than what the media have portrayed him.
RIP Michael Jackson
29th August 1958 - 25th June 2009
First off, i dreamt about him when i slept this morning after watching the memorial which ended at 7.45am. (haha, arent i lucky getting a visit from the king of pop in my dreams) Nothing unusual really. We talked like old buddies walking along a street, chatting away. Then when we came to a corner, he walked off and disappeared.
Pretty metaphorical if you ask me. Then i realised that MJ was a great being, a great friend to anyone lucky enough to know him personally. Brooke Shields. Her speech compromised of "giggling" and calling Michael mischievious and stating that he was a great caring person. Very human - and never being a diva about anything. Magic Johnson shared a bucket of KFC with him on the floor -laughing. And he actually cared for his fans. Elizabeth taylor - she was one of the
people wayyyy at the back of one of his concerts, couldnt hear much or see much, so she left the concert halfway. Michael was informed about that and he called her up,crying, and apologized. The proceeded to talk for the next 3 hours.
I dont know any other star this day who would do that.
And when he came to Auckland years ago, one lady on the auckland team said that when he arrived to the hotel, instead of dashing to the lift and to his suite, he stopped and greeted everyone on the staff and giggling while kicking the balloons that covered the entire lobby floor.
He was a great being- he's in the Guinness Book of Records for giving most to charities over the world. He called up Coretta Scott King (Mrs Martin Luther King Jr) when she was ill in bed, all the way from the middle east- told her that he was praying for her and asked her if she had music in her room. She smiled, and according to her daughter, "Her whole face smiled."
That was just to name a few. If you watched the memorial, you know you cant get the image of Paris boldly standing up to the mic, telling the whole world that her daddy was the best, then later crying into Janet's arms. You know you'll never forget that.
MICHAEL jackson. You just have to talk about his music. It was epic! Highest selling album of all time. And Not one of his songs are bad. NOT ONE. (not like i know all, but if he was to have a lousy track, i would've heard of it) Each one was a masterpiece, and some had messages. Powerful messages that, successfully bring people from all over together. Songs about change for the world, starting with the person in the mirror.
He didn just make music. He made history. He broke down the racial divide. He made it possible for all african americans to do what they can today on the world's stage. Because of his music, all his beloved fans can stand united. Without a doubt, he has started the process of healing the world through his music. it's our job to continue that.
The white sequinned glove. The toe stand. The tilted fedoras. The military outfits. The MOON WALK. No other celebrity/icon can leave such an impression on the world.
And im sure no other celebrity can create a media stir like he can. lol. I could remember that time he held Blanket over the balcony and the time he had more plastic surgery or whatever. His going white- hoho, boy can the haters attack. Saying that he wasnt proud of being black. Personally, i felt that he was just trying to make a point. Starting with himself - like he said. No matter if he's black or white, he's still human, he's still breathing, he's still singing, he's still caring. He's still, the ultimate entertainer, Michael Jackson.
So with all this, i truly believe that there will be no icon as large as this. Some reporter said that we cant compare, like how we cant compare anyone to Elvis Presly, we cant compare anyone to Michael Jackson because it's all different. It's true, i agree. But Michael Jackson - was EPIC. IN EVERY SENSE.
his music - EPIC.
his trademarks - EPIC.
his passion to bring the world together - EPIC.
the tabloids. - EPIC.
His love for his fans - EPIC.
His influence on the world - EPIC.
Michael Jackson was IS EPIC. He'll live on as the ultimate entertainer , till the end of time. which i believe with every inch of me.
Im that type to believe that in time, anything could happen. Anything. Anything like , another icon might rise and knock the white socks of Michael. BUT not this time. To me he's the ULTIMATE. Untouched. God bless MJ. (and if there IS a rising star, boy, does he/she have a frikkin tall order)
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"Smile though your heart is aching" Michael's fav song. And when Brooke Shields told everyone to smile eventhough their hearts were aching, she tried to smile herself. That was the hardest thing to watch, ever. Because losing a great friend is never easy.
ps. Cried mad when heal the world played. It has been 3 months. Happy moonwalking with the king up there, Aaron.
ps.s. Race obviously meant nothing to him. He is my idol for making that clear for millions over the world.
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