Beau Peep Notice Board => Outpourings => Topic started by: Roger Kettle on June 26, 2009, 09:06:48 PM
Title: Michael Jackson.
Post by: Roger Kettle on June 26, 2009, 09:06:48 PM
Death of a sad man. Whatever you thought of him, he was a remarkable talent. He wrote some terrific songs, had an incredible voice and was a truly astonishing dancer/performer. Of course, there is no escaping the horrific accusations that surrounded him over the past decade and a half, but none of us has experienced the surreal lifestyle imposed on Jackson from the time he was five years old. As I write this, "Earth Song" is being played on Channel Four. You can argue that it's both naive and hypocritical---I would agree---but it's still a powerful song. It's difficult to avoid cliches when talking about Jackson and "troubled soul" is certainly an expression that springs to mind. Predictably, I've already heard a dozen jokes about his death---I admit to smiling at one of them---but I truly hope he's remembered for his music rather than his bizarre off-stage existence.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson.
Post by: Colin on June 26, 2009, 09:08:00 PM
He was a remarkable talent.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson.
Post by: peter on June 26, 2009, 09:23:28 PM
Did not Like the person but will admit that with Thriller he was as good as I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Michael Jackson.
Post by: The Peepmaster on June 29, 2009, 01:16:53 PM
The Cebu prisoners' dance routine has been a bit hit on YouTube. Apparently, they're doing/have done a new performance as a tribute. This is the video from before.