So, this is completely out of purpose of my blog, but I must address.
Yesterday, earth lost one of it's living icons, Michael Jackson. As I mentioned in the very first post of this blog, the 1988 BAD Concert is the very reason why I love live music. That concert opened my heart to the beat, and allowed me to experience how POWERFUL music is. I was six year old, had to stand on the seat just to see, but honestly, that remains one of my most favorite memories to date. My father passed a few weeks prior to that concert, and going to the concert literally changed my life.
As an 80's and MTV baby, Michael Jackson played such an integral role in my childhood. In more recent years, Michael's life has been unfortunately marked more with controversy than with music, but back then...it was ALL about the ICON. Michael was the epitome of a star, and was a legend in the making. He wasn't a man, but an era. The moonwalk, the glove, the smooth criminal lean...some of the most recognizable things - all from him.
I lived in Costa Rica for the summer of 1995 through CISV (amazing experience BTW). Right before I left, HIStory came out, and I rocked that album EVERY DAY. MJ helped me feel at home when I was in a completely foreign land.
His style and music have influenced today's biggest stars. And his very being has touched the lives of countless people across the world spanning generations past and future. I feel like he was wasn't always happy and had to sacrifice not only a childhood, but of ever having a shot at a normal life, but he was placed on this earth for a clear reason, and that will never be in vain.
I'm a fan. His songs will ALWAYS be in my regular everyday rotation. So since this blog is about the music...let's talk about it:
Yesterday, earth lost one of it's living icons, Michael Jackson. As I mentioned in the very first post of this blog, the 1988 BAD Concert is the very reason why I love live music. That concert opened my heart to the beat, and allowed me to experience how POWERFUL music is. I was six year old, had to stand on the seat just to see, but honestly, that remains one of my most favorite memories to date. My father passed a few weeks prior to that concert, and going to the concert literally changed my life.
As an 80's and MTV baby, Michael Jackson played such an integral role in my childhood. In more recent years, Michael's life has been unfortunately marked more with controversy than with music, but back then...it was ALL about the ICON. Michael was the epitome of a star, and was a legend in the making. He wasn't a man, but an era. The moonwalk, the glove, the smooth criminal lean...some of the most recognizable things - all from him.
I lived in Costa Rica for the summer of 1995 through CISV (amazing experience BTW). Right before I left, HIStory came out, and I rocked that album EVERY DAY. MJ helped me feel at home when I was in a completely foreign land.
His style and music have influenced today's biggest stars. And his very being has touched the lives of countless people across the world spanning generations past and future. I feel like he was wasn't always happy and had to sacrifice not only a childhood, but of ever having a shot at a normal life, but he was placed on this earth for a clear reason, and that will never be in vain.
I'm a fan. His songs will ALWAYS be in my regular everyday rotation. So since this blog is about the music...let's talk about it:
My top 5 MJ Songs (this was pretty impossible to do!):
5. "Man in the mirror"
Doesn't this song just amp you up to go out and save the world?! He was so feelin' that second verse!! LOVE!
4. "Ben"
The little boy with the big voice. This song always chokes me up a little. Really listen to it. It's the beautiful heartfelt song of a kid about his BFF
3. "Off The Wall"
This song is basically how I live my life! Listen to the words. Don't you think?!?
2. "The Way You Make Me Feel"
This is my Mom's favorite MJ song. She played this song OUT. This is such a great feel good love song! It reminds me of Moonwalker the most. I know that movie word for word! "REMEMBA DAT! REMEMBA DAT!!"
1. "Smooth Criminal"
Rest.
In.
Peace.
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