As everyone would have already know, the legend, Michael Joseph Jackson (if he is a muslim (not so sure if it's real or gossip: Mikael), died today due to a heart attack (this is the news so far, although autopsy hadn't been done yet). I won't talk about him because I'm sure you either know by heart, or you can just read it elsewhere just by googling it. But I want to talk about how Michael Jackson's songs affect my life.
Warning: To those who are 'agak2 rasa diri alim' and does not approve music or thinks that I might be idolising a 'singer' which is wrong, bla, bla, spare me the 'holier than thou' attitude and stop reading this entry. I'm sick of people who THINK that they are so pious (confirm masuk syurga la konon). But let's not spoil this tribute by talking about this 'riak' people.
So, anyway, where was I? Right. My story with the legend.
Like most music lover worldwide (even Sami Yusuf wrote in his facebook about how much he adores Michael Jackson) I grew up listening to his songs. I'm sure you guys do to. His songs are just perfect, and suits all sorts of mood. I remember my relatives from Singapore coming all the way to Malaysia just to attend his concert. He was a very soft-spoken individual and I simply adore his songs especially those with messages like Heal The World, You are not alone, Earth Song, Black or White, etc.
My mom used to play loads of Michael Jackson video clips when I was young (5-ish), like Billie Jeans, Thriller (i was so terrified of this clip..hahaha), Beat it, BAD, etc. I guess this makes us (siblings and me) adore MJ to no end. But I have always prefered his 'message' songs like for the BAD album it was 'Man in the Mirror' and so on. Some of his notable songs in BAD was The way you make me feel, Dirty Diana and Smooth Criminal. God, while writing this, I just can't believe this was ages ago. Sure feels like yesterday though when we first bought our very own Michaal Jackson album - Dangerous. Of course, listening to the music over and over again, hehe. Nice songs and among my favourites were Heal the world, Black or white and Remember the Time (the video clips pretty cool). At that time, usually MJ will have the coolest video clips ever, because usually other people's clip won't be as amazing as his (banyak CG).
Sigh.. if I were to list all the beautiful songs he made this entry will never end. I remembered how I love 'You are not alone' so much when I was 14, sang with the peeps in 3B class. Whenever I feel alone at that time (biasala teenage angst, and peer pressure, sometimes feeling like people don't really know u -come to think of it, i don't even know myself back then..haha) i would listen to that song, that's like my anthem at 14. Hearing his voice singing You are not alone, I am here with you... I feel happy, his voice sounds so reassuring, so I survived most of my teenage years listening to his music (plus boy band music and some Oasis too of course).
It's sad that a lot of accusations have been against him, like child molestation, etc. I don't know whether it's true or not but I somehow feel that it's not lah, and anyway he's no longer here, let's remember only the good things about him...
One of my fave song (I notice I like his slow songs -Heal the World, Earth song, etc)
Let's sing along together:
(I am seriously singing this song out loud. Gosh, can't believe he's no longer around. Always felt that he was an invincible icon, a Peter Pan, if you will. The music world would sure be different without him)
"You Are Not Alone" Written and composed by R Kelly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8rYl6K2STc
Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone
All alone,
'Why, oh
Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone
Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'
And girl you know that I'll be there
I'll be there
You are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone.
Though we are FAR APART, you will always, always be in my HEART sir MJ
Sob..sob..(no, I'm not cryin, but I sure feel like it. Sebak je) Now I'm surfing the net watching his music videos on youtube. Such an amazing and talented individual which I am sure has touch many hearts. He is indeed one in a million and truly a legend.
I wanted to write an entry as a remembrance of him in my blog.
Thank you Mr Michael Jackson aka Mikael for creating beautiful music with those melodious voice. Hope you Rest In Peace and hope the rumours of you being a muslim is true. We will always remember your greatness and talents. You will forever live in our hearts.
Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me
And the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough
For the living
Make a better place
For you and for me
The world is still not a better place sir, and I'm sure you've suffered a lot in your life, people hurting you and making up stories about you, not appreciating you and all, but I sincerely hope you are indeed in a better place now, with our Creator.
Take care all.
Warning: To those who are 'agak2 rasa diri alim' and does not approve music or thinks that I might be idolising a 'singer' which is wrong, bla, bla, spare me the 'holier than thou' attitude and stop reading this entry. I'm sick of people who THINK that they are so pious (confirm masuk syurga la konon). But let's not spoil this tribute by talking about this 'riak' people.
So, anyway, where was I? Right. My story with the legend.
Like most music lover worldwide (even Sami Yusuf wrote in his facebook about how much he adores Michael Jackson) I grew up listening to his songs. I'm sure you guys do to. His songs are just perfect, and suits all sorts of mood. I remember my relatives from Singapore coming all the way to Malaysia just to attend his concert. He was a very soft-spoken individual and I simply adore his songs especially those with messages like Heal The World, You are not alone, Earth Song, Black or White, etc.
My mom used to play loads of Michael Jackson video clips when I was young (5-ish), like Billie Jeans, Thriller (i was so terrified of this clip..hahaha), Beat it, BAD, etc. I guess this makes us (siblings and me) adore MJ to no end. But I have always prefered his 'message' songs like for the BAD album it was 'Man in the Mirror' and so on. Some of his notable songs in BAD was The way you make me feel, Dirty Diana and Smooth Criminal. God, while writing this, I just can't believe this was ages ago. Sure feels like yesterday though when we first bought our very own Michaal Jackson album - Dangerous. Of course, listening to the music over and over again, hehe. Nice songs and among my favourites were Heal the world, Black or white and Remember the Time (the video clips pretty cool). At that time, usually MJ will have the coolest video clips ever, because usually other people's clip won't be as amazing as his (banyak CG).
Sigh.. if I were to list all the beautiful songs he made this entry will never end. I remembered how I love 'You are not alone' so much when I was 14, sang with the peeps in 3B class. Whenever I feel alone at that time (biasala teenage angst, and peer pressure, sometimes feeling like people don't really know u -come to think of it, i don't even know myself back then..haha) i would listen to that song, that's like my anthem at 14. Hearing his voice singing You are not alone, I am here with you... I feel happy, his voice sounds so reassuring, so I survived most of my teenage years listening to his music (plus boy band music and some Oasis too of course).
It's sad that a lot of accusations have been against him, like child molestation, etc. I don't know whether it's true or not but I somehow feel that it's not lah, and anyway he's no longer here, let's remember only the good things about him...
One of my fave song (I notice I like his slow songs -Heal the World, Earth song, etc)
Let's sing along together:
(I am seriously singing this song out loud. Gosh, can't believe he's no longer around. Always felt that he was an invincible icon, a Peter Pan, if you will. The music world would sure be different without him)
"You Are Not Alone" Written and composed by R Kelly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8rYl6K2STc
Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone
All alone,
'Why, oh
Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone
Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'
And girl you know that I'll be there
I'll be there
You are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone.
Though we are FAR APART, you will always, always be in my HEART sir MJ
Sob..sob..(no, I'm not cryin, but I sure feel like it. Sebak je) Now I'm surfing the net watching his music videos on youtube. Such an amazing and talented individual which I am sure has touch many hearts. He is indeed one in a million and truly a legend.
I wanted to write an entry as a remembrance of him in my blog.
Thank you Mr Michael Jackson aka Mikael for creating beautiful music with those melodious voice. Hope you Rest In Peace and hope the rumours of you being a muslim is true. We will always remember your greatness and talents. You will forever live in our hearts.
Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me
And the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough
For the living
Make a better place
For you and for me
The world is still not a better place sir, and I'm sure you've suffered a lot in your life, people hurting you and making up stories about you, not appreciating you and all, but I sincerely hope you are indeed in a better place now, with our Creator.
Take care all.
5 comments:
salam..
kita org pun terasa sebak jugak...kat mnalaysia ni..semua radio di sini putar kan lagu dia...
sheri..i pon terkujat jugak..got news from hubby. at that time he was at Kedah..suddened death kan..hope he died as a muslim.....
Me also shocked!
Ingat time kecik2 dulu... ponteng tadika and then pasang tape video clip Micheal Jackson, pastu joget and nyanyi sorang2 sampai puas.
Will miss him....
No doubt we all had fond memories whilst growing up listening to his songs.
Younger generations may not understand how big his influence to almost everyone around the world. It's like Beyonce, Ne-yo, Jonas Brothers, Rihanna, JT and every other pop singers put together.
Even with all the weirdness that surfaced in his later years, we still love his music and performance. Weird isn't it?
We love you MJ.
shuhada,
kat malaysia wide coverage ye pasal MJ? kat sini kat tv la, radio tak dgr pulak (malas nak dgr, ckp pekat sgt)
nisa,
memang mengejutkan kan? selama ni sume org dok kutuk, wacko la apela, skrg bila dah takde, baru nak hargai, etc.. wats the point?
nida,
hahaha, sama le, i pun suka pasang lagu, buat lakonan video clip, perasan artis... ;p. entahla, it's like i feel so old now, sebab the singer who i grew up listening to has passed away... rasa..entah, semacam laaa
cheyah,
well said. most of the singers that we adore nowadays are all influenced by him. he is truly one of a kind. may he rest in peace
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