They are lots of words to describe Michael Jackson. Depending on your relationship with him, then your opinion will certainly differ. Joe Jackson loved Michael with all his heart and whipping belt due to the money he raked in and owners of tacky shops loved his credit card.
Fans who met Michael were touched in various ways. Some more than others, allegedly.
But what about people like us who never got the chance to see the former King of Pop in the flesh? We?ll never get the opportunity after his sudden death in 2009, but ever since his untimely passing, Michael Jackson is the gift that keeps on giving. With the ?Moonwalking For Justice? trial, Dr. Conrad Murray – who's accused of his manslaughter – faces an uphill battle of convincing the world he didn't administer lethal painkillers to the singer. We can also verify that Jackson had an ace sense of humour, just look at the title of his newest album, Immortal.
When normal people die, a gathering of close family and friends mourn the loss of an individual as they shed a tear and dwell on their memories of the dearly departed.
But when Michael Jackson died, he changed the rules on how the burying of the dead should be carried out, effectively creating the formula for funerals 2.0. His death was shared to the world so fans could unite in waves of salty tears and then hastily buy rehashed merchandise.
If fans of the former King of Pop want to spend money on a product which is, essentially, a cash-in for the Jackson estate, then they should quickly purchase this album. Under the trades description act, Michael Jackson can't claim to be immortal. Mainly because he's buried six feet under with only worms for company.
So what's ?Immortal? all about then? Supposedly it'll be:
?Available from November 21 and features a collection of the late star’s original tracks that have been “reimagined” by musical designer Kevin Antunes.?
Essentially it's a remix album then? You?d assume so based on the fact that remixes are an interpretation of an original piece of work, but Antunes said:
?Michael’s legacy as the greatest entertainer of our lifetime is inspiring beyond words. From the studio to the stage, there’s an undeniable integrity and resolute truth in Michael’s vocal performances that are highlighted in the Immortal arrangements. It was built with love and respect for Michael’s music, his family, and his millions of fans around the world.”
With a release date of November 21st, we love how this release falls during a busy time for the Jackson estate. Not only is there a MJ cult-esque commemorative gig happening in Cardiff in October, we still have the ongoing Moonwalking For Justice trail, featuring Dr. Conrad Murray versus mental Jackson fans.
In the middle of all this, we imagine that Blanket and Prince Michael will request name changes to be considered vaguely normal.
Michael Jackson wanted to be a child forever, just like Peter Pan. If he was still alive today (and not altering his face with surgery) he might have been asked to do a Disney remake of the film in 3D IMAX surround sound. Two immortal characters united.
And because Peter Pan is a cartoon child, he couldn’t have accessed Michael of annoying naughty.
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Malcy says
Ha!ha!