Saturday, March 6, 2010

The King of Pop: Michael Joseph Jackson


Pop.The King of Pop.Wow.This are my initial thoughts on the recently deceased Michael Jackson,the fundamental pillar and ultimate drive,generator in the evolution of Pop.Ultimately,he is the one and only pioneer.His costume glistens in the light,his voices act as a temporary absolute magnet,the magnificent attraction utterly emanated towards the brains of humans.Eyes dart to one focused spot,eagerness swimming in us,acting as a hypnotising magical potion.His moves are just dazzling,his smiles melts our hearts,the infusion of dance and music is a marvellous combination,Who can do that?The King of Pop.If you feel that I am exaggerating,think twice.His renowned Moonwalk moves was alien to the world in the 1970s and this groundbreaking,creative,eye- bogging move paved the way in the evolution of dance,it is none other than the moon walker.His sleek black shoes sliding seamlessly across the polished ground,an organic snake slithering smoothly across the terrain,Michael effortlessly achieves this,his unique move a signature trademark which acted as the spring,propelling him to the peak of his career.Many dancers have imitated such a move but trust me,mimicking the King's movement is pretty difficult.There is more than meets the eye.Our television screen weaves the pixels into a moonwalk,he does it instinctively,the accountability of natural talent seems feasible,but the true essence of this creation:Determination.I feel that the Moon walker which took the world by storm was born in a puff of hard work,consistent practice and a hybrid of love and passion.Articulate drawings of the moon walker has been released:The degree in which the foot is required to be placed;the exact position of the shoe needed to bent;the gradient of the heel.Such information is imperative and essential in churning the move,the legend.This was the very first action which caught my eyes and had it glued to the screen.My heart palpitated.Robotic,I hastily took a seat and stared at the glimmering box,glistening with for once beautifully,fantastically,electrical-weaved pixels.I was shocked at such a sight.The first thought that zipped thorough my mind"Is that even physically possible?How did he do that?I desperately flipped the book titled"Michael Jackson",it acting as a forlorn child,collecting grimly dust mites,penetrating the legend's printed image.I wiped the dust away in frustration and immersed myself in the pages.Flicking my computer ON,Google was now my best,technologically advance pal.Pages on Michael Jackson popped out.His music leaves me in awe.His high voice and pitch leaves in me in a state of amazement,my fingers constantly clicking on the mouse,attempting to savour more goodness(Great Music is hard to find these days).Black or White, Man in the Mirror,This is it,We are the World,You are not Alone,these song titles ring a bell in your head?Igniting a series of flows down memory lane?The lyrics are a meaningful set of letters,arranged meticulously by the King OF Pop.His songs mainly revolve around the theme of peace and the eradication of suffering.His songs are the representative of the Dove,his songs echoes down the desolate corridor,a messenger and guidance of hope.
Rising from the rubble of human suffering,it melts our hearts and ignites the hidden kindness in all of us,you and me.Try it for your self.It is disheartening and saddening for the singer to leave this world.Rest assured,his legacy will live on.