I thought it would be wise to publicly acknowledge the music of Michael Jackson. Just like many of the artists of the 1980′s, Michael made a statement through music which greatly changed the way in which music is used and performed for the people. Michael not only changed music, but he also introduced a whole new level in music entertainment which transcended many levels and existing boundaries.
One of the things that I did like about Jackson’s music was that it was moving and also had a message that was universal. Most of his songs called us all together to work toward a common good. In a time when we tend more to think about ourselves, it is important to be reminded that we can change the way the world is by working together.
On the performing side, Michael did make a very large contribution to the way in which we were entertained by the use of dance on stage. Still to this very day, many of the moves that Michael introduced in the “Thriller” video, are still being used in various renditions in video and stage performances today. Would things be different if we had not had this contribution? Most likely things would be different or just introduced differently by another noteworthy artist.
As it has been stated, Michael Jackson knew what he was doing from the days he was part of the Jackson Five. He had the gift of being able to entertain then when he had to compete with his older siblings on stage. His ability to entertain just increased and improved from then on. He always found a way to improve what had already been accomplished. He always his creative mind employed in what he was doing.
Whether we be “Black or White” the music of Michael Jackson will live on. In fact, we most likely will begin to hear tracks which were previously unreleased. We may find some other great tracks; unfortunately, we will never know what else those tracks would have brought performance wise from the man who was one of the greatest performers of the 20th Century.
