This Is it! Michael Jackson's Legacy

There were superb singers.. there were excellent dancers.. and then there was Michael Jackson.. the king of pop.. creator of the famous moonwalk.. the one man who embodied the true meaning of artistry as performer. With no apologies for being a perfectionist, MJ had the 'feel' for music and dance and was attentive to even the smallest detail.. each note.. each pause.. that split second made all the difference.. Let it sizzle more, I don't feel it enough (bass guitar).. Let it simmer, Bathe in the moonlight, Don't change so soon (keyboard).. Hit that high note, Hold it (electric guitar).. Watch me, I need to cue that, I will feel it (referring to the Smooth Operator video clip playing behind him!)..

It was nothing but the best for MJ that it almost appeared that cost wasn't a concern.. the new Thriller video was absolutely 'thrilling' with more realistic-looking zombies and ghouls.. we see MJ emerging from a gigantic mechanical spider, being elevated on to a ramp and disappearing into the night.. that running fire as a backdrop.. and not to mention the spectacular view of the bulldozer on stage with its jaws suspended open behind MJ for Earth Song!

A man who was encouraging.. It's all for love, God bless you, It's your time to shine.. A man who was gentle and controlled.. even when he was obviously bothered by the aviom feedback, he didn't blow his top. So, despite his idiosyncrachies, I do admire the man for his passion and love for music and all things beautiful.. As the movie credits rolled, I couldn't help but wonder if we would have had the privilege of catching a glimpse of these behind-the-scene footages if MJ were still alive.. and walked out of the cinema with a tinge a sadness...