Michael Jackson has passed away.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 07-06-2009, 03:14 AM

Ahhh! AHHHHHHHH!! AHHHHHHHH!!!!

My ears.....blood......

But yeah, they did riot when the Lakers took the title, but that was nothing compared to this. Hell, this will be nothing compared to B.I.G. 1.2 million people flooded the site for tickets to an event that houses 17,000 people. They should have had this at the Washington Monument because I don't think LA can handle this. Heck, they can barely handle a nerd trade show in June.

*XERO* · 07-06-2009, 03:27 AM

Michael Jackson in a Lakers jersey moonwalking to 'Hypnotize' by Notorious B.I.G = riot.

**GK Punk** · 07-06-2009, 05:18 AM

That... would sure be a sight to see, wouldn't it?

**ThirdMarioBro** · 07-06-2009, 05:21 AM

Anywho, I'm looking forward to seeing the Staples Center get trampled all the way to 11th street Tuesday. It'll be bittersweet to see just how many people really cared after all these years of negativity.

**GK Punk** · 07-06-2009, 05:34 AM

I heard that a lot of channels will actually be airing his funeral... anyone hear about that?

*XERO* · 07-06-2009, 05:39 AM

I laughed at the jokes they made of him, but it was all in the vain of comedy. I never laughed to ridicule the person. I always cared for and respected the guy, because he is a big musical influence in my life, if not the biggest.

I can honestly say that no other artist will ever break the sales record of Thriller.

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Originally Posted by GK

I heard that a lot of channels will actually be airing his funeral... anyone hear about that?

Dude... I'd be shocked if they didn't.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 07-06-2009, 12:41 PM

ABC, CBS, Fox, and CNN are. NBC was holding out, but they caved yesterday.

*That Matt Guy* · 07-06-2009, 01:37 PM

The commercialization of a f*cking funeral is makes me ill.

Type 97 Chi-ha · 07-06-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Anywho, I'm looking forward to seeing the Staples Center get trampled all the way to 11th street Tuesday. It'll be bittersweet to see just how many people really cared after all these years of negativity.

That's exactly how I felt just looking at this thread. Little sneering at his weirdness, but lots of grief at his death and kudos to him as an artist and performer. The emotion here has exceeded my wildest dreams.

Peanut · 07-06-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Ahhh! AHHHHHHHH!! AHHHHHHHH!!!!

My ears.....blood......

Oh, come on. I think as far as covers go, especially concerning MJ, that one wasn't so bad.

**GK Punk** · 07-06-2009, 05:57 PM

I always liked that cover. That and this German punk band did a cover of Billie Jean back in the 90's that was pretty decent,

*XERO* · 07-06-2009, 06:06 PM

Ever since that cover, I haven't heard much of Alien Ant Farm. Are they still around?

*Hannah* · 07-06-2009, 06:11 PM

That band sucks ass.

Anyway, has anyone else seen the ridiculous sh*t about "MJ's ghost"? I hate people.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 07-06-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannah

That band sucks ass.

*high-five*

Tell 'em the truth sister.

*XERO* · 07-06-2009, 10:52 PM

Just askin'. Just askin'.

FlawedCoil82 · 07-07-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hannah

Anyway, has anyone else seen the ridiculous sh*t about "MJ's ghost"? I hate people.

You know what, I assumed this was going to be something really stupid until they played it on CNN tonight. I was all prepared to immediately say it was bullcrap, but the "shadow of someone else in the room at the end of the hall" theory just doesn't fit. How would someone's shadow block out the sunlight as it's walking by? It casts a reflection on the hallway coming towards you. If it would have been a shadow, it would have not blocked out the light coming towards you in the hallway but only behind it and not cast a reflection on the floor.

Of course I am not saying "yes it's definitely Michael Jackson" or that it's even a ghost, but as it stands I cannot see a logical way to explain it. It's a side profile of a shadow so it can't be coming from an outside window on the side, otherwise it would have been much faster moving as it disappeared in the middle of the hallway once the person passed the window. I don't know, say what you will.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OSrX...eature=related
Jack

*Sewer Bull* · 07-07-2009, 02:32 AM

Alien Ant Farm's cover version is pretty good, actually - not to mention that it also proves MJ's astounding songwriting skills.

But that's just me.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 07-07-2009, 03:23 AM

I always wondered why the extra two bars of lyrics from the Moonwalker version were cut out of every other version. Cut lyrics in bold...

"So they came into the out way, it was Sunday, what a black day
Every time I start to find him, there are No Clues Left Behind Him
And they have no way of knowing, of a suspect, or what to expect
Mouth to mouth resuscitation, sounding heartbeats, intimidations."

Anywho, here's some unreleased MJ goodness -- Tease Me

That base line just screams Sonic 3 to me for some reason. God, that man was an amazing songwriter.

And of course, let's not forget the best damn Super Bowl halftime show of all time...

...and the magic half...

You see, this demonstrates to me what was so special about Michael Jackson and why he'll always be the king. Half time shows today are a spectacle of modern pyrotechnics, insane planning, and perfect execution. Michael did this on a sh*tty stage, with crappy camera angles, and sound that was half unhearable because of the audience levels drowning out the music, yet its so damn captivating. He had you in the palm of his hands just because of his stage presence and his magical dancing. His shows were never that impressive when it came to the special effects. They were impressive because he didn't need all that stuff to cover up his pure, raw talent. A lot of current performers could take a lesson.

*XERO* · 07-07-2009, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

I always wondered why the extra two bars of lyrics from the Moonwalker version were cut out of every other version. Cut lyrics in bold...

"So they came into the out way, it was Sunday, what a black day
Every time I start to find him, there are No Clues Left Behind Him
And they have no way of knowing, of a suspect, or what to expect
Mouth to mouth resuscitation, sounding heartbeats, intimidations."

Yeah, I always wondered that too. It'd make more sense of the cut if he just flat out cursed.

Still, one of the many mysteries of the world.

07-06-2009, 03:14 AM	#1
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Ahhh! AHHHHHHHH!! AHHHHHHHH!!!! My ears.....blood...... But yeah, they did riot when the Lakers took the title, but that was nothing compared to this. Hell, this will be nothing compared to B.I.G. 1.2 million people flooded the site for tickets to an event that houses 17,000 people. They should have had this at the Washington Monument because I don't think LA can handle this. Heck, they can barely handle a nerd trade show in June. __________________

07-06-2009, 03:27 AM	#2
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Michael Jackson in a Lakers jersey moonwalking to 'Hypnotize' by Notorious B.I.G = riot. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

07-06-2009, 05:21 AM	#4
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Anywho, I'm looking forward to seeing the Staples Center get trampled all the way to 11th street Tuesday. It'll be bittersweet to see just how many people really cared after all these years of negativity. __________________

07-06-2009, 12:41 PM	#7
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	ABC, CBS, Fox, and CNN are. NBC was holding out, but they caved yesterday. __________________

07-06-2009, 06:06 PM	#12
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Ever since that cover, I haven't heard much of Alien Ant Farm. Are they still around? __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

07-06-2009, 05:18 AM	#3
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	That... would sure be a sight to see, wouldn't it?

07-06-2009, 05:34 AM	#5
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I heard that a lot of channels will actually be airing his funeral... anyone hear about that?

07-06-2009, 01:37 PM	#8
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	The commercialization of a f*cking funeral is makes me ill.

07-06-2009, 05:57 PM	#11
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I always liked that cover. That and this German punk band did a cover of Billie Jean back in the 90's that was pretty decent,

07-06-2009, 06:11 PM	#13
Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	That band sucks ass. Anyway, has anyone else seen the ridiculous sh*t about "MJ's ghost"? I hate people. __________________

07-06-2009, 10:52 PM	#15
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Just askin'. Just askin'. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

07-07-2009, 02:32 AM	#17
Sewer Bull Devil's Advocate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,768	Alien Ant Farm's cover version is pretty good, actually - not to mention that it also proves MJ's astounding songwriting skills. But that's just me. __________________ Soooo... THIS* is how you spend your free time now?!*

07-07-2009, 03:23 AM	#18
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	I always wondered why the extra two bars of lyrics from the Moonwalker version were cut out of every other version. Cut lyrics in bold... "So they came into the out way, it was Sunday, what a black day Every time I start to find him, there are No Clues Left Behind Him And they have no way of knowing, of a suspect, or what to expect Mouth to mouth resuscitation, sounding heartbeats, intimidations." Anywho, here's some unreleased MJ goodness -- Tease Me That base line just screams Sonic 3 to me for some reason. God, that man was an amazing songwriter. And of course, let's not forget the best damn Super Bowl halftime show of all time... ...and the magic half... You see, this demonstrates to me what was so special about Michael Jackson and why he'll always be the king. Half time shows today are a spectacle of modern pyrotechnics, insane planning, and perfect execution. Michael did this on a shtty stage, with crappy camera angles, and sound that was half unhearable because of the audience levels drowning out the music, yet its so damn captivating. He had you in the palm of his hands just because of his stage presence and his magical dancing. His shows were never that impressive when it came to the special effects. They were impressive because he didn't need all that stuff to cover up his pure, raw talent. A lot of current performers could take a lesson. __________________ Last edited by ThirdMarioBro; 07-07-2009 at 03:35 AM.*

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