Michael Jackson has passed away. - Page 17

*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

Quote:

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'.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 07-06-2009, 11:25 PM

Oh, I know its not that bad. I just like being an anal ass purist.

I don't listen to it, but I am glad somebody cared enough to cover the song since I believe it (and the whole album) gets regularly overlooked.

*XERO* · 07-06-2009, 11:34 PM

Yeah, and considering that Michael must've liked it enough to allow them to cover it.

What if Weird Al made a parody of it like he did 'Bad' and 'Beat It'?

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.

FlawedCoil82 · 07-07-2009, 04:34 AM

I am not convinced that "Tease Me" is a Michael Jackson song. The singer sounds similar in some parts to Michael but other parts I just can't picture it being his voice. Not to mention none of his trademark "hee hee's" or anything are ever used. It sounds like it's some obscure r&b group instead.

Jack

*Mecha Cow* · 07-07-2009, 12:18 PM

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

I think the verse flows better without those extra lines. I read that they were added to the Moonwalker version of the song to 'make the story clearer', whatever that means.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 07-07-2009, 12:53 PM

Watching the memorial now. Took off work to stay home and see it.

Just....damn.

*Buslady* · 07-07-2009, 01:14 PM

Im just glad i didnt end up with a trip to downtown LA or anywhere neat Staples Center....

im watching it. stevie wonder is one right now

I thought they said they weren't gonna have his casket there. guess they were full of it

*The Stryker* · 07-07-2009, 01:14 PM

Stevie Wonder killed it. Awesome.

*Buslady* · 07-07-2009, 01:19 PM

LOL Michael had KFC while Magic has grilled chicken LOL that's hilarious he was just like anyone else, just a performer who make a huge mark

*Raph's Girl* · 07-07-2009, 02:43 PM

I got home from vacation in time to see the memorial service. And I just have to say that this was a rather moving service. The biggest thing of it IMO was the kids actually being on stage and Paris' short speach.

*XERO* · 07-07-2009, 02:44 PM

Watching his daughter speak was too much.

Mindy · 07-07-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Benvenuto

Watching his daughter speak was too much.

I agree. And Marlon. Oh, man.

Peanut · 07-07-2009, 02:52 PM

Watching the majority of that was really difficult. Some of those speeches really killed me, and Reverend Sharpton really stole it all. His daughter was like an absolute f*cking stake to the heart, though.

07-06-2009, 06:06 PM	#321
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, 06:11 PM	#322
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	#324
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!"

07-06-2009, 11:25 PM	#325
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Oh, I know its not that bad. I just like being an anal ass purist. I don't listen to it, but I am glad somebody cared enough to cover the song since I believe it (and the whole album) gets regularly overlooked. __________________ Last edited by ThirdMarioBro; 07-07-2009 at 01:28 AM.

07-06-2009, 11:34 PM	#326
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Yeah, and considering that Michael must've liked it enough to allow them to cover it. What if Weird Al made a parody of it like he did 'Bad' and 'Beat It'? __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

07-07-2009, 02:32 AM	#328
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	#329
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.*

07-07-2009, 04:34 AM	#331
FlawedCoil82 Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 523	I am not convinced that "Tease Me" is a Michael Jackson song. The singer sounds similar in some parts to Michael but other parts I just can't picture it being his voice. Not to mention none of his trademark "hee hee's" or anything are ever used. It sounds like it's some obscure r&b group instead. Jack

07-07-2009, 12:53 PM	#333
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Watching the memorial now. Took off work to stay home and see it. Just....damn. __________________

07-07-2009, 01:14 PM	#334
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	Im just glad i didnt end up with a trip to downtown LA or anywhere neat Staples Center.... im watching it. stevie wonder is one right now I thought they said they weren't gonna have his casket there. guess they were full of it __________________

07-07-2009, 01:14 PM	#335
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Stevie Wonder killed it. Awesome. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

07-07-2009, 01:19 PM	#336
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	LOL Michael had KFC while Magic has grilled chicken LOL that's hilarious he was just like anyone else, just a performer who make a huge mark __________________ Last edited by Buslady; 07-07-2009 at 01:25 PM.

07-07-2009, 02:43 PM	#337
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	I got home from vacation in time to see the memorial service. And I just have to say that this was a rather moving service. The biggest thing of it IMO was the kids actually being on stage and Paris' short speach. __________________

07-07-2009, 02:44 PM	#338
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Watching his daughter speak was too much. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

07-07-2009, 02:52 PM	#340
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Watching the majority of that was really difficult. Some of those speeches really killed me, and Reverend Sharpton really stole it all. His daughter was like an absolute f*cking stake to the heart, though.