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Originally Posted by living sounds  Michael Jackson and his talent combined with his obsessive perfectionism were the driving force behind those records. Having the best people in the business at his side sure helped, but there wouldn't be a "Billie Jean" if he himself hadn't worked for over a month just to come up with that perfect bass line. And Quincy Jones didn't even want this song to be on the album.
Watch the perfect liquidity of his dance moves, listen to the animated phrasing when he sings, watch this incredible stage presence when he performed live. Listen to all those great songs he wrote himself.
I haven't really been a fan since I was a kid, but this guy was an extraordinarily talented and really hard working artist. Compared to everyone out there today, but also compared to the legends from the time before him.
I listen to all kinds of music, and some of MJ's songs are right up there with the best ever made IMHO. Perfect powerful, funky pop music. |
Excellent post! The one thing that people seem to take for granted is that he worked hard to build upon his innate talent until he had honed it to a razor's edge. Yes, he was gifted--amazingly gifted--but it was his hard work and dedication that put him over the top.
Cheers,
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Don