It never crossed my mind when I first hear the news early this morning that I would be writing some kind of sentimental note about MJ.
I mean, I know he’s the king and all, he’s a super legend, there was no escaping him when I grew up, but I don’t really feel a strong connection between his music and the music that I play right now, at least not enough for me to write something on his permanent departure. I mean, if BB King or Eric Clapton or John Mayer later dies I’d probably be more upset than this.
But, as the day goes along suddenly it hits me, I remember that night I said to my mom when I was 14,”Mom, I want to learn the electric guitar”, was right after hearing the intro to the song Black and White ( I think I mentioned this on my earlier post on this blog). Then I got the chills, then I’m suddenly kinda sad.
The song that made me want to pick up and play the guitar was not a hit from Clapton, or BB or Van Halen, but it was MJ’s song.
My mom had brought me an acoustic nylon guitar before from work but I never interested in playing it, I couldn’t tune it and I looked uncool. Until that night when we went to a café with live music and the house band were playing that song right in front of my eyes and ears.
So from that day about 17 years ago until now, I have been pretty much inseparable with my guitars. Whenever I was leaving home for few days on a trip with friends or something my mom would always asked,” Are you sure you’re not bringing your guitar?” ☺
So, there you go, goodbye Michael, many thanks for the music.
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July 14, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Niki Wonoto
MJ has been one of my inspiration too, although admitedly, in a quite indirect way (perhaps because of different generation’s gap).
but other than his spectacular stage shows, dance moves, undoubtedly very talented musician,
what really touches me, and inspires me somehow, is how he also has always been a visionnaire, taking music in the most TOTAL concept.
plus, some of his music & lyrics really speaks very strongly, about humanity, and to humanity.
his songs such as: heal the world, Earth Song, really ’speaks’ deeply to me, not to mention that the music both are really good too.
MJ has, in a way, inspired to me to do one thing, as a musician: to not forget what ‘Art’ (including music) is about: it’s a personal expression, that needs to be shared, and also, to ‘inspire’ other fellow human beings as well!