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ARCHIVED FORUM -- April 2007 to March 2012 READ ONLY FORUM
This is the first Archived Forum which was active between 17th April 2007 and
1st March February 2012
Latest post 06-29-2009 2:54 AM by jjcox. 26 replies.
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06-25-2009 7:21 PM
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The_Beonic_Man
- Joined on 12-22-2008
- Bath, UK
- Posts 479
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Unbelievable. Very upset to hear about Michael's death this evening. What a fantastic contribution he made to the music industry, not just as a solo artist but with the Jackson 5 too. I grew up with his music; his dancing and talent was something else, absolutely brilliant. God bless him, regardless of any controversy he had in life.
Are any other Beoworlders Michael Jackson fans too?
Simon.
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11048437
- Joined on 04-17-2007
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- Posts 352
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
not a fan but my wife is! Listen right now Michael Jackson- The Ultimate Collection through my Beolab 5 speakers. Stunning...
Sad when someone leave this world at 50....
God bless him...
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j0hnbarker
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- LS28/GB
- Posts 2,002
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
Not a fan - but 50 is far too young :(
President, Beomaster 8000 Appreciation Society
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Calvin
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- London
- Posts 233
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
Huge fan. 50 is young but with all the talk and triviality about other people in the public eye, I can't help but think, 'what a ride...'
I also can't help but think that the next 10+ years would be more court cases, legal wrangling and probably another album, not up to scratch, from a genius who had unfortunately lost the spark that he had in the 70/80s.
Please don't get me wrong on this, I own all the albums, I respect him immensely, and between the music, the presentation and the performance, he was a true musical genius. I suspect that in some ways he'll live on as a Hendrix or an Elvis or a John Lennon rather than being torn apart by the media. I just find it typically awful that the same news corporations that destroyed him now have solemn obituaries and 24h news coverage reporting his "unfortunate decline" RIP....
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Dave
- Joined on 04-17-2007
- Brisbane, Australia
- Posts 2,328
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
It is very surprising news. An icon in the entertainment industry. He did ALOT in his short lifetime.
“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.”
Your health and well-being comes first and fore-most.
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Kokomo
- Joined on 08-21-2007
- Spain
- Posts 618
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
Not a fan, but appreciated his talent.
The scramble will now begin to sell stories/books about him and to dish the dirt.
As there is no chance now of slander and libel litigation to prevent publication, perhaps opinions of the man and his private conduct may begin to change. After all, look what happened to Gary Glitter! I'm in no way comparing the two as 'talents', just pointing to how private behaviour made public can affect opinions.
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Emmanuel92
- Joined on 02-14-2007
- Paris
- Posts 2,032
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
That is very sad news
I listen to his albums very often, and I want to thank him for all the pleasure he gave to me and to so many fans around the world...
Quoi de mieux qu'un BeoLab 2 ? 2 BeoLab 2 !
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mobeyone
- Joined on 03-27-2007
- UK
- Posts 955
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
So sad, such a talent. I grew up listening to MJ, off the wall is one of my faves.
I just hope he is remembered for what he achieved early in his life and not the latter.
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Craig
- Joined on 03-29-2007
- Costa Del St Evenage
- Posts 4,855
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
Very sad news indeed, I was never a big Micheal Jackson fan. However his influence on music was huge. Found out last night just after I got home when my friend phoned me.
Craig
For millions of years, mankind lived just like the animals. Then
something happened which unleashed the power of our imagination. We
learned to talk and we learned to listen..
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The Plumber
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- Plymouth UK
- Posts 669
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
I think anybody who is into music is either a fan or has alot of respect for his contribution to music.
I was certainly a fan. RIP
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R Patton
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- Kansas
- Posts 162
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
Yesterday was really a day of reflection for me with the death of two icons from my youth...Farrah Fawcett and then Michael. I was working part time in a music store at the time his mega album "Thriller" hit the music world, our store was packed with his old and new fans, it was a site to see.
Since I no longer have a turntable all of my albums have been converted to interchangeable framed art in our home recreation area. It was just a few weeks ago that I changed out the Thriller album with another....looks like I need to change it back this weekend in honor of a recent music icon that has yet to see an equal in overall talent and market appeal.
Rest in Peace.
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Chrisreunion
- Joined on 07-01-2007
- Reunion Island
- Posts 677
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
I couldn't believe it when I heard about it this morning.
He was a great performer and so professional, I remember playing his music when testing my Beo stuff in the early 90s, even the press used his single "Bad" to test the BeoSystem 2500 when it was launched.
Rest in peace, king of pop..
Reunion Island is greeting you!
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stefan
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- 200 miles from Struer
- Posts 1,733
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
Danmarks Radio P3 woke me up this morning with this unbelievable news. They changed their music program and played Man in the Mirror, Beat it, Billy Jean, Thriller....we know them all. Never been a Michael Jackson fan, but it is great pop music and Michael had a lot of really great people around: Quincy Jones, Bruce Swedian, Steve Lukather, Eddie Van Halen,The Porcaros.........
Stefan
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9 LEE
- Joined on 02-14-2007
- Moderator - UK
- Posts 5,223
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
I went to his 'Bad' concert at Aintree in Sept 1988. As an 18 year old, with an outdoor crowd of 125,000 (a world record at the time), and Kim Wilde supporting - it was an amazing experience.
An immensely talented performer and songwriter, whose songs have shaped music and defined generations. I thank him for everything he has done for music and the pleasure and memories his songs have given me.
Sadly, i think the man was the product of a seriously unbalanced childhood. I shall say no more.
Lee
BeoWorld - Everything Bang & Olufsen
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Ilikehifi
- Joined on 12-02-2007
- Posts 52
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
Unexpected, but not totally surprising. He was deteriorating fast, (like me he had lupus - but I'm not sure what form). The upcoming 50 date residency was a massive stress for a man in his condition, and it seemed to be something he was doing out of need rather than choice. He looked weirdly animated, different, at the press conference - to the extent that many speculated it was a stand in.
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Ilikehifi
- Joined on 12-02-2007
- Posts 52
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
Unexpected, but not totally surprising. He was deteriorating fast, (like me he had lupus - but I'm not sure what form). The upcoming 50 date residency was a massive stress for a man in his condition, and it seemed to be something he was doing out of need rather than choice. He looked weirdly animated, different, at the press conference - to the extent that many speculated it was a stand in.
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koning
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- Netherlands
- Posts 2,670
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
Chrisreunion:
I couldn't believe it when I heard about it this morning.
He was a great performer and so professional, I remember playing his music when testing my Beo stuff in the early 90s, even the press used his single "Bad" to test the BeoSystem 2500 when it was launched.
Rest in peace, king of pop..
There was only one king and he died 16 august 1977
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jjcox
- Joined on 05-31-2009
- Midden-Brabant, the Netherlands
- Posts 61
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
Terrible.... I got home late last night when I heard he had been rushed to hospital. Stayed up until the sad news was definite. A true genius has left us yesterday, I'm sure the world will never forget. RIP, King of Pop!
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Craig
- Joined on 03-29-2007
- Costa Del St Evenage
- Posts 4,855
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
9 LEE:
Sadly, i think the man was the product of a seriously unbalanced childhood. I shall say no more.
Couldn't agree more with you Lee.
Craig
For millions of years, mankind lived just like the animals. Then
something happened which unleashed the power of our imagination. We
learned to talk and we learned to listen..
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-multimedia Robert-
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- Holland
- Posts 401
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
A sad day! I heard the new in a dancing in Amsterdam while dancing in the middle of the night. Some songs came along while dancing. Friday TV was all Michael, what a song writer and bringing all those new chapters in music development.
What a landmark memory......
Regards, Robert
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Tom
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- Luxembourg
- Posts 3,175
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Re: Michael Jackson's Death
I really don't like Michael Jackson as a person, but his archivements in music are huge. I remember my first Cassette, which was a copy I got from my cousin: it was "BAD". I must have been 5 or 6, but my mother said that I was way to young to listen to that kind of music. I didn't mind...
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. - Berthold Auerbach
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