Quote from: "BlackJack"I'm interested to know what people are expecting with the re-appearance of MJ as it relates to him personally (as opposed to the other issues that are of a global nature). Expectations can be Dangerous as they do create pressure. To put pressure on yourself is one thing, but to have pressure created by what others EXPECT of you, magnifies the intensity. What others WANT from you is a major part of the problems in all of THIS. As you all are aware, everybody wants a piece of the action whether it's the record industry who think they OWN their artists, right down to the people who jump on the gravy train and want you for their meal ticket. Fabrication and corruption is unfortunately everywhere and Trust becomes impossible! You've heard many times that without Trust, life is lonely.
I think it's important to remember that MJ is over 50 and did not want to be touring past the age of 40, (HIStory was IT). He did not want to end up like Sammy Davis Jr doing Vegas night after night and he said that he wished James Brown would've taken the time to slow down and enjoy his success instead of working himself into the ground.
He can still sing, there is no doubt, but if Big Business or the fans expect a tour can you see how this is unrealistic and creates pressure. MJ doesn't do what he doesn't want to do! Just because the touring phase of his life is over doesn't mean that's IT of coarse. He has never stopped dabbling in the arts as he's a creative force of nature that must channel itself through some form of medium....... just look at the hoax production that's going on now. BAM is a return on his OWN terms, not a continuation of things as they were - like a tour or even necessarily a concert , one-off or otherwise.
Isn't it enough to just have him back, "even if he never sings another note" as brother Tito mentioned?
I just read this thread and I have to say, I have strong feelings about MJ and a BAM. Iknow my position may not popular, but I feel strongly about his return and I hope and pray he does not come back.
This hoax has brought to surface so many truths in regards to MJ and his life, personally and professionally. Some who he thought were his friends (or maybe he knew they were not his friends, but his sudden death, proved him correct), have betrayed him. The world has in many ways forgotten the ugly molestation lies and sees him for the creative force he "was". I had to chuckle as I visited Disneyland this summer and watched Captain Eo. The audience sat mesmerized by the MJ of the 80's. He was able to capture them once again, along with their children. This would not have happened if he had not orchestrated this hoax. I was also in the Toy store with my little boy and he jumped up and down, excited as he put the new Dance Mickey Mouse on his Santa list. I again had to smile as I watched the Mickey on display do the moonwalk. I knew MJ was somewhere smiling. This would have never happened if MJ had not "died". My nieces were students at Gardner Elem. in Hollywood when MJ was honored with his name on the auditorium. His name was covered when the molestation charges were thrown at him, but once again, his name is displayed for everyone to see. His name had been dragged through the mud by hateful and ignorant people in the media and within the legal system. But in his death, it's as if most of the world has realized their error. There is something very symbolic about the uncovering of his name on the school.
Coming back may have some advantages. Yes, the media will learn a lesson about reporting the lies, and yes, he'll return to the world and we'll be able to enjoy him again, out in the public eye, but what does he gain personally? He'll still have to deal with the fanatic fans like those mentioned in another post. He'll still have to deal with a media that is heartless and only concerned about the bottom line...selling their product, be it a magazine, newspaper or the TV. ratings. On the other side, if he remains behind the curtains, he's able to continue using his creative voice in many ways without the scrutiny. His children will be able to live a more "normal" life without the microscope that follows MJ. His legacy will remain in tact and most of all, the world will still have his magic for generations to come in the form of videos, CD's, etc...
Just to understand how the magic MJ creates, especially with children, is timeless. I will tell you a story. My husband and I recently adopted a little 4 year boy. He came to us through foster care and had previously been in 4 other foster homes since the age of 2. His parents, the people who were created to love him, instead abused him. The previous foster homes were crowded and some were also abusive. His parents failed him and the system was also failing him. But children react to the world differently and he has been nothing but a bright light since the day he came into our home. One day I was on my computer, viewing this web site and he was sitting in my lap. He saw the pictures of MJ posted as members signature and he just lit up light a Christmas tree. He suddenly jumped up and began to sing and dance to Billie Jean. I was floored. This beautiful little child who had been in so many homes, with so many different people, had managed to find some happiness in the form of MJ. I asked him how did he know Michael Jackson and he said. "Everybody knows Michael Jackson. I love him".
MJ does not need to come back in order for his love and magic to continue. Not everyone will get it, but many of us do, especially the children. My hope for MJ is for him to one day be able to hold his grandchildren and tell them stories of a man who once lived, but had to die in order to live. He should be able to do this in peace. He's given the world enough and it's now up to us to continue to spread his love. It's not going to happen over night, but one thing I know for sure. Love always wins in the end.
The dust has settled and MJ is back on top. I would hope that MJ will not let the dust fall out the right side of his pearl jacket and return to world of the living.
Just my opinion.
