Thursday, August 6, 2009

Remembering Michael Jackson Through His Music

By Melody Peterson

The sudden passing of Michael Jackson has caused a public outpouring of grief not seen since the 1997 death of Princess Diana. Ever since the tragic news was announced to the world on June 29 2009, fans have been desperately collecting memorabilia such as the back catalog of Michael Jackson cd's to remember him by.

It would be churlish to suggest it is the way in which he would want to be remembered. But it is certainly fitting that Michael Jackson cd's continue to break records, even after his death.

And break the records they do. Within days of the tragic news, hits such as Man In The Mirror, had shot to the top of playlists and music store charts. The fourth single released from the 1987 Bad album, Man In The Mirror was not actually publically acclaimed first time round. However, with the lyrics possibly summing up people's feelings to his death, it has fast become the track of choice globally.

These albums themselves have shot to the top of charts across the globe too; and this in spite of huge logistical issue in getting enough demand to the stores in the first instance.

However, always a pioneer, even in death, Jackson has also broken records in the latest major musical market; Apple iTunes. From coast to coast across the US, right across the Atlantic to Europe and Britain, and beyond to all habituated continents, he has soared to the top of charts.

But it remains with Michael Jackson cd's where the records will continue to fall. Being able to own something that can be touched, felt and read, rather than only listened too, gives a sense of being a part of his life. Files on a computer cannot have this appeal.

Many may suggest the recovery will be short-lived. However, that a high volume of currently unreleased material is rumored to be in the plans of This Is It tour promoters AEG, new Michael Jackson cd's will most likely be released for some time to come.

The rehearsal sessions for his UK comeback are already going to press, whilst it is also already known that Jackson cut over 40 unreleased songs. These are certain to be released. It is also rumored that a lot more material exists; so completely new Michael Jackson cd's will continue to be seen for many years to come.

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