Michael
Jackson, the
King of Pop
is no more.
Millions
across the
world are in
shock
hearing the
news and the
king will
live in our
memories
forever
through his
fire-brand
music and
dance
numbers.
Music
Maestro A R
Rahman
expressed
his shock
and shared
his memories
of Michael
Jackson:
Here is
what the
music
maestro has
to say:
I am
shocked at
the untimely
passing away
of Michael
Jackson, one
of the
greatest
musicians of
our time.
MJ, for
most of our
generation
was an icon
who made
uncompromising
music. He
pushed the
milestone of
Pop music to
unbelievable
levels
through the
8os and 90s.
I am yet to
find an
artist with
that energy,
perfection
and vision.
I met him
personally
after the
Oscars in
Los Angeles
and we vibed
very well.
He said that
he loved
India and
the Indian
people. He
said he
heard good
things about
me and he
was praising
the chord
progression
of Jai Ho's
chorus.
He was
bursting
with energy
and told me
that every
dance move
he did,came
from his
soul and did
a five
second
stunning
example. It
was like a
lightning
strike :)
He
was
concerned
about
developmental
issues such
as Global
Warming and
about wars
and its
damages to
the human
community.
He asked
me to
compose a
unity anthem
on the likes
of "We are
the World "
for him. I
nodded in
awe ...!
He
introduced
me to his
three lovely
bright Kids.
The kids
told him "I
love you
dad" and he
replied “I
love you
more” as a
proud
father.
I wished
him well for
his concerts
and he said
“God Bless
you”.
After
hearing the
shocking
news I
wished it
was another
rumor which
would fade
away soon.
It took me
time to
believe that
he is no
more.
I
remember, my
late sound
engineer
Sridhar had
brought me a
video of the
premiere of
"Remember
the Time"
when I was
recording "Kadal
Rojave" for
my first
movie Roja.
Seeing it
inspired all
of us that
afternoon.
Now,
there is no
Sridhar and
no Jackson
anymore.
I hope
all of us
value
people's
existence
more and
respect them
when they
are alive.
LIFE IS
SHORT...!
Artists and
their art
live for
ever. Jai
Ho, MJ ! We
love you for
your music,
regardless
of all the
controversies!