Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Michael Jackson Memorial Service @ Staple Center, Los Angeles July 7, 2009

Music: Michael Jackson- Butterfly Mood: mourning


Celebrities including music legends, sports figures and politicians gathered with some 20,000 mourning fans at LA, not forgetting millions of witnessing fans around the globe bade farewell to the greatest entertainer ever lived. It was an emotional and remorseful 2-hour event, a historical moment not only to be marked by social network history, but also to be engraved in the hearts of every single human being whom he had touched.


Mariah Carey sang "I'll Be There" with 1992 original song partner Trey Lorenz. She seemed to be more subtle, as if reminding herself to keep a very low profile today.


Jennifer Hudson with "Will You Be There", the most choreographed performance for the day. She has her larger-than-life voice, backed with gospel-like song arrangements.


Lionel Richie belted out "Jesus is Love", very much like a preacher singing on a Sunday morning service, warm and classic.


People might wonder, 'where's Slash?? How about Van Helen (Anyway Van is on honeymoon vacation with newlywed wife)?? John Mayer just let his guitar do the talking. His Jazzy version of "Human Nature" never fail to impress the crowd.


Stevie Wonder brought a 10-minute version of "Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer". Although his voice croaked towards the end, it was nevertheless mesmerizing.


Everyone went on stage and contributed in "We Are The World", a beautiful song co-written by Michael.


Brooke Shields gave the most heartfelt eulogy speech for the night, recalling a true friendship from an unforgettable childhood friend.


Usher sang "Gone Too Soon" while moving towards Michael's casket. He become so emotional that he took off his sunnies and choked towards the end of the song.


From left to right, Rebbie, Janet, Randy, Tito, Marlon, Jackie and Jermaine Jackson sit as they await the service to begin. The boys wore a significant white diamond glove to pay their last respect to their most famous brother.


Prince Michael Jackson I, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson II.


Jermaine Jackson performs Michael's favourite song, Charlie Chaplin's 'Smile,' a tear-jerking moment when he threw a rose from his lapel onto Michael's casket.


It hurts to watch Paris fighting back her tears, telling the world that "Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine".


Tito and Randy Jackson embraced by the side of Michael's coffin, covered with beautiful large red roses.

Far from sight but never far from heart. The king never actually left us at all, he still lives and grows in everyone.
To the most celebrated man ever lived- You can never be forgotten.

4 comments:

*~coLLeeN~* said...

his adorable sons and daughter will definitely remember the moments when their marvelous father, MJ perform on stage. MJ is forever both the king and icon of the music history.

Pin said...

Maybe I missed out something, but why his daughter and sons are white?

~angelkit~ said...

*~coLLeeN~*: He's still with us, never left before. Call me everyday and you can still hear him each time ;)

Pin: There's even a MJ love child news out today. We never knew the truth, but remembering him at his best will be the least that we can do..

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