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Michael Jackson: Remembering 'Smooth Criminal'

The IT industry has a lot of Michael Jackson enthusiasts, who were shocked having heard the news of Michael's cardiac arrest at the age of 50

Vishnu Anand

Friday, June 26, 2009

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BANGALORE, INDIA: I remember in 1991, as someone caught somewhere between middle and high school, with musical taste varying from cheesy Bollywood movies to vague remembrances of Abba, Boney M and James Last thanks to being woken up every Sunday morning, as Dad would dust up of the front hall tape player, and listen to his precious collection of tape recordings of Birmingham radio shows.

One day he finds a new tape that his son had procured that has what he calls a 'bizarre and freaky' black cover image - and grumbles about it being over-prized and having weird track names like 'Jam' and 'Black or White'. Two Sundays later, James Last is replaced by 'Heal The World' as the morning anthem. Dangerous by Michael Jackson - my first ever International music tape.

The IT industry has a lot of Michael Jackson enthusiasts, who were shocked this morning, having heard the news of Michael's cardiac arrest at the age of 50. CyberMedia spoke to a few of them - as they fondly remember the moonwalk, the voice, and everything in between:

Peter Jacob, communications head for a handset manufacturer, reminiscences his excitement of being backstage, in close proximity to Michael during his concert in Mumbai:

"It was back in 1996 during his concert in Mumbai, I was a starter at the company which handled PR for the Jackson show. I had the privilege of being right up there and witnessed the greatest performance of my life - The Michael Jackson Live Concert," he remembers.

"I must confess that until then I was completely biased towards rock concerts, but having seen this electrifying performance, I was sold out to the King of Pop!"

Jacob says Jackson had a strange magic in him that mesmerized the crowd to groove their minds to his performance.

"His presence, his energy, his music was simply electrifying. I have been to many rock shows but Michael Jackson Concert will remain in mind as the best show ever! Like million others we will miss him and hope that every person on this planet remembers him for letting us know the meaning of entertainment."

Jayanthi Sethuraman, who works for a top hardware, software and services company, remembers how 'Thriller' was an anthem among her friends in high school.

"I was studying back then in Bangalore, and me and my friends used to play the Thriller over and over again, admiring the voice and moves of the man. Thriller also happens to be my all time favorite Michael Jackson song, second only to Heal The World. I firmly believe Thriller marked the coming-of-age of the pop star. I also think his music has a truly international appeal and cut cross boundaries."

Mohammad Shahid, account manager with a PR firm that handles promotions for a bouquet of technology companies said, "I remember the time when his 'History' CD set was released in India. Even with a Sony Intl price tag of Rs. 650, it was selling like hot cross buns. What a show!"

Michael Jackson was all set for his last live concert, 'The Final Curtain Call' on July 8 this year in London, and quite a few Indian fans in the tech industry were all geared up to apply for leaves and fly to London for the performance.

"My friends working in London had already booked my tickets and I was going to start looking out for economical flight deals to London. I'm deeply saddened - at having to miss what would have been my best ever concert, but more than that, to have missed the greatest man of international pop music," said Tarang, who works as a team leader in the UK process of a hardware BPO.

The IT industry echoes the global sentiment at the loss of a great musical talent. Most of the fraternity used their favourite tool - the Internet - to show their unison in offering condolences - through everything from blogs to update messages on social networking sites - pretty much like Ivan, who is a favorite DJ among Bangalore techies: "Michael Jackson; we love and miss you now more than ever. You are the reason we dance; You are the reason we play music. May your soul rest in peace."

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Kumar P said on 7/11/2009 11:28:50 PM:
"Thriller" - Who is It" the all time favourites among the fans. It will be difficult to get one more MJ in the next century. Jacko could be awarded a special one in the world to honor his work / performance

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Collapse <div runat='server' id=div17183 class='CommentsContainer'><span class='commentsFrom' style='float:left;'>Chandrappan Thotathil said on 6/27/2009 3:25:08 PM: </span><br/>MJ lives in million hearts through his music. May his soul rest in peace dont want more contriversy <div class='CommentLineContainer'><input type=button onClick='showModal(17183,ctl00_ContentPage_ThreadedComments1_txtPid);' value='Reply'/> to Chandrappan Thotathil </div>

Chandrappan Thotathil said on 6/27/2009 3:25:08 PM:
MJ lives in million hearts through his music. May his soul rest in peace dont want more contriversy

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Akhilesh said on 7/22/2009 4:25:03 PM:
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jukie said on 6/26/2009 6:56:30 PM:
MJ REST IN PEACE BIGGER THAN ELVIS BABBY

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Pramod said on 6/26/2009 3:52:38 PM:
MJ Forever!!!

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Roopesh said on 6/26/2009 3:40:50 PM:
May your soul rest in peace

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Collapse <div runat='server' id=div17155 class='CommentsContainer'><span class='commentsFrom' style='float:left;'>john said on 6/26/2009 1:24:59 PM: </span><br/>It is a Big Loss...M.J will be missed ...for the Eternity !<div class='CommentLineContainer'><input type=button onClick='showModal(17155,ctl00_ContentPage_ThreadedComments1_txtPid);' value='Reply'/> to john </div>

john said on 6/26/2009 1:24:59 PM:
It is a Big Loss...M.J will be missed ...for the Eternity !

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jo said on 6/26/2009 7:00:43 PM:
rest in peace wacko jacko.see u in heaven.

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Collapse <div runat='server' id=div17177 class='CommentsContainer'><span class='commentsFrom' style='float:left;'>joweria said on 6/26/2009 7:03:27 PM: </span><br/>rest in peace.<div class='CommentLineContainer'><input type=button onClick='showModal(17177,ctl00_ContentPage_ThreadedComments1_txtPid);' value='Reply'/> to joweria </div>

joweria said on 6/26/2009 7:03:27 PM:
rest in peace.

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sarat said on 7/22/2009 7:48:06 PM:
peaceisrest its a big loss that m.j has been never in earth

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