Bobbing along to MJ

I think I'm on a roll these days. I'm coming back to my musical roots.

And it's been MJ.

After watching "This Is It" and seeing what a perfectionist he is, I've been so inspired. I went out right after the movie and bought a 2-disc album that contained his string of hits. And I've been listening to it every other day.

And I've had the luxury of having the songs loaded into my phone so I can listen to it. It's been a real adventure: breaking down the beats, bass, guitar riffs, the strings, and all the other sfx. This man was a GENIUS!

I'm actually contemplating doing some kind of a thesis on the movement and impact of MJ's music on pop. I've been hearing stuff I've never heard before, partly cos I haven't been paying so much attention to detail. Sometimes, I hear little beats or bass lines and think, "Hey...that sounds familiar." Before you know it, you hear an extended version of that beat or bass line, or something that evolved from the original, simpler version on another song much later. The feeling is like... "Wow!"

So I'm definitely intrigued. But if I'm really serious about it, I will need to do A LOT of research on MJ and his music. I will need to boost my musical knowledge and learn all about the history and his roots and how they evolved.

Okay, this may start to sound boring as it becomes a bit more academic rather than fun trivia. I am really excited though. I wonder if this has been done before. It probably has. I don't think I'm the first to be in awe of MJ, neither will I be the last.

Wow.