There’s an incredible amount to enjoy here, and the star’s fans will be in rapture. Though Jackson looks painfully thin at times, his vocal prowess and dancing ability seem to have scarcely ebbed at all in the decade he spent offstage.
— Andrew Barker, Variety
If This Is It doesn’t miraculously restore the middle-aged Jackson to his past glory, it at least offers glimpses of his bygone greatness, and poignant suggestions of what might have been.
— Elysa Gardner, USA Today
[An] extraordinary documentary, nothing at all like what I was expecting to see. Here is not a sick and drugged man forcing himself through grueling rehearsals, but a spirit embodied by music. Michael Jackson was something else.
— Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Any evidence of eccentricity, scandal or anything else that marked our perception of Jackson the last few years is missing. In its place is a performer in full command of his gifts.
— Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
A strange and ultimately underwhelming way to say goodbye to a troubled, talented performer.
— Kevin Maher, Times of London
i am so happy that michael got these reviews for “this is it” . he so deserved it. i think people will come to see the special soul that he was finally. i still wish that he got the same adulation from everyone in life. people just didn’t understand michael’s point of view on things and chose to make a mockery of him.
thank you so much cherokee for showing these reviews of the movie because the more positive energy we send michael’s way the better light he will shine in just as he deserves. just can’t stress it enough. i watched the memorial today and couldn’t believe how many people around the world were mourning. i cried like a baby!
i will always love you michael, you truly are special.
Thank Cherokee Billie for sharing this, and I hope you are feeling better. I know Michael is honored by these reviews. I read that the movie will be staying in theaters until Thanksgiving, and will also be out in stores before Christmas. I know that is what Michael wants to happen, for the movie is a gift to the fans. Take care, much love <3
I saw This Is It and I am so happy that they decided to take his personal video and turn it into a flim for the whole world to see. It gave us a chance to see the man in action! There is no need to show anything but the positive side to the rehearsals ( if there is anything else )because the love is all we need to focus on. Anything else is insignificant. Michael is in pure love now and that’s all he would want us to focus on.
I love you most Michael!
Love to all my friends here as well!
Hello Cherokee and friends:
Hiedi share thinking, is as you say. This is a good lesson for those who underestimated Michael, and also shows its strong commitment to his fans and his great talent and love.
I found a letter from Barry Gordy, I will pass on a short quotation referred to “This is it” because it is long but it’s very nice, if you want them spent the rest.
“Barry Gordy writes in the introduction to the book recently re-released memoirs of Michael Jackson ‘Moonwalk’:
On 27 October 2009, the advanced screenings of “This Is It” took place everywhere.
Fans from all backgrounds gathered to see an artist who has had an impact on humanity like no other.
Fans of Michael Jackson was joined by his music, but more importantly, with its message of love and peace – all in hopes of a better tomorrow.
He believed we could change the world one person at a time. Michael Jackson fans were connected to him through love for his music, but also spiritually. Not only the public gave him moments of their lives at their concerts, also radiant with love – something he was eager to communicate at all with his presence. ”
“Is Michael magical?
Michael Jackson had a supernatural way to bring our dreams of fairy tales to life. He made us believe again in the inexplicable – and does not seem so impossible after all.
Most of today’s artists have been inspired by Michael Jackson, motivated by their professionalism, their art and creativity.
The world will still inspired by “This Is It” and the tour would have been monumental. ”
Hola Cherokee y amigas:
Comparto el pensamiento de Hiedi, es como tu dices. Esta es una buena lección para aquellos que subestimaron a Michael, y también nos muestra su gran compromiso hacia sus fans y su gran talento y amor.
Encontré un escrito de Barry Gordy,voy a pasarles una pequeña cita referida a “This is it” porque es largo pero es muy lindo, si desean les paso el resto.
” Barry Gordy escribe en la introducción del libro de memorias recientemente re-lanzado de Michael Jackson ‘Moonwalk’:
El 27 de octubre de 2009, las proyecciones avanzadas de “This Is It” se llevaron a cabo en todas partes.
Fans de todas las procedencias se reunieron, para ver a un artista que ha tenido un impacto en la humanidad como ningún otro.
Los fans de Michael Jackson se unieron a través de su música, pero lo más importante, con su mensaje de Amor y de Paz – todos con la esperanza de un mañana mejor.
El creía que podíamos cambiar el mundo, una persona a la vez. Los fans de Michael Jackson se conectaron a él a través del amor por su música, pero también a Nivel Espiritual. No sólo le dió al público momentos de sus vidas en sus conciertos, también Irradiaba Amor – algo que él estaba ansioso por comunicar a todos con su presencia”.
“¿Es Michael mágico?
Michael Jackson tenía una manera sobrenatural de llevar nuestros sueños de cuentos de hadas a la vida. Él nos hizo creer en lo inexplicable de nuevo – y no parece tan imposible después de todo.
La mayoría de los artistas de hoy se han inspirado en Michael Jackson, motivados por su profesionalidad, su arte y su creatividad.
El mundo será aún inspirado por “This Is It” y la gira monumental que habría sido”.
I love you Michael!!
Love and happiness for all.
Hola Anabella: hoy casualmente leí este articulo y me encantó, sobre todo porque proviene de una persona que conoció a Michael y su talento desde pequeño.
También había pensado en traerlo al blog, asi que gracias por hacerlo.
Besos
Holla Anabella!
Thank you for posting Mr. Gordy’s words! I really liked reading them ^_^
Hello everyone:
I want to share this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pllviBEoF94
This video is very beautiful and shows the response of love for people to Michael, even beyond his country. It is wonderful to see the Mongols dancing songs. I would love for Michael to see and enjoy acts of love toward him like this.
A kiss.
Aaaw that was cute! The girls are great dangers!
Oops, DANCERS (laughs)
Anabella, Thank you for informing us on the new introduction to Michael Jacksons book “Moon Walk.” I have the original print of the book, so I don’t have this introduction by Berry Gordy. I have now read the entire introduction. It’s just beautiful. So, I could not leave it without posting it for all to read.
Again, Anabella thank you for informing us. Although I did know about the reprint of the book, I did not know Berry Gordy did the introduction. I will put a copy in my original book. HERE IT IS FOR ALL TO SEE.
Moonwalk reissue: New intro by Berry Gordy. New afterward by Shaye Areheart.
I’ve just had the reissue of Moonwalk delivered. There is a new forward and afterward. I’ll type them up if its ok. So those who already have the book and aren’t going to buy the reissue can read these new parts. It’s not much and just like reading it in a bookshop/library so its ok I hope.
Here is the new introduction by Berry Gordy:
Michael Jackson was not an artist who comes along once in a decade, a generation, or a lifetime. He was an artist who comes along only once, period. I had the good fortune of meeting him when he was nine years old. Even then there was something so compelling about him that, frankly, I did not know what to make of it. How could this kid have that effect on me? It was an effect so potent that I would immediately discard my misgivings about being in business with ”kid acts”, and rush to create an environment for Michael and his brothers that would nurture and expand their talent.
Even then he had knowingness about him. He knew he was special. He could dance and sing and act like anybody — he just wanted to do it better.
He was driven by his hunger to learn, to constantly top himself, to be the best. He was the consummate student. He studied the greats and became greater. He raised the bar and then he BROKE the bar. His talent and creativity thrust him AND entertainment into the stratosphere.
Moonwalk was the first time he told his story in his own words, reflecting on his own life, how he thought, how he felt about things. This book is a unique opportunity to get to know the real genius of Michael and how this young kid from Gary, Indiana, propelled himself to become the biggest star in the world.
Moonwalk reveals so much of Michael’s true self, but you have to read between the lines to really understand what he was all about. I must say, though, that he did have two personalities. Offstage he was shy soft-spoken, and childlike. But when he took that stage in front of his screaming fans, he turned into another personality; a master, a ”take no prisoners” showman. For him it was kill or be killed.
Besides being a creative master of writing, singing, producing, acting, and staging, he was also a thinker. And in order to protect himself, sometimes he created mental mechanisms – personalities – onstage, offstage, in boardrooms, in his deal making, business plans and self promotion. Brilliant? Right? Genius? Damn right. He made it all happen. His personality may have been contradictory, but his core was always pure, beautiful, and loving.
When Michael and his brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito, and Marlon auditioned for me at Motown in Detroit that July day in 1968, they blew us all away with their incredible talent. Little Michael’s performance was way beyond his years. After singing and dancing like James Brown and Jackie Wilson, he sang a Smokey Robinson song called ”Who’s Loving You” with the sadness and passion of a man who had been living with the blues and heartbreak his whole life. I couldn’t believe it. As great as Smokey sang it, Michael was better. I told Smokey ”Hey, man, I think he gotcha on that one”. Smokey said, ” Me too.” When Michael and his brothers performed on the Ed Sullivan Show, there was no doubt that the rest of the world agreed.
I moved them out to California and they became part of the Gordy and Motown families. Those were the great times — we swam, we joked, we played games, we rehearsed. I put together a song writing team, and we came up with four hit records for them: ”I Want You Back,” ”ABC,” The Love You Save,” and ”I’ll Be There.” The Jackson 5 was the only group in history to ever have their first four singles go to number one. We were thrilled — especially Michael. We had broken through a major barrier. For Michael, it was the inspiration to break all the rest. And he did.
We cast Michael with Diana Ross in a movie we produced called The Wiz and there he met legendary producer Quincy Jones. That collaboration yielded the greatest-selling album of all time, Thriller, along with Off The Wall and Bad.
By 1983 the Jacksons were no longer at Motown. However, the brothers reunited to perform on the television special Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever. After a high-powered, dazzling medley of their songs, Michael took the stage alone and proceeded to make pop history. From the first beat of ”Billie Jean” and the toss of his hat, I was mesmerized. But when he did his iconic moonwalk, I was shocked. It was magic. He soared into orbit…and never came down.
Though it ended way too soon, Michael’s life was beautiful. Sure there were some sad times and maybe some questionable decisions on his part, but Michael Jackson accomplished everything he dreamed of. Even at nine years old, his passion was to be the greatest entertainer in the world. He was willing to work hard and do whatever it took to become what he indeed was — the undisputed ”King of Pop” the world over.
What kid wouldn’t give his right arm to fulfill his wildest childhood dreams? Michael loved it all — every moment onstage, every moment in rehearsal. He loved creating what had never been done before. He loved giving all he had to his music and all he had to his fans.
I mean, Michael was awesome! Totally in charge. In fact the more I think and talk about Michael Jackson, the more I feel the ”King of Pop” was not big enough for him. I think he was simply ”The Greatest Entertainer That Ever Lived.”
Berry Gordy
Founder of Motown
2009
FATHER FORGIVE THOSE WHO MADE A MOCKERY OUR OF MJ, FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO. LET THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS DO IT’S HEALING. I’m Overwelmed with the thought of such action.
My Love To All From A Distance,
Cynt G.
Wow, thanks Cynt G for that piece by Berry Gordy. My Mum has bought the book for me for Christmas so I have to wait :-/
Thanks Cherokee… wonderful to read those dazzingly reviews
Light and Love Susanxxx
Cynt G.:
Thanks for the clarification, you certainly know more than me. I have the new reissue of the book can not verify that the comment that I brought from Barry Gordy is the new introduction to the book “Moonwalk”. So you may be right, you how much more information than I do.
Anyway my intention was simply to show appreciation to Barry Gordy is about the movie and Michael.
Much love.
I am so happy to see Michael finally being vindcated. It’s just too bad that it took his death for this to happen. That is the true tregedy. We’ve all known what a special person he was all along, and I wish that people honored him like this when he was alive. Cherokee, I hope Michael can see now how much he is loved and missed. Michael thankyou so much for giving us one last glimpse of you and your amazing talent. There will never be anyone who can ever match you. Your spirit will live forever! Someday, when we die, we will see you again. I can’t wait to give you a big hug and a kiss. I will love and miss you so much til then. Thankyou also, Michael, for continuing to help us in spirit. It’s so comforting to know that you’re there.
Cherokee, I hope you are feeling well. Let us know how you’re doing.
From the bottom of my heart,
Holly
We The Fans Made Sure Our Beloved Michael’s “THIS IS IT” MOVIE and SOUND TRACK did OUTSTANDING.
I went to see “This Is It” 4 times, now I’m waiting for it to go on DVD. I hope it will be.
The movie is No 1 worldwide.
The movie made $125 million so far.
It was reported today that the soundtrack is No 1pop albums.
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
HEAR ARE SOME OF THE HEADLINES FROM TODAY!
ENJOY, I’M LOVING IT!
Michael Jackson Soundtrack Tops U.S. Album Chart
By Keith Caulfield (ABC)
November 4, 2009
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) – The companion soundtrack to Michael Jackson’s worldwide No. 1 movie claimed the top spot on the U.S. pop albums chart Wednesday with the fifth-best sales week this year.
“This Is It” sold 373,000 copies during the week ended November 1, according to Nielsen SoundScan, exceeding expectations of an opening in the 300,000 and 350,000 range.
It marks Jackson’s sixth No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and it arrives with his best sales week for an album since 1995’s “HIStory” opened at No. 1 with 391,000 copies.
Jackson collected his first No. 1 with “Thriller” in 1983 and later notched toppers with “Bad,” “Dangerous,” “HIStory” and “Invincible.” His 2003 greatest hits set “Number Ones” is the biggest seller in the United States this year.
The “This Is It” film, which consists of rehearsal footage for a planned residency in London, earned $104 million during its first weekend of worldwide release.
Michael Jackson Enjoys No. 1 Success With Film, Album
Wednesday – November 04, 2009 – 5:05pm (USA NEWS)
Five months after his death, Michael Jackson is still a chart-topper.
The singer’s This Is It concert documentary and album of the same name have both reached No. 1 in the U.S. and in 16 countries worldwide, according to ratings reports released Wednesday.
Directed by Jackson’s tour choreographer, Kenny Ortega, the concert documentary — which was released Oct. 28 — made movie history as the highest-grossing concert film of all time, besting Miley Cyrus’ Hannah Montana: The Movie. Its companion album now tops Billboard’s Top 200 charts as well as the Soundtrack album chart.
The disc, featuring Jackson’s last recorded single, is expected to top album charts in Canada, Japan, France, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Turkey, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the Middle East and Colombia. It will likely rank in the top three on charts in the U.K., Australia, Argentina, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland and Spain.
Jackson is the first artist since the Rolling Stones in 1971 to have a No. 1 documentary and album on the charts at the same time.
Nov 4 2009 12:04 PM EST
Michael Jackson Rules Billboard Again With ‘This Is It’ Soundtrack
Creed mount strong comeback
By Gil Kaufman (MTV)
In death, as he was in life, Michael Jackson is still proving to be the King of Pop. In the same week that the documentary “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” was the #1 movie in the land, the accompanying soundtrack will take the honors on the Billboard 200 albums chart. According to figures provided by Nielsen SoundScan, the “This Is It” soundtrack will assume the top spot with sales of 373,000, easily besting the week’s other big debut, a #2 bow by reunited rockers Creed, whose Full Circle moved 110,000 units.
November 4, 2009, 11:00 am
Michael Jackson Takes ‘It’ to the Top
By Ben Sisario (NEW YORK TIMES)
Kevin Mazur/ Sony Pictures Michael Jackson in a scene from the documentary “This Is It.”
After dominating record sales for four months, Michael Jackson is finally at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart. “Michael Jackson’s This Is It,” the companion album to the new movie — Epic, the label, is being careful not to call it a soundtrack, since it is mostly made up of old hits — sold 373,100 copies in the United States last week, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Although Jackson has sold more than 5.6 million albums since his death in June, most of those titles have been too old to count on the Billboard 200, the standard album chart. But “This Is It” is a new title, and it becomes Jackson’s sixth No. 1; the film was the top box office draw last week, taking in $32.5 million in its first five days in the United States.
BUSY WEEK
by Simon Vozick-Levinson (MUSIC MIX)
Categories: Charts, Creed, Michael Jackson, News, The Swell Season
Michael Jackson’s This Is It won the box office easily last weekend, so it should come as little surprise to find the concert film’s soundtrack topping the Billboard 200, too. The King of Pop’s latest posthumous release sold a strong 373,000 copies in its first week on shelves, according to Nielsen SoundScan. That’s comparable to the big sales his greatest-hits set Number Ones was putting up in the weeks immediately following his untimely death — and since This Is It is categorized as a new release, Jackson finally gets to take the No. 1 Billboard 200 spot that a technicality robbed him of for much of this past summer.
On the Charts: Michael Jackson Hits Number One With “This Is It”
11/4/09, 11:27 am EST
The Big News: The King of Pop resumed his spot at the top of the charts this week. The soundtrack to Michael Jackson’s concert rehearsal documentary This Is It sold 373,000 copies to cruise to Number One on the Billboard Top 200. Jackson albums like Number Ones and Thriller have frequently hit Number One on the Top Comprehensive Charts following his June 25th death, however the albums were ineligible for the Top 200. (Regardless, Number Ones is the best-selling album of 2009.) Jackson’s last official Number One debut came with Invincible in 2001, and This Is It earned Jackson’s best first-week sales since HIStory moved 391,000 units in 1995.
The L.A. Times
November 4, 2009 | 7:48 am
On the charts: Michael Jackson leads 12 newcomers onto the top of the tally
Foretold to land atop the chart from the moment it was announced, the two-disc souvenir to the behind-the-scenes concert film “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” has bowed at No. 1 on the U.S. pop chart. The hits collection can still be had for less than $10 at some major retailers, and fans were quick to pick it up, this despite the fact that Jackson’s “Number Ones” has been a mega-seller since Jackson’s death in late June.
All told, “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” sold 373,000 copies for Sony Music, according to Nielsen SoundScan, leading a charge of 12 new albums on the U.S. pop 200. As of Monday, our sister blog Company Town reported that the film “This Is It” has grossed $34.4 million in the U.S. and $103 million worldwide.
Meanwhile, Jackson’s “Number Ones” sold an additional 32,000 copies this week. After Jackson’s death, “Number Ones” surged to the top of the charts. It sold more than 440,000 copies in the 10 days after his death, and may well end up as 2009’s top-selling album.
The 373,000 copies sold by “This Is It” made it one of the year’s top debuts. Billboard reports that this is Jackson’s sixth No. 1 on the U.S. pop chart. It’s also, reports Billboard, the artist’s best sales week since “HIStory” debuted with 391,000 copies to lead the chart in 1995.
Thank You MOTHER FATHER / GOD For All Good Things, I Need Not Say More You Know My Heart.
Michael, I’m Feeling You, And You Deserve All and More Off What Is Happening with “This Is It.” YOUR ALWAYS IN MY HEART.
Thank you everyone in this space, all have been wonderful.
God Is Love
You Are Love
I Am Love
We Are Love
We Are One
One Love,
Cynt G.
Hi Cynt! Wow, those numbers are outstanding!!! Thanks for bringing them!
(PS: I liked the “Extra Extra” *laughs*
)
Dear Cynth and dear All,
Thank you for posting these amazing record numbers. I have read them with tears in my eyes, I am feeling the tremendous loss of this great artist and I would like him to stay alive as much as possible in his work. I like the fact that he is getting this high recognition that he so deserved. I am tearful because I wish he were still on our earth plane with us. Cynth, thank you again for sharing this with us. I am greateful that our spirits are connecting so lovingly around him. I do not know what I would do with my grief over him if I did not have you and the others in our soul family to love him and grieve with.
Thank you again Cherokee.
One love
Anne Florence
Cynt G,
Amazing numbers. Michael did an outstanding job with sale numbers while living and now that he is in the spirit world the movement continues….
Beautiful!
Hi Cherokee, Hi everyone! How’s everybody doing today?
Oh my, finally the journalists are saying good things about dear Michael! This is great! And he deserves all the compliments for This Is It, it really was a wonderful movie and it showed the truth about him. (I liked specially Mr. Ebert’s and Mr. Goodykoontz’s comments!)
I saw some news about the DVD that’s coming out. Mr. Ortega said it will have more 2 or 3 hours of the rehearsals (that we didn’t see in the cinema), so we’ll be able to see much more of This Is It! I can’t wait to see it!
I also heard the other day about the possibility of This Is It being nominated for the Academy Awards. Today I brought a more precise information (it was published in November 3rd, on a british news webpage):
” This Is It received “the most enthusiastic response I’ve ever witnessed”, a veteran Oscar voter said after the Academy screening in LA.
The expert added: “I predict it will be the first documentary to ever make the Best Picture nomination list.”
It is also tipped to be in the running for Sound Editing and Best Director. ”
Love to all!
Dear Mayra,
Wow!!! this is good news that the DVD will contain more footage. You know, Whoopie Goldberg described Michael as “the gift that keeps on giving” this is the greatest description of him that I ever heard and he is constantly proving to be so. I am crying for his mother who had to burry such a wonderful son. We have to pray very much for his mother because I think this is a very hard time for her as she is facing what seems to be the untimely death of her beloved, such gifted son. Please pray for Mrs Jackson as much as this is bringing her joy it is also bringing sadness. I know because I am experiencing it over him and I am sure a lot of you are experiencing same.
One love,
Anne Florence
Dear Anne: ain’t that great? I’m excited about the DVD
Oh, Whoopie said it all!
I’ll keep praying for his family, for God help them to heal.. I worry about them, too..
Love,
Cherokee Thank You So, So Very, Very, Much -
for Highlighing quotations from various Media’s. It is truely the CURRENT EVENT(smile). It is my pleasure to share the anticipated wait and joy of “THIS IS IT’ with you, and all. You have certainly made my grieving heart for Michael to heal more gently by providing this space. For this I am most greatful.
Thank You
May God Bless You,
Cynt G.
I’m sorry write in portuguese…
http://translate.google.com.br/translate_t#
Boa noite Cherokee!! Amo seu blog, sinto-me completamente em casa! Ele tem me ajudado muito a superar a morte de Michael, não queria acreditar que ele havia partido, não conseguia trabalhar, apenas chorava… as mensagens de Michael me enchem de esperanças, confortam meu coração.
Se puder, gostaria que dissesse a ele algumas coisas que quando estava encarnado seria impossível, pois sou do Brasil.
- Primeiramente gostaria de dizer que a tristeza pela morte dele me fez mudar algumas coisas na minha vida, decidi aos 30 anos de idade realizar finalmente um sonho de infância, ser dançarina, eu sei que consigo! Michael sempre disse que podemos ser o que quisermos, pra nunca desistirmos de nossos sonhos, e é claro, ele é minha maior inspiração.
- Um dia desses fiz uma viagem astral, estava consciente, lembro de ter chamado por Michael e de tê-lo visto mais jovem, ele disse algo que não me lembro e acordei. Tenho dúvidas se fantasiei ou não, quero aprender as técnicas, farei cursos, um dia tenho certeza que voltarei a vê-lo em sonhos.
- Em 1993 assisti ao show da turnê Dangerous aqui no estádio do Morumbi em São Paulo/BRA, tinha 14 anos e digo, foi o momento mais mágico da minha vida até agora!
Por último quero dizer a Michael que ele me ensinou o verdadeiro significado da palavra AMOR, e me mostrou o que é perder alguém querido.
Quero ajudá-lo a curar o mundo, sinto que posso, esse sentimento me faz um pessoa melhor, quero ajudá-lo a curar o mundo, mas antes é preciso curar as pessoas, cada uma delas… a começar por mim.
LOVE YOU FOREVER MICHAEL!! THANK YOU CHEROKEE!!!
Oi Janaina! Bem vinda à família!!
Vou traduzir o seu comentário pra você!
Hi Janaina! Wellcome to the family!
I’m gonna translate your comment for you!
“Good night, Cherokee!! I love your blog, I feel completly at home in here! I has helped me a lot to overcome Michael’s death, I didn’t want to believe he had passed, I coudn’t work, I’d only cry… Michael’s messages have filled me of hope, they comfort my heart.
If you can, I’d like to tell him somethings that would be impossible for me to say when he was incarnated, ’cause I’m from Brazil.
- At first, I’d like to say that my grieving over his death made me change somethings in my life, I decided, at the age of 30, to finally make a childhood dream to come true, being a dancer, I know I can make it! Michael always said that we can be what we want to, that we should never give up our dreams, and, of course, he’s my biggest inspiration.
- One of these days, I’ve made an astral travel, I was counscient, I remember calling for Michael and to have seen him looking younger, he said something I can’t remember and then I woke up. I’m in doubt if I’ve imagined this or not, I wanna learn tecniches, do courses, one day I’m sure I’ll see him in my dreams again.
- In 1993, I’ve seen the Dangerous Tour show here in Morumbi Stadium, in São Paulo/Brazil, I was 14 and I can say it was the most magic moment of my life until now!
Last, I wanna tell Michael that he has thought me the real meaning of the word LOVE, and he showed me what is like to loose someone dear.
I want to help him to heal the world, I feel I can, this feeling makes me a better person, I want to help him heal the world, but before this it’s necessary to heal the people, each one of them… starting by me.”
Thank you, Cynt G, for bring forth jubilation of Heaven (MJ) and earth jubilation (human) to us. In “One Love”, we are co-creating so much joy and excitement with Michael. lol
WOW MICHAEL! i’m not surprised by any of this. you are the best and always will be. You are NO. 1!!
thank you Cynth for the info. it made me cry tears of joy for michael. i read it out loud so he could here all the wonderful reviews he got. all his hard work was not in vain.
WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Cherokee and Dear All
Thank you for this very nice post which again opened the dialogue about our beloved Michael. I have been tearful today as I am reading more and more about Michael, realizing the lost. The appreciation for his work is very moving to me and speak highly of the love that so many people have for him and his work around the world. I am sure that he is seeing it all and smiling. I hope that his children get to feel the love that the world has for their father.
Today I was reading about the paparazzi who took Michael’s final picture. These guys have the most wonderful things to say about him. They said that they loved chasing him around because unlike most stars, he was very personable. They even put their camera down at time to visit with him. They have their pictures with him and the one who took that final picture is hoping to use the money to go to medical school. They said that compared to other stars, Michael would let into his house anybody people/fans who are consistent enough and told him that they love him, he would let them in with the belief that indeed they love him. The core jackson fans according to these paparazzi, have all been in his house, hanging out, eating, ect…Oh boy, now I wish I were among the persistent ones…I regret not to have been around him
I really missed on that one. I don’t belief that at my age I really have this regret of not being one of those who stood outside of his house…LOL. Another group of paparazzi explained how Michael had met them with the sole purpose of having them check his nose….lol. They said that he came and was very relaxed…and they checked the n.o.s.e and they said it was not as bad as they thought….LOL
Indeed Michael was a very soul who visited the earth but many people mostly in his homeland were not ready for him. Thank God the world embraced him. So many loving stories are coming out about Michael now. I have a feeling that they are just begining.
For my part now, I am determined to see This Is It every week of his run. I am going for the third time this weekend and I have bought the cd.
One love,
Anne Florence
I meant to write Michael was a very special soul who visited the earth….
Thank you, Anne! Can I borrow your message for posting on other website to share with people and to see Michael truly in his loveliness? Thanks.
Dear Lily,
Sure Lily, you can borrow any time
Thank you Cherokee and all those who have posted information
I feel so happy and prouds of Michael,
finally the press speaks well of him! pity that this didn´t happen before..that makes me sad : (
I hope that he now knows this and is very happy, he deserves this and much more!
Kisses to all!
Hi everyone!
I have yet to see the movie. Monday is my D-day!
I’m already trembling with excitement when I read all of your comments!
Wow, I remember when “Moonwalker” was out in theaters in Belgium. I sat during the entire film in amazement. Even then I was a big fan. But a part from 3 other people in the room there was nobody there. I can’t exactly say how old I was but I think I was 10 or 11.
I had a “private” show…there was little interest, so it seemed, in that movie.
But I didn’t really care. I made my grandfather sit trough the whole thing! I know that he fell asleep somewhere in the middle but nevertheless he came along just for me.
Looking back it was a unique experience, one I would not trade in a million years. Like a lot of you out there I only regret never meeting MJ in person, or even going to a live concert.
I hope that every single one of you finds love and (com)passion in your life.
Thanks to everyone for the amazing comments you leave here. To say it in MJ’s words “You rock my world!”
All my love,
B
Hi everybody,
thank you Cherokee for posting these beautiful reviews about Michael.. Finally these people admitt his genius.. I’m very proud, ’cause so many people now can understand.. In this blog I feel as I was at home, ’cause everytime I feel that all of us share the same energy and Love.. I wanna thank you all for posting news about This is it. I preordered the Cd so I’m waiting for it, and the new edition of Moonwalk (in English, ’cause I don’t trust so much in traslations). Actually I’m reading “Conspiracy” by Aphrodite Jones (in English too), and I just can try imagening what pain could Michael feel in those years…
But now everyone worldwide know that Michael is a pure creature, whom mission is just sharing Love with people, animals, nature… Two days ago, I was reading news about him on Internet, and for the first time here in Italy, I read an emotional, wonderful review about Michael and his documentary.. This is another miracle I think. Michael’s passion, pure soul, incredible talent and endless goodness we can breath seeing This is it, are too clear to ignore…
Michael, I love you so much. You changed my life, I feel I’m a better person since I understood who you really are, ’cause you opened my eyes and my heart, and people around me see I’m changed; they say I’m serene and more positive, and I know I have to thank you for it.
I hope I’ll read you soon my Dear..
Blessings to you Cherokee, and everyone of you in this blog.
Endless love
Monica
Monica,
You wrote that beautifully. Michael was misunderstood by spirits that were not on his spirit-level. Those spirits would not open their hearts and eyes to the gift that stood before them.
Now most of those spirits have awakened and are seeing for the first time that Michael was a special, gentle, humble soul, who love all.
Michael was chosen by God to send a message in this life. Michael did just that on a grand scale.
Now Michael is with God. In the spirit world God has further plans for Michael.
.
This dear Monica, is just the beginning
Hello Cherokee Billie and Everyone,
I hope you are all doing great and having a nice week!
Thank You Cherokee for posting these sincere comments from these people about Michael`s film. Im glad they realised what they have been missing about Dear Michael`s life.
I finally got to see ‘This Is It’ yesterday =) It is fantastic!!
Dear Michael, Thank you for your precious gift to us. With everything you did you always had your fans and other people in thought. What strucked me mostly was how happy you looked on stage. The beautiful light in your presence and smile didn`t pass me by unnoticed. You looked fabulous and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your last physical weeks with us, It was a priviledge to see your rehearsals and I am so proud of you and what you had accomplished. You Still Had It, I knew it and You Always Will.. You left me speechless and words can`t describe this sea of emotions inside. I enjoyed every single moment of your movie but through the laughing and staring in amazement, I still had this deep sore part in my heart. Not for my loss, but what you didn`t fully had in this life ..All the respect and appreciation, not just as an entertainer but as a person while you were here on earth..
Im so very happy now that you have endless love and peace around you. I love you dearly and for Always.
“May I say, Michael, You had the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen in my life! The windows to your soul could speak chapters without you saying a single word.
If any possible, may you be blessed with even more love, peace and beauty around you and inside you. May your light shine brighter everyday..
Thank you again Cherokee Billie. Love and blessings to you and everyone here xxx
Nicolene
Nicolene,
I totally agree with you concerning Michael’s eyes!! They spoke for themselves!! I just loved the way you respectfully complimented him!
Love,
Karina
Dear Karina,
Oh thank you for your reply =) Hope you are well? I just can`t help but feel this overwhelmness of respect and love for Michael. Like someone else said, Michael is Magical..
Love and blessings to you
Nicolene
Hi Nicolene, how are you dear? It was nice reading about your experience with This Is It! What a sweet message you’ve sent to dear Michael
Oh, I agree with you girls: his eyes really were something! Beautiful and so expressive!
Love,
Hello Mayra,
Im doing great thanks and you?
Yes ‘This Is It’ was excellent, wow.. Just can`t wait to buy the Dvd! I have Michael`s Bucharest performance, and have to watch it atleast twice a week lol three times isn`t hurthing either..
Oh I have to share something so sweet..
He is only starting to speak but I just love it how he remembers and enjoys Michael`s music with me! And singing along in his own baby language 
Wish you could hear how he is singing some of ‘Will you be there’ and ‘Black and White’ along. And not to mention the mooooves he`s trying lol, its just gorgeous! It is amazing how clever little ones can be. It shows we should never underestimate their ages or reception of things around them!
My little nephew, who is 2 yrs and 6 months, loves to watch the dvd with me.. He is asking me almost every morning “Sussie may we watch ‘May Jason’
Love and blessings to everyone xxx
Nicolene
Aaaw! Now, that was cute!!! .. For sure, babies are very perceptive and sensitive! I think also that it’s something reciprocal: dear Michael loves so much the children that they keep connected to him, like they’re giving love back!
My friend told me she was at a kid birthday party (she’s the daughter of another friend of ours), some days ago. They were playing Michael’s songs. She came close to them and said: do you kids wanna hear Michael’s story? They immediatly got excited (Yes, Yes, tell us!). As she was speaking, they were all sitting on the floor, listening everything very focused, their eyes wouldn’t even blink! Then, they were all dancing like Michael (Moonwalking, haha..) and now they’re his fans! Everytime my friend goes back in this house, the kids ask her to talk about Michael! It’s the cutest thing ever!
Dear Mayra,
How are you doing?
That is such a sweet story about your friend telling the little chrildren about Michael! Isn`t it just a nice feeling to tell someone about Dear Michael
I sometimes find myself telling the same story to the same people (Just to make sure they know about him
) I just wish that the Whole World could see Michael through our eyes!
Hope you have a great day..
Love and blessings,
Nicolene
“This Is It” proves why Michael Jackson is an ICON in the music industry, A LEGEND till the end of time. Michael’s legacy will not be tarnished by the media or negativity because Michael was sent here on a mission from a higher source that man cannot defeat. Michael’s videos have hidden messages that I was not aware of. Spiritual Warfare is taking place and we need to understand and research why his messages were meant for us to hear.
Dear Jane:
what a brilliant observation you have made. There’s no question Michael was sent here for a higher purpose and you are absolutely right no one can defeat him. He is part of the spiritual warfare and I believe he’s being trained to be a powerful warrior! We don’t have to research because he’s going to spiritually give us the answers very quickly. Spirit is moving very fast on teaching him. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment.
Many blessings,
Cherokee Billie
Hi Azizza77,
It’s good to see you here. I have been coming here to Cherokee Billie’s Blog for a few months now and have found all the answers I need concerning Michael’s peace and happiness and all of his wonderful messages through our dear Cherokee here. I find it a great learning experience with all of Cherokee’s inspirational messages.
I agree with you, Michael’s legacy could never be tarnished by anyone, ever!
Love,
Buttercup
Hello Cherokee and Everyone,
Thank you Cherokee for posting these great reviews of
This Is It and of Michael. What a good feeling it is to read GOOD things about Michael Jackson for a change. I never had any doubt that the movie and Michael’s performance would be anything short of spectacular. These reviews show that Michael, ever since his childhood, never ceases to amaze people with his ingenious creativity and mind blowing talents. He deserves every bit of the good reviews and more.
Thanks to everyone that posted all the great information!
Love,
Amy
Dear Cherokee Billie and Dear Friends Worldwide,
I don’t think I could add anything else to the comments made on “This Is It”. Everyone highlighted special words and compliments on the riveting documentary and also on the book Moonwalk, thank you all!! Even after his so tragic and sad death, he keeps being the number one, the unique, the most remembered, the most talked about!!
Speaking for myself, there are lots of very talented artists around the world, but Michael Jackson was, is and will always be “the greatest” artist and individual ever!! He lived 100 years in 50, inspired us in many ways, willingly entertained us all with his songs and dance movements, made us cry with his poems and reflections, he had heavens inside his blessed heart and was himself LOVE personified, very gentle, soft and yet so wise!!
And, even tough I am crying as I write these words (and they “cut” and hurt), I have to admit… Michael Jackson didn’t belong to this planet! Being so very special, angelical and spiritual, he was granted life among us, and God, in HIS infinite love for manking, agreed to let him come.
As a child, he was so complete before becoming an adult! As an adult, he was young at heart and full of grace !! And he was able to put into words and actions, what was going on in his mind and heart.
Unfortunately, he was to return home, to heavens, to the place where he always, really and trully belonged!!
Cherokee, you must feel blessed to be able to channel Michael’s spirit! God bless you!!
With all my heart,
Karina
Karina, Karina, Karina! (SMILE and L.O.V.E)
Thank you for sharing, and giving me the opportunity to continue to imbed my LEARNING. I give Much Gratitude to you. You and All here will never know how helpful you are to me, FOR IT IS NOT TANGIBLE.
We All have that LOVE and that KNOWING within our SOUL. It’s just that MJ’s connection with his Spirit and/or Soul is more intuative, sensitive, heighten in his rememberance of who he/we really are in that area that he expressed best here on earth.
(I hope you don’t mine Cherokee.) Just like Cherokee, we all have the abitity to channel, as she have said herself. It’s just that she is also more heighten (for lack of a better word) in tapping into the energy of channeling.
What’s going on now – doing this time, when our planet has entered into these awakening photom energies and causing life on Earth to whole new phase of growth in consciousness, is gradually helping us to REMEMBER WHO WE REALLY ARE, THE MIRACULOUS EXPERIECES OF OURSELF… FOR SPIRITUAL POSTERITY. However, It does take some effort on our part because of our FREE WILL, So we also have to invite it for the most part. I know this because since I made a concous effort, quite a few PROFOUND MIRACLES have happen to me, PROVING, TESTING, REWARDING and/or HEIGHTING my faith and /or TRUTH. For much is not TANGIABLE.
Non of us originated here. We all came as STEWARDS to the EARTH, and look what we are doing to it. This is deep so I leave it at that. Think of “EARTH SONG, by MJ.
We all have something to offer, just as MJ and our dear Cherokee. Thank again Cherokee for SHARING what most of us have not yet taped into, but will at our on NOW/ MOMENT (which is all that really is). More and more are able to use their channeling abilities, that’s why you Astrologers are used less than before. SOMETHING TO PONDER!
Thank you Mother Father for this moment of expression, and heightening of my learning.
Karina, heaven knows your words have penetrated and alert my MIND, SPIRIT, and SOUL energy TRUTH, which feeds my BEING from deep within. Thank you so very much for sharing your inner thoughts for it helps all of us to TEACH and LEARN (all of us are both Teachers and Learners). My #1 mission in life is to always be a Light Worker and Alchemist of Spirituality Enlightment and Growth. Constantly asking the Creator to order my steps and guide my being “to know what I can and cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference” (Serenity Prayer), SO PROFOUND.
TO ALL, Remember this God Speak To Us Often, We Just don’t listen because we are caught up with the HUSSLE and BUSSLE of LIFE. You have to “BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I (The Creator) AM GOD.” It is SIMPLE but not EASY. (SMILE)
I am overwhelmed once again, knowing how each one of us is a tool of inspiration, which is unseeing with naked eyes, but seeing with the SOUL (The Unseen Christ Conscious Sight). Each of you could not imagine how much you are helping me to POLISH MY SPIRITUAL AWAKENING CONSCIOUSNESS.
Thank You All For The Offerings, That You Don’t Even Know You Are Giving.
I am overwhelmed with gratitude.
Like MJ said in the movie “THIS IS IT,” “I HAVE TO LET IT SIZZLE” (I Got You Mike, Wink and a Smile).
I regress.
In this MOMENT, IT IS TRULY, A WONDERFUL WORLD!
I Wish You Wonderful,
Cynt G.
Dear Cynt,
Thank you very much for your reply to my post. Actually, something happened that day, while I was writing. Today, as I read my words again, I felt something strange, as if I hadn’t written that. I had to re-read the words. “Did I really write that?” I could hardly believe my name was there. Has it ever happened to you??
Anyway, I also agree with you when you say God often talks to us, but we hardly ever listen to Him, because of the hustle and bustle. I constantly look up to the sky and ask Him what he wants me to do next or what ideas He wants me to develop in my so ignorant inner world, in an urge to learn and feel at peace. But I have to confess I can not hear Him (with my spiritual ears) or see anything (with my spiritual eyes). What I do guess is that MJ has been an instrument to God, because whenever I listen to his songs, I somehow get inspired. Wouldn’t it be God’s way to talk to me?
I also think Cherokee Billie is God’s instrument. I was brought here, but just don’t know how. I only know that this blog has given me many opportunities for reflection, I have learned so much through the comments, I know this is where God wanted me to come and MJ was the reason. I don’t know how to explain that, but that
Sorry, I unintentionally pressed submit in the post below… sorry!!
With all my love,
Karina
Oh, my… another mistake….I meant to the post “above”!!rsssr.. sorry again!
Karina
Cynt G,
You are right, all of us have the same capabilities as Michael…but to reach that level you have to have the heightened intuitiveness and have your spirit heightened to listen… to be able to reach the level Michael had. And we must remember…Michael was chosen by our Heavenly Creator to carry out the messages necessary to the Creator’s people. Through Michael’s music he was our modern-day prophet for God’s people.
Cynt G
Lastly, I feel that as BELIEVERS, we can each make a difference. We are all tools for our Creator as Michael is a tool.
Make a difference!! Step outside of the box and make the necessary positive changes for our world.
Let’s all commit.
Look out world because a change is coming!
Dear MaryAnn -
Your actually saying the same thing I said. Here are both statements. If you dont agree let’s just agree to disagree. (SMILE)
OUR STATEMENTS, and KEYWORD: HEIGHTEN
MaryAnn – You are right, all of us have the same capabilities as Michael…but to reach that level you have to have the heightened intuitiveness and have your spirit heightened to listen… to be able to reach the level Michael had.
Cynt G. – Just like Cherokee, we all have the abitity to channel, as she have said herself. It’s just that she is also more heighten (for lack of a better word) in tapping into the energy of channeling. PARAGRAPH 2
PEACE OUT,
Cynt G.
Hi MaryAnn -
Again your saying the same thing I said. Here are both statements once again. If you dont agree let’s just agree to disagree. (SMILE)
OUR STATEMENT and KEY WORDS: Make a Difference / Something to Offer
MaryAnn – we can each make a difference. We are all tools for our Creator as Michael is a tool. Make a difference!! Step outside of the box and make the necessary positive changes for our world.
Cynt G. – We all have something to offer, just as MJ and our dear Cherokee. Thank again Cherokee for SHARING what most of us have not yet taped into, but will at our on NOW/ MOMENT . PARAGRAPH 5
ONE LOVE,
Cynt G.
Hi MaryAnn -
It’s me again. I just L.O.V.E you!
KEYWORD: Prophet
YOUR STATEMENT:
MaryAnn – And we must remember…Michael was chosen by our Heavenly Creator to carry out the messages necessary to the Creator’s people. Through Michael’s music he was our modern-day prophet for God’s people.
Cynt G. – All prohets that I know of had some communications with the Angelic while here on earth, and spoke of it.
I do not speak losely I’ve double checked with research, to make sure I have learned correctly, to heighten my knowledge. But I am not an expert, and continue to polish my knowledge.
DEFINITION FOR PROPHET – From Metaphysical Bible: A teacher, one who recives the inspiration of Spirit, and understanding of Spirit, and understanding of spiritual law, and imparts it to others. A prophet, in individual consciousness, is a thought that is IN CONTACT WITH SPIRIT, THAT RECEIVES REVELATIONS DIRECT FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT; IT KNOWS DIVINE LAW AND IT’S WORKING. therefore it warns and instructs the other thoughts. (The prohets of old seemed to stand between God and the people received divine guidance.)
The prophets (Matt) is one who states the spriritual law.
The prophet of .(Luke) Represent divine law.
The prophet of (John) is the promise of God.
Michael never mention such in SPIRIT nor BODY. He would know. However, it is clear that WHAT HE GAVE TO HUMANITY WAS HIS PURPOSE. Yes he was intuitive, has phenomenal energy, charisma, talent and gifts from GOD, that he fine tuned and implemented masterfully to achieve his purpose on a grand/ mass scale. This is may be why he is given the mission to make a tremendous change in the world in SPIRIT perhaps. I SAY PERHAPS BECAUSE MJ DID NOT DIRECTLY SAY WHY, HE DID INDIRECTLY.
From Cherokee Billie AUGUST 23, 2009
I know that many of you pray to me, but please don’t, at this time I am not powerful in The Spirit world and I certainly am not a saint.
As I am trained I’m going to be able to help the world in a way that even I never imagined. My work has begun already because so many of you are starting to believe in life after death, a Supreme Power, and miracles. I always knew that I was meant to help the world, but it hasn’t been until I came into Spirit that I have been shown that I am going to make a tremendous change in the world. My soul is humbled by what I am being told. I never thought that I could make such a difference in the world.
From “ THE MICHAEL JACKSON TAPES” By Rabbi Shmuley
SHMULEY: God only reveals very sporadically and at very choice moments. Mystery and timing are central to revelation.
MICHAEL: I love that. That’s one of my favorite things to think about too.
SHMULEY: How hidden God is.
MICHAEL: How hidden.
SHMULEY: Your’ve got to find him.
MICHAEL: You see all his miracles through him but you don’t see his face himself, you know? You see through the children.
SHMULEY: Which makes you more interested in him?
MICHAEL: Yeah.
SHMULEY: You want to find him?
Cynt G.: I JUST LOVE THIS STATEMENT FROM MICHAEL!
MICHAEL: Makes you want toseek him out and find him. Absolutely. I love that. And some people just throw up their hands and go, “What is this all about, this whole universe and where is he? I want to talk to him and what is it? You know I love that .He’s the ultimate. He is. He’s the man.
Cynt G.: I LOVE IT – I tell my friends that all the time, and I have them saying it also. “HE IS THE MAN. GOD
So Again, If you don’t agree LET AGREE TO DISAGREE. I’M OK and YOUR OK!
I LOVE YOU MORE MaryAnn,
I LOVE YOU MORE TO MJ,
PEACE OUT!
Cynt G.
yayyyyy Michael! I LOVED “This Is It”!
I’m so happy for you sweety and I hope all of you and your friends up in Heaven are joyful and happy with you over this celebration of your great life and time on earth(viewed in the movie). You are and always will be incredible to me Michael baby.God broke the mold when He made you=] lol!
Love youuuuu!
Love all my fellower bloggers here too<3!
Thanks for this Cherokee :hug:!
God Bless and take care everyone,
~Jen
Thank you Cherokee Billie for sharing this, but what bothers me the most is that now, there are people who are starting to see how great Michael really was. I guess we don’t know what we truly have until it’s gone. I’ve always stood by Michael and I always will. Thanks again.
Hi Karina,
One thing that MJ has blew me away is that he imbues lots of fun and playfulness into spirituality which is beyond the lyrics.
God bless you!
Yes, Lily!!
You are right! He was a master in doing it and showed himself only as a student… so wise Michael! Less was definitely more!!!
God bless you too!
Karina
oh…. Thanks so much Cherokee for sharing these wonderfull press notice with all of us and Michael…
these last days I was receiving and reading various press notices where they talk very good about This is It an Michael over all….
could be this a miracle of love ? … or the “rest of the world” recongnition of the Wonderfull Artist he was.. and over all: the person that Michael Jackson was..
we as fans . we always knew the kind of person he was.. now its the time that many others will beguin to apreciate this man..
he always gave LOVE.. and now he is beguining to receive LOVE ..
he deserve it..
Everytime I read these different positive press critics.. make my eyes tearfull of emotion…
its something inside of me that want to exploit..
I wanna thanks also all the bloggers here..with these wonrderfull coments about Cherokee’s post…!
Dear Gisela:
Michael was determined to show the world he still had his amazing talent and thankfully this documentary does exactly that. I think it’s wonderful that he’s getting proper recognition now. Thank you so much for your comment.
Many blessings,
Cherokee Billie
Cherokee, how are you?
I hope you’re ok!
You’re all speaking about how special MJ was then I decided to share this beautiful video about his humanitarian efforts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owu1bkBtTbI&feature=PlayList&p=B12DBDD1E38C64AE&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=2
be nice!
Cherokee please delete the last post!
Because it is a wrong link, it has been copied accidentally! Please, ignore it or delete it!
Here is the correct link:
I wanted to share this beautiful video about Michael’s humanitary efforts. I hope you enjoy!
Thank you for sharing this video. I never tire of watching Michael visiting them in their work humnitaria. Yesterday I got a video to the pc very similar. There is so much love children who need us. And they’re off our … This video is a call to all of us to continue the work of love for Michael. I want us to accomplish, that each can help the person who needs us, at least with a smile, our company. And Michael can help us in this mission.
Greetings to all.
Beautiful… Thank you for shawing, patrs! What a generous and loving person!! Anabella is right, we should follow his example, even if it is to give a smile or a few words to somebody who’s sad or in need..
Love,
haha.. There I go with my mispelling again
.. I meant SHARING (LOL, sorry)
Thank you so much for this sweet and wonderful video.. I’m smiling and crying at the same time! He’s so lovely with each one of that children… So generous and fill of grace.. Thank you once more..
I admire you Michael and I’ll Love you forever
May God bless you all
Monica
Thanks Patrs: Beautiful video…. so lovely to watch MJ giving to the children
I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend Love Susanxxx
mj was certainly a very special soul!
thank you girls for replying this post!
have a nice weekend you all!
^^
I am so moved by this video! Thank you so much. I posted it on my facebook page and asked everyone to help someone today. Even a simple compliement might make them feel so good that they want to do it for someone else.
Make a little space to make a better place!
patrs thanks for sharing this video. everytime I see this ones. I start to cry.. and think .. what a kind and a wonderfull unique person was Michael..
I havent seen anyone doing so much as him…
God Bles you Michael…
I truly loved this video..time to say so and not just hit thumbs up..thank you Patrs….Sarah
Dear Cherokee Billie, I’m so glad that you posted the positive comments from the media regarding “This is It” It made my heart sing as here in the UK, Ive been appalled at some of the negative responses to the film that have been written in our daily papers. I just don’t understand how even now, four months after his passing some people still find it necessary to insinuate things that we the fans know are not true.We are all trying so hard to get the message out of what this wonderful man was like and what he stood for and how we must all do our bit. Why can’t they see him as we do? All he ever wanted was for there to be a better world and with his loving ways he accomplished this is so many areas and continues to do so.The recent negativity of the English press has made me so sad, so much so that it seems to have plunged me into another wave of grief. Ive been to see the film three times and what I see is a genius who is so involved in perfecting his art, who also gives so much encouragement to musicians and dancers working with him. Love just flows from the screen so what are these critics here seeing? I just don’t understand. Its as though they are reviewing a different film. Love and Blessings to you all, Anne UK
This is it was really Great! Seeing him on stage was like why did you leave Michael! he was so sweet and loving with everyone and he made sure everyone worked hard to make the show a success to make us happy! He kept on mentioning the fans “I wanna take the fans to a fantasy some where they have never been before! The laughs and jokes or punchlines were also there. He was a very sweet and gentle! I really miss him i would love him to hold me so i could cry in his arms! You know what i could hold him in my arms forever he could cry n cry i would hold him and comfort him! I LOVE YOU Michael Jackson R.I.P
Cherokee May God always bless and protect you
Hello Cherokee. I was happy when I saw the movie. We had Michael back with us a little while. When I watched it I felt as if Michael was present. It wasd a good feeling. All his fans felt happy and sad at the same time seeing this great concert that would had been. Thank you Michael for giving us this one last gift. I love you for all eternity.
I just wanted to say that I believe GOD puts everyone here on this Earth for a purpose, and also chooses those who are right to do a certain job. I believe in my heart that GOD chose Michael to bring the world together through music. If you carefully watch his concerts and tours from when he was little to when he passed, you can see that his audience is filled with different races of people. All these races of people are singing and dancing together. They are having a great time. I thank and love Michael for that.
I am very happy to see michael so alive in this movie, hopefully and God rest his soul.!
Greetings! LuuiSa; *
I purchased my “This Is It” CD today, and just finished listening to it. Most of the songs I already have, but I wanted to contribute to his estate, keep the ratings up, and support.
Heres are the songs on the “This Is It CD.
Disc one
1. Smooth Criminal
2. The Way You Make Me Feel
3. They Don’t Care About Us
4. Human Nature
5. Smooth Criminal
6. The Way You Make Me Feel
7. Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
8. I Just Can’t Stop Loving You
9. Thriller
10. Beat It
11. Black and White
12. Earth Song
13. Billie Jean
14. Man in the Mirror
15. This Is It (album version)
16. This Is It (orchestra version)
Disc two
1. She’s Out of My Life (demo version)
2. Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin (demo version)
3. Beat It (demo version)
4. Planet Earth (poem)
I love the demos and the Planet Earth (poem). MJ Talks about how he loves the Earth.
I already have all the other songs except for “This Is It.”
Let’s do our best in going green.
PEACE,
Cynt G.
Hi Cynt G,
I’m waiting for my This is it Cd in few days… I have too all the songs of Disc 1 except for This is it and Shake your body (down to the ground)… I don’t see the hour of listening the demos and his beautiful poem.
I’ve seen few minutes ago a video about the EMA tribute for Michael and I’m just crying warm tears… It is a beautiful tribute, but when I see him smiling on stage my heart becomes fill of so many emotions… Love, tenderness, sadness, joy, hope… All together once again…
He’s so special…
Many blessing to you all..Hugs
Monica
Dear Cynt,
I have my “This Is It” Cd, too!! It is lovely!!
His voice is so beautiful in “Planet Earth”, it gives a special meaning to the poem! I simply melt when I listen to it!
Love,
Karina
Hi Everyone and Hi Cherokee!
I experienced this too! at first i just use to listen to his songs because of a good catchy tune! But i was listening to “Beat it”this morning.
his message was don’t try and taken on what you cant! forget who’s wrong aur right and save your self and beat it! Sometimes we have to face reality in life there is injustice every where and our human nature is revenge and hurt them back. But if somthing you are not capable of is out to get you to hurt you! Then don’t go an meet your doom! do the right thing stay clear and believe justice will be done in some other way! I was thinking about this earlier this morning he was born with a phenomenal talent to draw the crowds in or shoud i say the “world” And his mission was to preach to us through his songs how it would relate to us all! Its not just a good beat or a good dance he is telling us how to go on the right path to avoid unecessary complications! Rise above them do somthing good help those who really need it. Don’t turn a blind eye! This is what is happening in the world today! All these messages in his songs.
Love and Blessings to all
Hi Cherokee!
Its been a long time! I hope you are well and in best of health!
I just wanted to mention that… in Michael Jackson’s previous message he said that he was concerned about to 2012 and that he would help us in spirit and come through as positive energy. I just wanted to know more about that, I ‘m going to see the movie 2012 on 13th November that’s when it releases here in UK. I just wanted to have a bit more insight to this.
May God always bless and protect you
Saba
Hi Saba, how are you doing?
I recommend you to see these links:
http://cherokeebillie.wordpress.com/2009/09/09/create-2012/
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=62590250
http://cherokeebillie.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/think-for-yourself/#comment-4104
Love,
My dear friends,
I just came across a long interview given by MJ’s musical director, Michael Bearden. He talked about TII and many good things about MJ:
http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_17454.html
Hope you enjoy it!
Dear Cherokee Billie,
Thank you for your generosity of space. I thought the interview reveals some personality of MJ so I want to share with everybody here (MJ said he likes people to understand him). All love and blessings to you!!
Thank you Lily, very nice interview!!
This is it is such a great movie….I’m so happy for Michael about the rating. He deserve it big time!!!! He was so much talented and such a nice soul. May God bless him.
Thanks Cherokee for sharing those positive rating and sent all my love to Michael as he is in my heart everyday minutes of everyday.
And if I can ask something…Now that the movie is out, the rating are good and the movie is #1 in a lot of countries, does Michael happy with that? Does is he still think this movie shouldn’t go out? He is happy about us seeing the movie? I know that people said he wouldn’t like us to see something not done so he is upset about that or happy? This would have been such a great show. Does he happy that we have to see a little bit of what was going to happen?
Thank you so much for what you do. I sent my love to each of you and to Cherokee in particularly.
L.O.V.E Mag
Nov 5 2009 12:06 PM EST
‘Michael Jackson: The Live Seance’ To Air Friday On British TV
Psychic Derek Acorah will attempt to contact Jackson’s spirit.
story By James Montgomery
In one of the more bizarre media events surrounding Michael Jackson’s death, on Friday British television network Sky 1 will broadcast a live séance with the singer’s spirit.
In a special “intimate and unique” hour-long event — dubbed “Michael Jackson: The Live Séance” — British psychic Derek Acorah will attempt to contact Jackson’s spirit, with the hope of giving the King of Pop’s fans the opportunity “to connect with their hero one last time.”
“There is an insatiable appetite to find out more about Michael Jackson,” Stuart Murphy, Sky 1’s director of programs, told Yahoo UK earlier this month. “He was an extraordinary figure and the curiosity surrounding his life — and his death — stretches well beyond fans of his music.”
Just how Acorah —best known to British audiences for his long-running paranormal TV series “Ghost Towns” — plans on contacting Jackson’s spirit is a closely guarded secret, but according to Kirsty Howell, a publicist for Sky 1, the séance will be held “on an island … in a secret location familiar to Jackson” before an audience of fans and friends, and will feature mementos from his life.
“We have chosen genuine Michael Jackson fans and people who knew him throughout his life to take part in this event,” Howell added. “Derek will also have a personal item from Michael Jackson, and will invite everyone to sit quietly and channel positive thoughts … he can’t force Michael to appear, but he will try inviting his spirit by creating welcoming environment.”
Howell added that Sky 1 was aware that some Jackson fans might object to the program, but that it’s not meant to be exploitive. Rather, she views it as a tribute to the man and his legacy.
“There are so many Michael Jackson fans out there, people who celebrate his life and his music, and this show is another way for them to connect with him,” she said. “We’re huge fans of Michael Jackson, and this is a celebration of his life.”
“Michael Jackson: The Live Séance” will air at 10 p.m. GMT on Sky 1, and is the second half of a progam examining the singer’s life and death. From 9-10 p.m., the network will air “Michael Jackson: The Search for His Spirit,” which, according to Sky’s program guide, “takes fans on a journey celebrating the life of the troubled, but talented star.” American psychic Bobby Marchesso and Jackson’s “Thriller” video co-star, Ola Ray, are also featured on the show.
MaryAnn -
I saw that also, and started to post it but decided not to.
I guest we will be hearing what the out come will be soon. However -
Cherokee –
I was wondering if you could find out if this is true from Michael, or if what Derek Acorah says is true after the channeling is done. I’m conscious aware of my thoughts and what I use my energy on. I don’t like wasting my energy on garbage. I’m sure many in this space would appreciate it if you can, if not well taken.
THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOU DO.
BLESSINGS TO ALL!
Cynt G.
And another question I forget…
What does he think about everything who happening with the people close to him like Dr Klein and The Rabbi. Does he surprise him? Does it hurt him? Now that he can see everything, does he still think those people was his friend and how does he do/did to cope with this kind of heartless comment about him and his private life?
Thank you for answering my question
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
Mag
Click here: Michael Jackson’s Last Close-Up | vanityfair.com
Please click on the link above to see what the paparazzi who followed Michael said about him…Just lovely.
Anna – Thank you for sharing the information. It was a pleasure reading the LOVELY PARTS, which I’m sure you were speaking of.
However, I don’t think the entire article is lovely because it speaks of vulture behavior trying to get picture of Michael in the ambulance. The guy is making $500.000 of the pictures of MJ in the ambulance. THAT IS NOT LOVELY, IT’S DISCUSSING.
However, there were some parts that were lovely on Michael part, on how her treated his FANS and the media at his home. Mother Father (GOD) blessed our Michaels Heart, one of the purest of LOVING HEARTS we will ever know or be aware of. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL. SPIRIT TO SPIRIT, SOUL TO SOUL, and BEING TO BEING. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL!
Here’s The Most LOVING AND TOUCHING PART OF THE ARTICLE.
ENJOY! ENJOY!
Michael Jackson’s Last Close-Up – Vanity Fair
Michael was more interesting than any other celebrity, and he has more interesting fans than any other celebrity—this group, mostly female, who would follow him all over the world. If he went to Ireland, France, Bahrain, Neverland, they were there. The same individuals. Nobody else had what he had. I set out to document why.”
Jackson’s most devoted fans recognized a fellow enthusiast in Evenstad, and they developed a mutually beneficial relationship, exchanging tips with one another about the singer’s comings and goings.
“The girls would huddle outside the hotel gate that was closest to Jackson’s bungalow, sitting very quietly so that security would not find them. And sometimes Michael would come out and say hello. One time he handed out five handwritten letters that said things like ‘I can feel your energy through the walls. You inspire me so much. I love you all. Thank you for being there. Thank you for being my friend. Thank you for loving me. With all the love in my heart, Michael Jackson.’ I was always impressed by that, how deeply he seemed to care for these girls. When he hugged one of them, he would put one hand on her neck, behind her head, that extra-comforting move like you would do to a person you know. The writing in those letters had a style that was personal, deep, flowery, ornate. It was not ‘Thanks guys. Have a good night. I hope you like the music.’”
This, too, may sound like a sentimental exaggeration, but it is not. I spent a week with the women that Weiss and Evenstad are talking about, while researching Starstruck, a book I wrote about relationships between celebrities and fans. No star was more generous to fans (every member of the core group of Jackson fans that I met had, at some point, been invited into his house to have dinner or to watch movies and hang out), and no group of fans treated one another with more generosity than these women.
“To figure out who would get the letters that Michael wrote to the group,” Weiss says, “the girls would draw straws. They would write their names on pieces of paper and throw them in my camera bag, and I would reach in and draw names. The girl who got the letter would take it and make photocopies and give them to all of the others.”
He and Weiss were both worried about the fans. A few of them had been texting some of National’s photographers during the night: “I am dead inside,” one message read. “Nothing means anything.”
“For the last 18 hours, we have been playing M.J. songs, and we have a poster in the window of our office that reads ‘R.I.P. King,’” Evenstad said at the time. “And look, I’m still stunned. It hasn’t hit me yet. He was the only celebrity that, if you were devoted enough, he would let you into his house. You think somebody could go to Bruce Willis’s house and say, ‘I love you, I love you,’ that you’d get in? He’d call the police. That’s what all of them would do. All but Michael. If you said ‘I love you, I love you’ to Michael, he would assume you meant you loved him, and he would let you in.”
REJOICE THAT HE LIVED! THANKS BE TO MOTHER FATHER (GOD)
LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH AND LET IT BEGIN WITH YOU and ME.
NOTTHING BUT LOVE, ALWAYS,
Cynt G.
Well I was not successful in posting the link…just google it. It is worth reading. Sorry….
One love,
Anne Florence
Here you go Anne. The link to the Vanity Fair article on Michael’s last close-up.
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2009/07/michael-jackson-photo200907
Dear MaryAnn,
Thanks a bunch
Hi Cherokee and all.
I would like to thank you for all your posts and heartfelt words of peace and love you always send to the world. I come here most days and will keep coming and take all your spiritual messages with me, to help me cope with my grief, but I won’t be posting for a while. You all write so beautifully and I don’t feel I can contribute to anything of real interest. I’m still grieving deeply and all I would do is boring you with my feelings. This won’t help anyone. I guess life will be OK again for me one day, but at the moment I don’t seem to be able to recover from the big blow that hit me so badly, I’m sure it will, time is a great healer, isn’t it?
Just one more thing before I go, I saw TII five times so far and could see it every day for the rest of my life. Is this an obsession? I don’t know.
Well, this is it for a while. Take care all of you, thank you for your help and maybe see you soon.
L.O.V.E.
Fantasy,
We are all grieving. Each of us come here because this is a pleasant, restful place to grieve with others who loved Michael Jackson.
I love him and miss his presence with the living very very much. The creator took him back. We have to accept that and realize that we will one day leave this world as well.
In the meantime, we must get through this loss and keep our Creator at the forefront. God is God. Don’t forget that.
With God at the helm in our hearts we will succeed.
We must always keep the following 3 things in our hearts
1. Tolerance
2. Equality
3. Standing up for the Disadvantaged
If we master those 3 things, we are on the right path to righteousness.
Love you Fantasy,
You will grow in faith each day
Mary Ann
Fantasy,
One more thought. While we are living..we must do all we can to help each other and our planet.
We must always love Michael and remember him…but we have a part to play in this life.
Each of us hurt and are sad losing Michael. Seeing “This Is It” reminded us of the magnitude of our loss.
God gave each one of us LIFE. We each have a responsibility to each other and to our planet. We are ALL SPECIAL to God. God loves all of us not just Michael Jackson.
I love Michael, but I have to move on. How do I move on. Doing positive things that will make my CREATOR happy with me.
God first…everything else will fall into place.
Dear Fantasy,
I have loved every single one of your posts. Please continue to post if your feel like it. Your posts are inspirational like all of ours. Please do not feel that you are not contributing anything of interest because this is not so. Just your spiritual presence is of comfort to us and when you express, anything you express is welcome with love and add to our family quilt. Michael sent you here, do not forget that. You are a full participant, a positive addition and a great spiritual asset. Some of us maybe word smith but we are all learning from each other and are all inspire by spirits, please do not doubt.
You are among all of us who are here experiencing deep grief over the loss of Michael. Like MaryAnn so beautifully stated we have to go through this loss and develop the 3 precepts that she so beautiffuly described, that of: Tolerance, equality and standing up for the disadvantaged. These are parts of Michael’s legacy and it is all about L.O.V.E
You are doing exactly what it takes you to go through this sense of loss…if going to see TII for a thousand times is what it takes, then let it be. I myself intend to see it at least once or twice every weekend and that is because I work the evening hours otherwise I would have seen it every other day, tomorrow will be my third time seeing it, last week when it opened I saw it twice. I promise to buy everything Michael that I can afford in order to keep his legacy, see you are not alone.
One love,
Anne Florence
I too will buy everything I can that is Michael Jackson.
I will see TII for the 3rd time this weekend. I too would go more but I work long daytime hours therefore weekends I have more time to do things.
I hurt very deeply regarding Michael’s demise. Michael loves us and want us to go forward in life doing good things for each other and our world.
We must stand tall as Michael would want us to. Stand tall and do what is right for each other and our world.
BUT NEVER LOSE FOCUS on the most important entity in the universe….”GOD”!!!
God first, everything else will fall into place.
Dear Fantasy:
I understand your grief for Michael, I too little to overcome that is no longer physically with us. I’ve just bought a magazine just for a few photos of Michael dancing at the rehearsals of “This is it, and I have on my pc the whole movie.
When I’m sad I remember some words from Michael said. I remember one reading, he said we all played the hour of death, which is part of life. I also think it is far from us only physically, but still lives in spirit.
And now he has a most beautiful and great mission. I agree with Cherokee when he said that Michael is a great spiritual warrior.
When I lived with us was a man with a spectacular talent and great heart, so now Michael shines brilliantly and dramatically made its mission to advance rapidly in the spiritual world. His physical death had a purpose, and that helps me see things more meaningful.
I hope and faith that if I improve every day as a person, if each of us more and more we love each other, bringing us closer to God, we will surely Michael. At least this is my dream.
Fantasy do not think you can not contribute anything interesting, look at me, I keep writing, even if my English is not very good, and I may not fully understand what I say. But it does me good to be with you.
Mucho amor para ustedes.
Anabella, relax, your English is just fine, we do understand what you mean, love helps you convey ideas. You are doing just fine!!
Love,
Karina
Dear Karina:
I am using a translator and I feel that it is not very reliable. After reading your comment I feel safer.
Thanks for your nice words to me.
Dear Fantasy, we’re all here for you! Like MaryAnn said, we got sad about dear Michael’s passing, too.. But we found this beautiful place here, and now we’re feeling better!
You’re much wellcome to share your feelings, you’re not bothering us
Love,
Mayra
Fantasy,
Please, remember we are all feeling quite the same…. we could help one another. Just don’t give it up, please!!
With love,
Karina
Fantasy,
Our words that we post heal each other. Don’t stop posting because you feel you are boring someone. Write what you feel in your heart.
All of us can relate to your sadness. Keep writing. This is our way to commune with each other to cope with Michael’s passing.
Love you always,
Mary Ann
Dear All,
I am so impressed at everybody who are posting on this blog considering that for most English is not their first language. You are guys are brilliant. I live in the US for a long time now and had to learn English, I know how difficult it can be. You guys are just so fine and should be very proud of your ability to communicate in more then one language and English being one. I am proud to be in your company.
One love,
Anne Florence
Dear Anne,
You are such a sweet woman!! You are brilliant too!!
I am proud to be in your and in everybody’s company, as well. Together we are helping one another, in so many ways!!
All my love,
Karina
Let me add that Michael has the smartest fans, in my humble opinion
Not only the smartest ones, but the most creative, charming and full of LOVE!! Love is definitely the answer!!
Love,
Karina
plus, Michael has the most beautiful girl as fans! They are more beautiful than film stars! I’m not kidding!
Oh yes and I must add..I just saw this somewhere else,
someone’s tag under their name was..” Michael I
love you more than most”..this cracked me up..do any of us..fit that bill? I said I had to stop coming and I’m not all
read up so all I can say is 5 min I gave myself, I love you
guys, prayers to all, Fantasy come..I didn’t say I’d never come. Ha ha..I did see dear Fantasy’s note, for heaven’s
sake come..I have really been a doozie here..we all
get the irrational grief and we all have what a dear
friend said with some humor that I love…”rare moments
of lucidity” love you all and the One True Spirit that
binds us…Sarah…Thanks Anne for humor…Sarah Also
known as the new trying to be disciplined Sarah.
And I just found truly…my all time favorite..you really
can’t have a favorite..this is often my all time favorite and a lovely montage..this was never sung live or to
a video I think…it is so awesome and for when each of us have our special one’s or are waiting…I get the schrills every time I hear this..sometimes I just put it on
repeat..to joy and togetherness and the perfect love
Michael is experiencing now…thanks Micahel and all:
Dear Sarah,
Thanks for posting this video/song. This is one of my favorite, I have not heard it in a while. I listened to it with tears as I watched the video of a very vibrant Michael full of life in different corner of the world from Japan to the Louvre. I recognize the statue of David at the Louvre, he must have been visiting there after hour and was filmed.
One love,
Anne Florence
Oh, what a special video! I really loved it!!! It’s a treasure that Mtv had on their archive!! Dear Michael looked happy on his travel to Japan (in the end he was in France, right?). Great song to put with the video! The Lady in my Life is a beautiful song!
Thanks for bringing it to us Sarah! (are you Ok today, dear? I hope so.. ^_^)
To all: xoxo
Dear Sarah:
Thank you very much for sharing this video, it’s great! is the first time I see him, and the first time I hear this song Michael.Por I’m very grateful, I will keep this video along with the other to view forever. I like when you put the hat East, very nice. I wonder what his thoughts when he was in the boat on the lake so far from home … I repeat, is a very beautiful video captures very beautiful scenes.
You have a good day full of happiness.
Oh Annabella..thanks..you have a wonderful day or
next day and week..do not know if it’s bedtime there
and time posted on blog never real time here…Sarah
I am so so glad you liked song and video, I really
love it when younger women like these soft songs..
they are a treasure to always have… and one tends to
enjoy them whole life long and more often….Sarah
Sarah… Thanks (Mmmmm that was beautiful)
I haven’t heard that song before. Susanxxxx
Thanks Anne and Susan..it means so much to pop in and share..Dancing the Dream came today..it is just wonderful,
love it, easy yet deep, deep and so good for our journey
now..he is in spirit with us..closer than before..and whole
world is healing I just know it… efforts of Michael Jackson
and Whole of Heavens..thanks for the loves…Sarah
PS…Fantasy……come as you are…Love Sarah
Just in case anyone interested who doesn’t know,
this song is last song on Thriller album and #9 on the
25th Thriller CD..I was always amazed that his ballads
and voice range in later years did not get enough press,
especially after all the childhood songs..yes the dance
and big songs amazing..but ballads equally so to me..
thank you…again all for warm embrace of this song…
Love, Sarah
Dear Mayra..Yes friend, ok, and woking hard on things..
thanks for thoughts and prayers..you have mine…
and so glad you love song too..they did good job of
vudeo too..either Paris or Florence, Italy for the David…
not sure…xxxoooSarah PS Prayers every day to all!!
Love, Sarah
woking = type 0, meant to say working…smiles..Sarah
Mayra and all,
Thanks for asking about me personally Mayra..thank you all for warmth..as I can not spend as long here,
it hurts not to respond more..but I have to get moving on things I need to fix in life..but I think I would not
be getting better without all of you..this love and warmth is real..I will spend time every day on a few names…
..just meditating and sending love around..it
means so much..it is the aloneness that has been
arrested for each and every one of us I think here.
I think that is as much what Michael’s message is, as anything else..I had the thought as I was feeling the warmth that truly he is not alone now, he persevered,
in his spiritual connection and so are we here..to
larger understandings of true LOVE and PEACE..just
feeling the warmth and healing again and sending it
back before way too late bedtime…thanks Mayra…thanks all…Sarah
Hi Cherokee Billie and friends!
I just saw the movie yesterday and took my little girl! About the same age as Michael’s kids. It was fabulous and we are so lucky to be living as Michael’s contemporaries. It was so filled with love and light, he attracted dancers like himself who were so sweet and loving and while he was doing his solos were totally cheering him on!!
He is such a great example ! He was very attuned to nature and wanted to get the message out about not ruining our planet which he comments is like “in a fever” right now. I feel like he was helping the divine with all these messages and really listening to the angels about all of it…
I am so grateful to this website, that I can share this with people who know how I feel. I was so sad and I really had to remember the reality that he is ALIVE and WELL and living as a beautiful spirit in Heaven!
Michael, I love you more!
Jody
Jody, So sweet about your little girl..my niece wanted
to watch more of MJ than we got a chance to on
Halloweeen so I have to have her back..she is 9,
and I introduced her this summer..she has the moves
with timing on some Thriller sequences immediately..
she took dance at 7 and 8..just once a week..she has
piano and softball now..she is tasting things and deciding
which is good..and I just see that heart attraction..so
much of the music is fun and light..the little ones deserve
it and need it..it is so nice..the resurgence…remembering
that Michael is so not alone in Heaven..and we are less so
here..this is a very real spiritual healing..thanks for your
words…Sarah
I’m Just Loving Loving Loving IT! Here It Goes Family!
What You Think MJ (KING OF ENTERTAINMENT)? (WINK and a SMILE)
EXTRA ! EXTRA! MORE TO READ ALL ABOUT “THIS IS IT”
THIS IS IT
NOVEMEBER 6, 2009
As the movie shows, Michael Jackson desperately wanted to ‘come back from the dead’ – something that became, ironically, a fatal quest.
“There’s some serious genius sh*t going on down here,” one of the back up singers says about MJ at some point during the film, and the audience – witnesses to talent that the world is yet to see repeated – couldn’t agree more.
The film, This Is It, on his final days and final performances and released four months after Michael Jackson’s death, is part documentary-part musical concert – based on the rehearsals for his London stage performances scheduled for July.
He was genius
At its best, this film showed us an MJ we didn’t get to see often: one that was in control and held his own. From the sounds to the lights, MJ showed that he knew something about everything – but then, what does one expect from a man who became a genius before he was 18?
“You’ve got to let it simmer,” he would say to one. “Let it go up,” he would say to another. And his voice… it was a magnificent instrument, and he could do so much with it, making everyone’s job so much easier.
And they responded with hero worship. “Are you alright Michael?” They would ask, with overwhelming deference. “You know, cos Michael, we all just want to make sure that you are okay and you are fine.”
With this much sucking up going on while the cameras were rolling, one shudders to think how bad it got in other parts of the 120 hours of footage we didn’t get to see.
He was a good man
If anything, this film emphasises what many MJ admirers were convinced of: that he was a good person.
The way kind words slipped off his tongue, he either had to be one of the world’s most gracious, or he was the king – of manipulation. “God bless you,” he would say after giving an instruction. “I love you” is something singers say automatically to fans, but Michael said it with such with tenderness and feeling, that you could feel the love.
“Don’t worry,” he would say when someone missed something. “This is why we rehearse.” And when he once criticised, he quickly added, “And I said that with love – L-O-V-E.”
It is appropriate then that this film is as much about the guys that were part of the production as it was about him. The backup singers and the dancers, the production designers and lighting directors the percussionists and bassists – everyone was highlighted.
And what is remarkable is that they were all able to share in this glory without at all diminishing Michael.
He was the movie
And the film was a spectacle – of lights and sound and design and special effects – everything was just grand and electrifying.
According to the producer, Kenny Ortega, “We had new technology with video, costuming, lighting with sound, with pyrotechnics. I came to know very quickly that Michael liked things hotter, bigger, louder,” he said.
And Michael, the icing on the cake, was at home in the lavishness; the utter fabulousity. Everything about the actual performance rehearsals was perfect.
If this film was about anyone else less magnificent, it would have been a punching bag for critics. But, thankfully, each time it began to drag and flag, MJ would come in with another electrifying performance – and the world would be alright again. So, at the end, this was only a world class concert, put on film.
Still, you might not be spellbound, but you would be greatly entertained anyway – so we still owe them gratitude for helping us share in those moments.
Review: Michael Jackson – ‘This is it’
Nov 8th, 2009
MICHAEL WHITING
Student Contributor
After his death shocked everyone around the globe, MJ returns to the big screen in ‘This is It’ – a pieced together look at the rehearsals of what could be called the best concert to never happen. But is the film a fresh look at the complex King of Pop, or is this so-called documentary another way for the media to make soft-earned cash from his tragic demise?
While he looks shockingly frail and underweight, MJ doesn’t disappoint as he moves through old classics including ‘You wanna be startin something’ and ‘Beat It’ with the same energy and style used on the Dangerous tour years before. The King of Pop is also shown here as a complete perfectionist, going through every cue and arrangement with Director – Kenny Ortega (High School Musical) as he crafts his final masterpiece.
Selections of the hits are also accompanied by short films – ‘Smooth Criminal’ is given a gangster-flick homage and ‘Thriller’ gets a reimaging of the graveyard scenes from the original music video. Anyone who was lucky enough to have one of those precious London tickets will watch this with sadness, now unable to see these full scenes in all their glory
It’s hard to be able to criticise ‘This Is It’ for being an unfinished product because that’s what it is. Even though Michael’s vocals are outstanding, you can feel that he was holding it back for the performances. His perfectionist style makes you imagine him being disappointed in this documentary, rather his fans seeing him in his all better glory on some old releases.
However the sheer excitement of the dancers and the respect of the musicians, in backstage footage, highlights why MJ was so important. It is refreshing to see another view of the King of Pop. Instead of seeing the offspring window-dangling, accused child abusing media figure, we see the musician who had inspired so many people to take up an instrument and do something with their lives.
It is a shame that you don’t see the reaction these people have to his death including the memories of Michael and the afterthoughts of the project. This would at least have given us some closure to instead of what can be argued as an anti-climatic finish.
After Michael Jackson finishes his rehearsal of Billie Jean, even after the applause and cheers from the inspired dancers, he still shrugs and says: “Well at least we got a feel of it”. After the mystery that still surrounds his final months, maybe a ‘feel’ is all that we should see.
This is it! Michael Jackson’s final curtain call.
November 7, 3:27 PM SF Events Examiner Angel Thacker
I grew up through the years with Michael Jackson. I watched him go from a child star member of the Jackson 5 to the King of Pop – as he will always be remembered. Not just a singer who could dance or even a dancer who could sing, Jackson is an icon who set trends and milestones in the music industry and has influenced generations of entertainers across the world. Although I have collected and enjoyed many of his works, I was never lucky enough to see Jackson in concert– either with is brothers or on his own. All the more reason for me to see the film, “This is it”!
In “This is it”, we are treated to a unique inside look at the preparations of a concert, Michael Jackson style. From stage rehearsals to sound production, you’re given this unique x-ray of the inside of an artist’s core. I have to say…I was expecting to see some insights into the psyche of this artist, hoping to better understand some of the idiocincrocies that made up his personality. Perhaps be made privlege to an insider’s view of his life. You know, a bit of a Michael Jackson reality show. With the music and performances a fun background to the happenings that led to his untimely death. I must say, these expectations were not met. Instead, we are taken through a true behind the scenes experience of Michael Jackson and his crew preparing for what would have been one of the most incredible run of concerts ever presented.
Fans have embraced this film and have truly enjoyed this last view of their music idol. In my experience, I was surrounded by fans who came out not just to see the film, but to honor Jackson. Some came in Jackson costumes; others came in concert T-shirts and memorabilia from past performances. And, when in the theater, they cheered and screamed as if we were in the stadium of a live Jackson performance. And when the film ended, a good number of audience members cried, accepting that this was just a film and that we would never see the King of Pop on a live stage ever again. And that is what you walk away with when you see this film. For Michael Jackson, despite the many controversial and troubling events he wrestled through in his life, was a truly brilliant entertainer. Ageless in his interpretation and presentation of the art through the years and timeless as he prepared for his last performances on stage. When you remember that he died of heart failure, you’re waiting for some signal in his performance, off stage behavior or any hints that there were some concerns around his health. But there wasn’t. No sign of pain, exhaustion or strain. Just an amazing performer preparing for an epic performance. You don’t have to be a fan to respect the impressive work this artist has left with.
This is it is one of the best concert films that I have been privileged to see and deserves the theater experience. If, for no other reason, to help you with the fantasy that you are enjoying the ride from your seat at your local concert hall. There will never be another Michael Jackson, and perhaps its better that way.
4 out of 4 halos
Michael Jackson will go down in history as being an amazing performer ‘til the end.
This Is Just Glorious! (SMILE) THIS IS SOOOOOO SWEET! (LAUGH)
YOUR IN MY PRAYER CHEROKEE. I SENT YOU ENERGY AND LIGHT OF HEALING.
LOVE, PEACE AND HAPPINESS TO EACH OF YOU!
Cynt G.
P.SMicheal, You Dont Have To Tell Me To – ENJOY YOURSELF, ENJOY YOURSELF, ENJOY YOURSELF FOR ME, (JACKSON 5 SONG), BECAUSE I’VE BEEN HAVING A ONE PERSON PARTY ALL WEEK (SMILE)! Your Fans L.O.V.E. You MJ, Where Making It HAPPEN.
Oh, I’m enjoying myself here, too! It’s so good to see such news about dear Michael!!! He is receiving all the reconizement and respect he was supposed to all the past years (instead of critics)!
To make our celebration complete for today, dear Cynt, there it goes:
Love,
Mayra
Sorry, I meant “instead of criticism”
Mayra
Thank you for linking this video. I never saw this one. I was supposed to see This Is It for the 3rd time this weekend but I could not do it. I get soo sad seeing my sweet Michael who was healthy and strong in the documentary and then to have died so needlessly.
I love and miss him so much. Seeing the extremely young Michael on this video brings back wonderful memories for me.
I MISS HIM!
Mayra –
Thank You. The video is just perfect to complete celebration. I just know they are partying in the spirit. The heavens are a boring place. They know how to have a good time with beauty and love.
Love and Peace To All,
Cynt G.
Cyn.. thanks for posting these new reviews.. each one of them made my eyes tearfull..
its all kind of emotions..
I am so happy for Michael…he deserves finally the recognition.. he deserves it …he worked for it.. he worked so hard to give us this last gift..
reading these reviews makes me so emotional. its something I still have to deal with…but he knows I am trying my best..
Michael: I am so PROUD of you.. I cant stop telling you these.. we.. all of your fans and admirers..are proud of you..
and I am sure you are feeling it.. there in the Spirit where you are….
All I can say .. I miss you…
What if? The whys arise, spread and thus there will be 50 years of it’s history.
For me it’s not just a movie, is a retrospective, a life lesson, a return, an event, a dream!
He fascinates us, enchants, involves and excites us …
We smile, dance and feel the squeeze strong heart and a void increases every song, every beat and every step dancing, a huge and intense discofort, wet with sorrow and pain when we see the end. Because we want more!
On stage, we clearly see the alternation between the child, the professional man, the genius and MASTER.
I miss him so much.
Andrea SC
Andy
I couldnt be more agree with you.. for us its not just a musical movie.. its an event .. as you said a dream of a man to show the world he Still is the King of Pop!!
its a work of LOVE from HIM and all the dancers.. musicians.. all the crew involved for the show of a lifetime..!
Wow your words .. all of them are memorable.
that the way I felt This is It..
and I am sure most of us shared these exact feelings during the movie.. from beguining till the end.. with tears in our eyes. full of emotion…
I miss him so much.. cant stop thinking about him every single moment.. its so present in me.. and in my heart..
<3<3
PLANET EARTH (Poem) by Michael Jackson on “This Is It” CD
I had to listen to the CD and write it because the lyrics is not written on the CD Book. MJ is deep in this poem. He’s speaking his truth, that he could not explain to others, because they would not understand. ALL IS NOT TANGIBLE!
I had to double check a few words to understand some phrases. I write poems and is into metaphysic also, but MJ is deep with his word in this metaphysic poem. ENJOY!
MJ, Now that your in the spirit, this poem is now clearer to you in the absolute. LOVING YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER.
PLANET EARTH (Poem) By Michael Jackson
Planet earth my home my place
A capricious anima in the sea of space
Planet earth are you just floating by
A cloud of dust
A minor globe about to bust
A piece of medal bound to rust
A spec of matter in a mindless void
A lonely spaceship
A large asteroid
Cold as a rock without a hue
Held together with a bit of glue
Something tell me this is’nt true
You are my sweet heart soft and blue
Do you care
Have you apart
In the deepest emotions of my on heart
Tender with breeezes corresing and hold
Alive with music haunting my soul
In my vain I felt the mystery
Of corridors of time, books of history
Life songs of ages throbbing in my blood
Have danced to the rhythm of the tide and the flood
Your misty clouds
Your electric storm
Where turbulence timpanist in my on form
I’ve lick the salt
The bitter the sweet
Of every encounter of passion of heat
Your riotous color your fragrance to taste
Have thrilled my senses beyond all haste
In your beauty I’ve known the how
Of timeless bliss this moment of now
Planet earth are you just floating by
A cloud of dust
A minor globe about to bust
A piece of medal bound to rust
A spec of matter in a mindless void
A lonely space ship
A large asteroid
Cold as a rock without a hue
Held together with a bit of glue
Something tell me this is’nt true
You are my sweet heart gentle and blue
Do you care
Have you apart
In the deepest emotions of my on heart
Tender with breeezes corresing and hold
Alive with music haunting my soul
Planet earth gentle and blue
With all my heart I love you
WOW!
NOW PONDER IT, AGAIN AND AGAIN.
MJ so deep I had to double check the meanings (SMILE). I posted some definitions because it may help everyone.
MEANINGS TO SOME WORDS
capricious –governed or characterized: apt to change suddenly or unpredictably
anima – an individual’s true inner self that in theanalytic psychology of c.G. Jung reflects archetypal ideals of conduct; an inner feminine part of the male personality
hue – COMPLEXION ASPECT (political parties of every~- Louis Wasserman) 2: gradation of color 3: the attribute of colors that permits them to be classed as red, yellow, green, bleue, or an intermediate between ay contiguoius pear of these colors – compare LIGHTNESS SATURATION
timpanist –a member of an orchestra or band who play the timpani
riatous – ABUNDANT. EXUBERANT 2: of the nature of a riot: TURBULENT b. participating in riot
One Love,
Cynt G.
Dear all,
Can’t help holding us all up..I’m sure Michael is singing
to us in spirit..this one of his prophetic songs..I’m sure we all have it posted before but seems a good time to connect
with this song..especially while Cherokee Billie is healing,
have a superb breakthrough week….
Another Part of Me
Composed and Written by Michael Jackson
We’re takin’ over
We have the truth
This is the mission
To see it through
Don’t point your finger
Not dangerous
This is our planet
You’re one of us
We’re sendin’ out
A major love
And this is our
Message to you
(Message to you)
The planets are linin’ up
We’re bringin’ brighter days
They’re all in line
Waitn’ for you
Can’t you see…?
Your’re just another part of me…
In honor of Mr. Michael Jackson
and his most profound message…
Always in our prayers…Sarah
oops the gift….
The best I could find with moves..the sound better
and quality better on some on youtube you can not
embed anymore…Love to all, Sarah
Dear Sarah, thank you for this video! Oh my, what an energy!!!
… I really needed it! It did uplift me right now!
Sometimes I do a research on the internet to see what’s going on with the fans and see if I can help on anything.. Oh my, today I got shocked! They’re VERY lost. And it’s not only those who don’t believe that dear Michael lives now in spirit. The problem is the spiritualist people..
Like dear Cherokee said once, for Christ sake who are they channeling/contacting??? My goodness… It’s too many absurd messages, but the worse ones were about This Is It (saying that dear Michael revealed it wasn’t him on the film – seriously! it’s unbelievable!) and another one (who claims being a very respected Tarot reader) saying that the Tarot cards told her that dear Michael did not made contact to anyone here on Earth.
Be very careful, everyone! Don’t believe in these people! The cards (Tarot, Gipsy..) are very good, but bad spirits can get in the way and make the reader confused. They can even move the cards to show a twisted result of what is being asked..
I trust my intuition and my heart. And both tell me that this family over here is in the right path
… And many of us also received beautiful signs! We’ve all been so blessed, not only with dear Michael’s presence but with beautiful and insightful teachings and with great friendships! I believe God’s happy to see us in here!
I feel sorry though for these fans who are lost. We’re all praying for dear Cherokee to have good procedures and good recovery. Let’s add on our prayers the fans, everybody!
Light and Love to all! Have a blessed week!
Mayra this is a safe healing place for Michael’s people.
Cherokee Billie is the real deal. We are safe here. We must be thankful that God led us to this place. For instance I have no one around me that feel as I do about Michael Jackson.
If I talk about him, people don’t want to discuss him as I do. They do not share the love that I have for Mike.
Thank God for this site. Sharing my feelings with all of you here has helped me so very much. There are no words to explain how thankful I am to be able to speak to others that share my pain.
It is nice to know that you are not alone and can talk to others with loving kind hearts who happen to be from ALL OVER THE WORLD! Magnificent! Thank you God!
Yes, Yes, Yes. The Bad Tour. Michael was on fire! Fine as wine too!
Dear MaryAnn, I feel my emotions are so safe with your heart and I am sympatico…tonight felt the loss
too deep until I thought of song and found video..
thanks for your thoughts as always..and safe place
of understanding…many prayers and fruitful week
again to you and all….Love, Sarah
I am in continual joy too about the all over the world
part..I really love that…MaryAnn too…Sarah
Dear all…well I gave myself a surprise..had to look at video one more time..there are good ones on bottom that
came with..I did not originally see…Life is hilareous
sometimes….thanks you two Mayra..MaryAnn..and all who
come later..Mayra..don’t let folks who do not resonate
with your warm heart in..ok if different beliefs and/or
different places on path and of course your spiritual work
which I’m sure you create protection for self and group
first..other than that no…all beings are worth your kind concern in which I am a grateful recipient..no beings
worth your discomfort..not one bit..you burn too brightly.
You are a love…Sarah
Above especially for Mayra…Love to you..big heart
on the Blog…Sarah
Oh dear, thank you!!! You’re very sweet!
I just had to write that down, ’cause I’ve seen too many absurds and I wonder how many people are being confused for this false messages… Let’s keep praying for everyone to open their eyes and their heart
Are you Ok today? I hope so!
Love to you and all blog family ♥
Yes my dear and came back to peak because I worried I got too philosophical or motherish..I just have a growing peace here..thank you so very much…
whatever we learn , unlearn, or relearn we have
been given a growing love and trust that propels us to what we need to discover and do from love not fear..
and I am so greatful..Loves to you all..and so happy for all mothers now, to be in the making..so sweet you
guys..and to those of us whom it wasn’t our path this time around…for as women or few men here..we are
mothering ourselves in the most positive and
nurturing ways..not going to other place because trying to discipline again…get things done..but Patrs et. al.
so sweet and so happy for you…I’m a major auntie…
xxxooo Sarah Thanks again you guys..the Godsquad!
Thanks Sarah,
You are very sweet. I always look forward to reading your comments and looking at your videos.
Big hug,
MaryAnn
Thanks Sarah,
Big hug to you!
Hey you all..I typed the lyrics to song Another Part of Me from Bad Album Reissue CD..as lyrics so many places I think
ok and gave credit there and here to Mr. Michael Jackson,
Love, Sarah….the lyrics are so hopeful to me about all
togetherness and all moving to higher and higher
understandings, and places of love and truth…Sarah…I did
this above the video..miraculously..getting better with
skills all the time…smiles…Sarah
This is all art made by Michael Jackson. AWWWWWW many talents…
Wow, beautiful drawings!!!!!!! *_*
Thanks for the video Lisa!
Very wonderful…Sarah
PS..You can see the vitiligo on his hands here too..
I am very able to cause Dad and his Dad had it
starting very young like this…I’ve seen it in so many early pictures since all the anthology mags. came
out…I have to calm down or I’ll go on rage here..,
when truth was so evident…the naysayers and judgers
on this one..even those close to me..makes me mad…
and this is kind of anger that fills room long after the
need or purpose..even in stating this I feel the love
and let go energy…this is a good picture for
truth archives…Sarah
I love mj videos. I feel close to him watching them. Sarah your right you can see the vitilago on his hands. My grandpa and aunt both have it. It definately is in the genes.
beautiful drawings….just another facet of Michael’s amazing talent.
Guys I have to share this with you, TMZ posted this picture on their site confirming that it is indeed MJ’s final resting place. Scroll down the page to see.
http://lisaburks.typepad.com/gravehunting/2009/09/sleeping-in-beauty-rest-in-peace-michael-jackson.html
Dear Anne,
Thank you..this was lovely..and a perfect place,
and under Ascension windows…how perfect….
this was such a respectful..just enough info article
too…this visual brought me great peace on many
levels..again…thank you…Sarah
Hey Cherokee Billie
Can you tell michael to give me a sign that he is near me and can here me talking or writing about him.
hope you feel better
Dear Ashleigh,
Relax, relax, quiet, quiet, let go as much as possible..
create a warm special place to go to..find real people
who are able to support your inquiry who are successful
and in a place you admire..this is your spiritual inquiry
as much as more specific desires..sometimes we don’t get
the exact form we ask for because something else will
be so much more clear and better for us in a little
while…God’s timing..not ours is often the case.
If there is no one you can trust on spiritual level, don’t
necessarily have to have a ” Michael” admire person for
this if no one is around you to trust like this..good places
I have found when in this kind of need…YWCA, a new
to me Christian or New Thought Church, a giving organization where folks look happy doing something
together for others..like a food bank…just in case you are feeling a bit over low or frustrated…much love..prayers…
Sarah
Thank you Sarah and Maya for your comments. I too have often felt that I have been alone in my feelings for Michael, that not many others around in my part of the world seem to have shared my sentiments about Michael both in when he was alive and also since he has passed on. They seem to still believe the media, you cant argue with them, they think they are right and know it all!
Ive decided some time ago, to not even bother discussing Michael with a lot of people, its just not worth it and it puts one in a negative frame of mind which of course we don’t need.
I went to see “This Is It” and must say I thoroughly enjoyed it and felt “blown away” by all the music and the talent. There was only 11 of us in the theatre that morning, a bit like I was talking about above, the weather was cold, wet and windy, and it was a 10am matinee so maybe that deterred some people – but not me. I met a couple of woman there at least in their late 60’s who thoroughly enjoyed the movie and I thought that was just lovely!
I thought I dreamt that Michael touched me the night before like a sprinkling of glitter and that he told me to just enjoy the movie, enjoy my break away and just take one thing at a time – but I still dont trust myself with these impressions and think it must be just part of my imagination. People around me would laugh at me and tell me not to be so ridiculous, been “brain washed” or something if I told them, so I havent. It was a nice impression though and i’ll always have it with me.
Thanks for all your flowing comments re “This is It”. and may God bless you all. I pray for Cherokee’s return to health asap.
It is so nice to find recent posts here..I will return with
a new dream evolving just to share with safe folks here tomorrow…or today later..3:33 am..I can’t believe it.
Nice to meet you Kathleen you aren’t in any overly
cowboy place are you? Most people here he is not even on radar….Sarah.
Hello Katheleen:
The way you feel believe me is the same many of us here are feeling and felt about Michael while he was alive or now after his death…
I love to talk about him with people that are enough open to listen.. and some even accept few fact of him they never knew before.. but If I find someone completely against him.. I just stop arguing.. : “the worst blind person is the one who DOESNT want to see”…
I feel kind of pitty for these people so full of hate and dislike… how can they be happy people?
well.. I gues not all people could be Michael’s fan. but for me even if they are not .. if they respect him as an artist. is something I can accept.. but I wont allow any one in front of me talking bad about him…
in this place we all can feel safe and share our feelings about Michael.. for me it was such a wonderfull discovering(this site).. and since then I feel that I am not alone about my feelings for Michael…and there is no coincidence (as I said here so many times) that we all were lead to this place..
We are not alone here..:)
God bless you too !
awhh.Such a man of many talents!:)
His drawings were INCREDIBLE. I would buy his art work in a heartbeat…just like his music you can tell he puts his heart into every one of them(drawings).
Michael…you came in my dream last night^_^
you looked absolutely stunning too!
Just wanted to tell you that!<3
LOVE YOUUUUUU! ::MUAH!:
God Bless+take care everyone,
~Jen
I am so happy to have found all of you. Since Michael’s passing, I have been searching to find out more about Michael. During the 80’s, 90’s, and, just until recently, I was so busy with working and raising my very active and beautiful daughters with my wonderful husband that I didn’t keep up with Michael only what was in the media, and, even then, I’ve always felt a sadness and loneliness for Michael in these last 16 years or so. Since his passing, I have been so hungry for information…reading books, articles, interviews, etc. He has become so endeared to me now for more than just his music and dance. I thank God for leading me to this site and to Cherokee Billie. Thank you for all of your sharing. There have things that have happened to me during my life that have been very spiritual thanks to beautiful parents who had such strong foundations and love of God. I have always been fascinated but also a little frightened or apprehensive of the spirit world ever since I was a little girl…but not of God’s love. Throughout my life, my beliefs and knowledge have grown and matured, but I still have so many questions. God is so good to my family and me. I again thank you so much for being blessed to find this source of light and love. My spirit is so at peace now regarding Michael. I am so happy for him. I continue to pray for his beautiful children, his mother, his family, and friends. I do apologize for such a lengthy writing, but my heart is so full and joyful. Thank you again, dear friends, for sharing. Thank you again, Cherokee Billie. Keeping you in my prayers.
Dear Anna H.
Welcome My Sister In Spirit Anna. We are so happy you found this Loving Space (which our Sister Cherokee Billie provides) of like minded people. We all feel the lost of Michael and are spiritual /or is open minded to spirituality. For me I am.
Such lovely, gentle and meaningful words you write. You make me laugh a little when you said “I do apologize for such a lengthy writing,” because we here can get quite lengthy my dear (SMILE).
I also “full and joyful,” our emotions are changing all the time, and most of the time the emotions are MIXED, because of the spiritual side of the man Michael Jackson. I thank MOTHER FATHER (GOD) that we had him, even thought HUMANITY didn’t Treasure and Embrace his Gifes and Outreach efforts as we as a whole should have.
If your “belief and knowledge have grown and matured,” THAT’S HUGH because you must have had an open mind. (SMILE), We all have many questions. Just keep seeking, keep that open mind, and you shall find. Try not to be afraid because there is truth in “There Is Nothing To Fear, But Fear Itself.” For me with my FAITH, if I fear anything exspecially mystical things, I call on Jesus and it vanishes or reveil it’s truth. He is a force to be recant with. I know this personally, from experience. Our elder brother Jesus is a Gentle, Loving and Powerful Spirit, as there are others. However, brother J. (Jesus) understands us because he was also a SPIRIT LIVING A HUMAN EXPIERINCE, like us. Your fine where you are, just keep seeking.
I believe most people are “fascinated but also a little frightened or apprehensive of the spirit world,” don’t you think? I believe, Religion not Spirituallity plays a big part in putting fear into people, but that is changing, do to the NEW AGE and people like you and me are asking questions and seeking answers to the unanswered that Religion refuse to answer and when they do, often time it don’t make sense. Seek and You Shall Find, Knock and the Door Shall Be Open. This is true. I can testify to it. Cynt G. is a work in progress, but it’s working beautifully spiritually. For me that is the one thing that matters(Spirituality), if nothing else. If I can’t have that first and formost-then I want nothing, because without it nothing else matters. When you know better you do better. I say this sincerely, from the deeps of my heart, spirit and soul. There is nothing like A PEACE OF MIND and to be CENTERED AND ANCHERED. Nothing materialistic can measure up to it. Theirs no words to describe it, and only you can get you their – no one can do it for you. PERIOD!
You stated that you “felt a sadness and loneliness for Michael in these last 16 years or so” Michael stated on one of his messages “ that he was most unhappy for the last 15 years within,”so you was on point. That’s a long time isn’t it. Imagine that being us. The thought of it puts me to tear this moment. These are the things ARTISTICLY AND SPIRITUALLY that will forever keep Michael in our Hearts, Mind and Soul. It’s the pureness of our selves that is connecting with God knows, we love you micheal, and thank our Mother Father (GOD) for the time we had you.
Glad that your spirit is at peace and is happy for Michael, he PAID A HUGE PRICE on this EARTH, but gained an unmeasureable DIVINE GRACE for his HUMBLE and LOVING personna (loving unconditionally and not attacking) in his HUMAN EXPIRIENCE. These are some of the thoughts that brings mix emotions to me and I’m sure others. Amazing Grace –
Well again you said “I do apologize for such a lengthy writing, but my heart is so full and joyful.” I say I need to 2nd,3rd and 4th that. See! I’m a perfect example of why you need not apologize (SMILE and LAUGH).
My Soul Is Overflowing with Emotions of Love and Joy, I can go on an on, so I must go.
Don’t Be A Stranger Anna.
Peace Out,
I Call Forth Blessing Of The Most Important To You And All,
Cynt G.
Thank you, Cynt G., for welcoming me. Yes, all throughout my life God and Jesus have been, are, and will be a part of my life. Thank you also for all of the kind thoughts that you have shared with me. I look forward to visiting here very often.
May God’s love and light shine through you always,
Anna H.
Dear Anna H.
as Cynt G said .. be very welcome..!
and you are right..
you absolutely were lead to this place.. as most of us did after Michael’s passing..
the stories are quite very similiar..
we all have a lot in common.. and each day I am here at this place I am more convinced about this..
I was really a little apart of the spiritual way…. but I realized it was only dreaming some place inside of me..
after 25jun.. I felt like a stone in my head.. and the same way as you.. began to be hungry to know more and more.. about him.. and not only for his music that I already knew….it was more for the PERSON … the HUMAN BEING he was…
thats what really touched me so hard … and researching on the internet I found this place.. and THANKS GOD I DID!!..
There is always a reason for everything…..
I am sure you will love to be here.. and enjoy all the póst.. and the great advises and articles from Cherokee…
Thank you, Gisela. I do very much enjoy coming here and look forward to posts from Cherokee Billie and from all of you.
Anna H.
Hi Anna, one more to our family! Yay! (laughs)
Wellcome!! Anything you nedd, we’re here!
Love,
Oops, sorry, I meant NEED
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2009
Could Jackson Film Win an Oscar?
“This is It” Could Be a Contender for Hollywood Honors, Including the Academy Award for Best Picture
(AP) “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” comes too late in the year to be considered for a documentary Oscar, but the film about the late King of Pop’s preparations for a series of comeback concerts could qualify for other Hollywood honors, including the Academy Award for best picture.
The film, which opened around the globe Tuesday and Wednesday has already earned rousing praise from fans and critics, who say it restores Jackson’s reputation as a world-class entertainer.
Director Kenny Ortega, a longtime Jackson collaborator who was overseeing his London concert comeback, crafted the nearly two-hour film from more than 100 hours of footage recorded during rehearsals for the London shows, which were to have begun in July. Jackson died June 25 at age 50.
“What we did here was focus on telling a good story and creating a film for the fans, really enabling them to understand what Michael Jackson had dreamed for them,” Ortega said Wednesday.
He added it was his hope “the audience for this film will grow and that as many people come to see it as possible because I think that it’s a wonderful story about a brilliant man… Awards, Oscars, that’s all great wishful thinking.”
It may be more than wishful, said Steven Gaydos, executive editor of the Hollywood trade paper Variety and a self-described cynic. With the Academy Awards best-picture slate expanded to 10 films this year rather than the traditional five, “This Is It” could find itself among the contenders, he said.
To qualify, the film must complete a seven-day run in Los Angeles County and filmmakers would need to “submit the proper paperwork,” said Leslie Unger, spokeswoman for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which puts on the Oscars. The movie could also be considered in other categories such as sound, she said.
Sony, which paid $60 million for the global film rights, plans to keep “This Is It” in theaters for just over two weeks. The studio did not respond to an e-mail seeking comment about whether it planned to submit the film in any of the Oscar categories.
The film took in $2.2 million domestically from its first late-night screenings, setting it up for a strong shot at a No. 1 debut weekend. It is already well on its way to becoming a top-grossing music documentary.
Ortega, a veteran director, producer and choreographer who counts TV’s “High School Musical” among his credits, could find himself in contention for a best-director nod, Gaydos said.
“He did a masterful job putting this whole thing together,” he said. “It was so powerful and interesting, so creative and well-done, I think he should be considered… Kenny just won over all these critics like me with Michael Jackson that anything interesting could go on with this guy.”
After completing a weeklong run, “This Is It” could also be eligible for Golden Globe awards consideration if it’s submitted before the Nov. 6 deadline, said Michael Russell, a spokesman for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which puts on the annual ceremony.
Ortega said an Oscar nod would be a fitting recognition of Jackson’s last work. “He deserves one,” he said. “Come on people.”
Mary Ann Thanks for the news,
Let’s all pray that “This Is It”gets a Golden Globe and /or a Oscar, even though we know that Neither Defines Anything in the Absolute. You Can’t Take Away From What Is. The fans have spoken. But if it happens, It Will Be Accepted.
A SMILE! A LAUGH! And A WINK for You MJ. ENJOY YOUR SELF FOR ME!
I’ts All For L.O.V.E.
Because All We Need Is LOVE
LOVE Is All We Need.
LOVE,
Cynt G.
Dear all,
I hope people find this most recent set of posts..but again
it is about going to your area to look..a little blog learning
and exploration good…
This is going to be a bit lame..but I think important..some
dreams are truly loved ones etc. communicating I think.
Others are truly working out dreams…i.e. your psyche sorting it all out…here is mine, night before last,…some how…(remember dreams are zaney because of your mind’s
creative symbolism)…I was responsible for helping bury
Michael..nothing was quite right..and finally I and whoever
helped me I was the Queen of it (embarassed smiles my
dream) got him up to my third floor walk with a beautiful
polished wood coffin he preferred)..also we had to accomplish this with 2 coffins somehow..an ok
regular nice one and one a little fancier polished wood
coffin..Dad didn’t want to but he travelled to my city and helped…(this was way back first apt in a city I had)
with his retired rancher brawn..Michael was alive and dead; the alive part of him got out of ok coffin..dead part
went back into better coffin..alive part of him had a dear
thank you hug and chat time….short but both tender,
real, and proper befitting one who is grateful but must move
on…and some how easily..my group got him to the
Orient Express train to Heaven and got the dead part
back to wherever his family wanted him to be..where he
was on that level really didn’t matter except he did
not want all the gold coffin stuff…elegent…not pretentious…was his desire…flashy stuff was for stage he
said.
I will spare you the wonderous levels this helps me with
and leave interpretation to you all except to say that
I think it’s about the letting go in both death and life about
what can not be fixed in here and now part we are temporarily in and what most certainly moves on to eventually pull us all through to creating a real heaven…
here and beyond…I think it’s about allowing Michael plenty
of down private time too..to do his personal processes
related to this life and his future work, and I believe I was to share this because there are very personal what is ok and what is not ok in my family and his family pieces to it
that are still clarifying in my head. I have some skills in
objectively interpreting my dreams over 25 or so years ..I also have more objectivity because as hard as it
is I am letting the good part of my family in and in a way in a “surgury” process with the bad part…This Michael did well
and it was a tough long journey for him here and he did it
awesomely…anyone with abuse issues that are touched
too, too, deeply with this must seek professional help and
in some way God will provide..do not give up…many prayers to those really having the tip of the crucible happening now with this loss..I suspect most on blog doing quite a bit better..our prayers for them truly create
helpers for them…and many sense this is not place for them when it is and Cherokee’s work could be very helpful as well as our banter. I feel for all physical, sexual, mental
and spritually abused folks who are having this occurence
be the “big hit bottom to get to better place”…you are not alone …get courage to seek help here or elsewhere
with prayers from me and I’m sure many here….Sarah
Unfortunately, last comment was clear as a bell when
written..and that bell was in mind..but somehow it really
helped me and late enough in this line hope forgiven…
there is healing in process…Love, sarah
Thank you Sarah and Gisela for your comments.
No, Sarah, I do not exactly live in an overtly cowboy area, I actually live in New Zealand, but I can understand you thinking that from the tone of my letter – quite funny!
I think that the sheep and the cows would be more sympathetic to our plight!
I must say that I’m enjoying coming to this blog everyday and reading the comments.
Most inspirational, keep it going.
Dear Kathleen:
Moooooo. Baaahhh. Yes they do understand more than some folks…Love and thanks…Sarah