Another Part Of...Music

"You're Just Another Part Of Me".

When Mike sang those lyrics, I was so sure he was talking about music, despite whatever he was really singing about. Michael Jackson. The King Of Pop. The greatest who has ever done it. He's gone now. In his wake, there is a sense, however mild or intense is for you to discern, that music will never be the same again. I'm not talking about the science of music. Rhythmic patterns, melodic nuances, layered harmonies. Lyrical flows. That will always be. I'm not talking about the music industry. That has been morphing into something unfamiliar for the past decade and a half. We, who are music, will make the adjustments. I'm talking about the very soul of music. The part of music that inspires, that enlightens, that elevates one's soul to higher heights. Mike seemed to have a very intimate relationship with that part of music and used that relationship to make the world feel good. To inspire growth. To make music matter.

Of course there are other artists who are capable of doing this and very well in their own right. Taking nothing away from these artists, I find it very difficult to see any of them accomplishing what Mike's done, on the level that he's done it. The current musical landscape just does not work in their favor. Mike came from a time when people cared about music more. He came out of one of the most talented families in the history of American music. He studied the best performer of his time (James Brown). Graduated from the school of Motown and created a superior catalog of music under the tutalege of one of the masters of the modern day music industry (Quincy Jones). All the while connecting with music through his hardships where nothing and no one could reach him. The world, benefited greatly from that connection. Now that he's gone, music is missing that other part of it that allows it to realize it's fullest potential.

I miss you too Mike.

Thanks to everyone who cme out to our tribute to Michael Jackson on Sunday, June 28th at SIP Lounge. It was a beautiful moment honoring our beloved brother in music. Stay with us as we bring more musical moments.

Wishing you all the best,

Danny Brookings,
President,
Make It Happen Entertainment