Identity said:

seeingvoices12 said:

2009
Michael’s choreographer Kenny Ortega was concerned about Michael’s insomnia because he knew he’d need a lot of stamina for the upcoming O2 concerts. Apparently Michael told Kenny that he’d wake up in the middle of the night with song ideas that were being given to him “from a higher power” and that he just had to write them down. Ortega wondered if Michael couldn’t make a deal with his “higher power” to give him these ideas at another time (instead of in the middle of the night). Michael responded, “no, I can’t ignore the ideas. Because then He might give them to Prince.”

This Just Proves the tremendous resepct and love that Mj had for prince

It's so regrettable that Prince is neither able to find in himself to acknowledge Michael's demise nor willing to talk about his impact on popular culture.

Well Prince has never really done things like that, i mean he didnt for his parents deaths, why would he start here? I dont think its needed for Prince to say his impact, it was already known, i think you have to let what you have done speak for you, and trust your fans to keep it going.

Identity said:

seeingvoices12 said:

2009
Michael’s choreographer Kenny Ortega was concerned about Michael’s insomnia because he knew he’d need a lot of stamina for the upcoming O2 concerts. Apparently Michael told Kenny that he’d wake up in the middle of the night with song ideas that were being given to him “from a higher power” and that he just had to write them down. Ortega wondered if Michael couldn’t make a deal with his “higher power” to give him these ideas at another time (instead of in the middle of the night). Michael responded, “no, I can’t ignore the ideas. Because then He might give them to Prince.”

This Just Proves the tremendous resepct and love that Mj had for prince

It's so regrettable that Prince is neither able to find in himself to acknowledge Michael's demise nor willing to talk about his impact on popular culture.

Actually Prince has done so....When he was interviewed by a French journalist about MJ's death he basically said (paraphrasing) that it's always hard losing someone that you truly love....And of course he has called MJ a genius several times....

And let's not forget that Prince was one of the few people to publicly support MJ in the late '90s when people treated him like a pariah....

Quote about MJ from a 1999 press conference: "Oh , can i just say something;i never really spoke publically about Michael , we should all just kinda like chill because he may know something
you know , just wait it out , just wait it out...."

[Edited 6/27/10 8:03am]

lastdecember said:

Identity said:

It's so regrettable that Prince is neither able to find in himself to acknowledge Michael's demise nor willing to talk about his impact on popular culture.

Well Prince has never really done things like that, i mean he didnt for his parents deaths, why would he start here? I dont think its needed for Prince to say his impact, it was already known, i think you have to let what you have done speak for you, and trust your fans to keep it going.

Do you think his JW faith may have been a factor in not speaking on it?

He did play an MJ number or two in the weeks after his death, which is a typical way he honors colleagues who pass on.

These two had such a respect for each other that their competitveness would spur them onto greater heights of creativity.

It is a shame a collaboration never resulted, but their impact on popular music iin the past 30 years (longer for MJ) can never truly be measured.

U 4got 2 interview.........Me.

Prince & Michael forever, bitches.

Identity said:

seeingvoices12 said:

2009
Michael’s choreographer Kenny Ortega was concerned about Michael’s insomnia because he knew he’d need a lot of stamina for the upcoming O2 concerts. Apparently Michael told Kenny that he’d wake up in the middle of the night with song ideas that were being given to him “from a higher power” and that he just had to write them down. Ortega wondered if Michael couldn’t make a deal with his “higher power” to give him these ideas at another time (instead of in the middle of the night). Michael responded, “no, I can’t ignore the ideas. Because then He might give them to Prince.”

This Just Proves the tremendous resepct and love that Mj had for prince

It's so regrettable that Prince is neither able to find in himself to acknowledge Michael's demise nor willing to talk about his impact on popular culture.

Prince is smart enough 2 know that what ever he says can and will be used against him. Sometimes silence is your friend.

Graycap23 said:

U 4got 2 interview.........Me.

I'll remember that next time, Cap!...lol

Why should there be any emphasis on Prince to comment on MJ's passing? What difference does it make at this point? After a WHOLE year since the fact?

If anything, it makes him even more alright in my book for not being a hypocite and act like he and MJ were split from the same womb(Like many did after MJ's death, the same many who wouldn't even associate themselves with MJ, much less talk about him when he was alive).

I agree with Gray, I think his approach is more dignified and sincere,,,and anyway, people grief differently. Liza Taylor & Diana Ross didn't show up at the infamous charade, and we know how close those women to MJ.

I agree with Gray and Harlepolis.

That's all.

Perhaps, Prince thinks Michael was a pedophile and, therefore, doesn't want to comment on his demise. Or perhaps he simply wants to stay way from that circus.

Bottom line is; we don't know. It is probable, though, that Prince doubts Michael's innocence and, so, doesn't want to honour him through a comment. Just a thought.

MOL said:

Perhaps, Prince thinks Michael was a pedophile and, therefore, doesn't want to comment on his demise. Or perhaps he simply wants to stay way from that circus.

Bottom line is; we don't know. It is probable, though, that Prince doubts Michael's innocence and, so, doesn't want to honour him through a comment. Just a thought.

A dumb ass thought!

ReggaeQueen said:

MOL said:

Perhaps, Prince thinks Michael was a pedophile and, therefore, doesn't want to comment on his demise. Or perhaps he simply wants to stay way from that circus.

Bottom line is; we don't know. It is probable, though, that Prince doubts Michael's innocence and, so, doesn't want to honour him through a comment. Just a thought.

A dumb ass thought!

Oh really?

Do you think it is really dumb to assume that? I don't. Nor do you. You're just incapable of playing the outsider role.

Fantastic read murph, many thanks for putting this together!

It's really nice to have a piece where people who were actually around Prince and MJ are being quoted. It gives an interesting picture of their relationship.

Did you use most of what you received or do you have more cool information? (not expecting any of that to be shared). I'm also curious about how you contacted everyone?

Again, great job! How I would have loved to see these two men hanging out.

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[Edited 6/28/10 17:24pm]

VenusBlingBling said:

Fantastic read murph, many thanks for putting this together!

It's really nice to have a piece where people who were actually around Prince and MJ are being quoted. It gives an interesting picture of their relationship.

Did you use most of what you received or do you have more cool information? (not expecting any of that to be shared). I'm also curious about how you contacted everyone?

Again, great job! How I would have loved to see these two men hanging out.

.

[Edited 6/28/10 17:24pm]

VenusBlingBling said:

Fantastic read murph, many thanks for putting this together!

It's really nice to have a piece where people who were actually around Prince and MJ are being quoted. It gives an interesting picture of their relationship.

Did you use most of what you received or do you have more cool information? (not expecting any of that to be shared). I'm also curious about how you contacted everyone?

Again, great job! How I would have loved to see these two men hanging out.

.

[Edited 6/28/10 17:24pm]

Thanks for the kind words...Yeah...I have a lot of stuff I didn't use...And i contacted folks the old fashion way: Research....

It was a cool story to write...

good stuff

fuck mistermax

xlr8r said:

Timmy84 said:

Prince & Michael forever, bitches.

I think you meant Michael & Prince.

Marrk said:

Timmy84 said:

Prince & Michael forever, bitches.

I think you meant Michael & Prince.

Co-sign.

Save the BEST 4 last.............

Graycap23 said:

Marrk said:

I think you meant Michael & Prince.

Co-sign.

Save the BEST 4 last.............

Well I've changed my mind then boot person! Timmy was right

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Marrk said:

Graycap23 said:

Co-sign.

Save the BEST 4 last.............

Well I've changed my mind then boot person! Timmy was right

2 late.

Marrk said:

Graycap23 said:

Co-sign.

Save the BEST 4 last.............

Well I've changed my mind then boot person! Timmy was right

bboy87 said:

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@ Gray.

[Edited 6/29/10 16:50pm]

nammie said:

Thanks Murph, fantastic job..

One again Murph, Fantastic work, did not know this had a thread already ..... read it online before coming to the org ......

Brilliant Work!!

Timmy84 said:

Prince & Michael forever, bitches.

SWEET!

bboy87 said:

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THAT^ should be your next avatar.