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True, true. Also, I am open to listen to the songwriters mentioned in this thread.

In all honesty, Gaga and Bieber have potential, great potential, but it's quite early to say that they are on MJ's level. They'll have a Hell of a lot of hoops to jump through and little boys to share beds with.

Maybe, I'll check him out.

I knew that this would happen. Lemme think about that chthonic.

History Even before Michael Jackson died, fans of other (highly-talented) musicians have used him as a standard of comparison. There may be a select few that can actually compare to MJ, but who, and why? In terms of writing music alone, it's possible to say, perhaps, Quincy Jones or Stevie Wonder compare (Quincy may be better). We could go as far as contrasting MJ to classical composers, who were pioneers in their own respect. Although their music theory may be more skilled or complex, they're incomparable, and to add, MJ could easily follow their talent by ear. Otherwise, I can't think of any MODERN artist who truly outshines or even compares to Michael. Ability Music is the core of MJ's productions, but not the only aspect. Michael Jackson was also esteemed for his amazing dance ability, his mind-blowing videos and his ongoing inspiration. So, in order to compare anyone to MJ, you have to know what he does: Michael's talent: Singer (yes, the voice is an instrument, see below) Songwriter Lyricist Dancer/Choreographer Producer Arranger/Composer Performer Instrumentalist (vocals/beatbox, piano, guitar, drums, keyboard) Director Actor Before there are any comparisons, we first have to consider this: what did Michael Jackson do himself? Yes, at times he did cover and perform songs that others wrote, but that does not discredit him as an artist; he was simply working with others. However, here's a list of songs written by Michael Jackson. Comparison List of people compared to Mike (by media or society): Beethoven (might be better @ composition but he was only a composer) Stevie Wonder (fair) Prince (lol) The Beatles (nah) Elvis (lmao) Justin Timberlake (rofl) Lady Gaga (WTF) Chris Brown, pre-domestic violence (R U kidding?) Justin Bieber (heads will roll) The most common comparisons are MJ vs Elvis Presley and MJ vs Prince Rogers Nelson, known as "Prince" or the androgynous symbol "O(+>" MJ > Prince > Elvis. MJ > Elvis is self-explanatory (owned the man AND married his daughter), but MJ > Prince, though commonly known, involves a bit of knowledge. I could get to the gritty right now, however, a few sources will suffice: Interesting links Why MJ is really, really Bad A BIG boo-boo on Prince's part! Point: maybe someday, but right now, no one touches MJ.

Available: http://rekkerd.org/fretted-synth/ This should replace the older FrettedSynth in that list. The one I use: FreeAmp 3 Full.

Happy B-day you two! Zyko man, where ya been at?

JSRF? PREACH! Well, with the SA2, I could deal with the shooter/treasure hunting, but either make it more interesting or get rid of it. No fullers.

Trust me, although 99% of you have played and beaten Sonic Adventure, it's really an awesome game, but does any Sonic game live up to its box cover? Forget the cover! Seriously, making a good game is like writing an epic novel or making excellent music; it's a true art. Yes, this game. Although it was great in a few ways, it contained more anatomically impossible poses and badass smirking than substance. Inside of it was a bunch of broken promises, despite the game being 'really good'. I mean, I already know that some of you will get nostalgic and talk about how Sonic Adventure just wasn't Sonic 1/2/3. Of course not! It was revolutionary in terms of fast-paced action in a 3D environment. However, in contrast, Sonic Adventure had issues: Some of the courses were excellent and breathtaking. Others, not so. Graphics were cool for its time but coulda been better. Music was awesome, too bad the game's direction didn't take on the same awesomeness. All of the cheesy dialogue, facial expressions, victory stunts and anatomically impossible wannabe awesome poses weren't fooling us. The game should get more and more interesting, not fun and not fun then sorta fun and then kinda fun and then booooring. If someone doesn't fix that DAMNED CAMERA! For God's sake... Who put THIS guy in here? A half-witted big cat named... Big? Is this a politically correct opportunity for obese and special groups to appear in video games? Chances are, they'll still be the object of humor and nuisance. Look Sega, this is all it takes: interesting story with a basis and branches. Pleasant graphics (you guys finally started doing that). Decent, adventurous scheme of playable characters and some badass shit like 2P coop that doesn't suck donkey balls or have camera issues. New ideas with a witty, full-effort execution (UNLIKE Sonic Heroes). Badass action, which you have, but it dies sometimes. Then just, kick ass and shit, know'm'sayin?

If I run at mach speed on a bridge while whales chase me, I'll be an ultimate badass with red sneakers that's constantly pursued by pink jollies. My haters are really smart but they still don't have the brains nor the physique to compete with me.

Honestly I still want to do it.

From the dome, you guys could give the bad guys voices/ghetto-fabulous sound fx after they('re/'ve) be(ing/en) beaten. I used to do that with the fight scenes in Fire Emblem. In fact, I need to buy that game and video tape my randomness to that.

Too bad, I'm @ work and forgot my headphones (I can listen, so long as I don't constantly watch and take my eyes off of my work.

This song rocks man! I have an idea: use open-closed hi-hats; it's scientific; the closed is the hitting of the hat while the open is when it well, opens. The opens are used less and are a type of accent of closed hi-hat hits. Look up playing hi-hats on youtube. Edit, oh wait, I heard the ol' one. Time for the new

Can we do collabs in OHC?

Yeah, and the funny thing is, I actually live here now!

Mirby, were you not there? I was.

I'll be there today (tomorrow in your zone).

Farewell from Mod, as a given. We loved you man, you were pretty rational.