Encomium: Requiescat in Pace, MJ!

The untimely death of Michael Jackson, despite the outpouring of genuine grief at this passing, serves us well in one respect: now we can rediscover his music. For many young people, Michael Jackson was less a tortured, flawed genius and more of a freakish novelty. Fortunately, due to media-sharing technologies such as YouTube, it is easy to correct their misconception of Michael.

As we Filipinos wait for what should be President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's last State of the Nation Address, let's try to celebrate the sweet soul buried beneath the celebrity by going through two of his sweetest songs.

Rest in peace, MJ!