Home Actor Michael Bearden HD Instagram Photos and Wallpapers August 2023 Michael Bearden Instagram - HBD🎉 #Madonna. It's rare I speak on my many years with her. (no real reason. I just rarely do) Before I lead MJ or J Lo or D'Angelo or Gaga and many others, there was this woman! ⠀ ⠀ I Learned a lot as her music director over the many years we created together. Grateful! Her work ethic was incredible! Too many memories to post here. Oh the stories I could tell. . Enjoy your born day Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone! (I always used to like to use all her given names. ☺️) ⠀ ⠀ (Side note: so many of the artists I worked with were born in August. Madonna, Whitney, Jennifer Lopez, MJ. Not sure what that means with my attraction but, it's an interesting coincidence) ⠀ ⠀ M~ #icon #MyBlessedLife #madonna #music #icon #musicdirector #poplife #tellyourstory

Michael Bearden Instagram – HBD🎉 #Madonna. It’s rare I speak on my many years with her. (no real reason. I just rarely do) Before I lead MJ or J Lo or D’Angelo or Gaga and many others, there was this woman! ⠀ ⠀ I Learned a lot as her music director over the many years we created together. Grateful! Her work ethic was incredible! Too many memories to post here. Oh the stories I could tell. . Enjoy your born day Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone! (I always used to like to use all her given names. ☺️) ⠀ ⠀ (Side note: so many of the artists I worked with were born in August. Madonna, Whitney, Jennifer Lopez, MJ. Not sure what that means with my attraction but, it’s an interesting coincidence) ⠀ ⠀ M~ #icon #MyBlessedLife #madonna #music #icon #musicdirector #poplife #tellyourstory

Michael Bearden Instagram - HBD🎉 #Madonna. It's rare I speak on my many years with her. (no real reason. I just rarely do) Before I lead MJ or J Lo or D'Angelo or Gaga and many others, there was this woman! ⠀ ⠀ I Learned a lot as her music director over the many years we created together. Grateful! Her work ethic was incredible! Too many memories to post here. Oh the stories I could tell. . Enjoy your born day Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone! (I always used to like to use all her given names. ☺️) ⠀ ⠀ (Side note: so many of the artists I worked with were born in August. Madonna, Whitney, Jennifer Lopez, MJ. Not sure what that means with my attraction but, it's an interesting coincidence) ⠀ ⠀ M~ #icon #MyBlessedLife #madonna #music #icon #musicdirector #poplife #tellyourstory

Michael Bearden Instagram – HBD🎉 #Madonna. It’s rare I speak on my many years with her. (no real reason. I just rarely do) Before I lead MJ or J Lo or D’Angelo or Gaga and many others, there was this woman! ⠀
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I Learned a lot as her music director over the many years we created together. Grateful! Her work ethic was incredible! Too many memories to post here. Oh the stories I could tell. . Enjoy your born day Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone! (I always used to like to use all her given names. ☺️) ⠀
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(Side note: so many of the artists I worked with were born in August. Madonna, Whitney, Jennifer Lopez, MJ. Not sure what that means with my attraction but, it’s an interesting coincidence) ⠀
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M~ #icon #MyBlessedLife #madonna #music #icon #musicdirector #poplife #tellyourstory | Posted on 17/Aug/2023 04:04:58

Michael Bearden Instagram – I have many MJ stories I’m saving. But, I will share this one on what would’ve been MJ’s 65th birthday.🎉🕊⠀
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As we were working on the set list early on in the process of the show, MJ expressed to me that he wanted to do a medley of Jackson 5 hits. ⠀
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I personally am not really a fan of medleys. They always feel lacking in some way. For this reason, I have a way in which I like to arrange medleys so the audience feels like it’s getting a reasonable portion of the songs they love! And, the artist can feel good about representing the songs that made them famous. ⠀
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I asked MJ if I could do my own version of the songs he wanted in the show. And, I explained my medley philosophy. ⠀
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He said “go for it!  But, I only have one request.” I asked him what it was. He said (with a grin), “please bring those keys down for me. I’m not 10 anymore.” I said, of course. You’ve got it! ⠀
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As I was working on the medley, I took a moment to realize what had just happened. This man had been a superstar so long, I was arranging hit songs he sang as a boy! And, he sang them as if he were the age he was in that present moment. (50) If you listen to his performance on ‘who’s Lovin’ you?’, he was only 10 when he recorded that. But, you believe every word! Crazy! ⠀
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As a music director for more than a few mega-stars , I’ve been able to watch up close and personal how so many great icons work. I’ve learned a lot of valuable things! The word genius is lofted around a lot. It doesn’t always apply. ⠀
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In MJ’s case, he wasn’t just a genius because of his extraordinary gifts and talents from birth! Although that’s certainly true! MJ was a genius because, it was his intent! Everything he did was from the mindset of greatness. Everything we talked about. Everything we created. He always asked, “can this be better!” ⠀
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That is one of many lessons I learned from MJ. So on this day, I hope this story inspires younger artists to above all else, pursue excellence! Because in the end, it’s truly the only way to achieve greatness. He asked me once, “do you know how you love forever?” I said how Mj? He said, “through your art!”⠀
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In regards to him, He was right! M~ #MJForever⠀
Michael Bearden Instagram – I’ve had an amazingly blessed life! I’m truly honored to have some of the most amazing, and iconic people guide me in my life too! ⠀
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Clarence Avant, (affectionately known as the ‘Black Godfather’) was one of those iconic human beings in my life. He passed away today at 92 years old. 💔⠀
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Although it’s a sad day for me and all those who loved him, if you knew Clarence, you know that he wouldn’t want anyone to be sad. As a matter of fact, he’s said to his friends and loved ones, “when I go, it better not be MF’ing sad!” ☺️⠀
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So in his honor, I will embrace the joy of having known such an extraordinary human being personally. Everyone needs help and guidance, I feel so lucky to have been one of the ones who could go to lunch with Clarence and ask any question(s) I wanted. And, he’d answer every single one! He’s helped me navigate this crazy business we’re in. I learned so much from him. And, for that, I will forever be grateful! ⠀
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Now it’s time to continue his legacy and apply every thing I’ve learned! Thank you for everything Clarence. You will be missed.  You are loved! M~ 🙏🏾🕊

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