Michael Jackson BLACK OR WHITE Original Studio Multitracks (Listening Session & Analysis)

[@JDReynolds2005]

I've always had the utmost respect for the music that Michael Jackson made, but THIS?!? Broken down and listening to the intricacies of individual tracks is NUTS! True musical genius!v

[@spareplanet]

Utmost. Utmost respect

[@JDReynolds2005]

@@spareplanet Yes, you are right. I'd blame spell-check but it was just me mistyping a word.

[@sangertx9077]

Yeah, ummm, maybe he had just a little bit of help putting the track together. I’m not stating that as a fact, just kind of guessing.

[@Snyper1405]

​@sangertx9077 so you're basically assuming just like most ignorant/arrogant people 🙄🤦🏽🤣

[@AbhishekMazumder]

"Michael uses his entire body as his instrument" has been the verdict of almost every music critic I've seen till date. Something that has been verified by everyone that attended his live concerts, listened/s to his songs, watched/s his videos.

[@luisfreites6736]

Michael is AMAZING.. I JUST CRYED LISTENING TO THIS VÍDEO.... HIS VOICE IS IN MY HEART.... HOW SUCH A BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEEN IS NOT LONGER WITH US ..... I CRY FOR HIM EVERYDAY ... I THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR FOR THIS VIDEO ... YOU KUST MADE A VERY HAPPY DAY FOR ME ..... . I LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON FOR EVER AND EVER.. FROM MY HEART .. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU LIKE I DID SINCE THE AGE OF 6 ....WAS THE FIRST TIME I SAW YOU IN TV.... I COULD NOT BELIEVE MY EYES AND EARS.... YOU WERE GOD ON EARTH... I LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON. YOUR FRIEND ... LUIS ALFREDO. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tbright3441]

He had real soul, and you can't teach that you are born with it.

[@duncanidaho8900]

You're so right. As I say many times if Music and Rhythm had a child that would be MJ. Since I start listening in depth his voice, I realized how for many that are considered amazing singing is just beautiful execution.

[@urmom777]

!!!

[@charnelveil669]

Real Talk!!!!✊🏿

[@deviandrianto]

Michael Jackson is a legend, his legacy will forever in our hearts

[@vagnerleite3879]

Watching these increasingly makes me realize how singing is a journey of self knowing and self understanding!

[@chrisliepe]

Absolutely YES

[@djradiomasterrahjiladelphi6742]

​@@chrisliepeexcuse me I'm looking for a Original Seal and Trevon Horn songwriters producers "Kiss From A Rose"

[@MarcioNovelli]

What an undeniable talent. He felt the music and got lost within it. Even a couple pitches weren’t perfect yet it doesn’t matter. The character in each line is astounding. The energy and confidence is inspiring. Thanks for sharing this; it’s a giant reminder for me to stop trying to be perfect and just play.

[@pon1]

Most people try to hide their breathing when singing, Michael just uses it as a part of the music! That way there are no dull moments, every part is musical!

[@TheRealIGoBeastMode]

I wasn't expecting him to be imitating a harmonica. He did that REALLY good. Very impressive. I've always been a MJ fan but watching these breakdowns makes me appreciate the effort towards his artistry even more.

[@sanaon7453]

Sounds like Michael was channeling Stevie Wonder with that harmonica imitation.

[@theshadowplex]

Wow! I always thought it was a baby making noises in the background! 😂

[@samiam2003]

when

[@mayganphynix8267]

I feel SO lucky being able to listen to all this ❤

[@mayganphynix8267]

@@theshadowplex HAHAHA 😆

[@beautifulstranger03]

Often imitated never duplicated. MJ was born with these gifts. No studio tricks could ever match that. Awesome breakdown man ❤️

[@mayganphynix8267]

Michael was just a CONSTANT ball of energy, always in the zone. I LOVE this about him, with all the grunts etc you can really feel his energy.

[@samiam2003]

👍

[@dreamfaller6372]

The fact that this was basically a demo vocal that they decided to keep as the main voice is just🤯 This is why MJ is my favorite singer, the passion he brings to the mic is unmatched. Others may belt better or have an even bigger range or whatever but when it comes to the soul and passion of performance MJ is unmatched imo. Also, the utter lack of self-consciousness and holding back in his performances is something to strive for. I'm not a singer really (although I did take some lessons a couple of years ago) but still it's fascinating to have you break it down and show how he used his voice.

[@KasperViggoJensen]

Having just watched “The Greatest Night In Pop”, it amazed how incredibly accurate he was. Especially with big jumps in melody.

[@fdr100100]

black and white is one of MJ best aged songs, it doesnt sound old at all still sounds fresh, and i dont know why exactly, everytime i hear it, it always sounds good

[@neileynonmusic]

The thing these Jackson breakdowns have highlighted for me is how alive the vocal tracks are. All of the extra noise of him clapping etc are in there and not edited out.

[@EricHowl]

Bro ur my favorite new vocal mastermind. Your excitement and spirit behind these MJ tracking is so dope!!!!!!!!! And ur voice is soundin really nice man thank you for bringin something fresh to youtube ---for vocs and music production

[@CCeazer]

these add a whole different aspect to these songs! it really makes you APPRECIATE the artistry

[@maylima89]

“Some details you can feel more than hear” Whenever I watch your videos about MJ’s songs, I get to listen the song differently, pating attention to the details and amazing vocal performances.

[@IpanemaShirley77]

I’m always AMAZED and in AWE when hearing the MULTITUDE of musical and vocal nuances and “voices” in MJ’s songs!! I mean, WOW! How does a producer and singer even come up with those flourishes, scattered here and there, and everywhere, layering the music like this! ?! Spectacular!!! ❤

[@mjnewsdigest2300]

And to think these vocals were lifted from the demo recording. Michael was a genius.

[@ganesh2levrai]

It's incredible to find all those nooks and crannys in a song I can SWEAR i have been listening to at least a thousand times

[@WonHakWoon]

Yooo, that low part at 7:32 though. I always wondered, whenever I heard this song, what the hell that was. But thanks to your analysis I now know that MJ does this low part himself... jesus that guy was an allrounder for a reason 🤯🤯 Also, the part at 14:55 ... I never knew it's some sort of percussion line. I always wanted to know what he said over there, always thinking he said "go with it man" lmaoooo

[@Kj.reed24]

Michael was a an absolutely genius unbelievable wish I could’ve been in that studio listening to the WORK!!!

[@powerstation0872]

Whenever you break these songs down like this, it always reminds me just how differently producers hear their songs vs how we hear them. Whenever I produce a track, I really get hung up on minor details. But when I show it to people and mention these things to them, they say they couldn't even notice them! Because they're not listening to the track to look for flaws, they're hearing the track as a whole song. So the vision of the artist/producer can often be very different than the finished product we hear. And yet at the same time, those minor details that they DO notice, can sometimes make the whole song. Like you said, some details you can feel more than hear.

[@albhem_eh]

I love the fact even how MJ whole production is so precise, with all these embellishments and nuance, at the end he makes sure all of them are coherent in its pace and hit. That's why even though some people try to do covers of this, it always falls flat cause they don't get the nuance and depth right. And I'm someone who does bedroom hobby production(grew up with jazz & learnt african & middle eastern percussion diaspora) so i make tracks which i never release, and do this kind of relentless production and arrangement just to push myself with new ideas.

[@strauqq1]

Those guitars and build ups are insane

[@xabun]

Teddy Riley said in an interview recently that MJ thought he‘d be upset if Remember the Time wasnt the 1st single. MJ wanted Black or White to be first but at the same wanted to credit Teddy so he told Teddy to add something to the song so MJ could credit him. So Teddy went ahead and added the cowbell you hear lol 😂

[@greytuesday28]

My favorite part of the beat lol 😆 Distinctly 90s

[@Owningpeople1]

Would love to hear something from "invincible" like wherever happens or something

[@a.b.4052]

Thats a beautiful song.

[@crnkmnky]

🎸: Thank you, mayne. 🕺: Thank _you,_ Carlos.

[@stayready4fun]

Yes, or Heaven Can Wait!!

[@dean1364]

12:38 - "Those are the notes but, Bleaar!" Chis man you make me chuckle.

[@shanefoote4808]

The amplitude of his claps and snaps were so sharp and thunderous. He had the best snaps and claps. He was such an instrument!

[@TV_Covers]

These are SOOOOO goood. Every time I am in AWE. Just smiling from ear to ear through the entire video. Michael was on a whole different level, the GOAT golden standard.

[@AtomizedSound]

The man had a good range either low or high. The mic’s proximity effect sorta helped enhance that low part at the beginning too but Michael’s range was incredible and he primarily has and is known for his high range and timbre of voice but he could have definitely done some lower stuff well I think too if he had wanted too. Good video for a good song! Always enjoy anything MJ related and these videos are top notch!

[@AnabreseNeuman]

Amazing, thank you. MJ just sings every word with passion. Just sounds like he's having so much fun when he's recording.

[@skylerhalemusic]

Man I love these! Hope they can stay up here forever.

[@sen-sai1342]

a w e s o m e! The whole arrangement is impressive.. the voice is.. I cannot describe. It is more than just voice. It feels magical! Thanks for sharing!

[@MattGalter]

I love love love how much u genuinely appreciate MJ, his music, and music & singing, in general. It's inspirational, and these session tracks are such a delight, words cannot express ❤️

[@pascalem78]

Chris.... simply, Thank you! I love the way you analyze MJ songs, these tracks are gold and you highlight the soul, energy, talent and magic Michael left us! keep it coming!

[@Life0fGreg]

You strike again thank you so much sir

[@melaniemeinhardt5764]

I love his song : Give into me. Especially because Slash is playing the guitar for it 😆😅 But obviously also Michael's performance

[@Iutub0ne_Genzore]

really ?

[@melaniemeinhardt5764]

@@Iutub0ne_Genzore what do you mean?

[@WonHakWoon]

Give Into Me actually introduced me to Slash 😅😅😅

[@KasperViggoJensen]

This is one of his very best songs, imo

[@Bow503]

Oh my goodness 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃 Sir this is so.... Thank you for showing us the art of the greatest artist, thank you for always putting these cool 😎 Michael Jackson photos in the thumbnail. I will be back to listen to the video i am to excited right now.

[@Filmkommentar]

Thanks for all these MJ breakdowns. This song in particular has so many elements I never even knew are there, both on the vocal and the instrumental side. Its such a joy having the opportunity to listen TO Michaels songs in this way because it truly lets you appreciate what a musical genius he was. Keep up the great work Chris!

[@codychavarria6088]

Pure natural genius 100 percent soul with also lots if hard work

[@craiglancett6228]

Absolutely incredible artist no equal to his true talent 👑

[@bluedemon5238]

This is amazing to hear! Full song is so good and to then see the "build" of the song is just so awesome! My favourite song from the Dangerous album is Give In To Me because it has the "soft voice" but also his raspy and powerful voice and from what I get is alot of emotion in the singing. The notes and approaches he takes in the song is just so powerful and nice! Thanks for these videos man, I love to hear the songs being split up and being able to hear everything in it that you don't notice in the full song.

[@silviajackito]

A Real genius, drives me Wild. Thank you so so so much. One of the BEST videos I have seem or hear.

[@ardamuratsu689]

It's amazing to be able to listen to this genius man's music detailed. It makes it more admirable. Thank you for what you're doing

[@agnieszkalek]

I really enjoyed watching your video. It’s amazing to hear how deep MJ’s voice was.

[@dcarle80]

I would love to hear "tabloid junkie", the vocal percussions are unreal... anyway, this makes me appreciate him even more so now as an artist

[@mr.jeremymiranda1612]

"Who is it " too

[@WonHakWoon]

@@mr.jeremymiranda1612 Yeahhh I agree

[@mikkolaine23]

Oh man probably the most interesting so far. This is just unbelievable that these are available!

[@hoomanmusic]

Thank you Chris this was amazing, Michael had so much soulful fun and freedom in his vocal recordings. Very unique 🙌🏼🙌🏼🥂

[@henrik5284]

You are so good at expressing things, giving me as a viewer a better understanding of this song and MJ’s vocal delivery

[@MalachiVanHaynes]

What a dream to listen to individual MJ tracks! He was so dope!!

[@laurajm5081]

Hey Chris - THANK YOU for this! i appreciate this is a vocal focused channel... would you consider doing a full length video just on the mj instrumentals... These are the bits that are the most magic for me! Just an idea 😊 Thanks again!

[@charliejackson7071]

This song always makes me smile and be happy. Thank you Chris ❤️

[@Shinyzebra645]

Thank you for taking us into the studio with Michael. This is priceless.

[@greydazeplays]

This track has always been a standout for me with MJ thanks for bringing some light to it Chris 🙏

[@originalvonster]

It’s great hearing the instruments isolated. It’s easy to assume they are all one performance before you hear the parts isolated.

[@synoptic1047]

Great stuff man, as always! This is really fascinating.

[@therealandrock]

Oh yes, exactly what I've searched for, subscribed 😁👍👍 great analysis, great vocals too

[@ygaltuil]

Hi Chris , Think you so much The vocals of Michael is just amazing !!! Think you for your work 😊

[@CreationsbyRyan]

Love hearing your breakdowns of MJs songs. What a true genius he was

[@yusufAA7]

Dangerous will always be my favourite MJ’s album then BAD Black or white such an amazing song its so crazy Love your channel and content you are amazing. Love all your MJ videos

[@floydlay9189]

Chris,,that was brilliant,thank you so much!

[@RobertT1999]

Yes yes yes! This is going to be great. Thanks again Chris 😃

[@ewanwilson7928]

The ad libs during the rap bit?! I had no idea they were there! 😮 16:19

[@Mr.G.Williams]

Great breakdown and as someone from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, bonus points for use of the word "mint" as an adjective to describe MJs voice 🙂 👍🏻

[@joenic9272]

Wow! That was incredible chris! Really enjoyed that I’m a huge fan of Michael’s voice he’s outrageous the way he uses every part of him in the song! So good

[@joelmongeon]

Sometimes the flawed closed captioning is the best part... "Americorps is sapping tonight", "It don't matter if you're black or fried" ... just pure gold.

[@jeanneberwanger4219]

I love Michael Jackson love hearing and watching these. Thanks for the videos!

[@CharliePennell]

This is incredible!! I was thinking only today after listening to Black or White how I wish you were able to do a multitrack breakdown of it. And here you are BOOM! Amazing😭🤩

[@danielalejandroortegagonza311]

Hello Chris, my name is Daniel Ortega from Chile. I love to hear how you analyze Michael's songs, obviously I'm a fan of MJ since his album Thiller. I am excited to hear MJ's voice and his spectacular backing vocals. Espora this I would love it if you made a video with the song "Keep the faith" from the album Dangerous, so I can listen to his spectacular chorus !!!. I hope it is possible and thanks for analyzing the great creations of the incomparable MJ the king of pop. Greetings from Chile

[@visanisha33]

Musician is here

[@jannemandruivensuiker2391]

7:32 I always wondered what that sound was 😀 It is the one and only Michael Jackson! But, hearing you making MJs sounds makes it pretty awkward! But, man! The fact that you do his tracks is great! You are in fact honest in the way you doing this on the greatest of all time! OMG all that he does by himself (with his voice or clapping) is such a devotion to his work, fantastic! Pasion all over the place, from his heart and soul, wonderful!

[@maximeajavon]

Always thought that was the lion roar from the video smh 😂😂

[@shanefoote4808]

He was absolutely incredible! So unique…

[@jamiegunn]

Awesome! Love it! Great Vocal instrospection for any and all types of singers Thank you for all the content you share Chris.

[@chance5745]

Am so glad you have analysed this track, Chris. Kindly, C.

[@Bleepurchin]

My biggest takeaway after watching pretty much all your MJ multitrack breakdowns Chris, is that the Dangerous album was probably his most impressive creative endeavour. Makes it very clear just how underrated this period of his career was.

[@RoyalLy7teen]

Thank you for MJ analysis and this is from 1991 what Talents Era.

[@GargeBarge]

Goddamn beautiful ending, it’s so joyful you can just feel it

[@nickx1754]

This is one of my favorite MJ songs. I love hearing the low mixed and somewhat hidden gems. Funny enough, I find the drums, bass and direct clean electric guitar tones just awful on their own (stock, cookie cutter, bland) but bring everything together and man, what a jammin' tune! The writing, arranging and by far MJ's vocals make this song. My respect for Michael's talent / singing has only grown with hearing this. I can't think of too many other vocal performances that move me like this. Amazing stuff!! Thank you, Chris!!

[@travisdemaria9027]

Todays artists need 7 songwriters to write a song with 3 lyrics. MJ wrote this alone in a tree. On a total different level MJ was.

[@lundsweden]

Yeah, I agree the drums are naff, but it does'nt matter!

[@nanouc2923]

Oh my god!!! This is so fascinating ! I could hear for this all day long, as I miss him so much

[@masstro.mp3]

Thanks for this priceless analysis of one of the relics composed by the Legend.....! Truly....!

[@antoniocarmona7808]

Priceless. These ad libs are incredible! Grate job Chris.

[@alexisbyrd5571]

The Staple Singers (I believe Mavis was her name) was influential for Micheal. A lot of 70s artists were because that's when he started professionally. When Micheal does the Shamone, alright, yea yea at 18:18 that's from the Staple Singers. He does it in Bad and few other songs too. He really is brilliant in how he uses what he knows and expands & makes it his own.

[@jfields343]

this was so cool seeing and hearing the breakdown of individual vocal tracks. love to see you do this with Lorna shore or signs of the swarm or any deathcore really 🤘just saying Michael was badass but this method of breaking down lyrics could be applied in all genres. looking forward to that!

[@rajivmannari]

Just pure gold :) Thank you for this 🙏

[@Sweetalking666]

Best 20 minutes of the day haha the person who is sharing the audios must have the heaven already won jaja Do one on You are not alone!!

[@NicoSportscards]

Just found your channel. Not even a singer but this is awesome

[@nightmonkey3768]

Nice video Chris. I really enjoyed it.

[@Swat-ed5bt]

Michael forever ❤️

[@dorothyward3234]

Know other person does what MJ does in his songs. What for him is for him and no other artist. Good reaction!

[@socorrofernandez2909]

Michael Jackson the greatest musician in the world.

[@gabrielegaudiero4]

I always loved this song but I cant believe is from 1991!!!! And still today sound so fresh.....thank you for your incredible work! Listen a song with you explaining and pointing out every hidden sound is just so incredible. How do you get those tracks? Please as soon as you can analyze "in the closet" or "2000 watts". Thanx.

[@MarcoCesar616]

MJ forever ❤

[@philpower_]

This is a godsend. Thank you.

[@lokiop345]

Another excellent analysis ❤

[@999GNG]

9:29 GET LOST IN THE MOMENTS 💜💜💜

[@jumpnam]

Apologies if this has already been said (and I haven't watched the whole video so you may have covered it already!) but the vocal on this was his first take, and he got it in one. It ended up being the one used on the record :)

[@Jacqueal]

The percussive qualities in Mike's vocals were always so dope. Never circumscribed and that's what made his vocal performances what they were.

[@baztudyo]

Amazing

[@davidsnauwaert2448]

I bought the vinyl this week, it is amazing to have it 💯✔️👑

[@ItsThias]

We NEEED Give into me. The final version and demo version are both so crazy

[@msoileau83]

"Love is a donut."