Michael Jackson BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR Original Studio Multitracks (Listening Session & Analysis)

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I wasn't sure if I'd discover even more amazing vocal percussion than I found on Smooth Criminal, but THESE multitracks completely blew me away. There are HUGE amounts... Multiple tracks of groovy, syncopated and tasty vocal percussion tracks that are largely buried in the commercial studio mix.
It's funny, after hearing these multitracks, when I go back to the studio mix, I can hear the pocket the vocal percussion lines provide but ONLY because I've experienced the multitracks.
You NEED to dive in with me here an experience the magic in these previously 'hidden from the ears' Michael Jackson vocal lines!
There are some other amazing arranging and vocal performance easter eggs that I uncover as well! (Completely unique to these multitracks and this song)

[@chrisliepe]

MJ's copyright owners will allow this video to remain on youtube but there must be consistent use of frequent stops. No one part of the the song in part or in whole can be played without frequent interruptions. This is partially why I stop and comment and sing during and after key sections that I play. If I just play the files, the video will be taken down. Presenting the files in this format with this kind of flow cements the FAIR USE intent which is why it can remain up on KZbin. Along these lines, I can not reveal where or link to the source files or I'll get a takedown notice as well. Giving away content that is not mine to give also falls outside of FAIR USE intent. Thanks for understanding and for enjoying the video! I'm excited for you to hear all the wonderful nuances!

[@chrisliepe]

I totally agree - Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out this video!

[@waychunky]

Thank you for the deep dive you go into on these. We don’t need to get the tracks ourselves because you go into such detail. Appreciate the work you put into it.

[@joejohn346]

Hey man, no problem there, everyone knows how stpd laws can get around music... if its a big company, they can take down your videos or demonetize it for actual fair use stuff, and you would only get it back online if you would take it to court, few months at least for 1 video. On the other hand, huge music production companies are literally stealing 1to1 melodies from smaller ones all the time, noone can do anything. Anyway, thx for sharing these analyses, these are awesome and do show exactly why, was michael at the top. Nowadays, literally noone has these ideas as to how and what to mix together within a song, let alone being a beatboxer adding to the song's genuinity and drive where it can be driven, but being silent where thats needed. Dramaturg is whats missing in todays music, and the lack of being able to express a feeling thoroughly - in pop music I mean.

[@pascalmerschaudio]

thanks to say this cause i was listen and i screamed "shuuuuuuuuuut upppppppppp" I wanna Listen Michael ;) sorry mate

[@shorttrini2002]

MJ, was his own “musical instrument”. You should do a breakdown, “Money”,(from “History”, and “I can’t let her get away”, from “Dangerous”). The his “vocalizations”, are what make those song’s, what they are. Not only that, but mic placement, also had allot to do with it. Michael was a genius.

[@kjell1628]

One of the best MJ songs. Highly underrated and too little known. This song deserves so much more.

[@chrisliepe]

I agree, one of my favorites!!!

[@travisdemaria9027]

It went #1 in the UK it was super popular over there.

[@bluewhiteandgreenproductio8207]

It is very much known worldwide, not much known in U.S. cause it wasn't released as a single in States. But it definitely went gold in Australia, Germany, New Zealand, topped UK Chart. Of course this masterpiece deserved more recognition.

[@phattebytch]

@@bluewhiteandgreenproductio8207 It was a single in the US but missed the top 40.

[@marcel9568]

Lyrics are impossible to hear in the final mix.

[@TheRequiemOfficialReal]

I got to work with Michael Jackson on his "Invincible" album with Rodney Jenkins. It was the most fun studio sessions we had but felt a little star struck because it's Michael F'ing Jackson. Out of all the artists and bands I have worked with in my professional career for the past 27yrs, Mike is the most fun, professional and generous. He would buy lunch for the studio musicians and all of techs and engineers. MJ was the high point of my career, I was only 22-23yrs old at the time. MJ has a scat and beat box vocal technique for certain songs, Mike is very tight on vocal harmonies. I subbed you last night because if your deconstruction of Smooth Criminal. Thanks for sharing this, I'm not a singer but I am a musician, writer and producer. I'm a "hired gun" sort to say and I live by my own quote... "Let's 'Brian Wilson' the hell out of this beat." . Again, thnx for sharing, if you do any more MJ. Do "Butterflies" because I worked on that track, plus you might enjoy the vibe.

[@chrisliepe]

What an amazing opportunity!! WOW... I'll ask about Butterflies tracks :) ! Thanks for the sub and for sharing your experiences!!

[@TheRequiemOfficialReal]

@@chrisliepe Mike opened the door for me and my music career. I was cut down multi layered percussion tracks, when Mike starts feeling the groove he'll add his skatting beatbox. You know the game, us musicians got to be in the zone and feeling the groove. The "invincible" album was mostly digital recordings. I would go back and forth to actually play the drums and to play with the drum machine/sequencer. I honestly don't remember how many we laid Rodney did bass and vocal mix and produced the entirety of it all. I was in my 20s, my college years. I was young, hungry and eager and because of it, my engineering professor got me the job. From that point on. I gotten the honor to work with a lot of amazing known artists and producers. Danny Elfman (Charlie and Chocolate Factory.) Was my first film.

[@MJKing0929]

@@TheRequiemOfficialReal can you share significant memories of your time working with him if you don’t mind?

[@amaryllisoriol782]

@@TheRequiemOfficialReal yes please, things that stood out to u, any anecdote, anything bout his creative genius, I mean literally anything

[@sibongileyoli]

Can I ask you something Quincy said Michael was greedy which I find hard to believe since you were around him did you notice something like that

[@DanielPestanaTranslations]

I’m a rock and metal guy, but Michael was a genius. Those harmonies and vocal grooves are unbelievable.

[@DeadPiixxel]

Rock and metal is the standard for white people no big deal

[@SAint-cr6ck]

I'm a metalhead but Michael Jackson is my favorite artist oat 😛

[@aldenasuemia]

Why do you oppose those things? Michael was a rock guy to have you listened to a song called dirty Diana? That's hard rock brother

[@SAint-cr6ck]

@@aldenasuemia sure, but metal is not about healing the world 😛

[@globalcitizenn]

@@SAint-cr6ck Metal is one of the most emotional genres.. it’s people screaming hurt lyrics in emotional pain. I think it’s a very emotionally expressive genre especially emotions of anger, pain, hurt, frustration, grief

[@Foodication]

Michael Jackson is literally “detail oriented” personified. His attention to detail and execution is what makes listening to his music an experience like non other!

[@virgilblaze9090]

The reason why i listen to Michael's music as much as i do is because he could literally do anything with his voice, and you always catch things you miss, even after hundreds of hours of play. The man truly was a genius, and i adore these multitracks.

[@martyflanthemjfan]

He was a genius, what he put in to his songs? Mind blowing. He doesn’t get anywhere near enough credit. He knew exactly what he wanted, how he wanted it to sound, and how to get it. Genius personified.

[@jomohector5274]

Can we now say that MJ is also the king of Human Beatboxing? Oh my word what a gem he was and always will be!!

[@OldkidLivegen]

Michael Jackson's music is way too good to be affected by cancel culture. The guy was a musical genius. Just imagine the pressure on his shoulders when he had to perform such intricate vocals live! Crazy stuff!

[@globalcitizenn]

There is no reason to cancel him anyway

[@SHaqq-wv9hn]

I absolutely LOVE Michael Jackson's voice. From the time he was young until an adult---I couldn't wait to hear his voice singing on a track. He just had a beautiful, unique sound and he could do SO MUCH with his voice! I miss him so much on this planet. The world has never been the same without him.

[@cumstain8389]

Michael is just naturally talented. He was never a fan of fixing his voice in post production, he likes it raw and genuine. One of a kind, we'll truly never get another MJ incarnation Btw, is it possible you could do one of his songs from his Dangerous album, such as 'In the Closet' or 'Who Is It"?

[@ypatiosypatios8054]

I was just thinking about In the Closet! Chris, if you can get your hands on the multitrack session...

[@BronBronWorld]

He definitely fixed his voice in post production. Idk where this rumor of him being a one take wonder came from but thats definitely not the truth.

[@SilmeonMusic]

@@BronBronWorld what session where you in? Tell us more please.

[@Milkers777]

@@SilmeonMusic he Cappin’ I swear scumbags like him say the most ignorant stuff like they were their🤦🏽‍♂️💯

[@BronBronWorld]

@@SilmeonMusic you don’t need to be in a session to know that. You can hear the vocal comps in the Multis that leaked. There’s even a video of him and Bruce comping together the lead vocal for Jam.

[@marxvenom3766]

Oh yeah love this MJ content. I hope people won’t forget about him, he was the best artist ever.

[@luciawoods5654]

Thriller is the #5 vinyl album this week! He will be forever. Real genius is like that.

[@dme1016]

There was no BEST ever. There have been lots of great, fantabulous artists doing different fantabulous things. The great ones ALL are due their props, but no BEST EVER... except in the minds of fans who wanna make such a distinction....

[@marxvenom3766]

@@dme1016 that’s only your opinion.

[@dme1016]

@@marxvenom3766 It's the opinion of anyone who's experienced life.

[@ifoodsservices]

​@@dme1016 Even if you are 80 years old it's obvious your brain is not developed enough to comprehend this.

[@citedcanvas85]

Mj plays every i strument in his head when he composed his music. That then flows out of his body thru his voice and movements to the rythm of the beat. Its insane. Havent seen anyone else do that

[@tyronesmith4622]

MJ was so talented it’s unreal. The amount of effort he put into his music is clear for all to see. And this video was so educational btw thanks I didn’t know much about ‘percussive breathing’ but now I do :)

[@JordanX767]

22:07, goosebumps man. Goosebumps.

[@tonitabares550]

I have always been raised on and a fan of his artistry, but you have given me a different appreciation of his work. He was so underrated as a vocalist and a musician. The man literally can imitate any instrument he hears and make entire songs in his head.

[@lilmisu3667]

What's most interesting to me when it comes to performances like these, specifically the 'beatboxing' that MJ's doing, is that I used to beatbox myself, back in 7th grade till about 10th grade, which was roughly 6-7 years ago. I learned it off of youtube and what not, but the thing is, all beatboxers use the same sounds, we literally have names for most, and the strategy is the same for all beatboxers that use those sounds. Sure it might sound different from beatboxer to beatboxer, just like voices are different from artist to artist, but Michael's beatboxing is unlike any other. He doesn't use much of, if not, *any* of the I guess "official" beatboxing sounds, he just invented his own sounds/noise that he makes with his voice which is insane to me. Just wanted to point this out to any people who are like "oh sure, Michael knew how to beatbox, ain't no big deal, I've seen other people do that". It's not like that! Michael invented his own thing that can't even be called beatboxing. Absolutely amazing, love the video and love YOU Chris! Thanks for all the stuff like this!!!!

[@gerrilanter1965]

💯💯💯💯💯 MJ is so unique, it's impossible to describe. Must be heard!

[@codychavarria6088]

He has many songs in fact he has a beatboxing beatboxing hole clip look on KZbin that someone put together it's actually very good check it out.

[@Gabrielle4870]

That's a very interesting contribution, thank you. I think MJ was more about emulating real instruments and sounds in his head than indeed recreating beat box vocal.

[@erenyeeagah204]

MJs beatboxing sounds like the reverb of the official sounds

[@MartinFreak21]

Well just listen to Tabloid Junkie... Beatboxing in the start and all the way thrugh the song... amazing thing that he could do with he´s voice..

[@gerddrexler]

It's so crazy after being a Michael fan for years, this man still manages to top out his own ingenuity over and over again 🦄💫....and suprise me when I thought I've heard it all😄🦄💫

[@ghastwriter]

I'd love if we could get to listen to the "Money" multitrack, so many hidden lyrics there! Amazing video by the way man

[@redlettervagrant1159]

I've always loved Michaels music and was always impressed by him, but these deep dives into these multitracks has given me a whole new respect for how much of a genius he truly was, so awesome!

[@chazbayley]

I can almost guarantee that the beatbox was how the track was first conceived as he would lay down a beat box on a tape recorder and then start to write the lyrics and melodies and harmonies plus other instrumental ideas with his vocal layers before a producer gets the raw home demo. The beatbox added in is a salute in various tracks to how he conceptualised tracks. True pioneer. He explained this process a few times, once during court depositions about plagiarism… jackson wrote half of thriller this way (he wrote half of the album while systematically claiming all the albums biggest hits). He wrote all but 2 songs on bad this way. Quincy Jones was handed some of the most iconic tracks on a plate to polish. Jackson was the architect, Quincy and subsequent producers were his builders. People misconceive how jackson worked and see Quincy as the architect which is normally the case with artists. Not Michael jackson. He subtly but substantially drove his own projects forward. This is why any producer who worked with jackson sold infinite multiples of record numbers when compared to projects with other artists. The difference is jackson himself. Any producer who worked with him broke all their own records and never replicated those numbers with any other artist.

[@SeldomPooper]

Quincy was going to be fired from Bad, but wasn't because of contract issues. That is what i have heard. MJ wanted complete control and Quincy wasn't letting him.

[@chazbayley]

@@SeldomPooper Jackson was Quincy Jones boss. He employed and paid quinces salary. He always had the control from day one, people forget this. Jackson was the architect, Jones was his head contract builder

[@Iutub0ne_Censore]

do not forget the great Rod Temperton bro. But...i agree about your clarification over MJ and QJ. . pls excuse my eng

[@chazbayley]

@@Iutub0ne_Censore temperton wrote very few hits for Jackson. His main accomplishment was Rock With You. Look at the numbers.

[@dinanasser3283]

He is simply the king of pop, rock, disco, R and B and popular music in general like Beethoven in classic music 🎼🎶

[@kareemrichardson5080]

Michael Jackson has such amazing vocals and vocal range. Not easy to do and especially with the beatboxing. A true king!!

[@-byko-8423]

This tune, and his song "Jam" are killer and never seem to be on anyone's radar. And this isn't Quincy, it's Teddy Riley producing....thanks Chris!

[@user-bl1pw2th4l]

Teddy Riley and Michael 👍 Michael finished recording the song himself in Sweden or Switzerland when he was on tour in 1997. It was an unfinished out take from Dangerous originally

[@mikkolaine23]

Jam is one his best. Just a masterpiece. Then again so is this one.

[@keinplaninmathe]

@@mikkolaine23 An absolute killer opening song! Concerts starting with Jam - oh my god i love em so much! And ofc the super bowl half time show. Still goose bombs while thinking about it.

[@luciawoods5654]

Is It Scary is a masterpiece. We all have a request 😀

[@shaylajeffery7666]

The kind of money I would pay just to hear the pure break downs of the harmonies, thank you for sharing this with us

[@obiwon1237]

He's got a song called Money

[@zzzapplebomb5680]

Everyone says they wanna be MJ as the icon, not enough people want to be like MJ the artist, these tracks are crazy hes doing things people still haven’t been able to catch up to

[@feriedust4402]

Blood on the dance floor was created during the Dangerous Era but they left it out and when they were doing History in the mix in 1997 Michael picked it up again. Teddy Riley said that MJ released it exactly as it was back in 1991. He said he told MJ they should give it a freshen up but MJ said no, that it was perfect as it was! lol

[@Precel42]

According to Brad Buxer they had the files from 1990 but re-recorded everything just before the song actually released. But it was very similar to the original

[@feriedust4402]

@@Precel42 Perhaps Brad is more reliable 🤷‍♀️ Teddy said MJ kept it the same.

[@rossfromsa]

@@feriedust4402 Lol Teddy is iffy. He insisted the Cascio tracks on the album Michael was all Michael.

[@rafearcher7882]

I knew it! It simply was too 80's sounding for '97 😊

[@jasonallen703]

I saw him in court explain how he make his music and he blew the judge away and didn’t get in trouble. It was on tv

[@StrangerHappened]

*THE number of ways MJ* was able to say/sing a word was infinite. His vocal modulations skills were maxed out. It can not be any better, but it in extremely unique cases, it can be matchable.

[@nisem0no]

This was one of the first albums I bought as a kid. Superfly Sister was really great too. It's insane how much vision he has for how it all works together holistically.

[@marcel9568]

Superfly sister is one of his worst, boring song ever in my opinion.

[@nisem0no]

@@marcel9568 Okay.

[@Snyper1405]

@@marcel9568 really? Lol

[@hetaljoshi9816]

@@Snyper1405 This Marcel dude always posts negative comments on MJ videos.

[@kashiaroundtheworld]

8:40 This syncopated beat gave me a Mikegasm. Dayuuuum that was cool. His voice is incredible here.

[@nikost.1105]

Another one great video.Thank you. Check Michael Jackson's Stranger in Moscow.I think it's his best song. Both vocally and lyrically. Keep your great work.👌👏👏👏👏

[@chrisw3439]

Michael incorporated a lot of chest slaps to compliment his vocals as well. You can see it in his live performances, so you know he did the same in the booth.

[@samicherif8796]

I find it not normal that he produced, wrote, composed most of his iconic songs! Unmatched talent 🙌

[@musicandconcertchannel3053]

3:26 PURE MJ, I always love that thing in Blood on the Dancefloor

[@goraniliev5520]

I love how you dissect the multi-tracks. It gives justice to MJ's vocal abilities and I love the enthusiasm, you are really entertaining to watch.

[@jamiegunn]

Thank you Chris!! Your Michael Jackson breakdowns with studio multi tracks has really opened up a new diverse world of using your voice which couldn't have been discovered on just a regular recording.

[@chrisliepe]

So glad, they are quite fun!! :)

[@Ladypurr]

Chris, I'm STILL listening to this. I got to the part where he's basically acapella. You notice how pitch perfect he is? God!

[@w.hendrixx]

Man this made me love the song even more

[@talesofastudentnurse4801]

This is one of my absolute favourite MJ dance track, the production is insane. Right from the outset it packs such a punch 💜

[@bladeart1]

I like Michael’s latter work even more than his iconic hits, it becomes progressive and it shows his evolution and growth as an artist and mastery of the craft.

[@katehinman6283]

I just ran across your channel...so impressive to hear the music broken down. Just emphasizes what a genius he was.

[@I_KATARA_bound_to_slayy]

If you listen closely you can hear Michael’s beatboxing and percussion through out the song with the music

[@Behnan]

your speechless reaction on his beatboxing - gold :))) y'can't sit still on your chair LOL 6:35...iiieeHHEEEEE .. Did you do They don't care about us?? That secret of that rhythm, everybody were wondering how it was made, perhaps fx delays or what...no the secret was his beatboxing underneath a quit simple beat...

[@modspell]

This is my favorite Michael song of all time. Nothing gets me up like this one.

[@kowloonbroadcast]

Every time one of these MJ vox analysis video drops in my feed - that’s like another tiny christmas lool. Btw, this one is the case where i would be like a boy jumping from a school desk saying “I heard it all in the mix!!” loool. Seriously while other videos more kind of revealed these body/mouth perc details for me - BOTDF was always associated with all these backings for me since childhood. A couple of years ago I even got it on repeat specifically to catch as many as I could. And now I can see that I actually did so for 99% of it. I can’t thank you enough for these pieces of content, but especially thank you for bringing these “not so huge” songs from MJ’s discography - Liberian Girl, BOTDF, Dirty Diana, Earth Song, along with others. While they are (as the most part of man’s legacy) quite famous - but certainly they are not Beat it, Smooth Criminal or Billy Jean. This makes these vox analysis videos just extremely valuable for me.

[@cathy1597]

Thank you for this analysis, it’s awesome. I can now here the individual components that I wouldn’t have otherwise noticed.

[@dupeusa]

Michael was the king of voice--the best instrument known to man. So mind-blown after watching this. I was a hardcore Michael fan from 13-18 yo. I had my ipod mini with only MJ songs (about 130). I remember loving this song when I discovered it, but didn't understand what made it sound so intense. Now I understand how deeply he layered this song and why they made so many mixes.

[@Lovedomi]

Agghhhhh! I just love how passionate you are about picking these tracks apart. I find myself staring wide eyed with a huge grin at my screen like some creep when watching these videos 😂. It really is exciting hearing the isolated tracks and appreciating each element. You get it. Your detailed analysis is brilliant! Thank you :)

[@chrisliepe]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Crotes1990]

As a musician and MJ fan these videos blow be away. This stuff is just epic!

[@danjackiels6248]

MJ was the musical center in my life. Very iconic and I miss him. 22:45 ->Just wanted to add my understanding in his Beatboxing: I guess he isn’t just making percussion. He’s doing much more: he is TALKING and using the right words at the perfect timing to have this lovely rhythm. What I understand in his beatboxing part is: “open your.., I said open your eyes; open…I said open your eyes”. Hope someone can get me and maybe agrees. ❤❤❤ cheers from Germany🇩🇪

[@aleksamrkela831]

God, I love this song! I could hear some of that mouth percussion myself when listening casually, and I was blown away by how much heart MJ poured into his performance.

[@leondas1000]

These are blowing my mind. Massive MJ fan and had no idea how much went into these tracks when you break it down. I’ve seen videos of his beat boxing but hadn’t realised it was in these tracks, now I know I can hear it.

[@dawndogan4976]

I now know why this is one of my faves of his. OMG OMG OMG ! Your breakdown is awesome.

[@noctissky794]

MJ was truly one of a kind

[@LifeOfJimbo]

The song was a Number One here in England, and still fondly remembered today, always been a fan, grew up hearing him on the radio, seeing him on TV, watching all his videos. I was always in awe

[@marianofoxfox2338]

Crazy ,crazy, crazy !!! Gênio, Michael jackson forever.

[@Ladypurr]

Chris......THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS AMAZING DISSECTION AND INDEPTH ANALYSIS OF Blood. Another commenter expresses word-for-word how I feel about this song. I love it so much I'm trying to get it as my phone ring-tone! You obviously know so much about music and sound engineering. I can't express to you how much I enjoyed this! I subscribed and look forward to much more of your work on MJ's incredible music. You are so talented, You should get in touch with Brad Sundberg. He worked with Michael exclusively from the late '80's to the early 2000's. He does seminars called In the Studio With MJ. I went to the one in LA in 2017. I met Matt Forger, Brian Vibberts and Brad Buxer. What a great time I had. Best wishes to you. You are so effective in explaining and communicating on a rather difficult subject. I always loved MJ. But after his untimely and tragic death, I became obsessed with learning all about him. He was truly a genius! Again, thanks for making this available to his fans!

[@TheEyrie]

MJ was literally Goku. He embodied the groove, the sound and the feel through him.

[@jakeridez6465]

Lmao I wouldn't use Goku as an example

[@Cleeon]

Why must goku?

[@Ladypurr]

You described his talent to a tee!

[@Darkcranio]

Goku maybe as in energy or power. But Goku had zero to none musical abilities :D

[@543resident4]

I don't know if you've got the chance to pick and choose tracks, but I've always wanted to hear breakdowns of tracks like Tabloid Junkie, Money or Morphine. I find the HIStory/Blood on the Dance Floor era to be some of his most interesting work. It's really great that you're doing these videos regardless.

[@Unknown-hy1ud]

Morphine pls

[@kevin_mayerhofer]

Tabloid Junkie, Money and Morphine have not been leaked yet (sadly). I´d love to hear the Multitracks as well!

[@franvillanueva3926]

This was really fun to listen to. Michael made Magic!!! Thanks for uploading.

[@Crixusgrl53]

Love hearing anything of Michael's! Thank you for bringing this to us! He is and will remain one of the most awesome legends of our time!

[@ariczair]

MJ's super percussive/rhythmic stuff from the 90s make up probably my favorite era of his music-especially the HISstory albums and Dangerous, are so dynamic, and have lots of production gems in there to make the mixes super interesting. Awesome breakdown once again, Chris!

[@29kalel]

As michael’s voice started to age he could take that older voice and expand it deeper. His range was insane. And how his mixes were perfect. This type of stuff should have been explored when the man was alive. He was a musical genius how he could hear this when it needed to be added

[@alexisgreen9677]

I would love see you break down his song 2000 Watts where he specifically uses a deeper tone or what some say was his natural tone of voice. The song in itself is an underrated masterpiece.

[@PortiaJay1]

Oooh, I agree. That would be interesting. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@Gabrielle4870]

Yes and no. This is the one song most likely detuned and put through processing (to great effect).

[@freedomisslavery6840]

Definitely not his natural voice, that song is massively tuned down.

[@alexisgreen9677]

@@freedomisslavery6840 granted it may be but Michaels natural speaking voice was deeper than the high pitched tone he spoke with in public, for reasons I’d let you research yourself. His voice in 2000 Watts, to me, sounds more like his natural tone.

[@ZeconMusicUK]

That song has artificially pitched down vocals. There are artefacts you get from pitch shifting vocals and they are present in that song.

[@jean-sebastiendeshaies-mas1034]

The Requiem is right. The Invincible album is underated and not enough explored. Thanks for the video, Blood' is one of my favourite tracks of all time. I learn to dance on that track and groove!

[@feriedust4402]

There are two songs that MJ worked on with Teddy Riley in the Dangerous album that perhaps you would be interested in. Both songs have inspired Bruno Mars. In "Can't Let Her Get Away" Michael beat boxes but also raps sort of. Jam is the other song and this one is like he sings it all with one breath! Like all the words are jammed together! Very difficult to sing!

[@DaxterMaster]

While I agree with the Jam part, he actually recorded 46 tracks of vocals for Jam and then he vocal comped the best part from each track to create one final perfect lead voice. He did this for almost all his songs (different takes) for example the first 2 words you use from track 30 then word 3 you select vocal track 2 and so on.

[@feriedust4402]

@@DaxterMaster I don't know if it is true that he recorded 46 takes. Actually I don't believe he did so many takes because he never needed to do many takes for the lead vocals for one song. Perhaps you are counting background vocals etc. Even if he had done many takes, his style was to sing the song from start to finish each time. So he could sing it like that. With Jam it's very smart and artistic that they or he decided to sing it as if he is in a hurry, confused etc...his style and voice reflect the meaning of the song. It's one of the reasons MJ appealed to people so much, because his singing and overall style conveyed so much feeling and depth. He was feeling everything he sang.

[@DaxterMaster]

@@feriedust4402 I agree with you though Brad Sundberg said he recorded 46 vocal tracks for Jam alone (lead vocals only). He did as many as takes depending on how many tracks he had available then theyd hear them all and mark the best parts of each and they’d fade into each track in realtime to make it one seamless vocal track which you can hear on the album.

[@mssha1980]

I want can’t let her get away

[@mssha1980]

@@feriedust4402MJ was known to record lots of takes and take what he liked best

[@gerrilanter1965]

Keep 🎶 MJ's legacy alive. He's fascinating!! THANK YOU! You notice the things that I think MJ would be thrilled to know that you're highlighting. He cared about everything in his work. ❤ I love Michael's beat box and breathing and all his unique sounds. He's the BEST❗#michaeljacksoninnocent

[@blueser100]

What a treat. Please get your hands on some of the “Dangerous” tracks like “Can’t Let Her Get Away.”

[@pascalem78]

Fantastic... finally more mature MJ... the other guy had the track for 2 Bad, absolute masterpiece to hear MJ I'd love you to analyze it. Keep going... these tracks are gold and you do a great job Chris

[@Mjohn_41]

Blood on the dance floor is MY favorite song of all time , despite his many many hits blood on the dance floor was revolutionary he still managed to keep up and innovate so much even in his later years. Blood on the dance floor will remain my favorite all time song and album of his.

[@itsmenala9087]

SAME!

[@King-Vis]

The guitar was performed by the legendary Nile Rodgers from the group Chic !

[@sandrasanders706]

HUH!!!??? WHAT!!!???

[@Bow503]

I AM OUT OF MY MIND ...... I CAN'T EVEN CAPTURE THE EUPHORIA ... THIS IS SOSSOOSOSOSOSOSO PRECIOUS ... TO LEARN FROM THE KING OF MUSIC.. THANK YOU FOR DOING SUCH A GREAT PRESERVATION OF THE LEGACY.

[@pikashroom1]

this is so interesting because I can so easily see the way he's moving in the booth while recording these. Such a physical performance, using all of his body.

[@yusufAA7]

This is crazy bro . MJ was unbelievable talented. His voice was an instrumental. Loved it man you are amazing bro. Can we do Michael Jackson’s Ghosts.

[@gerrilanter1965]

Yasssss!!! Love that song.

[@jomohector5274]

Please please, I second that, Ghost is almost as great as Thriller, Ghost is a MASTERPIECE!!

[@IWillNeverUploadVids]

My favorite KZbin channel in the world right now! Please keep it up!

[@chrisliepe]

I like your profile name :) !!

[@qs_place7859]

Blood on the dance floor was my first MJ album and in my opinion it is so much more than just a remix album!

[@inhuman_human6790]

I love how geeked out you get reacting to this stuff lol. It’s my favorite part of your vids

[@apphappy3796]

DAMN I love these video of MJs Multitrack universes. I wish I had some of these. I use to be into all these type recordings well I guess I still am if im listening to them with you and im 60 yrs old. MJs mutitracks are so layered beautifully that without breaking them down you wouldn't really notice them without having a good hear for sound and music. However by letting watchers of your video they will get a sense of how so very talented MJs was. He set the bar up higher in music mixes since his first days with Quincy. Great Video Dude.

[@Logikal_GreenHouseMuzic]

Damn has his own percussion tracks during every verse .All layered with low mid and high tones to make it all cohesive.He was definitely ahead of his time.

[@lejaune711]

16:32 gave me chills

[@JazzSparky]

I’ve only just discovered these videos. Incredible. I’ve always felt that the bass line defines the beat while the kick and snare are both behind the beat on this track. Not sure if they’re placed there, or just a long attack setting on the drum synth, but man does it deliver a heavy groove. MJ really understood how to use his backing vocals to anchor the melody, and really exaggerate the nuances on the lead vocal to add all that character. That must’ve come from all his experience with the Jacksons, whose backing vocals were so clean. Great lesson for anyone layering their own vocals. Thanks for letting us hear this. 👍

[@coolwhip891]

I LOVE when you stop to explain & break down. It gives the song life again

[@MillisecondFalcon]

Thank you again Chris for sharing this with us! It is always a wonderful revelation to hear Michael's beatboxing and incredible vocal versatility in its purest form.

[@Pickleccine]

This breakdown was just amazing. You are so insightful and informative! Michael Jackson is one of my favorite artists ever, he was nothing short of fantastic.

[@GalDaniel82]

Thank you for sharing! Blood on the dance floor is a masterpiece with timeless sound! It is mindblowing to hear these little details and these show the hard work behind his songs and the thing how detailed oriented he was.

[@sunsetxdriver7503]

Thank you Chris! Your videos and commentary is the best! Thank you again for sharing!🔥🔥

[@Jonathan-ek4dn]

Your analysis is on other level. Huge fan of your videos!

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Thank you for the analysis of this song. I am a huge MJ fan and I love listening to the intricate details of his vocalisations. I love to find the accapella versions on some of the singles he released and it is just facinating. The vocals on 'Who Is It' are just astounding.

[@adrianbarker5879]

He was a master of invention ❤️

[@leonmore_]

It’s so much fun to see how excited you get! That’s passion! Love it!

[@BentzensEmporium]

Teddy Riley said on a BBC interview that he wanted to remix the track as it was recorded during the Dangerous sessions, Michael refused saying it was fine as it was.

[@Life0fGreg]

As a younger artist/aspiring producer this is huge

[@NickzAndMikz]

You've been absolutely crushing it with these Michael Jackson breakdowns. Great work man

[@CCeazer]

his voice literally MELTS into the mix it doesn't just sit! they almost push his vocals back and transform them into an actual instrument

[@vet14]

always love Michael Jackson content. keep em coming! 😍

[@yeganehvojdani]

Simply breathtaking... Thank you very much for making these awesome videos. They've really made me a good listener. I listen carefully to all the details of what I hear and that's mostly because of these videos. Really fantastic .

[@catsara9114]

Mindblowing sounds, and amazing presentation!

[@NormanTiner]

Been watching this video with an EQ monitor. So cool to see how each part falls into the mix. Can't thank you enough for these videos.