Michael Jackson HUMAN NATURE Original Studio Multitracks! (Listening Session & Analysis) w/Guest!

[@matrix2297]

The first time Michael listened to the complete Thriller album he cried because he thought it sounded horrible. The record company had been applying pressure for him to get it out by a certain date and everything became too rushed, the end product was messy. Michael ended up putting his foot down like he knew how, and they went back in the studio and remixed everything until it became the prized piece of history it is.

[@flipz4398]

He was a true perfectionist .. never happy! After the Motown performance he was crying cuz his toe stand wasn't as long as he wanted!!! AMAZING performer!!❣❣

[@Inaworldoflove]

Yes, they took a day off and came back and mixed it one song per day. The problem was that Billie Jean was originally too long, making the grooves on the record thinner, which affects the playback sound. By making the runtime shorter, the grooves got wider and this improved the bass sound.

[@philcanselmo9436]

He also started to make an album in 1983 but cancelled it when thriller became too popular

[@brandondowdy3291]

I think they actually scrapped everything and re-recorded the entire thing.

[@Inaworldoflove]

@@brandondowdy3291 no they didn’t , just mixed it and changed the length of a few songs.

[@ithiopiamckinney5096]

The way Michael was able to put so put emotion in each syllable is insane

[@ifoodsservices]

Michael himself is insanely talented. That's why.

[@RandomUser25122]

Imagine how drained he must have felt after each concert

[@Lida974]

His Vocals are always so rich & pure 🥰

[@chrisliepe]

I totally agree!

[@krazygurlize]

14:40 15:18 15:40 16:02 "She's keeping him BY keeping him...a-round" this line has eluded me for decades! I could never hear it clear enough until this video 😅

[@Lady-Evonne77]

😂😂😂SAME, since the 80s😂😂😂

[@t.carole5014]

Yes!!! Me tooooo! Couldn’t ever rewind my Walkman enough to work it out❤

[@dianastanciu1476]

The first time I hear it and it's my favorite song 😊😢

[@imissuskinny]

im so glad i came across this video and of course his comment !

[@krazygurlize]

​@@Lady-Evonne77same! Since the first time I heard it in the 80s. Now I'm at peace 😅

[@martyflanthemjfan]

‘She’s keeping him… keeping him, a-round…’ never really knew what he was saying there! My favourite Michael Jackson song, pure gold… thank you #AmplifyMJ ❤️

[@robyn3976]

One of my favorite parts.

[@globalcitizenn]

She’s keeping him by keeping him around..

[@begotola]

I always heard it as: 'She's giving in/up by keeping him around', it goes with the essence of the song better.

[@handsome-brute2666]

Like with the Smokey Robinson track..Tears of a clown..when he mentions the clown Pagliacci..i didn't knw what he was saying for 50 years!😳🎤

[@shonweather]

My favorite part. Most people miss it or ad-lib some made up lyrics. I'm happy other people picked up on that part too.

[@nakitademir8566]

Both keys are SOOOOOOOOO PERFECT. HE SINGS LIKE AN ANGEL

[@chrisliepe]

I agree!

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

How great is this!!! Two fantastic music professors dissecting a music genius’s performance. Thanks guys!!!!

[@chrisliepe]

Our pleasure!

[@itsjustnaima]

MORE MJ ‼️‼️ long live the greatest of all time! Much love from Germany! 🤍 I love when Michael breath’s into the mic. It actually makes me realize that he really existed. I sometimes can’t believe that he existed and his death is still so unreal to me. The fact that I’ll never get the chance to see this man.. wow. He was somebody you would never expect to be gone. Pure magic. You defo need to check out Liberian girl as well as will you be there!

[@chrisliepe]

Liberian girl is next :) ... I've got that one too!!

[@Milkers777]

Amen!🥹🙏🏽🙌🏽👑💝💫

[@itsjustnaima]

@@chrisliepe AHHH, Can’t wait!! 😍

[@tavwilliam9367]

@@chrisliepe do butterflies plz

[@flipz4398]

@@chrisliepe AWESOME!!!❣❣🎄

[@chrisliepe]

This video just got reinstated after being taken down... For some reason, all the comments got removed in the process. Enjoy and leave some comments to get the discussion going again on this amazing song!

[@panoschr8723]

Keep it up with the MJ stuff. Really good at his craft. Thanks for the vid!

[@alannakennedy5779]

I am obsessed with these videos. I know nothing about the technical aspects of music but since I was a kid, I have always listened to MJ with headphones/earphones because I love the nuances to his voice, the music, everything. I love the details and these types of videos open it all up so we can see how he wrote music using his unique vocal abilities, how he arranged music, and then how it all comes together. This is like Christmas for me! Thank you so much for doing these videos!

[@Miloo-qj7sc]

I don't know anything about music theory, but for some reason, you can hear Michael Jackson's unique vocal abilities, how his voice shifts, how he breathed out the words as he sang, his high and bright voice self-harmony,' 'self-backing vocals,' 'self-dubbing,' or 'self-overdubbing.' It is the process of adding multiple layers of one's own voice

[@dzillz3249]

It’d be great to hear “butterflies” by MJ. Amazing and really impressive vocals in that one!

[@ericmorris5912]

Hell yeah! Especially to hear the background vocals! Each one

[@Bow503]

are you kidding me.. you have more of these.... aahhahahhh treasure,unbelievable

[@chrisliepe]

YESSSS :) !!

[@nakitademir8566]

Michael is such a PERFECTIONISTS. NO EFFECTS ON HIS VOICE. HE IS JUST SO NATURAL🤣

[@JXter_]

His voice is very unique, and I feel that philosophically he leaned into a more naturalist approach to his musicmaking process. His voice didn't need effects, and he probably didn't want them, either.

[@socorrofernandez2909]

MJ MAKES HE'S OWN BACKGROUND THESE HOW GENIUS HE WAS.

[@scarsinapansy]

When someone asks me what's my favorite MJ song is always so hard to choose but I always say this is in top 3 because of his voice and how sweet sounds. 15:28 that sounds so beautiful

[@Tropical_Rain7]

I know. I tried to pick my absolute favourite MJ song (s) but ended up with 13 ballads and 7 uptempo songs. LOL What are your other faves?

[@KAM-rl6tz]

I love and adore “Human Nature” with and without MJ’s vocals because the song is just that beautiful. MJ’s vocals are the cherry on top!

[@Tiffmidon]

4:50 gives me chills with the vocal and the synth. Stunning.

[@danimalwonderpants2123]

Can you get a hold of heaven can wait by MJ? That would be super interesting 😁

[@uco.7303]

such a gem of a song and album

[@dominicklewis1695]

oooooo yes!

[@theavatar9191]

Tell the angels no!!

[@glamourisbest]

I couldn’t agree more

[@rockylee204]

Yes oh wow...that would be amazing..Great video .this is my all time favorite MJ song..there is no other song that gives me Goosebumps

[@tracyzimmerman7912]

I'm a Wings of Pegasus girl and you did a great Collab with our Fil. Michael Jackson was one of a kind. Music ran through his viens which is why he could do things on the fly.

[@mistermumo]

17:27 I need Michael Jackson's laughter as my alarm clock

[@flipz4398]

there's your million dollar idea .. i'd buy 1 for sure!!!😂😂

[@mistermumo]

@@flipz4398 🤣🤣🤣

[@nakitademir8566]

Michael jackson voice brings life to the instrument's but yet he dont need them

[@marcelsousa5849]

"She's keeping him... BY... keeping him... a-round" I didn't knw what he was saying 😂 since 80's. NOW I'M IN PEACE!

[@chrisliepe]

Be sure to check out the full video description for a special, free opportunity to go even deeper with MJ's amazing music!

[@michaelokorodudu2315]

Chris love your work! Great niche that I really am happy I stumbled upon. I’m a music producer but often want to make vocal parts for my compositions in the voice of a type of singer. I want to be able to compile a list of singers vocal attributes and mix and match them, like The gravelly texture to a gospel singer but the sound and pronunciations of Yuki Nagano. I want to know how to study voices, what makes them how they are, create profiles on them, and then use them as basis to be inspired & even create fusion. for certain songs. Is this something you teach? Your Thom Yorke video was so impressive but I wouldn’t know how to think of the witch for a good reference. That knowledge you have was excellent man I’d love to learn how to do that!

[@Amit_l92]

One of my favourite MJ songs. So great to hear the multi tracks!

[@shantitakemoto1058]

He’s quite untraditional in his singing which is surprising…I love that!

[@mottahead6464]

I saw in a documentary that around the time MJ recorded Off the Wall he was really into African percussion. So.... trying to use his voice in a sort of percussive way.... makes total sense to me.

[@BubblesBear17]

Something I really love about Michael's use of his vocals is simply that he really tends to use them as an instrument and not just sing lines. Like what you guys mentioned with almost adding to the percussion and such. He doesn't stick to the lines of singing. He rather tends to explore what vocals can do and then use that to his advantage in the song. His vocals aren't just vocals in a song. His vocals itsself are simply an actual instrument to the song. The way he approaches making music this way is something I've rarely ever seen. Freddie Mercury seems to do it similarly, but in his own way of course. You can learn so much from listening to these types of tracks or seeing their process of making songs. I love it

[@carlostamayo7691]

My favorite song ever! Drive at night with this song on and it's so soothing

[@Rosannasfriend]

Oh my God, I have been subscribed to wings of Pegasus, as well as yourself for years. The two of you together is very exciting to me!

[@AM_9924]

The genius of Michael Jackson. Great video!

[@jamiegunn]

This was awesome!!! So great to hear the different vocal takes and comps. I was just actively listening to Human Nature just days ago, in which this video on his vocal takes and comps enhanced that even more. Thank you for sharing these amazing videos that inspire singers.

[@chrisliepe]

You're so welcome!

[@agnieszkalek]

I’m always here for MJ! 🥰

[@brookehornback1896]

This is so cool.I'm pumped up.YES!All should be listening to more Wings of Pegasus.The Live streams are so much fun it's a rocking community.❤

[@mira4724]

Thank you for doing my favorite song ever😭😭❤️❤️ This song is like the best song to exist. Every time I listen to any version of it I get feelings I’ve never felt before. It’s just unbelievably beautiful and feels so natural. I really don’t know how to describe it.

[@JoaquinHollisFootball]

I totally understand this. Some music I have to be in a "mood" to listen, but it doesn't matter how I'm feeling when I play Human Nature. It puts me in a trance and makes me feel otherworldly.

[@TheRebelAndTheGirl]

Whenever I listen to Human Nature theres something about the way he says da da da da zaa zaa that is so relaxing to the brain and body

[@XXLAFLAMEXX]

My favorite Michael Jackson song of all time

[@mistermumo]

15:20 Your mouth is literally on the desk (ref. The Mask) during this part just trying to process what's happening. You think you know Michael Jackson's songs to the point where you are jaded but then they are broken down and your mind melts like. WOW.

[@jimenajijigonzalez6724]

OMG thank you for this.... I'm 43, I've been an MJ fan for 35 years...and I'm trying to be a singer... watching and listening to all this helps me to appeciate more the vocal quality Mike had, and also appreciate him a the talented HUMAN Being he was. Hugs from Buenos Aires!!💞

[@globalcitizenn]

The way the captions say “swiss inducing size” when he sings “sweet seducing sighs” 😂

[@TheBcoolGuy]

chocolate

[@wmsdth]

I genuinely thank you for these reactions, your considerations and observations. It's great to listen to Michael as if we were in the studio with him and to listen to your teachings. Really great job!😍😍

[@saysthemanbehindthemask]

This is so cool. I know one KZbinr (who is not English speaking) who condemned doing comps and whatnot by saying "everything needs to be recorded in one take" and whatnot. But then you hear MJ who was a master of his craft doing the comping because it served better to the final outcome... and I am thinking that if someone of his calibre did it why can't us mere mortals do it? I think making a great recording and immortalising a song is an art form of itself. Especially when one as a singer explores a song and one take has something that the other take is missing it's criminal not to use those special bit and pieces. It's really cool to have a closer look at Michaels process. I wish we got to hear more of those alternative takes.

[@chrisliepe]

Comping is also a great way to learn about your voice and what it's capable of so you can improve your 'one takes'. I think clinging to only doing one takes cheats vocalists out of discovering all the possibilities in their voice!

[@saysthemanbehindthemask]

@@chrisliepe Yes! I totally agree.

[@sensitive416]

I'd just like to say that I have enjoyed your channel so much, and even more so now that you're making these wonderful commentaries on Michael Jackson's music. He was my favorite artist of all time. This track ("Earth Song") is one of my favorite recordings from MJ. There's a book that was written about this particular song and I bought it and read it. Truly magnificent music! This is Michael's grand opus to our planet.🎤🎵 🌎. Thank you, Michael, for writing such breathtaking lyrics and music. And thanks go to Chris Liepe for posting this.

[@Miloo-qj7sc]

Omg 15:18-15:25, He gave me F goosebumps; I thought I had heard everything from him. don't know anything about music theory, but for some reason, you can hear Michael Jackson's unique vocal abilities, how his voice shifts, how he breathed out the words as he sang, his high and bright voice His, 'vocals,' 'self-dubbing,' or 'self-overdubbing.' It is the process of adding multiple layers of one's own voice is just amazing. I know Tito mentioned they wrote the song, but Michael took it to another level. It's an angelic voice

[@jakeah1175]

Thanks for introducing me to the Wings of Pegasus channel Chris. What a great breadth of artist analyses on there!

[@Aleedis226]

I love the way you explore so many genres & different kinds of voices! It's been a huge help to my singing journey & I'm so glad I found this channel! 😃💜

[@chrisliepe]

I'm glad you found the channel too!

[@uncletone614]

Holy shit the multitrak to human nature!👍🏾💪🏾👊🏽 Looks like he stacked the hell out of it all the way through can't wait to dive in. I'm new but you are a God!

[@maryjane6155]

I'm not sure that average viewer understands that this is priceless material. Thank you so much Chris. Special request for Give In To Me =D

[@jakegargiulo5101]

Ohhh yesss, I can't get enough of these. Heyyy I've heard the vocals in that alternate takes 2 and 4 in extended mixes

[@redstripe_58]

Thanks for this video and collaboration with Fil, Chris. Michael was indeed a perfectionist, I believe he could have gone in the booth and sung this song incredibly first take with a result most would be satisfied with but he always strived to deliver the best result with each of his songs, and that is one of many reasons why I think he is the greatest and most special talent in music, let alone dance of all time 👑

[@songohan3931]

He did six takes and they chose the second one.

[@songohan3931]

Check out: reborn audio. That’s a youtube channel with a lot of mj stuff

[@dhampex3631]

Thanks to Bruce Swedien (rip) “Acusonic Sound” recording process,, made it possible to record everything stereo and able to have more tracks to play with on 2 2 inch 24 track tape recorder synced together , thus giving more extra tracks to work with.

[@trevormuhoni]

man you make me appreciate this guy more

[@asendfpv5415]

Just wanted to say thanks, you have re-inspired my love of music with your video on MJs Earth Song. I ended up cranking MJ all night on my headphones, it took me back to my childhood and I remembered the feelings of love, joy and hope I got when listening to MJ. I found a cover version of Earth Song on youtube that features Peter Andre!! It doesn't have many views but its a fantastic collab and does the song justice - incase you haven't heard it! Look forward to hearing this one :D

[@Lordwilliem]

Chris thank you for sharing this.

[@socorrofernandez2909]

it's amazing to listen MJ voice.

[@faithy7777]

Absolutely incredible!! I’d love to hear more with these extra takes 😭🩷🩷

[@garymcintosh2770]

I've seen both you guys videos, it's nice to see you collaborating. 😊

[@halogergo]

These videos are so interesting I love seeing you break down all the specifics and tell your take on them, love what you do!🫀

[@bertsteemers5860]

Those aren't actually the real drums and bass tracks. It's from a rework I made a few years back because someone requested it (there was no session available with drums and bass separated at the time). I posted it on Reddit for people to play with, few days later it was all over the internet, without the information that it is not real. I actually recognize my own file naming system in the tracks haha :). A few months later a session with the real original drums and bass leaked out. You can probably find that one as well. Ah well, the vocal takes are the real gems here, and those are real for sure! Haha. Enjoyed the video, and funny to see my own tracks back in your daw!

[@clairealdridge3047]

Oooh, where can I find a reputable source for the leaked version? Also - that’s so cool that your tracks made it around 😊

[@AnthonyMcDaniels]

We need actual studio videos of this recording

[@boris123f]

not just 2 knobs talking about it,anyone can do that

[@truhse6054]

I watch a bunch of you both.... But together.... amazing....

[@Milkers777]

Michael Jackson Is Thee Greatest Singer Of All Time! Btw I’d rather you do these sessions alone simply cause this is our first time hearing these Multitrack’s and others may not be as well versed into MJ’s amazing/unmatched incomparable vocal ability & discography as you are😇🙌🏽👑💖🔥💫(I love “Human Nature” cause the song is so spacey and In retrospect, it can be viewed as a sad song, however: The anticipation that MJ sings about with such relish - of breaking out, hitting the streets, connecting with strangers - was a pleasure that was denied from him during his childhood/lifetime,in large degree because of the unprecedented fame and fanfare generated by the success of Thriller.)

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks for the encouragement and input!

[@6hypnone]

You are so right! Mj never really had a childhood either. :( What a great talent.

[@wamnetwork]

Fil is quite well versed in both Michael Jackson, and the craft of music-making overall. He was a good choice for this video, and after all this song was Fil's choice to analyze to begin with.

[@XCOWMEATX]

@@wamnetwork i definitely agree

[@flipz4398]

@@wamnetwork EXACTLY!! 2 heads are better than 1😁😁

[@BIGwillTHEGAME]

6:15 Damn! It’s a good thing I listened to the Human Nature Demo that has the part where Michael said “I like the way she stare” because I can’t find that one now. I just started to listen to that a month ago. It’s a good thing I found half of what I’m looking for because Sony removed all traces of that version.

[@Swat-ed5bt]

Michael forever ❤️

[@tiagoferreira8661]

Chris, this is Pure Gold, Dude! Simply The Best Track of the Album!!! And making the Multi-Track Session available for Us All and for Free!!! Man, You're going Straight to Heaven!!! Don't even know how to Thank You for that! I did a rendition for this Song years ago but now with those stems I gotta do a new one!!! Wow! Feels like Christmas' morning with You playing Santa by giving Us such a present! Thank You, from the Bottom of my Heart!

[@huntingtonbeachanthony4957]

The Magic of Michael! Wow! Don't forget the Genius of Quincy Jones' arrangement. Perfection! ❤

[@jenisejackson5408]

My favorite song from MJ!

[@moolimusic5014]

The greatest artist ever!

[@helpinghomelesscats5819]

Came here from the link on Wings of Pegasus. Hearing input from both of you was very interesting!

[@ardentynekent2099]

Wow! All the bits I'd never known. Think I understand them now. Thank you.

[@lmmjm10377]

What a video wow I love it ❤️

[@chrisliepe]

So glad!

[@artactreact2387]

sorry ,,,, No stitching together takes with MJ, bg vocal stacks, or doubles, but Mj recorded several takes , all one go , and one was chosen. That's how he worked. But great video. I loved and collected all this multitracks for years. Gorgeous! Nice to see how some find out about his vocal range and talents these days!

[@freakshowco1]

great content 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@uco.7303]

So amazing! Thanks for sharing these gems! My request if possible is Liberian girl.

[@greecostyler]

you are the best exactly my music taste. Can you also analyse Leave me alone and Liberian Girl? Both underraed songs and what warm up exercises you should do. Thanks

[@itsjustnaima]

Yes!!! Especially Liberian Girl and Michaels voice layering in the chorus!

[@erikasilviamastermindinbio8408]

Chris is a legend! Love his content!

[@Monkeywrench92]

Soo tough to narrow down a favorite MJ song. But this one has been mine since I was little. Tons of creativity in this one

[@BadBoy-cp9lp]

Human Nature 😍

[@PersianImm0rtal]

Michael Jackson is a gift from god in our century. One of the great people and artists of history compared to betoven, Shakespeare, michaelangelo, ect ect. In 1,000 years people will still be celebrating and studying his artistry, his short films, his music, and live performances. One day humans on other planets will listen to his music if we make it to mass and other stars.

[@Carn_Is_Done]

one of my fave ever songs.

[@ygaltuil]

Michael Jackson stay The King… Think you so much for this video 😊

[@robyn3976]

That was absolutely amazing!!!

[@GeorgyPorgyPuddingPie]

Steve Lukather guitar is out of this world

[@Noorah101]

Wings of Pegasus brought me here. Great collaboration!

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks for watching and being here! :)

[@nop__ng4697]

More MJ stuff plz! Much love ❤️

[@Lordwilliem]

This is the coolest shit EVERRRR!!!!!!

[@NRansom]

My All Time Favorite song

[@jasont1234]

usually id never listen to michael jasckson but this is actually really interesting, definitely never thought you knew wings of pegasus either. respect bro

[@-MrFozzy-]

Glad your morals are so strong! Good job

[@Milkers777]

MJ The Goat Of Music you’re missing out truly!🙌🏽👑❤️💕🌟💯

[@jamesway]

You should go to his Jackson 5 vocals as a child, some of the best ever and in my opinion greatest child star and talent.

[@RandomUser25122]

Stitched together makes sense because there’s a video out there of MJ in the studio listening to dozens of clips of each line, line by line, writing in his notebook as Bruce Swedien is replaying each one, one by one. MJ tells Bruce which ones make the shortlist. Quincy is off to the side. At one point he tells Bruce “let’s keep 23, 42, 43 and 48……” So….he recorded that many takes t8me and again, then they stitched together the best of each line. Painstaking. I’ve never heard of anyone crafting and re crafting their vocals this much. 110%

[@bhoomibisineer]

i like this song even more now..thank you

[@MrPeter924]

Great video great audio sounds great music. Great lnterview great show. 👍

[@AlanElArlittoLaouadi]

Génial ! Bonjour de France :)

[@tharuckus5595]

11:03 How long have humans been singing and what is considered ''traditional singing''? Traditional in this sense if probably subjective, and for MJ, just a limitation. Dope video!

[@preciosaindiferencia]

Gracias.

[@djing4309]

best series on youtube

[@SamaraStudio80]

Bruce Swedien did not use a SM7B but a SM7! you can hear him talking about it in many different interviews, that's an early version of the SM7B but they don't sound the same. They're plenty of Mr Swedien interviews on youtube, since you have all these multitracks, I think you'll find some very interesting informations about how these were recorded in the interviews and you could relate them to your reviews.

[@mickwilliams910]

@4:44 Do you know what the string synth is from here? Cheers ;)x

[@handsome-brute2666]

MJ was a modern day Beethoven🌟🌟🌟🌟✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@CCI320]

You mean mozart.

[@KonstantinosKouropalatis]

@16:37, there is a high pitch vocal echoing left and right in the very -VERY back. You need to concetrate a lot to hear it. What was that???

[@OXyGeNe8DJ]

I think his best vocals on "Leave Me alone" and "2BAD" . Waiting for "Leave Me Alone"