Michael Jackson "THRILLER" Original Studio Multitracks (Listening Session & Analysis)

[@chrisliepe]

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[@Itsmy2cent]

The man doing the count through the whole song is Rod Temperton (writer of Thriller)

[@Itsmy2cent]

Also wish you woulda shown the “here to night” just the high vocal” by itself which is funny but you gotta do it to get that full harmony take.

[@juniourst3ven596]

At 0:24, the harmonies reminded me of a radio show intro jingle ☺️

[@katie4aday511]

i have seen a few of your reviews...now diving in really...thank you man for the love and respect thats evidently there.

[@KamoMustafaWWE]

Man, Michael puts so much stuff into his songs and most of it gets lost in the final mix. And those harmonies give me chills.

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

Quincy Jones is one heck of an arranger.

[@Jacqueal]

The greatness of the late Mr. Bruce Swedien.

[@loubamour]

@@b00ts4ndc4tsevery arrangement was Rod Temperton except Jerry Hey’s brass

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

@@loubamour I think you will find that he played the instruments and it was Anthony Marrenilli's programming of the synths and Quincy Jones did the arrangements. Apart from maybe the songs Rob Temperton wrote, he might had a hand in the arrangements

[@virgillebon]

@@loubamour Rod Temperton was the writer.One of the greatest song writer but the arrangments/sound choice/layering were Quicy Jones.

[@_richclark]

The bar count person is Rod Temperton the songwriter. The frog bass, synths are explained on @AnthonyMarinellimusic channel

[@bhporwxhe]

Anthony’s channel is great for MJ fans.

[@samukmj]

@@bhporwxheanthony is sh*t into remembering the right synths used in thriller

[@Fartman71]

Thank you for mentioning his channel. I've watched his videos on how Michael's music was created.

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

Rod Temperton came a long way from his days in the group Heatwave.

[@64bakes]

​@@samuraiwarriorsunite Rod also wrote Give me the Night and a few other tracks from that album for George Benson.

[@pastense]

That frog bass is so iconic! That always defined the song for me.

[@Sirie7206]

Check out Doctor Mix recreate this whole song. It’s amazing!

[@robertj.batista]

MJ was amazing at doing his own harmonies and backing vocals.

[@kylesiwi4093]

Chris is literally the only "reaction" and "voice coach" teacher/artist that I don't feel like only fishes for reactions and thumbnail-worthy clickbaits. His giddiness and actual enjoyment of the music and technique is so refreshing. I have NEVER, EVER thought about singing since I feel like my voice is pure shit, but his sincere passion has really pushed me to give it a try. Absolute props

[@CreationsbyRyan]

It’s crazy how intricate and complicated Michael’s arrangements were and we would not have known what a musical genius he really was

[@GabiBrooks]

When he started howling I lost it 😂😂😂😂

[@hotfroganimations]

Dude knew how to have fun in the studio, something lost with most solo artists

[@GabiBrooks]

@@hotfroganimations indeed. What a gem!

[@DREARBEATS]

timestamp?

[@GabiBrooks]

@@DREARBEATS ah shiet, no idea. I think it was kinda where the monologue starts? 🤣

[@ScottThePisces]

One thing I love coming across is Michael's original beat box demos!

[@Jacqueal]

These will ALWAYS be exciting. I was only 4 years of age when this single dropped. The song, the video, everything about this was larger than life. At that time, we only received the final result. Now listening to this isolated, I feel like I'm at Westlake witnessing the magic happen in real time.

[@davidfogg1845]

The "Frog or Froggy" sound was made with a Casio MT-60, it is always great to hear these, also the "rap" was done in two takes. thank you, Chris

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

It's the 401 mate.

[@davidfogg1845]

@@b00ts4ndc4ts yes and the casiotone MT-60 there was more than one keyboard with that preset

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

@@davidfogg1845 it was about the inputs or rather the out puts in a studio situation and not the audio engine

[@Gabrielle4870]

All the synth details: youtube.com/@anthonymarinellimusic?si=cS1zmvoaTWPVDW6_

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

@@Gabrielle4870 his page has to be one of the most interesting I watched on KZbin.

[@leezydagod2507]

The guy counting is the man, myth, legend, writer of most of the songs on Off the Wall & Thriller, Mr. Rod Temperton RIP.

[@32bacalhau]

Guys, the Thriller clip is with 992 million views on YT, help the king earn another song with billions

[@onesong2001]

you're obsessed with statistics 🤣

[@XAMAKA...]

@@onesong2001Well that’s what it’s all about today

[@onesong2001]

​@@XAMAKA... only for people who are not interested in music.

[@XAMAKA...]

@@onesong2001 I mean listen to Sabrina carptenter, Ava Max and so on. Of course the people have no heart for music nowadays. They just listen generic trash

[@JasonVorweebs]

​@@XAMAKA... Ava max isn't even in the same category as Sabrina. Two different artists and two different types of pop.

[@TheNei]

Like in advanced!! Michael Jackson is amazing!!

[@TheNei]

PS: O Percussionista Brasileiro Paulinho da Costa participou do Thriller :)

[@stayready4fun]

About the howls, Bruce Swedien (genius engineer) said his dog was supposed to howl but didn't come to the studio. I forget why. Michael howled instead, and they used that because it was so good.

[@bublifuk]

Yeah, dog hasn´t showed up? No problem. I´ll do it, said MJ. Hilarious.

[@stayready4fun]

@@bublifuk I believe this is In B. Swedien's book. Wild tale.

[@DaxterMaster]

The dog wouldnt howl that's why. Thats why Michael did it.

[@paulg5548]

Really hear the genius of Rod, MJ and Quincy on this track

[@TGGaineyProductions]

33:32 - My favorite part of the vocals. Seriously that always took the song to another level. You don't hear too many background vocal arrangements like that anymore. Rod Temperton and MJ were genuises and the mold was broken once they were made.

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

Anthony Marrenilli's programming of the synths is out of this world. He gave MJ his sound. Casio 401 frog sound

[@Jacqueal]

There was a contest to win the Casio that has the frog bass. I didn't win. 😆

[@MatthewWilkinson]

Yes he has as much to blame for how good these are as anyone. Also Greg Phillanganes.

[@Sirie7206]

You guys should go check out Doctor Mix recreate this whole song. It’s amazing!

[@Jacqueal]

@@Sirie7206 I saw the Doctor Mix vid some time back ... So dope.

[@orrinbynum5978]

Man I really enjoyed this video. It showed just how much work Michael put into recording this song and also how much work the engineers put into blending all of the technology they had at their disposal during that period of time. The harmonies were of the chain. Those gave me all sorts of ideas of what to put into my future recordings of harmony. Thank you so much for dissecting this song. There was a lot of genius put into this production. Things that I would not have even imagined, had you not taking this song apart and letting us hear the results of this recording. I appreciate you for doing this today. I wish you continued success with all of your future projects and videos and I also wish you continued success financially as well. Thank you again. Have a wonderful day and weekend.

[@ZellTooTrill]

It feels illegal watching this video 😂🔥🔥🔥

[@jaydonfabrik743]

True😂

[@hibernationd3313]

Michael’s vocals should be a course in all schools lol Chris, I love your Michael videos. I love how you break down his vocals, music etc

[@EtherealFrequency2024]

Thsnk you Chris for the amazing Michael Jackson unpacking. Your videos on MJ unlock a whole new world of vocal expression that reaches deep and pulls out our own uniqueness and originality by experimenting with what he does and his approach to singing. Such a treasure.

[@bryanskrantz]

I don't even wanna know how you obtained such an iconic song in multitrack form. This song is what got me into MJ. Also never knew they added a Theramin in there!

[@Valet2]

It's on torrents for years

[@bryanskrantz]

@@Valet2 learn something new every day I guess!

[@opinionatorX]

@32:14 "The inspired captured moment is always better than going for perfection". You nailed it bro! We have become so artificially perfection conscience because of technology. Raw emotion and imperfection gives it that soul connection to the music. Thanks again for another BANGER!

[@jakeah1175]

I’ve never heard a theremin played so in tune! Bravo that player

[@rikashvanveelen993]

Wasn't it made with the arp2600 🫣 like a synthesized theremin, with keys played

[@mayganphynix8267]

Such an interesting instrument. I love the theramin

[@sjaool]

The theremin was played on an ARP 2600 Tonus. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5fCqWxtl8urh80si=7PZG5XCT7JXExB-F

[@catsara9114]

OMG 😭 Hearing all this makes me emotional ... Michael`s vocals: He does sound truly TERRIFIED! How does he do it? 😳😅 The Rhodes is so beautiful ... sounds etheral and like a starry night sky 🤩

[@dean13wright28]

I love the way MJ sounds like he's on the edge of actually crying, so near to breaking, desperation

[@PeonySolutions]

Michael's control and grit are AMAZING!!!!

[@JeiShian]

Omg this is historical

[@virgilblaze9090]

Nice to have a fresh take on Thriller - which these multitracks totally deliver on. I say that as a fan who doesn't listen to the hits as often anymore as i'm so tied up in album tracks and obscure demos. As ever, thanks for these multitracks Chris!

[@NickMurrayPhotographer]

Commenting before I've even watched, but I know this is going to be fire!!!

[@SnakeBitBob1982]

Awesome to hear a master of his craft

[@angelllanadiaz5286]

Thank you for all, more songs of Michael Jackson pleaaaaaase. King of Music

[@huymai1489]

32:55 What a progression

[@Realigndadjmusic]

Rod Temperton

[@riorange2083]

I havent even watched this video yet but I KNOW this is gonna be an absolute treat to the ears.

[@AtomizedSound]

Utter perfection. The whole album really. Shows how things are overproduced too much today

[@donbambo]

Thriller is an amazing album, but arguably the worst example when trying to make a point against anything being over produced. Especially after watching a video about the endless amount of different tracks that are virtually impossible to detect when listening to the final song. Thriller is a celebration of over producing to perfection.

[@ohwni]

Bro, this is overproduction done right 😭

[@ryanmanning1185]

@@donbambothis isn’t “overproduced” it’s produced with a perfected level of detail

[@stanleyray]

19:36 - 20:05 you made a great point; "because they're weird, because they're volatile, and vulnerable." That's what I love about Michael's music. He was a perfectionist but he also didn't hide or fix the so called "imperfect" parts of his voice. How he recorded it is exactly what you hear on the finished product. Prince was like this too. That's why they're inspirations to me and my music. I don't use autotune. I don't like to OVER produce my music. As singers were supposed to love ALL the parts and textures of our voice. I'm glad you appreciate RAW/Authentic Vocalists🫵🏽👏🏽👏🏽😌

[@StueyJenkins]

I’m glad you highlighted his phrasings and how he incorporates the emotion required for the lyric

[@angelllanadiaz5286]

I think Michael Jackson made the wolf noise

[@ankitapandey3703]

He did

[@thatsjasn]

This made my day. Loved hearing the instrumentation all the way down to the vocals. I wanted to hear more on how he built the chord vocally when he sang “they’re open wide.” That part really fascinates me. I think I heard a major 7th in there. Great video.

[@33tours1]

Truc de ouf, once again !!! Quincy and MJ brought a pure diamond and made it perfect !

[@antonmk1244]

Et leur équipe de ouff

[@lthomas63]

fun fact, the “frog“ sound that you’re talking about was made by the Cassat ton MT 40 which at the time cost between $100-$150. If I remember the story correctly, they wanted a unique sound in Quincy Jones just happened to have one lying around his house and they found that preset and they used it for that effect, this was mentioned by Anthony, who was one of the synthesizer programmers for the album.

[@CasioChaosTheory]

It's actually an MT60. The MT40 is famous for providing the Wayne Smith "Sleng Teng" riddim.

[@lthomas63]

@@CasioChaosTheory actually we are both wrong. It was the Cotone 401: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHbaq4emmZ2oiMksi=Nh6nQN2F67Y5rqpP

[@DoogieFroogie637]

Chris, please do “Remember The Time” I’ve been waiting for that one for a while!!

[@desttany1724]

yesss omgg

[@alioryakhil6742]

The biggest and greatest album of all time. The genius of mj , Jones, Greg, David Williams and Bruce Swedien

[@rubyluger.]

Anthony Martinelli, Steve Lukather and ROD TEMPERTON

[@WeezyFBaby-ye7tp]

That practice track of MJ's voice is a historic artifact that needs preserving!, got chills hearing that gem!

[@iforgotthenamemate]

this is what i love about music. Even MJ isn't with us anymore his music, vision still lives.

[@MaxFury_Official]

Sorry Chris-mas but i have to make another message. We have to give praise to the genius of Rod Temperton. Try to imagine that somebody actually ALL BY HIMSELF. Came up with ALL the parts, GENIUS! Songs today are so simplistic in comparison

[@frontman4242]

chris, im a huge fan of michael and you. thank you for making these awesome videos! please make more of michael jackson!! ❤

[@amaderuelo]

You look like a kid with a brand new toy. So awesome. Btw, You forgot to show the Theremin which is outstanding.

[@bublifuk]

Yeah, Chris´s enthusiasm is so cute.

[@itdobelikedattho8112]

Men are kids

[@BYTX007]

Looking at Chris nerding out so much about every single thing about this song still gives me hope in humanity haha loved the analysis

[@GalaxyCollapse-f1g]

That "They are open wide" .. just amazing!

[@AbleRecords2013]

Chris, I can tell you're as entranced by this as I am... it's a real masterpiece. unique in every way

[@pmvdmeulen]

Imperfections of a great artist are always wonderful.

[@mirascream]

Omg MJ. Give me 5 minutes, I'll make tea and watch the video 🌚

[@Yuluco]

i love your excitement and brilliance in your comments! much love for you content!

[@Trevo1]

Fantastic video Chris! Thank you so much!

[@antonmk1244]

How precious man, How musical. One more true masterclass from Chris. THANKS

[@neilbonavita8623]

You absolutely blow my mind, Chris with your incredible content and courses!! You've opened up so many sub-worlds in the world of music for me. Thriller is one of my all-time favorite pieces of music because of its complexity and musicality but I had not even thought about the complexity of the tracks. You are the best! My skills as a singer/musician have skyrocketed since I started following you and enrolling in your courses. Whew, my friend! I'm out of breath trying to keep up with your content and the skills there are to learn. Thank you.

[@AM_9924]

Absolute goosebumps. Just wow.

[@Veany]

I love how there are so many moments of the same exact reaction you and I have at the same point. These MJ videos are so much fun!

[@The-nn6kr]

When the frog bass drops in the final mix it adds so much. It’s magical how these small production decisions can ignite the groove like that.

[@fitzcaraldozito]

Gem of the beginning 80's

[@ThisIsWEB]

These tracks are so fun to explore, and these assessments are great fun to watch because we can see the pure JOY and intrigue on your face as you listen. It's the same we all are, as fans of MJ's work! These multitracks turn our beloved tunes into playgrounds for our eyes and ears. I was doing the same thing years ago when some of the other tracks were floating around out there, but your software is much better. :P Thanks for doing these!

[@jmstampe]

Yoooooo! I’m very excited for this one!

[@vatsalismusic]

the greatest education in the world is to see masters at work! Thank you for this!!!!

[@tjzmusic]

When bro said "67, 68, 69, 70" 😩🔥

[@suevickfinley4084]

That was so wonderful! Thank you!!!

[@mybartmanful]

Wow, this is really cool. Interesting how on his harmonies, he does not use hardly any vibrato! What a genius! Thanks for this video!

[@reytus]

Thank you so much for this! what an amazing inside look this is!

[@ChunsBuns]

I love how much i'm learning about music here! Thanks Chris! ❤✨

[@Lovedomi]

Thank you so much for this analysis!! You're awesome!! 🤩

[@ritatirabyan4049]

What a treat, Chris, wow! Not only because we have a chance of being able to hear all the magic behind the creation of this iconic song, but also because of your excitement and attention to details. All this makes the whole experience more impressive. I kept getting chills throughout the whole video. Thank you, Chris!!🥰🥰

[@GabrielErikAlexmarski]

The counts are from rod temperton

[@rnbsteenstar]

What were the counts supposed to do? Curious?

[@GabrielErikAlexmarski]

@@rnbsteenstar for the beat

[@rnbsteenstar]

@@GabrielErikAlexmarski 🆗

[@jmstampe]

I was gonna say that sounds like Rod

[@gil3289]

After watching this video, I now listen to Thriller in a total different way I used to...

[@wdynamite782]

He made vocal hic ups his own!! No one can do it like MJ!❤

[@DBBahnospherix-BahnAtmospherix]

30:36 the greatest Bridge in Pop Music

[@marijnkuijlman]

I FREAKING LOVE these multitrack video's!

[@RickyMackie]

In the words of Brian Eno “Perfection is characterlessness” ✌️❤️

[@mayganphynix8267]

This is such a gift to be able to enjoy this. Just amazing!!

[@cathysnider8717]

Love these studio multitracks. So fascinating and so much fun to hear the different tracks. Those harmonies are amazing. Your joy and delight as you listen and point out nuances in the performance is a highlight of your videos and is wonderfully contagious. Great job as always Chris 🙏🥰

[@HGS434]

It's amazing what can be contained in one song.

[@AbleRecords2013]

smiles all the way through by all

[@bethstratton3391]

The breakdown of this track is amazing. So much added in, a real case of more is more. Chris, the way you breakdown Michael’s tracks is amazing.

[@cyanwraith5551]

WOOOO. THRILLER. THE GREATEST SONG OF ALL TIME!!!!

[@paulobastos6475]

Thanks for doing MJ constantly!

[@ezzel-bendary8762]

Man that’s a real treasure what you showed us…thank you for sharing this treasure. GOOD LUCK ❤

[@Veany]

Got my headphones in for this.

[@user-kn3hv8mt5c]

Man was ahead of his time ❤❤❤❤❤

[@StrangersLair]

Mr Liepe : thankyou so much for this video and all the extensive breakdowns you've done. As an enthusiastically poor singer (yet unfortunately never stops me) I enjoy every single video you put out and the fact you use my most important and favourite artist is just a complete gift.

[@christiandawit139]

Hello!😊 I'm a Michael Jackson voice impressionist! Thanks 🫡!to your videos I've really learned alot about Michael Jackson's way of excecuting his vocals Specially along with the soundtracks

[@AtomizedSound]

You got videos of yourself?

[@christiandawit139]

@@AtomizedSound Not yet mate Still working with my voice😅 Thank you for asking

[@MusicianWardrobeGallery]

Those keyboards are so out of this world!!!.

[@jsemarketing7684]

Wow!! This is dope!! 🔥🔥

[@Rodney4088]

Chris awesome as all ways u made me laugh at 30:44 with the backing vocals I see you have how can I put it.... a backing vocal orgasm 😂 but to be fair I had one with the whole of this video 😂 again awesome Chris love it 🤘🏽😉🤘🏽

[@bqmby]

insane producing right there, but what impresses me the most is the mix and master

[@CaptainEO27]

King of Multitracks! Another quality upload!

[@JimSajMusic]

That was so cool...and fascinating. Thank you.

[@TooStonedToBobsled]

I didn't know I needed this today....but I definitely did!

[@williamdrice]

Great video! You give really powerful advices!!! Thank you!!

[@mulengachisela6677]

Too much love for you Chris 🙌🏾 Love your Michael Jackson sessions and look forward to each and everyone, thank you for your time and passion sharing with us ❤

[@LuleanGaming]

This was so cool dude