Panama Beat (Van Halen + Michael Jackson Mashup by Wax Audio)

[@the-mayor]

Extra bonus (for those who don't know): Eddie actually played the guitar solo in Beat It. Awesome mashup!

[@tenwalery]

No way! For real?

[@GenXAccord]

@@tenwalery Yes. That's even Eddie in the Beat It video; they just don't show his face.

[@christianaquino5230]

@@tenwalery yes really that's why the guitar sounds very like Eddie Van Halen in the song Beat It

[@tenwalery]

@@GenXAccord What I meant was - are there people who don't know it's a Van Halen guitar? :)

[@nfullenwider]

I forgot that fun fact until halfway through the solo when I had a "Wait a second" moment 🤣

[@Shipreich]

Because one song with Eddie Van Halen wasn't enough.

[@theresabryanthikes5482]

Shipreich that’s the Gods honest truth

[@badname8501]

You mean David lee Roth?

[@connor48880]

No Both of these songs have Eddie in them

[@weaponizedanonymity4624]

@@connor48880 Better Eddie than MichaPedarist, but still a good mix. Suck it up and admit they are good mixes...

[@CharlesSeraphDrums]

Michael Hansen Eddie wrote the solo for Beat It

[@dogewood5499]

Went into this song with my reservations. Left it with multiple concussions from all the headbanging.

[@JasonNation72]

So I guess the producers of this mashup preferred the solo from Eddie Van Halen rather than the solo from Eddie Van Halen.

[@faisal1582]

Yeah I know. Poor choice IMO.

[@Rusty.rails1298]

I honestly think the solo from Eddie Van Halen was better tbh

[@aidanlambrech3822]

Idk, I agree, I think Eddie Van Halen’s solo was much better than Eddie Van Halen’s solo

[@matthewmeno5279]

They prefur the solo from Eddie Van Halen in the Classic Rock version rather than the solo in the original version! Shucks!

[@rcschmidt668]

Either way, you can’t go wrong with EVH. RIP, Eddie.

[@zls9890]

Eddie and Michael are jamming out in the afterlife right now

[@shaunspurlock001]

I totally agree with you 🤘😎❤️🎉🎊✨🎶

[@michiganjack1337]

On some alternate Earth, Michael Jackson joined Van Halen after David Lee Roth left. In which they recorded one *amazing* album.

[@crazycooper1024]

That's exactly what happened

[@lauroneto3360]

What an unbelievable alternative universe btw

[@chesterstevens8870]

And that universe collapsed into a singularity of awesomeness promptly thereafter.

[@BBR-rd7iy]

MichiganJack 1 though, just the 1 lol.

[@LedBeatle-vz4ui]

Eddie did play on Beat it.

[@cvbabc]

This is what you hear when you've gotten stuck between dimensions.

[@josephdickerson5802]

For real man this is like an altered reality

[@sophiafrey8120]

If this was on the other side in the movie Stargate I'd totally believe it

[@user-ru9gf7ky2y]

You mean...between 2020 and 2021?!

[@shaunspurlock001]

I agree with this statement 100% percent 🤘😎❤

[@matthewmeno5279]

This is what you get when a jukebox gets stuck between genres!

[@kyatzz]

Michael Jackson in a context like this just highlights what an absolutely stellar singer he was.

[@jeremysumrak1842]

They’re both rocking out in Heaven. All energy flows according the whims of the Great Magnet. You’d be a fool to defy it.

[@matthewmeno5279]

But the question is, did Michael and Eddie give their lives over to Jesus? I never once heard a gospel album from Michael or Eddie. It would've been great if they'd accepted Christ!

[@joelbrooks3198]

Michael sure loved drinking the Jesus juice with his little boyfriends.

[@matthewmeno5279]

Get a bible and read it! Jesus Juice? Excuse me? You're crazy!

[@joelbrooks3198]

@@matthewmeno5279 Michael called wine Jesus juice. You can look that up.

[@matthewmeno5279]

I understand why he did, because Jesus drank wine, but that doesn't excuse why he would call it that!

[@maskof]

3:15 Eddie's fret board run up works so perfectly at this part!

[@Briansgate]

Damn, dude. This is awesome. Hats off to your incredible imagination.

[@crazycooper1024]

Exactly my thoughts, especially when I first saw this! I was just like 😱😵

[@TheSaneHatter]

Very perceptive of you, noting the two songs' common denominator: Eddie Van Halen. All this mashup needs, meanwhile, to further echo the time period, is for the Transformers to waltz across the screen with Ronald Reagan. This is 1984, in a sonic nutshell.

[@weege001]

Dinobots...

[@raymcconaghy4626]

No matter how old, great tunes never die.

[@richardschulz4405]

With Max Head over it

[@MedalionDS9]

OR you could just watch Back to the Future 2 at the Cafe 80's

[@matthewmeno5279]

Absolutely!

[@Markis5150]

You really appreciate this so much more when you realize life is short and Michael Jackson has passed. RIP. Thank God we still have VanHalen. This is a work of art,god I love this.

[@richardschulz4405]

True - sadly no more...

[@Kay-rt8rz]

this agèd poorly

[@Johnnypoundcakes]

eddie is dead

[@RocknRollHairMetal]

@@Johnnypoundcakeshe was alive when the comment was originally posted. Makes me sad having 3 posters of him on my wall. EVH fan forever here!!!

[@RocknRollHairMetal]

I wish the man himself was still Rockin!

[@maxd_23]

Van Jackson - Panama Beat yeaaaaaaahh

[@thomastarwater2989]

Haven’t watched this amazing mashup, but I believe that Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen are smiling down from heaven. By the way, I have since watched this mashup, and it is incredibly incredible. Very well done!

[@Sonny_AA]

Two complicated kings of music, gone too soon. Thank you for the memories and dreams! Kiss my ass 2020!

[@Akuretaki_Nikolay]

rip

[@TheVoiceofTheProphetElizer]

Man, I've never agreed with a sentiment more. Kiss my ass 2020, indeed!

[@PaulV513]

Still in the Top 10 of THE all-time greatest mashup creators, man!

[@RJay207]

Most people know Eddie Van Halen did the guitar work on Michael Jackson's "Beat It". Most don't know that he did it for free.

[@karlsmith2570]

RJay or that he was originally supposed to be in the music video for "Beat it"

[@InTheKnow2011]

Or that Eddie rewrote the section where he plays to extend his guitar part, and added some keys. Both Eddie and Quincy Jones confirm that. Originally, it was just a beat during the demo. Eddie played his finished version for Michael, Michael loved it, and the rest is history.

[@21inchwide]

No way. I'm pretty sure he got paid $12 Mil or something.

[@theamateurfurry4735]

I heard he did it for a 6 pack of beer. Personally I’d do it for a 12 pack myself

[@richardschulz4405]

@@theamateurfurry4735 just a 6 pack

[@BRO77TX]

If only Eddie could have heard this before he passed!! RIP Eddie

[@Jobvdschouw]

Maybe he has?

[@BRO77TX]

@@Jobvdschouw 🤷‍♂️ Maybe!! I’d like to believe so!!

[@Jobvdschouw]

@@BRO77TX unfortunately we cannot ask him, I wish I could mate

[@xennial80sxberner]

It's been up since the early 10s so it's possible he did, hopefully

[@WeirdDarknessOfficial]

This... is... INCREDIBLE. You guys are genius!

[@kraorh]

Very clever, sir, for all the obvious (and not-so-obvious) reasons. And excellent video editing too. All in all, a mash-up that seems so perfect and natural that in retrospect, you wonder why no one thought of it before, but that's only because it was put together with such skill and care here. Bravo.

[@BarryAllen-bf1ye]

"Panama Beat" by Van Jackson

[@BRO77TX]

Michael Van Halen

[@zmanyeetrizzle6112]

Guess who played the guitar in "Beat it".......VAN HALEN lol true sory

[@ripul8r]

Yes it is!!

[@TrippyTheShroom]

Only the solo tho. Steve Lukather from Toto played the rest, or so I've read.

[@mojolightnin6846]

TrippyTheShroom Correct.

[@mojolightnin6846]

Zach Hubbard Well no shit Sherlock.

[@me-bk9er]

in other news...water..wet

[@stepladder3257]

It’s insane that Eddie and Michael was born in the same generation, how blessed are we to witness them

[@RayfieldA]

I just heard the news about Eddie and suddenly had to hear and watch this video. Man, this really is quite a year. 😔

[@Akuretaki_Nikolay]

rip

[@richardschulz4405]

@@Akuretaki_Nikolay Yes he did!!

[@Akuretaki_Nikolay]

@@richardschulz4405 yeah thats a bit old news, a lot of legends died in russia recently, legends of tv, theater, veterans ...

[@richardschulz4405]

@@Akuretaki_Nikolay different world,sorry - EL problems!

[@richardschulz4405]

Covid?

[@crazycooper1024]

I also like how he used various clips of MJ from the Beat it music video and of when he actually sang it live I think sometimes in the early 2000's and also the clip of Eddie Van Halen playing the solo to beat it in 1984!

[@karlaakachuck7612]

*DAMN! THAT ROCKED!*

[@chipclatto8831]

The greatest mashup ever!

[@badname8501]

This makes beat it better

[@philaman1972]

Just awesome... f'n awesome!!

[@edgarfernandes9051]

Very good!!!!, congratulations!!!.

[@Iutubsucs]

Waxaudio, DON'T STOP NOW! Oh yeah

[@Beez5150]

WAXAUDIO will never be defeated.

[@uberRoCkattack]

This works... damn

[@eddmario]

Well, considering Eddie Van Halen did guitar tracks for both songs...

[@1970chileno]

Nice ,nice !!!!!!!

[@stanleyroper1906]

Why am I just now discovering this?? Great video!! I love VH! Great fusion of the Kings of the 80s!

[@Przivel]

I’ve been looking thru the entire playlist... literally every mash up is legit. Great quality lol every one sounds like a real song!

[@brucebibb5334]

Love these mashups done in good taste. Great artist great songs coming together. Thank you. Always a great thing to keep the music playing remember who we are and be as one. Give peace a chance remember John Lennon. That's all he asked for

[@conorhayes8818]

Where can I find the clip at 3:04?

[@zychowka]

wow one of the top ones i heard from wax audio. pretty smooth sounding mashup. even the video mashup of the two artists was good

[@crazycooper1024]

RIP to the almighty king of rock guitar!!! We love ya Eddie Van Halen!

[@cellini051]

That. was. awesome! Van Halen and Michael Jackson are my favorite music acts of all time so this was really cool. And I love the video. It definitely works considering Eddie played the guitar lead for Beat It. Nice job!

[@themysteryman1482]

Especially cool because both were done by eddie.

[@themysteryman1482]

Guitars I mean.

[@dehamerofthegod]

just the soloof beat it by Eddie, the hooks were Steve Lukather

[@themysteryman1482]

dehamerofthegod What I meant bro.

[@xdojox]

With Panama it gives Beat it so much more life

[@DJdext]

perfect! Love this! great job and glad you posted.

[@vanhalenrulz9474]

Love it.

[@TheMoniqueBC]

I'm an X-80s Rock night club dj..........YOU dude...rock my world. Thank you for these.

[@Beez5150]

You just summarized my 1984. Thank you.

[@CRAZYCRADER]

Sir your are truly a music genius a master at your craft we are not worthy!

[@rac80sfan55]

Beautiful; more please.

[@budlunatic6936]

So unbelievably awesome

[@agladis492]

Brilliant !!!

[@jeffsheridan9910]

So great on many levels

[@patrickcummins976]

Wax Audio, you deserve a special Grammy Award! Incredible mixing skills!

[@kenmettler766]

That’s awesome!! Miss EVH

[@W103WWRW]

Great Job

[@livingdeadman17]

Waxaudio, you blow my mind every single time. You truly rock, good sir.

[@henriqueborba8035]

the guitar riff from beat panama is a little similar to iron trooper, imagine the mashup potencial

[@Stratman1987]

Great combo! Love how Van Halens Panama syncs up perfect with MJ's Beat It.

[@JeffReese]

I like the use of the guitar breakdown just before chorus.. God job

[@brads.1766]

Epic! Best mashup I've seen. Thanks for sharing.

[@daddytudor]

I just discovered you. What a great talent you have. Thanks

[@destroyerlotd]

...and the lead was spotless...thx MJ and EVH..

[@penguinland]

This is REALLY COOL!! Amazing guitar solo part. Guitar solo, of course by Eddie with drums by Alex Van Helen!! The video mashup is also incredible, especially at 1:34.

[@Sigma_Eight]

This is extra funny because Eddie Van Halen actually played guitar for MJ in Beat It.

[@toot1st105]

Nope

[@slynch10us]

Absolutely amazing!

[@YnotNomis]

This is awesome!

[@gaitanv67]

wax audio another great mashup hell yeah!

[@nelsonkanno]

Daaamn, good job. Your videos are bending my brain right now.

[@cheil70]

Awesome!

[@stephenlackey5852]

This is utterly seamless Bravo

[@LibraMidori67]

fantastic!!!

[@alexvujcuf7823]

Great mix especially with the AV! 😉😁🍷

[@mimekoning]

Awesome again!

[@eltrut96]

Great!

[@xpaderom2]

Brilliant. And not just with the music: 1:34

[@BobShanky]

3 gems in a row, you're the best waxaudio!

[@crazycooper1024]

Man!! This is so interesting and incredible!!!!!! This is hands down the best mashup I have ever heard!!!

[@crazycooper1024]

It's really awesome to see that when it got to the solo, he used the drums from Panama but used the solo from Beat It

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

The US military played “Panama” on repeat 24/7 over loud speakers to get Noriega to surrender during Operation Just Cause which was when the US invaded Panama, true story

[@richardschulz4405]

I'd just sit and enjoy it!

[@matthewmeno5279]

Did they? Oh I'll bet it drove them rotten bananas!

[@theresabryanthikes5482]

Brilliant

[@stephanesintes9091]

very good job !!!

[@BeatdownRevival]

100% Excellent!!!

[@erikbeck3662]

Some serious high energy to tunage here.

[@MixedMartialHelp]

Awesome

[@chriscrooks1704]

That's freaking awesome!! That's all I have to say until I talk with Yahtzee Hutzba.

[@johnlopez4089]

Awesome 🤘🏿🤘🏿👍👍

[@Diamondmind50Blogspot]

Freaking genius beautiful mash/mix!!!!

[@blocknex]

Awesome!!

[@evelskunny1]

that is some great stuff!

[@darthlost]

This needs more love. Its god damn amazing.

[@kevinferguson6330]

WHAT!? This is killer!!

[@caltactical]

No doubt Don't know if I could listen to this daily or anything but very well done!

[@sparrovski]

You sir are a genius. Just when I thought everything musical had been done.

[@Kris-mr7pf]

Its official, you're insane and brilliant! I love it!!!

[@DeekTheStreak]

PHENOMENAL LOVE IT!!!! EDDIE LIVES

[@TheKeymaster316]

By far the king of all mashups! 🎸🎸🎸

[@patman80]

great mashup bro...probably the best I've heard.

[@Madmark4488]

Wax Audio, What an incredible job with this mash-up!! Many, many Thumbs Up :) MadMark

[@turntablethomas2584]

Eddie and Michael would be proud. R.I.P. to them both. They are legends🙏🙏❤️❤️