Michael Jackson Beat

 Included with the Instrumental Version from the single Billie Jean, Here is the 12" extended version!  Originally Michael Jackson wanted the introductory drum snare to be much longer. But despite his insistence "That's The Jelly", Quincy thought otherwise. However, the extended version does give a a taste on how that...

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 Also released for the single is Michael Jackson's instrumental of "Billie Jean".  One can only speculate how Michael ascended into the stratosphere. But concerning this track, I think the beat was one contributing facet. Those loud and distinct bass drums Robbie(MJ's original drum player from the 80's) repetitively hit has...

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 Now here is a computer digitalized rendition of Beat It from 1990. Coming from Sega's Moonwalker Video Game. Which is just one of many tracks that got transcribed into 16-bits. If you haven't play this in a long time, nostalgia is sure to well-up from the back of your mind....

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 I'm not too sure if this is an altogether different Jam session of Beat It or just an extension to the original Demo. My instinct informs me it's the latter.  But regardless, here is Album Mix #6 of the original Beat It Master Tapes also used for the game Guitar Hero...

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 A very startling tape just released by Michael Jackson's former manager Weisiner reveals a sleep-deprived pop star frightened over what he called a conspiracy to terminate the singers life("The System" as he so aptly put it)!  A date has not been released as of yet. However Dieter Weisiner was Mr....

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 Well be prepared for another Michael Jackson tribute! No not hosted by Jermaine nor somewhere in a European country. But right here in the states-On the American Grammys(where Mr. Jackson received a record 8-Grammys in one night).  Co-produced by AEG, this years Grammys will feature Michael Jackson's and his lifetime...

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 Not to be confused with the demo on The "This Is It" Soundtrack, this demo tape of "Beat It" is what Wil.I.Am took and mixed with Fergie for The 25th Anniversary of Thriller.  Notice the guitar rift is a lot more distinct and the drum snare is mechanical and not...

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 Added to the second disc of The This Is It Soundtrack, this is an alternate recording(actually 4 recordings) of Michael Jackson singing Beat It. More like a 4-part harmony of himself(a Michael Jackson Quartet is what I'd like to call it).  What you'll also hear is more beat-boxing from The King...

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 Today we are gonna review an Acappella Mix of Beat It. One of Michael Jackson's most recognizable pop sensations from the 80's! Acappella Mix Review On most of Mr. Jackson's studio recordings, he only went in once to lay down his vocals(the exception of course would be in layering extra vocals for...

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 Check out the instrumental to Michael Jackson's eponymous hit-Beat It! By that, I don't just mean the main verses but also the ab libs and back-up vocals as well. Only the guiyars and the drum snares will do the talking.  Personally, I get a new kick out of Michael Jackson's ingenuity...

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 Sometime between 1998-2004, Michael Jackson got together with Lenny Kravitz and recorded a number of shelved tracks. Well to start off the new decade, one of those songs(in part) was leaked mysteriously on the web. Against Lenny's and(I'm sure) Michael's wishes.  It all started last Saturday on a remote radio station...

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 Here is a brief article I've found on an in depth discussion of how Vincent Price was chosen for the rap over-session to wrap-up the finishing touches on Thriller!  I've included a recording(and the written word) of the rap over-session in acappella with the extra verse included! On Vincent Price's Thriller...

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 In the early 90's, Def Mos released a New Jack Swing remix of Michael Jackson's top signature hit "Thriller"! All part of The Pepsi Maxi Promo launched during The Dangerous Tour. The single included an outtake during The Dangerous Sessions-"Someone Put Your Hand Out". 1982 Def Remix Review I found the introduction gave...

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 While in the studio with Quincy Jones during The Thriller Sessions, Michael Jackson recorded a bunch of takes on each track intended to be on the set(i.e. "Billie Jean" a total of 91 mixes). Tonight we will be focusing on one of those alternative takes-Specifically "Beat It". Guitar Track Mix Although not...

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 Included in a maxi single around the early 90's was a few Thriller remixes by a couple of then renown DJ's. Tonight, we will be reviewing a Trance-Electric interpretation of Beat It-A Moby Sub Remix also included on the Zoolander Soundtrack(released Sep. 25th, 2001). Moby's Sub Mix Review The intro starts off...

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 Just recently, The Estate authorized a re-release of The Jackson 5 Christmas Album with six bonus tracks plus four specials messages from Jermaine, Jackie, Tito, and Michael Jackson himself!  These 6 stocking stuffers include: Little Christmas Tree(A very fine Michael Jackson outtake) A DJ Spinnare-Edit of "Up On The Housetop" Stripped mixes of...

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 As promised, here is the instrumental version to Thriller! Used for the Sobe Life Commercial. Complete with Michael Jackson's background vocals(including ab libs) and the famous reprice from Vincent Price.  Without the main vocals, you can get a more in-depth look on the structure of this classic and how it...

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 In 1981, Rod Temperton came in the studio with a song candidate he wrote for Michael Jackson's then upcoming album-What would eventually become Thriller. The song was inspired by The Jackson's hit "This Place Hotel.  As with most artists who write for others, all Temperton had was a loop for them...

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 Our focus will shift to the exhilarating demo tapes of The Girl Is Mine. A song originally written and thought-out by Michael Jackson one night. Tweaked and manicured unto perfection in the following weeks! Demo Take 1 Our first draft takes us into the recording studio with Paul McCartney and Mr. Jackson(I've...

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 :Today, let me focus your attention on two candid home demos done by Michael Jackson in his original Enrico Mansion. Two rough scratches intended for The "Off The Wall" Sessions. Don't Stop Til' You Get Enough Demo Michael records the child-pangs of what would become "Off The Wall's" very first track-"Don't Stop...

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 In 1981, Michael Jackson recorded a demo to what became the second track to Thriller. Namely Baby Be Mine. Just remember, it's only a demo(a.k.a. rough draft).  It appears he was experimenting with his falsetto voice. Something he does quite often. Anyways, here's the demo to "Baby Be Mine". Next:...

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 :During the Off The Wall sessions, both Quincy and Michael worked on a number of takes to each song(both official and outtake) for the album. Concerning She's Out of My Life, Michael Jackson tried a shot on acrostics. And it is this particular mix of this master we shall draw...

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 Right before the heyday of Michael Jackson's career, he was workin' day and night mining precious stones and shaping gold nuggets out of scratched recordings from the Thriller Sessions. One such song(Wanna Be Startin' Somethin') we are privileged to bite into 2 rough demos(no other alternate takes have been leaked...

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 Thinking back, I've just did a review on two remixes of Don't Stop Til' You Get Enough-Rodger's Underground Solution and Master's At Work. I've likewise already critiqued a Remix to "Rock With You". So now we are down to her second mix. Frankie Knuckles Radio Edit I felt the beat was a...

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 After splitting the family over manipulating his son(to tell lies), Even Chandler was found dead in a luxurious suit-squandered from the infamous settlement-Sixteen years ago. I would only imagine his conscience gnarling at his very soul.  But like Judas, instead of seeking reconciliation, his remorse drew him near the gates...

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