Michael Jackson Beat

 If you've ever wondered what the Extended Dance Mix of The Way You Make Me Feel is like, well I have it right here! Released only as part of a companion for Monster Cable. Namely The Bad Mixes-A 13 track promo released in 1988.  The remix stripes down half-way through....

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 Included with the single to "The Way You Make Me Feel" is a revealing instrumental. An intricate piece of art originating from the mind of Michael Jackson!  It's pretty obvious a lot of recording sessions had the volume cranked way up there(hence the slight sizzling in the background). Listening to the...

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 Bound to become my all-time favorite Michael Jackson remix. In August of 87' Smelly and Q-Ball farted around while recording the song Bad and seemingly wound up with this remix! Obviously a lot of hard work and dedication went into producing this goldmine!  "Skies The Limit" has a much better commentary...

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 Here is the instrumental version of Michael Jackson's blockbuster hit Bad.  According to Teddy Riley, Michael always wanted every sequence to be live(the exception would be Invincible and its of Blood On The Dance Floor). Yes, there would be alot of computer synthesizers. But like any talented artist, they were...

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 I'm not to sure about this being an official version of Bad acappella or if an amateur stripped his vocals from the album version. Suffice it to say, I did enjoy the background vocal harmonization.  However, I'd much rather prefer a complete strip-down to just his vocals(the true meaning of...

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The Extended Dance Mix to Bad is what I'm talking about!  You see, before the 90's Michael didn't subvert his music to second class DJ's and artists to get a fine remix. It was all done in the studio with MJ and Quincy.  Now mind you, I never fully objected to him...

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 Here is a snapshot at what Billie Jean would've sounded on 8-bits. At least on a Nintendo Entertainment System(NES). You can almost tell why he would be disappointed with the results(back in those days). 8-Bit 16-Bit Now for the game "Moonwalker", Michael approved a number of his recordings to be used(including "Billie...

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 Unlike many hot shots today, Michael Jackson never used the studio to hide vocal imperfections or glitches. Rather, he overdubbed to add in his own background effects and ab libs(word fillers). For most tracks he only had to record the main track once. That being said, here is an acappella recording...

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 Also released on a Dangerous Era single is an early 90's contemporary re-work of Billie Jean-and a mediocre one at that.  Yes, listening to Mr. Jackson's broken-up ab libs can induce you on the dancefloor in a night club(I guess that's why they have a radio edit). Not to mention, it...

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 Added as a bonus for the super deluxe edition of Thriller 25-Billie Jean(Underground Mix) doesn't really have anything going for it.  What I mean is a typical run of the mill flux of repetition and recycled loops that go around in circles. I don't think an artist worth Michael Jackson's salt...

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Hey y'all. I know you've been wondering where I've been. Well...I've got a little bit of computer trouble. But I'm back now and plan to get back on my posty schedule. So Stay Tuned!!!...

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 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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