Michael Jackson BAD Original Studio Multitracks (Listening Session & Analysis)

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The nuances that become evident in Michael's vocals when you get to solo them out are just striking. He had such impeccable timing and consistency but intuitively knew when to be tastefully 'off' and vary his approach just enough to rope the listener in even more.
We are not aware of these subtleties when listening to the full mix. We just LOVE what we hear and feel connected to it. But when you get to isolate the individual parts and study the layers, you gain a whole new appreciation for WHY you love the song so much.
In BAD, we get to especially hear this in Michael's doubles on the verses and how the instrumental solos that were mixed and comp'd for the final mix were actually full takes! ...SO COOL!

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@samwell2386 Жыл бұрын

MJ is so overlooked as a composer

@SinisterSoundsEntertainment Жыл бұрын

That was Quincy Jones. The 2 together was a recipe for perfection

@mayganphynix8267 Жыл бұрын

It’s really sad. The way he used his incredible beat boxing and built off that, is SO freaking amazing.

@andyshtroymish4997 11 ай бұрын

Uhmm... Never was actually. You don't just get "King of pop" name - it's a deserved and appreciated thing.

@ICU306 10 ай бұрын

Especially in his later albums with his beat boxing, especially in bad. Bad is the start of him doing this

@robertepps2834 10 ай бұрын

Yeah but that's Quincy Jones doing that music!

@noname-nobody1247 Жыл бұрын

Wow Michael Jackson actually wrote and composed this by himself according to the album credits. Man he really was a genius especially today not a lot of pop artist do their own background vocals. Wow

@lundsweden Жыл бұрын

With a little help from Q and the studio musicans!

@adamlw7181 Жыл бұрын

@@lundsweden Not neccasarily. He had a studio in his own home and a lot of the time like with Billy Jean and even the whole Off The Wall album he would write and work on it at home and take the demo to a main studio. There's plenty of the demos out there. A little like homework I suppose. I'm sure he knew where he was going with it before he got it to Quincy.

@ashishgouenji Жыл бұрын

See recent owl city's kelly time stream and fireflies

@srprice2383 Жыл бұрын

WTF? And?

@srprice2383 Жыл бұрын

What????😂

@mikeyhugz16 Жыл бұрын

"Working Day and Night" would be very interesting to break down. Very percussive

@chrisliepe Жыл бұрын

Ya, it sure would be!

@tagesvaterpatrick8780 Жыл бұрын

I agree, especially because he sings most of this song with his head voice like he did with "Don't stop..."

@JordanX767 Жыл бұрын

Off the Wall album in general. I endorse this!

@virgilblaze9090 Жыл бұрын

I remember working day and night came on once when i was in a restaurant. I forgot to eat for a few minutes as i was in a trance 🤣

@PortiaJay1 Жыл бұрын

I second that! Especially in that beginning part before the “Aaaaoooww!!” Lol

@williemo44 Жыл бұрын

This whole analysis can be summed up with one word: soul. It’s not technical, it’s just soulful. Soul comes from the pain life throws at an artist.

@timuryesa Жыл бұрын

this whole thing doesnt feel like its human made... this is soooo crazy. Perfection does not exist, but if it would exist it would be the michael jackson songs haha

@Okie-00-Spool Жыл бұрын

I think it's fair to say that MJ had a metronomic sense of time. Wow, the guy was like an atomic clock!

@cumstain8389 Жыл бұрын

One thing that I like about MJ's music is that when you break them down piece by piece, there's a lot more to find than what you initially believe you are given. It goes to show how much time and effort Michael put into making his music and making sure they're efficient enough for the listeners

@kenstephano9615 Жыл бұрын

So, I hear Michael Jackson never learned to read or write music. He sang the WHOLE instrumental parts, and the musicians had to copy them. I’d love to to hear THAT recording.

@chrisliepe Жыл бұрын

I've heard the same thing... that would be awesome to hear!

@jared3morgan659 Жыл бұрын

5:15 through 6:12 has always been my favorite part of Bad to listen to since I was a little kid because of how it build’s up towards the chorus and how smooth the strings are and all the other instruments that harmonizes in that build up; MJ really made me appreciate music !!

@Joster022 Жыл бұрын

It also sounds like the intro for the Earth song if I am not mistaken

@GlamazonNe Жыл бұрын

@@Joster022 You're right it does

@TechToyTV Жыл бұрын

Please do Scream. There is sooooo much hidden in that multi-track that isn't heard in the final mix. I love listening to the multi-tracks of that one!

@Senor_3210 Жыл бұрын

Just to hear Him so full of life and energy makes we grateful he was able to experience doing what he loved at a high level. It brings tears to my eyes though. Especially to know I'll never hear another brand new MJ song...

@DanielaGonzalez-lv8hg 2 ай бұрын

there's a chance you will

@jckummermusic Жыл бұрын

It's unbelieveable how much work, talent and passion is put in these Songs

@shaunscm Жыл бұрын

Breaking down these multi-tracks is even more powerful in the context of your channel, expertise, and deep insight into voice. Thank you, Chris. And thanks to MJ.

@chrisliepe Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your appreciation :) !! I'm glad you are getting so much value from them!

@mykelbrown2229 Жыл бұрын

If I may, I would love to see you do an analysis of “Remember The Time,” “Leave Me Alone,” and “Unbreakable.” Also, I would love to see you do more of the less popular MJ songs, those are some of the gems!

@i8urbabi Жыл бұрын

The bass lines of all MJ songs are always rockin. Seriously good bass tone and groove. Michaels pocket is deep, bass is very important in his music. Awesome to see the similar structuring of the tracks through various songs on different albums. World class production made for easier mixing but its really a treat to see these multitracks and learn a bit how they built up separate tracks to focus the sounds. Quincy and MJ dialed in their work great together. These are great videos.

@omgnetwork5231 Жыл бұрын

Michael's song's production are top-tier and complex. Even the vocal arrangement!

@Snyper1405 Жыл бұрын

Listening to these breakdowns are a delight, and a wonderful insight into the genius that is Michael, and you can't help but get "goosebumps" evertime you hear his voice 🙌🏽🌟💖🎵

@peterzana6260 Жыл бұрын

holy shit and he said he "hears all the strings and melodies in his head"... like wow... a whole orchestra.

@_fpna Жыл бұрын

I love hearing MJ vocals when dancing. Thank you

@jracerichards Жыл бұрын

A compliment to Quincy for bringing in Jimmy Smith for the organ solo which keeps going into the bridge but was only used on the extended mix.

@willward952 Жыл бұрын

I remember being totally smitten with MJ when I was 15, and to hear this breakdown of the original mix where you get to hear the arrangements separate from the studio mix is stunning. Bad was released in 1987, I can't believe how quickly time flies by, makes you appreciate the time you have on this earth, but also gasp that this was 1987. I also can't believe he's gone which makes me more than sad. Amazing to listen to this and be taken back all those years. Bad rocks, the whole album sustains itself as a music icon and legend in it's own right, and the whole world has to answer right now, just to tell you once again. WHO'S BAD! Thanks for posting this Chris, excellent stuff🥰😯🎵🎶

@realemotion80 Жыл бұрын

By far his funkiest song. It's Interesting to hear all the intricate parts played separately! Props to you my good man!

@crnkmnky Жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure Michael’s “funkiest” songs were released between 1978 and 1980. 🤓 #GetOnTheFloor

@Snyper1405 Жыл бұрын

Everything he does is funky and fun, after all he's the "GOAT", and the "King Of It All"! 😁🙌🏽🌟💖👑🙇🏽‍♂️🎵🎯

@itsjustnaima Жыл бұрын

His FUNKIEST Song is an unreleased track called "sunset driver" it didn’t make it into off the wall but it’s on KZfaq! Check it out and tell me how you feel about it, would love to get a feedback! :)

@diddybopper2052 Жыл бұрын

Baby Be Mine is quite funky too… and totally inspired Bruno Mars’s ‘Chunky’. It’s almost a carbon copy.

@VinylEldred Жыл бұрын

It's funny that you say that because did you know the first pressings of Bad (1987) have a more funky version of Bad on them that has more horns in the chours that they later removed on all other pressings of the album and it's apparently because the Quincy Jones said it's not like a pop track to be this funky so they removed the extra horns.

@DJTomOke Жыл бұрын

Never understood how that solo jumped from that first section to the last, the fact it's edited in makes perfect sense!

@Gaven7r Жыл бұрын

All the arrangements for these songs are AMAZING!!!! really insane stuff

@CorpusChristi-j8x Жыл бұрын

7:00 solo 1 was Greg Phillinganes who arranged a lot of Michael's songs and also for The Jacksons from Destiny album onwards. He did the incredible middle section on Don't Stop Till You Get Enough. Second solo was by Jazz pianist Jimmi Smith.

@Gabrielle4870 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info!

@CorpusChristi-j8x Жыл бұрын

@@Gabrielle4870 you're welcome😊

@Swat-ed5bt Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly analyised. Michael forever! ❤️

@partymau5 Жыл бұрын

I think a breakdown of "Remember the time" would be interesting. My personal favorite song of MJ and an interesting one with him doing the new jack swing sound.

@samuele64246 Жыл бұрын

OH MY GOD YES, I WOULD LOVE IT

@mjjking9118 Жыл бұрын

we need it

@mjjking9118 Жыл бұрын

or will you be there

@simonm9235 11 ай бұрын

Hope these multitracks leak one day.

@ram-4 Жыл бұрын

Jazz legend Jimmy Smith played most of the organ solo. The final "pitch bendy" part was by Greg Phillinganes - it's the ending to the track "solo 01" here.

@supersery Жыл бұрын

MJ always had amazing percussions, rythm, beats, drums. Its his trademark, you can notice it since his production during the Jacksons period.

@crownofshitPDX Жыл бұрын

It would be incredible if you did a video on MJs “Remember the time” one of his best tracks in my opinion. Your videos are EVERYTHING btw, please don’t stop.

@M7keSonic Жыл бұрын

Tabloid Junkie would be an interesting song to see the multitracks, there's so much in that song, imagine how much there's hidden

@NoelWesley Жыл бұрын

Dimebag Darrell talked about those "imperfections" making it sound and feel great. It's the human element that makes you feel it. He pretty much predicted the state of modern music before he died.

@user-qd6im2hp2e Жыл бұрын

MJ wrote 8/11 tracks on bad by himself and co-produced them

@samuelpascual2462 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Bad is an incredible song!! It would be funny to break down 2Bad😍

@lightbringer543 Жыл бұрын

These MJ breakdowns are purely magic - thanks for making them happen! Peace & love! Rest in peace Michael, you will always live on in our hearts!

@Nathanaelsun22 Жыл бұрын

That was so powerful and absolutely awesome, revelation after revelation... Michael Forever...

@deeliciousplum Жыл бұрын

While stumbling upon Chris' listening session on Michael Jackson, I did not know what to expect. Wow! First and foremost, a huge thank you to those who own the original recordings and who allowed this content creator to share them with us. I am completely blown away. What a joy it must be to be able to explore these tracks in the manner that Chris is. Now, I want to write! Hah. 🌺

@CellarStudioProductions Жыл бұрын

all those percussive elements are soooo much fun

@chrisliepe Жыл бұрын

They really are!

@AtomizedSound Жыл бұрын

Man I love these types of videos! I wish they could be longer and you showcase more of the instrumentation and vocals but I understand you have conditions with doing this. MJ is a staple in my library of music and his vocal style and arrangements are really awesome. Keep up the great work man!

@jamiegunn Жыл бұрын

Another great MJ video with the multracks. Without the isolated tracks ; we would not have been aware of his progressive breathing and stomping in between his vocals, but it makes total sense. Thanks again for sharing these.

@tagesvaterpatrick8780 Жыл бұрын

I love Michaels Music since I was 10 years old. Your insights into the arrangements proved to me that nothing was coincidential with his Music. Thanks for sharing Your expertise and excitement for one of the greatest artists that ever lived 😁

@originalvonster Жыл бұрын

Cool video, thanks. You’re on an MJ roll lately. I’d like to add Tabloid Junkie to your suggestion list. :)

@vanceblankenbaker9046 4 ай бұрын

This was soooo, soooo good. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us, Mr. Liepe.

@austinduff8833 Жыл бұрын

i love these Michael Jackson videos

@chrisliepe Жыл бұрын

Me too! :)

@allthethingsaboutmemyselfandI Жыл бұрын

Please do "Get on the floor" its one of the best basslines ever did on a Michael's album

@clearkut8746 Жыл бұрын

I love these MJ teardowns man, BAD is fun, funky &….. Bad. MJ forever.

@virgilblaze9090 Жыл бұрын

Had no idea the vocals were doubled. This is such a treat for the fans, thanks Chris! I'd love to hear a breakdown of Speed Demon, that would be interesting.

@JesterDyne Жыл бұрын

This is so awesome... he is so in the moment on these tracks... or HEE HEE is into IHH it. :) Today we would cut all these breaths and stomps but to hear talking a breath in the beat and augmenting another percussion sound... well a "breathtaking" idea

@vagnerleite3879 Жыл бұрын

The things we can learn about performance and production is just amazing

@Dthraco Жыл бұрын

Composing is it’s own art for sure!

@rome8180 Жыл бұрын

This really deepened my appreciation for the song. I had no idea there were so many layers of instrumentation. And they all fit together so well while being very different from one another. While I always enjoy studio multitracks, something they don't really add anything new to my understanding of the song. That was not the case with these. This is probably my favorite multitracks video you've done yet.

@ayayronald Жыл бұрын

Robert Plant sings like a guitar. Michael Jackson sings likes percussion. Combine those 2 aspects and you’ll get something fascinating, not that both aren’t already. And as always, love the videos Chris!!! This channel, along with SpectreSoundStudios, are my favorites.

@ayayronald Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, you might want to remove some telegram bots that are intruding in your comments, just an fyi.

@buxtonofficial4280 Жыл бұрын

Let me just say. Found you from your Smooth Criminal breakdown and I love these! Would love some more Michael Jackson or maybe even some more 90s stuff like pop-punk. Thanks for these awesome vids!

@GalDaniel82 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you Chris it is so great to hear sounds you can't hear in the final mix. This song still sounds so fresh after 35 (!!!) years. Amazing to hear just the drumcyclosonic sound I love that. We can realize the huge amount of work behind the MJ songs when listen to these little but important details ony by one.

@ScratchArkkitehti Жыл бұрын

Little Richard was RIGHT! MJ was one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time. To immediately categorize his use of vocal fry as "soulful grit" would be a mistake. Its angst just like any other rocker....

@moyo6606 Жыл бұрын

4:05 reminds me of Wanna Be Startin Something

@WKFS Жыл бұрын

Thought the same thing!

@crimsonfab Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these amazing videos, Chris! On this one, I particularly enjoyed the several versions of the solo break, those were so cool. And I know I‘ve mentioned it before, but the rhythm arrangement again reminds me a lot of Kraftwerk, whom he and Quincy Jones tried to emulate at that time. The string part at 4:54 is basically Trans-Europe Express. Mindblown!

@OmgItsAlexOfficial Жыл бұрын

Gift from God delivered through music.

@JCMJustin Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely fascinating, thanks so much Chris for taking the time to explore this!

@chrisliepe Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@mayateola4732 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this treat! Would love to hear the multitracks of "Who is it"🤩

@greydazeplays Жыл бұрын

This is so cool to hear everything isolated and all the little intricacies you sometimes don't hear in the song

@BATTIS94 Жыл бұрын

26:09 maybe he recorded all the voices for the chorus first (backing vocals included) and then stepped into the recording booth to make some extra takes on that final chorus, so he could listen to the backing voices while ad-libbing.

@johnschick502 Жыл бұрын

I just finished watching and had to go straight back and listen to the song to see what I could pull out. That stereo synth step was rad. Thanks for doing what you do.

@goldeelocks83 Жыл бұрын

Man this song rips so hard. I have a new appreciation for it.

@Fragaboom Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos, Chris.

@chrisliepe Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@michaelgalanin3589 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos! I think it would be interesting to break down “Ghosts”

@ralfmoss Жыл бұрын

I was 5 years old...I member exactly where I've watched "I'm Bad" vid for the first time in my life, been a fan since...till "Dangerous" and thennnnn we all know what happened , or didn't happend, guess will never know. SHAME IT TURNED UP LIKE THIS FOR HIM🤣 ... RIP 👑

@UmPoucodeTudo Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, This is Cristiano from Brazil. I love your videos (specially Michael's). The way you take the explanations and brings us to the "easter eggs" (as you allways say) really help us going to another level. But I have a wish. Bring "Keep the Faith" (from Dangerous). I love those vocals, so intense and strong. I'd love to to microscope all those sounds. Thank for all you've been bringing to us. Hugs.

@beanburrito8903 Жыл бұрын

It's good to listen to music that is in its rustic form and not so edited. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

@Bow503 Жыл бұрын

25:20 love this part ... i've learned so much... thank you

@PassionCreativity 29 күн бұрын

Oh men this is amazing i truly enjoyed this vid from beginning to end . Its crazy that they already could create such a song in that era with digital and software tools ! I

@josieangel4297 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your fantastic reaction on Bad.. You have so much respect.. keep doing it.

@sunsetxdriver7503 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the multitrack breakdown and your advice, I really enjoy and learn from your channel! Thank you again!

@birfilm6176 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for "Who is it" and "Ghosts"....

@donalonzo63 Жыл бұрын

Just discovering your channel and thank you for the insight, the Michael Jackson breakdowns are exceptional. My suggested breakdown is a song called 'Kid Charlemagne' - Steely Dan or anything by them. Of course this would be a heavy percussion focus.

@MillisecondFalcon Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Chris, always a pleasure listening to these!

@Leg7nd Жыл бұрын

Ok this is the one. The whole song takes a new level. Thanks.

@MsAussie83 Жыл бұрын

If only someone could release a version of "Bad" that is normalized to the point where it's not louder than the other tunes. The only version I can think of that has that quality is the 7" version included on future pressings of the album, one of which I have.

@fatihozcan6015 Жыл бұрын

The part (solo1) begin at 7:00 is whole different in video version than the album version.

@williamj.dovejr.8613 3 ай бұрын

We are just beginning to see just how damn talented he is behind the multi tracks analysis!

@GFXMOD Жыл бұрын

Keep 'em coming Sir! These are priceless! THANK YOU!

@freshkingsley Жыл бұрын

8:36 the best reaction

@thomaspodmore7424 Жыл бұрын

You are a legend for these breakdowns. Thanks for sharing with us dude 🤟🤟

@Yensid98 Жыл бұрын

So much energy and passion while also being whole unique. Amazing! It would be amazing it you had acres to the "False Fade" version as well.

@PortiaJay1 Жыл бұрын

Omg this is amazing! Thank you so much for these breakdowns. I have a whole new respect for this song. I always loved the bass and the horns on this track, but to hear his vocals and the pure grit and how he used his body as an instrument (or two) also… man… this just blew me away! I love it! Thank you again!

@HeartSongWarrior1 Жыл бұрын

I love when you do this type of video. It’s really an eye opener!

@KevinGoldenEnterprises Жыл бұрын

Omg the stomps. So cool. Just went and listened again to studio ver. Heard so many things I never heard before. Thx for these videos.

@matrix2297 Жыл бұрын

Lol 15:40 even his coughs were rhythmic

@Haywerth Жыл бұрын

For what it's worth, I really enjoy your frequent stops and insight.

@kayluvofficial Жыл бұрын

Wow. I really enjoyed every single second of this breakdown. Thank you for letting us know what's happening behind these masterpieces!

@Zeta9966 Жыл бұрын

You have GOT to do Speed Demon and Leave Me Alone. Speed Demon is weird because the verses aren’t even sung in pitch with the bass. Speaking of bass, the moog in LMA is Fing SICK

@user-dt3rj8qm3k Жыл бұрын

This is amazing. Thank you for opening my ears to this magic.

@FortuneEmmanuel-ru7ek 2 ай бұрын

Like i don't know the artist that would beat Michael Jackson till today this man is just so good

@lundsweden Жыл бұрын

I believe Jimmy Smith did the organ solo.

@omgnetwork5231 Жыл бұрын

it's great to have someone who is technical discuss this because you capture some nuances that we don't. Thanks, man!

@juanma.arabia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for these series. They are awesome. I'd propose "give in to me"

@agnieszkalek Жыл бұрын

Thank you for MJ videos ♥️

@kimono653 Жыл бұрын

i was always wondering what was going on with this organ solo changing into a synth solo. Thanks for bringing the anwer Teacher!

@davebancos Жыл бұрын

For context, the two solos are played by two people. Solo 1 was played by Greg Phillinganes and Solo 2 was Jimmy Smith. Greg’s beginning was cut, Jimmy’s end was cut, then Bruce Swedien mixed them together