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The multitracks for Michael Jackson 's "Beat It" provide a rare look into the intricate layers of one of the most famous pop-rock productions in history. Originally recorded between April and November 1982 for the

Lead Vocals: Michael recorded his vocals using a Shure SM7 microphone. The dry stems reveal his rhythmic breathing and vocal "hiccups" which were essential to his percussive style. michael jackson beat it multitrack

When you solo the drum tracks in the "Beat It" multitracks, you hear the rock-solid precision of Jeff Porcaro on drums. Interestingly, the iconic intro beat was actually a preset on the Synclavier digital synthesizer. The multitracks for Michael Jackson 's "Beat It"

The instrumentation on "Beat It" is characterized by: michael jackson beat it multitrack