What makes “Billie Jean” one of the most iconic tracks ever? In this video, I dive into the untold story of how Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, and Bruce Swedien crafted the unforgettable track part of the Thriller album from 1983 using a revolutionary mix of live drums and an LM-1 drum machine. 🎶 From Bruce Swedien’s meticulous mixing process (91 versions!) to the layered basslines and Yamaha CS-80 synth textures, every detail of “Billie Jean” tells a story of musical genius. 🎛️ Watch as I recreate the beat in my studio, featuring this time the LinnDrum, Juno-60, and Rhodes MKI, and virtual synths while sharing insights into the track’s rich orchestration. In the next video, I will create the same track using the LM-1 to hear the difference between machines, so stay tuned! 💾 Bonus for fans: Download the stems and explore the magic yourself—link below! LINK What’s your favorite part of “Billie Jean”? Share in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and suggest which track I should explore next. Credit to the sources I used for this video, you can check them out in the links below: Smooth RadioThe Mix ReviewThe GuardianAntoni Marinelli's YouTube Channel
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