The intimacy was shocking. Elias could hear the moisture in Michael’s mouth. He could hear the sharp, percussive attack of the consonants—the T’s and K’s popping like small explosions. The voice was aggressive, commanding, and terrified all at once.
: Van Halen recorded two takes of his solo for free using a rented Marshall amp and his famous Frankenstrat. A previous solo recorded by Tito Jackson was scrapped to make room for Eddie's performance. Where to Hear and Analyze michael jackson beat it multitrack
Michael’s rhythmic gasps and "hee-hees" are often tucked low in the final mix, but in the multitrack, they are revealed as essential rhythmic elements that drive the song forward. The intimacy was shocking
