The most revelatory aspect of the "Beat It" multitrack is Michael Jackson’s vocal stems. Listening to these tracks isolated from the music provides an intimate look at his vocal mastery and work ethic.
: When Quincy Jones first called Eddie Van Halen to ask for a solo, Eddie thought it was a prank call and hung up. Once convinced, he recorded the solo for free, later joking that his bandmates called him a "fool" for not being paid. Saving the SMPTE michael jackson beat it multitrack
A drum machine—the Sonic iLM—was programmed to lay down a rigid, unwavering kick and snare pattern. The most revelatory aspect of the "Beat It"