Michael Jackson - Thriller Deconstruction (Halloween special)

This was one of the most enjoyable deconstructions, as it's a track from one of my all time favourite albums. I love how the chords interact with the melodic bassline which pedals on the tonic until the middle section. Rod Temperton's writing is obviously at its peak here, with MJ putting everything into the vocal. Quincy Jones is getting the best performances from don musicians such as Greg Phillinganes, Brian Banks and David Williams. Stunning track from a stunning album.. this was a journey of discovery.

Apologies for the jerky video.. it was live, and the broadcast laptop was running slow due to overheating and choked upload speed.

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