: For the vocal overdubs, Swedien had Michael Jackson sing through a six-foot-long cardboard tube to create a specific acoustic distance and texture.
: Swedien was instructed by producer Quincy Jones to create a "sonic personality" for the drums that had never been heard before. To achieve this, he built a custom wooden platform for the drum kit and placed a flat piece of wood between the snare and hi-hat to isolate the sounds. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean [Multitrack] - 39...
: They collectively agreed that the second mix captured the original magic and energy better than any subsequent attempt, making it the version released on Thriller . Key Instrumental Layers : For the vocal overdubs, Swedien had Michael
: After 91 revisions, Quincy Jones walked into the studio and asked to hear "Mix #2" again. : They collectively agreed that the second mix
Here is an exploration of the unique elements found within these layers: The "Sonic Personality" of the Drums