Michael | Jackson Beat It Multitrack Exclusive

For decades, Thriller has been the gold standard of pop production. But while most fans focus on the final stereo mix, the real magic of Michael Jackson’s "Beat It" lives in the raw, isolated tracks of the multitrack master.

: Van Halen didn't just play; he rearranged the track. He suggested moving the solo from the chorus section to a verse section with a chord change underneath, which he felt worked better musically. michael jackson beat it multitrack exclusive