How We Made Michael Jackson's Thriller w/Greg Phillinganes

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🎛️ *Think Like a Synth* Learn the exact method I've used for decades on hit records & films 👉 https://anthonymarinellimusic.com/products/think-like-a-synth 🆕 *Patreon* Step inside my world of sound, creativity, and music. 👉 https://patreon.com/AnthonyMarinelliMusic 🌐 *Website* Find exclusive FREE content and more at... 👉 https://anthonymarinellimusic.com/ 📬 *Mailing List* Sign up to our mailing list and be notified about what we've got planned for the future. 👉 https://anthonymarinellimusic.com/#mailerEmbed --- *ABOUT THIS VIDEO* Step into music history with this one-of-a-kind educational deep dive into the making of Michael Jackson's iconic hit, "Thriller". Join me with legendary keyboardist Greg Phillinganes, guitarist Tariqh Akoni and a special horn section as we meticulously re-create the instrumental track and relive the experience of being in the room at the inception of this groundbreaking song. The creation of "Thriller" was a masterclass in collaboration, uniting Michael Jackson's unparalleled vocal artistry, Rod Temperton's masterful songwriting and arranging, Quincy Jones' visionary production and casting of world class musicians and Bruce Swedien's groundbreaking engineering. Each played a vital role in pushing the boundaries of pop music as they transformed many big ideas into a cohesive work of art. Designed for musicians, producers, and music history enthusiasts, this video immerses you in the experience of being in the room, watching the parts come to life, as the iconic record was created. It's a track-by-track exploration of the music, highlighting the incredible attention to detail required to honor the original session that brought together the unparalleled talents of Michael, Quincy, Rod and Bruce. Using many of the same instruments and equipment that appeared on the original recording, we reconstruct the song’s intricate layers, recording and mix to our best precision and authenticity. We hope this journey allows you to feel the love, joy, and creative spirit that filled the room during the making of this timeless masterpiece. "Thriller" Relived Production Produced by Anthony Marinelli Produced, Directed & Edited by Dante Marinelli Recorded & Mixed by Ben Rachlis David Alfonso - Music Preparation "Thriller" Relived Performers Rhodes Piano and Synthesizers: Greg Phillinganes Synth Programming & Additional Synthesizers: Anthony Marinelli Guitar: Tariqh Akoni Trombone: Ryan Porter Tenor Saxophone: Sean Sanderegger Trumpet: Josef Leimberg "Thriller" Original Team Lead and Background Vocals: Michael Jackson Songwriter: Rod Temperton Producer: Quincy Jones Synthesizers: Rod Temperton and Brian Banks Rhodes Piano and Synthesizers: Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer Programming: Anthony Marinelli Guitar: David Williams Trumpets and Flugelhorns: Jerry Hey and Gary Grant Saxophone and Flute: Larry Williams Trombone: Bill Reichenbach Horn Arrangement: Jerry Hey Vocal, Rhythm, and Synthesizer Arrangements: Rod Temperton Effects: Bruce Cannon and Bruce Swedien Voice-Over: Vincent Price Additional Recording: Matt Forger ____________________________________ *ABOUT ANTHONY* Anthony's musical touch as both composer and performer is connected with some of the most influential creative minds over the last 40 years. He’s composed and conducted original orchestral scores for over 80 feature films including _*Young Guns*_ , _*Internal Affairs*_ , _*The Man From Elysian Fields*_ , _*15 Minutes*_ and _*Planes, Trains & Automobiles*_ , been commissioned by the *Los Angeles Philharmonic* for his symphonic work "In the Family Way", written over one thousand TV commercials in a myriad of musical styles, co-founded Levels Audio Post (LA's premiere post production facility) and performed and arranged on big-box-office films and influential hit records such as *Michael Jackson's* _*Thriller*_ . His extensive work as a young arranger, orchestrator and performer for *Quincy Jones* , *Jack Nitzsche* , *Lamont Dozier* , *Arthur Rubenstein* and *Giorgio Moroder* was vital in launching his own career. His early years pioneering modular analog synthesizers along with his wide-ranging music scholarship positioned Anthony at the center of the music technology revolution. He attended the University of Southern California School of Music as a piano and composition major. *Website* - https://www.anthonymarinellimusic.com *Wikipedia* - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Marinelli *IMDb* - http://www.imdb.me/anthonymarinelli