Monday, August 10, 2009
2:18 PM ● Mike Used Real Heartbeat For Song


If you're familiar with Michael Jackson's music, then you'll instantly remember the 'heartbeat' in the intro to 'Smooth Criminal.' Turns out that Michael actually used his own heartbeat for the song! Talk about genius (and putting your heart and soul into the music). We'll miss you Mike.

Written and composed by Michael Jackson
Lead and background vocals and clap: Michael Jackson
Drums: Bill Bottrell, John Robinson and Bruce Swedien
Guitar: David Williams
Saxophones: Kim Hutchcroft and Larry Williams
Trumpets: Gary Grant and Jerry Hey
Muted Steinway piano: Kevin Maloney
Synclavier: Christopher Currell
Certain Synclavier effects by Denny Jaeger and Michael Rubini
Synthesizers: John Barnes and Michael Boddicker
Chief of Police announcement by Bruce Swedien
Michael Jackson's heartbeat recording by Dr. Eric Chevlen digitally processed in the synclavier
Rhythm arrangement by Michael Jackson and John Barnes
Horn arrangement by Jerry Hey
Vocal arrangement by Michael Jackson

Listen here:


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