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*ABOUT THIS VIDEO*
Join legendary keyboardist Greg Phillinganes, the most heard keyboard player in the world, and me, Anthony Marinelli, as we break down Rod Temperton's iconic composition and arrangement of Michael Jackson's Thriller. In this exclusive video, we dive deep into the lush, unforgettable pad sounds that helped define the sound of one of the best-selling albums of all time.
From the Fender Rhodes to the intricate synth pads, we explore the creative choices made during the recording sessions with Michael, Quincy, Rod, and Bruce. Watch Greg Phillinganes perform every part in real-time, and get a rare behind-the-scenes look at how these parts were crafted, where they fit in the song, and why some sounds are only used once—never to return again!
This video is packed with insights on keyboard voicings, oscillator techniques, and how specific performance techniques make these pads feel like the glue that holds everything together. Plus, you'll get to hear our newly re-recorded version of Thriller in its entirety, so you can truly appreciate the magic of those iconic sounds.
Tune in, learn the techniques, and get a taste of what it was like in the studio with some of the biggest legends in music history.
"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
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*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.
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*Wikipedia* - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Marinelli
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