One of the most famous stories regarding these tracks is that Swedien mixed the song 91 times .
: For the vocal overdubs, Swedien had Michael Jackson sing through a six-foot-long cardboard tube to create a specific acoustic distance and texture. 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 One of the most famous stories regarding these
: 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. Key Instrumental Layers : Swedien was instructed by
: Despite the complex production, Jackson reportedly nailed the lead vocal in a single take after warming up his voice every morning during the recording period. The 91-Mix Perfectionism