Michael Jackson - Thriller Multitrack (starligh... -

: Temperton initially envisioned a romantic, optimistic disco tune.

synthesizer with other instruments to achieve its punchy, growling tone. : The verse pads were crafted by layering a Roland Jupiter 8 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. (panned hard left) and a Yamaha CS-80 Michael Jackson - Thriller Multitrack (Starligh...

: Recorded by Michael himself after a Great Dane named Max refused to howl. (panned hard left) and a Yamaha CS-80 :

Before it was a record-breaking horror-themed masterpiece, "Thriller" was a brighter, disco-influenced demo titled Written by Rod Temperton, the track used nearly the same musical foundation but featured entirely different lyrics centered around "Starlight sun" instead of ghouls and monsters. 1. Origins of the "Starlight" Session Origins of the "Starlight" Session : While leaked

: While leaked online in poor quality for years, the "Starlight" demo was officially released on the Thriller 40 anniversary album in 2022. 2. Multitrack & Production Breakdown

: Producer Quincy Jones felt the song needed to be "mysterious" to match Jackson's evolving persona.