MJ’s Sounds that Set ‘Thriller’ Apart from Every Other Pop Song w/ Greg Phillinganes

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ABOUT THIS VIDEO

I’m so excited to share this incredible session with my friend Greg Phillinganes, where we dive into the unforgettable specialty sounds of Michael Jackson's mega-hit "Thriller." Together, we bring to life the massive gothic pipe organ, haunting theremin, howling wind effects, outtro marimba, and so much more—using many of the original instruments from the session!

It’s always a joy (and new learning experience for me) to collaborate with Greg, who brings such passion, precision and personality to every performance. As we revisit Rod Temperton’s elegant arrangement, we explore the creative details in the unique parts that made this song a masterpiece. From Greg’s expressive playing to the subtle nuances of each sound, we celebrate the genius that went into crafting the mood and energy of "Thriller."

Throughout the session, we had plenty of laughs, shared stories, and even broke down some of the performance techniques that shaped this track’s iconic character. Whether you’re a fan of the song, a lover of music history, or just curious about what went into creating those signature spooky and magical sounds, this video is packed with insights and fun. I can’t wait for you to get a glimpse of what it felt like to be in the room during those unforgettable sessions.


"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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