Multitrack Michael Jackson [exclusive] Jun 2026

For the first time, fans heard the "Count" at the beginning of "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'." They isolated the chain-rattling percussion that Bruce Swedien (MJ’s legendary engineer) recorded by throwing a toolbox down a flight of stairs. Most importantly, they heard —dry, unprocessed, and standing alone.

No article on is complete without discussing the sound effects. Michael didn't just sing lyrics; he played an instrument made of his own throat. multitrack michael jackson