Comments on: Michael Jackson’s Musicians http://www.musicianwages.com/the-working-musician/michael-jacksons-musicians/ The Website for Working Musicians Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:23:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Christopher http://www.musicianwages.com/the-working-musician/michael-jacksons-musicians/comment-page-1/#comment-3657 Christopher Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:22:45 +0000 http://www.musicianwages.com/?p=3112#comment-3657 The musician's on MJ's albums had the perfect chemistry: Paul Jackson Jr., Seawind Horn Section (Jerry Hey for days), Pauhlino Da Costa, Louis Johnson, John Robinson, Greg Phillinganes, Steve Lukather, etc. These folks were a no name band with signature licks and skills that made MJ blow up. Also, due to MJ's vocal demands, Siedah Garrett was brought in, not to mention Bruce Sweiden as previously mentioned. All this was due to Quincy Jones. The musician’s on MJ’s albums had the perfect chemistry: Paul Jackson Jr., Seawind Horn Section (Jerry Hey for days), Pauhlino Da Costa, Louis Johnson, John Robinson, Greg Phillinganes, Steve Lukather, etc. These folks were a no name band with signature licks and skills that made MJ blow up. Also, due to MJ’s vocal demands, Siedah Garrett was brought in, not to mention Bruce Sweiden as previously mentioned. All this was due to Quincy Jones.

]]> By: Cameron Mizell http://www.musicianwages.com/the-working-musician/michael-jacksons-musicians/comment-page-1/#comment-2822 Cameron Mizell Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:43:35 +0000 http://www.musicianwages.com/?p=3112#comment-2822 I don't know Eric, I think limiting the definition of talented musicians to only include classical musicians is narrow minded. I have no doubt that the principal musicians of the Chicago Symphony aren't great, but could the articulate a horn line the same way as the Brecker Brothers? Probably not, and that's why musicians specialize in different styles. I don’t know Eric, I think limiting the definition of talented musicians to only include classical musicians is narrow minded. I have no doubt that the principal musicians of the Chicago Symphony aren’t great, but could the articulate a horn line the same way as the Brecker Brothers? Probably not, and that’s why musicians specialize in different styles.

]]> By: David J. Hahn http://www.musicianwages.com/the-working-musician/michael-jacksons-musicians/comment-page-1/#comment-2821 David J. Hahn Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:28:58 +0000 http://www.musicianwages.com/?p=3112#comment-2821 Eric that is elitist nonsense. How can you listen to Thriller or Bad and say those are not great musicians playing on the record? Quincy Jones produced that music - is he not one of the greatest musicians of our time? I meant what I said and I stand by it. And I do not think that all Americans don't know what great musicians sound like. Do you mean that you alone know who is great and who isn't, and that you are surrounded by a nation of total morons? Again, elitist nonsense. Eric that is elitist nonsense. How can you listen to Thriller or Bad and say those are not great musicians playing on the record? Quincy Jones produced that music – is he not one of the greatest musicians of our time? I meant what I said and I stand by it.

And I do not think that all Americans don’t know what great musicians sound like. Do you mean that you alone know who is great and who isn’t, and that you are surrounded by a nation of total morons? Again, elitist nonsense.

]]> By: Eric http://www.musicianwages.com/the-working-musician/michael-jacksons-musicians/comment-page-1/#comment-2820 Eric Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:08:07 +0000 http://www.musicianwages.com/?p=3112#comment-2820 Dude - what? When you say "greatest musicians of his time"....do you realize who you are including? There is a great gulf of knowledge between great entertainer & great musician. I loved listening to Michael's stuff, but I've never heard him perform with any of the greatest musicians of his time. He was good, but not near good enough to be able to hang with some of the great musicians, who were in their prime, then:) No way....when I think of names like Bud Herseth, Dale Clevenger, Luciano Pavarotti, Arnold Jacobs....I don't even think of any name in pop entertainment. When you write, tactfully help Americans realize what they don't know...that they don't know what a great musician sounds like. Dude – what? When you say “greatest musicians of his time”….do you realize who you are including? There is a great gulf of knowledge between great entertainer & great musician. I loved listening to Michael’s stuff, but I’ve never heard him perform with any of the greatest musicians of his time. He was good, but not near good enough to be able to hang with some of the great musicians, who were in their prime, then:) No way….when I think of names like Bud Herseth, Dale Clevenger, Luciano Pavarotti, Arnold Jacobs….I don’t even think of any name in pop entertainment. When you write, tactfully help Americans realize what they don’t know…that they don’t know what a great musician sounds like.

]]> By: Jeffrey Paul Bobrick http://www.musicianwages.com/the-working-musician/michael-jacksons-musicians/comment-page-1/#comment-2537 Jeffrey Paul Bobrick Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:12:56 +0000 http://www.musicianwages.com/?p=3112#comment-2537 I think one of Michael's biggest collaborators in his adult career was engineer Bruce Swedien. I believe he even has a book coming out (set for release well before Michael's death) about their work together. Swedien is probably someone very instrumental to Michael's work that is not as often thought of. Regarding your question about how Michael influenced my career as a musician, I think he did in many ways. His music and showmanship certainly have inspired me greatly. I'd say his ability and desire to think big has made an impact too as well as his commitment to our planet and philanthropy. Also, meeting him was a very powerful experience and gave me a lot of confidence. I wrote a tribute to Michael that you can find here if you want: http://www.MichaelTributeSong.com Jeffrey Paul Bobrick Singer and Songwriter I think one of Michael’s biggest collaborators in his adult career was engineer Bruce Swedien. I believe he even has a book coming out (set for release well before Michael’s death) about their work together. Swedien is probably someone very instrumental to Michael’s work that is not as often thought of.

Regarding your question about how Michael influenced my career as a musician, I think he did in many ways. His music and showmanship certainly have inspired me greatly. I’d say his ability and desire to think big has made an impact too as well as his commitment to our planet and philanthropy.

Also, meeting him was a very powerful experience and gave me a lot of confidence.

I wrote a tribute to Michael that you can find here if you want:

http://www.MichaelTributeSong.com

Jeffrey Paul Bobrick
Singer and Songwriter

]]> By: may http://www.musicianwages.com/the-working-musician/michael-jacksons-musicians/comment-page-1/#comment-2436 may Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:14:01 +0000 http://www.musicianwages.com/?p=3112#comment-2436 Toto band members are key musicians who played in the album Thriller. Jeff Porcaro, Steve Lukather, David Paich and Steve Porcaro (co-wrote Human Nature)played on Beat it, Human Nature, The Girl is Mine and Lady in my Life. They also played on one bonus single released in the 25th anniversary edition. Other songs include Heal the world etc... check out the credits in the cd sleeves. The sound of the eighties have basically the touch of these guys. Greg Phillinganes who later joined Toto before they split up. Michael Mc Donald's I keep forgettin', George Benson's Turn your love around and the list goes on and on.... keep searching. Toto members were also instrumental to the most Boz Scaggs' albums. Toto band members are key musicians who played in the album Thriller.
Jeff Porcaro, Steve Lukather, David Paich and Steve Porcaro (co-wrote Human Nature)played on Beat it, Human Nature, The Girl is Mine and Lady in my Life. They also played on one bonus single released in the 25th anniversary edition. Other songs include Heal the world etc… check out the credits in the cd sleeves. The sound of the eighties have basically the touch of these guys. Greg Phillinganes who later joined Toto before they split up.

Michael Mc Donald’s I keep forgettin’, George Benson’s Turn your love around and the list goes on and on…. keep searching.

Toto members were also instrumental to the most Boz Scaggs’ albums.

]]> By: David J. Hahn http://www.musicianwages.com/the-working-musician/michael-jacksons-musicians/comment-page-1/#comment-2396 David J. Hahn Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:05:43 +0000 http://www.musicianwages.com/?p=3112#comment-2396 Hey Riz, sounds like you know a lot about MJ's musicians. I listed what I found on allmusic and heard through the years. I'd like to learn more as well - where do you find your info? Hey Riz, sounds like you know a lot about MJ’s musicians. I listed what I found on allmusic and heard through the years. I’d like to learn more as well – where do you find your info?

]]> By: The Riz http://www.musicianwages.com/the-working-musician/michael-jacksons-musicians/comment-page-1/#comment-2383 The Riz Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:42:51 +0000 http://www.musicianwages.com/?p=3112#comment-2383 No love for TOTO? or Larry Carlton? and no mention of how Eddie Van Halen did the Thriller solo but waived his rights to getting paid at the session because he did it as a favor for Quincy Jones and didn't think it was a big deal. No love for TOTO? or Larry Carlton? and no mention of how Eddie Van Halen did the Thriller solo but waived his rights to getting paid at the session because he did it as a favor for Quincy Jones and didn’t think it was a big deal.

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