I'll never forget the first time I heard "Human Nature" in summer 1983. On a car radio while I w driving. I was overwhelmed with its elusive beauty. It was only then that I bought the album. It's still my favorite song on the album, and one of my lifelong favorites -- and that includes across all pop, jazz and classical. It started with the harmonies, but the entire musical texture is a miracle of genius and inspiration.
@@pierrejpiscitelli Oh, but you went at least one better. You made me realize consciously how the texture pits extremely short dry notes against a background of extremely sustained, overlapping harmonies. What exquisite orchestration! (I'm a classical guy by training. Others might say arrangement, but to me the skill in this piece is comparable to orchestration.)
Couldn't have said it any better, @@ejb7969! That, right there! Those tasty guitar parts had always appealed and resonated with me from early on and I sat down and would religiously figure them out because they did so much for the song! @Pierrejpiscitelli, I've only recently discovered your channel when the Rhodes intro video popped up in the list of RUclips recommondations, but it was an instant subscribe and like the other follower said, not only am I pleased to realize how much these little nuances still appeal to me today, some 40 years later, now I _known consciously_ exactly _what made them this great_ ! :-) Thank you, so long as there are younger music lovers like yourself, music isn't entirely doomed just yet! :-) Keep 'em coming!
Mate, your style, to me, is a combination of enthusiasm/musical nerd/musical mastery/appreciation of the art/etc and the result is magical - much love and appreciation from a life long aging English keyboardist that has never enjoyed anything more than working out the magic and detail of music and sometimes playing for people and sometimes that has been my means of making a living although these days I'm an engineer by day. I don't want to overdo the adulation but you are really my favourite find on RUclips for a long time. Cheers, Neil 👏👏
I didn’t even remember that Human Nature had a guitar part. It doesn’t call attention to itself, but the way it softly propels the verses forward adds so much vibe to the song.
@@pierrejpiscitelli absolutely. it fits the song so smooth. i first realized that there is that great guitar when I heard Miles Davis version. His guitar (lead bass, tuned one octave higher or so) Player, Foley, played those Lukather riffs and then it strucks me. wow! what was that. then I suddenly realized its that great guitar that holds the song. that its the song. that the song cannot exist without that guitar part. before i heard it, i felt it but on some uncouncious level. Genios of Steve Lukather.
One of the most complete song ever. This song creates an powerful image to the listener i believe. That shaker, guitar parts, synths, snare, long pre-delay on verse part of the vocal and it sounds whispering and then there are a exact delay throws on Why, why? Like most delicated part of a long conversation. You hear it few times with attention. There are no video around there but you see some scenes in your head while you listen this song. I do not feel this way in every song i like. This song is so special and complete with every detail. Thank you for analysis. 🙏🏻
I absolutely love these kinds of videos! Human Nature has always been my favorite track on Thriller and to get this kind of breakdown of the finer details helps me understand why I love it so much. It's a case of, "I just know what I like", but not necessarily why. Great job!
I was 12 when I first heard it in 1982. My mind was blown even then as a kid. The composition of this song is so mesmerizing. That little fill is my favorite.
You're very good at analyzing songs. My compliments. This song is a master piece. All the parts never get in each other's way. They compliment eachother. You don't hear that very often these days and that's a shame. Music nowadays changed in a way that it's not on the same level IMHO. When I play this song at home it still touches my soul.The abillity to play less and make it more is craftmenship. Lukather rules but don't forget the rest of the guys who were contributing on maybe the best pop album ever made.
A beautiful song with the perfect guitar part. Speaking of amazing guitar parts, the version of Human Nature that John Mayer played for MJ's funeral service was absolutely amazing. I find myself going back to it for inspiration quite often.
Thank you so much Pierre for this analysis of one of my most favorite songs! 100% with you: it is the most intriguing song on the album. It's so light-hearted, airy and intimate - you just have to love it! And Steve - he is definitely one of the best musicians alive. One of the Olympians of guitar playing...love him so much!
Wow. Even today is just resonates and transports you to another place. The. collective members of Toto were the "dream team" of talent which was underscored by their numerous hit songs for not only themselves and countless other artists but especially Michael Jackson.
Keyboards outlining the melody is my favorite sound. New subscriber listening and learning from my little two keyboard studio in the Philippines. At age 71 I am loving your channel when I can get close to your instructions. I give myself Goosebumps. THANKS SO MUCH! ❤❤
10:14 Same here, man! That's my favorite part of Steve Lukather's addition to the song. What a perfect one-two punch! First: that gorgeous chord progression during the final phrase before the chorus (created by Steve Porcaro), second: the addition of Lukather's perfect rhythm guitar part. Sublime! Thanks for sharing this outstanding breakdown of the song!
Thank you for your analysis, story, enthusiasm, talent and so much more that opens up new dimensions to this track (and the others that I'll be binge watching)
I agree 100% with every comment. It is also important to note that the rhythm of the harmonic phrase performed by Lukather in the chorus was literally played on what in Latin music is known as "clave 3-2", which is one of the rhythmic bases of some salsa rhythms. This pattern adds much more energy and movement to the already spicy underlying rhythmic mechanism of the piece, which coincidentally was also built following that "clave 3-2" control. In reality, Paich used that "clave 3-2" axis to build the entire song around that "clave" pattern, from the rhythmic base of the song, to the rhythmic pattern of the melody itself. Those rythm rules of "clave" were originated in antique religious ceremonies. I don't know if Paich nor Lukather knew that they were automatically following an ancestral pattern that was basically originated in Africa, a ton of centuries ago. But you can ask to any serious percussion player. This phenomena happened just by pure coincidence, probaly because it makes you dance!. But we can blame DNA musical memory of this, W/O any doubt. But if you study Toto, you can find many musical Africanisms and Latinisms similar to this, within absolutely each of his songs. The same thing happens in EWF's music.
Genius! Me too I ve got so into this song and specially, the music, GENIUS!!!!!!! 35 years are going by and I still saying, WOW! I absolutely admire you how you brake down this piece of art song, Iconic!
Excellent analysis! I first heard "Human Nature" when I got the "Thriller" cassette for my 9th birthday. Growin up on welfare, this was the first time I had ever received music as a gift, so it was a "thrill" indeed. But, I already loved "Thriller", "Beat It", and "Billie Jean" from watching MTV all the time. I didn't like "Human Nature" the first time I heard it - it sounded light and "wussy" and at 9 yrs-old I was like "what is this crap?" But the song grew on me over the years until I could sing it perfectly and occasionally performed it at karaoke. I had no idea there was so much going on it in this song! You have brought new life to this subdued and tender classic.
Mr. Piscitelli, You fascinate me...the depth of your understanding and the joy you emanate have me wanting to relive my life as a musician... I am just short of 69 years of age, but I'm going to see if I can take classes at East Tennessee State University in music and music theory... I've just subscribed and liked...I'm here for the long term...🙏
I'm always glad and grateful when somebody loves music the way you obviously do and tries to take the bug to other people But especially when I deals with LUKE! thanks and all the bass-t from kayo
I have no idea how this video popped up in my recommended but thank the universum for that 😍. The story of this song itself is special and any Toto fan like me would probably be wondering why they hadn't recorded it instead of giving it away. I call it destiny 😊. And what you say about Steve's approach, I think he is very mindful and humble by nature. At the same time he was fascinated with his brother from another mother Jeff Porcaro's way of creating music and space between and this is what I hear in Human Nature. As a guitar player Lukather is a full package.
First time I heard this album in its entirity was coincidentally earlier in the year Michael died. Never realized how incredible this song was until I got older and got into Toto. Now I consider it one of the best songs ever recorded
Pierre, I just came from Rick`s channel. I do not know the song Human Nature until I saw your video. I understand the amount of time you had to do for this video May 9 2024
Great breakdown and analysis with all that's going on in this song! I tried to learn some of the parts but couldn't figure out which chords were played under the intro rif. I remember first hearing this song on my way to work in January '83. A local radio station played deep tracks from albums before they were released as singles.
The group SWV used a sample of this song in their song “Right Here (Human Nature Remix),” and I actually enjoy that more than Michael Jackson version. Both songs are mesmerizing to me!
Bro one of my absolutely favourite songs of all time !! Kudos for putting in so much effort into this and Luke is my main man ! Learnt some new things also about the tune ...Fabulous man ! smiled all through the way video, took me back decades to a happy place ...have played this so many times live and along with the record...wish I could play the keys , id love to do this myself
Briliant analysis of a great song. I love the history behind it (takes a village) have you listeed to Kent Nishimura's version by any chance? Pretty astounding.
Loved the analysis and the guitar tone. Would you mind sharing what was your setup for the guitar tone? I strive for something like that for song writing but never could recreate it
Thanks! It's unbelievably simple and almost embarrassing. I have my Strat going into Logic Pro through an SSL interface with just a bit of the SpaceDesigner reverb and Stereo Chorus (both built into Logic). All defaults and no fancy plugins!
I’m commenting again just to let you know that this stranger comes back to this video regularly to appreciate everything you play and analyse, as I do the same. Thank you again.
Would you know Steve's guitar and effects used to make the track, you best guess would be fine? Perhaps you can provide the guitar, pedals and mixing effects you used in making your video. Thanks for your help.
Not sure! Definitely his Valley Arts Strat style guitar with pickup position 2 or 4, lots of reverb and chorus but that’s all I can really hear! Those studio guys carried around refrigerator-sized racks of gear!
Like I said in my other comment: I'm grateful for you explaining exactly _why_ it is that those tasty parts had always appealed to me more than all the shredding pizzazz in the world back then when I became passionate about music and guitar and writing and so on. I only discovered your channel a short while ago, when you demo'd your top 10 Rhodes intros of all time and it was an instant subscribe, not only for your obvious savvy, but also for the selection of songs and intros you picked. And now this, a song that had flown a little under my radar at the time the record was released, but grew on me over the years to the point where it's almost my favorite one on the entire album today. Out of curiosity: Is it a Valley Arts strat you play here or a non-branded one you assembled from parts or had yourself built? Just a little gear talk, if you don't my asking ... 🙂 Excellent video, thank you so much! P.S. I had voiced my comment prior to the video actually being through. Hearing you say your final assessment has me almost emotional - I was _so alone with this kind of appreciation_ for the music in my younger days, even among fellow musicians, they just didn't have that set of ears that you obviously are gifted with and Lukather was and - another icon of mine - Dann Huff and more of this calibre! Thank you again, I no longer feel alone 🙂
Thanks so much for the comment! I assembled the Strat from Warmoth parts. Ironically it looks like Luke's original Strat, which I wasn't even thinking about at the time!
Totally enjoyed your Rhodes and DX7 vids then stumbled across this video breakdown of my favorite song. You have the gift of music and a teachers soul! Subscribed! God bless, Tom Matthew 4:19
At this stage, I’m genuinely sorry for contacting you again - but you genuinely are the only person who gets this song like I’ve done for a total of 20 years - please, please get in touch with me if you can!
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I'll never forget the first time I heard "Human Nature" in summer 1983. On a car radio while I w driving. I was overwhelmed with its elusive beauty. It was only then that I bought the album. It's still my favorite song on the album, and one of my lifelong favorites -- and that includes across all pop, jazz and classical. It started with the harmonies, but the entire musical texture is a miracle of genius and inspiration.
I feel the same way. You described it perfectly!
@@pierrejpiscitelli Oh, but you went at least one better. You made me realize consciously how the texture pits extremely short dry notes against a background of extremely sustained, overlapping harmonies. What exquisite orchestration!
(I'm a classical guy by training. Others might say arrangement, but to me the skill in this piece is comparable to orchestration.)
Couldn't have said it any better, @@ejb7969! That, right there! Those tasty guitar parts had always appealed and resonated with me from early on and I sat down and would religiously figure them out because they did so much for the song!
@Pierrejpiscitelli, I've only recently discovered your channel when the Rhodes intro video popped up in the list of RUclips recommondations, but it was an instant subscribe and like the other follower said, not only am I pleased to realize how much these little nuances still appeal to me today, some 40 years later, now I _known consciously_ exactly _what made them this great_ ! :-) Thank you, so long as there are younger music lovers like yourself, music isn't entirely doomed just yet! :-) Keep 'em coming!
Very interesting, the same thing happened with me in 1983 !!!!!
@@mike42441 Some memories really stick with you. 41 years later ... wow.
Mate, your style, to me, is a combination of enthusiasm/musical nerd/musical mastery/appreciation of the art/etc and the result is magical - much love and appreciation from a life long aging English keyboardist that has never enjoyed anything more than working out the magic and detail of music and sometimes playing for people and sometimes that has been my means of making a living although these days I'm an engineer by day. I don't want to overdo the adulation but you are really my favourite find on RUclips for a long time. Cheers, Neil 👏👏
Thanks for your kind words. Made my day! So glad you are enjoying the content. Cheers!
I feel the same way about him, you said it perfectly, @Neil-hn6qp!
Rick Beato: 'That makes the song.' Tim Pierce: 'A world series home run...one of my favorite guitar parts in history.' You're in good company, Pierre!
Really appreciate the dissection or deconstruction and breakdown of this beautiful melodic arrangement. Thoroughly enjoyed your efforts.
I didn’t even remember that Human Nature had a guitar part. It doesn’t call attention to itself, but the way it softly propels the verses forward adds so much vibe to the song.
Great point! It fits the song, and doesn’t stand out obnoxiously.
@@pierrejpiscitelli absolutely. it fits the song so smooth. i first realized that there is that great guitar when I heard Miles Davis version. His guitar (lead bass, tuned one octave higher or so) Player, Foley, played those Lukather riffs and then it strucks me. wow! what was that. then I suddenly realized its that great guitar that holds the song. that its the song. that the song cannot exist without that guitar part. before i heard it, i felt it but on some uncouncious level. Genios of Steve Lukather.
Love this breakdown of the song. Technicality mixed with artistry. Thank you, please keep them coming.
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Love this. Luke doesn’t get enough credit for his ability to do this kind of thing.
Totally agree. Thanks for watching!
Yes Luke is a fantastic composer and "sideman". His creativity is gorgeous.
Great vid Pierre!
One of the most complete song ever. This song creates an powerful image to the listener i believe. That shaker, guitar parts, synths, snare, long pre-delay on verse part of the vocal and it sounds whispering and then there are a exact delay throws on Why, why? Like most delicated part of a long conversation. You hear it few times with attention. There are no video around there but you see some scenes in your head while you listen this song. I do not feel this way in every song i like. This song is so special and complete with every detail.
Thank you for analysis. 🙏🏻
I absolutely love these kinds of videos! Human Nature has always been my favorite track on Thriller and to get this kind of breakdown of the finer details helps me understand why I love it so much. It's a case of, "I just know what I like", but not necessarily why. Great job!
Your presentation, musical talent and knowledge make your videos so stellar! Wow! Glad I found you on an Instagram Reel!
That’s very kind, thanks so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I was 12 when I first heard it in 1982. My mind was blown even then as a kid. The composition of this song is so mesmerizing. That little fill is my favorite.
You're very good at analyzing songs. My compliments. This song is a master piece. All the parts never get in each other's way. They compliment eachother. You don't hear that very often these days and that's a shame. Music nowadays changed in a way that it's not on the same level IMHO. When I play this song at home it still touches my soul.The abillity to play less and make it more is craftmenship. Lukather rules but don't forget the rest of the guys who were contributing on maybe the best pop album ever made.
I first heard it when I was 8 in 1982….and Human Nature was my favorite too.
Love the "Arranger's Ear" section. Well done, Pierre!
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You’re the only person, other than Luke, to play this like for like. Notes, tone, everything. Incredible.
That's very kind, thank you so much. And thanks for watching the video!
@@pierrejpiscitelli Hopefully you’ll like this considering you like the original key!
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I am loving your channel for how you appreciate, and dissect, these musical pieces of art. Thank you
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A beautiful song with the perfect guitar part. Speaking of amazing guitar parts, the version of Human Nature that John Mayer played for MJ's funeral service was absolutely amazing. I find myself going back to it for inspiration quite often.
Thank you so much Pierre for this analysis of one of my most favorite songs! 100% with you: it is the most intriguing song on the album. It's so light-hearted, airy and intimate - you just have to love it!
And Steve - he is definitely one of the best musicians alive. One of the Olympians of guitar playing...love him so much!
Wow. Even today is just resonates and transports you to another place. The. collective members of Toto were the "dream team" of talent which was underscored by their numerous hit songs for not only themselves and countless other artists but especially Michael Jackson.
Incredible dive into the foundations of this classic. Bravo! 👏🎶
🙏🏻❤️
Excellent dissection of the song. Your breakdown is a "Materclass" . Thank you for this and for sharing your love of music appreciaion with us.
Thanks for watching!
Keyboards outlining the melody is my favorite sound. New subscriber listening and learning from my little two keyboard studio in the Philippines. At age 71 I am loving your channel when I can get close to your instructions. I give myself Goosebumps. THANKS SO MUCH! ❤❤
10:14 Same here, man! That's my favorite part of Steve Lukather's addition to the song. What a perfect one-two punch! First: that gorgeous chord progression during the final phrase before the chorus (created by Steve Porcaro), second: the addition of Lukather's perfect rhythm guitar part. Sublime! Thanks for sharing this outstanding breakdown of the song!
I have always maintained that this is the greatest pop song ever. It is a perfect masterclass in moving songwriting, arranging and performance.
Thank you for your analysis, story, enthusiasm, talent and so much more that opens up new dimensions to this track (and the others that I'll be binge watching)
This was so good, and I love your excitement. That is what the arts are all about!
Music Appreciation at its finest! Thank you!
I agree 100% with every comment. It is also important to note that the rhythm of the harmonic phrase performed by Lukather in the chorus was literally played on what in Latin music is known as "clave 3-2", which is one of the rhythmic bases of some salsa rhythms. This pattern adds much more energy and movement to the already spicy underlying rhythmic mechanism of the piece, which coincidentally was also built following that "clave 3-2" control. In reality, Paich used that "clave 3-2" axis to build the entire song around that "clave" pattern, from the rhythmic base of the song, to the rhythmic pattern of the melody itself. Those rythm rules of "clave" were originated in antique religious ceremonies. I don't know if Paich nor Lukather knew that they were automatically following an ancestral pattern that was basically originated in Africa, a ton of centuries ago. But you can ask to any serious percussion player. This phenomena happened just by pure coincidence, probaly because it makes you dance!. But we can blame DNA musical memory of this, W/O any doubt. But if you study Toto, you can find many musical Africanisms and Latinisms similar to this, within absolutely each of his songs. The same thing happens in EWF's music.
Very enthusiastic video. I learned a lot! Thank you very much.
Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I love that kind of playing dead notes on guitar. It adds so much taste to the music. Of course you have to know where and how to use it
"I'm not really a guitar player." Proceeds to play Luke's part flawlessly. 😂
My thoughts exactly, @JamesStaubes! Takes a real musician to even _feel_ what Lukather did here! So good, both! 🙂
I know, right?
😅😅😅😅 ikr
Wow, this is an excellent break down of this magical song and Steve Lukather's legendary riff !! Thanks so much for this! Liked & subscribed 👍
thanks!!
The Toto song with Michael on vocals
They sat in for most of the album. Without them the record would not have the awards it did.
@@vicf6509What makes it a Toto song is it was written by Steve Porcaro with help from John Bettis it literally could have been on a Toto album.
"Beat it" too!
Awesome analysis! And your guitar chops are probably a lot better than you think.
Wow, thanks!🙏🏻
I'll second that! 👍
Genius! Me too I ve got so into this song and specially, the music, GENIUS!!!!!!! 35 years are going by and I still saying, WOW! I absolutely admire you how you brake down this piece of art song, Iconic!
Thanks!
Excellent analysis! I first heard "Human Nature" when I got the "Thriller" cassette for my 9th birthday. Growin up on welfare, this was the first time I had ever received music as a gift, so it was a "thrill" indeed. But, I already loved "Thriller", "Beat It", and "Billie Jean" from watching MTV all the time. I didn't like "Human Nature" the first time I heard it - it sounded light and "wussy" and at 9 yrs-old I was like "what is this crap?" But the song grew on me over the years until I could sing it perfectly and occasionally performed it at karaoke. I had no idea there was so much going on it in this song! You have brought new life to this subdued and tender classic.
That’s a great story. I’m glad that you dig the song now!
Brilliant breakdown! Really enjoyed it
Thank you 🙏🏻
Great video. Would love to see a video on the type of gear you have. 🤙🏼
Great video, I love Steve
Mr. Piscitelli,
You fascinate me...the depth of your understanding and the joy you emanate have me wanting to relive my life as a musician...
I am just short of 69 years of age, but I'm going to see if I can take classes at East Tennessee State University in music and music theory...
I've just subscribed and liked...I'm here for the long term...🙏
That is fantastic to hear, best of luck with all of your musical endeavors!
I completely agree what did you say. Great job! 😮
amazing analysis and recreation of on a of the best songs in history.
Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
nice do you have the backing track for this?
I'm always glad and grateful when somebody loves music the way you obviously do and tries to take the bug to other people But especially when I deals with LUKE! thanks and all the bass-t from kayo
I have no idea how this video popped up in my recommended but thank the universum for that 😍. The story of this song itself is special and any Toto fan like me would probably be wondering why they hadn't recorded it instead of giving it away. I call it destiny 😊. And what you say about Steve's approach, I think he is very mindful and humble by nature. At the same time he was fascinated with his brother from another mother Jeff Porcaro's way of creating music and space between and this is what I hear in Human Nature. As a guitar player Lukather is a full package.
First time I heard this album in its entirity was coincidentally earlier in the year Michael died. Never realized how incredible this song was until I got older and got into Toto. Now I consider it one of the best songs ever recorded
Same, discovering Toto changed my view on Thriller as well.
Your “sort of” 🎸is sort of 🤔👌….Luke is the icing on the cake 👏👏👏🥂
Pierre, I love that guitar part but didn’t know it was played by Steve Lukather. He is brilliant.
The live version with Miles + Chaka Khan were Foley plays Luke’s part on his high strung bass is also epic
Pierre, I just came from Rick`s channel. I do not know the song Human Nature until I saw your video. I understand the amount of time you had to do for this video May 9 2024
Just wow! Make an analysis of "I'll be over you" also by Steve L. Makes me teary eyed every time.
I love that song!! Yes!!
Amaaazing track for sure couldn’t agree more
Great breakdown and analysis with all that's going on in this song! I tried to learn some of the parts but couldn't figure out which chords were played under the intro rif. I remember first hearing this song on my way to work in January '83. A local radio station played deep tracks from albums before they were released as singles.
Thanks! There’s a lot buried in there. Hopefully this helped.
Beautiful analysis. Thank you!
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing your insights and talent.
You get my vote and my subscribe. Love it. Unbelievable detail.
Thanks for watching!
The group SWV used a sample of this song in their song “Right Here (Human Nature Remix),” and I actually enjoy that more than Michael Jackson version. Both songs are mesmerizing to me!
I remember the SWV song. Wow haven’t heard it since I was a kid!!
Bro one of my absolutely favourite songs of all time !! Kudos for putting in so much effort into this and Luke is my main man ! Learnt some new things also about the tune ...Fabulous man ! smiled all through the way video, took me back decades to a happy place ...have played this so many times live and along with the record...wish I could play the keys , id love to do this myself
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it ❤️
Great analysis and performance !! Can you please share the tracks ?
Amazing stuff ..I love these breakdowns ..just magical when it all plays together 👍
Steve Lukather is Genius also 😁
Terrific video! Keep em coming
Briliant analysis of a great song. I love the history behind it (takes a village) have you listeed to Kent Nishimura's version by any chance? Pretty astounding.
You done good.
A lot of genius in the studio in 1982 !
We all love Steve!...super pro!
Loved the analysis and the guitar tone. Would you mind sharing what was your setup for the guitar tone? I strive for something like that for song writing but never could recreate it
Thanks! It's unbelievably simple and almost embarrassing. I have my Strat going into Logic Pro through an SSL interface with just a bit of the SpaceDesigner reverb and Stereo Chorus (both built into Logic). All defaults and no fancy plugins!
@@pierrejpiscitelli thanks for the reply. Wow that is indeed simple. Will try it out!
Clever rendition just wow 🤩
Brilliant mate.... how u get that guitar sound? What kind of pedal are u using?
Thanks! It's very simple-- clean signal into Logic Pro with a bit of stereo chorus and reverb. That's it.
@pierrejpiscitelli thank you...
Great video, thanks Pierre !
Thanks for watching!
Awesome! Glad to discover your work thanks to Rick Beato
You deserve so much views! I SHARE
Steve plays the rhythmic part on Beat it.He is one of the best session guitarists
He wrote the whole thing minus the lyrics and the EVH solo
That would of been Amazing if u Interviewed Him
Check out Rick Beato’s channel- he did an amazing interview!
I saw some of it
Luke is definetely one of the best to ever do it ♥
BEAUTIFUL ANALYSIS ❤
I’m commenting again just to let you know that this stranger comes back to this video regularly to appreciate everything you play and analyse, as I do the same. Thank you again.
That’s very kind of you, glad you enjoyed the video! Should I make another analysis video?
Would you know Steve's guitar and effects used to make the track, you best guess would be fine? Perhaps you can provide the guitar, pedals and mixing effects you used in making your video. Thanks for your help.
Not sure! Definitely his Valley Arts Strat style guitar with pickup position 2 or 4, lots of reverb and chorus but that’s all I can really hear! Those studio guys carried around refrigerator-sized racks of gear!
Like I said in my other comment: I'm grateful for you explaining exactly _why_ it is that those tasty parts had always appealed to me more than all the shredding pizzazz in the world back then when I became passionate about music and guitar and writing and so on. I only discovered your channel a short while ago, when you demo'd your top 10 Rhodes intros of all time and it was an instant subscribe, not only for your obvious savvy, but also for the selection of songs and intros you picked. And now this, a song that had flown a little under my radar at the time the record was released, but grew on me over the years to the point where it's almost my favorite one on the entire album today.
Out of curiosity: Is it a Valley Arts strat you play here or a non-branded one you assembled from parts or had yourself built? Just a little gear talk, if you don't my asking ... 🙂
Excellent video, thank you so much!
P.S. I had voiced my comment prior to the video actually being through. Hearing you say your final assessment has me almost emotional - I was _so alone with this kind of appreciation_ for the music in my younger days, even among fellow musicians, they just didn't have that set of ears that you obviously are gifted with and Lukather was and - another icon of mine - Dann Huff and more of this calibre! Thank you again, I no longer feel alone 🙂
Thanks so much for the comment! I assembled the Strat from Warmoth parts. Ironically it looks like Luke's original Strat, which I wasn't even thinking about at the time!
Yes, it does - and it sounds awesome, too! You're a very talented man,@@pierrejpiscitelli ! Hats off to you!
@@wesboundmusic 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Best guitar part in a pop balad ever.
Absolutely!
Thanks!
Serious stuff. Like it.
Totally enjoyed your Rhodes and DX7 vids then stumbled across this video breakdown of my favorite song. You have the gift of music and a teachers soul! Subscribed! God bless, Tom
Matthew 4:19
Amazing
Thanks for geeking out. :)
Toto are the big boyz
At this stage, I’m genuinely sorry for contacting you again - but you genuinely are the only person who gets this song like I’ve done for a total of 20 years - please, please get in touch with me if you can!
Glad you are enjoying the video. Don't be sorry. My email, website and contact info are in each video description :)
@@pierrejpiscitelli An email is with you now. Enjoy!
great analysis....tnx man....but I always loved miles davis version of this toto song better because it was played a bit faster and funkier.
Break down the keyboard chords
I’m gonna do that. Soon.
@@pierrejpiscitelli Sweet
You’re like a rich man’s Rick Beato.
lol
I was just thinking, “Rick, is that you? "
😂😂
It doesn’t sound horrible without the dead notes
Your first time hearing it was 2002?! How??
Because I was 10?
Without the members of Toto, Thriller is an average album
Without the songs.
There were many more musicians than Toto on the album.
A lot of credit goes to Rod .
Apparently Steve Porcaro hates the guitar part but Quincy was calling the shots
I actually briefly communicated with Steve after he saw this video... didn't get that impression at all!
10:50 wait, what other mj song has this in it? Familiar. Ahaa man in the mirror!
Is there an instrument you can't play??'😂😂
Bagpipes! 😂