The Discussion of MJ's Unreleased Tracks

[threepea11]

Btw just wondering, is this video how the 1986 demo is supposed to sound? Because I always wondered if the original leak of that demo was the legit speed of the demo or if it was tampered with.

If someone could make a mix of Korg's 2020 redux with the more fleshed verse vocals from the B25 version, I'd think that would be the definitive version of DBMR from what we have of it rn. I tried to make it myself but I'm not the best at layering/filtering vocals. Maybe @Beano Wild?

 

[Pentum]

I honestly can not see what Michael saw in Dont Be Messin Around, it truely boggles my mind. He seemed to have worked alot on the track

 

[Mister_Jay_Tee]

I honestly can not see what Michael saw in Dont Be Messin Around, it truely boggles my mind. He seemed to have worked alot on the track

It’s a very catchy ear worm, just kinda sparse. For him it’s very different.

 

[threepea11]

I honestly can not see what Michael saw in Dont Be Messin Around, it truely boggles my mind. He seemed to have worked alot on the track

Korg's redux from the '90 version or whatever sounds miles better than the Bad 25 version

 

[SmoothCriminal1995]

I really like Don't Be Messin' Round, there's nothing like it in Michael's discography, it's truly unique.

I hope there's a more complete version of the song in the vault, but I hope it keeps the carefree essence of the Bad 25 version

 

[threepea11]

I really like Don't Be Messin' Round, there's nothing like it in Michael's discography, it's truly unique.

I hope there's a more complete version of the song in the vault, but I hope it keeps the carefree essence of the Bad 25 version

nah it feels like a signature Michael song to me, doesn't feel any different

 

[Eventidescape1]

I believe it's just exaggerated by Reid. More likely Bruce has fired up a fresh 24 track tape for vox only; MJ did several vocals runs and later comp'ed from those.

They also had digital 32-track recorders (Mitsubishi) so it is still possible Michael did as many as 24 passes on a slave 32-track reel and comped down for the main master.

 

[AlwaysThere]

I really like “Don’t Be Messin’.” Not one of his best, but it’s just so carefree and fun.

 

[MJbr2]

Just lowered the pitch gradually til it matched the note/pitch that the 1988 version (and the 1987 one) has

Isn't the 1988 mix too slow though?

 

[Tyler446]

we really need a fully fixed version of the streetwalker demo on youtube. the pitch and speed need fixed lol

 

[BlackAnon]

DBMR is a good listen for what it's worth but I'd love to hear the Thriller version, if it exists. It doesn't really sound like anything in his catalog so I'm not sure where it would fit. If it was complete lyrically, maybe a b-side

 

[Hess]

I really like “Don’t Be Messin’.” Not one of his best, but it’s just so carefree and fun.

I agree. I would really like to hear the most finished version MJ worked on.

Just the evolution of the song and the on going work thru many years makes the song interesting IMO.

 

[SmoothGangsta]

I still think Shut Up Dance is very cool. I can see why MJ was interested in it. I think the lyrics could/would have been polished up a bit but in general I like it.

 

[SmoothGangsta]

I really like “Don’t Be Messin’.” Not one of his best, but it’s just so carefree and fun.

Agreed, I've always really enjoyed it and talk of later versions has always kept me interested lol.

 

[michaeljackson.nl]

I still think Shut Up Dance is very cool. I can see why MJ was interested in it. I think the lyrics could/would have been polished up a bit but in general I like it.

agreed

 

[ChanceToDance]

I think the instrumental on the first one is a recreation but the vocals appear to be legit

 

[Derek1984]

I think the instrumental on the first one is a recreation but the vocals appear to be legit

This is a nice R&B song. It actually has hit potential. If this was post-Invincible, probably one of the best cuts from that era I've heard so far. Who helped produce this song?

 

[alexbism]

I think the instrumental on the first one is a recreation but the vocals appear to be legit

This is low-key the song I'm the most hyped about, the instrumental is otherworldly

 

[Pentum]

This is low-key the song I'm the most hyped about, the instrumental is otherworldly

But there is no MJ version, unless you're hyped for Erik Kirklands vocals?

 

[alexbism]

But there is no MJ version, unless you're hyped for Erik Kirklands vocals?

I don't mind Erik's vocals, it for sure would have been better with MJ's voice but the song sounds amazing already from what I've heard

 

[michaeljackson.nl]

But there is no MJ version, unless you're hyped for Erik Kirklands vocals?

also a version sung by a woman

https://twitter.com/x/status/1583523500954091520

 

[SmoothCriminal1984]

Not aurprised mj did a song called" love you more" it was his favorite saying

 

[SmoothCriminal1995]

I think the instrumental on the first one is a recreation but the vocals appear to be legit

Man I really like this vibe. Imagine some MJ Break Of Dawn style vocals on this

 

[JamesCMJJ]

I think the instrumental on the first one is a recreation but the vocals appear to be legit

bro really just took that one video I uploaded on discord

 

[Thehelper39]

bro really just took that one video I uploaded on discord

He loves reuploading lol

 

[JamesCMJJ]

He loves reuploading lol

fr, and not the slightest hint of a credit to be seen

 

[Thehelper39]

I think the instrumental on the first one is a recreation but the vocals appear to be legit

Vocals aren't real. Original vid is from my channel, I just wanted to see if he'd reupload it.

 

[MsAshley]

gatekeeping writers demos is insane

 

[JamesCMJJ]

gatekeeping writers demos is insane

mid writers demo too

 

[Thehelper39]

mid writers demo too

True