Michael had a saying, “study the greats and become greater.”
Besides the producers, writers and other collaborators, the engineer’s job when it comes to making music is just as crucial. Locking down that perfect mix takes skill, many hours of listening and can actually make or break the song sometimes. Knowing the artist, their work and what they want to accomplish with it makes all the difference in the world when it comes to releasing a record. Something many artists sleep on.
Meet Matt Forger, Michael Jackson‘s engineer, who worked with him on various albums through his career, including Thriller and Bad. In talking about the posthumous release XSCAPE at Westlake Studio D (where he recorded previous albums), Matt was instantly reminded of memories and past experiences with MJ. He also spoke on a track on the album titled “Loving You,” and why it exemplifies what Michael stood for.
Listen to all of that and more with Matt’s interview below.
OS REWIND: Michael Jackson – Love Never Felt So Good (feat. Justin Timberlake)