Stories in the Room: Michael Jackson's Thriller Album

S2E29: The Power of Music - Matt Forger

In this segment Matt tells us how Quincy wanted to learn from those around him. He was always open to receiving new things at the same time as he was giving so much to th

S2E28: Journey to LA - Matt Forger

In this segment Matt tells us about how to find a “state of flow” in the studio and how he taught himself to be a mix engineer in Syracuse New York, to reach his goal of

S2E27: Getting Started as a Dancer - Lorraine Fields

In this episode Lorraine shares with us how she got started as a dancer at the young age of four and how the music itself was her first inspiration. Advertising Inquirie

S2E26: Playing Multiple Instruments - Larry Williams

In this segment Larry tells us how his dad mentored him to become a multiple instrumentalist on clarinet, flute, saxophone and keyboard while growing up in a small town i

S2E25: Stevie Wonder Changed My Life - Greg Phillinganes

In this segment Greg tells us about his early years, schooling, musical influences, the Motown sound, and an amazing story about auditioning for Stevie Wonder's band Adv

S2E24: Meeting Quincy, Michael & Rod - Matt Forger

In this segment Matt tells us how quickly he worked up the ladder from trainee at Westlake Studios to become a member of the most successful artist, producer and songwrit

S2E23: Music Lessons - Steve Porcaro

In this segment we hear about Steve's childhood piano lessons, studying with his dad's studio musician friends and how he learned something new from every musical situati

S2E22: Thriller" Wind Demonstration - Greg Phillinganes

In this episode we share how Michael and Quincy wanted a bigger cinematic sound than the previous album “Off The Wall”. We see how the wind sound for “Thriller” was creat

S2E21: Michael's Lasting Imprint - Lorraine Fields

In this episode Lorraine revels how she met young Michael long ago, how he always wanted to learn more about dance and tap (having been a fan of the great Fred Astaire),

S2E20: Pushing the Envelope - Matt Forger

In this segment Matt describes more about his quest to discover the secrets of great songs, how he soaked in all the information he could while in the room with Quincy, R

S2E19: A Historical Career - The Waters Family

In this segment The Waters Family tells us about growing up together in South Central Los Angeles, their musical education, how their natural voices make up a complete ch

S2E18: The LA Music Scene - Paul Jackson Jr.

In this segment Paul tells us about his early years growing up in LA, his time at USC, playing with George Duke and the LA Club scene that supported young and upcoming mu

S2E17: What Makes a Song Great? - Matt Forger

In this segment Matt tells us why some songs have emotional ingredients that make them more special than others and how Michael and Quincy tapped into this pathway when m

S2E16: Thriller Union Contracts - Greg Phillinganes

In this episode, while reviewing the original Union Contracts, we discuss how "Billie Jean” was recorded with the late great Ndugu on drums, Louis Johnson on bass, Greg P

S2E15: Quincy & Michael Thrive Together - Lorraine Fields

In this episode we discuss Michael's work ethic and the importance of continuing to grow as an artist. One of many things he and Quincy had in common. They were constantl

S2E14: Meeting Quincy & Michael - Steve Porcaro

In this segment Steve talks about his early projects working with Quincy Jones, programming for David Foster, working on Michael's Off the Wall solo album. his contributi

S2E13: Meeting Stevie & Quincy - Greg Phillinganes

In this segment Greg Phillinganes shares his storied journey from a young musician in Detroit, meeting Stevie Wonder and meeting Quincy Jones to become one of the top sea

S2E12: Rehearsing the "Thriller" Video - Lorraine Fields

In this episode Lorraine talks about her years at the High School of Performing Arts, where she met Michael Peters the great dancer choreographer of Thriller. When Michae

S2E11: "Thriller" Pipe Organ & "Billy Jean" Bass Performance - Greg Phillinganes

In this segment, Greg Phillinganes is in the studio reviewing the digital pipe organ sound performed on “Thriller, the Billy Jean bass double and how he and Anthony worke

S2E10: Michael Changed the Industry - The Waters Family

In this segment The Waters Family discusses the accusations against Michael, working with Michael before and after Thriller, how MTV changed the music industry and how Mi