Tom Bähler - Beat It, Working with MJ & Quincy, We are the World | AMM Podcast

____________________________________ *🆓 EXCLUSIVE FREE CONTENT 🆓* ✅ Visit to sign up to our mailing list ✅ 🎛 Learn how to be in command of any synthesizer & develop YOUR sound. 📫 Sign up to our mailing list to receive our EXCLUSIVE FREE CONTENT and be notified about what we’ve got planned for the future. ____________________________________ *ABOUT THIS VIDEO* I am delighted to reconnect with my dear friend, songwriter and super arranger Tom Bähler Tom’s journey unfolds with a fascinating tale of his initial encounter with a young Michael Jackson and later, the renowned Quincy Jones. Over the span of four decades, he would establish himself as their most trusted vocal arranger. Tom’s indelible mark can be traced through the early Motown recordings with Michael, his collaboration with the Jackson 5, the intriguing backstory of “The Wiz,“ and his pivotal role as Associate Producer on the iconic “Off the Wall“ album. Additionally, he reveals untold anecdotes from the making of “Beat It,“ the famous “beat 4 sound“, delving into the history of the game-changing Synclavier synthesizer and its connection to Michael, as well as his contribution to the legendary “We Are the World,“ among other remarkable experiences. Notably, Tom is the gifted songwriter behind one of Michael’s beloved ballads, “She’s Out of My Life.“ In this conversation, you’ll gain insights into what it was like to witness Michael’s astonishing ability to sing well beyond his years, and discover his unexpected fascination with figures like Leonardo Da Vinci. We’ll also explore Michael’s studio reluctance and his relationship with Berry Gordy. Furthermore, you’ll delve into Tom’s interactions with Joe Jackson, the father and manager of the Jackson 5, shedding light on their dynamic interactions. Quincy Jones, another luminary, played a pivotal role in Tom’s life, becoming one of his closest friends and mentors. Tom reflects on the invaluable life lessons he gleaned from this living legend, sharing many of these insights with us. ____________________________________ *ABOUT ANTHONY* Anthony’s musical touch as both composer and performer is connected with some of the most influential creative minds over the last 40 years. He’s composed and conducted original orchestral scores for over 80 feature films including _*Young Guns*_ , _*Internal Affairs*_ , _*The Man From Elysian Fields*_ , _*15 Minutes*_ and _*Planes, Trains & Automobiles*_ , been commissioned by the *Los Angeles Philharmonic* for his symphonic work “In the Family Way“, written over one thousand TV commercials in a myriad of musical styles, co-founded Levels Audio Post (LA’s premiere post production facility) and performed and arranged on big-box-office films and influential hit records such as *Michael Jackson’s* _*Thriller*_ . His extensive work as a young arranger, orchestrator and performer for *Quincy Jones* , *Jack Nitzsche* , *Lamont Dozier* , *Arthur Rubenstein* and *Giorgio Moroder* was vital in launching his own career. His early years pioneering modular analog synthesizers along with his wide-ranging music scholarship positioned Anthony at the center of the music technology revolution. He attended the University of Southern California School of Music as a piano and composition major. *Website* - *Instagram* - *Tiktok* - @anthonymarinellimusic_t=8bgX8hhZ5gs&_r=1 *Wikipedia* - *IMDb* -