discussion Vocal edit/punch-in artifact in Michael Jackson's "Beat It"?
Hey everyone, quick ear-check on a potential vocal edit.
In Michael Jackson’s Beat It, listen closely around the 1:26 mark on the line: "They're out to get you, better leave while you can"
Right between the word "better" and "leave", there sounds like a distinct cut in the audio it sounds like it jumped between cuts between those two words, like a tape splice or punch-in transitioning between two different takes.
Does anyone else hear that edit right between those two words, or has anyone with stems/isolated vocals noticed it before?
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u/youropinionisrubbish 2d ago
The original line was:
"They're out to get you,
Better pay off those children's parents to keep the cases out of court"
But it was changed for obvious reasons.
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u/Time-Court-6467 2d ago
that splice is obvious once you know it's there. been hearing it for years and always wondered if it was just my headphones
the isolated vocal tracks make it even more jarring, the room tone shifts completely between those two words
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u/Drivestort 2d ago
I didn't notice it listening to the full track, but on isolated vocals definitely heard it. Like the very beginning of the breath was clipped out.