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 making Thriller. Matt’s profound technical expertise created a perfect atmosphere for success.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/stories-in-the-room/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Join hosts Anthony Marinelli and Steven Ray as they chat and play music with songwriters, producers, engineers, and musicians who were "in the room" in the making of the iconic Thriller album with Michael Jackson. Guests share their trust, fear, and joy in creating music together in the recording studio bubble. You’ll find out how the songs were written, performed, and recorded, and you’ll hear the untold back stories about the people behind the studio magic. Guests include Greg Phillinganes, the Waters Family, Matt Forger, Paul Jackson Jr., Steve Porcaro, Lorraine Fields, and others. Produced by David Wolf. Produced/Directed by Christian D. Bruun.