- URL of YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi_XLOBDo_Y
- The name of the artist or group: Michael Jackson
- The title of the song: Billie Jean
- The name of the composer/arranger: Michael Jackson
- The number of people performing: one
- The instrumentation: Drum set, drum machine, guitar, electric bass, string, synthesizer and Harmony Vocals. The instruments are introduced at a new section beginning such as in the pre-chorus ad chorus.
- If vocals, what classification of voice ranges: C#4-C#6
- Meter: 4/4 meter
- Beats per minute (BPM): 116
- Tempo: the tempo of this song is moderate at approximately 116bpm. The song, however, feels slower because of the emphasis that is on the second and fourth beats more than the first and the third beats.
- Type of musical texture: homophonic
- Key: F# Minor
- Harmony: A¹, B, A², B B, C, 1/2B, B, tag 1, tag 2; or Intro, Verse 1, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, Verse 2, Pre-Chorus, Chorus 2x, Bridge, Chorus
- Musical style: the music is classified in the category of R&B. this is simply because of the strong backbeat, the driving baseline, the soulful singing and instrumentation.
- Paper:
This music Billie Jean was recorded in 1982, and Michaels Jackson and Quincy Jones directed it. This song is considered as pop, R&. This song is one of the rare recordings where one will hear the greatness the first time one hears it. Just like many of his songs, this song also starts with a rhythm. The rhythm is, however, very simple, but its simplicity grabs the attention of the audience. Two measure of the rhythm are played on the drum set, and them we are introduced to the baseline. The baseline offers the foundation of this song. It is also the hook that keeps the audience listening ad following through the entire song. The vocals of Michael Jackson are very emotive as he gives the story of mistrust. He masterly uses his upper register he decorates the melody. His vocal “hiccups” and breathless stutters add the taste to the song. The video shows characteristics of pp since t is upbeat and the lyrics are in tune with the pop song. Similarly, the dancing is conventional to pop music. No one has ever done this style of dance better than him.
