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Analysis of "Man In The Mirror" (Michael Jackson) Thriller

In August 1987 Michael Jackson gave us a gem;

the Bad disk.

included a wonderful song called "Man in the mirror "...

here to listen;

predecessor is the song "Heal The World", but although many were surprised it was not written by Michael Jackson. It was co-written by Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard . Sung by Michael and Siedah, she also accompanies him on the duet of "I Just Can not Stop Loving You".

Much has been said in the letter of this precious song and with good reason. Are surprising and challenging. The writers deserve credit. They also wrote a simple but inventive chord structure and melodic line.
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A sharp sound of a bell starts the song while Michael starts the first verse almost whispering. The more instruments are added to the interpretation of Michael grows larger and larger. This song is a great example of using fingers popping Michael. In a couple of points (in the beginning and later in the collapse.) Alternating clicks and percussion Michael hoops. The hoop drums are the other noise that you hear. Another interesting percussion note, during the first chorus is the use of a cow bell to the beat.

Michael sings the verses in a thoughtful voice and chorus in a much more cheerful. Siedah Garrett does a great job to back it up with their harmonies in the verses. Each chorus is a little harder until you change the tone. Here, the song changes from a simple pop ballad with a gospel song with piano completely incorporated into the previous keyboards and a gospel choir to support the interpretation of Michael. Michael improvisations go cut inflamed with the change of tone. Then comes the section of collapse.

And once again, snapping his fingers appear. The chorus alternates between singing "Make That change" and "man in the mirror "in the same notes. This is where Michael really improvise the melody up to the counter of Siedah calm after all this. Take a few "woos" and "shamawns" but mainly takes sentences of the letter of the song. While the song falls and the choir sings the last "change", Michael said calmly but with conviction, "Make That change" ("Make that change.")

With Kragnes and Godes