{"product_id":"thriller-michael-jackson","title":"Thriller (Michael Jackson)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003efor Vocalists and Chamber Orchestra or Full Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA dazzling orchestral treatment of a Halloween classic, bursting with theatrical flair and audience-driven energy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExcerpt 1 (studio recording):\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003caudio src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7256\/3490\/files\/Wild_Beautiful_Orchestra-Thriller_excerpt.mp3?v=1777255032\" controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExcerpt 2 (studio recording):\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003caudio src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7256\/3490\/files\/Wild_Beautiful_Orchestra-Thriller_excerpt_2.mp3?v=1777255032\" controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW FOR 2026 - absolutely essential for Halloween concerts!\u003c\/strong\u003e  Michael Jackson's iconic \"Thriller\" arranged for vocalists and orchestra. 3 arrangements are currently available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Vocalists and Chamber Orchestra (12-15 players)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Vocalists and Chamber Orchestra (16-24 players)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Vocalists and Full Orchestra (36-100 players)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration: \u003c\/strong\u003e5:30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdvanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVocalists:\u003c\/strong\u003eWritten for 1 lead vocalist (Female or High Male) and 4 backing vocalists (SATB), but transposed parts are provided so any of these vocal parts could be played by instrumental soloists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #333; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSong by Rod Temperton\u003cbr\u003eRecorded by Michael Jackson (1983)\u003cbr\u003eArranged by \u003cb\u003eChappell Kingsland\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePart of the \u003cb\u003eWild Beautiful Music Halloween Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #333; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for the \u003cstrong\u003eWild Beautiful Orchestra’s \u003c\/strong\u003efirst Halloween concert, this arrangement has become a staple of its annual performances. While preserving the groove and intensity of the original, the soundworld is expanded with vivid orchestral color—spooky trills, theatrical sound effects, and bursts of virtuosic playing. A surprising change of feel in the third verse and an audience-participation chorus add contrast and excitement, transforming Michael Jackson’s iconic song into a fresh and dynamic concert experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremiere: Oct. 2019 – Lakewood, Colorado\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaith Maronn\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWild Beautiful Orchestra\u003c\/strong\u003e conducted by \u003cstrong\u003eHéctor Jardón\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other orchestral arrangements in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wildbeautifulmusic.com\/pages\/halloween\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Beautiful Music Halloween Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e by Chappell Kingsland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Beautiful Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45287018823714,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7256\/3490\/files\/Thrillerimage.png?v=1777083365","url":"https:\/\/wildbeautifulmusic.com\/products\/thriller-michael-jackson","provider":"Wild Beautiful Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}