Did you know that Bruce Swedien still has the original multitrack tapes for "Beat It"? In an interview, he mentioned that he's considered releasing them as a special edition, but so far, that hasn't happened.
The multitrack also gave the team flexibility during the mixing process. They could adjust levels, add effects, and make other tweaks to create a balanced mix that showcased each element of the song.
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The guitar solo, performed by Eddie Van Halen, was recorded on a separate track. According to an interview with Bruce Swedien, Eddie recorded his solo in just one take, and it was so good that they decided to keep it as is.