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Battle Royale: Comparing the A Thousand Years - The Piano Guys to the Beat It - Michael Jackson

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 A Thousand Years - The Piano GuysContestant number one is the A Thousand Years - The Piano Guys.

 Beat It - Michael JacksonThe challenger is the Beat It - Michael Jackson.


Taking a look at the features of the A Thousand Years - The Piano Guys

Our third choice is a little less obvious, it is a cover of Christina Perris A Thousand Years by The Piano Guys. It is a beautiful rendition, ideal for those less inclined to listen to electronic music.


Taking a closer look at the features of the Beat It - Michael Jackson

This next track is probably equally as well known as the previous. The introduction to Beat It by Micheal Jackson gives your headphones plenty to contemplate before the first synthesizer note even kicks in.

HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISON

A Thousand Years - The Piano Guys

Beat It - Michael Jackson

KEY FEATURES

+ Fluidly changing dynamics.
+ Sustained and non-sustained notes.
+ Staccato v legato playing throughout.
+ Huge frequency range covered.
+ Only classical instruments used.

+ Sound effects.
+ Audible breath.
+ High vocal register.
+ Rocking solo.
+ Fast pace (130 + bpm).
+ Vocal layering.
+ Analog synths.

WHAT OUR TEAM THOUGHT

It is a beautiful arrangement, the musicians really explore the piece and it provides a very dynamic workout for your headphones.

It is one of Jacksons songs with a rockier vibe which should help you gauge the impact of your headphones definitively.



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