Texas-based vocal ensemble Pentatonix have released a performance video on YouTube in which they explore the evolution of Michael Jackson's music.
Many of Jackson's greatest songs — including tunes from his blockbuster album, Thriller — were produced and co-written by Quincy Jones. It's worth noting Jones studied with the vastly influential Nadia Boulanger, who called Jones one of her favorite students.
Here's the video by Pentatonix — keep in mind this is an a cappella performance:
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