: A mix of Jeff Porcaro’s acoustic drumming and electronic drum machine patterns. : The iconic seven-note intro played on a Synclavier II digital synthesizer. Significant Studio Insights Vocal Nuance

We’re talking about the , giving you unprecedented access to the raw stems that built a legend:

Before we break down the components, let’s clarify the terminology. A “multitrack” refers to the original session tapes where each instrument and vocal is recorded on a separate channel (or “stem”). The final song you hear on Spotify or vinyl is a mixdown of these tracks.

Contrary to legend (Van Halen claiming he played it twice and left), the multitrack shows at least six splice points. Eddie’s original first pass was wilder, with a tapped harmonic that fell out of tune. The final solo is a composite of takes 3, 5, and 6.

You can find listening sessions and breakdowns of these multitracks on platforms like YouTube or BackTracks4All .