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Love Never Felt So Good: Choral Instrumental Pak

As performed by Michael Jackson Justin Timberlake / Arranged by Mark Brymer

Item: 35-PK00303345

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Released posthumously, this 1983 Michael Jackson track featuring Justin Timberlake was a 2014 chart hit and has a totally infectious groove that pop and show choirs will love to recreate. Great for showing off your dance moves!

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00303345

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About the Artist: Michael Jackson Justin Timberlake

Michael Jackson's influence on popular music remains unmatched. As a songwriter, vocalist, and dancer, he shaped pop culture across five decades, pioneering the music video as an art form and elevating vocal layering and rhythmic precision in the studio. His ability to craft hooks that embed themselves in the listener's ear made him essential listening across genres.

Justin Timberlake brought Jackson's legacy into the 2010s as a multi-instrumentalist vocalist who understood both the technical demands of pop production and the theatrical requirements of live performance. His collaboration on this track bridges two generations of pop mastery, creating a song that appeals equally to students studying contemporary vocal music and directors seeking repertoire with genuine commercial credibility.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the groove that made the original a streaming phenomenon while giving your singers something genuinely fun to perform. The vocal lines sit comfortably for contemporary pop choirs, and the infectious rhythm section parts create the kind of energy that translates instantly to a stage.

What to expect

Effortless funkiness with an undeniable pop sheen. The groove sits somewhere between Jackson's precision and modern R&B sensibility, creating a track that sounds current while honoring its roots in 1980s pop craftsmanship. Your singers will feel the infectious energy the moment they lock into the rhythm.

Who it's for

Pop choirs and show choirs with singers comfortable in a contemporary idiom and willing to embrace the physical performance aspect. High school programs benefit most, though collegiate groups seeking accessible crowd-pleasers will find this equally rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock the rhythm section into the pocket early in rehearsals. The instrumental arrangement relies on tight interaction between drums, bass, and keys to create that locked-in Jackson-era feel.
  • Layer your vocal parts deliberately during the pre-recording or accompaniment, treating each section (lead, harmony, background) as its own rhythmic voice rather than simply stacking notes.
  • Commit to the choreography suggestions in your score. The physical movement reinforces the groove and gives singers confidence in their rhythmic placement.
  • Balance your soloist against the ensemble carefully. The lead vocal needs presence without swallowing the supporting vocals that drive the song's textural richness.

How to use it

Save this for a spring concert or end-of-year showcase where the energy and dance elements can shine under stage lights. Pair it with another contemporary pop piece to build a compelling set that speaks to your audience's actual music consumption, or use it as a finale that sends the crowd home smiling.

Skills your students will build

  • Syncopated rhythm reading and execution in a pop context
  • Vocal production and mic technique for contemporary music
  • Rhythmic precision across ensemble sections
  • Integration of movement and choreography with vocal performance
  • Layering of independent vocal lines to create textural interest
  • Style interpretation within a commercial pop idiom

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