I’ve also heard before that the recent 3D IMAX release of Michael Jackson’s Thriller had a few audio changes, mostly regarding extra sound effects added, like with feature film releases that have already been mentioned. I’m not sure what was specifically changed, and I can’t exactly go back and determine it for myself, so I’ll have to go by the words of other fans. I’m also pretty certain that a surround mix was used for this presentation, while every release before this has been in stereo.
That’s on top of everything else that already differs Thriller 3D from the original, of course.
They changed Thriller’s soundtrack?!!?? Now they’ve gone too far! One of the best things about that music video (apart from Rick Baker’s makeup) is its sound design.
Unfortunately, we live in an era of film where everything on screen has to make some sort of sound or movement or else the audience will lose interest. I could go on a long rant about how sound design has been downright awful since the 90s, but this isn’t the thread for that.