Mark King is one of the worlds greatest bass players ever yet hes also one of the most underrated

@pimbrokken

Жыл бұрын

He is certainly not underrated.

@johnhamers4571

Ай бұрын

Yeah, but only for the masses, many are aware of things 🙏🏼✌🏼

When Mark King plays his bass, it’s a huge victory for humanity.

I can understand/accept how Mark King plays excellent bass lines ... what blows my mind is his ability to sing so well while doing it.

@aguirreignacio

5 жыл бұрын

And chew gum

@andyroid5028

5 жыл бұрын

*Agreed! And IMHO, he's such an underrated bassist (and apparently, he's also a pretty darn good builder of barns). : )* Aw man... hearing his bass/bassline in 'Lessons In Love' is (at least for me) akin to a thirsty man, lost in the desert... finding a stash of cold water! PS: Gordon Sumner (aka: Sting) was/is also an awesome bassist/singer.

@JDBodine

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a talent that I’ve never mastered or even come close. My brain does good to keep one rhythm. He’s pretty bad on that bass, no doubt.

@THX-vp9fz

4 жыл бұрын

@@andyroid5028 Underrated? Why so?

@andyroid5028

4 жыл бұрын

@@THX-vp9fz How so? Here's how so. Keep in mind, this is just one example: *Bass Player Magazine's Top 100 Bassists List has Mark King at just #78 (note: this list is a 'new' list - dated February 2018). IMHO, he should have at least 'cracked the top 50'. Anyway... check it out:* *_www.bassplayer.com/artists/the-100-greatest-bass-players-of-all-time_*

I've been enjoying the music of Level 42 for 38 years since first hearing Love Games back in '81. Their fantastic music has seen me through many house moves, holidays, changes of car, living abroad and even divorce, the music has been a constant backdrop to my life. There are many great bass players, Stanley Clarke, Louis Johnson, Jaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller, Bernard Edwards........but for me the greatest of them all is Mark King, his ease of rhythm and pure funk is unequalled, a flurry of notes that your ears tell you are impossible to play......he plays them with ease. A creative genius who makes it look so easy by doing the impossible, singing AND chewing gum too. He also plays a really soulful, melodic bass when playing 'finger style', just listen to Love Meeting Love or Leaving Me Now to understand that other great dimension to his playing. I salute you Mr King, you are truly a bass god. I look forward to seeing you on tour for many years to come and enjoying the music that you make so well 👍

Mark is without doubt a credit to his profession and the very fact that he is so up front and prepared to reveal all....what more can you say ?

Level 42: geweldige band. Wel bijzonder dat een basgitarist zo centraal staat in een band, dat komt bij mijn weten niet zo veel voor. En wat een basgitarist! Mark King is echt fantastisch!

One of the greatest slap bass guitarists of all time. One of the great guitarists too. Brilliant band. Unforgettable music, is Level 42.

What I find most enjoyable is that he fucking loves it!

Absolutely wonderful guy.

When i first heard Starchild ( extended Version ), followed up by Love Games, it changed my life. Thank you, Level 42.

Mark King is in my top five best bass players in the world. Mesmerising.

I could sit watchin him play that bass guitar all day long.

@lss74

4 жыл бұрын

ditto

7636 views! come on people this guy is a bass playing god, he deserves far more views than this. Mark King is a barn building, bass playing superstar.

loved how he got so into playing, you could see how he still finds passion and joy playing

@stephenalanmoore7278

Жыл бұрын

Although he's worked really hard over the years for all of his richly deserved success, Mark is also very lucky that he's managed to carve out such a hugely lucrative career for himself by doing something that he clearly loves. Talk about job satisfaction.

2020! Master of the bass! Saw them live back in 1984...it was amazing! Utrecht Netherlands. I'm 47 now still want to see them live!! Mark is such a kind guy and whole band so talented! Love from the Netherlands!😎🖤🖤🖤💯👍🏻

Mark King is bass legend and 😎 cool guy!

I saw them live in a not too big club in Milan, so I was really near Mark, and the energy he radiates is simply astonishing!

40 years ago, i start to play bass guitar (from zero) Thanks to him..... hours and hours to listen and watch.....Hands, fingers, arm moves.... and in the end, bought gibson bass, my first one :)

A magician on the bas guitar, one of the best

What a man, he ´s definitely the boss!!!

The joy of making music just drips of of it.

Absolute Master Musician

Been a fan since... let's not get into that. Wasn't until recently I realized how INSANELY complicated every bass line is. Even more respect.

Omg mark king my idol since I was 11 years old now 53 the best base player ever jazz funk at its best I’ve danced for years no one can touch him

A masterclass on how to play bass by 1 of the greatest of all time. Thank you Mark for the (GREAT) music and humbleness all these years! All the best 2 you! 💖😉

All hail the King, I am a drummer but I want to be King for a day, not just because of his technical ability as a super bassist but also because he has such a good vibe, you know he enjoys music so much that always comes across.

Genius. It's amazing how he keeps his right hand going with that rhythm. Unbelievable

So many fantastic bass players out there, but none of them could play and sing as well as Mark King, he is a one off. The ability to play the bass with such swinging up and down catchy hooks, then to sing at a different pace is just ridiculously hard to do. Mark King I salute you... 👍🤴

@nesgimp6099

4 жыл бұрын

Les Claypool

@jwil4905

Жыл бұрын

Geddy Lee

@ricobowen312

Жыл бұрын

@@nesgimp6099 Les Claypool can’t sing.

@nesgimp6099

Жыл бұрын

@@ricobowen312 while Les Claypools vocals are not something you personally care for anyone who has lasted decades and sold millions in the music industry can sing. I don’t like Rush at all but I wouldn’t say Geddy Lee can’t sing. And when you really get into it can Bob Dylan sing? Can Neil Young sing? Can Tom Waits sing? There’s room at the table for all kinds of singers don’t be in a rush to push people out.

Mr. King the Master of the Bass. Amazing in-depth conversation 🔥👍👍

I fell in love with Level 42 back in the early 80's and to this day, no band has ever been better. I had the privilege of shaking hands with Mark and Mike during their UK tour in Cardiff a few years back and have seen them numerous times during their tours. Love to you guys x

Saw them supporting The Police back in the days. Mark was playing like an animal while jumping around on the stage. Incredible!

No one plays the bass like Mr. Mark King. His artistry is second to none. World Machine, Running in the Family & Staring at the Sun are my favorite albums from Level 42.

Nice. Decent chap and still a great musician.

Probably one of the best bass players in the world. He really makes it sing!!!

The "A physical presence" version is still unmatched, especially with its incredible build-up at the beginning.

Binge watching this series makes you appreciate how much talent there is in the UK. Not that I didn't know that already but this makes you so aware of how many fantastic singers, songwriters and musicians to come from there. It's really mind boggling. In addition to that they have a plethora of playwrights, authors and artists in general. Where does all this creativity come from? Hail to the Brits! You should be proud. And just for the record I'm danish.

@JC-zw9vs

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure that's still true of the latest generation, but on behalf of us Brits, thanks!

@Mandosami

2 жыл бұрын

Its cos we're all so 'stiff-upper' lip (traditionally speaking)....Repression is a smouldering pyre for creative expression

@davebloke829

Жыл бұрын

Thanks my Danish cousin! All the best brother!

@stephenalanmoore7278

Жыл бұрын

@@Mandosami Exactly. So we can then put on a 'jollay good show, old bean!'

@LeonPaalvast

Жыл бұрын

@BC, well, guys, you've got just a small language advantage.....and not only in music...also in film......which makes things just a little easier ....and more accessible,

Massively underrated bass player that Mark King and with a great singing voice to boot.

@nigelangel6659

4 жыл бұрын

S R what do u mean by underrated !!

@darshanr2369

4 жыл бұрын

Nigel Angel Ask the average person who Mark King even is, and the majority of them will have no idea. He deserves to be better known.

@nigelangel6659

4 жыл бұрын

S R Sorry but you said underrated bass player, and if you’d asked the average bass player back in the mid eighties and 99% of them would absolutely know who the King of bass players was but maybe not so much nowadays... they really don’t know what there missing out on lol ! There player in bath in October, I know I’ll be there, Howabout u 👍

@perrins57

4 жыл бұрын

You forgot he also chews gum . . . Plays bass, sings and chews gum.

Always loved level 42,and still do.

Mark King is really one of the all time greats! Timeless music and also great lyrics. I went with my wife to see him in Osaka. Great playing. But also he is a very kind guy, we got to meet him and even took a photo . Didn’t know he made a record in 2012!

in the brittfunk movement there is no better bassplayer than Mark King! I just found out the other day that he contributed his bass playing on one of Nik Kershaw his songs called - Easy- it's a new favorite of mine now heheh. Level 42 is responsible for my connection to the UK, it has left a profound love for their music of the 80's.

Im a bassist singer songwriter its the best instrument and mark kings playing is astounding 👍

I had no idea that a bass guitarist could be a genius. That is some kind of mastery.

Incredible musician. MK has forged his own unique vision and expression of the instrument. He is a R&R Hall of Fame candidate in my opinion.

When Mark slaps the Earth's rotation slows a little.

A master on the bass. Will see them 4th of november in Holland

this guys amazing!!

One of my favourite songs of theirs....Amazing music

Top man.Down to earth but an absolute legend.One of the reasons I play bass.

A very talented man. I grew up listening to Level 42. Their early hits in the early 80's really had that influence. They improved themselves through out the whole decade! Mark you really are an inspiration to us all. Brilliant mate, definitely spot on!

Mark was an excellent drummer with the band Re-Flex (Politics of Dancing) before Level 42 hit the big time. I'd love for someone to interview him about his Re-Flex days.

@bkkersey93

3 жыл бұрын

He also played drums on his 1984 solo project Influences.

@gewglesux

3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea.... really that was him..

@richardrichard5409

Жыл бұрын

He didn't drum on The Politics of Dancing, that was Roland Kerridge from memory?

Seen you loads of times and gets better every time - cant wait to the next concert

Watching him play, I catch myself with my mouth wide open in amazement.

I pulled out some old CDs and loaded them on my mp3 player (have I showed my age yet 😁) to play in my office as I work from home. I heard Level 42 songs I never really paid attention to before. Now I'm addicted to Mark King and the band. Amazing musician! Thank you!

As a kid growing up in the 2000's i used to for the longest time think all pop music was irrelevent or at least uninspired, just made to sell big with as little effort as possible. Now thanks to Level 42 and many, many other bands from the 80's has shown me differently. Opened up a whole new world to me.

It really helps being a great drummer too. He’s crossing over from bass to drums all the time. Great musician.

That's some freakin' awesome bass playing skills.

OMG, these guys were fantastic (And I guess, still are) since I was a teenager...

A lifetime of happiness from Level 42, THANK YOU! :-)

Amazingly talented. I love Level 42..supurb band. Marks bass playing is outstanding plus his vocals plus the other guy with the high harmony.

@stephenalanmoore7278

Жыл бұрын

That's keyboardist and founding member Mike Lindup, who's also a great musician in his own right.

He's aged well. Always loved "Its over"

That was just so cool. I can’t stop smiling. Thank you

Great song, great memories of the eighties!

Mark, that’s amazing mate. My band played Cardiff Uni one night after you guys. No offence against our own bass player but FM, you knock it out of the park!

'Love Games' and 'The Chinese Way' are two of my favourites and both contain great bass.

He is one of the best bass players. I like him an his music!

Yes it's all about that song. Not only the bass riff but also the keyboard line. A big rock fan (Maiden , Lizzy and later Metallica) found something else a little bit different. Love that early stuff and so much more to them than bloody Running in The Family.

Mark, you are a legend ... Since 20 years ... me drummer 70 and have seen u from the start ... 1st Album in germany ... l.u.

So excellently good.

Dahyem, I didn't realize then what great musicians these guys were. That bass is in unbelievable.

That Status bass is the shyte! Love you Mark!

What a group.I saw this group in the 1980’s at the Odeon New Street Birmingham.All I can say what a night.😁👍🍺

Mark long je t'aime depuis 1982 au casino de Paris le plus incroyable concert que j'ai vu dans ma vie

Every time since I first heard Mark King play Love Games back in the early 1980s and I hear him playing anything else,my questions has always been 'How the fuck does he do that?' How can one man play the bass line,the melody and sing all at the same time and do it every time live perfectly? And something I feel I must address here,why do people find the need to say 'XXXX is under rated' when they in fact have all the critical acclaim they could ever deserve? Level 42 and of course Mark King have never ever been under rated,just because he doesn't do all that well in some greatest bass players ever chart doesn't mean anything.I feel I need to repeat this,Mark King was never ever under rated as a bass player,ever!!!!!

One of the greatest & most criminally UNDERRATED Musician & Bassist...EVER !!!! #FunkyMarky #SlappinRoyalty

Astonishing up close! 👍👍

Imagine knowing Mark King. What a legend. I was lucky enough to see Level 42 live once back in 2003, they were incredible.

it's as if mark's turned the bass into a different instrument. similarly mike's keyboard licks are ridiculously moreish. thanks again guys, helluva track love games, a favourite of mine.

just pure class!!!!

AMAZING BAND!!!! FUNK AT ITS BEST!!!

Fantastic and perfect band !!! It's my favorit! Great Mark !!!!!

First heard it live b side which was the only single worth listening to on the jukebox in the pub were we would meet, I played it every time, finally after looking for ages gotvit on 12 in,from a charity shop plays like perfect 🥰

He makes it sound so easy, Kingy your a legend.....

I'm a drummer...and slap style bass is absolutely my favorite because of the sound and RHYTHM ! Slap bass is so much fun to counteract and lock up with as the rhythm section (drums and bass). Mark King is a master at it....I didn't know about him, but I do now!!

Mark King is the only bass player that i know who plays paradiddles on the bass this is what makes him great above others

I just love it. The best ever

Thank you Mr King! Now I undersrand why your music is so addictive! Nothing else sounds like it!

A true legend 👍

Most underrated thumb on the planet :)

No words ....just booom !! 👍🏻🎶

Mark King.....what a guy!

Mark multitalented man love his voice!

Lovvvveee Mark King xx

.... this man is, together with Marcus Miller, a league of his (their) own. Thanks for this great video

The Guvnor at work, absolute genius and a thoroughly decent bloke as well

Me and my girlfriend used to jump around our flat playing air bass to this song! Wonderful times. 😎

Dude must be fed up playin this fuckin song at every gig since 1981.

RESPECT!!!! The very BEST!!

so down to earth.

Thxs for all the good songs and the great moments Mr King❤️✨

This was the first band I became a fan of, and also the first ever band I saw live when they did a tour in The Netherlands back in the 80's..Still listen to their music from time to time..