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10-04-2008, 11:42 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Norway | | | Why I always come back to Mark King.
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When I want to listen to some great bass and really have fun, I (still) turn to Level 42. I know there are plenty of no-fans out there (and here), but check out this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UU_N4ERZdc
Can't wait to see them later this month.  
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10-04-2008, 01:21 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Spector Basses/Genz Benz Amplification/Mojo Hand FX | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, TX | | | Mark King is a bad boy...no doubt about it... |
10-04-2008, 01:28 PM
|  | No matter where you go, there you are... | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago (south suburbs) | | Been a huge MK/Level42 fan since the beginning. This clip is a bit more current http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMzXtizKcXY
He's still the man
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10-04-2008, 01:41 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: England | | | Hows he get that mid-less slap tone, then go to a middy, growling fingerstyle tone? I'd like to see his EQ. |
10-04-2008, 02:40 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida | | Quote:
Originally Posted by BIGREDSIX  | That's the better version.
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Originally Posted by referring to the bassist from King Diamond He is 100 times the musician that Jerko was | |
10-04-2008, 07:54 PM
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Lark in the Morning Instructional Videos; Audix Microphones | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns, California | | | I don't understand the hate.
He's got phenomenal technique, and sings on top of it.
Very, very inspiring player to me.
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10-06-2008, 03:11 AM
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Endorsing Bulkmusic Strings | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rovigo(Italy) | | | One of my favorites without any doubt, plus Level 42 made very enjoyful music.... |
10-06-2008, 02:02 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marathon Man | | He's just a monster, and I love his music. I'll be seeing Level 42 for the second time in 8 days time, I'm a big fan!  |
10-06-2008, 06:01 PM
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How about some pics?
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10-06-2008, 06:05 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mass | | | I have been a big Mark King fan for a long time. I met him back stage at the L.A. Forum back in 1988 when Level 42 opened for Tina Turner. Nice guy, great singer and awesome bass player.
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10-07-2008, 02:09 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Norway | | | The really cool thing is that he is still going strong, and as good as ever. Not quite the attitude of his younger days, but Level 42 is still kicking butt. One of the best live bands out there IMO.
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10-07-2008, 02:30 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marathon Man | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Rano Bass Lucky you
How about some pics? | if I can sneak a small camera in I'll get some pics. I'm sure the venue allows them anyway. And yeah, Level 42 do kick a$$ live. It's always amazing to see Mark playing live, and the bass solos are always fantastic! And getting the see Gary Husband...the man is a fusion legend! He and Mark should do a "proper" fusion album, the kind of thing Level 42 touched upon with their first two records. |
10-07-2008, 02:48 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Norway | | Here's a pic (phone camera) from The Royal Albert Hall show two years ago. Yes, we had great seats. 
Seeing them again in a few weeks, can't wait to see the Status Kingbass MkII in action!
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10-07-2008, 03:24 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marathon Man | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Rano Bass Lucky you
How about some pics? | I'm in the 4th row, center block at this show. It seems I always get 4th row tickets when I go to see level 42!  |
10-07-2008, 03:29 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Norway | | | pm sent
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10-07-2008, 03:37 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hanau, Germany | | Quote:
Originally Posted by kesslari I don't understand the hate.
He's got phenomenal technique, and sings on top of it.
Very, very inspiring player to me. | I'm against hatin', too, got to say that first to avoid any doubt.
And I have to admit that Kind is hell of bassplayer. His technique is outstanding, phenomenal, I agree with you absolutely about that one, really one great musician. However, when it comes to articulation and personal style, those things that make a musician unique, it comes as well to personal taste. And this is where my agreement about your statement stops. To me, talking about my personal taste now, King is just not what he might be to you or others. I don't like his music very much. I don't doubt King as a musician, it's just not after my fancy, that's all. Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, those are the jazz and funk bassplayers I admire, I look up to, who inspire me and whose music I really enjoy.
So much about the hating. Maybe many people feel the same or say a similar way then me but don't put it like that. |
10-07-2008, 03:39 PM
| | | | Played alternate bar gigs with his brother nathan many, many years ago.. secret is hes as good if not faster and more crazy than Mark...what a family!! Not my thing at all but you gotta admire the technique.... amazing..
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10-07-2008, 03:40 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marathon Man | | Quote:
Originally Posted by 4-string Where is it? We're going to Brighton this time. Pretty cool since the show will be filmed for an upcoming DVD. | Newcastle, at the city hall. I saw them at the Sage center last time and the sound was just amazing. I'll be picking this DVD up when it comes out! What are they touring for? Getting some momentum going for a new record? |
10-07-2008, 03:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Norway | | I'll wave at you.
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10-07-2008, 03:43 PM
|  | TalkBass' resident Bongo + Cowbell player | | Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Bucaramanga, Colombia, South A | | I'm not a big fan of Level 42, but I'm a HUGE fan of Mr. King's style, tone and overall musicianship. This is a great CD (Just an excuse to show my autographed copy one more time ):  Here's a funny MK-related video, BTW. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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