sentiments I agree totally with.
Mark King- underrated?????????
he gets mentioned everywhere, has a new signature bass practically every year, all the gear companies kiss his ass all the time
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Things about a player you like, but which they aren't stereotypically known for
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Mark King- underrated?????????
he gets mentioned everywhere, has a new signature bass practically every year, all the gear companies kiss his ass all the time
Superduck.. it almost seems to me that JPJ is more well known for his arranging and keyboards than his bassplaying. I've seen multiple instances of this.. but the one that sticks out in my mind is a VH1 countdown of the 100 greatest bands or something.. and one of the members of Heart is listing off the great things about Zep.. and she says something to the effect of "Plant's vocals.. Bonham's drumming, Page's guitar.. and John Paul Jones on keyboards." That is horribly paraphrased of course.. but that was the general idea.
JPJ's bassplaying was a huge part of their sound.. it's too bad his importance isn't really recognized by non bassists.
JPJ's bassplaying was a huge part of their sound.. it's too bad his importance isn't really recognized by non bassists.
A world class bassist that is not on any magazine cover is Mike Pope. He's an underrated world class bassist. And did I mention he's a great underated pianist. Also, he develops Fodera's electronics and preamps. I think that most of NYC pro players Know who he is. I just wish his solo CDs would get nationwide release.
eric atkinson
"Is our children learning "Is our teachers teachin
I agree with who ever said mike gorden from phish is the shiiittt ! For anyone that hasnt seen them live go get the cd a live one! He is awsome!
eric atkinson
"Is our children learning "Is our teachers teachin
eric atkinson
"Is our children learning "Is our teachers teachin
Mock: Underrated whatever refers to his drumming and guitarplaying. Okay, I'll admit to liking his songwriting, too, even though Britfunk is about two decades out of vogue.
we all know Adam Yauch (Beastie Boys) for his abilities at Rap and Tibetan awareness but not that many people realise that he´s a good bassist!
"check your head" is filled with great basslines and he´plays every genre out there... and also plays double bass.
"check your head" is filled with great basslines and he´plays every genre out there... and also plays double bass.
It was interesting that he said in BP that what he does is more "rhythmic like drums", and that he sometimes likes keyboards to provide the foundation instead......so maybe it's inevitable that he'd be good at drums and guitar......
I find this discussion about Mark King interesting. No matter what your personal opinion of his talent, if you ignore his contribution, you will have created a weakness in your own playing.
To be a master you have to study and understand the masters. Its a lifelong pursuit. I feel that to advance one's talent level you have to study music as much as possible.
Mark King is a master bassist and all-around musician. The research that I have done on his playing has improved my playing greatly.
I'm always searching and digging for the 'real deal.' Its not out there in one particular song. However, it is out there in riffs, licks and grooves of the greats. The fun part is discovering them a little piece at a time.
To be a master you have to study and understand the masters. Its a lifelong pursuit. I feel that to advance one's talent level you have to study music as much as possible.
Mark King is a master bassist and all-around musician. The research that I have done on his playing has improved my playing greatly.
I'm always searching and digging for the 'real deal.' Its not out there in one particular song. However, it is out there in riffs, licks and grooves of the greats. The fun part is discovering them a little piece at a time.
Michael Manring (though his stuff is always in the New Age Music/Easy Listening section) can really funk out and rock. I love the lp. THONK! Give it a listen.
It's debatable as to what weakness would be caused by ignoring Mark King's contribution- I have listened to a fair amount of his stuff, and picked up Level 42's "World Machine" album in a charity shop a while ago (though it's not a chops-oriented album, more pop) , and listened to other stuff like "hot water" and his slap solos, but still IMHO using a tone/setup like that is not workable in a lot of situations.
Mark King seems to have been influenced a LOT by Stanley Clarke both in his slap and fingerstyle playing eg. Dune Tune.
Flea's one hell of a trumpeter, and actually played the trumpet solo on "Taste The Pain". Les Claypool is also an awesome drummer and occassionally annoys his neighbours with the kit he has at home 
*ToNeS* - I like the quote. That happened to me last night, I'd seen him before, and I knew I blew the guy away.
Is Keanu Reeves really that bad on bass , come on give the guy a break I'm sure there is far worse. I have'nt heard any of his stuff really , just little samples really and he seems like an average player , it's because he's an actor to why he gets critisized. I did'nt know Dennis Rodman played bass. Is he any good?
No, Keanu's actually awful. I think his only musical experience before Dogstar was playing in the pre-millenial incarnation of Wyld Stallyns 
Here's someone not generally recognized as being a good bassist: Lenny Kravitz.
Here's someone not generally recognized as being a good bassist: Lenny Kravitz.
you can thank a member here called "lump" for that one, Zulu and congrats on impressing the pants offa someone who was probably scrutinizing every single part of your technique .. great feeling, ain't it?
and congrats on impressing the pants offa someone who was probably scrutinizing every single part of your technique .. great feeling, ain't it? I think the same way dave castello. Adam yauch of the beastie boys is awesome. Have you heard "the In-sounds from way out", its a beastie instrumental album that is deffinetley one of my favorite albums ever.
