After 12 months out of town, Mark came to Cardiff and played this shuffle based on T Bone Walker's Shuffle...video artfrob If you want to send some money to Mark via PayPal his email is markallen1824@yahoo.co.uk
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@HektorBandimarАй бұрын
Not all the best guitarists are playing stadiums, this guy is good and deserves more recognition of his talent.
@williamsporing1500Ай бұрын
I’m my opinion, none of the best guitarists are playing stadiums. They’re usually session guys like Pierce.
@wa1ufoАй бұрын
Yes!
@miroslavkubicek809Ай бұрын
❤👍⭐💯⭐👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@geldeddonkey7320Ай бұрын
Mark is uncorrupted and loyal to his passion and plays a free man , thats music . Forget “the best” it’s a systemic way to exclude the real everyday players , check the net the amount of fantastic players couldn’t be counted . Mark’s face says it all .lol I’ll keep plodding !🇦🇺
@Magik1369Ай бұрын
Great playing and fine tone. Not all of the world's greatest players make it big or even go recognized. This guy is great.
@wa1ufoАй бұрын
He is very good!
@donaldallen4285Ай бұрын
This guy is incredible you can tell he plays with his heart and soul. The way a guitar should be played. ❤
@RidesmuleАй бұрын
I’d be smiling too if I could play guitar like that.
@malfunction8165Ай бұрын
Excuse me, I'm just going to the other side of the room to retrieve my socks, they've just been blown off. That playing hit's the spot. Wow.
@MME....Ай бұрын
Mark always plays a few miles down from me in Carmarthen town. Plays beautifully when ever he busks, heart and Soul goes into every note he plays. Incredible guitarist and lovely feller. :)
@artfrob3754Ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@wa1ufoАй бұрын
He sounds excellent!
@danwebb4418Ай бұрын
Some of the best musicians in the world are backroom players, and we may never get to hear them, this guy knows his skill...
@williamsporing1500Ай бұрын
Ive worked with some session guys that are VERY good, but nobody knows who they are.
@pugilemoltobene3708Ай бұрын
Exactly, William! I was a studio musician between bands, very good at picking other ppls’ music and improving on it. I actually wrote in some neat changes for a few guys, some of them I know you’ve heard of, but they used my changes and I never got a mention! In fact! I got duped a few times. When you know the studio owners, it feels like a real smack in the face, kinda stings after awhile…
@williamsporing1500Ай бұрын
@@pugilemoltobene3708 and then you have guys like Tim Pierce, who are complete animals in the studio. He has played on everything from adel to shine down. But ask the average person if they know who he is, and they wouldn’t have a clue, but I guarantee they’ve heard him play lol
@kevinhullinger8743Ай бұрын
These guys don’t sell their souls for fame and fortune. 🤫
@pugilemoltobene3708Ай бұрын
@@williamsporing1500 hey, Bill - yeah, I didn't care about the recognition. In one particular case, I was supposed to be paid directly by the band upon completion... and they used my recordings and changes at another studio for their album. I won't mention the studio producer, either, he's quite famous as well...known him for decades; he just said 'well, think of it like this - no contract with you, they know who you are, and they're thinking you can't do anything to enforce getting your money! c'mon! these guys are gypsies!' When I heard my shit on an album that ended up selling a few million copies (this was before everything was ALL digital). hopefully, you'll never know that feeling - that brush with potential life-changing wealth that YOU produced but someone else took from you.
@paulschofield2630Ай бұрын
Great playing Mark ❤ you're really in the groove, it's amazing 👏 🤩 cheers 🍻 from Australia 🇦🇺 😊
@simmy3076Ай бұрын
Good job I wasn't out shopping there,. I'd have got nothing done because I'd have been watching him all day 😂
@markillingworth1929Ай бұрын
Ha ha, if I was there, he'd be round my place drinking my beer and showing me that bit,nah nah, that bit. Oh okay, let's try that again, yeah that sounds great.
@mannylines2198Ай бұрын
Amazing how people just walk past yet would pay a small fortune to see a guitar player with chops like that in a staged venue! Crazy....
@Banzo_Ай бұрын
You know what's even crazier? I can go home and blast guitarists who are 1000 times better than him for free. I would go see them play live, but they're all dead.
@TheinternetArchaeologistАй бұрын
I mean Not really that crazy Most musicians can't pay the bills with their music A lot of it is right place right time right right person hearing it in the right mood The cream doesn't always rise to the top my dude
@wa1ufoАй бұрын
Very true!
@jonathannewby5795Ай бұрын
@@Banzo_A needlessly sarcastic comment, the guy's doing a perfectly good job. However, if you want to go down that road, it's better than 'Dianna and St Nick', by a country mile. Or ten.
@islandguy9380Ай бұрын
Pretty average playing
@frankdiscussion2069Ай бұрын
this man knows the blues
@davestonebandАй бұрын
Absolutely loved this version. Just right. Mark Allen if you ever read this comment. Great stuff mate your a blessing to the world.
@jaspercain1691Ай бұрын
Nice and smooth, like travelling in a 64 mustang down route 66
@jeanroy8283Ай бұрын
Wow! What I really like about this guy, less is more! Every notes hits the spot! He is awesome! What a pro and your sound is so gooooooooooood! Thanks for posting this!
@donsscootersАй бұрын
" Dan Fogelberg summed it up.. Its not how much you play its WHAT you play."
@jeanroy8283Ай бұрын
@@donsscooters Perfectly said!😉
@user-xp3fp8kl6nАй бұрын
Please more, makes good times roll...😊❤
@mikestrange6969Ай бұрын
It's great to hear Mark's skilful playing again - wonderful 😀
@markallen7804Ай бұрын
Thanks for your support.
@redward13Ай бұрын
Very smooth . The man knows his way around the fret board pretty well
@keithgray4891Ай бұрын
Go on lad… get it some … sweet 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 had my guitar since December and boom…. Absolutely 💯 loving it…
@kevinwolf3154Ай бұрын
Beautiful tone , tasteful. Breaks my heart he's on streets 💔 😪 NO ONE SHOULD BE HOMELESS!
@artfrob3754Ай бұрын
I agree but Mark is not homeless....
@kevinwolf3154Ай бұрын
@@artfrob3754 Well I'm glad because he shouldn't be! What a talented individual. A gift of expression
@johnmontgomery9149Ай бұрын
Excellent Mark.
@latishajaubert5600Ай бұрын
Stop the outside bashing and enjoy what's inside this dude
@ronluckenbach9492Ай бұрын
cheap people taking cheap shots.
@sat8vai14Ай бұрын
That is the coolest blues Ive heard for a while and some tasty licks in there...brilliant...
@zenermaniac2571Ай бұрын
Great rendition. Glad to see you back on KZfaq.
@billcook7483Ай бұрын
He should record a full album, I'd buy it 🎸😋🎸
@gusgone4527Ай бұрын
Yes me too. Great driving music.
@johnnorth9355Ай бұрын
Understated and smooth as silk with a fantastic tone and touch. All you need in my book.
@birdie399Ай бұрын
Wish I could see this musician live. Really like this music. Thanks.
@nigelbevan8449Ай бұрын
He's absolutely brilliant.... Check out him playing Albatross by Fleetwood Mac.
@carlwyattАй бұрын
Nice to see someone play some classic blues on the street.. Tasty guitarist.. Well done!!
@tonymockeridge338Ай бұрын
Great to hear those fabulous guitar tones Mark. The "jam" with the Hare Krishna group was an added bonus. Looked like the enjoyed it too. Cheers from Brisbane Australia
@markallen7804Ай бұрын
Hi and thank you for your kind words. I always try to join in when I hear the Krishnas are getting near me .🙂
@tomaswennbom8097Ай бұрын
Holy cow, what a great shuffle grove! Swing it!😊
@TizerWalesАй бұрын
Can't help feelin' there's a little bit of JJ Cale in there. Nice.
@justice100forwin2Ай бұрын
Some awesome blues playing there!
@davidreed9217Ай бұрын
Sweet, nice touch 👍
@rodentcafeteriaАй бұрын
He makes every note count. If he were shredding up and down the fretboard, it would get boring real fast. A perfect example of less is more.
@ThePduncan742Ай бұрын
Great point not to mention many of the head banging shredders haven’t soul
@wernerneider7711Ай бұрын
Ein ganz toller Blues Gitarrist , man spürt die große Liebe zur Musik. Meine Hochachtung.🎉🎉🎉🎉
@dw654Ай бұрын
yay - good to see (most of) you back!
@markallen7804Ай бұрын
Thanks !
@thomassmith4999Ай бұрын
Love to see an genius autistic brother living his best life and surviving on the fringe. Enjoy these guys talent when you see them as you don't see them often.
@tonywilkinson9237Ай бұрын
He’s a fking guitar genius. 👏👏👏👍👌✌️🖖🫶😎
@SidBonkers51Ай бұрын
Great feel and phrasing Mark and I loved every second.
@Muggel65Ай бұрын
What just came into my mind was the rolling stone Magazin and the top100 guitarist! Street musicians could replace a lot of those guitarists
@miclewis55Ай бұрын
Very nice … every note counts .
@johnspreadborough3828Ай бұрын
Wow, bend it man, great style 😊
@chillmurray7529Ай бұрын
Five minutes of pure joy ❤
@machrijamАй бұрын
Nice one!!!! Keep playing the Blues. You do it SO well!!!!!!!
@williamsporing1500Ай бұрын
Love it…good groove, good chops.
@HartmutSchreyer-xh4vcАй бұрын
Cool man really good swingn'blues
@scottsevertson1803Ай бұрын
I wish I knew what he has forgotten on guitar, soooooo smoooooth..........
@SoulForty5MusicАй бұрын
Love listening to this guy!! So much talent
@chriscampbell9191Ай бұрын
Great clean playing, love the tones.
@gerardmcnallyАй бұрын
Absolutely awesome!
@anoshyaАй бұрын
We need that stuff at Glastonbury which now resembles a Sunday School afternoon tea party!!!
@moorjockАй бұрын
Cool, could listen all day to this man
@edwardhannigan6324Ай бұрын
Nice playing, got the feel..Fab..!
@JDRichardАй бұрын
A very good feel in this blues.
@glennbztАй бұрын
As a seasoned player ..this guy has the feel ..vibrato dynamics and chops …😊
@kevinjackson4237Ай бұрын
Every note so tasteful, and beautifully placed! Thank you Mark
@wolfunpluggedАй бұрын
a beautiful strat! excellent play with feeling and fine nuances!
@Philobeddoe12Ай бұрын
It’s not a Fender.
@TheBhannahАй бұрын
Tasty playing !
@scottandersen420Ай бұрын
Awesome, Man!
@dancingtrout6719Ай бұрын
thats just what i needed jazzy bluesy , its as smooth as the color of the Guitar. Thanks::::
@jimajello1028Ай бұрын
Real nice touch. Smooth, powerful, clean
@LKO-EkawamiАй бұрын
Bad to the bone!!! Wow!! Nice tasty, tastyful licks!!!
@henryfrost8542Ай бұрын
Brilliant and soulful, bluesy playing 🎸🎶
@Mission2Transition641Ай бұрын
Im amazed at the clean sound/mix for being outside. Proof you dont need a Fender named Strat kids, to play some boogie woogie Blues. Sweet.
@diamondmidnightgardenerАй бұрын
That's a Blade. I played a couple in the early 90s, magnificent super-strats and they make a mean J-bass.
@gwynnewell7397Ай бұрын
Blade strats are actually very good guitars
@midofareАй бұрын
The “looking for something unique” sign at the back points straight at the guitarist. Probably was not realised by the camera, but still a great detail. And a touching rendition…!
@leonardhill4440Ай бұрын
OUTSTANDING catch! You must be a cop or detective. 👍
@BuzzardbushcraftАй бұрын
Bring it on home boy, you true got the blues.
@LysanderLHАй бұрын
It takes great skill and control to play like that.
@saxonsteveАй бұрын
Nice 👍 Playing, Mark! Like your phasing and vibrato! Keep playing the Blues!!!
@user-jx3bv9hj5iАй бұрын
Excellent Guitar player
@erroldawdy3637Ай бұрын
‘Love it ! 😉 This has to be the best buskin’ guitar on KZfaq. Thanks SO MUCH for cheering up my day ! Northern Ontario 🇨🇦 Canada
@PhreddCrinttАй бұрын
Very nice work Mark - great tool for it too!! Levinson Blade R3! Love my '89 version.
@danwilson1040Ай бұрын
Wonderful ❤
@dieternugel1745Ай бұрын
Cool stuff, man, so groovy...yeah.
@geoffreyalder7275Ай бұрын
Sounds great...love the tone on that Blade guitar
@evltwin984Ай бұрын
Thats the face of a man who loves what he does. Youre an inspiration Mark. Love from NZ
@HopeYourHavingFunАй бұрын
Unbelievable, this is I'm sure the guy who use to live and play in Brighton, he's an incredible musician.
@renevanderlinde6221Ай бұрын
Sweet sounds, dude,, keep rocking
@deepsleeperАй бұрын
Great playing and great audio quality !
@hereandthere9023Ай бұрын
The guitar is in pretty good shape. And he knows how to use it. 🙂
@fabriziogoffredo8213Ай бұрын
Ha un grande tocco e ha un'improvvisazione mai banale! Un Grande, a follower from Italy!
@chrisgroves5164Ай бұрын
Really nice playing, very tasteful!🤘😎🤘🎸
@timgiddeyАй бұрын
Sweet Sound , Thank You , Sounds Great !! Amazing !! Awesome !!
@TheStanizАй бұрын
Smoove! Yeah man. Play that thang, Son.
@Jonathan-LАй бұрын
Mark Allen's guitar style makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! :)
@harmonicabillАй бұрын
I’ve been blowing harp for 30 years plus love to jam . excellent ❤
@dezguitarАй бұрын
Awesome! 🙂 A little nod to the Quo there around 4 minutes, & the child dancing in the pram shortly after that, Class! 👏👏😎
@MrJimpaint7Ай бұрын
so sensitive and really beautiful
@MacPakinga-gl8buАй бұрын
Cool mark ‼️🎸🤘🏼i have a different version as well 🎸🤘🏼lovin it brother 🎸
@jbudgieАй бұрын
Sounds good.
@jhavajoe3792Ай бұрын
Beautiful and stunning. So much of his Joy pushing through from the Blues of which he's had plenty of, I'm sure. Loved every minute.
@flash001USAАй бұрын
Sounds great man!
@dessiemccarron6897Ай бұрын
Gorgeous tone ✨
@franklinrwfulАй бұрын
I like all the subtle little changes with the pickup selection and tone and volume controls when he is playing. A real masterclass in blues guitar so tasteful.
@mikebaker8667Ай бұрын
Respect to you Mark..............................
@colonelrobertshaw9170Ай бұрын
wow mark ,very impressive
@utubesurfingАй бұрын
Excellent, simple raw blues!
@georgeforyan113Ай бұрын
This guy is really good with this blues rhythm....Great Job!!!!
@cherylwilder736917 күн бұрын
what a pleassnt surprize...thank you gentlement from an old Christan lady here praying you have belived in Jesus who died for all our sins so I can see you all in heaven someday...I have a place in my heart for musicians as I used to missionary work at rock concerts when I was younger...
@patrickc.allenlive4373Ай бұрын
Wow! That"s guitar playing. Got to love it man. Thanks! Mr. Allen
@fatherguidosarduchi5204Ай бұрын
Awesome. What the hell is the matter with all the passers by??????? You’re listening to this guy treat you….. tip the man!!!!!!!!!