Mark King on writing & recording at home, how he got into bass, & playing double bass | Rotosound
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Күн бұрынRotosound talks to Level 42 frontman, Mark King, about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected his life, why he first picked up the bass, and why he has used Rotosound strings throughout his career. Mark takes questions from fans including how often he changes his strings (it's a lot!), if he plays double bass, and whether he has any dreams yet to be fulfilled.
Filmed as part of NAMM's #BelieveInMusicWeek 2021.
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• Music:
Race For Life by Jason How ©2020
@johndoyle1810 Жыл бұрын
It’s great to see mark king so bright and breezy,long live the funk master mark king
@hersybowle 3 жыл бұрын
I met Mark for the 1st time around 84 in The Hammersmith Odeon & he was a complete gentleman then as he is now,absolute legend👍🏼🎼
@fretlessfender 3 жыл бұрын
I just wanna state.... Mark is not just known for his slapping. Pay attention to his choice of notes... how lyrical he sounds sometimes. That ranks him up to the likes of Jaco... Mark is truly the best bass player alive. Not because of his slapping but because of his musicianship. It must be told more!
@bassio1969 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been a huge fan of Mark since around 1986. No mistake there. But the best bass player alive..? No. He doesn’t think so himself either. Take a look at Charles Berthoud. (kzfaq.info) That guy is just… insane. Not to forget Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller and some others by the way.
@ladylaois8184 2 ай бұрын
Absolute legend ❤from Bath England
@saintrobski 14 күн бұрын
Some of the non-slapping stuff he can do is unbelievable. The smooth 16s in the middle of World Machine (the track) and the B section of Almost There for just two examples.
@TenFalconsMusic 3 жыл бұрын
You can tell how much Mark loves bass by the way he embraces them whilst he's holding them. I didn't realise that I did the same until a mate of mine pointed it out.
@user-ft2vf9lk7v 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear from you my favorite Bass player, Mr. Mark King. Level 42 fan for life.
@honeybadgers1996 3 жыл бұрын
I always love to see interviews with Mark King. He’s such a lovely man and a greatest Bassists. Thank you for this wonderful interview.
@Mondgeist7777 2 жыл бұрын
I was so lucky to see Level 42 in the 80’s at the old Ritz in Manhattan. 86, and in 87 I met him on the stairs going into the Ritz. This was pure magic. Mark was super cool! I asked him what bass he had used on the Midge Ute cover on “Living the past”, the Jethro Tull song. He said he used his status bass. I ordered a status a few months later. I might add that during this time I myself used the Funk Master set of bass strings, which I mostly purchased at Manny’s Music on 48th street in Manhattan NYC. That string was his secret weapon!
@OGBrawlerina Жыл бұрын
I love how digital-savvy Mark is! Most guys his age are clueless about computers and anything related to them.
@robertmcshane1038 3 жыл бұрын
What a legend. I've been into level 42 since I bought the 12 inch version of love games. Always being into bass so much so I ordered a status kingbass. Just wish I could have 1 per cent of marks talent. Stay safe and take care 👍
@Funkstar124 3 жыл бұрын
Mark and Mke, it's high time ypu guys put together a new album and the shouted about it. Make it classic level42 and you'll win big time with us fans old and new. Go on! You know you just GOTTA,
@zibbezabba2491 3 жыл бұрын
My fave level 42 album "Staring at the sun" I love playing it in the car, even in 2021.
@LordEradicus 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best Mark King interviews ever. The first set of bass strings I ever bought were Rotosounds (after learning they were used on both Level 42 and U2 records in the day), and even now they still have the sound I like the most.
@martinclay7557 2 жыл бұрын
Just scanning the background in Mark's studio to see if I have something in common gearwise.... ...We have the same patio door 🤣
@sheen14661 7 ай бұрын
Top bloke.. Always liked his style and professional approach to his music.. Think I'll take the bass up.. X
@markhemzy8433 3 жыл бұрын
Refreshing interview. Great to hear a great musician chatting with no side, just a lot of enthusiasm and a real friendly attitude. Thanks for sharing.
@CaesarDarias 2 жыл бұрын
I became aware of Mark King through Gizmodrome. I don’t know if the pandemic stopped that band, but they sounded great during the 5-6 live shows they did. I can only imagine what they might have done 20 shows into a tour. He really comes across as a very personable and accommodating person, especially for someone of his stature. Thanks for the video.
@amandahodgkinson9193 3 жыл бұрын
Great interview and Thank You for including my question to Mark 👍🏻🙏
@rotosound_uk 3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@christianolsson834 3 жыл бұрын
Good question too! 👍😊
@CANALROBBY 2 жыл бұрын
Wouah ! 45 mn de durée de vie pour ses cordes 😮... Ca m'a scotché ! Longue vie à Mark King, mon héro depuis 40 ans ☮
@vigulfmusicproduct 3 жыл бұрын
Mark King knows how to use words to explain things:)
@yudhychriss2532 Жыл бұрын
Ngefans banget dengan mark king...
@davidhunt1917 3 жыл бұрын
What a top pair of blokes.,great interview, loved it
@rotosound_uk 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers, David. It was a lot of fun talking with such a legend who is so down to earth
@martinballantine247 3 жыл бұрын
Great interview, really enjoyed it
@BrooksysBassCorner 3 жыл бұрын
Splendid work chaps!!! Excellent stuff!
@rotosound_uk 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Brooksy!
@Simonewhitesim-1music 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah we were waiting on you in Sydney. Then bam everything started changing.
@vigulfmusicproduct 3 жыл бұрын
Nice man, incredible bass player, talented daughter, Love Level 42:)
@DerCrackerJack 2 жыл бұрын
❤️ my hero
@mercuryrisinginspection9971 3 жыл бұрын
Please come back to U.S.!
@glennhynes5263 11 ай бұрын
What a wonderful interview.
@rotosound_uk 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Glenn!
@oscarevans4139 3 жыл бұрын
You only need a nugget of an idea and if you’re lucky enough to be around good musicians you trust good things will come. Very wise
@zilspeed 3 жыл бұрын
I had to pause the video there, a set of Rotosound 45s instead of the usual 30s ? Never thought I'd see the day ;-)
@larryjonson3550 3 жыл бұрын
Probably for the like of his jazz bass or something! 45 seems normal and actually light for most players. 30s for me for most of my life! Here’s a demo of some rotos on a 1970s bass! Enjoy. m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zp51e7l5x8--pmQ.html
@davebarber3827 Жыл бұрын
Hero mark is. How is the isle of wight.
@bassthumper7331 2 жыл бұрын
Mark King is Gangsta..but so humble.....
@Bassmanfallon 3 жыл бұрын
Ma man.
@ariasung68 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic King ! and thank you for asking about how often his changing the strings ? :D
@andreasg7834 2 жыл бұрын
Friendly and humorous guy :-)
@mikebuick2332 3 жыл бұрын
What a great interview. I’ve seen Mark using Rotosound Double Ball Ends on his King Bass but there doesn’t seem to be anything in the range for medium scale basses? Any ideas on what you supplied him?
@rotosound_uk 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. We just produce long scale double ball end strings. We produce medium scale Swing Bass 66 strings (RS66M). As far as we're aware, the KingBass models are long scale.
@zibbezabba2491 3 жыл бұрын
I was in a very hard working cover band in the 80's in Liverpool. Seven nights a week as well as Sunday afternoons (I kid you not) We must have done more gigs than anyone in the 80's. Half of our set was level 42 songs. When I auditioned I got the job because I could play 'lessons in love' without going out of time. Funny thing was I could never slap but nobody seemed to notice (except Level 42 fans of course) It's interesting you mentioned having a synth underneath your playing to support your bottom end. I was put off slap by watching other bass players popping all over their set without any mind being paid to the bottom end. Everybody was trying to be Mark King those days :)
@Krogrosen 3 жыл бұрын
So did you fingerstyle lessons in love?
@zibbezabba2491 3 жыл бұрын
@@Krogrosen No, I used a pleck.
@Krogrosen 3 жыл бұрын
@@zibbezabba2491 alright
@bassthumper7331 2 жыл бұрын
I have seen Many of his Basses in videos hanging on his wall....like a candy shop in that room
@davebarber3827 Жыл бұрын
Where is the music shop on the isle of wight I forgot to take one of my guitars when I went.
@skeelo69 2 жыл бұрын
Mark eats plenty of eggs...blimey a whole studio of egg cartons on the wall...i wonder how many omelettes that was ? 🥚
@far0n 2 жыл бұрын
They really could have picked a better interviewer. Looked awkward as hell 😐
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