Mannn look, the grease is poppin, the skillet is rockin Sir Brown Lord of Funk. Thank u man for all u have contributed, and continue to contribute to the history and rich, royal legacy of Black music. Peace to the brother.

Brown Mark doesn't play a groove, he digs a FUNK TRENCH. Unbelievable musicianship and pocket. Mannnn, thank you for everything!!

This is the best of KZfaq. One of the greatest living funk bassists showing you exactly how you can do it too. Incredible. Thank you.

You youngsters need to watch videos of Larry Graham live in the 70s. Playing bass and singing and dancing all at once. Scary talent.

I can’t wrap my head around the fact that you had the privilege to play music with and for Prince and then above all else you created Mazaratti . Prince was proficient in all of his instruments and you Sir got to see him rehearse and create the music with him with your creative input. I bet you have so many stories. Your bass playing is spectacular , thank you for the lessons . Skillet was Fonky 2day

Brilliant way of teaching the power and importance of the one without teaching the power and importance of the one!

Mr. Brown I said it back in the 80s when I discovered the true bass playing and I’ll say it now you are the funkiest the best bass player ever i’m so glad I discovered your channel and I will definitely be watching everything you put out peace and love❤️🙏🏾

I'm your age brother. I want to play bass. Never had the confidence over the years. Its time. Milwaukee Wisconsin native. Very familiar with Minneapolis. LOVE Prince !

Man back in the day at the skating rink EVERYONE GOT ON THE FLOOR 2 THIS JAM! Lets Work!! lol The entire floor was massive and everyone getting the hell down. Prince song was the backdrop to millions of us remembering these songs. (PlayLand Skating Rink) Man what a time in life.

Thank you for showing us bass players the right way to play these legendary grooves, this is gold !

Man it was you the whole time. I finally found the bass. Wow!! Blessing, Sir

I had no idea you have a channel, Brown Mark, holy crap. You're literally a living legend, man, thank you for making this. More than anything, as a musician, I've really needed a mentor of this era to get extensive advice from, so this is such an awesome discovery.

I miss you all soooo much ... keep that in mind during the "talks" ;) We need "The Revolution" to lift our spirits again !!!

Thank you my Brother ,i have both of your solo cd's..thank you so much ! Play on my Brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wooo...don’t know what just happened! Wuz’ listening to you covering Mazarati Stroke...blacked out and woke up covered in fawnk!!! Man I love watch’n you thump Brown Mark. Simple lines, space between the notes and I cain’t keep my head’n feet still! Every time I watch you on Ytube I smile for the rest of the bay! Thank you!!!

BROTHER I WAS IN THE STUDIO BACK IN THE 80'S AND THE PRODUCER I WAS WORKING WITH SUNG YOUR PRAISE AND NOW I SEE WHY YOU HOTTER THAN FISH GREASE

I saw the Prince concert from 82’ and was tryna find out who played and it’s YOU!!! Here!! Playin’ HEAD and everything!!! Crazy🤘🏽👽🔊🎶

It's honour have brownmark as a teacher

Grammy awards tonight Mark remember you guys killed it back in 85

I don’t play but this inspires me to want to. Good work

This makes me want to buy a 70's style J-Bass and practice this like crazy.

BROWN MARK!!!!!...DA ONE AND ONLY!!!...finally, giving us the grease...MY FAVORITE BASS PLAYER!!!...THANK U!!!!

He was blessed by the gods of funk!!!!

I'm a lifelong fan brother! The funk lives!

Yessss slap that bass!!! Takin me back Brown! Oooo!!! 😅😮

Yes Brother Mark, it took a pandemic to get your own channel but you're right on time as always. Great breakdown (finally), beautiful tone. All the best to you bro.

Man-o-man. So cool to get this lesson from the original.

Always had a lot of respect for you since the days of the Revolution. I'm glad to see you're doing stuff on KZfaq to teach us some of that classic funky bass!!

Not only you’re a great bassist you’re a great brother for sharing your techniques 🤜🏾🤛🏾

Always love gittin' down with the Brown-Sound! On the One y'all!!!

This was awesome!!! Thank you so much for slowing this down and making it understandable. I’m definitely going to work on this tonight!!

I remember the infamous Head, Controversy Tour Live in Houston. Brown Mark, you were killing that bass and then Prince came in with the guitar riffs. OMG!

This is all soooo funky! School is in session!

Yo, my man you,, the drummer and the Dr. are the most underated players in the The Revolution. Wendy and Lisa did their thing but you guys are unsung heroes. I loved watching you guys play together again and will do so again! You are amazing!

Brown Mark thanks for what you are doing. I thought that these Bass lines were gone when we lost Prince.

Anahata/Ahata = the unplayed note and the played note. The ghost note is first cousin to the unplayed note = you just helped me realize that. Thank you brother BrownMark.

Brilliant! I could watch this all day! Valuable information right here!

BROWNMARK, STILL AN AMAZING TALENT!!!!!

It amaze me that we have some negative critics in the dislikes! This man didn’t have to share sh* w/none of us! So if you just are not musically inclined or don’t know then just move on and leave your negative thoughts n your small minds.

So I’ve been playing let’s work wrong for 15 years? 🙁. Thanks for straightening me out! 👍🏿👍🏿

The real deal. This lesson is MUCH appreciated. Looking forward to more 👍

You are one of the funniest groove masters I have ever heard.🔥🔥🔥🔥👍

We're not worthy, we're not worthy! Thank you! My heart needed this!

Dat was Funky from Head to The Time The Stick! That's just Prince Funk in your face all day!

I just got a 4 string Marcus Miller for Christmas. You make it look easy bro. So I subbed. Looking forward to you helping me learn to unleash my inner funk. God bless.

Funky! and that Jazz has that TONE and BOOTY on it.

Awesome dude!! I wish we had this back in the 80s!!! This is STILL funky

Incredible, that is some bad ass playing! Thank you Brown Mark!

@4:16 to 5:10 is the essence of the Minn. rumble. Thank you for posting this. Me and my boy Fleece gonna be shedding all day!

Man it’s about time you shared the love! I never subscribe but for you hell to the yeah! All them old concert videos never showed enough of you...There’s a year of work in one lesson. thx. Kimonbass

@BrownMark. KEEP.THIS.GOING! I'm not very good at this technique...yet. Breaking it down like you did is huge in helping me understand. Thanks!

This is awesome!!!! Thank you for the expose on making the bass dripping with greasy funky!!! Anyone is was playing with Prince had to be amazing and confident in their ability and you personify this! Also, thank you for showing us how to play Let's Work THE RIGHT WAY! The ghost notes and the rumble are game-changers!!! Keeping it simple, too! Much appreciated!

Thanks Mark, for showing us that simplicity is the key!

Yo...I can't believe I woke up to this magic 🪄this morning

Already my fav bass video on the whole of youtube. Thank U legend!!!

Rumble Bass is at least as integral to the Minneapolis Sound as slap bass, if not more. Thanks for that lesson !

Thank you for making these!!! U rule BROWN MARK!!! Thanks for teaching us!

I see my problem Mark , I need to slow down and put those ghost notes in the right spot , thanks for the great tips

He kill’s me with that spatula!! Oh gosh! I’m dying!! Anyway, I always wanted to learn bass. I swore I was one of the girls in sister sledge 😅

Thank you for everything you always put your stuff on it everlasting ..and to see you live was awesome Sir..my greatest memory is "your stuff on it "Parade Purple Rain tour a given indeed.. Parade tour in particular I had to catch myself almost fell down standing on the seat that breakdown solo "Around the world in a day" track your Bass Thunder through the Speakers..all the way Live..

So cool ... I'm jammin' in my kitchen ... thanks for sharing with us Mark

Wow, thank you so much! Been playing bass and funkin' for over 30 years, but never could get the feel right of what I know now is 'Rumble'. You made me very happy. Keep these lessons coming please.

Man, I'm so glad I my path dropped me into this- a really great tutorial- so clear, so illuminating, so focused, on such a good message, from one who Knows. Beautiful. Thank you!

I'm A Self Taught Musician And Learned A Lot By Simply Watching And Listening Deeply Within The Music Through Feel And Rhythm. You Have A Great Way Of Breaking It Down And Explaining It All With Out Making An Average Self Taught Player Feel Left Out .. I Love It! Through This I've Learned What Ghost Note Means And I've Been Doing It All These Years And Never Knew What It Was Called. The First Song I Really Heard And Learned The Break Down Of Prince's Ghost Notes Was In The Time's Song : The Walk ( Hup 2,3,4 What The Hell We Fighting 4 WALK!)(lol) So Ghost Notes Means Like Playing A Back Beat On Bass The Way Like Larry Graham Explained When He Didn't Have A Drummer At Church And Substituted Ghost Notes To Make Up For The Beat .. Thank You So Much For Breaking It All Down For Me Bro!

God bless U! such a joy 2 hear THAT funky stuff. Closed my eyes and I'm in the purple zone! 💜🌟

De De De Dead on it Brown Mark, so dope. Thanks! What you used to play on the live version of When Doves Cry - there's a version with a key change at the end with a rumbling bass - so funky - that'd be a great video too! & the extended version of Mountains!

Brown Mark! Thanks, mayne!! Whew ! That was so simple but those little tweaks in the groove make the difference!

Need an extra like button for this. High value content here.

🤣🤣🤣 Thats why y’all Mf’s are who you are! Attention to detail and SO FUNKY! Thanks soooo much🙏🏾

You still got it bruh! And you haven't aged a day.

Thanks brother you're one of my favorite silent badboys of Prince camp I'm glad to making these type of videos Me and my drummer used to be and a All original all black heavy metal band in Chicago back in 85 to 87.Our style is like a cross between Black Sabbath, Motley Crue, And kiss The West side of Chicago hated us. Are bass player died in 88 so we decide to break up the band like Led Zeppelin. Years later After Prince my mother and My drummers Son Was murdered same year We decided to get the band Back together .So now I'm not Just only The lead singer I have to play bass and sing at the same time hard task but I'm a get it done. I remember my Guitar Player told me he met you in Chicago when J d's revenge opened up for you probly remember him he was the Skinny like skin brother with Sandy Brown locks lol.

I like his slapping technique then most of those who do finger gymnastics (80% percussive). This technique can fit in most of the styles of music and definitely more funkier.

Yo Bruh, keep these joints coming Man, You simplify the Funk, and keep it tight and right, and in the Pocket!!.

Thanks for having the patience to educate. It’s needed.

Awesome job sir. Thanks for posting. I will be back.

Excellent instruction and information Mark 🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶♠️♠️♠️♠️👍🏾 Yesssss! Cameo next ... Then Slave hopefully 🙏🏽

wow, didn't know you had a channel... epic! indeed the funk is in the bass-ics!

Looking forward every week to watching/hearing one of the goat... ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Hey Brother Mark Am A Bronx Man Too Glad To See You And The Group Still 😀 Doing It Good to See You Stay Safe The Gemini Man NYC

I am glad that I found this video. I remember listening to you play with Prince back in the day. As a beginner bassist I learned a a lot just from this video. I appreciate it. Blessings to you.🙏🏾

Thanks Brown Mark, I just found your page. Awesome advice. I used to play all those Prince songs. I haven't played my bass in 2yrs. I'm picking up my ax again!! I'm inspired my brother

Super Funky! Brown Mark

Damn when HEAD came on I 4got I was supposed 2 b studyin

First off DAMN! I’m just going to throw my bass out the window. Great work! Wanted to say thank you for all the years of music you have given us. You are one funky brother. 🤘🏾

"Rumble Technique" that's what I've always loved about Minneapolis bass players. (including Prince) Im from down south and we would refer to it as "That Action" 🤣 and we'd attempt to imitate it. Oddly enough I'm a drummer by trade, made my living playing Keys, but have always been a bass player at heart. (or at least wanted to be) growing up I had more access to drums and keys in church. anywhoo, I'm spending more time with the bass these days and this is pure gold man. keep it up. One1ness.

Brown Mark ... G I F T E D...!! Every time you slap that bass, you click the Time Machine inside my mind! Lets Work and Head..Just Glorious, man!!

if u ever get a chance...play dat "17 days" bass line!!...please?

What a treat! Thank you for this Brother Mark!!! ...aaaaand subbed!!! 2 3 4

Your bass sounds great man, I love how brilliant your strings are and pick up the nuances of the instrument and your playing. Being able to learn from you and your interpretation of funk and soul makes me a hungrier player. Love you man.

You rock Brown Mark Yessssssssssssa keep these great pieces of insight coming my man

MONSTER FUNK! This style infiltrated my playing in the 80’s and has been with me ever since. It’s a real gift to see the theory and technique. More FUNK POWER to you BROTHA 👍🏾🤘🏾✊🏾👊🏾!!!

Merry Christmas to the MAN. Bless be with you and yours this holiday and all eternally. Love from Manchester, UK ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you BrownMark!! It's nice to see/hear first hand from the man holding down the low end for one of my favorite musicians of all time! 🤜🤛

wow I learned so much from this one. huge thanks Brown Mark!!!!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Thank you very much for sharing this knowledge. Cheers from Ireland.

Man !! , Awesome ! Mr. Brown Mark , I'm a huge fan of prince and the revolution and also love your playing style , I actually got back into playing bass about 3 years ago and working on perfecting my playing and really appreciate you taking the time to do tutorials and showing exactly how you play your style 👏👏👍🎶🎸.. I also follow you on Facebook

Just watched "Purple Rain" movie. Your bass style and choreography were dope! This tutorial is much appreciated also. Rumble!

Man I don't know crap about playing a bass guitar but he makes it looks so easy I see he would be a great instructor.

Okay, okay. That was Funky my bass playing brother. Love it.