Mark's bass playing style is 95% feel, however he is so naturally talented that his chops are equally as impressive and world class without a doubt. Many bass players try to cop Mark's grooves and some come close in many cases on the technical side of things, however it's Mark's internal sense of meter that makes his funk so damn funky......of course that's just my opinion. LEVEL 42!!!!!!!!!!!
In a long line of great musicians, its great to be able to listen to em all, and see on each video the fervor of the fan, claiming his/hers view on who walks around with Joe Esposito - You're the Best ,Around perpetually playing behind them. We need it though, otherwise how would anyhow know just who the best is?
I dunno about you guys, but i much much prefer Mark kings slap style to victors, Victors style doesnt feel as free...Mark kings is like a train ride, victors feels like a cable car..if you get what i mean
Beautiful, i love the way he toned the end off rather than his usual slam end. Fantastic.
Ok I read all the time about who's the best and Mark King himself admits you cant say so and so is the best bass player.
Having said that, of all the top bass players, how many of them write, compose, sing, play keyboards and drums at the same level, and live at gigs as well as for other top bands?
Exactly, NONE! Just Mr plain old King from the Isle of Wright.
I agree with Beckenbauers, brill solo. but to say no other Bass player could do that is rather silly. There's lots of brill Bass players out there, some which we will never hear
I know these bass players very well, and they are all great each their style.
But Marks style here is truly unique. In my opinion the other guys do not have the same personal natural funky percussive flow, at least they play very different.
Marcus Miller though has the same natural flow. The only slap bass player I rate as high as Mark
I know these bass players very well, and they are all great each their style.
But Marks style here is truly unique. In my opinion the other guys do not have the same personal natural funky percussive flow, at least they play very different.
Marcus Miller though has the same natural flow. The only slap bass player I rate as high as Mark
why do people still make that argument "that person is a guitarist playing bass" why? that makes no sense... if he is playing a bass he is a bassplayer no matter how he plays. And i love mark king to death but i disagree he supersedes VW in all he as done.
@Zuurkool1 I think its still a valid point. To be a true bass player as opposed to a musician who plays a bass guitar there is a subtle difference. The energy that a bass player brings to their playing is one that melts into and works around the lower frequencies and has a primal groove. VW playing is technically fantastic, but to me it lacks essential groove. It's Too fancy and extrinsically extrovert = VW is a guitar player.
well, i get everything you are saying. i don't agree though, maybe you have only seen the absurd solo vids and not his work with bela fleck or some of his vid where he demonstrates groove, cause i gotta say... i have seen him groove the littles softest notes to the heaviest fast slaps. also, even if i were to agree with what you were saying. the = he is a guitar player still makes no sense to me.
Vai tomar no cú...porra...caras como esse te desanima de tocar baixo!
DANILORAFAELSR2 3 months ago
goil , dieser alte alembic bass mit led`s !
fexfreppl 10 months ago
Not my favorite Mark King solo but surely funky.
akuma327 1 year ago
those californian bitchez at alembic prooved to make some great basses again.
vzsozs 1 year ago
hey hey now, no comparing, just get your woman and do some naughty things... to the levs42
stixnicky 1 year ago
The 0 people that hit dislike after watching this video must be musically handicapped :P
wazzupinacup 1 year ago
It's all the syncopated bits he puts in whilst not even seeming to think about it that I like. Awesome.
BigAntVideo 1 year ago
Mark's bass playing style is 95% feel, however he is so naturally talented that his chops are equally as impressive and world class without a doubt. Many bass players try to cop Mark's grooves and some come close in many cases on the technical side of things, however it's Mark's internal sense of meter that makes his funk so damn funky......of course that's just my opinion. LEVEL 42!!!!!!!!!!!
MrRedrocket42 1 year ago 3
amazing....
Koelngeist 2 years ago
sweet.
RotenApricots 2 years ago
great performence
king of the king
ericbass150 2 years ago
whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt?
dat was gd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
snazalexrules 2 years ago
Geeez. Awesome. What a talent.
spartacusvikinga 2 years ago
In a long line of great musicians, its great to be able to listen to em all, and see on each video the fervor of the fan, claiming his/hers view on who walks around with Joe Esposito - You're the Best ,Around perpetually playing behind them. We need it though, otherwise how would anyhow know just who the best is?
originalmo07 2 years ago
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SHOJMPR42 2 years ago
nobody is better are on drugs! WTF! there are lots of very very good bass players open your eyes
john2612003 2 years ago
one of my fave mark king solos, a lot of groove not just speed
vewsong 2 years ago 5
More Almebic Mark! The sound is much better than the new sound!
finefleur1 2 years ago 4
I dunno about you guys, but i much much prefer Mark kings slap style to victors, Victors style doesnt feel as free...Mark kings is like a train ride, victors feels like a cable car..if you get what i mean
kungmaster 2 years ago 14
@kungmaster yes i know what you mean....Kngs playing has the power of a diesel locomotive
trailerfitter 1 year ago
@kungmaster
I like both styles but victor is just more diverse and technically superior.
Zuurkool1 1 year ago
Mark King......the best
smokybass 2 years ago
whats on his thumb
iamsexy1212 2 years ago
I think that's called "slap ring"
hasegawamiki 2 years ago
It's black scotch... :D
Rave337 2 years ago
its just black electrical tape
basskillaz 2 years ago 2
This is definetly one of the coolest bass solos out there...
divinesalvia 3 years ago
he has reaaaally bendy strings!
camthebassist 3 years ago
makes it easier to slap fast with
WikipediaRules 3 years ago
he's using 30-90's on here - great to play - easy to snap!! I use 35-95 on my vids as they bend well and last a tiny bit longer :)
jonannlou 3 years ago 2
Him and Jaco are gods xD
Konglasseboll 3 years ago
WOW
GuilleMetal666 3 years ago
Beautiful, i love the way he toned the end off rather than his usual slam end. Fantastic.
Ok I read all the time about who's the best and Mark King himself admits you cant say so and so is the best bass player.
Having said that, of all the top bass players, how many of them write, compose, sing, play keyboards and drums at the same level, and live at gigs as well as for other top bands?
Exactly, NONE! Just Mr plain old King from the Isle of Wright.
mgzt190plus 3 years ago 8
...and plays the guitar :)
Mandosami 3 years ago
I love it!!!
willdragonette 3 years ago
Many could do things like that, however I don't think I've seen anyone take the basic elements of slapping to such an extreme.
mikef9621 4 years ago
I agree with Beckenbauers, brill solo. but to say no other Bass player could do that is rather silly. There's lots of brill Bass players out there, some which we will never hear
bagpussey 4 years ago
I know these bass players very well, and they are all great each their style.
But Marks style here is truly unique. In my opinion the other guys do not have the same personal natural funky percussive flow, at least they play very different.
Marcus Miller though has the same natural flow. The only slap bass player I rate as high as Mark
beckenbauers 4 years ago 2
saying no one else could do this is a wild overstatement.
Myung13 4 years ago
this is my favourite mark king bass solo, so tight
vewsong 4 years ago
Wow! Definetely one of Marks best solos ever.
No other bass player could do this.
beckenbauers 4 years ago
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You think? Look up Victor Wooten/Marcus Miller/Larry Graham/Stu Hamm, they could all do that... and better too!
squibobblepants 4 years ago
I know these bass players very well, and they are all great each their style.
But Marks style here is truly unique. In my opinion the other guys do not have the same personal natural funky percussive flow, at least they play very different.
Marcus Miller though has the same natural flow. The only slap bass player I rate as high as Mark
beckenbauers 4 years ago 2
no chance! Marks primal groove supersedes anything VW has ever done. VW is clever, but he is a guitar playing bass essentially
Mandosami 3 years ago 5
i agree totally - I've had abuse on youtube for saying the same! love this solo and the alembic sounds gorgeous :O)
jonannlou 3 years ago 3
@Mandos
why do people still make that argument "that person is a guitarist playing bass" why? that makes no sense... if he is playing a bass he is a bassplayer no matter how he plays. And i love mark king to death but i disagree he supersedes VW in all he as done.
Zuurkool1 1 year ago
@Zuurkool1 I think its still a valid point. To be a true bass player as opposed to a musician who plays a bass guitar there is a subtle difference. The energy that a bass player brings to their playing is one that melts into and works around the lower frequencies and has a primal groove. VW playing is technically fantastic, but to me it lacks essential groove. It's Too fancy and extrinsically extrovert = VW is a guitar player.
Mandosami 1 year ago
@Mandosami
well, i get everything you are saying. i don't agree though, maybe you have only seen the absurd solo vids and not his work with bela fleck or some of his vid where he demonstrates groove, cause i gotta say... i have seen him groove the littles softest notes to the heaviest fast slaps. also, even if i were to agree with what you were saying. the = he is a guitar player still makes no sense to me.
Zuurkool1 1 year ago