yes, it came out slightly wrong. Murphy was a great guitarist and much missed by all who worked with him, no doubt at all. But he was only with Level for a very short while, and even before he passed away, I didn't think he was a full member, like Boon, which is why "Level 42 guitarist" sounds like a posh way of introducing him. It's like saying, "Rolling Stones bassist Darryl Jones." Misleading?
Was Alan Murphy really a full member? Would never accuse '42 of crying crocodile tears for media coverage, but Alan Murphy played on every record going, and only one of Level's, so what's the big idea?
Regarding "changes" in Mark's voice, every person's voice changes in 30-something years in terms of quality/texture, even if sublty. I think Mark has become a technically better singer, and better uses his upper range. Also he has stopped drinking heavily, and perhaps in doing so has halted or reversed some damage done in earlier years by less effective vocal technique and alcohol consumption.
Again, regarding Mark's voice, it was probably a day after a show, and his voice may have not yet been warmed up, he probably had not yet done a lot of talking that day. Or maybe he had a cold. The lower, gruff quality of his voice, more than usual, suggests recent heavy vocal activity or cold.
Regarding the speaking voice, I'm sure it was the morning after a show, and that's not the norm for him. As you know, when he sings, he gives it his all.
His voice is not warmed up and it might be the weather or enviornment. Completely normal. His voice is highest quality and unique in the business with a great range.
yes, it came out slightly wrong. Murphy was a great guitarist and much missed by all who worked with him, no doubt at all. But he was only with Level for a very short while, and even before he passed away, I didn't think he was a full member, like Boon, which is why "Level 42 guitarist" sounds like a posh way of introducing him. It's like saying, "Rolling Stones bassist Darryl Jones." Misleading?
cedarjet707 1 year ago
I'm actually quite surprised at Mark King's speaking voice...I always thought he'd have a much higher voice. Dunno why...
fassaalbrecht 1 year ago
Was Alan Murphy really a full member? Would never accuse '42 of crying crocodile tears for media coverage, but Alan Murphy played on every record going, and only one of Level's, so what's the big idea?
cedarjet707 2 years ago
@cedarjet707 What an odd post. The reason he only played on one album was because he died!
generalravon 1 year ago
I want to hear the rest of that track!!!
diamondstudd 2 years ago
Regarding "changes" in Mark's voice, every person's voice changes in 30-something years in terms of quality/texture, even if sublty. I think Mark has become a technically better singer, and better uses his upper range. Also he has stopped drinking heavily, and perhaps in doing so has halted or reversed some damage done in earlier years by less effective vocal technique and alcohol consumption.
Thunderthumbs73 2 years ago
Again, regarding Mark's voice, it was probably a day after a show, and his voice may have not yet been warmed up, he probably had not yet done a lot of talking that day. Or maybe he had a cold. The lower, gruff quality of his voice, more than usual, suggests recent heavy vocal activity or cold.
Thunderthumbs73 2 years ago
That jam is from "Influences" - i want a dog...solo album - you'll find it on i Tunes
madlad7773 3 years ago
thought it was 'there is a dog' :s
garethmarkwilliams 3 years ago
Great clip, new to me. I noticed the jam at the end was not from a Level 42 song
beckenbauers 3 years ago
My god what a lovely clip! many thanks Sparks.
Loved that short clip of mark practicing. The depth and sound of his strings was awesome.
God bless Alan Murphy as well. Great axe man. RIP
mgzt190plus 3 years ago
Regarding the speaking voice, I'm sure it was the morning after a show, and that's not the norm for him. As you know, when he sings, he gives it his all.
Thunderthumbs73 4 years ago
His voice is not warmed up and it might be the weather or enviornment. Completely normal. His voice is highest quality and unique in the business with a great range.
SHOJMPR42 2 years ago
great interview..has mark's speaking voice changed over the years? it seems it's not quite as low as it once was.
airshiftam 4 years ago
What great short interview .. and Mark s right they ve always done the best they can in whatever they ve written :)
corigraves 4 years ago