30 Amazing slap funk Bass lines

[@pickler_pickler]

I didn't think humans had evolved to this level of funk

[@mezrahmasada5494]

Humans? You mean funkeys.

[@joshuaccombs7130]

darkowin. No shit bro it's badass

[@larryarnemann7274]

Mostly bootsy, but he's really from outer space

[@andrewdods2236]

Commorford? RATM ..

[@ScootLoops616]

Primus

[@urbanbednarski9406]

1986-1989, Poland, The Berlin Wall still there, a small casette recorder , bass guitar and hours of playing along, no tabs, no sheet music available, and I succeded! Thank God I had completed my music scholl education as a violinist, that wa a great help. We started our gigs with a live reprise of "Almost There" from the Wembley Live, then we played "Kansas City Milkman", "Eyes Waterfalling", "Lessons in Love"and lots more. I sang as well so I became a local Mark King. At that time in a small town in Poland we were Funk Rock Gods! Many thanks for bringing it back in this clip and many thanks for that great Tribute To Mark King and Level 42, one of the best funk masters in the world!

[@francoismarchand5461]

Excellent rhythmic precision and sound control, kudos. Bass teacher as well, here. I'm impressed.

[@KBlackz3]

This sounds like the best Sonic the Hedgehog level of all time.

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Nice one Kevin

[@KBlackz3]

Right back at you, sir! Do you happen to know how can I find more of this kind of sound? I tried Level 42 but the other instruments and singing just distract me from the bass IMHO.

[@MajorPwnage96]

I was thinking of Sonic as well! It particularly makes me think of Sonic Adventure or Genesis days. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought of that.

[@cmmnd0256]

Under rated comment

[@vmcastilleroe]

bhahahahah you're right

[@george00719]

Great walking lines...something King is not given credit for but his melodies are sublime..Great rendition

[@jameswhite7997]

Without any doubt at all the best mark king bassist on youtube- perfection! Absolutely brilliant! A joy to watch.

[@alextw13jf]

Insanely good; not only technique galore but tons of musicality as well; just bliss to hear and see. Hats off

[@cambridgebasslessons]

alextw13jf Thanks Alex, glad you liked it

[@simonettaferrara8400]

Even a metal rocker guitar player like me cannot love the bass slap and the Level 42 tracks. I listened to "A Physical presence" 1000 times Mark KIng is a monster!

[@cgcgce]

Finally a slapper who actually plays a melody......YOU ARE THE BEST MY FRIEND,AND AN INSPIRATION THANKS!

[@EvilSean62]

im just replying to your post to remind you that what happens on the internet ... stays on the internet ... for eternity ...lol ?

[@benmaffin]

Literally the most funky thing I've heard on KZbin. Good work.

[@fabriziovincitorio9377]

How mr King can play this lines singing at the same time is a mistery of the universe

[@paulprescott147]

Stephen Hawking once tried to explain it but it had him baffled so he stuck to the birth of the universe.

[@fabriziovincitorio9377]

@@paulprescott147 ah ah ah great!!!

[@triv7252]

You're a real talent and it just goes to show how innovative Mark was, far ahead of his time and so accomplished

[@cambridgebasslessons]

I agree, thanks James

[@gnramon]

listen to it twice a day! its food to my soul!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

+ray dejesu Nice one Ray, I'm glad you like it! Cheers Davey

[@rainbowrockettv6829]

Hands down - my new favourite KZbin video. Jesus Christ... I will now mark my life in two parts. ‘Before I found this video’ and ‘after I found this video’.

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks J

[@rainbowrockettv6829]

@@cambridgebasslessons 3 months on and still listening to this banger at least twice a day.

[@cambridgebasslessons]

@@rainbowrockettv6829 Glad you like it so much J : )

[@backslash68]

Damn. This video makes me realize even more how much of a genius Mark King is. I mean, he plays all those amazing lines and he also sings lead over them.

[@utubewillyman]

No kidding. I would have enough trouble doing either one well by itself.

[@BritishBoy1971]

backslash68 That's exactly what I was thinking!! It's so easy to sit back and sort of take it for granted what a singer/performer is doing, until you see it all broken down into its separate parts like this. Just imagine, Mark King is doing all that guitar work and having to concentrate on singing the words to the song too. Amazing, just amazing!

[@MatsEvensen]

yes people forget that so easily how many rythms there are in those slap bass riffs and that he use the bass as the leadinstrument. I only can sing and play the bass at the same time on Running in the Family, Hot water, and a couple of others and yes that have taked my certainly some years to understand, not before 2015 i started to find my own way to sing at the same time as i played, so i had to play the bassriffs without thinking of it and sing over it and that's damn hard cause he uses so many rythms on the bass and for then singing with a totally another flow in the same 4/4 rythm, it's hard very hard at the same time, so that is what i use most of my practising at the time among other things, to learn to sing to these advansed tuned at the same time while i playing the bass.

[@etpslick100]

Funny, Mark King started out as a drummer from another band. I think the band was called Re Flex. They had a record call Politics & Dancing and I think he played drums on that track.

[@artbyvince]

Excellent play of Mark king's Level 42 bass lines! I listen to this as a whole thing as a song in itself. Great jam!

[@wolvie90]

I challenge you to listen to this without nodding your head to the beat. I sure as hell couldn't.

[@LoydAvenheart]

+Carl Bernroth Same/

[@gigantomaquia]

+Carl Bernroth I tried and I started to move my feet LOL.

[@gavintimson5940]

+Carl Bernroth As I was reading this comment, I realised what i was doing :)

[@dave-m3tal]

+gigantomaquia WTF, same Dude :l

[@JuliusS2295]

+Gavin Timson hahaha same here! :D

[@stevethompson8399]

I'm a massive Level 42 fan and I have to say you are awesome sir

[@djengoelv]

I subscribe your opinion. That was breathtaking.

[@talkingbasslessons]

Love this. Awesome!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

+TalkingBass - Online Bass Lessons Thanks and keep up the great work with your channel Cheers, Davey

[@amandaanderson2736]

Fancy meeting you hear

[@servicepasifika3432]

Funk yeah! 👍🏽💪🏿

[@joaquinpv7904]

@@cambridgebasslessons f hell, you are awesome

[@caingianni4678]

You prolly dont care but does anybody know of a way to log back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my account password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me!

[@marklowe7431]

Very busy but very musical. Not just chaotic slap. I hope you know what i mean. Very cool.

[@duncanmathers76]

Absolutely outstanding, this has inspired me to practice harder. Mark King is a genius but seeing these parts rolled together like this is a testament to his brilliance. Fabulous tone and playing here, sir, you did real justice to some incredible and difficult lines.

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks Duncan

[@pikachugirl1234]

I am so happy that I own one of Mark King's personal basses I manage to buy from him. Mark King is not just great bass player but he makes great music. Perfect material for practicing.... thanks :)

[@renejrhodes88]

What an underrated Band Level 42 is. Love them. And Mark goes from King of Slap to Jaco like finger style lines.

[@cambridgebasslessons]

And sings at the same time

[@robdagnallschannel]

I"ve listened to this so many times now and just keeps getting better and better the more you hear it........nothing better!!

[@jeffthemarshall]

As a long-time Mark King fan (and long-time 'borrower' of his bass licks), I must say, your technique is flawless. However, to truly be as impressive as Mr. King, you have to do it while singing (whew!). Great job!

[@davecoalwood9487]

And Chewing Gum.

[@BassByTheBay]

@@davecoalwood9487 ... while standing on one leg and rubbing your stomach while patting your head.

[@davidcunningham1585]

just watched this again....I am even more floored by your performance...and education on mark King....I have learnt a few of his songs 25 years or more ago, but never mastered so much as you...nor could I......I want to Thank you once again for a very nostalgic trip through the 80s time of my life...so much inspiration and possibilities

[@muzicman47]

The fact that he wasn't playing all this without a teleprompter makes me realize he's a genius! Great funk!

[@remijialal4880]

same as you level 42 ( Mr. Mark king ) was and is mij teacher till this day, and added a few more over the years. one of them is you!! because i only want to learn from the best bassplayers from around the world! even though i developed my own style and technique i like to be inspired by all influences. I hope to hear a lot from you. thnx and god bless ( OHM )

[@Swalexbass]

Came back again to hear this randomly. Still killing many years later!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks mate : )

[@jjefferson046]

Omg......even if you are not a Mark King fan, what's not to like? This guy is incredible..........respect fella

[@cambridgebasslessons]

+John Jefferson Thanks John

[@dacarch]

Thank you... Level 42 was also important for me as a musical oasis, especially in the 80's with all the crappy music that was on the radio back then. Mark is at it again and playing with Mike Lindup. Already subscribed to your channel... so keep posting!

[@mcoflove]

Wow, just wow!! Amazing technique, seamlessly stitched together. Sublime tribute to da King

[@ReggiePostlethwaite]

Awesome. You caught every nuance of Mark, I respect you and your formidable work.

[@tigerscott2966]

Really nice....reminds me of my brother on stage with his Fender bass. The whole club would be dancing. Smilies every where. Thanks.

[@XPurefunkX]

I"m a bassist and I find this awesome and funky. Thank Larry Grahm for creating slap bass.

[@GeeDee803]

Damn right Bro !!

[@JbBarnes88]

Gene Fowler yes suh!!!!

[@rofea]

Love slap and Larry but had to mention that hillbilly double bass players in the pre-electric guitar era used to do a slap technique in 1940s-50s...well before Larry. But he was probably one of the first on the electric bass, yes.

[@dezznutts1197]

Angs Rf what about the pop

[@dennelclayton5188]

I have often said that Larry Graham was the father of Slap Bass, Then came Louis Johnson who took it to another level 😀

[@economyelectrics474]

this guy is an amazing bass player. well done in putting this mix of level 42 bass lines together. fantastic effort from you.... love watching this. i've watched it about 10 times....

[@f.herumusu8341]

Even after years I still come back to this video from time to time to ensure myself that the sound comes from the player and not the instrument: Mark King basslines, played on a Marcus Miller Jazz-Bass ... and it still sounds authentic! :D Well done! Just bought myself a Status S2 classic, couldn't resist! ;) I would love to hear you playing on a Rickenbaker or Höfner ... let's see how far you can carry that Mark King feeling!

[@NiteOwlBread]

F. Herumusu i believe Mark King has the string dampener removed- usually hidden under the chrome pickup covers (def not the technical term) which Marcus Miller seems to love.

[@jimredraptor01]

I really enjoyed that. I've been practicing Level 42 bass lines for years and haven't got anywhere near that. Level 42 were (are) fantastic and you've done them proud with this medley. Thanks again.

[@johnnystorm74]

One of the most amazing things I have ever seen! At times my eyes can't even keep up. Sensational! "...when he came to, baby, he was slapping a bass guitar fast and loose like some kind of delirious, funky priest." #MightyBoosh

[@davecoalwood9487]

Mark is simply a god. He doesn't know it though because hes just a decent Fella. HIM AND MIKE ARE LEGENDS TO ME

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Here's a version of this piece without the backing track kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4S7l3yol7WXf5o

[@kelvinforsyth9107]

Cambridge Bass Lessons

[@plimbaret]

Good work.what fender is that,what money?

[@plimbaret]

Very good sound what efect you use?

[@shane881211]

marcus miller bass

[@p.c.1019]

Wicked. Thank you. For anyone who hated on ANY of this, I highly doubt you could come close to this brother. You did Marky proud!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks P.C

[@gaabinubatrafinulifilit122]

You play like a King!

[@daverutherford273]

sometimes you don't realise just how prolific and talented Level 42 are..... amazing tunes reproduced with superb flair.... well done man. Childhood remains flawless! .... just one thing....I used to play the "The machine stops" from the "Accidents" album at 45 rpm ...while running all over the room playing air bass...then I defected and learned the keyboard!

[@marcustriton6978]

I think you're the best of the best. Your funk is So..........Funky. TY. :)

[@dukeofpearl]

Now you can play bass!!!! My band mates would kick me out for you! Solid playing, never missed a groove. 10/10

[@РусланМеркушов-х4у]

Lessons in love... Thanks from Russia for this bass line You great bass player )

[@yuris6125]

Царский лайк за Level 42!

[@rainbowrockettv6829]

I’ve really just got to say again what an absolute monster this video is. This video puts a massive smile on my face and makes me bob my head on public transport like a lunatic.

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks for such a great comment! Made my day : )

[@SonofJudah83]

Absolutely Amazing, love your style and sound. Thanks for the videos.

[@marcfryd5878]

I saw Level 42 at the 400 Club in Torquay (Devon), way back, can't remember the year, and I was absolutely floored by Mark King. Still am today.

[@rafaelblares]

10:03 WHOAAAAAAA .......amazing

[@andrewbuschmann5065]

Wow! That was awesome. Great sound, feel, chops... the whole package. I'm sure Mark will be grinning from ear to ear when he sees this!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Andrew Buschmann Thanks Andrew

[@frankcoklay3785]

Absolutely awesome.

[@cambridgebasslessons]

+Frank Coklay Thanks Frank

[@miramarensis]

From a guy that truly despises slap, I have to say that your playing is inspiring and beyond amazing. Your blending of King, Miller, Jaco and others in such exquisite way is jaw dropping. Your execution, flawless. My sincere compliments.

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks for such a nice comment : )

[@andahoy3734]

the word 'amazing' is so accurate on this one

[@RedbackBreeder]

This is the best thing I've seen on youtube all week! You are amazing sir!

[@hahabass]

Dude, you're a freakin monster!!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks mate

[@alexandergallant6444]

Thank you for posting. Mark King is extraordinary and also songs great. I want to see him live.

[@ramosel]

Was really glad to see the inclusion of a couple of Level 42 songs here. Mark was amazing in a era of bland. One exception was Nick Beggs' base line in "Too Shy". A true diamond in a goat's ass.

[@chekobassdude]

+ramosel Wasn't expecting that last sentence

[@artbyvince]

+ramosel A couple? They're all Level 42! I guess you might not be familiar with they're other works.

[@cambridgebasslessons]

I play the Too Shy bass line (some of it) here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWi3oXqqe9WNb5I minutes 8:49

[@simplygroove]

Yes Mark king was the Master off the Slap with his super British pop funk band Level 42 !! Congratulation for this great COVER !

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks for watching

[@dougsteeleguitar]

Love it all. The synth pads are beautiful, and of course your playing is thee shit!!

[@thebionicbassplayer]

I remember when I was very young, I bought a Level 42 single, Give Me What You Can't get Back. Mark King was amazing way back then (1981?) You created a tremendous tribute to him, top notch in every way.

[@MrBass-ni6rk]

Damn thats very tight my friend. Everything is well done but Mr.Pink is Just from another planet. From 10min10 I was in heaven.....😎😉😊

[@mervz_city1017]

sir, really admire u...ive watched a lot of famous bass players but ur one of a kind...really genius.....goosebumps all over my body watching u play!

[@JayDee11]

As Tony Blackburn used to say - Sensational! Kansas City Milkman 1:14 to 1:34 very in the groove.

[@Dannob]

Then just imagine being the front man, singing lead , chewing gum , and sometimes even flying above the stage on a harness!!! GrEAT Job an this compilation!!!! Mr. Cambridge!!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

I know! Mark King and Geddy Lee are freaks of nature. Both of them play complex bass lines while singing. Or in Geddy's case, Bass, vocals, Taurus bass pedals and keys!

[@Dannob]

@@cambridgebasslessons yes , Geddy is another one for sure!..I'm s huge Rush fan. Being a drummer and all. So appreciate your videos. I'm working on my bass skills.. I got the rhythms down no problem it's just putting those pesky fingers where they should go 😆😆😆😆 cheers

[@markluebbers5781]

I cant believe it I feel so unworthy of playing the bass...lol

[@jlh1637]

keep on grinding you can become a good bass player.it s all about you being good at what you do.god bless.

[@isunray2022]

Phenomenal mate - what a fantastic arrangement that you've put together too, the production and playing are first rate!

[@BRETTHC]

You've reached Level 42 on the Bass. Where to now oh mighty KING?

[@hudobnestudio6635]

to unreachable victor wooten ? but i dont compare its different music and technique, i like more mark king. i sense marcus miller is easy level, when hearing this, i like this video cause it show more bass art than whole band original. it is also amazing to hear feeling of lousie johnson and larry graham. mark learned also from them.. and took the game on higher level with much more fiilling ideas and harmonies. it is also jazzy but stays in a precise groove, it is technically top but thinking about the main melody. King is king. ans secial thanks to this guy, amazing, great job and idea to put this essential medley together.

[@neppiesworld9432]

Duuuuude! I love your comment! I thought something similar!!

[@weisswurstfruhstuck8523]

Aaaaaah I love level 42!!! One of the coolest bass licks ever written here!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Me too : )

[@weisswurstfruhstuck8523]

Cambridge Bass Lessons and That Kinda Funk and groove from a white English Man😂👌🏻🤷🏻‍♂️crazy enough.

[@SolarEagle-cx1ub]

Damn this slaps harder than my dads belt

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Ouch

[@Jossy120351]

What a bassist. I can enjoy endlessly... Greetings from Holland ~ Joseph P Luhukay

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks Joseph and greeting from the UK : )

[@Jossy120351]

I mean bass player...

[@ALIONBASS]

Extremely good...

[@smithybear1970]

I thought I was pretty good at playing some of Mr Kings basslines until I saw this! Absolutely fantastic!!!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Cheers Simon

[@小坂昇-h7o]

何回聞いても、飽きません！

[@antonellosalmaso]

you are amazing mate

[@cambridgebasslessons]

+Antonello Salmaso Thanks Antonello

[@skatepark02]

This video was pretty much "Level 42's best bass lines". And I absolutely loved it! Seen them live 4 times now

[@stevenbriquette1408]

that thumb has got some fucking power

[@theartsbandit]

The soundtrack of my youth too. I love the sound you've got on this video too beyond the epic fingerwork. Great job the practice paid off!!!!!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks Simon : )

[@nicolascorrea8252]

el mejor video de internet. el bajo o el groovismo es el futuro de la musica. much better than guitar.

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks Nicolas

[@olegkuznetsov1280]

Incredible skill of bass playing. Who are these strange people who put dislikes? :-/

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks Oleg

[@MrSporkster]

Mark King was a huge influence on me as a teenager starting out on the bass!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Ditto

[@abigailtaylor3219]

You are very talented. This rendition is beautiful. Go after what you like best. Thank you for sharing.

[@Sonatarium]

I want Davie504 to react on this video, as his reactions are so epic :p

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Nicholas ConsTant Ask him. I’ve messaged him a few times about a collaboration but he just ignores me 🤔

[@Rachelcampbellll]

@@cambridgebasslessons does he read the messages??

[@OlavSchneider]

Slap like now.

[@MidiManiak]

The most entertaining 13mins on You Tube ...Thank-you for re-creating the King of Funk!MM

[@hadifelani]

150 people are edm maniacs

[@ideasonek3374]

Rizky Hadi Felani edm with funky basses sound awesome though

[@philtrigg6831]

A pleasure to watch a true craftsman.....nobody plays like this except a few!

[@GrimTheCrow]

As Johnny Bravo would have said, "Funkeeh!".

[@domenicomorselli]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp6agn6aiMd9sKc

[@GrimTheCrow]

@@domenicomorselli Don't self-promote like this.

[@domenicomorselli]

@@GrimTheCrow ok, help me How should i promotori my KZbin's channel and the videos i make?

[@GrimTheCrow]

​@@domenicomorselli That's a really good question..! Tag your videos with everything even remotely similar to your subject and try to target a world-wide audience. Cover bass versions of emerging popular songs or older popular songs maybe? Be active in as many social media platforms as you can and gently guide people back to your KZbin channel. Post a video at least once a week. And if you reply to someone with a link to your own video, provide some context. And don't spam.

[@TheGitaneBabyFunk]

$$$$ de la bombe atomique $$$$

[@kaybaggett9931]

La Gitane baby funk nn

[@kevinlynch2248]

Your seamless transition between riffs was awesome.....Mr. Pink was priceless!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

+Kevin Lynch Thanks Kevin

[@rvduyn]

You are really amazing, damn good slap works. Maximum . Keep on posting your work Mr. Funky

[@saltronica]

amazing tone and note articulation! and i started screaming once mr. pink starts playing

[@davidwelsford3189]

That was truly spectacular. A clever way to seamlessly connect so many amazing lines from one of my lifelong heroes. Well done!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks David

[@dgbjackgibson]

How on earth did Mark conceive so many innovative, creative and quite frankly downright epic bass lines within the space of 10 years? I'll never understand how one can be so energetic and articulate with such precision that Mark has done over the decades. Only been a fan for little over a year, but my goodness I'm looking forward to enjoying his music in the future.Along with Mike's extremely catchy synth motifs, they make an incredible pair between them with their proficiency to compose and play brilliant songs that will probably stand the test of time in the field of funk playing. I dare say Mark's one of the best ever.On a side note, bloody fantastic playing of the lines from you. You pretty much nailed them from what I heard. I applaud your fantastic emulation of the lines almost to the point it could have been Mark himself. Sorry for the vain analysis, I just love this music. :D

[@dgbjackgibson]

Yeah, I still haven't got any albums post Running In The Family yet and I don't know any of the members outside of the original line-up with Phil and Boon. I'm sure it was never the same without them.

[@rdymond1]

"Guaranteed" and "Fly into the Sun" are excellent albums, definitely worth picking up.

[@keunwooOOO]

Came to listen to it again, it's my, like, 10ish times. For bassist I think it's as good as the original songs. Thanks for sharing this!

[@bassismath9118]

Wow ....never surrender.....thank u for keeping me afloat in the bass world.....ur time to advice is highly appreciated....thank you so much

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Any time : )

[@p.i.c.charles5004]

Vôtre talent est à la hauteur : revisiter en un set toute l'œuvre du King et parfaitement interprétée et très musicalement enchaînée, est juste un pur bonheur.... J'aurais tellement de louanges à vous soumettre que cela ne servirait pas à grand-chose. Un ÉNORME MERCI À VOUS, QUEL TALENT !!!!

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Merci pour ce super commentaire

[@ephraimishaku8109]

Man! I love that crezy bass line. You are superb

[@FUNKMASTERFOURTWO]

maximum respect to you, i still cant believe how brilliant this is !!!!!!!!!!!, and just shows you how versatile that marcus miller bass is.

[@sidbates3423]

Tarron I'm a fan my brutha, I'm a drummer and a decent bass player but after watching your videos it's given me hope and you play with the feel and yo pocket presence is tight work man.

[@cambridgebasslessons]

Thanks Sid, do you have any videos I can see?

[@clinttobiasson2106]

Very well done! I have been playing bass for over 40 years. Mostly progressive rock as it was the only thing that challenged me. Mark King has given me an entire different look on things. The funk slash jazz he plays and the drummer he plays with is intriguing, I may have to look at changing some of my styles. This guy however has not found a style but emulates everybody note for note. I hope nothing but the best for him as he could play with any band!