Marcus King | Guitar Moves interview

Marcus King is a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/guitarist who has amassed acclaim in recent years for his earnest, passionate brand of soulful musical expression. He released his latest studio album ' Mood Swings,' produced by Rick Rubin, on April 5, 2024. The album draws its inspiration from some serious subject matter, with King crediting Rubin’s influence as a guiding light as he sought a way to channel some dark themes into a work of art that, he hopes, “will be a refuge and a beacon of hope for others on the brink.”
Matt Sweeney, host of Guitar Moves, is an NYC based producer (Joanna Sternberg “I’ve Got Me”) and composer (Superwolves, Chavez, Red Dead Redemption 2). His guitar playing can be heard on records by Adele, Johnny Cash, Endless Boogie, Neil Diamond, Cat Stevens, The Desert Sessions, Iggy Pop, Tinariwen.
Credits:
Directed by : Trace Marshall
Edited by : Andrew Reuland
Cam : Keegan Gibbs
Cam: Grant Hilling
Sound : Gregg White
Colorist : Juliette Ho
Filmed at Shangri La - Malibu, CA
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[@premierguitar]

So glad to see Matt and Guitar Moves make a comeback - what a special (and necessary) show for us guitar dorks!

[@musicboxdesigns4181]

Thank you Matt Sweeney for bringing back ‘GTR Moves’. Marcus King is incredible. Keep doing the long format style. It’s great to listen to these just talk and play.

[@Walrus286]

Doug Martsch needs a guitar moves ep

[@arekpocicki5681]

should comeback into B.F.G s barn

[@benkeenan421]

Matt’s enthusiasm crashing into Marcus’ effortless confidence. Chefs kiss.

[@RhettShull]

Man, Im so happy this show is back and you couldn't have picked a better first guest.

[@beezersurf]

Couldn't agree more.

[@popeye089]

Marcus’ tone and playing……dudes a freakin monster

[@NateTheMeh]

And he’s actually a damn good teacher too it seems, I could listen to him talk all day!

[@uncoiledfish2561]

Damn you using proper grammar 😮

[@scohills]

Keep Marcus safe at all costs..so grateful to have a country boy who stands so gracefully at the intersection of soul, indie rock, and country, but giving a big nod to jazz guitar 👌🏼

[@bddmhopp5]

I love how Marcus interviews himself, and asks himself all the pertinent questions

[@Michael_talks_]

So glad this show is back!

[@dananthony6258]

The telecaster is the original play station, ahhhhhhhh. I love that. 😊😊😊

[@CoreyMotionless]

Glad this show is coming back. MK is a monster. I have fam in parts of SC.

[@santaincarolina6280]

we hate him here in SC

[@drayve8590]

I’m SOOO fucking stoked that Guitar Moves has made an epic, well-deserved and necessary return! HELL YEAH!👍

[@martingoodwin8884]

Probably one of the best guitar players alive at this moment in time don’t care what anybody says and can write songs and can sing with the best of them

[@trapjudas1631]

I know they’re basically playing on two different fields, but I’d love to see him do a collab with Billy Strings personally!

[@fleshbhones]

Marcus seems so humble and down to earth, plus I love how genuinely excited and curious Matt is in all these videos

[@paulkessler8622]

I saw a video of Marcus years ago and it gave me a bad impression of him. I've been seeing him pop up more lately, so when this video came out I decided to give him a another chance. I'm glad I did.

[@riku8342]

I do hope they bring back those intro's where they show some shots of the surroundings in the beginning. That really added to the atmosphere in the older episodes imo.

[@MichaelOverson-xd2do]

The riff Rolodex of Marcus is just incredible. Inspires me to get my butt in gear and lock in!!

[@Guitar19774]

I love this show thanks for bringing it back!!!!

[@iwillnevergetone5]

glad this show is finally back. the season finale episode needs to be someone asking Matt about his guitar parts in Chavez. he downplays it but those were some SERIOUS parts that he played and sang simultaneously. and understated beast in his own right

[@RyneMurray23]

I'm so happy to see Marcus talking with Matt Sweeney

[@watchth1ngs]

I adore this show and Matt - theres nothing like his sheer unabashed joy and delight in his guests and their skills

[@ricardosalcedo2824]

Just added that little jazz move to my skillz ! Guitar Moves!! Love it.

[@r.m.4228]

I love Matt and I love this Show! Great 1. Ep. with Mr. Marcus King...

[@carlofittipaldi9952]

I hope Matt is doing this show till the end of days. It's such a treasure to have all those great Guitar Players on video just do what they love and have fun.

[@augustogutierrez9964]

Great production value and guest, Mr Sweeney. Thanks for bringing this show back. Cheers from Peru

[@MichaelFrosch]

So stoked that Matt’s making new episodes. Keep em coming.

[@chadblitz2214]

This is gonna be a stellar one coming with Marcus…. Matt it was really exciting to meet you the other night at the queen of the Stone Age show in Lauderdale…. Keep up the greatness.

[@scottanderson6309]

Damn Marcus King is cool as shit. Love that he cares about teaching others.

[@millennialanimal]

So happy this is back! Can’t wait for more episodes.

[@mahboots]

Finally got 'round to watching thx matty for bring back Guitar Moooves (in the dan auerbach falsetto)

[@jonathanknox]

Killer show & killer episode. So much wisdom packed in these - very grateful it’s back. Thank you Matt & GM team!

[@jonhollinsworth8785]

Wow, this is a great episode, well done Matt, so glad these are back!

[@colindamo]

New episodes Sweet sweet! Thx Matt and Marcus!

[@rdkllkd]

Hell yeah, back with the best guitar show on KZbin. So happy to see this. Great first episode for the new season. Sweeney squinting and looking baffled as Marcus shreds is all of us. So relatable

[@elambassist]

Yes more of these please. !!!! Glad too see it back !

[@johnstarsh]

I’m so glad this is back!!! Excited to see what comes in the future

[@dylanfan424]

So glad this is back! Perfect interview and no one can do this like Matt does it!

[@jamesrendall7216]

So happy that this series is back! Provided a lot of inspiration to me nearly a decade ago when I first started playing guitar

[@patrickross5509]

One of the very best episodes of not the best episode yet. Just learned a new artist to study. Thank you so much, Matt, so good to see you again

[@omarpigeon]

Thanks for bringing back the show that got me playing so much!

[@hampyonce]

Excellent episode. Glad this great content is back. Thanks for doing it!

[@bobsteveandcarl]

Gotta say that to have Matt back doing this service for us is inspirational. Guitar moves was a staple of my learning guitar as a high schooler and now, as a twenty-something who listens to GBV and Slint thanks to this guy, returning to this earnest love of music is something I’m very thankful for.

[@reiiidooo]

Glad to see the show back! Love how enthusiastic Matt is as a host!

[@eweesplace]

Hell yes!! So happy to see one of these and Marcus is such a magical player

[@mtown1994]

So stoked that this series is back! Matt looks great too

[@JohnnyWalkerArt]

Another winning set of moves. Outstanding. Thank you!

[@ryaneganaus]

This was fantastic and glad to have Guitar Moves back!

[@axelworfles]

Never heard of Marcus, but man, what an inspirational player. So many cool insights and ideas. Matt was obviously getting his mind blown too.

[@whatsfortea2431]

so great, been waiting years for brand new episodes!

[@stevendavidson391]

So brilliant to have some new episodes. Great first guest too. Defo going to check Marcus out

[@mikeb1841]

Absolutely love this interview!! You are the best and most fun interviewer

[@wondersoftheyukon6208]

Out of all your Guitar Moves, this might well be my fave. Loved the joy that came from it. Cheers fella!

[@jduringjrmusic]

Man this is epic and one of the best shows on KZbin. Marcus King is seriously the best music to come out in the last 20 years.

[@OscarOverlanding]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@geoffrey4513]

Yesss! My favourite guitar interviews :) The pinky story is hilarious

[@Squareheaddude]

What a fun show. Thank you both Matt and Marcus!

[@victorlazarevic580]

Glad you are back, we all love you.

[@timholtguitar6999]

Fantastic interview. Been a big Marcus fan for a long time, and I really enjoyed this. Such a great introduction to your channel!

[@jl61046]

Awesome episode, Matt! Please keep these coming!!

[@briansavage932]

Love it! So glad it's back

[@cookoohead]

That was awesome. First time hearing Marcus play and was thoroughly entertained and laughing along with you guys. So happy this show is back!

[@danieldacosta4350]

Just outstanding - esp for a massive Marcus fan. Thank you!

[@DavidTorrence]

Excellent as always! Matt is THE Man! Love this series!

[@gatekeepertx]

welcome back!! day 1 fan of this series.

[@justinguitarcia]

Couldnt think of a better guest to have for the return! Well done Sweeney!

[@dpclerks09]

Good shit. Thanks Matt and everyone that makes this show possible.❤

[@aidanmullen8873]

What a lovley cool dude, glad your doing stuff again Matt hope you've got some good stuff coming.

[@pmunkey1]

So happy this show is back, great work Matt🎉

[@Harry1s]

Marcus is one of kind. Totally love to listen to him! Thanks!!

[@Sal-si-puedes33]

Fantastic episode. Thanks Matt

[@theflavormeister5964]

great interview, so glad guitar moves is back

[@billpowell702]

Incredible... many thanks!

[@ampturcoguitarwerks]

What a fantastic episode! Marcus is so down to earth and I loved hearing his stories. Especially the one about the pinky 😂 Thanks for putting this together Matt! 👏🏻

[@btam32]

So glad this show is back. And a great first guest for the return episode

[@snellbeast_jasonsnell]

WOW! Love this -- so inspiring, BEAST!

[@ottoohno1431]

What a phenomenal episode to make the come back with

[@sebastianmarko4273]

Absolutely blown away...

[@AsaPhelps]

This was inspiring dude didn’t really know of Marcus until this, learned a lot in a short space of time, great episode. This guy is really about it, can tell his respect, knowledge and love for the history of music is firmly placed. Thanks mate this show will always be legendary

[@blockingthesunmusic]

YES!!!! A new episode!!!

[@bkennedy114]

So impressed by this young man .

[@jeffreycarpenter1864]

Dude - there were some serious guitar moves coming from this dude! Killer. Made me pick up my guitar after the e minor jazz trick. Great vid!!

[@randallhelton6011]

I'm so happy guitar moves is back...love the series and I missed it ever since it went away

[@JuhaPuuma]

Thank you for doing this and MK is the real deal, such an amazing musician and human being!

[@tomvgeddes]

Love that this series is back. Do me a massive favour though and chill with the soft focus. Trying to watch those fingers at places is tricky for my old eyes. Can't wait to see who/what's coming next.

[@CRonaldo365]

Epic, both of y'all

[@mattwebber1963]

What a stunning episode.

[@chubbabux2353]

Glad to have you back, wouldn't be mad if episodes are always 20+ or 30+ minutes long.

[@FarmerSlideJoeBob]

So goddamn good to see new stuff and yes good to see ya Matt🙂

[@rob9340]

I am so happy that this series is back and with the most important guitar slayer/player/singer/ songwriter. Mr Marcus King. Hell Yeah! Mr Marcus King! King by name King by nature! I have never been so inspired as a or by a guitarist. This man is a legend in the making.

[@benjaminhartley6578]

Awesome! Thank you

[@thomasslaughter7766]

It’s awesome when I learn a new lick or phrasing. I learned today. Teachers are special.

[@davidpepper442]

Marcus is, for me, the most inspiring guitar player to come along in a long time. Thanks for doing this one Matt, I could tell you were inspired as well. Seems like that was a great hang too. Shangri La...wow!

[@njgroene]

This is the best thing on the internet right now 🎸🔥

[@mefarri]

Matt’s energy is infectious. Awesome stuff

[@stephenteague4353]

Hell yeah! 🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼 great session x

[@bjet80s45]

If you haven't heard Marcus live you need to put this on your bucket list. One of the best shows I've ever been to.

[@stonephilips9361]

Markus paid attention in Jazz music theory class. Very impressive 💯

[@JLindebergful]

I would have watched 10 hours of this one

[@denisfitzgibbon5978]

Oh man guitar moves is back!! This is awesome news

[@eugene_blommaert]

I missed this! And Marcus is a legend. Can't wait to do some healing together when seeing him later this year on his mood swings tour.

[@RenaParker]

Quite possibly my favorite interview with Marcus! Brings back some memories for this home girl! 🎸🎸🎸”The guitar the original play station”

[@Mike_D_5150]

That was really good! Thank you.

[@woodyboley9785]

You did it. Back and better then ever.

[@thepartae]

Love your work Sweeney!