Jansen Barbieri Karn- Beginning to melt

[@juliankenning]

Has the world ever seen a sexier bass player than Karn? That genuine relaxed and happy cool while pulling off such magnificent musicianship, like he's just having a stroll through the park I a sunny Sunday afternoon. He's so missed.

[@rebeccarosehirschfield7386]

Karn and Phil Lynott. Also: JBK blow monotonous solo ambient pretentious self-indulgent talent-wasted Sylvian clean out of his misguided muddied waters. Destructive narcissistic fucker should have stuck with and accomodated the rest of the gang - Japan would have been ever-evolving/leading edge superstar sophisticates for many additional years!!!

[@forever3797]

Yep. He even looked sexy when he was looking cold and aloof onstage with Japan. Off the planet bass player.

[@forever3797]

@@rebeccarosehirschfield7386 Quite possibly true. But then we would not have this brilliance. I do think Sylvian's 'Alchemy' and 'Gone to Earth' are masterpieces, but they are very collaborative with some severe musical royalty.

[@vinny9708]

@@rebeccarosehirschfield7386 just read micks book and couldn't have said it better myself,really was surprised by sylvians selfishness and ego

[@davidnicholson2586]

i agree, sorely missed. Iconic and a big influence

[@pucahorse]

Absolutely beautiful. It is so sad to see the late Mick Karn here. He was one of the true greats and originals. But it is wonderful to see him so happy here. R.I.P Mick Karn

[@edwilliams9914]

Nice to see Mick looking so relaxed and quietly pleased throughout the whole set. Looks like he was having a really nice night.

[@CRAIGSCHULER]

FUCK, I’m a straight bloke and I’m in love with Mick Karn ❤️ Thank you for brightening up my days Mick!

[@petermoran3041]

Well, he has the real born name of 'Adonis' a youthful Greek god! Adonis translates as 'Lord' from the Greek.....he's certainly' Lord of the bass' I think we can all agree and the guy had so many other artistic talents. What a loss.....

[@ralphier2248]

I could listen to this every day -- gorgeous sound and ambience. Mick, wish we still had you here, you were a treasure the world lost too soon.

[@lucyiliffe1799]

I've only just found this band in the last week. I've come here via a love for bass players, Steven Wilson and Richard Barbieri and am listening every day! Such talent. Love it. Have delved back into early Japan too....

[@spasmspector]

[Silently judging the five people that disliked this video.]

[@brad42948]

I'm sure there are bassists who would decry Mick's playing as 'amateur', just as there are 'pro' drummers who dismiss Jansen as having 'no technique'. I smile at all their posturing, because *this* is where the real musicianship is. Astonishing stuff from Barbieri too; so creative.

[@uv77mc85]

Yeah, nobody is saying that.

[@djh6970]

I’m definitely not

[@6lillium]

NOBODY says that about these guys, or even a young Steven Wilson who admittedly isn't the most skillful player ,but fit in perfectly here

[@brad42948]

Lol, Gavin Harrison described Steve as 'having no chops, couldn't play fast to save his life, no technique, simple'. OK, i know he was in a roundabout way paying him a compliment about style and rhythmic design... but you get my drift; these are top musicians who are largely overlooked by mainstream 'masters'. Even Mick didn't get a lot of coverage whilst he was alive, sadly, though there are now many more sites crediting his abilities, as you might expect. @@6lillium

[@Agaiola2002]

​@@brad42948 I get what you're trying to say. Some people equal good musicianship to technical perfection. But Steve Jansen isn't about masterful technique. His music is about creativity first and foremost and that's how he shines. He was never to be bound down by technique and this is exactly how he created his own, instantly recognizable style. And I know that's what Gavin Harrison meant as well, after all he cites Jansen as his inspiration. Mick Karn is similar to Steve in this aspect. Their creative output is unmatched

[@redarmr]

Yeah, its Wilson. He was with the guys on the tour, also in Europe. That was huge to see these guys. Thanx for posting!!!

[@nunofonseca5195]

5 wonderful and underrated musicians.

[@professorwolf3843]

This is sooooooooo amazing. Imagine if Mick would have been in P.T. RIP Mick, you are very much missed.

[@forkedtongue7]

Karn couldn't help but stare at Wilson's hair instead of his bass.

[@Aus78Formula]

Richard B kept this sound for many a PT dreamy soundscape

[@psychodelian]

I would have guessed that was Barbieri had I not already known. He was so essential to that Porcupine Tree vibe. You totally hear it in this.

[@slyme1711]

from the first bass notes, I'm gone, melted.

[@KarlHainer]

Karn was the greatest ever bassist. Check out Midge Ure's 'Answers to Nothing' or 'Rain Tree Crow' if you doubt what i say. R.I.P Mick

[@davidpeters44]

Or "Heads We're Dancing" by Kate Bush..

[@gjhgjhgjhgvhgvhgvhgv4877]

Why look so hard ...some of his best was on quietlife such as alien...then he was really trying and now he’s just cruising.

[@antonioskoutsoyiannis5319]

Someone forgot After a Fashion?

[@morfi3395]

Yes....but what about his own works??????? The Concrete Twin, Each Eye A Path, or his collaborations on Liquid Glass to name a few Karn was not only a great bass guitar player but a great composer too!

[@CBEEBLE]

Mark King was the bassist on Answers to Nothing.

[@mrguillemot]

Never get tired of viewing this...simply luscious!

[@CatoMinor]

Every musician here has a magician touch and no need to be a virtuosist for that. The soul of Japan...

[@ghlieme]

I absolutely love this multi-layered track! Brilliant version with Steven Wilson on guitar! Hats off to the guys - and R.I.P. Mick!

[@slyme1711]

what an incredible ensemble, brilliant musicians all of them, thanks a lot for posting.

[@heapofashesIam]

This live is where the talented ones indulge in their finest performance. Mick smiles in his swinging manner of self endulgement. It comforts me and makes me forget that Mick is away. Thank you so much for posting the live performance.

[@Pseodovole]

Real music, it just shouts hey guys we are really talented

[@Amsterdamagesoup]

The only musician smiling is Mick...I love that....what a talent! R.I.P. Mick

[@EnosEverything]

What a ten minute brilliant ride this is... Sensational.

[@voltaire2001]

i am jealous of all those lucky audience participants.the greatest bass player anyone has ever seen!!MR.MICK KARN.damn,i miss him.

[@Danthehorse]

I had NO idea SW played with these guys on occasion. He never mentions it.. Great music.

[@Blackwavewhitebeach]

Just brilliant by ALL musicians involved - would be great if the original footage was available but at least the sound is great. Awesome to see Mick so happy. (RIP)

[@Funkifymeup]

Yes I saw that too!

[@ireneruthfox]

Mick Karn, nuff said. magic fretless bass.

[@gary.solexa]

The way that the sequenced synths weave amongst the other instruments, creating that rich palette of textures, is stunning. Mick Karn is the star for me though. Warm liquid bass. He makes it look easy.

[@mrguillemot]

...and breathe :-) Just wonderful. Mick, your playing was known to too few :-(

[@vintagerumors]

Fantastic, luckily I saw Karn at a club in Camden around 92, a lot of time, this video reminded me ...

[@stevencharles9273]

Listen to Mick Karn’s playing on Gary Numan’s Dance. He’s so good

[@stevencharles6425]

Thank you Mick Karn!!!!!!!

[@micaeljohannesson7957]

Absolute masterpiece!

[@philippetrape9295]

Mick Karn was THE ultimate bass player. Still amazed at his talent. His bassline on this track which seems simple but is not is just awesome. In dreams Mick.

[@anthonyoftheoneills2175]

Wow. Thank you for sharing this. Bassist and ambient loveliness. Beautiful. Mick shouldn't be gone :(

[@BeachPresent]

Yes . Cancer spares no one

[@sikkies]

Noel Gallagher on his flute, how cool is that...

[@SimonSanders1]

Yeah, a close look-a-like from the video ; - ) Think it's actually Theo Travis, a cousin of mine!

[@keirame5653]

Beginnings of Trance? Amazing fretless work im gonna try this one tomorrow on the squier fretless ;)

[@mmmegameat]

What amazing atmosphere. Love how the tension builds. Brilliant musicians!

[@trcysttt]

JBK - each a genius in his own right, yet together their synergy is breathtaking. Thanks so much for uploading. peace

[@grimep01]

Caught the London leg of this tour, thanks a million for the upload and memories..

[@jcm50jcm50]

I am totally gutted I never saw this setup what a combination, only found this video a couple of months ago, just can’t stop playing it. Superb.

[@runcornwall]

Almost in tears here

[@jcm50jcm50]

Just found this video, where have I been? I know MK obviously, people say he looked happy, I kinda agree but in a sad way, does that make sense, how long after did he die, did he know then? And just thought fuck it I’m gonna go out on a high. I’m almost in tears listening to this.

[@lucyiliffe1799]

Almost? 😢

[@DrHeckill]

Simply wonderful, I have chills

[@yourhighness88]

Holy fudge!! That's Steven Wilson! And if i'm not misstaken, Theo Travis? Why haven't i seen this before?!?

[@Danthehorse]

You are correct, gold eh?

[@rosskolnikov]

You aren't mistaken. Actually Wilson hired JBK to help with No-man prior to this. This was sort of like returning a favor. The Jansen Barbieri Karn era on Medium Records had tons of great music. Also superb were Mick's two albums on CMP.

[@indigojones8]

Mick Karn's hands were exquisite. Perfect for bass and sculpting. My husband was a drummer and I do wish Jansen was playing this rather than a recording/sample, personally. But I LOVE Mick's little wave to someone toward the end.

[@kurtrh63]

What a lineup!!!

[@sergiocalzoni1783]

I listened so many times this song when it was released in the 90's, it still sounds fresh and inspiring!! Such great musicians!

[@jorgevillanuevaarocena2697]

Hola, soy JORGE, vivo en Pamplona, me gustan mucho, mucho, JAPAN......MICK KARN, como musico.. es unico, su imagen, su ' estar'...es maravilloso..No conocia estas actuaciones, con Steven Wilson, y el genial Japan-Barrbieri...Me ponen ' los pelos d punta, tiemblo.. ..', ante esta maravillosa musica....Me gusta mucho 'Boys like me', d Gary Numan (DANCE,1981), en el que Mick Karn, toca el bajo. Me encantan..

[@christopherhuot2826]

Thier in the GROOVE 😅and it's BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@stevesnailfish]

Wow !!!! Just stunning....the late Mick Karn.....jeez, awesome fretless playing.

[@texastea350]

this is a fantastic song played by such high quality musicians .miss you Mick .

[@cosmiccrenny9043]

Orgasmic. Rip Mick :(

[@tugbaselinulker]

what a treasure! thanks for posting this.

[@glennnetwork]

Damn, this live version kills! My fave JBK composition. Sweet. Many thanks for posting.

[@gmatty2975]

So glad i found this...so pleased you shared this. ;0)

[@GCsupo]

an amazing show with mind-blowing talent! Mick, we miss you!!!

[@dharr0]

Wonderful performances by all - feel lucky to have seen Mick w Polytown. Miss him

[@il.mangla]

Questo meraviglioso bassista non ha avuto la fama che meritava…

[@Dannymusic1999]

I just became aware of your great bass skills now your gone.... but not forgotten as I'm a new fan!

[@3rdshiftfornow]

Found this as a result of checking out solo R. Barbieri. I am a diehard PT fan so you can imagine my pleasure at seeing SW as a part of this !!. MK is truly a beat daddy of the highest order ! The only bass player I would rate higher is Victor Wooten of Bela Fleck fame (check out "Sinister Minister" Live) - JRL

[@arjenjanssen3138]

Same for me! Huge PT fan as well. And this is amazing too. The end of Japan was the beginning of Porcupine Tree. Here Richard and Steven came together. Japans Nightporter is one of my all time favourites: Richards piano is absolutely beautiful in that song.

[@vincenzollamas]

love Mick's wave at 9:31

[@skok58]

Wow. . . This is incredible. . .

[@rescd4]

fantastic, didn't know Steven Wilson ( Porcupine Tree) was in the live band.....the barefeet..dead give away LOL

[@mantra3000]

This is extraordinary.

[@Syntpop]

Thanks! Great music and concert!

[@nunofonseca5195]

3 wonderful musicians . amazing karn .

[@HectorLopez-ct3kq]

3? are 5 with Steven wilson and Theo Travis !

[@nunofonseca5195]

Héctor López thnks Hector you are absolutely right. all 5 are great.

[@HectorLopez-ct3kq]

nuno montenegro wonderful legacy

[@simonerapposelli7103]

absolute masterpiece!!!

[@belavecsi2407]

I Agree!

[@markvader13]

Mick Karn: King of fretless bass..fuck it king of all bass, the bass messiah!

[@stevencharles9273]

Such love for this. ❤️❤️❤️👍Mick Karn So good.

[@arupian666]

wonderfully creative music... just sends me....

[@cardboardmusic]

Thanks for posting, wonderful music. The CDs - of the group - seem to be very expensive, I checked them out after seeing this. Shame, it would be nice to hear this in the comfort of your own living room.

[@forever3797]

I want the 3 hour version of this

[@gustavoaguilar1271]

Only Masters here, Mick Karn is one of my idols!!!

[@kentborges5114]

AMAZING...really miss the unique sound of KARN

[@vinvanveen]

Wow - amazing! Thanks for uploading this. RIP, Mick Karn.

[@dnasiliev6110]

Волшебный Мик Карн. Было честью это услышать!

[@altermustv1876]

Интересно, на другом видео Карм пытался даже петь, но, как-то не очень, он все таки прежде всего классный гитарист, а вокалист от Бога это Силвиан!

[@mintwithahole]

Yes, you can also see him on the Dutch Tv Bestial Cluster video thats available on youtube.

[@stefantomanski8516]

Mick karn ich bin jetzt 52 jahre alt und er begleitet mich bis heute ich bin auch nach seinem tot immer noch so dabei als haette ich titles erst gestern gehoert

[@BrandonMilner]

I could listen to this forever. Is there rest of this show somewhere?

[@jcm50jcm50]

I need to find the whole show, if it’s half as good as this well I’m in for a treat, aren’t we all, please someone tell us.

[@dereckvon]

Fantastic!

[@mervynqueeley2106]

Lord have mercy. What a backside instrumental this!!

[@rofanolubis8896]

EARGASM !

[@ModestoMuniz]

@DionSebastian It was in Japan....1997 "Abstract day"

[@EnosEverything]

The only other bassist to touch Mick Karn on a fretless bass would be the wonderful Jaco Pastorius - both men died way too soon.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

Have a listen to Mick Anker on The Blow Monkeys' "Go Public".

[@stevecalvert5212]

Pino Palladino and Gazza Johnson

[@Baronchango]

Toda una joya, pocas veces se verà algo similar, además de los 3 genios ex Japan (Jansen Barbieri Karn) Toca el multiinstrumentista Steven Wilson y el gran saxofonista, flautista Theo Travis.

[@HectorLopez-ct3kq]

Así es ! Paisano

[@cmonmappleys]

Love it.......KARN-age

[@rickk4art]

INCREDABLE!

[@ivanespinoza3135]

Hey, vi a Steven Wilson en la guitarra, wow!!!

[@MrThomas1958]

great stuff

[@lucyiliffe1799]

Apologies if this has been asked before, but what is the timeline of Steven Wilson meeting Barbieri and then forming Porcupine Tree. I know that JBK where all in Japan, and this gig is already 15 years since they split. I bloody love this.

[@prestwickpioneer3474]

AFAIK it’s pre Barbieri joining PT but around the time JBK helped SW with No-Man.

[@mysterywhylay]

They are SOOOO good. Not missing David...but missing Mick :(

Magical!!!

[@p.anthonyfowler7013]

Absolutely super quartet! + Theo Travis, was it? Wish they had kept this format going.. Saw them live in late '93, though they had fabulous David Torn on guitar as Steven Wilson was busy with Porcupine Tree. R.I.P. Mick Karn, the one and only.. 😘

[@emmam9457]

Awesome xx

[@NYprog]

so correct. and very cool.

[@geposefo]

awesome!

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Very nice indeed.

[@silkeharten-preiss1487]

Uuuh, I am Years too late to dig out this great stuff! And surely to late for a comment :-) I looove Karn. May he R.I.P. ... and I adore Wilson ... So sad that there is nothing new by "Porcupine Tree" .... BUT: Did anyone notice that this tune is a cover of "Teardrop" by Massive Attack? Or was it meant to be, and I didn't get it? Or am I nuts?

[@mintwithahole]

Karn is the best bass player Ive ever heard but he did use an awful lot of open strings in his playing. Sounds amazing...

[@forever3797]

One of the reasons why I like him is his open strings

[@6lillium]

There is nothing wrong with open strings. Efficiency is a musician's best friend. Whatever allows you to express yourself, in the easiest way possible , is what's best.

[@michaelneill13]

Brilliant