Dunlop Sessions: Marcus Miller

[@stahlbeton8566]

Marcus plays with young artists, same as Miles Davis did when he was his age (58 year old). When Marcus was 27, he was producer of Miles' Tutu. Giving such opportunities to young people shows real selflessness and character of these two artists.

[@Thefunkeemonkee]

And he played for Miles Davis when he was 19...

[@flambr]

and Marcus doesn't beat his wife and peer pressure everyone around him to do heroin

[@kaiolacerda3015]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@milesahlstrom]

I love how Marcus is putting young musicians in his band.

[@kavemankarl2588]

Very talented young musicians. In that way Marcus is like Frank Zappa whose band (school?) launched many a career.

[@albclef]

Marcus is a musicans study tool . The guys knows music all styles . Great guy in person and does not have a big head . Hats off to you Marcus Miller . Blessings!

[@QueenToKingOfSpades]

I swear, the sound and mix is better at this session than on the album. I always have to come here to listen to these songs.

[@sergiopedro4668]

Usually I just want to listen to Marcus Miller and be in awe of his bass playing, but this stuff is fantastic jazz no matter who's playing it. The drumming and sax-playing are phenomenal and the sound is right on...the grit of that Jazzmaster six-string is a wonderful touch. I could listen to this all day. Thanks, Marcus.

[@ChicotAlainVenturachic161]

Fantastique Marcus Miller ! Miles Davis et lui,ce n'est pas un hasard ! Bravo !!

[@kevinhamilton303]

Who is the hell would dislike this video? SMDH . . . I love Marcus Miller's legacy.

[@nonhlanhlangwenya1577]

listening to this piece over and over again, keeps my heart pumping.

[@TheBassGojira]

This video not only looks good, but the sound is killer. I can hear a lot more midrange from Marcus' bass than usual. I want to hear him play that Musicman, that's new.

[@sc45470]

TheBassGojira it's probably the strings playing a part too... a lot of DR strings to me have like absolutely no midrange, that's why I don't like them

[@mycofairbanks3321]

sc45470 What kind o strings do you prefer sc??

[@MiguelVergaraK]

TheBassGojira True, he sounds particularly good and less scooped than usual. Pure awesomeness in that tone.

[@mycofairbanks3321]

Miguel Alejandro Vergara That's it. I'm gettin some Dunlops for my Jazz.

[@MiguelVergaraK]

Michael Fairbanks I'll do the same for my Warwick :)

[@robertw5749]

This is such a great video for both the amazing musicianship and the cool historical context that he shares. Great work to the whole band. Nice playing from everyone especially Marcus!

[@ismite2]

Alex Han for President!!! Louis Cato for Minister of Riddim! Brett for Minister of Cool! Marcus - Emperor Groove Setter for Life!

[@HarryHipster]

I always liked watching Marcus on stage in Rotterdam, but this is another highlight of his career and a really outstanding performance of these talented guys. It has got as much fascinating rhythmic power as it has got beautiful melodic elements. Excellent music. Thanks so much for uploading.

[@miamitreo]

Simply Awesome. One of my all time favorite bass players!!!

[@nortyfiner]

When the trumpeter first started his solo, I wasn't looking at the screen and thought for a second it was Roy Hargrove. Whoever he is, that guy is good.

[@videosyncrisy]

Lee Hogan… I agree he’s mad!

[@unclerho8388]

This is sooooooo beautiful!!!! Marcus is one of the few that TRULY understands what music is all about. No disrespect to others at all. Was listening to his work with George Benson and Earl Klugh on 1987's (86?) "Collaboration". Sublime. "Groove Setter" indeed!

[@marneltuballa4738]

Ive watched this like 10x already... still souded like the first time :)

[@ArnaudAsselberghs]

everything sounds so perfect... yes once again Marcus drop a awesome new album... Feel so excited to see him live next week at Brussels !

[@nelsoncp4087]

അതി മനോഹരം.................!

[@mahn_biggie3347]

point of correction marcus, highlife originated from Ghana not Nigeria they came to Ghana to learn "western music" also known as Highlife. thank you guys for inculcating our culture into your music

[@iandevlin_Ibanez]

Just found Marcus Miller tonight. Holy smokes! Is ALL his stuff this good?!

[@sc45470]

+Ian Devlin Yes.

[@wagmorebarkless2579]

Not only that - he's also killer on bass clarinet.

[@eodfx]

All his stuff...

[@serenemachine9110]

YES! He is a true musician his talent comes through in what ever he plays.

[@terrymiller111]

No. Most of it is BETTER. :-/

[@edennard1]

I've been playing Dunlop strings for the last 3 years and they've been nothing short of absolutely amazing.

[@wagmorebarkless2579]

My respect for this guy grows every time i hear him.

[@bwalters7777777]

Guided here by Scott Devine. Now I've listened to this vid, oh, 20 times in a few days. This is really terrific stuff. Now ordered a couple of Marcus's CDs. Looking forward to getting them. :-)

[@MojoPenguin]

Just seen him in Montreux a couple of weeks ago, he is awesome and his bandmates are incredibly gifted as well, would go again :)

[@paulleeming5733]

What an infectious Guy, Marcus is, just oozes such a joyous passion for what he does. Privileged to have met him and have been inspired to play bass. One of my music heroes. 'Peace Marcus'. Paul

[@KDRIIZZLLE]

Had the pleasure of watching/meeting these guys this past weekend in Indianapolis. Sick players.

[@martinchacon8821]

SOMEHOW this music relaxes me at the same time as grabbing ALL my attention unlike a LOT of other music: think that says enough for it! And I LOVE metal but it DOES NOT RELAX! NOWAY man!

[@martinchacon8821]

+Martin chacon ..and like a GREAT as opposed to GOOD cook, chef or whatever he's judicious in his arrangements to not OVERDO the singing (e.g.) or anything else so the music, like a good recipe, is balanced & never cloying, BORING, or too repetative in a department. It all comes together in new ways throughout the composition the way a wine or appetizer go with or compliment a main course.

[@migueldelvalle1637]

This is a killer video great musicians great sound and Marcus gave us a tour with the story on every song. Awesome.

[@anthonywestjr1063]

Sometimes a chance is all that's needed! Great job MM for all your contributions to the world of music! Especially for opening the path for younger musicians to follow through.

[@winwinfield2839]

To describe Marcus Miller's musicianship precisely would require the addition of a new word that extends beyond excellence! I must carefully and humbly say that he and Nathan East are my sources of inspiration. Not that I have heard all Marcus has to offer, but really! Why is there so much left in the tank each time I encounter Miller's music? Thanks Dunlop!

[@caillinoctober2271]

Marcus Miller. The man....The legend!! Awesome awesome stuff as usual! LOVE IY GUYS!!

[@jonelder3958]

Love when marcus plays fingerstyle.

[@radi0inhead]

Just visited his concert 3 days ago. It was so f***n' magnificent! One of the best concerts in my life. Don't miss the opportunity to see it live, if you still have one!

[@TheJayrock123]

Marcus is a "BAD" man! Got tickets, can't wait.

[@Tech_NO_Tech]

The man is the best, his music is very inspiring. I bought a bass a few months ago and I definitely want to play more. Thank you.

[@patrickbrogan8770]

Marcus Miller is such a legend!! I saw him live at Lincoln Center in 2019 where he did a set filled with cuts from Miles Davis's electric jazz fusion period. That show was 🔥

[@francescaredhead3478]

hearts of to the drummer wonderful playing.......great interpretation of the music man.....love the vybz

[@beatefischbach7356]

Thank u Marcus 4 coming 2 Hamburg. We love u and u r New Album

[@philippegontier5510]

My favourite is always Alex .... His play ....HUGE ....

[@szabiakanich]

Son of Macbeth has go to be one of the best songs ever recorded. It's just soooooo groovy. Was great seeing these gentlemen live, last weekend in Budapest. Love it.

[@jje2001]

Saw them last night in Santa Cruz, California :-) Pretty awesome show, I must say. I loved the "classics" (Tutu, Jean-Pierre) as much as the new stuff, where you can really feel both classic Marcus and West African music intertwined. Result is magic. Well done Marcus!!

[@claudiovallese40]

Son of Macbeth is pure delight Miller's Fender Jazz bass, 2x Ebs proline 4x10", Marcus reknown taste and technique: how ever could you just go wrong? Cheers, Claudio

[@JohnAldenDavis]

Everything about this is absolutely fantastic.

[@curvaneles]

Dunlop does two things very well: - Picks; - Dunlop session videos.

[@felixweber6593]

Great music...!!! I love this band and particularly Marcus as a bass player... He's a legend.

[@MayoranoSergio]

Exelentes musicians... A pleasure !!!!

[@LarsUelf]

The beginning of the first one, Hylife, reminds me of Under The Bridge by RHCP

[@pierrehirsch3254]

Toujours aussi exceptionnel! Bravo!

[@hermantoothrot3642]

What a vibe!! thx so much for sharing this experience

[@eodfx]

The Master at work... I bow to the lord of groove and funk

[@themanicchef-cooking-artmu1054]

Marcus is an amazing all round musician, love to hear him play. saw him play in southbank this year. Amazing.

[@MundoVariado]

lindas melodias!!!!

[@amosmaciel3291]

Fantastic!

[@borut7125]

Sax man is killing it! :)

[@DavideDondiMusic]

Wow, that was awesome! Imho also the guitar player has improved a lot since the first years with Marcus.

[@MrServingSize]

Smoooooth! Marcus Miller’s style should be its own genre! Damn he’s good!

[@ajvarable]

This is like a user guide: How to Make Love with the Music?

[@unclerho8388]

Maja Redzic Brilliant observation!!!!!!!!!

[@jpdabass]

Pure class. Thank you.

[@AaronKamanga]

I love this!!!! Two thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@montychristo86]

In Africa, music is actually meant for everyone and to be inclusive. Ain't that cool in comparison to all the marketing giants in the music industry treating musicians like race horses instead of learning to sit back and appreciate real art.

[@LOOMING_WRAITH_OF_BAD_OMEN]

Too bad Africa's a massive shithole in all other aspects.

[@adroit57]

@@LOOMING_WRAITH_OF_BAD_OMEN LMAO

[@СтаниславВайкерт]

@@LOOMING_WRAITH_OF_BAD_OMEN We all have something to do with it. If you treat other countries as source of raw materials, cheap labour force and as a waste land, it becomes "a massive shithole", as you said.

[@elisehollywoodevans]

Forever AWESOME!

[@imexradio]

This is great music. Marcus Miller is a very good bass player. Dunlop sessions is a good thing.

[@ChicotAlainVenturachic161]

Un grand bravo aux musiciens qui accompagnent Marcus Miller. Qu'ils sont brillants tous ! sublime !!

[@trevcornwall8160]

Impressive! That Marcus Miller is a bit special! Awesome stuff!

[@georgechristiansen6785]

I wish the album mix was this good.

[@uthamanco]

+George Christiansen Ain't that the truth. CD recordings generally blow. Totally compressed nonsense that kills the dynamics and thus the music. Studios could learn a lot from KZbin and folks like Boyce Avenue who put out some freaking incredible mixes.

[@georgechristiansen6785]

Utha Man it's not necessarily that it is compressed too much, but it sounds like smooth jazz production, which I hate.

[@samcooke343]

+Utha Man You mean as opposed to vinyl? CD has a way higher dynamic range than vinyl, you can get amazing mixes on CD. It all depends on who's mixing/mastering.

[@uthamanco]

+samcooke343 Agree. Most heavily compress the CD mix and squeeze the life out of the music.

[@bigmac183]

Bangin' track. Played when I was 13, nothing much but now I have to catch up. Love this track.

[@bigmac183]

@caprice.t we're getting there!!

[@nZymes]

White Jay-Z killing it on keys

[@malcolmhallonbass]

+nZymes LOL White Jay-Z

[@terrymiller111]

Hahhahahaha!

[@red143rene]

Lmbo!!

[@Project_2501]

GOSH the kick drum sounds so damn nice in this mix!

[@ChicotAlainVenturachic161]

Quel charme chez ce merveilleux artiste qu'est Marcus Miller, et quel homme aussi. Mon musicien du moment.

[@regicagesilva468]

Incrivel. B's River a melhor. Son of Macbeth épico. 2023 Brasil

[@philippegontier5510]

Congrats to Rebekah and Myles also .... Great job ! Great SOUND !!!

[@tomtownsend5009]

This is SOOOO good

[@maxbressan]

How epic is this song. So inspiring

[@erikoakiya69]

Marcus Miller 2015. Absolutely amazing ioi Also sounded nice on the new drummer "Louis Cato".

[@deano7674]

Love the grove Marcus you a born legend.

[@aliusoji1143]

Awesome they should keep up the good work.😃😀😃😀😃😃😀😃😀

[@5800lwb]

Marcus, as always, has done it again. Killer video!

[@ASvanRandwijck]

This is just insane...... Respect to all of you. X

[@erycourtois6467]

on les a vu à l'ile de la réunion, trop bon ... merci... bienvenu chez nous et revenez vite... 1aout 2015. (brigitte et ery)

[@sunshineIniodu]

GREAT EXPERIENCE

[@judeslagrin]

Un mélange de couleurs africaine et de slap USA, toujours aussi performant il va de plus en plus vers un niveau difficile à atteindre. Take care Marcus

[@aartleeuwenburg5626]

Beautiful Marcus !

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Awesome music.

[@CarmeloHernandezkarma]

The Master of All Trades

[@unclerho8388]

Love the chords on Hylife!!!!!

[@armbarfan]

Wow a I hear about is Wooten but this is my first time hearing Marcus and I'm must say he sounds better. Not as flashy but the music moves me more.

[@89Kele]

Agree. My uncle turned me on to Marcus Miller, I’ve heard some Victor Wooten, he’s great but I prefer Marcus.

[@Techdrome]

SOOOOO AWESOME! LOUIS CATO IS LIKE OHHH JEEESSSS!!!

[@EdgarSolorzano]

Loved it!!!!!

[@ismite2]

Marcus!!!! Cameroon!!!! Victoria!!!!

[@amandawilliams577]

Awesome!!!!

[@corneliuswillis719]

This is a great session. One thing about a Fender bass that I love you get out of it what you put into it.

[@alberthofmann5195]

This is the bomb

[@reddhampton740]

Love how you put the spotlight on Black music history!

[@Dyshof]

Amazing how well Marcus does also in fingerstyle

[@hahabass]

Funny! Everyone in the band is in a t-shirt or rolled up sleeves, guitarist is dressed like he's about to climb Kilamanjaro.

[@kavemankarl2588]

Maybe he had a fever or something.

[@alexanderorozco1481]

THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE MUSIC WORK, THIS IS WHAT MUSIC IS ABOUT. BUT WHERE ARE THE LYRYCS??!!!! I CAN'T FIND THEM. HELP PLEASE!!

[@fabibass]

great vid. piano player is fantastic

[@kristofwynants]

MM!! a true inspiration...

[@Badcatpat]

The tone of the bass guitar is quite amazing and cool. kmd_bassman

[@SPAPBrocker]

Sounds fresh!

[@KaluparambilVasudevan]

Great.

[@GoGetFletch]

Great live session. Marcus, the drummer and keys are so locked in. The guitarist, however, looks and sounds like he is very nervous. What do you guys think?

[@JorisGriffioen]

***** Not necessariy nervous, but a bit tense. That might just be his style of playing, guessing by the way he does vibrato for instance. Also: it must be extremely hard to play guitar in a band with lead bass, brass and keys.