Mark King Slap Bass Technique

Mark King Bass Guitar Drumming

[@dslapster64]

Not a good bass day? Are you kidding me? This man is phenomenal.

[@lorenmorgan1931]

And can sing while he does it lol.

[@Rael39]

I can't stop smiling when he really gets into it.

[@A.LeMayo]

His thumb is moving so fast that the camera frame rate can't keep up what a legend

[@julietsalvidge4760]

I love this man. He does for bass guitar what Jimi Hendrix did for the electric guitar. Just watch him.

[@schnozz87]

He's genuinely superb and never gets talked about in the leagues of the best bass players, I guess because Level 42 were never that cool etc... he's also a seriously good guy who really loves his fans and loves what he does, seen them live a few times and it's really watching masters at work.

[@marceloislas72]

He reach the top of the instrument performance, the bass sound in the Level 42 songs, is something i always appreciate the most.

[@H2R504]

This is a MAD SCIENTIST! The left hand is actually completing the right hand…like one finishing the others sentence.

[@greatwhite61967]

This is still one of the best descriptions of Mark explaining in a short space of time that he always states his style is based like drumming on the bass guitar... When any friends or someone I've not long met , as me why I say this with regards to Marks playing , I either show them this or send the link to their phone & it always seems to be near the end when he's alternating between both hands thar sound like a drum beat , that usually the point they get what I meant... For those who've made statements of thst he's a god on bass guitar & obviously fans of Marks I always find it odd that 99% of them don't even know that Mark King is a naturally left handed , yet he plays his right handed bass in style he does , & I've always put this down to the fact that drummers have to try different patters & playing various way of playing but with both hand holding their drum sticks & no I'm not joking as its to early for an April Fools Day Joke , Mark is in fact left handed & try not to let your brains explode out your head when you read this... lol .....

[@EricCosmic]

I didn’t see this coming at all !!!!! I never knew that. The mind boggles at the thought.

[@mk7073]

You might be on to something there. Virtuoso Gary Moore was a leftie too

[@danielpalmersofficial]

Mark King is the British Louis Johnson, both are geniuses and are the kings of slap bass. 👌😌

[@jyrikeskinen4554]

R.i.p to Louis Johnson

[@danielpalmersofficial]

@@jyrikeskinen4554 Yes, rest in peace Louis Johnson. ✌️😇

[@klapsigaarenbasgitaar1931]

In a way you are right, Mark King is more sophisticated (especially with all that singing at the same time) I'd say but sound wise I preferred Louis Johnson with that thick sound.

[@danielpalmersofficial]

@@klapsigaarenbasgitaar1931 I love both, however Mark King is a great vocalist, bass player, percussionist, drummer, guitarist and keyboardist too!! 😀👍

[@linzirainbow6577]

Mark King, MAESTRO.

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

I love this Superb Bass Master ,unique beautiful voice as well.. love live the King.

[@ryangolding7690]

Absolutely unreal how can you not watch these videos?

[@exit7uk]

Always makes me laugh when Mark says "This is not a good bass day" at the end of this clip! MK an absolute f**kin bass legend!!!

[@Seafarer-Ade]

Larry Graham, who he copied the slap technique from, was much better.

[@kuhcena2997]

@@Seafarer-Ade not true

[@user-kb8ql3gw1l]

Seen him live (with Level 42) twice. Simply amazing. :)

[@seppokangas1488]

Wow. He can rock that bass.

[@PhreddCrintt]

The man is awesome.

[@GingerJoberton]

Inspiration. I know what I'm practicing tomorrow

[@leveilleurnonsilencieux2681]

incredible speed

[@moochincrawdad]

Virtuoso!

[@oliverbowen17]

As soon as he said this is not a good bass day I threw my bass guitar in the bin

[@belenacerato9061]

Imaginense a mark king y mark knopfler tocando juntos!!!

[@da_great_mogul]

"And so on and so forth" is the most underrated comment ever.

[@larrybethune3909]

Jeff Berlin used this technique too. Gotta love bass players.

[@1flinns]

That man grew up watching Starsky and Hutch mixed with Sesame Street.

[@mamsf]

he brings it to restaurants while he's eating as well

[@OnatGG]

"... things like that". after 15 years i still cant play things like those.

[@eastonrobinson9845]

Wow, I'd love to have those kinds of badd bass days 😂.

[@misterfunnybones]

1:55 - That's a great version of the True Believers b line.

[@b3nchur]

+misterfunnybones Can also be matched with Hot Water

[@rotosoundz]

Love his style….I cant play like that…cant chew gum and walk at same time.😬

[@roelplayzzz8263]

He just plays the bass like eddie van halen played the guitar haha legend😂

[@julietsalvidge4760]

Errr. Jimi Hendrix. Listen and learn.

[@julietsalvidge4760]

van halen? Jimi Henrix. Based on Jimi Hendrix. Everyone tried to copy him. Look and learn

[@carltonjohnston8408]

What a talent and what a great guy.

[@bobbelsekwol]

How does he do that? What a player.

[@conraduouou]

bro that thumb

[@TantriczooLisa]

Not a good bass day?!!! 🤣 Mark is the absolute best!!!!! 💯

[@nunoharris]

Hi. What pedals is Mark King using ? Thanks

[@jacoblisle4056]

What's the song he plays at 0:29 ???

[@miniorek]

now play like that and sing at the same time.

[@mikegreenstreet4067]

Oh, he does. Don't you worry about that. He even chews gum at the same time ! Straight up .

[@KennyEvansUK]

This is great Mark, but can you sing AND play?

[@ianpegge9967]

Yes he can.

[@nancymalone3094]

He can play, sing, and chew gum at the same time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6nUZIl6drNlnrc

[@MrKredski]

"NOT A GOOD BASS DAY"?! Jeez......

[@ocvrta_postrv2842]

sound and video quality are shit but he is awsome

[@aamoir536]

More like playing two handed piano !

[@platypibri]

1:25 Now I've explained it. Let me show you how you still aren't worthy.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Mark King vs Davie504 in a 🅱️ ASS battle. NOW!

[@pilummurialis6490]

@IPA SOLÉ Davie would struggle to thump as fast as that