Melissa - Mercyful Fate [Bass Playthrough by Becky Baldwin]

My all-time favourite Mercyful Fate song, the epic 'Melissa' showcasing the huge dynamic range you can find in this band. It is from their debut album of the same name, and bringing that CD home at around age 14 was my first time really listening to them. Learning this one brought back great memories of looping that album on my CD player when the quest for new music was all that mattered. Timi Hansen's bass lines here are mostly understated, but really rip when the moment calls!
Bass comes in at about 01:18, but I couldn't bare to crop the intro off a song like this, so join me in checking out some live footage from the Mercyful Fate tour in 2022 while I wait for my cue. You might spot me in somewhere in the fog while King, Hank, Bjarne and Mike do their thing!
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I am using a Rickenbacker 4001 fitted with ‪@seymourduncan‬ pickups
Strings from ‪@daddarioandco‬ (NYXL. Gauge 45-105) www.daddario.com
​Effects ‪@darkglasselectronics‬ Photon Pedal www.darkglass.com/
Scratchplate by ‪@alperiouspickguard‬ www.alperious.com
Live footage yoinked from ‪@camiloguzmang‬ , ‪@markitaneight‬ , ‪@rockmeetingch1‬ , ‪@LiveRockMusic‬ , ‪@livemetalvideos‬ and ‪@SonicPerspectives‬

[@vladimircokorilo8105]

I can only imagine what an honor it must be to play bass for Mercyful Fate, especially stepping into the shoes of late Timi "Grabber" Hansen. So glad you got to play with them live last year 🤘

[@emptyk8662]

My favorite Mercyful Fate song…the fact that you are now in Mercyful Fate is amazing 🤘🏻

[@Escapetosea]

I’m a 53 year old bass player, and a total Becky Baldwin fanboy😆 seriously I love this format if I want to learn something I just need to watch someone who knows what they’re doing, without all the blah blah blah. And Becky is definitely nice to watch 😉

[@ChicagoTRS]

Congrats on the permanent gig...well deserved.

[@Grandmastergav86]

Never heard of you but that was legit - great job!

[@burnsred2172]

Currently my favorite bass player of all time next to Rob 'Beast-Mode" Trujillo

[@BeckyBaldwinBass]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@Bushcraft-gn6hh]

What an awesome experience that must have been playing with King!!!

[@luis-gn8ee]

Felicidades becky , excelente, saludos desde Chile

[@johnohnsted5583]

I've been listening to this song for 30 plus years ❤,, Becky YOU NAILED THIS ONE,,,, THANK YOU!!!! 🤘😊🤘

[@alexkol8708]

PERFECT

[@franciscotobar258]

Aparte de rica excelente música....❤❤❤

[@_Lux_Ex_Tenebris]

oh that's you from the concerts!! Great job!! Thanks youtube for finally getting a recommend right for once

[@trossk]

as fun as it is to watch the other guy rock out to the music while playing, your stage presence felt more what a " yea i play bass and I'm here to kick ass" front and center made me enjoy watching you more live . you both kick ass, but you had that little extra something, ant least to me, that put you over the top

[@jocampo2008]

CONGRATULATIONS...WHAT A TALENT!!!!

[@kilzoneroo]

she does it very well, phenomenal 🎶🎸

[@billymcguiremusic]

Wonderful cover, Becky! You've definitely inspired me to play more bass over the past few years!

[@betaville72]

It's like a whole concept album condensed into 1 song!

[@nathanageu942]

Becky you are my favorite Bassist in Rock I am a big fan of yours♥️😍🤘🏻

[@user-rn3th9ri9v]

Very Nice!

[@PurpleDreki]

Amazing, Becky! So talented! Beautiful lady playing a beautiful Rickenbacker!

[@glengardner4818]

Rocking song and an amazing job playing it. This was a great stepping stone but I gotta think that you are fated for greater things than Mercyful Fate. You are fantastic!

[@Metal2TheMaxxx]

Makes me wish I could justify buying a real Rickenbacker, I got my Univox Sterobass…. Which is close enough but it’s not the real deal… Thanks for the awesome show in Laval! Was a long trip from southern Ontario but was well worth it!

[@user-ei7pe8mj3m]

Spot on! I saw the Phoenix show last year and you met the vocalist of my bands (Mr. Lance) several times around the same time. BTW, thank you for the shout out at the airport. I'm very impressed with your detail. It's improved greatly and quickly. I'm the same way. I appreciate detail, especially on covers. We must pay respect to our heroes! I know we craft our style but it's got to be on OUR stuff. Much love Becky. Sending positive vibes from Albuquerque, NM USA

[@michaelmcdermott209]

Excellent performance. Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Not an easy song to play.

[@dereklavington6629]

Great stuff Becky. Proper finger style 4 string goodness on a classic bass.

[@scotth1360]

Was awesome seeing you play for Mercyful Fate. A band that has influenced many other musicians and bands, including myself.

[@ronygarcia3454]

Awesome! 🤘

[@JM-el8ri]

Great job kid. Amazing going from Fan to BAND !!

[@zachshipstead5247]

I wish I could have seen the tour live, but the streams were amazing. Great work.

[@bryanmack5410]

Looked you up after seeing you introduced by KD...holy shit what a trip life is for you!

[@Vette4life]

Nailed it.

[@christopherblair6636]

quelle superbe video !!! bravo thanks :)

[@blackdiamond6903]

Awesome 🖤🤘✨

[@ktay7382]

Awesome ✌️ 🇬🇧

[@BelvorIV]

You crushed it, well done!

[@JeffLigatich-kf5fk]

Hey Becky. You rock it loud and proud.

[@krakenturdz]

Bad ass 🤘🤘🤘 you are an inspiration to many 🤘🤘🤘 awesome surname too! .

[@joshuajohnson2216]

Really awesome Becky 🤟🤘

[@krycha425]

Amazing Song...

[@germantoenglish898]

Excellent! 😈🤘

[@paulanthonygreen8048]

This Girl is brilliant

[@sethblack5309]

Great performance 🤘

[@mathrash_legendas666]

hell Yeah!

[@blkjakk]

Kick ass hell yeah! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Insane92]

Amazingly awesome. \m/,

[@carloseduardodarocha4820]

Vim aqui por causa de um vídeo de 12 anos atrás de você tocando Black sabbath, e parece que o tempo não passou para voce😂❤

[@leonprice9935]

Keep on rocking to the top 😂❤

[@samuelortiz129]

Becky You are good❤

[@borgonianevolution]

Why are you not touring 24/7/365 as good as you are. You got it all, the chops, the look, the attitude. Someone with all that should be having to fend off offers all the time. Do you do a lot of studio work keeping you from permanent band positions? Do you choose NOT to do a full time gig with a band? Just really interested because if I had a tenth of all that you have talent wise I would never sit on one spot more then a few days at a time

[@PureTrueMetal]

She just toured with King Diamond and tours regularly with her main band 🤘☠🤘

[@borgonianevolution]

@@PureTrueMetal Cool. Ty. If that is the case we need more videos!!!

[@BeckyBaldwinBass]

I do tour a lot, I'm definitely more of a live performer than a KZbinr. My band Fury are pretty small though so we have only played the UK and a few other closeby countries so far. I did a tour in the USA with Mercyful Fate but it was just temporarily covering for their permanent guy. I hope things keep growing though! The unsigned / DIY band life is tough!

[@borgonianevolution]

@@BeckyBaldwinBass ANY band life is tough. Thank you so much for replying to me Becky. Keep doing what you do and when you can toss us low lifes a bone with some video. I like seeing and hearing you play. I specially love the Ric's you have. ALWAYS wanted one after seeing my first bass player use one back in the late 70's while I was still taking drum lessons in school.

[@obsidianmug7123]

❤‍🔥

[@blackcurtainshoen5524]

🤘💜🤘🌹

[@gorefreak1970rb]

🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@miguele.antonetti9999]

🤟🏼

I think I love you

[@josmagala3107]

When I found out that MF was getting together, I exploded! and when before an eventuality you were announced as I dreamed of you. Then Y Saw you and . And I saw you live and MF and you have been the best.

[@luis-gn8ee]

Te pareces a la cara de fatal portrait de King diamond

[@michaelstanich70]

great playing. keep it up. would like to talk to you sometime.

[@Rafaelwoyciek]

FODA

[@humblehombre9904]

Lucky break for the fan! Dude seems like he practised his bass a bit. He’s a bit bizarre with the eye makeup.