Level 42 - 43 (30th Anniversary World Tour 22.10.2010)

Recorded at London's Indigo2 in October 2010, the concert was part of Level 42's world tour celebrating their 30th anniversary.
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[@stevenkenney9473]

This is why they are one of my favourite bands. All of them are multi-talented. Phil was a pianist turned drummer, Mark was drummer turned bassist. Mike was also percussionist. Boon was boon :) When they created this music they put all their knowledge into each song like 43. But here you can see the talent of all of them working in sync with each other. One of the tightest bands ever.

[@darrenmuso2621]

Very much agree 👍🏻

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

You've got that one right, mate. 'Level 42' are one of the best 'Live' bands on the planet and they keep proving it time and time again. Mindblowingly brilliant.

[@MrWillyCC]

One of the best funk/jazz bands ever!! Deserve waaaay more recognition.

[@davecoalwood9487]

All day long fella.👍👍❤ Them

[@differentdrummer6162]

@@davecoalwood9487 All day long, for real brother

[@davecoalwood9487]

@@differentdrummer6162 Nice one Chris. 👍

[@petehotton4740]

Better than making love to a woman

[@silvianadewi9041]

@@davecoalwood9487 plk7mlililu0lulllkllmkuikkllllmm0l7ilikkullklllulkl7klpll l8ukl8kllkkllliikk7 lilllll kkikll7uljlillklliiklll9lk0lkllllpl

[@antoniovera667]

what a band, funk, rock, pop, jazz, progressive, all in one. And we have to remember that Mark King is a drummer too

[@devinm8128]

I'm only 28 years old, I found these guys after picking up bass guitar (as you might imagine haha) I grew up listening to punk, rock and was a dubstep dj for about 12 years. Level 42 has become my favorite band easily, they are simply so fun and astounding musicians. That drum section in the breakdown of the song was out of control. I've been trying to master this song on bass for over a year an jeeze it's still a work in progress.

[@davecoalwood9487]

They are musical God's eh Mate??😂 Check out the original 4 in concert- Live at Wembley 86 amongst others. A Physical Presence on LP - unreal. Take Care Mate

[@scottmarquis7624]

Anyone that thinks they can play a musical instrument should watch this. They hit this note for note every night. Beautiful..

[@lolosseb8103]

yeah,sure,I will tell it to Sly and Robbie,Miles,Ahmad Djamal,Duff McKagan,Paul Jackson,Stan Getz,Chet Baker etc etc etc etc etc..sure they will stop playin their way and work only technics on 4/4,because expression in music is just sheet...thanks for your wiseful comment

[@laurentquintana262]

So true.

[@petehotton4740]

Yes I know I'm a drummer and a big fan since 1988

[@scottmarquis7624]

@@lolosseb8103 lol..

[@davidupton3186]

@@lolosseb8103 it's not mutually exclusive

[@tekglitch4484]

That bassline cures my soul. One of my Favourite Level 42 Tracks, and this performance is nothing short of sublime!

[@Dtown96]

Seriously one of the best bassists and drummers I’ve ever seen live

[@tacofortgens3471]

Agreed ❤

[@ClownenJac73]

And then… when the bassist starts to sing.

[@Naltrex2]

i woke up with this song playing in my head today

[@differentdrummer6162]

Funk this crisp is part of my freakin' DNA - always been that way. I'm sixty-funkin'-two.

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

Mark himself is 64 years old now, so you are in great company.

[@LordYisusCraist]

i believe in life out of this planet now. these guys come from out of the solar system for sure.

[@user-ps4qo1gt4m]

[@bernlin2000]

The first song off their first album...a jazzy/funk intro. Very bold, love it!

[@achenarmyst2156]

Chris Ducat They start off with „Turn it on“, ramping up to this fantastic funk instrumental.

[@nickavenoso7851]

@Chris Ducat It’s the second song of their debut album. Turn It On opens the album and then this song is next.

[@svenschwingel8632]

@@nickavenoso7851 actually, there was "The Early Tapes" which was produced a year before their self-titled debut album 😉

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@svenschwingel8632 Yes, I know that, but it wasn’t released until a year after. And this song is not on that “Early Tapes” or “Strategy” album, it’s on their debut album.

[@markbaarsbergen36]

Incredible. Even after 30yrs still that extremely recognizable sound!

[@achenarmyst2156]

That percussion part 🤩 You can imagine that Mark started off as a drummer. That‘s why he is one of the most percussive bass players, alongside Marcus Miller.

[@Farewelltokingz]

Jaco was also a drummer before bass player

[@Lynneheal]

One of my favourite bands ever #Level42

[@jondee442]

Love the story behind Pete Ray Big!

[@TheMatthew5252]

These guys are so incredible. I can't believe that they don't rule the world.

[@davecoalwood9487]

With You there Steveo.

[@MS-Patriot2]

Not enough bullshit, just pure but non-mainstream talent. We know they’re brilliant.

[@Hard-Boiled-Bollock]

I don't care what anyone else says, Mark is the fucking king of bass

[@lexythespacedog]

i really love that bass guitar.

[@Soundoverload]

I have been a fan since ‘85 or so and though the Status bass looks great the graphite neck combined with the ultra thin strings Mark uses makes it sound so thin. Live it’s really difficult to hear the great stuff he is playing, which obviously is a shame.

[@theressamurphy2996]

sitting or standing with the audience would be such a delight

[@simeonbanner6204]

Up there with the police really as quality musicians, who are professional, still capable of making good music. Great timing, dynamics. Masterclass really.

[@gtamediaproductions1]

Love these guys. I've been listening to them since the beginning if their original line up. Never stopped! 😎✌

[@joannemaloney4404]

My top bands also, The Police and L42.

[@davidwelsford3189]

First European tour for L42…supporting none other than The Police!!

[@johnking7997]

Come on, the boys are brilliant, so professional, Long live Leve42

[@drumdad54sdl47]

That drummer...!!!! 'Scuze me whilst I pick my jaw off de floor...

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

Ha! Ha! I laughed out loud when I first read your comment. Peter Ray Biggin is certainly a great player and he was heavily influenced by none other than Mr Phil Gould himself. He learnt from the master.

[@tkotmk]

Just, so nice to see them play this song live. One of my favorite songs all time.

[@i_am_steve]

I'd heard of these guys before and heard a couple of their more famous songs. But for some reason last week i started listening to their entire catalogue and I'm annoyed at myself that i didn't get into them sooner! I love discovering "new" music, their first album is already up there amongst my favourite albums, it's incredible!

[@vitaleonis1196]

I first heard about you guys when I was living in Europe, in the early 80s in the military. Mark's slapping bass guitar is awesome - it reminds me of Stanley Clarke. Magical sounding - the pounding thunderous deep drums. In Europe, I bought a Sonor Signature Series drumset (w/West African Bubinga wood shells) Roto-toms, Zildjian, Paiste and Meinl symbols. Thank you so much for inspiring me, from the very beginning.

[@matheustavares4597]

If Mark King read this or other level band member read this...i know that i dont need to say this and you are used to hear this all time, YOU ARE THE BEST!

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

That's right. Level best.

[@dayrider]

I saw Level 42 in the 80's in Manchester & you were great live ...thanks for memories i still have the little badge i bought too

[@merin797]

Best ever. Saw them back in the day. Love Mark!❤️

[@brianball1399]

One of my favourite videos, as it incorporates the amazing drumming of all the musicians. Best ever. 👍

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

I agree. I wish I had been there that night to witness it first hand. Anyone who saw them play at that gig was in for a real treat. Outstanding musicianship.

[@BaddaBigBoom]

This is one my all time favourite L42 pieces ...I know it inside out, so satisfying to hear every time.

[@johnmarks8101]

Funking brilliant!

[@johnking7997]

Wow these boys, how professional are they, cannot fault them, so pleased for Mark and the boys, they are a treat to watch. Totally recommend

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

Are you related to the great man himself by any chance?

[@rodguitarezz3482]

Thanks for the great video. I never thought I'd get to see Mark, Mike and Nathan with Pete Ray all on percussion. Wish Gary and Phil could of been in there,,,

[@cpboomlove]

they killed this!!! outstanding

[@haydncourt5386]

Always a great sound to this band... World machine awesome album

[@massivecumshot]

I've waited my entire adult life to jam with a bass player like Mark King. Never even got close.

[@teterouge1472]

My mate Mike on the keys... Lindup!.... All the best from North Nottinghamshire... Bas...

[@davidwelsford3189]

Just astonishing -when they punctuate with that percussion break. Such talent.

[@josemmoreno1973]

Always the Best sounding ever..

[@dejanhasecic9124]

Excellent! Sheer delight!

[@johndoyle1810]

God bless level42 because they sang about things then and they are happening now,,,i

[@tacofortgens3471]

When you get older you listen to this music totally different. ❤

[@thierryltechnosessions1363]

So great ❤❤❤

[@jasonfreshwater6138]

Still got it!! Never left them!!

[@EPHESIANS511CLUBqc]

Insane slapping ability No.1

[@angelangelov5033]

ooo my god....Amazing !

[@tacofortgens3471]

Thw sound is so crisp and clean, the harmony, the atmosphere simply amazing.

[@markmonger524]

King gets better and better...

[@Toomuchfunnytobacco]

Incredible

[@user-yf2tx1ct9v]

I love Pete 🥰

[@slimtimm1]

One of the best drummers I've ever heard

[@juanmanrrique3665]

Me encanta este tema genios

[@DrumSolVanIsle]

Thanks, this got me through many London tube delays (and BRail wrong trains). Excellent.

[@maureenrietdijk8366]

Awesome good musicians wow!, God bless you and your crew Mark!

[@arykoentowibowo4681]

43 43 43 awesome

[@FinanceAdmBrFlavio]

i have no words... so amazing

[@davidupton3186]

Incredible. Love the syncronised drum roll at 5:39 !

[@persjogren-gulve8563]

So great and breathtaking performance! Wish I were there!

[@eduardopalominoc]

Sin duda excelentes músicos!! Sorprendieron tocando otro instrumento a los habituales. Una riqueza musical y sincronización extraordinarias. Disfrutando desde Perú 🇵🇪🇵🇪

[@stevefick3919]

SOOO much punch! Love it!

[@fazakastom7619]

This is epic!

[@annanawracaa423]

Just FANTASTIC!!!!!

[@greatwhite61967]

I cant remember if i.commentated on this particular track as it was great to see them put in the percussive break & then go back and play the rest of this instrumental, which they always did it thf early years up to about the " True Colours " Album when theyd use it on tracks like " Kouyate " & they would usually finish the song off the percussive ending as that song had lyrics rather than just an instrumental... They a percussionist whp toured with them fir a few year's & im sure youll ser him on the 2 Concerts for the Price of 1 which was Live on the German Tv Show which akin to " The Tube " which was aired in the UK but in that show the bands only had about 3 songs maximum were as on Rockpalast they allowed solo acts to do a full live set... You should have a look at how many of the big acts at that time played over in Germany thst came from all over Europe/UK & America & everyone/if memory serves me correctly were all big bands like The Police as an example & no doubt yiull be able tk buy those Live Gigs on DVD now... When i git the Level 42 Live at Rockpalast i was happy at just getting those one by Level 42 but now im going to look into how many you can buy on DVD, as Talking Heads & Blondie were another 2 ive just remembered... In light of this still ongoing coronavirus outbreak stay safe & healthy wherever you are in this world... .....

[@davecoalwood9487]

You too Mate. Wasn't it Leroy Williams who was Their percussionist back in the day? I fucking love this Band.

[@greatwhite61967]

@@davecoalwood9487 Yes Leroy Williams played with Level 42 in the early 80s & you'll find him playing along with the original line up at the Rockpolast 1983 , I think he played on 2 show at the Rockalast & I think it was a year earlier... Good news if you don't already know is those 2 LIVE Shows at the Rockpolast can be bough on 1 DVD which was a German TV show that went on to have the who's of who of the best solo acts but predominately bands appearing on their show & I managed to record 1 Live Show from my local TV Channels & the other Live Show was on 1 year later & I recorded & put both on one VHS Tape but I have absolutely no idea what happened to it... I'm not sure as to when they started putting the Rockpolast Live Shows on DVD but obviously someone knew there was a huge profit to be had should they do this & you can get practically all of the acts that appeared on that show on DVD , Plus the converted it from 4.3 Aspect Ratio to Full Wide-screen to modern TV's & they also made the audio more up to date... You can easily find Level 42 Live At Rockpolast on Amazon or most online stores that would deal with most things from the music industry & you get " both concerts on one DVD " I bought my copy over 10 year's ago & as I watched these 2 shows it hit me again that , for many years I forgot , that Leroy Williams played with them on Percussion for Level 42... I can't check my copy as most of my stuff is still in sealed boxes from when I moved to my new home... I always wondered why with that line up did they not continue to work together or vice versa as by the time they released " Pursuit Of Accidents " album he wasn't on it playing percussion & it didn't surprise that Level 42 split when they did as they moved away from a hugh core of fusion funk rock with some improv jazz that had held them in good stead & many fan's didn't like their ongoing movement from their earlier fusion roots to playing more pop sounding records... Why Leroy didn't play with them longer is something only Leroy & Level 42 could clear up but once Leroy was gone so was an important part of their overall sound & I wish they had stayed working together but that's the Music Industry for you & you just never know what is going to happen next... When I said the latter I meant in the Music Industry's heyday & nothing like today's Music Industry... Which I believe it only takes 10,000 physical or digital downloaded versions of a song can get it to Number 1 & thats the sad state of affairs with how the Music Industry has become non existence... In light of this still ongoing coronavirus stay safe and healthy wherever you are... .....

[@davecoalwood9487]

@@greatwhite61967 thanks Mate

[@HugeRademaker]

I saw them performing this song in 1981, "De Doelen" in Rotterdam. After all those years still my favourite band!

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

I've got the DVD of 'Live At Rockpalast' which includes both of their 1983 and 1984 shows in their entirety, as well as a short bonus interview. I love it.

[@visawillman8282]

The Bass and Drums are ingrediple. Love very much. I am going in hign with this music whitout any ilegal substasies!

[@user-ps4qo1gt4m]

[@RichardRemedios]

A fantastic rendition of one of their best, I’m an old skool Level’s fan but the new muso’s here do this track justice, great stuff…

[@sabrinapim5577]

Maravilloso grupo,único e irrepetible.... Maravilloso Mark King..... Enamorada de él.......

[@Ganeshrada]

Sabrina yo tengo 54y soy fan de Ellos desde que empezó, a sonar aquí en Barcelona , Hot Water, estoy enamorada de Mark, de su manera de tocar y su manera de ser desde entinces.... Podríamos comoartirlo😜😜😜😜🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣?????

[@Ganeshrada]

Aquí sonaron, pero aunque me duela decirlo, la cultira musical es un poco escasa en este pais, pero ha sido siempre. A ls gente "rara" nos gustaba Level.

[@andidickinson9558]

Going to see them at the liverpool philharmonic hall in November 2020 got my ticket already cant wait there support band is a great group called hipsway amazing

[@stationlightyears1532]

Fantastic, looking forward to seeing you in Blackpool in November!

[@Yorkoholic]

¡Viejos divinos que son! Increíble..

[@jameswilkinson1127]

That is just stunning, just Wow!

[@user-gw3rs5zx7g]

Awesome Level 42

[@CambiodeRumbo]

I love this band... :)

[@livemusicalgarve]

Just gets better L42 I salute you.........

[@wattage2007]

It's always astonished me the way video directors seem to never be allowed to show Mike Lindup's fingers anytime there's a keyboard solo or challenging bits. From the 80s to the present day, wtf is with that?

[@edsonfurtado405]

A versatilidade extrema, simplesmente... sensacional!

[@persjogren-gulve8563]

OMG!💖🎈💕 Simply love it!

[@studiofive8159]

Very special people

[@robaire.b]

Amazing. Always were and are

[@melanielee5267]

Just brilliant 😍

[@asdfghjklkjhvbvcvjhvlyhb9957]

Class band

[@KennethBDone]

Epic performance!

[@Ganeshrada]

No words ❤️😍😜😘😘😘😘😘

[@OutnBacker]

Superb! And I'm not even a fan of jazz fusion funk. Just an amazingly talented group of guys.

[@jazzzzdude]

I love this tune.

[@jaymay2081]

Have to say after Mark, Mike, Boon and Phil- this is my favourite lineup. Nathan and Pete ‘fit’ in a way that Jakko and Gary never did for me. I am not being disrespectful to Jakko and Gary- they are incredible musicians and talented beyond anything I could ever be. But this is the next best thing to the original lineup for me.

[@chinatype]

Gary is a monster musician but he didn’t do it for me in Level 42

[@qwargy]

Wow- I never saw this percussion segment before. King’s a frickin’ monster! The rest of the band aren’t bad either

[@OneHope4Heaven]

yeah... really have to hand it to Nathan... Boon was a MASSIVE talent on the guitar - totally underrated & unacknowledged - but Nathan manages to fill his shoes quite well!

[@davecoalwood9487]

@@OneHope4Heaven with You there Mate on both accounts.👍

[@petehotton4740]

@@OneHope4Heaven one billion percent

[@abocas]

The way I hear it, King was a drummer before being a bass player which, according to the man himself, is also the reason why he plays the bass slap style :-)

[@petehotton4740]

@@abocas obviously yes

[@AlfieGoodrich]

As stunning as ever.

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

This is level gold.

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Best band!

[@bogdanalexa3812]

bravo

[@michirican]

¡Increíble! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@pierorubino6588]

King rules!!! King dominates!!!

[@nathanraine7462]

Level 42 4ever.uk

[@paulbarker5295]

Quality!!

[@awaken69]

brilliant

[@emp5352]

0:13 It's okay dude, everyone does it.

[@SteenHolm134]

Really..!?

[@SteenHolm134]

@@MrSilver261 We call it deep, grooving drumming, over here...

[@SteenHolm134]

@@MrSilver261 ...or maybe even sound a bit stupid...whatever!

[@SteenHolm134]

@@MrSilver261 Congratulations!

[@SteenHolm134]

@@MrSilver261 I played a Grestch kit. Unfortunately I can't play anymore, but I can spot a great drummer, when I hear one! -as well as a great jerk...

[@elissouza1844]

São incriveis!

[@MassimoOmeri]

Sorry but I miss Phil and Boon......Phil Gould was a groove machine....Mark+Phil...perfect!!!

[@jameswhite7997]

It's a difficult bassline to master - anyone who says it's not is lying- but it's even more difficult to sustain it for the length of the song and not mess up. Possibly the signature riff of Mark IMO.

[@lolosseb8103]

it's not a bassline,sorry,it's permanent solo.Impossible to copy,but it s not a bass line...Do you agree?

[@davecoalwood9487]

@@lolosseb8103 do you know, I said to My pal ( a fellow level fan) a couple of years back tracks like this and pursuits..Mark is basically fucking soloing all through the song. Louis Johnson and Marcus Miller are great, I love Louis and may even prefer his tone on record, but Mark is fucking unbelievable .

[@vicklavender4586]

Dammmmmmmmmmnnmmnmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!