STARCHILD "Level 42" Bass Cover

[@djjerome]

TOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUNKY!!! You made this old soul boy's heart sing with that Level 42 cover! You really are a modern renaissance man🎸

[@shugemery]

Really enjoyable rediscovering Mark King's bass playing!!!

[@mnmikeoutdoors8595]

I knew you would find a way to stay busy during this “downtime “. Now I too am speechless! Funky!

[@notquiteultralight1701]

😂😂

[@shugemery]

Funkers Unite!!!

[@kennethbower-vu9hg]

Love it shug! The most creative channel on KZbin ! What a wide range of very interesting topics that you bring to the table, bless your heart there is nobody like you!

[@shugemery]

I was labeled "Gifted-Underachiever" so I am gifted at underachieving!

[@HWMLND]

Dang Shug, that’s some impressive playing!! Bravo!! I’ve been bassin’ for years and I still can’t slap that well. Looking forward to more! Thanks for the awesome video (favorited!) and the laughs. The little message at the end literally made my day…it totally made my attitude today do a 180 for the better! Thank you for being such an amazing person, we are all very lucky to share this life alongside you.

[@shugemery]

"Stay in the Game"...an old vaudevillian told us that quote in clown alley back in the 1980s. We were playing Madison Square Garden and he was giving us young clowns advice. "Stay in the Game.....just Stay in the Game!" Thanks for watching the bass video. Fun for me.

[@davidreidy5750]

As a Jazzbass player and native Manhattanite,this is pretty rad to watch you killing it with a Reverend bass there Shug.!🗽♥️📼

[@shugemery]

Thankee. It was nice to let the Reverend shine. This was a good song for it and it made the cut of my basses.

[@seanlewis3414]

This made my week. Absolutely loved it! Ya budddy!! 🎉

[@shugemery]

So glad!...thankee.

[@jeremynorth]

Thanks Shug. A man of many talents, not just a juggler and hammock camper! All secure in sector 7 and in space!

[@shugemery]

I have strange hobbies and talents according to those who know me well. But..those odd things have served me well in life. Thank you for the good words.

[@georynn2]

Mark King was an amazing bassist. You did this one proud! Glad to see you dabbling in the low end!

[@shugemery]

The low end has a hold on me. Mark King is a great player. I hoped not to disgrace his song. I’m learning 2 more of his songs. I got time.

[@Dan-440]

Wow. You never disappoint, Shug. I hope you are well. You give so much.

[@beingaware8542]

The Shug is mentally gymnasticsating us all foreward with his new look on speech and expression! Way to go superman!! Thank you

[@shugemery]

Yankee. I never got accused of "mentally gymnasticsating " in my school days. I'm slow old steady growth.....

[@dochydrate5649]

Great playing and very cool video and effects!!!

[@shugemery]

Thankee doc. Amazing what effects you can get with a halogen light, some nighttime, a paper suit and an old helmet!!!!

[@EatCarbs]

Wow.. that bassline was out of this world. Great job. Thanks for the sharing and I hope the recovery is going well.

[@shugemery]

It is a workout that is for sure. Only took me 387 takes!! Thank you. This helps my recovery.

[@Stoafasaki]

Dude!!! I love this!!! Playing Mark King bass lines is no trivial thing. And you’re playing it with a lower strap setting! Next up-“Lessons in Love”…🤘.

[@shugemery]

@@Stoafasaki I may ket a shorter strap so the bass touched my chin! Woking on "Love Games" and "Hot Water".

[@stitch3163]

Rockin’ the Rev! Nicely played and fun video, Shug.

[@shugemery]

The Reverend was suited well for this one. Nice low action and has some low growl. It is a feel good bass. Needed to spend some time with it.

[@jimhendrix7566]

A funky trip through space and time! Right on Shug. Very shugadelic!!!

[@shugemery]

Livin' in the city of Funk

[@rebeccasilveous8898]

Sean, you create some of the most unique videos I've ever seen. You have such a vivid imagination for createing costumes and effects. And you are becoming a great bass player, as a result of not being able to use your voice, your fingers have taken over. Conveying the message in print words over your video is spot on. Thank you for sharing your talent with us, your viewing audience. Can't wait for your next video! Much love to you and Meg from a friend in Ohio. Bec

[@shugemery]

Rebecca thank you for your always kind comments. I hope you are finding some Peace these days after your loss. Much love to you as well.

[@TerryC69]

Hi Shug! Not only do you serenade us, but you do so in a spectacular costume. "Stay in the game," solid advice from the noble Lord of Lollygag. WHOOOO BUDDY!

[@shugemery]

All about the costume! Amazing what effects you can get with a halogen light, some nighttime, a paper suit and an old helmet!!!!

[@stevencunningham4680]

Far Out Shug ! You're totally hip man ! You master what ever you set your mind to. Keep up the great work and I'm looking forward to seeing you make your next performance.

[@shugemery]

I only work on fun things! Hopefully winter camping soon if winter would ever get and stay here!

[@jjpnw7904]

Love this band and the bass! Whoo buddy!!! You’re the man!

[@shugemery]

Yeah. They are still out playing on the road and Mark King still has it~~!!

[@Flux_Flow]

I'm a Level 42 fan and Mark King is one of the most underrated bass players on the planet. That's some BIG shoes to fill Shug. Great job ! Mark seems to be ahead of it the entire time.

[@shugemery]

I always people I know if they know Level 42? They always say they don't but I play a couple of songs and they suddenly remember. This was a trip back to the 80s. I had great hair then...haaaa Mark King has not lost a beat and the way he could sing AND play the bass like that. Talented.

[@volleytheory]

Well done, Shug. Soon you’ll be taking requests at the local pub! “Play some Steely Dan, man!”, a fella might shout out. I’ve been playing guitar for 40 years and I love watching your progress. Thank you for sharing!

[@shugemery]

Working on "Peg' currently!!! And "Josie" Thankee. I have been practicing with recess abandon.

[@s1bur]

This was great Shug, more please especially Level 42 stuff.

[@shugemery]

I'm working on "Love Games" and "Hot Water" Been listing to a lot of their stuff but in particular the Level Best album.

[@KarlEQuist]

Out-damn-standing!! I absolutely love it. Sir, you have been killing it lately. A bass marathon indeed, really well done.

[@shugemery]

Truly a marathon to get through...at least a 10K ~ Thank you.

[@ergot57]

ground control to Major Shug. Well done.

[@shugemery]

Copy. Houston. All joy.

[@gw4550]

Who can forget those cats. You've taken me back to my youth! Keep on grooving shug 👌🏽

[@shugemery]

It was for sure a trip back to the 1980s for me too.

[@peppermintpig974]

Love it! Great song! Perfect star dusted send-off to outer space, or sleep as the case may be as I'm catching this after midnight!

[@shugemery]

My little backwood special effect came out pretty good. 🃏 Amazing what effects you can get with a halogen light, some nighttime, a paper suit and an old helmet!!!!

[@chris4536]

Amazing! Totally groovealicious!! Whhhooooooo buudddyyyyyyyy))))))!!! You're doing so great brother! You continually inspire us! ...I had a little idea of maybe you could do us some coffee based vids like with the 9Barista out in nature somewhere

[@shugemery]

I use that 9Barista every morning....keeps me churning.

[@woldoutdoors4479]

All secure in the Milky Way!

[@shugemery]

All secire. Things are out of hand at the "Little Dipper."

[@jweaksnc]

So funky I fell out my hammock.

[@shugemery]

Oh no...you Funk-Fell~~~ I am deeply sorry.

[@CrowMagnumMan2024]

Most Excellent and Groovy.......very impressive.....and super cool bass...I thot I had seen all the cool basses.....another home run.....we Shugites thankee....:)

[@shugemery]

That Thundergun is a looker for sure! Thankee....reverendguitars.com/basses/thundergun/

[@hughdfukairs1768]

In a galaxy far, far away there is a Shug with Sony the walkman. Their groove is like no other before or since. WOOO BUD-DAAYYY! 🤘_😎

[@shugemery]

I still have that thing somewhere packed away....

[@bdwillis8284]

Great song choice, love it. Continue “Bootsy Shug”.

[@shugemery]

Thankee. A bear to learn up to speed. Bass Life~~

[@workingfolk]

I fell in love with the bass in the mid 60's with the Beatles' "Day Tripper." Alas, it wasn't a match made in heaven and we soon parted. Years later, I did get to try an upright base at the Floyd Country Store, Friday Night Jamboree in Virginia. That was fun. Hard, but fun.

[@shugemery]

I may someday...maybe....sorta kinda...get a stand up. But I like electric bass and amps these days. Thankee.

[@TipsyFlipper]

Slap that bass Shug! that countdown is happening. You got this

[@shugemery]

Slap slapped slap slap))))

[@FrozensAdventures]

Man you are a freaking inspiration. I've been wanting to pick up the guitar again but always too busy to do so and then you learn the base and get this good in a little over a year. awesome job man

[@shugemery]

It is easy for me...I'm retired so I can play for hours daily. Been trying to get ahead of the game. All you need is 15 minutes of focused practice daily and you will get your chops back.

[@127rosalie]

Way groovy Shug. Thanks for a far out effects video. As Frank Zappa said in Evelyn a Modified Dog ARF!

[@shugemery]

Amazing what effects you can get with a halogen light, some nighttime, a paper suit and an old helmet!!!!

[@jgt4862]

The Renaissance Man. Sean Emery.

[@shugemery]

I'll admit to that. I am slightly above average at many pursuits and a Master of none. Thankee.

[@vryce6322]

All that practice is really paying off.

[@shugemery]

Thanks. I'm starting to feel results. One never really notices progress unless you record yourself or video. Sometimes good and sometimes disappointing. This time around I have decided not to be hard on myself musically. Let go of the internal critic monster....

[@HammockMountain]

14 months has been good to you. I loved it. 👍

[@shugemery]

Thankee big time~~!

[@rodoutdoors]

That's amazing this is only after a year. I can barely tap my head and rub my belly at the same time.

[@shugemery]

I have gone at it with reckless abandon. Thankee.

[@jlhgrace8284]

Such overflowing talent!

[@shugemery]

Little talent but lots of practice! Thankee.

[@OpossumPiper]

Shug bringing the funky grooves! Awesome video!!!! Best of luck on your continuing recovery!

[@shugemery]

Thankee. Talking again a little.

[@BK-lw6cz]

My three year old daughter now wants me playing this on loop, lol. She loves it. Great job!

[@shugemery]

That is amazing. Maybe a wee Level 42 fan!!!

[@jackwalsh1468]

Shug a very nice rendition indeed. Time to set up a request line 1.800. Shugity, shugity, shug. Cheers, Mate.

[@shugemery]

I have so many songs lined up t learn. Then to go back and re-learn!

[@jackwalsh1468]

@shugemery Learn on and your fans look forward to hearing. Cheers, Mate.

[@deankirby5966]

Dude, you never cease to amaze!

[@shugemery]

I got myself "Duded" Whoooooo Buddy)) Need to just get away. Doctor today... My Silence has been Extended~~~ Doctor follow up today. I was prescribed 1 MORE WEEK of TOTAL SILENCE. Not kidding. They want my vocal cord to heal a bit more before they pull the plug and allow me to talk.

[@deankirby5966]

The term is applied with all due...er, Dude respect! :-)@@shugemery

[@bluejeans8001]

Certainly some very “Right Stuff” 🚀

[@shugemery]

Copy Houtson..... All go.....

[@stevesummersell_K4WXX]

That’s one funky Woo Buddy for Man; one giant, funkadelic Woo Buddy for Sector 7 kind… 🚀 🧑‍🚀 🎸

[@shugemery]

Haaa....you tell 'em Mr. Armstrong!

[@kimrice394]

You’ve come a long way regardless of your other stringed instrument experience. Whatever you’re doing it’s exactly what I would want to learn as a former terrible rock bass player in high school.

[@shugemery]

Thanks. The bass is tuned EADG and mandolin is GDAE. I practice daily. Often for hours or whatever I can get in. Finding it fun and not a chore or a drag at all.

[@markrico1917]

Way to rock that groove, Shug!

[@shugemery]

Appreciate you eyeballing ind listening....

[@weekendshermit]

When i read the initial caption i thought it was starchild from wintersun, and i thought, wow i wouldn't have imagined shug listening heavy metal music 😂😂😂

[@shugemery]

Oh...there are a few "Starchilds!"

[@spellerine5011]

Hey...bass in space! Great job!

[@shugemery]

Yes the space bass place.

[@jacqueline7118]

Bravo!!!!!!!! Excellent playing. :) Thanks for sharing this, it was delightful way to start my Sunday! :) :)

[@shugemery]

Thanks for the morning listen....

[@jq2911]

Kicking it oldstyle. You sound like you're right out of the 70's and 80's. Floridahanger

[@shugemery]

I am out of the 70s and 80s!!! I just happened to make it to the 90s and beyond.....

[@aepage3165]

Quite a groove my brother! Great getup too.

[@shugemery]

Thankee. Amazing what effects you can get with a halogen light, some nighttime, a paper suit and an old helmet!!!!

[@kevshelley]

“Stay in the game as you never know what surprises will come your way in life.” No truer words Shug! That was a trunk of funk; well done man! Great mix, cool suit, loved the vibe. 🚀 P. S. Auto-reverse for the win!

[@shugemery]

Trunk'O.....oh and no auto reverse used in this production. Amazing what effects you can get with a halogen light, some nighttime, a paper suit and an old helmet!!!!

[@Scotch5ailor]

This is just rad. Good on ya!

[@shugemery]

Rad! Thankee Quint.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

You killed it Shug😮😊

[@shugemery]

Thankee Quinn~~

[@markscott4881]

Way to shred that axe! I could have sworn there were little puffs of smoke coming from your fingers. 😁

[@shugemery]

Shred my fingers too! Can't open my hands today~~ Thankee.

[@gregwicks51]

Sweetness! Thump it!

[@shugemery]

That Reverend sounded good with this tune so it got to thump.

[@Ldiamond22]

Great job! Mark King’s bass lines are tricky on a good day.

[@shugemery]

They are for sure. Working on "Love Games" now as well. Then "Hot Water".

[@vvogt4252]

Get Down With ya Bad Self. Nice Sound.

[@shugemery]

I got down., I could not get up~

[@brentsimpson4101]

Next Jaco Pastorius! Great job Shug!

[@shugemery]

I have a little Jaco at the end of this video....very end....kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn6YkqmHa5yCj5Isi=22uNBfLT-mpxywxm

[@tommybewick]

Beautiful, amazing progress in that short timeframe.

[@shugemery]

Thankee. I play daily unless out of town. Been trying to get ahead of the game...

[@neo57611]

Oh yea baby! Play on player...thanks Sshhug

[@shugemery]

Player playing practicing performing.....

[@res032xu]

I Bet You Where also Rocking a Members Only Jacket while Listening to Your Walkman . Thank You for the Video Shug, Fantastic Camera Work and Lighting .

[@shugemery]

I totally was along with Jordache jeans.!!! Amazing what effects you can get with a halogen light, some nighttime, a paper suit and an old helmet!!!!

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

Lol

[@fishoman420]

Sounding good. I was in White Bear Lake last month for training and I thought it would've been awesome to run into you. Enjoy all your videos

[@shugemery]

I do live close to there. Whooooo Buddy))))

[@W00lly001]

SHUGER BASS so sweet

[@shugemery]

Thankee~

[@larryrohatsch4892]

Amazing

[@shugemery]

Thanks and awww shucks....

[@pilgrimsprogress7566]

Wild!!! That was tight. Keep playing....

[@shugemery]

Appreciate that. Had to take a nap afterwards.....

[@redoleary4]

You are crushing it! Sounds amazing. If you can't talk at least you can bass.

[@shugemery]

Nice of you to say Red. Good to see you.

[@philiptruitt]

Awesome!!

[@shugemery]

Thankee feller.

[@CampfireTalk]

stay in the game baby! 100%

[@shugemery]

"Stay in the Game"...an old vaudevillian told us that quote in clown alley back in the 1980s. We were playing Madison Square Garden and he was giving us young clowns advice. "Stay in the Game.....just Stay in the Game!" Thanks for watching the bass video. Fun for me.

[@SPIDERM0OSE]

Good lad Shug !

[@shugemery]

Aye~~

[@boatingfisherdude]

Nice! Thanks bro.

[@shugemery]

Thankee.

[@usernick8928]

Never heard of these guys before, man I dig it! That's also the cleanest I've ever seen you play anything, the bass might just be your thing. Not hating on the mandolin stuff, but this just fits.

[@shugemery]

Man I put a lot of time into getting the song down. A lot. It was fun all the way. Trying to become a cleaner player. Maybe I hit a breakthrough point....... I love playing the bass. more than mandolin.

[@CraftyCarvyBicycles]

Level 42 very nice Shug.

[@shugemery]

Fun trying to learn Mark King bass lines....

[@Suppplex]

Slappin’! 🖖 Nanu Nanu to galaxy 7!

[@shugemery]

Nanu Nanu!!!

[@mat-ventures]

Hahaha! Love the intro and the astronaut outfit!

[@mat-ventures]

And loved the outro too! Shug went back to its ship!

[@shugemery]

You asked me about that helmet a while back. Now you know....

[@shugemery]

Amazing what effects you can get with a halogen light, some nighttime, a paper suit and an old helmet!!!!

[@mat-ventures]

@@shugemery yep! Thanks for showing us the use of it

[@sergeantstadankoakalardass1046]

Love yaw Fram

[@shugemery]

Yeahmee go go.....

[@edchaos2679]

Bravo.

[@shugemery]

Righto~~~~

[@edchaos2679]

@shugemery did you notice on the mark bass 1x15 you only get 100 watts. To getctge full 259 you have to slave another cabinet. So im on the lookout for 2x10 cab for mine

[@shugemery]

@@edchaos2679 It is plant for just my Nut-Hut. But I do want to add 2x10 Traveler someday too just to get all those watts.

[@rickwebermusic]

Shug...the Lord of Lollygag, the Baron of Bass. Reverend makes some great guitars! I have an original Reverend Commando from when they used to make them in Eastpointe, MI. I will likely never part with it.

[@shugemery]

I think they are in Ohio now. It is a great feeling bass. Very lightweight. They have cool designs though they don't suit everyone's taste. They do mine though. The Thundergun fit this tune nicely of my basses. Yessir hang onto that Commando.

[@shugemery]

The Reverend was suited well for this one. Nice low action and has some low growl. It is a feel good bass. Needed to spend some time with it.

[@rickwebermusic]

@@shugemery I didn't realize they had moved to Ohio. I've always been drawn to guitars that do their own thing. And Reverend definitely marches to the beat of its own drummer!

[@solodad001]

Stuart Clayton has a transcript series of L42 songs. Mark King fan here too. I used to own an Alembic MK dlx, sold it due to divorce, still have a Status Empathy5.

[@shugemery]

Those Alembics are so cool. Also the Jaydee bass. Thanks for the info.

[@sleepycheetah]

Hey Shug you’re rockin’ like John Taylor from Duran Duran. 😊

[@shugemery]

I want his hair!

[@ianandrewdonnelly6507]

Leaving me now is obe of my favourite heartbreak songs from this band. Im impressed at your ' level ' of playing shug. As ive stated in a previous post. Next step up. Mick Karn. Later stuff with Japan and onto playing with Steve Wilson, Steve Jansen and Richard Barbieri. Ian

[@ianandrewdonnelly6507]

*one

[@shugemery]

That is a top and sad song for sure. Level 42 has so many good ones. Level Best was a mighty good album. I must admit to not being as well versed to Mick Karen as I should. I will dig in Ian.

[@Marc-ky5zu]

SHUG! LOVE IT! No idea why this me think of, The Clash "Rock The Casbah". Can you do it? Pretty Please???

[@shugemery]

I may have to go that a right goi ya' know!

[@TerribleCovers11]

Funky McFunkerton! 🤘

[@shugemery]

Means a lot coming from another bass player!!!

[@TerribleCovers11]

@@shugemery If you knew how terrible I am on the bass you wouldn't be so happy haha! 🤣

[@RhodySeth]

Nice work Hoss. All that time in the shed paying dividends.

[@shugemery]

Hoss is my chore guy name for myself now! Thanks. Just applying juggling practice to the bass now...

[@denniskuenze659]

You keep amazing me Shug. You wear so many different hats! Good job. How's your voice doing? I'm praying for you Buddy !

[@shugemery]

I do have a lot of hats! Not sure how my voice is because I still have not spoken. I'll get to February 1st...!!!!!

[@yobentley7274]

Love it Brother. Great street walking music. 1 take?

[@shugemery]

It took 3047 takes!

[@yobentley7274]

@@shugemery You did get it. Sounds great.

[@hangswithraccoons]

Dig it shug!

[@shugemery]

Digging in!

[@DanielVance]

Shug is a steely-eyed missile man if I ever saw one.

[@shugemery]

Haaa....working hard on this one. Take # 672.....

[@edsherrod5216]

Dude - get down on your bad self! Great job!

[@shugemery]

I got down. I can't get up.

[@jrreed6992]

when you can't talk let the fingers do the talking. Nicely done

[@shugemery]

5 more days of silence...then...we shall see....

[@barondavis5692]

So much talent on so many levels. Is the reverend your bass of choice, over the other models?

[@shugemery]

I switch through basses depending on if I feel they suit the song. The Reverend was suited well for this one. Nice low action and has some low growl. It is a "feel good" bass. Needed to spend some time with it.

[@barondavis5692]

@@shugemery Right on, enjoy the journey. 🎸

[@defiantly_emily]

Shug, some of these kids don’t know what a cassette is! Your bass playing is phenomenal and you should feel proud of the hard work you’ve put into learning a new instrument. Have you seen any of Victor Wooten’s bass solos?

[@shugemery]

Victor Wooten is one of my bass hero's!!! Thanks for your good words. Means a lot.

[@raymondward1009]

Nice work! I also like your addition of video set production (spacesuit etc) that part is difficult to do with out a large crew and production team. You have good fingering with bass playing as well as some decent thumb. Your much farther along than me as I'm just a pick user and bass is secondary to my guitar playing, I have done some slap but mostly use a pick with bass. Now perhaps you can try some John Paul Jones or John Entwistle? Not your style? Maybe Chris Squire or Geddy Lee? No matter keep up the good work and god speed on your recovery!

[@shugemery]

Amazing what effects you can get with a halogen light, some nighttime, a paper suit and an old helmet!!!! I worked hard learning this song and enjoyed it all. Been messing with a pick a bit of late. Cody Wright inspired me. Bobby Vega style....kzbin.info/www/bejne/innXi4ebm8uLbdEsi=ABQm_amn5IW-rjgA My Silence has been Extended. I was prescribed 1 MORE WEEK of SILENCE.... Not kidding. They want my vocal cord to heal a bit more before they pull the plug and allow me to talk. See the doctor again Feb 8th. Thankee.

[@raymondward1009]

@@shugemery interesting, I've used regular heavy and med guitar pick's and felt picks if I want to get rid of the clicking sound that comes from using a plastic pick. Another week eh... Well I bet your going to be quite the chatter-box once you get the ok from Dr! But for now it's you and the Monks lolz!

[@uptrail7169]

Very Good Shug! Next drums? 💪

[@shugemery]

I'm sticking to the bass. Drums fill a car and there are a lot of wing nuts to tighten down!!!

[@mikesimmons5416]

All secure in sector 7?

[@shugemery]

It is. Very. Quiet here....

[@jessicadenkevitz8843]

Shug -a few other Mark King gems to learn - Kansas City Milkman, Mr. Pink, and "Foundation and Empire". Check out Level 42's rare but amazing "Physical Presence" live album. Its a bass guitar tour de force and was really influential.

[@shugemery]

I always go to the "Level Best" album as it was my first. I'l check out your recommendations. I'm working on "Hot Water" and "Love Games". Glad to meet another Level 42 fan~~~

[@TeeOuix]

Next stop Heathrow? And I don’t mean the airport, though you are always welcome across this side of the pond. Here’s a King size thumb for inspiration 👍

[@shugemery]

That is a right goodie of a tune Heathrow! A cuppa and a biscuit...

[@YNOTRC]

Man shug wish the Spaceman Trilogy could have ya sit in with them some time 👽👽👽

[@shugemery]

CS Lewis????

[@YNOTRC]

@@shugemery great nod to the author. For sure. but to the space rock band from a tiny mountain village 👽🏔️

[@YNOTRC]

@@shugemery kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqCnqomjj6ahhrMsi=jivsUXg5XEgQN4l8

[@YNOTRC]

@@shugemery y'all are an inspiration especially for us down here in sector 7 🤓💫

[@thatshahab]

All bow to his royal shugness

[@shugemery]

No need to bow...a low five will suffice. 1970s style.