The most characteristic thing about Marcus' playing was mentioned in a Bass Player Magazine article in... '00 or so. It described how, while grooving or soloing, he "never resorts to 'throw-away' notes". This makes his style stand out from a lot of other bassists - every phrase is well-timed, precise, and often has some sort of thematic development. He's a very well-balanced and organized musician, and I love listening to him play.
'throw-away' notes" -- as a musician, I will always remember this phrase. thanks for sharing buddy lots of musician thinks the more notes you release the better you are which is not true in reality, sometimes, lesser notes is more aesthetic in the ear
you can buy new Marcus Miller signature from sire company as cheap as 400 dolars. Just look into it, it is revolutionarily cost efficent and she sings like a bird.
Love how he goes from a Jaco harmony into a Prince's "When the Doves Cry"! Just amazing how many bassists incorporate Jaco into their style. He changed the way everyone saw and played music on a Bass! I'll never forget my first time hearing Mr. Pastorius!
How can this have so many dislikes? Why watch a Marcus Miller if you don't like him? He's so good it's untrue. Can't get enough. Marcus is a bass legend. (Along with Mark King!)
Marcus Miller a pris ca de Miles Davis, recruté des jeunes hyper talentueux pour se challenger lui même continuellement. Ca permet aussi à ces jeunes d'avoir plus de visibilité !
I'm determined to view all of M2's youtube videos at least 2ice each. Been following this genius since the 70's. His bass playing on Grover's Winelight was incomprehensibly sublime. Then came stuff like "Old San Juan" and "islands in the sky" with spyrogyra. And Grover's "Can U dig it". I could go on forever. This cat is simply amazing. Need i mention "Collaboration" (Klugh/Benson)? Maputo?? Endless list of musical gems.
My dying wish is a Marcus Miller, Buckethead, Brian “Brain” Mantia, and if Bernie Worrell can’t still bang the keys, Travis Dickerson collaboration, the likes of which the world hasn’t seen since Praxis: Transmutation Mutatis Mutandis. Marcus’ brass section can most definitely join in the jam!
Same here, I was a metal head until I started taking the bass playing more seriously so I started listening to jazz and blues where all the coolest basslines are... with the exception of Steve Harris and Cliff Burton....
Take a lesson slappers - make MUSIC wid' it! :) Marcus is one of too few who use the technique to full melodic effect, his 'drum solo' is most slappers' entire bass solo, ie purely percussive.
Really? Get yourself a Fender Jazz and...oh! You meant the playing. Well, some of us got it and some of us don't. Me? Well...umm...er...ah...yeah, i wish my bass could do that too.
A superlative art of bass guitar... An invention that never runs dry! A flamboyant technique ! A great tribute to the son of Miles Davis who had composed this song for the birth of his son.
MM is such a keen, masterful improviser...so many "real-time" musical ideas...and always seems to be able to translate them to the bass so effortlessly.
La musique de Marcus Miller c'est du bonheur auditif de tout les instants . Du pur hédonisme musical !!!!! Quelle maestria !!!!
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Bravo Marcus !!!! La première tournée ou Marcus MILLER jouait cette compo Jean Pierre c'etait la tournée de Miles DAVIS 1981 1982, T'es le Meilleur !!! en plus d'etre un grand un musicien, il est aussi un immense Compositeur arrangeur et oui !!! L'album TuTu pour Miles DAVIS l'album Amandla toujours pour miles DAVIS, Je l'ai vue souvent en concerts, a ce titre je dirai que Marcus ne nous déçois jamais !!! Encore BRAVO !!!
It is a very uplifting feeling that there are people like Him. That’s why I can name this song simply: Love? It also means that whoever is huddled in this feeling is obligated to listen. At least once. Or even several times. Always. And when it dies, it is to be reborn. Or for reincarnation. For life at all. Nagyon felemelő érzés, hogy léteznek olyan emberek mint Ő. Ezért elnevezhetem ezt a dalt egyszerűen csak úgy, hogy: Szerelem? Ez egyben azt is jelenti, hogy aki ebben az érzésben dagonyázik, annak kötelező meghallgatni. Legalább egyszer. Vagy akár többször is. Mindig. És mikor elhal, akkor, hogy újjászülessen. Vagy reinkarnációhoz. Egyáltalán az élethez.
Marcus Miller has come a long way since coming on the jazz/funk/fusion scene. He started out like a Stanley Clarke type player but he passes that level with finesse and more style all his own. Marcus Miller has the Marcus Miller sound!
Since the days with David Sanborn every time better than before...This solo is light years away from the performances 35 years ago, as it should be. By the way, best sound I have ever heard with that Fender Marcus Miller Jazz bass. I own one...haha
marcus miller was never better than when playing with either miles davis,Larry graham,prince really took him to a level he,s a master no doubt! however miles & prince were the genius that coaxed this creativity,look forward to more of him on baritone or bass oboe,whichever one he,s playing!
I am inspired by this guy to learn how to play bass. I did not know you could do all that with bass instrument. And the sax guy knows how to blow. Thus, the whole team is awesome.
Marcus Miller besides being a great player he's a nice educated person . Do not ever say anything negative about him. Re. Just one of the best ever to hit the scene and did he!!!! Scott
I started learning the bass about 8 months ago and I'm still a beginner. Haven't learned how to slap yet. I'm working on a Sabbath song because Geezer is one of my favorite bassists along with Geddy Lee and John Paul Jones. would love to learn Marcus' technique if I can.
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The most characteristic thing about Marcus' playing was mentioned in a Bass Player Magazine article in... '00 or so. It described how, while grooving or soloing, he "never resorts to 'throw-away' notes". This makes his style stand out from a lot of other bassists - every phrase is well-timed, precise, and often has some sort of thematic development. He's a very well-balanced and organized musician, and I love listening to him play.
'throw-away' notes" --
as a musician, I will always remember this phrase. thanks for sharing buddy
lots of musician thinks the more notes you release the better you are which is not true in reality, sometimes, lesser notes is more aesthetic in the ear
FACT: the bass guitar and the saxophone The sexiest instruments EVER
Edit. FACT: this is the first video that introduced me to Marcus Miller
But not everyone can understand how sexy they actually are... Those are not "just" instruments
Mensch Meier not really because it scientifically proven that drums are a form of abuse
Black Dog That's the first time I have laughed in 2017! You are a genius haha
apparently you've never experienced the pure seductiveness of the tambourine
Black Dog
That's some thick and juicy facts
The bass when handled by Miller is seriously the most seductive instrument on the planet. I wanna buy my old one back.
...and call Marcus to play it? :D
you can buy new Marcus Miller signature from sire company as cheap as 400 dolars. Just look into it, it is revolutionarily cost efficent and she sings like a bird.
yea, i was like : I wanna play bass now
that Sire bass does not sound like the Fender , ever.
Been listening this for 4 days on repeat... This is uter and pure beauty.
Marcus Miller is simply the best
I've got the video with him and Stanley Clarke on my channel.
Love how he goes from a Jaco harmony into a Prince's "When the Doves Cry"! Just amazing how many bassists incorporate Jaco into their style. He changed the way everyone saw and played music on a Bass! I'll never forget my first time hearing Mr. Pastorius!
Killer Bass tone. nice .
Only issue with this is that it isnt longer. I could listen to them go back and forth on bass and sax all day. So rich and smooth
This is proper talent
these guys have music flowing out of them
The Saxophone players name is Alex Han, just wanted to let you guys know :D
thanks! he was frikin awesome
How can this have so many dislikes? Why watch a Marcus Miller if you don't like him?
He's so good it's untrue. Can't get enough. Marcus is a bass legend. (Along with Mark King!)
Damon UK Mark King is a good call, very under rated.
Couldn't help but notice how great the drumming is in this song. Awesome drummer
Cet Alex Han est un saxophoniste qui malgré sa jeunesse possède un jeu très impressionnant, très juste et beau. Vraiment un saxo de grand avenir !
Marcus Miller a pris ca de Miles Davis, recruté des jeunes hyper talentueux pour se challenger lui même continuellement. Ca permet aussi à ces jeunes d'avoir plus de visibilité !
I wonder why they don‘t mention the other musicians in the video‘s credits.. I recognized Alex Han and could not find his name...
I'm determined to view all of M2's youtube videos at least 2ice each. Been following this genius since the 70's. His bass playing on Grover's Winelight was incomprehensibly sublime. Then came stuff like "Old San Juan" and "islands in the sky" with spyrogyra. And Grover's "Can U dig it". I could go on forever. This cat is simply amazing. Need i mention "Collaboration" (Klugh/Benson)? Maputo?? Endless list of musical gems.
FUN FACT: You're watching a 52 year old Marcus. Looks like he's in his 30's.
wow.. Didn't see this coming....watching this video for years and never expected he might be more than 40 !
This video provides 3,418% of the recommended daily allowance of funk.
I wish Marcus had made an album with Prince.
That would be too much. All other music would then seem lame by comparison.
My dying wish is a Marcus Miller, Buckethead, Brian “Brain” Mantia, and if Bernie Worrell can’t still bang the keys, Travis Dickerson collaboration, the likes of which the world hasn’t seen since Praxis: Transmutation Mutatis Mutandis. Marcus’ brass section can most definitely join in the jam!
the guy is just a pure genius. seen him twice live, respect my man,
going to see him next month, so excited already!
Sweeeeeeeet ! Marcus inspires me to keep practicing my bass for sure.
make no sense to quote any minutes. every note counts
0:00 - 8:16 is the best of this clip
True, that one note at 4:00 is really something special to me though. Sticks out from the rest which is already beautiful
I was a Metalhead, but I really like to hear Jazz, so great!!!!!
Chaste Byron this is more funk. You won’t hear usually hear this kinda slap bass in jazz
Same here, I was a metal head until I started taking the bass playing more seriously so I started listening to jazz and blues where all the coolest basslines are... with the exception of Steve Harris and Cliff Burton....
- How is he able to play the bass like a guitar?- Mindblowing.
Take a lesson slappers - make MUSIC wid' it! :) Marcus is one of too few who use the technique to full melodic effect, his 'drum solo' is most slappers' entire bass solo, ie purely percussive.
i wish my bass guitar could do that....
Really? Get yourself a Fender Jazz and...oh! You meant the playing. Well, some of us got it and some of us don't.
Me? Well...umm...er...ah...yeah, i wish my bass could do that too.
me too...
vídeos graciosos
Your bass can do it easily, just hand it to Marcus.
Anto Medina really ? Lol
Love his style, great mix of funk and jazz.
A superlative art of bass guitar... An invention that never runs dry! A flamboyant technique ! A great tribute to the son of Miles Davis who had composed this song for the birth of his son.
Bass level = IMMORTAL
BIG...
probably the bass player whith the strongest dexterity, and the bigest humility...
too BIG ...
THANK YOU ^^ !!!
He is surprisingly very down to earth and likeable considering his prodigious talent and amazing connections.
He's the Master! Amazing Basssolo performance!
MUST LISTEN!
Rest in Purple Prince
Absolutely amazing !!!
Dat bass tone... And dat sax player too
My favorite piece on TH-cam for the past 8 years. Coming back every once in a while to remember how to get it done right.
my source of musical inspiration in bass since the 80's , thanks Marcus
is he playing when doves cry at 4:00love his music
+Lars Hinkel you dropped a bomb on me The gap band maybe ??
+Lars Hinkel yeah, noticed it too. Awesome. From Miles to Prince.....
+Tal van Dijk RIP
yeah he is! goosebumps...we all miss him
Lars Hinkel Yes
Just awesome .Miles is smiling.
*Miles smiles
Génial que Marcus Miler interprete when doves cry de PRINCE.
A master of his art while incorporating himself Into the other instruments, being a part of the entire experience. a true legend.
Totally exceptional musician, bassist, and band. Miller is Outstanding.
Suona il basso come se fosse una chitarra normale!..Straordinario!..Paolo.
These great players have fun and make it look effortless. So much going on up there !
MM is such a keen, masterful improviser...so many "real-time" musical ideas...and always seems to be able to translate them to the bass so effortlessly.
I really dont know how people can dislike this piece of art
i canNOT get enough of Marcus Miller!
La musique de Marcus Miller c'est du bonheur auditif de tout les instants . Du pur hédonisme musical !!!!! Quelle maestria !!!!
Bravo Marcus !!!! La première tournée ou Marcus MILLER jouait cette compo Jean Pierre
c'etait la tournée de Miles DAVIS 1981 1982, T'es le Meilleur !!! en plus d'etre un grand un musicien, il est aussi un immense Compositeur arrangeur et oui !!! L'album TuTu pour Miles DAVIS l'album Amandla toujours pour miles DAVIS, Je l'ai vue souvent en concerts, a ce titre je dirai que Marcus ne nous déçois jamais !!! Encore BRAVO !!!
It is a very uplifting feeling that there are people like Him. That’s why I can name this song simply: Love? It also means that whoever is huddled in this feeling is obligated to listen. At least once. Or even several times. Always. And when it dies, it is to be reborn. Or for reincarnation. For life at all.
Nagyon felemelő érzés, hogy léteznek olyan emberek mint Ő. Ezért elnevezhetem ezt a dalt egyszerűen csak úgy, hogy: Szerelem? Ez egyben azt is jelenti, hogy aki ebben az érzésben dagonyázik, annak kötelező meghallgatni. Legalább egyszer. Vagy akár többször is. Mindig. És mikor elhal, akkor, hogy újjászülessen. Vagy reinkarnációhoz. Egyáltalán az élethez.
Be nice to be there and feel that bass sound as you watch.... Nothing beats live!!
HUP HUP HOLLAND!! was maar waar dat ook daar was..
Simply AWESOME!!!!
Juan David sade
Just outstanding! get ready for me. . . Inspirational
Marcus can play the drums, bass and solo guitar at the same time on his bass guitar.
Marcus tu es le meilleur..Quel groove..Quel musicien !!! ....Très belle battle avec ces excellents musiciens... On ne s'en lasse pas...
Fantastic as always
This performance is fire🔥
that was sooooooooo dirty i got to go to bathroom now.
üstüne usta yok usta....
Check out marcus on Rush Over
This jojoke was ahead of its time.
Yoza Marcus miller what a great inspiration now I know why I'm a gang member Pukekohe black power new Zealand
Ich mache gerade eine Standing Ovation. Absolut geil was da abgeht. Wahnsinn!!!
That's what I like, he is at the center of his music, but leaves room for other musicians to express themselves.
Cool Marcus! What a genius.
This is truly a wonderful thing to see...
"when doves cry" 😭😭🔥
His tone is killer!
He is unique bassist ! Awesome !
I likee these kinds of battles
Great stuff... Thank you for posting this
he is amazing, btw i like his bass
Marcus Miller has come a long way since coming on the jazz/funk/fusion scene. He started out like a Stanley Clarke type player but he passes that level with finesse and more style all his own. Marcus Miller has the Marcus Miller sound!
Marcus is THE MAN!! Marvelous interpretation.
Outstanding & Definitive
If keyboard did not play bass, this could just fall apart. Marcus is great!
Since the days with David Sanborn every time better than before...This solo is light years away from the performances 35 years ago, as it should be. By the way, best sound I have ever heard with that Fender Marcus Miller Jazz bass. I own one...haha
Marcus and flea. Living legends
That ending was great with the battle with the sax player
marcus miller was never better than when playing with either miles davis,Larry graham,prince really took him to a level he,s a master no doubt! however miles & prince were the genius that coaxed this creativity,look forward to more of him on baritone or bass oboe,whichever one he,s playing!
Y met le 🔥 avec sa 🎸 bass.. Wouaw Wouaw Wouaw ❤❤❤❤
this dude is legit amazing
I inspired by this guy to learn musical instrument.
he knows what he is doing pretty well.
Phenomenal performance
4:27 love this part
I am inspired by this guy to learn how to play bass.
I did not know you could do all that with bass instrument. And the sax guy knows how to blow. Thus, the whole team is awesome.
absolutely AWESOME!! Marcus Miller - a god on his bass.
Beautiful phrasing, I love it...
M little brotha. . . .get down wit it marcus. . .from one bass man to another
The baddest bassist of all times!
+John Mcnoriell baddest ?
+Marl Songs I'm guessing he means it in the badass way, rather than saying that he's a terrible bassplayer.
+Fat Bastard yes
This theme I think it was commended for Miles Davis to the álbum Tutu, I'm not sure. But I think it 's that.
so funky I'm gonna die. Good music. 👌
Marcus Miller besides being a great player he's a nice educated person . Do not ever say anything negative about him. Re. Just one of the best ever to hit the scene and did he!!!!
Scott
AMAZING this artist, here a big maturity!
I started learning the bass about 8 months ago and I'm still a beginner. Haven't learned how to slap yet. I'm working on a Sabbath song because Geezer is one of my favorite bassists along with Geddy Lee and John Paul Jones. would love to learn Marcus' technique if I can.
Beautiful! Thanks Marcus!
man... that solo...soooo ummpphhh so seeeexxxyyyy!!!!
The sound of his bass is a typicall Jazz Bass sound (with the bridge pickup). I really like it like that.
A killer, so groovy and talented
i love this song swinging groove has it all
What I love what Macus does same as Miles did bringing in Mew talent freshness
Tight as is all of Marcus Millers Jams!!!!!!
I want the continuation!!!
excellent morceau !
Great, nice flow and balance!
Between sex and bass
ah ah ah so true !