Larry is certainly a fine musician, but I have so many negative feelings about his relationship with Prince, its hard to even look at larrys face without puking.
I can’t wrap my head around the fact that you had the privilege to play music with and for Prince and then above all else you created Mazaratti . Prince was proficient in all of his instruments and you Sir got to see him rehearse and create the music with him with your creative input. I bet you have so many stories. Your bass playing is spectacular , thank you for the lessons . Skillet was Fonky 2day
Mr. Brown I said it back in the 80s when I discovered the true bass playing and I’ll say it now you are the funkiest the best bass player ever i’m so glad I discovered your channel and I will definitely be watching everything you put out peace and love❤️🙏🏾
Man back in the day at the skating rink EVERYONE GOT ON THE FLOOR 2 THIS JAM! Lets Work!! lol The entire floor was massive and everyone getting the hell down. Prince song was the backdrop to millions of us remembering these songs. (PlayLand Skating Rink) Man what a time in life.
I'm your age brother. I want to play bass. Never had the confidence over the years. Its time. Milwaukee Wisconsin native. Very familiar with Minneapolis. LOVE Prince !
I am from Milwaukee also. My first concert was Prince opening for Rick James at Cooley Auditorium M.A.T.C. (Battle of Funk tour) Tickets were $8 a piece... 😆
@@Artist21st - Today is the day to start. Too much out here on the used market to get you started without too much of an investment. The worst that can happen is you realize it was fine just to fiddle around, but not something you want to put the hours into, and move on to something else.
I had no idea you have a channel, Brown Mark, holy crap. You're literally a living legend, man, thank you for making this. More than anything, as a musician, I've really needed a mentor of this era to get extensive advice from, so this is such an awesome discovery.
Yes, a living legend is what I said as I watched this video. Just discovered his channel after watching a few videos of Prince in concert. New sub here.
I'm A Self Taught Musician And Learned A Lot By Simply Watching And Listening Deeply Within The Music Through Feel And Rhythm. You Have A Great Way Of Breaking It Down And Explaining It All With Out Making An Average Self Taught Player Feel Left Out .. I Love It! Through This I've Learned What Ghost Note Means And I've Been Doing It All These Years And Never Knew What It Was Called. The First Song I Really Heard And Learned The Break Down Of Prince's Ghost Notes Was In The Time's Song : The Walk ( Hup 2,3,4 What The Hell We Fighting 4 WALK!)(lol) So Ghost Notes Means Like Playing A Back Beat On Bass The Way Like Larry Graham Explained When He Didn't Have A Drummer At Church And Substituted Ghost Notes To Make Up For The Beat .. Thank You So Much For Breaking It All Down For Me Bro!
I like his slapping technique then most of those who do finger gymnastics (80% percussive). This technique can fit in most of the styles of music and definitely more funkier.
Anahata/Ahata = the unplayed note and the played note. The ghost note is first cousin to the unplayed note = you just helped me realize that. Thank you brother BrownMark.
That's that classic Minneapolis Bass sound. Shits funky as a bowel movement! Brown Mark my man, YOU'RE THE BEST! I'm definitely gonna save this video, and practice the shit out of this technique... Thanks for the upload! 😉👍
Wooo...don’t know what just happened! Wuz’ listening to you covering Mazarati Stroke...blacked out and woke up covered in fawnk!!! Man I love watch’n you thump Brown Mark. Simple lines, space between the notes and I cain’t keep my head’n feet still! Every time I watch you on Ytube I smile for the rest of the bay! Thank you!!!
Yes Brother Mark, it took a pandemic to get your own channel but you're right on time as always. Great breakdown (finally), beautiful tone. All the best to you bro.
Always had a lot of respect for you since the days of the Revolution. I'm glad to see you're doing stuff on TH-cam to teach us some of that classic funky bass!!
I remember the infamous Head, Controversy Tour Live in Houston. Brown Mark, you were killing that bass and then Prince came in with the guitar riffs. OMG!
Wow, thank you so much! Been playing bass and funkin' for over 30 years, but never could get the feel right of what I know now is 'Rumble'. You made me very happy. Keep these lessons coming please.
Thanks Brown Mark, I just found your page. Awesome advice. I used to play all those Prince songs. I haven't played my bass in 2yrs. I'm picking up my ax again!! I'm inspired my brother
This is awesome!!!! Thank you for the expose on making the bass dripping with greasy funky!!! Anyone is was playing with Prince had to be amazing and confident in their ability and you personify this! Also, thank you for showing us how to play Let's Work THE RIGHT WAY! The ghost notes and the rumble are game-changers!!! Keeping it simple, too! Much appreciated!
"Negros from Brooklyn play the bass pretty good But the ones from Minneapolis play it like it oughta should." I hope he didn't mean Marcus Miller when he wrote that bcuz ... Anyway, this is dope man. Thank you. Ted Talks Bass has been showing me some stuff over the years but its good to see it from the originator. Thanks for doing this .. before it can't be done. Blessings!
De De De Dead on it Brown Mark, so dope. Thanks! What you used to play on the live version of When Doves Cry - there's a version with a key change at the end with a rumbling bass - so funky - that'd be a great video too! & the extended version of Mountains!
Man it’s about time you shared the love! I never subscribe but for you hell to the yeah! All them old concert videos never showed enough of you...There’s a year of work in one lesson. thx. Kimonbass
Man, I'm so glad I my path dropped me into this- a really great tutorial- so clear, so illuminating, so focused, on such a good message, from one who Knows. Beautiful. Thank you!
MONSTER FUNK! This style infiltrated my playing in the 80’s and has been with me ever since. It’s a real gift to see the theory and technique. More FUNK POWER to you BROTHA 👍🏾🤘🏾✊🏾👊🏾!!!
Man !! , Awesome ! Mr. Brown Mark , I'm a huge fan of prince and the revolution and also love your playing style , I actually got back into playing bass about 3 years ago and working on perfecting my playing and really appreciate you taking the time to do tutorials and showing exactly how you play your style 👏👏👍🎶🎸.. I also follow you on Facebook
Yo, my man you,, the drummer and the Dr. are the most underated players in the The Revolution. Wendy and Lisa did their thing but you guys are unsung heroes. I loved watching you guys play together again and will do so again! You are amazing!
I am glad that I found this video. I remember listening to you play with Prince back in the day. As a beginner bassist I learned a a lot just from this video. I appreciate it. Blessings to you.🙏🏾
I just got a 4 string Marcus Miller for Christmas. You make it look easy bro. So I subbed. Looking forward to you helping me learn to unleash my inner funk. God bless.
Thank you for everything you always put your stuff on it everlasting ..and to see you live was awesome Sir..my greatest memory is "your stuff on it "Parade Purple Rain tour a given indeed.. Parade tour in particular I had to catch myself almost fell down standing on the seat that breakdown solo "Around the world in a day" track your Bass Thunder through the Speakers..all the way Live..
I can feel my powers growing in the other techniques, but no growth in my slap bass technique. But I feel like i can wrap my head around this lesson. I will be practicing this nice and slow until it's in my bones. Thank you shifu 🙏🏿
It amaze me that we have some negative critics in the dislikes! This man didn’t have to share sh* w/none of us! So if you just are not musically inclined or don’t know then just move on and leave your negative thoughts n your small minds.
Brown Mark doesn't play a groove, he digs a FUNK TRENCH. Unbelievable musicianship and pocket. Mannnn, thank you for everything!!
Indeed!
You youngsters need to watch videos of Larry Graham live in the 70s. Playing bass and singing and dancing all at once. Scary talent.
Larry is certainly a fine musician, but I have so many negative feelings about his relationship with Prince, its hard to even look at larrys face without puking.
I can’t wrap my head around the fact that you had the privilege to play music with and for Prince and then above all else you created Mazaratti . Prince was proficient in all of his instruments and you Sir got to see him rehearse and create the music with him with your creative input. I bet you have so many stories. Your bass playing is spectacular , thank you for the lessons . Skillet was Fonky 2day
Marazritti thought that was dez.
@@joshbeck3683 Brown Mark
Hey arvy are u and i related?...im in houston✌
@@dorailcrayton3676 not sure I’m in Austin though?
@@arvycrayton8870 heeyyyy???....thats where MANY of my crayton fam is...austin, temple, georgetown, etc...we may be cousins for real😎😎😎
I turn your jam sections on sometimes on youtube just for the jams like regular music. You be jammin bro.
Thank you sir
This is all soooo funky! School is in session!
Brilliant way of teaching the power and importance of the one without teaching the power and importance of the one!
Mr. Brown I said it back in the 80s when I discovered the true bass playing and I’ll say it now you are the funkiest the best bass player ever i’m so glad I discovered your channel and I will definitely be watching everything you put out peace and love❤️🙏🏾
Thank you for showing us bass players the right way to play these legendary grooves, this is gold !
September 2024, bro Mark. School is still in session people!!!!
Man back in the day at the skating rink EVERYONE GOT ON THE FLOOR 2 THIS JAM! Lets Work!! lol The entire floor was massive and everyone getting the hell down. Prince song was the backdrop to millions of us remembering these songs. (PlayLand Skating Rink) Man what a time in life.
I'm your age brother. I want to play bass. Never had the confidence over the years. Its time. Milwaukee Wisconsin native. Very familiar with Minneapolis. LOVE Prince !
It’s never too late
@@BrownMark thank you!🙏🏽☝🏽❤🎵
I am from Milwaukee also. My first concert was Prince opening for Rick James at Cooley Auditorium M.A.T.C. (Battle of Funk tour)
Tickets were $8 a piece... 😆
@@Artist21st -
Today is the day to start. Too much out here on the used market to get you started without too much of an investment.
The worst that can happen is you realize it was fine just to fiddle around, but not something you want to put the hours into, and move on to something else.
Romero, I just picked up guitar at 50....LETS DO THIS !
I miss you all soooo much ... keep that in mind during the "talks" ;) We need "The Revolution" to lift our spirits again !!!
It's honour have brownmark as a teacher
Funky! and that Jazz has that TONE and BOOTY on it.
Thank you my Brother ,i have both of your solo cd's..thank you so much ! Play on my Brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I saw the Prince concert from 82’ and was tryna find out who played and it’s YOU!!! Here!! Playin’ HEAD and everything!!! Crazy🤘🏽👽🔊🎶
He kill’s me with that spatula!! Oh gosh! I’m dying!! Anyway, I always wanted to learn bass. I swore I was one of the girls in sister sledge 😅
Man it was you the whole time. I finally found the bass. Wow!! Blessing, Sir
I had no idea you have a channel, Brown Mark, holy crap. You're literally a living legend, man, thank you for making this. More than anything, as a musician, I've really needed a mentor of this era to get extensive advice from, so this is such an awesome discovery.
Yes, a living legend is what I said as I watched this video. Just discovered his channel after watching a few videos of Prince in concert. New sub here.
Man-o-man. So cool to get this lesson from the original.
I'm A Self Taught Musician And Learned A Lot By Simply Watching And Listening Deeply Within The Music Through Feel And Rhythm. You Have A Great Way Of Breaking It Down And Explaining It All With Out Making An Average Self Taught Player Feel Left Out .. I Love It! Through This I've Learned What Ghost Note Means And I've Been Doing It All These Years And Never Knew What It Was Called. The First Song I Really Heard And Learned The Break Down Of Prince's Ghost Notes Was In The Time's Song : The Walk ( Hup 2,3,4 What The Hell We Fighting 4 WALK!)(lol) So Ghost Notes Means Like Playing A Back Beat On Bass The Way Like Larry Graham Explained When He Didn't Have A Drummer At Church And Substituted Ghost Notes To Make Up For The Beat .. Thank You So Much For Breaking It All Down For Me Bro!
This was awesome!!! Thank you so much for slowing this down and making it understandable. I’m definitely going to work on this tonight!!
You rock Brown Mark Yessssssssssssa keep these great pieces of insight coming my man
BROWN MARK!!!!!...DA ONE AND ONLY!!!...finally, giving us the grease...MY FAVORITE BASS PLAYER!!!...THANK U!!!!
I don’t play but this inspires me to want to. Good work
I like his slapping technique then most of those who do finger gymnastics (80% percussive). This technique can fit in most of the styles of music and definitely more funkier.
BROWNMARK, STILL AN AMAZING TALENT!!!!!
Anahata/Ahata = the unplayed note and the played note. The ghost note is first cousin to the unplayed note = you just helped me realize that.
Thank you brother BrownMark.
That's that classic Minneapolis Bass sound. Shits funky as a bowel movement! Brown Mark my man, YOU'RE THE BEST! I'm definitely gonna save this video, and practice the shit out of this technique... Thanks for the upload! 😉👍
DNA 🧬 Andre Cymone
if u ever get a chance...play dat "17 days" bass line!!...please?
This is the best of TH-cam. One of the greatest living funk bassists showing you exactly how you can do it too. Incredible. Thank you.
We're not worthy, we're not worthy! Thank you! My heart needed this!
Thanks for having the patience to educate. It’s needed.
I see my problem Mark , I need to slow down and put those ghost notes in the right spot , thanks for the great tips
Grammy awards tonight Mark remember you guys killed it back in 85
BROTHER I WAS IN THE STUDIO BACK IN THE 80'S AND THE PRODUCER I WAS WORKING WITH SUNG YOUR PRAISE AND NOW I SEE WHY YOU HOTTER THAN FISH GREASE
Damn when HEAD came on I 4got I was supposed 2 b studyin
So cool ... I'm jammin' in my kitchen ... thanks for sharing with us Mark
I'm still in your classroom Bro. Mark. I'm tuning in and replaying all the videos you've posted so far. Keeping me frosty bro!
I appreciate that!
I'm a lifelong fan brother! The funk lives!
Always love gittin' down with the Brown-Sound! On the One y'all!!!
Brown Mark! One of the fonkay-est!
Wooo...don’t know what just happened! Wuz’ listening to you covering Mazarati Stroke...blacked out and woke up covered in fawnk!!! Man I love watch’n you thump Brown Mark. Simple lines, space between the notes and I cain’t keep my head’n feet still! Every time I watch you on Ytube I smile for the rest of the bay! Thank you!!!
Yes Brother Mark, it took a pandemic to get your own channel but you're right on time as always.
Great breakdown (finally), beautiful tone. All the best to you bro.
So I’ve been playing let’s work wrong for 15 years? 🙁. Thanks for straightening me out! 👍🏿👍🏿
Always had a lot of respect for you since the days of the Revolution. I'm glad to see you're doing stuff on TH-cam to teach us some of that classic funky bass!!
Not only you’re a great bassist you’re a great brother for sharing your techniques 🤜🏾🤛🏾
Dat was Funky from Head to The Time The Stick! That's just Prince Funk in your face all day!
This makes me want to buy a 70's style J-Bass and practice this like crazy.
The real deal. This lesson is MUCH appreciated. Looking forward to more 👍
He was blessed by the gods of funk!!!!
Incredible, that is some bad ass playing! Thank you Brown Mark!
Brilliant! I could watch this all day! Valuable information right here!
Thanks Mark, for showing us that simplicity is the key!
Awesome dude!!
I wish we had this back in the 80s!!!
This is STILL funky
I remember the infamous Head, Controversy Tour Live in Houston. Brown Mark, you were killing that bass and then Prince came in with the guitar riffs. OMG!
Mark you think one day you can do a Bass Camp where Bass players pay come out to Minneapolis and steady with you in a group session.
Yo...I can't believe I woke up to this magic 🪄this morning
Wow, thank you so much! Been playing bass and funkin' for over 30 years, but never could get the feel right of what I know now is 'Rumble'. You made me very happy. Keep these lessons coming please.
Thank you for making these!!! U rule BROWN MARK!!! Thanks for teaching us!
Thanks Brown Mark, I just found your page. Awesome advice. I used to play all those Prince songs. I haven't played my bass in 2yrs. I'm picking up my ax again!! I'm inspired my brother
Need an extra like button for this. High value content here.
This is awesome!!!! Thank you for the expose on making the bass dripping with greasy funky!!! Anyone is was playing with Prince had to be amazing and confident in their ability and you personify this! Also, thank you for showing us how to play Let's Work THE RIGHT WAY! The ghost notes and the rumble are game-changers!!! Keeping it simple, too! Much appreciated!
"Negros from Brooklyn play the bass pretty good
But the ones from Minneapolis play it like it oughta should."
I hope he didn't mean Marcus Miller when he wrote that bcuz ...
Anyway, this is dope man. Thank you. Ted Talks Bass has been showing me some stuff over the years but its good to see it from the originator. Thanks for doing this .. before it can't be done. Blessings!
De De De Dead on it Brown Mark, so dope. Thanks! What you used to play on the live version of When Doves Cry - there's a version with a key change at the end with a rumbling bass - so funky - that'd be a great video too! & the extended version of Mountains!
BrownMark I really do appreciate these videos.... I am about to take my playing to another level!
LOVE THIS MARK!!!!! THAT HEAD BASSLINE HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVE!!!
@4:16 to 5:10 is the essence of the Minn. rumble. Thank you for posting this. Me and my boy Fleece gonna be shedding all day!
You are one of the funniest groove masters I have ever heard.🔥🔥🔥🔥👍
Man it’s about time you shared the love! I never subscribe but for you hell to the yeah! All them old concert videos never showed enough of you...There’s a year of work in one lesson. thx. Kimonbass
Man, I'm so glad I my path dropped me into this- a really great tutorial- so clear, so illuminating, so focused, on such a good message, from one who Knows. Beautiful. Thank you!
Merry Christmas to the MAN. Bless be with you and yours this holiday and all eternally. Love from Manchester, UK ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much for sharing this knowledge. Cheers from Ireland.
🔥🎶Many blessings! Great seeing you at your best!🎶🔥
When you coming back man I been singing y'all song since I was 12 now I'm 50
Brown Mark... entirely made of bass. Legend!!
Awe man. I dig it. Thank you for sharing. I can feel that.
Super Funky! Brown Mark
Okay, okay. That was Funky my bass playing brother. Love it.
Glad you doing well . When the Coivd over . Perform in Boston Ma. Connecticut Foxwoods
MONSTER FUNK! This style infiltrated my playing in the 80’s and has been with me ever since. It’s a real gift to see the theory and technique. More FUNK POWER to you BROTHA 👍🏾🤘🏾✊🏾👊🏾!!!
Thanks Mark! You have so much to offer! I’m gone get full on this! Hi Ho. To the shed I go!
Brown Mark! Thanks, mayne!! Whew ! That was so simple but those little tweaks in the groove make the difference!
Man !! , Awesome ! Mr. Brown Mark , I'm a huge fan of prince and the revolution and also love your playing style , I actually got back into playing bass about 3 years ago and working on perfecting my playing and really appreciate you taking the time to do tutorials and showing exactly how you play your style 👏👏👍🎶🎸.. I also follow you on Facebook
Is that Logic Pro X?!!!! Exquisite bass playing?! Nice!!!!!!
yes
Man, thanks for that dose of funk! Plus good lesson.
That was ah funky session ~BM. the skillet was smokin'..enjoyed it Bro keep em' coming!
Yo Brown Mark, Show you break down 'Controversy' bass guitar sound I'll like to see how that is done Bro.
Rumble Bass is at least as integral to the Minneapolis Sound as slap bass, if not more. Thanks for that lesson !
WOOOOOOO!! DO IT MARK!!!
Yo, my man you,, the drummer and the Dr. are the most underated players in the The Revolution. Wendy and Lisa did their thing but you guys are unsung heroes. I loved watching you guys play together again and will do so again! You are amazing!
Brown Mark ... G I F T E D...!! Every time you slap that bass, you click the Time Machine inside my mind! Lets Work and Head..Just Glorious, man!!
I am glad that I found this video. I remember listening to you play with Prince back in the day. As a beginner bassist I learned a a lot just from this video. I appreciate it. Blessings to you.🙏🏾
Awesome job sir. Thanks for posting. I will be back.
I just got a 4 string Marcus Miller for Christmas. You make it look easy bro. So I subbed. Looking forward to you helping me learn to unleash my inner funk. God bless.
Already my fav bass video on the whole of youtube. Thank U legend!!!
Thank you for everything you always put your stuff on it everlasting ..and to see you live was awesome Sir..my greatest memory is "your stuff on it "Parade Purple Rain tour a given indeed.. Parade tour in particular I had to catch myself almost fell down standing on the seat that breakdown solo "Around the world in a day" track your Bass Thunder through the Speakers..all the way Live..
I can feel my powers growing in the other techniques, but no growth in my slap bass technique. But I feel like i can wrap my head around this lesson. I will be practicing this nice and slow until it's in my bones. Thank you shifu 🙏🏿
It amaze me that we have some negative critics in the dislikes! This man didn’t have to share sh* w/none of us!
So if you just are not musically inclined or don’t know then just move on and leave your negative thoughts n your small minds.
@BrownMark. KEEP.THIS.GOING! I'm not very good at this technique...yet. Breaking it down like you did is huge in helping me understand. Thanks!