Mark King of Level 42 chats to I Like Music
English Brit Funk band, Level 42, were one of the biggest bands of the 80s and early 90s, writing the soundtrack to many of our lives and gaining fans across the globe. The band gained fame for its tight musicianship, soulful songs and funky riffs but parted company shortly after Phil and Boon left "[they] felt that the musical direction wasn't for them," and Mark and Mike forged their own solo careers.
But now, Level 42 are back! Their greatest hits album, The Definitive Collection, is out (released June 12) and a new album, Retroglide is being released in September ahead of a UK tour in October (where Mike and Mark will be joined by new band members). This will be Level 42's first new album since 1994's Forever Now and Mark promises it's a good'un.
I Like Music caught up with the bass maestro "Thunderthumbs" himself, Mr Mark King, to chat about the Isle of Wight, the music industry's metamorphosis, Level 42's sound and how legendary hits such as Running In The Family and Lessons In Love came to life.
"I like music because… it likes me!"
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robbie: ilikemusic because... my friends say its cool
Sharleen Spiteri: ilikemusic because... it takes me to places that life can't
Demi: ilikemusic because... Girl's love music.
simon f baker: ilikemusic because... you can transcend the confines of the material world with it, it's probably better than shagging in fact. There is virtually nothing more satisfying than when a load of chords and words suddenly come together into a song ; suddenly everything in life seems to fit and make sense once more.
Chuck, Simple Plan: ilikemusic because... It was always a way to escape whatever problems I was going through; whatever trouble I had, I could just put on a record or a song and feel better right away and I hope that our music can have the same effect on our fans.
Leon Jean-Marie: ilikemusic because... It transcends. It really creates emotion with someone. That feeling it gives you, it goes through boundaries. To create something, it just breaks through all the walls. When you connect with a song, that is it, that is magic isn't it?
Taio Cruz: ilikemusic because... It’s my life and it’s the air that I breathe. It calms me when I’m feeling uptight and it’s there for me when I want to party if I want to listen to something up tempo, it’s just amazing in any situation. That’s why I like music!
dasps: ilikemusic because... it's make me cool and numb n i love to hear music.
Kelly Rowland: ilikemusic because... Music sets me free. It’s freedom.