What can I say about this band they have put out such amazing songs they were so big in the 80s I’m 56 and have grown up with them and I love them and wish everybody could hear them and appreciate them like I do
They are dressed up as "Chinese" with those stereotypical hats and waving lanterns about. As a leftie and being very PC and extremely woke, I find this video HIGHLY OFFENSIVE!
A great band who set the way for others i.e jamiroquai being one to name a few. Very underestimated in my opinion and made some wonderful tracks, including this and Starchild and Children Say. So glad to have been part of this scene when I was younger!
Colin - yes, indeed. Although Jamiroquai were a good band/act, I found their material a bit repetitive, particularly the bass lines. Level had a lot of depth and musical ability beyond anything Jamiroquai could produce.
Love Level 42 - have done since a teenager and I’m only 26! My dad was born in 1968 and damn I wish I could go back into his shoes and experience the 80s in my teenage years!
I’m from 1968 and grew up with awesome music since I first got hooked in 1976 as a kid fabulous music at the time and every year since then, there is always something new and amazing to discover every day, scratch at the surface and plunge straight into the rabbit hole with unfiltered goggles ❤️
Hello friends, stumbling across this…THIS incredible feat of musical artistry and engineering is a bunch of amazingly talented music students who got together and created this genius!…Stick with it people…This is LEVEL 42
@@chrisjames6327 It was a time when people were optimistic about the future, it held so much promise, now it holds little for any one. It's probably why many of us hold onto such music.
I recorded this track coincidentally on an audio-cassette from BFBS-Radio in Germany in 1982. And from this day I was a big Level42-Fan. Four years later they got famous in Germany with "Lessons in Love" and now my former classmates knew, from which band I was talking about all the years before. 🙂
Take a journey back in time Leave the western world behind Cross the mountains to Peking Where the paper lanterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know 😮 The Chinese legend grows
@@blakeperkins8717 Your hanging around with a man who uses a collective term for a single vehicle, I’ve got access to the kids but they don’t wanna seeeee meeeee,
Level 42 - The Chinese Way: Take a journey back in time Leave the western world behind Cross the mountains to Peking Where the paper laterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows My eyes wide open I feel a breeze Words softly spoken In Cantonese Standing at the master's side Then with patience he confides Secret knowledge, sacred ways Pearls of wisdom from the dragon days I could never lie For honor I would die Following the Chinese way So many years ago Heroes ruled the world (Some died for love in a cruel world) They were the only ones in a cruel world I could never lie For honor I would die Following the Chinese way From the mountains to Peking Where the paper lanterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows
Take a journey back in time Leave the western world behind Cross the mountains to Peking Where the paper lanterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows My eyes wide open I feel a breeze Words softly spoken In Cantonese Standing at the master's side Then with patience he confides Secret knowledge, sacred ways Pearls of wisdom from the dragon days I could never lie For honor I would die Following the Chinese way
Take a journey back in time Leave the western world behind Cross the mountains to Peking Where the paper lanterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows My eyes wide open I feel a breeze Words softly spoken In Cantonese Standing at the master's side Then with patience he confides Secret knowledge, sacred ways Pearls of wisdom from the dragon days I could never lie For honor I would die Following the Chinese way So many years ago Heroes ruled the world (Some died for love in a cruel world) They were the only ones in a cruel world I could never lie For honor I would die Following the Chinese way From the mountains to Peking Where the paper lanterns gently swing The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows The Chinese way Who knows what they know The Chinese legend grows
does anyone here know the brand of mark's shirt? i've been looking for that shirt for a long time after seeing him, nick beggs, and simon le bon wear it.
This song reminds me of my dad who died in the 80s In a horrific car crash in china where he was on holiday. His body was horrifically disfigured by the impact and I have never been able to get the image of seeing his corpse out of my head. He loved level42 probably.
God reminds me of my EIS days, (electrical contractors ) hope your well Terry, Lorenzo, Dennis, Steve , Tony the Portuguese lol, Ted head. Ian the foreman
What a shame they dudn't use the original audio from the BBC broadcast. I know they'd be miming to the same thing but still! Whoever created this doesn't remember the Thursday night studio sound of TOTP.
Maybe not the best one, but definately the most spectacular one. And I think, no other one was able to play, sing and move the way he did at the same time.
Hanya orang cina yg mampu berhemat, dan optimalisasi proyeksi keuntungan dari segala sisi penggunaan bahan baku dan kualitas produk. Bila anda hanya mampu membuat 2 proyeksi nilai keuntungan, cina akunting mampu membuat ragam 99 proyeksi ekonomis hingga major up scale
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softladification thanks for the reply. Yes possibly that. I just thought it odd as a few days ago it was playing fine on my phone and ps4 but now it's not allowed. Noticed the same thing on a couple of your other videos. But maybe it's just an issue my end.
It's particularly odd as I've checked the original file and it's codec details are identical to all the other files I've uploaded. I suspect it may be filesize related though (this is a particularly large file) so something I'll have to watch out for in future. Cheers.
This guy can play , he's one of the best bass players of all time, and he can sing too .
Exatcly, most of the people who play his song, they just play but don't sing lol
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
thank you, on behalf of all the deaf and blind people who happened to click on this video but can somehow read your comment. 😅
Got more groove than most bands could ever dream of ✌️
Correct
My father loved level 42 he passed away from cancer 6 years ago miss you dad
He had great taste. Hope you’re ok man and hope his great taste in music has rubbed off on you.
is this mark king?!?
@@slider7264 😂
Yes @@slider7264
Played Level 42 on car cassette player non-stop in 90's - still great now 34 yrs later !
What can I say about this band they have put out such amazing songs they were so big in the 80s I’m 56 and have grown up with them and I love them and wish everybody could hear them and appreciate them like I do
I certainly do, I was 6 when this came out and remember all their 80s tunes 😉
Mark King is one hell of a bassist
I know We may not be too familiar with American lingo but it's written and pronounced as Bad -Ass I believe.
@@davecoalwood9487 or birmingham proper bostin like ! (oh my god i can't believe i just wrote that )
To sing and play bass like that is awesome!
@@dannymcmince sing and play AND move this way! 🙂 Today he stucks more on the stage. But okay, he is 40 years older now and heavyer. 🙂
@@andreasg7834 true words 🎸🎸
Love this song, and also the best era of TOTP by far. Those background dancers and the studio all looked fantastic.
They are dressed up as "Chinese" with those stereotypical hats and waving lanterns about. As a leftie and being very PC and extremely woke, I find this video HIGHLY OFFENSIVE!
@@Perthshire I’m delighted that you’re offended 😅
@@davidbillyard6629 I assume he was being sarcastic. I hope he was anyway 😂
@@mrchico2621 More than likely..
I went to see them live at their peak in the 80’s Fantastic band, brilliant live. It’s a night I’ll never forget. 😁
A great band who set the way for others i.e jamiroquai being one to name a few. Very underestimated in my opinion and made some wonderful tracks, including this and Starchild and Children Say. So glad to have been part of this scene when I was younger!
wait WHA????? you were there??????
Colin - yes, indeed. Although Jamiroquai were a good band/act, I found their material a bit repetitive, particularly the bass lines. Level had a lot of depth and musical ability beyond anything Jamiroquai could produce.
Level 42 at their best!
RIP Boon, love you forever.
Love Level 42 - have done since a teenager and I’m only 26! My dad was born in 1968 and damn I wish I could go back into his shoes and experience the 80s in my teenage years!
Oh yes , all good
Been there done that even worn the t shirt lol
I'm also from 1968 and I was 14, when Level 42 fixed my taste of music. :-)
I’m from 1968 and grew up with awesome music since I first got hooked in 1976 as a kid fabulous music at the time and every year since then, there is always something new and amazing to discover every day, scratch at the surface and plunge straight into the rabbit hole with unfiltered goggles ❤️
Hello friends, stumbling across this…THIS incredible feat of musical artistry and engineering is a bunch of amazingly talented music students who got together and created this genius!…Stick with it people…This is LEVEL 42
Simply one the best bands to come out of the 1980’s.They are definitely on Level 42.
God music was so much more positive and classy back then. The shit nowadays is so bad
It was a global economic boom. When people have money, we have happy music.
It was the same from 1995-2005. Very positive music
@@chrisjames6327 It was a time when people were optimistic about the future, it held so much promise, now it holds little for any one. It's probably why many of us hold onto such music.
RIP Boon Gould. Top Tune.
His brother, terrific drummer ,phil.
I recorded this track coincidentally on an audio-cassette from BFBS-Radio in Germany in 1982. And from this day I was a big Level42-Fan. Four years later they got famous in Germany with "Lessons in Love" and now my former classmates knew, from which band I was talking about all the years before. 🙂
I was born in 1982, but my mum loved Level 42, Tears for Fears and Curiosity Killed the Cat...I'll never forget these songs 💯❤️
The whole band were, and mostly still are, top of their trade
Mostly...which one aren't you keen on in current line up? 😮
As well as the bass I enjoy when Mike Lindup comes in on vocals
First Level 42 song I remember hearing and have been a fan ever since.
Take a journey back in time
Leave the western world behind
Cross the mountains to Peking
Where the paper lanterns gently swing
The Chinese way
Who knows what they know 😮
The Chinese legend grows
this is a song aspiring bass players should listen and watch, superb talent.
@2:09 - I always love the classic level 42 middle melodic breakdown with an emotional moment with Mike lindup
Nice 👍
Greatest band ever ive loved level 42 since the 80s
Which way are we going to eat and what floor is the restaurant on?
Classic Partridge
Lovely stuff! Not my words, luke, the words of shakin' Stevens
@@blakeperkins8717 back of the net
@@simonlittler3976 kiss my face! This is good this, isn't it? Even though we're just listing partridge quotes?
@@blakeperkins8717 Your hanging around with a man who uses a collective term for a single vehicle, I’ve got access to the kids but they don’t wanna seeeee meeeee,
These guys are agonisingly talented!!!
😁🤟👍💪
A blink-and-you'll-miss-it cinematic moment at 1.29 when Mike looks across to Boon as if to say 'yep, this, our star'.
Great band and superb live was impressed with the lads at their Ipswich concert.
an excellent album, with another hit: weave your speel
Alan Partridge brought me here!
Level 42 - The Chinese Way:
Take a journey back in time
Leave the western world behind
Cross the mountains to Peking
Where the paper laterns gently swing
The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows
The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows
My eyes wide open
I feel a breeze
Words softly spoken
In Cantonese
Standing at the master's side
Then with patience he confides
Secret knowledge, sacred ways
Pearls of wisdom from the dragon days
I could never lie
For honor I would die
Following the Chinese way
So many years ago
Heroes ruled the world
(Some died for love in a cruel world)
They were the only ones in a cruel world
I could never lie
For honor I would die
Following the Chinese way
From the mountains to Peking
Where the paper lanterns gently swing
The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows
The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows
the lyrics are cak, aren't they?
@@Perthshire cak?
@@Perthshire Of the time mate. The music was more important.
Keren 🇮🇩🇮🇩
This music sounds extremely positive..... Riddled with it.
The same year they played at the Montreux Jazz Festival. The video used to be on UA-cam, but got taken down unfortunately.
Brit Funk at it's Best ❤
Brilliant years there's so many bands and groups you can mention these were amazing 💥
One of those songs that's extra interesting because it has more than one bridge, like Round and Round by Jaki Graham for instance.
Can't remember that one - could you sing it for me!
Great track 🎙🎶🎶🎶🎶
Mark King and Phil Gould, rhythm section of legend.
Great band.Great song.
Never heard this song until now, but I love these guys. ✌️☺️
You should listen to Level Best or the Ultimate Collection. These guys made great songs!
@@davidrosato864 I have now, I’m a big fan of this band and it’s mostly thanks to this legendary song!! 😄👍
One of the best songs of the 80s - gauche lyrics perhaps but what a tune !! Oh and what a bass player !! Thanks for sharing
Mark your the king of the bass guitar no one has come close
Apart from Mick Karn of course
@@simonwilliams1238 Ooh, very different style. Doubt Mick could have played slap like Mark. Dunno if Mark's fretless could match Mick's.
Absolutely brilliant band, a huge part of my life growing up. Mark king is the best slap bass player ever 👍
Great sound quality
Semua nyanyiii buat aku. Makasih ya 🙏
love this band...I am a born funkster
Mark King Is The World's Best Bass Player without any question .
I never knew Screech was the keyboardist for Level 42
@steven davis Or any Scouser!
Superb absolutely superb
If you get the chance see them live!!!!!
...The best of times... I feel sorry for the kids of today,the music you are being forced to listen to today is just utter crap!
Take a journey back in time
Leave the western world behind
Cross the mountains to Peking
Where the paper lanterns gently swing
The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows
The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows
My eyes wide open
I feel a breeze
Words softly spoken
In Cantonese
Standing at the master's side
Then with patience he confides
Secret knowledge, sacred ways
Pearls of wisdom from the dragon days
I could never lie
For honor I would die
Following the Chinese way
like this song so much
Phil Gould on drums...the master
I agree, every single hit and bash and sizzle is different, he is the master
He was the best drummer in the band at that time.
@@Perthshire Funny man.
@terry I agree, he is incredibly well respected among pro drummers
And a great lyricist...vocalist, percussionist, pianist....
Amazing band ❤
Take a journey back in time
Leave the western world behind
Cross the mountains to Peking
Where the paper lanterns gently swing
The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows
The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows
My eyes wide open
I feel a breeze
Words softly spoken
In Cantonese
Standing at the master's side
Then with patience he confides
Secret knowledge, sacred ways
Pearls of wisdom from the dragon days
I could never lie
For honor I would die
Following the Chinese way
So many years ago
Heroes ruled the world
(Some died for love in a cruel world)
They were the only ones in a cruel world
I could never lie
For honor I would die
Following the Chinese way
From the mountains to Peking
Where the paper lanterns gently swing
The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows
The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows
The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows
The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows
Crazy bassline.
does anyone here know the brand of mark's shirt? i've been looking for that shirt for a long time after seeing him, nick beggs, and simon le bon wear it.
love...
That bass
Is not plugged in. Lol.
Lmaoo
Mark King had only been playing the bass for about two and a half years at this time. Amazing really.
@@danielthomson8557 www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/level-42s-mark-king-running-16482167
Polydor Records had his thumb insured for £3 million!
Two questions. How are we going to eat and what floor is the restaurant on?
Newsflash, no words are gently spoken in Cantonese, hehe
obviously or Mandarin
@@veggie42 Or Satsuma
Also, cantonese is not spoken in peking
@@crystalc1ear I think Phil has joked about that Himself. 😁👍
@@Bruce-vq7ni I detect some Red Dwarf going on. . .
This song reminds me of megan 2 crash man stage, and its awesome
Probably one of the greatest bass lines ever.Steven Boswell.edinburgh
Let's not exaggerate. 🙊
This song reminds me of my dad who died in the 80s In a horrific car crash in china where he was on holiday. His body was horrifically disfigured by the impact and I have never been able to get the image of seeing his corpse out of my head. He loved level42 probably.
How are we going to eat and what floor is the restaurant on ?
Still class
Mark King in the 80s...😍😍😋😋
Fusion com Black Music, Pop Disco e New Wave
Bass player isn't fucking around 👌🏼
RIP Boon Gould
Mark King is a fab bass player! He is wearing exactly the same jumper as Nick Beggs from Kajagoogoo, another bass god!
Super
Stonewall classic
God reminds me of my EIS days, (electrical contractors ) hope your well Terry, Lorenzo, Dennis, Steve , Tony the Portuguese lol, Ted head. Ian the foreman
Yuk lipapa dateng sama ka noveli.
Mei depan usiaku 42
Nosssaaaa!! Muito bom!!
This was mimed but the great thing is they are just as good live :)
Yeah, you are right mate.
@@davecoalwood9487 I agree. Saw them live during Kieler Woche. Heavenly.
@@Frauenhaus ?
Phil Gould is outstanding on the skins
Mark King miming playing bass before the bass kicks in at 0:08 😄
Anyone? January 2025? ❤🎉
the best level 42 formation mark king moke lindup boon gould phil gould
Yeah, moke was always my favourite......whatever happened to him?
mike lindup sory he is in level 42
Slappin da bass....
From the mountains to Beijing...
where the paper lanterns gently swing.
What a shame they dudn't use the original audio from the BBC broadcast. I know they'd be miming to the same thing but still! Whoever created this doesn't remember the Thursday night studio sound of TOTP.
who remembers those tv-shirts that Mark is wearing
Stewart Copeland as guest drummer!
what where??
greatest bass player ever?
Contentious.....!!! I'd stick Jaco in there.
Cliff.
He is my favourite bassist - not taking anything away from the other greats
Maybe not the best one, but definately the most spectacular one. And I think, no other one was able to play, sing and move the way he did at the same time.
Getting hints of Crash Man's motif from Mega Man 2
This boy could play bass!
Just a bit
Mark King genius bass player.hin and John Entwistle the best ever.Steven Boswell.edinburgh
*You go forward in time when you go to China now, just how things have changed in only 40 years*
Mark King looks exactly like my brother.
What are we going to eat and where ?
Starts playing bass on the visual ages before the sound 😂😂😂
It's all about the bass.
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2:10
2:18
2:22
2:24
Erica
Ebony
It's saying this video is not available :( copyright takedown? Shame, great live footage.
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softladification thanks for the reply. Yes possibly that. I just thought it odd as a few days ago it was playing fine on my phone and ps4 but now it's not allowed. Noticed the same thing on a couple of your other videos. But maybe it's just an issue my end.
It's particularly odd as I've checked the original file and it's codec details are identical to all the other files I've uploaded. I suspect it may be filesize related though (this is a particularly large file) so something I'll have to watch out for in future. Cheers.
softladification
that's probably why the audio/visual quality is so good! :D
Its fine on the computer
Level 42 in original form
To The Regiment I wish I was there
They were really good, weren't they ?