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Level 42 – ‘Dream Crazy’

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‘Dream Crazy’ is a track from Level 42’s 1985 album World Machine. This song was later released as the b-side for the ‘Running in the Family’ single, and although it was not performed live during the band’s initial run, it has been included in their set in more recent years. The slapped bassline is relatively simple by Mark King’s standards but is nonetheless a very enjoyable line to play.

When learning this piece, you might find the following courses (all included in the monthly subscription cost) useful:

A backing track is available for this course. To download it, hit the Download Resources button above. To download the transcription (with TAB and without), please visit the Free Stuff page.

This course is 30 MINUTES long and contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:

1. ‘Dream Crazy’

This video is a demonstration of the song performed on a Status Series 2000 bass strung with stainless steel Rotosound strings.

2. Intro Section

This video will teach you to play the unison line that is played during the intro and re-intro sections. This line is based on the G minor pentatonic scale.

3. Verse/Chorus Groove

This lesson will show you how to play the slap and pop groove that is played through the verse and chorus sections of the piece.

4. Bridge Section

This lesson covers the slap and pop groove that is played during the bridge sections. This line is probably the most challenging part of the piece.

5. Bridge Variation

This lesson covers a variation on the bridge bassline that Mark plays when the section is played for the third time (after the sax solo).

6. Chorus Variation

This final lesson covers a variation on the chorus groove that is heard during the second chorus and during the sax solo.