Level 42 – ‘Dream Crazy’
‘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 bassline is simple by Mark King’s standards but is a really enjoyable line to play.
For subscribers to our video courses, the backing track used in the main performance is available to download using the link above. The download also contains a PDF with notation/TAB for each of the sections below.
This course contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:
1 – ‘Dream Crazy’ Play-Through
This video is a full demonstration of ‘Dream Crazy’, performed on a Status Series 2000 bass.
2 – Intro Section
In this video we’ll be learning how to play the unison line from the Intro.
3 – Verse/Chorus Groove
In this video we’ll be covering the slap and pop groove that is played through the Verse and Chorus sections of the piece.
4 – Bridge Groove
In this lesson we’ll be working through the slapped line from the Bridge sections.
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.
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