Marcus Miller at his finger style best.

[bubinga5]

Ive listened to this live album a few times, and this record. and was blown away at his playing. it really is amazing. a bit of slap, but some EPIC finger style on a 5 string. . [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1Y3AOdEMM0[/media]

Edited April 3, 2014 by bubinga5

[such]

my favourite track from that album, since the day it came out. I absolutely lovely the sax solo. That fingerstyle bass line has amazing tone. I think I remember Marcus saying in an interview contemporary to the release, that it was played on a detuned 4-string though. Might be wrong.

Edit: I meant on the M2 album, can't play yt here and missed the "live" part of the post, apologies.

Edited April 3, 2014 by such

[chardbass]

Yeah this is his regular 4 string Jazz bass, but I agree- he's way more than just a slapping machine.
This album's release coincided with me getting into him big time- saw him in London around the same time ('97-'98?)

[bubinga5]

interesting info. I'm sure its correct, but i do wonder why he would record on a de tuned 4 string.? just interested.

[The fasting showman]

Marcus Miller's use of a detuned E string is all over the early '80s Miles stuff (Man with the horn, We want Miles, Star people) yet I've never heard it discussed much...sounds great on 'Jean Pierre' and U'n' I. I've no idea what he'd tune it to, often mid song it sounds like, C perhaps? Mr Dingus will know...

[Conan]

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1396525256' post='2414602']
i do wonder why he would record on a de tuned 4 string.? just interested.
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Maybe he doesn't like five string basses?