Beyond the Bass Clef. Paperback – November 1, 1998. by Tony Levin (Author) 4.6 15 ratings. See all formats and editions. Fantastic 1998 book by King Crimson bassist Tony Levin. Fascinating look at life behind the scenes of the music world. Report an issue with this product or seller.The legendary Tony Levin is truly a bass player for all seasons. Who else straps wooden sticks to their fingers when they play? Having spent many years supplying basslines of impeccable quality in Peter Gabriel’s band as well as holding down tours with perhaps the most innovative of all the old-school prog acts, King Crimson, Levin’s ...Tony Levin (born June 6, 1946, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American rock musician, specializing in bass guitar, Chapman Stick and upright bass (although he also sings, plays tuba and synthesizer). Levin is best-known for his work with progressive rock pioneers King Crimson and Peter Gabriel.He has also been a member of Liquid Tension Experiment, the King Crimso…Bass Magazine / Mar 14, 2023. Peter Gabriel has announced details for his long-awaited North American leg of i/o – The Tour, a 2023 run across Europe and North America this spring and fall. Produced by Live Nation, the newly announced dates will find Peter Gabriel performing in Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia, New ...News. Has Influenced. Tony Levin was born in Boston on June 6, 1946. He grew up in the suburb of Brookline and began playing upright bass at 10 yrs old. In high school, he picked up tuba, soloing with the concert band. He also started a barbershop quartet.Funk Fingers being played by their inventor, Tony Levin. Funk Fingers are a kind of drumstick that attach to the fingers of a bass player for producing percussive, funky sounds on a bass guitar.They were created by Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Liquid Tension Experiment) and his guitar tech, Andy Moore.The aim was to recreate the effect of drumming on the strings of one's bass as ...b. add11. Tony Levin's bass line on. Don't Give Up. from Peter Gabriel's 1986 album. Transcribed by Arcellus Sykes - www.sykestranscription.com. So.Stick Men, led by bassist, Tony Levin, have quite a distinct sound. With progressive rock roots, the instrumentation in the trio includes the Chapman stick,...Tony Levin once again makes the annual reader favorite bassists list for 2023, thanks in part to his first new music with Peter Gabriel in 20 years. Throw in an excellent King Crimson video from 1982, and Paul Thompson's deep dive into Crimson's Discipline album, and Levin lands at #9.Doctor Bass (Nick Smith) Guest. Dec 27, 2000. Yes, Tony Levin had a fire in his garage at his home where all his basses were stored, the fire destroyed the 3 string. However, Tony used the ash in a painting he did - I recall reading somewhere! It was a great looking bass - in the same paint livery as his Harley motorcyle! Nick.A great bass line from Mr. Tony Levin, one of my favorite bass playersLevin is regularly voted one of the greatest bassists of all time, and the Boston-born musician continues to work with a variety of artists. We spoke to Tony recently, and he talked us through some …Tony Levin was the bass player for Peter Gabriel's solo albums, as well as the King Crimson albums I listened to in that period, and his bass lines were monstrous. I absolutely loved his style of being very complex… and extremely simple. Whatever was appropriate, he nailed it. His innovations were very cool as well.Stunning Tony Levin Signature Series Stingray 5 Bass by OLP. Super nice condition. Beautiful Flamed Maple finish. These are becoming so hard to find and are coveted. As with all Signature Series the extra details really shine. Much higher quality than any sub bass & in my opinion better than Sterling Ray basses. Tony Levin designed pick up ...About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright ...Upcoming live shows. Levin Brothers with Pat LaBarbera. Stick Men More In '24 Tour. Beat Tour. Upcoming tour dates for bass player Tony Levin.“The bass is the foundation,” session legend Carol Kaye once said, “and with the drummer you create the beat. Whatever you play puts a framework around the rest of the music.” ... Tony Levin has contributed his unmistakable style to everyone from John Lennon to David Bowie to Cher. But he’s best known for his work with King Crimson ...Tony Levin. Anthony Frederick Levin is an American musician and composer specializing in electric bass guitars, Chapman Stick and upright bass. He also sings and plays synthesizer. Levin is best known for his work with King Crimson and Peter Gabriel. He is also a member of Liquid Tension Experiment, Bruford Levin Upper Extremities and HoBoLeMa.Mar 4, 2024 · Stick Men onstage: Markus Reuter, left, Pat Mastellato and Tony Levin. Levin discovered the Chapman Stick – designed by musician Emmett Chapman – in the mid 1970s. “The Chapman Stick,” he tells the Catalyst, “has bass strings and guitar strings, and a stereo output. So suddenly I had the option of playing guitar and bass at the same time.As he often has, Tony Levin will be on the bass for pal Peter Gabriel when the latter's tour rolls into Cleveland for a show Sept. 27 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouseTONY LEVIN, Double Espresso (2CD) LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE. - Double live album. Released on PapaBear Records and Narada, in 2002. - Jewel Box Package with 8 pages booklet. - The purchase includes instant download in WAV, FLAC, M4A and/or MP3-320 format. - Exclusive fulfillment by Horatio Nardini @ MoonJune Record.The best one that they made was the Tony Levin signature model, it was Active with a three band EQ. Jan 28, 2009 #5. ... and the bass came to life. The bass control added what the original passive circuit was lacking. The treble was very wide ranging getting really agressive past the halfway point. It became a great sounding, very giggable ...Levin started out learning classical double bass before moving to the Eastman School of Music. He played the double bass on Buddy Rich's album "The Roar of '74" and hundreds of albums followed in the 70s and beyond. Style. Levin's playing is unmistakable. Top session players need their own sound and voice and Tony Levin certainly has both.Bass Magazine / Mar 14, 2023. Peter Gabriel has announced details for his long-awaited North American leg of i/o – The Tour, a 2023 run across Europe and North America this spring and fall. Produced by Live Nation, the newly announced dates will find Peter Gabriel performing in Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia, New ...He apparently used a Yamaha Six string TRB bass and adds some really nifty solos on the C string of that bass, utilising the Piezo to good effect. Dec 16, 2004 #9. hieronymous. ... And for Tony Levin, definitely King Crimson's Discipline - the 4/4 bass line over the 7/8 guitars (I think?) in "Thela Hun Ginjeet"! Dec 16, 2004 #10. Philbiker Pat ...It also sounds to my ear like he's using a "smiley face" EQ, with boost to the bass and treble frequencies. May 18, 2020 #4. CatOnTheBass. May 9, 2020 New Hampshire. ... 105 And 'as the tour goes on' Tony Levin states that he goes to Ernie Ball Power slinky Nickel ROUNDWOUND 55 - 110. He does use Ernie Ball Flatwounds on …Mar 12, 2004. This feature was published on TalkBass.com in September 2001. Tony Levin is known as "a bass player's bass player". He has been credited as "simply the best bass player on the planet" by none other than his frequent employer Peter Gabriel. Inventive, innovative, sublimely masterful, and instantly recognizable as one of the great ...Mercury Studios announces the May 10, 2024 release of Back to Front - Live in London from Peter Gabriel on 4K Ultra High Definition Blu-ray.. Back to Front - Live in London captures the complete live performance of the Soalbum from start to finish.This spectacular live concert, filmed at London's O2 over 2 nights in October 2013, using the latest Ultra High Definition 4K technology ..."The bass is the foundation," session legend Carol Kaye once said, "and with the drummer you create the beat. Whatever you play puts a framework around the rest of the music." ... Tony Levin has contributed his unmistakable style to everyone from John Lennon to David Bowie to Cher. But he's best known for his work with King Crimson ...Tony Levin Discussion in 'Bassists [BG]' started by bassdog, Dec 15, 2018. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Dec 15, 2018 #1. bassdog. May 23, 2005 ... This was my introduction to Tony...I had started playing bass in about 1987 and somehow happened to catch this on TV. Tony tearing it up with Eddie and Jan Hammer at the Les Paul Tribute concert.Practicing for upcoming show in Liverpool#thebeatles #beatles #johnlennon #lennon #doublefantasy #bass #bassplayer #musicmanFeatures. Bass Player. Watch Tony Levin demonstrate his signature ‘funk fingers’. By Nick Wells. ( Bass Player ) published 16 November 2022. Tony Levin: …Aside from his work with Peter Gabriel, Tony Levin’s longest gig was as the bassist for King Crimson on and off for the last forty years (including a spell in the ’90s when he shared bottom end work with Trey Gunn). The band’s final incarnation was a massive line-up consisting of guiding light Robert Fripp (guitar), Levin on bass, Mel ...Tony Levin has been omnipresent in the world of progressive music for over 50 years. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he joined his first band, the wonderfully named Aha, The Attack Of The Green Slime Beast, in 1970 – and never looked back. ... The bass, Chapman Stick and synth player is also heard on Pink Floyd’s A Momentary …This is a community-built gear list for Tony Levin. Find relevant music gear like bass guitar rig, amplifier setup, effects pedalboard, and other instruments and add it to Tony Levin. The best places to look for gear usage are typically on the artist's social media, YouTube, live performance images, and interviews. To receive email updates when ...Tony Levin. LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT “The Dingwall speaks really well in the low end, and even though I’ve always stuck with the same instruments, I do like knowing what’s out there and what other options there are. So the Dingwall was a really nice discovery.” ... “It’s one thing to have a bass with a ton of features, but it’s a ...Stick Men, led by bassist, Tony Levin, have quite a distinct sound. With progressive rock roots, the instrumentation in the trio includes the Chapman stick,...Levin plays Ernie Ball/MusicMan basses. Your TRBX wont sound like that. However, you can use roundwounds and try to keep them as fresh/new as possible so that at least you will get a richer-harmonic stringy structure to your tone on the TRBX. Also a lot of compression.Tony Levin has been omnipresent in the world of progressive music for over 50 years. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he joined his first band, the wonderfully named Aha, The Attack Of The Green Slime Beast, in 1970 – and never looked back. ... The bass, Chapman Stick and synth player is also heard on Pink Floyd’s A Momentary …Tony "Stick Man" Levin. A native of Brookline and best known for his work with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson, Tony Levin began playing the double bass at age 10 with an ear toward performing classical music. In high school he learned to play the tuba, another formidable bass instrument yet of the brass variety.Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Sammy Hagar of Van Halen are launching Santo Mezquila, a new alcohol advertised as the "world's first mezquila" By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to receive ...groucho. Sep 28, 2005. Ringwood NJ. Honest true story - bought a Tony Levin 5 string OLP. June of 2006...Showed up with a "S" warped neck -. not possible to adjust to proper relief - otherwise a. nice sounding and looking bass for the money. Contacted the store - Sparks Music in Nevada and OLP. No replacements …Being Tony Levin would definately be the biggest help in achieving this tone though- good luck! there's a few close ups in this clip. Without Tony Levin, Peter Gabriel is nothing! ... There was a Mix magazine article about that record shortly after it came out that talked about how the bass sound came about. There was some pretty high end ...The legendary Tony Levin is truly a bass player for all seasons. Who else straps wooden sticks to their fingers when they play? Having spent many years supplying basslines of impeccable quality in Peter Gabriel's band as well as holding down tours with perhaps the most innovative of all the old-school prog acts, King Crimson, Levin's ...2013 Limited run of Premier Dealer only Classic Sabre basses for bass player Tony Levin. The "Sledge" is after the Peter Gabriel hit "Sledgehammer", which Tony Levin played bass on. Great condition . Pickguard slightly modded by previous owner. Ash body with maple fingerboard, and birdseye maple on the slim neck. Includes original ...If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, chances are you’ve heard of Bass Pro Shops. Known for their extensive selection of fishing, hunting, and camping gear, Bass Pro Shops is a one-stop...Tony Levin (Image credit: Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images) ... When he played slide bass, it was honestly the most passionate, emotional, sultry bass playing I've ever heard. That made me realize that you don't have to be some fancy guy with a bunch of strings to create wonderful, compelling sounds. ...Watch legendary bassist Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Pink Floyd) perform and discuss the 30th Anniversary of the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay5 b...The estimated fees to book Tony Levin are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tony Levin, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.The Tony Levin Signature 5-String Bass is based on the MusicMan Bass Tony uses. OLP manufactures it under license to MusicMan to its design and quality requirements. Tony Levin is mainly recognized for touring with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson, but those bands encompass only a small portion of his work.Apr 30, 2007. Anasleim, CA. First off, let me say that I love Tony Levin. He's on my list of five favorite bass players! Having said that, can someone explain why Tony was wearing knee pads during the 1993 Peter Gabriel Secret World Live show? Was he laying tile right before the show and forgot to take them off?The Bucket List, a collaborative album featuring guitarist Phil Keaggy, bassist Tony Levin and drummer Jerry Marotta, is a beautiful collection of lush and diverse instrumental songs.Each musician is an accomplished and talented artist in their own right. Keaggy has been nominated for several Grammys for his performances in contemporary Christian music, and has a huge catalog of solo records.This is a community-built gear list for Tony Levin. Find relevant music gear like bass guitar rig, amplifier setup, effects pedalboard, and other instruments and add it to Tony Levin. …This concert was the "genesis" of the Bucket List album I recorded with Phil Keaggy and Tony Levin. Tony and I joined Phil for a night of pure improv at a ch...Are you an avid fisherman looking for the latest and greatest in fishing gear? Look no further than the Pro Bass Shop official site. With a wide selection of rods, reels, lures, an...Tony Fadell, the man behind the iPod, iPhone and Nest Thermostat, cleans out his garage. “Anyone want to see what I unearthed when I cleaned out my garage and found photos of every...Tony Levin is recognised as one the most technical bassists and chapman stick players in the world. His approach to tapping is particularly renowned. Trivia ... Tony Levin. Bass (1995-present) Aha, the Attack of the Green Slime Beast. Bass (1970-?) Alice Cooper. Bass (1974-1979) Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe. Bass (1988-1990) Andy …Pictures from Way Back. Recently, looking through the piles of photos I’ve taken, I came across a neglected box called “Photos of Me”. Shuffling through them reminded me, I’ve been playing the bass a long time! Thought I’d share a few. First band: The Cavaliers.Pillar Of Fire Bass Tab by Tony Levin. Free online tab player. One accurate version. Play along with original audio Songsterr Plus. Tabs ... Help. Sign In. FAQ. Fretless Bass. Pillar Of Fire Bass Tab. Revised on: 4/27/2011. Tony Levin. Track: Fretless Bass . Get Plus for uninterrupted sync with original audio ? Fretless Bass. 100%. Speed. Pitch ...mccartneyman. Dec 22, 2006. Pittsburgh, PA. I asked Tony this several years ago and a that time he was using stock Ernie Ball Slinky strings. bear in mind that Tony's signature sound is not a product of only the strings. Feb 9, 2011 #4.TONY LEVIN shows "SLEDGEHAMMER" bass line - 2012. Amazing. My favorite bassist ever. What a talent. This from the Classic Album series on So. It's amazing to watch. 3.5K subscribers in the petergabriel community.Trying out the new MusicMan 5 string bass#tonylevin #musicman #musicmanbass #bass #bassplayer“The bass is the foundation,” session legend Carol Kaye once said, “and with the drummer you create the beat. Whatever you play puts a framework around the rest of the music.” ... Tony Levin has contributed his unmistakable style to everyone from John Lennon to David Bowie to Cher. But he’s best known for his work with King Crimson ...News. Has Influenced. Tony Levin was born in Boston on June 6, 1946. He grew up in the suburb of Brookline and began playing upright bass at 10 yrs old. In high school, he picked up tuba, soloing with the concert band. He also started a barbershop quartet.Watch legendary bassist Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Pink Floyd) perform and discuss the 30th Anniversary of the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay5 b...Bass Player. Tony Levin on his best bass albums. By Bass Player Staff. ( Bass Player ) published 5 October 2021. The bass player for David Bowie, Robert Fripp, Peter Gabriel and more revisits his back catalog. (Image credit: Elena Aquila/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) Tony Levin's stellar career in progressive rock, jazz, and ...