Level 42 USA

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I Have Enjoyed Level 42 Music For A Long Time As Many Lovers Of Great Music Have...

...In a time long, long ago,I discovered "Something About You" on MTV. I really liked the sound and the crazy guy in the ridiculous 'yellow-plaid suit'. I couldn't leave it atthat so I started to look for more Level 42 music. Found "World Machine" with no problem. Thought I had found the beginning of a sensational 'new' group. Yea..well, theseguys had been doing great music for years in Europe long before this and I wanted to hear more. It was pre-Internet days so networking was long, slow and hard to do. Madelots of phone calls half way around the planet, talked to lots of people (in the UK mainly), stalked every 'out-of-the way' record shop in California for imported music.It was slimpickens for sure. I was amazed at how much music had been released in Europe and just how hugely poplular Level 42 really was there. There were so many tours, liveperformances, TV spots and press releases...cool shirts and all the neat stuff fans thrive on. Promotion was very well done and in a big way in Europe. I figured this was thekey for success in the United States and was yet to come. For whatever reason, it didn't really happen here. When "Hot Water", "Leaving Me Now", "Lessons In Love", "Running In The Family"and "Children Say" were released in the States, air play didn't seem to be what is should have been. Meanwhile, I was gathering a respectable collection of Level 42music...for an American anyway. The majority coming from record shops and helpful Level42 fans in the UK. The more I heard, the more I was convinced that the USAneeded to REALLY hear Level 42. I so wanted them to be as huge here as they were in Europe. Their 'pop' releases were great but there was a jazz/funk fusion side(actually their roots) of Level 42 that needed to be heard. So back to 'old-fashioned' networking. Phone calls to their record company and management, calls to radiostations State-side...and on and on. Contact with the co-producer of Rock Over London was so helpful. She was super! It was going pretty good getting some radio stationsset up to air ROL. It was going to be great. Americans were going to hear "Love Games" and lots of other Level 42 music not released here. Meanwhile, I thought if I gathered enough 'fan' information to form a petition kind of thing and were to present it to the powers that be, they would see there was good reasonto up the promotion machine a notch or two. Friends placed my contact information in magazine ads and spread the word that I was forming a Level 42 fan club USA...andwhy. It's tough to imagine how word ever got around before the World Wide Web, but it did. I received soooo much fan mail for Level 42. Not just from the United States butfrom other countries that felt the need for more Level 42 as well. It was looking so good. Meanwhile the meanwhile, Level 42 was touring my end of the world. Couldn't let thatget past me. By then, my family really liked Level 42 music too...still do...so off we went to see Level 42. We saw several shows. They put on an outstanding live show!!! Each member of Level 42, old and new, are talented artistes and amazing performers. We had the pleasure of meeting Mark King and Mike Lindup. Super people. Well, everything happened at once. Better said, everything ended at once. Level 42 didn't return to the States. No more releases. The ball dropped. The machine stopped.The purpose for all the contacts become a mute point. So here I am with 'My Space' sharing my ever favorite Level 42 music! ("Something About You" 'STILL' gets air play)...All the best to Level 42 and their continued success!!!

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Canada

King Tribute Machine w/Kitty Armstrong*

Kitty Armstrong is a well-known bass player with a style that it remarkably similar to Mark King's phenomenal style of bass playing.
King Tribute Machine is the only verified tribute band of it's kind in Canada.
She is sponsored by John Diggins of Jaydee Custom Guitars.
Kitty is working on her upcoming album..."The King's Court" which is dedicated to Mark King and all members of Level 42...both past and present.
Some of the tracks that will be included on Kitty's album are... "Mirrors"
"That's Me: A Survivor"
"Come On Up"
"Check It At The Door"
"I Don't Need It"
"What Comes Around Stops"
and
"The King of Life" "The King of Life" being dedicated to Mark King himself.
Visit Kitty's MySpace and her Official Website for additional information...photos and upcoming news about the much awaited release of..."The King's Court"
King Tribute Machine is also featured on Artists Music of the World MySpace.

Click on Kitty's photo for her MySpaceClick on the Black Banner for her Official Website

The Slideshow below has great photos of Kitty Armstrong...Mark King signing her bass...Mark King with John Diggins of Jaydee Guitars...Mark King with Kitty...Boon Gould with Kitty...Boon Gould with camera (say cheez!)...Kitty's drum kit...and...Kitty's Beautiful Bass...and her bass that is signed by Mark King making it priceless...!!!

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CD CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Level 42's Discography Can Be Seen At Level 42's Official Website Or Go Directly There With The Following Link...

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United Kingdom

Level 42*...Jazz/Funk/Other

Level 42 is a group of fabulous musicians with a style
of music from Jazz Funk to Pop.
Their music is nothing short of Awesome...
Since 1980...their music has consistently been first rate...
top notch...and difficult to surpass.
They are most definitely a long time favorite for me
and many others...hence the reason and purpose of this
Tribute Page.
Check out Level 42's MySpace and their
Official Website for a complete Level 42 Discography
as well as information about Level 42 as a group
...and the individual members who are terrific artistes
themselves.
One such member of Level 42 being the ever so Fantastic
...Unbeatable...'Slap Bass' Genius...
the Phenomenal Mark King!!!
...Click above for a Comprehensive Discography...

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Click on Level 42's Photo for Their MySpace...
Click on the Black Banner...www.level42.com...for Their Official Website...

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France

Wally Badarou *...Other

Wally Badarou *...although rarely seen in public performances with Level 42, he is a true member of the band in every sense of the word. From the beginning, Wally's excellence as an artiste was and is a major driving force for the sound and success of Level 42. He is a visionary writer, composer, performer, producer...and the list goes on. His two albums..."Echoes" (1984) and "Words of a Mountain" (1989) are beautiful collections of his 'Art For The Senses'. The albums are difficult to find but are being considered for reproduction. There are two selections from ,"Words of a Mountain" on the Audio Player toward the bottom of this page. He has created numerous musical scores/soundtracks for movies and TV. There are 75 plus albums/soundtracks of various artists that are works of Wally Badarou. Among the artists are...Grace Jones, Robert Palmer/Power Station, Gwen Guthrie, Mick Jaggar, Julio Iglesias, Talking Heads...and more. His Discography Can Be Seen On Level 42's Official Website Or Go Directly There With The Following Link...

Additional to his repertoire, he is an actor and film maker. Without a doubt, Wally is a masterful, multi-facted artiste as well as a wonderful person. Wally Badarou is nothing short of genius.
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Click on Wally's Photo above or the Black Banner for His Official Website
Click on the photo below for Wally's MySpace

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United Kingdom

Phil Gould *

Phil Gould*, Level 42's Original Drummer and Overall Multi-Talented Artiste, Is Working On His Album "Innocent Abroad". It Is Soon To Be Released So Keep Watch For A Really Beautiful Collection Of Work! Wally Badarou and Berenice Are Part Of The Making Of This Album.Phil Gould's Discography Is Available At Level 42's Official Website Or Go Directly There With The Following Link...

I Will Be Adding A Playlist Shortly But In The Meantime, You Can Hear A Sampling From His Album Plus More Information About It On Phil's Myspace...(click below)

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United Kingdom

Berenice *...Pop

Berenice* Is A Singer/Songwriter With A Beautiful Voice. Her Music Is Equally Beautiful. She Does Some Of The Great Vocals For Level 42. She Is Also Featured On Phil Gould's New Album "Innocent Abroad". Her Talent Shines On Her Own Album "Ten Takes"You Can Hear Samples Of Berenice's Music On Her Myspace...
(click on photo)

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United Kingdom

Jakko M Jakszyk*...Progressive/Rock

Jakko M Jakszyk*...At One Time With Level 42 As A Guitarist & Vocalist, He Is Also A Composer And Does All These Things Beautifully On His New Album Release "The Bruised Romantic Glee Club". Superb Music! To Hear His Music and Learn More About Jakko Jakszyk, Visit His Myspace. Check Out His All Star Band Members...You Will Probably Recognize A Few! (click on album photo above)******

United States

Mark Siet *...Jazz/Acoustic/Pop

Mark is a Songwriter and Musician. His Beautiful writings and music are inspirational...giving Insite and Meaning to the Gift of Life...reminders of the Special Moments and Feelings that often pass by without notice.
The sentiment of Beauty and Grace that Mark shares with
others...is a reflection of the same Beauty and Grace
that is within himself.
Mark's Albums..."One Shining Star" and
"Deeper Meanings" are availabel at his MySpace. Click on Mark Siet's Photo for His MySpace...
Click on the Black Banner for His Official Website...

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Sweden

Svetlan Raket*
...Progressive/Rock/Experimental

Svetlan Raket is an excellent drummer, composer and all around first rate musician.
Svetlan is a graduate of Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California...with 30 years experience as an accomplished drummer/percussionist.
Among his many influences is Phil Gould, original drummer for Level 42.
With 20 years teaching experience...Svetlan is in high demand as an instructor of acoustic/electronic drums...which he teaches in his home studio...
"BeatJob"
(additional information @ BeatJob.se)
Svetlan has collaborated with various notable musicians for a variety of projects.
One being "Quodlibet"...the 1999 release by "Zello".
Outstanding album...amazing violin...and of course...a fabulous drummer.
(MP3 availabel @ Amazon.com)
Presently...Svetlan is the drummer with Par Lindh Project...who will be releasing their current album...
"Par Lindh Project" on DVD/CD...Live in Concert
12 May 2008 ...in Europe
&
13 May 2008 ...in the United States
Visit Svetlan's MySpace for more info regarding Par Lindh Project...for updates on additional projects...and to hear some great music selections.
My personal picks...
"I Will Be The Wind"
(from Zello's "Quodlibet")
"Fly"
"Feel Like A Man"
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Click on Svetlan's photo for his MySpace
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Sweden

Janne Pettersson*...Funk/Soul/Nu-Jazz

"janne p"...Bassist and Composer...from "Phunkland" Sweden
He is 'Funk Master Extraordinaire'...!!!
"Janne p"...plays bass like it is meant to be played!
He is Master of His Bass...Master of His Music...Master of His Art...!!!
Serious Bass!!!...Serious Jazz Funk...!!! Awesome...!!! Click on Janne's Photo for His MySpace...

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United Kingdom/Wales

Sixties Child*...Pop/Comedy

Sixties Child...is a talented Song Writer and Musician. His current album "COOL FM" is a uniquely clever blend of Comedy and Great Music. Visit Sixties Child at his MySpace for a listen to what's described as..."A Slightly 'Surreal Radio Show' being broadcast from a 'Pirate Space Station'..."!!! (...I think Douglas Adams and MK would enjoy...!!!)

Click on Sixties Child's Photo for His MySpace...

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Norway

Jan Erling Holberg*...Fusion/Funk/Jazz

Jan Holberg is a fabulous bass player!
He is a songwriter and teacher as well as an excellent all around musician.
Jan is currently working on his new album to be released in 2009
...along with a scheduled tour in Norway.
Visit Jan's MySpace and his Official Website.
Have a listen to two of Jan's songs..."Mesmerized" & "Kristie's Song"
Outstanding! Really great music!
One of Jan's music influences is the ever so Fantastic...
Mark King of Level 42!
Jan has some great photos with Mark on his MySpace...Check 'em out!
Click on Jan's photo for his MySpace
Click on the Black Banner for his Official Website

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Therese Henry * is an excellente artiste who has mastered the art of bass playing... Therese is a great Level 42 fan...and has fashioned her style of bass after Mark King. She is...'re-"MARK"-able'...!!! Check out her Fusion/Tropical/Jazz Band on myspace. Click on Therese's photo to have a listen to her album "Djazil"...

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France

Fab*
...Jazz/Celtic/Blues

Fabien is an outstanding bassist and all around musician.
Fabien has played bass with numerous various bands such as...
"Stand Art Quartet" (Jazz)
"Origin Quartet" (Jazz Rock)
"Fonki Bizness" (Funk)
"Tritons Flingueurs" (Rock)
...and his current bands...
"Jack Fergus" (Celtic)...
"Kerouault Blues Trio" (Blues)...
"Lemon Jazz" (Jazz)...
&
"Angell" (Soul Pop)
"Angell" is currently working on a brand new CD...soon to be released.
All in all...Fabien is a well-seasoned, talented artiste
of music who plays his bass very well...!!!
Among Fabien's many music influences...Level 42 is top of the list.
Fabien has been a long-time admirer of Level 42 and Mark King...
just as many great musicians are and have been.
Visit Fabien's MySpace for a listen to a selection of his terrific music...!!!
Click on Fabien's photo for his MySpace

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United States

Bob Madsen*...Jazz/Nu Jazz/Fusion

Bob Madsen* Is A Contemporary Jazz Artiste. Bob's Admiration For Level 42 & 'The King of Bass' Has Been A Major Influence In His Music Accomplishments. There Are Two Selections On The Playlist..."Finally Coming Home" & "Familiar Strangers" From His Album "Bob Madsen & The World Machine". Click on Bob's Photo for His MySpace...
Click on the Black Banner for His Official Website...

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My music interests are of many genre. A list would take way too much space. So, to name just a few and not necessarily in order...Level 42 (uh, yea)

The Beatles (probably the 'greatest' influence on moderne music...yeah, yeah, yeah!)

Winstons Layouts

Dave Clarke Five, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap, Gene Pitney, Bobby Vinton, Paul Anka, Jan & Dean, The Ventures,... (geez,I can't believe I'm remembering these people!), Sinatra, Al Martino, Dean Martin, Johnny Mathis, Keiko Matsui (outstanding artiste!), Giovanni, Yanni, Gino Vanelli, Celine Dion, The Righteous Brothers (...if I MUST pick an all-time favorite song, it would be "Unchained Melody")The Righteous Brothers, Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, The Bee Gees, The Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival !!!, Average White Band, Marshall Tucker Band, Micheal McDonald/Doobie Brothers, Robert Palmer, Queen, Billy Idol, Aerosmith(...some, not all), Foreigner,...Midge Ure/Ultravox, Duran Duran, Genesis/Phil Collins, Crowded House, The Police/Sting, Elton John (...not sure what's up with him these days(?)!),Journey,...Chicago,...Simply Red, Simple Minds, Blonde (...the original 'rapper'), Depeche Mode, INXS, Eurythmics, George Micheal (Wham UK was great!) , Josh Groben, Andrea Bocelli, Gianni Latrofa, Cal ...

"Blue Man Group"

...AND...others as my memory refreshes...

Television:

I Don't Do Much TV... Commercials Are Pretty Cool Though!!!

Books:

Only if I have to...Read too many in College...Great Big Thick Fat Ones! Totally burnt out... I rather look at pictures ;-)

Heroes:

All Military Worldwide Who Fight For Our Freedom To Do What We Do!!! Thank You! God Bless!Military Connection...The Most Comprehensive Military Directory In The United States. They Provide Up-To-Date Information For ex-military...veterans...military spouses...military family...as well as jobs...schools and much more...click on the logo for their Official Website...

Miscellaneous...

"Help Save Chocolate Bunnies Everywhere"

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About me...
Well, it would take more than what a few lines here could even begin to tell. I am a lifetime of work and creativity...and since I am still alive and kickin...I'm continually in progress. To know who I am, up to this point, I suppose one would have to know me in the real world.
I am multi-faceted in the things I enjoy, the things I do and who I am. "People are who they are, first and foremost. What they are is a matter of circumstance"
...~*C*~
I am passionate about the things I do...and what I believe. I tend to go to great lengths for family and friends...even people I don't really know. Often times extending myself past reasonable limits. I enjoy doing things for others, however, I will travel a 'one way road' just so long.
I am honest and sincere. I prefer to believe the same in others...until proven otherwise. I am forgiving, however...I believe in the philosophy of "fool me once...shame on you...fool me twice...shame on me" ...end of story. "Kindness and sincerity, when used selectively for self interest...falls short of value and true meaning...ultimately being the absence of that which is proclaimed."
...~*C*~
I am tender-hearted and compassionate. I hurt for the sufferings of this world. The cruelties and unkindness to animals, people or whatever, will bring me to tears.
I am strong. I raised my son as a single parent while working and earning a degree in Science.
I am somewhat of a non-conformist. I was a home schooling parent at a time when it was not en Vogue...with certainly no help from the powers that be. More times than not, I battled the establishment in order follow my convictions.
I am strong in my convictions...but I am open-minded to other's opinions and ideas. I love food for thought. I believe objectivity is how we grow spiritual, intellectually and artistically. I enjoy a good intellectual conversation...or just being silly and full of nonsense.
I am creative. I love the creativity of others. "Creativity...
...is a journey
with a path uncertain
it's destination unknown
...until it arrives."
...~*C*~
I have an analytical nature...so I enjoy facts and the world of science. Atomic Theory is fascinating!
But at the same time, I am whimsical and a hopeless romantic.
I adore fantasy...and the endless boundaries of imagination
Depending on my mood, and what's on the agenda...I am prim and proper...or, just wild and crazy...(well, not exactly *wild*...but crazy, yes ;-)
I enjoy companionship...but also, I am comfortable with my solitude.
I believe in God and Jesus Christ. I know that all things, good and bad, happen for a reason. Although I don't always understand the horrors of mortal existence, I have Faith in God's omnipotence.

In astrological terms (which I personally don't subscribe)...I am a true Aquarius with a splash of Pisces....(defending, of course, on which definition is referenced ;-) ) ...and that's about a thimble's worth about me ;-) Oh yeah...I LOVE my computer!!!
Aside from lurking Big Brother...I so enjoy the opportunity to reach the world beyond my own via the World Wide Web.
Any threat of taking my computer from me would result in complete and utter madness!!!

I Love The Victorian Era

*I LOVE THE WARMTH OF CHRISTMAS* ...for what it is intended...and not so much for the commercial aspect that it has become...

I Love Snow For The Holidays

...and the wonder and surprise of children that make the holidays special.

I enjoy Collecting Vintage Postcards...(pre-1920's)From Europe(particularly France, Belgium, Germany & England...
*I Love the Ocean*

...and the mysteries of the deep...I Love Horses...especially "Friesian"...they are Magnificent animals...

I adore my Bunny Rabbit "Dobie"...
He is the sweetest little guy...soon to be 6 years old!

I love all animals...!!!
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I Love Gardening......and my Secret GardenI love working with Interior Design...
and
Fine Art "The Fisherman and the Syren" c.1856-1858
Sir Frederick Leighton I enjoy working with my Victorian business...
Woodworking & Building "Things"...
Tennis, Hockey...
Skiing in France with Jean-Claude Keely (...I Wish!!!)
Sewing & All Kinds of Needlework...
Cooking...particularly messing around, coming up with new concoctions.
Rarely do I follow a recipe to the letter! Oh, but what yummy surprises ;-) Bon Appetite!
I have so many interests...more than I can do in one life-time.
I am never, ever bored.

I LOVE LISTENING TO GOOD MUSIC...

...my purpose for being at MySpace

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New!!! *** Featured Artistes MySpace ***
"Artistes Music of the World"
Click on the Profile Photo above for a visit to my other page.
At The Moment...There Are 80+ Featured Artistes
with links to each of their respective MySpace pages and Official Websites...
plus more than 300 Videos.
Lots of Amazing Talent...
Lots of Sweet Music to Enjoy!!!
...let me know what you think...
Comments Are Most Welcome!
Thanks!!!
Candace
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*Sincere Thanks To The Following Artists, et al...for permission to link to their sites...
Wally Badarou,...Phil Gould,...Jakko M Jakszyk,...Level42.com/Morgan Roussel,...Berenice Scott,...Svetlan Raket,...Bob Madsen,...Therese Henry,...Janne Pettersson,...Sixties Child,...Franco DiDonato,...Winston Layouts and "Military Connection"