Guitar Interactive Magazine | 5 months ago
Blues and Soul superstar Marcus King is back with a superb brand-new album, Mood Swings. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter chats with Guitar Interactive Magazine's Jonathan Graham in this exclusive interview — delving into the emotional depths that inspired the album, his musical influences, and his journey from a child prodigy to a celebrated artist.
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Interview Chapters
0:00 - Interview Start
0:05 - Elixir Strings
0:12 - Early Musical Influences: James Brown and "Cold Sweat"
1:03 - Discovering Soul and Rock Legends
1:18 - Names of Influential Artists
1:51 - Desire for Self-Expression Through Music
2:08 - Marcus's Journey to Musical Expression
2:56 - Touring Experiences
3:28 - Rules for Practicing Guitar
4:04 - Switching to Piano for Creativity
5:01 - Avoiding Overplaying on Guitar & Dealing with Stage Rust
5:54 - First Time Playing the "Big Red" Gibson 335
7:50 - Visualization of the Fretboard
9:00 - Jazz Influence in Blues Playing
10:29 - Importance of Groove and Rhythm
13:10 - Rhythmic Choices and Inspirations
15:10 - Working with Rick Rubin on Mood Swings
18:36 - New Music Projects and Producers
19:48 - Gear Used on Mood Swings
21:30 - Marcus on Elixir Strings
22:10 - Future Projects
22:30 - Excitement for Upcoming UK Tour
23:20 - Final Thoughts
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