I think this is why I like Prog musicians so much. They take their music very seriously but not themselves. Nick is the epitome of all that is good and great about this genre.
Not to be forgotten I feel like it's the opportune time to mention.... very slow can and strict playing (think string orchestral pieces in tail suits, very much "Mum I wanna go ooo instead.. Please" kindof dodo bird sometimes..) can be somewhat.. well drawn out and boring, but on the other hand, a faster piece or pulse in a strict manner can be like a train or rollercaster ride! I.e. EXHILARATING. OR simply put. Plain fun.! Never to forget. It might end in just a sec so hold on and don't let go of the buffalo.! (guy on a "..." reference. Yt.
I frequently come back to watch this one,. Being a big fan going back to the 80s, never ceases to amaze me the eclectic stuff he cooks up. Not just a ridiculously talented musician/songwriter, but he crosses more boundaries than most musicians, period!
I had never heard of Steven Wilson until I watched this awesome video, and now I'm deep into his back catalogue. Many thanks to you, Mr. Beggs. It is a joy to watch you play.
Uhm yeah, what the hell is this music? Never heard it. However I see what Ghost ripped off. Nicks hilarious & obviously a beast bassman which is how I/you reading this ended up here. Big ❤️
I never forgot seeing the Bands Reunited show as a college kid and seeing what an example you were Nick, of incredible decency, humanism, forgiveness and consideration. Your kids are very lucky to have such a well intentioned and thoughtful man as a father. All the best to you and thanks for being you, it's a lesson of decency that has stuck with me for many years. Cheers.
Nick Beggs you had me at Too Shy all those years ago. For me one of my all time favourite bass players right up there with my hero Mark King. And still cool AF.
Even though I have seen Mark King play some of the bass parts of his bands work, I always think it's some kind of trick. It's that unbelievable. And when Beggs said to Wilson, "I've got a great idea for a Chapman Stick part for your song about a collector" even Wilson was blown away, NOT an easy feat, and the part was accepted immediately for the live version in the supporting tour. Let me add that the Chapman Stick is a VERY difficult instrument to play. Oh, and by the way, Beggs is the best instructor I have EVER worked with, bar none. Easily in the company of Levin, King and Pastorius. Thanks for your consideration.
I'm so freaking old, that I do remember Kajagoogoo. This track could have easily fit in their catalogue! Thanks Nick for all these years of good music.
I was a little kid when Kajagoogoo was a band and I never knew they had a bass god until a month ago when I paid to see Berlin and Culture Club but got blown away by Howard Jones who I never heard a song from ever and his bassist. I was captivated by Nick. Couldn't take my eyes off him.
Such an amazing musician. 🎵🎸 His love for what he does shines through every performance.. He deserves the cake...🎂 And to eat it..... Superb...God Bless you Sir... ....❤ 🙏
So this guy plays a monster bass riff back in the eighties, then drops off my musical radar until a few nights ago when I'm comparing old Genesis tracks played by later Genesis incarnation or Steve Hackett. There's Nick doing a phenomenal job with Steve, and slapping myself round the head thinking "must do better at following these uber talented people from ages ago" because talent is talent and it endures. Sorry for not keeping up with your output Nick, you're a legend and I've only just found out... *Slopes off hanging head in shame*
I recently saw an analysis of his bass line in Too Shy. It'd been years since I listened to that song and it was the first time I could see and hear what an amazing and underrated bassist Nick Beggs really was back then!
Dear Mr. Beggs Thanx for over 40 th years playing highlevel bass. 1983 i heard too shy and I loved it. 2023 I hear Steve Wilson. Years before Steve Hackett etc. You are an absolute professional Musician and gave many musicians a high quality Inspiration. Thank you for sharing my life with You. Sorry for my bad English
I love musicians who don't take themselves too seriously, and after listening to a few podcasts featuring Nick, and seeing this video, I think he definitely doesn't - And anyone who even picks up a Chapman Stick is in a different league.
Brother Nick is creative as hell. The Too Shy 1983 bassline is still kickin my ass to sing n play. Jesus Christ ! what was he thinkn when he wrote it? = "Im gonna write a line that will take years off the life of anyone who tries to master it". Well thnx a lot Nick. Ive been workin on this nonstop while making my Final Arrangements at the same time...lol. Nick Beggs for President !!!!!!
Totally mesmerising. I just switched to bass because of Nick. I am in my late 60s and so I don't envisage myself joining/forming a band any day soon. Not heard that song before and listening to Nick's bass playing enhanced it.
My son persuaded me to go and see SW in Bielefeld 10 years ago. When I got there I couldn’t (eventually) believe SW had recruited my all time favourite bassist (following on from “Too Shy” - one of the greatest bass lines of all time, played with such consummate ease). He was a lot more scrawny than I remembered, and I actually thought he was a female bassist right up to the point that SW revealed him as “Sir Nick Beggs”. There was no mistaking that infectious Beggs smile though.
Very good sir! I'm years late, but now noticing how well you play the bass. I just watched some old videos of Kajagoogoo and you stood out with some excellent bass riffs! I enjoyed watching this.
Haha. Playing serious or jamming you always put a smile on my face. Your a legend Mr Beggs. Thank you for your music over the years. Hope to see you with Howard Jones some time soon.
Only just found this video while watching Bass related video's as my 16 Y.O. son is learning Bass currently. You should do more of these Nick. Very enjoyable. Looks like you've got a good sense of humour. I was a teen in the Eighties so grew up with Synth Pop.
I Took my mother on long hall walk through the city of Pretoria in South Africa back in the 80's actually looking for a Depeche Mode album. I did not even know the name of the group or names of songs and I just kept listing to albums the shops would play on the turn table for me after giving a description. Then someone put Kajagoogoo on the turn table. So I said well I think that is it and my Mother bought the Album. Back home I realized it wasn't Depeche Mode - but I listened to that album over and over and did not regret it an ounce. Good days!!
Great playing, great song. "Buy and buy until it makes you sick" ...we are obsessed with "stuff". I am just as guilty as the next person. Thumbs very up!
Je t'adoOore, Nick Beggs ! Tu es un talentueux bassiste plein d'autodérision et de perfection. Merci de m'avoir fait découvrir Steven Wilson. Je vais venir au concert de Paris en 2025. LOVE.
Simply awesome musician. Absolutely effortless in his approach! Incredible chops!! This man has paid his dues in the business…Incredible groove🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
I remember back in the day I was at Greenbelt Festival late one night in a marquee. Nick Beggs and David Grant did a set and their talent absolutely blew me away. I knew Nick was a brilliant bass player but his vocals were next level too! It was an evening I have never forgotten! 😁
There is still a little boy having fun inside that bass playing legend. Love your skills since I've heard To Shy for the first time. Thanks for all the joy!
For many years, I have been a fan of your bass guitar playing. Thanks to you, I reached for this instrument in the early years of Kajagoogoo. Your slapping has shown me the way I am following. Thank you for lifetime achievement, both Kajagoogoo, Art Nouveaux, The Mute Gods, Ellis, Beggs and Howard and many others that I could meet. My only regret is that so far I have not been able to learn to play the Chapman Stick. Unfortunately, in my country, this instrument is not very popular and there are no musicians playing it either. Kind regards.
Loved your playing with that Amazing band Iona besides playing with Steve Hackett, who I saw you perform with in Toronto a few years ago as you went into the Zone at the end of Suppers Ready!
Best bass player in the world ..Limahl was in herts on his bike singing in the park ! Lol you both havent lost it .you are both still great even in seperate projects yet still go well together i bet I feel music it helps me integrate as i have Apergers i connect .!
Nick, there are not many bass players on this planet they can follow you!! It's a big pleasure to have you here!! Very best regards from Basel Switzerland
Kids...this is what a legend looks and plays like. Respect.
We are lucky to see him on RUclips ❤
Hot tune 🔥 🎸🔥
@@AyvahVonNavidas Great message too.
The best thing about Nick Beggs is that he always looks like he is having fun
looks? lol he fkn is! , he's great ..:)
He is having fun!!
He is a cheerful boy. :D
If you think Nick looks like he's having fun playing bass, you should see Ellen Alaverdyan!
Because his heart is free of hate
As if it’s nothing… Have the cake and eat it while playing… Love his humor. Doesn’t take himself to seriously. Stil he is thé best.
I think this is why I like Prog musicians so much. They take their music very seriously but not themselves. Nick is the epitome of all that is good and great about this genre.
Completely prog for life
@RUS TURNER MUSIC yes, about 100 hundred years ago…..at the age of 20, 21…..
Hoe about „The Mute Gods“? If you think that that’s not Prog….
@Cerne you know he did other bands than Kajagoogoo, right? The Mute Gods, no prog??
Does prog mean musician-I-would-really-love-to-grab-a-sandwich-with?
If so, long live prog!
@@seanpatterson186 Yes and the track he was playing to reminded me so much of Steve hackett with added funk and 90125 sheen.
This bass is like a train ride. Straight forward and very strong.
Not to be forgotten I feel like it's the opportune time to mention.... very slow can and strict playing (think string orchestral pieces in tail suits, very much "Mum I wanna go ooo instead.. Please" kindof dodo bird sometimes..) can be somewhat.. well drawn out and boring, but on the other hand, a faster piece or pulse in a strict manner can be like a train or rollercaster ride! I.e. EXHILARATING. OR simply put. Plain fun.! Never to forget. It might end in just a sec so hold on and don't let go of the buffalo.! (guy on a "..." reference. Yt.
Nick is great. I can never forget his Too Shy bass line
The bass in Too Shy was genius.
17 years old? Something like that. Crazy...
Gotta love a guy that is wicked talented and still doesn't take himself too seriously. Good on ya mate!
Hey Nick, I'm a drummer, but my life is changing because today I bought a bass guitar and you're going to be my favorite bass player. 😁
Nick, you’re great. Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada.
One of the more underrated bassists of the 1980s.
Is he the guy og kajagoogoo?
@@SevAnsdigg-123 yes, and he was NOT underrated!
@@JaumeGelabert-su3yd thanks (everybod is always underrated if people forgot about somebody.)
Just a little bit!
Nothing underrated about Nick Beggs...nothing at all.
He's one gifted bass player, one gifted musician. I have a tremendous respect for Nick Beggs. Wish him all the best!🙏
Is he better than Geddy?
@@irena7777777 Not quite. Doesnt sing and play synths with his feet all at the same time.
But he probably could..... :-)
Bite... your... tongue...😅
Nick is an absolute legend.
Absolutely Agree!
Yesssss!!! :)
The best one!!
@@berenicebernard5972 Yeppers!
Pour moi c'est limahl chacun ses goûts ❤
I frequently come back to watch this one,. Being a big fan going back to the 80s, never ceases to amaze me the eclectic stuff he cooks up. Not just a ridiculously talented musician/songwriter, but he crosses more boundaries than most musicians, period!
Very nicely Bass playing 🎶🎵👍👋👋👋 Big Like 😊
I had never heard of Steven Wilson until I watched this awesome video, and now I'm deep into his back catalogue. Many thanks to you, Mr. Beggs. It is a joy to watch you play.
I'm going down the same rabbit hole now !!!!
What a rabbit hole. Check the porcupine tree part of it. You’ll be amazed at what you’ve been missing. 👍🏼🔥
Same
Uhm yeah, what the hell is this music? Never heard it. However I see what Ghost ripped off. Nicks hilarious & obviously a beast bassman which is how I/you reading this ended up here. Big ❤️
I know Kajagoogoo & Kaja, but I had never heard of Steven Wilson either until now. Great sound, I just checked him out.
"You lucky lucky people..." that's for sure. Thanks Mr. Beggs, you're a wizard in deed.
I never forgot seeing the Bands Reunited show as a college kid and seeing what an example you were Nick, of incredible decency, humanism, forgiveness and consideration. Your kids are very lucky to have such a well intentioned and thoughtful man as a father. All the best to you and thanks for being you, it's a lesson of decency that has stuck with me for many years. Cheers.
Nick Beggs you had me at Too Shy all those years ago. For me one of my all time favourite bass players right up there with my hero Mark King. And still cool AF.
Even though I have seen Mark King play some of the bass parts of his bands work, I always think it's some kind of trick. It's that unbelievable.
And when Beggs said to Wilson, "I've got a great idea for a Chapman Stick part for your song about a collector" even Wilson was blown away, NOT an easy feat, and the part was accepted immediately for the live version in the supporting tour. Let me add that the Chapman Stick is a VERY difficult instrument to play. Oh, and by the way, Beggs is the best instructor I have EVER worked with, bar none. Easily in the company of Levin, King and Pastorius. Thanks for your consideration.
I'm so freaking old, that I do remember Kajagoogoo. This track could have easily fit in their catalogue! Thanks Nick for all these years of good music.
I was a little kid when Kajagoogoo was a band and I never knew they had a bass god until a month ago when I paid to see Berlin and Culture Club but got blown away by Howard Jones who I never heard a song from ever and his bassist. I was captivated by Nick. Couldn't take my eyes off him.
Such an amazing musician. 🎵🎸
His love for what he does shines through every performance..
He deserves the cake...🎂
And to eat it.....
Superb...God Bless you Sir... ....❤ 🙏
What an absolute legendary player and all round good guy..! ❤❤🍷🍷🎸🎸
Even your nail filing is in rhythm. I'm a long time huge fan of your playing. 💚🎸
So this guy plays a monster bass riff back in the eighties, then drops off my musical radar until a few nights ago when I'm comparing old Genesis tracks played by later Genesis incarnation or Steve Hackett. There's Nick doing a phenomenal job with Steve, and slapping myself round the head thinking "must do better at following these uber talented people from ages ago" because talent is talent and it endures. Sorry for not keeping up with your output Nick, you're a legend and I've only just found out... *Slopes off hanging head in shame*
This was so fun!!! Thank you Nick Beggs for this bit of humor, goodness, and awesome bass playing!
Absolutely love this guy. I have since ‘83. Helluva nice person to boot. He actually hand write me a note years ago. I was put into total fanboy mode.
Beggs.... " I'll just pump out this groove, eat and plan my next holiday at the same time". Epic!👏👏
I recently saw an analysis of his bass line in Too Shy. It'd been years since I listened to that song and it was the first time I could see and hear what an amazing and underrated bassist Nick Beggs really was back then!
Was it PDBass ?
@@edjones6837, I'm not sure.
@@thudor1 ruclips.net/video/XuXax5-pWzI/видео.html
I can't stop watching this, it's so epic. Please upload some more Nick. 👌👏🤝
Have loved Nick's funky as shit bass playing since the Kajagoogoo days, the goat!
Lol Nick, brilliant. Talent and character!
One of the best ever.
most underrated musician of all time...
Hey Nick, I’ve seen you live twice, but hanging out and playing while eating a muffin is my favorite performance so far! 🤣
Nick Beggs and Mark King! The twin kings 👑! White soul on the Bass! 👍
I'm listening to "too shy" and I say to myself" that bass player is kick ass!!" Now I know. Thank you Sir.
Dear Mr. Beggs
Thanx for over 40 th years playing highlevel bass.
1983 i heard too shy and I loved it. 2023 I hear Steve Wilson. Years before Steve Hackett etc.
You are an absolute professional Musician and gave many musicians a high quality Inspiration. Thank you for sharing my life with You.
Sorry for my bad English
With a name like 'zappa' we are happy to forgive you🤗🙏
@@peterbellwood5412thanks 😊
I love musicians who don't take themselves too seriously, and after listening to a few podcasts featuring Nick, and seeing this video, I think he definitely doesn't - And anyone who even picks up a Chapman Stick is in a different league.
He's such an amazing bassist that he can have alot of fun and still sound perfect!
Dude is mackin a cookie?
you just made me love the song even more
Brother Nick is creative as hell. The Too Shy 1983 bassline is still kickin my ass to sing n play. Jesus Christ ! what was he thinkn when he wrote it? = "Im gonna write a line that will take years off the life of anyone who tries to master it". Well thnx a lot Nick. Ive been workin on this nonstop while making my Final Arrangements at the same time...lol. Nick Beggs for President !!!!!!
Great Nick as bassist, nice person and cool hirony
This guy is a f. legend
Totally mesmerising. I just switched to bass because of Nick. I am in my late 60s and so I don't envisage myself joining/forming a band any day soon. Not heard that song before and listening to Nick's bass playing enhanced it.
What a groove! I love the way Nick plays. One of the best Bass guitarists on the planet
What a kick-ass bassist! And hilarious! What a great song!
Haha, I don't know how many times I've watched this video. So funny and what a cool sound. 👏
And can we just add that he looks fantastic! He also makes playing these amazingly intricate bass lines look soooo easy!
After 2 years this is still one of my fav videos ever!
It's my firm belief that in just a year from now Nick will evolve into an actual bass guitar.
😁👍🏻
❤ This!😊😊😊Take care,Nick!and your family as well!😊😊😊❤
Sense of humour as well as brilliant bass playing. Nice one Nick you could have played that in your sleep🎉
Big respect for Nick. He does the thumb slap technique and can use multiple fingers with equal aplomb. Every band wants a Bass player this good!
Hilarious! You are incredibly talented and dont take yourself too seriously. Love you. Merry Christmas!! Jesus loves you!
You should do that little intro live when the tour is rescheduled 😂
My son persuaded me to go and see SW in Bielefeld 10 years ago. When I got there I couldn’t (eventually) believe SW had recruited my all time favourite bassist (following on from “Too Shy” - one of the greatest bass lines of all time, played with such consummate ease). He was a lot more scrawny than I remembered, and I actually thought he was a female bassist right up to the point that SW revealed him as “Sir Nick Beggs”. There was no mistaking that infectious Beggs smile though.
Very good sir! I'm years late, but now noticing how well you play the bass. I just watched some old videos of Kajagoogoo and you stood out with some excellent bass riffs! I enjoyed watching this.
I can't believe I am now just seeing this! Nick you are a ROCK GOD!!!!
Nick, you are so awesome!
Cannot wait to hopefully see Nick on Steven’s tour of TFB.
Love the way you play, Nick! ❤xx
Huge respect for Nick Beggs. He has gone so much musically, stayed true to his calling and lived a full and challenging life. ❤
Sei bravissimo....grande bassista...e anche grandissime capacità canore.
Haha. Playing serious or jamming you always put a smile on my face. Your a legend Mr Beggs. Thank you for your music over the years. Hope to see you with Howard Jones some time soon.
Only just found this video while watching Bass related video's as my 16 Y.O. son is learning Bass currently. You should do more of these Nick. Very enjoyable. Looks like you've got a good sense of humour. I was a teen in the Eighties so grew up with Synth Pop.
Put a smile on my face. Well done sir.
Phenomenal musician. Cheers from the US.
It was so good, you should be in a band with Wilson 😅
Mr Wilson to you !!
@@markojack15 Yes.
Doesn't he play on few Wilsons albums?
Đanfranko Geza Martinčić he he geza!!! di te nadjoh!! :)
bjondo
@@thisklik o blondie, mali je svit. Di si ćo?
I Took my mother on long hall walk through the city of Pretoria in South Africa back in the 80's actually looking for a Depeche Mode album. I did not even know the name of the group or names of songs and I just kept listing to albums the shops would play on the turn table for me after giving a description. Then someone put Kajagoogoo on the turn table. So I said well I think that is it and my Mother bought the Album. Back home I realized it wasn't Depeche Mode - but I listened to that album over and over and did not regret it an ounce. Good days!!
I wish I had discovered Nick Beggs when I was starting out in learning the bass guitar.
Great playing, great song. "Buy and buy until it makes you sick" ...we are obsessed with "stuff". I am just as guilty as the next person.
Thumbs very up!
Great vibe, and wonderful to see a sense of humour in tumultous times! Thanks Nick
Je t'adoOore, Nick Beggs ! Tu es un talentueux bassiste plein d'autodérision et de perfection. Merci de m'avoir fait découvrir Steven Wilson. Je vais venir au concert de Paris en 2025. LOVE.
Simply awesome musician. Absolutely effortless in his approach! Incredible chops!! This man has paid his dues in the business…Incredible groove🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
Excellent !! Détendu mais rigoureux !! Quel travail pour arriver à ça !! Bravo c'est vraiment fun!!😆😆
What a fun part. I'm gonna have to learn it. Just finished learning Luminol and that is my favorite song I've learned so far
I remember back in the day I was at Greenbelt Festival late one night in a marquee. Nick Beggs and David Grant did a set and their talent absolutely blew me away. I knew Nick was a brilliant bass player but his vocals were next level too! It was an evening I have never forgotten! 😁
Perfect, Nick, can´t wait to listen to this live.
Can't stop watching this. :D
Such a talented musician!
Wow,what a guy! Mesmerized ! Loved Nick in kaja,still love him now
Your so hilarious and so f..ng groooooving haha greetings from Ecuador 🇪🇨
Brilliant bass player❤️❤️❤️🥰
Makes it look easy as hell
There is still a little boy having fun inside that bass playing legend. Love your skills since I've heard To Shy for the first time. Thanks for all the joy!
For many years, I have been a fan of your bass guitar playing. Thanks to you, I reached for this instrument in the early years of Kajagoogoo. Your slapping has shown me the way I am following. Thank you for lifetime achievement, both Kajagoogoo, Art Nouveaux, The Mute Gods, Ellis, Beggs and Howard and many others that I could meet. My only regret is that so far I have not been able to learn to play the Chapman Stick. Unfortunately, in my country, this instrument is not very popular and there are no musicians playing it either. Kind regards.
Loved your playing with that Amazing band Iona besides playing with Steve Hackett, who I saw you perform with in Toronto a few years ago as you went into the Zone at the end of Suppers Ready!
😂 absolutely loved this. Thanks for brightening up my day. Amazing playing along with a great character and sense of humor. Good one.
Haha, great fun ;-) And great playing as always
Best bass player in the world ..Limahl was in herts on his bike singing in the park ! Lol you both havent lost it .you are both still great even in seperate projects yet still go well together i bet
I feel music it helps me integrate as i have Apergers i connect .!
Beggs...one of the all time greats
You're too good to be true, Nick! One of my favorite bassists of all times! *_*
Great man never forgot ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ love your work true legendary man ❤ great bass playing 🧡
That really brightened my day, thank you for that!
Nick, there are not many bass players on this planet they can follow you!!
It's a big pleasure to have you here!!
Very best regards from Basel Switzerland
Love your stuff with Steven, a really tight band, putting out some fantastic music, great bass playing as usual Mr Beggs, brilliant
Just found this genius today and what a treat it is to go through his amazing songs
Nick Beggs, just brilliant. Keep the flame alight.
Greetings from fans from Poland. 👍😃😃😃🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱
LOVE that Spector!!!!!
I love it Nick!! please share more of you jaming like this !