Mick Karn: Fretless Sculptor

In this video, I look at the life and legacy of Mick Karn, the self-taught fretless bassist best known for his work with Japan. I explore how his distinctive approach to the instrument helped shape the band’s sound and left a lasting mark on new wave and related music. The film also looks beyond Japan, tracing Karn’s later collaborations and his continued interest in experimentation across different styles. It is intended as a respectful overview of an artist whose voice on the instrument remained unmistakably his own. #MickKarn #JapanBand #NewWave #80snewwavemusic Support the channel Join the channel to access member perks:    / @80snewwavemusic   Original music from the videos https://80snewwavemusic.bandcamp.com Channel merchandise T-shirts and related items are available here: https://80snewwavemusicstore.com Subscribe    / @80snewwavemusic   All music featured is original work created for this channel and remains the property of 80s New Wave Music. Related links Official Mick Karn Websitel: https://mickkarn.net