I love Sultans of Swing and the live performance was a amazing but if I am honest this performance is my favourite, maybe my favourite performace of all time. It is a brilliant composition with a great message in the lyrics. I love the way I get to see how brilliant the keyboardist is in this and the end of the song is out of this world, not just the guitar solo which is genius, of course, everybody throws their soul into that finale.
Mark is my favourite guitarist, I only saw him the once with dire straits and 30 odd years later it’s still the best live performance I’ve ever seen. Enjoy their music it’s some of the best.
I only saw Dire Straits once at red rocks in Colorado. My favorite concert ever I’ve also seen Mark Knopfler four or five other times always incredible. Mark is the goat.
Just a gentle reminder here. Mark has himself said, that when he found out he is into more song writing than learning the guitar, he kinda had to compromise between the two. Now keeping that in mind, that he writes all the tunes (Dire Straits, solo career and film music) plus he sings and plays the lead. I would say he is the most complete package of any bunch. Now go back to the "On The Night" live recording (if you want to listen official releases) and dig up Private Investigations, You And Your Friend, Brothers In Arms, Wild theme (from Local Hero movie). Just to see how versatile he is. I have seen him 20 times live during the years. He always arranges things differently; hence it is very difficult to suggest something specific.
Mark was brilliant in this as expected, but also let's give a shout out to Alan Clark on the keys. The depth to his playing on this track was next level.
It was sad to hear Alan relegated to a background player on _Brothers In Arms._ Knopfler brought in Clark to get that big Petty-Springsteen sound from 1980 to '83, but he abandoned that for a straight-up pop sound.
This guitar used at the beginning of the song is a National Style "O" - which is most famously used in the Song "Romeo and Juliet" and features on the cover of "Brothers in Arms" their biggest selling album. Mark Knopfler is 44 on the Rolling Stones 100 Greatest Guitarists. The Telegraph Road is a highway that runs through the suburbs of Detroit, Mark Knopfler was sitting at the front of the bands tour bus as the drove down it, at the same time he was reading a book called "Growth of the Soil" - The song is essentially about how the city grew up from a guy setting up a farm to a Metropolis (in the first part) - and then the 2nd part was about another guy who can't find a job, how the system had failed him, and how he wanted to leave this city (with his partner) taking the Telegraph road.
On another channel, I made the comment "I will never understand why Mark Knopfler is ignored in discussions about guitarists, especially talking about recognizable guitar sound". With 5.2K likes, you are definitely not alone in your feelings about Mark's guitar skills.
Gosto de vários estilos de rock, desde Black Sabbath, Mettalica, Deep Purple, Iron, Pink Floyd, etc..., mas mesmo 40 anos após conhecer todos os principais guitarristas, me pego retornando ao talentosíssimo MK, pra mim, o melhor de todos. Quando ouvimos uma nota em sua guitarra, já sabemos que é ele. Cada um com sua característica, mas MK é singular, suas notas são limpas, melódicas, harmoniosas. Não tenho certeza, mas acredito que seja um dos maiores artistas em compor músicas, trlhas sonoras para filmes, e que passou por praticamente todos os estilos musicais. Meu nº1. Obrigado MK
The legendary Pink Floyd guitarist and singer David Gilmour also likes Knopfler’s music. He even listed in an interview with Guitar Tricks Insider the 1978 Dire Straits’ self-titled debut album as one of his favorites of all time. The record had the number 1 hit single “Sultans Of Swing” that remains as one of their most famous songs. Back in 1985, David Gilmour already told Guitar Classics magazine that Dire Straits vocalist and guitarist Mark Knopfler was an inspiration: “Mark Knopfler has a lovely, refreshing guitar style. He brought back something that seemed to have gone astray in guitar playing. These days I don’t listen to other people with the objective of trying to steal their licks.” “Although I’ve got no objections to stealing them if that seems like a good idea. I’m sure that I’m still influenced by Mark Knopfler and Eddie Van Halen as well.” The ex-Senior VP at Columbia Records, Paul Rappaport told in 2015 that in a conversation with David Gilmour, they were talking about how people buy the same gear that the Pink Floyd guitarist uses to try to sound like him. To explain that what really makes the difference to approach someone’s sound is to use the same technique they use, Gilmour recalled one time when Mark Knopfler only went to a charity show with his guitar and asked to use Gilmour’s rig and amps. According to Gilmour it wasn’t necessary to make any changes in the gear. Knopfler plugged his guitar and he sounded just like Mark Knopfler, even using a different gear.
It was the "Easy Guitar Sketch" on the French and Saunders show (here on RUclips) where Mark used David's setup - you can see him using David's red EMG Strat to play Money for Nothing. David uses a Clapton signature Strat to play Another Brick Pt.2 in the same sketch. They both come from a blues influence and have a real ear for melody and for leaving appropriate space in the music. Probably my two favourite guitarists for that reason.
Thanks for sharing these insights. Mark and David are amongst my favorite. Both unique respectively. And the emotions they evoke is without peer in my opinion. Telegraph road is just a magnificent piece of rock and roll music.
I loved seeing you have tears while listening to Dire Straits. Its a sure sign the band or artist has done their job and produced a wonderful product that ellicits emotoins. I cry tears of joy to this song as its been my number one favourite ever since they first released it. This version is even better. True masters of their art will bring out those tears of sadness or happiness and us the listener should be willing to let them flow. It shows you really appreciate it. Hard to believe that was over 40 years ago and theyre all in their mid 70,s now. There are 2 keyboardists up on stage, the main one is Alan Clark and hes classically trained and i have seen him have to handle 9 keyboards thru a concert. Hes on left of screen, the other keyboardist is on right of screen and i hate to admit but ive forgotten his name. His finger picking style is unusual especially seeing he uses electric guitars mostly, and hes actually left handed but taught himself to play right.
He's Mark Twain, and Beethoven (the dynamics, and multiple 'movements,' every note the 'right' note for its place, and at the right volume), rolled into one, with Rock 'n Roll on top. "Sultans of Swing" makes people smile, and literally lifts their spirits. This song is a journey that mesmerizes, in a Motor City (Detroit) way. It's clear why engine size used to be designated 'horse power,' with that all-out galloping gait. Mark blends so many styles, traditions, innovation, etc., which is why you don't hear him duplicated anywhere else. And his voice! He's got more than one... excellent mimic... started in journalism, which is why he effortlessly writes songs on the fly, about what he hears and observes (..the Mark Twain thing).
Thanks for taking one of my recommendations (I'm sure this got a number of them). An absolutely stunning performance of this epic. A top notch guitar package from Mark is always to be expected, but the amazing and complex keyboard work here by Alan Clark deserves special accolades. You'll find every track available from the Alchemy tour is far beyond the studio version. Keep 'em coming.
Telegraph Road, is one of best song's Mark ever wrote. I have been listening to him for over 40+ years & as a lot people have stated, he is a great guitarist, one of the very best.
The virtuoso that is Mark Knopfler. There are not enough superlatives in existence. Check out the album he did with Chet Atkins in 1990. It's called Neck & Neck. Masterpiece from two legendary fingerpickers. Great reaction
Alchemy Live is such a ride. EVERY song is gold to start with , the extended guitar solos and music are just bonus after bonus. Pulling up the lyrics is always good for me cause this song (to me) is really great . Keep rocking :)
One more thing...this is a commentary on the effects of 'progress' on rural land and towns. Mark wrote this while on a long tour bus trip North from Detroit along (you guessed it) Telegraph Road. He had seen the same metamorphosis occur in England, but never really gave it a thought until that trip.
A Fender Stratocaster with the pickup selector in the 2nd position will get you in the zip code of that early Dire Straits guitar sound. Fingerpicking gets you a bit closer to Mark's thing. The rest is all his approach and sensibility. It's sweeping and cinematic and instantly recognizable.
Marknis one of the greatest most unique giitarists of our time. This is my favorite Dire straits song. The stkry telling the ridiculous band. What more to say. This js fucking brilliant.
Mark Knopfler is my favourite guitarist and is an absolute genius and I don’t throw that term around at all. His playing is an amalgamation of several genres and when he dials it up he’s untouchable.. with just his fingers, no pick!!! Though Mark is a wizard, this performance highlights absolutely every band member as they are a unit completely in sync. I watch this performance every day, every-single-day as it brings me so much joy. I’m really happy you covered it bro. I would sell my soul to be at this show. No joke.
The guitar at the start is a Style O 14 fret made by National. One of the reasons Knopfler's sound is different is that he doesn't use a pick, just his fingers.
I'm Italian. I, like some of my friends, consider Telegraph Road the most beautiful piece of music in history, I'm sorry that many don't know it because of its duration and consequently never played that we eat what we are given and not we choose it more. Thanks Mark, always.
There is a very good analysis on You Tube by a music teacher, who explains that it's about the development of Telegraph Road over the decades , with the ups and downs caused by economic crises at various times. Mark wrote the piece after travelling along the road, and remembering a book that he had read, written at the beginning of the 20th century . The road was in the US. The band is British of course. Great video. Cheers ! Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Thank you brother. This song is sooooo overlooked. Quintessential Mark knopfler. The story telling the guitar work his insanely tight band. Beautiful. It really is their masterpiece
It's about tone when your body tells you who's your favourite guitarist. And I think Angus grunt is just as emotional as David soaring. Mark is a master. Like the greats. He tickles your neurons.
Thanks for the reaction, found you thru TW. IMO, Telegraph Road and Sultans of Swing are running neck and neck at this concert. Mark has one of the most enjoyable guitar sounds to my ear!!
I was there! I was just 18 and it was awesome This was the encore, we thought it was too difficult to play live, but they smashed it Its the story of Detroit You have to listen to Sultans live
Not just Detroit, but the industrial Rust Belt, told in the story of a drive from Detroit to Toledo on U.S. 24, which is called “Telegraph Road” along that whole distance. I used to live about a mile away from Telegraph Road in Toledo.
Now you are getting hooked, right? Mark Knopfler is for me one of the best rock guitarists ever. I never was a Pink Floyd fan and Jimi Hendrix was before my time, but I have witnessed quite a few guitarists in my life, but no one is as gifted and recognizable as Mark. You should check out live version of Brothers in Arms, Romeo and Juliet or Private Investigations. These are slower pieces in which his wide skill set is impressively on display.
_A long time ago came a man on a track, walking thirty miles with a sack on his back_ The man they're refering to is Henry Ford, the American industrialist, business magnate and founder of the Ford Motor Company.
Thanks for sharing. One of the things I like about Mark Knopfler’s style is how clean and pure his sound is, no distortion or effect pedal trickery, just pure talent on strings. Check out Tommy Emanuel if you have a chance, he’s an absolute wizard on a steel string acoustic 👌🏽
Mark Knopfler has that sound because he finger picks he doesn't use a plastic pick when he plays which allows him to hit more notes with his strum hand..The only other popular rock guitarist I know of who does that is Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac but the two of them play very differently.
@@lapelcelery42 I was unaware he used a pick. Not surprised he sounds similar to his usual work though. Great guitarists sound distinctly different than anyone else. My other 2 favorites Jerry Garcia and David Gilmour are the same way. Even when playing pedal steel those two sound like thenselves and nobody else. I think once Knopfler developed his sound by finger picking he probably developed a way to sound the same while picking normally for some songs. Thanks again for the additional info
@@harlanginsberg7269 Yes, Mark and David Gilmour are top of my list too. Both have a fantastic sense for melody. This makes me think I should listen to more of Jerry Garcia
@@lapelcelery42 Truthfully hard to have a favorite between those 3 but forced to pick I'd go Garcia. Not only are his leads melodies apart from that of the song but he plays totally different leads to the same song every time he plays it, something that no other musician in rock does. Since almost every live show they have ever done can be found on the internet their is literally hundreds of different leads to every song the Dead have ever played. According to Garcia's wife Jerry could see the notes as different colors he could play I think you would really appreciate Jerry.
Although I love all Dire Straits songs, this has always been my favourite. Second to that is Private Investigations. Both of a 5 track album. Those 2 tracks are so long that they took up the whole of side 2 of the album. Love over Gold was the album and is still a regular play. Awsome
The three who have NEVER been copied: Jeff Beck, Jeff Healey, and Mark. Now my favourite of all time is Jimi Hendrix- for me he was first to explore. But BEST is one of the first three- each of whom has unique fingering processes. Jimmy Page ceded the title to his friend since age 13 or 14 Jeff Beck. Doubts? "Cause We've Ended as Lovers" Live at Ronnie Scotts (with Tal Wilkenfeld).You know Jeff Healey has to be good when he asks George Harrison's approval to do The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" gets George and ELO's Jeff Lynne for backing vocals. And you can't have any doubts about Mark-you did: DIRE STRAITS - Calling Elvis (LIVE On The Night 1993). Hi from Canada- peace, love and bellbottoms.
Alan Clark the pianist is supremely talented, he p[ayed with Brian Johnson before he joined AC/DC, played for Bob Dylan, Clapton, Bee Gees, Phil Collins, in fact too many to mention.
Interesting comment on 'favorite guitarists...I'll take it up a notch by giving my favorites, combining vocal ability/quality as well (not in specific order): David Gilmour (Pink Floyd, solo) Ric Emmett (Triumph) Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) Buck Dharma (Blue Oyster Cult) Greg Lake (King Crimson, Emerson/Lake/Palmer) Runners up /second tier: Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy, solo)Alvin Lee ( Ten Years after, solo), Tommy Shaw (Styx, Damn Yankees, solo), Jimi Hendrix, Dave Meneketti (Y&T) Special note - The current king combo is Tommy Joansson (Sabaton, Majestica, Reinxeed, and solo - doing covers of classic rock songs). Here's a sample of what he can do (FYI - he plays ALL guitar, bass, keyboards, and programs the drums) - Iron Maden's "Aces High": ruclips.net/video/zatyaop0Sxo/видео.html
Re favourite guitarist, apparently Prince was once asked How does it feel to be the best Guitarist in the world and he replied You better ask Mark Knopfler, wow
Look up the lyrics and they apply today. It's about the start, growth, and demise of Detroit by government. SULTANS of Swing & Telegraph Road are the rock Classics of the Classics. You all must check out the lyrics to bring Marks music to the next level. He makes the cosmos better and even serious or sad songs still leave you uplifted and happy. Incredible
Mark Knopfler Lead Guitar Hal Lindes Rhythm Guitar John Illsey Bass Guitar Terry Williams Drums Alan Clark Keys And guest Keys for these shows Tommy Mandel.
Mark (ever modest) said "I wish I had learnt to play properly(!). All I am in a Geordie strummer". Interesting fact you may not know rather like Hendrix Mark is left handed.
Agreed, Mark should be in that 'Great Guitarist' list. And so should this guy, check it out. Camel, 'Ice' live, lead guitarist Andy Latimer. He and Stevie Howe (from Yes) compare favourably regarding 'passion' when playing!
It was great what you said about the greatest guitarist. I would rather listen to Mark then Hendrix, or just about anyone. I don't know what the criteria is used to qualify as the greatest Guitarist, But listenability should be included.
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I love Sultans of Swing and the live performance was a amazing but if I am honest this performance is my favourite, maybe my favourite performace of all time. It is a brilliant composition with a great message in the lyrics. I love the way I get to see how brilliant the keyboardist is in this and the end of the song is out of this world, not just the guitar solo which is genius, of course, everybody throws their soul into that finale.
Mark is my favourite guitarist, I only saw him the once with dire straits and 30 odd years later it’s still the best live performance I’ve ever seen. Enjoy their music it’s some of the best.
I only saw Dire Straits once at red rocks in Colorado. My favorite concert ever I’ve also seen Mark Knopfler four or five other times always incredible. Mark is the goat.
Just a gentle reminder here. Mark has himself said, that when he found out he is into more song writing than learning the guitar, he kinda had to compromise between the two. Now keeping that in mind, that he writes all the tunes (Dire Straits, solo career and film music) plus he sings and plays the lead. I would say he is the most complete package of any bunch. Now go back to the "On The Night" live recording (if you want to listen official releases) and dig up Private Investigations, You And Your Friend, Brothers In Arms, Wild theme (from Local Hero movie). Just to see how versatile he is. I have seen him 20 times live during the years. He always arranges things differently; hence it is very difficult to suggest something specific.
Mark was brilliant in this as expected, but also let's give a shout out to Alan Clark on the keys. The depth to his playing on this track was next level.
It was sad to hear Alan relegated to a background player on _Brothers In Arms._ Knopfler brought in Clark to get that big Petty-Springsteen sound from 1980 to '83, but he abandoned that for a straight-up pop sound.
This guitar used at the beginning of the song is a National Style "O" - which is most famously used in the Song "Romeo and Juliet" and features on the cover of "Brothers in Arms" their biggest selling album.
Mark Knopfler is 44 on the Rolling Stones 100 Greatest Guitarists.
The Telegraph Road is a highway that runs through the suburbs of Detroit, Mark Knopfler was sitting at the front of the bands tour bus as the drove down it, at the same time he was reading a book called "Growth of the Soil" - The song is essentially about how the city grew up from a guy setting up a farm to a Metropolis (in the first part) - and then the 2nd part was about another guy who can't find a job, how the system had failed him, and how he wanted to leave this city (with his partner) taking the Telegraph road.
One of the great Anthems of Rock and Roll. Mark's masterpeice !
On another channel, I made the comment "I will never understand why Mark Knopfler is ignored in discussions about guitarists, especially talking about recognizable guitar sound". With 5.2K likes, you are definitely not alone in your feelings about Mark's guitar skills.
first guitar is a 1937 National Model O, same guitar for the intro to Romeo & Juliet
Gosto de vários estilos de rock, desde Black Sabbath, Mettalica, Deep Purple, Iron, Pink Floyd, etc..., mas mesmo 40 anos após conhecer todos os principais guitarristas, me pego retornando ao talentosíssimo MK, pra mim, o melhor de todos. Quando ouvimos uma nota em sua guitarra, já sabemos que é ele. Cada um com sua característica, mas MK é singular, suas notas são limpas, melódicas, harmoniosas. Não tenho certeza, mas acredito que seja um dos maiores artistas em compor músicas, trlhas sonoras para filmes, e que passou por praticamente todos os estilos musicais. Meu nº1. Obrigado MK
The legendary Pink Floyd guitarist and singer David Gilmour also likes Knopfler’s music. He even listed in an interview with Guitar Tricks Insider the 1978 Dire Straits’ self-titled debut album as one of his favorites of all time.
The record had the number 1 hit single “Sultans Of Swing” that remains as one of their most famous songs. Back in 1985, David Gilmour already told Guitar Classics magazine that Dire Straits vocalist and guitarist Mark Knopfler was an inspiration: “Mark Knopfler has a lovely, refreshing guitar style. He brought back something that seemed to have gone astray in guitar playing. These days I don’t listen to other people with the objective of trying to steal their licks.”
“Although I’ve got no objections to stealing them if that seems like a good idea. I’m sure that I’m still influenced by Mark Knopfler and Eddie Van Halen as well.”
The ex-Senior VP at Columbia Records, Paul Rappaport told in 2015 that in a conversation with David Gilmour, they were talking about how people buy the same gear that the Pink Floyd guitarist uses to try to sound like him. To explain that what really makes the difference to approach someone’s sound is to use the same technique they use, Gilmour recalled one time when Mark Knopfler only went to a charity show with his guitar and asked to use Gilmour’s rig and amps.
According to Gilmour it wasn’t necessary to make any changes in the gear. Knopfler plugged his guitar and he sounded just like Mark Knopfler, even using a different gear.
It was the "Easy Guitar Sketch" on the French and Saunders show (here on RUclips) where Mark used David's setup - you can see him using David's red EMG Strat to play Money for Nothing. David uses a Clapton signature Strat to play Another Brick Pt.2 in the same sketch. They both come from a blues influence and have a real ear for melody and for leaving appropriate space in the music. Probably my two favourite guitarists for that reason.
Thanks for sharing these insights. Mark and David are amongst my favorite. Both unique respectively. And the emotions they evoke is without peer in my opinion. Telegraph road is just a magnificent piece of rock and roll music.
Some journalist once asked Prince how it felt to be the best guitarst in the world... He replied "Dunno, ask Mark Knopfler"
I loved seeing you have tears while listening to Dire Straits. Its a sure sign the band or artist has done their job and produced a wonderful product that ellicits emotoins. I cry tears of joy to this song as its been my number one favourite ever since they first released it. This version is even better. True masters of their art will bring out those tears of sadness or happiness and us the listener should be willing to let them flow. It shows you really appreciate it.
Hard to believe that was over 40 years ago and theyre all in their mid 70,s now.
There are 2 keyboardists up on stage, the main one is Alan Clark and hes classically trained and i have seen him have to handle 9 keyboards thru a concert. Hes on left of screen, the other keyboardist is on right of screen and i hate to admit but ive forgotten his name.
His finger picking style is unusual especially seeing he uses electric guitars mostly, and hes actually left handed but taught himself to play right.
He's Mark Twain, and Beethoven (the dynamics, and multiple 'movements,' every note the 'right' note for its place, and at the right volume), rolled into one, with Rock 'n Roll on top. "Sultans of Swing" makes people smile, and literally lifts their spirits. This song is a journey that mesmerizes, in a Motor City (Detroit) way. It's clear why engine size used to be designated 'horse power,' with that all-out galloping gait. Mark blends so many styles, traditions, innovation, etc., which is why you don't hear him duplicated anywhere else. And his voice! He's got more than one... excellent mimic... started in journalism, which is why he effortlessly writes songs on the fly, about what he hears and observes (..the Mark Twain thing).
Thanks for taking one of my recommendations (I'm sure this got a number of them). An absolutely stunning performance of this epic. A top notch guitar package from Mark is always to be expected, but the amazing and complex keyboard work here by Alan Clark deserves special accolades. You'll find every track available from the Alchemy tour is far beyond the studio version. Keep 'em coming.
Telegraph Road, is one of best song's Mark ever wrote. I have been listening to him for over 40+ years & as a lot people have stated, he is a great guitarist,
one of the very best.
The virtuoso that is Mark Knopfler. There are not enough superlatives in existence.
Check out the album he did with Chet Atkins in 1990. It's called Neck & Neck. Masterpiece from two legendary fingerpickers. Great reaction
Alchemy Live is such a ride. EVERY song is gold to start with , the extended guitar solos and music are just bonus after bonus. Pulling up the lyrics is always good for me cause this song (to me) is really great . Keep rocking :)
My favorite song from my favorite album, love it so much🎸🔥❤️
One more thing...this is a commentary on the effects of 'progress' on rural land and towns. Mark wrote this while on a long tour bus trip North from Detroit along (you guessed it) Telegraph Road. He had seen the same metamorphosis occur in England, but never really gave it a thought until that trip.
Probably the longest song in the world !! But my god ,every second is worth it!
Yeah, crazy 😍my absolute favorite one🎸🔥🔥🔥
Probably the most poetic lyrics in all their catalogue. "Running every red light on memory lane" is something I think about a lot.
Knopfler at his Springsteen-est!
A Fender Stratocaster with the pickup selector in the 2nd position will get you in the zip code of that early Dire Straits guitar sound. Fingerpicking gets you a bit closer to Mark's thing. The rest is all his approach and sensibility. It's sweeping and cinematic and instantly recognizable.
Marknis one of the greatest most unique giitarists of our time. This is my favorite Dire straits song. The stkry telling the ridiculous band. What more to say. This js fucking brilliant.
Mark Knopfler is my favourite guitarist and is an absolute genius and I don’t throw that term around at all. His playing is an amalgamation of several genres and when he dials it up he’s untouchable.. with just his fingers, no pick!!! Though Mark is a wizard, this performance highlights absolutely every band member as they are a unit completely in sync. I watch this performance every day, every-single-day as it brings me so much joy. I’m really happy you covered it bro. I would sell my soul to be at this show. No joke.
The guitar at the start is a Style O 14 fret made by National. One of the reasons Knopfler's sound is different is that he doesn't use a pick, just his fingers.
I'm Italian.
I, like some of my friends, consider Telegraph Road the most beautiful piece of music in history, I'm sorry that many don't know it because of its duration and consequently never played that we eat what we are given and not we choose it more. Thanks Mark, always.
There is a very good analysis on You Tube by a music teacher, who explains that it's about the development of Telegraph Road over the decades , with the ups and downs caused by economic crises at various times. Mark wrote the piece after travelling along the road, and remembering a book that he had read, written at the beginning of the 20th century . The road was in the US. The band is British of course. Great video. Cheers ! Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Thank you brother. This song is sooooo overlooked. Quintessential Mark knopfler. The story telling the guitar work his insanely tight band. Beautiful. It really is their masterpiece
It's about tone when your body tells you who's your favourite guitarist. And I think Angus grunt is just as emotional as David soaring. Mark is a master. Like the greats. He tickles your neurons.
Another excellent reaction. You will be absolutely blown away by Sultans of Swing from this concert. Enjoy!
I think it's a matter of preference really, I easily prefer this song most out of the Alchemy tour.
Loved this reaction, so glad you're listening to more Dire Straits :) Mark Knopfler is my favorite guitarist, hands down.
He is so great and just seems like a genuine amazing guy
Mark is the Greatest of All Time 🎸🔥there will never, ever be another one playing the gitar like he does! I love it so, so much....my daily medicine ❤️
I was at the NEC Birmingham England for this tour.
JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL - LOVE YOUR REACTION. I SUBBED- GOOD JOB BROTHER.
What can I say. "Romeo & Juliet" and "Brothers in arms"
Thanks for the reaction, found you thru TW. IMO, Telegraph Road and Sultans of Swing are running neck and neck at this concert. Mark has one of the most enjoyable guitar sounds to my ear!!
I was there!
I was just 18 and it was awesome
This was the encore, we thought it was too difficult to play live, but they smashed it
Its the story of Detroit
You have to listen to Sultans live
Not just Detroit, but the industrial Rust Belt, told in the story of a drive from Detroit to Toledo on U.S. 24, which is called “Telegraph Road” along that whole distance. I used to live about a mile away from Telegraph Road in Toledo.
He is in my top two favorite guitarists! I just love him!
You’re right. No one sounds like Mark Knopfler.
Right, he's the Greatest of All Time 🎸🔥🎸🔥
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Now you are getting hooked, right? Mark Knopfler is for me one of the best rock guitarists ever. I never was a Pink Floyd fan and Jimi Hendrix was before my time, but I have witnessed quite a few guitarists in my life, but no one is as gifted and recognizable as Mark. You should check out live version of Brothers in Arms, Romeo and Juliet or Private Investigations. These are slower pieces in which his wide skill set is impressively on display.
guitar in the intro is a "resonator guitar"
National O Style from 1936, became a front cover of Brothers in Arms album
_A long time ago came a man on a track, walking thirty miles with a sack on his back_
The man they're refering to is Henry Ford, the American industrialist, business magnate and founder of the Ford Motor Company.
Notably, the extended outro DOES sound like perfect music for a car commercial!
Apparently it was about a thoroughfare in Michigan, originally called 'Telegraph Road'
U.S. 24 from Detroit to Toledo.
Thanks for sharing. One of the things I like about Mark Knopfler’s style is how clean and pure his sound is, no distortion or effect pedal trickery, just pure talent on strings. Check out Tommy Emanuel if you have a chance, he’s an absolute wizard on a steel string acoustic 👌🏽
Can't wait for Sultans.
Mark Knopfler has that sound because he finger picks he doesn't use a plastic pick when he plays which allows him to hit more notes with his strum hand..The only other popular rock guitarist I know of who does that is Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac but the two of them play very differently.
Yes it is a unique sound. Jeff Beck also mastered this technique.
Mark still sounds like Mark even when he uses a pick though. He plays most of Expresso Love and Tunnel of Love with one on the Alchemy concert.
@@lapelcelery42 I was unaware he used a pick. Not surprised he sounds similar to his usual work though. Great guitarists sound distinctly different than anyone else. My other 2 favorites Jerry Garcia and David Gilmour are the same way. Even when playing pedal steel those two sound like thenselves and nobody else. I think once Knopfler developed his sound by finger picking he probably developed a way to sound the same while picking normally for some songs. Thanks again for the additional info
@@harlanginsberg7269 Yes, Mark and David Gilmour are top of my list too. Both have a fantastic sense for melody. This makes me think I should listen to more of Jerry Garcia
@@lapelcelery42 Truthfully hard to have a favorite between those 3 but forced to pick I'd go Garcia. Not only are his leads melodies apart from that of the song but he plays totally different leads to the same song every time he plays it, something that no other musician in rock does. Since almost every live show they have ever done can be found on the internet their is literally hundreds of different leads to every song the Dead have ever played. According to Garcia's wife Jerry could see the notes as different colors he could play I think you would really appreciate Jerry.
Dire Straits, the best free playing band ever
Although I love all Dire Straits songs, this has always been my favourite. Second to that is Private Investigations. Both of a 5 track album. Those 2 tracks are so long that they took up the whole of side 2 of the album. Love over Gold was the album and is still a regular play. Awsome
Great reaction dude
Wembley stadium in 87
Omg spinechilling
Romeo and juliet
Agree 100%❤️best love song ever made!!
The three who have NEVER been copied: Jeff Beck, Jeff Healey, and Mark. Now my favourite of all time is Jimi Hendrix- for me he was first to explore. But BEST is one of the first three- each of whom has unique fingering processes. Jimmy Page ceded the title to his friend since age 13 or 14 Jeff Beck. Doubts? "Cause We've Ended as Lovers" Live at Ronnie Scotts (with Tal Wilkenfeld).You know Jeff Healey has to be good when he asks George Harrison's approval to do The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" gets George and ELO's Jeff Lynne for backing vocals. And you can't have any doubts about Mark-you did: DIRE STRAITS - Calling Elvis (LIVE On The Night 1993). Hi from Canada- peace, love and bellbottoms.
Man, if you have heard/seen DS Sultans of Swing, but not seen the Alchemy version, I’m gagging to see you do it dude.
Great review, thank you
Masterpiece. Nobody else could do this.
I enjoyed your enjoyment of this. Thank you.
Alan Clark the pianist is supremely talented, he p[ayed with Brian Johnson before he joined AC/DC, played for Bob Dylan, Clapton, Bee Gees, Phil Collins, in fact too many to mention.
🎉🎉🎉. So many memories.
Interesting comment on 'favorite guitarists...I'll take it up a notch by giving my favorites, combining vocal ability/quality as well (not in specific order):
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd, solo)
Ric Emmett (Triumph)
Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits)
Buck Dharma (Blue Oyster Cult)
Greg Lake (King Crimson, Emerson/Lake/Palmer)
Runners up /second tier: Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy, solo)Alvin Lee ( Ten Years after, solo), Tommy Shaw (Styx, Damn Yankees, solo), Jimi Hendrix, Dave Meneketti (Y&T)
Special note - The current king combo is Tommy Joansson (Sabaton, Majestica, Reinxeed, and solo - doing covers of classic rock songs). Here's a sample of what he can do (FYI - he plays ALL guitar, bass, keyboards, and programs the drums) - Iron Maden's "Aces High": ruclips.net/video/zatyaop0Sxo/видео.html
Re favourite guitarist, apparently Prince was once asked How does it feel to be the best Guitarist in the world and he replied You better ask Mark Knopfler, wow
watch the live "Tunnel of Love " if you haven't already. It'll blow you away xx
Which version? My favourite is San Antonio 85.
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Incredible jam
This is one of the greatest performances you will ever hear, Mark is my favourite guitarists, closely followed by Mike Oldfield and David Gilmour.
great reaction mate
Look up the lyrics and they apply today.
It's about the start, growth, and demise of Detroit by government. SULTANS of Swing & Telegraph Road are the rock Classics of the Classics. You all must check out the lyrics to bring Marks music to the next level. He makes the cosmos better and even serious or sad songs still leave you uplifted and happy. Incredible
It's well known that he wrote this on the tour bus travelling down Telegraph Road in Michigan.
Mark Knopfler Lead Guitar
Hal Lindes Rhythm Guitar
John Illsey Bass Guitar
Terry Williams Drums
Alan Clark Keys
And guest Keys for these shows Tommy Mandel.
Was the bass player Mark’s brother?
Mark has a great tone on the guitar
~ Outstanding ~
The Alchemy double album is just the best... all of it
Blind faith. Do what you like. It's a little long but each artist does a solo. Been on my play list over 50 years now never gets old. Peace ✌️
been enjoying Dire Straits for a long time. Just recently I have enjoyed In the gallery live. check it out.
Mark is number one.
Mark (ever modest) said "I wish I had learnt to play properly(!). All I am in a Geordie strummer". Interesting fact you may not know rather like Hendrix Mark is left handed.
All you'll ever need in life is Mark knopfler and his 58 🎸 , there is no other 👌🏼
Knopfler played Schecters and Pensas for most of Dire Straits.
Agreed, Mark should be in that 'Great Guitarist' list. And so should this guy, check it out. Camel, 'Ice' live, lead guitarist Andy Latimer. He and Stevie Howe (from Yes) compare favourably regarding 'passion' when playing!
It's a goody!
It was great what you said about the greatest guitarist. I would rather listen to Mark then Hendrix, or just about anyone. I don't know what the criteria is used to qualify as the greatest Guitarist, But listenability should be included.
resonator guitar
Okay.....now you've warmed up - go listen to Tunnel of Love - same concert
His sound is because he doesn’t use a pick.
Doesn't it just make you want to run out and get a drum set?
Doesn't use a guitar pick is what you are noticing
how does the drummers arms not fall off. i'd be so tired
Pick Withers is a great drummer. Really disappointed when he left.
Good player, but said he hates rock. Not a fit for DS.
Have you ever try Gary Moore? Pick red house live and you will have the best quitarist.
They're humiliating all the musicians on earth😂Like Hendrix, Pink Floyd, or Led Zeppelin.....It's an outrage😂JUST MAGIC.....