Debonair ! That's the perfect word i was looking for - masterful and beyondacious don't quite fit. Jokes aside, even the way he gets his guitar to wrap around the words - take that 8-note spine-chill after every utterance of "Juliet" in Romeo and Juliet, for example. This song is also rife with examples of How did he make the words fit that music? It's just so fluid, effortless seeming - debonair lol.
Song's about the origin of McDonald's. Mark is such a unique and insightful lyricist and my favourite musician ever. The man is a genius with a guitar. I'll listen to this man everyday until the day I die.
Also the reason why I picked up the guitar a week ago, even after people telling me it's a little too late to start at 22. Btw, you've a nice channel. Love your Dire Straits guitar covers and the Scout gameplays.
@@madhurjyaroy3762 My uncle, at 43 picked up the guitar two years ago. I jam with him every time I see him. He has become a great player in that time, ill tell you that. Stick at it friend!
markDitto, when I was a lad of 15 years in a record shop in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, where I would later in the year see them live, when the proprietor played me Down To The Waterline, the first track on Dire Straits' eponymous first album. I had never heard anything like it. When I did start to be good enough to go on stage, it was as front man and songwriter of a heavy metal band. When learning, I found it a challenge to play lead guitar while singing lead vocals, but eventually mastered it, and stayed in my first band for 11 years, splitting up when the bassist died and the drummer quit. It staggered on with a new line-up for seven years, but never reached the same heights. And although at the age of 59 I love metal, I also love Mark, and the only guitarist I think could be classed his equal, namely Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd.
The solo work here is brillant, wee intro to the solo by Richard Bennett and then MK comes in - Brillant!! I was at the concert the night after this one in the Albert Hall in 2005! MK is as close to God on Earth there is in my opinion!
I just saw him in Milan... and i must absolutely say that he's one of the greatest artists that i've ever seen, with the best musicians that i've never seen...
2005... I would say one of the best albums (Shangri-la) and tours of MK's solo career: great songs and MK still in top form. Shame I missed it because of some last-minute work commitments. Always a pleasure to catch up with some good live recordings. What a great sound quality!
WTF This song Woke me up out of a Dead sleep the other night... I had to call KPND to ask who it was... This song give me the Shivers... What a Powerful Melody!!!! Thanx again 95.3 KPND Sandpoint...
I am happiely to hearing the music of mark, perhaps you made a long way through in order to make your music feel so good...... Its my favorite song this all whole month, Its helps me to do many jobs, to choice diferents way to mounting with Liife, better we can calling back this musical as expoiltion happened from you mark, thanks
Lyrics, translated into a live performance and oh, that guitar, hammer on, hammer off, this fellow delivers it all and more, is he the best live guitarist, subjective, personal taste, hard to quantify, but he ticks all my boxes, simply stunning
What word smith, great lyrics evoled into a great tune with Richard Bennet providing such great support to the the best lyrical guitarist known to man, and what a live sound. But that hammering on/off with his left hand , just exquisit.
Nov. 2 seeing Mark and my personal God Bob Dylan in Tulsa! Can't wait, this show is going to be the best of my life! Never seen Mark before, but my parents raised me on Dire Straits and Tom Petty, so I'm stoked!
Grand musicien. J'adore cette qui un sens énorme sur l'industrie alimentaire qui s'est développée de violente où remplir les caisses d'un grand magnat de la bouffe. Marc tu est un génie . Je continuerai d'acheter tes disques. ❤
Mr mark, there an st case happened to you whish coming from me, I meant from all the whole things am reacieced in life..... You made me thought for history of humen being by listening to you,,, I dont understand how to explained...... your music make me close to the end of history Mr mar knopfler You might be an X Plus thann language through the history.... i feeellll evrthings you did, Thanks
Thank you! Your effort is more than apparent. I get to see this Gentleman live without having to do more than press a few keystrokes. Again, thank you!
Christ what a genius, I wish Nina and I could have been there to witness this, pure and simple, live music is dead in that water after listening to this, the man (MK) is a demi god of the guitar, songwriting, lyricist, your honor the case for live music rests
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Never get tired of these guys and I’m 81.
There is no other guitarist about who plays such breathtaking riffs and soli in such debonair and modest fashion.
I never heard anyone playing so elegant and honest as him.
Oh mais oui !
Debonair ! That's the perfect word i was looking for - masterful and beyondacious don't quite fit. Jokes aside, even the way he gets his guitar to wrap around the words - take that 8-note spine-chill after every utterance of "Juliet" in Romeo and Juliet, for example. This song is also rife with examples of How did he make the words fit that music? It's just so fluid, effortless seeming - debonair lol.
@@vivekapte2835 Thanks - I picked up "debonair" from "Garfield" and Jon's conversations :)
When you are so fuckin brilliant musician you dont need fancy clothes or cool shows. Just your amazing talent and your guitar!
This man is amazing... listening to Mark's music daily makes your day even better. Keep rocking man....! Best regards, Joe Galvan
He is... is tat a Fender Jaguar??
Danelectro Silvertone 😎👌🎸
Yeah Dire Straights was one of my favorite bands in the 70s and 80s
Yesssss of course
Song's about the origin of McDonald's. Mark is such a unique and insightful lyricist and my favourite musician ever. The man is a genius with a guitar. I'll listen to this man everyday until the day I die.
who writes a great rock song about macdonalds?? who else could pull that off....
He is the main reason i picked up the guitar 11 years ago.
He makes his guitar sing!
In love with his music!
Also the reason why I picked up the guitar a week ago, even after people telling me it's a little too late to start at 22.
Btw, you've a nice channel. Love your Dire Straits guitar covers and the Scout gameplays.
Never too late. The only day we have is today
@@madhurjyaroy3762 My uncle, at 43 picked up the guitar two years ago. I jam with him every time I see him. He has become a great player in that time, ill tell you that. Stick at it friend!
@@kmcel190 Thanks man! I have been making progress, although it's not as much as I would have wanted.
markDitto, when I was a lad of 15 years in a record shop in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, where I would later in the year see them live, when the proprietor played me Down To The Waterline, the first track on Dire Straits' eponymous first album. I had never heard anything like it.
When I did start to be good enough to go on stage, it was as front man and songwriter of a heavy metal band. When learning, I found it a challenge to play lead guitar while singing lead vocals, but eventually mastered it, and stayed in my first band for 11 years, splitting up when the bassist died and the drummer quit. It staggered on with a new line-up for seven years, but never reached the same heights. And although at the age of 59 I love metal, I also love Mark, and the only guitarist I think could be classed his equal, namely Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd.
One of the best Rock n’ Roll songs of all times.
Amazing Mr Knopfler is like the wine...as he get older is better.
Knopfler is the best.
Mark is a gift to this world. Instantly recognizable because of the unique sounds he coaxes from his guitars. He is truly amazing !!!
My favorite guitarist of all-time... Iove it!
Me too
Me too.
Mine too Rachel Lee🙂
Just saw the Man outside Washington D.C. at Wolf Trap - GOD! was that a great concert!!! What a feeling! Classic guitar hero forever.
It's like every note is his last has he builds the most heavenly spine shivering solos I've ever heard
Best version of this song by far!
I started listening to Mark since I was 18 , It is now 22 years and I am still going to do tell I rest
Mine I started at 21 and now its almost 34 years
and Mark is at his peak I think.
Mr.Knopfler is out of this world in Class, Talent and Abilities ❤
His style is far beyond words. His solos not a note too long nor too short. Everything he plays is perfect.
WOW, is this guy real, brilliant, one of the best 👊💯🎶🎶
only mark knopfler who never play in same way , fantastic performance
I saw him two two days ago in Budapest. But he did'nt play this song:( it's fantastic!!!!
The solo work here is brillant, wee intro to the solo by Richard Bennett and then MK comes in - Brillant!! I was at the concert the night after this one in the Albert Hall in 2005! MK is as close to God on Earth there is in my opinion!
In my mind one of the all time guitar greats.
I just heard this for the first time. Amazing. I've loved Knopfler since his Neck & Neck CD years ago. Awesome Musicians.
Mark Knopfler is one of a kind... listening to his music daily is fresh air ... Keep going Mark!
Best regards, Joe Galvan
His solos are just so god damm tasty!! His timing and style is something really special.
Mark is the Consummate Artist!!!
Better live than on the album, dang he's good.
love this song Mark,s playing is second to none my one regret is not able to see them live
I am going to see him in Los Angeles in June.
Maybe he will open with this song.
I just saw him in Milan... and i must absolutely say that he's one of the greatest artists that i've ever seen, with the best musicians that i've never seen...
der Knopfler ist lebende Legende
A masterpiece. Just great.
A great version of this amazing song!
Gods.... this song is so awesome. It's like the spirit of Rock & Roll distilled into one amazing song.
Like a good wine, just gets better with age
The mastermind behind great music!
Unreal playing by Knopfler..... as good as I have ever heard him...just awe inspiring ..WOW
Ian, how good is the "hammer on hamer off" technique with his left hand at 5:14, right hand hardly playing. Genius
Wow. That version really kicks. Awesome as always.
2005... I would say one of the best albums (Shangri-la) and tours of MK's solo career: great songs and MK still in top form. Shame I missed it because of some last-minute work commitments. Always a pleasure to catch up with some good live recordings. What a great sound quality!
he's just the best for me!!!
Beautiful
Now that's music!, Mark Knopfler really touches the soul.
Nader, I agree great comment. The best live guitarist on the planet, best wishes
Peter West
He definitely is the best!
Beautiful song, beautiful performance.
This guy is one musical genius, one of my favorite MK songs along with his 300 other songs
Mark says it all in this tune.
More magic from Mark!
I agree no one better❤❤😂😮😊🎶🌹🙏💯🎸
amazing, that solo at the end. WOW
whaaaaa - I like this song so much !!!!
Great version of this, MK raising the bar as usual. The whole band is on 🔥!🎸👋
Can't wait to go see this GOD in May 2013, Such great music!
Super Mark!
Mark: número uno como compositor y como guitarrista. Esto es música, señores!!! Este es un verdadero artista!!!...
what a bass-line!!!!!!!!!!
WTF This song Woke me up out of a Dead sleep the other night... I had to call KPND to ask who it was... This song give me the Shivers... What a Powerful Melody!!!! Thanx again 95.3 KPND Sandpoint...
Great drums!
I am happiely to hearing the music of mark, perhaps you made a long way through in order to make your music feel so good...... Its my favorite song this all whole month, Its helps me to do many jobs, to choice diferents way to mounting with Liife, better we can calling back this musical as expoiltion happened from you mark, thanks
merci a farco777
que tu bonheur ca en donne des frissons
Que genio, que bestia mark!!!👏👏👏
Lyrics, translated into a live performance and oh, that guitar, hammer on, hammer off, this fellow delivers it all and more, is he the best live guitarist, subjective, personal taste, hard to quantify, but he ticks all my boxes, simply stunning
excelente solo!!!!!!!!!
You are Amazing Mark.
Please come back to NYC.❤️🔥🎸🍀
awesome! Love him and his music is just Great!
A huge man, an amazing band
Maravilhosa,Sensacional...Grande Knopfler!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't you just love it when Mark freestyles !!!!
Very good audio.
Awesome song with a very dark theme.....genius MK....story telling and everything just gets better.
Magnificent musicianship, pure genius a very good song and those lyrics, MK just nails it
Whoever shot this video....
...Awesome work! Do it again! Very steady, smooth, natural, professional...DIGS, Baby!!!
I love Mark also...
What word smith, great lyrics evoled into a great tune with Richard Bennet providing such great support to the the best lyrical guitarist known to man, and what a live sound. But that hammering on/off with his left hand , just exquisit.
Nov. 2 seeing Mark and my personal God Bob Dylan in Tulsa! Can't wait, this show is going to be the best of my life! Never seen Mark before, but my parents raised me on Dire Straits and Tom Petty, so I'm stoked!
Christ I wish I had been there for this concert, the sound and MK's playing, just superb
Perfect! Thanks Peter West , nice day!
Happy Easter
Peter West Thanks! to you, too
Not just the music, but the instrumentation. Waiting for Mark to come to Perth, Australia!!!!
Grand musicien. J'adore cette qui un sens énorme sur l'industrie alimentaire qui s'est développée de violente où remplir les caisses d'un grand magnat de la bouffe.
Marc tu est un génie .
Je continuerai d'acheter tes disques. ❤
very cool song
best guitariste of All time.
I don't understand why some people are complaining about the logo, just listen to the music, nothing else matters.
Well it does because you're trying to watch it.
Mr mark, there an st case happened to you whish coming from me, I meant from all the whole things am reacieced in life..... You made me thought for history of humen being by listening to you,,, I dont understand how to explained...... your music make me close to the end of history Mr mar knopfler You might be an X Plus thann language through the history.... i feeellll evrthings you did, Thanks
Thank you! Your effort is more than apparent. I get to see this Gentleman live without having to do more than press a few keystrokes. Again, thank you!
I love it
Mark Knopfler is the best ever
Three solos, that ain't bad. =D
True Genius - and so unassuming. Putting all his artistic energy into his playing without making a fuss about it.
he's not hating, he's just so pro that he makes everything look so laid back
Great song and performance. All three solos are awesome, mid solo at 3:30 is amazing.
This is sublime...
Yeah Martin :) Great music!
No, this isn’t Sublime. It’s Dire Straits. I’m sorry, the opening was there. 😆😆😉😉
Geoff TuckFrump it’s not even DS. Mark Knopfler and his backing band.
la musica di Mark fa sognare....mi porta lontano....il mio IDOLO!GRANDE
Mark is god!! this guitar talk alone!!
I can´t nothing guys!! amnzing song!! nice... very nice!!
how can anyone not like this. great audio quality, decent video and the excellent song and most of fucking all, its marky....
Can't wait for May in Manchester. We are seeing GOD with a guitar!!!!!
A major groovy tune. Peace.
Just when I thought I'd seen him play every guitar.
Legendary Mark !
The MARK of a genious, he must be an alien, no one on earth can play a guitar like him
You ain't heard Jörgi !!
@@fintanhughes3970 exaclty coz he ain't GOD.😉 No offense.
man he got old looking but still plays like hell on fire
We've all got old , but he can still.play the same.
I really hope to hear this one live again in 2013......
Music at it's best, great lyrics, great performance, i'd parked this for a while, coming back to a great performance
IMMENSO!
Christ what a genius, I wish Nina and I could have been there to witness this, pure and simple, live music is dead in that water after listening to this, the man (MK) is a demi god of the guitar, songwriting, lyricist, your honor the case for live music rests
Such a great song . Is he an underated guitarist???