'WHAT IT IS' - Mark Knopfler - Reaction & Rating
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Rock Drummer Reacts and Rates - Get ready for a rhythmic journey as a seasoned rock drummer, delves into the beats, fills, and musical intricacies of Mark Knopler's ‘What it is’.
In this episode, I’ll break down the song's overall musicality. As the song unfolds, watch me react to the twists and turns and finish the video with an overall rating of the track.
Whether you're a fellow drummer or simply a music enthusiast, this reaction promises to add a unique dimension to your listening experience. Join me as we explore the beats that make the music come alive!
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Always worth listening to the lyrics too. MK's a fabulous talent.
Yes, the overall musicality mixed with his brilliant lyrics are hard to beat. Thanks for watching.
Mark Knopler, the best ever, in a class by himself!
He's a genre. Thanks for watching.
Totally agree he just remains the song writer and musician maestro that he is.
Magnificent talent. Thank you for watching.
Another brilliant reaction/review of the virtuoso that is Mark Knopfler. I loved your other dire straits ones and this is an amazing song. Excellent stuff Sir.
Kind words Fordie! I can roll with Mark K for months:) Thank you for watching.
@@llarose it really is all about the place that Knopfler sends the listener too. He provokes some amazing visuals in our minds. Amazing storytelling.
This song brought me to the hard, often dread-filled storied life of a Coal Miner from the 60's in Cape Breton, Canada, due the celtic fusion here - because people there just gave in, as they needed the income - regards complaining and basically just sat down daily, resigned, drank beer and often said 'it is what it is' while many were 'All alone, dying of cancer' (Pink Floyd's 'Dogs') - not unlike Telegraph Road, which can take you anywhere with the backdrop of the message resonating deeply. For this song, It was the Celtic style fiddle and lyrics.
@@llarose excellent stuff 😊
The song is inspired by nightlife in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. The references to the crowds spilling out onto the streets, Charlotte St., The Tollbooth, the Scottish piper, the ghosts he mentions etc are all drawn from Edinburgh in real life, or its famous "haunted" old town. The drums of the tattoo is a reference to the annual military tattoo that takes place in association with the International Festival. The lyrics blend winter and summer nights (the opening verse mentions frost on gravestones) but the tattoo takes place in summer, and there isn't frost on gravestones then (even in Scotland).
It's hit or miss with my interpretations:) Thank you for shining light on the lyrics and the context of the backdrop!
I thought this too. At first I thought he was talking about the night life in Newcastle upon Tyne when he was young, but there wouldn't have been break dancers then. As the verses progressed, I realised he was actually singing about Edinburgh. Unfortunately it was not easy to hear the words as this reactor was talking over them and even obscured some of the music. This was completely unacceptable and an insult to Mark Knopfler, so I will not be subscribing. I would have thought a professional musician would have known better.
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Nicely put! Thanks for watching.
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Hearts and more hearts right back at ya!
I've watched almost two dozen reactions to Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler songs, these past few weeks, especially Sultans of Swing and I liked yours the most. I grew up listening to Dire Straits and Eagles and these two bands hold a very special place in my heart. Thank you for your videos which have brought a big smile on my face and a warm feeling in my heart. God bless you. Hugs and love all the way from Kathmandu, Nepal. ❤
@@anitamoktan8903 Thank you for the super kind words. ❤️ Thank you for watching and I’m sending blessings right back at you from Rio De Janeiro 🙏
Interesting. What kind of Version are you listening to? The official lyrics are slitghly different. After "someting from the past just comes and stares into my soul" it says "cold on the tollgate with the caledonian blues" in the original lyrics. But here it says "and the drums beat the tattoo". Never heard that before...
Hmmm, strange. It’s from MKs greatest hits on iTunes. Thanks for the intel.
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I remember when my father bought that cd, at Christmas....he always bought Cd's on Christmas, to help us to play better guitar😂😢Now my father is dead! I cry when i listen to Mark Knopfler and his crazy "GHOST NOTES"😂( i call it like that, when with his fingers, and the volume, he make the notes coming from nowhere😂)... It's one of his first single cd, if i remember correctly, after Dire Straits! But, the guitar solo is just MAGIC.....But, i prefer when he was with Dire Straits.....But, it's, still, MAGIC... Peace from France....PS: thanks for that reaction, i didn't heard that song since 15 years😢I will go to see Eric Clapton live in Paris in May 2024....I will try to see all those legends, now, if i can, because now, they're old, maybe not a lot of chance to see them again....As a roadie i saw several of them, but, when i hear that, i want to see them live 1 more time....Thanks for your channel👍✌️
Thank you so much for sharing this deeply personal and touching story. It's amazing how music can connect us to precious memories, and Mark Knopfler's unique style, including those "ghost notes," holds a special place in many hearts. The nostalgia and sentimentality you express, from recalling this particular CD to the tears that accompany the memories, reflect the power of music to evoke profound emotions and transport us through time. Wishing you peace from Brazil! Your journey as a roadie, seeing several of these iconic musicians, adds a unique perspective. Thank you for sharing your story, and I'm glad the reaction video could bring back a piece of your musical past.✌️
😅you look like last uriah heep drummer 😉 great to hear review done by musician How about first Dire straits drummer ( rockpalast live ) ?
"What It Is" review by a Uriah Heep drummer twin? Sounds like the start of a rock 'n' roll mystery novel! thanks for digging the reaction and the Rockpalast tip.
The garrison sleeps on the citidel with the ghosts and the ancient stones, high on the parapet the Scottish piper stands alone, high on the winds the Highland drums begin to roll, then something from my past just comes and stares right into my sole 🥺 what a amazing bit of writing 😮
Indeed it is. He's a gem!
u should check out mark and emmylou harris our shangri la or if this is good bye
Ooooh, that sounds tasty. Emmy Lou Harris songs like a bird. Thanks for that intel. Will do!
Our Shangri-la on the Live Roadrunning album is brilliant, especially the lengthy instrumental fade that overlap transitions 🎸 to 🎹 to 🎻. You'll love it.
Good reaction from a professional musician
Thank you for watching and have yourself a great day.
@@llarose you're welcome my friend have a nice day too
I'd put this song somewhere in the region of A+++++++ lol. Great vid man.
This is surely the comment of the week! Lol. Thanks for watching.
En ese LP está también la canción Speedway to Nazareth, esa canción en directo es muy potente, la primera vez que vi a Knopfler en directo fue en esa gira,un concierto perfecto ❤
Eres afortunado! Gracias por ver.
@@llarose Lo soy,me enamoré de su música con brothers in arms,con trece años, logré verlo quince años después y, por casualidad,le vi una segunda vez...crean un sonido maravilloso y absorbente