And considering he's worth around $100 million he doesn't live the Beverley Hills lifstyle and hell would have to freeze over before you'd find him in Monaco. ;)
@josevi5835 some of the guitars went for half a million , if you want you can see a lot of the auction on RUclips and you can check the figures yourself , plenty went for more than 110k
Having heard this live version in many reaction videos and in the original documentation video of the concert, it still amazes me that the band can be so incredibly in sync, so obviously rehearsed, and yet seem so energetic and lively and spontaneous even with this performance.
Where to start, I did lights for the sultans tour when David was in the band & everyone had small cardboard red & white fender badges with Dire Straits written over the top. Lovely people, pleasant to all. The song was written about a gig in a near empty pub by a band called Sultans of Swing, the band name amused him with the contrast between the name & their style. The night of this recording was the drummers birthday & his family were guests for the show. Mark is a really nice person, if you can find his chat with Brian Johnson of ACDC it is quite illuminating as both are of a similar age & grew up in the same area of UK.
Adds to it to hear they were also nice people...not let fame change them... What I love about this performance is how much all of them are into it... couldn't have happened without any one of them... the drums are so good... It's just a classic and masterpiece... Always will be... That audience participating... Wow.. you'd never forget it if you were there..
@@Lemonscreech539unfortunately it's an urban myth , he may have been at that concert but it was far from the first time they had seen him play live , he was a hugely respected drummer who had toured extensively and his proud parents had supported him massively during his career, he still lives near them in South Wales where he has lived his whole life
Look at the way the band are smiling at each other as though they can,t believe how on fire and in the zone they are everything fell in place for this performance and they knew they were going to give the crowd something special. Just pure musical perfection
actually... they were looking at each other because the drummer went 'nuts.' His family were in the audience and he decided to show them how good he was by speeding up the song. Everyone else followed along...
I've said it many times - these are some of the best 10 minutes on RUclips. An amazingly tight and talented band (Terry Williams KILLS it on drums), Led by one of the most talented guitarists in history. Knopfler is totally unique.
Haven't found a better live. Pure enjoyment from start to finnish. The Band, the audience. And, one if the greatest songs of all time. Knopfler has his own style. Insane drummer.
As someone who remembers this amazing band back when, it is great to see their astonishing work appreciated by newcomers to their music. This must be one of the greatest live performances ever, the joy in playing for their audience, not just themselves, so evident. Thank you for the memories! ☘️💚☘️
I saw DS on this tour as a 19 year old kid. We came out of the show drenched with sweat and worn out. The term “In the pocket” should be linked to this video. Pure genius and brilliant energy. 🫡
The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising. It's nice that you enjoyed it so much. What I love about this clip is how much fun they're having. Making your living like that wouldn't suck. Shout out to the production crew. The filmography of this LIVE concert is incredible.
Mark Knopfler is left handed, and he's playing that guitar with his right hand. And he's finger picking. Chet Atkins had a great deal of respect for Knopfler. Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest guitarists ever.
Lyrically Mark, beautiful outstanding musicians all jamming together with the lead guitar as the centrepiece. Mark is one of the best ever for me, the best I have seen live. And this was 41 years ago. Makes me feel old but it takes me right back to my youth, the 70's & 80's seeing them live. So, excited buying the first album & playing it over & over. There is nothing like music it should be a religion & forget all the others because with music there is love, peace & harmony. This was a religious experience with musicians all communication with one another. The drums with the lead guitar then Mark communicating with the keyboard player when the tempo became slower. Brilliant, superb, sublime.
Everyone points out the drummer, Terry Williams, had his dad there. True, but his fifth grade teacher was also there, and Terry said he did this performance for her.
Terry williams on fire, but the story is bollocks. He was well accomplished a good while before this performance, the same story is doing the rounds about other stand out performances. Terry Williams used to play with Dave Edmunds and rock pile
Now THAT'S A REAL MUSICIAN! And I'm talking about mr. Ruiz! He never pauses the song, even if it's more than 10 exausting minutes! He respects the artist and himself and he doesn't ruin his "first time" experience. He can throw some comments on the fly, and patiently follows the rythm and music and gives his comments and critisism AFTER the performance! I salute you sir!
Agreed. I hope he mixes his voiceover a little higher, I struggled to hear him, but appreciate he is talking over the tune I have heard 1000's of times.
the older he has gotten, and perhaps as old as I have become, to me , his later stuff was even better, although sometimes a bit melancholy, he continues to amaze me,,,I love our reactions! Keep on!
Best reaction vid to this that I've seen, Subbed 👍 My ex's best friends mum used to go out with Mark when he was just playing pubs in Newcastle.. The daughter would tease her dad, saying "I can't believe that I could havef been a rock stars daughter, instead mum married you... Poor guy.
@@Lemonscreech539 I've only seen it once, but Mark did a live version in Israel that played on UK TV long ago (using an LP sunburst), and I'd have to say it was the best version of BIA I've ever heard. Sadly, I've not seen that version since.
There were actually two keyboard players. You can really start hearing their separate parts during the part of the performance where it slows down the the one guy has a bit of a solo. Then towards the end when the camera pulls back you can see them on either side of the drummer. This is one of my all time favorite songs.
Working 3rd shift during the pandemic, I made it a nightly ritual to have my coffee while listening to one of a dozen violin concertos. A nice 25 - 35 mins to prepare to start the day. To the video... He's one of my favorite guitarists, partially because I have a warm place in my heart for fingerstyle electric players (often being one myself). Another really great example is Lindsay Buckingham from Fleetwood Mac.
nice review. whenever I hear classical musicians showing major respect to a great rock artist, it reminds me that ALL good music should be held in the highest regard. Mark Knopfler has been one of my most favorite musicians for decades. Sr Ruiz did a lovely job acknowledging and enjoying this rendition of 'Sultans...'
@JoneRuiz I like the way you do this. Many 'Reaction' videos stop and start the song and then the youtuber comments. The way you do it here is much better. I work at night. 99 out of 100 nights nothing happens, and I just spend the night listening to videos like this. I much prefer this format to youtubers stopping the song. You give your spontaneous reactions along the music, and a reaction at the end. I like that.
I'm so grateful that I grew up with this music! Not only is Mark an amazing guitarist, but he was also the song-writer and composer for the band. Nevertheless, he always made sure to give all of the band members a chance to shine. Fun Fact: In addition to all of that, his unique sound, and the fact that he is a finger-plucking genius, Mark was actually left handed but was playing guitar with his right, whilst making it all look so easy! I love "Sultans of Swing"; that said, if you want to really see the breathtaking live musicianship of this band and the kind of epic musical masterpiece they could collectively produce, you have to treat yourself to their performance of "Telegraph Road" from this same Alchemy Live concert. Another very different but wonderful example of Mark's talent is also on display in "Once Upon a Time in the West, also from 'Alchemy Live'. Enjoy!
Thank you for all this interesting information. Kind of crazy i never heard about this band. Im glad i got to know this band. I was able to do telegraph road reaction and you can check in my Dire Strait playlist. Im going to put on my list with the other songs! Thank you for the great comment!
@@JoneRuiz Definitely going to check out your full Dire Straight playlist, and I look forward to your upcoming reaction(s)! I'm also a classically trained musician, and / but Dire Straits is so unique that I have never been able to shake them (and I also get to relive the joys of my youth as well LOL).
My favourite because this was the one the studio version I heard in a car bought the album and everything there after loved Mark and Dire Straits ever since Another great guitarist who says he owes it all to Hank and his red and white fender who got it from Cliff
The drummer is the hero of this version of the song. I prefer the singing and guitar on the studio version but what a ride to hear the fun they are having.
❤listen to this all!!! the time, at work, etc. At the gym, i look forward to a good 10 minute eliptical workout listening/watching this particular cut ...I am 77 ... ❤
@3:25 Why does everyone always miss how Terry Williams (drummer) blows Mark Knopfler away so much that he looks back at him.... like wow... also, Terry's dad was in the audience for the first time seeing his son drum. Terry absolutely killed it!
Don't get me wrong, he was good back then. That was was about 40 years ago. He's now a master guitarist. From the music from Princess Bride, to If This is Goodbye (a lovesong from the point of view of the passengers on the 9/11 Jets). He is a true master.
This is the latter. It's the stipped back, solo vocal, non-country version. I genuinely cry from the beauty of it. ruclips.net/video/rH6ZW7OLhkE/видео.html
If I'm not mistaken, the red guitar being played by Mark Knopfler in this video actually sold for over $500,000 at auction last week. The whole collection fetched over $11 million, 25% of which was donated to charity.
Mark makes his guitar talk, seems all so relaxed and easy but must have taken years of practicing. I can imagine Les Paul and Chet Atkins may have influenced him.
You're right about Chet Atkins. You don't have to search far on youtube to find them playing together and the respect they had for each other is clear to see.
And you're right about the years of practicing. The great blues/rock guitarists of that generation - e.g. Eric Clapton; Jeff Beck; Jimmy Page, and Mark of course - each spent hours, days, months, years (as teenagers) practicing. Bear in mind there was no Internet (so, no RUclips etc), and only basic terrestrial TV with virtually no music videos. You listened to records - often expensively imported from the USA - over and over and over again; trying to play what you were hearing.
I remember the first time I heard this,I was playing guitar in a showband in Ireland, the D.j. played this before we went on stage, the piano player tapped me (1979) wait till your hear this guy.I now teach this to teenagers who all love Mark Knopfler,the greatest!!
One the best bands of my generation, but you needed to see them live, so much better than the records, saw them twice will never forget 2-3 hours of pure liquid energy
There is something special about Knopfler. When I watch him play, it's just natural. There is no translation of ideas to sounds. When I listen to this music I remember the times when I had a bike and spend all weekends on day long tours listening to it. When I was a kid, I didn't know that you have to learn playing an instrument, not really. After all, music is just there, on the radio, in the stereo. I had no idea that in a band these guys have to play together, listen to each other. They're just having fun there, aren't they? After trying to learn the guitar and finding that I have no talent for music, I started to appreciate how hard that actually is. But when I see Knopfler play, I am reminded on what I thought making music is like. It's a state, Knopfler is there and that means there is also music. He's not making an effort, look at him. That can't be hard. It's fun, look.Didldidldidl-ditdy! I just love it...
I think the outro is all about joy. My friend once said it’s like walking through the gates of heaven. I wish I thought of that description. It’s interesting to me you said “celebration”. It’s very close to joy…
Mark has one of the most recognizable guitar tones out there. Yes, he doesn’t use pick. I notice that in this particular video he uses a technique called “Chicken picking “ to get that chucking sound on his guitar that you often hear from chicken.😊😊😊
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I love your reaction to this music, which is absolutely amazing.
Today Mark Auctioned off 100 of his guitars in his collection to raise over $11million for charities. What a great thing to do for others.
And considering he's worth around $100 million he doesn't live the Beverley Hills lifstyle and hell would have to freeze over before you'd find him in Monaco. ;)
I love Knopfler music... but we should check the figures: 110.000€ per guitar? 🤔
@josevi5835 the numbers are public. Go ahead and look for yourself.
@josevi5835 some of the guitars went for half a million , if you want you can see a lot of the auction on RUclips and you can check the figures yourself , plenty went for more than 110k
@@andrewtims9524 Ok thanks! Incredible amount of money for a guitar 🙂
One of the finest live performances ever.
I agree with you
Actually was tho classic for sure
I saw the same Concert in Australia in 1985, best concert ever.
Agreed
Having heard this live version in many reaction videos and in the original documentation video of the concert, it still amazes me that the band can be so incredibly in sync, so obviously rehearsed, and yet seem so energetic and lively and spontaneous even with this performance.
Where to start, I did lights for the sultans tour when David was in the band & everyone had small cardboard red & white fender badges with Dire Straits written over the top. Lovely people, pleasant to all.
The song was written about a gig in a near empty pub by a band called Sultans of Swing, the band name amused him with the contrast between the name & their style.
The night of this recording was the drummers birthday & his family were guests for the show.
Mark is a really nice person, if you can find his chat with Brian Johnson of ACDC it is quite illuminating as both are of a similar age & grew up in the same area of UK.
Wow! Just wow.
Adds to it to hear they were also nice people...not let fame change them...
What I love about this performance is how much all of them are into it... couldn't have happened without any one of them... the drums are so good... It's just a classic and masterpiece... Always will be...
That audience participating... Wow.. you'd never forget it if you were there..
I've heard this song probably at least a thousand times (I'm old) and I swear I still get chills during that solo near the end. And also? The DRUMS!!!
This was my Dad's favourite song and so, mine as well. Mark just released a new album, which sounds great. I must buy it too
The drummers dad was in the audience and Mark told him to let it rip which he dulybdud
I’m 74 same age as Mark, I’ve seen them live twice back in the day. This is my favourite recording of all time and will be playing at my funeral.
Yes, I was so sad to hear they parted with this incredible drummer.
@simonsimpson5052 that is a super cool piece of trivia.
The drummer had them all on his magic carpet ride. Wow.
I believe his Dad watched him live for the first time at this show and he got caught up in the emotion, racing a little. Still awesome.
@@Lemonscreech539unfortunately it's an urban myth , he may have been at that concert but it was far from the first time they had seen him play live , he was a hugely respected drummer who had toured extensively and his proud parents had supported him massively during his career, he still lives near them in South Wales where he has lived his whole life
@@andrewtims9524 I don't give a sh*t. Terry Williams was amazing!!!
@@bsvenss2 where did I say he wasn't?
Yeah, that was my first thought as well. Great performance by the drummer.
Look at the way the band are smiling at each other as though they can,t believe how on fire and in the zone they are everything fell in place for this performance and they knew they were going to give the crowd something special. Just pure musical perfection
actually... they were looking at each other because the drummer went 'nuts.' His family were in the audience and he decided to show them how good he was by speeding up the song. Everyone else followed along...
@@Triton_Secure He played the same way in just about every available show from that era.
My first time thoughts exactly on seeing this for the first time!
And here I just thought they were just reveling in the moment 😅
@@janetmohn5376 You can see John and Mark grinning that this will make for an awesome concert video!
I've said it many times - these are some of the best 10 minutes on RUclips. An amazingly tight and talented band (Terry Williams KILLS it on drums), Led by one of the most talented guitarists in history. Knopfler is totally unique.
and the bassist and guitarist energy and how they work together are BEAUTIFUL
In my uneducated opinion, this was the greatest live performance ever! The entire double album is amazing!!
It’s not only speed, it’s the tone quality, the dynamic, the breath, singing, laughing, crying, weeping, whispering, and phrasing!
Haven't found a better live. Pure enjoyment from start to finnish. The Band, the audience. And, one if the greatest songs of all time. Knopfler has his own style. Insane drummer.
During the verse where Mark is singing about the rhythm guitarist the rhythm guitarist, Hal Lindes, takes over lead guitar. It's a neat touch.
The best tone every, the slow build up still gives me shivers 30 years later from when I first heard it.
The band was on fire. Terry Williams on drums was awesome on this track.
As someone who remembers this amazing band back when, it is great to see their astonishing work appreciated by newcomers to their music. This must be one of the greatest live performances ever, the joy in playing for their audience, not just themselves, so evident. Thank you for the memories! ☘️💚☘️
My first concert, 15 yrs old and my favorite band live without a doubt.
Stones, Elton John.... distant thirds.
Now watch it again and notice how little Mark actually looks at his guitar while playing. He's amazing.
Mark picks his guitar with a thumb and two fingers. He's amazing and still goin' strong.
I saw DS on this tour as a 19 year old kid. We came out of the show drenched with sweat and worn out. The term “In the pocket” should be linked to this video. Pure genius and brilliant energy. 🫡
This combination of smooth clean guitar stylings and pure raw energy is hard to find.
The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising.
It's nice that you enjoyed it so much.
What I love about this clip is how much fun they're having.
Making your living like that wouldn't suck.
Shout out to the production crew. The filmography of this LIVE concert is incredible.
When Mark has a guitar in his arms, it's like it becomes part of his body.
It absolutely is just that!
The first time I heard him live (46 years ago), I said "He IS the guitar". Few can compare.
One of the greatest live performances you will ever see my friend! ❤️🇦🇺
Mark Knopfler is left handed, and he's playing that guitar with his right hand. And he's finger picking. Chet Atkins had a great deal of respect for Knopfler.
Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest guitarists ever.
Left handed?
Lyrically Mark, beautiful outstanding musicians all jamming together with the lead guitar as the centrepiece. Mark is one of the best ever for me, the best I have seen live. And this was 41 years ago. Makes me feel old but it takes me right back to my youth, the 70's & 80's seeing them live. So, excited buying the first album & playing it over & over. There is nothing like music it should be a religion & forget all the others because with music there is love, peace & harmony. This was a religious experience with musicians all communication with one another. The drums with the lead guitar then Mark communicating with the keyboard player when the tempo became slower. Brilliant, superb, sublime.
the guitar is amazing,but the drummer is absolute crazy,unbelievable...👍👍👍
Terry Williams the drummer. The was the first time his Dad came to see him drum for Dire Straits. He was perfection.
I got to say this is an incredible song of course, but Terry Williams is just killing it on drums.
Everyone points out the drummer, Terry Williams, had his dad there. True, but his fifth grade teacher was also there, and Terry said he did this performance for her.
Thank you for this information. As an ex-teacher, so great to hear.
That must have been a huge crush, lol.
Terry williams on fire, but the story is bollocks. He was well accomplished a good while before this performance, the same story is doing the rounds about other stand out performances. Terry Williams used to play with Dave Edmunds and rock pile
Terry is Welsh so would not have had a 5th grade teacher.
@@phillsmith9255 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Knopfler top 5 of all time guitarist!
The 4 remaining fight for the title of second.
I think everything has been said about Mark that can been said. He is amazing. Also have to mention that the drummer was working his butt off too.
The drummer must have lost a few pounds weight in that concert!
The drummer is amazing!
That whole Alchemy concert is fire. 🔥 🔥 Thanks for the reaction. Subscribed. 😊
Saw them in London..the best concert I ever went to..still love the band! MK is a genius.
What year was this?
It can't be easy being the next band on stage after this epic performance
There wasn't one, thankfully. You can't top that.
My favorite guitarist
Yessssss, mine too🔥🎸🔥
Now THAT'S A REAL MUSICIAN! And I'm talking about mr. Ruiz! He never pauses the song, even if it's more than 10 exausting minutes! He respects the artist and himself and he doesn't ruin his "first time" experience. He can throw some comments on the fly, and patiently follows the rythm and music and gives his comments and critisism AFTER the performance! I salute you sir!
Mad props
I hate it when people stop & start the video and just talk & talk just listen to the full video and then you can disect the song..
Agreed. I hope he mixes his voiceover a little higher, I struggled to hear him, but appreciate he is talking over the tune I have heard 1000's of times.
TELEGRAPH ROAD WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!
Love when people unabashedly enjoy a musical performance!
You begin feeling joyful watching their joy. Band and reviewer. Awe and respect!
Knopfler is a lefty too, amazing guitarist
A great song in a great live performance. And it was great to watch your reaction and hear your comments. Cheers!
the older he has gotten, and perhaps as old as I have become, to me , his later stuff was even better, although sometimes a bit melancholy, he continues to amaze me,,,I love our reactions! Keep on!
his finger play which is rarely seen amongst rock players was singled out by gibson les paul , as his playing was the same .
Do you mean Gibson or Les Paul. They're not the same entity. I've tried to find a reference to what you're talking about but find nothing.
les paul . sorry. and his wife
@@KenFullman
gibson was the guitar maker .les paul design was used
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Mark is left-handed but plays right-handed guitar. 🎸🎸🎸
Same as Hendrix then
An amazing performance by all members of the band!
One of the best songs ever!
Pure genius guitar solos!!!
Best reaction vid to this that I've seen, Subbed 👍
My ex's best friends mum used to go out with Mark when he was just playing pubs in Newcastle..
The daughter would tease her dad, saying "I can't believe that I could havef been a rock stars daughter, instead mum married you... Poor guy.
The best Dire Straits song is Telegraph Road by Alchemy live, it is simply a masterpiece, one of the best songs in history
Absolutely
Close second Brothers in Arms… ?
@@Lemonscreech539 I've only seen it once, but Mark did a live version in Israel that played on UK TV long ago (using an LP sunburst), and I'd have to say it was the best version of BIA I've ever heard. Sadly, I've not seen that version since.
I agree.
I agree
There were actually two keyboard players. You can really start hearing their separate parts during the part of the performance where it slows down the the one guy has a bit of a solo. Then towards the end when the camera pulls back you can see them on either side of the drummer. This is one of my all time favorite songs.
Working 3rd shift during the pandemic, I made it a nightly ritual to have my coffee while listening to one of a dozen violin concertos. A nice 25 - 35 mins to prepare to start the day. To the video... He's one of my favorite guitarists, partially because I have a warm place in my heart for fingerstyle electric players (often being one myself). Another really great example is Lindsay Buckingham from Fleetwood Mac.
Oh yeah, Lindsey is amazing
nice review. whenever I hear classical musicians showing major respect to a great rock artist, it reminds me that ALL good music should be held in the highest regard. Mark Knopfler has been one of my most favorite musicians for decades. Sr Ruiz did a lovely job acknowledging and enjoying this rendition of 'Sultans...'
The drummer is amazing. I remember his name.
Terry Willams
You have such joy when you listen to it. I love your energy and that wicked sparkle in your eyes.
Probably the best live performance I have ever watched !!
He must have been at those crossroads to play like that.
@JoneRuiz I like the way you do this. Many 'Reaction' videos stop and start the song and then the youtuber comments. The way you do it here is much better. I work at night. 99 out of 100 nights nothing happens, and I just spend the night listening to videos like this. I much prefer this format to youtubers stopping the song. You give your spontaneous reactions along the music, and a reaction at the end. I like that.
If you want to see Mark play a bit of classical guitar try Private Investigations
I'm so grateful that I grew up with this music! Not only is Mark an amazing guitarist, but he was also the song-writer and composer for the band. Nevertheless, he always made sure to give all of the band members a chance to shine. Fun Fact: In addition to all of that, his unique sound, and the fact that he is a finger-plucking genius, Mark was actually left handed but was playing guitar with his right, whilst making it all look so easy! I love "Sultans of Swing"; that said, if you want to really see the breathtaking live musicianship of this band and the kind of epic musical masterpiece they could collectively produce, you have to treat yourself to their performance of "Telegraph Road" from this same Alchemy Live concert. Another very different but wonderful example of Mark's talent is also on display in "Once Upon a Time in the West, also from 'Alchemy Live'. Enjoy!
Thank you for all this interesting information. Kind of crazy i never heard about this band. Im glad i got to know this band. I was able to do telegraph road reaction and you can check in my Dire Strait playlist. Im going to put on my list with the other songs! Thank you for the great comment!
@@JoneRuiz Definitely going to check out your full Dire Straight playlist, and I look forward to your upcoming reaction(s)! I'm also a classically trained musician, and / but Dire Straits is so unique that I have never been able to shake them (and I also get to relive the joys of my youth as well LOL).
Its fucking Dire Straits,and best living guitarist 😂
Good God…What a drummer.
Indeed. I apologize to my drums after watching this video. Every time.
My favourite because this was the one the studio version I heard in a car bought the album and everything there after loved Mark and Dire Straits ever since Another great guitarist who says he owes it all to Hank and his red and white fender who got it from Cliff
Drummer Terry Williams is of fire!
His dad was in the audience and Mark told Terry to go for it and make dad proud.
For something very different from Mark and DS try " going home , local hero " or even more different " brothers in arms "
Agree, and also his score for the movie "Cal", which isn't especially guitar oriented but is beautiful.
The drummer was from another planet.
He should have stayed there.
Check out "Telegraph Road" from the same concert.
The drummer is the hero of this version of the song. I prefer the singing and guitar on the studio version but what a ride to hear the fun they are having.
The joy of Dire Straits
Over 45 years ago and still producing top of thr line guitar work.
Pure joy, amazing. I've listened to this 4times in a row
Excellent all of DS. MARK WONDERFUL
What a drummer
Its exquisite. Never gets old...
To do that live is simply out of this world....
❤listen to this all!!! the time, at work, etc. At the gym, i look forward to a good 10 minute eliptical workout listening/watching this particular cut ...I am 77 ... ❤
I admire your stamina and choice of music.
@3:25 Why does everyone always miss how Terry Williams (drummer) blows Mark Knopfler away so much that he looks back at him.... like wow... also, Terry's dad was in the audience for the first time seeing his son drum. Terry absolutely killed it!
Don't get me wrong, he was good back then. That was was about 40 years ago. He's now a master guitarist. From the music from Princess Bride, to If This is Goodbye (a lovesong from the point of view of the passengers on the 9/11 Jets). He is a true master.
This is the latter. It's the stipped back, solo vocal, non-country version. I genuinely cry from the beauty of it.
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Mark tells the story, guitar sings the tune!
epic....❤The deummer:Terry williams was from the other planet...💥💯
Yes! Pure happiness in that entire arena!❤
Watching a master at work.
I live his playing dynamics.
If I'm not mistaken, the red guitar being played by Mark Knopfler in this video actually sold for over $500,000 at auction last week. The whole collection fetched over $11 million, 25% of which was donated to charity.
Mark is a badass amazing talent.
Mark has the most personality in his playing
The thing a lot of people don't know about Mark Knopfler is that he's actualy left handed
A lot of people don't know what a lot of people don't know 😘
@@MetteC5...😂😮
@@lindacrowe8428 yes, I'm tired of numbskulls that believe 'a lot of people' are even more ignorant than they are.
Mark makes his guitar talk, seems all so relaxed and easy but must have taken years of practicing. I can imagine Les Paul and Chet Atkins may have influenced him.
You're right about Chet Atkins. You don't have to search far on youtube to find them playing together and the respect they had for each other is clear to see.
And you're right about the years of practicing. The great blues/rock guitarists of that generation - e.g. Eric Clapton; Jeff Beck; Jimmy Page, and Mark of course - each spent hours, days, months, years (as teenagers) practicing. Bear in mind there was no Internet (so, no RUclips etc), and only basic terrestrial TV with virtually no music videos. You listened to records - often expensively imported from the USA - over and over and over again; trying to play what you were hearing.
I remember the first time I heard this,I was playing guitar in a showband in Ireland, the D.j. played this before we went on stage, the piano player tapped me (1979) wait till your hear this guy.I now teach this to teenagers who all love Mark Knopfler,the greatest!!
One the best bands of my generation, but you needed to see them live, so much better than the records, saw them twice will never forget 2-3 hours of pure liquid energy
That is my favorite version of that song, and its just amazing on all levels
Mark kind of defies categorization but when I want to relax, I listen to either Dire Straits or one of his solo records.
Oh, how I wish that I could have been there! I don't understand why Dire Straits was so under rated. They are true musical artists! ❤
All from popping into the pub on a damp night in Deptford , south London.
Mark’s voice tells the story and his guitar sings the song
I missed them the first time around. Glad I caught them this time!
Mark Knopfler is the British Paco De Lucia in his own genre.
You got it! They look so happy to be there, and mark put out an album last year... at 72 yrs old~❤
Remember this was a concert , every number they did was in the 10 minute range
There is something special about Knopfler. When I watch him play, it's just natural. There is no translation of ideas to sounds. When I listen to this music I remember the times when I had a bike and spend all weekends on day long tours listening to it. When I was a kid, I didn't know that you have to learn playing an instrument, not really. After all, music is just there, on the radio, in the stereo. I had no idea that in a band these guys have to play together, listen to each other. They're just having fun there, aren't they? After trying to learn the guitar and finding that I have no talent for music, I started to appreciate how hard that actually is. But when I see Knopfler play, I am reminded on what I thought making music is like. It's a state, Knopfler is there and that means there is also music. He's not making an effort, look at him. That can't be hard. It's fun, look.Didldidldidl-ditdy! I just love it...
I think the outro is all about joy. My friend once said it’s like walking through the gates of heaven. I wish I thought of that description. It’s interesting to me you said “celebration”. It’s very close to joy…
Mark has one of the most recognizable guitar tones out there. Yes, he doesn’t use pick. I notice that in this particular video he uses a technique called “Chicken picking “ to get that chucking sound on his guitar that you often hear from chicken.😊😊😊
I like Rush too, listened to them for years as a kid, but nothing compares to this masterpiece.
Such an amazing vibe
Killer drummer!!!
PURE love.