One of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. And, there's, likely, no better demonstration of Mr. Knopfler's feel, tone and brilliance. Heartbreakingly beautiful.
Mark Knopler is the Shakespeare of our day Everyman has to die he sings and time stands still ‘ the mans to strong’ i say as I listen to brothers in arms live at the Albert hall at 5.00am in this gonna be thunderous day
Many years ago, I was a high school teacher in a very small town. We were going over World War 1. I played this song on the final day of the unit. Normally the class was loud and chatty - just like normal sophomores. I remember that I had a teacher's aide, a very nice woman in her 30's who was very interested in this era and my approach to teaching this. At the end of the song, you could have heard a pin drop in the class. Dead quiet. The aide had tears streaming down her face. I will never forget this. War is a terrible thing in the human condition. This song brings that to light. Thank you.
Firstly, don’t take this as a rebuttal of how you and everyone (mostly) view the song. I come from a Quaker family and my grandfather was a conscientious objector on an ambulance train during WW1. His only regret? Not being a combatant in the war…. As Quakers we absorb the blame for not volunteering (and ignore) doesn’t matter it’s a conscious decision. The regret my grandfather had is different and challenging to reconcile with today’s narrative. Nonetheless, I still feel in a conscious, and probably subconscious way, that his view albeit without context has merit. In biblical terms turn the other other cheek until your fellow humans suffer disproportionately as a result.
I want The Long Road from the Cal soundtrack CD to be played at my passing. I request it when I feel it's appropriate at friends funerals sometimes. Not often but a couple times I have. It's Top Shelf to be sure ! Check it out if you are not Familiar with it..... The entire CD is one of my Favorites ! Love Knopfler. May he live long.....
My beloved father sent me this to listen to a couple of months ago, he died 2 days ago and I cannot believe I lost him. The pain is unbearable, I was his little girl. Oh dad I'm so sorry, you were only 59. Rest easy and may you be in peace, blessed with an eternity of music like this. I can't wait to see you again and hold you in my arms like I should have done so, so much more when you were still here. To all of you out there, don't take your old man for granted. Show him you love him now that it's still possible. I love you daddy 😭💔
You got me. Choked up. And I'm a dad. My little girl is in another country for 20 years now.. Oh well. RIP to your father and commiserations to you Jolene
As a former Royal Marine i only come to this song as little as i can. A rum, whisky or with a coffee/tea. It hurts, burns and enables you to reflect as well as cry. For your veterans its good to cry. Love you x
Way way past incredible. This man is pure genius. I really don't think I'm alone in saying, his music grabs every fibre of my body and soul. A musical master.
Mark and David Gilmore are two of the finest musicians to ever walk this earth. Could listen to either one all day long. Each has their unique way of guitar playing and singing
Mate all around the world this song plus Money for Nothing and Sultans of Swing are playing today on the radio in every country. Unbelievable Dire Straits. ®️espect 🎼🎧🎤🎸
my dad was too tuff and hurt to hug or kiss us so he played us music to show us he loved us and this song was his warmest hug.. his gone now i lost him as a young man but this song makes his hug live on.. thanks and god bless
He was too hurt inside. God bless you and your siblings, we all have so many scares. Fortunately for us we can talk ...they were forbidden...God love us all
I want the original played at mine. And they had better play the full album version, and not one of the shortened versions, like on ones on some of their greatest hits completions, or I'm going to come back to life and go after everyone's brains.
@@donaldlyons537 I had Sinatras "I did it my Way" on mine. Perhaps the three of us could have a beer together discussing music as pretty much nothing else seems to matter by now ;-)
As an ex serviceman, this song always makes me cry.... 10 operational tours and it’s only this song that causes me to break down.... rest well my brothers.
At 5:14 and many other places he also made that guitar cringe, your tripping if you think this was good guitar playing, Knopfler isn't even 10% the guitarist he was. I'm not hating, he's my favourite guitarist, but this is god awful.
@@rockywaters9592 I agree this isn’t his greatest performance but he’s 71 years old and it’s the way he plays with such raw emotion that makes it amazing to me
Why are my eyes wet, what is this lump in my throat??, my heart is swelling, if this wonderful music doesn't move you to contemplate the meaning of life and why we are here, you have no soul!!. Thank you MK and this wonderful band of players. Just sublime.
A perfect example of less is more, I suppose it comes down to taste but for me Mr Knopfler is one of the most outstanding musicians of our time. Beautiful song.
It's the economy of movement that sets him apart, he can still put so much emotion into his playing with so little apparent effort. You see other guitarist try to play like this and their bends and vibrato send the guitar stock all over the place, his guitar barely moves (nor does his right hand). It is truly masterful.
Work like this is up there with the classical great masters. Johann and Ludwig would have loved this. I think Dire Straits works will last just as well.
I listen to Mark play this every Veterans Day and I cry. Not just because its a beautiful song but because of all the friends I've lost and those who've passed before me who give the ultimate. I miss you all.
My dad died Wednesday, and this song just reminds me of him, he died after a life long fight with alcoholism, he is finally at peace free of that affliction. The lyrics aren't of war but a inner war with addiction and hurting those who loved him I love you dad x
Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.
My brother is dying of cancer at the moment, and I can’t visit him and hold him like I want to so bad. As a veteran this record always tugged the heart strings, and at the moment is just helping out with that. Keep safe people In this shitty time.
I'm born in 1964, first i saw him in Frankfurt Germany in 1980, 16 years old, then 19... ans 20... and still unbelievable...Just like and love Himmel and will be there whereever their is a chance to
@@peterditscher9317 lucky I was born 1966 here in Australia. My dad got all the records before they were in the store because he had contacts in the music industry. Fell in love with Mark and the band before most people here had heard of them.
This just popped up in my feed. One of my favorite tunes from that album. Heard it a million times. Now, with war raging in Ukraine, there's a whole new weight and presence to this song. And I'm weeping like a baby for those souls who've lost their lives defending their homes. Praying for peace.
I had the exact same thought brother, it would be fantastic to get this to no 1 , with the proceeds going to the displaced people of Ukraine, glory to Ukraine !
Война вна Украине которую заметили только сейчас началась восемь лет назад и начал её Турчинов. А продолжили Порошенко и Зеленский. И Россия её закончит.
This song brings so much emotion to so many people. If it was the only thing this man had ever done, he could be satisfied that he had made such a positive contribution to mankind. Fortunately, he has blessed us with so much more of his gifted talent.
When guys like Mark Knopfler eventually pass from this world, who out of the next generations is capable of replacing them? I can't think of anyone with even 1% of his talent.
@@zacharysizemore5694 Not soon but be realistic and think how many decades Mark has left to live. We will all die and I'm so happy to still see him and hear him playing amazingly and of course hope that he will be with us many many years
Pure ermotion ...Mark's totally taken in a tearful interpretation that seems to show his heart bleeding.... i adoore this song ... thanks, Mark, for sharing with us your emotions your talent your life... 💝
You will all have to excuse me a while, some dust seems to be in my eye...... Just explain to me how a man with a guitar can stir so many emotions in just a matter of minutes? Yet I feel better for it? Genuinely, thank you Mark.
Raf 3561 this song and his playing has been with me for years especially since the bad days back in the 70s as a soldier in Northern Ireland where this was played at many funerals and still is for many veterans. I have been lucky enough to see some of the greatest players ever and only managed to see Mark once, but he is awesome. I missed seeing Stevie Ray Vaughn by a couple of weeks due to his demise and wont bore you with the others but this guy wow
@@peterdockerty8077 I was lucky enough to see both Mark (with Dire Straits) and Stevie Ray on the same bill in 1985. It doesn't get a whole lot better than that.
Hi Raf3561, same for me; Even if I listened to the many versions of this song hundreds of times. Still so emotional. And live at the 2019 concert (Antverp/Belgium) was a timeless moment
Listened to this for 33 year's. Playing on my brother's funeral, this coming Monday. R.I.P. SCOT PAUL GRIFFITHS.🔥💚🙏☝️🙏💚🔥 :INLAKESH PEOPLE. THANK YOU MARK KNOFLER.
Wayne, so very sorry about your brother - what a beautiful song as a send off to play at his funeral. I lost my brother less than a month ago. He was the best friend I have ever known. I miss him. Somehow these poignant songs bring me comfort. Peace to you. -John
In 1981, back when we were just kids, Making Movies was the go to album for me and my mates. Man, they were good days. In December 1985 I took a train from South Devon to London. I bought a ticket from a tout to see Dire Straits at Hammersmith Odeon. In June 1988 I was at Wembley Stadium for the Nelson Mandela gig when Eric Clapton played rhythm guitar. I saw Mark doing solo tours two or three more times over the next 20 odd years. And I was at this gig in The Albert Hall in 2019. I shared the planet with this man and his amazing music. I am one lucky, lucky bastard.
Jealous much? This self confessed “lucky, lucky bastard” is simply showing his love for an amazing artist. Don’t waste your life being jealous of people. Enjoy the arts and the love people have for them.
You're one lucky bastard. See the band in NORWAY around 89,may later. Didnt have to smoke the 3 joints i have in my pocket. The band do the job🙏. Long live the King 💙🇧🇻
Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.
I'm the son of a WW2 Normandy Veteran Joseph Grace holder of the military medal for bravery 🇬🇧🇬🇧 Sadly killed on the coal face at Manton Colliery Worksop aged 37 year's ❤️
I served in the Argentine Air Force. This is the best anthem for everyone and every soldier in the world. The color of the flag does not matter, only the memory of their relatives , friends and the tears with which I accompany each time I hear this beautiful song
Ghoosebombs, everytime when i hear his Song Brother in Arms. I hear his music since i am 14. Now I am 52. And his Music and Guitar playing touch me. One of the greatest Artist since the 80'th for me
This work of art is quite loaded with imagery and emotion, Pointed yet vague, dripping with character to the point of tears, we are fully involved in the mess and the drama.
This chokes me up,my brother fought in the falklands,never came back,this song sums it up for me,he was 21 when he went,I was 15, I live it every day 😔
I pity all those Argentine teenagers who were sent into battle or who died on the Belgrano which was a war crime. Sorry to hear your brother was involved in this shameful episode in British history. May he rest in peace. Best wishes . . . . .
I had left regular service when the Falklands was on. Two old colleagues of mine lost their lives there. I was in 4 Para TA at the time and felt for those guys.
This song was always played by me for my brother who I didn't get along with.Last October he died slowly from motor neuron disease. This is the first time I didn't cry,so maybe he's gone. Great song,great band.
If you grew up through the 70's and 80's..regardless of where you were born and regardless of your religious circumstances, we all remember the bands that touched our soul..be kind and be respectful...X
@@29031994290 i was not commenting to be cruel sad to see a good man down I cannot play a note and have no right to say anything but felt the need to express my voice being an underachiever human
During the Rwanda massacres I was a guide leader at Ruislip Baptist church and we played this whilst the guides acted out the devastation of losing their families and homes. The whole congregation was in tears. Thank you Mark for so much.
I disagree with handful. Let’s see. Gallagher. Hendrix. Page. Cale. Buchanan. Blackmore. Elliot Randall of steely Dan, Angus Young, and loads more that others will add. George Benson. Les Paul. Joe Walsh, plz it’s endless.
One of those rare humble artists that can go into a coffee shop and people won't even know it's him. How can you not adore this amazing artist and more importantly - amazing human being?
So true .. The problem is that kids nowadays dont appreciate the emotion that went into this music. This was the song of my youth along with Sultans and of course Goodnight Saigon(I'm aware its a different artist but still a great tune). happy days
Every time I hear this song, it takes me back to riding in the back of a UH-60 Blackhawk on a night mission over Iraqi Kurdistan in 1991. The song always revives such profound memories of my Brothers in Arms from the 6th Squadron 6th U.S. Cavalry. Once AirCav, always AirCav!
One thing about Mark is that he has kept that incredible voice of his over the years and he's only gotten better and more refined. He is one incredible musician.
There are songs and again there are some songs and music, Brothers in Arms is one which will stand out in many years to come. Brothers in Arms is one. Not just a song, but one with meaning which I believe many of you reading this will either agree with or not. The first time I heard it mean so much, Now and as I grow older (68 now), I have lost a few of my old friends (my Brothers in Arms). Thank you Mr Knopfler, for writing some amazing songs over the years but this one stands out. Please don't give up your day job I have enjoyed listening to both Dire Straits and your solo albums, Thank you for the pleasure of being able to enjoy them.
Agree totally, check out Joan Baez version, the vocals are so beautiful. Also Goodnight Saigon by Billy Joel is up there as one of theeeeee great songs of all time.
Mi piace pensare che, soprattutto col passare del tempo, questa canzone il mitico Mark non la canti neppure piu' per il pubblico che lo acclama ma veramente la canti per tutti i soldati di tutte le guerre nel Mondo! Grazie Mark!
I served as a Marine in Vietnam. 25 of my brothers have their name on the wall. Somewhere in Vietnam an old man is having the same thoughts I have.
thanks so much for your sacrafice. Peace be with you
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We're no longer on the two sides of the war so I wish you good health, Sir. [I'm Vietnamese.]
the thought of forgiveness (the enemy) is the only way to healing - it seems You have survived(?)
@@convit92 Many of my Brothers-in-Arms, and I, wish you well also. Trung úy 1967-68
My Dad served in the Falklands. The only time I saw him cry was listening to this song.
Greetings from Argentina❤
Worked with some ex servicemen. Absolutely wonderful men. They did too!
Mark, du bist einfach nur geil
No hay razón ni patria que justifique dar la vida por ella. Sin embargo que pasa cuando ves que tus hermanos si lo hacen?
@@juanmanuelgrandabergese1572 Danke. Liebe Grüße in die Welt aus Thüringen.
Mark knopfler The man who made the guitar cry, this song is a masterpiece 🎩
not only the guitar
Grandissima performance!capolavoro assoluto...😊🤗😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘💓💔💯💋🌅
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One of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. And, there's, likely, no better demonstration of Mr. Knopfler's feel, tone and brilliance. Heartbreakingly beautiful.
It is terrifyingly beautiful indeed.
P 👍✨
Masterpiece
Best tune ever!!
Yes. And the voice of his guitar … 😭❤️
This gentleman is one of the best artist of our times. He deserves the admiration of the entire world. Long live Mr. KNOPFLER!
Couldn't agree more my friend
It's definitely time for Sir. Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopler is the Shakespeare of our day Everyman has to die he sings and time stands still ‘ the mans to strong’ i say as I listen to brothers in arms live at the Albert hall at 5.00am in this gonna be thunderous day
Unfortunately he wrote the walk of life . .jeez that was shite by anyones standards.
@@mnhyti You write shite yourself. Fair comment!
Many years ago, I was a high school teacher in a very small town. We were going over World War 1. I played this song on the final day of the unit. Normally the class was loud and chatty - just like normal sophomores. I remember that I had a teacher's aide, a very nice woman in her 30's who was very interested in this era and my approach to teaching this. At the end of the song, you could have heard a pin drop in the class. Dead quiet. The aide had tears streaming down her face. I will never forget this. War is a terrible thing in the human condition. This song brings that to light. Thank you.
Playing this song at the end of the lesson likely taught those students something they'll never forget. For that, I thank you.
Thanks 👍
Firstly, don’t take this as a rebuttal of how you and everyone (mostly) view the song. I come from a Quaker family and my grandfather was a conscientious objector on an ambulance train during WW1. His only regret? Not being a combatant in the war…. As Quakers we absorb the blame for not volunteering (and ignore) doesn’t matter it’s a conscious decision. The regret my grandfather had is different and challenging to reconcile with today’s narrative. Nonetheless, I still feel in a conscious, and probably subconscious way, that his view albeit without context has merit. In biblical terms turn the other other cheek until your fellow humans suffer disproportionately as a result.
Unfortunately the power brokers who create wars for geed and power will never listen to these songs.
@@dannybruce4142 That's the truth.
And after near 40 years this is still a fine piece of art .
..and always will be
I played this at my father’s funeral in 1985 and it still gives me the shivers even now 2022 😎
God rest his soul mate, brilliant song and a good choice. You did him proud with this one. Good man 🍻😎👍🏻
I want The Long Road from the Cal soundtrack CD to be played at my passing. I request it when I feel it's appropriate at friends funerals sometimes. Not often but a couple times I have. It's Top Shelf to be sure ! Check it out if you are not Familiar with it.....
The entire CD is one of my Favorites ! Love Knopfler. May he live long.....
It is a classic, great choice, condolences to you.
should never give you the shivers.....only good memories, why else would you play it then?🙏
Extra class simply perfekt
My beloved father sent me this to listen to a couple of months ago, he died 2 days ago and I cannot believe I lost him. The pain is unbearable, I was his little girl. Oh dad I'm so sorry, you were only 59. Rest easy and may you be in peace, blessed with an eternity of music like this. I can't wait to see you again and hold you in my arms like I should have done so, so much more when you were still here. To all of you out there, don't take your old man for granted. Show him you love him now that it's still possible. I love you daddy 😭💔
Wow
Commiserations. May your father fly high, until you meet again.
@@mariahewitt9787 Thank you so much for your kind words, needed to hear them right about now 💗
You got me. Choked up. And I'm a dad. My little girl is in another country for 20 years now.. Oh well. RIP to your father and commiserations to you Jolene
Toutes mes condoléances, vos mots m'ont beaucoup ému... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
As a former Royal Marine i only come to this song as little as i can. A rum, whisky or with a coffee/tea. It hurts, burns and enables you to reflect as well as cry. For your veterans its good to cry. Love you x
Thank you for your service sir.
Thank you for your service sir!
Love you, brother
People like you are always in my heart god bless you ♥
Iam with you there , 18years with the UK army , feeling the pain every single day
Way way past incredible. This man is pure genius. I really don't think I'm alone in saying, his music grabs every fibre of my body and soul. A musical master.
cannot say but yes! referring to my own brief comment up here
Mark and David Gilmore are two of the finest musicians to ever walk this earth. Could listen to either one all day long. Each has their unique way of guitar playing and singing
I would also consider Santana to be another unique and expressive guitarist. He has recorded with a huge variety of musicians and styles.
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My vote is to Mark. Just love the way he played the guitar. Sultans of Swing just simply beats them all
You’ve got my vote on that bro just love there music
The two best guitarists of all time. Telegraph Road and Comfortably Numb back to back is heaven to me...
Those evenings when you realize that you are old, but you are also aware that awesomness is always timeless.
What a tune wish so many people understood what the lyrics mean 😢😢
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Was it about the Falklands war?
@Sam Pizna my wife once said to me “ just be thankful that you are” …..so profound……
So true Leonardo but what a privilege to be brought up in an era of such great music
Being old now is a fair trade for being young during the greatest time for popular music.
Knopfler is a genius. This song is one of the most important of the last 50 years.
I agree. Certainly in my top 10.
Source code 100
yes agreed! totally different from the rest..... just totally sensitive, totally haunting, and never repeated by others. Just a landmark
Absolutely SG. First time I’m seen him live for 20yrs ♥️
Mate all around the world this song plus Money for Nothing and Sultans of Swing are playing today on the radio in every country. Unbelievable Dire Straits. ®️espect 🎼🎧🎤🎸
I miss the time when genius musicians and songwriters where at the top of the charts...
Fitting song to both the Rhodesian and South African Soldiers who gave their lives...through thick and thin,both black and white...Salute my brothers👊
Yep touch the long grass and remember.
My name is Nives and I am Croatian this is our hymn in war in 90 's I lost too much friends RIP and I want to say that I love them very much
😢💙💜💚
😭😭😭😭
War- the most evil word in any language.....
@Leonidas 300 Pozdrav I tebi brate
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I remember listening to Knopfler from 80’s to this day and the magic is always there.
Yup
One of the best pieces of music ever written.
😅
my dad was too tuff and hurt to hug or kiss us so he played us music to show us he loved us and this song was his warmest hug.. his gone now i lost him as a young man but this song makes his hug live on.. thanks and god bless
I’ve seen proper tough arsed veterans cry over this song. Brave and honourable to a man as well. A privilege to have worked with them!
He was too hurt inside. God bless you and your siblings, we all have so many scares. Fortunately for us we can talk ...they were forbidden...God love us all
I feel your lose
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live on!, god bless ya bro!
If this is not played at my funeral I'm going to get up and cause a scene.
I want the original played at mine. And they had better play the full album version, and not one of the shortened versions, like on ones on some of their greatest hits completions, or I'm going to come back to life and go after everyone's brains.
I agree
so we are two :-)
@@nbuehster and god says: we will take the full version.... over and out :-)
long live U .hahaha
For a soldier a war never ends,- may this song help him on his march to heaven..
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I had this played at my funeral two years ago and just pop back down here occasionally to listen to a little heavenly music.
Good one....lol. I had the Long Road played at mine. See ya in the future. Or the Pasture.....ha ! Be safe and watch your altitude !
@@donaldlyons537 I had Sinatras "I did it my Way" on mine.
Perhaps the three of us could have a beer together discussing music as pretty much nothing else seems to matter by now ;-)
... a part of you
will 💫
As an ex serviceman, this song always makes me cry.... 10 operational tours and it’s only this song that causes me to break down.... rest well my brothers.
Sort of says it all really.
Thank you for your service, too your Country.
Be at peace John Hughes.
@@chrisleonard5850 thank you Chris....
Thank you for your service.
Even at 71 he still makes that guitar cry man such a wonderful humble guy
Even a 41 men cry here too. You are not allone m8.....
maybe different memories............
talk about it .... best regards from the netherlands
Me to well done
What... the at 71 he should be crippled!!! You’ll get there Son.
At 5:14 and many other places he also made that guitar cringe, your tripping if you think this was good guitar playing, Knopfler isn't even 10% the guitarist he was. I'm not hating, he's my favourite guitarist, but this is god awful.
@@rockywaters9592 I agree this isn’t his greatest performance but he’s 71 years old and it’s the way he plays with such raw emotion that makes it amazing to me
As a former Royal Marine serving in NI, Iraq and Afghanistan. This song is so relevant
Why are my eyes wet, what is this lump in my throat??, my heart is swelling, if this wonderful music doesn't move you to contemplate the meaning of life and why we are here, you have no soul!!. Thank you MK and this wonderful band of players. Just sublime.
...that's strange...me too...❤❤🇿🇦😭😭🙏
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In my opinion the only musical instrument that can talk and cry in the hands of a pro guitar player
After all, if the music doesn't move you in some way, on this strange 'walk of life' we are all on, then that really would be sad eh??!! Cheers all.
No one plays guitar or writes songs like MK. Haunting, soulful, searing. Really, there are no words.
So true
Totally agree I love this guy.
absolutely !
A perfect example of less is more, I suppose it comes down to taste but for me Mr Knopfler is one of the most outstanding musicians of our time. Beautiful song.
One of the top 3 guitar players of all time.
It's the economy of movement that sets him apart, he can still put so much emotion into his playing with so little apparent effort. You see other guitarist try to play like this and their bends and vibrato send the guitar stock all over the place, his guitar barely moves (nor does his right hand). It is truly masterful.
Ever. One of the most outstanding musicians ever.
100%
Couldn't agree more, my friend! What a legend Mr. Knopfler is! Beautiful lyrics, so utterly timeless...
Mark's music is an important part of the soundtrack of my life. Incredibly beautiful ❤
Šo Man No War
Am. Not lost my frand in war sorry😢
Staggering levels of talent. The man is a rock and roll legend. No…more than that; he is a musical genius. He is talent manifest in human form.
Вы совершенно правы! Я обожаю Марка! Он огромный талант!!!!!!
This ain't Rock 'n Roll. This is self indulgent crap. Puts me to sleep. Just wanted to see if he had learned a lesson. Seems he hasn't.
Work like this is up there with the classical great masters. Johann and Ludwig would have loved this. I think Dire Straits works will last just as well.
I listen to Mark play this every Veterans Day and I cry. Not just because its a beautiful song but because of all the friends I've lost and those who've passed before me who give the ultimate. I miss you all.
My dad died Wednesday, and this song just reminds me of him, he died after a life long fight with alcoholism, he is finally at peace free of that affliction.
The lyrics aren't of war but a inner war with addiction and hurting those who loved him
I love you dad x
Bon courage de France
God bless him ❤
I’m so sorry💔
Very good analogy!!!! It is an inner WAR.
Understand what you're talking bout. I am on heroin since 40 years. Have the same feelings
The emotional connect I have with this song is unlike anything current music has to offer.
Simply the most beautiful song ever written IMO. Love Mark Knopfler
Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.
Not beautiful, poignant, for my mates forever young.
Thanks I appreciate,do you have email let's chat over there
My brother is dying of cancer at the moment, and I can’t visit him and hold him like I want to so bad. As a veteran this record always tugged the heart strings, and at the moment is just helping out with that. Keep safe people In this shitty time.
Stay strong, brother. Bug hug.
You and your family are in my prayers. God bless you from Patrick
Thank you for your service.
You and your family are now in my prayers. God bless you from Patrick
Yes I understand very well for having been there I lost my husband to this crap cancer ....., I am to Lille dans le Nord...
Still one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever written or performed.
best
Absolutely yes!
Ohhhh yes
The best comment on here 👍
Not really
I love how each time is slightly different yet just as perfect and emotional as the others. He's just a phenomenon.
I'm born in 1964, first i saw him in Frankfurt Germany in 1980, 16 years old, then 19... ans 20... and still unbelievable...Just like and love Himmel and will be there whereever their is a chance to
@@peterditscher9317 lucky
I was born 1966 here in Australia. My dad got all the records before they were in the store because he had contacts in the music industry. Fell in love with Mark and the band before most people here had heard of them.
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His guitar playing sings the whole song!!!...Jesus ...I'm in tears listening to this!
This just popped up in my feed. One of my favorite tunes from that album. Heard it a million times. Now, with war raging in Ukraine, there's a whole new weight and presence to this song. And I'm weeping like a baby for those souls who've lost their lives defending their homes. Praying for peace.
I had the exact same thought brother, it would be fantastic to get this to no 1 , with the proceeds going to the displaced people of Ukraine, glory to Ukraine !
Война вна Украине которую заметили только сейчас началась восемь лет назад и начал её Турчинов. А продолжили Порошенко и Зеленский. И Россия её закончит.
Yeah it really hits you in yr feels...😢
The Russian and Ukrainians are "Brothers in Arms"....that's the point.
"War raging in Ukraine" - yep ethnic Russians have been killed in their thousands there for a long time. That's what you are referring to, I assume?
“Brothers in Arms” should be played at ALL Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Agreed from here mate :)
DotarSojat most radio stations will play it on the day but it needs to be on 11.11.11
yesI so agree
check out the vid for the Falklands War with this, as upheld by Mark.
Parabéns te ouço desde 1978 .Grande banda , parabéns !
This guy is underrated remember this album as a young man and now approaching 60 the brilliance never dies . (Magical)
Underrated?? Mark Knopfler??
Simply put, the greatest guitarist , and artist off all time
One of the greatest. Please listen to Gary Moore.
RIP Gary Moore.
È il mio preferito vorrei tanto essere, 1/64di lui, ma c'è tanto da studiare,
I was there that night with my old man. Beautiful and haunting rendition by Knopfler. Legend .
@@mariahewitt9787 Loved Gary Moore but love Mark more, showing your age Maria. Always the people you grow up with mean the most i think. God bless.
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Mark Knöpfler‘s Guitar doesn’t make sound it creates emotions and transfers messages! He‘s outstanding!
From an 82 yr old man. Just magic!!
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exactly, it touches one´´ s skin itself so softly ,
@@nickcarter1102 Blimey, he would be pleased. Mark Knopfler is 71 as of 12 August this year (2020).
Knöpfler?
every year this song is played by Q107 here in Toronto at 11:00am on November 11th as a tribute to the fallen. what a powerful piece of music.
For me this guy is up there with Gilmour May and Clapton. And his voice is wonderful!
Esatto the best
For me he just tops them because he plays fingerstyle and Im trying and its fkn hard 👍
May...??? No way.
Hes brilliant a legend hes on par with Clapton and hendrix it's brilliant to see
This song brings so much emotion to so many people. If it was the only thing this man had ever done, he could be satisfied that he had made such a positive contribution to mankind. Fortunately, he has blessed us with so much more of his gifted talent.
When guys like Mark Knopfler eventually pass from this world, who out of the next generations is capable of replacing them? I can't think of anyone with even 1% of his talent.
Limey Turtle Cute way of saying you think he'll die soon
@@zacharysizemore5694 Not soon but be realistic and think how many decades Mark has left to live. We will all die and I'm so happy to still see him and hear him playing amazingly and of course hope that he will be with us many many years
As I sit here now learning "brothers" with my susuki acoustic...I would say..noone...no one..
Joe Bonamassa can still replace him
You are wrongly educated if you think so..
Dire straits have played all the way through my life from boy to man. They'll most likely escort me to the grave. My soundtrack to humanity.
Well said stevie. Me too.
same here Bud love this track play it all the time its frickin awesome i grew up with Dire Straits im 52 now
Ditto
Wow amazingly put speaking same for a lot of us 👏
me also..
Now this is a good audience recording!
Everything is there.
I am so lucky to have been born in the era of this absolute legend of a man.
That Gibson is a thing of beauty, played by a legend.
@John J So true bro ,so true , awesome
Especially when Mark plays it
Hahaha 😅
That's true. An icon played by an icon.
i just watch an old man laying in his soul... making all the world criyng... bless you sir Mark Knopfler..
Сумасшедшая эпоха! 70е 80 е 90е года ! Я счастлив что пощупал,потрогал,прожил ее! Не по наслышке! Слезы на глазах! Такого никогда больше не будет!
Pure ermotion ...Mark's totally taken in a tearful interpretation that seems to show his heart bleeding.... i adoore this song ... thanks, Mark, for sharing with us your emotions your talent your life... 💝
Watching in 2020 - this song is 35+ years old....and it is timeless! Brilliant work Mark and the band!
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Only the best
Timeless sure!
Absolutely brilliant
You will all have to excuse me a while, some dust seems to be in my eye......
Just explain to me how a man with a guitar can stir so many emotions in just a matter of minutes? Yet I feel better for it?
Genuinely, thank you Mark.
Raf 3561 this song and his playing has been with me for years especially since the bad days back in the 70s as a soldier in Northern Ireland where this was played at many funerals and still is for many veterans.
I have been lucky enough to see some of the greatest players ever and only managed to see Mark once, but he is awesome. I missed seeing Stevie Ray Vaughn by a couple of weeks due to his demise and wont bore you with the others but this guy wow
@@peterdockerty8077 such things never bore me. Thanks for your reply - and service. 👍
My special regards to all for whom the music was created. Extra claps to the musician.
@@peterdockerty8077 I was lucky enough to see both Mark (with Dire Straits) and Stevie Ray on the same bill in 1985. It doesn't get a whole lot better than that.
Hi Raf3561, same for me; Even if I listened to the many versions of this song hundreds of times. Still so emotional. And live at the 2019 concert (Antverp/Belgium) was a timeless moment
"Let me bid you farewell...
...every man has to die."
The most powerfully perfect lyric in music IMHO.
I dedicate this beautiful song to my ukrainians brothers and sisters . Be strong . Power and courage . 🇺🇦 😢
An absolute masterpiece. Marks guitar work is hauntingly beautiful.
71 and still the best guitar player there has ever been.
Fantastic guitar 🎸 player I can listen to this song every day as its so brilliant 👏
😳😭🇮🇹💋❤️🇮🇹😍💋🌹
I agree!
The best guitar player there has been in this world. Indeed.
Because David Gilmore is not from this world.
Both genius.
@@andrerogerioleandro Really!...Mark Knopfler said about Paco de Lucia "Al verle, he entendido que no se tocar la guitarra"...WTF...
@@andrerogerioleandro totally agree with you, I love them both, for different reasons, truly awesome….
A soundtrack throughout my journey of life. Knofler is a virtuoso in every way. Completely mesmerized by his artistry. Beautiful song!
So hauntingly evocative and he interprets it so poignantly. It truly touches the soul.
Listened to this for 33 year's. Playing on my brother's funeral, this coming Monday. R.I.P. SCOT PAUL GRIFFITHS.🔥💚🙏☝️🙏💚🔥
:INLAKESH PEOPLE.
THANK YOU MARK KNOFLER.
He.ll live forever with this classic ..all the best to you all
My cousin died yesterday and i find myself listening to this tonight. May your brother rest in peace.
@@adeyt205 and your cousin to. God bless you and yours. 🙏
@@carlocrolla7564 thank You
Wayne, so very sorry about your brother - what a beautiful song as a send off to play at his funeral. I lost my brother less than a month ago. He was the best friend I have ever known. I miss him. Somehow these poignant songs bring me comfort. Peace to you. -John
In 1981, back when we were just kids, Making Movies was the go to album for me and my mates. Man, they were good days.
In December 1985 I took a train from South Devon to London. I bought a ticket from a tout to see Dire Straits at Hammersmith Odeon.
In June 1988 I was at Wembley Stadium for the Nelson Mandela gig when Eric Clapton played rhythm guitar.
I saw Mark doing solo tours two or three more times over the next 20 odd years.
And I was at this gig in The Albert Hall in 2019.
I shared the planet with this man and his amazing music.
I am one lucky, lucky bastard.
Also very narcissistic. You managed to make a beautiful music clip of a great song all about you. Aren’t you nothing.
Jealous much? This self confessed “lucky, lucky bastard” is simply showing his love for an amazing artist. Don’t waste your life being jealous of people. Enjoy the arts and the love people have for them.
You're one lucky bastard. See the band in NORWAY around 89,may later.
Didnt have to smoke the 3 joints i have in my pocket. The band do the job🙏.
Long live the King 💙🇧🇻
@@deepsouth81 idiot smh
Ignore @Deep South...he is not important in this discussion...Stuffy, make that AT LEAST two lucky bastards...
For me, it's impossible to listen to this song without getting emotional, been that way since I first heard it.
Only two words here: masterpiece from a master ❤️
perfect
What a masterpiece. "We are fools to make war on our brothers in arms"
The man is a master on the guitar
Hello Kathy how are you doing?
Lol
Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.
I grew up on his music .,..so glad I was alive on this planet when he was ....thanks Mark for the memories ...love and light ..
He ain't gone yet!
My heart is laying on the ground. I don’t know how else to explain how moving this is.
I'm the son of a WW2 Normandy Veteran Joseph Grace holder of the military medal for bravery 🇬🇧🇬🇧 Sadly killed on the coal face at Manton Colliery Worksop aged 37 year's ❤️
This is not only a song, It's a profound statement .
I served in the Argentine Air Force. This is the best anthem for everyone and every soldier in the world. The color of the flag does not matter, only the memory of their relatives , friends and the tears with which I accompany each time I hear this beautiful song
I didnt realise that was what the song was to be, i just love it
Here we go….. stick your chest in
You are so right marcelo.... if only we all could just wise the fuck up !! One flag ... white with a dove of peace
@Sir John Bull Thanks!!. You will always be welcome and share a wine in Argentina, or an exquisite tea in England. Peace and blessings!!
@Sir John Bull that old chestnut
Ghoosebombs, everytime when i hear his Song Brother in Arms.
I hear his music since i am 14.
Now I am 52.
And his Music and Guitar playing touch me.
One of the greatest Artist since the 80'th for me
I think you mean goose bumps but I know what you mean . I get a shiver every time I hear it
Hell yeah, every word bro...
Same!!
Listening at midnight. 03-01-21. Great music good luck to you all
I think I was 14 years and now 49. I feel you 🙏
This work of art is quite loaded with imagery and emotion, Pointed yet vague, dripping with character to the point of tears, we are fully involved in the mess and the drama.
Долгих лет жизни Марку, чтобы творил эту музыку для людей. Браво 👏👏👏❤️
This chokes me up,my brother fought in the falklands,never came back,this song sums it up for me,he was 21 when he went,I was 15, I live it every day 😔
Take comfort in the knowledge your brother was a brave man and your hero. He will never be forgotten and always be proud of him. RIP.
Ich bin mit dir und deinen Bruder!Fühlt euch umarmt und geliebt!
I pity all those Argentine teenagers who were sent into battle or who died on the Belgrano which was a war crime. Sorry to hear your brother was involved in this shameful episode in British history. May he rest in peace. Best wishes . . . . .
Just take a moment to remember the true brothers of time...WOW...
I had left regular service when the Falklands was on. Two old colleagues of mine lost their lives there. I was in 4 Para TA at the time and felt for those guys.
Can't watch this on Memorial Day weekend without someone chopping onions close by.
It hits you, no matter how tough you think you are.
Hands down!...one of the best .. if not the best guitar player the world has ever known!!!!
Песни на века. Шедевры. Спасибо Вам!
My father just passed. This songs helps with the closure as it was his favorite song by MK
I m really sorry for you. Mine passed some months ago. Still painful. Mike arkous
Oh dear i feel with you. Lost my Mom and know what it feels. Mark his Musik helps in hard times...
Snap...my dad's aswell...class song
My dad had this playing at his funeral
My father just passed too... but he was a cnt
This song was always played by me for my brother who I didn't get along with.Last October he died slowly from motor neuron disease. This is the first time I didn't cry,so maybe he's gone. Great song,great band.
sorry for your loss friend, this song is for all our brothers, alive or passed , thats why it is so emotional. i hope you find peace .
A wholly unique, different class of guitar musicianship unlike any other. A guitarist for the ages.
Mark K is such a genius.
Guitar and vocals.
Such a gentle giant amongst us.
If you grew up through the 70's and 80's..regardless of where you were born and regardless of your religious circumstances, we all remember the bands that touched our soul..be kind and be respectful...X
Respect from a old Belgium Paratrooper !!!
Oh yea..this was a theme when I was 8
I don't know anything about music, but this guy is stunning skills.
Very nice to see someone still comments on the basic things in few words for a huge amount of bitterness in our world today. Thank you for that.
@@evelyninman2442 for whites
Pure genius. Knopfler is part of my life as much as anything around me. His music has been with me for over 40 years. Thank you, Mark. God bless.
respect
I really agree with you. It's the same for me. God bless you and Dire Straits.
Kindly regards from Germany
pity he is making so many mistakes and bum notes,no bad comment but a true one he WAS A GREAT GUITAR PLAYED BUT SADLY NOT NOW
@@kennyhallford830 unfortunately i agree
@@29031994290 i was not commenting to be cruel sad to see a good man down I cannot play a note and have no right to say anything but felt the need to express my voice being an underachiever human
Just magnificent. The flute player really added another layer of melancholy to this legendary song. Bravo Mark and band ...
During the Rwanda massacres I was a guide leader at Ruislip Baptist church and we played this whilst the guides acted out the devastation of losing their families and homes. The whole congregation was in tears. Thank you Mark for so much.
One of only a handful of guitarists who's sound and style are instantly recognisable. Great performance.
I disagree with handful. Let’s see. Gallagher. Hendrix. Page. Cale. Buchanan. Blackmore. Elliot Randall of steely Dan, Angus Young, and loads more that others will add. George Benson. Les Paul. Joe Walsh, plz it’s endless.
Yeah. But he's north-eastern.
@@deepsouth81 don't forget Gilmour, Vai.....and you are right, so many others!
Jim Hood on the CD credits go to EC, i think Eric Clapton played on the original. That "woman" tone.
whose*
Damn, he only gets better and better the older he gets. How I love this mans music!
what a legend , that snares make the goosebumps jump on your back jesus
One of my favorite concerts ever was seeing him at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. May he live long and continue producing....
Just as beautiful as it was in 85. Long live Mark Knopfler
One of those rare humble artists that can go into a coffee shop and people won't even know it's him.
How can you not adore this amazing artist and more importantly - amazing human being?
So true .. The problem is that kids nowadays dont appreciate the emotion that went into this music. This was the song of my youth along with Sultans and of course Goodnight Saigon(I'm aware its a different artist but still a great tune). happy days
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Well said.
The man is a genius amazing voice and wow the way he plays the guitar is amazing, one of my favourite songs ever
the guitar is his limb.......
Every time I hear this song, it takes me back to riding in the back of a UH-60 Blackhawk on a night mission over Iraqi Kurdistan in 1991. The song always revives such profound memories of my Brothers in Arms from the 6th Squadron 6th U.S. Cavalry. Once AirCav, always AirCav!
No creo que el precisamente la escribiera para eso .Es un hombre tremendamente pacífico .
God bless you brother you made it home
One thing about Mark is that he has kept that incredible voice of his over the years and he's only gotten better and more refined. He is one incredible musician.
I love this song. Speaks to me deeply. Watched many a flag draped casket carried in my years. Always makes me fight back tears.
There are songs and again there are some songs and music, Brothers in Arms is one which will stand out in many years to come. Brothers in Arms is one. Not just a song, but one with meaning which I believe many of you reading this will either agree with or not. The first time I heard it mean so much, Now and as I grow older (68 now), I have lost a few of my old friends (my Brothers in Arms). Thank you Mr Knopfler, for writing some amazing songs over the years but this one stands out. Please don't give up your day job I have enjoyed listening to both Dire Straits and your solo albums, Thank you for the pleasure of being able to enjoy them.
You didn’t say much, Nicholas, but you said it all:) 👍
You told a right thing
Agree totally, check out Joan Baez version, the vocals are so beautiful. Also Goodnight Saigon by Billy Joel is up there as one of theeeeee great songs of all time.
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@@babbaruff1045 hi
There is hardly a more touching song that hits right to the heart
Mi piace pensare che, soprattutto col passare del tempo, questa canzone il mitico Mark non la canti neppure piu' per il pubblico che lo acclama ma veramente la canti per tutti i soldati di tutte le guerre nel Mondo! Grazie Mark!
No matter often I listen, Mark Knopfler’s music stirs my soul as profoundly. This is rare artistic genius. Plus, it makes me cry.
Me too.
Me too, every time.
He does it many of us. Haunting.
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