I have loved this man and his band for about 45 years. I was born in London in 1974 and my dear belated dad Eddie introduced me to them in 1978 when I was four. It is so great to see Mark is still the most modest, kind and humble musicician out there.
I think it's because this is not an interview but just an enjoyable chat between musicians exchanging stories and experiences without the same old lame questions (ok we all heard the stories of sultans and money by now)
Mark's playing and songwriting are lessons in touch, taste and melody. His album with Chet Atkns demonstrates his amazing ability on the guitar but what I love most is the restraint and lack of guitarist ego he shows in his songs. If it doesn't sound beautiful, he doesn't play it. Wonderful chap and an inspiration to me. 👍
Mark, your music and lyrics spread joy the world over. No one can get their guitars to make the sounds that you do. You are a gift to the world. I love you, and you are loved the world over.
Holy moly! Never thought I'd hear Mark Knopfler talking about the importance of ... talking about the importance of Creedence Clearwater Revival! John Fogerty said he got into Strat sounds later in his career because of Dire Straits. It's interesting how both bands had a similarity in personnel setup. Well done you, Mark!
Immensely talented song writer & musician who has had incredible success & who has remained so grounded and humble, the sign of a true legend 🙌🙌🙌 huge respect 👍
I had forgotten that Mark was a junior reporter back in the day - I remember reading that years ago in some music rag. I really like that Sailing to Philadelphia record - I've been listening to that quite a lot lately.
Thank you so much for putting the full interview with Mark Knopfler on video and especially on UA-cam, where people can not only watch this interview, but also make your podcast more well known across the globe. Please do the same with the new David Gilmour interview as well. No more waiting for the full video version. Thanks again !
Great interview. I knew one of the guy's from Brewers Droop and used to listen to them rehearsing back in 70's. I was introduced Dire Straits in 1978 and they were so refreshing and sounding so different to any other band at the time.
Thank you so much for sharing this. MK is my favorite musician of all time, to me he's in a league entirely of his own and when Friday comes and I'm having my two 6-packs and a couple of spliffs after work I listen to somewhere between 30-40 of his songs before I even consider to put on another artist.
That dulcet voice of Mark Knopfler. Yes! Indeed he’s a great vocalist. His voice is another instrument he plays while playing guitar. It’s part of the instantly recognizable, iconic Dire Straits sound.
Been remembering buying early Dire Straits albums, loved them all every track. Recently found out Mark was always a driven musician and only ever took a normal job to buy a motorcycle LOL. A man after my own heart
This is the most un-guarded I've ever heard Mark be in an interview. Thanks for posting. His playing, when he was more guitar-focused in the '80s, on Alchemy and that amazing Wembley concert in '85 blew my mind. The Rockpallast concert from '79 too, with the early stripped-down line-up really showed the extraordinary quality of the playing. Pick was great too. I know not everyone gets it, but for my taste it's the best playing I've ever heard. I'd love to hear a Knopfler - Stewart Copeland collaboration. Stewart's drumming is mesmerising.
As a Geordie who had a group in the 60's (obviously minus the success/talent), I identify with Mark's early years. I went to Windows every Saturday and drooled over the Fender Strat. I played a Hofner Colorama through a radio at first, until we could afford a Selmer twin Years later, having moved to Boston, my wife bought me a Fender for Christmas, which I still have. Mark is the greatest ambassador for Newcastle, as is Hank Marvin in Perth..
Guy and Gary are experts at bringing out new stories and not rehashing old ground when interviewing these artists. Gary's impeccable research and Guy's humour are just a perfect combination and every single person they interview is always obviously at ease with them. Bravo all involved.
Wonderful stuff this. I dont think we will ever see Mark gig again, his hands just dont operate the way they once did. If you notice. Im happy to just listen to him talk about music and his music. Thanks all.
--at 77 years old I’ve drifted towards playing with fingers instead of hybrid pick/fingers, largely because of MK…he is king of tone, and it just feels so “organic” with fingers! Thanks, Mark 🎶🙏
A great listen. Thanks for doing it. Saw you Gary the other night on Sky arts songwriters program doing a stunning performance of barricades on your acoustic. Huge fan of Mark, seen him 3 times , twice on last straits tour. Saw Tony at Rewind North few weeks back singing great. Still hope to see Spandau one day, another real band of brilliance.
Mark Knopfler, a beautiful person, an exceptional person. In decades we will talk about it again. He is certainly the greatest pop rock guitarist of the 20th century. Exceptional author, composer and performer. “Brother in arms, Sultan of swing, Money for nothing”, there are so many exceptional things by Mark Knopfler!
Gary remember working with you doing the paper rounds in Essex Road,Islington and you was at school (Dame Alice Owen) with my wife Gillian Dean,great chat gents 👏👏
A hard life does not lead to ageing well kiddies. MK looks great for his age. No so one of the interviewers who is, to his credit, rather. candid about insatiable drug use in his younger days in his very good very honest book. Great interview with, yes a handy guitar player, but a phenomenal songwriter. MK is one of the best song writers the UK ever produced
Really interesting. Love Mark. I used to play the death out of Alchemy and bought the headband, wrist bands, play with my fingers! Still in music and enjoying life all with a little thanks to Mark!
John Fogerty, Tom was John’s brother and CCR'S rhythm guitar player. Don’t know if they circle back to correct that but funny error esp. considering Marks brother was in DS.
That irony wasn't lost on me either. Quite a few parallels between the Fogerty brothers and the Knopfler brothers, especially in the roles they played in their respective bands and how their tenure ended.
Such a good guitar player and songwriter. Just seems like a great guy too Thanks so much Gary and Guy for bringing us these. Cannot wait for DG’s interview!
Omg when watched everly brothers sing why worry on old VHS it was Soo beautiful ❤️ so moving think most amazing thing ever heard in my life still think of it to this day .that whole show was cool .
I was at a recording session at British Grove studios in 2005. For some shit film I was on. But it was an amazing experience and the studio is totally gorgeous.
Mark the titanic of rock. So down to earth. Incredible. A true artist. Modest human being. No tatues no rings metals hanging on him. Yet a master of Gitar plays .. hmm
Oh man! This is great! Just a few minutes into it so I hope he talks about "Love Over Gold" but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the production of that record! The story goes that the sound of the piano part on "Private Investigations" was so good they kept playing it over and over to people; however, Mark noticed that they started losing something every time they played it since it was analog, and that's what inspired him and Neil Dorfsmann (sp?) to make "Brothers In Arms" all digital. I have the MoFi SACD of "Love Over Gold" and I can only imagine how good it sounded before it started to degrade. I'm building a vocal booth in my basement for a podcast I'm working on, and the book I'm referencing talks about The Power Station in pretty good detail. God bless Mark Knopfler and musicians like him who work hard to make people like me happy just to hear how good something sounds!
Btw im also left handed but play guitar right handed, and I had the same experience as Guy. To me it just made more sense as a kid to use my left hand to make chords etc because to me that was the most complex part.
To me it would make most sense as well. But I guess the right hand writing with a pen and playing with a pick or not with the same hand makes sense to those who decided it should be this way. But I’m with you on the fact that the most complicated hand should be the one on the neck.
Mark is a monster, no doubt. But looking at him speaking with Pratt (I don't know Kemp that much) gives me chills. One of the best (THE best ?) bassist to my hears.
I’m a left hander who plays right handed, never knew Mark is in that club! It’s odd that I didn’t even think about playing left handed at the time, just picked up a right handed guitar and went for it. I’ve always wondered if I’d be a different player if I’d decided to play left handed.
Same here. I'm a lefty who feels more comfortable playing righty. Totally natural to me. Other lefties who play right handed are: Steve Cropper, Duane Allman, Joe Walsh, and Paul Simon. There are others but I forgot who.
@@tomcarl8021 We’re in good company! Are you like me and play racquet sports, snooker, darts etc right handed? The only thing I do left handed is write and paint. I’m also right footed.
@Tony-yp7ok I'm left handed in everything I do except for playing guitar. But, I'm also right footed. It prevented me from playing drums because I would play left handed like Phil Collins, but since I'm right footed, it's too awkward. Thankfully, I'm right handed playing guitar because I have more options to choose from and I can pick anyone's guitar up and play it. I feel bad for people who play lefty like McCartney and Hendrix because when they walk into a guitar store, they're lucky to have four guitars to choose from.
My left handed brethren! That's great! When I was in 7th grade, I wanted to be in the orchestra at school. The band teacher had a silver Yamaha trombone..."Play this", he said. I told him I was left handed, and he astutely saw the dilemma...so, he took the trombone, loosened the frame to reverse the angle so that I could put it on my right shoulder and move the slide with my left hand. I was 1st chair all year long...I loved it, but never played again after that year. All that to say that as a lefty, I'm convinced we think different. My wife doesn't believe me, but I think being left handed and operating in a right handed world causes you to have to think differently, in an analytical way. As an architectural draftsman, I think my fascination with design and assemblies stems from my left handed thinking..."Is this correct? Can this be improved upon?" Sounds like I'm in great company!
I worked a job, boss showed me the ropes, sorting, packing etc.. I was doing it but slow, couldn't find a rythym.. It was very frustrating. Was about a week later I came in, boss was on my station, I watched him work as I put my apron n gloves on. My lightbulb went on. I laughed! Boss said what's so funny.. You're left handed I said, He said yes, what of it. I re-organised my station and flew at it.
One of the greatest guitarists of all time. Legend.
pity he took his whole act from JJ cale ;o)
@@simpsimpson5175bollocks
@@simpsimpson5175that’s a silly thing to say,brilliant writer,player,producer
@@kieranomahony487but its true
@@simpsimpson5175 🤡🤡🤡
Great writer.
Great singer.
Great guitarist.
Great musician.
Play on, Mark Knopfler, play on...
Top bloke, grounded, modest and interesting.
That describes him pretty well
You forgot brilliant
He’s all of the above
0:20 'it's not because I'm any good' says one of the most revered guitarist of the last century. love it - Mark Knopfler total legend!!
I have loved this man and his band for about 45 years. I was born in London in 1974 and my dear belated dad Eddie introduced me to them in 1978 when I was four. It is so great to see Mark is still the most modest, kind and humble musicician out there.
Your make me feel old. I was a young teen travelling to work in 1978 when I first heard them.
Mark seems really at ease here. Love to hear him interviewed.
I think it's because this is not an interview but just an enjoyable chat between musicians exchanging stories and experiences without the same old lame questions (ok we all heard the stories of sultans and money by now)
Mark's playing and songwriting are lessons in touch, taste and melody. His album with Chet Atkns demonstrates his amazing ability on the guitar but what I love most is the restraint and lack of guitarist ego he shows in his songs. If it doesn't sound beautiful, he doesn't play it. Wonderful chap and an inspiration to me. 👍
Mark, your music and lyrics spread joy the world over. No one can get their guitars to make the sounds that you do. You are a gift to the world. I love you, and you are loved the world over.
I am proud to be born and bred in Newcastle, Mark is one of the reasons for my pride x
Can't argue with that. Could you list some other Geordie greats?
@@Peterbrendanalbert: I spent a week in Newcastle in November and I LOVED your truly wonderful town. Top town, mate.
44:14 "we're being told 10 minutes"
25 minutes later. Still at it. Love you guys. More please!!!
Great Mark Knopfler...simply fantastic!!!❤🎸❤
Super Knopfler, what an artist! Magic sound, unique guitar style, unique song writer, unique voice.
Great to hear the legendary David Knopfler mentioning Tom Fogerty, the legendary singer of Creedence….
yep. he got it wrong there. geezzzz, they even collaborated in a song in 2005. the singer is obviously John Fogerty...!!!
Holy moly! Never thought I'd hear Mark Knopfler talking about the importance of ... talking about the importance of Creedence Clearwater Revival! John Fogerty said he got into Strat sounds later in his career because of Dire Straits. It's interesting how both bands had a similarity in personnel setup. Well done you, Mark!
Mark Knopfler is such a down to earth guy, and so many funny Geordie sayings. Great conversation. Thank you
Immensely talented song writer & musician who has had incredible success & who has remained so grounded and humble, the sign of a true legend 🙌🙌🙌 huge respect 👍
I had forgotten that Mark was a junior reporter back in the day - I remember reading that years ago in some music rag.
I really like that Sailing to Philadelphia record - I've been listening to that quite a lot lately.
Thank you so much for putting the full interview with Mark Knopfler on video and especially on UA-cam, where people can not only watch this interview, but also make your podcast more well known across the globe. Please do the same with the new David Gilmour interview as well. No more waiting for the full video version. Thanks again !
Great interview. I knew one of the guy's from Brewers Droop and used to listen to them rehearsing back in 70's. I was introduced Dire Straits in 1978 and they were so refreshing and sounding so different to any other band at the time.
Thank you so much for sharing this. MK is my favorite musician of all time, to me he's in a league entirely of his own and when Friday comes and I'm having my two 6-packs and a couple of spliffs after work I listen to somewhere between 30-40 of his songs before I even consider to put on another artist.
That dulcet voice of Mark Knopfler. Yes! Indeed he’s a great vocalist. His voice is another instrument he plays while playing guitar. It’s part of the instantly recognizable, iconic Dire Straits sound.
What a great episode! 💓💓💓
Been remembering buying early Dire Straits albums, loved them all every track. Recently found out Mark was always a driven musician and only ever took a normal job to buy a motorcycle LOL. A man after my own heart
Wow. I haven’t seen him in years. Beautiful sounding albums
My fav guitarist MK and my fav bassplayer Guy Pratt together. Golden!
One of the best Bards of our time.
One of the G.o.a.T.
Absolutely unique and remarkable
This is the most un-guarded I've ever heard Mark be in an interview. Thanks for posting.
His playing, when he was more guitar-focused in the '80s, on Alchemy and that amazing Wembley concert in '85 blew my mind. The Rockpallast concert from '79 too, with the early stripped-down line-up really showed the extraordinary quality of the playing. Pick was great too.
I know not everyone gets it, but for my taste it's the best playing I've ever heard.
I'd love to hear a Knopfler - Stewart Copeland collaboration. Stewart's drumming is mesmerising.
The track Blind Willie McTell that Mark made with Dylan is unbelievable. Amazing.
Il migliore di tutti i tempi semplicemente UNICO numero UNO grande Mark resti sempre il mio preferito❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Amazing episode 🤍
Can’t wait for Gilmour and many others
As a Geordie who had a group in the 60's (obviously minus the success/talent), I identify with Mark's early years. I went to Windows every Saturday and drooled over the Fender Strat. I played a Hofner Colorama through a radio at first, until we could afford a Selmer twin
Years later, having moved to Boston, my wife bought me a Fender for Christmas, which I still have. Mark is the greatest ambassador for Newcastle, as is Hank Marvin in Perth..
Guy and Gary are experts at bringing out new stories and not rehashing old ground when interviewing these artists. Gary's impeccable research and Guy's humour are just a perfect combination and every single person they interview is always obviously at ease with them. Bravo all involved.
My God I remember I was 14 years old and I seen a clip of alchemy I was blown away I'VE BEEN HOOKED EVER SINCE AMAZING 👏
Great interview with a great man. Cheers lads.
Just started watching and see a blast from the past HH amp behind Mr.Knopfler.
He really is a raconteur/rockonteur. Can tell a story with the guitar too.
Wonderful stuff this. I dont think we will ever see Mark gig again, his hands just dont operate the way they once did. If you notice. Im happy to just listen to him talk about music and his music. Thanks all.
Loving Mark's laughter 😃
08:30 The Singer, that voice: Tom Fogerty. I guess he meant John Fogerty😊
Legend.
Fantastic interview!. Great song writer and awesome guitarist .
such a good and genuinely down to earth brilliant human love Mark im such a huge fan
--at 77 years old I’ve drifted towards playing with fingers instead of hybrid pick/fingers, largely because of MK…he is king of tone, and it just feels so “organic” with fingers! Thanks, Mark 🎶🙏
I used to put tape on my fingers to play like him! lol (sounds ridiculous, but its pretty efficient afterall!)
I just love Mark Knopfler, he's a good dude.
Best songwriter comming out of UK.
An extraordinary and extraordinarily prolific songwriter. As talented with a pen as he is with a guitar.
Total guitar legend
Simply one of the very best! ❤
MK, my musical idol. My musical idol. I often go over to Rudy’s and hope to meet him someday.
Mark Knopfler, amo! ❤️🌹
What a great interview
A great listen. Thanks for doing it. Saw you Gary the other night on Sky arts songwriters program doing a stunning performance of barricades on your acoustic. Huge fan of Mark, seen him 3 times , twice on last straits tour. Saw Tony at Rewind North few weeks back singing great. Still hope to see Spandau one day, another real band of brilliance.
Great guy. Great guitarist. Great chat .
You popped up on my screen. Awesome. Great interview/talk. Reliving my youth. Marvellous ❤❤❤❤
Just want to close my eyes and listen to his voice
Mark Knopfler, a beautiful person, an exceptional person. In decades we will talk about it again. He is certainly the greatest pop rock guitarist of the 20th century. Exceptional author, composer and performer. “Brother in arms, Sultan of swing, Money for nothing”, there are so many exceptional things by Mark Knopfler!
Very humble guy.. fantastic influence on my playing, making movies album. Genius
Great interview … especially when I spotted an old HH VS-Musician combo - my first decent piece of guitar gear bought in 1977!!👍❤️
I was eyeing that too. :)
Great interview!
Gary remember working with you doing the paper rounds in Essex Road,Islington and you was at school (Dame Alice Owen) with my wife
Gillian Dean,great chat gents 👏👏
The Legend himself😍😍😍
CCR: Long as I can see the light. Sir Mark: Coming Home and Brothers in Arms.
A hard life does not lead to ageing well kiddies. MK looks great for his age. No so one of the interviewers who is, to his credit, rather. candid about insatiable drug use in his younger days in his very good very honest book. Great interview with, yes a handy guitar player, but a phenomenal songwriter. MK is one of the best song writers the UK ever produced
Not so sure about that. He looks bloated and marinated in alcohol like a pub rat. The look of that protruding belly is not very comforting.
Really interesting. Love Mark. I used to play the death out of Alchemy and bought the headband, wrist bands, play with my fingers! Still in music and enjoying life all with a little thanks to Mark!
Alchemy was a peak of DS in my opinion, still have it plus all previous albums on vinyls❤
The touch of genius aka mark 👌👌
Great interview. Thanks.
Ive got one thing to say...That was great! 😁
loved listening to a great musician and songwriter discussing his craft, like having a chat with a mate.
John Fogerty, Tom was John’s brother and CCR'S rhythm guitar player. Don’t know if they circle back to correct that but funny error esp. considering Marks brother was in DS.
That irony wasn't lost on me either. Quite a few parallels between the Fogerty brothers and the Knopfler brothers, especially in the roles they played in their respective bands and how their tenure ended.
Thanks for pointing that out. I was afraid it was only me who heard that
That was joyous to watch.
Such a good guitar player and songwriter. Just seems like a great guy too
Thanks so much Gary and Guy for bringing us these. Cannot wait for DG’s interview!
Wow! What a sweet man...............
MK, what a great guitarist musician and human being
legend
Great interview
Omg when watched everly brothers sing why worry on old VHS it was Soo beautiful ❤️ so moving think most amazing thing ever heard in my life still think of it to this day .that whole show was cool .
The Forever Interesting Mark Knopfler....
I was at a recording session at British Grove studios in 2005. For some shit film I was on. But it was an amazing experience and the studio is totally gorgeous.
Mark the titanic of rock. So down to earth. Incredible. A true artist. Modest human being. No tatues no rings metals hanging on him. Yet a master of Gitar plays .. hmm
Oh man! This is great! Just a few minutes into it so I hope he talks about "Love Over Gold" but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the production of that record!
The story goes that the sound of the piano part on "Private Investigations" was so good they kept playing it over and over to people; however, Mark noticed that they started losing something every time they played it since it was analog, and that's what inspired him and Neil Dorfsmann (sp?) to make "Brothers In Arms" all digital.
I have the MoFi SACD of "Love Over Gold" and I can only imagine how good it sounded before it started to degrade.
I'm building a vocal booth in my basement for a podcast I'm working on, and the book I'm referencing talks about The Power Station in pretty good detail.
God bless Mark Knopfler and musicians like him who work hard to make people like me happy just to hear how good something sounds!
Wonderful interview. It would be terrific if you have a session with Pete Townshend.
Btw im also left handed but play guitar right handed, and I had the same experience as Guy. To me it just made more sense as a kid to use my left hand to make chords etc because to me that was the most complex part.
To me it would make most sense as well. But I guess the right hand writing with a pen and playing with a pick or not with the same hand makes sense to those who decided it should be this way. But I’m with you on the fact that the most complicated hand should be the one on the neck.
Reason why I started Guitar 1985 -Thanks MK
Dire straits alchemy concert was mark at his peak..I watched this thousands of times
Wow. Awesome.
brilliant story
Thank you
Local Legends..... Thank you Lads.......
Brilliant…
Great interview! Try to get an interview with country guitarist Albert Lee
Yes please, met Albert a few times the most interesting of men and what a guitarist 🎸💎
Mark is a monster, no doubt. But looking at him speaking with Pratt (I don't know Kemp that much) gives me chills. One of the best (THE best ?) bassist to my hears.
I’m a left hander who plays right handed, never knew Mark is in that club! It’s odd that I didn’t even think about playing left handed at the time, just picked up a right handed guitar and went for it. I’ve always wondered if I’d be a different player if I’d decided to play left handed.
Same here. I'm a lefty who feels more comfortable playing righty. Totally natural to me. Other lefties who play right handed are: Steve Cropper, Duane Allman, Joe Walsh, and Paul Simon. There are others but I forgot who.
@@Tony-yp7ok Paul McCartney plays drums right handed
@@Bryan8329 And Ringo is another lefty playing right handed of course…
@@tomcarl8021 We’re in good company! Are you like me and play racquet sports, snooker, darts etc right handed? The only thing I do left handed is write and paint. I’m also right footed.
@Tony-yp7ok I'm left handed in everything I do except for playing guitar.
But, I'm also right footed. It prevented me from playing drums because I would play left handed like Phil Collins, but since I'm right footed, it's too awkward.
Thankfully, I'm right handed playing guitar because I have more options to choose from and I can pick anyone's guitar up and play it.
I feel bad for people who play lefty like McCartney and Hendrix because when they walk into a guitar store, they're lucky to have four guitars to choose from.
My left handed brethren! That's great! When I was in 7th grade, I wanted to be in the orchestra at school. The band teacher had a silver Yamaha trombone..."Play this", he said. I told him I was left handed, and he astutely saw the dilemma...so, he took the trombone, loosened the frame to reverse the angle so that I could put it on my right shoulder and move the slide with my left hand.
I was 1st chair all year long...I loved it, but never played again after that year.
All that to say that as a lefty, I'm convinced we think different. My wife doesn't believe me, but I think being left handed and operating in a right handed world causes you to have to think differently, in an analytical way.
As an architectural draftsman, I think my fascination with design and assemblies stems from my left handed thinking..."Is this correct? Can this be improved upon?"
Sounds like I'm in great company!
I worked a job, boss showed me the ropes, sorting, packing etc..
I was doing it but slow, couldn't find a rythym..
It was very frustrating.
Was about a week later I came in, boss was on my station, I watched him work as I put my apron n gloves on.
My lightbulb went on.
I laughed!
Boss said what's so funny..
You're left handed I said,
He said yes, what of it.
I re-organised my station and flew at it.
It was great listening to MK"s story but to interview is to let your interviewee do the talking (a message to the Guy or Gary on the right).
Superb.
Beauty of a musician, songwriter!….let him finish his sentences😎
I wonder if they felt how fantastic they played Sultan’s of Swing at The Alchemy or if it was just their norm. To me it was unbelievably amazing!
❤❤❤
Pathway Music 2a Grosvenor Avenue N5 legendary studio💥💥
I love this series, and the flow. But.... why not lavalier mics? Keep up the great work !
Did you guys think to ask him to do a duet album with Gilmour after this? Because the world could really do with that right about now, and forever.