With you two reacting it did not feel like a mini video...you are that good at reacting...btw good job Mia catching onto the complexity of the drums...he blends the drums seamlessly with the other instruments which is crazy hard to do !!!!
this is he song that got Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits signed - you have to imagine this coming out in 1978 surrounded by Aerosmith and Van Halen - this is closer to Bob Dylan - it is based on a true story when mark saw a sad band playing to nobody in a pub called the "sultans of Swing"
kudos to you for giving Terry Williams props for his amazing drumming. if you watch again you will notice Mark Knophler turn around and look at Terry like "What the hell!!"
As someone who spent 30 years playing bass in every kind of venue (except stadiums), this performance makes the tears flow. It will always be the best part of my life. There is no better feeling than knowing the entire band nailed it!
Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He doesn't use a pick just his fingers and thumb and creates some incredible effects. Check out 'Telegraph road' from the same concert, his playing is mesmerising
Yes, this version is incomparable. Mainly because they do not play it as the use to do. And that is fine. It is fantastic. But, I prefer the normal way of playing it.
I saw them on this tour when this live video was recorded. Live Alchemy is one of my all time favorite albums. I was 16 years old and this was my first real concert. I have been a Dire Straits fan ever since. Mark Knopfler is a guitar GOD. Truly a one of a kind guitarist.
the scene which Mark Knofler paints in this song is just SO south london. Lived it breathed it grew up on it. and now I call the pub where this song came from ….as my local ! and this was a HOME gig. Played in front of their south london 80s fans.
I was there at Hammersmith when this was filmed I was 18, doesn't seem 39 years ago. For me, and I love the drums, Terry Williams was the stand out. You won't see better drumming live. Ladies, now react to Telegraph Road from the same gig.....
The only other drummer with this kind of energy through the whole track has got to be Simon Phillips playing live with Pete Townshend and David Gilmour for "Give Blood".
Mark Knopfler is a great guitarist. I always thought his voice sounded like Bob Dylan, but better. The observations about instruments talking to each other and galloping horses were very insightful. Great pick! Cheers!
One of the greatest things about this wonderful performance is seeing just how much the boys are enjoying themselves out there and having so much fun. Just wonderful.
Mark Knopfler is one of the best, yet under rated guitarists of the 80's and 90's. Back when MTV actually played music videos, Dire Straits' 'Money For Nothing' was one of the most often played videos, one of the first to use computer graphics, and it features the voice of Sting (from The Police). This is such a great jam, but their song 'Brothers In Arms' has to be my favorite.
MTV used Sting's iconic "I want my MTV" from that song as their audio "trademark" for a long time, too. Probably still do, in some cases. That line and that picture of the astronaut are basically seared into Western pop culture.
I would go a step further and argue that MK is not only one of the best but under rated guitarists of the 80s and 90s, but ever. He, Lindsey Buckingham and Chet Atkins are in a league of their own, especially when it comes to finger picking.
Hello beautiful girls. I saw DS a long time ago in 1992 in Rotterdam. Total ahhhhh-some. Well beautiful girls keep uploading the video's Love you much Leon.❤️❤️
Yeah, you got it girls..I was probably your age when I saw them in concert 1979 in my hometown Liverpool UK 😊 the Liverpool Empire June 9th, I was 18..😊 my older sisters watched the Beatles there in the 60s 😳 but I was only 8 so I couldn't go to that one, ☹ everyone fell out of the Empire after the Dire Straits concert, onto the street and all looking like 8 year olds and they'd just seen father Xmas for real 🤣🤣🤣 they where BRILLIANT 😉 try Telegraph Road, Romeo and Juliet, Brothers in Arms, Private Investigations.....actually JUST LISTEN to every song..personally I fell in love with Mark, 🥰 you MUST LISTEN TO SUPERTRAMP..👍 START WITH GOODBYE STRANGER LIVE...1979...I saw these as well...❤
Mark Knopfler (vocals & lead guitar) of Dire Straits is considered 1 of the greatest guitarists in rock music... he can play any style of music - rock, pop, jazz, blues, country, folk, prog... he incorporated all that into Dire Straits' music until the band ended in 1993. He has been a solo artist since... When this live album 'Alchemy' was recorded in the early 80's, unfortunately the original Dire Straits had parted ways... Mark's brother David Knopfler (rhythm guitar) and Pick Withers (drums) had left the band. Mark Knopfler & John Illsley (bass) were the only ones left, and they hired session musicians to tour as Dire Straits (even tho Mark Knopfler was the sole songwriter). After this tour, Dire Straits scored their biggest album 'Brothers in arms' in 1985, thanks to the mega single 'Money for nothing' (which featured Sting of The Police on co-vocals) and it sold 9 million copies in the US (30 million globally). However, money & fame did not make Mark Knopfler any happier... after a long delay, he recorded the last Dire Straits album 'On every street' in 1991 and took the band on a massive world tour into 1992. At the end of the tour, he privately announced that he was disbanding Dire Straits. A live album 'On the night' was released in 1993. Mark Knopfler debuted his solo album 'Golden heart' in 1996 and he was much happier as a solo artist playing theaters... he carried on recording a string of solo albums since, but has maintained a huge fanbase and played some big shows in recent years.
Well, John Illsley became ill in the 90s. He kept it for himself and said he wanted to focus more on painting, while in reality he couldn't perform anymore, because of the chemo. I think Knopfler wouldn't have broken up Dire Straits if it weren't for John leaving the band.
@@Michiel1972 I read there's been some bitterness from John Illsley about Dire Straits breaking up... I believe he recovered, but Mark Knopfler straight up refused to bring back Dire Straits.
GREAT, GREAT, GREAT reaction ladies... If you truly felt this song in your heart and your soul like we all do you have to check out "Telegraph Road" Alchemy Live version...
Love to see the youth of today appreciate great music of the past . You two have a great ear for picking up little idiosyncrasies, I'm very impressed. Have a great day and rock on 🤘 😎 👍
The breakdown after the first solo and the build up into the finale in this version is truly mesmerizing... big up to you lovely young ladies and your appreciation of the musicianship in this God tier performance!
The late Douglas Adams who was the writer of Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy and also a scriptwriter for Doctor Who. Had this to say in his book "So long and thanks for all the fish" "Mark Knopfler has an extraordinary ability to make a Schecter Custom Stratocaster hoot and sing like angels on a Saturday night, exhausted from being good all week and needing a stiff drink."
The very first video used to start MTV in Britain was Dire Straits and Sting's video "Money for Nothing". It's a superb tune too. Mark Knopfler's solos can reduce the hardest of men to tears.
Youhave done one of the best reaction vids to one of the best live performances. I have tried to watch every reaction to this performance because it is so good, yours is the first where I actually enjoyed watching your reactions. excellent
YEE Girls YEE Nation.I've always loved that song. Mia's right it is alluring. Never thought about that way but true. Very true Queen Juliet you got that one right
Thx for this fine Reaction to one of the Best, Dire Straits You bring it to the Point, Guitar, Drums, Vocals in Perfection. Brothers in Arms from them may your next Reaction of Dire Straits. One of the best Songs ever. Keep going Ladies, you are so refreshing ! Thumbs up !
Yall are too cool 😎, I really dig seeing the younger generations listening to the music I listened to growing up. I'm an 80's kid, I miss the 80's, GREAT TIME, GREATEST YEARS EVERRRR!!!
Mark Knopfler is such a Maestro! His guitar playing skill is legendary. He truly makes his guitar cry and sing and talk! If you notice, Mark doesn’t use a pick. They have many other masterful pieces. Try “Romeo and Juliet”, “Private Investigations”, “Expresso Love”, “Industrial Disease”, “Telegraph Road”, “Money for Nothing” and “Brothers in Arms”
Clapton once said he felt a bit intimidated to play with Mr. Knopfler. Not an easy feat to accomplish, unless your name is JAMES MARSHALL HENDRIX!! HANDS DOWN THE GREATEST MUSICIAN WHOEVER WALKED THE FACE OF THE EARTH!! WOOO!!!
I think this band is in the "elite" category. Great to see you both appreciate them so much. Your comments were spot on and well-spoken. There are plenty of songs from this concert to check out, but if you only do one more please do Telegraph Road.
Mark Knopfler, the guy singing and playing lead guitar, wrote all the music for the movie The Princess Bride. Also, check out some of the stuff he did with Chet Atkins, another amazing guitarist (but Chet is a little bit country).
Now, go back and listen to "Tunnel of Love" from the same recording. Sultans is a masterpiece - Tunnel of Love . . . I have no words. Believe me, these two songs, on "Alchemy" (this recording) and in "Wembly Does The Walk" are some of the greatest performances ever. Period. I bet I've listened to both a thousand times, or more, and they never, ever get stale. Mark is a genuine genius, and he made Dire Straits an unforgettable band.
Mark Knopfler is a living LEGEND- goosebump voice and his guitar style is quite unusual (he himself said it's a guitar teacher's nightmare) cuz his thumb goes where the fingers should be and vice versa. The REAL deal about his playing though are the tones you almost cannot hear and the vibrated accords. I as a guitar player can only dream of havin such a great feel. Saw him live here in Germany. He had back problems so he played sitting on a bar chair. About 15.000 people attending but cou could hear a needle drop! Atmosphere like he was playing in your living room. Absolutely one of the best concerts I ever been to.
Take a listen to the studio version now that you have heard the epic live version. The studio recording was done with a different drummer, a different rhythm guitar player and no keyboards. This was the band at their peak on live performances. You have probably have seen Money for Nothing, an award wining MTV video. They have many different styles of songs, many radio friendly and some long compositions like Telegraph Road.
We hear this a lot, but Mark Knopfler REALLY IS one of the best guitarists around. Listen to anything he's done, solo or with the band. He doesn't use a plectrum (pick) - everything is finger picking. That's what creates his unique sound.
Yes, dire straits are one of the most iconic band of 80'. And Mark knopfler, my guitar hero. Check out Telegraph road from same live. Alchemy is incredible 🎸
Great reactions and comments!! This is one of the most distinct, memorable songs from the 80's. So full of mystery, energy, and beauty! AMAZING guitar!!!
Excellent reaction!! And great conversation afterwards! Loved rewatching this with you guys. Have you seen "money for nothing", or"Romeo and Juliet"? They are two of my other favourite dire straits songs/videos. I think you would like them! 🤯😁😎👌
I was happy to see them live 2 times in my hometown, about 30 years ago... And I'm happy because such young maids like you are liking this fabulous music. Too bad, for now there's no more like this in our world. God bless you and us all, greetings and best wishes from 🇦🇹
great reaction from you ladies. even the smaller video cue can't take away from this performance! you ladies are great. you picked a good one to react to. the lead guitar is Mark Knopfler who is one of the greatest guitar players in history of rock and roll. the long live version is considered to be one of the best live albums in HISTORY. they had to cut time for radio play back in the day but the live extended version is a legendary classic! they were elected to the rock and roll hall in 2018. now you know why! great job ladies! thanks.
a great guitarist like mark knopfler will stand the test of time !!!!!!!!!! his melodies are very distinct with a country music influence !!!!!!!!!!!! alas we can conclude that mark knopfler is the true "SULTAN OF SWING" no pun intended of course !!!!!!!!!!
I saw these guys in the mid 80's and loved their stage presence. You called it so well that their music is so expressive. I love the fact you are discovering great music together. Keep up the great reviews! BTW Dire Straits has a huge catalogue for you to discover, check out "Brothers in Arms" and "Industrial Disease"
You girls would have enjoyed growing up in the 70's. It was a magical musical time. Great to see you enjoying it so much after so much time has passed!
Hey Mia and Juliet I was 10 years old when the song was new in 1978 I still remember hearing it the first time sitting in the back of my parent's car back then. I love the way you both really hear the music and feel it. Hope you both are doing good. Great video thanks!
Dire Straits, they have quite a lot more masterpieces...each masterpiece is telling a story...takes you along that journey with the song. Some masterpieces are so great and powerful that it will bring tears to your eyes...fills you with incredible emotions...and that's the God given unique talent of Mark Knopfler...the songwriter, lead singer and guitarist... Kudos to you two who pointed out the exact things that a masterpiece can make you feel or hits straight to your soul 😉
Hey guys! Unfortunately, we were forced to go with a mini video on this one. We hope that you still enjoy the video!
Great job girls
I enjoyed!😎👍
@@johnellis6615 Thank you John!
@@anibalbabilonia1867 Thank you Anibal!
With you two reacting it did not feel like a mini video...you are that good at reacting...btw good job Mia catching onto the complexity of the drums...he blends the drums seamlessly with the other instruments which is crazy hard to do !!!!
Terry Williams on drums. There’s nothing more to add….
Ten thumbs up for reacting to this absolute masterpiece. Forty years on and it still moves me to tears. Thank you, ladies.
Idem, rien à ajouter 👍👍🙏
this is he song that got Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits signed - you have to imagine this coming out in 1978 surrounded by Aerosmith and Van Halen - this is closer to Bob Dylan - it is based on a true story when mark saw a sad band playing to nobody in a pub called the "sultans of Swing"
Mark Knopflers guitar sound is quite unique because he does not use a plectrum/pick
Mark is the GREATEST guitarist ever. This is class and you 2 are so lucky to know it at such a young age
kudos to you for giving Terry Williams props for his amazing drumming. if you watch again you will notice Mark Knophler turn around and look at Terry like "What the hell!!"
Love that grin on his face! They really do play 'together'
As someone who spent 30 years playing bass in every kind of venue (except stadiums), this performance makes the tears flow. It will always be the best part of my life. There is no better feeling than knowing the entire band nailed it!
Yeah, Terry just kills the drums!
Don't forget John on bass...
Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He doesn't use a pick just his fingers and thumb and creates some incredible effects. Check out 'Telegraph road' from the same concert, his playing is mesmerising
Not sure on this, but I heard Knopler is also left-handed and plays right-handed guitars.
@@michaelccozens it's true! Same with Gary Moore and Elvis Costello among others
Oh yes, they were so talented! This version is incomparable.
Yes, this version is incomparable. Mainly because they do not play it as the use to do. And that is fine. It is fantastic. But, I prefer the normal way of playing it.
It just doesn't get any better than this...
The whole band were at the top of their game in this performance. I never get fed up with watching it.
One o the best Guitar Players of all times, with one of the best bands of all times, playing the best version of this epic
I saw them on this tour when this live video was recorded. Live Alchemy is one of my all time favorite albums. I was 16 years old and this was my first real concert. I have been a Dire Straits fan ever since. Mark Knopfler is a guitar GOD. Truly a one of a kind guitarist.
I was there!
Terry Williams on the drums was on fire!
What an awesome night, how lucky we are to see this live
One of my top bands even though I’m now 67.👍
Thanks for picking a time when I'm not hammered out of my mind. Whatever that means.
He makes the guitar cry and sing!
the scene which Mark Knofler paints in this song is just SO south london. Lived it breathed it grew up on it. and now I call the pub where this song came from ….as my local !
and this was a HOME gig. Played in front of their south london 80s fans.
More Dire Straits songs to look into "Romeo & Juliet", "Tunnel Of Love", "Telegraph Road", "Money For Nothing" amongst many others
Mark and Terry the best of British.
The Often Overlooked/Forgotten Song That Started It All,, Dire Straits "Skateaway"...A MUST HEAR Classic.
"Toro Toro Taxi" 🚕 😃
Skateaway is a great song but it was not on the first album, Sultans was, Skateaway brought them fame due to the video
Skateaway is another of those songs that just never gets boring.
@@flyingbeaver57 True Dat Alley Cat 🐱
@@happymethehappyone8300 Slipping and a sliding
Damn girls!!! You're awesome!! Yes, all instruments are talking to each other all the time!!!
I was there at Hammersmith when this was filmed
I was 18, doesn't seem 39 years ago.
For me, and I love the drums, Terry Williams was the stand out. You won't see better drumming live.
Ladies, now react to Telegraph Road from the same gig.....
The only other drummer with this kind of energy through the whole track has got to be Simon Phillips playing live with Pete Townshend and David Gilmour for "Give Blood".
Dire Straits!!! These are what true musicians sound like!!!
Everything works in this performance: happiness, youth, skills, talent, power... everything.
For sure the best reaction on this tune. Thanks.
Wow, Terry Williams with his very best gatling gun drum fills. One of the best percussionists in rock ever.
Just when I think I'm out. they pull me back in. That's from a movie.
YOU NEED TO SEE Dire Straits, Clapton, Sting and Collins together on stage!
Mark Knopfler is a great guitarist. I always thought his voice sounded like Bob Dylan, but better. The observations about instruments talking to each other and galloping horses were very insightful. Great pick! Cheers!
Knopfler's guitar style is so clean, tight, and tasteful and I absolutely love the way he subtly rounds the chord change corners.
Thanks for this reaction video, Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler are so great (it is an other level)
Has such a jazzy sound. I love your comment about the instruments talking to each other that jazz
It doesn't matter girls. The video is still good.👍👍👍👍
One of the greatest things about this wonderful performance is seeing just how much the boys are enjoying themselves out there and having so much fun. Just wonderful.
Mark Knopfler is one of the best, yet under rated guitarists of the 80's and 90's. Back when MTV actually played music videos, Dire Straits' 'Money For Nothing' was one of the most often played videos, one of the first to use computer graphics, and it features the voice of Sting (from The Police). This is such a great jam, but their song 'Brothers In Arms' has to be my favorite.
Probably mine too but it's so hard to put any one of their amazing songs ahead of any other when there's such genius at work.
MTV used Sting's iconic "I want my MTV" from that song as their audio "trademark" for a long time, too. Probably still do, in some cases. That line and that picture of the astronaut are basically seared into Western pop culture.
I would go a step further and argue that MK is not only one of the best but under rated guitarists of the 80s and 90s, but ever. He, Lindsey Buckingham and Chet Atkins are in a league of their own, especially when it comes to finger picking.
Hey look who's back doing reactions again. Missed you two
Hello beautiful girls.
I saw DS a long time ago in 1992 in Rotterdam.
Total ahhhhh-some.
Well beautiful girls keep uploading the video's
Love you much Leon.❤️❤️
The next song you should hear from them is Tunnel Of Love live from Wembley.
I love your analisys...you really breathe the music. Standin' ovation for Mia & Juliette.
The drummer you like so much is the great Terry Williams.
Yeah, you got it girls..I was probably your age when I saw them in concert 1979 in my hometown Liverpool UK 😊 the Liverpool Empire June 9th, I was 18..😊 my older sisters watched the Beatles there in the 60s 😳 but I was only 8 so I couldn't go to that one, ☹ everyone fell out of the Empire after the Dire Straits concert, onto the street and all looking like 8 year olds and they'd just seen father Xmas for real 🤣🤣🤣 they where BRILLIANT 😉 try Telegraph Road, Romeo and Juliet, Brothers in Arms, Private Investigations.....actually JUST LISTEN to every song..personally I fell in love with Mark, 🥰 you MUST LISTEN TO SUPERTRAMP..👍 START WITH GOODBYE STRANGER LIVE...1979...I saw these as well...❤
I also always feel like crying when I hear this song. Something about it is so beautiful. Glad I’m not the only one 😅
Mark Knopfler (vocals & lead guitar) of Dire Straits is considered 1 of the greatest guitarists in rock music... he can play any style of music - rock, pop, jazz, blues, country, folk, prog... he incorporated all that into Dire Straits' music until the band ended in 1993. He has been a solo artist since...
When this live album 'Alchemy' was recorded in the early 80's, unfortunately the original Dire Straits had parted ways... Mark's brother David Knopfler (rhythm guitar) and Pick Withers (drums) had left the band. Mark Knopfler & John Illsley (bass) were the only ones left, and they hired session musicians to tour as Dire Straits (even tho Mark Knopfler was the sole songwriter).
After this tour, Dire Straits scored their biggest album 'Brothers in arms' in 1985, thanks to the mega single 'Money for nothing' (which featured Sting of The Police on co-vocals) and it sold 9 million copies in the US (30 million globally).
However, money & fame did not make Mark Knopfler any happier... after a long delay, he recorded the last Dire Straits album 'On every street' in 1991 and took the band on a massive world tour into 1992. At the end of the tour, he privately announced that he was disbanding Dire Straits. A live album 'On the night' was released in 1993.
Mark Knopfler debuted his solo album 'Golden heart' in 1996 and he was much happier as a solo artist playing theaters... he carried on recording a string of solo albums since, but has maintained a huge fanbase and played some big shows in recent years.
Well, John Illsley became ill in the 90s. He kept it for himself and said he wanted to focus more on painting, while in reality he couldn't perform anymore, because of the chemo. I think Knopfler wouldn't have broken up Dire Straits if it weren't for John leaving the band.
@@Michiel1972 I read there's been some bitterness from John Illsley about Dire Straits breaking up... I believe he recovered, but Mark Knopfler straight up refused to bring back Dire Straits.
@@Michiel1972 - my friend Jess has been in John Ilsey’s band as a backing vocalist - he’s definitely performing these days
Telegraph Road from Alchemy live is also a masterpiece 🙋♂️
Great song listen to Love Over Gold by them another great song.
GREAT, GREAT, GREAT reaction ladies... If you truly felt this song in your heart and your soul like we all do you have to check out "Telegraph Road" Alchemy Live version...
Love to see the youth of today appreciate great music of the past . You two have a great ear for picking up little idiosyncrasies, I'm very impressed. Have a great day and rock on 🤘 😎 👍
The breakdown after the first solo and the build up into the finale in this version is truly mesmerizing... big up to you lovely young ladies and your appreciation of the musicianship in this God tier performance!
So glad you girls like this song! I love it! The guitar is a killer! Good taste in music girls!
It’s the perfect use of dynamics. It’s like trance - but with musicians. I can’t hear it often enough
Terry Williams on drums !!!!!!
Thank you two for actually FEELING the music!!! I'm an old dude, but seeing you react to this great music gives me hope for the future.
The late Douglas Adams who was the writer of Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy and also a scriptwriter for Doctor Who.
Had this to say in his book "So long and thanks for all the fish"
"Mark Knopfler has an extraordinary ability to make a Schecter Custom Stratocaster hoot and sing like angels on a Saturday night, exhausted from being good all week and needing a stiff drink."
The very first video used to start MTV in Britain was Dire Straits and Sting's video "Money for Nothing". It's a superb tune too. Mark Knopfler's solos can reduce the hardest of men to tears.
Youhave done one of the best reaction vids to one of the best live performances. I have tried to watch every reaction to this performance because it is so good, yours is the first where I actually enjoyed watching your reactions. excellent
Mark Knofler its a best guitarrist of rock, espero que escuchen más de Dire Straits y de Mark, saludos desde México :)
saludos Javier!
YEE Girls YEE Nation.I've always loved that song. Mia's right it is alluring. Never thought about that way but true. Very true Queen Juliet you got that one right
Thanks for the hart girls❤️❤️
Thx for this fine Reaction to one of the Best, Dire Straits
You bring it to the Point, Guitar, Drums, Vocals in Perfection.
Brothers in Arms from them may your next Reaction of Dire Straits. One of the best Songs ever.
Keep going Ladies, you are so refreshing ! Thumbs up !
THIS! "Brothers In Arms" from the album of the same name. Please!
Your passion for music and appreciation for the artists that make it warms my soul. Genuine and positive.
Yall are too cool 😎, I really dig seeing the younger generations listening to the music I listened to growing up. I'm an 80's kid, I miss the 80's, GREAT TIME, GREATEST YEARS EVERRRR!!!
Mark Knopfler is such a Maestro! His guitar playing skill is legendary. He truly makes his guitar cry and sing and talk! If you notice, Mark doesn’t use a pick.
They have many other masterful pieces. Try “Romeo and Juliet”, “Private Investigations”, “Expresso Love”, “Industrial Disease”, “Telegraph Road”, “Money for Nothing” and “Brothers in Arms”
Clapton once said he felt a bit intimidated to play with Mr. Knopfler. Not an easy feat to accomplish, unless your name is JAMES MARSHALL HENDRIX!! HANDS DOWN THE GREATEST MUSICIAN WHOEVER WALKED THE FACE OF THE EARTH!! WOOO!!!
great choice :-)
I think this band is in the "elite" category. Great to see you both appreciate them so much. Your comments were spot on and well-spoken. There are plenty of songs from this concert to check out, but if you only do one more please do Telegraph Road.
Elite or higher.
Mark Knopfler, the guy singing and playing lead guitar, wrote all the music for the movie The Princess Bride.
Also, check out some of the stuff he did with Chet Atkins, another amazing guitarist (but Chet is a little bit country).
My favorite band.Great reaction, very emotional. From Russia with love
Now, go back and listen to "Tunnel of Love" from the same recording. Sultans is a masterpiece - Tunnel of Love . . . I have no words. Believe me, these two songs, on "Alchemy" (this recording) and in "Wembly Does The Walk" are some of the greatest performances ever. Period. I bet I've listened to both a thousand times, or more, and they never, ever get stale. Mark is a genuine genius, and he made Dire Straits an unforgettable band.
You have more appreciation for music and offer greater insight than 95% of reaction channels. Another excellent job, girls 👍
Epic performance, you should listen to Making Movies!
This is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE SONGS, great musicianship
Mark Knopfler is a living LEGEND- goosebump voice and his guitar style is quite unusual (he himself said it's a guitar teacher's nightmare) cuz his thumb goes where the fingers should be and vice versa. The REAL deal about his playing though are the tones you almost cannot hear and the vibrated accords. I as a guitar player can only dream of havin such a great feel. Saw him live here in Germany. He had back problems so he played sitting on a bar chair. About 15.000 people attending but cou could hear a needle drop! Atmosphere like he was playing in your living room. Absolutely one of the best concerts I ever been to.
Nice to see how genuine and funny 😄 you girls are! 👍🏻👏🏻
Thank you for a great reaction video. Lots of love and hugs from Sweden.❤❤
"This is insane, the amount of talent they have". How true!
Love this music. Power of the 80’s era. Memories of my high school years etc. I’m Class of 1987.
One of my favorite bands. Great job ladies! Try their song "Once Upon A Time In The West" sometimes.
Take a listen to the studio version now that you have heard the epic live version. The studio recording was done with a different drummer, a different rhythm guitar player and no keyboards. This was the band at their peak on live performances.
You have probably have seen Money for Nothing, an award wining MTV video. They have many different styles of songs, many radio friendly and some long compositions like Telegraph Road.
We hear this a lot, but Mark Knopfler REALLY IS one of the best guitarists around. Listen to anything he's done, solo or with the band. He doesn't use a plectrum (pick) - everything is finger picking. That's what creates his unique sound.
Absolutely, and when I heard recently that Mark is actually left handed, the mind boggles!
Just like Jeff Beck!
Lindsay Buckingham uses the same style as mark with Fleetwood Mac.
@@fugawiaus Is that right? Never knew.
@@douglasbrown5692 the only other one I know is marks brother.
I really enjoyed you feeling this one, thank you! I love that you really listen... Not many people do that today. Big love from Sweden!
The drummer is Terry Williams,girls.He did an amazing job.
Yes, dire straits are one of the most iconic band of 80'. And Mark knopfler, my guitar hero. Check out Telegraph road from same live. Alchemy is incredible 🎸
It's so nice to so a young generation see and appreciate real music. You have just witnessed pure talent and brilliance ladies.
Great reactions and comments!! This is one of the most distinct, memorable songs from the 80's. So full of mystery, energy, and beauty! AMAZING guitar!!!
LIKE YOU SAID GIRLS! MASTERS OF MUSIC! JUST AWSOME! I LIKE TO SEE YOUR REACTIONS, WHEN YOU'RE BLOWED UO😂👍🎶
React to BROTHERS IN ARMS of DIRE STREITS.
Your appreciation of his guitar is admirable. Love your reactions!
This is what concerts should be like.
Dire Straits, what a Rock N Roll band should be
Excellent reaction!! And great conversation afterwards! Loved rewatching this with you guys. Have you seen "money for nothing", or"Romeo and Juliet"? They are two of my other favourite dire straits songs/videos. I think you would like them! 🤯😁😎👌
I was happy to see them live 2 times in my hometown, about 30 years ago... And I'm happy because such young maids like you are liking this fabulous music. Too bad, for now there's no more like this in our world. God bless you and us all, greetings and best wishes from 🇦🇹
That's the point. The whole, entire band together and make a masterful piece of music. That's the point in all forms of music!
Hi girls are you good? London town as Mark says but good choice great guitar player. One of the best.
lovely choice did really well
Mark knopfler has a unique sound and style of guitar that is unmatched he is one of the best
great reaction from you ladies. even the smaller video cue can't take away from this performance! you ladies are great. you picked a good one to react to. the lead guitar is Mark Knopfler who is one of the greatest guitar players in history of rock and roll. the long live version is considered to be one of the best live albums in HISTORY. they had to cut time for radio play back in the day but the live extended version is a legendary classic! they were elected to the rock and roll hall in 2018. now you know why! great job ladies! thanks.
a great guitarist like mark knopfler will stand the test of time !!!!!!!!!! his melodies are very distinct with a country music influence !!!!!!!!!!!! alas we can conclude that mark knopfler is the true "SULTAN OF SWING" no pun intended of course !!!!!!!!!!
I saw these guys in the mid 80's and loved their stage presence. You called it so well that their music is so expressive. I love the fact you are discovering great music together. Keep up the great reviews!
BTW Dire Straits has a huge catalogue for you to discover, check out "Brothers in Arms" and "Industrial Disease"
Mia & Dana - for your next Dire Straits song I'd suggest their 'Romeo & Juliet'. They have lots of great songs.
You girls would have enjoyed growing up in the 70's. It was a magical musical time. Great to see you enjoying it so much after so much time has passed!
Hey Mia and Juliet
I was 10 years old when the song was new in 1978
I still remember hearing it the first time sitting in the back of my parent's car back then.
I love the way you both really hear the music and feel it.
Hope you both are doing good.
Great video thanks!
Dire Straits, they have quite a lot more masterpieces...each masterpiece is telling a story...takes you along that journey with the song.
Some masterpieces are so great and powerful that it will bring tears to your eyes...fills you with incredible emotions...and that's the God given unique talent of Mark Knopfler...the songwriter, lead singer and guitarist... Kudos to you two who pointed out the exact things that a masterpiece can make you feel or hits straight to your soul 😉
This band from Scotland is just a legend!!!