In Conversation With Mark Knopfler - 19th Jan 2024 | Christie's Guitar Auction
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- Mark Knopfler in Conversation at Christie’s
Music legend Mark Knopfler talks to music journalist Paul Sexton about his lifelong love affair with guitars.
The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection on view 19-30 January 2024 at Christie’s King Street, London
Live Auction 1pm GMT 31 January 2024
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My mother passed in her 80’s. Alzheimer’s. Before she was deep into she fell in love with Brothers In Arms, the song and the album. When she was deep into the illness she still loved it. You would see her go that place. Good vision being important, I can’t listen to it while driving.
On behalf of my Mother and myself, thanks Mark.
This man taught himself to be one of the best guitarists in history way before the internet. Pure raw genius and drive.
So did I but no one noticed 😅
🤣... that's two of us then...
@paulmyfinger got to put yourself out there, man
“Oh, lord, it’s hard to be humble…“
Probably got Perfect Pitch from Hungary like Bruno Mars or Ludwig Beethoven 🤷
One of the best guitar players of all time.
His talent is knowing when to play and when to let silence tell the tale. Never older sold his talent.
@@bungobdesigns Eric Clapton is the same way. He knows when to let other guitar players play parts of his songs and he just sticks to the rhythm chords. He has never been "greedy". Mark is the same way, both their talents are legendary, they don't have anything to prove any more.
I watch this with a heavy heart as, to me, it signifies the end of an era of some of the finest music the world has ever heard. With Knopfler's music I thought we would all live forever. God bless you Mark Knopfler.
It really doesn't though....he recognized an excess, and decided to part with them (including at least a good chunk of the money going to charity)....he has nowhere hinted at eminent retirement.
@@dog1dog223 Hi Dog.....I did say "to me" as I know these things are very subjective and, like you, I hope those golden heart and fingers keep giving us years of enjoyment. God bless him.
Wow what's high praise. Please remember to also bless the homeless man sleeping on the streets next time you walk by one.
I know exactly what you mean, and well said. Also, I can't believe the amount of grief you're getting for such a great statement. One guy is telling you you should be praising homeless men instead (?), another guy's telling you to calm down, the guitars meant nothing to Knopfler And he was merely getting rid of "an excess," even though he just spent an ENTIRE 20 MINUTE VIDEO explaining how they were children to him.
UA-cam comments are a cesspool.
I thought the same, it seems odd to be selling off all the tools. And then being keen to do a TV show on sky after being such private person. But I’ve just been reading on the forum that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease which is crushing news for me, I can only hope it’s not true.
Tremendous guitarist, fantastic storyteller, brilliant lyricist, a good and generous man. I'm so grateful I got to see him live on the 2019 concert tour. The man's talent makes my heart sing.
Same old stories though. With the twidly bits and blowing up the radio. Love MK ....My go to guitar player
That will most probably become the last time you've had a chance to see him live too. He will not be touring again, at least not those big tours.
I was also lucky enough to have seen him in 2019.
@@Assgier Yes, I was acutely aware of that at the time. And it wasn't that long after his tour that COVID hit. We were all lucky, weren't we?
@@Faloola_Festoon We were lucky for sure!
@@paulmyfinger
*LOL*
I wondered who you meant by "MK" and of course I 10 seconds later realised and it wasn't our both acknowldeged frien Mark..... Why ... the confusion? MK is a British Electrical company and I was just getting a quote from them the other day :) I tell you, I'm going to accept it. :)
I could listen to Mark speak all day and night. For all the success and money he's seen over the years, what a truly humble man he is. A real legend.
Absolutely. He comes across as an incredibly gentle human being ❤
The GOAT in Music. A truly unique, humble and talented guitarist and songwriter. Keep working hard Mark, we all appreciate your passion for making music.
Well said
Agree with you Sir 👍
Yes
He is for sure also one of my absolute favorites l! But calling him GOAT of music is a little bit too ambitious. The GOAT of music you maybe can find 400 years back in history by a classic composer like Bach - without him and his evolution of music and Harmonie, modern music is not thinkable... But Mark Knopfler for sure is a great musician too!
Talented? He‘s a real master!
To this day, Sultans Of Swing from Alchemy Live, in my mind, is the best live performance from Dire Straits EVER!
To me, the best live performance from any band ever.
Tunnel Of Love from Alchemy a close second
The Best BY ANYBODY!!!
I also love the Sydney Final Concert 1986 version. But there's so many great versions.
I honestly couldn’t agree more… pure class…
an absolute legend… truly humble gent…🙏🏼👍🏼
To me, there is no other guitarist who's written and performed so much brilliant music, storytelling included, as Mark Knopfler. Do peolpe fail to understand the vastness of his talent or why isn't he more rewarded, nowadays? Moreover, he has always come across as a truly kind and humble person. 🫠What a marvelous musician he is. 🙏💙🎶✍️
Well, he's worth on the order of 75m pounds ($95m US) . Played with many all time greats. Sold lots of albums. I'm not sure he would say he has not been rewarded.
indeed - all those albums and film scores point to a thankfully unrecognized abject failure
MARK ...MARK even hair lip dogs luv u and myself u make the MAKER PROUD 😂
The Man of iconic legend in the world music history. He wrapped this planet with love&happiness, comfort&togetherness within those breathtaking and mind-blowing guitar sound and incredible singing stories that became as trademarks and milestones in human lives. Dire Straits forever! My sincere, heartfelt wishes of health, passion, patience and persistence to Mark. All the best from Ukraine!
I pray you are safe and well. Ukraine is always in my heart. Day and night I pray for you and your beautiful people and country.
A very good aftetnoon, my Friend! Thank You sincerely indeed for those sacred prayers, persistant willpower and togetherness! I'm 37 years old and I live in heavy industrial and aviation City ZP on the south part of Ukraine, up to 1000miles away from its capital. It's been two years since russian invasion, but thank God we're safe&sound here! We pray to God every single day. Thank's Man indeed for your heartfelt welcome! All the best! Glory to Uraine! Stand with Ukraine! NeveR AgaiN!
There will only ever be one Mark Knopfler. Music hero and legend. I've listened to his music since the 80's. Saw him in concert in 1991 the Every Street tour. I loved solo career as well. So much good music. Thank you Mark. Sincerely Thank you.
That was a most enjoyable interview with Mark Knopfler. No Ego…No Arrogance…No boasting.
Just his modest sharing, with us, of the wonderful music + times he’s experienced with his guitars…a lovely man, thank you! 🙋♀️😁🎸
That is what is so outstanding about the man: he is so abundantly gifted with both talent and the proper work ethic to bring it to fruition. But to me his humility makes it all work. What an amazing human!
Quite a few good Knopfler pieces out there. Mostly because he's an interesting guy. A small documentary on making Sailing to Philadelphia and the history behind it. Another where it's just Mark in a room explaining his guitars. And another where he goes with someone (I forget who) and visits the places where he bought guitars that were significant to him. They guy is just a gem.
How lucky many of our generation are to grow up with Dire Straits and Mark’s music. About 12 years old I became a fan and bought the first album and stayed with them through to Brothers in Arms and seen them live many times in those years. I have to admit I went off them a bit with songs like Money for Nothing and Calling Elvis. But this band had total classics like Lady Writer, Romeo and Juliet, the Tunnel of Love, Sultans of Swing, Telegraph Road and more and so Mark definitely goes down as a rock legend. The theme tune from Local Hero also gets me every time. And I greatly admire that Mark ended up writing and playing the type of music that he enjoyed, even if by then it wasn’t for me. Thank you for sharing your genius with us Mark. 🙏🙏
I saw him live once, in small venue in the Bay Area… by the end of the show I was moved to tears, deeply touched by the simplicity and beauty of his music and the connection I felt with him that night. He was clearly grateful for the opportunity to make a living from the art that comes through him and for his audience’s appreciation of his music.
I can still feel his humility and it touches me deeply.
Thank you Mark… the words fall short, but they need to be spoken. 💛
I got to see him once at The Greek in Berkeley. Truly an outstanding concert.
One of the best guitarist,ever lived,and his music,so special,Telegraph Road, Brothers in Arms,I can go on forever. Anyway Mark I hope we hear a lot more from you in the future. Thankyou for the beautiful songs.😊
Mark helped save rock n roll for me in the late 70s when I was despairing about the state of rock. Eternally grateful for the man and his wonderful music.
Nicely said
Love this man. Love how he speaks. Just enjoy listening to him. Such a gentle soul.
I don't think he realises how talented he actually is.
My all-time favourite musician❤❤
Mine too
👍👍 Mine as well!
When I was 14 or so I got a cassette tape from a guy in class, he said you listen to this, the Brothers in arms album, and I remember thinking that this was the first time I really heard music. Thank you Mark Knopfler.
Growing up in east germany, my access to records was very limited. I had one wish and this was to own Brother in arms. My girlfriend at the time got it for me through some shady channels and paid half of an average monthly East German income at the time! I was in heaven!
And I recently got myself a record player again and the first album I bought was this very favorite… 😍
Some of those pieces should rest in a kind of museum of modern music ❤
They should be played.
A true creative genius. Guitar playing, song writing, arrangements and production all gold standard. You cannot manufacture such multifaceted talent. He did the hard yards and that is reflected in his humility and appreciation of his followers. Long may he continue to make magnificent music.
A wonderful artist and man, his work has accompanied me all my adult life. I wish you health, Mr. Marek 🇮🇩 greetings from Poland
Excellent. So good to hear him speak at length. Some real insights there.
When i was very young (in the 60's) there was a sound coming out of our radio that intrigued me. It turned out to be the electric guitar. Once i found that out i had a guitar at the top of my christmas list every year. I never got one (things were tight in my household).
Soon as i started work i bought myself a second hand teico with microphonic pick ups and spent nights trying to sound like the Shadows, Burt Weedon, and Duane Eddy.
Then one day at work the radio was playing. I hadn't been a great fan of punk - i liked the energy but it just wasn't musical enough for me. Anyway pumping out of the radio was 'The Sultans of Swing'. It struck me silent. The pure and strong rhythm aligned with the crystal clear fender sound was ecstasy to me. And so began a journey of trying to sound like Mark Knopfler. A huge task but it was a sound i simply had to recreate for myself whenever i wanted.
I was in the crowd at Hammersmith Odeon in 1983, the night Alchemy was recorded, 23 years old and utterly blown away by what was happening right in front of me. It was like a dream. I was 8 rows from the front and i could feel the notes of John Illsleys bass thumping me in the chest. My senses were alive and i heard every single guitar note with a clarity i'd never known before and i shouted myself hoarse begging for more.
Cut to today. I have a fender Tele, a strat and a gibson les paul. And almost every night i go to my spare room for half an hour, sometimes more, and fire them up through an old HH amplifier and i blast my ear drums. Often i play old Dire Straits songs. I can actually give myself that buzz i had 40 years ago at Hammersmith odeon. My fingers are playing them same notes and something deep inside me feels so spiritually satisfied.
Mark Knopfler/ Dire Straits gave me so much. And i'm so pleased i saw them about 5 times. The Tunnel of love solo still gives me chills after all these years. Awesome !!!
😊
Mark is the best!!!!!🥰🎸🎶
Mark is magical 😁
Fingers, lyrics, humor, with or without his guitares.
Oh! A new album on its way!! Thank you!🎶💕
Such a beautiful soul, excellent guitar man. I will forever cherish the two concerts I was able to watch him live. I love you man. This f.cked up world is a prettier place just because of you.
Interviews with this man are such a joy to listen to. I hope they can continue for for a very long time ❤️
God bless this amazing man.
True gift for the world of music.
Mark's so humble for being such a brilliant guitarist , songwriter and storyteller . One of the best of the best Chet Atkins recognized Marks playing right away !
Walk of Life was the top hit on the radio during the week I was in the hospital after apendix surgery when I was 13. It was pretty scary at the time and that song helped me enjoy the time during my recovery. Thanks Mark.
Why Worry... is one of my all time favourites. It has been an anthem for me. I am truly grateful that you 'bothered'. It has provided light when things are dark. And as you have said before MK - songs go out into the world and make a life of their own. This one truly did. Thank you.
Felicidades. Mark, tu música, talento y tu legado siguen vigente .. gran trabajo.. son para siempre .. simpático y humilde un maestro. Gracias.
Legend of Legends. Enjoy while we can people because we're never getting anyone else like him.
What a great video. He's a real gem. Love his antidotes.
One of the greatest artists ever. Mark and his guitars continue to spread beauty and hope as they have been doing for decades.
Absolutley amazing musician , wrote some absolute belters . Thanks for all those great songs. 🎸🎸🎸
Notre guitariste préféré depuis 40 ans .nous l’écoutons souvent et sans aucune lassitude.merci Mark
Hi Mark thank's...from Italy ❤
My man... brings us a tons of more unplugged videos like this. It's a truly pleasure to see you and hear you in a non so common format, as crystal clear and as sharp like you've been there. Please take care, as much as you can. We're all really enthusiastic on the new album and we really hope to hear a lot more from you! Long life and all the best, Maestro.
Mark❤ is the man. I hear he’s working on a new album. I hope so. I’ve seen him on tour so many times. My favorite musician.
Iam 83 and play the banjo. Maybe that why I love Marks playing. Also love how humble he is
Such a well mannered nice guy and a fabulous player 🎸
Mr. Mark Knopfler. You are truly the most gifted musician, and guitarist ever. It doesn’t take shredding, speed and dazzling showmanship to qualify as the best. It takes God given talent! Your whole approach is unique and deeply moving. You bring chills and tears as your heart and passion cascades from your guitar. You have "it" brother! Love you Mark.
could not have been put better!
Спасибо Марк за творчество!👍👍👍
What a great interview. Watched Dire Straits live with my mom and dad in the 80s as a teenager. My dad loves Dire Straits. They are both 79 now and he has early stage dementia but he still listens to you everyday. I always tell him we watched you live but he can't remember. Love you Mark I grew up as a teenager with you as a big part of my life with my dad always playing your music ❤
Thanks for sharing your story - I hope your dad somehow one day once again recognizes the magic of the sounds you listened together so many years ago
I wish there was a way to stop people like Mark from getting old, truely breaks my heart to see such a wonderful person age and have trouble doing the thing that made their life so tremendous.
I understand what you’re saying. Thank you.
Thanks for the music, Mr. Knopfler and your views on these magnificent instruments.
Outstanding artist: singer, guitarist, composer, storyteller
Saw this man play in Sacramento in about '95. Wow, he remains one of my very favorite guitarists/songwriters/performers!
It's very refreshing to hear Mark Knopfler reminiscing about the times with his band and guitar journey. It's wonderful to think that each of his guitars has a notable and unforgettable experience.
As someone who didn't grew up in his era but a listener of Mark Knopfler’s works, I cherish the kind of events with the interviews of veteran musicians. I learned so much from the history and memories they carry.
My dad owned the Sultans single in 1978 when I was 5 years old. He would sit down calmly every Sunday, close his eyes and play it. At the time I thought it was boring. I then 'rediscovered' it in 1983 when I was 10 and was captivated. Since then I have seen Mark live many times with and without the Straits but, for me, most memorably with The Notting Hillbillies in 1990 at the (now demolished) 1,000 capacity Civic Centre in Aylesbury, Bucks. Aside from seeing my kids born, probably the single most enjoyable day of my life. Sad to see old age catching up with my hero but none of us are immune. What a legacy the man has given us.
YES,YES YES! saw Mark in Glasgow last year, Dire Straits in Glasgow back in the day, saw the Notting Hillbillies in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The Edinburgh show was sound perfection, so good it is burned in my brain like it was last week and not 30 odd years ago ! I have 100s of cds but have played Notting Hillbillies more than all the others put together, just perfection..... thanks Mark!
Mark is a talented genius and a gentleman.
A Legend that inspired so many of us picking up the guitar in the first place. A gentleman and down to earth as well. Tremendous respect for you Mr Mark Knopfler
Man what a legend. Saw him at Greek theater in Berkeley, Californian some years ago and it was a warm and endearing night full of sweet melodies. Never forget it
Such a sweet heart. Met him on the shoot of Jim Henson's Faffner Hall at Lee Studios in Wembley many years ago. Thank you Mark for all the joy you have bought to people over the many years. God bless you!!
Mark has given me the most musical pleasure throughout all my life, and I am 70 years of age now. Marks guitar playing has often brought me to tears with his moving methods of emotional crescendos and his individual riffs and techniques that you don't hear from any other guitarist , etc. I have not long left on this planet, but I wish I could just meet Mark, not to worship him, not to be over fanatical, not at my age, but just to shake his hand and to thank him for what he has done for me and that emotional way he has made me feel so often, so many times. Like "Tunnel of love, there it is in a nutshell, its just emotion distilled to me, mounting and mounting in my heart as it hits me. His music and the way he plays just sends me to somewhere special. So God Bless you Mark, thanks so very much mate. You have little idea what your playing means to me. Many will feel the same I know. Mark, you are a special musician, so rare with a gift that I cannot describe. Thanks so much for being there and for doing what you do!
mark knopfler is talking like a philosopher about his beauties ... first concert in bremen, i went with my school-bike ... on their wtour '19 to hannover, i went with my old merc beauty ... and enjoyed it heavily just a few metres away from the stage ... keep rockin' buddy ...
The Pensa Suhr is a real masterpiece and MK is the Master.
👌👌👌
Mark "genius" Knopfler💪👏🎸🎸🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Wonderful musician, many happy hours listening to Dire Straits, thank you so much to Mark Knopfler.
Legend🙏
Your hours of practice, persistent and live music have given me joy, thanks
You Sir, you're a LEGEND!!
I sold Mark the 2003 Brazilian Blue '57 Les Paul Custom Shop Reissue that he loved for years... It was the 9th highest seller in this Auction ! Cheers Mark ! Glad you enjoyed it for years and it did well for you !
Eu tenho 65 anos e conheci Dire Straits ainda na minha juventude e posso garantir que não deixei de ouvir a banda ,porque tinha os LPs e meus filhos cresceram ouvindo a banda e MK solo.E me agradecem imensamente esta motivação. Os dias só começam para mim,após ouvir MK ate hoje!
I still listen to him every day too, Dire Straits and solo. ❤✍️🎶
I first saw Mark live at the Hammersmith Odeon in the mid eighties and i was hooked, that evening did include a intentional mistake and he said 'what do you expect Eric Clapton!' With that Mr Clapton joined him on stage😊 , then upon closing he told the story of Hank Marvin being an influence, then Hank joined him for Local Hero tune 'going home'. It seems like only yesterday.
Great guy. Love him.
Greatest guitar player ever in my opinion. An auction like this is a somewhat sad occasion, on the other hand it's impermance that gives things value. End of an era.
He is selling 120 guitars and amps, so yes, it has been a life time obsession, as he freely admits. He will definitely be sad, and he knows it, but probably it has to be done.
@@susanjones4980 Perhaps needing the money ...
It feels so humble and simultaneously smart to give these instruments to people and fans.
The way his eyes sparkled when he talked about his beloved instruments. The man is a treasure.
"Give them".. for thousands of dollars. Does that what give means.
Give?
@@simon-ec5kvYeah there is alot of money involved. But how to deal with art, that is so beloved? Paintings wanted by millions mean high prices. And Instruments can be played further on. Paintings not.
@@eisbaellsche175 What does that mean? You can't continue to appreciate a painting after some point?
Oh, look at this audience…Bless them ALL…Do they even know?"…Simply grateful to still be here, loving music…X
Already a legend. Unique. To this day his music accompanies me through highs and lows.
Wishing much success with the auction! Thank you for your generosity and kind heart ♥️
One of the most unique sounding guitar player of our time.
Unique is the perfect word. He's one of a rare few who can play two notes - and without looking, you know exactly who is playing. Tremendous talent.
I've loved this - dire straits still today truly give me goosebumps, lovin hearing his true thoughts ❤
Best musician & also Mark's interview so far. I've seen.
.. something that most of us can appreciate as a " master" of our trade . REAL PEOPLE, humbled by the blessings we've been given of our gifts, skills, & talents.. injecting the ' humor' of our journey, struggles & challenges. My respect of this ' master artesian ' of his trade, goes beyond gratitude, humbleness, appreciation. He's truly a gift to us all !!
Where are those lifetime achievement awards this marvelous songwriter and musician has deserved for a long time? ✍️🎸🎶 Give them to Mark Knopfler, now please. 🙏
Amoooo mark knopfler ❤❤❤
Boa, patriota! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Mark is my Hero.
I grew up listening to Dire Straits from my father vinyl collection and then to all Mark solo albums.
I'm so grateful to this man for what he has created and still do.
These days I'm listening to Mark music with my daughter.
A true class guy.
Absolutely a wonderful interview.
legend. My favorite composer and player.
So much of his music is bookmarks in so much of my life.
Sultans of Swing is in my opinion the most fun song to play, the guitar playing is fabulous!! I love the words and the melody!!
Todo un maestro y caballero!!!
Splendid player, positively organic, total hero player of mine. Thanks for posting this.
Thank’s for the music Mark !
Perhaps the greatest living musician, producer, lyricist, singer, songwriter and absolute virtuoso player. Blessed to have seen him, almost 40 years ago.
Saw Mark in concert twenty years ago. Wonderful player and singer 😎🎸
GOD BLESS YOU 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😇😇😇😇😇
An outstanding guitarist & songwriter ! I love to hear your guitar sing
He's so deep into the individual sound of a guitar he relates it trainspotting. Very high praise indeed. All my life I thought Mark was American. Wow I was wrong. I'm sure his incredible instruments will sell for absolute top dollar. Many are the stuff of modern music history.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I think he's a Scot.
@@tomliemohn624Born in Scotland, moved to his mother's native Northeast (Newcastle) when he was 6. His dad was Hungarian. MK himself always identifies himself as a Geordie (from Newcastle).
His lastname roots are German!
@@bobymox correct. It means 'buttonmaker'. His father was a Hungarian Jew.
Born in (Glasgow?) Scotland, grew up in Tyneside North-east of England. w@tomliemohn624
One of the Worlds best guitarists, and also so humble, with a great sense of humor!
I just love his music, and of course i have my favorites. Don't we all?
Symbiotic relationship with collaboration at the heart with people and tools of the trade. What an ear that he can pinpoint the exact guitar for his songs. Sailing to Philadelphia...such a fantastic song taught me so much about Gordie boys!
🪶💕❤️💕🌿🕊️
We will always love you , your amazing performances and always be in our hearts sir Mark. Thank you and best regards from ENGLAND.
Mark knopler,the great musical legend.
Unmatched wisdom about life and music.
Such a gentle soul, with self-effacing humor. I can listen to Mark for hours. The world is blessed with his presence in it.
Mark, thank you for sharing your music with us! I wish you continued success in your craft and most importantly in your health!
Anyone can make a guitar make some noise, or even make enjoyable noise, riffs etc, but no one makes a guitar tell a story, so mark, my fav musician, always remember if you find any list with the top 500 with the top 1000 or with the top 10 guitarists in the world, ignore them all because you are and always will be number 001. I guess I could say thanks for the music, but I could say that to many great guitarist, but to you only, my friend, can I say thank you for the emotions and the memories that no other guitar has ever given so beautifully. A huge thank you.
Thanks Mark for sharing various 'tips' along the way, over the years, (UA-cam) with your skills, talents and inspirations, as a guitarist and song-writer... and... as an entertainer (?) you "Made your Mark"... Keep on, having a "Good One" ! Cheers !