Mark Knopfler - Going Home (Theme Of The Local Hero | Official Video)
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- "Going Home" is taken from Mark's debut soundtrack album composed for the film Local Hero directed by Bill Forsyth and starring Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, Fulton Mackay and Burt Lancaster.
Both the film and album were released in early 1983. For his Local Hero soundtrack, Mark received a BAFTA award nomination for Best Score for a Film.
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This song was played on my 11 year old sons funeral. I am a big fan of Dire Straits and that was my son too. I miss him so much.
I'm so sorry but I'm sure he'll be listening to it, too.
It was at my Mums funeral too, 7 years ago. Miss her every day but just thought how appropriate ‘Going Home’ was as a track...❤️
@@timmatthews117
It’s one of those songs that you love how it takes it’s time
So sorry for your tragic loss
So sad. May God keep him safe
We had this song played at my brother funeral.he was our hero and we brought him home to newcastle
I'm sorry for your loss brother... Best wishes from Australia. This song is magic.
God bless you, the same tune when my brother died 😢
We played it when my partner went in for his funeral. It was his favourite film.
Welcome home.
Peace be with you friends.
I was born, grew up and lived my entire 73 years in Georgia USA but every time I hear this my heart longs for Scotland and England! There is a German word 'fernweh' for being homesick for a country not your own. I get very ferweh away when I listen to this!
Maybe your ancestors came from this part of the world, and a little of your heart knows this. It's funny how music can trigger these kinds of responses in a person's emotions.
What you mean is HEIMWEH , thats the correct Word
Scotland is NOT England ❤
@@mikemccloskey141 I never said it was! I am allowed to love both countries equally.
@@tanyamay6421 they did.
Why does this song bring tears to the eyes of a 75 year old man every time I play it?? Loved it in the movie when it came out and love it still.
Many Dire Straits n Knopfler songs trigger me to tear up. It's how he strings the notes and the guitar's sound. Really tugs at ones heart.
This and Lindisfarne's Run For Home❤
Ditto @73
I am 71 amd it does the same for me.
@@loriAlessiroberts118qd3
There is so many egotistical people in the music business, who are not half the creative musical genius that Mark Knopfler is, where as Mark is just a level headed working class guy who’s music has touched so many people, including myself, I hope he knows how loved and respected he is.
Mark is not working class.
His father was an architect, and Mark went to a Grammer school then to university.
Mark is an intelligent well read man.
I just love him ❤❤❤❤
most of music's people today, do not have soul..... it is just a non sense sound.
@@ageingfast maybe but the band wasn't called dire straights for nothing....they had the price of a schooner of beer between them in the beginning
@@ageingfast you're absolutely right... but I don't know that "working class" was intended as a pejorative. I would tend to agree with the earlier poster that Mark maintains a grounded, middle-class (perhaps we can agree on that term) attitude and appears to have remarkably little ego issues given his stature.
A succinct version might be that he's not seemed to let success go to his head.
The genius of Mark Knopfler is unparalleled anywhere on this planet...he is the very essence of a Maestro....
I totally agree. I am drawn back time and time again by the scale of his creations! It is a privilege to experience them. I was only a youngster when I tapped into Dire Straits in the mid 80s. I’ve always been a very keen listener and my enjoyment has not dimmed.
This never stops being wonderful. All these years later.
❤
An amazing and evocative tune.Makes me think of Newcastle,fabulous city*
🩵🩵🩵 I would like to dedicate this song to my daddy who passed away April 2024. Love you always and forever Pa ❤ your daughter xo
I played this at my sisters funeral this august !
All these comments from people who lost loved ones. My heart goes out to you. My heart is hugging yours. You are not alone.
Like any artful masterpiece this ballad never gets old. This song inspired me throughout my end stage heart failure from 42 to 52, when every breath had become a laborious task. This song gave me hope that blissful peace and rest wasn't far away, making peace with dying is the most liberating thought I've ever had, incredibly I was one of the very few extremely fortunate ones who received a heart transplant..... even though I don't feel like "a young man sitting in an old man's bar waiting for my chance to die" anymore, this song still moves me in ways which are hard to comprehend, and my adopted heart cherishes this masterpiece as much as my old worn out and discarded one. Thank you Mark you'll never know how many people you have helped with your unbelievable talent and brilliant humility. Bless you my man! Peace and love to everyone reading this comment.
Thank you for sharing your story. Im glad you are all right and hope you live a long and fullfilling life.
I am also in a position to say that my life would be nowhere where it is today if not for the strength Mark's music was able to grant me.
His unbelievable guitar talent was what inspired me to improve on the instrument and push boundaries. Yet many of the stories he told us are relatable in almost unreplicable way.
The gift of music is one to be cherished and I am truly glad we are able to use it in order to create beauty, it is one of the few things that truly makes me feel that there is a deeper meaning in life, almost in a spiritual way.
Yup I agree, making peace with death is liberating. I made my peace in 2019. Still alive today, thankfully. But. it's coming for me. I salute you. May you live for many, many years.
@@crimsonwizard2560 Hey Crimson, stay strong my friend, for me death isn't the end it's the beginning. Travel light, and who knows maybe we meet up on the next part of our journeys. 👍🏼🙏🏼
@@crimsonwizard2560 On a lighter note...... none of us are getting out of here alive. 🤣
@@anthonybreakey9437 We sure aren't.
A masterpiece from the hands of a genius.
This is where the music begins and ends!
Played at every Newcastle United home match as the Team disperse on entry. Koppfler was recently honoured by the club with his own shirt with his name on it as the fans unveiled a massive banner, 'United! Brothers in Arms!'
Far thats cool..didn’t know that..Newcastle fan from New Zealand
It's also used at Falkirk FC in the same manner. Didn't realise the toon used it too!
*-Who Still Thinks In 2024 That Mark Knopfler Is One Of The Most Underrated Artists.?*
Mark Knopfler is one the BEST musicians EVER!!!!!
No one. He is totally rated.
Déjalo así nomás así lo disfrutamos los q realmente apreciamos su trabajo
He is fabulous and he is perfectly rated.
He used to be rated well .. but fell out of the public eye and is under rated now. Even on classics chart voting he is near bottom of the list under no-names. ...
He could teach these young folks a thing or two about guitar playing ... especially his multi finger style.
I credit him with some of my skills. I copied him. Him and Tommy Emmanuel transformed my abilities.
Having been born in Scotland, this song and Mark's, The Long Road, will be two of the songs I want at my funeral. But having lived in Canada all my life and having been in the Canadian Army and marched to the pipes and drums, my third song will be a bagpipes song, probably Amazing Grace.
3 great choices
My ma went home for the last month of her life and on November 11th (2023) her ashes were scattered in the Firth of Clyde, close to where her mother's ashes had been scattered 20 years ago.
I feel raw emotions listening to this and cry an awful lot.... but in a good way.
I'm so happy she got home.
Beautiful tune.
❤
Home is where your heart is.
You can see the joy in his face, playing this song.
Em nossos rostos também. In our faces too.
Thank you for this song, Mark Knopfler 🙏
The roar around st james' park
❤
This is one of those pieces of music that makes you nostalgic for a place that never really was, but every time you hear it you get the belief it can be again. It's a feeling not a piece of music, I can't put anything else as a comparison
O gosh you completely said what I couldn't
Just perfect.
Thank you for stating what I was looking for words to say.
A feeling put to music.
And thank you Mark, of course!
And you have so beautifully captured in words that feeling this track wraps me up in. Thank you.
So proud to have been born in Newcastle upon Tyne. And so was my daughter, in the amazing RVI, who fought hard for her life against all the odds and is now a sassy, hard headed stubborn and confident young girl. Just like the city - she never gives in!
Greetings from Newcastle NSW, Australia
Like Money For Nothing , Brothers In Arms, Telegraph Road and Sultans Of Swing this is a timeless classic.
@Ian Thompson and every other song :)
Hello! What about "So Far Away"?
I absolutely love this song can't get enough of it
Definitely his signature tune . Probably near my favourite pieces of music ever, especially when I see it in the Film. The drum roll at the end exquisite.
Latest Trick
This will be played at my mother's funeral on the 8th February. Whenever I hear this, I'll think of her "going home" to paradise ❤
Sorry for your loss. God bless your mother.
I am seeing a lot of comments of people having heard this at a funeral of a beloved one. But I am here because I want this played on my funeral, whenever my time might be.
This was played at my beloveds funeral this year. He was carried into it… He always loved Dire Straits & Marks playing in particular. ThankYou ❤️🩹🙏🏻❤️🩹
Played at my beloved's funeral too. He was a fan and a wonderful man. It was 6 years ago today.
Played at my brother's funeral too, he was only 48. Sorry for your loss ❤
I get chills every time I listen to this. On a match day its amazing
the more I listen to this song, the more magical it is. Mark is a genius. I love you Mark. ❤️ 😘♥️😘
I'm from Morocco, Mark and David knopfler "Dire Straits" were and they still the best in the World and sure WE will Never Seen like him, I love his music from 1984
I love how Mark looks so happy while playing
I get homesick every time I hear this. Was living in the West of Scotland at the time where most of the film was shot and was an extra in the ceilidh scene towards the end.
We played this as the curtains closed around my dad for one last time 😢.
Music that will always be close to my heart ❤️.
RIP DAD
i share that with you.
I’m sorry for your loss :(
This song was played on a dear friends funeral service who was a keen guitarist and a Dire Steaits fan and so as a mark of respect I've now added this to my playlist. What natural raw talent by Mark Knopfler
I played this song along with Mark Knopfler's Nottingham Hillbillies version of Charlie Rich's song "Feel Like Going Home" to mourn my best friend's sudden suicide. We are both Dire Straits and Knopfler fans ans I'm saxophonist. His death was sudden and there was no funeral or memorial service. He lived alone. His relatives were nowhere to be found. It is like he just disappeared. Still hurts
I just can't get enough of this brilliant song mark knoffler was one of the best musicians ever
Was?
Yees and Robin gibb ❤
@@jackmarthahaha I know right, more like still is
As a geordie 🖤⚪🖤⚪ this song means everything to us it's like our national anthem ❤ 🖤 ⚪
Written by a Scot about Scotland !
@@Seahorse1414grew up in Blyth mams a Geordie stop gatekeeping
Had this at my dad's funeral can't listen to this without crying
One of my Top 5 all-time favorite movies, not the least of which is due to the heavenly soundtrack. Someday I'll get to Scotland & this theme will be running thru my head!
I was about 20 miles from the Village ( Pennan) on a cold day in September.I had intended to drive in to the Village but I had caught a rotten cold . It’s between Aberdeen & Inverness it’s worth going beautiful country. The beach I believe is on the Other side of Scotland closer to Glasgow.
The way this song was blended into the background music of the movie and then slowly but surely came to the forefront was absolute genius. This movie and this music stand out in my mind and heart as works of art for the ages.
I am forever grateful to you, Mark, for creating this. 🙏
RIP to Local Hero Richard A. "Dick" Samuels. He died in May 2021 at the age of 77 from a sudden illness related to COVID-19. He was my railroad coworker, and a mentor to me. He was a true gentleman, a legend, larger than life person. He was a Trail Blazer in the best sense of the word. It's a devastating loss for me, because I knew him since 1998. He was a Local Hero to everybody who knew him, myself included. Gone, but not forgotten. Clear Tracks and High Green on the big railroad in the sky. Two Bells.
15 years ago I lost my wife and soulmate she’d been bye my side since we were 15 years old,11 years ago I lost our oldest son he was 46 years old I miss them both every minute of every day this piece of music always takes me back my son and I were both great dire strait fans and listening to this I always shed a tear or two
It was played at my brother's funeral too, sorry for your loss brother.
So much....Emotion...in this Tune* I would love to hear it with Bagpipes*!!!!
Magic from my Homeland, Scotland
An absolute undisputed example of talent, pure and simple, i don't give a shit as to where mark was born or where he was raised, just enjoy the fact that his gift came through hard graft and old school work ethos honing his craft to become the legendary player that he is, plus his own thing going towards the teenage cancer Trust single and the rest that contributed, i absolutely salute you all, respect 👏
This is my all time favourite piece of music and have requested it to be played at my funeral.
All these years this movie has been one of my faves of all time, I never knew this tune was called "Going Home". My father hated movies. The only movie he would ever watch was Local Hero, it was his favorite. He loved Mark Knopfler's music. When Dad died, I knew exactly what piece of music I needed to pick. It was this one. When my Mom followed him 6 months later I couldn't think of a better one than this either, because she loved watching the only movie my Dad liked along with him. They are Home now. Thank you Mark Knopfler for this incredible gift.
Watched him play this in Sydney Australia in the mid 1980s. I adore this tune and play it on my G&L Stratocaster but it is very much an organ and sax tune to my ears as well. Perfection.
Mark is a Scot and he brings the heart of Scotland into this music. I love Scotland and visit it more than any other place on my vacations, I feel Marks love for his home country in this piece...it moves my heart like no other full instrumental guitar solo. 💖🎸🎵🎶🎵🎶 I am visiting Scotland later this week and will be sitting on the banks of Loch Awe and Loch Lomond and strolling on the coasts of Loch Fynne even going up to Ben Nevis on the gondolier and I will be playing this wonderful music whilst I am there on my device...taking in the wonderful Scottish air....there's no place like it. 💕
Haste ye back
A couple of years ago I had to arrange my old mum's funeral , we both loved lively music , I,m a Mike Oldfield devotee , but I have this music on vinyl , I used various tracks that meant a lot to her during life , she was part Scots yet never knew it , so we assembled to Mike Oldfield's Tattoo , quietly played as background music, then her favourite Tom Jones track as 6 massive blokes that she knew every one of carried her coffin in , The Green Green Grass Of Home , a couple of carefully placed other tracks , as part of the service , then , the same big guys , all smartly scrubbed up , carried her coffin out again to this main theme , as she really was " Going Home " . The big blokes are all my lifelong mates , & we were allowed to have the service in a tiny but very picturesque Norman Estate Church that is normally closed , mum was born on that estate & married my late Dad there , & this music seemed to fit perfectly , my advice to anyone else thinking of doing this , just go for it . A very kind neighbour . a celebrity D.J. arranged the music for nothing , such is the value of long - term good neighbours .
Thanks for sharing, Lovely! ❤ XXX
One of the most beautifully haunting pieces of music in existence.
❣️🌹😊😢
Mark Knopfler is simply great at what he does
I want this played at my funeral.
This is my all time favourite piece of music and have requested it to be played at my funeral. I listen to it often as it’s so beautiful.
Thank you Newcastle for sending me here every home game.
Such a powerful, moving instrumental from Mark Knopfler. I believe this "theme" plays in full as the credits roll on the "Local Hero" film. I remember sitting there, not wanting to move as the song built up, and felt how rousing the song is at the conclusion of an excellent film.
Beautiful music. And one of the greatest series ever. As a scot, we had the best u.s shows over here. I used to sit as a boy with all the family, hill street blues, cheers, cagney and lacey, the littlest hobo lassie, the waltons, little house on the prairie, huckleberry finn,
It’s not from a television series but a wonderful film called Local Hero.
Mark Knopfler is just a great guy who can take you to unexpected places through his music. Always. It is timeless. Eternal. Still now in 2022. Any moment is perfect to enjoy his music. As well as Dire Straits' music... Just wonderful!!
I fill up every time I hear this - also the best ever ending to a live concert, and it's played (very loudly) as Newcastle United enter the field at St James' Park!
Me too.
Got such a buzz when hearing this at St James Park when NUFC came out on the pitch
FTM!
Staying down forever SMB.
Getting to the little fishing village in Scotland where they filmed Local Hero is definitely on my bucket list.
Mark did such a gorgeous job with this song and the entire soundtrack. One of my favorite movies of all time….
One of the best soundtracks I ever heard. And there was Burt Lancaster still alive. He was a great actor. I miss the time there was good music in films. Today only counts the film.
A song with positively
I love the emotion he he puts in this song. It's like being in heaven. So touching,calming and soothing. Love his facial expression. Great job.
Thank you for your response. He's doing what he enjoys best writing music. He's on his own journey. Well done Mk as usual. Enjoy your day.
I can see why people want this played at a funeral but the section from about 2 minutes and 20 seconds in was played on the pipe organ as my wife and I left the church at our wedding. Magical sound. Magical piece of music and such a strong memory.
It's my all-time favorite 😍 ❤️ 💕 .. will be played as my farewell song...❤
Seeing Mark live for the first time in 2019 was a real highlight of my life. Sailing to Philadelphia and What it Is are two fantastic songs that if you have never heard, will blow you away.
I love your name 👍
@@imalrockme Real name is Earl. One day, my son and I were going somewhere and an Elvis song came on the radio so I was singing along. He slowly turned to me and said “Alright Earlvis” 😆😆😆 So the name stuck. It’s definitely a keeper.
3:23 until 3.28. The phrasing in those five seconds is just pure musical genius. If you weren't sure before, this is the moment when - if you're a musician - you absolutely know that this could only be the late, great, legendary Michael Brecker playing that saxophone line.
Wonderful! When I listen to this song I feel closer to God.
I want this song played at my funeral
same here
마크녹플러의 이 음악이 나의 인생을 바꿔 버렸다.
눈물이 나네요.
I feel homesick every time I listen to this song...masterpiece..classic
Forever my favorite song.
+Mark Knopfler I was 8 years old when this song came out. And I don't believe I knew what goosebumps were until then. I remember seeing Dire Straits when they cam to my town when I was 11. To tell the truth, I was outside in the carpark of the outdoor stadium with my father and his friends sitting on the bonnet of our car with those who missed out on tickets. When they finished playing this song one of the guys we were with exclaimed "Well I can die happy now!" I was in total agreement. To this day, this song can give me goosebumps upon goosebumps no problem at all. This song is the best song, unequivocally, ever written.
Travis Parkinson yh no
Agree
Why Aye man
... I would like this song played at my funeral ...
I loved this movie and the music suited it so perfectly.
Heavenly, heart touching ❤️ Forever music 👏
Best tune ever made
This was played as the curtains closed at my Dad’s funeral. I will always remember him whenever I hear some Dire Straits or Mark’s other work. RIP Dad xx
One of the greatest songs of all time, brings back so much memory from my childhood
I remember playing this for my eldest nephew when he was a few months old. He didn't smile or cry, but he seemed very contented.
I remember seeing this 'little' film purely by chance, late one night on TV long ago. It, I think, more than any other inspiration, made me more environmentally aware of the future of our little blue ball. I really love the movie itself, the cast, the setting, the story, the message.., but this song.. Ohhh, this song.. starts so soft and gentle, almost melancholic. Then it changes tempo, becomes decidedly upbeat, and leaves one with a good feeling deep inside. Thank you Mark for such a wonderfully beautiful 'little' song for this 'little' film.
This was played when I carried my dad's casket to his resting place for me the last time. Brings a tear to my eye every time
Such a masterpiece! Mark, please play this song alive on your next tour.
After all these years and many times I listened to this song it still makes me emotional (cry) Thanks for all you do!
Strangely reassuring and unforgettable tune, and that extremely well mixed with the atmosphere of one the best films ever produced in and about Scotland, starring Burt Lancaster in the last significant role in his long acting career. In all respects, Local Hero was one hell of a remarklable film.
My all time favorite. August 4th 1985. I was 28 years old. Pine Knob Clarkston, Michigan Brothers in Arms tour and I was for ever in love with Dire Straights and of Course Mark Knopfler. I love the music as much today as I did then. I was a young Mom of one back in those days. Now my oldest will be 41 this September. I went on to have 4 grandchildren. Two of may sons played the Brothers In Arm CD when they proposed to their future wives. Ride Across the River and I was hooked for ever. Mark I love your music so much better than the rest. I will listen to your music until the end.
Played at my pals funeral yesterday RIP Andy P
Beyond beautiful ❤ Mark Knoppler is a musical magician 🎩 xx
Och.....Losing your wee boy. My heart goes out to you......his parents plus friends. A tear in my eye. Colin ❤ (Scotland).
this song brings memories of my late brother
My dad passed away July last year it broke ny heart.but this song reminds me of dad and his love of great guitar music and this guy was one of his favourites listening to this makes me smile love u dad rest u peace xx
One of my favorite songs for many, many years.
I’ve always been a massive MK/DS fan, but this song is important to me… one of my friends killed in Afghanistan in 2010 was a huge Newcastle United supporter. This tune is what the team comes out to. It helps me remember who he was.
What was he doing in Afghanistan, that shithole country? Fighting for oil for the yanks?
@@DJDanceClassic I’m not even going to dignify that with a response. I’m just going to treat you with the contempt you deserve
Mark Knopfler is one of my major influence with "Dire Straits" but I can say that all his "OST" like "Local Hero", "Cal", "Princess Bride", "Comfort and joy" etc...all these fabulous musics have the same quality than "Dire Straits" album...and I think there are inseparable from the same creative force that Mark has been deploying all these years...For me, listen to "Dire Straits" or one of his "OST" is the same pleasure, the same quality of work and inspiration and these musics give inspiration to me just like "Dire Straits"...it's just logical...one man, one brain, one artist, one guitar player, one genius...Thanck you for being You Mr Knopfler.
This song is awesome coming from memory and emotion to aggressive and marching
Listening to this song brings me joy
Very soothing, calming and relaxing pleasingly to the ear. This helps me get a restful sleep.
A beautiful movie and score
Mark Knopfler is my favorite guitarist 🎸 in the world This song "Local Hero Going Home" I want to dedicate to my mom that passed away September 29,2020. Not only it reminds me of her, because she is my hero and I miss her so very much. I played it on her funeral. Mom, this song is for you ❤
Thank you so very much Mark.
Sorry for your loss.
The same, desde España, lo mejor
Maestoso! Qui si superano le vette piu alte... Sublime... 😊😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘❤️💋💯💯💯💯💯🌅🍀
😊😊
the best in the world. Mark knopfler
Thank you Mark , for all good and God given Music that you give to us !! God bless you, Mark !
Masterpiece.
Mark is one of a kind!
what a classic from mark talent at its best do miss dire straits
From one of my all-time favorite movies. The ending always gets to me. I find myself smiling through tears.
Essa música é linda e especial para Mark. Vê-lo tocando com tanta alegria e com um sorriso tão doce, faz a gente um pouco mais feliz!!!
God bless you
🎸❤️💙💜💚❤️🎸
A master piece! Impossible to describe what it makes me feel.