Agree Agree Agree!!! Everything about the Alchemy version is awesome, of course, but that DRUMMER!! OMG!!😮 (It was not their regular drummer, but a fill-in, because the regular drummer was recovering from an injury and had to sit out part of the tour (or so I've heard).
The Alchemy Live version is the only one to review. A longer & heavier version with Terry Williams on drums after Pick Withers went to play with Bob Dylan. Features Marks amazing guitar solo.
Not to mention almost invariably reacting to his own vocal ("he knows all the chords", "he doesn't want to make it cry or sing"; each followed by the appropriate lick).
@@jaycorby I agree! Even in the lyrics they say, "The Sultans, they play Creole." And they also say the "band is playing Dixie, double four time." I think it's a hodge podge but I def feel that southern flavor!
You people here pushing the live version just don't get it. You have to hear the original studio track first then the live one. The demo of this is also worth a listen.
I agree. I fell in love with the clean crispness of the studio version and I think it is best to watch it before the live version. But the live version is something else.
Interesting that you compare Mark Knopfler to Lindsey Buckingham. Both guitarists are known for their finger-picking style of playing and not using guitar picks. If you want a great L. B. performance, watch him play "Big Love" from Fleetwood Mac's live concert, "The Dance."
BTW... Did you know that Mark and his brother David Knopfler are playing Fender Stratocasters here (and most songs) finger-style... Yeah, sans pick! 😁 Hence the amazing guitar dynamics. Interesting that you mentioned Lindsey Buckingham, you'll find him and Mark Knopfler on many a list of guitarist greatest of all time in the top 10. As a guitarist myself, Knopfler is by far my #1 followed by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd.
This song is legendary and iconic. Mark Knopfler’s guitar work is amazing. You’re right, the guitar chords have a layered sound that have a relaxing tone. What a classic. Thank you for sharing.
ya gotta realize that mark knopfler doesn't use a pick. all that guitar sound is just his fingers. he is one of, if the not, the best guitarists of the past 40 or 50 years. he's up there with clapton and prince.
I've been driving in my car with this song playing and I've gotten to my destination before the song ended. I've had to stay in the car until the song ended because I just couldn't cut that solo outro short. Great reaction.
Nostalgia maybe? I love this song, and Nick I love how you described the back and forth conversation of the guitar. You're right. It's an appreciation of the roots of music. Well said.
Mark Knopfler finger picks, no picks... a very blue grass type sound... This song, to little ol' me sounds like a perfect blend of Al Stewart and Gerry Rafferty, with a hefty dose of Mark Knopfler as the cream cheese topping...
The "Guitar George" and "Harry" who are mentioned in the Dire Straits hit song "Sultans of Swing" are George Young and Harry Vanda from the band The Easy Beats George is Angus Youngs from AC/DC older brother who taught him how to play the guitar. Peace out.
Had to edit, cuz I posted before I watched the whole reaction.... My God, that song is STILL frickin' amazing! I was so blown away by Mark's playing (and his singing!!, and I bought the album as soon as it came out, and it has been one of my absolute faves! The whole album is fire, but DAMN, this song is so good! I never get tired of hearing this tune! You guys are on fire today! You had me laughing out loud till I was in tears!!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that so much! I really NEEDED such a great reaction today, both one of my favorite songs/artists ever, and you guys' great senses of humor! Thanks for this 4th of July Treat!!!🧨🤗🤣😂 Also wanted to tell ya, please listen to their song "Romeo & Juliet". Based on your reactions to this, you will NOT be disappointed. If you do it, please read up on the song first, because, well.....context is everything.😋
I like that you noticed all the licks and fills between the verse lines are all different. That is what makes it my favorite song of all time. It really is like the vocals and guitar are having a conversation, it’s beautiful. Mark Knopfler is a criminally underrated guitarist. Not just technically good, but real feeling goes into the whole song
No, he is NOT. Any expert worth their salt rates him damn near the top of their list. Mark is criminally UNDERAPPRECIATED by the masses whose list of best or worst is as worthless as a $3 bill...
Mark's guitar is one of the most unique iconic sounding in the business. Speaking of wild west, "Upon a Time in the West" by them is a killer. ohhh that twang.
I like all interesting music regardless of when or where or who created it. But people today compare 'streams' against album sales, when one person can stream tons of times, but each album represents an additional listener. A million albums is a million people. A million streams might only be 10,000 people listening 100X. Things are too divided up today. No one today is listened to at the level that older bands were. If we could count all of the times people played each song, on their albums, at home and in their cars, for decades, older songs would dwarf new ones for how much they've been listened to (and how seriously).
@sherylstone8804 Hi there-just saw your comment and saw Chet Atkins!! It’s been a long while since I heard his name!! My dad and 2 brothers loved Chet. 🎵✌️
I appreciate it guys, love this song. Thank you for reading that to us about the song before you played it. I've heard it tons of times, but never knew where they were coming from, that was really good to know. Another jewel by them is "Brothers In Arms". Much love.
The lyrics are great too. He’s writing about a jazz combo he saw in an empty club. He’s very jazz influenced. Look into Django Reinhardt as a huge jazz guitar influencer.
I have to agree with a lot of the other suggestions in the comments. Please, do yourselves a favour and listen to the live version from the Alchemy tour. It is without doubt one of the greatest live performances in history. You will not regret it. Great reaction guys, thanks for that.
Yes, Mark was a fan of Bob Dylan, you can hear it in his vocal phrasing. Also, Mark was a huge fan of Chet Atkins, and you can hear it in his guitar work.
I love how much effort Nick puts into the reactions with metaphors and such and Ryan sits there nonplussed lol. Finally it gets too much for Nick and he says: "Ryan, do you know anything?" 🤣 Unfortunately, they never topped this song, but Donald Fagen and Walter Becker were impressed enough to invite Mark to play on Steely Dan's 1980 album Gaucho!
A few people are asking for the Alchemy live version. It's great, but as far as the guitar work is concerned, I'd give the studio version the nod. It has a delicacy and dynamics that are cleanly rendered in a way that isn't likely to be possible in front of a highly charged audience. To each his own.
I think I agree with you about the delicacy and precision of the studio version. It is what most of us fell in love with. But the live version is simply one of the best live performances ever. Itsraw energy and that mind blowing drummer give a different vibe. They are just two different things and I think you have to listen to both.
Thanks for your comment, but, Nah , the studio version was for the record co to sell the record, it was cut short and edited because at that time no single could go over 4 mins max
I've only watched these guys recently and I like 'em. They have all the ingredients to make a reaction post much more interesting than just playing and reacting to a classic track which most people already know. They have musical knowledge, knowledge of instruments, the ability to discuss a track in an intelligent way and most of all, they have good natured humour. Anybody can post a song and react, no problem with that, but these guys provide something extra. Best wishes from Scotland, UK.
As far as the relaxing guitar sounds you are talking about, it comes down to a few things. Number one is the tone. Clean, gentle tone automatically sets that calming mood! That im addition to Mark’s fínese is a recipe for success. The second thing is a little more technical. The chords being used in that section are suspended chords that resolve back to their natural sound. By changing at least one note in a chord you suspend it causing tension and dissonance in the sound of the chord. By resolving you return back to the natural sound creating this sort of sigh of relief moment. Suspended chords are EVERYWHERE in music and are an essential tool to create atmosphere.
Something so inevitable about his guitar playing, it's perfect and nothing can change it, no tornado or tsunami.... It's guitar security..... Perfection, or as close as we can get in this "system of things"!
This made quite an impact on guitar world back then as it appeared amidst the British Punk scene which was not much about playing but saying, until later.
This is my "getting ready for work song" in the mornings. It's the exact length I need to brush my teeth, slick back what's left of my hair, throw on some clothes, and head out with a funky bounce in my step, lol.
1978 - Dire Strait’s first album with Mark Knopfler’s unique guitar playing and Van Halen’s first album with Eddie VH’s new and unique guitar style were both huge and welcome breathes of air. Quite the year in rock!
I was a senior in high school when this came out and as a musician I knew several pretty good local guitarists. Without exception, every one of them upon hearing this was like, "Who the hell is this guy?" In the States this really did just come out of nowhere, kind of like hearing SRV on David Bowie's album a few years later.
Telegraph Road is probably the other masterwork of guitar from the band. The list of massive hits is quite long, and you could pick any one of about 15 songs. Dire Straits are definitely "big hitters".
Ty and Ryan must live in a 3rd world country if they haven't heard Sultans. I defy anyone to sit completely still while this song plays. Some part of your body is going to cheat and start tapping out the rhythm.
Mark Knopfler actualy played on 3 Dylan albums and he produced the album "Infedels". The unique sound Mark hets out of that guitar that reminds you of Lindsey Buckingham is because Mark fingerpicks. Other great songs you will love are "Tunnel of love", "Telegraph Road", "Private Investigations", "Brothers in arms" and "Calling Elvis".
Alchemy Live, as mentioned, is incredible and is a rare case of exceeding the studio version by a considerable amount. "Telegraph Road" from Alchemy Live is one of the most awesome live performances - a MUST EXPERIENCE. Album "Love Over Gold" is a masterpiece.
When this came out, we were all like 🤩 at the guitar virtuosity combined with Bob Dylan-sounding vocals…it was a stunner. They owe their career to this song.
Great song.. good choice! Hope they get to my requests soon...take us back to old school Steely Dan and old school (1974) Fleetwood Mac, with Bob Welch pre Stevie and Lindsey❤
Shocked and disappointed they had no awareness of this song. I remember when it was released; it was played non-stop on the radio (does anyone remember radio?), and it sounded like no song song heard before (or since). It’s not my favorite song, but it is monumental. The association with Buckingham’s guitar work is interesting, as bit guitarists play finger style.
1)Marty Robbins, e.g. Devil Woman 2) Debussy, The gaps between notes are as important as the notes themselves (Also Mark Hollis). 3) The nuance of the guitar playing. Never forces anything but drifts in & out of notes, rather like a Frank Sinatra type singer. Absolute mastery & confidence.
If you guys want to, I can teach you how to make butter lol find some cream, the less processed the better. Then put it in a jar close the lid, real tight and put on the longest song you have that makes you want to get up and shout and shake it all about and make sure you express yourself by shaking the jar of cream. In 15 to 20 minutes if you are shaking that jar hard enough you will have butter. PS it doesn’t work as well with soy beans trying to make margarine lol.
Knopfler's got a beautiful touch on the guitar i find it quite emotional. The Alchemy recordings are far superior especially Tunnel of Love and Telegraph Road mind blowing.
Knopfer's guitar work is akin to listening to a great song sung in a language you do not speak - it 'talks' and conveys emotions without words. Reminds me of Carlos Santana. Do Tunnel of Love next.
Knopfler is just a great storyteller and guitarist, to boot. He's still going strong with his solo stuff. One can't explain Knopfler to others, they have to experience for themselves. He's on the same level as Chet Atkins as far as guitar virtuosity goes.
Aka Bob Dylan's backing band. When he heard them he immediately wanted them to play on his new album Slow Train Coming. You can hear their influence clearly...
This song, along with "My Sharona" by the Knack, dominated the summer of '79, because all other radio tunes were either disco-funk or syrupy sweet ballads. There was nothing quite like it in popular music at the time.
Estas son las joyas de los años 70, exactoi se lanzó en 20 octubre de 1978 esta versión de Dire Straits llegó al # 4 a mediados de 1979 en Billboard; es un TEMA MAESTRO EXTRAORDINARIO, por su vocal, ritmo y guitarra en el solo uno de los mejores de todos los tiempo, década 70 siempre la mejor!!!
I'm hopeful this will hit me better now than it did back in the day. But either way, I will be happy to see my three fave guys!! Happy Independence Day, everyone!!🎉❤
@@brigitte9999 I tried, I really did! But nope. In fact, I've never heard one song of theirs that I have liked. But hey, thanks for some company here in the minority👍😁😊
Love Sultans of the Swing. Great reaction guys with real butter ❤ My father used to play this all the time. Happy Fourth of July 🎉 By the way, Mr Knopfler played guitar on Steely Dan song Time out of my mind. When Fagen and Becker heard Knopfler they knew they had to get Knopfler.
This song was such a relief when it first came out in early '79. Disco was at its peak, and it manage to hit the top 10 anyway. The outro is the best part and is why you will listen throughout. Sultans of Swing was a hit but would get overwhelmed by their biggest hit "Money for Nothing". Opening song "Down to the Waterline" is one of the all time album openers.
Ryan hit the nail on the head concerning the outro. It is iconic. It was an unwritten rule for jocks not to talk over it like they did with almost everything thing else.
Do you tubers read the comments. I watch a lot of reactions like this and I have never seen such a loud shout for another version. Your audience is probably mostly people who grew up with this stuff. Trust us. You need to listen to that live version. Don’t put it off. Do it now. Your lives are less rich without it on your playlist.
Hope, you do the Alchemy Live version. One of the best live performances of all time!
Yes yes yes!!!!
Agree Agree Agree!!! Everything about the Alchemy version is awesome, of course, but that DRUMMER!! OMG!!😮 (It was not their regular drummer, but a fill-in, because the regular drummer was recovering from an injury and had to sit out part of the tour (or so I've heard).
Need to be able to put 100 thumbs up... I love the studio version, but Alchemy Live is completely out of this world by comparison...
Yup, it’s different class
Terry Williams, yep! He drummed his heart out at this show.
Studio version, or the Live at Alchemy version? Alchemy is about 5 minutes longer and IMO is far better than the studio version.
100% agreed, however I think it’s important to listen to the studio version first because it makes the live version that much better lol
Please do the Alchemy Live version. Mark Knopfler and his guitar picking will give you chills!!!!!
Thanks for bringing the live version to my attention. Checked it out. Mind-boggling live version!
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Except he doesn't use a pick
@@jackempson3044 No need to be picky..
Absolutely
The Alchemy Live version is the only one to review. A longer & heavier version with Terry Williams on drums after Pick Withers went to play with Bob Dylan. Features Marks amazing guitar solo.
After each sung line you get a mini guitar solo, and each mini solo is different than the one that came before it. Genius.
Not to mention almost invariably reacting to his own vocal ("he knows all the chords", "he doesn't want to make it cry or sing"; each followed by the appropriate lick).
The main chord progression is called an Andalusian Cadence. It's a kind of Spanish/Moroccan thing. Middle Eastern flavor, hence Sultans.
It also reminds me of Cajun music from down on the Louisiana coast, unless I'm way off base with that.
@@jaycorby I agree! Even in the lyrics they say, "The Sultans, they play Creole." And they also say the "band is playing Dixie, double four time." I think it's a hodge podge but I def feel that southern flavor!
Thankyou!
I hear a western flavor myself
Great job going with the actual studio track! The “official video” completely omits the kickass outro guitar by Mark Knopfler 🔥
I'm adding my voice to the encouragement for you guys to do Alchemy Live version. It will blow your minds. 🔥🔥
The entire Alchemy Live album puts every fantastic studio song on it out into God level...
YES! This one! Absolutely!
The solo on that version gives me goosebumps
Your two mates were digging their own hole.Knophler is in the top 5 guitarists ever.Eric Clapton has played backing for him ffs.
sultans on the album is better imo..the live version is too fast and the laidback rhythm is partially lost
You really need to listen to the Alchemy live version - particularly if you want to get lost in a phenomenal guitar solo.
You nailed it with the comparison to Buckingham. Neither of them use a pick. It's all fingerstyle.
Lads ,lads , lads. Knowing how much you love live music the Alchemy Live version is an absolute must.
You got that right one of the best live version ever
You must do the Live version Alchemy at the Hammersmith Odeon in London otherwise you will have missed the absolute talent that is Mark Knopfler !!!
Yeah, his solo is boss. :)
Most definitely do the live version
Good catch on the similarity to Lindsay Buckingham. Both of them play similar fingerstyle guitar. It's the only way to get that sound.
You people here pushing the live version just don't get it. You have to hear the original studio track first then the live one. The demo of this is also worth a listen.
I agree. I fell in love with the clean crispness of the studio version and I think it is best to watch it before the live version. But the live version is something else.
The studio version is the best. I can't stand it when people keep pushing the live version. The live version is not the same. It's different
Interesting that you compare Mark Knopfler to Lindsey Buckingham. Both guitarists are known for their finger-picking style of playing and not using guitar picks. If you want a great L. B. performance, watch him play "Big Love" from Fleetwood Mac's live concert, "The Dance."
I will also voice my agreement that you need to do the Alchemy live version, as well as the Alchemy live version of Telegraph Road.🎸
'He doesn't want to make it cry or sing'
Then proceeds to make it cry and sing in the guitar fill that immediately follows...
BTW... Did you know that Mark and his brother David Knopfler are playing Fender Stratocasters here (and most songs) finger-style... Yeah, sans pick! 😁 Hence the amazing guitar dynamics. Interesting that you mentioned Lindsey Buckingham, you'll find him and Mark Knopfler on many a list of guitarist greatest of all time in the top 10. As a guitarist myself, Knopfler is by far my #1 followed by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd.
This song is legendary and iconic. Mark Knopfler’s guitar work is amazing. You’re right, the guitar chords have a layered sound that have a relaxing tone. What a classic. Thank you for sharing.
ya gotta realize that mark knopfler doesn't use a pick. all that guitar sound is just his fingers. he is one of, if the not, the best guitarists of the past 40 or 50 years. he's up there with clapton and prince.
He plays that guitar with his fingers...no plectrum!
This has been one of my all time favs since it hit the airwaves ❤
Likewise
I've been driving in my car with this song playing and I've gotten to my destination before the song ended. I've had to stay in the car until the song ended because I just couldn't cut that solo outro short. Great reaction.
Hilarious!
This is, I just might get a ticket music. LOL
Always worth staying til the end..
Mark Knopfler and Lindsay Buckingham both use a finger-picking style. That is probably why Mark reminded you of Lindsay.
He sang in the troubadour style. Like Johnny Cash, Gordon LIghtfoot, etc ...
I thought it sounded a little like Bob Dylan too.
Mark Knopfler never played the same guitar lick twice on this song. Brilliant.
Nostalgia maybe? I love this song, and Nick I love how you described the back and forth conversation of the guitar. You're right. It's an appreciation of the roots of music. Well said.
Mark Knopfler finger picks, no picks... a very blue grass type sound... This song, to little ol' me sounds like a perfect blend of Al Stewart and Gerry Rafferty, with a hefty dose of Mark Knopfler as the cream cheese topping...
The "Guitar George" and "Harry" who are mentioned in the Dire Straits hit song "Sultans of Swing" are George Young and Harry Vanda from the band The Easy Beats George is Angus Youngs from AC/DC older brother who taught him how to play the guitar. Peace out.
As a drummer I always listen for that time bell to ring.
I'd love to see how the boys react to the studio version of Brothers in Arms. There is so much emotion in that guitar it makes my eyes leak.
I encourage you guys to follow that up. One of the greatest albums ever
Had to edit, cuz I posted before I watched the whole reaction....
My God, that song is STILL frickin' amazing! I was so blown away by Mark's playing (and his singing!!, and I bought the album as soon as it came out, and it has been one of my absolute faves! The whole album is fire, but DAMN, this song is so good! I never get tired of hearing this tune!
You guys are on fire today! You had me laughing out loud till I was in tears!!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that so much! I really NEEDED such a great reaction today, both one of my favorite songs/artists ever, and you guys' great senses of humor! Thanks for this 4th of July Treat!!!🧨🤗🤣😂
Also wanted to tell ya, please listen to their song "Romeo & Juliet". Based on your reactions to this, you will NOT be disappointed. If you do it, please read up on the song first, because, well.....context is everything.😋
This one checks in as a white chocolate macadamia nut . The cookie jar giveth… Inescapable in 1978 and undeniable today.
I knew that this song was special when I heard it at age 15. You just got to let it marinate.
I like that you noticed all the licks and fills between the verse lines are all different. That is what makes it my favorite song of all time. It really is like the vocals and guitar are having a conversation, it’s beautiful. Mark Knopfler is a criminally underrated guitarist. Not just technically good, but real feeling goes into the whole song
No, he is NOT. Any expert worth their salt rates him damn near the top of their list. Mark is criminally UNDERAPPRECIATED by the masses whose list of best or worst is as worthless as a $3 bill...
Mark's guitar is one of the most unique iconic sounding in the business. Speaking of wild west, "Upon a Time in the West" by them is a killer. ohhh that twang.
I like all interesting music regardless of when or where or who created it. But people today compare 'streams' against album sales, when one person can stream tons of times, but each album represents an additional listener. A million albums is a million people. A million streams might only be 10,000 people listening 100X. Things are too divided up today. No one today is listened to at the level that older bands were. If we could count all of the times people played each song, on their albums, at home and in their cars, for decades, older songs would dwarf new ones for how much they've been listened to (and how seriously).
This is known as fingerpicking style and Mark has it mastered. He spent time with Chet Atkins to help perfect it. Great song! Great review! Thanks
@sherylstone8804 Hi there-just saw your comment and saw Chet Atkins!! It’s been a long while since I heard his name!! My dad and 2 brothers loved Chet.
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Would love to hear you do a reaction video for the song "Funeral For a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding" - Elton John
If you want to hear Dire Straits plus a steel guitar, "Walk of Life" would be a good bet.
Romeo and Juliet by them, one of the best love songs ever written (I'd pick the live version personally)
I appreciate it guys, love this song. Thank you for reading that to us about the song before you played it. I've heard it tons of times, but never knew where they were coming from, that was really good to know. Another jewel by them is "Brothers In Arms". Much love.
The lyrics are great too. He’s writing about a jazz combo he saw in an empty club. He’s very jazz influenced. Look into Django Reinhardt as a huge jazz guitar influencer.
....the rest of the world are surprised you haven't heard this before...
As already requested, do the Alchemy Live version, it's just fantastic.
Listen to this band live. You won't regret it.
Totally agree - best to put on an entire album, and just get lost in the tracks. Their music really is amazing.
I have to agree with a lot of the other suggestions in the comments. Please, do yourselves a favour and listen to the live version from the Alchemy tour. It is without doubt one of the greatest live performances in history. You will not regret it. Great reaction guys, thanks for that.
Yes, Mark was a fan of Bob Dylan, you can hear it in his vocal phrasing. Also, Mark was a huge fan of Chet Atkins, and you can hear it in his guitar work.
Chet and Mark released a duo album, “Neck and Neck.” Gorgeous work.
@@vinsgraphics Poor Boy Blues
He was also a huge fan of Hank Marvin, which might be why he's so clean and 'relaxing'.
First time I heard him (mid eighties) I thought he was Dylan.
Wow.. you can definitely hear Bob Dylan. How did I not notice that?
I love how much effort Nick puts into the reactions with metaphors and such and Ryan sits there nonplussed lol. Finally it gets too much for Nick and he says: "Ryan, do you know anything?" 🤣 Unfortunately, they never topped this song, but Donald Fagen and Walter Becker were impressed enough to invite Mark to play on Steely Dan's 1980 album Gaucho!
But fortunately they came very close on many occasions to topping this song. Close enough imo. One of my favorite bands of all time.
Alchemy Version is on another level, quiet argualbly the best live guitar solo ever...
I was like 7 when this came out but i do remember it and Money In For Nothing
A few people are asking for the Alchemy live version. It's great, but as far as the guitar work is concerned, I'd give the studio version the nod. It has a delicacy and dynamics that are cleanly rendered in a way that isn't likely to be possible in front of a highly charged audience. To each his own.
I think I agree with you about the delicacy and precision of the studio version. It is what most of us fell in love with. But the live version is simply one of the best live performances ever. Itsraw energy and that mind blowing drummer give a different vibe. They are just two different things and I think you have to listen to both.
I’m with you on this! 👍
Thanks for your comment, but, Nah , the studio version was for the record co to sell the record, it was cut short and edited because at that time no single could go over 4 mins max
You guys should do Your Latest Trick now, the best Dire Straits song in my opinion and with that legendary sax intro
"Like Lindsey Buckingham"...good ear. Both use fingerstyle technique. That is the signature tone for the song.
Pick Williams’ drumming is outstanding on this track.
I love the way it gradually brought a smile to their faces!
I've only watched these guys recently and I like 'em. They have all the ingredients to make a reaction post much more interesting than just playing and reacting to a classic track which most people already know. They have musical knowledge, knowledge of instruments, the ability to discuss a track in an intelligent way and most of all, they have good natured humour. Anybody can post a song and react, no problem with that, but these guys provide something extra. Best wishes from Scotland, UK.
As far as the relaxing guitar sounds you are talking about, it comes down to a few things. Number one is the tone. Clean, gentle tone automatically sets that calming mood! That im addition to Mark’s fínese is a recipe for success. The second thing is a little more technical. The chords being used in that section are suspended chords that resolve back to their natural sound. By changing at least one note in a chord you suspend it causing tension and dissonance in the sound of the chord. By resolving you return back to the natural sound creating this sort of sigh of relief moment. Suspended chords are EVERYWHERE in music and are an essential tool to create atmosphere.
This classic track offers an important warning/advice for those choosing to pursue a music career,, Stealers Wheel "Star"
Something so inevitable about his guitar playing, it's perfect and nothing can change it, no tornado or tsunami.... It's guitar security..... Perfection, or as close as we can get in this "system of things"!
This made quite an impact on guitar world back then as it appeared amidst the British Punk scene which was not much about playing but saying, until later.
This is my "getting ready for work song" in the mornings. It's the exact length I need to brush my teeth, slick back what's left of my hair, throw on some clothes, and head out with a funky bounce in my step, lol.
1978 - Dire Strait’s first album with Mark Knopfler’s unique guitar playing and Van Halen’s first album with Eddie VH’s new and unique guitar style were both huge and welcome breathes of air. Quite the year in rock!
Breaths not breathes
was just thinking about that.
og strat into fender twin reverb versus frankenstrat into cranked marshall.
what a year for the guitar 🎸 🙌
Lets make America British again. 😃
I was a senior in high school when this came out and as a musician I knew several pretty good local guitarists. Without exception, every one of them upon hearing this was like, "Who the hell is this guy?" In the States this really did just come out of nowhere, kind of like hearing SRV on David Bowie's album a few years later.
Fortunately for y'all, there's a lot more Dire Straits to explore.
It's BLUES!!!! Knopfler is amazing and often underrated. That's what good blues does, so relaxing.
Telegraph Road is probably the other masterwork of guitar from the band. The list of massive hits is quite long, and you could pick any one of about 15 songs. Dire Straits are definitely "big hitters".
...that moment when you realise you're listening to something special
Ty and Ryan must live in a 3rd world country if they haven't heard Sultans. I defy anyone to sit completely still while this song plays. Some part of your body is going to cheat and start tapping out the rhythm.
I was 15 when this came out. Total classic! I was devastated when it came out on CD and they cut the ending!!!! Sacrilege!!
Mark Knopfler actualy played on 3 Dylan albums and he produced the album "Infedels". The unique sound Mark hets out of that guitar that reminds you of Lindsey Buckingham is because Mark fingerpicks. Other great songs you will love are "Tunnel of love", "Telegraph Road", "Private Investigations", "Brothers in arms" and "Calling Elvis".
Alchemy Live, as mentioned, is incredible and is a rare case of exceeding the studio version by a considerable amount.
"Telegraph Road" from Alchemy Live is one of the most awesome live performances - a MUST EXPERIENCE.
Album "Love Over Gold" is a masterpiece.
When this came out, we were all like 🤩 at the guitar virtuosity combined with Bob Dylan-sounding vocals…it was a stunner. They owe their career to this song.
Great song.. good choice! Hope they get to my requests soon...take us back to old school Steely Dan and old school (1974) Fleetwood Mac, with Bob Welch pre Stevie and Lindsey❤
The SUPER 70S STILL ROLING!
Alchemy Live has 232 million views for a reason.💪
The SUPER 70S RIDE. AGAIN!😅
Shocked and disappointed they had no awareness of this song. I remember when it was released; it was played non-stop on the radio (does anyone remember radio?), and it sounded like no song song heard before (or since). It’s not my favorite song, but it is monumental. The association with Buckingham’s guitar work is interesting, as bit guitarists play finger style.
1)Marty Robbins, e.g. Devil Woman
2) Debussy, The gaps between notes are as important as the notes themselves (Also Mark Hollis).
3) The nuance of the guitar playing. Never forces anything but drifts in & out of notes, rather like a Frank Sinatra type singer. Absolute mastery & confidence.
Back again. The Alchemy Live version has had 240 MILLION views....for a reason. 10 minutes long and no extra singing....
If you guys want to, I can teach you how to make butter lol find some cream, the less processed the better. Then put it in a jar close the lid, real tight and put on the longest song you have that makes you want to get up and shout and shake it all about and make sure you express yourself by shaking the jar of cream. In 15 to 20 minutes if you are shaking that jar hard enough you will have butter. PS it doesn’t work as well with soy beans trying to make margarine lol.
I wish I was hearing this for the first time. Its amazing.
Them Guitar solo's are Gee - Clarified Butter.
Knopfler's got a beautiful touch on the guitar i find it quite emotional. The Alchemy recordings are far superior especially Tunnel of Love and Telegraph Road mind blowing.
I'm glad you did the studio version🙂
Great band with the 2 brothers from Glasgow Scotland. BTW Mark Knopfler played the guitar on Hey 19 by Steely Dan.
it was "Time Out Of Mind", c'mon already
Knopfer's guitar work is akin to listening to a great song sung in a language you do not speak - it 'talks' and conveys emotions without words. Reminds me of Carlos Santana. Do Tunnel of Love next.
I call that dialog between man and guitar, "call and response". M.K. does it so very well!
if you don't want the guitar solo to end so quick you have to do the alchemy live version its amazing
Knopfler is just a great storyteller and guitarist, to boot. He's still going strong with his solo stuff. One can't explain Knopfler to others, they have to experience for themselves. He's on the same level as Chet Atkins as far as guitar virtuosity goes.
I bought the album when it had come out in 1979 after I'd heard this song. I love it still until today.
Aka Bob Dylan's backing band. When he heard them he immediately wanted them to play on his new album Slow Train Coming. You can hear their influence clearly...
It was just Mark and Pick on Slow Train. The bass was played by the great session man Tim Drummond.
This song, along with "My Sharona" by the Knack, dominated the summer of '79, because all other radio tunes were either disco-funk or syrupy sweet ballads. There was nothing quite like it in popular music at the time.
I love the idea that if Bob Ross had a song!
Alchemy Live version of this is awesome, as many have said.
Estas son las joyas de los años 70, exactoi se lanzó en 20 octubre de 1978 esta versión de Dire Straits llegó al # 4 a mediados de 1979 en Billboard; es un TEMA MAESTRO EXTRAORDINARIO, por su vocal, ritmo y guitarra en el solo uno de los mejores de todos los tiempo, década 70 siempre la mejor!!!
I'm hopeful this will hit me better now than it did back in the day. But either way, I will be happy to see my three fave guys!! Happy Independence Day, everyone!!🎉❤
Ditto! But it didn’t. I still don’t care much for it.
@@brigitte9999 I tried, I really did! But nope. In fact, I've never heard one song of theirs that I have liked.
But hey, thanks for some company here in the minority👍😁😊
Love Sultans of the Swing. Great reaction guys with real butter ❤ My father used to play this all the time. Happy Fourth of July 🎉
By the way, Mr Knopfler played guitar on Steely Dan song Time out of my mind. When Fagen and Becker heard Knopfler they knew they had to get Knopfler.
This song was such a relief when it first came out in early '79. Disco was at its peak, and it manage to hit the top 10 anyway.
The outro is the best part and is why you will listen throughout.
Sultans of Swing was a hit but would get overwhelmed by their biggest hit "Money for Nothing".
Opening song "Down to the Waterline" is one of the all time album openers.
Ryan hit the nail on the head concerning the outro. It is iconic. It was an unwritten rule for jocks not to talk over it like they did with almost everything thing else.
Do you tubers read the comments. I watch a lot of reactions like this and I have never seen such a loud shout for another version. Your audience is probably mostly people who grew up with this stuff. Trust us. You need to listen to that live version. Don’t put it off. Do it now. Your lives are less rich without it on your playlist.