This, in the context of personalized covers, is one of the most difficult songs to propose. What is Stairway to heaven without the classic certainties? Heresy! And yet... you rearranged it in Mark Knopfler style while maintaining the aspect of a legendary song. It's not enough to compliment you!!!
Another great one Laszlo, many thanks for all the music this year ! Maybe next year this time around a rendition on Bohemian Rhapsody though for the life of me, I have no clue how you could Dire strait that one lol. All the best for the holidays and the new year !
Oh my. That sound. (Not the whistle.) Astounding. I've noticed that I don't QUITE like it when people cover a song by Mark, and don't get it exactly right - probably the familiarity effect (like why we don't like the sound of our own voice). And I've realised that what they need to do is to come up with their OWN thing. And here you are - mixing two things, it is true, but making something very much your own out of them, and man, does it work!
No way... the Telegraph Road to Heaven. 😳 That is an idea that never dared to cross my mind over the gazilion times of me listening to either of them. Well done, sir! Now, there is one negative-ish thing I need to note: Sometimes these "if it were written by Dire Straits" experiments do tend to feel more like a gimmick than they probably should ... specifically, I think you tend to lean too heavy into Mark's suppressed way of singing (he absolutely can and does sing more lively than this... sometimes 🙃), so much that it ends up sounding more like a mockery than imitation ... but then again, his singing is definitely NOT easy to imitate well, that is a fact. However - you do have his way of guitar playing down to absolute grandmastery. So, considering the sheer extent of what you attempted here: Nothing less than BRAVO! Massive props for both the idea and the effort... 😎
I find it hilarious that I don't really like Dire Straits unless some random Dutch dude does it; in which case I listen intently and drift off to heaven.
No one should ever do anything to Stairway to Heaven. Except Laszlo. He has earned the right.
The circle is complete, now you are the master!!
Without a doubt you are a legend of the guitar hero and the master of music composition. Fire in the strings Laszlo
Thanks Jeffrey!
Telegraph to Heaven on Stairway Road
Not gonna lie, this is awesome
Stairway To Telegraph Road!! Great!!! Love it already after 1:17 min :D :D
My wife again thought I was listening Dire Straits: “Is this that 14 minutes long song?” I gave you the credits again Laszlo. Well done, thanks!
Hahaha, I'll take that as a compliment! Thanks!
That was an outstanding composition Laszlo. Bravo.
I don't know what to say. This made my day. Merry Christmas! :)
Merry Christmas!
Sounds like dire straits playing telegraph road
Damn near perfection!
Still picking up the pieces of my blown mind. Holy shit man, that's way beyond anything the real Dire Straits could've ever pulled off! 🤯
Listened 12 times today. This is so amazing. Led Zep should be proud.
Thanks, Peter! You're a loyal fan! 😄
True Telegraphic Heaven!!
Another boom for you Laszlo!
Absolutely amazing!
You nailed it again
You are absolutely amazing 😍
You are!
People: you can't improve on zeppelin...
Laszlo: Hold my beer
Dear Laszlo, you just brought a classic, to a brand new and awesome level. God bless you, man :)
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
This, in the context of personalized covers, is one of the most difficult songs to propose.
What is Stairway to heaven without the classic certainties? Heresy!
And yet... you rearranged it in Mark Knopfler style while maintaining the aspect of a legendary song.
It's not enough to compliment you!!!
Another great one Laszlo, many thanks for all the music this year ! Maybe next year this time around a rendition on Bohemian Rhapsody though for the life of me, I have no clue how you could Dire strait that one lol. All the best for the holidays and the new year !
Hahaha, that would would indeed be a challenge. No idea how I would go about doing that. But never say never.
Thanks for the support, Arjan!
Always look forward to your work!
Moody blues?
Gonna ride across the stairway deep and wide. Gonna ride to heaven on the other side.
Vraiment très fort pour revisiter des titres, j'adore!❤
Great job!
❤❤❤❤❤❤ So good!
Oh my. That sound. (Not the whistle.) Astounding. I've noticed that I don't QUITE like it when people cover a song by Mark, and don't get it exactly right - probably the familiarity effect (like why we don't like the sound of our own voice). And I've realised that what they need to do is to come up with their OWN thing. And here you are - mixing two things, it is true, but making something very much your own out of them, and man, does it work!
Thank you very much!
Maravilloso Laszlo 😍
👍🏽👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💜🌹🍀
now this is alchemy!!!
I found the first version was already damn good! But hell, if that means having it twice, I don't mind XD
Superb! Only criticism is vocals are drowned out somewhat and need some gain increase, but otherwise it’s flawless!
Fantastic!
*Lazlo, I am in awe of this. What model PRS are you playing in the video? Your tone is amazing.*
Thank you! It is a PRS SE Standard 24
@LaszloBuring you make it sound like a PRS Core model costing $3,000 more.
lol interesting version, but very well done, cheers mr burning.
If Jimmy page & mark knopfler had a baby together they'd of called him Laszlo😊
Bravo~ Well done and surprisingly completely believable. Now how about In a Gadda Davida as dome bt Dire Straights??
No way... the Telegraph Road to Heaven. 😳 That is an idea that never dared to cross my mind over the gazilion times of me listening to either of them. Well done, sir!
Now, there is one negative-ish thing I need to note: Sometimes these "if it were written by Dire Straits" experiments do tend to feel more like a gimmick than they probably should ... specifically, I think you tend to lean too heavy into Mark's suppressed way of singing (he absolutely can and does sing more lively than this... sometimes 🙃), so much that it ends up sounding more like a mockery than imitation ... but then again, his singing is definitely NOT easy to imitate well, that is a fact.
However - you do have his way of guitar playing down to absolute grandmastery. So, considering the sheer extent of what you attempted here: Nothing less than BRAVO!
Massive props for both the idea and the effort... 😎
Outstanding!! But, two suggestions. The guitar solo could have been a bit more vibrant, and the drums were too far back. Fabulous version though!!
Telegraph road lovechild
Stairway to Telegraph Road
Telegraph to Heaven
I find it hilarious that I don't really like Dire Straits unless some random Dutch dude does it; in which case I listen intently and drift off to heaven.
Hahahah thank you!
Shame about the advert right at the crucial moment.
I wasn't aware this video had them. I removed them from at least playing halfway through the video!
Simple man? Lynyrd Skynyrd
Telegraph Road to Heaven more like. 🤔
Led Zep butchered it 😜
Careful...🤣