Mark Knopfler wrote this song about the Falklands war between the UK and Argentina in 1982. The guitar is so emotional in this song, Mark really knows how to make that Les Paul cry.
The song is about a soldier at war and he is thanking his fellow soldiers for not leaving him while he is dying his skills with his guitar is perfection and he could make it talk
It's about a soldier dying on the battlefield, that his Brothers don't desert him and about how futile war is "We are fools to make war on our Brothers in Arms"
Also, just as impactful after 37 years. You can say that about pretty much all MK/DS songs. Musical genius and in a class of their own. The world will be a totally different place without Mark Knopfler in it. Thankfully we have all these masterful compositions laid to track. Will be there for all generations going forward. That can't be said about many acts. Great reaction guys.
There are so many different worlds So many different suns And we have just one world But we live in different ones My favourite lyric in any song, ever
The artwork is a process called rotoscoping, where a sketch is done over a piece of moving film. Back in the 80's when this was made it was all done by hand - now, of course, it is all computerised. If you want to see another award-winning example, check out the official video of "Take On Me" by the Norwegian group, a-ha.
The lead singer for this group, Mark Knopfler, is somewhere in the top 5 guitar players of all time. Where, precisely, he sits in that to 5 of all time is up for debate and argument. But pretty much no one argues that he's in the top 5.
@@risktaker53 True. But when I say "pretty much no one, I do include the likes of Steve Via and Joe Satriana, both of which have called Knopfler the greatest guitarist who ever lived.
Never really appreciated this song when it came out ,listening to it now and realising how emotional ,sad and beautiful it really is , Great reaction and song 🙂
Mark Knopfler wrote the song in 1982 while the Falklands War between Great Britain and Argentina was unfolding. The text is about bonds that are formed between soldiers in war. Greetings from Norway.
If you like mark from dire straits then I hope you’re listening to his newer music. Our shangri la is one to name many. He sings it with emmylou harris
@@SimplyTwoDudes Romeo and Juliet is a good one. One of my favorites is called. A song for sonny Liston. He was heavyweight champion of the world. Mark says he went to school with him.
if this song hit you in the feels you should listen to fly for your life by gunship the video make you realize that hate will push you to self destruction
Thank You 🙏🏽 for choosing this amazing 🥲 SONG…my dad use to play it as he was a guitar 🎸 player. I certainly miss my dad and his music. It reminds me of the war happening right now. I’m praying for the military service men and May GOD intervene in what’s been occurring in UKRAINE 🇺🇦. Have a blessed Christmas 🎄 2022’.
One of the most beautiful of songs.
Sung from the perspective of a dying soldier to his brothers in arms this is a brilliant song.
Oh wow 😕
Mark Knopfler and his songs are like a fine wine. Stunning.
"we're fools to make war on our brothers in arms".... a line from a song in the 80s,still fitting this very day 💔
Mark Knopfler wrote this song about the Falklands war between the UK and Argentina in 1982. The guitar is so emotional in this song, Mark really knows how to make that Les Paul cry.
Indeed steven !
He sure does!!! He is a brilliant guitarist!!!
The song is about a soldier at war and he is thanking his fellow soldiers for not leaving him while he is dying his skills with his guitar is perfection and he could make it talk
It's about a soldier dying on the battlefield, that his Brothers don't desert him and about how futile war is "We are fools to make war on our Brothers in Arms"
Oh wow 😕😕
Also, just as impactful after 37 years. You can say that about pretty much all MK/DS songs. Musical genius and in a class of their own. The world will be a totally different place without Mark Knopfler in it. Thankfully we have all these masterful compositions laid to track. Will be there for all generations going forward. That can't be said about many acts. Great reaction guys.
I remember how excited I was to buy this CD in '85 when it came out.
There are so many different worlds
So many different suns
And we have just one world
But we live in different ones
My favourite lyric in any song, ever
Pretty deep! 🔥❤️
The artwork is a process called rotoscoping, where a sketch is done over a piece of moving film. Back in the 80's when this was made it was all done by hand - now, of course, it is all computerised. If you want to see another award-winning example, check out the official video of "Take On Me" by the Norwegian group, a-ha.
Great song
The lead singer for this group, Mark Knopfler, is somewhere in the top 5 guitar players of all time. Where, precisely, he sits in that to 5 of all time is up for debate and argument. But pretty much no one argues that he's in the top 5.
I'm pretty sure when elite guitarists sit around together they don't sit around arguing over who is "better", lol!
@@risktaker53 True. But when I say "pretty much no one, I do include the likes of Steve Via and Joe Satriana, both of which have called Knopfler the greatest guitarist who ever lived.
What you are is an empathic human being. And your reaction (guy on the right) on this song is the best I've watch up until now.
Thank you !
They reacted for.the single edition!!! They need to hear the entire track, specially the section between keyboards and guitar solo
Okay 👍🏻
Never really appreciated this song when it came out ,listening to it now and realising how emotional ,sad and beautiful it really is , Great reaction and song 🙂
thank you ❤️❤️
Powerful
Did you noticed the 2 seconds Mark Knopfler holds a machine gun instead of the guitar.
Mark Knopfler wrote the song in 1982 while the Falklands War between Great Britain and Argentina was unfolding. The text is about bonds that are formed between soldiers in war. Greetings from Norway.
Ayye shoutout to norway!
I love sooooooo much this song🥰
Hey guys love your channel. I think you will like Telegraph Road by Dire Straits Alchemy Live 1983. Cheers from Australia 😊🎸🎸🎸
And what about the epic end of "tunnel of love"?
Kind regards from México
@@fenderstratocastertelecast8479 yes absolutely 🤘
@@MinistryOfDarkness11 well actually "private investigations" Is a jewel
@@fenderstratocastertelecast8479 yes especially the performance from DIRE STRAITS Live ON THE NIGHT 1993
@@MinistryOfDarkness11 that 1992 live performance was awesome!!!
Also the "on every street" track, featuring TOTO 's Jeff porcaro on drums
If you like mark from dire straits then I hope you’re listening to his newer music. Our shangri la is one to name many. He sings it with emmylou harris
Interesting, have to check that out!
@@SimplyTwoDudes Romeo and Juliet is a good one. One of my favorites is called. A song for sonny Liston. He was heavyweight champion of the world. Mark says he went to school with him.
if this song hit you in the feels you should listen to fly for your life by gunship the video make you realize that hate will push you to self destruction
Interesting !
must do pink floyd DOGS you just gonna fly guys
Thank You 🙏🏽 for choosing this amazing 🥲 SONG…my dad use to play it as he was a guitar 🎸 player. I certainly miss my dad and his music. It reminds me of the war happening right now. I’m praying for the military service men and May GOD intervene in what’s been occurring in UKRAINE 🇺🇦. Have a blessed Christmas 🎄 2022’.
Glad you liked it Stephanie ❤️
Make not WAR - Peace for all
Facts!