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My husband served with the Scots Guards during the Falklands War. He spent 3 weeks on the QE2 getting there, he was shot in the head the day of the ceasefire. He was 21 at the time and for 42 years he had suffered from PTSD and epilepsy.
😢 Bless you and your husband's service for peace. ❤ (He probably helped "Tearing down the wall", because people were so TIRED of WAR and the COLD WAR in particular; back then.
We saw Dire Straits in Seattle when they were touring for this album. We were 20 year veterans of many concerts, and Mr. Knopfler and company put on the longest and best show we ever attended. Two long sets with an intermission, and a long encore, all superbly performed. My wife and I were both soldiers, and this song really spoke to us.
Dire Straits : all my youth 😉 I was (and still am) very fond of their songs. Did't know that one was about the Falklands' war so I've learnt a lot today, as usual with your reaction. Thank you 🙏🏻🇫🇷
Mark Knopfler has a unique guitar sound and style. He is one of the very best guitarists imhop. Thanks for taking on this evocative song. Yearning, sadness.
Susanna Hietala & Jouni Kannisto of Club for Five made the fantastic a capella arrangement that Home Free used💓 I actually bought the sheet music for the Club for five version. th-cam.com/video/Gerr99h0nS8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2yCFeuAPMX0hN45Y My father-in-law is ex military, in his eighties, recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Private investigations is their most known song, the best is Telegraph Road from the Alchemy tour, it is a 14 minute story of the start of a small town getting bigger and bigger with lots of instrumental play as well.
From the beginning of this song, the first notes of the guitar are so distinctive to Dire Straits. They are so unique I would recognize it anywhere. It is very beautiful in it’s way but also so sad. ❤R/A🎼
"Someday you'll return to your valleys and your farms." reminds me of the end of the film Gladiator, as Maximus returns to his home and family in the afterlife.
Oh Gosh, you didn't know this masterpiece, sooo fantastic you took your time to react to this original! Thank you! For me this song is so emotional, I grew up in this time of cold war (in the devided Germany you felt that the most) and many other wars as you mentioned, and I know every single detail, every note of the song, the guitar, every crack of his voice, every word by heart.... I love this song, one of the best of all time I would say, and it still brings me to tears. All the subtle details with the guitar and his singing is something I would love to interpret together with you! 😉 Thank you once again! ❤
Ditto.... MTV was playing 24/7 in my Mom's house. ( Only during the weekends, of course. School during weekdays, so MTV wasn't allowed. ☺️) And I remember Pink Floyd's concert in Berlin.... AAAA-MAZING!! "Tear Down The Wall " !! Gosh... How time FLIES!
Such an iconic song from an iconic album. I understand it’s beloved by many guitarists who were influenced by Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits. Including HomeFree’s Adam Chance, who said it was his favorite song in middle school.
I had the pleasure of seeing Mark Knopfler in Las Vegas a few years ago (OMG, it was 15 years already! Time flies.). Apart from the music being phenomenal, it was a pleasure to watch the players--they truly enjoyed what they were doing and that they were doing it together. We were in the second row, so watching their faces was easy to do. Those guys were having fun. A thoroughly enjoyable experience made better by being in the company of good friends.
The style of this “Brothers in Arms” video and the “Take On Me” video is called rotoscoping and based on a technique developed in 1915. Had a comeback in the late 1970’s and 1980’s as it was used by film maker Ralph Bakshi. (And this may be the only time I’ve used what I learned studying filmmaking back in the early 80’s. 🤣)
I remember wondering at the time why two nations were fighting over such small seemingly insignificant islands at the bottom of the world. But this is a really great song. And it really does make you think. Knoffler is such a great artist. I'm sure you're going to react to, or at least listen to the two main acapella versions of this song. Both Home Free and Club for Five do a fabulous job with this song. Both versions use Club for Five's arrangement and I think they are both in the same key. It would be really cool to hear you analyze them comparatively. Club for Five has two female vocalists and, as you know, Home Free is all male.
As a next Dire Straits reaction, "Telegraph road" would certainly be in the list! Though the Song in it self is about 15 min. long, it never gets boring. I think the live version video is clipped, so I'd suggest you check out the Album version (from the Album "Love over Gold"). BTW. Love your reactions and explanations.
Although the songs in the studio recording are great, for this band you own it to yourself to react to the live version where Mark Knopfler the lead singer and guitarist, stretches the guitar solo and does some fantastic improvisations.
Ps... I've already commented on this Video, but wish to remind you of a GREAT HALLOWEEN SONG, by Nightwish; that I'm hoping you'll react to, before October is over. LOVE YOUR REACTIONS ❤
Excellent reaction. The sound intensifies considerably in the live concert from 1993 called 'On The Night' where the keltic melody takes on a symphonic dimension - might be worth seeing for a pro like yourself: th-cam.com/video/q2rx3IAEISA/w-d-xo.html
Christmas is approaching… I hope you don’t find this intrusive, it’s meant as a friendly reminder that you have said that you would react to Pentatonix’s version of “Coventry carol” in 2024. (In the comment section of your reaction to “God rest ye merry gentlemen”, December 2023.)
Pardon a personal question, but I was wondering if you were a Christian. You make frequent references in your videos to Biblical principles, and it made me curious. Again, sorry if this is too personal, just my curiosity getting the better of me.
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My husband served with the Scots Guards during the Falklands War. He spent 3 weeks on the QE2 getting there, he was shot in the head the day of the ceasefire. He was 21 at the time and for 42 years he had suffered from PTSD and epilepsy.
Wow. Thank you for sharing.
😢
Bless you and your husband's service for peace. ❤
(He probably helped "Tearing down the wall", because people were so TIRED of WAR and the COLD WAR in particular; back then.
We saw Dire Straits in Seattle when they were touring for this album. We were 20 year veterans of many concerts, and Mr. Knopfler and company put on the longest and best show we ever attended. Two long sets with an intermission, and a long encore, all superbly performed.
My wife and I were both soldiers, and this song really spoke to us.
A grown-up lullaby
Whispers of dire loss
A weeping guitar
Draws a 'strait' line
The futility of war?
A broken heart. 💔
Dire Straits : all my youth 😉 I was (and still am) very fond of their songs. Did't know that one was about the Falklands' war so I've learnt a lot today, as usual with your reaction. Thank you 🙏🏻🇫🇷
Mark Knopfler has a unique guitar sound and style. He is one of the very best guitarists imhop. Thanks for taking on this evocative song. Yearning, sadness.
Your next home free should be their cover of “brothers in arms” its a masterpiece
Definitely look at Home Free's interpretation.
I’m assuming that’s the cover version he received the request for, and will be his next reaction.
🤞🏽
Hopefully! @@itzel1735
Absolutely, next has to be Home Free's cover💓
Susanna Hietala & Jouni Kannisto of Club for Five made the fantastic a capella arrangement that Home Free used💓 I actually bought the sheet music for the Club for five version. th-cam.com/video/Gerr99h0nS8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2yCFeuAPMX0hN45Y
My father-in-law is ex military, in his eighties, recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Brilliant analysis as always. Thank you so much. 👍👍👍
Steve Barron directed this and the Take On Me videos. Excellent reaction.
Words I was reaching for: a lament and a plea. No one knows war like the brothers in arms.
Private investigations is their most known song, the best is Telegraph Road from the Alchemy tour, it is a 14 minute story of the start of a small town getting bigger and bigger with lots of instrumental play as well.
From the beginning of this song, the first notes of the guitar are so distinctive to Dire Straits. They are so unique I would recognize it anywhere.
It is very beautiful in it’s way but also so sad.
❤R/A🎼
"Someday you'll return to your valleys and your farms." reminds me of the end of the film Gladiator, as Maximus returns to his home and family in the afterlife.
Beautiful, isn't it? Thank you for doing this one.
Oh Gosh, you didn't know this masterpiece, sooo fantastic you took your time to react to this original! Thank you! For me this song is so emotional, I grew up in this time of cold war (in the devided Germany you felt that the most) and many other wars as you mentioned, and I know every single detail, every note of the song, the guitar, every crack of his voice, every word by heart.... I love this song, one of the best of all time I would say, and it still brings me to tears. All the subtle details with the guitar and his singing is something I would love to interpret together with you! 😉 Thank you once again! ❤
Ditto....
MTV was playing 24/7 in my Mom's house.
( Only during the weekends, of course.
School during weekdays, so MTV wasn't allowed. ☺️)
And I remember Pink Floyd's concert in Berlin....
AAAA-MAZING!!
"Tear Down The Wall " !!
Gosh... How time FLIES!
I never followed Dire Straits, but I followed Mark Knopfler's individual career afterwards, very closely. He is a stunning storyteller/lyricist.
Such an iconic song from an iconic album. I understand it’s beloved by many guitarists who were influenced by Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits.
Including HomeFree’s Adam Chance, who said it was his favorite song in middle school.
I had the pleasure of seeing Mark Knopfler in Las Vegas a few years ago (OMG, it was 15 years already! Time flies.). Apart from the music being phenomenal, it was a pleasure to watch the players--they truly enjoyed what they were doing and that they were doing it together. We were in the second row, so watching their faces was easy to do. Those guys were having fun. A thoroughly enjoyable experience made better by being in the company of good friends.
Great reaction, SH!
The style of this “Brothers in Arms” video and the “Take On Me” video is called rotoscoping and based on a technique developed in 1915.
Had a comeback in the late 1970’s and 1980’s as it was used by film maker Ralph Bakshi. (And this may be the only time I’ve used what I learned studying filmmaking back in the early 80’s. 🤣)
TEARS! Not at first, but as the music progressed, my saddness did
as well. 😢❤
My favorite for years, huge fan of dire straits ❤
I remember wondering at the time why two nations were fighting over such small seemingly insignificant islands at the bottom of the world. But this is a really great song. And it really does make you think. Knoffler is such a great artist. I'm sure you're going to react to, or at least listen to the two main acapella versions of this song. Both Home Free and Club for Five do a fabulous job with this song. Both versions use Club for Five's arrangement and I think they are both in the same key. It would be really cool to hear you analyze them comparatively. Club for Five has two female vocalists and, as you know, Home Free is all male.
As a next Dire Straits reaction, "Telegraph road" would certainly be in the list! Though the Song in it self is about 15 min. long, it never gets boring. I think the live version video is clipped, so I'd suggest you check out the Album version (from the Album "Love over Gold").
BTW. Love your reactions and explanations.
Beautiful song, haunting visuals; sad, it still applies. Have a lovely weekend.
You should hear the Band of the Royal Marines performing this
This is the song that reminds me of The Falklands War, as it was inspired by that conflict and is apparently popular for military funerals.
Such a distinctive sound, and such a profound message. I've never really gotten into Dire Straits. I think that has to change.
Although the songs in the studio recording are great, for this band you own it to yourself to react to the live version where Mark Knopfler the lead singer and guitarist, stretches the guitar solo and does some fantastic improvisations.
Ps... I've already commented on this Video, but wish to remind you of a GREAT HALLOWEEN SONG, by Nightwish; that I'm hoping you'll react to, before October is over.
LOVE YOUR REACTIONS ❤
Excellent reaction. The sound intensifies considerably in the live concert from 1993 called 'On The Night' where the keltic melody takes on a symphonic dimension - might be worth seeing for a pro like yourself: th-cam.com/video/q2rx3IAEISA/w-d-xo.html
Christmas is approaching…
I hope you don’t find this intrusive, it’s meant as a friendly reminder that you have said that you would react to Pentatonix’s version of “Coventry carol” in 2024. (In the comment section of your reaction to “God rest ye merry gentlemen”, December 2023.)
I'm going to have to listen to this a few more times. Not so sure I care for it.
When it first released, I also didn't care for it..... Now after multiple re-listens, I absolutely love it. Takes a little time this one.
Pardon a personal question, but I was wondering if you were a Christian. You make frequent references in your videos to Biblical principles, and it made me curious. Again, sorry if this is too personal, just my curiosity getting the better of me.
Wonderful!
Brilliant analysis as always. Thank you so much. 👍