This is absolutely the most beautiful version of this song I have ever heard. I am an EMT, and I listen to this song every time we have a Line of Duty Death among fellow EMT's and Firefighters. I'm listening to this today in remembrance of those who lost their life on Christmas Eve in West Webster, NY. I just discovered this version today, and the beauty of it has me in tears. EXCELLENT performance!!
I listen to this song every day...for about 8-9 years(this version and Mark Knopfler version). My parents raised me on Dire Straits, ADCD, John Lennon, Queen and others. I'm glad that I am one of those people who listen to good music.... I salute you and thank you again for this music. Alex Crisan
Thanks Al for sharing. It does bring to mind the high cost of war - a sad sound, but a beautiful song, and playing. Thanks for sharing. Very nice. Take care. Gwen
I don't have words to express how wonderful this piece is. I can only say that your playing sounds perfect in terms of emotions you are trying to express throughout that piece. Thank you for the great playing! Your arrangements are always the best, because it seems that you are very dedicated to what you are doing.
Beautiful Sir. I have been finger picking for 30+ years and I sat here frozen in place listening. You kept the integrity of song and somehow made it more haunting. I love it.
You made my day. I never imagined my favorite song to be played so unbelievebly wonderful on an acoustic guitar. Can't even say if this is a cover, it ''feels'' like something completely independent from the original song. Great piece, thank you.
acabo de encontrarme con tu interpretación de este tema y debo decirte q me ha sobrecogido... he apagado las luces y a oscuras lo he escuchado una y otra vez....solo darte las gracias...increíble...
esta es la cancion que ha marcado mi vida y ver lo espectacular de su interpretacion me ha dejado facinado ,yo toco guitarra pero estoy a años luz de una interpretacion como esta , muchas gracias por el video es sensacional , gracias ,gracias........
Это одна из моих любимых песен, она благородна и мелодична. Мне очень импонирует это исполнение на акустической гитаре. Звучит волшебно. Спасибо. This is just gorgeous. Thank you so much.
Going through some real deep problems in life at the moment. However, when I hear your version of this song, it helps me go on. Thank you so much for it Allen, this is the best ever version of this fabulous song.
Allen, this is such a wonderful song and performance! Bravo! Your playing really moved me! There are far too much wars on earth, every day, every hour or even every second someone's dying. History should have learned us the lesson, no one wins a war. The sadness goes deep! Thanks and cheers my friend, Bernd
Al You truly captured the emotion and the phrasing of this masterpiece. This is You Tube at its best. Its an honor to be able to watch this Thanks Rich
Thanks Mauro! I always respect you comments. I just wish I had your right hand. I am trying to develop a steady tremolo. It's hard on steel strings:-( il tuo amico allen
A real pleasure yesterday and today to see you playing this tune on the lovely Taylor. I think you know I'm a big fan of Mark Knopfler's voice and guitar... some lovely uncomplicated sentiments... Well played.. and arranged, I'm really enjoying the fingerpicking.. Barry
I can recall when I first heard this powerful and very moving song... A piece well worthy of the immense task of arranging for fingerstyle! Played so well, your version builds up beautifully to the finale... Thank you for this Al! Clive
Thank you Edson. You are very kind. I appreciate you listening and taking time to comment. My friend added some photos to the video and posted it again. He made quite an improvement I think. th-cam.com/video/OzlW-RwfCCU/w-d-xo.html saludos allen
Thank you Clive for such a generous comment. This is great material from which to work. Thanks for stopping by and for your encouragement.. cheers allen
+tom gremer On a side note. The ship pictured at the start of the video was the USS Luce DD522. My Father was the captain of that Destroyer. He was transferred off of the Luce to a Cruiser the USS Columbus. 6 weeks after his transfer the USS Luce was hit by 3 Kamikazes while on picket duty for the invasion of Okinawa. 141 men went down with the ship.
A truly amazing interpretation of, in my opinion one of the finest songs ever written. In the absence of the other layers you have created an extremely rich melody with out losing the original essence of what mark knofler was trying to portray. Fantastic my friend !!
Brothers in arms is mijn favoriete song. U heeft deze prachtig verwoord. Mark Knopfler zou tevreden zijn. Bedankt voor het goedmaken van mijn dag! Greetings from the Netherlands
Hey, bring on the guy who has trouble fingerpicking. He certainly isn't in evidence here. Man you played this with balance, dynamics, feeling .... Mark would dig it. Those finishing lines when the image of the ship returns... mercy. The whole thing just really makes it. Bravo!
Hi Brother, today I just want to tell you that in this "Brothers in Arm" Version that you posted, make me feel your memories, your mood, and reflection about the war. I think that You express Perfectly the feeling, a true and deep feeling when you play this tune.it' s clear that I feel When I hear you to play on this Video. Bravo Mi Hermano, This video represent for me more than a simple good Guitar Performance.For me, it's a soulful moment very high. Peace. Stephane Your Brother (In Arm).
Beautiful,nothing wrong with this finger-style arrangement Allen, Mark sure has written some great pieces. You have made this tune sing in another way, just go on Allen you have already made great improvements in this relative difficult style,greetings Vic.
Man i'm blown up! That's what's up man. You are goddamn amazing! You gained a new fuc*ing subscriber! Your arrangement is like the best one on the earth mate, so calming and great keep doing what you are doing mate!!!
Al, Great job on this classic, has been some time since I watched this one and had to revisit. Really like your approach. Great Playing and souind. David
This is a beautiful piece Allen and skillfully played. You should finger pick more often!! The melody does strike a balance between the sorrow of war and the victory of overcoming the battle. It is gentle, yet haunting as well. It is like how peace can also be bittersweet. Lord help us......Hugs.....Pamela
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This is absolutely the most beautiful version of this song I have ever heard. I am an EMT, and I listen to this song every time we have a Line of Duty Death among fellow EMT's and Firefighters. I'm listening to this today in remembrance of those who lost their life on Christmas Eve in West Webster, NY. I just discovered this version today, and the beauty of it has me in tears. EXCELLENT performance!!
I listen to this song every day...for about 8-9 years(this version and Mark Knopfler version). My parents raised me on Dire Straits, ADCD, John Lennon, Queen and others. I'm glad that I am one of those people who listen to good music....
I salute you and thank you again for this music.
Alex Crisan
"From time to time we should reflect on the terrible cost of war. Maybe there are no winners in war rather, only survivors".
Indeed.
Agreed Jo.
Amazing!...Best cover i have heard.
Nothing better than watching a great musician play another great musician's song his own way. Loved every second of your performance.
Thank you Evan. That is very kind of you!
Cheers allen
Thanks Al for sharing. It does bring to mind the high cost of war - a sad sound, but a beautiful song, and playing. Thanks for sharing. Very nice. Take care. Gwen
Alan,This is one of my favorites and I re-post it often.I know the history of it and that makes it more meaningful.God Bless.
Thank you. Your comment is very much appreciated.
allen
I don't have words to express how wonderful this piece is. I can only say that your playing sounds perfect in terms of emotions you are trying to express throughout that piece.
Thank you for the great playing! Your arrangements are always the best, because it seems that you are very dedicated to what you are doing.
Thank you very much. Your comments are very generous.
Peace,
al
Beautiful Sir. I have been finger picking for 30+ years and I sat here frozen in place listening. You kept the integrity of song and somehow made it more haunting. I love it.
You made my day. I never imagined my favorite song to be played so unbelievebly wonderful on an acoustic guitar. Can't even say if this is a cover, it ''feels'' like something completely independent from the original song. Great piece, thank you.
Thank you!! What a great song and message.
allen
Simplesmente maravilhoso. Parabéns.
Um abraço desde o Porto (Portugal).
+Vitor Pinto
Muito obrigado.
al
acabo de encontrarme con tu interpretación de este tema y debo decirte q me ha sobrecogido... he apagado las luces y a oscuras lo he escuchado una y otra vez....solo darte las gracias...increíble...
+Jorge Romero Su comentario es muy generoso. Gracias por escuchar.
Mucho saludos desde USA!
The world needs more people like you!!
Thank you Rishav. Let me check with the world and see it thinks:-)
cheers allen
esta es la cancion que ha marcado mi vida y ver lo espectacular de su interpretacion me ha dejado facinado ,yo toco guitarra pero estoy a años luz de una interpretacion como esta , muchas gracias por el video es sensacional , gracias ,gracias........
Это одна из моих любимых песен, она благородна и мелодична. Мне очень импонирует это исполнение на акустической гитаре. Звучит волшебно. Спасибо.
This is just gorgeous. Thank you so much.
Julia,
Большое спасибо за прослушивания.
allen!.
Great arrangement - performance thanks for all your work and sharing what you learned so graciously.
when you see an old man play a song and feel it make sure that it's a masterpiece.
Hi, friend. Wonderful performance!!! It sounds fantastic. Thanks for sharing it. Excellent!!!
A big hug.
Emilio
Thank you sharing your masterpiece....very soulful
Thank you Anup for listening and taking time to comment!
allen
Beautiful beyond words Al, you should be very proud of this.
Thank you Chris for your most generous comment.
Cheers, al
Amazing!!! Congratulations.. Very nice.
Franklin - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
this is absolutely beautiful Allen - a superb cover of a great Knophler song
Many Thanx
Thank you! It's a great song. Thanks for listening.
cheers allen
Thank you Raymond. I love this song. The lyrics are very powerful.
allen
Genial!!! melhor versão fingerstyle desta Canção wery Beautiful 🎸
Muito obrigado. Você é muito gentil.
Paz,
al
Thank you very much. I'm glad this song has meaning for you. It has powerful lyrics that touched something in me as well.
allen
Снимаю шляпу! Огромное наслаждение! Спасибо!
I listen to this often.Thanks Al.
Going through some real deep problems in life at the moment. However, when I hear your version of this song, it helps me go on. Thank you so much for it Allen, this is the best ever version of this fabulous song.
Theres something very special about the way this is played, its passion and its rare, nice one Al.
Beautiful..thank you! I found your emotion and timing to be right on to match the love I have for the brothers in arms from my life.
Thank you Clay. Your comment is very much appreciated.
al
Love this song and learned Dan's arrangement myself, it's beautiful.
Well played!
Thanks Kurt. I changed the solo interlude a wee bit and the ending as well. It's a great song with powerful lyrics.
al
Allen, this is such a wonderful song and performance! Bravo! Your playing really moved me! There are far too much wars on earth, every day, every hour or even every second someone's dying. History should have learned us the lesson, no one wins a war. The sadness goes deep!
Thanks and cheers my friend,
Bernd
Excelente mi amigo Allen !!!!!
Muy bello sonido y magnifica interpretación de esta composición de Mark Knopfler
UN GRAN ABRAZO HERMANO !
Fernando
Al You truly captured the emotion and the phrasing of this masterpiece. This is You Tube at its best. Its an honor to be able to watch this Thanks Rich
A masterpiece Al.... Thanks for sharing!!!!
Mauro
Thanks Mauro! I always respect you comments. I just wish I had your right hand. I am trying to develop a steady tremolo. It's hard on steel strings:-(
il tuo amico allen
Lovely. ... wonderful ending, and I can hear birdsong at the start.
A real pleasure yesterday and today to see you playing this tune on the lovely Taylor.
I think you know I'm a big fan of Mark Knopfler's voice and guitar... some lovely uncomplicated sentiments...
Well played.. and arranged, I'm really enjoying the fingerpicking..
Barry
Nicely done Allen! Inspiring & melancholic. Powerful mood piece. Thank you.
Jaul! genau! Ein altes Schlachtschiff auf der Gitarre... schaut es bis am Ende!!! Genial
I can recall when I first heard this powerful and very moving song...
A piece well worthy of the immense task of arranging for fingerstyle!
Played so well, your version builds up beautifully to the finale...
Thank you for this Al!
Clive
That was beautiful, Al. Such a moving, reflective interpretation of an incredible song. Thank you for sharing this.
this is great... I think it's the only interpretation on youtube that makes you not only listen, but also feel this song. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! You are very kind to listen and take time to comment.
cheers al
Great! Thank you!
Hey nice idea with the oldtime look of the video! :)
Hope to see more!
Powerful presentation.
Thanks MV!
allen
I could listen for hours. Love your arrangement.
Thank you Lucas. You are very kind.
al
wahoooooooo Super tres jolie j'adore BRAVO Congratulation
c'est vraiment très beau merci pour ce beau moment
parfect great awsome .......... :D THANK YOU
Thank you Chakib! I thank you for listening and taking time to comment!
allen
Obrigado Mark knopfler, obrigado Al Owens. Arrepiei do início ao fim.Parabens
Obrigado Jenner por escutar e tendo tempo para escrever um muito agradável elogio.
Paz al
congratulations , beatifull solo !!!! bravo!!!
Thank you Edson. You are very kind. I appreciate you listening and taking time to comment. My friend added some photos to the video and posted it again. He made quite an improvement I think.
th-cam.com/video/OzlW-RwfCCU/w-d-xo.html
saludos
allen
Thank you Clive for such a generous comment. This is great material from which to work.
Thanks for stopping by and for your encouragement..
cheers allen
wow wow wow!!!
awesome!
what a great masterpiece!
thank you for this magical moment!
Great job "Brother". I like your timings and accurance. Hug from Portugal.
Muito obrigado Filipe!
Você é muito gentil.
al
Thank you very much for this version. Beautiful! I've the same feeling as you about this song. All the best!
This is just... perfect! I think everybody can notice that you play with your heart and soul. Thanks for sharing with us this masterpiece (:
Very welled played ,God bless them all ,,,we will rember you all
+tom gremer Thank you Tom.
al
such a lonely day for some ,the rest should pay some respect for what they gave up ,truely love tis song ,,you take great care and thx
+tom gremer On a side note. The ship pictured at the start of the video was the USS Luce DD522. My Father was the captain of that Destroyer. He was transferred off of the Luce to a Cruiser the USS Columbus. 6 weeks after his transfer the USS Luce was hit by 3 Kamikazes while on picket duty for the invasion of Okinawa. 141 men went down with the ship.
Eres un mago con las manos. Musica directa al corazon. Increible
Pablo, Muchas gracias por escucharme!
Saludos desde Georgia USA
al
You did a great job on this amazing song. Really great arrangement and playing
Simply fantastic. Greetings from Portugal.
Very, very nice composition and performance.
Pura Vida!!
Ron
Magnifique !!! Wonderful !! Played with emotion!!
WOW! Great job! Favourite cover of this song, thanks for the upload.
A truly amazing interpretation of, in my opinion one of the finest songs ever written. In the absence of the other layers you have created an extremely rich melody with out losing the original essence of what mark knofler was trying to portray. Fantastic my friend !!
Wow Allen. Majestic!!
Thank you Anirvann!
al
This is an amazing performance. I seriously did not expect this when I clicked the link.
замечательное исполнение великой песни! уважаю!!
the best ive seen so far thank you.
Thank you Raidim. You are very kind.
allen
Allen, Your Cover for this song is the Best!!!!
Thank you!
allen
so beautiful. thank you xxx
+Bonita Wihongi You are very kind Bonita. Thank you.
cheers al
Absolutely beautiful, great arrangement!!
Wow beautiful!
Thank you! This is a great composition by Mark.
Thanks for listening and taking time to comment.
allen
Good stuff! Very lovely music.
This is soooo good, played with so much heart.
this version is awesome and should be recorded and sold on iTunes - imho - what to go mister!
Brothers in arms is mijn favoriete song. U heeft deze prachtig verwoord. Mark Knopfler zou tevreden zijn.
Bedankt voor het goedmaken van mijn dag!
Greetings from the Netherlands
+Rob Enderink Rob,
Bedankt voor je lieve woorden.
al
What a great piece Al. Very inspiring--
the best cover of this song I have ever heard.
Beautifully played!!
Thank you!!
al
Thank you!!! Hard to go wrong with material like this.
allen
This was just lovely to listen to ,, it kept me captivated until the last note ,, cheers ,, dave :))
Loved that, very emotive version.
Great version!!!!!:D
Love this song...
Hey, bring on the guy who has trouble fingerpicking. He certainly isn't in evidence here. Man you played this with balance, dynamics, feeling .... Mark would dig it. Those finishing lines when the image of the ship returns... mercy. The whole thing just really makes it. Bravo!
Many words spoken in your playing Allen : )
Nice touch, very well done!
Hello . Beautiful piece . J.C.
There's more going on there than meets the ear. Very nicely done, Allen. Keep on keepin' on.
Peace,
Bob
Hi Christoph,
Thank you for you kind words and taking time to listen.
cheers,
allen
Hi Brother, today I just want to tell you that in this "Brothers in Arm" Version that you posted, make me feel your memories, your mood, and reflection about the war.
I think that You express Perfectly the feeling, a true and deep feeling when you play this tune.it' s clear that I feel When I hear you to play on this Video.
Bravo Mi Hermano, This video represent for me more than a simple good Guitar Performance.For me, it's a soulful moment very high.
Peace.
Stephane Your Brother (In Arm).
Beautiful.
Hi Allen, this is a great piece of work. Fantastic fingerstyle playing and great sound. Very nice.
-Steve
Beautiful,nothing wrong with this finger-style arrangement Allen, Mark sure has written some great pieces. You have made this tune sing in another way, just go on Allen you have already made great improvements in this relative difficult style,greetings Vic.
Man i'm blown up! That's what's up man. You are goddamn amazing! You gained a new fuc*ing subscriber! Your arrangement is like the best one on the earth mate, so calming and great keep doing what you are doing mate!!!
Thank you Hasab. It's hard to go wrong with a great song like this. Your comment is much appreciated my friend.
cheers
al
Al, Great job on this classic, has been some time since I watched this one and had to revisit. Really like your approach. Great Playing and souind. David
Than you David. It's hard to go wrong with this type of material.
Fantastic interpretation and a smooth performance. And I love the filter on the video
Thank you Omair. Your comment is moist generous.
cheers
al
Thanks for the video Al. I've probably watched it 50 times in the past couple of days.
great rendition! very well phrased
Musica boa não tem idade ! Bela muito bela parabéns !
+Nelson Andrade Muito obrigado por ouvir a minha música. Obrigado por ter comentado.
al
This is a beautiful piece Allen and skillfully played. You should finger pick more often!! The melody does strike a balance between the sorrow of war and the victory of overcoming the battle. It is gentle, yet haunting as well. It is like how peace can also be bittersweet. Lord help us......Hugs.....Pamela
Thank you. I am flattered!
allen
I loved it ... I recorded and hear directly.
bellissima cover, fatta con molta passione... bravo.