My mother passed in her 80’s. Alzheimer’s. Before she was deep into she fell in love with Brothers In Arms, the song and the album. When she was deep into the illness she still loved it. You would see her go that place. Good vision being important, I can’t listen to it while driving. On behalf of my Mother and myself, thanks Mark.

This man taught himself to be one of the best guitarists in history way before the internet. Pure raw genius and drive.

@paulmyfinger

4 ай бұрын

So did I but no one noticed 😅

@karengittins6648

4 ай бұрын

🤣... that's two of us then...

@anthonyfox1436

4 ай бұрын

​@paulmyfinger got to put yourself out there, man

@X-pe7ig

3 ай бұрын

“Oh, lord, it’s hard to be humble…“

@TopperPenquin

3 ай бұрын

Probably got Perfect Pitch from Hungary like Bruno Mars or Ludwig Beethoven 🤷

The GOAT in Music. A truly unique, humble and talented guitarist and songwriter. Keep working hard Mark, we all appreciate your passion for making music.

@Marlytt1

4 ай бұрын

Well said

@mahmoudoudiallo3809

4 ай бұрын

Agree with you Sir 👍

@Ironman-harmonica

4 ай бұрын

Yes

@michaelscore6763

4 ай бұрын

He is for sure also one of my absolute favorites l! But calling him GOAT of music is a little bit too ambitious. The GOAT of music you maybe can find 400 years back in history by a classic composer like Bach - without him and his evolution of music and Harmonie, modern music is not thinkable... But Mark Knopfler for sure is a great musician too!

@kirstinkornblume3547

4 ай бұрын

Talented? He‘s a real master!

Tremendous guitarist, fantastic storyteller, brilliant lyricist, a good and generous man. I'm so grateful I got to see him live on the 2019 concert tour. The man's talent makes my heart sing.

@paulmyfinger

4 ай бұрын

Same old stories though. With the twidly bits and blowing up the radio. Love MK ....My go to guitar player

@Assgier

4 ай бұрын

That will most probably become the last time you've had a chance to see him live too. He will not be touring again, at least not those big tours. I was also lucky enough to have seen him in 2019.

@Faloola_Festoon

4 ай бұрын

@@Assgier Yes, I was acutely aware of that at the time. And it wasn't that long after his tour that COVID hit. We were all lucky, weren't we?

@Assgier

4 ай бұрын

@@Faloola_Festoon We were lucky for sure!

@FallNorth

3 ай бұрын

@@paulmyfinger *LOL* I wondered who you meant by "MK" and of course I 10 seconds later realised and it wasn't our both acknowldeged frien Mark..... Why ... the confusion? MK is a British Electrical company and I was just getting a quote from them the other day :) I tell you, I'm going to accept it. :)

I watch this with a heavy heart as, to me, it signifies the end of an era of some of the finest music the world has ever heard. With Knopfler's music I thought we would all live forever. God bless you Mark Knopfler.

@dog1dog223

4 ай бұрын

It really doesn't though....he recognized an excess, and decided to part with them (including at least a good chunk of the money going to charity)....he has nowhere hinted at eminent retirement.

@redduketeleman

4 ай бұрын

@@dog1dog223 Hi Dog.....I did say "to me" as I know these things are very subjective and, like you, I hope those golden heart and fingers keep giving us years of enjoyment. God bless him.

@melbguy1

Ай бұрын

Wow what's high praise. Please remember to also bless the homeless man sleeping on the streets next time you walk by one.

@charlescauldron

Ай бұрын

I know exactly what you mean, and well said. Also, I can't believe the amount of grief you're getting for such a great statement. One guy is telling you you should be praising homeless men instead (?), another guy's telling you to calm down, the guitars meant nothing to Knopfler And he was merely getting rid of "an excess," even though he just spent an ENTIRE 20 MINUTE VIDEO explaining how they were children to him. KZread comments are a cesspool.

@petebanham4916

Ай бұрын

I thought the same, it seems odd to be selling off all the tools. And then being keen to do a TV show on sky after being such private person. But I’ve just been reading on the forum that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease which is crushing news for me, I can only hope it’s not true.

I could listen to Mark speak all day and night. For all the success and money he's seen over the years, what a truly humble man he is. A real legend.

@PhillipBrackenMusic

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely. He comes across as an incredibly gentle human being ❤

One of the best guitar players of all time.

@bungobdesigns

3 ай бұрын

His talent is knowing when to play and when to let silence tell the tale. Never older sold his talent.

@scottmurphy650

Ай бұрын

@@bungobdesigns Eric Clapton is the same way. He knows when to let other guitar players play parts of his songs and he just sticks to the rhythm chords. He has never been "greedy". Mark is the same way, both their talents are legendary, they don't have anything to prove any more.

To this day, Sultans Of Swing from Alchemy Live, in my mind, is the best live performance from Dire Straits EVER!

@rsiglesias

4 ай бұрын

To me, the best live performance from any band ever.

@michaelbaucom4019

4 ай бұрын

Tunnel Of Love from Alchemy a close second

@GeorgeTel100

4 ай бұрын

The Best BY ANYBODY!!!

@MinistryOfDarkness11

4 ай бұрын

I also love the Sydney Final Concert 1986 version. But there's so many great versions.

@grahamsmith5647

4 ай бұрын

I honestly couldn’t agree more… pure class… an absolute legend… truly humble gent…🙏🏼👍🏼

That was a most enjoyable interview with Mark Knopfler. No Ego…No Arrogance…No boasting. Just his modest sharing, with us, of the wonderful music + times he’s experienced with his guitars…a lovely man, thank you! 🙋‍♀️😁🎸

@docokd7oco443

4 ай бұрын

That is what is so outstanding about the man: he is so abundantly gifted with both talent and the proper work ethic to bring it to fruition. But to me his humility makes it all work. What an amazing human!

@jackmcginley7658

3 ай бұрын

Quite a few good Knopfler pieces out there. Mostly because he's an interesting guy. A small documentary on making Sailing to Philadelphia and the history behind it. Another where it's just Mark in a room explaining his guitars. And another where he goes with someone (I forget who) and visits the places where he bought guitars that were significant to him. They guy is just a gem.

@MaryBywaters

24 күн бұрын

@@jackmcginley7658 Thanks I'll have a look see if I can find the ones that you are talking about here. Love his playing. Shame I couldn't get into see them play in their heyday in Amsterdam. Packed out. Heard them from outside...

To me, there is no other guitarist who's written and performed so much brilliant music, storytelling included, as Mark Knopfler. Do peolpe fail to understand the vastness of his talent or why isn't he more rewarded, nowadays? Moreover, he has always come across as a truly kind and humble person. 🫠What a marvelous musician he is. 🙏💙🎶✍️

@jackmcginley7658

4 ай бұрын

Well, he's worth on the order of 75m pounds ($95m US) . Played with many all time greats. Sold lots of albums. I'm not sure he would say he has not been rewarded.

@uforferdetnilsson2595

3 ай бұрын

indeed - all those albums and film scores point to a thankfully unrecognized abject failure

@bruceakin6133

3 ай бұрын

MARK ...MARK even hair lip dogs luv u and myself u make the MAKER PROUD 😂

I saw him live once, in small venue in the Bay Area… by the end of the show I was moved to tears, deeply touched by the simplicity and beauty of his music and the connection I felt with him that night. He was clearly grateful for the opportunity to make a living from the art that comes through him and for his audience’s appreciation of his music. I can still feel his humility and it touches me deeply. Thank you Mark… the words fall short, but they need to be spoken. 💛

@billmcmurtrie1142

4 ай бұрын

I got to see him once at The Greek in Berkeley. Truly an outstanding concert.

@nigeldavies1175

2 ай бұрын

One of the best guitarist,ever lived,and his music,so special,Telegraph Road, Brothers in Arms,I can go on forever. Anyway Mark I hope we hear a lot more from you in the future. Thankyou for the beautiful songs.😊

Excellent. So good to hear him speak at length. Some real insights there. When i was very young (in the 60's) there was a sound coming out of our radio that intrigued me. It turned out to be the electric guitar. Once i found that out i had a guitar at the top of my christmas list every year. I never got one (things were tight in my household). Soon as i started work i bought myself a second hand teico with microphonic pick ups and spent nights trying to sound like the Shadows, Burt Weedon, and Duane Eddy. Then one day at work the radio was playing. I hadn't been a great fan of punk - i liked the energy but it just wasn't musical enough for me. Anyway pumping out of the radio was 'The Sultans of Swing'. It struck me silent. The pure and strong rhythm aligned with the crystal clear fender sound was ecstasy to me. And so began a journey of trying to sound like Mark Knopfler. A huge task but it was a sound i simply had to recreate for myself whenever i wanted. I was in the crowd at Hammersmith Odeon in 1983, the night Alchemy was recorded, 23 years old and utterly blown away by what was happening right in front of me. It was like a dream. I was 8 rows from the front and i could feel the notes of John Illsleys bass thumping me in the chest. My senses were alive and i heard every single guitar note with a clarity i'd never known before and i shouted myself hoarse begging for more. Cut to today. I have a fender Tele, a strat and a gibson les paul. And almost every night i go to my spare room for half an hour, sometimes more, and fire them up through an old HH amplifier and i blast my ear drums. Often i play old Dire Straits songs. I can actually give myself that buzz i had 40 years ago at Hammersmith odeon. My fingers are playing them same notes and something deep inside me feels so spiritually satisfied. Mark Knopfler/ Dire Straits gave me so much. And i'm so pleased i saw them about 5 times. The Tunnel of love solo still gives me chills after all these years. Awesome !!!

@danacoleman4007

2 ай бұрын

😊

Some of those pieces should rest in a kind of museum of modern music ❤

@risteardohaodha23

3 ай бұрын

They should be played.

I sold Mark the 2003 Brazilian Blue '57 Les Paul Custom Shop Reissue that he loved for years... It was the 9th highest seller in this Auction ! Cheers Mark ! Glad you enjoyed it for years and it did well for you !

How lucky many of our generation are to grow up with Dire Straits and Mark’s music. About 12 years old I became a fan and bought the first album and stayed with them through to Brothers in Arms and seen them live many times in those years. I have to admit I went off them a bit with songs like Money for Nothing and Calling Elvis. But this band had total classics like Lady Writer, Romeo and Juliet, the Tunnel of Love, Sultans of Swing, Telegraph Road and more and so Mark definitely goes down as a rock legend. The theme tune from Local Hero also gets me every time. And I greatly admire that Mark ended up writing and playing the type of music that he enjoyed, even if by then it wasn’t for me. Thank you for sharing your genius with us Mark. 🙏🙏

The Man of iconic legend in the world music history. He wrapped this planet with love&happiness, comfort&togetherness within those breathtaking and mind-blowing guitar sound and incredible singing stories that became as trademarks and milestones in human lives. Dire Straits forever! My sincere, heartfelt wishes of health, passion, patience and persistence to Mark. All the best from Ukraine!

@okeydokey3120

Ай бұрын

I pray you are safe and well. Ukraine is always in my heart. Day and night I pray for you and your beautiful people and country.

@vetalveral8920

Ай бұрын

A very good aftetnoon, my Friend! Thank You sincerely indeed for those sacred prayers, persistant willpower and togetherness! I'm 37 years old and I live in heavy industrial and aviation City ZP on the south part of Ukraine, up to 1000miles away from its capital. It's been two years since russian invasion, but thank God we're safe&sound here! We pray to God every single day. Thank's Man indeed for your heartfelt welcome! All the best! Glory to Uraine! Stand with Ukraine! NeveR AgaiN!

When I was 14 or so I got a cassette tape from a guy in class, he said you listen to this, the Brothers in arms album, and I remember thinking that this was the first time I really heard music. Thank you Mark Knopfler.

@maxmaximus2608

4 ай бұрын

Growing up in east germany, my access to records was very limited. I had one wish and this was to own Brother in arms. My girlfriend at the time got it for me through some shady channels and paid half of an average monthly East German income at the time! I was in heaven! And I recently got myself a record player again and the first album I bought was this very favorite… 😍

Mark helped save rock n roll for me in the late 70s when I was despairing about the state of rock. Eternally grateful for the man and his wonderful music.

@oliveroneill1388

4 ай бұрын

Nicely said

My all-time favourite musician❤❤

@inverterville

4 ай бұрын

Mine too

@MrPhotog7

4 ай бұрын

👍👍 Mine as well!

What a great interview. Watched Dire Straits live with my mom and dad in the 80s as a teenager. My dad loves Dire Straits. They are both 79 now and he has early stage dementia but he still listens to you everyday. I always tell him we watched you live but he can't remember. Love you Mark I grew up as a teenager with you as a big part of my life with my dad always playing your music ❤

@arberbuci

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story - I hope your dad somehow one day once again recognizes the magic of the sounds you listened together so many years ago

I've always admired finger picking rock guitarists like Mark, Buckingham, and others... amazing style and creativity

Love this man. Love how he speaks. Just enjoy listening to him. Such a gentle soul.

@andrewjames9996

3 ай бұрын

I don't think he realises how talented he actually is.

A wonderful artist and man, his work has accompanied me all my adult life. I wish you health, Mr. Marek 🇮🇩 greetings from Poland

A true creative genius. Guitar playing, song writing, arrangements and production all gold standard. You cannot manufacture such multifaceted talent. He did the hard yards and that is reflected in his humility and appreciation of his followers. Long may he continue to make magnificent music.

There will only ever be one Mark Knopfler. Music hero and legend. I've listened to his music since the 80's. Saw him in concert in 1991 the Every Street tour. I loved solo career as well. So much good music. Thank you Mark. Sincerely Thank you.

Mark is magical 😁 Fingers, lyrics, humor, with or without his guitares.

Mark's so humble for being such a brilliant guitarist , songwriter and storyteller . One of the best of the best Chet Atkins recognized Marks playing right away !

Mark is the best!!!!!🥰🎸🎶

It feels so humble and simultaneously smart to give these instruments to people and fans.

@2beinteresting

4 ай бұрын

The way his eyes sparkled when he talked about his beloved instruments. The man is a treasure.

@morbidmanmusic

4 ай бұрын

"Give them".. for thousands of dollars. Does that what give means.

@simon-ec5kv

4 ай бұрын

Give?

@eisbaellsche175

4 ай бұрын

​@@simon-ec5kvYeah there is alot of money involved. But how to deal with art, that is so beloved? Paintings wanted by millions mean high prices. And Instruments can be played further on. Paintings not.

@takecareofyourshoess

4 ай бұрын

@@eisbaellsche175 What does that mean? You can't continue to appreciate a painting after some point?

Legend of Legends. Enjoy while we can people because we're never getting anyone else like him.

The Pensa Suhr is a real masterpiece and MK is the Master.

@jlbuenomeandro

4 ай бұрын

👌👌👌

I wish there was a way to stop people like Mark from getting old, truely breaks my heart to see such a wonderful person age and have trouble doing the thing that made their life so tremendous.

@Chi2SC

2 ай бұрын

I understand what you’re saying. Thank you.

Mr. Mark Knopfler. You are truly the most gifted musician, and guitarist ever. It doesn’t take shredding, speed and dazzling showmanship to qualify as the best. It takes God given talent! Your whole approach is unique and deeply moving. You bring chills and tears as your heart and passion cascades from your guitar. You have "it" brother! Love you Mark.

@byggloket2590

3 ай бұрын

could not have been put better!

Iam 83 and play the banjo. Maybe that why I love Marks playing. Also love how humble he is

Such a beautiful soul, excellent guitar man. I will forever cherish the two concerts I was able to watch him live. I love you man. This f.cked up world is a prettier place just because of you.

Mark "genius" Knopfler💪👏🎸🎸🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

A true class guy.

What particularly impresses me about Mark is his humorous, nice and above all normal way of communicating, no airs and graces like so many other famous people. He simply passes on all the love and recognition of his phenomenal musical career and that's what makes him and his music so lovable...

Mark is a talented genius and a gentleman.

Greatest guitar player ever in my opinion. An auction like this is a somewhat sad occasion, on the other hand it's impermance that gives things value. End of an era.

@susanjones4980

4 ай бұрын

He is selling 120 guitars and amps, so yes, it has been a life time obsession, as he freely admits. He will definitely be sad, and he knows it, but probably it has to be done.

@ytb40

4 ай бұрын

​@@susanjones4980 Perhaps needing the money ...

Such a well mannered nice guy and a fabulous player 🎸

Oh! A new album on its way!! Thank you!🎶💕

God bless this amazing man. True gift for the world of music.

Interviews with this man are such a joy to listen to. I hope they can continue for for a very long time ❤️

Why Worry... is one of my all time favourites. It has been an anthem for me. I am truly grateful that you 'bothered'. It has provided light when things are dark. And as you have said before MK - songs go out into the world and make a life of their own. This one truly did. Thank you.

Outstanding artist: singer, guitarist, composer, storyteller

One of the greatest artists ever. Mark and his guitars continue to spread beauty and hope as they have been doing for decades.

My dad owned the Sultans single in 1978 when I was 5 years old. He would sit down calmly every Sunday, close his eyes and play it. At the time I thought it was boring. I then 'rediscovered' it in 1983 when I was 10 and was captivated. Since then I have seen Mark live many times with and without the Straits but, for me, most memorably with The Notting Hillbillies in 1990 at the (now demolished) 1,000 capacity Civic Centre in Aylesbury, Bucks. Aside from seeing my kids born, probably the single most enjoyable day of my life. Sad to see old age catching up with my hero but none of us are immune. What a legacy the man has given us.

@billlauder3184

3 ай бұрын

YES,YES YES! saw Mark in Glasgow last year, Dire Straits in Glasgow back in the day, saw the Notting Hillbillies in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The Edinburgh show was sound perfection, so good it is burned in my brain like it was last week and not 30 odd years ago ! I have 100s of cds but have played Notting Hillbillies more than all the others put together, just perfection..... thanks Mark!

I first saw Mark live at the Hammersmith Odeon in the mid eighties and i was hooked, that evening did include a intentional mistake and he said 'what do you expect Eric Clapton!' With that Mr Clapton joined him on stage😊 , then upon closing he told the story of Hank Marvin being an influence, then Hank joined him for Local Hero tune 'going home'. It seems like only yesterday.

Man what a legend. Saw him at Greek theater in Berkeley, Californian some years ago and it was a warm and endearing night full of sweet melodies. Never forget it

Absolutley amazing musician , wrote some absolute belters . Thanks for all those great songs. 🎸🎸🎸

Felicidades. Mark, tu música, talento y tu legado siguen vigente .. gran trabajo.. son para siempre .. simpático y humilde un maestro. Gracias.

Walk of Life was the top hit on the radio during the week I was in the hospital after apendix surgery when I was 13. It was pretty scary at the time and that song helped me enjoy the time during my recovery. Thanks Mark.

One of the most unique sounding guitar player of our time.

@anthonyz7000

3 ай бұрын

Unique is the perfect word. He's one of a rare few who can play two notes - and without looking, you know exactly who is playing. Tremendous talent.

Saw this man play in Sacramento in about '95. Wow, he remains one of my very favorite guitarists/songwriters/performers!

Eu tenho 65 anos e conheci Dire Straits ainda na minha juventude e posso garantir que não deixei de ouvir a banda ,porque tinha os LPs e meus filhos cresceram ouvindo a banda e MK solo.E me agradecem imensamente esta motivação. Os dias só começam para mim,após ouvir MK ate hoje!

@CarinTibellAhlin

4 ай бұрын

I still listen to him every day too, Dire Straits and solo. ❤✍️🎶

His mentor was Chet Atkins, the best guitar picker in music history.

Спасибо Марк за творчество!👍👍👍

Notre guitariste préféré depuis 40 ans .nous l’écoutons souvent et sans aucune lassitude.merci Mark

Mark has given me the most musical pleasure throughout all my life, and I am 70 years of age now. Marks guitar playing has often brought me to tears with his moving methods of emotional crescendos and his individual riffs and techniques that you don't hear from any other guitarist , etc. I have not long left on this planet, but I wish I could just meet Mark, not to worship him, not to be over fanatical, not at my age, but just to shake his hand and to thank him for what he has done for me and that emotional way he has made me feel so often, so many times. Like "Tunnel of love, there it is in a nutshell, its just emotion distilled to me, mounting and mounting in my heart as it hits me. His music and the way he plays just sends me to somewhere special. So God Bless you Mark, thanks so very much mate. You have little idea what your playing means to me. Many will feel the same I know. Mark, you are a special musician, so rare with a gift that I cannot describe. Thanks so much for being there and for doing what you do!

A Legend that inspired so many of us picking up the guitar in the first place. A gentleman and down to earth as well. Tremendous respect for you Mr Mark Knopfler

Such a sweet heart. Met him on the shoot of Jim Henson's Faffner Hall at Lee Studios in Wembley many years ago. Thank you Mark for all the joy you have bought to people over the many years. God bless you!!

It's very refreshing to hear Mark Knopfler reminiscing about the times with his band and guitar journey. It's wonderful to think that each of his guitars has a notable and unforgettable experience. As someone who didn't grew up in his era but a listener of Mark Knopfler’s works, I cherish the kind of events with the interviews of veteran musicians. I learned so much from the history and memories they carry.

What a great video. He's a real gem. Love his antidotes.

Amoooo mark knopfler ❤❤❤

@vito348

4 ай бұрын

Boa, patriota! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

My man... brings us a tons of more unplugged videos like this. It's a truly pleasure to see you and hear you in a non so common format, as crystal clear and as sharp like you've been there. Please take care, as much as you can. We're all really enthusiastic on the new album and we really hope to hear a lot more from you! Long life and all the best, Maestro.

Hi Mark thank's...from Italy ❤

Legend🙏

Todo un maestro y caballero!!!

Mark❤ is the man. I hear he’s working on a new album. I hope so. I’ve seen him on tour so many times. My favorite musician.

Oh, Mark. What a tremendous gift to the let go of all these instruments.

So much of his music is bookmarks in so much of my life.

Wonderful musician, many happy hours listening to Dire Straits, thank you so much to Mark Knopfler.

Sultans of Swing is in my opinion the most fun song to play, the guitar playing is fabulous!! I love the words and the melody!!

You Sir, you're a LEGEND!!

Where are those lifetime achievement awards this marvelous songwriter and musician has deserved for a long time? ✍️🎸🎶 Give them to Mark Knopfler, now please. 🙏

Mark knopler,the great musical legend.

Perhaps the greatest living musician, producer, lyricist, singer, songwriter and absolute virtuoso player. Blessed to have seen him, almost 40 years ago.

Mark has a magical voice. It's no wonder that his songs haunt your ears once you hear him. Talented artist extraordinaire.

I have argued for 35 years and I will argue for 35 more that knopfler should be in the top 5 greatest guitar players ever, I've seen the edge from u2, Kurt cobain, and some other tuppence hapenny name, never in a million years were those anywhere near knopflers level

@fannyingabout

4 ай бұрын

Easily in my top 5

Great guy. Love him.

Thanks for the music, Mr. Knopfler and your views on these magnificent instruments.

In this conversation Mark shows to be a good impressionist too!

mark knopfler is talking like a philosopher about his beauties ... first concert in bremen, i went with my school-bike ... on their wtour '19 to hannover, i went with my old merc beauty ... and enjoyed it heavily just a few metres away from the stage ... keep rockin' buddy ...

Kinda breaks my heart, but I also understand.

It’s sort of depressing to see him so old. I vividly remember him from Live Aid and it’s unbelievable how fast time has gone by. I don’t feel old but I guess I must be. Time truly is the most valuable resource ever.

Such a gentle soul, with self-effacing humor. I can listen to Mark for hours. The world is blessed with his presence in it.

One of the Worlds best guitarists, and also so humble, with a great sense of humor! I just love his music, and of course i have my favorites. Don't we all?

Already a legend. Unique. To this day his music accompanies me through highs and lows.

Your hours of practice, persistent and live music have given me joy, thanks

Oh, look at this audience…Bless them ALL…Do they even know?"…Simply grateful to still be here, loving music…X

I've loved this - dire straits still today truly give me goosebumps, lovin hearing his true thoughts ❤

He is such a lovely funny personality. Dry wit very humble and he knows what he’s doing.

legend. My favorite composer and player.

Mark Knopfler is such a phenomenal guitarist & an amazing story teller.

Gawd Damn…Mark - you really are the G.O.A.T. in so many ways. That’s the thing about Knopfler - he’s the whole package…the real deal. A Guitar God, a musician’s musician, and so articulate, kind, funny, a great composer as well. The OST from Local Hero and Cal are some of my favourites. Thank you, Mark, and the lads from Dire Straights. God Bless.

A friend of mine who plays and I were talking about our favorite guitars. I brought up the fact that their general outline is that of a woman's torso and that when you hold it there's a feeling there unlike you get with other inanimate objects. Parting with these fillies out of his stable had to carry some real pain with it. He'll never again get to feel how that neck felt as it lays in your fretting hand, how (when your strap is adjusted just right) the body snugs in against yours almost like when you're spooning with your sweetie, and how you KNOW the overall reliability is there when you pick it up. Those feelings aren't given up easily. Mr. Knopfler reminds me a lot of Chet Atkins: always a gentleman willing to put the work in to make it look easy, a true craftsman with the notes he plays as HE plays them, and grateful for the luck and the blessings he's enjoyed over his musical life. I feel that he never 'faxed it in' anytime he played in public. That would have cheapened the 'shared celebration'. Time to hunt up that auction night video if it exists out there...

my whole life... I spent it with your music Sir mark

I was't a follower of D.S.or M.K.but every song,l heard by them,is true,perfect,and with great beauty and feeling,that will last forever.

The Goat !!!