🎸 Dire Straits isn't just a band, they're a musical journey that transcends time and space. Mark Knopfler's guitar prowess is the stuff of legend, weaving intricate melodies that tug at the heartstrings and transport you to another realm. From the haunting beauty of 'Brothers in Arms' to the energetic swagger of 'Sultans of Swing,' their music is a testament to the power of storytelling through sound. Thank you, Dire Straits, for filling our lives with magic and melody. 🎶

He’s just the best guitarist for me nobody sounds like he does and it’s my favourite guitar sound. He’s also one of the best songwriters ever.

@peter9910

3 ай бұрын

Mark Knopfler understands what few guitarists do. It’s not about how loud you play or “shredding”. It’s about tone, rhythm, feel, conveying emotion. And Mark Knopfler does this perfectly in his own way across many different styles and guitars

The brilliant Mark Knopfler. This is my favourite live performance of any song by any band ever.

@kikovazquez7277

3 ай бұрын

I'm probably with you on that but that kind of proclamation will require some further reflection. For sure, the guitar solo that is the center of the extended outro is my favorite guitar solo of all time and this is my favorite Dire Straits song going back to its original studio release. For 40+ years I have not been able to get through any performance of this song with dry eyes, but this one from Wembley is the best live version and the version that moves me the most is the studio version. I feel devastated now at the age of 71 that I never managed to get to one of their live performances. Damn rat race living obliterates a person's options. Now retired, if Mark Knopfler were to get a band together and perform the Dire Straits classics live this week in any part of the world, I would get on a plane in Los Angeles and be there.

"Don't give a damn about any trumpet playin' band", may they be called Pink Floyd, Beatles, Stones or whoever, no one, I said NO ONE can match this man and his brilliant troupe. Don't care what anybody says.

The guy playing guitar, Mark Knopfler, has a new album coming out in April. He's still making music in his seventies and still has his distinct emotive sound. Dire Straits, while epic, was brief compared to his solo career, also epic.

marks playing always gives me goosebumps.

When you hear a masterpiece, the best reaction is to just listen and take it in, just like you did, and we did. Stopping it to tell us how good it is, when we are also listening is redundant. These songs have a progression and a buildup that when interrupted lose the momentum of the song, thus diminishing the experience. We want to experience this with you and the fact that you are as rapt as we are, is all that is needed for a great reaction.

An absolute legendary performance and a special mention to Alan Clarke on piano and Terry Williams on drums! Epic

Probably the best intro in music history

@meatgrinder7519

24 күн бұрын

in my opinion it’s another song by mark knopfer

@KEP3365

19 күн бұрын

Indeed

When Mark knopfler stops singing you know all hell is going to break loose on that guitar, you will never witness anything quite like this again 🥺

@passaro1968

4 ай бұрын

I agree, this is the most beautifull thing ever done

@ggghhhbbnjjjbb2330

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, there's something very special about this performance. He must have been in an unusual place in his head when he did this. Not many people get to experience that.

@corbe1970ify

Ай бұрын

I sometimes wonder what went thru his head in the 80's and 90's, he was incredible on that 🎸 😮😳 🥺 🤷🏻‍♂️​@@ggghhhbbnjjjbb2330

Prince was once asked who was the greatest ever guitarist. He said “I don’t know, ask Mark Knopfler”

You know when it’s Mark Knopfler.

A stunning performance by the whole band. Mark enjoys being on stage from the look on his face. Thanks for reacting to this JB!

This is definitely rock music at its peak...

My favourite song EVER. I'm 59.

I went to their concert in Melbourne blew my mind they are the whole package .

@jbreacts

4 ай бұрын

I can imagen buddy 😊

@tomosprey6310

2 ай бұрын

And some

Epic.

I would just like to add that hearing DS and Mark play live adds 200% or more to the magic! Dire Straits still make me glad I was born in '66, so I was avle to experience them live😊 ❤/Carin 🙏

@jbreacts

4 ай бұрын

Personally I prefer listen to band/people live because if they are any good they just sound better than a recored imo and just seeing them perform is just magic so I agree. For me I was born 86 raised in the 90z

The best guitar solo ever.

need to watch alchemy live concert,mind blowing

That intro is so nice. I absolutely love it.

He plays a bit of æStop in the name of love in his intro. Hes one of the best ever.!

I think I was at this concert with some work mates. Saw DS quite a few times back in the day. One of my favourite bands & they / Mark have a unique sound which is instantly recognisable.

No surprise he went on to write brilliant film scores for Princess Bride and Last Exit To Brooklyn. His solos are composed.

@KEP3365

19 күн бұрын

Cal and Local Hero

Awesome reaction mate. you have to react to “sultans of swing” alchemy live. it is the best live performance I have ever seen, you will not be disappointed 😉

@jbreacts

4 ай бұрын

Cheers matey , sultan of swings I do know that song , but iv never seen a live performance so il defo get into the very soon buddy 👍

Brilliant.

Brano eccezionale!

Mark at his best . Great reaction

@jbreacts

4 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy

Greatness ❤this band is special kudos to all of em

Well played sir

Telegraph Road live at Alchemy, even better!!! Trust me 👍🏻

@carinvanhummel8621

3 ай бұрын

Agree!!!! My favorite song 🎸🔥😍

@robtuckey2259

Ай бұрын

Telegraph Road is a masterpiece of storytelling and musical genius from start to finish in my humble opinion,so I'm with you.❤️👍

The grace of God was upon him!

@ggghhhbbnjjjbb2330

2 ай бұрын

I remember meeting some Algerians in France back in the '80s. They were living in the same apartment block as me and our paths crossed occasionally. I had my guitar with me and they overheard me learning to play this. One of them called him 'God's Guitar'. Whatever it is, that 'grace' seldom seems to last long, but when he had it, it was really something.

@garystewart-hb8gw

Ай бұрын

if god was a guiter player mark would still be better

@garystewart-hb8gw

Ай бұрын

by the way there is no god!!!

La migliore band di sempre. DS. Purtroppo il chitarrista Jack Sonny è mancato il 30 agosto 2023.

You know when it’s Mark Knopfler.