Dire straits- Sultans of swing ( Alchemy live ) | Reaction

[@MrGettysburg44]

It's what music was like in the 60's and 70's......no Autotune, backing tracks, no sampling etc. Just talented musicians doing what they are good at!

[@viliko4308]

One older people here 😊... This is everything what is good in music. It amazes you, it makes you happy, it heals and comforts you. MK is so precious ❤

[@christinehoughton8591]

Exactly well said ❤

[@garyneilson3075]

Exactly! You said it perfectly!

[@MinaMurray-Harker]

Beautifully stated 👏

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Yes He is....

[@riphopfer5816]

42 years old; playing guitar for 31 years. Mark has been an inspiration to me all those years. *Communique* is my favourite DS album, though I believe ‘Telegraph Road’ is their greatest tune (and possibly the greatest rock & roll song ever written.

[@beverleyreid9975]

At last someone that doesn’t keep interrupting this classic Dire Straits.

[@maruka1716]

If you think it's insane that you're listening to a song from 45 years ago, it's even more insane that Mark Knopfler (the guy in red) just released a new album yesterday. That's April 12, 2024. He's 74 years old and still recording, although I don't think he's planning to tour anymore. (I'm younger than he is, and I don't want to travel for work anymore either.) In addition to his work as a singer and guitarist, he also wrote all the songs on all six Dire Straits albums. Then he went on write all the songs on ten solo albums. And he did nine film soundtracks too. If you start exploring his work in earnest, you're not going to run out of material any time soon

[@daphnethurlow5388]

The thing withMark.is that he is so modest..I wonder if he realizes what musical gifts he has..Absolutely love this music..So glad I was around when we had such beautiful music. I saw their Alchemy concert in London and have never forgotten it..MK is possessed with genius..

[@garrycroft4215]

I’m the same age as Mark 74 and saw them live twice back in the day 1978 & 1984 this is my favourite performance of all time and will be playing at my funeral.

[@rachelisaacson4269]

I'm 56.I saw them in Adelaide Australia twice also with my late mother. It was such an epic beautiful memory and performance. So very talented band ❤

[@kathrynadamson3886]

Yep, me too, my favourite recording of music, ever. I discovered them in 1985 when I was 12 and saved up all my babysitting money to buy Alchemy Live on double tape from WHSmiths. I've been through 2 CDs since, I think they had to work too hard, thank goodness for mobile phones and bluetooth now!

[@garrycroft4215]

@@kathrynadamson3886 that’s amazing, I was 35 when you were 12 so 23 years older than you and we still like the same records. My best friend is 14 years younger than me and she likes the same kind of music, mainly 70s & 80s 😁

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Saw D S in the 80's in London ...sublime

[@viviennerose6858]

It never fails to amaze me to watch other reactions to this incredible performance, and all they can seem to think of is Mark's outfit! Unbelievable 😮

[@skeff99]

One of the best riffs ever. Any person listening to this song, even if this isn't your genre you can't help to move to this song. It's crazy. Timeless too.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

I played "Telegraph Road" for a metalhead and he said, "how do people even like this?"

[@smsmoof8128]

Is this heaven dad? No son, its Mark Knofler letting you know how heaven is for just a few minutes ...

[@marcodebrabander5751]

Mark Knopfler tells a story and he let his guitar sing like no other. Especially this concert every note is perfect. Never heard anything close in a live concert. This song made me fan for life (35 years ago). All albums of Direstraits are original and exceptional!

[@rigs6874]

About 45 years for me!! 78,79 or 80, this song catch me cause being about band life, like (turn the page) singing about what they knew about... on the road again 😂😂

[@JaneAustensWorld]

Loved your reaction. Did you notice how comfortable and easy Mark Knopfler was finger plucking his guitar like a banjo and smiling all around? Pure talent.

[@MsGeoffh]

Guitar players all over the World....that is simply how it's done!

[@earlellison7533]

The 1st time I heard this I was wowed about a dozen times - now after 30 plays this rolls into perfect symphony that could be called Marks joy to infinity.

[@lynnborsa7201]

Real musicians great at their craft

[@ruth2141]

The original studio version came out in 1978, on the band's first album, and was a huge hit. This "Alchemy" concert was in 1983. At that time the band had been through personnel changes and was almost a completely different group. This was right at the end of a tour, so the band is really tight, and the drummer, Terry Williams, is on fire. I've heard his family was at the concert and he really went all out. One of my favorite moments from this video is just before 3 minutes in your reaction video, where Williams does a particularly fabulous riff and Knopfler and the bass player look back at him and at each other, smiling, and you can tell even they were impressed.

[@Obi-J]

Yep. Legend has it Terry's dad had come to see him play with the band for the first time that night and he wanted to impress him, so he was giving it everything he had.

[@dame313]

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[@dopiaza2006]

@@Obi-J I hope he was impressed!

[@twalbert123]

@@Obi-J Just yesterday I watched a 30 min KZbin video called "I'm just the drummer" or similar and it's about Terry Williams - it was so good! He discusses this concert too! Worth the watch....

[@amelias.2509]

​@@twalbert123Thanks for telling us of the video about Terry. ❤

[@garrycroft4215]

I could tell you some stories about Mark when he was young practicing the guitar he would wake up with his guitar on his chest. The drummers dad was at the concert to watch his son play a gig for the very first time.

[@stevesnow315]

I've seen this hundreds of times. It never gets old. Knopfler is a maestro, top level guitarist. Your appreciation of this performance is a blessing to watch.😊❤

[@musashimiyamoto586]

Mark Knopfler hasn't got the voice of a Freddy Mercury, Pavarotti or any other gifted vocal artist, but I'll be damned if his Dylan-esque almost talking style isn't a match made in heaven with the musical genius that was Dire Straits. For similar epic songs check out Telegraph Road from the same gig or Tunnel of Love (this or any other concert).

[@JFinSD2]

Both Mark and Tom Petty had the Dylan-esque vocal style down pat.

[@kathrynadamson3886]

My favourite singing voice ever. I feel so calm and everything is at peace with the world when I hear him sing.

[@bobmiller9313]

This was pure talent. Mark the guitar player loves playing. He’s having the time of his life. He’s a class act he got his finger pickin from Chet Adkins

[@aksuli1]

If you forget the show and listen to this with your eyes closed, you realize how good music this is and how excellent they play.

[@pebblehilllane]

I'm 69 years old and while growing old sucks at least in my best most fun years of my life it was also 'The Golden Era Of Rock.' It was a time when exceptionally talented people created exceptional works of art, unlike today when half talented people rely on auto-tune and very often sample song from 'The Golden Era Of Rock' because they don't have the talent to create enough music of high enough quality for their songs. The test of time is what proves something to be exceptional, and the a good bit of 60s, 70s and some of the 80s music has more than stood up to the test of time and will continue to do so not only for decades but for as long as people listen to music.

[@seanstevenson9891]

Anything from this concert is 🔥🔥

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[@MinaMurray-Harker]

I’ve suddenly developed an addiction to watching reactions to this live performance 🎉 😅… edit: LMAO at “this is what strawberry cheesecake sounds like.” Perfect description‼️

[@mollydooker9636]

Jesus Dude...sums it up perfectly. Dire Straits all consummate musicians, Mark Knopler is however one of finest guitarists alive.

[@faithpearlgenied-a5517]

Great reaction I'm glad you enjoyed it. What a performance.

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[@arisultanik]

Mark Knopfler is a master story teller. His songs take you on a journey and always have a deeper meaning. His voice and guitar work together to add the emotion to the stories like no other.

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[@DebbieSandford-1807]

His solo guitar - perfection

[@marecare223]

10 minutes of perfection.

[@beachboy8995]

10 minutes of smiles and joy for an old Gen x'er

[@lorikirkwood5414]

I think a lot of people don't understand the lyrics in this (fabulous) song. In the 60s and 70s there were Friday night "Battle of the Bands" concerts in local areas where four or five or more local bands would compete in one place. "Competition from other places." That is what this is about. " Guitar George " knew all the chords, but he only had an old guitar because he couldn't afford a better one. Harry didn't mind if he didn't make the scene. "He had a daytime job and was doin' all right. There were some boys messing around in the corner of the room. The "man" steps up to the microphone to announce that it is time to go home. The competition was over. I've been there!

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[@GavinMaGrath]

Need to tell you that the story is actually different, I've heard Mark Knopfler tell the story and it's simple. One night after practicing or something, he went into a bar and there was a band playing, not a very good band, they were called "The Sultans of Swing" Mark made up names and scenarios for each band member then went and wrote the song. That's it, nothing more complex. Just one of the top 5 songs of all time though

[@mikelucey5035]

Don't think he was referring to band battles, just that there were clubs competing for business, for listeners.

[@fatimaemiko7073]

i think i ve seen all the reacts vídeos on youtube that reacted to dire straits...iam fascinated by this band

[@bilbobaggins706]

Congratulations! I've seen many reactions where it's obvious that the "reactor" has seen the video before. It was clear from this that you hadn't heard this version. So your reaction was authentic, and it was good to see.

[@fabrizio_prina]

This is the best live version ever! Pure pleasure and a masterpiece ♥

[@smsmoof8128]

almost every Friday night, this and Pink Floyd Comfortably Numb Live ... takes me back to the glory days of yesteryear. And for some reason both these guitars make my eyes water, EVERY TIME. So beautiful, makes everything right in the world for just a few moments.

[@ruth2141]

If you like guitars, a couple of weeks ago Mark Knopfler released a charity single called "Guitar Heroes". It's a10-minute arrangement of an instrumental piece Knopfler wrote for the soundtrack of the movie "Local Hero", one of my favorite movies and where I first discovered Knopfler. The charity version features around 50 musicians with guitar GOATs including David Gilmour, Ronnie Wood, Slash, Eric Clapton, Joan Armatrading, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Brian May and many more . Roger Daltry plays harmonica, with Ringo & Zak Starr on drums and Sting on bass. No video, but this version identifies the players -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHOqnmqdf9mGkKc

[@wolfsvision940]

When talent mattered a lot!!

[@loisrogers9042]

I'm always interested to hear how new reactors "react" to this band.😊 Don't forget the drummer ... what a work-out!!!

[@karenhill2786]

Even more impressive when you know mark knopfler is left handed playing a right handed guitar, mind blown

[@omega1575]

And with no pick

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@omega1575 Hey plays "Expresso Love" with a pick in this concert.

[@beachboy8995]

Yep. 13 years and i've mastered the first 6 bars

[@bobmiller9313]

Pure natural talent . Best ever

[@SSGERDMV3382]

Great take on this. I appreciate so much how you are able share your thoughts on so many different parts of this performance. Your reaction stands out because you share so many different thoughts. thank you.

[@dame313]

Thanks !

[@kenpatton8761]

I want what the drummer‘s been taking!!! The man never let up!!

[@beachboy8995]

Terrywilliams

[@quintondees4501]

This is probably one of the best libe performances ever....these guys were fire. Mark Knopfler is a legend

[@R777-RLM]

Different singers have their own style, and some may just have naturally better singing voices. Thanks, for your reaction.

[@apainlessone]

The best thing about this was You didn't interrupt !

[@lizz5235]

John Illsley - Bass; Terry Williams - Drums; Alan Clarke - Keyboards; Hal Lindes - Rhythm Guitar - and not forgetting Mark Knopfler - lead. Unbelievably amazing.

[@IAMisLove]

👍👍👍Awesome, love this performance. 🖖❤

[@DEAJP10]

Someone once said, many years ago, the outro is like walking through the gates of heaven. Um….yup! Pretty much! To me it’s pure joy in music form…

[@williamjones6031]

The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising. It's nice that you enjoyed it so much. What I love about this clip is how much fun they're having. Making a living like that wouldn't suck. Shout out to the production crew. The filmography of this LIVE concert is incredible.🤩

[@orangeandblackattack]

GREAT REACTION! Yeah, this live version is absolute fire! 🔥

[@pamelajohnson6199]

Mark is still cutting albums... at 72 yrs old❤

[@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586]

They just pulled us right into the music with them and you could tell they were enjoying themselves. Then then gave us a short lull, then built it up and went off full speed again. I love this version and keep playing it over and over. Thank you. I enjoyed listening to you as well. Another old person here. Got married the in 78.

[@GryLi]

This is my mornig drive song. Its not a good morning without it. Both the drummer and the lead singer was on fire. My dad introduced me i was only 2 when this was made

[@KNOPFLERSGOD]

The man in red is Mark Knopfler, one of the greatest guitarists and songwriters ever, this is one of the greatest performances ever from anyone!! The Alchemy concert is legendary, every song from it is amazing. I would recommend Private Investigations next, not from this concert though, try from the On The Night concert, which I think beats the Alchemy version.

[@dannyfiler2290]

glad you liked it dude,thats the best guitarest in the world you were listening too,in my apinion, and many others, stay safe!

[@rescuelover7891]

I'm 72 and loved them, but my father did too. They transcend generations because great music is just that. Great. Mark makes it look so easy and gives everyone in the band their time to shine.❤

[@faithpearlgenied-a5517]

Thank you so much ❤🎉

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[@charlenewebb5893]

This is the great music we were all listing to .What a great time I was in high school senior years 1978 .Let The Good Times Roll .Rock & Roll Lol

[@dalehammers4425]

This entire concert was just stupidly good.

[@browniewin4121]

I have been a Dire Straights fan since the start. The guitar, the drums. the everything, just wow!

[@alekhidell]

Another older people checking in. Great reaction. I loved this track when it came out because it was so different and because I’m primarily a fan of the electric guitar, not necessarily any genre. Talking of genres, LOVEBITES don’t play in this particular pocket but their focus on musical virtuosity is what made us crumblies sit up and pay attention and why their fan base is much older than the average. (Shout out to Miyako’s birthday yesterday, 5th April.)

[@dame313]

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[@charlessawyer766]

Thanks for your awesome reaction. Not pausing it and enjoying the song. Im subscribing to ur channel. Keep it real bro.

[@zwieseler]

Way to go 👍 And keep in mind, this is before earpieces with click tracks, autotune….

[@kathymarie3723]

Hey, there was no lip sync version. Dire Straits would never do lip sync that is offensive to say that. What you watched before was the studio version this is a live version that is off the charts Mark is left- handed this is a masterclass in how it’s done such a clean crisp outstanding performance. I have to add in if you notice there is a piano player and an organist.

[@gordondafoe3516]

Dame, I loved when you stopped boppin' your head, and sat back, watched and listened. Like who the blue F is this guy? i saw the "Straits" on there first Canadian Tour, winter of "78/"79. I said to my friend "Mark Knopfler doesn't play the guitar, he IS the guitar"! After 45 years, this song never gets old. Thanks for your reaction!

[@NondescriptMammal]

The studio version has its place, it's an excellent rendition, captured to be as close to how the author wanted the song to sound... But this is of course an exceptional live performance, like an almost ideal example of what it means to rock out on stage, and Knopfler's guitar as usual is smooth as silk and a joy to the ears.

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[@NondescriptMammal]

@@dame313 I have already done so. Keep up the good work!

[@tom7471]

Yep, this was so spectacular! Thanks for the reaction!

[@Sometimes-even-lyrical]

I think you are the first reactor I've seen play the whole second half all over again. And starting at some of the awesome drumming shots of Terry Williams. He was having a blast... and so were all the other band members and frontman Mark Knopfler! Not only that, the audience was so into it, clapping with the rhythm, becoming part of the performance and energy, hearts swelling and blood pumping as the pace increased... right through the crescendo, and then waiting, waiting... through Mark's tease... to the triumphant finish! And you were, too. That's the way! And that, is why... I just subscribed. Looking forward to watching your reactions ahead, and what you've already done. Suggestion: If you haven't reacted to Stevie Ray Vaughan yet, you are overdue. You could start with his 1989 Austin performance of Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child," then on to other live performances... SRV doing his "Ain't Gone 'n' Give Up On Love," "Leave My Girl Alone," "Texas Flood" (at the El Mocambo), "Look At Little Sister," "Couldn't Stand The Weather," "Life Without You" (Capitol Theater), "Riviera Paradise," "Mary Had A Little Lamb" (1989, Austin), "Rude Mood"/"Lovestruck Baby" (Daytona Beach), "Scuttle Buttin'," "Tin Pan Alley," and many more. Guitar god with an amazing blues-rock voice, Stevie will blow your mind. Not just for his technical mastery, but for him being such an endless conduit for the spirit of the music and the passion he delivers. He was born to play, and his band Double Trouble are awesome.

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[@davidwalker5054]

it warms your heart when you see young Black hip hop and rap fans reacting to classic bands that would never cross their music radar. Great music is colour blind. You just need ears to be blown away

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Very fine energizing song beloved since its debut years ago. Sure looks you got into the groove.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Guitar pluckking is exactly what Mark does!

[@scotlandabdn]

Heals the soul mk = talent been listening to dire straits since about 1980 thy are in thr own league..

[@uksuef7218]

Lots of great tracks to do - Private investigations from on the night tour , telegraph road and tunnel of love from the alchemy concert. Then Brothers in arms, this came out with a grammy winning video which makes it even more powerful you should check that version, you could always do it live afterwards if you want. Mark Knopfler story telling genius and unique guitarist , the rest of the band is so talented and live they are unstoppable. You should know that when i was listening to this music when i was young our grandparents were complaining that music wasn't what it used to be in their day- thats always a thing!!

[@Obi-J]

Now we're talking. Glad you took the advice to listen to this version as well.👍🎸👌

[@ingridgabelo2934]

Gracias por tu reacción a ésta performans en vivo!! Mike Knopfler es único, zurdo y toca con la mano derecha, sin púa y, obviamente, sin autotune!! Está considerado entre los 5 mejores guitarristas de la historia. La segunda guitarra la toca su hermano Dave ésta vez y el gran Terry Williams se destacó totalmente, esa noche, su padre estaba en el concierto 😊. Otra vez: GRACIAS!! Son los bellos recuerdos de mi lejana juventud. Ciertamente, me suscribo!! Un abrazo desde Chile ( al fin del mundo). ❤❤❤❤❤

[@pamstuckey8349]

I loved your reaction. Thank you

[@kathymacdonald7552]

The ‘main man’ is the magnificent Mr Mark Knopfler

[@tallwalls76]

Mark Knofler rules the strings.

[@ChadHuisinga]

Pure artistry!

[@erniesteele3164]

When bands were bands.

[@Mozza-g2m]

Now I know why this album is called Alchemy, because he's created pure Gold

[@ruth2141]

This was from one of two 1983 concerts in London at the end of an eight-month tour, and recordings from the concerts were released the next year on double LP / CD as "Alchemy Live". A concert video was released years later. The Alchemy tracks are mostly rearrangements of songs from Dire Straits' career and Knopfler's movie soundtracks extended with improvised sections and are all highly recommended.

[@dame313]

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[@dawnekay1567]

Folk my ass…it is ROCK.🤣

[@ingridgabelo2934]

Yes!!❤

[@reginaldwilliams4619]

These were the generation of TALENTED MUSICIANS and which is hard to find. 😅

[@christinehoughton8591]

Thanks for showing this and your reaction was fantastic

[@dame313]

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[@richardmodglin3900]

Yeah, that was great! I remember when that song hit the radio stations. Great reaction!

[@DebbieSandford-1807]

Like a locamotive coming through my house

[@astonvillaization]

He has mastered his craft, so when he plays and sings he can relax and enjoy ☺️, it’s half the joy of the song ❤

[@garyneilson3075]

Anyone who needs their mind blown,, this is it!

[@bradleyhart8475]

Great reaction...love the Tigers hat. Muskegon Michigan in da HOUSE!!!!😊

[@brcs8332]

Everyone is perfect, but Terry Williams on drums was crazy. Now you must watch "Telegraph Line" from the same concert, one of the best live performances. Also "Tunnel of Love" live Wembley 85 is great

[@dopiaza2006]

Telegraph Road :)

[@gilbert7253]

Héllo de France Bonsoir regarder le live Télégraph Road de 1985 super 😊😊

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[@makanasa20]

Great reaction brother - it was so cool to watch you so very into it.....from the momentary disappointment in your voice when you seemed to think the song was about to end to the way you went back and watched the last part again in enjoyed awe.😂 Great to see and glad you enjoyed it. Good luck

[@stephenpresley5772]

Great song and reaction

[@Thailandescapades]

Pure perfection

[@DebbieSandford-1807]

Made my day, week and year hearing this - reaction cool

[@eturfrey]

Mark Knopfler Lead guitar. Hal Lindes Rhythm Guitar John Illsey Bass Guitar Terry Williams Drums Alan Clark, Keys And for these shows,additional guest keys. Tommy Mandel.

[@garyneilson3075]

Good, very good reaction! So I subscribe.... Good on ya.....

[@beachboy8995]

Modified Fender. Amazing because those instruments generally highlight riffs and deep chords. He makes it sound like a hollow body

[@DebbieSandford-1807]

Your reaction perfect ❤

[@kevinbrearley5063]

It’s very true what you say I’m always telling my kids they don’t make music like they used to when everybody sang live and sounded the same with no auto que and the musicians were so talented.dire straight were one of the best bands ever and in my opinion mark k offer is the best guitarist that’s lived he was and still is a phenomenal talent..great video and review anyway man keep doing your thing👍

[@winchy162]

I'm sure Terry Williams on drums must have OD'd on Red Bull 🤣

[@dame313]

Monster for sure

[@standurham2525]

Due to a medical issue with his legs during childhood, TW used to (very effectively) get everywhere using his arms which lead to great stamina and strength in his time as a drummer. A real down-to-earth guy too. While rock stars were spending their earnings on fast cars and fast living, he treated himself to something he wanted from being young…a beach hut overlooking Langland Bay, Swansea. Legend 👍

[@colinstevens2691]

Now you need to react to Telegraph Road alchemy live. Even more phenomenal than this Also worth checking out is Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa doing I’d rather go blind (live in Amsterdam version) you’ll see someone equally as incredible on the guitar as well as Beth’s amazing voice.

[@mik9124]

The drummer passes Bonham in the fast lane without a single bead of sweat , even Phil Collins couldn't be better.

[@kevindell11]

When I herd this as a kid didn't know if I wanted to be a guitarist or a drummer outstanding

[@MsGeoffh]

He's left Earth!!!