Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms (Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute 1988) (REACTION) with my wife

[@davidw7005]

This is my favorite version. He's 100% emotionally invested in the performance. Perhaps being a tribute to Nelson Mandela made it more special.

[@davidksng50]

I am 73, every time I listen to this song I always have tears in my eyes. Great song. Salute and Respect to Dire Straits.

[@clayshot]

You know you are respected and admired when you have Eric Clapton show up as your backing guitarist. Mark is without doubt my favorite musician from my 65 years on this planet. I was lucky enough to see dire Straits live in Amsterdam and Berlin at the height of their powers. I consider myself very fortunate.

[@aaronherbison7316]

With Eric Clapton playing rhythm guitar. Two of the greatest together on one stage

[@irgounemeth4645]

Guitar is crying itself. Such emotion even after 1000 times hearing: goosebumps and chills...

[@davidfeltz8697]

That guitar never fails. Mark is just an Uber talent. That guitar makes me weep!

[@bobbubevski2719]

doesn't matter how many times I hear it....I get goosebumps

[@chazza5891]

I was at this concert. What a line up. Dire Straits, Simple Minds, Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, Tracy Chapman, Sting, George Michael and so many more.

[@aaronherbison7316]

Cry every time i hear this song

[@Sam-gx9mf]

Knopfler is a guitar god…awesome reaction

[@ozymandias7940]

Oh my! Huge thank you all the way from Australia for reacting to my request. Your reactions say it all, this song just hits you, the lyrics, the guitar. Love your channel, you guys are just fantastic. Hugs from Down Under 🇦🇺 Andy!!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thanks again Andy. Glad you enjoyed it. Love from Romania 💚

[@ryanr5319]

Agree so much. Your channel brings me and so many others such joy. Thank you! You have such good taste in the discovered music!

[@TollGateAB]

We always enjoy watching you « loving » Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits. You have something so pure, sincere and touching in your loving them that one can only melt seeing the two of you react!

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

Hey guys, just for information, there were 72,000 people in attendance at Wembley Stadium and the concert was broadcast to 600 millions people in 67 countries worldwide. It was big!!! Thanks for all you do and see you next time. Much love from the US!!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Greetings from Romania 💚

[@thra-x1855]

South African here: For a few days after Nelson died, everywhere i went everyone was quieter than usual, like we all lost our grandpa at the same time. it was a time of nation-wide mourning. there was no one like him.

[@bennettl23]

Mark always pours his soul into this song and gives such an emotional performance every time. In a recent interview Mark was recounting this concert and said the noise of the crowd was absolutely incredible. Somebody told him right before they went on stage that more than 600 million people were watching (since it was also being broadcast). He also said he remembers thinking he had to feed the fish when he got home 😂 Hard to imagine someone can be so unbelievably talented and humble and down to earth at the same time.

[@ahha9503]

Mark knopfler He knew how to make the guitar cry, he is one of the best guitarists of all time in my opinion.

[@ugadawgs1990]

He is easily a top 200 guitarist.

[@corbe1970ify]

This performance should be the 8th wonder of the world 🥺

[@tomosprey6310]

I thought is was

[@JohnnyLarsen-i3z]

Dominica.. you are really in love with Mark.. but he is happily married to his Kitty.. :-) I understand it very well. I have followed him from his first album in Dire Straits and has been to his concerts everytime he has visited my hometown Oslo, last on his world tour 2019. And, I love your reactions by the way. You are both great. Love from Johnny, Oslo - Norway.

[@fredericknalaremah939]

Blessed be the truth tellers for they can move mountains!

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

Even if you've never experienced war personally, this transports you into the heart of someone who has seen and experienced the pain, suffering and the bonds forged in that experience. It's heartbreaking and exhilarating at the same time. Because that is what life is.

[@elenasancho6074]

I understand you so well, Dominica. It's not passionate love, it's something different, it's connection with his music and that music comes from him, and as I love his music I love him. I don't know if I'm explaining myself well, because it's something strange.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Exactly what I was trying to say...but your explanation makes more sense 😉 Much love from both of us 💚

[@neilshayler3119]

Ive watched this version and imo it's the best version. Without doubt possibly the greatest guitar player ever the sound that pensa made isn't possible it just cries incredible set from Dire Straits they were incredible that night and with Eric Clapton as well DS soundtrack of my life and I wouldn't want it any other way

[@Cashcrop54]

For me this is by far the best version of this song. Mark was inspired by Nelson Mandela. Watching him play it is such a treat. Thanks for reacting. You two are the best! This was a big show at Wembley Stadium in London.

[@kurtsaxton823]

Mark knopfler is one of the rare talents, along with a handful of very small handful of others, that understand how to lul you into an experience, he understands that you don't have to have the volume knob at 10, he starts soft and using knobs not a giant effects board, to bring you in deeper and take you on a journey. A subtle touch that brings you to climax as he brings the intensity up. A true player by all means. And very well respected in the guitar world.

[@doughaviland1729]

When a song hits like that EVERY TIME YOU HEAR IT, you're listening to GREATNESS!❤❤❤❤❤

[@MerchantOfAlba]

So true 💚

[@davidfeltz8697]

Mark is amazing. Such a rare talent. The storytelling and that guitar!

[@PhilH919]

"Music is a medicine for the heart". Well said, I will not forget that.

[@darkiee69]

Man that Pensa Mk2 is really singing to Marks narration, it's crying, raging, screaming.

[@michaelatkinson8291]

Sometimes we marvel at guitar work that is fast and amazing, but equally as impressive is guitar playing like this where the notes have space to breathe & the silence in between is just as wonderful and important as the notes themselves. So evocative.

[@colinyoung9903]

Dominica, before you paused it, I could see that you had more emotion invested in this version than the other two, I thought you were going to tear up. I think this is the best version of brothers and Arms, Mark put so much more into that guitar at the end than the other two versions. It’s like you say, every once in awhile something comes along that it’s just absolute pure genius, I really love your appreciation for Mark and this songwriting and playing ❤

[@surfrunnerd8457]

You guys are pure souls.......

[@ImperialMJG]

Eric Clapton didnt jump in. He was there the whole time. He played rythm guitar at their set. Their regular member had just gotten twins so he was at the hospital. The whole set is online.

[@marklowe6862]

Knopfler just on a different level .... love that guy. Love your reaction too guys ... ❤

[@charlesyateschalfant]

As a guitarist and listening to this, I'm reminded just how much emotion a guitar can produce. It helps when Knopfler, one of the greatest, is playing.

[@jeffputnam3582]

So glad you found this version to react to. Hits me the hardest.

[@crypto_trading_blockchain2009]

I listen this Live every night ( day after day) ❤❤❤❤❤❤ big love ❤❤mark knopfler

[@pablomazzeo8540]

what a concert Nelson Mandela Dire Straits was one of the best i playing with two great guitars Knopfler and Clapton ,

[@r1cha4d]

It's always interesting that he thought about saying something at the end but then realised, everything already been said in the song.

[@christinehoughton8591]

I feel the same way. It brings it home why we shouldn’t war with other countries. We should have learnt by our past.

[@nigelw7626]

My favourite music reactors. Love from London, England.

[@Almcosta25]

Hello Andrei and Dominika. Thank you for sharing with us your thoughts and feelings about this version of Mark's "Brothers in Arms". This Concert for Nelson Mandela was a very emotional moment for Mark and you can see it in his eyes, his voice the sounds from the guitar. This is the most beautiful and, at the same time, sad live version. Take care my friends

[@willfromyadkinville]

so moving! so emotional!

[@thabudmaster]

my favourite version of this song! AMAZING

[@jimmybondy9450]

Same here!

[@ToddSauve]

It is hard to go wrong with Dire Straits. One of my all time favourite bands since their very first album in 1978. 🎸🎸🤠🤯

[@vincentmb238]

I love your sensitivities and vulnerabilities. It's a kind of strength to let them shine through. You're both wonderful people. Your words expressing your emotions and ideas are very enriching. Always filled with so much humanity.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you. Warm wishes from Romania 💚

[@lotusladylotus6159]

I love Mark too 😉 and now more than ever, I find his music to be medicinal. His guitar always transports me... If you are ever in the mood to check out another (uplifting) Dire Straits track, with some great Mark vibes, check out the official video for "Lady Writer"!

[@bluebird1109]

This song always gives me goosebumps.

[@musashimiyamoto586]

To me this is by far the best live performance of "Brothers in Arms", also because Mark seems so very much in the moment, so focusses, his whole demeanour and expressions so in tune with the heavy topic he is singing about. Priceless!

[@frankiefourfingers6717]

The guitar is singing the song of the century

[@09amitava]

Andre you cried once again 😢 I knew you'd cry again and you'd cry every time no matter how many times you listen to him! I do the same thing😢 and Dominica, I told you, it's not your fault that you blushed but Mark is a person whom you can't stop loving❤

[@gerardorohlfs5260]

The Perfect SONG !!

[@tiagopinto365]

Absolutely special✨ the way you guys react is how DireStraits makes me feel🎯❤️ an experience and a journey everytime

[@kevinlandey1518]

I also feel like it's the first time hearing this song every time I hear it.

[@TheToscanaMan]

This song is so touching. It is a hard one to get through. I always love love your sensitive reactions to music. Thank you both ❤

[@bones1959]

How can you not shed a tear this amazing song and staggering guitar work from the finger plucking of Mark Knopfler and his amazing band. Superb no better word. ❤

[@theivory1]

This is amazing. I’ve seen it so many times. It’s never enough. I was a Freshman in high school that year. This one and Pink Floyd live with High Hopes, the guitars are crying. It’s beautiful, like you two. Great reaction.

[@Philby17]

I've watched you 3 reactions to this song - and love them all.

[@samuellord8576]

“How” asks Andrey. And once more I see the crimson in his eyes, and the tight lips of Dominika’s face, and I am once more reminded that your two hearts are as big as the whole world. Thank you again, and my apologies for not yet thanking you for playing two videos I recommended. Your reactions were beautiful, just as always.❤

[@darrell680]

This song Mark is nearly overcome with emotion himself. He wants to say more at the start and beginning but doesn’t have control over his voice so doesn’t say what he was going to say. The first words of the song aren’t clear. N at the end can’t say what he wants. His eyes are also very glassy too. I have heard the song many many time. Beautiful

[@ochjim]

Glad to see someone bring that up. He definitely struggled to speak, so overcome was he with emotion - to such an extent I was afraid that he wouldn't be able to cope with playing and/or singing . . . Such a genuine, empathic individual.

[@clintonrussell-z5b]

beautiful reaction love dire straits had all their albums on record in the 80s

[@noelheaton5098]

Glad I found your channel.Great music.Thanks,,Noel

[@peter9910]

Great version guys 👍

[@bpfromowc]

Truly great music often brings a tear to my eye too. 🖖

[@neilshayler3119]

72000 in Wembley that night witnessed a masterclass its just epic that song. when they carry me in for my funeral this will be played hopefully in quite few more years as ive watched Dire Straits set from Mandela hundreds of times and hope to watched hundreds more

[@johnb7714]

Love you guys reaction to this masterpiece. Even shed a tear with you A! I was there in the crowd that night and we were all spell bound. Thank you for sharing.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Very relevant song these days, again.....

[@garyrobb5341]

I read that this performance was so popular in South Africa that the “powers that be” asked who should get the royalties. They replied “Amnesty International.” After that they were banned from performing in South Africa.

[@aaronherbison7316]

By the way you are a beautiful couple. God bless you both

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you so much! Warm wishes from Romania 💚

[@Kavala76]

A sometimes overlooked Dire Straits live performance is "Private Investigations" (On the Night, 1993). Phenomenal!

[@kaafromoz]

Simply a wonderful live performance of this beautiful song, every time I hear it I am taken back to my days of service and to those soldiers I served with. We often hear the words they laid down their lives for their country. But I believe it is not that at all I would lay down my life for my mates the soldiers in front ..behind ..or beside me never would I think of my country at that moment I serve my country but they are my brothers in arms..they are who I fight for just as they fight for me. TY ozymandias for the request mate a great pick. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵🎵

[@renevanderwal1895]

Thank you for your wonderful response to Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits. I am also a big fan of Dire Straits and love Mark Knopfler's guitar playing so much. So much feeling, every note is spot on. This Mandela concert was the best concert Dire Straits has ever given. Mark Knopfler said we played better than ever. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@jaynicholas523]

Real emotions from your husband every time from this song beautiful reaction guys as always did dire straights was actually the to be asked to perform this concert they were banned in South Africa in 1979

[@TheRtm68]

Hahaha how many more you will do, but it always nice to hear it, it’s one of my favourites in which you never hear to much! Love you’re reactions🙏🏻

[@KenCyrus-tb3nh]

That guitar sounds so freaking good!!

[@jackoherts]

Love you guys even though you're very biased but your taste in music is impeccable ❤

[@gjavitds]

The Mandela was truly incredible and very emotional, with this Dire Straits line-up with none other than Eric Clapton, at a very special moment since his son had recently died tragically. Going back to the music, there is a lot of Knopfler with Clapton, obviously everything they did together is extraordinary. I hope they continue to react to these gems. I send you a hug, what you do is excellent! Thanks! 😊

[@janebartholomew-w6q]

Loved it, great reaction , you two are amazing

[@michaelmcintyre3226]

The long silence at the first break in the song says it all. When words aren't necessary.

[@1953jazzman]

You could tell Mark was very emotional at the solemn honor of playing for this particular occasion! I'm sure he was thinking about what Mandela had endured during his many years of unjust imprisonment. Mark had tears in his eyes at the end and he had played with tremendous passion. By far my favorite performance of this song!

[@ironkid2004]

Hacen falta más bandas cómo estás y del pasado 💪👍🎸🎵🤟

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Fantastic Song and album! Great performance!❤❤❤❤

[@ifindoubtbailout70]

I just think of the Falklands conflict when i hear this amazing song😔takes me back in time to the early 80s. War is horrible, but sometimes it inspires awesome music. Mark is one of the greatest guitarists in the world👌

[@katyhughes6740]

You are my favourite reactors! 😊❤

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

Such a sad and heartbreaking song

[@PhilH919]

Many thanks. Glad you did this version. Love you guy's.

[@janetcameron4743]

"Feed the fish," indeed! That's exactly what he does! I wonder if he knew he was alluding to the "loaves and fishes?" 😂 "I've witnessed your suffering," is the phrase that gets me thinking he's 'channeling' some etheric friend(s). His songs that have multiple, dynamically different 'movements'--I'm just sure he was Beethoven in a previous embodiment. 🥰 You two are the best at this btw; with Knopfler, it's good to wear your heart on your sleeve, or you're missing out, imo.

[@markrogerson5344]

I was there,but mark was the coolest man in the stadium

[@rénaldd-q4b]

the best version!!!!thanks

[@MarkNeighbors-y8y]

Such an epic song. Total tribute to everyone who gives there all. Thank God for everyone. Don't know if you guys have reacted to a band Little Feat Spanish Moon, you would really like it.

[@IomarCunha]

The song YOUR LATEST TRICK/DIRE STRAITS is cool

[@spartakdauti9783]

Clapton enjoying the crying guitar, !!!

[@ursgeiser6570]

yes, the rhythm guitar in the background.

[@neilnewby1041]

his playing makes hairs on the back of my neck go cold, what else can u say

[@dilandilanjoao4310]

Hi there. Greetings from Lisbon Portugal. You can also listen to "Why worry " probably in the same concert or the studio version. A very simple song but so so emotional... yes it'll bring a tear to your eye 😊

[@jenshansen2698]

❤

[@manictroy]

you guys should check out marks cover on raglan road! :) best cover of the song in my opinion

[@Picinacici]

WP!

[@Николай-п7я8б]

Такую музыку только при похоронах слушать

[@JohnDaly-zl9zz]

Hi guys try Wolfe Tones - Joe McDonnell ( Concert Full Orchestra ) ,,, ❤

[@RegenaCox-yy1rl]

Love this song, it has so much meaning. But you should watch the video, it shows a whole lot about the song.

[@shanewilson2484]

I love this version