Dire Straits - Telegraph Road (Live At The Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK / July 1983)

[@kevinprince89]

It's 2024. I'm listening to this on my headphones, in my uni library. My head's the only one bobbing away, adrenaline pumping through my veins... This is the greatest song, and the greatest concert, bar none. I'm in my 20s now. I wish I was born earlier to witness this concert first-hand. But I'm greateful. Grateful that this gem exists. I just know I'll be back listening to and watching this video, even in my twilight years. Thank you Mark. Thank you Dire Straits. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@joshrotstein191]

Same spot here mate. 20 year old uni student wishing I saw this live and was around for this era.

[@davidoznl]

Couldn't agree more man, late 20's here. Mark Knopfler is so underrated.

[@bunchlead]

You don't have to be born in this era like I was, you can still enjoy this music as the day it was written because great music is timeless.

[@kevinprince89]

@@bunchlead you're right, good music is timeless. I went to Christie's Auction house for Knopfler's guitar exhibition and was amazed to see the mix of age groups among the enthusiasts

[@kevinprince89]

@@TheWatchernator oh absolutely can't take anything away from them... Queen, AC/DC and the like have had some brilliant concerts

[@saadelrifai3754]

I’m so glad we are all agreeing Alchemy is the best concert of all time. Impeccable performance to say the least.

[@2019freddie]

One of 2

[@RadioTaper94]

I don't.

[@Wache3]

Uh, I wouldn't say "the best of all time" but surely one of the best. For example, I would put "Pulse" higher in order than Alchemy.

[@davidbe3]

Top 3 with pink floyed pulse 1995 and nightwish wacken 2013

[@i000334]

@@Wache3 In my humble opinion, Pulse is really great, awesome. Like Queen's shows for example. But Alchemy and The Wall (Berlin), are out of the league. To explain what I mean, try to hear Sultans of Swing (the studio - original - version) and then listen to the Alchemy version. Same goes for Private Investigation or Romeo and Juliet. That remarkable intro before Tunnel of Love in the live version... Whenever I hear the studio versions, the songs are amazing; and then I hear the alchemy version... The songs mutate, improve, go up to another level without loosing its core. Well, the name Alchemy was really well chosen because music gold is the obvious result. :) Thank you so much Mark and band!

[@nota_verygood_huntingchannel]

The best there is. The best there was. The best there ever will be.

[@paulmartin3946]

They are right up there, along with Pink Floyd.

[@Pflueger76]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

Rarely gets mentioned but Alan Clark on the piano absolutely nails this. Fantastic talent.

[@teknikgroup7597]

i play the piano and the guys precision when playing with full force..moves me to tears. The piano in this song adds so much depth and feeling to compliment mark...Makes the song 😎😎

[@trevinceperera5601]

It is not only mark, every one here is excellent, I suppose.

[@brunosmith6925]

True... The piano composition in this classic ballad is critical to its success. Clark performs to absolute perfection, ensuring that the melodic nuances fully complement both Knopfler and the rest of the crew. Alround a beautiful and evocative poem, enriched with supreme melodies.

[@Doc-149]

The tightest live band of the 80’s - alchemy live was absolutely amazing from start to finish.

[@kathymacdonald7552]

Alan Clarke is a great musician and really excelled on this track and at this concert.

[@grouchobono4500]

The best live performance in the history of music. Everyone on that stage gave 110%.

[@ClassicTor]

Better than the record its just amazing to see them put their heart and souls into this performance

[@anthhub]

Compare this to the dog shit they serve up as music these days…. This is on another level.

[@ClassicTor]

@@anthhub i honestly dont even know whay music there is today

[@alessiozannini]

It could be, but don't forget Live in Japan, another memorable live performance. IMHO I think that's the best live in history

[@lydiabentley3413]

Totally agree

[@kilianrainer6295]

That level of guitar playing and drumming is out of this world

[@joseangelsantanagarcia4563]

No te olvides del piano!!!

[@grahamd3712]

So is the keyboard /piano playing.

[@KennyEvansUK]

This is as close as you can get to the bombastic orchestral pieces of the 18th and 19th centuries. An absolute triumph of musicianship and talent. Over 35 years and still one of the best live performances ever.

[@markar6395]

Telegraph Road is my all time number 1. Sill listening to this in my 60s

[@OmirosChrysanthou-vm1nk]

The best live piece ever

[@jachu57]

Nikt nie umie tak grać, a przy tym tak się bawić

[@My2Cents1]

Agreed. I'm 100% sure Mozart would've approved.

[@darrenbrailsford6809]

This is a perfect example of how it should be done. Music and the passion at its finest, and what’s around now to match this can I ask the modern generation? But of course we all know. Nothing. Thank heavens I grew up in the 1970s and 80s in what has to be the golden era of music. Truly amazing.

[@UniDimensionalMonkey]

I don't qualify for modern generation but I can say for sure that Black Pumas (formed just 7 years ago) does justice to their craft equally well nearly every single time they play. Their music might or might not be your cup of tea, but these lads are wonderful.

[@terrasiho5606]

Me too.

[@georgebaird7890]

I agree that 70s and 80s music is the best. And the poetry in so many lyrics telling stories we all relate to. But.....Some of the modern shows, Beyonce, Swift and others look like an incredible good time for the fans.

[@torch6653]

My passion started in 1958 I was 10 years old. My 14 year old uncle turned me on with "At the Hop" Danny and the juniors. Been addicted to rock and roll since. I'm 76 hope to stay alive for my family. I am blessed with 4 grand daughters and 3 Great grand daughters. My darling wife Kathy and I were married for 50 wonderful years. She's back in heaven now.

[@fjardim14]

Alchemy is the concert you show to someone if they ask "So what's a band like at the peak of their talent and giving a shit?"

[@trialen]

Tastes vary, but I prefer my musicians not to defecate during the performance.

[@georgerichardson7728]

Very true pal

[@anonimomonferrino]

Teardrop in my eyes... This song, this version, I have no words to tell how I feel while I'm listening to this magic! Mark is a genius of the guitar but he's a terrific composer as well, and wrote lyrics that are pure poetry: imaginative, oneiric. No comparison: he's the king! We love you, Mark!

[@Orbitalmercury]

Two songs brings tears to my eyes. David Draiman from Disturbed singing Sound of Silence, and Dire Straits doing Telegraph Rd. The studio version i played essentially every single day from the first day it was released in Australia up until late 2022 when i finally gave in to my interest of hearing this song done live. Took me 40 years essentially to make the switch to this version now being my my ultimayte number one of all time for most of my life, followed by the studio version , then Disturbeds version of Sound of Silence. The only songs that bring me to tears and i'm not ashamed to admit that 🙂

[@anonimomonferrino]

@@Orbitalmercury I think that many live versions are often even better than studio ones. I love both but in my opinion some live is more thrilling. I also have personal reasons to love Dire Straits and have this reaction because they are related to my love story, so... :-) Every time I listen to their songs, I think of her. As a musician I can tell that the fluid and unique style of Mark is incomparable: he is a real prince of the guitar and must sit in the top ten, even if in many ratings he's not mentioned... SHAME!

[@philipread8733]

The whole group at this time was the best ever

[@sureshrodrigo1996]

My youngest brother Rajeev who passed away last November used to play all of Dire straits numbers miss him once he was the best lead guitarist in Chennai. His favorite was Mark

[@smithstock]

I’m sorry for your loss. Your brother must have been a great talent.

[@stircrazysos]

❤

[@sophiaduda5419]

❤❤❤❤

[@Mr5maggio]

❤

[@MitchEXE-vs8ek]

RIP

[@matthies8431]

This entire concert was the best music performance in history

[@IñigoGarciaPerez-z3f]

yes, absolutely

[@adamdabs]

I have the live album on vinyl - never get tired of it.

[@pachudoblas]

In rock music, yes

[@EE-ui2xt]

Agreed. Sultans of Swing is the best live performance of this magnificent live set

[@monicaheeger1605]

Yes, and it was so gorgeous to see DS live back in the 80s...

[@TomFagan-e5b]

Greatest live album ever knophler was at the top of his craft here

[@elvisnrangers]

5:29 Was fortunate to see Dire Straits 3 times in a week. At Wembley Arena twice with Live Aid in between. Seeing these guys again is amazing. And best of all, they were loving every minute of the gigs.

[@GreySphinkter]

A bygone era when talented musicians composed their own music, played their own instruments and rocked the house!

[@johnmarshall6565]

An absolute masterpiece of a song.

[@Bradgilliswhammyman]

to be fair, even during the 80s with its wellspring of natural talent Dire Straits is one of those once in 20 year bands who are difficult to equal even among his contemporaries during Mark's prime years. This was a special band and special musician we may not see the equal of in this genre of rock for many years.,

[@timstough6357]

I've heard many different performances of this song over the years and can say with confidence that this is the only version that even matters. It's the best.

[@stephenrobinson1648]

Dire Straits at their best. Classic performance.

[@gamerjay6624]

Pure magic.... makes you want to cry with the pure exquisiteness of it !

[@annfoster6035]

It's still fantastic in 2024.

[@roydavis5613]

@annfoster6035 Unforgettable !!!!

[@panda4247]

@@roydavis5613 true. I have seen "The Dire Straits Experience" concert last month (in essence a tribute band, but they have the original Chris White on sax; and all the credit to Terence Reis on guitar+vocals, who is able to replicate Mark's style to a great level), and they started with a 15-minute long Telegraph Road and it was epic. But all these Alchemy Live videos are masterpieces, great band and a great mixing/mastering. huge props to all involved.

[@johnpaine3891]

Yeah, fantastic stuff!, 😊

[@AlexisBenito-e6s]

No hay palabras para esto. Es una auténtica obra maestra lo nunca visto

[@AndyRosaDesign]

and always will be

[@joseluisrodriguezvazquez6082]

This full gig is a masterpiece. Actually, the older it gets, the more of a masterpiece it becomes.

[@Chiungalla79]

That`s because there are a few of the rare songs on there that never get old and become better the more you listen to them.

[@HarryHopkins-fv3li]

Fossilised perfection

[@964571034]

Special breed

[@chloesmith4065]

Alchemy might be the greatest live album of all time, and i don't say that lightly

[@TomFynn]

To be honest, given the shite we get today, getting better as it gets older is not difficult, but I see what you mean.

[@meganpower3620]

That time of year when I get to teach information and infrastructure and introduce my students to this song that nails linear development and the human condition. What an incredible work of art in this one performance

[@NoTrueValour-rr7og]

Best live version of Telegraph Road. An outstanding track

[@shelleyharrop1419]

Agree

[@aoses31]

The Magnus Opus of Dire Straits. An amalgamation of all of their styles combined in one beautiful progressive rock opera story about the rise and fall of civilization.

[@jstdrv]

Yes it's probably his best work. The album version is even longer and really amazing with another feel since Pick Withers was on drums.

[@964571034]

Yes sir

[@virabadrasana]

magnum opus, not magnus opus GPT says: In Latin, adjectives must agree with the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case. The Latin word "opus," which means "work," is a neuter noun. Therefore, the adjective describing it must also be in its neuter form. The adjective "magnus," which means "great," has different forms depending on the gender of the noun it modifies: - **Magnus** is the masculine form. - **Magna** is the feminine form. - **Magnum** is the neuter form. Since "opus" is neuter, the correct form of "great" to use is "magnum." Thus, "magnum opus" translates to "great work," with both words in the appropriate forms according to Latin grammatical rules.

[@jstdrv]

@@virabadrasana Magnus opium

[@mpatel7776]

@@virabadrasana Ok, thanks for the clarification. We get it - it was probably just a typo anyway...

[@loriAlessiroberts118]

That piano is sublime😌

[@testtesttest6435]

Alain clark que j'ai toujours adoré depuis 40 ans il est sublime 4:50

[@loriAlessiroberts118]

​@@testtesttest6435And 6.10

[@grahamd3712]

The pianist is absolutely superb.

[@JohnMcMeekin-st5yh]

Knopfler is a total genius. Dire straits best band ever created. My children were reared listening to them .

[@Jorge_Broa]

The 80's wasn't a decade, it was an emotion. Some iconic voices are just... unforgettable.

[@HarryHopkins-fv3li]

Pure guitar,pure poetry,pure gold

[@willk76]

best version, so intense, takes you there 100%, shivers, captivating, epic! Once you hit that 10 Min mark you know why there will never be another Dire Straits. And some comedy with Mark's red shoes - LOL. Telegraph Rd has always been a journey, absolutely takes you on that ride. AND NO ADS TO KILL THE VIBE!!!! YESSSSS!!!!

[@milk-it]

Epic rock. It is all about timing. When to hit the notes and when to hit the chords. I really miss this style of music. Kudos Dire Straits. I can't believe this was released officially on KZbin in 2024. It should've been released much earlier.

[@stephbets]

Every single part of this song is just perfection, but the line “I’ve seen desperation explode into flames, and I don’t want to see it again” will always have my heart. Incredible writing.

[@chr970]

From the very first word….to the very last,….from the first note, to very last…… I call it perfection. It can not possibly be better than this.( just my opinion).

[@jesussanz101]

65 years. "Sultans of swing" and "Telegraph road" guitar solos still make me shiver. Thank you Mark. Thank you.

[@dandarte4062]

Definitely inspired by God in this complete performance.

[@jooproos6559]

@@dandarte4062 Well,i didnt see something even slightly looking like god..I saw just Mark Knopfler and a bunch off really good musicians.

[@justpassingthrough...6128]

@@jooproos6559 Hmmm... 1) OP said nothing about appearance, he said inspired. 2) Inspiration comes from the mind (God created). 3) Thru the fingers, to the ears (also God created)... 4) To the ears & mind of the listener... 5) Resulting in the body motions & clapping... 6) All because of the sounds of notes streamed together... 7) To stir the emotions of those who hear it. "...Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables." Mark 4:11

[@jooproos6559]

@@justpassingthrough...6128 Aah!Shut up with your imagery GOD..There is no such thing,never seen him?.Never heard him.Never did anything to me or others. So Shut up!

[@Fred-rj7yb]

That man can play a guitar boyo!! Like the immortal Leonardo di Vinci, he was delivered to us all from the Great Beyond. No doubts. None. Zero. Nada.

[@Editsjidanger]

Please take me back to the 1980’s. Life was so good.

[@Some1ne]

lol, the song is literally about the societal collapse that made the 80s a living nightmare, especially for the working classes after Thatcher came to power

[@motkhonghai7028]

Lol and its better now

[@bennieschoeman4287]

Brilliantperformance y a band intheir prime

[@juliuspons818]

Sadly in the eighties the downfall began.

[@1929030]

Incomparable!!

[@EmperorsChildren]

I dare any of you, dear fellow humans on the internet, to show me a concert with a drummer playing harder than this... We all know Mark Knopfler is a sublime guitar genius, but Terry Williams plays his fucking heart out here

[@peterlustig7892]

el estepario siberiano

[@ThanhNguyen-ds1kl]

​@@peterlustig7892 Funnily enough, El Estepario's favourite section to play is from Tunnel of Love. There's a short of him saying and playing that.

[@zarkopetrovic7472]

I agree with you 💯💯💯

[@peterlustig7892]

@@ThanhNguyen-ds1kl yes i Know, watched IT ten Times in a row, He loves the Straits....

[@martijnjonkers7830]

Neal Peart from Rush, not easy to beat him.

[@westsomoap81]

I'm getting near to the end of my 'road' at 82 years & I feel blessed that I was around to hear these great BRITISH bands , Straits, Floyd, Moodys, ......you know where I'm coming from. I listen to them all, all the time!!

[@tomkennedy7908]

Moodys were shite

[@derekgpony]

3 of my favourites and I'd put Dire Straits and Moody Blues at the top or pretty darn close.

[@appscenter7270]

Terry Williams: drummer god!

[@lecochonquiroule4415]

In 2023 this song is still just as magical and awesome! Thanks to KZbin I can finally see magicians in action. I would have loved to see Dire Strait in concert at that time because the sound of Mark's guitar and his playing are beyond anything the history of the guitar has known.

[@enzocampanone2168]

Mark knopfler Number One

[@k8la65t2qvpbl]

This is an absolute benchmark: guys who easily know how to play to 11, play with subtleties of pause, rhythm changes and quiet moments, all in the right measure, yet going around earworm riff and great story to tell. This is a masterpiece.

[@111usul]

musicality of these guys is unparalleled nobody comes close just pure class and genius

[@joseangelbcn1971]

Killer drummer, killer piano man, killer bass player as well, absolute monsters

[@WalterSobchak1000]

Credit to who polished this footage, a brilliant job. Even the audio volume is spot on, thank you

[@soleilquantique1210]

One of my absolute favourite from Dire Straits. My parents used to have all their albums and we were playing them full volume and dancing. I am so lucky to have had that in my childhood. And to still be able to listen to Dire Straits now with the same emotions. They were just brilliant.

[@Grid56]

This song has so many changes and levels. Proper musicians playing proper instruments. How I miss this. Puts modern sampled (c)rap to shame !. Time for a reunion anyone ?

[@bluetopaz0411]

@grid56 ~ I agree 100%. Real musicians playing real instruments, singing with real voices and doing it live. It’s so good 👌🏽

[@AlexanderHei]

I am 55 years old, but I have tears of excitement in my eyes when listening to this masterpiece performed in excellent perfection.

[@williamrobinson7435]

In re the top comment on Terry's terrifying timpani, the bandwork on this is superb, as well as the solos. Amazing and fully the right choice for 'Alchemy'.. I had a beautiful double vinyl of this, and, like an Fool, lent it to someone.. Such is life.. 🎶🌟👍

[@ArtDekko]

They are technically off the charts... all of them And delivering emotion with great passion Without being trite or corny or overly dramatic This is music at its best

[@rajivrsimon]

12 mins of magic and pure genius by dire straits 🪄💫✨

[@andrzejrubacha9521]

All "Love over gold" is magic.

[@iheomagregory8044]

This guys were perfectionists. I could listen to them all day long. No group in history could beat them on their live shows.

[@2019freddie]

Pink Floyd.

[@joseangelsantanagarcia4563]

​@@2019freddie no sir

[@Richard-s1d9s]

A contest. This Alchemy show is my bench mark for concerts.

[@AndrewBooker-gc4fe]

They r them

[@djetm]

Dire Straits!

[@spomenkazlokolica3061]

❤God, I was 27 at the time....how fresh and divine music was at that time. They remain my #1 band to this day!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@NovioSites]

This is absolute perfection, THIS is music how it's meant to be. This show must be one of the absolute best ever given. Not only the legendary Mark Knopfler but every single member of Dire Straits is beyond amazing.

[@RobGutmann]

100% agree!

[@suebeucke7027]

Everyday I have to hear this song.

[@가희이-n4w]

No performance can beat this one. Best song. No guitarist on Earth has ever outperformed Mark Knopfler

[@humandroid53]

😂

[@humandroid53]

😂

[@emma-janeturner8230]

spot on pal fae bonnie scotland

[@tathagatabhattacharjee542]

David Gilmour

[@JeanCharles-lv1go]

You have probably to be a musician yourself to realize how so so impressive the level of this concert is.

[@quogir1]

you cantimagine

[@owenrees7544]

@JeanCharles-lv1go get your hand off it. Everyone knows. You're not special.

[@JeanCharles-lv1go]

​@@owenrees7544 and so you are.

[@quogir1]

@@JeanCharles-lv1go Si,😊

[@ziggystardust1751]

When I first heard this song off the album "Love Over Gold",I wept....it was so overwhelming and beautiful tears started flowing....thank you Dire Straits.

[@darrellhaywood682]

when music does that it's powerful

[@HenryHopkins-v5w]

We don't know how lucky we are to have this amazing band at their best.

[@bendennis7730]

Breathtaking - born in ‘71 so my late father got me into these guys - miss my Dad so much - Mark is a genius and basically got me through my dark days with his music and dark they were!

[@bettyannebonnici9562]

Older lady here still grooving to this music .... the piano keyboard player is amazing as well !!!!❤🎹🎸🥁🎶❤🙃

[@alanrogers9597]

Wife says he still has his Bony Arse, Forever Young

[@lysisfilms]

I remember when Telegraph Road was first played on Triple M radio in Sydney on Uncle Doug's breakfast show. I was working on a construction site and my work mate was a Dire Straits die hard. Uncle Doug announced the song (Australian premier) and we stood there for 14min in stunned silence, listening to this masterpiece unfold. Awestruck. We couldn't work for several hours afterwards. Had to go have a long smoko.

[@TomFynn]

So the song turned your world upside down? Sorry. Had to do it. No worries, right?*⁾ *⁾ I still own my copy of "Brothers in Arms". In vinyl.

[@lynby6231]

@@TomFynnwho doesn’t? 🙃

[@Terence-g2q]

Betcha wished you had toked up before they played it!

[@peterburgess2197]

Must have been a very good radio show to play something this long!

[@franzzeitlberger6146]

Alchemy live - an album for eternity

[@nickrichards3604]

This has been my favourite song for 40 years. My first ever gig and the song I sung as a lullaby for my three children when they were babies. It’s the song I want played at my funeral. 13 minutes where every note is perfect, it brings tears to my eyes every time. Thank you Mark and the rest of the band.

[@phartweg3324]

Needless to say, nobody today comes even close to these musicians, nobody. True craftmanship without silly "add-ons". This is the way it should be. Honest and authentic.

[@patsmythe949]

People focus on Knopfler’s guitar skills, but he is a superb lyricist, too. Well, he’s simply, the best. What a beautiful man.

[@adrianred236]

'Alchemy live' is a phenomenal live album. Been listening since the 80s.

[@thierry8383]

me too, and maybe one of the top 5 live album of all time...

[@barryroberts2196]

Not many songs can last the passage of time, which can not be said for this one ! Brilliant.

[@tylerturner2445]

Marks guitar seems to be grafted to his body,he is a genuine force of nature

[@FcryCola]

Telegraph Road and Tunnel of love are my absolut favs

[@domenicov_versus3789]

It's very hard to find the right words to describe this song, this live, this performance, this legendary moment. Mark Knopfler shows all his immense class of songwriter and musician and the entire band shows why Dire Straits are the best rock orchestra ever.

[@joseangelsantanagarcia4563]

Bien dicho

[@KennyEvansUK]

I've been listening to this for all of my adult life. It never gets tired, it just gets better. And better. And better. I'll be stopping by here again real soon.

[@brianshickey]

It really doesn’t get any better than this. Absolutely every musician is in sync with Mark giving what I think is the best live performance I’ve ever seen. Pure bliss.

[@IreneKaramanou]

My God.. the piano is amazing

[@CarinTibellAhlin]

I remember when the 'Love over Gold' album was first released and I heard this epic song for the first time, being 16 yrs old. It was an unprecedented music experience. I was completely dazzled, still am. Dire Straits and Mark's songs and unique guitar playing are pure magic to me. 🎶 Perhaps no other words are required really, other than: THANK YOU 🙏, on ever lasting repeat! ❤Always/ Carin in Sweden

[@Bruno-ck4hl]

Oh My God !! Brilliant !! Mark Knopfler , David Gilmour , Eric Clapton , George Harrison , Jeff Beck , Brian May , etc .............. Thanks to all of you for your talent !!

[@hansfossum4436]

Except Gilmour can't write music

[@amerjayaabdrashid9187]

Dont forgot rory galagher rip..

[@Bruno-ck4hl]

@@hansfossum4436 Sorry , but I'm afraid you're wrong about Dave Guimour ... Second solo album " About Face " 1984 . He wrote the music and most part of the lyrics . Anyway , I was just speaking of the best guitar players in the world and forgot Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix !!

[@Bruno-ck4hl]

@@amerjayaabdrashid9187 Sorry , I'm afraid I didn't know this artist . Gonna watch some vids on youtube and tell you about . Thanks !!

[@thedutchfisherman7078]

MK shadows them all. Period.

[@RichardMeredith-n5f]

These gentlemen are absolutely in the zone and they effortlessly bring us into it with them when they play(PURE GENIUS)

[@charlydosias]

I was14 ,fond if dire straits and MK..i would listen to their music 7/24..one day one of my uncles came to me and said:"if you get good marks this semester ,i ll take you to something you ll never forget.." i worked hard,got the right results and he took me to dire straits concert in Paris , France on june 22th 1983..i ve never forgot it!! The most overwhelming musical experience in my life!! Undescriptible!!..a moment of pure pleasure ,pure genius ,a moment of History!!

[@Anirban2098]

Listening to this in studio headphones....2024 ! Nothing bigger than Sir Mark in music...

[@elenasancho6074]

A thousand thanks to Dire Straits and especially to Mark for giving me so many hours of happiness with his music. Music transcends social and language barriers. The only thing that saddens me is not being able to see you live, but I still enjoy these videos.

[@zarkopetrovic7472]

Something like this does not deserve to end. NEVER!

[@dimassilva6822]

For me this is the peak of the best of Dire Straits/ Mark Knoplfer.

[@alasdairslade1390]

The whole track is sublime. Pure synergy on instruments!

[@LadyWriterTV]

Once again, Mark's mastery and poetics in conveying the essence of a story is undeniable. Life stories, human stories in which anyone can feel reflected at some point in their life, perhaps living their particular Telegraph Road…. Absolute love, Dire Straits ❤️

[@troydwyer8278]

still cant get over how tight this version is, they're all so connected and just, ON, i still have this concert on VHS and its mind blowing

[@carinvanhummel8621]

The Master himself.....the Greatest of All Time 🎸🔥🎸 Best concert ever, also my absolute favorite song ever❤️

[@Howeverwhatabout]

And along came one of the greatest bands ever - Dire Straits.

[@luckyhaitana5656]

From Dire Straights, Dire straights to Love over Gold, Its been and always been part of my life growing up to now, That shit they play today has absolutely nothing on These old school Genius Musicians, Unbelievable times and memorys, Thank You Mark Knoffler and Dire Straits.💯😎

[@Zanavamara]

Alchemy live in london is the nobel of live concert....tje goat

[@joanvallve7647]

Kids, this belongs to an era where bad students did not have video-games or KZbin, so instead they used to spend hours and hours playing instruments. The result: magic like this. Not possible anymore.

[@nanagraupel]

Magic like this Always exists in some people (like sorrow and passion), no matter what social environment you have around. He was a Genius, the only difference...today he would not be understood. 😢

[@joanvallve7647]

@@nanagraupel I agree passion is a necessary ingredient, but not the only one. This kind of magic can only happen if you (the whole group) trained hours and hours daily during years. And nobody is training that hard anymore. So, forget it.

[@johnmillis]

On the contrary. It belongs to an era when kids did have video games, but they had to go out to the arcades to play them. A time when kids were together in the real world - not a weird virtual world. A time when kids were creative. I am proud to say I am one of those kids.

[@joanvallve7647]

@@johnmillis what you see in the video is not mainly about being creative. It is about having played so many thousands and thousands of hours as a kid, that the instrument has become an extension of the brain. Creativity will never disappear. There will always be creative people. But the result depends strongly on your potential execution. And no way people can master an instrument like the band here, when you spend tthousands of hours playing video-games or watching you tubers instead of practising.

[@nanagraupel]

@@joanvallve7647 don't think so, you don't know all the bands in the world. Now social forums tell the rules instead of labels. The result: stupid Kids decide what we hear. Think about It.

[@CovRealist]

I was introduced to Dire Straits by my Uncle Jimmy, known as The Colonel. He taught me so many songs over the years. Bruce Hornsby, Bob Seger, Marillion. What a track this is. I can only hope it lives on with the youngsters of today.

[@paulmorgan5661]

GOD MODE: [ON] The very best of the very best! They never bettered this performance and it is the standout on a live album that is packed with them. And, oh my, what an opus to do it with! It could have been its own encore. If ever a song could become self-aware, this one did on that night in July 1983. Magnificent!

[@emma-janeturner8230]

this is such a momentous song that should be the flagship of British rock music

[@alisonfitzpatrick5722]

This album was recorded on my 17th birthday. Will always be my all time favourite. My son is almost 26, his bands version of S of Swing brings the house down. So glad he loves this album

[@hibbihassan63]

L un des plus grands guitaristes, grand poete, homme tranquille du rock and roll, personnage charismatique.

[@mariaregina5728]

Ele

[@kapuseta]

Incredible happy to see this material in such a high quality! We take this stuff for granted too often in our daily lives! This band disbanded a few years before I was born, yet I am now able to view some of their greatest work in full HD! My dad told me the best gig he ever saw was Dire Straits in Helsinki 1985! By watching these recordings I can easily tell why! Long live Dire Straits!!!

[@Arasteele]

Inspired by Detroit's Telegraph Road. Imagine taking a bus trip and seeing it for the first time and from it a veritable masterpiece is born. 14 minutes of pure classic rock heaven. Such is the magic of Mark Knopfler & company. The drumming. The keyboarding. The subtle rhythms. Every note. We shall never see their like again.

[@Sandeshg88]

Its almost a routine to listen to this song atleast twice everyday. There is a story, a song, an orchestra and somenmindblowing music all in one

[@paulclarke3274]

Alan Clark is such an underrated pianist.

[@paulclarke3274]

@@konraiderk6440I know, but he never really got the plaudits he deserved.

[@mheredi]

They all are greats ... Such a Live concert!! Very well grounded band of real musicians 🥲

[@bouupsbarry1260]

vraiment c'est la vérité

[@bouupsbarry1260]

@@mheredi nice rigth

[@giovanni5268]

Terry Williams....Wow !!!

[@GeorgeHOSKINS-t3d]

absolutely

[@gaiabandini8145]

No other name for a tour could have been more on spot than Alchemy , as these guys played pure magic here …. Unmatched performance❤❤❤

[@darrenrieper7585]

Went to see them live when they came to Australia in the mid 80's Absolutely mind blowing

[@giacomoperini6014]

My uncle took me to one of their concerts some years ago. A couple of old ladies, seeing my passion for the band, gave us their premium vip tickets for greet and meet. Useless, as after the concert we manage to meet the whole band at the bar of the theatre with the few of us remaining for greetings. We all drank beers together, and I can say with absolute certainty it was a night to remember.

[@WarrenCromartie2]

The quality of the sound and musicianship on the Alchemy Live album was astonishing. Love this song.

[@alanmacdonell3597]

last 3 mins sounded like every band member doing their own solo's and smashing it

[@AshwinRamaswamy]

And not a single note out of place within Mark's brilliant tunesmithing. Just sheer unparalleled collective genius

[@mantori]

Mark Knopfler is definitely not normal, in the best way possible. Being able to create this masterpiece and to weild the guitar so magically. And blending that into the other band members amazing artistic abilities. Even now so long after the actual show, it still stands as one of the best performances!!! Always in awe when I watch this.

[@kenbaker3300]

Oh so correct

[@MoussaAlioua-n9o]

En avance sur son temps .........

[@georgerichardson7728]

No wonder its called Alchemy !

[@RicardoKQ]

Terry Williams! WOW ❤!!!

[@zarkopetrovic7472]

He smashed the drums to pieces!