Mark Knopfler on the "Book Show" with Mariella Frostrup about how books have influenced his song writing. He plays "Sailing to Philadelphia", "Song for Sonny Liston" and "Done with Bonaparte". From 2012.
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@shivsays244 ай бұрын
This is story telling masterclass from Mark. What I like about him is he is so grounded... Doesn't try to show off..
@wbravo668 жыл бұрын
As Bob Dylan said, MK is the best thing to happen to the guitar since the invention of the guitar string, I agree
@happykatau8 жыл бұрын
Seems I was born in the right era, to have been exposed to MK's compositions when I was 14 when Dire Straits were at the height of their fame..... and now have re-discovered him this year :)
@happykatau8 жыл бұрын
I'l likely end up travelling to the UK to hear him live, while he is still performing for the public, and in good form!
@davidelliott58435 жыл бұрын
I'm sure Mark would want to mention a few other guitar greats. How about, Clapton, Harrison & even Prince.
@FlaschDJ5 жыл бұрын
David Elliott how bout Pat Martino, Chet Atkins, Segovia and George Benson?
@jackalex4544 жыл бұрын
@@davidelliott5843 I'm sure he would agree and add Jimi etc. but for my money, no one leaves spaces like Mark
@fatimaemiko7073Ай бұрын
I don't even understand English very well, but I spent a good amount of time just watching this man talking and singing. He's like a bright day... I love this man.
@lili60112 жыл бұрын
Not only is he the best guitarist, but he's smart, cultured, and funny. Mark Knopfler is the best!🎸🎸🎸❣️❣️
@philhayhoe14 жыл бұрын
As a guitarist of more than 50 years, I can say that his touch is so perfect, feather light, so simple - until you try to play it yourself...
@ChrisHayworth1004 жыл бұрын
Then you start discovering what his fingers are doing is totally different to what you're hearing.
@kennybluet55274 жыл бұрын
Well said. He makes it look easy. Absolute tone master.
@dinopappous66394 жыл бұрын
Just like Glenn Tilbrook
@YAKMANONT Жыл бұрын
Man I could watch him play guitar All day long , He is amazing
@alexandrealonso54465 жыл бұрын
There's a huge sense of peace from this guy... Its music that feels like a hug
@edgarsmith91024 ай бұрын
Beautifully put
@sveinungtorgrimsen21498 жыл бұрын
If I had to listen to just one artist/band for the rest of my life....it would be him. Brilliant and a very warm personality.
@zachelmquist49326 жыл бұрын
Sveinung Torgrimsen I love his comment on the Kennedy assaination.
@twilightbiscuit6 жыл бұрын
yes, it would, it surely would!
@MegaMaharshi5 жыл бұрын
me too
@darrenbeakhouse48355 жыл бұрын
Totally agree.
@hayleyregan61915 жыл бұрын
Love this man.such.a.talent
@Holdsworthands9 жыл бұрын
I followed Mark's career from the beginning, every record, every solo album, almost every soundtrack, and he always make me think about art, about how an artist grow through the years, evolve, and in many cases, like mark, slow down the tempo, simplify the chords... sometimes you need to make sacrifices, to tell something more deep, the way he talks with his songs, i think Mark doesn't play the guitar or sing anymore, he became the guitar and the song, he became the music, he's in that state when is not about a mechanical or psychical thing to play an instrument, it's more like a spiritual thing
@ianwilson9268 жыл бұрын
Very well put
@udarasamarasinghe88117 жыл бұрын
Wow...nicely said my friend!
@davortrninic4877 жыл бұрын
Udara Samarasinghe u
@janetriecken13767 жыл бұрын
Holdsworthands I
@martejr5 жыл бұрын
If only I could have done the same, following his career from the beginning 😅 But I was born very late 🙁 Not until after Golden Heart came out. But Im here now 👏👏❤️
@alexj79342 ай бұрын
A very impressive, humble man of renown talent on the guitar and for song writing. I never get bored with Mark stories and his wry humour. Thank you Mark for being who you are. Cheers! From 'Down Under' aka 'Aussie Brit'.
@kevinwahl98388 жыл бұрын
Damn, I love Mark Knopfler. He and his music has had a profound influence on my life. Brilliant man. Brilliant songwriter. So humble.
@wbravo668 жыл бұрын
+Kevin Wahl me too only wish he would do this acoustic set for all of his songs
@danfleming60026 жыл бұрын
That's why he wasn't all that thrilled with the RRHF .
@felixsuarez11604 жыл бұрын
Igra
@felixsuarez11604 жыл бұрын
Desde el país del fin del mundo gracias por tu música.Fellix
@johnharvey44484 жыл бұрын
@@danfleming6002 What is RRHF ?
@FloydTheWolf9 жыл бұрын
Mark has that genuine power of bringing you in another world as soon as he starts playing, and it's quite a hard awakening when he brutally stops, and you realise it was just a demo!
@wbravo669 жыл бұрын
Floyd I love your comment, I agree this guy is unique to live music, best wishes
@ealago9 жыл бұрын
So true!
@emgab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for This true and lovely comment - love Mark and his Music from the first days and will forever - a true gem of music history - and i am really glad he is still with us and hopefully for a long time to com !
@wbravo668 жыл бұрын
Well said, best wishes
@remoman20 күн бұрын
Yes, it's his rhythm. It's so perfect it's hypnotic.
@blackiejames18434 жыл бұрын
Mark is the best when it comes to articulation and emotion on the guitar. Just a clean guitar tone that speaks volumes. He is one of the best guitarists of all time.
@wbravo669 жыл бұрын
I'll say this again, you are witnessing a musical genious WHAT A HUMBLE MAN
@Burns1993Joe7 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Mark talk and play songs on an acoustic guitar all day. He has such a calming voice, almost hypnotic...
@fatimaluz7772 жыл бұрын
Me too...❤️
@ThePapawhisky Жыл бұрын
Never get enough of his artistry.
@geordieexile62369 жыл бұрын
It's a privilege to walk the same planet.
@wbravo669 жыл бұрын
geordie exile Me too, a true legend
@wbravo669 жыл бұрын
geordie exile What a humble musician, rare is this time
@MegaMaharshi5 жыл бұрын
absolutely agreed
@Wookie80584 жыл бұрын
Damn well said Geordie...!
@mattiasjohansson72313 жыл бұрын
Indeed. There are few gentlemen like Mark around nowadays. I have such great respect for the man!
@nimeshsompura6 жыл бұрын
He is a saviour..He makes me a better person. He makes me a humble person. His stories and songs makes me want to dream more. What I would give to meet him and tell how much joy his music has brought in my life!! Love you Sir!❤
@louisevaughn22813 жыл бұрын
I feel awake again since taking a deep dive into all things MK.
@caveweta Жыл бұрын
Imagine being in this audience and watching this unfold. Sheer joy.
@williamstachour40195 ай бұрын
He was born to tell stories. In his lyrics, with his guitar, how he sings. All of it. So brilliant.
@ouimetco3 жыл бұрын
He’s a rare vocalist whom seems to have gotten more mellow and deeper in quality of sound. MK thank you for years of wonderful art.
@ROCROI4 жыл бұрын
MARK KNOPFLER : A GREAT ARTIST . DIRE STRAITS : A GREAT BAND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SONGS .
@amritanath32143 жыл бұрын
He personifies purity of thought, empathy and perfection in guitar playing. Respect. Lots of it !
@cyninbend6 жыл бұрын
A man who reads novels by women--rarer than any gems. Add his literary interest to his superior musical talent and he is absolutely one of a kind! His folk music reminds me of early Pete Seeger. He is the best!
@jamesryan54365 жыл бұрын
Mark doesn't just sing songs he provides a soundtrack and and a companionship to people's lives my own included . the quality of his music and his skill as a guitar player are just something else
@rodfjon5 жыл бұрын
The reason I want to play the guitar. I love his quote "music is your friend for life"
@wbravo668 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing, what a person, humble, talented, nothing more to say
@Katy-ye1zr9 жыл бұрын
He fills the room- one man band. I hope he never retires.
@wbravo669 жыл бұрын
Me to Katy, I want him to play in my lounge room just like this
@Buddhamama-on_tour_20225 жыл бұрын
Sadly he has said that the tour he is on now will be his last.😭
@johnharvey44484 жыл бұрын
@@Buddhamama-on_tour_2022 Maybe he will go into his greatest period like REM did when they ceased touring to focus on recording and made two of the best most famous albums of sall time. (all be it they were a lot younger and did resume touring after a while).
@iaingeorge86088 жыл бұрын
I loved Mark in Dire Straits and I love him even more solo. He is one of a kind for sure and I never get tired of anything I listen to with him in it.
@achuMtk6249 жыл бұрын
After listening to Mark talk about the inspiration for Done with Bonaparte....hearing him play and seeing his thoughtful face at 11:24 .... So surreal :) Truly a master guitarist and a beautiful song :)
@pd91214 ай бұрын
Apart from the fabulous playing, concerts, albums, I have learned a LOT about history and geography from MK’s songs. I often find myself going online or buying a book to learn more about what he’s singing about and it’s an education. Wishing history teachers would turn to some of MK’s songs, it would make a dull lesson more interesting and certainly entertaining. Thank you for the learning, Mark!
@MarcCuevasBlues3 жыл бұрын
He has inspired many generations of guitarists and songwriters, but he always sounds so humble. He does what he loves and makes you want to do the same. Thank you Mark.
@acamo84443 жыл бұрын
Mark knopfler is a great singer. The best guitarist ever. I love Mark knopfler so much ❤🌷❤🎸
@johncampbell22735 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the sound of Mark’s songs laid bare to a single voice and guitar. The purity of tone, the engaging rhythms somehow concentrated in the absence of arrangement and supporting vocals. Such a treat.
@wbravo664 жыл бұрын
Yep I agree, I have asked Guy Fletcher his long time DS band mate and Co-Producer of his latest albums if we could have an acoustic version of his vast catalog. The response was very positive . GF said it may happen
@gloriabrown53769 жыл бұрын
mark knopfler is a musical genius!.a guitar god! his music is just right for whatever mood im in...i love dire straits...
@wbravo669 жыл бұрын
Gloria, I'm with you here, my musical god
@leoded9 жыл бұрын
Loveliest man on this planet. Thanks so much for making this available!
@randycurtis11766 жыл бұрын
I saw your “The fingers that made a difference.” Nice. I grew up loving Southern rock and the great guitar. Dire Straights taught me to hear incredible playing. Mark’s playing is so distinctive. And great.
@user-yh3xm3zo9l8 ай бұрын
This is the beauty of great musicians and song writers, that genuinely wrote great songs, and can play them,,, yes true greats are the likes of mark that can deliver them, total genius, no doubt the greatest, bless him, 👏👏👏👏👏
@wbravo669 жыл бұрын
I wish MK would do this, unplugged just like this for most of his greatest hits, it would be to die for
@jimberlygridder1835 жыл бұрын
Peter West Agreed sir agreed...that would be awesome to have him do an unplugged set.
@johnharvey44484 жыл бұрын
@@jimberlygridder183 Why is there not MTV Unplugged these days ? There's so many artists who could do a great unplugged show, not just Nirvana etc.
@ShawHortonMusic2 жыл бұрын
@@johnharvey4448 NPR Tiny Desk concerts are probably the closest thing to MTV Unplugged these days
@antoniopinedaportillo42779 жыл бұрын
We need a complete and 100% acoustic concert!! So fabulous!!
@black41flashreverse5 жыл бұрын
The only negative thing about Mark Knopfler is that he leaves me wanting more. I could listen to him all day telling the story behind the songs and watching him play and sing. A true and humble genius. I would count it an honor and privilege to shake his hand.
@wbravo664 жыл бұрын
me as well
@wbravo669 жыл бұрын
Folks, a true gentlman, what a man and what a talent, to play 3 snippets from 3 wonderful songs accoustically in such a simple setting but so memorable
@corywalker81889 жыл бұрын
The guy just makes it look so easy. A grand master indeed.
@vincents3334Күн бұрын
What an amazing treat to stumble upon this today. No one better than Mark
@chrismurphy3414 жыл бұрын
When i first heard sultans of swing, i thought id died and gone to heaven, this guy is a great musician
@jinkertsun4 жыл бұрын
That was the same for me. I’d listened to music but was never a fan of anybody. That all changed the day I first heard Sultans of Swing. It was definitely the first time I had to get out to find out who this band was.
@Beeza564 жыл бұрын
I’m smiling ear to ear and with a tear in my eye for some reason.... Thanks so much for posting. Beautiful stuff.
@armourlyngdoh9995 жыл бұрын
Mk is a melodic man, his composition is so melodic, full of sweet and vibrant music... He is one of a kind. His music is phenomenal..
@Sihtarman9 жыл бұрын
Mark is one of my all time favourite guitar players and has influenced me as a player and a writer. I believe its a lucky world we are in to have him here with us...:)
@johnharvey44484 жыл бұрын
Blessed, not, lucky.
@silenceofthelambs51784 жыл бұрын
We owe so much to Mark Knopfler for his unique and priceless contribution to music...where he draws his inspiration from is a mystery - I remember back in the 70's hearing Sultans of swing and was hooked from the first few bars.
@DJFalkoHannover8 жыл бұрын
That Fingerpicking and that lick of "Song for Sonny Liston" is a badass killer blues lick!!!! I listen to it for so many years now and will untill my end!!!
@tedl75386 жыл бұрын
Talent, intelligence and compassion, a treasure of a man.
@GuitarJr564 жыл бұрын
Mark is such a fantastic story teller and player. A real gift
@mustsilm11 ай бұрын
Would be cool if he made a limited edition acoustic album with songs like Sailing to philadelphia. I think he even said one interview years ago he initially wrote Sultans on acoustic.
@4567mariusz3 жыл бұрын
The man is a gem.
@martej.r.23105 жыл бұрын
Its completely magical! I have listened to this video (interview) so many times. Its just wonderful to hear how he gets his inspiration and hearing him playing it. His music suits perfect when you are going to sleep, when you want to jump and dance of joy, and in those moments when you dont feel very happy.
@nicolasmera24032 жыл бұрын
Same here, I've watched it so many times I know the transitions between the songs :) You've got to love MK, such brilliance, such humility! The greatest of all
@Robbo574 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to say I've actually met the man backstage at Newcastle City Hall when he fronted Dire Straits. What a totally lovely guy.
@RonWylie-gk5lc7 жыл бұрын
This man has been a star almost all of my life, a real artist
@karenharris56637 жыл бұрын
Mark Knopfler has an excellent voice and so many wonderful albums out there!!! I only wish I could have seen him live in concert! He is so talented as many other are-- I saw Elton John 3 times he was great and many others too!!!
@vintagestrings68 жыл бұрын
Master Guitarist and Wordsmith and I feel he's just a God gifted great human being who through his music n lyrics takes you into that place where you feel good and never want to come back. From his first album till now, Wow what a great adventure for truly a great soul. Love You Brother.
@wbravo668 жыл бұрын
+vintagestrings6 OMG great coment
@nz30588 жыл бұрын
+Peter West Thank You Sir.
@1234567doug7895 жыл бұрын
Genius!!! Retirement talk this tour breaks my heart
@jkskateaway92749 жыл бұрын
Amazing thanks for the upload....Mark showing off his lyrical excellence and I think it certainly makes a difference when Mariella clearly knows what she's talking about with so much enthusiasm.. Well done!
@EvelcyclopS6 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps. What a legend
@armingottschling9753 жыл бұрын
We can just be thankful God lent him to us for a while
@martycech58443 жыл бұрын
Amen
@user-kh7nv5qt7h10 ай бұрын
I love you yesterday, today and forever genius Mark!
@jakefowler85229 жыл бұрын
Such a soulful voice and a timeless sound from that guitar!! Legend!
@julian_b8 жыл бұрын
He is so naturally gifted
@robertd44686 жыл бұрын
What I like most about him aside from the brilliant music is how ridiculously humble he is. He never self aggrandizes. Rather than talk about the songs he talks about the great books that inspired them. If he has an ego, you’d never know it.
@wbravo664 жыл бұрын
Oh in deed
@ChrisHayworth1004 жыл бұрын
I've had the privilege of meeting him on more than one occasion. I've never met a more humble man.
@AJGreen-cn8kk4 жыл бұрын
The look on his face when he starts a song is priceless. He simply goes away and the music takes over.
@xtofgcr77122 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Mark 4 bringing all this joy music and lyrics !!
@h.w.mhesselmans23467 жыл бұрын
Mark is the very best. The best this world can bring!!!!
@RodrigoDeMatos15 жыл бұрын
What a cozy and interesting small interview, with one of the best musicians ever.
@fuzzywuzzy41933 жыл бұрын
I can watch this for days.
@geoffbagg93068 жыл бұрын
This man is a genius!
@wbravo668 жыл бұрын
+Geoff Bagg only wish he would do this acoustic set for all of his songs
@mightress5 жыл бұрын
Met him once. Was going to buy a new guitar for my daughters birthday. She sat down and started playing sultans of swing. We both had not seen him. All off a sudden he stood next to me and said: nice tune, sounds familiar. Chatted few minutes than mark said: buy her that strat, she can make it sing. he smiled and walked away.
@wbravo664 жыл бұрын
OMG
@cherrywilson15564 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a great tale. Sage advice from a wonderful person. 👍
@jeffwisener13784 жыл бұрын
How awesome
@standandeliver83763 жыл бұрын
Thanks to KZbin, I'm only just starting to see Mark being interviewed. He really has no ego at all. Interesting also that his singing voice hasn't changed but has always sounded old (I mean that as a compliment). He grew into it.
@garywildman12734 жыл бұрын
Sit up and pay attention, the master MK is playing.
@MaxRevs9119 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thanks for the upload. Knopfler is not only an excellent musician but a great story teller as well.
@lionelhunt36104 жыл бұрын
Best story telling guitarist of all time, the great Mark Knopfler, Geordie lad at heart!
@wbravo664 жыл бұрын
a simply humble musician
@lionelhunt36104 жыл бұрын
@@wbravo66 song for Sonny Liston is one of my favorites. This man is a genius songwriter and man can he play that guitar.
@victaylor14 жыл бұрын
Was he born there?
@lionelhunt36104 жыл бұрын
Vic Taylor he was born in Scotland but grew up in Newcastle at an early age.
@stevenpryce7808 Жыл бұрын
@@victaylor1born in Scotland but has always been a Geordie (his words)
@jameskelly46214 жыл бұрын
He is the greatest of all time. Been a fan since sultans.
@index10015 жыл бұрын
Stunning and brilliantly interviewed.
@dunjazgonc44574 жыл бұрын
him and springsteen. the only artists i wouldn’t know how to live without.
@MrBarrynicholas3 жыл бұрын
Springsteen would be close to the bottom of my list.
@stephenclarke24816 ай бұрын
Both have large fan bases, but I doubt there is much overlapping of the two. In fact, I think most fans of one don’t care much for the other at all. But, you are of course free to feel differently.
@armandogomes46314 жыл бұрын
No comment ! MARK is the BEST off the BEST...🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸😍
@alanwhitbread82486 жыл бұрын
Unique man....his songs have travelled with me everywhere
@Deliquescentinsight7 жыл бұрын
Mark's music is very often highly simple - but beautifully executed, the chord progressions are largely classic, nothing earth shattering, but he has the gift of phrasing, of feel, this makes all the difference.
@wbravo669 жыл бұрын
Before I die I want his great musician to come and play like this in my lounge room excatly like this, am I asking for too much? God this is sensational
@rabahsoukehal96185 жыл бұрын
Mark Knopfler, Great and Simple Man 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
@wbravo668 жыл бұрын
How good is this, raw, stripped back, none the less pure gold
@brenkelly58669 жыл бұрын
his guitar collection is amazing,,some real beauties...
@wbravo669 жыл бұрын
Bren Kelly Contact me I'll give you some links to some of his best live work
@brenkelly58669 жыл бұрын
cheers peter..ive probably seen most of it..been a huge fan since the early 80s,,thanks all the same tho man..
@wbravo669 жыл бұрын
Bren Kelly Keep well
@RobGutmann6 жыл бұрын
6:56 this is so much incredible feel he puts in that rhythm and nearly impossible to play
@erniescullion84523 жыл бұрын
That lady interviewing Mark is beautiful natured and pleasant.
@nimeshsompura5 жыл бұрын
I only look up to him and hope someday I could do something that is useful to humanity. And still remain very humble and kind to everyone.
@raystargazer8 жыл бұрын
This man is just brilliant.
@patrickdurnion45483 жыл бұрын
So unasuming lets guitar do the talking
@Musical_Man_Guitar3 жыл бұрын
Such a talented guy. Just honest, well crafted, heartfelt music.
@wbravo669 жыл бұрын
MK fans, go to 10:51 to see something that we all love, what a tear jerking performance from the best guitarist,.song writer and lyricist of our time, and my, is it passionate? Breath taking ling good.
@surajpoudel32158 жыл бұрын
+Peter West I also feel the same Peter. He is absolutely astounding in his characterisation and weaving stories in music. He truly is a genius.
@wbravo668 жыл бұрын
Suraj Poudel Well said, I'm glad we share the same music passion
@wbravo668 жыл бұрын
+Suraj Poudel Simply the best, this performance is outstanding. I wish he would do a solo acoustic set of some of his songs
@Randall24687 жыл бұрын
Guitarist yes, I agree he is the greatest of my generation. But songwriter, in my opinion, Springsteen takes that crown followed by Bob Dylan.
@nimeshsompura5 жыл бұрын
@@Randall2468 Dylan is a comparable case. I wouldn't compare Springsteen with MK with all due respect to him.
@eduardoserrano41916 ай бұрын
what a musician, the talent, the touch he has Thanks Mark keep on enjoying us
@johngrosshans10403 жыл бұрын
MK just rambling on is far more interesting than anything the narrator has to say. This few minutes is breathtaking and shows the master at work.
@greensombrero36416 жыл бұрын
please keep writing and recording until the end. you are one of a kind and we need you.
@shashimenon10004 жыл бұрын
Mark Knopfler should be on every wall in the R&R Hall of Fame. The most soul in a rock artist and a genius with the guitar. Beware (or take pleasure) all ye who draw near to MK, you will tread in the corridors of his soul...and feel.
@Samantha-vlly Жыл бұрын
Mark mentioned James Taylor, of course, both artists who played and wrote music passionately. Treasures in our humanity.
@fatimaluz7772 жыл бұрын
Magnificent!! 💯❤️💯
@paulgriffiths30825 жыл бұрын
He practically re invented guitar playing because his playing is so unique, probably one of the best guitarists in the history of the instrument, but also one of the best song writers ever, also great vocalist is there no end to this mans talent ? his only let down is that his guitar solos aren't long enough he always leaves you wanting more
@wbravo664 жыл бұрын
Paul, your comments echo my sentiments,
@malcolmspence28694 жыл бұрын
Check out Tunnel of Love...live in 85. That might satisfy you