IS IT HIM? Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms - Wembley 1988 (reaction)

I really enjoyed this first time music reaction to Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms - Live Wembley 1988.
I was extremely surprised to see ‪@ericclapton‬ strumming away in the background humbly supporting ‪@MarkKnopfler‬ and ‪@direstraitsofficial‬ that I didn't even recognise him at first.
Performances like this almost don't exist anymore. Perfected classical level compositions with a deep story, amazing electrifying band with a selfless artist and effortless performer at the front channeling something beyond this world.
Power of music on steroids!
Mark Knopfler's guitar virtuosity and his ability to convey a powerful story with his voice is one of the best that ever existed. Mark's songwriting and composition abilities are nothing short of genius.
I hope you'll enjoy my reaction to this incredible piece of music and that you appreciate some the insights and demonstration I share from the perspective of a guitar teacher, musician, songwriter, composer and a music coach.
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[@FaanaMusic]

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[@kausi-ok3mr]

Friendly advice, have the screens switched where the Artists get the larger screen.

[@FaanaMusic]

@@kausi-ok3mr I used to have it like that, but people complained. Also these videos are mainly about the reaction, you can watch the artist video on their channel. It also makes a better case when dealing with copyright claims.

[@kausi-ok3mr]

@@FaanaMusic not a problem, it’s just when you’re trying to explain the Artist’s style we can’t see it.

[@FaanaMusic]

@@kausi-ok3mr hmm, good point. Maybe if I could switch into the full screen mode when I'm pointing out something about the visual elements that need to be seen. Thanks for the feedback!

[@spketola]

Yes Eric Clapton has played many times rythm guitar for Mark. "How do you regocnize really great guitar player?" "When you see Eric Clapton playing second guitar for him"

[@GraupeLie]

This! Yes!

[@Stormer-Europa]

Just don't take his seat on the chopper

[@max__p1765]

Funny enough. it was a concert for Nelson Mandela then and I read rhythm guitarist Jack Sonni had the birth of his child, so they had to find a replacement. Eric surely wasn´t a bad choice.

[@dave6018]

@@max__p1765 he broke a string during money for nothing

[@xxFORDIExx]

Yep, it's Eric Clapton on rhythm guitar. What a legend to take a back seat. Full respect to Mark Knopfler.

[@mklives2]

Back seat? MK is on a different level than EC. EC can only solo in the pentatonic scale on simple blues and pop songs. He wouldn't be able to solo over a complex chord progression like this. That's why he's only strumming here.

[@xxFORDIExx]

@@mklives2 haha. I think my wording must have come across wrong. I meant FULL RESPECT TO Mark Knopfler, as Clapton was in the back seat as he has full acknowledgement of Marks virtuosity. Lol. It's all subjective and let's be clear Knopfler is my hero and icon, and for me the greatest musician that's had an effect on my life. At ease Soldier 🤣😉

[@christinehoughton8591]

😂😂😂😂

[@static1st]

And in 1997 at the 'Music for Montserrat' concert there were Clapton, Collins, and Sting performing 'Money for Nothing' together with MK.

[@xxFORDIExx]

@@static1st yeah I remember paying for that on Sky back in 1997. It was epic

[@JoseA.Torres-tp4xk]

Mark Knopfler is not only a great guitarist, he is also a great composer

[@Holsteiner1982]

und Sänger !

[@heatherboardman7004]

Love Going Home

[@Nightdare]

Imagine Tina Turner's "Private Dancer" being sung by Mark Knopfler

[@jmp01a24]

Mark is king. Although he looks like Buffalo Bill from Silence of the Lambs in this video, lol.

[@michaelwirth6843]

No one can play a solo as Mark Knopfler, every tone is the perfect one.

[@simonashworth8825]

So glad you have chosen this performance. The emotion is almost unbearable.

[@BasBJC]

So true. This performance really hit me! So good.

[@simonhawksley817]

When they came on Mark announced a stand in rhythm guitarist as his brother had rushed home for the birth of his baby, he said that he didn't know if he'd be experienced enough to keep up (very tongue-in-cheek)

[@FaanaMusic]

That's such an awesome story, thanks for sharing!

[@simonmoore8776]

It wasn't his brother, it was Jack Sonni who had been rhythm guitarist on the Brothers in Arms album in 1985. David Knopfler left the band in 1979.

[@UKCougar]

Aye. I remember watching this live on TV at the time. Mark pitched it totally deadpan, "we've lost a guitarist but found a last minute stand-in, I hope that's OK" or some such, watching on we all thought "oh, that's disappointing," then Clapton strolled out.

[@nigelcadiz8635]

Mark once said that the most precious thing he owns is a cigarette lighter Clapton gave him. Both genius players and obviously there is a link. Cheers for posting this Faana.

[@hassanhijazi5495]

Mark is indeed a good friend, he helped Eric when he needed it, to quit drugs and alcohol …

[@jmp01a24]

The combo of guitar and synth is amazing on this song. They blend so well together....

[@TheNotedHero]

Mark is one of the greats who truly can make a guitar weep.

[@zoeherriot]

There is a concert he did in Monserrat - where he does Money for Nothing - and it features Sting (doing the money for nothing "I want my MTV" parts), Phil Collins on drums and Eric Clapton on rhythym guitar. It's amazing.

[@khalilcadi5596]

What a performance this was ! And they have another concert where they play Same Old Blues which is so beautiful too

[@ahha9503]

Mark knopfler For me, he is the musician who knew how to make the guitar cry, a masterpiece.

[@jvgs920]

Mark Knopfler has shown his true genius but remained a humble pleasant man playing with Chet Atkins, Emylou Harris, Éric Clapton and sharing his music with many others. His smile playing during all these concerts is truly inspiring and heartwarming

[@christerdahlberg2017]

I recall this concert, the thing was that the original rytm guitarist in Dire Straits had an emergency cancellation, so Mark Knopfler anounnce this with something like " it is hard to get a substitute with such stort notice, you have to accept what you get". And in came Eric Clapton!!

[@lrlimits]

I'm glad I found your videos, man. You seem to appreciate Knopfler's brilliance without being overwhelmed by it. Your ability to appreciate his work without the taint of competitiveness suggests a justifiable confidence on your part. I'll look forward to checking out more of your content.

[@FaanaMusic]

Beautiful encouraging comment, thank you! 🙏More is coming soon!

[@madsandreassen5441]

Yes that is indeed Eric Clapton, and if you listen to his backing guitar work it’s absolutely incredible. This is the Mandela concert from 1988. I watched it live on TV back in the day, I had no idea Clapton was going to appear (regular 2nd guitar Jack Sonni was at home with newborn twins) and I was blown away. The concert is incredible, do watch the whole Dire Straits bit, it is out of this world. Walk Of Life, Sultans Of Swing, Romeo & Juliet, Brothers In Arms, Clapton’s Wonderful Tonight (incredible) and Solid Rock. Lots of solo work from Clapton as well. You won’t be disappointed, I guarantee you that. Great and powerful reaction to this, thank you dry much for picking and highlighting this fantastic and powerful performance.

[@Sarvasaha]

I was there with a bunch of friends. Big day. Heard Tracy Chapman that day and became a fan. In that era I got to see Eric play in Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler play in Eric's band.

[@EricCartmanEsquire]

Me too. We were introduced to Tracy Chapman, blown away, then there was a delay with Stevie Wonder, so we got another sample of Tracy Chapman... It was a magical day. I also saw Mark Knopfler play in Eric Clapton's band many times, mostly at the Albert Hall. Great days!!!!

[@patrick-ez8hi]

this is the greatest/best song /tune ever composed, and with such meaningful words, it just tears at your heart and emotions!!! ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC and all these stupid leaders/dictators should sit and play it over and over again until they UNDERSTAND!!!!

[@lesglover6515]

When you have Slowhand Clapton playing rhythm guitar for you while you play lead? You know you are a freaking rock star!

[@davidfreire8730]

After following DS and Knopfler's career through my entire life (I'm 43), I can tell that a volume pedal is always on his pedalboard, he uses It so commonly for expression, because mr. knopfler is all expression, feeling, subtle touch, and magic...Thanks Marky for making me LOVE 6 strings ❤❤❤❤

[@neilshayler3119]

I was in a sports a social club that night and of the Mandela concert and the whole club basically stopped to watch Dire Straits set MK a genius that Pensa sounded like it was crying world class performance by a band at the top of their game

[@FrançoisPilon-y2x]

Yes it is Eric Clapton, Another Guitar God, and very humble too: upon a holiday trip to Antigua at English Harbour, I was in a bar sipping a drink and I had the pleasure to meet him. He lived not far. Wow!

[@StevenBoudreau]

Yes Eric Clapton has played many times with Mark Knopfler. they both have the utmost respect for the others talent.

[@pipkins1972]

I remember watching this concert at the time, most of my musical hero's all in 1 place. Delicious!!!

[@tonymills1003]

It is Eric there, playing rhythm for the band 👌🏼

[@robvasey4149]

Yes it's Eric Clapton on rhythm guitar! To have Mark Knopfler on stage with Eric Clapton, what an experience that would have been! The people at this concert are so lucky to have witnessed this!!

[@ramongalvankampello5611]

Mandela's Birthday Concert 1988 ...Wembley Stadium dire Straits & Eric Clapton... (Clapton play Wonderful tonight ) Great show....I saw it on television when I was 12 years old in Spain....🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 I will never forget

[@barrysheene3408]

I was 16 and have never forgotten.

[@EricCartmanEsquire]

I was there! It was a magical day!

[@jasonkay8749]

I was there. Best concert of my life. ❤

[@lpatterson5005]

This comment made me cry😢 what a great memory that is I just watched the whole concert the other night. Such powerfullnes and emotion

[@GraupeLie]

This song is so, so full to the brim of emotion. The guitar is weeping, the lyrics are fantastic and Mark delivers them perfectly. If this doesn't touch you, I don't know what can.

[@davidfeltz8697]

He rarely uses effects on the guitar. I am glad you can appreciate his mega talent One of the greatest of our generation. The story telling accentuated by the guitar is just so awesome and emotional.

[@brianshickey]

I can’t think of a song that is so raw and universally adored because of the emotion it evokes. The first few notes are immediately recognizable and only Mark is able to pull this off.

[@TheVeryRisky]

It may be in the comments alredy but this concert was for Nelson Mandala and the emotion comes form the resonance between this song and the struggle against apartheid. At the end after the last solo he goes to the mic to sign but you can see the emotion overcome him. He had given everything inthatnysolo.

[@jaymesgrant59]

I love the way always fills gaps in the lyrics with some picking, no matter how small the breaks.

[@corbe1970ify]

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

[@michaelwirth6843]

And it should be ranked as number one.😀

[@iirisbeck4950]

👏

[@rk41gator]

Knopfler is such an artist.

[@randalllebrun7098]

I just subscribed because I see a guy of your obvious talent, just now discovering what my generation has been listening to since the 70's. You should now be hooked on Mark for life. AND.........he gets better like wine.

[@FaanaMusic]

Thank you for the sub and supportive comment. I can't wait to learn much more from Mark and his music!

[@acepez]

Yes, indeed he Is, two living legends! There Is a live acoustic versión of Lyla with them, you cant miss It, Mark & Eric, just terrific!

[@FaanaMusic]

Wow, I need to see this, thank you!

[@flyingbeaver57]

Yes it is Eric Clapton. He subbed in at short notice, because Jack Sonne, Dire Straits' regular guitar player, was at that moment with his wife at the hospital, where she was in the delivery room, and gave birth to twins. Mark talks about that in a later part of the show. Mark had a bit of' fun introducing Eric standing in for Jack,, saying because Jack's wife was just having 'a pair of lovely babies,' that he'd had to find someone to sub for Jack on guitar at short notice, and that Eric "was the best he could do for a last minute sub" - and hoped (the audience) wouldn't mind too much LOL! At that point Eric was having a hard time not to burst out laughing - he's got a great big smile on his face. It was quite a show. Dire Straits had had an earlier show either that day or the night before at Wembley Arena. Then they had run over to Wembley Stadium (where this concert happened). Wembley Arena is the venue you might recognize from the 1985 "Wembley Does The Walk" concert, which was recorded by the BBC for a later broadcast. Eric also does a solo in "Walk of Life" and you can really hear the difference in how he's playing it more or less "on the fly."

[@FaanaMusic]

Oh wow, such a great story ! Thank you for sharing,

[@edharding9363]

We told you it was good 😁 This song in my walkman, carried me off to sleep every night, the way it finishes, you just want it to go on forever.

[@FaanaMusic]

Although I'm fairly young, I can still remember using walkman and I share the nostalgia!

[@ptervin]

Not being a musician myself (even though I love music), it is always enjoyable to hear a musician talk about the music of other musicians.

[@MinistryOfDarkness11]

Yes Eric replaced Jack Sonni as he became a father of twins at that time 😊. I recommend Private Investigations from DIRE STRAITS Live "On The Night" 1992. It's so haunting and beautiful. Cheers 👍🎸🎸

[@yt551217]

My favorite guitarist, chord based melodies and dynamics are unmatched. Uses his voice as a complement to the guitar and song. Believe he uses a volume pedal instead of his on guitar control; he can make his guitar cry and sing. Just beautiful. Thank you for your educational and thoughtful review posts.

[@Cashcrop54]

By far my favorite version of this song. He was fully charged up for this one. I love watching how he uses his thumb some times to keep a string from vibrating. It's just resting on the string.

[@bernardfinch7046]

Great reaction Wembley Arena 1985 Tunnel of Love is a must.....

[@andrewmorton9327]

A fantastic demonstration of how less is more.

[@balrajpradhan9881]

YEAP HE IS ERIC CLAPTON. REAL EMOTIONAL GUITARIST 🎸

[@garywhitt98]

Clapton is doing nothing. Mark Knopfler is making the sound. Clapton is too good to mess with perfection.

[@christopherfairs9095]

The wonderful thing about his writing and playing is how the guitar replies and seems to be echoing the words Knopfler has just sung .

[@zoeherriot]

Yes, he usually uses a foot pedal for the volume swells (although I have seen him use the volume knob too).

[@FaanaMusic]

I noticed the pedal on one of the other performances, but it doesn't surprise me that he can do it all.

[@paulgeary47]

This was the 1st cd that i bought in1985 must have listened to it hundreds of times but when i watch the videos of mark singing this i feel the pain

[@garyrobb5341]

I read that that this song was performed for Nelson Mandela’s birthday concert. It was so popular in South Africa that the authorities asked who should get the royalties. He said “Amnesty International.” Then they were banned from performing in SA. Later that ban was rescinded. And I believe SA has correct their racist problem since.

[@KatsCats2619]

The Legend Mark Knofler 🎸

[@timjones9727]

When I was seven my parents let me stay up late to watch this. I also had a poster of Mark from that performance on my bedroom wall. The Pensa Suhr he uses for this show was made specifically for it and became his stock guitar for the next five or so years. The overdriven EMG active pickups was part of his sound in that era. The guitar was part of an auction of his guitars a few weeks ago and sold for over £500,000! It is as people have said Eric Clapton on guitar. My mum refused to believe that it was but my dad was telling us all. Knopfler introduced Clapton as his last minute stand in during ‘Walk of Life’ which was the first song in the set. This version is, as my teenage daughter says iconic and probably the best version ever of the song. Probably!

[@roi025]

Eric Clapton was a guest of Dire Straits, there he played rhythm guitar. This was the concert for Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday, at Wembley Stadium, in 1987

[@davidpyorkshire]

They also performed Sultans of Swing at this concert which includes a lovely interaction between Mark and Eric Clapton. It also has a saxophone at the breakdown which differs from the Alchemy version.

[@FaanaMusic]

That sounds awesome, I should check it out too.

[@britwill72jp]

I love the way he expresses his emotions through his finger picking style of guitar playing. Masterful. Please check the lyrics. I remember the veteran KZbinr reacting to this song, but he suddenly stopped playing in the middle of the song and couldn't continue for a while because he realised what the song was about. It's a very emotional song, but he expresses it in a very restrained way. Thanks again for sharing.

[@WayneBarroncffcs]

My favorite song by Dire Straits

[@kentl7228]

Knopfler player so well here. Clapton looked very impressed. Knopfler was very emotional and became absorbed in the music. This and Tunnel of Love at the Australasia concert are some of his best live playing

[@jknight5991]

I was there that day. What a day.Brilliant.

[@lpatterson5005]

Definitely worth watching the full concert its beautiful that he gives clapton the stage for you look wonderful tonight this and this masterpiece version of brothers in arms is worth anybodys time anytime of the week ❤❤❤❤😢

[@FaanaMusic]

Wonderful tonight is one of my favorites by Eric, I have to see this. Thank you!

[@lpatterson5005]

@@FaanaMusic it is a beautiful song brother

[@fannyingabout]

Musical history made right there.

[@moparman1962]

8:25 mark...your brain started registering that you had just seen two different shots of Eric Clapton playing guitar and looking like Eric Clapton...too funny! In 1988 when you're Eric Clapton who do you hang with who can write songs and music, play a guitar extremely well easily and sing with feeling and soul? Mark Knopfler. And in 1988 when you're Mark Knopfler who do you hang out with who can do all of those things so well? Eric Clapton! Lol

[@benporter9363]

So interesting hearing you describe the techniques Knopfler uses. I bet you're a great teacher!

[@WendyvanToor]

Awesome how you do your reaction. Yesterday I saw an interviewnwith Mark at the Christies video the Mark Knopfler collection. You would really like it if you havent seen it yet. Reaction to it maybe? I know I would like to see you react to that. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@CristinaSantos-pw4pt]

MK is amazing guitarist of all the time❤

[@jenesisjones6706]

The first guitar chords just gave me goosebumps...as he always does.

[@theivory1]

This song is so rich in feel.

[@petervarone8462]

Clapton once said MK was the best musician he’d ever known.

[@quintondees4501]

Legend.....

[@Lily_The_Pink972]

Sublime

[@racinnut77]

Do "Tunnel Of Love" from Wembley '85. You won't be sorry. One observation another reactor who is a classically trained musician made is that the song only resolves to the tonic chord a couple of times at most. Like the dying soldier, the music doesn't return "home".

[@FaanaMusic]

That's actually a great point, thanks for sharing!

[@PieterCD]

Tunnel of love Wembley 85 is by far the best version ever. My favorite concert. Brothers in arms , sultans of swing, why worry, so far are, are also very good in that performance. Dire straits for ever.❤❤❤

[@amtabarreto]

Unbelivable Solo❤

[@kaganboracoban3253]

You can find many videos of Eric and Mark performing together... It might be fun to watch...

[@musete80]

Great analysis. I love the way you explain the importance of finishing in a good way. It’s very interesting and shows a lot of feeling and wisdom from you. Nice video.

[@StephenHodson-q8x]

Yes, definitely Eric Clapton. Great to see that kind of collaboration.

[@connortait8754]

Tunnel of love Dire Straights please

[@daveking9393]

Great job. Thanks for sharing. Really appreciate your insights and thoughts. Looking forward to watching more. Subscribed with the ringing bell...

[@deborahneale7048]

Yes it's Eric.

[@kaganboracoban3253]

Dire Straits & Eric Clapton -Think I Love You Too Much (Knebworth Festival, 1990)

[@yoteca]

This is the version of this song reaction channels should react to. Absolutely divine solos, you can see Mark is in a trance and the guitar is an extension of his soul.

[@liviocavedon3438]

The most emotional guitar solo live, with "comfortably numb" D.Gilmour live Pulse.

[@gerardorohlfs5260]

Yes, Second Guitar Mr. Eric Clapton !!

[@asvananda5328]

Great channel. ❤️ your reviews. Thank you

[@SISU889]

One of only 2 guitarists that can make a grown man cry , the other for me is Chris Rea on slide !

[@kiptanoi4422]

I love this, that you was even born, and still you know better....

[@SausageFingers73]

Eric was standing in for the brilliant Jack Sonni, who was the rhythm guitarist on the Brothers in arms album and tour. He sadly passed away last year #RIPJackSonni

[@maureencharlton7940]

one of my midnight songs when I can't sleep I have always loved this man's music

[@harryslittletigers5580]

The Dire Straits rhythm guitar players wife had just given birth to twins so Eric helped out. I used to have this on VHS video tape which I wore out as I watched it so much!

[@markrogerson5344]

I was there it was brilliant

[@toonman1892]

It was the Nelson Mandela concert in 1988 at Wembley, Eric played with Dire Straits.

[@helenabeanor]

This is a masterpiece (like all songs from the Dire Straits), a musical and emotional journey, and the most moving song ever. Having survived a war as a child, this song speaks volumes to my soul…Mark’s astonishing storytelling (from the perspective of a dying soldier in the Falkland Islands War, adding some anti-war morals in the last verses) and musical genius send shivers to my whole being. The heyday of this song is Mark’s guitar mourning and weeping. Listening to this song (and the original video clip) should be mandatory to those who stand for wars or segregation…This was a masterclass in composition and performance by the tightest band on stage ever. Thank you for reacting to the best band ever, with top musicians, and to one of their best songs. These guys are Gods of music!

[@ekstradycja]

BTW once Mark had discovered Les Paul he's started using overdrive- the most famous example would obviously be Money for Nothing but also Calling Elvis, Heavy Fuel, Imelda etc

[@chriscorbin2059]

Their Sultans of Swing was mind blowing.

[@theemaygoogleme151]

Mark was on Eric's 1988 Japan tour while Dire Straits was on hiatus. He also played on Bob Dylan's Slow Train and Infidels albums earlier in the decade, both very good. Another great Knopfler riff is Randy Newman's "Its Money That Matters". He has a lot of collaborations over the years in many different genres.

[@StevenQ74]

His colab with Phill Lynott was also quite nice kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKDPmoCFhdiLn9U

[@jeffwheaton1733]

I look forward to your reaction to Private Investigations as Mark uses a nylon string guitar in the piece.

[@billdorsett9899]

How could you not recognize EC ,one of the best guitar ever!!!

[@SashanMusArt]

He did recognise him 🙄

[@madsandreassen5441]

In fairness he did recognise him without even knowing to look for him…

[@johnnyboy-f6v]

Mark Knopfler... the greatest guitsrist to ever come out of Scotland. Respect.

[@darkpitcher5242]

MK describes himself as British not Scottish

[@grahamhowes6904]

He was recently identifying as from Newcastle

[@simonmoore8776]

@@kitcole4927No he doesnt. He grew up in Newcastle/Northumberland and has a Geordie accent.

[@heatherboardman7004]

He is a Geordie

[@heatherboardman7004]

@@kitcole4927it is Geordie not Scottish

[@steveellis1191]

Romeo and Juliet, any live performance. Song for Sonny Liston, Sailing to Philadelphia ( who else could write a beautiful, educational song about surveying the Mason-Dixon Line), Going Home…and the list is so wide and deep. He’s an incredible artist and a seemingly humble man. I heard him at the Ryman in 2019- it was fantastic.

[@rezsoalparjutocsazimmerman1223]

With all due respect, either the 'On the Night' version, or the 'Night in London' version would have been a better choice for this song. And yes, it is Eric, they are good friends, and they played together a lot 🙂 check out Layla acoustic with MK putting a great solo on it, lovely vibe between these two 🙂

[@michaelmayfield3158]

This LP you can listen to front to back with no regrets and do it again!

[@lonepoulsen5802]

Great reaction ❤👍

[@FaanaMusic]

Thank you! 🙏