Mark Knopfler Local Hero Wild Theme, Montserrat ´97

Mark Knopfler plays Local Hero Wild Theme, live at the Royal Albert Hall, London, Music for Montserrat concert, with his Gibson Les Paul ´58.

[@marcleventhal8533]

For me, what makes him so amazing is not the notes he plays, but the notes he doesn't play. He doesn't overwhelm you with his guitar. He chooses each note carefully and tastefully and let's each note speak for themselves. Aside from the fact that he is a brilliant guitar player, this makes his songwriting one of the best in my opinion.

[@waynemellor9903]

Very true,,,,for us it’s like reading a book to him it’s the same but has a magic book 📚 with many many notes

[@marietjieswart6093]

Daar sal nooit weer 'n.Mark kom nie dit is waar hy kies sy note. Hy speel rustg ek is nog altyd mal oot hom. Is he still alive? Hy speel so mooi ek gaan in 'n koma in as ek sy musiek luister!!!!

[@billd9667]

He’s also a great storyteller. That’s something that is really rare in rock music. His lyrics can stand on their own as literature.

[@WEITESTAL]

This is not a man who dominates his guitar - this is one of the few who has been entitled to enter into the exclusive realm of sublime cohabitation of man and instrument.

[@rossgh76]

❤❤❤ beautiful

[@Rosemary-jx3dy]

You are sick in the head capella......we turned you into the 🚨

[@Rosemary-jx3dy]

You are sick in the head capella......we turned you into the 🚨

[@JC-ej1zy]

Where did you google that rubbish 😂

[@yesbabunni]

Nobody plays guitar like Mark Knofler !!! Just uses his finger tips and plays it so effortlessly .

[@ids9137]

Mark Knopfler best guitar player ever!

[@terriersforever23]

If heaven can sing it will sound something like this,truly amazing.

[@iracemamiraolima708]

Yes, you took the words from my heart. That's exactly how I feel, when I hear this song, in this interpretation of Mark.

[@antonellacillis4431]

Oh yes !

[@jeffwallenta2851]

what a gift he is to all of us

[@ianmckee9162]

It never fails to impress every time Mark plays this. Always different but always superbly executed.

[@patgreen6902]

its the dynamics, vibrato and spare use of notes that make his playing. Beautiful guitar playing

[@phunkyfeelone]

He doesn't just play guitar, he makes the guitar speak, which sets him apart from other 'guitar players'.

[@wesleyadegast]

This is an incredible song. The emotion that you can read of of Marks face is just priceless. The feeling he puts in his guitar play is unimaginable. He is just one of the best guitarist in the world!

[@davidbatin1699]

Mark never plays the same song the same way everytime. There is always a slight variation in the chords he plays but they always comes out beautiful. He is a guitar virtuoso & a rare talent.

[@abir12501101]

Why isn't Mark Knopfler in every Hall of Fame in existence?!

[@zoranjuric4393]

one of few people that do not need words to express feelings..

[@paulustaline]

he always plays his songs in a different way, that's what I call talent

[@disisdonpardo]

Mark has got to be the MOST over-looked, multi genre musicians/composer in the world. He never disappoints in the studio or in concert. Thanks for posting!

[@JC-ej1zy]

he's not over looked at all is he his music still resonates today and always will I'm sure people all around the world listen to his music I know i do

[@1934polly]

I need this played at my funeral, as I know I will be going home.

[@andrewcrosthwaite3976]

1934polly me too!

[@richardmorris319]

And me too, such a wonderful guitarist and musician. I love this song

[@gilrajerison1549]

I already asked my wife to have this played during my funeral

[@anthonyphillips1355]

Also wanted played at my funeral.Have asked my wife so she knows.

[@johncarmichael9066]

Wow, what a beautiful thought. While I love the melody I hadn't thought of it in this fashion. I've got Ave Maria, Scotland the Brave and Amazing Grace on my list, but you've given me something to think about.

[@kimm5483]

August 2020 in a troubled World. All disappears listening to this beautiful music. Thank you 🌍💖xx

[@AgentRafa]

Amen.

[@kayr2943]

G. Fletcher and MK are so connected...seems MK looks to him with such trust and appreciation of his skill. I agree...soothing and just so comforting in these times.😌

[@HERNAN1960]

@@kayr2943 I completely agree with you. The Fletcher's performance is stunningly beautiful and perfectly complements MK.

[@Dobin7777]

I have read many reviews on here and they seem to have the same theme, Mark takes us on a spirtually journey of wonderment when he plays this tune, he plays with passion and it gives alot of be people joy, and I include myself on this, the man is a legend and may it long continue!!

[@andyb.1200]

This is the kind of music you can listen to over and over again and never get tired. Every note he plays, every note he doesn't play, so beautiful. One of the best pieces ever written.

[@grahamnorris9113]

Does it get better than this? When you see the pathetic rubbish on X factor and The Voice, this is true talent.

[@iracemamiraolima708]

Indeed, many of our young people do not know what good music, a good melody, a harmonious rhythm is. Mark Knopfler provides us with a quality and vesatility of genres musicals that only someone with a lot of talent could.

[@colingeddes2172]

@@iracemamiraolima708 quite simply, a brilliant piece of music from a brilliant musician. Simple as that.

[@marietjieswart6093]

😊Dit is die mooiste musiek. Dit is pragtig verby!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GloriaMartinez-on3jx]

Mark Knopfler, you are the best.. Thanks for the music..Peace

[@jhustler1992]

The best sound of a Gibson Les Paul is when Mark Knopfler is playing one.

[@46pippi]

i found this recording as a kid, listened to it alone in my room night after night and fell in love with playing guitar in the meantime, i simply love this performance

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Capolavoro assoluto...😊😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘💓💋💯💯💯🍀🌅

[@craigkirk3171]

Genius, pure and simple! Guy alongside is irreplaceable. Simply the finest musicians collaborating to deliver this eternal signature tune.

[@MrIrishscouse]

He's the complete musician. He's an accomplished and distinctive guitar stylist, and he also writes literate songs that contain compelling stories, Telegraph Road, Private Investigations, Your Latest Trick, Brothers In Arms, Iron Hand, Done With Bonaparte, Sailing To Philadelphia, to name but a few. He's also managed to be phenomenally successful without going off the rails. And 'Going Home' is a rare work of beauty.

[@jaybodner4189]

Simply the best instrumental ever created!!

[@ellesetta]

I love the movie! Watch it every time it comes around again. Quirky, and quietly funny...and I fell in love with this tune from the very beginning. Knopfler is a rare talent indeed.

[@mauro.migotto]

in my opinion, one of the best guitar pieces of all times. Mark is simply the best

[@johnbruno6868]

Wonderful! The art of writing and playing songs without words. Among the finest of our generations.

[@DanielBlackard]

A great deal of people can play a melody, but few can actually feel the music they play and put it forth in a manner that lets you feel it too the way Mark Knopfler does. This is one beautiful example of that.

[@georgesheffield1580]

Don't forget he does it differently every time ,each beautifully done .

[@ellesetta]

This man is who the guitar was invented for!! Beautiful!

[@wendybrooks9024]

I am in total awe of this man's guitar playing

[@johnlong8082]

Such talent, such modesty. Two traits that do not normally go side-by-side. Will be enjoyed for a long time by many.

[@basrotteveel183]

Just started crying for no reason just listening to this. This mans’ guitar play goes straight to the heart and eye-wetting-organ.

[@evapetzoldt5326]

Er bespielt seine Gitarre wie ein guter Liebhaber seine Angebetete, zärtlich und kraftvoll. Ich liebe es!!!

[@stevec9492]

A very moving and inspirational piece of music.

[@peterklinkhamer4646]

Another classic piece of music by the master, I never get tired of listening to it. Thanks Mark.

[@lorenzonotarianni1667]

OH SWEET HOLY JESUS ....My sister loved this! She passed away aged 50 on the 4th September through Cancer. Im at this moment lost in a sea of mist with no direction. I TRULY feel lost. This music is simply ripping me apart. Literally so. I LOVE YOU FIORELLA !! ALWAYS WILL

[@nimeshsompura]

Lorenzo Notarianni sorry to hear that..stay strong and wish you a great life ahead☺

[@sigururdagbjartsson6084]

You will be reunited one fine day. Your sister is just sleeping now.

[@Priory99]

Take care, and look after yourself. Things will change.

[@starbiker-ij8hx]

Stay strong brother.

[@rickytan3483]

Lorenzo Notarianni The goods die young. They had completed their life journey on earth. Take it easy.

[@jimcraig402]

This man could make a broom handle, piece of wire and a wooden box sound fantastic, but when he has his guitar of choice in his hands there is nobody better, They simply become one. By far the greatest player to have lived. His song writing , playing and singing are in a league of their own

[@bpcarman]

His music speaks to me of other places, other worlds, other lifetimes. I think everyone of us who listen to this and are so entranced by it all get the same feeling from it. And there is only one place to find it.Mark Knopfler. All I can say is thank you.

[@43jaygee]

Mark just makes that guitar talk to everyone. Just amazing.

[@Lawmzuala-du3wx]

You know the true potential of Les Paul when it's in the hands of Mark Knopfler!

[@louissecero3761]

Live in 85 , three nights in a row @ Radio City Music Hall, was the greatest transcendent musical moment of my life. Mark, your music is the soundtrack.

[@foliofour]

The man's fair with a guitar, and Knopfler also possesses the most profoundly memorable singing voice.

[@jackdryden748]

If someone told me this what heaven sounded like I'd believe them.

[@Wesley-nt8xx]

One the very best guitarist ever. This song so very haunting. Mystical. Sacred. Lifts one above our earthly lives into the realm of the heavenly. Pastor wes 4:19

[@kitchykoo]

Remembering my lovely wife Sharon-over 6 years now. We played this as we carried her casket out of the service-sob. But thanx Mark, actually saw him play this live at Christchurch a few years ago now. My youngest son shouted me the ticket as I think he knew this was the closing track. We looked at each other and didnt need to say anything. God Bless

[@jackhays1194]

🙏

[@charlie2elk]

So moving and so touching... I could listen to this all night long. Truly a magnificent piece and played so beautifully you can't help but be taken away with it.

[@daveth121864]

Best version ever of one of Mark's great songs.

[@307anuradha]

MARK KNOPFLER IS THE BEST GUITARIST IN THE WHOLE WORLD ....

[@sheridenney7405]

Guitar God. Love this incredibly talented and humble human being.

[@kathycross770]

Awesome this man plays nothing I don't love and I'm a 65 year old rocker...Just love his guitar music..

[@georgeronaldstein6411]

Sometimes you hear a song and the world stands still.

[@cmdugan]

No other guitarist can draw more emotion out of a single note than Knopfler.

[@mandafrlez9858]

Virtuoz na gitari

[@runeulriksen]

This is my favourite instrumental piece in the whole world! And it could only have been composed by Knopfler, and I would say, he's at his emotional best here! That 58' Les Paul sounds fantastic here.

[@samuelrodovalho6680]

Let’s celebrate the life of a wonderful artist,you Mark is wonderful

[@smudger746]

I’m a Sunderland supporter. This is the tune out great rivals Newcastle United come out onto the pitch to. However, this song is special to me, a great friend of mine I served in the army with who was killed in Afghanistan was an avid Newcastle supporter. Every time I hear it I automatically think of him. RIP Steve Campbell

[@tamara271000]

In usa and england only good is music and mouvies,thanks for that,politics in this land is evil

[@cmcc3721]

@@tamara271000 When the sun is shining the birds will sing. Im assuming you dont mean the UK or US when you refer to this land because the rest of the world has been silent for a loooong time

[@johnhummer265]

Beautiful and thank you, it went to my soul and beyond........breaks my heart, many times over.....

[@ellesetta]

Mark and that beautiful guitar are like sipping the finest brandy on earth! The age only improves what was already almost perfect.

[@wutz4tea]

I never, ever get tired of hearing his music...

[@philrose6101]

Local Hero is played at all Newcastle United home games.

[@Lawmzuala-du3wx]

I'm not a fan of Magpies but damn I'd love to be there at St James's Park to hear Going Home playing.

[@Geddz0]

can´t be better i have listening to this song and version like 1000000000000 miljone times and i still cry every time !!! I´m a guitar player and this man do a thing that me feel like orgasm in my ears !!! mark Knopfler one of the best sound kings !!!! // THE MAN FROM SWEDEN WHO CRY TO A SONG !

[@FrogSpatula42]

Often you hear something truly incredible and it's after a while that you realise it was written by Mark Knopfler.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

You know these lovely chills you get sometimes when listening to some particular songs? This is it. The chill master. The goose bumps king. From the beginning all the way to the end.

[@johnmccabe100]

MrCorvusC know exactly what you mean. From john porcupine.

[@jimiguitar100]

Exactly my friend...

[@MarvaGrossman]

YES. This melody gives me those chills, those shivers, every single time.

[@draltar]

what lovely chills?.... they come to me with this song like a hurricane :D and yes you're perfectly right mate, one of the best guitar players ever

[@garyhuman6747]

I never tire of listening to this man and his music, he is, quite simply, "the best " thank you Mark for giving me countless hours of musical pleasure.

[@patrick42140]

wondetful

[@CryptoGrizzly710]

he is the best

[@ManiVaas]

Mark knopfler and David Gilmour made this life meaningful

[@sheilaatherton255]

Mark knopfler my local hero. Best guitar player of all time. Xx

[@shepherdsgirl]

Breathtaking! I just can't get enough of this song.

[@TheKevinGHutton]

A beautiful tune on a gorgeous sounding guitar played by a man who really knows how to make it sing, It just doesn't get any better than that

[@dorpets]

IT'S UNDERSTANTABLE THAT, WHEN THESE SPECIAL PEOPLE CEASE TO EXIST, SO DO WE! SO... SOS!... MORE MARKS NEEDED... PLEASE!

[@patearly9492]

Absolutely fantastic as always. Thank you Mark Knopfler! God bless everyone from Patrick

[@MattDixon1988]

Genius is not a word I use lightly, but Mark Knopfler is a musical genius. There is no music that has been written in the last 30 years that is as beautiful as this. This comes from the depths of creativity, that most people cannot journey to.

[@iracemamiraolima708]

I agree with you. This is absolutely true!

[@s64millersdad]

without doubt the finest piece of instrumental music of the modern era, if not since the beginning of time. I have yet to listen to anything else that comes close.

[@axlplm6113]

+Andrew Kelly True, you could say that Mark wrote the first "Modern classical music masterpiece" =)

[@s64millersdad]

I guess so. Not many people these days capable of writing and playing a purely instrumental piece. Knopfler obviously has a rare talent!

[@peterhrkal8165]

+Andrew Kelly only thing in the same conversation is Gabriel's Oboe by ennio morricone, but this easily #1

[@tedhurban]

I agree big time

[@mikeyhall6091]

Try listening to Hank Marvins version.

[@aleskatic431]

First time I've heard Mark play i was 10 years old, now i'm in my 50's and this is the only love in my life that hasn't change trough the years and experiences i had in my life.. his unique sound makes my heart melt and brings water to my eyes... sure there are others great guitar players, but no one hits me like Mark does, not even close... just me I guess and this special love that will never die...

[@joseshepherd2575]

Sheer Bliss Mr. Knopfler. When my time comes I want to go out listening to this.

[@liamriley5341]

My dad did mate. I chose it for him, he loved this song

[@joepearson5560]

this song was played at my graduation ceremony when i finished school, it has a lot of sentimental value to me.

[@vroomer72]

Joe Pearson I WISH, unfortunately my generation likes crappy pop music and even worse "rap"

[@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos]

Joe Pearson: That's really cool. I wish my school had used this for our graduation.

[@angelaferrario6031]

MK is a Poet: he reaches your soul❣️

[@mackles67]

as a proud geordie i think this is a fantastic piece of music played by a great guitarist

[@SuzyQ334]

Bloody beautiful. MK is one of the best songwriters and guitarists Britain has ever produced. xx

[@richardm6502]

Saw Mark on Sept. 11, 2019 in Salt Lake City, UT. Still as good as ever. Never gets old. Best song writer/guitarist ever. Can't wait for his next trip to the US.

[@jimvanderpool5700]

Mark is a real human being and his music highlights his love of the guitar and the love of his audience. Can't get enough.

[@sue-ellenclarke4836]

He is just Soo amazing.beautiful

[@dorpets]

OUR WORLD, OUR PLANET STILL EXISTS BECAUSE OF THE PRESENCE OF SOME VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE. ONE OF THEM IS MARK!

[@barbstegner4639]

I love watching him play and facial features he put you at ease, very comforting.

[@Praetorian1234]

No one else sounds like Knopfler…… unique

[@carp1118]

Praetorian1234 nice Comment love it

[@judythompson5253]

I was in the dentist's chair a month ago, and during procedures they play a music loop, and about a third of the way through I said, "ib dat mak noffer?" and the dentist said yep, I like him too...

[@gerardalker8288]

Such a talented musician with a tireless enthusiasm for his craft

[@maksi929]

Oh Mark... If i can meet you in my life... My guitar hero :))

[@robclark4626]

Love the piece, love the film. Mark is brilliant.

[@anickell14]

Thank you, Mark Knopfler, for you gift that you have,for the music that you have shared with so many, but most of all, thank you for what you have given to my soul, thank you so much!!!!!!!! Andrew

[@10urquhart]

Aw I love this, one of the most brilliant tunes I

[@roygraham1388]

Hello how are you doing?

[@johngowan815]

Unbelievable how beautiful this song is.🌊🌊🌊🌊💥💥💥🌟👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@andrewskota397]

Mark never ceases to amaze me. Local Hero is such a treasure as long as man lives

[@Seazer009]

No-one can make a guitar sound as pretty as Mark. He is the best,,,thanks Mark.. Wayne..

[@vintagegt]

The finest version of this ever played. Lump in throat, every time.

[@gileskerr5699]

absolutely amazing mark is a genious this brings a tear to my eye everytime 💧

[@wadebrown7334]

The lack of haters on this page speaks volumes to the soul this man conveys in his art.

[@laurielithgow3705]

Incredible melody!!! A masterpiece Thanks Mark

[@kenbaker3300]

Going Home is a a tune everyone loves maybe I'm bias and maybe you are to but it's a Classic Mark Knopfler and you're wonderful musician,s thank you very very much

[@softpillow9596]

The guitar cries and I cry along with it.

[@benglam1014]

Feels like I am in heaven for five minutes. Thank you Mark.

[@alveldjesgraaf4193]

one incredible talent Txs Mark for many years of great music