Mark Knopfler Tribute - Down to the Waterline

[@andromedarising5764]

That's about as close to the original recording and sound as anyone could ever get. Hats off to you.

[@Maxxis1941]

@dylanguitar04 does it just as well and all other Knopfler songs. He's amazing (and only been playing 4yrs)

[@vintagestrings6]

I've loved Knopfler from the first moment I heard Sultans. I was 20 (1980) years old and was at 103rd and Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn IL. with the windows down and the radio on and the song hit and I was mesmorized and still am after all these years. Great Job!

[@sachahembise9330]

Incredible crystal sound and perfect play !!!! Merci Beaucoup !!!

[@heyhsia1]

Excellent playing, sir. You capture the nuances of MK's playing. And the tone you achieve is incredible. Bravo!

[@gusdogbrownlab435]

One of my all-time favourite DS tracks, haven't seen it done better than this

[@claudehopper9813]

One of my favorite MK tunes ..i remember when this came out it blew me away and still does .

[@oneverystreet]

This is fucking great. passion, dedication, attitude, endless hours of study, and the love for the Music of one of the greatest Artist in the history of Rock.All in one cover. WOW.

[@stansworld666]

Just remove the word "amateur" in your description and everything is Great !!! Lov'it !!!

[@cassianandor4103]

It was great, but you can tell it was an amateur, there were moments here or there where the notes didn't come out super clean. I'm not hating, and this guy can do way better than I could, but yea you can tell it was amateurish in a couple of places, not that that's a bad thing.

[@attiylanen]

The opening song. Beautiful piece, doesn't get as much appreciation it deserves.

[@denisemartinez-cheng1541]

I am learning alot by watching close shots of hand movements on the future. Thank

[@johncampbell2273]

You capture the clarity and precision so well. Really accurate, great tone. Thanks so much for the lesson. I have struggled to nail down these licks that I love, for years.

[@enriqueescudero6382]

Excelente interpretación! Sirve mucho de enseñanza. Felicitaciones

[@Maurizio70GilmourFan]

This is a demonstration to how record perfect cover even with simple tools. When the hands and the mind exceeds the economics limits! GREAT PERFORMANCE!

[@DrMuseclectic]

I absolutely love this. The track brings back many happy memories from when I was younger, but I love the fact that I am now privileged to own a copy of the very same guitar the expert gentleman is using in the video - and I can get ~same tone (yeh, right! my playing ability lacks!) but what a great bit of playing! Rock on, brother!

[@AlokSingh-rp1bj]

Wow...this song is rarely played anywhere...amazingly played by you. Salute to you.

[@srprice2383]

Really ffs

[@MrBarnyardos]

Very impressive. Well done, congratulations being able to play like that.

[@neilmascarenhas2737]

amazing....just wow!!

[@nancyl2]

Most beautiful playing. Love watching the musician do the fingering on the strings also love the strumming all up close and personal. Enjoyed immensely. Keep sharing your great playing. An amateur you may say, but a Master to me because you are doing something you love, you can tell it in your playing. Thanks..... :-)

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

WOW!, It must be so frustrating to have the talent you have and not be known by everyone, amazing work

[@monirsafari7382]

Bravo, man. Braavo! Even Mark himself'll be impressed.

[@dcspace1214]

when i first heard mark's sound at the age of 14, i picked up a guitar and am still going 35 years later. i marvel at your fretwork, great natural talent w/lots of practice

[@BarryFence]

Tasty! First song on the first album, if I remember correctly. What a way to start!

[@dzl8596]

Leo Fender was asked who were some of his favorite guitarists. Mark Knopfler was one. Well done.

[@davescott3588]

your the best i learned the tunnel of love solo gives me great pleasure im not a great player but you inspire me

[@claudiomura]

I think you have the perfect pitch. Too perfect: sounds, notes, bandings (note and speed), your mix. All. Really good work lad

[@DennisdeLange]

perfectly shows the brilliance of master Knopfler... Well done m8

[@paulgriffin3438]

Really, really nice job on probably my top DS track. It defines Knopfler’s technique and you nailed it.

[@Surfercurtis]

Amazingly perfect. This is the one song I want to learn but I'm afraid it would take me a year or more.

[@mitchvogel862]

well done. Knopfler has a great guitar mind - beautiful.

[@localhero635]

Fantastic playing! I wish I can play the guitar like you!

[@richardhajek8366]

Fantastic work. Watching the skill on the fretboard makes the song a vibe extention of the art. Thank you

[@IncendiaDivinus]

One of my favorites song of all time....I remember( if I can describe the term accurately ;p) ) smoking weed getting high as shit in 1980 as a 16 year old teenager and digesting /savoring every little nuance/note from all instruments in this song..........to this day the sweet ring/tones drill in my mind and take me back to times of no stress and beauty all over....oh how I miss those days ;p( !!! ;p) !!! Excellent cover Thank you !!

[@paulmorgan5661]

Very good, sir. Very, very good indeed. One of my favourite Dire Straits tracks, very dynamic and complex and you absolutely nailed it! Awesome!

[@aaaaaaakkkkkkk2]

The only guy who can top this is MK himself! Bravo! I am a guitarist and a nosy one.. but this just blew me away!

[@sportstrader2175]

That 5 seconds or so section that starts about the minute mark is amazing.

[@monkeymeister241]

whoa! could have fooled me, i thought i hit one of the concert videos. awesome sound and skill :) Knopfler would be proud, i just know it!

[@chrismoore1282]

This is unbelievable. Mark would be proud. It’s so so good. Even making me want to lick my guitar up again. How did you learn this?

[@srprice2383]

It's not

[@bocobob]

definitely best cover version. well done.

[@jukelong3494]

This is so good, i can't get enough😊

[@pink_floyd1254]

The best cover on youtube EMMO. Congratulations!

[@craigthomas2455]

You know you're good when you make it look effortless ! Kudos to you my friend. 👍👍🎸

[@jkmorrison1013]

superb, and I had been lsitening to this album since it came out in 1979

[@CarlAvoryMusic]

Wow! What a find. Loving your work

[@dominicjohn8954]

Don't know why it's taken YT 9 years to recommend these tribute videos. This is friggin awesome. I grew up on this stuff and to see someone play it as good as the studio version is beyond impressive. Heading over to your channel now to see what else you got.

[@ToneKing-rn7ui]

Awesome. I love all of your MK tributes. Watching your fretting hand really helps understand how its done. Thanks!

[@adlovett9831]

I just heard the definition of awesome.

[@Tmantoronto]

The song that got me hooked...awesome!

[@earGuitar]

Man that is excellent. Very fluid, if M K has seen this I bet he digs it. I tell ya, Fender ought to send you a few bucks, you make that Strat speak, great control, you tamed that piece of wood. Geesh, I gotta steal a few of these licks. Thanks, man.

[@JayWater]

Sounds great bro awesome.. nice work

[@glennhecker4422]

Nimble and lively with a delicious sparkling tone... Ear candy! (Also: That Fender Special Stratocaster is GORGEOUS, and I've always liked the large headstock with that 1968-1981 curved logo.)

[@igormatias155]

Amazing Cover !! One of the bests i have ever seen !!! Very good indeed !!!

[@mikea4150]

Wow , excellent ! Thank you for learning how to play that so well .

[@fairbayer]

Absolutely great work you´re doing. Very authentic. Well done!

[@melodymaker396]

Well done. I agree with JO, the tone IS killer and love the close up video. Keep up the good work.

[@eusouoeucosmicoclbnills5222]

❤👏👍 gratidão sempre...

[@QBolgi]

It's so clean, well done !

[@tonyleeglenn]

That is fantastic, spot-on playing my friend. Brilliant work.

[@gnolhsobners]

and........ i still watch this daily

[@Stromae82]

You made me shiver... that kind of playing The Master Of Picking is definitely the best I've ever heard! Can you do me a favor? I'd love to hear you playing "Setting me up"! That's a song of its own class :-) That would be most impressing... thanks in advance!

[@kefalismos]

you are perfect my friend . PERFECT !!!

[@markclohessy1128]

Great and the tone is spot on

[@pancho842]

How can anyone dislike this ?!

[@jacquesd5781]

Jealous people. :)

[@gzappa]

Lovely job, very pleasing to the ear. Thanks.

[@upaste]

One of my favourite DS songs. You totally nailed it.

[@jonathanbrown5892]

That is absolutely perfect. Top bloke.

[@gpmaadvisors2010]

very impressive. great job. classic straits

[@AegisNova]

While we appreciate your modesty, I can promise you you can look Mark knopfler in the eye, and shake his hand. It's a better than even bet that Mark would enjoy all of your work on his songs.

[@matcost92]

What a tone...... this is awesome!!!

[@MrSK168]

Awesome!!!! Great playing.

[@mortenmcfish]

you're my personal hero, great flow and sound

[@lllfranklinlll]

Thanks 4 sharing!!! Excellent Job.

[@a59ification]

fantastic!!!!!.......Francesco from Sicily

[@ArshadHaroon]

For sure......A good job. Greetings from St.John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

[@BVRNERMVSIC]

"Amateur" bro what ? This is killer shit, you just destroyed every guitarist out there with no fuzz no distortion...and that strat is sexy af

[@allanfranca3544]

Muito bom !!!! Parabéns som magnifíco. 10!!!

[@pasquini95]

Absolutely awesome!

[@AlessandrodosAnjos]

I love it!!! great song cover

[@charlesportilho]

já vi umas 20 vezes. sensacional

[@josemaria5566]

Haha muito bom, né!

[@MarkKnopflerTribute]

LOL! Yes, now I notice it too! You can hear it from the vocals, they are speed up, too!

[@Dan67276]

Mark Knopfler Tribute Yea, your fingers are quick, but not that quick:).

[@USMC0332]

That is gorgeous! Thanks!

[@MultiDaveym]

fantastic job,we are playing this song in my band,enjoyed your playing

[@cassianandor4103]

That tone is killer dude. Sounds just like on the record. What amp are you using?

[@MarkKnopflerTribute]

I use a Boss ME-70, which I route directly into my mixer. On stage, I use a Marshall half-stack, but the Boss accounts for most of the sound. As well as the Texas Special pick-ups in my strat.

[@cassianandor4103]

Mark Knopfler Tribute Yeah I have a pretty accurate sound with my deluxe player's strat but only using a vox DA5 practice amp so the sound isn't quite as "big" if that makes sense

[@LtPuff]

@@cassianandor4103 What were your settings on you BOSS ME-70?

[@mikkywhalan]

@@LtPuff he made a video a while agp on his channel 😊

[@EaEmis-bv6jy]

A very clean crisp sound, very good 😎

[@mustyguitar]

this guy is legendary. don't worry about the low views and low subs man, you are a goldmine to people like me! i've learned a lot from ya!

[@ariannagiorgione8283]

Well i've just subbed !

[@knopfleberg]

Great great authentic playing Sir!!! Well done.

[@bokopiiti2275]

I gotta learn dat one yo :) its beast i guess ill take your cover as a guitar lesson too so thanks a bunch i rly like the way u play it! Im hearin open strings somewhere :D mby 1or 2 notes tho

[@davidcatbarna8692]

Fantastic. Congratulations!!

[@diegalope]

Very Well done buddy!!

[@Sailingbill1]

DUDE! You nailed this! I take it you've been playing a few weeks.... ;-).Smoke'n

[@funicats]

Fantastic!

[@davidbreuer7446]

Very nuanced, great job!

[@daveth121864]

Wow. I have been a lifelong MK fan, and I am pretty picky. But you are REALLY good! I bet Mark would be very impressed!

[@andresaraivadequeiroz5233]

Nunca vi nada igual. Perfeição.

[@massimilianocirulli5706]

WOW......not easy !!! great job man

[@francksol]

Bravo Bravo Bravo Perfect, cover ..presque identique a l'original .. think you .

[@restomanMC]

Dire Straights played this on Granada TV as ' the Newcomers' .l didn't know them..always loved this song..😊

[@gokhanmurk]

Liked it. Sound sounds like the original:) Thank you for sharing it.

[@TEXMEXY]

Absolutely brilliant!!!!

[@zoompastyou]

Amazing! Such a good job

[@vanhalen1776]

Fucking insane. Great respect