MY NEW FAVOURITE!! First Time Reacting to Dire Straits - "Telegraph Road" (Alchemy Live)

[@steamr0ll]

English author Douglas Adams once wrote, "Mark Knopfler has an extraordinary ability to make a Schecter Custom Stratocaster hoot and sing like angels on a Saturday night, exhausted from being good all week and needing a stiff drink". I heard that a long time ago and it always stuck with me.

[@danroth3514]

You confirmed your excellent taste in music since you found this to be a true masterpiece.

[@jaycorby]

This concert is from 1983, that's 41 years ago! What happened to music between then and now? I can't answer that question, but I know without a doubt that we will not see such musicianship and talent as this for a very long time to come. Love your channel Dreeezy - keep on diggin' real music - there's a ton of it out there.

[@mnomadvfx]

I'd actually say that this live version is better than the studio original which seems slower, and almost lifeless by comparison.

[@torfinnfuglestad2003]

Allthough I generally agree with you... There's still some amazing talented people out in the world making music now. Check out Billy Strings doing Away From the Mire at Lollapalooza 2022... Almost reached Alchemy Live levels imo :D

[@joshuawhawcroft]

Tunnel of Love, 1985, Wembley. 😊❤

[@StevenQ74]

That's the best version, you're right kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKPPnGZqg9p8pas

[@lotusladylotus6159]

It's a double pleasure to enjoy Dire Straits through the amazement of a new generation!

[@thenortherner3890]

People don't realise just how good the keyboards are on this track. It's like having musical glue that pulls everything else together.

[@ronlyster5667]

Agreed!!! The piano parts are absolutely spectacular.

[@evobirkz8]

A masterpiece! A epic orchestral prog rock song! My fav song of all time! I always wondered why this is not talked about more!

[@cityhonors1]

🤗 Found your Dire Straits playlist. Here for a rewatch. This is just stunning live. Mark is so mesmerizing! 🥰🐰

[@andrewkurtz-williams1580]

Great reaction to a great band pure talent and so refreshing to see the next generation appreciate music from a previous generation 🫶

[@Mikeluvdrums]

That is how a great band does it, all that hard work is done, the writing, rehearsing, the fighting and then it's time to perform and shine .

[@BigAl53750]

When you think that this comes at the end of two hours of playing and singing that includes the awesome performance of Sultans of Swing, Romeo and Juliet, Private investigations, Tunnel of Love and others, and these guys are just absolutely loving what they’re doing, giving it their all. Every one of them playing their hearts out and fitting in so perfectly together. It’s a very rare and special thing to see and hear, such talented musicians, none of them hogging the limelight, giving each other room to express themselves and producing such a seamless performance. Spectacular!

[@merrilynhunt7819]

just bought the DVD of this concert. Cant wait to watch it.

[@richardhargrave6082]

Terry Williams was on the dums, superb!

[@eternallearner4753]

Liked and subscribed. Thanks for sharing good music ❤🇬🇧

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

Another song in the same vein is "Romeo and Juliette".

[@madsandreassen5441]

Great reaction, great taste you have! I bought this album in 1984, and have bought it on every medium since - must have listened to it 10.000 times and it never gets old. Mark Knopfler doesn’t play guitar, he plays directly on my spine. Incredible and so great to see young people today appreciate and enjoy this too.

[@lotusladylotus6159]

Well, you have certainly seen their best performances, and I've enjoyed your insightful reactions. 😃If you are looking for something else to check out by them, perhaps a concert/live performance of "Lady Writer"? It's not quite the masterpiece that this is, or 'Sultans' was, but, it's a fun upbeat performance, and as usual there's some striking guitar playing by Mark.

[@dg76]

Always enjoy your reactions. Tunnel of Love from Wembley 1985 is one I think you'd enjoy. It's recalling his own youth visiting a fairground called The Spanish City. For many years the song opened the place every night and today the lyrics are in the paving around it.

[@nomdaploom]

I've given up trying to work out which one of these Alchemy performances of Sultans of Swing and Telegraph Road I like best, so they're both my favourites. Two favourites is double the pleasure of one! 😁

[@Pulsar77]

I'd argue that the Alchemy version of 'Tunnel Of Love' is even better. What an incredible concert.

[@garyneilson3075]

Take in brothers in arms

[@RockinMamaT]

Best guitar plucker of all time. Pure talent and so effortless. Just love the music from back in the day and I love that you're reacting to these gems 💎 Peace out ✌️ ☮️

[@goranivancevic7456]

Great reaction, you will love: dire straits private investigations live on the night 1993 hd full

[@andymccracken4046]

The album track is really good, the studio recording has a really atmospheric feel to it.

[@dalexfilms]

I wish people would review more of the Dire Straits original studio versions; they almost never do! 😐

[@capetowntrikeman]

No other word but MASTERPIECE. The only other song that I can compare to this is Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond with regards to the complexity, the amount of layers with the various emotions throughout the piece taking you on a rollercoaster ride. No matter how many times I hear this song I'm still blown away each and every time...simply amazing.

[@garyneilson3075]

This is a very cool reaction.....

[@kencornetto3136]

The best way to put a good perspective on Dire Straits is think of an orchestra and Mark is the conductor!! I’ve been a fan for over 40 years myself and saw them only once but they’re special!

[@robertmartyr9432]

Great reaction once again! Loving your music journey this is a true masterpiece, look forward to what you chose next

[@jas137]

Skateaway is an amazing song, and it has one of the most creative and mesmerizing videos ever made.

[@dougieyou]

Dreeezy, so glad you gave yourself the gift of all the great music youv'e reacted to, now you have it to enjoy for the rest of your life, all because you opened your mind to something new...Awesome Dude !!!

[@jennywren7822]

You've got to remember Mr Knopfler wrote the words, music, arranged it, sang and played his guitar as only he can. This masterpiece is solely the work of ONE man, the genius that is Mark Knopfler. It amazes me how he did it. This will never be beaten, and we will never see the like of it again ❤ Well done ❤

[@tomasericsson1213]

I agree, but Mark could not play it without the other guys on stage. All of them at an i sane level. :-)

[@benjammin7729]

Tunnel of Love next. Same concert

[@TheNotedHero]

Okay, time to add a sax to the Dire Straits lineup. Check out their song "Private Investigations" from their "On The Night" concert in Nimes, France in 1992. It's epic!

[@MinistryOfDarkness11]

Hey there, the drummer in this concert is Terry Williams who replaced Pick Withers, John Illsley on Bass, Hal Lindes on rhythm guitar, Alan Clark on piano and Tommy Mandel on keyboards. I think you'll really love the performances of Brothers In Arms and Private Investigations from DIRE STRAITS- Live "On The Night" 1992. They are my favorites. Anyway Cheers All the best from Australia 👍🎸🎸🎸

[@nicolas_haustete]

❤

[@ursgeiser6570]

Tunnel Of Love is another musical transition journey. However, let Private Investigation surprise you, something completely different with fantastic guitar and effects: amazing, was UK no.2 and top ten throughout Central Europe, although quite exceptional and demanding. Keep having fun with all kinds of good music!!! P.S. If you want a very RELAXED guitar song from the beginning of the DS, then choose Down To The Waterline; DS started out as a pure guitar band on their first two albums.

[@davehadley3567]

Your wide selection of reactions does you credit, probably more than you appreciate just now, I’d like to suggest you react to “Brothers in Arms “ also by Dire Straits if you haven’t already.

[@jcartwrt]

Reminded of Bruce Springsteen by this song, for some reason.

[@louisevaughn2281]

Try Tunnel Of Love 85 Wembley and that will also be a new favorite

[@bernardfinch7046]

This is on another level just wonderful

[@seanstevenson9891]

What's better than a Mark Knopfler solo? Three Mark knopfler solos. Thanks for another great reaction. 😊

[@eturfrey]

Mark Knopfler Lead guitar Hal Lindes Rhythm guitar John Illsey Bass guitar Terry Williams Drums Alan Clark keys And for these shows, July 83 additional guest keys Tommy Mandel

[@danevans5823]

You said it all.They were magic back then

[@chassetterfield9559]

Alongside all of the music, the lyrics describe the growth, and then decline of industrialized America. While Mark is the epitome of laid back cool onstage, John Ilsley on the bass [ the only other constant feature from the original four piece ] has his own stage presence, because he just can't stop dancing and bouncing around. Truly wonderful. The version of 'Sultans....' from this album /video is worth checking, as is 'Tunnel of Love'.

[@darkpitcher5242]

I've said this before and make no apologies for saying it again but Mark Knopfler is the most underrated guitarist in rock ( probably because he makes it look so easy)

[@darrenkoglin3423]

Mark K is a musical genius the studio take that goes over14min is in my opinion the greatest piece of music and lyrics i have ever heard, he also went solo and hes done a piece call Boom like That,

[@skevich1]

I remember when I got the Love Over Gold album and heard Telegraph Road for the first time. When it was over, I thought "Holy blank, what did I just hear:? I immediately put the needle back and played it again. I've heard it a thousand times and it never gets old.

[@CoolCoyote]

🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@stevewalsh4850]

Romeo and Juliet

[@ememnicholas565]

Has been my favorite DS song ever since it first came out. Mesmerizing. The drummer is Pick Withers, he seems to have so much fun back there on the drums.

[@eturfrey]

The drummer here is Terry Williams.

[@paulocarvalho6480]

How on earth can anyone get confused between Pick Withers and the great Terry Williams?

[@Boston685]

My favorite Dire Straits song too - it's just...... The album version is nearly as good as the live, which is saying something. Thanks- enjoyed this and enjoyed watching you enjoying it!

[@viviennerose6858]

Great intelligent reaction. Thank you

[@arisultanik]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this song. Please check out Dire Straits - Private Investigations LIVE (On the Night, 1993) HD

[@Skotrix2k]

🔥🔥🔥

[@SamKnause]

Perfection !!!!

[@jaynicholas523]

Awesome reaction bro definitely check out tunnel of love and private investigations

[@bernardfinch7046]

Great reaction you have to see Tunnel of Love - Wembley Arena 1985 16 mins of magic.......

[@deontamaddox3704]

Chief keef runner music video

[@user-ls8yj4jd8u]

I know you're very open to different music and you appreciate great musicianship so please please get some Hendrix on ! Nothing comes close to Voodoo Chile (slight return) as a track. I challenge you to have your mind blown.

[@jenniferjohnson319]

Never liked this band.

[@ronlyster5667]

To each their own.

[@SashanMusArt]

@jenniferjohnson319 - What a puerile comment 🙄

[@Mhantrax]

I was a teen when they were big. All I knew were the few MTV videos from the Brothers in Arms album. I KY the last year have I rediscovered not only Dire Straights, but Mark Knopfler. I let my initial opinions of my 15 year old self keep me away from this amazing use for nearly 40 years.

[@paulocarvalho6480]

Dire Straits is kind of an acquired taste. You have to give it a few tries, paying attention to the lyrics. The music will then fill in the blanks with even more emotions. There are lots of songs to choose from, so don't stick with just the same one.