Phil Cunningham meets Mark Knopfler ~ Part 1/3

[@kimberlyhendrick8803]

Thank you for another look inside the man who not only makes music but is music, Mark Kolpner. I truly enjoyed hearing the Scottish musician Phil Cunningham early beginning . I was introduced to Celtic music at an early age by my great Aunt who was from Scotland. I never got into the punk genre but my son did as a teenage drummer playing for what was almost an all girl band. Since I was the mom who provided the practice space, my reward was often hearing my son play Candy Dulfer' songs on his Sax or at the piano fingers playing Bruce Hornsby. Isn't music grand!

[@erichemard7066]

A journey inside the minds of two of the worlds greatest musicians. Such an honor and privilege.

[@MaxxJansson]

The most enjoyable interview I've seen with MK.

[@cheerydavie]

Two great musicians great video

[@countryguitar87]

Seems like a genuinely nice guy, who would probably be happy to talk guitars to anyone.

[@ConsairtinFergus]

'Seems like a genuinely nice guy'... Now he's not at the top. He would never had met Phil Cunningham when he was with Dire Staits, he was probably too important then... Posing wankers.

[@fiddleandfart]

@@ConsairtinFergus A very tart comment! Knopfler remains a consummate musician, with a genuine interest, respect, and enthusiasm for other musicians, and talking music with them. He's never been too grand to mix with others, and play with them over the years. He would have known of, and respected Cunningham for many years - which is why, as it says here, he eventually played and recorded with him! Knopfler doesn't have to do anything now. He just does what he wants to musically and personally because he's more than earned the right to do exactly that - to follow his heart! This is a perfectly nice get-together, and easy-going relationship between two great musicians!

[@dekalbes335]

Wow...these two.

[@dasadopeboy]

lethal combo of musicians

[@casuallimin]

Thank you!

[@pallarinteeller]

Great! Thanks!

[@Dayepipes]

How many know the phrase that Phil is playing at the opening? The pipe tune is called "Green Hills" but the particular melody notes (slightly altered from the pipe tune borrowed from Rossini) are from the Andy not-M Stewart song "The Scottish Soldier."

[@Hamish13]

Great stuff - thanks for this - very much indeed.

[@fabienlouvel5536]

funny hearing the big rock county mountain in Better Call saul :)

[@dwittersnacker]

DogSwede, You never cease to amaze me (much like MK) with your wonderful posts. Thanks again!

[@alexandervideo3804]

Thnx a lot! Спасибо, уникальное видео! Balm for my soul)))

[@DamagedInsakts]

funtastic love this video

[@Melvorgazh]

I also saw Lleuwen Steffan the Welsh-Breton singer-guitarist with Mark Knopfler

[@twangbarfly]

"In the Big Rock Candy Mountain All the cops have wooden legs The bulldogs all have rubber teeth And the hens lay soft-boiled eggs" Hahaha - I had that record too! Really wonderful stuff - thanks for posting!

[@dhosadictionaryhill4414]

McClintock 1890's

[@apanellaa]

INCREDIBLE THANKS A LOOOT!

[@LuciaMoreno84]

Great video!! Mark Knopfler is my hero too!! :)

[@dommccaffry3802]

I wonder whether anyone from the pub band recognised themselves in the song ?

[@charlottefarine4565]

Geez what would you do if you cross Mark Knopfler on the street??? I think my jaw would drop on the floor and then i would be like frozen

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

I saw him once in London driving a car. He was driving a blue Renualt Espace. Not an everyday thing !

[@devs3720]

I’d scream like a girl

[@mjmk8928]

I would be speechless,&say uh,uh,uh,dah,dahdah,then probably run like a deer

[@fiddleandfart]

Wow! Maybe, if I had the courage, just try to shake his hand, and thank him for all his great music, and inspiration!

[@Northyorkspaul]

Good old BBC

[@snarlacarla]

I didn't realize that Knopfler was a Glaswegian, like Craig Ferguson and the only man we met while in Great Britain was Glaswegian because we were shy fools; for the most part it was my boyfriend who was anti-social, not I. And I walked down to Electric Avenue and felt wonderful at one of the flea markets.

[@joakorey]

wow thanks from spain

[@Flatwin4ever]

The shop is "New kings Road Vintage huitars Emporium, 65A Fulham, New Kings Road, Fulham London SW6 4SG. Wonderful shop, I bought my 1932 National there !

[@chrispy3210]

hey mate, thanks for posting. Is it just me, or when MK is chatting in the pub with Phil when they first sit down, that MK has a bit more of a Scottish accent than norrmal?

[@chrisfi3d]

Situational lexicon transitions. Much like when you step into the hood, language changes.

[@souzabaptista]

There is an old Red Strat Hofner behind Mark during the video??? Just like his first guitar? Where is this shop? Anyone know?

[@Blue_3rd]

Where is part 2 of this documentary? I can only find 1 and 3.

[@Trunchisholm]

He plays a custom Borsini. Sometimes he plays Saltarelle accordions too.

[@raidereddie]

Imagine stumbling into that shop on that day?

[@fiddleandfart]

Nice! And unforgettable!

[@magicelliotth]

is that one of the shops in Denmark Street?

[@CaptainP00face]

Whats the song at 1:38?

[@CaptainP00face]

+CaptainP00face Oops, it's Border Reiver, never mind.

[@wolframdebris8102]

+CaptainP00face the border reiver

[@celtic88spirit]

Thanks! I was dying to know.

[@casuallimin]

Does anyone know what brand accordion Phil has?

[@stuartwilliams7371]

Manfrini.

[@lynnepashley4281]

Getting gobbled at lol

[@ShortyLee4]

@raidereddie that was my first thought too! haha

[@magicelliotth]

@creativebollocks All the band think it's the best project they've ever done. The tour sold out very quickly and the reception was superb. His keyboard plays wesbite will testify. I'm sorry it didn't do anything for you

[@rshangrila]

@creativebollocks If you can't appreciate the beauty of a song like Monteleone (from Get Lucky) then you've got shit for ears, mate.

[@MaxxJansson]

@1800IMAFrek - Sharing is caring :)

[@magicelliotth]

@creativebollocks is this a joke?

[@glenn5185]

@arieaaron dat ben ik al

[@neil5568]

Knopfler is a Glaswegian by birth is he not?

[@31lafouine]

Glaswegian by birth, but he moved to Newcastle around 7 years I think

[@patrickkelly7085]

Yes he was Neil but it was England who made him a musician and the rest of the world who made him popular.

[@EveLeeson]

He considers himself geordie❤

[@Sanglierification]

funny because you can see a boy in front of that shop

[@patrickkelly7085]

Elvis McPresley landed in Prestwick airport in March 1960 are you Jocks claiming his as your own too.

[@rowdyprins3887]

Nope. Ikke :P Ik doe zelfs mn profiel werkstuk op school over mark :)