No, Jessica. The black guitar is a bass guitar (played by John Ilsley), the white guitar (played by Hal Lindes) is a softer rhythm guitar. The banjo- LIKE sound is Mark Knopfler on the red guitar (the singer) playing the high notes so fast it gives the illusion of being a banjo. Peace, love and bellbottoms from Canada.
@peterlenihan16138 ай бұрын
Mark Knopfler also used the finger picking method similar to traditional banjo players. I can see where parts of the song might remind her of a banjo.
@sulfurlad8 ай бұрын
The finger plucking gives a very different sound than the hard guitar pick. Make no mistake, this is rock and roll, through and through. This whole performance is minty. 👍
@johankaewberg81627 ай бұрын
My dad learned finger picking on his guitar… not long after this song, now that I think about it. He was never a Knoppfler, but he got pretty good.
@NondescriptMammal2 ай бұрын
I've never heard a banjo sound like this
@xxFORDIExx8 ай бұрын
Imagine seeing one of the greatest bands of all time for the first time, then imagine seeing a songwriting, guitar virtuoso for the first time at the helm. This is the perfect reaction. Welcome to the world of Mr Mark Knopfler.
@ac89078 ай бұрын
@xxFORDIExx. White rock music is the best.
@chrisbrindley84328 ай бұрын
It is not country. It is Rock. One of best Live Performance ever done.
@GavinHitchens8 ай бұрын
To be fair knopfler definitely puts some folk elements into the playing which can come off a bit country in places. But yeah, rock!
@YezaOutcast8 ай бұрын
true, but i think i get what they meant with a "country" sound. there are some elements that give that vibe a bit.
@faithpearlgenied-a55176 ай бұрын
This song is more than just one genre. There are definitely country elements amongst other genres in this.
@LBinsocal3 ай бұрын
There isn’t anything country about this song. That’s like saying Bob Dylan is country. 🤦♂️
@herrbonk3635Ай бұрын
Sounds a lot like country actually. But that's ok! Mark knows how to play klezmer, tradjazz, and gypsy jazz too.
@BypassOne8 ай бұрын
To pause a Rock guitar solo is a mortal sin. To pause it twice in the same song means you're doomed...
@swfcocs18 ай бұрын
Isn't that just David Gilmour lol?
@andrewchristou28578 ай бұрын
Bravo guys for the drummer comments, Teryy Williams lit this song up and made it stratospheric 🔥
@THESHOWROOOMREACTS8 ай бұрын
thank you so much.. he was so good
@arnodobler10968 ай бұрын
Terry's father was at one of his concerts for the first time, which motivated him and the band even more.
@atuuschaaw4 ай бұрын
Absolutely one of the best live performances ever captured. They fell into the groove of the many and created perfection as one. Good reaction! ♥
@stevesnow3158 ай бұрын
No banjo here. Mark Knopfler (red guitar) is plucking the strings with his fingers in a style called "chicken pickin' " probably giving you the idea of a banjo.
@herrbonk3635Ай бұрын
She didn't say it WAS a banjo, only that it reminded her of one.
@MsGeoffh4 ай бұрын
Mark Knopfler chap in the red blazer is considered to be one of the best guitarists ever if not the best...even Prince was asked once "what is it like to be the best guitarist in history? " his answer was you better go ask Mark Knopfler...
@warrenturner3978 ай бұрын
Hello form Australia. Glad you picked up on the brilliant drummer Terry Willaims the drummer - drove the whole song. This is what it was like to go to concerts in the 70s and 80s where there weren't a lot of extravagent light shows. Just everybody having FUN!
@peterarmstrong69288 ай бұрын
Terry William's dad was in the audience,and this was the first time he saw them play live 🏴 🤘
@RT-mn2pb8 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, you could feel every bit of this. Talent, harmony, and oh what energy.
@marksalley34778 ай бұрын
Mark Knopfler plays without a pick. That gives him a distinctive sound.
@jamesbondbond83888 ай бұрын
Terry Wiliams on drums
@ricardomcmahon56584 ай бұрын
It was the first. Time the drummers family seen him playing live..
@christinemosley14753 ай бұрын
Never pause this guitar solo!!
@davecarson13152 ай бұрын
They/ she talks and pauses ŵayyyy to much. Never pause a guitar solo ever.
@CasaDosBahias8 ай бұрын
I think what you are hearing on the guitar is called a banjo, and I agree. Mark's finger picking style resembles what is used on a banjo and the tone of his guitar is set to resemble a banjo.
@THESHOWROOOMREACTS8 ай бұрын
Yeah.. we just kept on hearing that sound … it’s accurate. Thank you so much
@stevebaldwin82188 ай бұрын
Its ROCK at its best. try just pausing 2 times it will make the reaction flow better. Keep pushing forward. Peace from USA
@newlight4447 ай бұрын
Fun fact, if you look up the 4 stages of alchemy, it coincides with the gradual introduction of the guitars after the softer period ends at around 14:47. The black and white guitars come first representing the first two stages of melanosis and leucosis. Next, the yellowish/gold spotlight falls on Mark as he walks forward and picks up the pace, representing the citrinitas process. Finally the 4th stage of the rubedo (reddening) is completed through Mark's solo bringing everyone together in the end, as if completing the philosopher stone - which is also red, like his jacket and guitar. Not sure if they meant it like that or not... (: but I guess they didn't call it "alchemy" by mistake. And the band definitely managed to create real gold out of nothing with this performance.
@phonebone818 ай бұрын
You guys are a really nice couple and your reaction to Dire Straits was really cool. I'll definitely stay tuned for now and subscribe and see what happens. All the best for you and best wishes @all from hamburg (germany)
@THESHOWROOOMREACTS8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊 ❤️
@everyday3164 ай бұрын
Great reaction guys... i was the same when i first saw this. Unreal! ❤
@williamjones60318 ай бұрын
The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising. It's nice that you enjoyed it so much.🤗 What I love about this clip is how much fun they're having. Making a living like that wouldn't suck.
@tonibaker38238 ай бұрын
yep money for nothing 😀
@MD44-s6p4 ай бұрын
Best reaction I ever saw.
@joacimfrobom70572 ай бұрын
Really loved Jessicas reaction to this great song 😍❤️❤️
@karlmcgowan9375Ай бұрын
I know you will probably never see this comment, but well spotted that Mark is making his electric guitar like a Banjo, and the way he plucks at the strings in the exact same way as a banjo.A lot of people don't notice that about his playing.I love the fact Mark is a self taught player just like The Legend Jimi Hendrix..
@clivethewritermadenglishma404212 күн бұрын
Marc Knopfler, lead guitarist is playing with his fingers and that is how you get the Banjo sounds.
@henryviii63415 ай бұрын
this song was about a band playing in my local pub in Deptford/ Greenwich. the guys are referencing a typical south london scene. last orders et al.
@redboyjan6 ай бұрын
The greatest
@MsGeoffh4 ай бұрын
Thew bass is actually part of the percussion...with the drums the cords are so much thicker.
@Chris-kj7de8 ай бұрын
This is rock music, not country music. Great reaction, but I think you stopped the music a little too much.
@pedraopeninha22328 ай бұрын
There is no banjo there, no banjo, no fiddler, nothing but guitar...and a master, playing it.
@davidfeltz86978 ай бұрын
If you admire this band please investigate more. I am your newest fan. Looking forward to you reacting to Telegraph road.
@crazycasey25984 ай бұрын
the singer does the guitar riffs....mark knopfler is his name.....what he can do with a guitar is beond human.....thanks fr reacting
@Joeking3138 ай бұрын
Exactly the bass is the black guitar but the singer plays with his fingers only therefore he can make the banjo sound with his guitar
@LBinsocal3 ай бұрын
OMG don’t stop it every 20 seconds
@noelanderson89158 ай бұрын
The brilliant thing about Mark is that he is a finger-picker, therefore no pic in his performances. Definitely one if not the best finger-picking guitarists of all time.... If you like guitar solos, check out Tommy Emmanuel with "Class Gas"'
@MsGeoffh4 ай бұрын
It's called the mastiff.
@robotjg9628 ай бұрын
Great reaction, I think the banjo sound you hear is Mark Knopfler finger-picking style, he does not use a guitar pick. He picks the strings like a banjo player.
@MsGeoffh4 ай бұрын
2 are playing guitar one is playing the bass totally different.
@gilfinzi9228 ай бұрын
what a great reaction guys, Gil from Israel
@THESHOWROOOMREACTS8 ай бұрын
thank u man
@ingridgabelo29343 ай бұрын
Primera vez que veo tu reacción, me suscribo!! Gracias por apreciar a Dire Straits y al gran Mark Knopfler 😊 Efectivamente, él no usa púa y además es zurdo y toca magistralmente con la mano derecha. Un guitarrista de élite, único!! Ciertamente, John Illsley, el bajista es extraordinario y cada uno de los músicos. Los escucho por casi 40 años ( tengo 69..😮). Me encantó la reacción de la jovencita, no me importa que detengan el video. Ella va reaccionando de acuerdo a lo que ve y escucha ❤ Gracias, gracias!!!
@carvedilol20558 ай бұрын
less talking ... more listening ! ;-)
@Frank_Hirseler4 ай бұрын
Interrupting this song with guitar solos is absolute sacrilege!
@EdnaDoe-s2k8 ай бұрын
Great band from my generation. The lead guitarist doesn't use a pick. But the drummer's nickname is pick
@EdnaDoe-s2k8 ай бұрын
Do you know why our bands are still around forty and fifty years later? Because they made the best music ever Played. I wonder how many bands from today will be around in 40 or 50 years? My guess, a few
@rudolfo963Ай бұрын
The drummer here is Terry Williams. The original drummer for Dire Straight was named David 'Pick' Withers and he played on the band's first 4 albums but not in this concert from1993.
@Joeking3138 ай бұрын
That's funny to hear your reaction. The singer is Mark he is lead guitarist and makes all the sounds your hear as in banjo like sounds The bass guitarist is a black guitar not banjo lol
@jakemistakeroberts2044Ай бұрын
12:30 you’re are hearing a sound similar to a banjo because the guitarist Mark Knopfler picks with his fingers, same as a banjo.
@stillbaddad8 ай бұрын
Telegraph Road Telegraph Road Telegraph Road. Just do it, we know your gonna love it. Same Show Alchemy Live
@KevinPierce-pu4bd8 ай бұрын
Sounds a little like a banjo. He doesn't use a pick, he strums with his fingers. Mark Knopfler to me is the most unique if not the best guitarist ever.
@IAMisLove8 ай бұрын
👍Very cool. Any reaction with a banjo gets👍👍from me.😊 🖖❤
@THESHOWROOOMREACTS8 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤ thank you
@TomGorham8 ай бұрын
You stop it and talk too much. There's nothing country about this. It is pure rock. Great choice of music though.
@real_lostinthefogofwar8 ай бұрын
Mark uses a finger picking technique which banjo players also use
@deborahdennehy99378 ай бұрын
Mark Knopfler was the lead singer/lead guitarist/songwiter - just excellent! His guitar wasn't electric believe it or not. Sultans of Swing was obviously written by him, just amazing guy. Infact they were ALL special, especially the drummer Terry Williams!! AMAZING!!!
@HelynnHeels8 ай бұрын
No. His guitar IS electric.
@donstand21953 ай бұрын
In the song Guitar George and Harry was in the Easybeats and Guitar George is none other than George Young Angus Young's older brother Guitar George and Harry produced the second biggest album of all time AC/DC's Back in Black
@ernestlansdale43438 ай бұрын
The sound you're picking up on is coming from Mark Knopfler's picking style. Most guitarists use a plastic pick. Mark finger picks. The reason it reminds you of a banjo, is because banjo players finger pick when they play, as well.
@Patreides98 ай бұрын
It's OK., but why did you show Jessica the stop button? :)
@gregpomeroy21498 ай бұрын
He plays guitar how you would playa banjo
@lizz52358 ай бұрын
Mark Knopfler (Red jacket) is a finger plucker.
@patcallinan39924 ай бұрын
This ban Drive Straight is very good. The lads said they sound country n western but I disagree. More rock and blues to me.
@gilbert72538 ай бұрын
Héllo de France Bonsoir regarder le live Télégraph Road super 😊😊😊
@Zabiru-8 ай бұрын
Mark Knopfler is the supreme fingerpicking God. Full stop - No contest :)
@MsGeoffh4 ай бұрын
Drummers drive the rhythm of the song...
@barbarabisson25518 ай бұрын
Too many interruptions just to figure out that he's picking the guitar, like a banjo, instead of strumming. There's no way she could be blown away and interrupt so often. Not the way anyone enjoys something..
@ac89078 ай бұрын
Rollling Stones, the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Scorpion, …..Neil Young, Cat Steven’s, Bod Dylan… Lot of rock white music.
@christinehoughton85918 ай бұрын
Please don’t keep cutting it to talk in the best places
@JeanLuc65658 ай бұрын
🖐️ good but you are too close from thé Mike bro😊
@THESHOWROOOMREACTS8 ай бұрын
Thanks bro ❤️ will adjust
@jackrobinson62778 ай бұрын
Please do not pause during a guitar solo. Sorry I cant listen any more when you keep pausing during the solo talking crap about who is playing the banjo sound. Leave the silly comments to the end
@druvik20528 ай бұрын
Ok, Im guessing you are new to reacting. Dont pause in the middle of solos. You can talk Over it, before it starts or after it ends, just never freaking stop it. Thanks
@ricardomcmahon56584 ай бұрын
Ur hearing a banjo as the. Lead guitarist plays with his fingers and not a pick
@TristanandIsolt7 ай бұрын
No country, rock/blues/jazz fusion.
@hpb54958 ай бұрын
Stopping too much loses the flow. Timing..
@toby99993 ай бұрын
As many have likely already said.... there is no banjo. You showed the guitar he was playing and then thought it was a banjo.
@jeffh5158 ай бұрын
Jessica is completely wrong
@ajgrant19758 ай бұрын
You are not wrong. The guitarist is heavily influenced by blue-grass and country-style blues.
@patmac58848 ай бұрын
Acoustic guitar is what you mean
@oldschool728 ай бұрын
This is as far from country as you could possibly get.. This is one of the greatest ROCK bands of all time. and No there is No Banjo..
@gilfinzi9228 ай бұрын
the instrument is called a Banjo
@dazslf8 ай бұрын
great content but guys too many pauses
@Juliusxz3qd6 ай бұрын
Learn guitars before you review
@MsGeoffh4 ай бұрын
those fingers are being controlled by God himself.
@aliampb69492 ай бұрын
Sorry all the pausing. Not for me. Wish you well
@TheLjff7 ай бұрын
Too much pausing.
@ronnie.7707 ай бұрын
So I have never heard Dire Straits before? Really
@stangsswang8355Ай бұрын
OMG,,,,,WTF,,,,,,,,,,LISTEN TO IT
@Richard-e2s8u6 ай бұрын
So frustrating stopping the recording in the middle of the guitar sol, cmon.
@Quicksilver516 ай бұрын
For goodness sake learn a little about music before you set yourselves up as reactors/critics. Otherwise you simply appear silly!
@candiansniper4188Ай бұрын
To many interruptions
@MichaelBarbush-bk7ek2 ай бұрын
You butchered this song with all your interuptions
@BrianGrowe-ik9ef8 ай бұрын
22 mins is way to long
@laceypelham7535Ай бұрын
how can you react to, much less enjoy a performance when you talk over it constantly and pause every highlighted part of it????????????
@jimvelde60415 ай бұрын
Twangy
@Ciaooo7983 ай бұрын
Stooppppppppp
@legend93358 ай бұрын
You just do not pause a Mark Knopfler guitar solo , you just don`t. you are very bad people.
@davidstevenson68178 ай бұрын
A little harsh :)
@Bill-yu1hc3 ай бұрын
Banjoish blues
@Bill-yu1hc3 ай бұрын
Good God dude, shut up and let her hear the band play.
@michaelbiggs12547 ай бұрын
Mark is one of thee greatest guitar players. Ever.
@davidstevenson68178 ай бұрын
You can’t listen if you’re talking … but top marks for enthusiasm 😊
@davidfeltz86978 ай бұрын
Beyond awesome, one of the greatest rock guitarists of our time. Check out Telegraph road from the same show please.
@marcell.30588 ай бұрын
Sorry, you disturb it all by constantly stopping the music. Please let the music speak!
@wolke92708 ай бұрын
Reactions are all about stopping and talking about what is going on. Also they have to stop because that seems to lower the risk of being blocked.
@WorldSpectator7053 ай бұрын
Not country music, but it's has some country influence in some sections of Mark Knopfler's playing, some "chickin pickin" type of licks, but really what the band has done in here has mixed rock, and some other genre's, so that it's hard to classify it, other than saying it's really good! And yes, OMG, let's give credit to the drummer, phenomenal!
@josephobrien80194 ай бұрын
It's called "Hard Rock" and it is a mortal sin to cut off a guitar solo