Sultans of Swing (Dire Straits) Cover: James Marçal

Ouça em bons fones ou caixas de som! 🎧🔊
Vídeo gravado em João Pessoa/Paraíba, Brasil
James Marçal é brasileiro, nascido em Otacílio Costa/SC, mas mora em Curitiba/PR desde criança.
Aprendeu a tocar violão sozinho, num pequeno violão "Tonante", que ganhou do pai aos 8 anos de idade. Era o violão mais barato que existia, mesmo assim foi comprado com muito sacrifício pelo pai que era caminhoneiro. Esse presente mudou a sua vida e até hoje está guardado carinhosamente, muito bem cuidado!
Aos 15 anos, trabalhando de office-boy conseguiu comprar sua primeira guitarra. O maior desafio era um dia conseguir tocar "Sultans of Swing"! Levou anos, mas frase por frase, foi aprendendo a música de ouvido, a partir de uma fita K7. Foram infinitas repetições até decorar tudo!
Teve algumas bandas, tocou em bares e casas noturnas por muitos anos, mas foi na rua que encontrou sua verdadeira vocação e um público fiel que curte suas apresentações.
Todas as bases instrumentais de baixo e bateria também são feitas por ele mesmo num estúdio caseiro. A guitarra e a voz são tocadas ao vivo.
Seu único sonho é continuar levando essas apresentações para mais cidades, sempre tocando nas praças e calçadões!

[@RomanBellicTaxi]

Não importa se a guitarra é X, Y ou Z, ou se os pedais ou pedaleiras são boutique ou custo baixo. O som está nos ouvidos, o timbre vem das mãos, e a classe e o refino vem do coração, da vida. Equipamento só melhora o que já existe por dentro. Baita interpretação, você é dez meu caro! Muitas palmas! You check out James Marçal, he knows all the chords...

Olá amigo, este é um dos depoimentos mais bonitos que já me fizeram nesses anos todos! Fiquei até emocionado com essas palavras tão generosas! É uma alegria saber que existe alguém com tamanha percepção e sensibilidade! Tirei um print para guardar aqui, pois é o tipo de comentário que faz todo o esforço valer a pena, e sempre lembrarei dessas palavras quando eu estiver meio desanimado. Me alegrou o dia, fiquei realmente muito feliz com os elogios! Muitíssimo obrigado! Um grande abraço! 🙏😊🎶

[@bradsaunders5631]

@ awesome 👏🏻 👍

[@leonardosilva-tv4el]

Realmente sábias palavras, se eu não tivesse assistido o vídeo diria que era uma live do Dire Straits

@@bradsaunders5631 thank you!!

@@leonardosilva-tv4el muito obrigado!

[@MosLakeHaven]

somebody get this guy a headband

[@vht3533]

😂

[@davidfeltz8697]

😂😂😂best comment ever. So right.

[@Tyoung152]

And a recording contract while you’re at it

[@faekz]

Yes lol

[@michaelchappell4108]

Wow , I totally agree

[@OTRTrader]

The woman in the wheelchair was the most enthusiastic among all others. She is his #1 fan.

[@joeyg7458]

Best Sultans of Swing cover I’ve heard.

Thank you so much Joey!

[@huarang4243]

Another Brazilian treasure 🇧🇷🤘. Greetings from the Philippines 🇵🇭

Thank you so much my friend! I'm really glad you are watching from Philippines! Greetings from Brazil too! 🙏😊

[@huarang4243]

🙏😊

[@trumanhartmann4329]

Браво Джеймс,я теперь твой фанат Русский из Германий... 🤝👍😄 дай Бог тебе всего самого найлутчего.

[@chucklee347]

This just showed up on my feed and I'm glad it did. I also play guitar. And this was the best truest version to the original by Mark knoppfler I've ever heard. Amazing playing and awesome singing as well.

Hi Chuck Lee! I'm glad you liked my cover! I appreciate you kind words, thank you very much!! 🙏😊

[@bobschultz2874]

Absolutely amazing! Just found him tonight, and he's incredible.

[@andyoxus]

Wow. The guitar speaks for itself, but the vocals are superb, too - you really channel Mark Knopfler. Amazing, and thoroughly enjoyed. Obrigado!

Thank you so much Andy McDonald! Glad you liked my cover! I truly appreciate you watching and your very kind comments!!

[@petephelan969]

This is the most subtle rock guitar shredding song ever written.

[@SparrowSimeon]

Proof that it’s not the guitar, it’s the player. Played it with a squire!! Best cover I’ve ever seen!

Thank you very much Simeon! Glad you liked my cover! 🙏😊

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

Lady in wheelchair ... that smile would light up anyone's life.

Thank you, she will be very happy to hear that! 😊

[@tnt-wm2ss]

Cette personne est à la fois un musicien et un chanteur très doué, également caractérisé par une gentillesse et une humilité rares. On dirait que tout le monde l'aime, y compris les enfants. C'est vraiment un spectacle de grande qualité. Cet homme est sans aucun doute quelqu'un que l'on aimerais avoir comme ami dans la vie. ❤❤❤

Bonjour mon ami, je suis très heureux de vos paroles généreuses ! Je suis contente que vous voyiez mon travail de cette façon ! Merci beaucoup! Salutations du Brésil 🙏🥰🎶

[@Joba]

10/10 Sem palavras

Valeu, muito obrigado, Joba!! 🙏😊🎶

[@decarlocalloway01]

For those that don’t know… To play this & cover the vocals at the same time is SUPER fn hard! Excellent rendition 👏👏👏

Thank you so much DeCarlo! 🙏😊🎶

[@derekwhyle1884]

and in a foreign language

[@cml513]

This guy is great. I'm blown away. That's not an easy song to cover, and he does it just like Mark Knopfler. And like Knopfler, no pick, all finger picking. "He can play the honkey-tonk like anything..."

[@nedlambton6602]

It was a reference to piano.

Thank you very much @cml513 ! Glad you liked my cover! 🙏😊

[@allenandrews8357]

You're a one man army, but you sure can take on any celebrity sings in the music industry. You're no less than a Grammy award winner too. People with two dozen musicians on stage even cannot match your God given talent as you're no less than anyone. Being a single performer your talent is incredible. Your hard work and unique talent will some day pay you in dividends man......

[@petpot1962]

Best cover I've ever heard, voice also very similar to Mark Knopfler

Thank you very much! Glad you liked my cover!

[@pedrocavalcante7212]

puta que paril um cara de fora elogiando o cara mt monstro

[@SacredRazor365]

Absolutely, this is phenomenal. Very beautiful.

[@house5044]

Dang, thats my favorite Cover of this song. Your Voice, your appearance, the smile, the crowd, everything is perfect. For real, youre awesome mate

Thank you so much mate, I'm glad you liked my cover! 🙏😊

[@danielbray5877]

I can play bits and pieces of the piece but can't join it all together. Great cover. It just amazes me what a smile sultans of Swing never fails to put on everybody's faces. A true masterpiece.

Thank you Daniel! Glad you liked my cover! 🙏😊

[@ScepticParanormalJourneys]

The lady in the wheelchair makes this video, absolutely adorable, her smile and enjoyment says it all, phenomenal video, and awesome playing, much respect

[@JesseJames-vc2bm]

Beautiful people all around, All races ages and whatever else. This is a Wonderful performance and gathering. James is too awesome, I would not believe it if the people were not there. Peace!

[@chrisp4190]

Guy is playing a cheap Squier and blowing this song out of the water. Best cover I've ever heard of Sultans, just amazing. Guitar work was flawless.

Thank you so much Chris!

[@jdb9388]

true artist doesn't need a $5000 les paul

[@Rasgando_o_veu]

Talento completo velho. Boa aparência, canta muito, toca muito.... Cadê os olheiros que não ver isto ?!?!?!

Valeu Rogério, muito obrigado!!

[@Reapologist]

This was legitimately one of the greatest covers I have ever seen. What an absolute pleasure to of viewed this sir, thank you! Saved forever.

Thank you Kaejiu! 🙏🎶🙏

[@reactivelemur846]

This is one of the best Dire Straits covers i've ever heard, even if you're not native your english is incredibly good!

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you liked my cover!

[@sanjeevdeori2684]

You have done full justice to this song. This song is a classical masterpiece. Love from India.

Thank you so much my friend, I'm glad you are watching my video in India! Love from Brazil!

[@victorvfn]

I love how cheerful and smiley the blond in the back is

[@victorvfn]

great soul

Thank you Victor! 🙏☺🎶

[@alexjr.5890]

She is friend of him.

[@CruceniNoces]

The rhythm guitarist was having the time of his life,thank you sir james marcal james band ,god bless you always safe.

Thank you Cruceni! 🙏😊

[@prowler2358]

This song is older than most of the people watching this excellent version,

Thank you! Glad you liked my version!

[@rafaelramos2731]

Disfrute mucho tu respuesta del tutorial que piensas hacer. Tambien disfrute tu programa de lunes acústico, lo vi completo y las canciones me son muy familiares porque soy de los baby boomers generation. Me agrada el hecho de que personas jóvenes disfrutan las canciones de 60, 70, 80. Gracias por mantener vivo esos clásicos. Tu les das mucha energía a esas exposiciones. Espero que hayan muchas más personas que hagan lo mismo. Yo soy músico y mis canciones son todas de esas épocas. Agradezco tu fidelidad a esa música. Saludos y abrazos desde Puerto Rico.

[@half-a-pancake4134]

Not only was the guitar absolutely beautifully played, the singing was so on point. Amazing!

Thank you so much! Glad you liked my cover!

[@ChrizRockster]

Everybody, guitarist or not, appreciates the hammer on / off part of the solo towards the end. Its so hard to make that part sound right and probably impossible unless you finger pick.

[@ingeridordecola4844]

Kid named pick:

[@antonioeasypiano]

"Sultans of Swing" is so great that even my easy piano cover sounds good. And this cover is perfect and brillant!! 👏👏👏👏

Thank you Antonio! Glad you liked my cover! 🙏😊

[@professordeb]

Holy, smokes! The best cover I’ve ever heard of this song. Wow…Superb! Your voice is amazing, as well as the playing. You do Mark Knophler proud.

Thank you so much!! Glad you liked it! I really appreciate your kind words! 🙏😊

[@lostecosse6231]

Damn man, you didnt miss a god damn note! Perfect 👌🏻

Thank you so much! Glad you liked my cover! 🙏😊

[@drydryb0nesshorts]

You sound exactly like Mark knopfler on both guitar and vocals!! Wow🔥🎸

Thank you! 🙏😊

[@akoijamsurchand9451]

Best cover I've ever seen.The lady in the wheelchair know the lyrics ❤❤

Thank you so much Akoijam! 🙏😊

[@josemauriciosaransaran2036]

Magnífico, acordes precisos ,e voz sinfônica.🤜🤛👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

Muito obrigado Jose! 🙏😊🎶

[@micwer]

Phenomenal! You can't get much closer to the original. Even the vocals sound very close to the original. Respect!

Thank you so much Michael!

[@micwer]

@ You're welcome James..;)

[@leonardocoutinhoazevedo1064]

Te amo garoto! Fico feliz com teu talento! Que Deus te proteja porque iluminado por ele tu já és!

Amém, muito obrigado!! Valeu mesmo, grande abraço!! 🙏😊

[@NeekunjSharma]

Everyone was waiting for that epic guitar solo 😍🤘🙌

[@forby691]

the lady in the wheelchair makes my day how she loves her music

[@reginaldovicente2735]

Parabéns James! Você coloca muitos artistas que estão na mídia no bolso. Peço à Deus que pessoas talentosas como você sejam descobertas por alguma gravadora.

Amém, muito obrigado Reginaldo! 🙏🙂🎶

[@miguelpanta]

you nailed that, man. absolutely awesome.

Thank you so much Miguel!

[@theonlyviper]

You know, it gets a little tiring watching videos of people trying to reinvent the wheel with this song (of course, there are some trully amazing pieces out there, like the one from Lucas), so I deeply appreciate you paying tribute to the original. And the look of joy on your face while performing the final solo says it all! Wonderful excecution!!!👏👏👏

[@kirkmaxking8522]

Excellent Cover very rare to get covers that good

Thank you so much Kirk! Glad you liked my cover!

[@Foop920]

From the voice, to the demeanour and the tone of your guitar, everything looks and sounds like Mark Knopfler himself

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@waynes517]

Solid performance. Hard not to smile when you're playing the last part for sure :)

Thank you Wayne! 🙏😊

[@sirex__8931]

This is by far the best cover i have seen of this masterpiece of a song. You not only nailed the guitar playing but also managed to spark joy amoungst the crowd. I really would have loved to be there in the crowd aswell. Watching you smiling and having fun while playing was also wonderful. You deserve a sub my friend.

Thank you very much my friend! I'm so glad you liked my cover! You would have been very welcome at my live performance. I appreciate your kind words and thank you for watching and commenting on my video! Greetings from Brazil

[@lessacto]

Excellent performance! I love this song. Best cover of Sultans of Swing I’ve seen yet, vocals and guitar playing. You are very talented, my man. Mark would be proud. Keep up the good work!

[@aviangami9496]

live performance with such accuracy.. plus vocal.. Beautiful hats off

Thank you so much! 🙏🙂

[@danielkarlsson7021]

Your voice is very close to the original!

Thank you!! 🙏😊

[@colesthelol]

My man, that was brilliant!

Thank you so much Alex!

[@user-hr4zd9yd5b]

The best cover of The Dire Straits of those I have ever heard

[@XKobe]

He is really really good, but I would say Reo Brothers did it better.

Thank you so much!! 🙏😊🎶

[@talvezdefinitivo]

Como o cara consegue fazer um cover na rua ser melhor que o original? Esse é fera.

Nossa, muito obrigado, fico feliz que você gostou tanto! 🙏😊🎶

[@pedroraylan6404]

Pow, tbm tô com essa dúvida, indo hoje para o trabalho até troquei a playlist original do Dire Straits por esse video cover do James Marçal.. incrível!!

[@victortavares5871]

Imagina esse cara o The Voice??? Não ia virar nenhuma cadeira, sabe pq? Pq só pensam em merdas. Esse cara é foda, rock in roll é isso, não precisa de mídia.

[@wendsoncassiano75]

O cara é bom, porém fico imaginando alguém fazendo essa comparação sem ter visto o original.

[@pauloricardopintodealmeida1987]

Kkkkkkkk......m

[@tokeh9078]

amazing job man thanks for sharing

Thank you, glad you liked my cover!

[@johnnyappleseed2058]

Effortless and spot on! Give this guy a contract IMMEDIATELY!

Thank you so much, Johnny! 🙏😊

[@HimanshuSingh-xk9od]

I am, 30 years old. This song is not of my generation, but this song I am listening to on repeat. Amazing guitar by James Marcal !! Love from India.

Thank you so much Himanshu Singh! I'm glad you are enjoying my video! Love from Brazil too! 🙏😊🎶

[@cristianomarques7309]

nem o dire straits consegue fazer tão bom ao vivo esse hino, parabéns

Nossa, valeu, muito obrigado!! Na verdade o Mark Knopfler sempre improvisa e nunca repete a música do mesmo jeito, mas ele pode né! A gente que faz o cover, tem que basear pela gravação original, senão fica estranho! Mas valeu mesmo, fico feliz que vc gostou!

[@terrykoch1250]

The best I've ever heard, and I'm from the 60's

Thank you so much, Terry!! 🙏😊

[@garyzies3486]

It's a Mark Knopfler clone!!! Man, that was super amazing, voice and guitar!!!

Thank you very much! Glad you liked my cover!

[@nico3945]

Hey James , we listen your music even here in Belgium 🇧🇪 (Antwerp)👍👍💯👍👍👊

Thank you so much Nico!! 🙏😊🎶

[@maxnmat]

James you are sensational ive never heard dire straights covers this well done, your a great entertainer, i need to know if ever you come to Australia 🇦🇺 im from Campbelltown NSW ozz

Hi Gary! It would be a dream if one day I could play in Australia, but unfortunately I can't afford it. But thank you for your kind words and I am happy that you like my work. Greetings from Brazil! 😊🎶

[@valdirluispereira2979]

Esse só pode ser profissional é de uma perfeição incrível parabéns amigo.

[@DeclanDoocey-bw4ey]

@ hi James thanks for your music Declan X Trev Dec singer songwriter xx respect Declan X if you need me to help you out with a bit of money 🤑 just ask me ok thanks 🙏 god bless you x

[@Arthur_gunn]

Watching every sultan of swing on you tube

[@frettlez2932]

Great playing, nice sound, big fan ! One of the best covers ive seen, the way you play looks so relaxed.

Thank you very much my friend, I'm really glad you liked my cover!

[@leandrocunhavieira2738]

Sou fã do MARK KNOPFLER e não vi um cover dele como esse cara MARÇAL fera toca muito

Que bom que você gosta do meu trabalho, ainda mais sendo fã do Mark Knopfler! Muito obrigado Leandro! 🙏🙂🎶

[@amaraljose4154]

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[@prathameshbhambure]

Goosebumps, smiles from ear to ear, misty eyes.... you're guilty for these charges, you adorable guitar James and I love you and your cover for that! Thanks for your supreme contribution.💗

Hello Prathamesh Bhambure , I am very grateful that you enjoyed my performance so much! Love from Brazil 🙏😊

[@joseadrianoassis594]

Esse rapaz é um talento. Muito simples humilde, valorize esse talento.

Valeu José Adriano, muito obrigado! 🙏😊

[@daanvanderrol5627]

I love this song and your performance really does it justice!

Thank you!!

[@clodoaldoazarias4826]

A simplicidade e fazer o que gosta, não tem preço. Faz um bom tempo que não toco violão, o meu estava quebrado. Ganhei um de aniversário 😁 vou aproveitar o meu tempo ocupando minha mente com melodias e transmitindo sentimentos através da música. Seja qual instrumento que use, o importante é transmitir isso que você faz a muito tempo. Sucesso sempre 🎉🎉🎉

Valeu Clodoaldo, fico feliz com suas palavras! Tocar um instrumento é bom mesmo, além de distrair e relaxar a mente, você alegra as pessoas em volta. E tendo um instrumento na mão, você nunca vai sentir tédio, pois aprender e treinar é sempre um desafio muito recompensador. Muito obrigado, um grande abraço!

[@TavaresIsrael]

Caralho, pensei que era o Mark cantando. Deus abençoe cara, longa vida ao Rock.

Valeu Israel, muito obrigado! 🙏😊

[@phantomaudits]

That was the best cover I've ever heard of this song. And your voice.... Excellent!!!! 🤟😎📸

Thank you so much! Glad you liked my cover! 🙏😊

[@liamerrolv.aquino9127]

bros literally majestic and talented

Thank you!!

[@valdocunha3222]

Um grande músico! Um grande guitarrista,um excelente intérprete..os melhores músicos estão nas ruas mundo a fora..

Valeu, muito obrigado Valdo!!

[@valdocunha3222]

@ valeu irmão..

[@optimus4evr]

Is it just me or he actually does sound and play somewhat like Mr Knopfler himself? Absolutely fab!!

[@CONQUISTARACE]

Isso pra mim é um artista de verdade que não tem reconhecimento que deveria ter nesse país. Ludimila Anita Pablo Vitar e etc

Valeu, muito obrigado!!

[@normacecykaviski5249]

aeeeeeeeeeee

[@samcramer812]

Being a player myself, I’m very impressed. How much it sounds like original and he has the voice. Now how hard would it be to learn this all and sing at the same time Beautiful performance.

[@srujanghadge310]

The best cover..!mark knopfler would be proud...!👏👏

Thank you! 🙏😊

[@nicholasdavies6264]

Mark Knopfler would be very very pleased ! Excellent!

Thank you Nicholas! 🙏😊🎶

[@gauravthadanii]

best live cover of this song I have seen so far. absolutely wonderful!

Thank you so much Gaurav Thadani! Glad you liked my cover!

[@fernando4013]

Maravilhosa interpretação do clássico do Dire Straits

Muito obrigado Fernando! 🙏😊🎶

[@flaviooliveira6229]

Tu é doido. O cara viaja.... Sem palavras

[@patrickb2701]

Great playing and super voice. Amazing that you carried the song with just a drum track and lead guitar, oh ..and your voice. Exercises

Thank you Patrick!

[@1Rider]

Só fui ver essa pérola hoje, que cover perfeito. Parabéns mano

Muito obrigado, fico feliz que você gostou!! 🙏😊

[@gilmarjunior936]

Ficou maravilhoso e impecável. Saudades também do William Lee que também ficou eternizado nas praças tocando esse clássico.

Valeu, muito obrigado!!

[@warszawskiszpadel]

He is playing this number freaking gooood

Thank you so much!! 🙏😊🎶

[@iomisphere]

My fave version of my all-time fave song!!! I love your wry smile during second solo!!! Rock on James and greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@iomisphere]

I believe MK refers to that part as "the twiddly bits"

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏😊

[@flying-carrot]

Engraçado que do nada esse vídeo começou a ser recomendado de novo pras pessoas. Longe de mim reclamar, sempre bom rever

Pois é, de uns dias pra cá estou percebendo a movimentação! Que bom! Muito obrigado! 🙏😊

[@rocketman767]

You have the pefect voice to play this song. You sound just like Mark Knopfler!

Thank you my friend!

[@bribblr]

This is so badass! You manage to capture the essence of this song extremely well for a one man band who is just using a backing track! Amazing

Thank you!!

[@george5120]

He is good. Apparently, very experienced too because he looks so relaxed in front of his audience and playing expertly.

[@sherinjohn001]

Good crowd interaction, to such a difficult song . ❤

Thank you so much!! 🙏☺️

[@ontoUmer]

Never seen a cover of this song so good than this . Just incredible . I think the only difference between the original and this is that of the pitch .

Thank you so much! I'm glad you approved my cover!

[@aphyros8854]

fucking crazy, the voice too! First solo had a couple of misses, couldn't oversee those

[@silvaneisousasilva5780]

Esses artistas de rua são simplesmente fantásticos! O Marçal arrebenta!🎼🎶🎶👏

Muito obrigado Silvanei! 🙏😊

[@motazsayed]

Holy crap, you sound just like Mark❤❤❤great work man👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you very much Motaz Hussein! 🙏😊🎶

[@aleferreira3316]

O nosso Mark Knopfler....muito talento...além da guitarra q ele toca muito bem, a voz é maravilhosa e essa letra é grande e difícil, antigamente as músicas boas eram assim...

Valeu Ale, muito obrigado pelas palavras generosas!! 🙏😊

[@najmuschowdhury1766]

Mark Knoplfers way of playing truly is something special 😋

Mark Knopfler is certainly a guitar player with a very special musical personality, only he can play like that. I try to at least sound similar, within my limitations!

[@najmuschowdhury1766]

@ you nailed it brother

[@streetperformance8131]

Um espetáculo!!!!,

[@anthonynorris2065]

Wow,,that sounded awesome. Well done!!!

Thank you Anthony!!

[@anthonynorris2065]

@ I own the same Squire Strat as you do too.

[@pseudosolarisation]

das ist so gut interpretiert, es erfüllt mein Herz ... und ich liebe dieses Video!!! Ich feiere die Freude der Beteiligten ... insbesondere auch der Frau im Rollstuhl ... das ist Musik, das ist Leben, das ist Freude pur!!! Danke für diesen Moment! (übersetzt aus dem Deutschen zu Portugiesisch) isso é tão bem interpretado que enche meu coração... e eu amo esse vídeo!!! Celebro a alegria dos envolvidos... principalmente da mulher cadeirante... isso é música, isso é vida, isso é pura alegria!!! Obrigado pelo seu momento! (traduzido do alemão para o português)

Hallo Freund, ich freue mich, dass dir meine Videos gefallen und danke für die schönen Worte! Grüße aus Brasilien 🙏😊 (auch mit Google vom Portugiesischen ins Deutsche übersetzt)

[@richie_williams]

Holy shit. Thank you yt algorithm for putting this under my nose. You’re an incredible musician and singer James; bravo sir ❤ love from Wales

Thank you so much Richie! I'm glad you liked my cover! Love from Brazil! 🙏🥰🎶