Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits
Dire Straits were formed in 1976 in Daytford, south-west London, at the height of punk music, but had little **** to do with the movement and eventually gained the title of mainstream rock band. the peak of punk music, but had little **** in common with the movement, eventually earning the title of mainstream rock band. They sold numerous records worldwide, and owe much of their success to the unique, Dylan-influenced singer and guitar virtuoso, Mark Knopfler, the band's centerpiece. Mark Knopfler (born August 12, 1949) on guitar.
Knopfler began his musical career when he was 28 or 29 years old, having worked in two professions (journalist and teacher) before that. During this time he absorbed many musical influences [most notably Bob. Dylan (BOB) and J.J. Cale] and his songwriting and guitar playing skills had fully matured, both of which played a large part in Channel of Terror's early acceptance by various musical groups.
Noffler, along with his brothers David (guitar) and John Illsley (drums), played with the band. After joining forces with his brothers David on guitar and John Illsley on bass, Novell added drummer Pick Withers to the group. After adding drummer Pick Withers to the cast, they began to play small gigs in small hotel joints in London. They ended up spending ￡120 on a demo tape of their later classic "Sultans ofng", which was played on London radio presenter Charlie Jarrett's show. The song was played on London radio presenter Charlie Jelly's program. Record labels flocked to sign the band, and in 1978 they signed with Phonogram, recording the song "King of Swing" and a record, "Channel of Terror," which was poorly received by British fans, although critics appreciated its flamboyant punditry. It was more in tune with American rock fans, however, so it was more likely to be played as a radio song than most of the records coming out of England at the time. In no time at all, they had an American hit and a record on their hands.
The success was repeated elsewhere, including a return to Britain, where the song reached No. 9 and the album No. 5, and Channel of Terror quickly became a hugely successful rock band internationally. The album Communique (1979), which was almost identical to the previous one, was also a worldwide hit. After the release of this album, David left the band to pursue a solo career, and his third album, 1980's "Making Movies", featured Bruce Springsteen's "The Man Who Made Movies", and the band's "The Man Who Made Movies". The third album, 1980's Making Movies, featured Roy Bittan of Bruce Springsteen's E Street. Roy Bittan of Bruce Springsteen's "E Street" band brings a fresher sound to the record. Making Movies was a considerable success in the UK and the US, although critics criticized the music as being too plodding. Still, the album went gold, and its songs "Romeo and Juliet" and "Skateaway" became radio and MTV hits. For the 1980 tour, guitarist Hal Lindes was the first member of the band to play on the album, and it was the first time that the band played on the album. Hal Lindes on guitar and Alan Clark on keyboards. Alan Clark joined the group.
Meanwhile, Mark Noffler was a guitarist. Noffler's reputation as a guitarist continued to grow, and he temporarily left the band to play with Bob Dylan and "Sticky" Dylan. Dylan and Steely Dan. He took a break from the band to do some work with Bob Dylan and STEELY DAN. It was a long time before his fourth album, Love over Gold, was released in 1992. Produced by Noffler himself, the album sold more copies than any of his previous albums. The album was full of lengthy and experimental colorful compositions, with the single Private Investigations reaching the dead 2 on the UK charts and becoming a number one album on the UK charts, while going gold in the US. Shortly after the album's release, Terry Williams was released. Terry Williams replaced Withers on drums. At this time, Noffler began to explore new musical avenues outside of "Strait of Terror," scoring films [Local Hero, Cal and Comfort and Joy] and appearing on Van Der Merwe's MORRISON. MORRISON (VAN) albums. With the exception of a 1983 EP, Twisting By the Pool, Straits of Terror lay dormant for most of 1983 and 1984, during which time Mark Novell contributed to Bob Bennett's albums. During this period, Mark Novell produced Bob Dylan's album Infidel for Bob Dylan, and Tina Turner (TURNER, TURNER, TURNER, TURNER, TURNER, TURNER, TURNER). In the spring of 1984, the band released the double album Alchemy. （Alchemy. At the end of the year, the band went into the studio to record their fifth album and added a new member, keyboardist Guy Fletcher. Guy Fletcher on keyboards. The album Brothers In Arms, released in the summer of 1985, was Channel of Terror's breakthrough album, ironically featuring the single "Money for Nothing", a parody of music videos, which was promoted by MTV. Ironically, the single "Money for Nothing", a parody of music videos, became a hit, fueled by MTV, spending nine weeks in the US Top 10 and selling nine million copies; in the UK, it was the highest-selling album of the 1980s. Walk of Life and So Far Away kept the album on the charts until 1986. The band played nearly two hundred shows to promote the album. Subsequently, Marc. Noffler recorded the album for Randy Newman (NEWMAN). Newman (Randy) and Joan Armatrading (Randy). Joan Armatrading, participated in Eric Clapton's (CLAPTON) album, and played in the band's first album. Clapton (ERIC), and toured with Chet Atkins. He collaborated with Chet Atkins on the album Neck and Neck. In 1989, he formed the country-rock band Notting Hillbillies, and the following year released the album Missing ....... Presumed Having a Good Time (Missing.... ...Presumed Having a Good Time).
After a series of solo events, Mark Noffler returned to the road in 1990 with a new album, Presumed Having a Good Time. After a series of solo events, Mark Novell resurrected Straits of Terror in 1990, which featured Isley, Clark and Fletcher, as well as a handful of professional musicians. 1991 saw the expected release of a new album, On Every Street, which sadly didn't quite live up to expectations. album did not go platinum in the U.S., as expected, and didn't even make it into the top 40 on the Lotus charts, or even have a hit song. Similarly, their touring was a disappointment, with tickets for their European and American tours sometimes not selling out at all. This tour was followed by the release of the live album On the Night, which was followed by an indefinite long vacation for the band. Mark. Mark Noffler released his first official album "Golden Heart" in 1996, but it didn't get much applause, so perhaps "Strait of Terror" and Mark Noffler's outstanding talent grew with the 80's and beyond. Nofler's brilliant talent was gone with the passing of the 80s.
From a commercial standpoint, Strait of Terror and especially Mark Noffler proved to be the most successful band since the '70s. Nofler proved to be one of the most successful rock groups since the '70s, selling nearly 20 million records worldwide.
"Chant" ..... ...Mark Knopfler's vocals seem at times melodic and at others just plain talk - Dire Straits has always been considered "adult rock", a sadness and an understanding of the world that comes with the vicissitudes of life, and Mark is widely recognized as one of the world's greatest guitarists. Mark is recognized as one of the world's greatest guitarists--and the only one who never uses a plectrum--and his arrangements are fluid and beautifully crafted. The band's compositions are not hysterical, not small-minded, and unflinching, except for the y optimistic, warmly self-deprecating lyrics (which are quite different from the usual kind of small-minded self-hatred) - just look at Telegraph Road's epic lyrics. People are often drawn to the fickle electric guitar in Mark's hands, overlooking the warmth and warmth of his vocals and the wisdom that comes from his voice, a wisdom that not every singer is able to convey. The sad (actually hoarse, heh heh) voice that makes it easy for American singers to lose color is not even remotely out of tune when it's "squeezed" into his throat, and if you think MK's vocals are "out of tune," you're probably misinterpreting the melody, and Mark is certainly a true master of intonation - listen closely and you'll find that out.
Voyage of the Elegant Eldritch
The difference between the blues and jazz is akin to the difference between rice wine and Hennessy, and I'm certainly not saying that the blues is old-fashioned, but rather that listening to it is akin to becoming intoxicated by alcohol. The melancholy of the blues has a deep insight into the world, and is about the realization of life. Jazz, on the other hand, is a brilliant (sexually brilliant?). The combination of the two aural senses is what constitutes the The combination of the two auditory is composed of an intoxication of the whole process, jazz charge blues after the temple, after the excitement of silence.
Dire Straits aren't just a blues band, they're a rock band. Their musical roots are in J.J. Cale-esque soothing blues-rock, with some occasional jazz and country influences, and lyrically on top of Bob Dylan-style stream-of-consciousness narratives. No one who has heard their music will ever forget the superb guitar skills of their soulful Mark Knopfler, with a voice that is majestic and low, and guitars that are ice cold to the core. I'll never forget the first time I heard "Brother in Arms" in 1989.
"Sailing to Philadelphia" is Mark Knopfler's second solo album, following his '96 solo debut, "Golden Heart". The album is technically not new, it was released at the end of last year. It's a continuation of Knopfler's multifaceted style, but his deep blues roots remain intact. On "Sailing to Philadelphia", Knopfler once again demonstrates his superb talent - each of his songs is beautifully and exquisitely written, and his guitar playing is as mellow and beautiful as it was back then. His guitar playing is always as mellow and beautiful as it was back in the day. In addition to the music, it's also worth noting the lyrics, as Mark Knopfler proved his insight into life as early as "Brother in Arms" and "Money for Nothing". Likewise, this album is no exception.
The theme of the album is travel. There are travelers, there are hard-pressed missionaries, there are lonely musicians. And like a troubadour, he looks at the world with a cold eye, recognizing the schism between the rich and powerful and the poor and humble. The first track, "What It Is," depicts a drunken night outside a Scottish tavern: "The tavern's closed / And the drunks are staggering in the square / And the men and the women are bumping into each other / And there's a crunch in the air." The second (and title) track shifts location to the United States, with lyrics about Jeremiah Dixon and Charles Mason, the 18th-century English explorers who discovered the state line between Pennsylvania and Maryland, and is based on a novel, with a verse by Mark Knopfler and a verse by James Taylor parodying the dialog of the two explorers, talking about "emancipation," "liberation," and "the end of the world. When it comes to "liberation," "freedom" and "a new day," Mark Knopfler's machinations are perfectly clear.
That's what I really like about Mark Knopfler, the music is elegant and profound. He never writes disease-free songs. On this album, I especially like "Silvertown Blues," which he sings with Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford, and "Wanderlust," whose downtempo qualities are a perfect match for Mark Knopfler. The low quality of "Wanderlust" matches Mark Knopfler's sensibilities, and that's what makes his music so appealing. The album looks to be a musical feast, with collaborations with Van Morrison, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Haynie, and Paul Franklin, in addition to those mentioned above. But the collaboration with Gillian Welch and David Rawlings was the best, as evidenced by "Speedway at Nazereth," the most authentic bluegrass song of all time, a song about racing.
Speaking of racing, there's another song on the album, "Junkie Doll," which is also road music, and it's all old blues, enhanced by Mike Henderson's mandolin. It's a story about drug addiction, and Mark is superb at riding the emotions with his music.
Basically, this album, like all of Dire Straits' albums, is fairly even in content, and the tunes are guaranteed to be of fairly high quality. Undoubtedly, it's an elegantly posed voyage by Mark Knopfler, a master whose kung fu has reached its peak.