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10-28-2004, 08:06 PM
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| Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... I recently picked up Knopflers new CD "Shangri-La". (It's excellent, get it..) The second cut on the disc is a tune called "Boom-Like That". Only a genius of Knopflers calibre could have pulled it off. I had given it a cursory listen when I first brought it home, a real toe tapper. I liked it from the get go, but only today as I was driving to work did I pay attention to the lyrics. Now most great rock songs have themes like Love, Hate, human relations of some sort, drug issues, etc... Only Mark Knopfler could have written a song about the history of Ray Kroch and the beginnings of McDonalds. I about died.. This song is a classic Knopfler/Dire Straits ballad about Ray Kroch and how he bought up a San Bernadino burger joint and started the largest fast food chain in the known universe... Unbeliviable.. It's just sheer unadulterated genius... GREAT Song........
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10-28-2004, 08:09 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... My guitar teacher showed me a few Dire Straits song back in the day. Brilliant stuff. I saw Knopfler on Conan (I think, maybe Leno), and he was amazing! After the peformance I said "who is that guy he's awesome!" and I found out who it was. I'm going to pick up that album soon. |
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10-28-2004, 08:46 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... Fulghie - You'll remember that I put up "Dire Straits" as underrated. I think what I also meant was "Under appreciated". Of all the rock bands of yore, how many have heard of Knopfler or Dire Straits compared to Floyd, Doors, U2, Who, Rush ? A lot of their live stuff is absolute genius (peronally, I think that the "On The Night" comilation has some of the finest versions of their work yet). I also remember you recommending this CD. It's on my "Wish list" as I don't even have cash to buy a nail right now  Man, I wish Driven was here 
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10-28-2004, 08:49 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... Ok, I've heard some stuff from friends and on the radio...and I want some. Where to start?
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10-28-2004, 08:54 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... You know, Mark Knoppfler did the score to the Princess Bride.
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10-28-2004, 09:00 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... You want Knopfler or Dire Straits? Dire Straits - Money For Nothing, Making Movie, Brothers In Arms (and my BIAS "On The Night"  )Knopfler solo works - Golden Heart (for SURE), Ragpicker's Dream and Sailing to Philladephia
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10-28-2004, 09:41 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... Quote:
I recommend you start with the Dire Straits' self-titled album, which is their first. |
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10-28-2004, 10:55 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... Quote:
Local Hero as well.. and Gregory's Girl too I think.
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10-28-2004, 11:10 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... I heard Boom Like That a few days ago and was also impressed. I'm getting Shangri-La as soon as I get near a CD store.
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10-29-2004, 08:04 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... Quote:
This is one of my favorite albums to listen to in the dark, with headphones, volume cranked up---it puts me in the front row -- Knopfler seems to put something extra into his live stuff.
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10-30-2004, 01:27 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... Man. I thought I was the only one who bought that album. Seeing how many rviewers said it did real poor ...
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01-13-2005, 01:44 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... I have all DS/MK albums, my favourite DS albums are still the first two: Dire Straits (I love especially Lions) and Communique. The live albums Alchemy and On The Night are great as well. Knopfler's solo work is generally less rock-star and more heartfelt IMO. He produces gems on every of his album such as Hill Farmer's Blues, No Can Do, Boom Like That, What It Is.... And yeah, Princess Bride is a great movie with MK soundtrack, same as Local Hero and Wag The Dog. Great music and definitely underrated.
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01-13-2005, 02:19 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... Quote:
So true. Take "Golden Heart", for example -- Vic & Ray, Done With Bonaparte, Rütiger-- among others. Songs most people have never heard. I like playing the guitar bridge from Rütiger. Simple, but so soulful. A microcosm of Knopfler's style. I haven't got my copy of Shangra La yet. Best Buy was sold out. BTW, hey, Neshie! 
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01-13-2005, 02:21 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... I love ''One More Matinee'' i have to get Shangri La also. I heard it and it's a great album.
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01-13-2005, 02:27 PM
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| Re: Mark Knopfler is an absolute genius.... Quote:
Golden Heart is the MK album I listen to most often, all songs great. Fantastic moods.
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