1
News:
- Make sure you know the Forum Rules and Guidelines
Also check out these related sites:
Recent Posts
2
One Deep River / The Boy / Re: RSD 2024 EP The Boy
« Last post by Robson on Today at 05:03:37 PM »I was prepared to love All Comers (after having heard it before from the video source) and it is a great song, but the true gem on this EP for me is "The Boy". Such a wonderful piece. I take a wild guess and think that this was thought about as a possible title track of a possibly other mix of titles on the main album. The boxing background from the other songs is more a fairground one. The talk about "not fitting" I don't buy completely. You can say that about almost every song on side A of One Deep River.
The Story of the boy, the view of parents on their son who goes to London to make his dream come true could also be a metaper about MK himself. I haven't read such heartfelt and warm lyrics full of love from Mark in a long time. Also the music and the melody are both so beautiful. There is no song on One Deep River that is so good, although All Comers is as good in another way -full band, perfect opener, much energy, all that was said already is right of course.
Also I take a wild guess that the beautiful art work for the EP (with that nice golden glittering) was considered as art work and title of the album earlier during production. The Boy, an album about himself and his youth. Later it was then decided to change the title. From the 25 songs, an album with totally other character and style would have been possible.
LE
I have a slightly different opinion. The One Deep River album has a very specific vibe for me I can't explain it but each song has that something and it fits very well with the whole. “I don't hear” on the album the song The Boy or All Comers. It's a different story, also beautiful but different for me. It's good that these 4 songs made it to the EP.
"The Story of the boy, the view of parents on their son who goes to London to make his dream come true could also be a metaper about MK himself. I haven't read such heartfelt and warm lyrics full of love from Mark in a long time. Also the music and the melody are both so beautiful"
It's true. Beautiful words.
3
Down The Road Wherever (2018) / Re: Was DTWR rushed?
« Last post by rmarques821 on Today at 04:58:34 PM »I think Tracker is an amazing album, and the quality of the bonus tracks are just as strong. It is by far my most played solo album by Mark. I didn't like a lot of Down The Road Wherever, however, I thought 'One Song At A Time', Good On You, Son' and 'Drover's Road' and 'Matchstick Man' were great so that's not a bad return really, the title track was good. The rest was mediocre, too much repetition, sluggish tempos, even by Mark's standards, but I especially disliked 'My Bacon Roll'. Mark clearly didn't though. I think it was played at every gig on the tour!My Bacon Roll is my favourite off DTRW
4
One Deep River / The Boy / Re: The Boy EP (01) Mr Solomans Said
« Last post by Robson on Today at 04:52:55 PM »I like the echoes of the fair at the beginning very much. Great song.
5
One Deep River / The Boy / Re: The Boy EP (02) The boy
« Last post by Robson on Today at 04:49:16 PM »Beautiful song. Wonderful this song unfolds and could be longer.
6
General Discussion / Re: David Gilmour
« Last post by goldenheart96 on Today at 04:33:28 PM »Bizarre logo!
Oh yes! What on earth is this supposed to mean? Some 70's flashback? David Copperfield? Also, what's that background? Fur? Waterfalls?
7
Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Guitar Player June 24
« Last post by dustyvalentino on Today at 04:07:51 PM »Thanks!
8
One Deep River / The Boy / Re: (9) Sweeter than the rain
« Last post by Rail King on Today at 03:55:32 PM »I'm getting 'Fare thee well Northumberland' vibes with this tune...
Well, the melody is almost identical.
9
Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Guitar Player June 24
« Last post by wakeywakey on Today at 03:55:03 PM »A front cover feature interview with MK.
Some DS comments,including RNRHOF,and a comment about the Jeff Beck collab which would have been very exciting.
Some things just aren't to be.
Worth getting if you can.
Some DS comments,including RNRHOF,and a comment about the Jeff Beck collab which would have been very exciting.
Some things just aren't to be.
Worth getting if you can.
10
One Deep River / The Boy / Re: One Deep River - Album Charts
« Last post by Rail King on Today at 03:44:56 PM »No 1. in Switzerland, too!
I think the charts success has a lot do with the fact that, instead of having to prepare a tour, Mark had a lot more time for promo.
I think the charts success has a lot do with the fact that, instead of having to prepare a tour, Mark had a lot more time for promo.