A Mark In Time
Mark Knopfler Discussion => Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum => Topic started by: jbaent on September 30, 2019, 08:51:51 AM
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Finally, the "this is a goodbye" tour, that turned into the "I should retire but I love this too much" and eventually ended in "I'll do this till I drop" is over...
And now... what? What's next?
MK had said during his "This is a good bye" part of the tour that he would continue doing records, so that would mean that after a well deserved period of rest, he would go to his studio and start working on something, maybe early in the year, as sooner, I guess.
They have also the "Local Hero Musical" in London in June for next year and, as the songs are finished and the musical has been represented many times in Edinburgh, I don't think he's needed too much for it, unless the actors and musicians playing are new, in that case they would had to join at least the rehearsals as they did in Edinburgh.
They also have to record the cd for the musical, they said that it would be a cast recording and I guess they would want to have it before it starts, so they can sell it at the theatre. This is a guess, I don't know how this things works. As it's going to be a cast recording, the only thing for sure is that MK is producing it, as he said so, we don't know if MK will be involved playing, or producing or whatever. But if Guy is involved, I doubt MK would be working alone without him.
So, only thing for certain are the musical in June, and the cast recording of it, we don't know when they would start.
My guess, depending when their involvement with the musical recording and rehearsals beguin, they would start shaping songs early 2020 and finish them late 2020 / early 2021, so maybe in 2021 we would have a new MK record and if they decide to do a short tour, some concerts in arenas late 2021.
Your thoughts?
To put it more easy to see, my guess:
- early 2020, start shaping songs
- spring 2020, rehearsals and recording for the musical cast record and the London run
- autumm 2020, start recording the new songs with band sessions etc
- early 2021, finishing the recordings, mastering etc
- late 2021, short tour playing arenas
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Finally, the "this is a goodbye" tour, that turned into the "I should retire but I love this too much" and eventually ended in "I'll do this till I drop" is over...
And now... what? What's next?
MK had said during his "This is a good bye" part of the tour that he would continue doing records, so that would mean that after a well deserved period of rest, he would go to his studio and start working on something, maybe early in the year, as sooner, I guess.
They have also the "Local Hero Musical" in London in June for next year and, as the songs are finished and the musical has been represented many times in Edinburgh, I don't think he's needed too much for it, unless the actors and musicians playing are new, in that case they would had to join at least the rehearsals as they did in Edinburgh.
They also have to record the cd for the musical, they said that it would be a cast recording and I guess they would want to have it before it starts, so they can sell it at the theatre. This is a guess, I don't know how this things works. As it's going to be a cast recording, the only thing for sure is that MK is producing it, as he said so, we don't know if MK will be involved playing, or producing or whatever. But if Guy is involved, I doubt MK would be working alone without him.
So, only thing for certain are the musical in June, and the cast recording of it, we don't know when they would start.
My guess, depending when their involvement with the musical recording and rehearsals beguin, they would start shaping songs early 2020 and finish them late 2020 / early 2021, so maybe in 2021 we would have a new MK record and if they decide to do a short tour, some concerts in arenas late 2021.
Your thoughts?
To put it more easy to see, my guess:
- early 2020, start shaping songs
- spring 2020, rehearsals and recording for the musical cast record and the London run
- autumm 2020, start recording the new songs with band sessions etc
- early 2021, finishing the recordings, mastering etc
- late 2021, short tour playing arenas
Makes sense
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- early 2020, start shaping songs
- spring 2020, rehearsals and recording for the musical cast record and the London run
- autumm 2020, start recording the new songs with band sessions etc
- early 2021, finishing the recordings, mastering etc
- late 2021, short tour playing arenas
Makes sense
Looks too fast for our slow learner I think, but I'm hoping for some random shows here and there.
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4 years ago I would have said: yeah, that makes sense. Now I'm not sure. Due to the variety of speeches he has given this tour.
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I am expecting a Local Hero Musical cast CD, but it would be nice to hear Mark's demo's released too. I hope he starts recording a new album this year too, he always has new and older songs around.
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I am expecting a Local Hero Musical cast CD, but it won't be nice to hear Mark's demo's released too. I hope he starts recording a new album this year too, he always has new and older songs around.
Yes it would be... Guy had said in his forum there is going to be a cast cd and that he won't include the demos, but maybe we could convince him to do a special edition with those demos, or some selected ones...
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4 years ago I would have said: yeah, that makes sense. Now I'm not sure. Due to the variety of speeches he has given this tour.
I would stick to the last ones... probably with the tour advanced, he thought that he would miss a lot to go out with his band of friends and keep touring, but in a lower scale.
That's all we hope!
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4 years ago I would have said: yeah, that makes sense. Now I'm not sure. Due to the variety of speeches he has given this tour.
I would stick to the last ones... probably with the tour advanced, he thought that he would miss a lot to go out with his band of friends and keep touring, but in a lower scale.
That's all we hope!
Why not scale it down to one concert in each country except the UK? That would save them some energy, and maybe more gaps with 1 day off... This tour they had 3 concerts in a row at max I think...
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4 years ago I would have said: yeah, that makes sense. Now I'm not sure. Due to the variety of speeches he has given this tour.
I would stick to the last ones... probably with the tour advanced, he thought that he would miss a lot to go out with his band of friends and keep touring, but in a lower scale.
That's all we hope!
Why not scale it down to one concert in each country except the UK? That would save them some energy, and maybe more gaps with 1 day off... This tour they had 3 concerts in a row at max I think...
That is his decision ;)
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I'm unsure about the Local Hero musical, both the London run and the album. The show is said to be larger scale but I doubt Mark will be involved in the production side. Will he visit as he did in Edinburgh in a consultant role? I'm inclined to think not.
Again, regarding the album I can't see him having a great deal to do with this. I think he'll leave most of it up to Guy. I get the impression this stuff doesn't interest him as much as actually making the music himself. The musicians from the show will be more familiarised with the music and cast than Mark and so may well play on the album.
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A very good topic jbaent:)
I believe we will hear Local Hero demo. I believe that we will hear the new MK album. I don't believe in a big tour.
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- early 2020, start shaping songs
- spring 2020, rehearsals and recording for the musical cast record and the London run
- summer 2020 few gigs with Steve and Brendan in london
- autumm 2020, start recording the new songs with band sessions etc
- early 2021, finishing the recordings, mastering etc
- late 2021, short tour playing arenas
:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup
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Notting Hilbillies reunion.
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a box set "MARK KNOPFLER Through the Years live" dvd of concerts from with projects shelved ( bbc 2013, 2001, 1996,2005, 2015, 2019 or what ever there is )in past all available in this box set with behind the scenes bits from Hendrik hanson , interviews bonus material etc etc
would love this!!!!
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Notting Hilbillies reunion.
yep, I imagine (dream) to stay at sheperds bush empire or at ronnie's scotts to ear again songs like
your own sweet way
hobo's lullaby
blues stay away from me
feel like going home
setting me up
next time Im town
water of love
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8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Notting Hilbillies reunion.
yep, I imagine (dream) to stay at sheperds bush empire or at ronnie's scotts to ear again songs like
your own sweet way
hobo's lullaby
blues stay away from me
feel like going home
setting me up
next time Im town
water of love
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8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
That would be awesome, although "we're looking forward only" :lol
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Notting Hilbillies reunion.
yep, I imagine (dream) to stay at sheperds bush empire or at ronnie's scotts to ear again songs like
your own sweet way
hobo's lullaby
blues stay away from me
feel like going home
setting me up
next time Im town
water of love
--------
8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
That would be awesome, although "we're looking forward only" :lol
I often wonder why there appears to be so little interaction with Brendan Crocker post NHB. Couple of charity gigs and that's about it. Not much for someone Mark once declared as his favourite singer....
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a box set "MARK KNOPFLER Through the Years live" dvd of concerts from with projects shelved ( bbc 2013, 2001, 1996,2005, 2015, 2019 or what ever there is )in past all available in this box set with behind the scenes bits from Hendrik hanson , interviews bonus material etc etc
would love this!!!!
"the later years"
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Notting Hilbillies reunion.
yep, I imagine (dream) to stay at sheperds bush empire or at ronnie's scotts to ear again songs like
your own sweet way
hobo's lullaby
blues stay away from me
feel like going home
setting me up
next time Im town
water of love
--------
8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
That would be awesome, although "we're looking forward only" :lol
I often wonder why there appears to be so little interaction with Brendan Crocker post NHB. Couple of charity gigs and that's about it. Not much for someone Mark once declared as his favourite singer....
From the NHB, Steve was his friend, and Brendan was friend of Steve. It's normal than MK had more interaction with Steve than Brendan.
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a box set "MARK KNOPFLER Through the Years live" dvd of concerts from with projects shelved ( bbc 2013, 2001, 1996,2005, 2015, 2019 or what ever there is )in past all available in this box set with behind the scenes bits from Hendrik hanson , interviews bonus material etc etc
would love this!!!!
"the later years"
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Hey Pottel, did you allready order this one ?
https://store.rhino.co.uk/eu/the-later-years-boxset.html/ (https://store.rhino.co.uk/eu/the-later-years-boxset.html/)
;D $$$€€€£££
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Notting Hilbillies reunion.
yep, I imagine (dream) to stay at sheperds bush empire or at ronnie's scotts to ear again songs like
your own sweet way
hobo's lullaby
blues stay away from me
feel like going home
setting me up
next time Im town
water of love
--------
8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
That would be awesome, although "we're looking forward only" :lol
I often wonder why there appears to be so little interaction with Brendan Crocker post NHB. Couple of charity gigs and that's about it. Not much for someone Mark once declared as his favourite singer....
From the NHB, Steve was his friend, and Brendan was friend of Steve. It's normal than MK had more interaction with Steve than Brendan.
That's not quite true. They did meet through Steve Phillips but had known each other for years before the NHB. Mark had already played on several of BCs albums prior to MPHAGT.
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I tried to get something from Guy and he answered me that publicly, he can't say anything...
So it might mean there is something in the pipeline ;D
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I tried to get something from Guy and he answered me that publicly, he can't say anything...
So it might mean there is something in the pipeline ;D
They should release material from the screens that were used this tour. If they had announced something like that would be made, maybe less people would piss off Mark with their phones and lights :lol
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I tried to get something from Guy and he answered me that publicly, he can't say anything...
So it might mean there is something in the pipeline ;D
The LH musical album perhaps?
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I tried to get something from Guy and he answered me that publicly, he can't say anything...
So it might mean there is something in the pipeline ;D
The LH musical album perhaps?
I asked the question in order to avoid the upcoming projects we already know in his answer, LOL
Hello Doc. Now that you are back from a very well deserved holidays, and have some Blues club gig announced, could you tell us a little of next projects, besides the recording of the Local hero musical record and the next Guy’s cd? As you use to say, always looking forward
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I tried to get something from Guy and he answered me that publicly, he can't say anything...
So it might mean there is something in the pipeline ;D
The LH musical album perhaps?
I asked the question in order to avoid the upcoming projects we already know in his answer, LOL
Hello Doc. Now that you are back from a very well deserved holidays, and have some Blues club gig announced, could you tell us a little of next projects, besides the recording of the Local hero musical record and the next Guy’s cd? As you use to say, always looking forward
It would be interesting if only Guy won't be saying that about any information that hasn't been published officially yet.
If it's not official, don't even try asking Guy, so it could be anything (including that there's no news or he don't know).
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Well, he says nothing that he can say publicly, so, there is something ;D
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I tried to get something from Guy and he answered me that publicly, he can't say anything...
So it might mean there is something in the pipeline ;D
The LH musical album perhaps?
I asked the question in order to avoid the upcoming projects we already know in his answer, LOL
Hello Doc. Now that you are back from a very well deserved holidays, and have some Blues club gig announced, could you tell us a little of next projects, besides the recording of the Local hero musical record and the next Guy’s cd? As you use to say, always looking forward
You know him too well! :lol
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Did you saw this? https://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-eric-clapton-friends-tribute-ginger-baker (https://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-eric-clapton-friends-tribute-ginger-baker)
Eric Clapton AND FRIENDS... And "The Friends" are not announced yet, but tickets would be on sale tomorrow!!!!
MK is a friend, and he knows the Cream stuff, actually MK had played some Cream songs with Clapton when they toured together, also played one Blind Faith song when Clapton so I guess if MK is one of the guests they could at least play "White room", "Sunshine of your love" and "Can't find my way home"
Just speculation, of course, but if MK still has the idea of stop touring, this is the kind of one offs he could do...
Let´s see if there is any announcement today before tickets go on sale tomorrow, it's the Hammersmith Odeon so tickets will be sold out soon I guess...
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Did you saw this? https://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-eric-clapton-friends-tribute-ginger-baker (https://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-eric-clapton-friends-tribute-ginger-baker)
Eric Clapton AND FRIENDS... And "The Friends" are not announced yet, but tickets would be on sale tomorrow!!!!
MK is a friend, and he knows the Cream stuff, actually MK had played some Cream songs with Clapton when they toured together, also played one Blind Faith song when Clapton so I guess if MK is one of the guests they could at least play "White room", "Sunshine of your love" and "Can't find my way home"
Just speculation, of course, but if MK still has the idea of stop touring, this is the kind of one offs he could do...
Let´s see if there is any announcement today before tickets go on sale tomorrow, it's the Hammersmith Odeon so tickets will be sold out soon I guess...
Never gonna happen. These days Mark gives a whole new meaning to the nickname Slowhand!
As a guitarist Mark is done, hence his constant attempts to convince us he's a songwriter. He recognises this and these get-togethers are a thing of the past. This is why nothing like this has happened since Monserrat back in 1997. The Wyman thing was different as he was the only guitarist playing on stage during his set.
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Did you saw this? https://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-eric-clapton-friends-tribute-ginger-baker (https://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-eric-clapton-friends-tribute-ginger-baker)
Eric Clapton AND FRIENDS... And "The Friends" are not announced yet, but tickets would be on sale tomorrow!!!!
MK is a friend, and he knows the Cream stuff, actually MK had played some Cream songs with Clapton when they toured together, also played one Blind Faith song when Clapton so I guess if MK is one of the guests they could at least play "White room", "Sunshine of your love" and "Can't find my way home"
Just speculation, of course, but if MK still has the idea of stop touring, this is the kind of one offs he could do...
Let´s see if there is any announcement today before tickets go on sale tomorrow, it's the Hammersmith Odeon so tickets will be sold out soon I guess...
Never gonna happen. These days Mark gives a whole new meaning to the nickname Slowhand!
As a guitarist Mark is done, hence his constant attempts to convince us he's a songwriter. He recognises this and these get-togethers are a thing of the past. This is why nothing like this has happened since Monserrat back in 1997. The Wyman thing was different as he was the only guitarist playing on stage during his set.
Well, when touring with Clapton he was just the second guitarist, with some solos here and there. I can see him doing it again for two or three songs...
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Did you saw this? https://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-eric-clapton-friends-tribute-ginger-baker (https://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-eric-clapton-friends-tribute-ginger-baker)
Eric Clapton AND FRIENDS... And "The Friends" are not announced yet, but tickets would be on sale tomorrow!!!!
MK is a friend, and he knows the Cream stuff, actually MK had played some Cream songs with Clapton when they toured together, also played one Blind Faith song when Clapton so I guess if MK is one of the guests they could at least play "White room", "Sunshine of your love" and "Can't find my way home"
Just speculation, of course, but if MK still has the idea of stop touring, this is the kind of one offs he could do...
Let´s see if there is any announcement today before tickets go on sale tomorrow, it's the Hammersmith Odeon so tickets will be sold out soon I guess...
Never gonna happen. These days Mark gives a whole new meaning to the nickname Slowhand!
As a guitarist Mark is done, hence his constant attempts to convince us he's a songwriter. He recognises this and these get-togethers are a thing of the past. This is why nothing like this has happened since Monserrat back in 1997. The Wyman thing was different as he was the only guitarist playing on stage during his set.
I hope you are proven wrong
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He did the Lonnie Donegan thing as well?
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He did the Lonnie Donegan thing as well?
And joe Brown
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He did the Lonnie Donegan thing as well?
And joe Brown
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All that was before his "I'm too old for this shit" mood for the last tour.
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Not forgetting Bill Wyman's 80th!
EDIT: Sorry, dmg, I just noticed you already mentioned it! :smack
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Did you saw this? https://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-eric-clapton-friends-tribute-ginger-baker (https://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-eric-clapton-friends-tribute-ginger-baker)
Eric Clapton AND FRIENDS... And "The Friends" are not announced yet, but tickets would be on sale tomorrow!!!!
MK is a friend, and he knows the Cream stuff, actually MK had played some Cream songs with Clapton when they toured together, also played one Blind Faith song when Clapton so I guess if MK is one of the guests they could at least play "White room", "Sunshine of your love" and "Can't find my way home"
Just speculation, of course, but if MK still has the idea of stop touring, this is the kind of one offs he could do...
Let´s see if there is any announcement today before tickets go on sale tomorrow, it's the Hammersmith Odeon so tickets will be sold out soon I guess...
Never gonna happen. These days Mark gives a whole new meaning to the nickname Slowhand!
As a guitarist Mark is done, hence his constant attempts to convince us he's a songwriter. He recognises this and these get-togethers are a thing of the past. This is why nothing like this has happened since Monserrat back in 1997. The Wyman thing was different as he was the only guitarist playing on stage during his set.
I hope you are proven wrong
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Me too.
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There is a logical solution here....
Just roll out the Hillbillies once again...
Serious thought - with MK's age and stage....this could be a great fit...
But....its never going to happen!!
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There is a logical solution here....
Just roll out the Hillbillies once again...
Serious thought - with MK's age and stage....this could be a great fit...
But....its never going to happen!!
It would be a gift and a true gem. But yes, that's right — looking forward only (whatever that means).
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There is a logical solution here....
Just roll out the Hillbillies once again...
Serious thought - with MK's age and stage....this could be a great fit...
But....its never going to happen!!
It would be a gift and a true gem. But yes, that's right — looking forward only (whatever that means).
Considering myself happy having seen the nhb. One can only hope
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I have seen the NHB quite a few times and really loved their concerts. I would love to see them get together again, but, just like MK they are no longer young, so I don't realistically see it happening, unfortunately.
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Tickets for the "Eric Clapton and friends - tribute to Ginger Baker" went on sale at 10.00 UK time, and they are SOLD OUT right now.
I hope some of you managed to get tickets in case MK is involved.
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I have seen the NHB quite a few times and really loved their concerts. I would love to see them get together again, but, just like MK they are no longer young, so I don't realistically see it happening, unfortunately.
I managed to see them a couple of times and the shows are really great, however as you point out they aren't so young now. Steve is a year older than Mark, however Brendan is a few years younger.
They'd need to change the setlist quite a bit:
Stroll Me Down
One Way Granny
Good Rocking Chair Tonight
Your Own Final Way
Railroad Retirement Song
Hip Worry
Hobo’s Dentures
Denomination Funeral
Can’t Be Satisfied Anymore
Calling God
Feel Like a Retirement Home
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I have seen the NHB quite a few times and really loved their concerts. I would love to see them get together again, but, just like MK they are no longer young, so I don't realistically see it happening, unfortunately.
I managed to see them a couple of times and the shows are really great, however as you point out they aren't so young now. Steve is a year older than Mark, however Brendan is a few years younger.
They'd need to change the setlist quite a bit:
Stroll Me Down
One Way Granny
Good Rocking Chair Tonight
Your Own Final Way
Railroad Retirement Song
Hip Worry
Hobo’s Dentures
Denomination Funeral
Can’t Be Satisfied Anymore
Calling God
Feel Like a Retirement Home
Very good, dmg! :lol :wave
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I have seen the NHB quite a few times and really loved their concerts. I would love to see them get together again, but, just like MK they are no longer young, so I don't realistically see it happening, unfortunately.
I managed to see them a couple of times and the shows are really great, however as you point out they aren't so young now. Steve is a year older than Mark, however Brendan is a few years younger.
They'd need to change the setlist quite a bit:
Stroll Me Down
One Way Granny
Good Rocking Chair Tonight
Your Own Final Way
Railroad Retirement Song
Hip Worry
Hobo’s Dentures
Denomination Funeral
Can’t Be Satisfied Anymore
Calling God
Feel Like a Retirement Home
One way Granny!
Classic!
;D
It's almost worth sitting down to write that song....
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I have seen the NHB quite a few times and really loved their concerts. I would love to see them get together again, but, just like MK they are no longer young, so I don't realistically see it happening, unfortunately.
I managed to see them a couple of times and the shows are really great, however as you point out they aren't so young now. Steve is a year older than Mark, however Brendan is a few years younger.
They'd need to change the setlist quite a bit:
Stroll Me Down
One Way Granny
Good Rocking Chair Tonight
Your Own Final Way
Railroad Retirement Song
Hip Worry
Hobo’s Dentures
Denomination Funeral
Can’t Be Satisfied Anymore
Calling God
Feel Like a Retirement Home
Love it!!! hahahahahahahahaha!!!
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I think that the NHB are perfect for ageing Mark, sort of of lay down and fun band.
Just that Mark is probably in different mood.
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To put it more easy to see, my guess:
- early 2020, start shaping songs
- spring 2020, rehearsals and recording for the musical cast record and the London run
- autumm 2020, start recording the new songs with band sessions etc
- early 2021, finishing the recordings, mastering etc
- late 2021, short tour playing arenas
Looks like my guess was more or less accurate by now except for early 2020 start shaping new songs...
As Guy said late december they were working on some revisions to the musical, and the first representation is staring on June 18th, I'd say that they would be working from now to June in that revisions and recording the cast release CD on time to be sold during the representations at the Old Vic in London.
Still there is a chance, I guess, for starting a new record during autum 2020 :think
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To put it more easy to see, my guess:
- early 2020, start shaping songs
- spring 2020, rehearsals and recording for the musical cast record and the London run
- autumm 2020, start recording the new songs with band sessions etc
- early 2021, finishing the recordings, mastering etc
- late 2021, short tour playing arenas
Looks like my guess was more or less accurate by now except for early 2020 start shaping new songs...
As Guy said late december they were working on some revisions to the musical, and the first representation is staring on June 18th, I'd say that they would be working from now to June in that revisions and recording the cast release CD on time to be sold during the representations at the Old Vic in London.
Still there is a chance, I guess, for starting a new record during autum 2020 :think
With the absence of tours, etc. what else Mark can do? Work on musical the whole year? I don't think so...
So something's going to happen, the early the better. Hopefully new recording, and of course new songs!
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also hoping he may pop up at the Peter Green concert late feb....gilmour does...
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Looking ahead to 2020, Mark continues to work on many other projects; including the upcoming London production of ‘Local Hero’ at the Old Vic.
:)
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I don't think we are going to see anything significant in size from Mark moving forward. For 'The Speech' the last night (MSG) he said "I shall fall over, I mean, before very long anyways, so you'll be spared the rest".
That having been said, as we were walking out, someone in Mark's camp slipped to us, "this won't be the last one". Who knows exactly what that meant, but a glimmer of hope that something, is indeed, in the works.
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All expectations that made me start this topic had been shot by the virus...
But know MK is back to the studio, as Guy mentioned, he had recorded his part for the next "Stand by me" charity single, and also a live filmed apperance for the Great North Run virtual race this year.
I don't know how is the situation right now in England, specially regarding working places like a recording studio but, maybe "the next" thing might be:
- finish the recordings of the British Grove Broadcast episodes, as Guy mentioned not all of them were recorded yet.
- start recording songs for a future studio record
The Local Hero musical is also on the wait list but I guess that would be waiting the new London dates, which probably would be june-august 2021, as eveything scheduled for 2020 is being rescheduled to more or less the same dates but in 2021...
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All expectations that made me start this topic had been shot by the virus...
But know MK is back to the studio, as Guy mentioned, he had recorded his part for the next "Stand by me" charity single, and also a live filmed apperance for the Great North Run virtual race this year.
I don't know how is the situation right now in England, specially regarding working places like a recording studio but, maybe "the next" thing might be:
- finish the recordings of the British Grove Broadcast episodes, as Guy mentioned not all of them were recorded yet.
- start recording songs for a future studio record
The Local Hero musical is also on the wait list but I guess that would be waiting the new London dates, which probably would be june-august 2021, as eveything scheduled for 2020 is being rescheduled to more or less the same dates but in 2021...
You sum it up perfectly what to realistically expect in the near future.
What interests me,too, is what is really the status of the Henrik Hansen documentary. Much footage has been shot in 2015 and also a little in 2016. It does not make sense for an official dvd release to let the material grow old...
Also the idea of a live release after the Tracker Tour seems to have been shelved.
Sadly
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The Henrik Hansen documentary, according to Guy, is a "work in progress" but as much of what was recorded comes from Tracker record and tour, I'm not sure if it's really in progress or already shelved... As far as we know, Hansen didn't recorded a thing during the last tour, but he did record some video with Marcus Cliffe, Robbie McIntosh and Ewen Vernal (as seen in the "Good on you on video clip") and they worked with MK for the Local Hero musical, so maybe they are waiting until it's represented in London and release the cd, to release the documentary covering the musical as well...
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Guy keeps saying the HH doc is still in progress, but I'm not sure I believe him. Plus I don't see the point of this movie, from a marketing point of view. Just around that time, you had the Guitar Stories with John and A Life in Songs. What else is there to say?
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The Henrik Hansen documentary, according to Guy, is a "work in progress" but as much of what was recorded comes from Tracker record and tour, I'm not sure if it's really in progress or already shelved... As far as we know, Hansen didn't recorded a thing during the last tour, but he did record some video with Marcus Cliffe, Robbie McIntosh and Ewen Vernal (as seen in the "Good on you on video clip") and they worked with MK for the Local Hero musical, so maybe they are waiting until it's represented in London and release the cd, to release the documentary covering the musical as well...
I think Hansen work was a biographical work at first knowing that Mark wanted to say goodbye to the stage, but since the last tour things have changed + the pandemic, so will see...
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This project is still listed on Henrik's website as in progress, so I assume it is still happening, maybe it will be an expanded version of A Life in Songs, he has made several more albums since that was released, it could cover his life and career in more depth, with contributions from esteemed people, for example Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris,John Illsley, Bob Dylan maybe.
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This project is still listed on Henrik's website as in progress, so I assume it is still happening, maybe it will be an expanded version of A Life in Songs, he has made several more albums since that was released, it could cover his life and career in more depth, with contributions from esteemed people, for example Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris,John Illsley, Bob Dylan maybe.
That would be great! But for me a new album and a small tour would be more interesting :)
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This project is still listed on Henrik's website as in progress, so I assume it is still happening, maybe it will be an expanded version of A Life in Songs, he has made several more albums since that was released, it could cover his life and career in more depth, with contributions from esteemed people, for example Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris,John Illsley, Bob Dylan maybe.
I check Henrik's website regularly, but for more than three years now the original "feature film" entry never changed and unfortunatelly it never said anything like "work in progress". Let's hope it's not just a dead torso...
I emailed him about the documentary some time ago but got no answer.
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This project is still listed on Henrik's website as in progress, so I assume it is still happening, maybe it will be an expanded version of A Life in Songs, he has made several more albums since that was released, it could cover his life and career in more depth, with contributions from esteemed people, for example Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris,John Illsley, Bob Dylan maybe.
I check Henrik's website regularly, but for more than three years now the original "feature film" entry never changed and unfortunatelly it never said anything like "work in progress". Let's hope it's not just a dead torso...
I emailed him about the documentary some time ago but got no answer.
Seems like Mark really hates the video format, so he's doing absolutely anything to delay this project further into development hell. It is really possible like kaleo74 said, that "Hansen's work was a biographical work at first knowing that Mark wanted to say goodbye to the stage", which Mark seems not to say goodbye to, but either way, this project takes so much time it's a pity we know that it exists in the first place. It should've been released in 2017, in 2018 tops.
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obviously it is meant to be in two scenes, The Documentary and After The Documentary
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This project is still listed on Henrik's website as in progress, so I assume it is still happening, maybe it will be an expanded version of A Life in Songs, he has made several more albums since that was released, it could cover his life and career in more depth, with contributions from esteemed people, for example Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris,John Illsley, Bob Dylan maybe.
I check Henrik's website regularly, but for more than three years now the original "feature film" entry never changed and unfortunatelly it never said anything like "work in progress". Let's hope it's not just a dead torso...
I emailed him about the documentary some time ago but got no answer.
Seems like Mark really hates the video format, so he's doing absolutely anything to delay this project further into development hell. It is really possible like kaleo74 said, that "Hansen's work was a biographical work at first knowing that Mark wanted to say goodbye to the stage", which Mark seems not to say goodbye to, but either way, this project takes so much time it's a pity we know that it exists in the first place. It should've been released in 2017, in 2018 tops.
it's the same guy who released On The Night without basically the 4 main songs almost 30 years ago,
which if included would have made it an epic release,
the guy has always had issues and now it's even worse with the solo career,
I am sure it's intended not to be an insult to fans, but unfortunately it is
Can I have just 1 audio/video FULL official concert release of the last Dire Straits tour ?
Can I have just 1 audio/video FULL official concert release taken from any tour of the ENTIRE solo career ?
The answer is NO to both and it's not acceptable.
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Now it is obvious that the new normal becomes the mandatory, i wonder if the same applies to the songs?
I mean, for the sake of clearance, all the songs that have been written before corona should be mentioned with a BC suffix from now on.
In example, "Once Upon A Time In The West, BC".
In explanation, because it's written Before Corona it is a Must to have that BC suffix, otherwise one could be misled the hero was gunned down despite the fact he had wore the mask! Nobody wants that!
Speaking for myself here, i can't wait the first song in which all the protagonists wear the mask! What a wonderful song that would be, a win-win chord where no one gets hurt!