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[qjamesfloyd]

I've said it before, it's clear there is a health issue with Mark, could be any manor of things, but playing for as long as he has, you don't just loose the ability because of age.

[knopflertom]

Pointless comparing people. Maybe MK has arthritis and the others don't.

Also, did Gilmour ever play fast?

I have read somewhere that Eric also suffers from arthritis. But his playing is still good.

[quizzaciously]

Paul Simon, 80, with decent playing and singing. Not how he used to, of course, but damn! Can you imagine MK at 80 doing solo guitar stuff?

[Robson]

Mark has such a rich repertoire that he doesn't have to play complicated solos. If only he wanted to endlessly he could choose calmer songs.

[Pottel]

"new" song released on the streaming platforms. remember back in the day, that got cancelled last minute from DTRW?
well it is now available as a single with don't suck me in and sky and water..
https://open.spotify.com/album/3Xg91n7GBrQnv1zXNzR3vB?si=RiTQmR7TQDG7kFpWiw3i7Q

[Dutchessy]

Back in the day thread:

https://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=6358.60

[dustyvalentino]

Paul Simon has always been one of my favourite guitar players.

Very underrated because he doesn't play flashy solos on electric.

MK could still do a full show of these type of songs I would say, it's the widdly bits that are problematic...

[superval99]

Paul Simon has always been one of my favourite guitar players.

Very underrated because he doesn't play flashy solos on electric.

MK could still do a full show of these type of songs I would say, it's the widdly bits that are problematic...

I remember at Edinburgh Playhouse in 2005 MK playing some songs seated and they were really beautiful, especially "Back To Tupelo".   I enjoyed the seated part of the DTRW show in 2019 too.    I would love him to do a full show with similar types of songs.

 I'm sure the twiddly bits could be problematic too by the time he reaches 80!   

[dustyvalentino]

Paul Simon has always been one of my favourite guitar players.

Very underrated because he doesn't play flashy solos on electric.

MK could still do a full show of these type of songs I would say, it's the widdly bits that are problematic...

I remember at Edinburgh Playhouse in 2005 MK playing some songs seated and they were really beautiful, especially "Back To Tupelo".   I enjoyed the seated part of the DTRW show in 2019 too.    I would love him to do a full show with similar types of songs.

 I'm sure the twiddly bits could be problematic too by the time he reaches 80!   

I remember at Boothbay there was some kind of delay with the other musicians and MK was ready to do a full solo show. That would have been great. We've seen little bits and pieces over the years, Marbletown, Secondary Waltz, Sailing to Philadelphia. I'd love to see a full show like that.

[quizzaciously]

Paul Simon has always been one of my favourite guitar players.

Very underrated because he doesn't play flashy solos on electric.

MK could still do a full show of these type of songs I would say, it's the widdly bits that are problematic...

I remember at Edinburgh Playhouse in 2005 MK playing some songs seated and they were really beautiful, especially "Back To Tupelo".   I enjoyed the seated part of the DTRW show in 2019 too.    I would love him to do a full show with similar types of songs.

 I'm sure the twiddly bits could be problematic too by the time he reaches 80!   

I remember at Boothbay there was some kind of delay with the other musicians and MK was ready to do a full solo show. That would have been great. We've seen little bits and pieces over the years, Marbletown, Secondary Waltz, Sailing to Philadelphia. I'd love to see a full show like that.

Oh, that would be nice if MK would pull the trigger on a solo show. I don't know why he's so insecure about it since every time he performs something solo he absolutely kills it! Sonny Liston on acoustic guitar is a masterpiece, Privateering from the album's press kit was great, and little bits in Tracker interview.

I guess he feels better by shielding himself by using as many good musicians as possible. But it's a real pity we have so little of MK solo stuff.

[dustyvalentino]

Even MK with GF as a safety net...

[dmg]

I actually think Mark has been worse at playing the slower solos lately.  R&J electric solo was shocking in 2019.  He seemed to concentrate really hard on it, shortened it and still manage to mess it up the majority of the time.  I think heeds solos that aren't fast but that have enough pace so that his fingers are kept moving.  Then again I don't think he should do another show at all and the 2019 ones are a painful watch/listen.

[Dutchessy]

I loved all of the 2019 shows i attended..

[Robson]

Me too

[superval99]

I actually think Mark has been worse at playing the slower solos lately.  R&J electric solo was shocking in 2019.  He seemed to concentrate really hard on it, shortened it and still manage to mess it up the majority of the time.  I think heeds solos that aren't fast but that have enough pace so that his fingers are kept moving.  Then again I don't think he should do another show at all and the 2019 ones are a painful watch/listen.

I enjoyed all of the shows I attended.  R&J was great at Leeds and Verona.