A Mark In Time

Mark Knopfler Discussion => Almost Straits => Topic started by: TheTimeWasWrong on August 04, 2019, 12:18:58 AM

Title: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: TheTimeWasWrong on August 04, 2019, 12:18:58 AM
This happened a week ago, Phil Palmer and Alan Clark also present.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1b_q8W_eks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWrDlMUG2vk
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: Love Expresso on August 04, 2019, 09:28:24 AM
Did they do some Frankie Goes To Hollywood, too? Why does he think he must do vocals these days?  :smack  Somebody must have told him that it might be a good idea...

LE
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: dmg on August 04, 2019, 11:44:20 AM
The exuberant Danny Cummings indeed.  ;D
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: superval99 on August 04, 2019, 12:05:58 PM
Why does he think he must do vocals these days?  :smack  Somebody must have told him that it might be a good idea...

LE

From Guy's Forum:

How was the decision/idea developed that Danny was to sing the Sailing to Philly second part? Have all band members tried it at rehearsal and Danny won? I was a bit surprised because you have been the long-time main second-vocalist. Or was the key (which is indeed quite barritone) too low for you? I remember even James Taylor himself struggling with the low notes live in Boston 2001.

Guy:   Danny is well suited, plus…he asked.
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: holaknopfler on August 04, 2019, 02:51:42 PM
I like his voice
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: PensaGhost on August 06, 2019, 03:34:10 PM
Did they cut off Caviglia to make Danny sing ? he is a much better singer, no doubt

smart choice if it's permanent
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: hunter on August 06, 2019, 06:30:30 PM
He's got a very good voice, I think. Robust, yet emotional. The BIA arrangement was very nice. Cool.
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: Love Expresso on August 06, 2019, 09:54:37 PM
Do we know what the occasion for this concert was?

LE
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: jbaent on August 07, 2019, 11:18:57 AM
Do we know what the occasion for this concert was?

LE

Probably a presentation for the new Trevorn Horn record.
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: Lis on August 11, 2019, 04:22:36 AM
Very nice!  Danny has a great voice; it is warm and rich -- and I like his unassuming style.   :D
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: Dutchessy on August 14, 2019, 02:44:33 PM
Wow, respect Danny, like this BIA.
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: Knopflerfan on August 15, 2019, 09:58:43 PM
Fabulous version of BIA.... :clap :clap
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: hunter on August 15, 2019, 10:13:55 PM
Fabulous version of BIA.... :clap :clap


It really is. And it strikes me how BIA needs that fire and power, which hasn't really happened for a long time at Mark's shows. I also like the 3/4 time signature they use here. Well done.
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: jbaent on August 16, 2019, 08:42:29 AM
I like the way Danny sings that songs...
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: Vesper on August 16, 2019, 09:54:45 AM
Must say I quite like the BIA arrangement where the 'folk' instruments play the guitar parts.
MFN nothing special in my opinion, just a regular cover.

Didn't know Danny could sing this well! Especially on BIA.
His STP part is to low for me, but this is very good.

Wonder if Guy or Mark have seen this and what they think....
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: Knopflerfan on August 21, 2019, 09:17:14 AM
Must say I quite like the BIA arrangement where the 'folk' instruments play the guitar parts.
MFN nothing special in my opinion, just a regular cover.

Didn't know Danny could sing this well! Especially on BIA.
His STP part is to low for me, but this is very good.

Wonder if Guy or Mark have seen this and what they think....

You'd like to think that both MK & GF are impressed with this version wouldn't you?....
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: hunter on August 21, 2019, 10:15:46 AM
As much as I like Trevor Horn's arrangement, and Danny's singing, I think perhaps the 3/4 time signature (waltz) is wrong for this song. Music in 3/4 time has that certain romantic, sweet lilt to it, and I don't feel that matches the somber lyrics.
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: superval99 on August 21, 2019, 10:28:16 AM
Danny's singing is OK until he starts shouting!   It's just a bit too X Factor/The Voice for me.  I prefer MK's understated vocals anytime.  :)
Title: Re: Danny singing BIA/MFN with Trevor Horn
Post by: hunter on August 21, 2019, 10:42:29 AM
Danny's singing is OK until he starts shouting!   It's just a bit too X Factor/The Voice for me.  I prefer MK's understated vocals anytime.  :)


LOL


Yeah, it's a bit "Hollywood blockbuster" feel.