A Mark In Time

Mark Knopfler Discussion => Almost Straits => Topic started by: Shoaib on September 18, 2012, 02:59:46 PM

Title: Dire Fakes - Tunnel of Love
Post by: Shoaib on September 18, 2012, 02:59:46 PM

http://www.riotofcolourmusic.co.uk/mp3s/DireFakes/Studio/ToLRM.mp3

Title: Re: Dire Fakes - Tunnel of Love
Post by: Silvertown on September 18, 2012, 04:44:27 PM

Nice! But where is third verse and first solo?

Title: Re: Dire Fakes - Tunnel of Love
Post by: JF on September 19, 2012, 11:03:49 AM

Nice playing and singing  :)
great tone

just a little remark :
when you add the 2nd rhythm guitar, you're playing an electric one
on the original version, it was an acoustic one  :)

Title: Re: Dire Fakes - Tunnel of Love
Post by: Jon on November 28, 2012, 03:09:29 PM

Thanks for the comments.

It was recorded for a demo disc, so we decided to edit it a bit to keep the length down for the more 'casual' listener.  Even so, it's still 5 minutes long.

The original intention was to record completely with our live instrumentation (hence no acoustic on this song), so that it would be a representation of our live sound.  I can't remember why we recorded both rhythm parts, but when I came to mix it I liked the way it built up when I used both parts, so I broke the 'live' rule a bit.  We've since decided to do a proper live recording at a forthcoming show instead, so I don't feel quite so guilty about doing that.

We did record short versions of Walk of Life & Money for Nothing at the same time.  I might still mix those at some point if anyone's interested in hearing them...

Title: Re: Dire Fakes - Tunnel of Love
Post by: nababo on March 15, 2013, 07:33:36 PM

A real great rendition of a classic. Very nice