A Mark In Time
Mark Knopfler Discussion => Almost Straits => Topic started by: knopfling on November 21, 2013, 12:28:49 AM
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From Jack's FB page:
Jack Sonni
heading to Italy this week to play some gigs with a gang of Dire Straits alumni! "Pick" David Withers, Phil Palmer, Danny Cummings, & Mel Collins along with Marco Caviglia, Primiano Di Biase & Maurizio Meo . Oh, the war stories that will get told!!
If you're in Milano, Turino, Mantova, Genova or Roma next week or so, come join the party!!
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So now we have two bands trading on the DS name or has Alan's band gone south?
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Thanks for the video. Very nice. How was the concert ?
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So now we have two bands trading on the DS name or has Alan's band gone south?
No, they played Bucharest on the 1st. of this month.
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Here's more videos from Milano show. You'll should check 'Solid Rock' because Danny was on vocals there!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-0HohR4qP0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhfRexOyFmk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvYV6kX1xE4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2Cg2xezHLE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiAxmtRES98
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIG0ePkzCJ4
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Wow - Danny singing! He's not too shabby either.
I think it's great to see guys like Jack, Pick, Danny and Phil on stage together. Jack always had a real presence on stage with his dancing around, distinctive playing style and dress sense! If only they were with... Not going there!
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I think it's great to see guys like Jack, Pick, Danny and Phil on stage together.
You are right! ;)
Here is the setlist of Mantova:
Once Upon a Time In The West
Skateway
Expresso Love
Where Do You Think You Are Going
Down To The Waterline
Six Blade Knife
Setting Me Up
News
Tunnel of Love
Romeo and Juliet
Sultans of Swing
Follow Me Home
Two Young Lovers
Wild West End
Your Latest Trick
Walk of Life
Telegraph Road
Money for Nothing
Solid Rock
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I just watched Sultans
it's really tragic
I just watched Walk of life and I found it also tragic, so I didn't watch other songs
a shame that Pick is involved in this
I must admit that I don't really care about Jack,Phil, Danny or Mel...but Pick....oh no, the great Pick in this mascarade... :smack
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Wow - Danny singing! He's not too shabby either.
I think it's great to see guys like Jack, Pick, Danny and Phil on stage together. Jack always had a real presence on stage with his dancing around, distinctive playing style and dress sense! If only they were with... Not going there!
I always found that Jack's attitude was a bit too much. It doesn't fit to MK/DS style IMHO
you know the way he plays laying on the ground in sydney on Solid rock, topless, big glasses at live aid, etc...
and musically.....well, apart maybe for TYL and PI, and some wah on RATR, I think he ruined most of songs...that kind of 80ies-hard-rock-fm style.......beuurkk :disbelief
Hal wasn't a great guitarist, but I think he was more "discrete", and I think it suits more Mark's style. That's why Richard is still in the band...
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I just watched Sultans
it's really tragic
I just watched Walk of life and I found it also tragic, so I didn't watch other songs
a shame that Pick is involved in this
I must admit that I don't really care about Jack,Phil, Danny or Mel...but Pick....oh no, the great Pick in this mascarade... :smack
Same here. I just went until the middle of WoL. They're not bad musicians, it's exactly the other way round, but they simply don't fit together. There is no alchemy in it...
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I always found that Jack's attitude was a bit too much. It doesn't fit to MK/DS style IMHO
you know the way he plays laying on the ground in sydney on Solid rock, topless, big glasses at live aid, etc...
and musically.....well, apart maybe for TYL and PI, and some wah on RATR, I think he ruined most of songs...that kind of 80ies-hard-rock-fm style.......beuurkk :disbelief
The eighties were strange times... The music was alright, mainly, but the attitude was soooo colorfully macho, made of plastic, too far teen. Trouble is that all got worse afterwards
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I thought it was good fun, not pompous and self important like Alan's rival outfit.
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I am not defending Alan, but I liked the Straits' version of communique posted on YT some months ago
I disagree with their attitude, but at least, I find that musically the Straits brought more than the legends
well I admit I didn't listen many of their songs, but their communique version was really cool, keeping the spirit, or at least the syle-groove-sound of original DS, IMHO
the legends give more the impression of a BIA/OES era revival I think, but it's maybe due to the presence of Sonni and Palmer....not my cupa in term of guitarists during DS history
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I thought it was good fun, not pompous and self important like Alan's rival outfit.
I have doubts about the 'not pompous'
The Legends sold 170 euros tickets for a meet and greet after the concert (120 more than the normal ticket)
That's not pompous, that's just making money. Pompous is implying that you wouldn't let John Illsley into your tribute band because he wasn't a good enough musician.
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gotta agree with dusty on this one. musically it is not all sound, and Marco to me cannot match Mark's singing in a long time, but the guys seemed to have visibly been enjoying themselves. that to me counts big time.
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I think you are wrong about the John Illsley thing... They didnt call John because he wasn
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I agree with Dusty on this too. They also seemed to have the emphasis on "tribute" where Alan's band have the emphasis on "cashing in."
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I agree with Dusty on this too. They also seemed to have the emphasis on "tribute" where Alan's band have the emphasis on "cashing in."
I always rather see it from the musical point of view ;)
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I'm not too happy about either of them, especially the lead guitarists. Has Phil Palmer changed bands, btw or is it a temporary measure? ???
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Phil Palmer lives and works in Rome, so DSL fits better with him ;D
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I'm not too happy about either of them, especially the lead guitarists.
totally agree
A band featuring original DS members should have at the very least a very good lead guitar.
at the very least
Well, I must say I am relieved to hear these comments. After listening to the provided songs and then when I read the enthusiastic comments, I was ready to schedule myself for a hearing test! ;D
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I think you are wrong about the John Illsley thing... They didnt call John because he wasn
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I just had another look at the quote from Alan
http://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php/topic,2353.0.html
I disagree with your interpretation Julio. :)
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I just had another look at the quote from Alan
http://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php/topic,2353.0.html
I disagree with your interpretation Julio. :)
Its not an interpretation, I heard/read Alan telling exactly what I said, it must be one of those promotional interviews in youtube, or maybe some articles, I can
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Ok, but that quote from his site is different then.
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Am I the only one who actually enjoyed watching the videos ?????? I think they are not bad either " The Straits. or The Legend" I enjoy them all. I even enjoy listening to any cover bands playing all those wonderful DS songs. I guess it's my way of fantasizing hearing DS songs played live again. ;)
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No, I enjoyed watching the Legends video I saw, was funny with Jack singing MFN.
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Actually I think its quite the same but told in another way that, as you hinted, sounds more than he was searching for better musicians.
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I was at the concert of DS Legends in Mantova and I enjoyed it a lot!
You have to go without making comparisons with the original live versions (more than 30 years ago and there is no Mark).
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Hmm, quite a nice version...
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I would go if it was in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium or UK. Also went to the Straits in Tilburg and liked it a lot. Never make comparisons. It's a good band playing the music we love, that's what matters.
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I would go if it was in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium or UK. Also went to the Straits in Tilburg and liked it a lot. Never make comparisons. It's a good band playing the music we love, that's what matters.
Ingrid, you nailed it. That's exactly how I feel. I will never compare anyone to our HERO. All these musicians are very talented. Most of all where can I go to listen to all those good old DS songs played again ? My dream setlist. You bet I'll be in the front row having a great time if these guys or any DS tribute bands are near where I live. :)
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Fargo, Zeta, thanks soooo much for the videos. I thoroughly enjoyed them. Are there more ? Guess I have to look for them on YT. I have to say though that when I first heard Marco with the Straits, I thought " couldn't they find someone who can sing better?" But now after I watched and listened more to him, I think he's developing his confidence and actually sings pretty good now. His guitar playing is very good IMO.
Need to have them come play in the USA. ;) and The Straits too. ;)
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Hi all,
DS Legends were at the second national radio channel.
The recording will be on air on 28th december!
http://mcavigliasite.wordpress.com/2013/12/05/rai-radio2-social-club/
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Hi all,
DS Legends were at the second national radio channel.
The recording will be on air on 28th december!
http://mcavigliasite.wordpress.com/2013/12/05/rai-radio2-social-club/
Thanks for the info.
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I upload the complete concert of Dire Straits Legends in Mantova.
Video quality is not the best. :-\
In the YT Tab Information you can choose every single song!
I hope you enjoy it! :)
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A review:
http://www.gothicnetwork.org/articoli/straits-go-italian-legendary-dire-straits-interviews-tour-warm-review
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A review:
http://www.gothicnetwork.org/articoli/straits-go-italian-legendary-dire-straits-interviews-tour-warm-review
Now there's a find! Thanks for that, it was...interesting!
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Jack Sonni "only US member of Dire Straits"
Which Dire Straits?
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Jack Sonni "only US member of Dire Straits"
Which Dire Straits?
I guess it means "former member"