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Mark Knopfler Discussion => Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum => Topic started by: LoveExpresso on June 14, 2014, 07:43:05 PM

Title: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: LoveExpresso on June 14, 2014, 07:43:05 PM: AMIT's very own Guitarman1972 was able to recognize this Musician on one of Guy's new diary pictures today, so I thought he (Bruce, not Guitarman) deserves a new thread - even though it is not clear yet how big the influence of Molsky on the new album will be.

Wikipedia says he "is an American fiddler, banjo player, guitarist, and singer. He primarily performs old-time music of the Appalachian region."
His father "was a first-generation American descendant of Jewish immigrants from Poland".

Here are some YouTube clips:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpqVcK6LUV4

(here was another video, but it is only working on YouTube itself obviously, so I deleted it here.)

I like this one very much, pretty cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHupO7fJE_0

Not too celtic, what do you think?

LE
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: holaknopfler on June 14, 2014, 07:49:30 PM: They will manage to make it sound celtic I think..
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: dustyvalentino on June 14, 2014, 07:55:05 PM: Ta dah!
http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=78bb2e71677c86d2aad4b7ed9&id=fc58557ca8
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: LoveExpresso on June 14, 2014, 07:58:09 PM: Cool.. why is everybody so keen in following Guy's diary, this one is much more informative... ;D

Thanks!

LE
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: yontwocrows on June 14, 2014, 10:13:38 PM: Thank you all for the co-investigation! Very informative!
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: wayaman on June 15, 2014, 12:30:35 AM: He also played on Guy's new cd, from Dire Straights ::)
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: Pottel on June 15, 2014, 04:40:14 PM: he has a touch of "John Malkovich" i find...
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: dmg on June 15, 2014, 04:58:42 PM: Quote from: Pottel on June 15, 2014, 04:40:14 PM
he has a touch of "John Malkovich" i find...

Never heard him play.
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: dmg on June 15, 2014, 05:03:25 PM: So it's the old Transatlantic Sessions connection again. ::)

That's how Mike came on board and how Phil plays on the records too. I fear this one is going to sound very much in the mould of a Transatlantic Sessions set. He isn't exactly going to turn it up.
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: wayaman on June 15, 2014, 07:45:37 PM: Also Tim O'brien and Ruth Moody got to play with MK through McCusker and his transatlantic connections.

I wonder how McCusker arrived to Planet Knopfler. Maybe by the accordion player who played on Crimson record, that already played on A shot at glory soundtrack?
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: dustyvalentino on June 15, 2014, 07:51:20 PM: McCusker was already the darling of the uk folk scene by the time he worked with MK.
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: wayaman on June 15, 2014, 08:13:47 PM: The Darling? I dont get that expression, even I kinda understand what you mean.
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: dmg on June 15, 2014, 08:28:05 PM: Quote from: wayaman on June 15, 2014, 08:13:47 PM
The Darling? I dont get that expression, even I kinda understand what you mean.

Here's another expression we have: it's not what you know but who you know.

I think that sums up how to get into Mark's band, although to be fair they are top class.
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: dustyvalentino on June 16, 2014, 12:33:05 AM: Darling = favourite.
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: allen on June 16, 2014, 08:27:22 AM: On the shelves stand Dire Straits gigs in 1977, John Illsley's wedding, Guy's son birthday party, rehearsal for Montserrat and many more.
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: superval99 on June 16, 2014, 10:02:40 AM: I've seen Bruce Molsky a few times playing with Transatlantic Sessions and I love his style. I feel pretty happy about that! Nice to hear about Ruth being there again too!
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: Knopflerfan on June 16, 2014, 12:13:44 PM: Yes agree wholeheartadly that is great to include Bruce, I think he will possibly add a bit of depth to the guitar parts too.
This is seriously sounding like a 'Transatlantic Session' meets Mark Knopfler album and about time too!!
I would personally love to see Mark guest on the programme(Mind you, I think the majority on here would agree!)

Love the latest diary and the piccies are fab - everyone looks like they are really enjoying themselves and who wouldn't be if you are at the best recording studio in the world bar none!!!!
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: dmg on June 16, 2014, 12:47:00 PM: Just got an exclusive and can reveal Mark's new album cover!
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: Knopflerfan on June 16, 2014, 06:29:42 PM: Very good DMG... I swear you have too much time on your hands!! ;) :wave
Title: Re: Bruce Molsky plays on the new Mark Knopfler album
Post by: sak4 on June 29, 2014, 03:24:15 PM: Agree, am a fan of Transatlantic Sessions and enjoy the influence. All these great musicians, will sound good I think.

:D :clap