A Mark In Time

Previous Albums => Down The Road Wherever (2018) => Topic started by: Barzofarhyme on October 06, 2018, 12:47:08 AM

Title: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Barzofarhyme on October 06, 2018, 12:47:08 AM
Ken announced on his BBC Radio 2 show this morning that MK will be playing in the Elton John piano room live on his show but just said in near future but not the exact date. Usual format is a bit of chat and 3/4 songs.   :)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dustyvalentino on October 06, 2018, 12:49:54 AM
Great! Was 2005 the last time?
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 06, 2018, 12:59:50 PM
Great! Was 2005 the last time?

12th October 2004 to be exact.  He did the Simon Mayo thing in 2007 for KTGC promo.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 06, 2018, 01:29:57 PM
Is it possible for fans to assist to it?
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 06, 2018, 10:43:47 PM
Is it possible for fans to assist to it?

Last time there was no audience.  Just recorded live in the studio.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dustyvalentino on October 07, 2018, 01:04:34 AM
Great! Was 2005 the last time?

12th October 2004 to be exact.  He did the Simon Mayo thing in 2007 for KTGC promo.
Here's a recording I stuck on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/rSYzLHKmVWc
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: holaknopfler on October 14, 2018, 11:02:14 AM
It will air on 29 October 09:30.

Mark Knopfler performs live
Ken Bruce
Mark Knopfler performs live in the Radio 2 Piano Room. Plus Emma Banks, talent agent to the stars, chooses the Tracks of My Years with music from Dire Straits and Norah Jones.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000y1f

Edit: added link
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 14, 2018, 05:10:27 PM
I can listen the BBC radio 2 in Spain and record it but as is an internet broadcast is lossy. Any of our British amiters could record this show in lossless format?

Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: holaknopfler on October 14, 2018, 05:17:17 PM
I can listen the BBC radio 2 in Spain and record it but as is an internet broadcast is lossy. Any of our British amiters could record this show in lossless format?

I’m at work then so I can’t record, a recording lossy would be great to start with!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 14, 2018, 09:33:54 PM
Great stuff shall look forward to this!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: PensaGhost on October 15, 2018, 03:25:39 PM
Live new material + classic hits, pretty interesting
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Silvertown on October 15, 2018, 03:36:29 PM
Live new material + classic hits, pretty interesting

Meaning possibly Romeo and Juliet, Going Home, One Song at a Time and Good on You Son?
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 15, 2018, 06:27:58 PM
I wonder which songs he'll play.  Bearing in mind it's just a small studio he'll have a teeny weeny band.

Wild Theme
Good On You
Matchstick Man
Tunnel of Love (ho-ho-ho)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Love Expresso on October 15, 2018, 06:39:12 PM
If it's a small studio it will be filled with Guy and .. Mark. .. errm.....

 ;D

LE
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Silvertown on October 15, 2018, 07:54:02 PM
I wonder which songs he'll play.  Bearing in mind it's just a small studio he'll have a teeny weeny band.

Wild Theme
Good On You
Matchstick Man
Tunnel of Love (ho-ho-ho)

Yes. Sorry, I also meant Matchstick Man instead of One Song at a Time.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: quizzaciously on October 15, 2018, 07:57:43 PM
I wonder which songs he'll play.  Bearing in mind it's just a small studio he'll have a teeny weeny band.

Wild Theme
Good On You
Matchstick Man
Tunnel of Love (ho-ho-ho)

Terminal Of Tribute To
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Stanko on October 15, 2018, 08:26:26 PM
I wonder which songs he'll play.  Bearing in mind it's just a small studio he'll have a teeny weeny band.

Wild Theme
Good On You
Matchstick Man
Tunnel of Love (ho-ho-ho)

Terminal Of Tribute To

only one song at a time!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: rmarques821 on October 15, 2018, 10:06:52 PM
In The Gallery
Private Investigations (9 minute version)
Tunnel Of Love (OES Tour version)
Good On You Son

*sarcasm off*
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: border_reiver on October 16, 2018, 06:42:41 AM
Donegan's gone
Sonny Liston

You know it...  ;D
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 16, 2018, 01:08:24 PM
Donegan's gone
Sonny Liston

You know it...  ;D

Rüdiger?
Bonaparte?
 :lol :lol
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 16, 2018, 01:15:14 PM
I don't think he plays "Good on you son", as it's the single it will be played the radio edit version and probably MK and the band (at least Guy will be) would play some new songs, one or two and the usual suspects.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 16, 2018, 02:58:31 PM
I don't think he plays "Good on you son", as it's the single it will be played the radio edit version and probably MK and the band (at least Guy will be) would play some new songs, one or two and the usual suspects.

Makes sense, however last time he played BLT so...
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 16, 2018, 04:04:12 PM
I don't think he plays "Good on you son", as it's the single it will be played the radio edit version and probably MK and the band (at least Guy will be) would play some new songs, one or two and the usual suspects.

Makes sense, however last time he played BLT so...

I don't know how are the rest of new songs but GOYS sounds like a complicate song full of instruments to be played live, the breaks needs work on them... I don't see them working that hard for a radio program, they don't even work that hard for a tour...
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 16, 2018, 04:22:11 PM
I don't think he plays "Good on you son", as it's the single it will be played the radio edit version and probably MK and the band (at least Guy will be) would play some new songs, one or two and the usual suspects.

Makes sense, however last time he played BLT so...

I don't know how are the rest of new songs but GOYS sounds like a complicate song full of instruments to be played live, the breaks needs work on them... I don't see them working that hard for a radio program, they don't even work that hard for a tour...

I'm not so sure.  The keyboard parts could be sampled and saved onto Guy's keyboard when played live so all he has to do is press a button.  Danny can handle the drums.  Even if a simplified version is performed (without sax) I'm sure it could still sound good.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 16, 2018, 04:28:16 PM
I hope so!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: cannibals on October 18, 2018, 08:19:02 PM
Perhaps they will reveal the tour while MK is there. Remember the rumor for the tourannouncement is also monday..
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 18, 2018, 10:15:40 PM
Perhaps they will reveal the tour while MK is there. Remember the rumor for the tourannouncement is also monday..

Is the same Monday that presales are supposed to happen
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: cannibals on October 18, 2018, 11:17:35 PM
Perhaps they will reveal the tour while MK is there. Remember the rumor for the tourannouncement is also monday..

Is the same Monday that presales are supposed to happen

Oh, i see now.  :smack
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 18, 2018, 11:23:56 PM
Perhaps they will reveal the tour while MK is there. Remember the rumor for the tourannouncement is also monday..

Is the same Monday that presales are supposed to happen

Oh, i see now.  :smack

It's going to be a stressful morning...
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 28, 2018, 11:48:02 AM
Just remember tomorrow MK will be playing live at the Ken Bruce show in BBC Radio2.

Anyone could record it in lossless format?

I can listen it and record it but it would be the internet broadcast so it would be lossy.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dustyvalentino on October 28, 2018, 04:49:42 PM
I'll record on my television box as I did last time but I think it's compressed audio.

Apparently there will be video of it available on the R2 website, FB etc, don't know if that will be live.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 28, 2018, 05:07:02 PM
I'll record on my television box as I did last time but I think it's compressed audio.

Apparently there will be video of it available on the R2 website, FB etc, don't know if that will be live.

Do you have the links of those websites to check them?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Pondlive on October 28, 2018, 07:30:55 PM
Try this link?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000y1f

May need to click on Piano Room tab. It unlikely to be shown live, but you never know :)

Pondy
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 29, 2018, 07:22:26 AM
And straight from the radio, would it be lossless?
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 29, 2018, 10:46:02 AM
Looks like the videos are uploaded later but there is no a live streaming video... Am i wrong? I can't find a live video stream.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 29, 2018, 10:50:58 AM
Seems like Mark won't be on until much later.  Probably about 11:00 and performing when we're trying to book our tickets.  ::)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: crimmer on October 29, 2018, 10:54:45 AM
Seems like Mark won't be on until much later.  Probably about 11:00 and performing when we're trying to book our tickets.  ::)
sounds about normal lol, do what im doing book tickets while listening to him in the back ground lol
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: superval99 on October 29, 2018, 10:56:44 AM
Seems like Mark won't be on until much later.  Probably about 11:00 and performing when we're trying to book our tickets.  ::)
sounds about normal lol, do what im doing book tickets while listening to him in the back ground lol

I need all my wits about me when I'm booking!    ;)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Pondlive on October 29, 2018, 10:59:56 AM
And straight from the radio, would it be lossless?

I doubt it would be lossless, but I’m no expert on these matters.

After a bit of Googling I have found this link but not sure it will work in your Country, worth a try maybe?

http://a.files.bbci.co.uk/media/live/manifesto/audio/simulcast/hls/uk/sbr_high/ak/bbc_radio_two.m3u8

I can’t see anything for live video at the moment. The link above is just for the audio.

Pondy
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 29, 2018, 11:00:15 AM
Seems like Mark won't be on until much later.  Probably about 11:00 and performing when we're trying to book our tickets.  ::)
sounds about normal lol, do what im doing book tickets while listening to him in the back ground lol

I need all my wits about me when I'm booking!    ;)

Me too.  I got to that age where I'm convinced the Sky Q box has been designed not to be user intuitive.  :lol
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: cannibals on October 29, 2018, 11:03:21 AM
Try this link?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000y1f

May need to click on Piano Room tab. It unlikely to be shown live, but you never know :)

Pondy
The link is working in the netherlands... Mark will play between 11 and 12 UK time i think....
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: binone on October 29, 2018, 11:08:04 AM
I think the best quality would be through a DAB radio.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 29, 2018, 11:10:12 AM
Recording the programme onto my TIVO so will listen later - Looking forward to a rousing version of TOL then GOYS...... :lol

Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: crimmer on October 29, 2018, 11:16:14 AM
Recording the programme onto my TIVO so will listen later - Looking forward to a rousing version of TOL then GOYS...... :lol

awesome lol ha ha
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 29, 2018, 11:19:19 AM
Seems like Mark won't be on until much later.  Probably about 11:00 and performing when we're trying to book our tickets.  ::)
sounds about normal lol, do what im doing book tickets while listening to him in the back ground lol

I need all my wits about me when I'm booking!    ;)

Its that nervy time again for sure!!!!!! Leeds & Newcastle fingers crossed....
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Silvertown on October 29, 2018, 11:26:30 AM
Seems like Mark won't be on until much later.  Probably about 11:00 and performing when we're trying to book our tickets.  ::)
sounds about normal lol, do what im doing book tickets while listening to him in the back ground lol

I need all my wits about me when I'm booking!    ;)

Its that nervy time again for sure!!!!!! Leeds & Newcastle fingers crossed....

I wish you good luck!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: straitsway75 on October 29, 2018, 11:27:31 AM
at now nothing of Emnmna Banks, DS & Norah Jones music.... :think
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: border_reiver on October 29, 2018, 11:40:32 AM
WTF is this?  ;D
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: holaknopfler on October 29, 2018, 11:42:18 AM
WTF is this?  ;D

?!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: border_reiver on October 29, 2018, 11:43:25 AM
WTF is this?  ;D

?!

Sorry. Timezone dizzy.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Pondlive on October 29, 2018, 11:58:02 AM
MK is due on very soon :)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Maxx on October 29, 2018, 12:08:55 PM
It's on, finally!!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Nick14 on October 29, 2018, 12:09:07 PM
On now - R&J first up!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Neville Sherman on October 29, 2018, 12:10:43 PM
Listening now - first up, Romeo!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Maxx on October 29, 2018, 12:11:10 PM
Is Romeo played on a regular acoustic guitar?
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Dutchessy on October 29, 2018, 12:11:19 PM
GOOSEBUMPS!  :D
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Billy’s Tune on October 29, 2018, 12:12:22 PM
First song is Romeo, played on acoustic I think rather than the national.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: border_reiver on October 29, 2018, 12:12:30 PM
No finger snap. Booo!  ;D
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: border_reiver on October 29, 2018, 12:15:04 PM
A Beard resonator. Cool!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 29, 2018, 12:15:21 PM
Time for a convenience break then as R&J is being played!!!!!!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Pondlive on October 29, 2018, 12:18:30 PM
GOYS

Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Neville Sherman on October 29, 2018, 12:18:54 PM
Now we have slimmed down Good on You Son!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: border_reiver on October 29, 2018, 12:19:02 PM
GOYS

Sounds great! It'll work live.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 29, 2018, 12:19:51 PM
Fabulous, can't wait to hear it later on after work....
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Nick14 on October 29, 2018, 12:20:10 PM
Thought we were going to get One Song at a Time..but...no....Good on You....
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Pondlive on October 29, 2018, 12:21:04 PM
Band is;
Guy
Robbie Mckintosh
Danny Cummings
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: border_reiver on October 29, 2018, 12:22:42 PM
One more song to come!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Nick14 on October 29, 2018, 12:22:58 PM
They are going to do one more later - really hope it is something new!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Neville Sherman on October 29, 2018, 12:23:04 PM
Yeah, nice! One more song to come. . . .
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: jeffreyvr on October 29, 2018, 12:23:45 PM
One more song to come!

Hoping for it to be a song from the new album...
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 29, 2018, 12:24:11 PM
Sounds great, even stripped down.  Full band version will be fab.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 29, 2018, 12:24:26 PM
Perhaps it will be an exclusive track from the album???
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 29, 2018, 12:24:45 PM
One more song to come!

Hoping for it to be a song from the new album...

Hoping it's not Wild Theme.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: border_reiver on October 29, 2018, 12:24:51 PM
Better not be Wild Theme!  :)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: border_reiver on October 29, 2018, 12:25:14 PM
One more song to come!

Hoping for it to be a song from the new album...

Hoping it's not Wild Theme.

LOOOOL

Great minds...
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 29, 2018, 12:25:30 PM
Sounds great, even stripped down.  Full band version will be fab.

Heard it in the background and it does indeed sound good, will listen to it fully later.....
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Pondlive on October 29, 2018, 12:25:39 PM
GOYS

Sounds great! It'll work live.

That did sound good, with some nice licks thrown in. Could be a great opener for the tour?

Pondy
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: straitsway75 on October 29, 2018, 12:25:49 PM
only R&J & GOYS ..maybe that's all?
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 29, 2018, 12:26:57 PM
Whatever it will be, its great to have the master back on the radio!!!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Nick14 on October 29, 2018, 12:31:40 PM
Paul Simon cover.......???
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: border_reiver on October 29, 2018, 12:31:47 PM
Holy smokes!

A cover!

Classic moment in the making.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Nick14 on October 29, 2018, 12:32:06 PM
The Boxer!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Maxx on October 29, 2018, 12:32:12 PM
Hahaha, The Boxer!! That was certainly surprising.  ;D
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: 2manyguitars on October 29, 2018, 12:32:58 PM
The boxer, never saw that one coming.....
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 29, 2018, 12:33:48 PM
Different...... :o
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Billy’s Tune on October 29, 2018, 12:34:09 PM
There’s usually a cover version on these radio 2 sessions, but wow actually getting mark to do one.
Got to say ge’s On form. Singing and guitar spot on plus he sounds happy and chirpy in his own shy way.
Optimistic now about album and tour.

Oh and Danny there too. All friends again!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Neville Sherman on October 29, 2018, 12:35:20 PM
Well, that's different: 'The Boxer'. Very nice. He does nice interpretations of others' songs does he not?
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 29, 2018, 12:37:12 PM

Got to say ge’s On form. Singing and guitar spot on plus he sounds happy and chirpy in his own shy way.
Optimistic now about album and tour.

Oh and Danny there too. All friends again!

Totally agree with this and it's all nice to see (or hear).
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 29, 2018, 12:37:24 PM
Paul Simon's cover????
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: cannibals on October 29, 2018, 12:38:37 PM
Paul Simon's cover????

So it seems, if someone can share a link later on that woul be nice...
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: superval99 on October 29, 2018, 12:40:37 PM
That was amazing!   I loved that version of R&J and GOYS sounded good, considering it was  only four musicians.  The biggest surprise was to hear him playing The Boxer - I loved it!     :thumbsup
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 29, 2018, 12:46:20 PM
Great, can't wait to listen later....only 15mins to go!!!!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: straitsway75 on October 29, 2018, 12:47:03 PM
now I listen the best song of the program, after almost 2 hours.....
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: shangri la 1 on October 29, 2018, 12:49:13 PM
Send a PM in the next hour if you want to listen b4 the BBC 2 site is updated.
SL1
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: quizzaciously on October 29, 2018, 12:53:57 PM
Mark doing Paul Simon? My life is complete! I WANT TO HEAR THAT!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: straitsway75 on October 29, 2018, 01:01:58 PM
Mark doing Paul Simon? My life is complete! I WANT TO HEAR THAT!
Hey Amigo,
I listen all, IMO nothin of memorable.... :wave
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: hunter on October 29, 2018, 01:23:24 PM
Fun to listen to, but they seriously should have rehearsed more. This was not a smooth performance, to say the least.

The Boxer was the best performance, IMO. Nice to hear Mark acknowledge other musicians like that (not just Dylan and Chet Atkins, the usual suspects).

On a side note - Mark should seriously consider replacing Richard with Robbie for the tour. Richard is more versatile, I guess, but Robbie is much more present as a guitar player.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 29, 2018, 01:26:41 PM
Cut in pieces:

BBC Radio 2 Ken Bruce Show Live at the Piano Room 2018 October 29th

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/56a3e9cd37ac72620dd64bdb1ebe261d20181029122318/84a6faf135fd551f05e6472afb536d0420181029122318/1ae553
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: El Macho on October 29, 2018, 01:27:59 PM
Mark playing The Boxer reminds me Johnny Cash, same kind of voice !
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: quizzaciously on October 29, 2018, 01:29:23 PM
Cut in pieces:

BBC Radio 2 Ken Bruce Show Live at the Piano Room 2018 October 29th

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/56a3e9cd37ac72620dd64bdb1ebe261d20181029122318/84a6faf135fd551f05e6472afb536d0420181029122318/1ae553

Local Hero 2 (not from the creators of Local Hero 1) :clap
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: wespresso on October 29, 2018, 01:36:20 PM
Wow,
Excellent version of The Boxer. A beautiful homage to Simon. I knew he was done with touring, but didn't knew he is done with releasing music in general. A shame..

Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: El Macho on October 29, 2018, 01:44:17 PM
Cut in pieces:

BBC Radio 2 Ken Bruce Show Live at the Piano Room 2018 October 29th

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/56a3e9cd37ac72620dd64bdb1ebe261d20181029122318/84a6faf135fd551f05e6472afb536d0420181029122318/1ae553
Thanks Julio
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Marnix on October 29, 2018, 01:50:20 PM
Cut in pieces:

BBC Radio 2 Ken Bruce Show Live at the Piano Room 2018 October 29th

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/56a3e9cd37ac72620dd64bdb1ebe261d20181029122318/84a6faf135fd551f05e6472afb536d0420181029122318/1ae553

Thnx for sharing so quick!
The stripped down versions sound really great and also the Paul Simon cover surpises me!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: cannibals on October 29, 2018, 01:54:39 PM
The link is not working for me  ???
Perhaps another one somewhere....
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: quizzaciously on October 29, 2018, 01:59:44 PM
Cut in pieces:

BBC Radio 2 Ken Bruce Show Live at the Piano Room 2018 October 29th

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/56a3e9cd37ac72620dd64bdb1ebe261d20181029122318/84a6faf135fd551f05e6472afb536d0420181029122318/1ae553

Thnx for sharing so quick!
The stripped down versions sound really great and also the Paul Simon cover surpises me!

One of the best Paul Simon songs and the performance is very good. On par with late Simon himself. Mark always does the best covers!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: cannibals on October 29, 2018, 02:00:22 PM
Already on youtube.....
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rzY2wx_D7DU

Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Dutchessy on October 29, 2018, 02:01:03 PM
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yqh3opqjvqlgofw/2018-10-29%20Ken%20Bruce%20Mark%20Knopfler%20Live%20pt%201.flac?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cyyzj82860rqdar/2018-10-29%20Ken%20Bruce%20Mark%20Knopfler%20Live%20pt%202.flac?dl=0

Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: cannibals on October 29, 2018, 02:22:54 PM
 :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Adz on October 29, 2018, 02:32:15 PM
Just in case it's any help:-

https://sourceforge.net/projects/get-iplayer/

It graps the stream destined for Apple devices
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Robson on October 29, 2018, 02:35:01 PM
Already on youtube.....
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rzY2wx_D7DU

Beautiful.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: crimmer on October 29, 2018, 03:01:42 PM
did love Good on you son this morning !!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: binone on October 29, 2018, 03:16:07 PM
Sadly, there won´t be video. They released only audio in the web: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p06q62vn
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: PensaGhost on October 29, 2018, 03:16:31 PM
Please tell me this cover is only a one-time very strange surprise and that we are NOT gonna hear it live in a concert taking the place of a DS/MK song, including songs that have never been played live or that are long forgotten, because I am going to sell my tickets
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: vr46mk on October 29, 2018, 03:44:02 PM
Please tell me this cover is only a one-time very strange surprise and that we are NOT gonna hear it live in a concert taking the place of a DS/MK song, including songs that have never been played live or that are long forgotten, because I am going to sell my tickets

My exact thought as well. Just do an old DS goodie instead, we don't need covers when MK has so much of his own stuff to pick!!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Solid Rock on October 29, 2018, 03:54:00 PM
Cut in pieces:

BBC Radio 2 Ken Bruce Show Live at the Piano Room 2018 October 29th

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/56a3e9cd37ac72620dd64bdb1ebe261d20181029122318/84a6faf135fd551f05e6472afb536d0420181029122318/1ae553

Wow! Thank you!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: border_reiver on October 29, 2018, 03:54:55 PM
You have to admit that it is actually quite funny that he chose to cover a song which is about - a BOXER!   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: knopfler1 on October 29, 2018, 03:56:31 PM
A video!

https://youtu.be/4ogF2tRNZRk (https://youtu.be/4ogF2tRNZRk)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: hunter on October 29, 2018, 04:08:20 PM
You have to admit that it is actually quite funny that he chose to cover a song which is about - a BOXER!   ;D ;D ;D

That is indeed funny.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: quizzaciously on October 29, 2018, 04:15:28 PM
You have to admit that it is actually quite funny that he chose to cover a song which is about - a BOXER!   ;D ;D ;D

That is indeed funny.

He probably googled "songs about boxers" to fill the third song and fulfil the contract with BBC and indeed The Boxer is #1 in all the lists. Wow, Mark, great moves! :lol :lol :lol


A video!

https://youtu.be/4ogF2tRNZRk (https://youtu.be/4ogF2tRNZRk)

But why did he sold his Naional Guitar in exchange for a resonator guitar which doesn't sound like a resonator I don't know.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: border_reiver on October 29, 2018, 04:18:09 PM
You have to admit that it is actually quite funny that he chose to cover a song which is about - a BOXER!   ;D ;D ;D

That is indeed funny.

He probably googled "songs about boxers" to fill the third song and fulfil the contract with BBC and indeed The Boxer is #1 in all the lists. Wow, Mark, great moves! :lol :lol :lol


A video!

https://youtu.be/4ogF2tRNZRk (https://youtu.be/4ogF2tRNZRk)

But why did he sold his Naional Guitar in exchange for a resonator guitar which doesn't sound like a resonator I don't know.


He said the old National is worn and he got that Beard reso from Jerry Douglas.

But it's a mystery why he didn't use the National 14 fret reissue.  :think
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: superval99 on October 29, 2018, 04:20:07 PM
A video!

https://youtu.be/4ogF2tRNZRk (https://youtu.be/4ogF2tRNZRk)

Thank youuuuuuuu!   :)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: quizzaciously on October 29, 2018, 04:25:52 PM
He said the old National is worn and he got that Beard reso from Jerry Douglas.

But it's a mystery why he didn't use the National 14 fret reissue.  :think

Wow, interesting. And this Beard reso is a lot cheaper than any National by the way. But the price isn't what concerns me at all, it sounds just like a regular acoustic through this pickup.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: hunter on October 29, 2018, 04:30:03 PM
Mark now looks a bit like Dr Bunsen Honeydew from the Muppets!

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/dd/Dr._Bunsen_Honeydew.jpg/220px-Dr._Bunsen_Honeydew.jpg)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: cannibals on October 29, 2018, 04:34:09 PM
Good to see Danny back.....
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: holaknopfler on October 29, 2018, 04:37:03 PM
Just listened. That was lovely. Thanks for the video. Love the percussion. Romeo works really well like this if you ask me. The Boxer was brilliant. Great stuff.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: crimmer on October 29, 2018, 04:42:33 PM
just seen it too
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 29, 2018, 04:45:22 PM
Just listened to the radio 2 presentation and what lovely musicianship... The boxer was amazing and loved that...

To be honest I'm not fussed one bit what he and the band play on the tour, I'm just happy to be going!!!!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: holaknopfler on October 29, 2018, 04:58:29 PM
Please tell me this cover is only a one-time very strange surprise and that we are NOT gonna hear it live in a concert taking the place of a DS/MK song, including songs that have never been played live or that are long forgotten, because I am going to sell my tickets

My exact thought as well. Just do an old DS goodie instead, we don't need covers when MK has so much of his own stuff to pick!!

It is hard to stay positive isn’t it guys? Be happy that he plays a different song instead the usual Bonaparte.I loved it.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: straitsway75 on October 29, 2018, 05:04:18 PM
I would have preferred that Mark had sung a his song that The Boxer, well done I know, but I wonder why this time he choice a song like this, so sad.
I feel a Mark too sad this time, also with a smile in the face, too sad..this is what I feel and I don't know why... :'(
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: superval99 on October 29, 2018, 05:10:11 PM
Please tell me this cover is only a one-time very strange surprise and that we are NOT gonna hear it live in a concert taking the place of a DS/MK song, including songs that have never been played live or that are long forgotten, because I am going to sell my tickets

My exact thought as well. Just do an old DS goodie instead, we don't need covers when MK has so much of his own stuff to pick!!

It is hard to stay positive isn’t it guys? Be happy that he plays a different song instead the usual Bonaparte.I loved it.

I thought it was beautiful.  It's one of my favourite songs anyway and I'm glad MK played it.   :)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: holaknopfler on October 29, 2018, 05:12:51 PM
Please tell me this cover is only a one-time very strange surprise and that we are NOT gonna hear it live in a concert taking the place of a DS/MK song, including songs that have never been played live or that are long forgotten, because I am going to sell my tickets

My exact thought as well. Just do an old DS goodie instead, we don't need covers when MK has so much of his own stuff to pick!!

It is hard to stay positive isn’t it guys? Be happy that he plays a different song instead the usual Bonaparte.I loved it.

I thought it was beautiful.  It's one of my favourite songs anyway and I'm glad MK played it.   :)

Exactly my feelings Val.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 29, 2018, 05:13:42 PM
To be honest, I couldn't give a hoot what the master plays, the good thing is he is once again about to entertain us on an another tour and as for the album - I cannnnnnnn't wait!!!!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: PensaGhost on October 29, 2018, 05:17:32 PM
Please tell me this cover is only a one-time very strange surprise and that we are NOT gonna hear it live in a concert taking the place of a DS/MK song, including songs that have never been played live or that are long forgotten, because I am going to sell my tickets

My exact thought as well. Just do an old DS goodie instead, we don't need covers when MK has so much of his own stuff to pick!!

It is hard to stay positive isn’t it guys? Be happy that he plays a different song instead the usual Bonaparte.I loved it.

I thought it was beautiful.  It's one of my favourite songs anyway and I'm glad MK played it.   :)

actually I agree the version was nice but this doesn't make it a good choice for a concert, it would be a super bad choice
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: superval99 on October 29, 2018, 05:19:25 PM
Please tell me this cover is only a one-time very strange surprise and that we are NOT gonna hear it live in a concert taking the place of a DS/MK song, including songs that have never been played live or that are long forgotten, because I am going to sell my tickets

My exact thought as well. Just do an old DS goodie instead, we don't need covers when MK has so much of his own stuff to pick!!

It is hard to stay positive isn’t it guys? Be happy that he plays a different song instead the usual Bonaparte.I loved it.

I thought it was beautiful.  It's one of my favourite songs anyway and I'm glad MK played it.   :)

actually I agree the version was nice but this doesn't make it a good choice for a concert, it would be a super bad choice

I'm pretty sure it won't be played at a concert.  It was just played as a tribute to Paul Simon.   :)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: quizzaciously on October 29, 2018, 05:21:21 PM
Mark did covers before and never played it live. Have he ever played "What A Wonderful World", "Restless Farewell", "The Lily Of The West", etc.?

No!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Shai on October 29, 2018, 05:45:03 PM
"Today is OK. Today is just fine."

Amazing!!! Simply beautiful!!!

Saul

dIRE sTRAITS Light!! :)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: neco on October 29, 2018, 06:08:55 PM
Some nice les paul licks in GOYS.. he sure still knows how to play that thing  ;)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jasper90 on October 29, 2018, 06:51:00 PM
Thanks for sharing and posting the radio performance.
Really awesome to here Mark again playing live. And GOYS is really great, must be a good one with the whole band as well!. Nice guitar licks indeed, makes me very happy :D.

If I didn't know he played The Boxer I really would have thought by the intro he played "My heart has never changed.."  :lol
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: naif on October 29, 2018, 06:54:20 PM
Here we go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acJBmMuUcS0
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Dutchessy on October 29, 2018, 07:17:22 PM
Great close ups of the Les Paul solo!!  :D Awesome video!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: JF on October 29, 2018, 07:21:32 PM
I just wrote an article on my blog
it's in French

https://www.facebook.com/notes/textes-blog-rocknroll-chroniques-rock-blues-folk-soul-chanson/mark-knopfler-en-live-chez-ken-bruce-sur-la-bbc-radio-2-piano-room/487060585127714/
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dustyvalentino on October 29, 2018, 07:42:39 PM
And just to make a weird circle, here's Paul Simon doing The Boxer with Jerry Douglas:

https://youtu.be/70CTdmhCUTg
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dustyvalentino on October 29, 2018, 07:45:15 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p051r0dh

Lots of covers, seems they ask everyone to do one.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Justme on October 29, 2018, 07:52:19 PM
Yes, I do remember Chris Rea doing a version of Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine".
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: hunter on October 29, 2018, 08:06:50 PM
Here we go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acJBmMuUcS0

Something weird going on with Mark's hands. Like a tremor of sorts.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: PensaGhost on October 29, 2018, 08:12:02 PM
Here we go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acJBmMuUcS0

Something weird going on with Mark's hands. Like a tremor of sorts.

where do you see that ? I see a missed note at 4:08
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: cannibals on October 29, 2018, 08:15:03 PM
Did he only play the songs or was there also an interview?
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: hunter on October 29, 2018, 08:15:48 PM
where do you see that ? I see a missed note at 4:08

Just a general impression when he plays lead. I may be (hope I am) wrong though.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: holaknopfler on October 29, 2018, 08:21:06 PM
Anyone noticed his singing during this promo gig is much better than the TV things that he did in 2015? He sounded like Krusty there.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: cannibals on October 29, 2018, 08:23:32 PM
Full performance with interview
Audio only and indeed the boxer was played as tribute to PS Mark said....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p06q62vn

Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: knopflertom on October 29, 2018, 08:43:13 PM
Here we go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acJBmMuUcS0

Nice!

Would love to see "The Boxer"
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 29, 2018, 09:20:00 PM
Anyone noticed his singing during this promo gig is much better than the TV things that he did in 2015? He sounded like Krusty there.

I did.  His singing has improved and I actually thought he sounded quite rough during the interview like he had a cold or something.  Promises much for the upcoming tour IMO.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jasper90 on October 29, 2018, 09:23:23 PM
Here we go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acJBmMuUcS0

Something weird going on with Mark's hands. Like a tremor of sorts.

Yeah your right, I did not notice it directly. Still plays great, but I actually noticed it a lot in the Playtime Deluxe video last year :(

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8DASNifR8c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8DASNifR8c)

Around 1:50 and 3:20, in general his left hand is shaking all the time like he is crazy nervous or something  ???
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: JF on October 29, 2018, 09:54:40 PM
About the guitar used on Romeo, it's not the first time Mark plays this song on normal acoustic
he did it during STP promo tour
can't find it on YT, but the version is avalailble on the 2000 promo tour bootleg : it's on Craig Kilborn Show 29-11-2000
only guitar and piano and the guitar doesn't sound national
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 30, 2018, 09:08:40 AM
No tremors there, just MK doing what I'm sure most guitarist's including myself do to 'shake' the string to 'vibrate' the note... Its a natural thing I personally do on the fretboard..
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Tobben on October 30, 2018, 09:47:29 AM
About the guitar used on Romeo, it's not the first time Mark plays this song on normal acoustic
he did it during STP promo tour
can't find it on YT, but the version is avalailble on the 2000 promo tour bootleg : it's on Craig Kilborn Show 29-11-2000
only guitar and piano and the guitar doesn't sound national

Its not a normal acoustic, but a Dobro Mark got as a gift from Jerry Douglas. :) It has a resonator cone :)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 30, 2018, 10:38:07 AM
Fun to listen to, but they seriously should have rehearsed more. This was not a smooth performance, to say the least.

The Boxer was the best performance, IMO. Nice to hear Mark acknowledge other musicians like that (not just Dylan and Chet Atkins, the usual suspects).

On a side note - Mark should seriously consider replacing Richard with Robbie for the tour. Richard is more versatile, I guess, but Robbie is much more present as a guitar player.

Totally agree with your comments with regards Robbie. Ive admired him since he played for Paul Mccartney especially the 'New World' tour when his guitar playing was legendary....Incidentally I'm seeing Robbie in concert on the 16th November.....
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: quizzaciously on October 30, 2018, 10:57:52 AM
Fun to listen to, but they seriously should have rehearsed more. This was not a smooth performance, to say the least.

The Boxer was the best performance, IMO. Nice to hear Mark acknowledge other musicians like that (not just Dylan and Chet Atkins, the usual suspects).

On a side note - Mark should seriously consider replacing Richard with Robbie for the tour. Richard is more versatile, I guess, but Robbie is much more present as a guitar player.

Totally agree with your comments with regards Robbie. Ive admired him since he played for Paul Mccartney especially the 'New World' tour when his guitar playing was legendary....Incidentally I'm seeing Robbie in concert on the 16th November.....

Also what's cool is that Robbie sounds a bit like MK himself, e. g. on The Boxer sometimes you can't tell who's playing acoustic and electric. He just suits his music stylistic-wise. But we all know that Mark will never replace Richard for anyone. And to be honest, I wouldn't, too.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 30, 2018, 11:00:51 AM
Fun to listen to, but they seriously should have rehearsed more. This was not a smooth performance, to say the least.

The Boxer was the best performance, IMO. Nice to hear Mark acknowledge other musicians like that (not just Dylan and Chet Atkins, the usual suspects).

On a side note - Mark should seriously consider replacing Richard with Robbie for the tour. Richard is more versatile, I guess, but Robbie is much more present as a guitar player.

Totally agree with your comments with regards Robbie. Ive admired him since he played for Paul Mccartney especially the 'New World' tour when his guitar playing was legendary....Incidentally I'm seeing Robbie in concert on the 16th November.....

Also what's cool is that Robbie sounds a bit like MK himself, e. g. on The Boxer sometimes you can't tell who's playing acoustic and electric. He just suits his music stylistic-wise. But we all know that Mark will never replace Richard for anyone. And to be honest, I wouldn't, too.

Thing is personally I like both Richard and Robbie....both guitar geniuses in their own right..
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: hunter on October 30, 2018, 12:07:32 PM
No tremors there, just MK doing what I'm sure most guitarist's including myself do to 'shake' the string to 'vibrate' the note... Its a natural thing I personally do on the fretboard..

I know what a vibrato is ;) That's not what I'm referring to. It seems, to me, that there's a sort of nervousness or restlessness, in both hands. And when he moves his fingers around on the fretboard, the movements are also a bit stiff. Could be just "age", though.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jasper90 on October 30, 2018, 12:16:12 PM
No tremors there, just MK doing what I'm sure most guitarist's including myself do to 'shake' the string to 'vibrate' the note... Its a natural thing I personally do on the fretboard..

I know what a vibrato is ;) That's not what I'm referring to. It seems, to me, that there's a sort of nervousness or restlessness, in both hands. And when he moves his fingers around on the fretboard, the movements are also a bit stiff. Could be just "age", though.

Yeah that I thought myself as well. And most vibrate stuff you do with your left hand, and his right hand is more shakey. I play also guitar and can also play the same finger style as Mark (not as good though :P) and this does not look like a normal vibrate thing to me. If you compare it with older videos or Dire Straits it never looked that nervous. Maybe I also ”worry“ too much  ;D. An age thing could it also be...
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Eddie Fox on October 30, 2018, 12:52:19 PM
Here we go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acJBmMuUcS0

Something weird going on with Mark's hands. Like a tremor of sorts.

Since you brought that up, yes, I've been noticing that for a while now but never said anything because maybe it would have sounded bad to one's ears.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 30, 2018, 12:58:00 PM
Maybe he was just gold... Winter has come suddenly...
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: superval99 on October 30, 2018, 01:23:07 PM
Here we go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acJBmMuUcS0

Something weird going on with Mark's hands. Like a tremor of sorts.

Since you brought that up, yes, I've been noticing that for a while now but never said anything because maybe it would have sounded bad to one's ears.

Which part of the video do you notice the tremor?   I have studied it and can't see anything trembly.   ::)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: superval99 on October 30, 2018, 01:27:20 PM
Maybe he was just gold... Winter has come suddenly...

Well, that's highly possible - he had signed autographs in the cold for around 4 minutes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMwkj8hLsx4
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: hunter on October 30, 2018, 01:31:54 PM
Here we go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acJBmMuUcS0

Something weird going on with Mark's hands. Like a tremor of sorts.

Since you brought that up, yes, I've been noticing that for a while now but never said anything because maybe it would have sounded bad to one's ears.

Which part of the video do you notice the tremor?   I have studied it and can't see anything trembly.   ::)

Take a look at the little solo from around 1:38 to 1:48. To me his movements seem rather stiff and uncertain as it were. It's not like he has Parkinson's disease or something. Actually maybe "tremor" or "trembly" were the wrong words altogether, and I'll be the first to admit I'm wrong. But this is the impression I have. Something has changed. But again, it may just be that he's getting older.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 30, 2018, 01:33:02 PM
He comes from the North so he's used to the cold.  Glasgow's always cold and wet!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: superval99 on October 30, 2018, 01:36:05 PM
Here we go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acJBmMuUcS0

Something weird going on with Mark's hands. Like a tremor of sorts.

Since you brought that up, yes, I've been noticing that for a while now but never said anything because maybe it would have sounded bad to one's ears.

Which part of the video do you notice the tremor?   I have studied it and can't see anything trembly.   ::)

Take a look at the little solo from around 1:38 to 1:48. To me his movements seem rather stiff and uncertain as it were. It's not like he has Parkinson's disease or something. Actually maybe "tremor" or "trembly" were the wrong words altogether, and I'll be the first to admit I'm wrong. But this is the impression I have. Something has changed. But again, it may just be that he's getting older.

Well, apart from the video being a bit blurry at around 1.38, I didn't notice anything untoward.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: hunter on October 30, 2018, 01:37:02 PM
Well, apart from the video being a bit blurry at around 1.38, I didn't notice anything untoward.

OK :)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: hunter on October 30, 2018, 01:38:39 PM
Well, that's highly possible - he had signed autographs in the cold for around 4 minutes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMwkj8hLsx4

I'm sorry, but what a bunch of idiots some those guys. Ugh.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Nick14 on October 30, 2018, 03:21:24 PM
Virtually every video it see of people asking for autographs etc is really uncomfortable and always makes me think how uncomfortable it must be for many/most famous people - if that was me I would isolate myself - be on guard, be wary etc all the time. Why people have to be so weird is beyond me - a real pack mentality that feels tense to me rather than anything pleasant or joyful. Gives me the creeps so goodness knows what it does to those on the receieving end....
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: K-alberto on October 30, 2018, 03:30:13 PM
Here we go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acJBmMuUcS0

Something weird going on with Mark's hands. Like a tremor of sorts.

Since you brought that up, yes, I've been noticing that for a while now but never said anything because maybe it would have sounded bad to one's ears.

Which part of the video do you notice the tremor?   I have studied it and can't see anything trembly.   ::)

Take a look at the little solo from around 1:38 to 1:48. To me his movements seem rather stiff and uncertain as it were. It's not like he has Parkinson's disease or something. Actually maybe "tremor" or "trembly" were the wrong words altogether, and I'll be the first to admit I'm wrong. But this is the impression I have. Something has changed. But again, it may just be that he's getting older.

Well, apart from the video being a bit blurry at around 1.38, I didn't notice anything untoward.

Neither do I !! Except for the fact that he plays and sings wonderfully
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: quizzaciously on October 30, 2018, 03:34:23 PM
Virtually every video it see of people asking for autographs etc is really uncomfortable and always makes me think how uncomfortable it must be for many/most famous people - if that was me I would isolate myself - be on guard, be wary etc all the time. Why people have to be so weird is beyond me - a real pack mentality that feels tense to me rather than anything pleasant or joyful. Gives me the creeps so goodness knows what it does to those on the receieving end....

I always laugh at the "Maak!", "Maak" shouts from the people around Mark.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: JF on October 30, 2018, 03:42:54 PM
About the guitar used on Romeo, it's not the first time Mark plays this song on normal acoustic
he did it during STP promo tour
can't find it on YT, but the version is avalailble on the 2000 promo tour bootleg : it's on Craig Kilborn Show 29-11-2000
only guitar and piano and the guitar doesn't sound national

Its not a normal acoustic, but a Dobro Mark got as a gift from Jerry Douglas. :) It has a resonator cone :)

yes I know. By "normal acoustic", I meant that it contains wood, unlike the National
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: quizzaciously on October 30, 2018, 05:24:02 PM
By the way, Mark has his Les Paul tuned down half-step again.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: holaknopfler on October 30, 2018, 06:35:45 PM
Virtually every video it see of people asking for autographs etc is really uncomfortable and always makes me think how uncomfortable it must be for many/most famous people - if that was me I would isolate myself - be on guard, be wary etc all the time. Why people have to be so weird is beyond me - a real pack mentality that feels tense to me rather than anything pleasant or joyful. Gives me the creeps so goodness knows what it does to those on the receieving end....

You can stop now he says at the end. I can understand that. Must be terrible all these paparazzi guys.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: JF on October 30, 2018, 06:53:02 PM
By the way, Mark has his Les Paul tuned down half-step again.

it seems like the signature model, not the original 58, right ?
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Rolleyway Man on October 30, 2018, 07:40:11 PM
By the way, Mark has his Les Paul tuned down half-step again.

it seems like the signature model, not the original 58, right ?

Certainly looks like it. The original ‘58 is more worn than that.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dustyvalentino on October 30, 2018, 08:45:34 PM
Seems to be a reissue, more flame than the real 58.

With regard to the fans, two things:

I was surprised there were so many people - professional autograph people? Anyone checked eBay?

Secondly, very rude to ask him to sign more than one item IMO but this may relate to my first point.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 30, 2018, 09:03:22 PM
Woah, that video of MK being hounded was very uncomfortable... Looked like there were some genuine fans and then the paparazzi 'Crows' shouting 'MAK MAK'
Why some can't respect that he's signed enough items and wants to walk away was cringeworthy...
I now know why he is reluctant to sign.... I obviously got lucky when I met him and he signed 3 items for me. I didn't hang around like some of those people did.... Grrrr
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: holaknopfler on October 30, 2018, 09:47:14 PM
Woah, that video of MK being hounded was very uncomfortable... Looked like there were some genuine fans and then the paparazzi 'Crows' shouting 'MAK MAK'
Why some can't respect that he's signed enough items and wants to walk away was cringeworthy...
I now know why he is reluctant to sign.... I obviously got lucky when I met him and he signed 3 items for me. I didn't hang around like some of those people did.... Grrrr

So true. Seeing this I can understand now that he doesn’t stop anymore for the risk of being hunted by a bunch of idiots
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Love Expresso on October 30, 2018, 09:53:42 PM
Especially that fat bearded guy at the end where it was totally clear that it was over and who runs like he is one beer short of a six pack...


LE
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: zeusjazmin on October 30, 2018, 09:59:14 PM
surprisingly I never noticed anyone asking guy or danny for autographs :o :-[ :disbelief
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: PensaGhost on October 30, 2018, 11:43:28 PM
surprisingly I never noticed anyone asking guy or danny for autographs :o :-[ :disbelief

I have a video at the RAH getting autographs from all of them plus also Ed Bicknell
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: hunter on October 31, 2018, 05:37:31 AM
surprisingly I never noticed anyone asking guy or danny for autographs :o :-[ :disbelief

Doesn't fetch a high enough price on Ebay ...
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Pottel on October 31, 2018, 10:05:52 AM
Virtually every video it see of people asking for autographs etc is really uncomfortable and always makes me think how uncomfortable it must be for many/most famous people - if that was me I would isolate myself - be on guard, be wary etc all the time. Why people have to be so weird is beyond me - a real pack mentality that feels tense to me rather than anything pleasant or joyful. Gives me the creeps so goodness knows what it does to those on the receieving end....
imagine how it must be for someone like dylan, where even the stars themselves want something from him, and this for over 50 yrs now, now wonder he went "crunchy"
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dmg on October 31, 2018, 11:57:31 AM
surprisingly I never noticed anyone asking guy or danny for autographs :o :-[ :disbelief

Doesn't fetch a high enough price on Ebay ...

 :lol :lol

Funny, I seen Ricardo outside the RAH years back and hunters (no pun intended) chased him for autographs.  He took his time and spoke to a group of people.  Seemed a really nice chap.  Joe Brown was about the same door as he was a special guest that evening.

On another occasion, also at the RAH, John McCusker came and stood right next to me, smoked a fag and made a phone call!  No one bothered him at all but he was wearing a woolly hat so you probably wouldn't have recognised him unless he was really close.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Nick14 on October 31, 2018, 12:29:59 PM
I used to work in the music business - I frequently saw performers harrassed - I worked a few times with George Harrison and it was a real eye opener - every night he was in the venue there was a huge gathering of people wanting to see him or get him to sign something. The oddest ones, for me, were the people who brought gifts in for him - not for him to sign but things for him to have and keep. I once collected a large pile of books, one of which was a "how to play guitar" book......intended for him - suffice to say he did not want them...some of the people were pretty creepy and George often looked pretty spooked and twitchy.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: knopflertom on October 31, 2018, 01:11:55 PM
Well, that's highly possible - he had signed autographs in the cold for around 4 minutes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMwkj8hLsx4

I'm sorry, but what a bunch of idiots some those guys. Ugh.

 a very creepy and awful Situation in this video  >:( I‘m glad that I didnt ask him for an autograph and pic and ne a Pain in his neck, when I med him 2 years ago in London.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Rail King on October 31, 2018, 01:29:04 PM
Ha, listening to Good on You Son, I had to laugh out loud at the middle part – this time, LE, he gets he phrasing right on "cut, slice it, chop it up - to the rythm of a cockney rebel".  ;D

I'm still quite sure that the album version of that part was pasted together from two takes, and not quite perfectly so (which is astonishing for a perfectionist like Mark). But whatever, I do have MY version now (especially since it doesn't have any synths on it, haha).
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Rail King on October 31, 2018, 01:31:20 PM
And what, what a touching performance of The Boxer!
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on October 31, 2018, 04:00:53 PM
And what, what a touching performance of The Boxer!

Quite agree, it was amazing.....
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: koobaa on October 31, 2018, 05:48:41 PM
I must say I like that stripped down version of Good On You Son much better than the album one. It really works in this modest arrangement.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: PensaGhost on October 31, 2018, 05:50:57 PM
I must say I like that stripped down version of Good On You Son much better than the album one. It really works in this modest arrangement.

yes
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: PensaGhost on October 31, 2018, 06:06:47 PM
1 more adjustment like getting rid of the intro which has nothing to do with the rest of the song and it works 100%, still it's only a 6+ song for MK standards imo
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: quizzaciously on October 31, 2018, 06:33:44 PM
1 more adjustment like getting rid of the intro which has nothing to do with the rest of the song and it works 100%, still it's only a 6+ song for MK standards imo

Absolutely. I disliked this intro from the very first listen. Not every song should start with an intro.

If Mark would write Sultans for this album instead of his debut, you can bet it would have an intro like that :lol
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Love Expresso on October 31, 2018, 06:49:38 PM
The intro is played in the BBC Version as well...

And it's what I like best on this song together with maybe the first verse. I still hate the chorus and the unfitting Sax break.

LE
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Silvertown on October 31, 2018, 07:27:01 PM
The intro is played in the BBC Version as well...

And it's what I like best on this song together with maybe the first verse. I still hate the chorus and the unfitting Sax break.

LE

I agree a bit about the sax. However, I makes me a feeling as there is change of the scene in a movie or something like that.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: superval99 on October 31, 2018, 07:58:41 PM
The intro is played in the BBC Version as well...

And it's what I like best on this song together with maybe the first verse. I still hate the chorus and the unfitting Sax break.

LE

I agree a bit about the sax. However, I makes me a feeling as there is change of the scene in a movie or something like that.

The best part for me is when the guitar meets the sax in a great crescendo!    Oh, I love the chorus too!  Perhaps the only part I could do without is the percussion break!    :)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on October 31, 2018, 09:40:55 PM
I like specially the sax break. The song goes in a different direction which is surprising and fresh, I like to be surprised and honestly, MK was being too predictable during most of his solo career...
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: hunter on November 01, 2018, 01:52:21 AM
I like to be surprised and honestly, MK was being too predictable during most of his solo career...

Actually, I find that his solo records are quite varied. His live shows, though, is a different matter. Especially from 2005 onwards.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: allen on November 01, 2018, 12:10:33 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebLJMk-SEIQ
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: allen on November 01, 2018, 12:11:05 PM
A pity BBC Music hasn't released the video of The boxer.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Eddie Fox on November 01, 2018, 03:43:41 PM
The only part of GOYS I don't like much is the first half of the chorus, which sounds too obvious and doesn't really fit in imho.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on November 02, 2018, 02:21:15 PM
MKnews:

On the 17th of November Mark will be a guest on BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends at 18.15 hrs and on the 19th of November he will be on the Jools Holland programme, BBC Radio 2 at 21.00 hrs.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: skydiver on November 02, 2018, 03:17:38 PM
MKnews:

On the 17th of November Mark will be a guest on BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends at 18.15 hrs and on the 19th of November he will be on the Jools Holland programme, BBC Radio 2 at 21.00 hrs.

Thanks!
By then the album will have be released and he can play new material
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: ds1984 on November 02, 2018, 06:14:09 PM
Virtually every video it see of people asking for autographs etc is really uncomfortable and always makes me think how uncomfortable it must be for many/most famous people - if that was me I would isolate myself - be on guard, be wary etc all the time. Why people have to be so weird is beyond me - a real pack mentality that feels tense to me rather than anything pleasant or joyful. Gives me the creeps so goodness knows what it does to those on the receieving end....

I always laugh at the "Maak!", "Maak" shouts from the people around Mark.

When you are there you are not the same.
Waiting (hour(s)) for an autograph just makes your adrenalin getting high.
And turns you somewhat stupid.
I experienced it despite being not an autograph person.
But as long as it is only shout - no big deal it is part of the game.


Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: PensaGhost on November 03, 2018, 12:44:34 AM
Next Live
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00016lt?fbclid=IwAR2ks1klgUzPSVISu-3UsTLgh7ro-Er2fxGyqpwIi_yn3cYse61INWn61uw
Mark Knopfler is Jools' guest, playing live with the band and discussing his life and career, from Dire Straits to the present day
Mon 19 Nov 2018 21:00
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: TheTimeWasWrong on November 04, 2018, 04:15:56 PM
Fun to listen to, but they seriously should have rehearsed more. This was not a smooth performance, to say the least.

The Boxer was the best performance, IMO. Nice to hear Mark acknowledge other musicians like that (not just Dylan and Chet Atkins, the usual suspects).

On a side note - Mark should seriously consider replacing Richard with Robbie for the tour. Richard is more versatile, I guess, but Robbie is much more present as a guitar player.

Totally agree with your comments with regards Robbie. Ive admired him since he played for Paul Mccartney especially the 'New World' tour when his guitar playing was legendary....Incidentally I'm seeing Robbie in concert on the 16th November.....

Also what's cool is that Robbie sounds a bit like MK himself, e. g. on The Boxer sometimes you can't tell who's playing acoustic and electric. He just suits his music stylistic-wise. But we all know that Mark will never replace Richard for anyone. And to be honest, I wouldn't, too.

Would be awesome if he invited them both, three guitars on the STP tour was great although I was not a fan of Mike's slide stuff.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on November 05, 2018, 10:44:35 AM
Virtually every video it see of people asking for autographs etc is really uncomfortable and always makes me think how uncomfortable it must be for many/most famous people - if that was me I would isolate myself - be on guard, be wary etc all the time. Why people have to be so weird is beyond me - a real pack mentality that feels tense to me rather than anything pleasant or joyful. Gives me the creeps so goodness knows what it does to those on the receieving end....

I always laugh at the "Maak!", "Maak" shouts from the people around Mark.

When you are there you are not the same.
Waiting (hour(s)) for an autograph just makes your adrenalin getting high.
And turns you somewhat stupid.
I experienced it despite being not an autograph person.
But as long as it is only shout - no big deal it is part of the game.

Ooooh, I know exactly what you mean. My legs turned to jelly and I could hardly speak when I chatted with him at Bridport... I was a complete and utter mess.... Wouldn't have dreamt about shouting his name though as it lacks respect... The chat and handshake I had was amazing and the three signatures from 'the master' were an absolute bonus...
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: PensaGhost on November 05, 2018, 03:32:11 PM
Kemper in action ?

(https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/45381860_1881280638627967_5182052199252885504_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_eui2=AeF9mwvokvzuh1WaV9s5pQ0ZIsoOPRXYx4UpPk7Cx6gejV56IoeXyg131ZZMwLofK8cSCGP3-THqKpNnALfML6FJ9YsJ2bJSZtsMT4Aj-AAPug&_nc_ht=scontent-mxp1-1.xx&oh=921400ae96f61e3312fa2bd4571f940d&oe=5C3DFEA0)
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on November 05, 2018, 04:02:11 PM
Kemper in action ?

(https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/45381860_1881280638627967_5182052199252885504_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_eui2=AeF9mwvokvzuh1WaV9s5pQ0ZIsoOPRXYx4UpPk7Cx6gejV56IoeXyg131ZZMwLofK8cSCGP3-THqKpNnALfML6FJ9YsJ2bJSZtsMT4Aj-AAPug&_nc_ht=scontent-mxp1-1.xx&oh=921400ae96f61e3312fa2bd4571f940d&oe=5C3DFEA0)

What?
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Silvertown on November 05, 2018, 05:59:45 PM
Kemper in action ?



What?

Guitar amp.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: primi on November 05, 2018, 08:51:48 PM
Kemper in action ?

(https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/45381860_1881280638627967_5182052199252885504_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_eui2=AeF9mwvokvzuh1WaV9s5pQ0ZIsoOPRXYx4UpPk7Cx6gejV56IoeXyg131ZZMwLofK8cSCGP3-THqKpNnALfML6FJ9YsJ2bJSZtsMT4Aj-AAPug&_nc_ht=scontent-mxp1-1.xx&oh=921400ae96f61e3312fa2bd4571f940d&oe=5C3DFEA0)

Looks similar but hardly conclusive. Where's the picture from anyway? Doesn't look like Ken Bruce show, not the same background.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Pottel on November 05, 2018, 10:09:15 PM
Kemper in action ?

(https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/45381860_1881280638627967_5182052199252885504_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_eui2=AeF9mwvokvzuh1WaV9s5pQ0ZIsoOPRXYx4UpPk7Cx6gejV56IoeXyg131ZZMwLofK8cSCGP3-THqKpNnALfML6FJ9YsJ2bJSZtsMT4Aj-AAPug&_nc_ht=scontent-mxp1-1.xx&oh=921400ae96f61e3312fa2bd4571f940d&oe=5C3DFEA0)

Looks similar but hardly conclusive. Where's the picture from anyway? Doesn't look like Ken Bruce show, not the same background.
totally. same guitar, backdrop is also the same.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: primi on November 05, 2018, 11:07:14 PM
Official video has red and purple lit curtain at the back. Doesn't this look more like glass with a reflection and probably some shades? So perhaps a different take then, before they set everything up for filming.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Love Expresso on November 05, 2018, 11:13:37 PM
What's the thing with "Kemper in action"?

LE
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Jules on November 06, 2018, 12:28:45 PM
What's the thing with "Kemper in action"?

LE

Exactly
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: hunter on November 06, 2018, 12:30:56 PM
https://www.kemper-amps.com/
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: PensaGhost on November 06, 2018, 01:24:54 PM
A Kemper is a digital hardware, basically a powerful computer, which simulates all the existing amps.
It's considered the best in simulations and is very close to the original tube amps.

The pic resembles a Kemper, not completely sure tough, but we don't even know if it was used by MK nor if it was his own one or it
was simply already there. I don't see MK using a Kemper live in a tour, even tough many artists, including big ones, do.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: dustyvalentino on November 06, 2018, 11:10:02 PM
I think Guy said at one point they were mixing real amps with modelers now in the studio.
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: PensaGhost on November 07, 2018, 12:36:13 AM
I think Guy said at one point they were mixing real amps with modelers now in the studio.

no, he only said they tried modelers for fun
Title: Re: Mark on Ken Bruce show
Post by: Knopflerfan on December 15, 2018, 04:15:14 PM
Mark now looks a bit like Dr Bunsen Honeydew from the Muppets!

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/dd/Dr._Bunsen_Honeydew.jpg/220px-Dr._Bunsen_Honeydew.jpg)

Mark was seen this afternoon in the Muppet Christmas Carol!!! :lol :lol