A Mark In Time
Mark Knopfler Discussion => Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Love Expresso on March 03, 2011, 09:03:47 PM
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Guy said it today, at last we get some really exciting news! So let's hope it will not be another "best-of"... I presume they ARE working for some time now
and Mark just wanted it to be kept secret. So maybe no weekly diary this time?
LE
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So this thread has had its days and we should open a new one, called NEW ALBUM IN PRODUCTION, shouldn't we. I will do it, but let's wait until he gets into more detail...
LE
wow you waited a long time! ;D
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Well I thought the term "album" has been used by Guy, so they ARE doing something in the moment. Let it be best-of, soundtrack, mini album, live album or whatsoever. I thought about it and, why not? ;D :lol
Or maybe it is only because I am so excited about the news... Can't close my notebook, want more NEWS... :P
LE
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Can't wait! ;)
I hope the album will be finished and ready for sale this year!
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Or maybe it is only because I am so excited about the news... Can't close my notebook, want more NEWS... :P
LE
This is exactly how I feel today.
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;D Im in heaven!!!
*In the meantime Im cleaning my gun*.... 8)
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My feeling: YESYESYESYESYESYES!
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Oh dear here it starts again! THANKS MARK!
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:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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EXCITING !!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Cheers BBB
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An album has to mean an album, right? That's my guess anyway ;D
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I didn't have that much time to post lately, but my friends I guess from now on I'll be here every single day ,because this is the best place to get news about MK and the new album and also discuss ;D ! I can't wait for it! Let's hope for some more blues and rock guitar in there! Cheers everyone! I am celebrating! :P
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Freaks, I tell you....
8)
LE
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It's fairly unambiguous, he says NEW ALBUM!
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During some months at the end of 2005 and the beguining of 2006 Mark and Guy were working in what was to be a new album...
It was an intermission when "All the roadrunning" saw the light of day, the tour and then the dvd, and it wasnt until late 2006 and the beguining of 2008 that MK called the band (actually just Danny and Glenn, plus some guests appearences) to finish the job.
It was "Kill to get crimson" that took so many time to complete.
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I sure hope that Guy's message means what we all want it to mean.
NEW ALBUM!!!
NEW MK ALBUM!!!!!!!
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Ofcourse it's a new MK solo album! :D
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I just got a text back from Mark....................
It's a double blues album with a bonus disc of songs recorded but that didn't make it onto his other solo records.
Also a short booklet, containing in Mark's own words, what ACTUALLY happened in the 'stolen sausage saga', which he just calls the 'SSS' incident!!!
Great news.
Cheers BBB
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Finally! ;D It is great to know that there are a batch of new, never before heard Mark Knopfler songs heading our way. Love it! Just imagine how great it's gonne be :)
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I just got a text back from Mark....................
It's a double blues album with a bonus disc of songs recorded but that didn't make it onto his other solo records.
Also a short booklet, containing in Mark's own words, what ACTUALLY happened in the 'stolen sausage saga', which he just calls the 'SSS' incident!!!
Great news.
Cheers BBB
Hey, thats the same SMS I got, I thought I was the only one!
;)
He also told me there will be a box set released with tons of outtakes from 1978 onwards, of interesting demos etc...
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And Mark has still that unreleased song recorded in the booth with amp at full volume.
I wonder how it sounds, heavy rock?
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And Mark has still that unreleased song recorded in the booth with amp at full volume.
I wonder how it sounds, heavy rock?
Wasn't that Cleaning My Gun? (which was perhaps not exactly what we wished for in that respect)
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Let's hope the band line up for the album is the same, and includes Mike McGoldrick.
NO! I WANT SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT! >:(
Well, I guess the band could stay the same, but at least let's hope for something a bit more uptempo and fresh.
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Let's hope the band line up for the album is the same, and includes Mike McGoldrick.
I hope so, too. I really enjoyed the addition of Mike McGoldrick and it sounded like he loved being part of the band.
I'm getting old. It's Tim O'Brien who I hope comes back. I'm hoping for less flutes.
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Let's hope the band line up for the album is the same, and includes Mike McGoldrick.
NO! I WANT SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT! >:(
Well, I guess the band could stay the same, but at least let's hope for something a bit more uptempo and fresh.
Right on bro, but I fear the music is now written to incorporate the previous tours' band members rather than the other way round. Like he feels an obligation to invite them to play on the album.
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Let's hope the band line up for the album is the same, and includes Mike McGoldrick.
I hope that both Mike and John will be in the album line-up again, but, of course, not on everything! I think they both add a lot to the live show too, especially on songs like Marbletown, which I think was the best version ever on the GL tour. :)
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Let's hope the band line up for the album is the same, and includes Mike McGoldrick.
I hope that both Mike and John will be in the album line-up again, but, of course, not on everything! I think they both add a lot to the live show too, especially on songs like Marbletown, which I think was the best version ever on the GL tour. :)
We've been discussing this before, Val :) And of course, these guys are capable of producing anything, they're that good. So it's not really about the band, but it would be cool if a different person would be involved, a person that would have a totally different approach to things. Will be interesting to see.
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Let's hope the band line up for the album is the same, and includes Mike McGoldrick.
NO! I WANT SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT! >:(
Well, I guess the band could stay the same, but at least let's hope for something a bit more uptempo and fresh.
Agreed!!
Its all good news but yeah I'd like something a bit different as well - not a lot different but something :P
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Let's hope the band line up for the album is the same, and includes Mike McGoldrick.
NO! I WANT SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT! >:(
Well, I guess the band could stay the same, but at least let's hope for something a bit more uptempo and fresh.
In a way I agree with you, I would love an up tempo song or two, but at the same time: My all time favorites from Mark's solo work are songs like Piper To the End, So Far From the Clyde, In the Sky, Our Shangri-la, Golden Heart and A Place Where We Used to Live. More than anything I want Mark to write beautiful tunes like these. They are not up tempo, but they are wondeful to listen to. So soulful...
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And Mark has still that unreleased song recorded in the booth with amp at full volume.
I wonder how it sounds, heavy rock?
Wasn't that Cleaning My Gun? (which was perhaps not exactly what we wished for in that respect)
No it wasn't, I rely on Guy that wrote on his forum that this one was not released.
My hope for the next album is that Mark does remember the gifted guistarist he is and does let that side of him be over shadowed by his will to be recognized as a songwriter and go back to nice solo like on "Don't you get it" or "Are we in trouble now".
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Perhaps it may be a more jazzy album, especially as we have learned that Richard has been having jazz-guitar lessons! That would be fine with me too, but at the moment I am just too elated and grateful to hear that there is to be another album at all, after all the months of wondering! :D
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If the album is going to sound more rocky then I feel they need to draft in another producer like they did in Making Movies with Jimmy Iovine. Chuck is from Nashville and IMO more akin to country sounding stuff. All the albums lately have had the same smooth sound which is fine, can't criticise it but it would be great to get back to a more gritty sound like the first three Straits albums as far as I'm concerned. Let's rock 'n' roll baby! 8)
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Jazzy? Why not? :D
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I just got a text back from Mark....................
It's a double blues album with a bonus disc of songs recorded but that didn't make it onto his other solo records.
Also a short booklet, containing in Mark's own words, what ACTUALLY happened in the 'stolen sausage saga', which he just calls the 'SSS' incident!!!
Great news.
Cheers BBB
Hey BBB did he also sent you a message?
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Time to get in shape Fieneke? By the looks of things you have a cracking pair of...........................................................legs! ;D
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Fieneke, thanks so much for including me in MK's backing vocals choir!
(Even though every time I try to sing our national anthem at sporting events, everyone turns around and tells me to shut up.)
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I must admit that I do not give a damn about which style MK's next album will have because I do not expect any surprises. I am however totally excited because "new album" means "new tour" in the Knopfler-world, and the last tour was THAT great that I am eager to go again for at least three or four months! He will not play more than two or three songs from the new album anyway, :lol, so maybe we get to listen to some "new" "old" stuff if you know what I mean...
LE
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Last year I got an awesome internship on my birthday, this year a new album is announced. Can't be better to be born on the 3rd of March. 8) 8) 8)
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Last year I got an awesome internship on my birthday, this year a new album is announced. Can't be better to be born on the 3rd of March. 8) 8) 8)
Oh, if that is the case then....
Happy (belated) birthday to you! :D
So you have a very nice birthday present already, although it hasn't fully materialised yet. Let's hope that the new album is issued a bit sooner than the 3rd of March in 2012, shall we? ;)
I'm already looking forward to the next shows at the Royal Albert Hall (fingers crossed....).
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Haha, thanks. And yes! I hope the album will be released soon (maybe September is realistic). I doubt but maybe if they don't take too long for recording, it may be still possible... ;D
Gonna save some money for (a) ticket(s) for the next tour! :lol
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Haha, thanks. And yes! I hope the album will be released soon (maybe September is realistic). I doubt but maybe if they don't take too long for recording, it may be still possible... ;D
Gonna save some money for (a) ticket(s) for the next tour! :lol
Nog gefeliciteerd man!! Ik had je mobiele nummer niet om je te smsen over het albumnieuws... (sorry for the dutch part)
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I am sooooo elated :D I'll be dreaming about the new album tonight. Wonder what it will be called ?
Thank youuuuuu Mark for making our lives exciting again.
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Jazzy? Why not? :D
Because I cannot remember a single MK album that is done in only "one" style.. I wish he would do something like that. Until today, all his (solo) albums
are more or less great mixtures, and the only one that has something like "Style" over all is The Ragpicker's Dream in my opinion, because that one has
a blues/grief/lament feeling (which I like a lot)...
I would appreciate it very much if he would change this "mixture" thing - the will to show everything he can and maybe to satisfy all his listeners...
Just imagine a complete record in the style of "You Can't Beat The House"... Or just imagine what we would have got if "Shangri-La" would have been
continued in the same "electric" style after the first four songs...
However, I will be happy with everything MK is providing. It is sooo much better than almost everything else you can get these days in its completeness, craftness and STYLE! :D
LE
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Hmm, Ragpickers had Knoxville and Quality Shoe which weren't very "grief" like.
The only solo album I find to be consistent is KTGC - consistently bad (half joke).
But seriously, it's sort of folk with Hank Marvin guitars over the top of it.
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The only solo album I find to be consistent is KTGC.
Most consistent sound and "vibe" - totally agree. It wasn't bad - none of Mark's album are bad - but dull, yeah.
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KTGC is the only album that puts me in a certain place and has a particular aura about it - like in the 50s and 60s - perhaps it was necessary to have lived in that time to appreciate the feeling. ;D I like it very much, just as I like all of Marks's solo albums, though some more than others! ;) None of Mark's albums are dull to me. :)
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Last year I got an awesome internship on my birthday, this year a new album is announced. Can't be better to be born on the 3rd of March. 8) 8) 8)
You're absolutely right ! ;D
What a wonderful day :) :) :) when you can consider that a new album announcement is the second best news of the day.
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I don't know about you all, but i am behind my listenings for at least three years. Records and CDs pile up waiting to be heard. By all means an MK album is more than welcome and it will go straight to my turntable, but there is so much good music around, new in the world and even more new to me-coming from the past-, that I cannot i don't understand the fuss. And if this note leaves you wondering, well I don't blame you, after all this is the AMIT forum. We are not supposed to say bad things. I only wonder if any of you find less joy in the man's albums after Shangri-La, or is it just me. I mean after the initial time they spent in my turntable, they have not created the deeper connections that his other recordings have, the ones that make me go back again and again for more. I am not telling these words to hurt any of you or undermine the man's work, I am only asking if it is only me, something going on that won't let me appreciate the music. I read somewhere in the previous posts something, that in a way could be an answer, about MK, that he seems more focused to songwriting rather than his guitar work, but of course this argument is easy to beat since lately i listen again and extremely enjoy Marvin Gaye's -70ies albums with minimal guitar -hero work in them (amazing bass by the way). Sorry to spoil the good mood, but it is more of a cry for help.
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For me, KTGC and SL were definitely Mark's worst albums as a solo artist or with DS. GL was much better, so I'm hoping for more of the good stuff ;D A new album is always great news, even though there are disappointments in the end occasionally.
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I don't know about you all, but i am behind my listenings for at least three years. Records and CDs pile up waiting to be heard. By all means an MK album is more than welcome and it will go straight to my turntable, but there is so much good music around, new in the world and even more new to me-coming from the past-, that I cannot i don't understand the fuss (.....).
Funny you should say that, I feel like I don't need a new album yet. Unlike you I love all of his albums (even latest ones, even KTGC) but I am discovering a lot of "new" (new to me that is) music at the moment. And more important for the subject, I am not done with Get Lucky. I love this album so much that I have hardly listened to it, as I insist (insisted until last Thursday) on only listening to it on hifi. So like you, the new one will go straight on my turntable (well, CD player) but I don't feel too excited about it (which is a shame, really, I love that feeling)
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Funny you should say that, I feel like I don't need a new album yet.
Totally agree with that. I think an album every second year doesn't give you the time to let the album "grow on you". But that's my opinion :)
Just discovered three tracks by Ry Cooder that were made(?) for the movie My Blueberry Nights (starring Norah Jones). Amazing! And I really like the "live" sound of this. Wish Mark would do something in this vein:
Busride
http://listen.grooveshark.com/s/Bus+Ride/2ByJYh?src=5 (http://listen.grooveshark.com/s/Bus+Ride/2ByJYh?src=5)
Long Ride
http://listen.grooveshark.com/s/Long+Ride/2QgXMf?src=5 (http://listen.grooveshark.com/s/Long+Ride/2QgXMf?src=5)
Ely Nevada
http://listen.grooveshark.com/s/Ely+Nevada/2Bz0JQ?src=5 (http://listen.grooveshark.com/s/Ely+Nevada/2Bz0JQ?src=5)
(Addendum:
I know you can't compare a soundtrack with a regular album, but I'm talking about the sound and vibe.)
Addendum 2:
Had to add one more uptempo song by Mr RC, from his I, Flathead album:
Riding with the Blues
http://listen.grooveshark.com/s/Ridin+With+The+Blues/2pWTHX?src=5 (http://listen.grooveshark.com/s/Ridin+With+The+Blues/2pWTHX?src=5)
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In times of STP and RPD I used to listen to the albums as a whole. I took my time to sit (or lie) and listen from track one to the final last note.
It must be a sign for ... another.... quality of the followers that there are only parts on them that I listen to regularly... changing parts, but not more than four or five songs in a row... For example, SL from 1 to 5 is awesome, the rest depends on my mood. On KTGC, I often start with Let It All Go and listen through to the end. It is because of the mood I find in these parts, or maybe I just had more time to spend listening to music when I was younger. Anyway, there is always something new to discover on Mark's records, which is great. I only discovered "Monteleone" as a really good track in the last month. I used to skip it in 2010.
On a new record, I will be happy if these parts are long enough, I do not expect a "Master/Killer/Surprise/album anymore. As I said earlier, it is the view
of a tour that excites me most about these news.
MK albums are like children, I suppose. You can't love one more than the other, every one is unique in its very own way. They are there and belong to your life for the rest of it.
(No, Nat, I do not have any!) :lol
LE
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MK albums are like children, I suppose. You can't love one more than the other, every one is unique in its very own way. They are there and belong to your life for the rest of it.
(No, Nat, I do not have any!) :lol
LE
A very good analogy, LE! ;D
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Oh yes, another tour! I need that! ;D
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(Addendum:
I know you can't compare a soundtrack with a regular album, but I'm talking about the sound and vibe.)
OK, I've listened to them all, but really you should compare like with like, ie an RC soundrack with an MK soundtrack, such as "Wag the Dog", "A Shot at Glory","Metroland", "Cal", etc!
The one I enjoyed the most was Ely Nevada - the others I wasn't too keen on, but maybe they are growers! :-\
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(Addendum:
I know you can't compare a soundtrack with a regular album, but I'm talking about the sound and vibe.)
OK, I've listened to them all, but really you should compare like with like, ie an RC soundrack with an MK soundtrack, such as "Wag the Dog", "A Shot at Glory","Metroland", "Cal", etc!
The one I enjoyed the most was Ely Nevada - the others I wasn't too keen on, but maybe they are growers! :-\
Well, hence the addendum ...
I guess you and me have to agree on disagreeing ;D
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Quote VGONIS2002:
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Thank you for the answers, it is not as if i had an existential crisis over MK's work, I was just wondering if there is something wrong with my ears. Thank you so much Tallgren, Rollergirl, Jackal, Love expresso and Fineke for the personalized answer.It is good to know that in some extend feelings are mutual. I do agree that the ultimate experience is watching the artist live, but it looks as though everything is a matter of perspective and chance. The recorded music, means acquired taste since you get to listen ONLY to the carefully recorded, chosen and served music. And to MK that is the only truth. No obscure B sides exist, no demo left overs officially released, no albums have ever been released with extra material. This is a frame of mind and i do respect it. But the live recordings are in a way the same thing. You only get a shadow of the show, that was chosen over others for specific merits and can usually stand repeated listening better than the rest. So yes out of interest I would buy the live album my favorite artist puts on sale, but really i believe it is a totally different thing these Smify recordings. No i haven't bought any of these recordings, as a matter of fact i find it quite odd they were officially released. Without over analyzing, it is certainly a product tailored for hardcore fans (but how MK ever allowed it?) and even though i consider myself one, I could not convince myself to buy one. Maybe it is the medium or the little time i have. I have downloaded many concerts but listening to them as i like, in my stereo headphones in order to recreate the live feeling, is hardly an option due to limited time, so they are still in a hard drive somewhere, un listened. Maybe it is my psychology, since in the 18 months that have passed, Greece is attacked both from the stock market vultures and our own politicians and the results are plain to see. Unemployment have reached 30%, taxes are in the sky and so are the every day products (food and gas and household bills), while jobs are closing down rapidly and the ones still open cut the salaries up to 50%. And we wouldn't mind if the salaries were good, but 80% of the working force gets less than 800 Euros/month and these are the salaries they butcher. So yes maybe i am not in the mood to listen to it carefully enough.
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For me, KTGC and SL were definitely Mark's worst albums as a solo artist or with DS. GL was much better, so I'm hoping for more of the good stuff ;D A new album is always great news, even though there are disappointments in the end occasionally.
I feel the same.
I don't know about you all, but i am behind my listenings for at least three years. Records and CDs pile up waiting to be heard. By all means an MK album is more than welcome and it will go straight to my turntable, but there is so much good music around, new in the world and even more new to me-coming from the past-, that I cannot i don't understand the fuss. And if this note leaves you wondering, well I don't blame you, after all this is the AMIT forum. We are not supposed to say bad things. I only wonder if any of you find less joy in the man's albums after Shangri-La, or is it just me. I mean after the initial time they spent in my turntable, they have not created the deeper connections that his other recordings have, the ones that make me go back again and again for more. I am not telling these words to hurt any of you or undermine the man's work, I am only asking if it is only me, something going on that won't let me appreciate the music. I read somewhere in the previous posts something, that in a way could be an answer, about MK, that he seems more focused to songwriting rather than his guitar work, but of course this argument is easy to beat since lately i listen again and extremely enjoy Marvin Gaye's -70ies albums with minimal guitar -hero work in them (amazing bass by the way). Sorry to spoil the good mood, but it is more of a cry for help.
Part of being a big fan is always looking for more, no? So a new album is still a big new. When you are in the state of amazement you are in the waiting of the next one, of how he will be able to surprise you and take you further in his musical world. You can like a lot of different music but there are artists that are more important than others, that with time have sets some marks in your life.
Regarding the guitarish thing, Mark is one of the last true guitar heroes. This is part of his trademark, he is wordly renowned for being one of the very few people that can be immediatly identified as soon as as he play only one note. he has a very unique style.
But Mark is not only that. This not question to reduce Mark to his sole ability of guitar soloing because he is also a very gifted songwriter and did put it on some high level in producing records that contain thes two ingredient perfectly balanced.
But at some point Mark decided to focuse more on the songwriting part and cut short the other source of my listener pleasure, TRD being the perfect album example. In my opinion, Coyotte and HFB live performance give big clue of how on the knopflerish standards these should have been recorded. You can't imagine the high degree of jubilation back in 2008 on that saturday evening when I attended the first time HFB was played live and that he made the thing. That won't prevent me to like non "big solo" track such as "Devil Baby" or "Why Worry". This not an exclusive pleasure in the way that does not prevent me to like other style and when listening to Marvin Gaye I don't expect such guitar licks like when listening to a Mark Knopfler album I don't expect such wonderfull voice.
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Hi VGONIS2002! First of all, I sympathize very much for the economic situation in Greece. My husband and myself have visited your beautiful country numerous times over the last 25 years and love all of the Greek Islands we have visited, although we haven't been to the mainland and Athens yet - that's something we must put right someday!
You say that none of MK's albums have been released with extra material. The RPD album was released with an extra disc containing live songs from the 2001 tour, "Sailing to Philadelphia" and "BIA" from Toronto and also "Why Aye Man" and "Quality Shoe" from a 2002 London show.
Regarding the Simfy recordings. I was at four of the concerts last year and I am delighted with the three recordings I have from Simfy (unfortunately Dublin wasn't released), because I can relive the whole, wonderful experience over and over again. If you had been to one of these concerts, I am sure you would have felt the same way. I am puzzled as to your view that it is odd that the Simfy recordings were ever released! I can only speak for myself, but I feel it is one of the best things that ever happened for the fans and I am really grateful to Mark for allowing it to happen. I just hope that it will continue for the next tour! :)
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There is one downside to the Simfy recordings and that is a lack of audience recordings this side of the pond. Most recordings nowadays are good quality anyway and with Mikes flute and whistles being put so high in the Simfy mix they may even be better! :)
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There is one downside to the Simfy recordings and that is a lack of audience recordings this side of the pond. Most recordings nowadays are good quality anyway and with Mikes flute and whistles being put so high in the Simfy mix they may even be better! :)
Was listening to Glasgow yesterday and the flute is mixed down in Speedway so that is much better. :)
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Good day to you all! This chatting is a true comfort since i can't seem to find any one here in Greece to talk to about MK! Superval, I know all about the extra material you mention, but they were in the original "limited" release, i was talking about going back to the sessions and digging up some of the material that never made it to the original release. I mean songs that were created but never surfaced or demos/different versions or you know, the kind of stuff other artists put on the extra CD when an anniversary edition comes around. With DS we had only remastered versions of the albums and only BiA got a 5.1 treatment. As i have already told you i respect this frame of mind, after all the man puts it nicely, If they were no good for release back then, they are still no good now. But i dare say that we have enjoyed the first demos, and the working out of the Making movies songs, i was even thrilled to know the working titles of Love over gold songs. Songs in that vein is what i meant. Well even the mono versions of songs would be good enough.
DS1984, you are right, this analysis is my thought as well. HFB being the perfect example. I was in one of 2008 concerts-the only time i saw MK live, since he's been to Greece only twice, the other time being in 1985.
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There is one downside to the Simfy recordings and that is a lack of audience recordings this side of the pond. Most recordings nowadays are good quality anyway and with Mikes flute and whistles being put so high in the Simfy mix they may even be better! :)
Was listening to Glasgow yesterday and the flute is mixed down in Speedway so that is much better. :)
Manchester as well! :)
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But these recordings (prior to the RAH) actualy are not made by Simfy but given to them by Mark's production team that record every show from the man.
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But these recordings (prior to the RAH) actualy are not made by Simfy but given to them by Mark's production team that record every show from the man.
Yes, but I also have the Brighton recording, not made by Simfy, and the flute is very high on Speedway.
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If only we could access the multitrack recording ::)
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still need to up W
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still need to up W
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still need to up W
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lest not forget the 2005 Deutsche bank show as well :-)
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lest not forget the 2005 Deutsche bank show as well :-)
And John's wedding ?
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lest not forget the 2005 Deutsche bank show as well :-)
And John's wedding ?
Pottel doesn't have these, only Paul Hanlon.
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Yup, Paul Hanlon is a blast from the past. It's nice not to be involved in that anymore. I don't miss it.
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Well, if anyone is wondering what Matt Rollings is up to...I just happened to spot him playing a Hammond on American Idol. It looked like he was brought in to do some session work for the practice sessions. Make of it what you will.
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A gig's a gig, he was on the British equivalent a while back.
I think these things are recorded in advance anyway until the live shows.
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Well, if anyone is wondering what Matt Rollings is up to...I just happened to spot him playing a Hammond on American Idol. It looked like he was brought in to do some session work for the practice sessions. Make of it what you will.
Guy keeps telling us that it's early days yet, so maybe the rest of the band won't be needed for a long while. Perhaps the album won't even be released in September. Another thought - it maybe a different line-up for the album. A different style?
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Well, if anyone is wondering what Matt Rollings is up to...I just happened to spot him playing a Hammond on American Idol. It looked like he was brought in to do some session work for the practice sessions. Make of it what you will.
Guy keeps telling us that it's early days yet, so maybe the rest of the band won't be needed for a long while. Perhaps the album won't even be released in September. Another thought - it maybe a different line-up for the album. A different style?
I think it is just to early. In the Get Lucky Studio Diary the first post is dated October 30th. At this point it is only Mark and Guy in the studio. The next post, where the other musicians appears, is dated December 18th...
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Album release in April 2012 is my guess, don't get your hopes up yet folks.
As for guests, Sonny Landreth or Clapton would be most welcome to set MK on fire ;D
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But does MK aim to be set on fire nowadays?
He's a truly accomplished songwriter and seem to be very pleased by that.
After all has he probably always more dreamed to be Dylan than Hendrix?
And he ends being Mark Knopfler (could have been lot worse) .
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And he ends being Mark Knopfler (could have been lot worse) .
Indeed. He could have been David Knopfler.
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But does MK aim to be set on fire nowadays?
He's a truly accomplished songwriter and seem to be very pleased by that.
After all has he probably always more dreamed to be Dylan than Hendrix?
And he ends being Mark Knopfler (could have been lot worse) .
Sure, I just happen to like Hendrix as well as Dylan.
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And he ends being Mark Knopfler (could have been lot worse) .
Indeed. He could have been David Knopfler.
What the matter, baby?
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And he ends being Mark Knopfler (could have been lot worse) .
Indeed. He could have been David Knopfler.
What the matter, baby?
nothing, justhanging around...
in my caaaarrr ::)
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Now what is the deal with David Knopfler? I sense something, but i can't quite picture it. And who is this Michael Jackson that appears on several albums?
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Its just the easy jokes doesnt need too much effort...
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Its just the easy jokes doesnt need too much effort...
:disbelief
We have a saying in English, that "There is many a true word said in jest". basically it means that many times when we are "joking" about something, there is actually some reality behind it.
And it is the case with David Knopfler. To me, he is someone who made a career out of having a famous brother.
I have listened to some of his music and it is terrible, just awful. It never would have been released if his name wasn't Knopfler.
I can't even get excited about his status as a founding member of Dire Straits, as I know when I listen to those great records, he isn't even playing, or is mixed way down anyway.
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And he made a career based on having a famous brother based in what?
Based in his name? Knopfler? Oh, but it happens that its his name, isn
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I've got to agree with Dusty on this one. I've tried all his albums and I find them too sickly sweet for me. I really don't think of him as one of the creative forces behind Dire Straits but his association with the band has left him in a fortunate position of having a small fan base who will buy his records and watch him live. If Dire Straits never existed and Mark still worked for the Leeds Post I can guarantee that David would still be a social worker and would never have achieved what he has on his own today. On a personal level every time I see an interview or read one his ramblings he does come across as a self righteous preachy man which makes it hard for me to adhere to him. One of Mk's greatest traits and one of the reasons I respect him as an artist is that he never preaches to the world unlike people like Bonio. Using Mk's words he manages to "put a shoulder to a door" in a dignified way. Thats my rambling over.
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If Dire Straits never existed and Mark still worked for the Leeds Post I can guarantee that David would still be a social worker and would never have achieved what he has on his own today.
I have listened to some of his music and it is terrible, just awful. It never would have been released if his name wasn't Knopfler.
Well, that may well be the case, we
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( ) If Dire Straits never existed and Mark still worked for the Leeds Post I can guarantee that David would still be a social worker and would never have achieved what he has on his own today ( )
Thats something nobody can't say because we can't talk about things that didn't happened. Things happened that way. In many interviews MK always mentioned that the musician in his house was his brother David, who studied piano, so probably he would had ended up doing something in the music bussiness, but probably at the same level than Steve Phillips or Brendan Croker before they started their association with MK. I
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Actually, the music that Mk is doing nowadays, David started to play that kind of music in 1993, so I won
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Rollergirl, know one is being rude or disrespectful. All that is happening is some forumers are having a discussion related to MK. Please don't tell me not to disagree with someone else as I thought the reason this forum is the best MK forum in the world was we could say what we want. Jbaent has put forward a strong case for his opinion I just happen to disagree. But I'm sure and hope Jbaent isn't angry about not agreeing. Finally give DK a listen and form an opinion which I would love to hear regardless if you like him or not.
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Actually, the music that Mk is doing nowadays, David started to play that kind of music in 1993, so I won
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( ) Jbaent has put forward a strong case for his opinion I just happen to disagree. But I'm sure and hope Jbaent isn't angry about not agreeing. Finally give DK a listen and form an opinion which I would love to hear regardless if you like him or not.
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I am not inot DK music but when part of DS Mk1 band Iliked the way he sounded on guitar. But Mark was the lead guitar, singer composer and elder brother - too many things to comptete with (unlike being called Angus and Malcom).
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I am not inot DK music but when part of DS Mk1 band Iliked the way he sounded on guitar. But Mark was the lead guitar, singer composer and elder brother - too many things to comptete with (unlike being called Angus and Malcom).
Despite they write the riffs together, Malcom plays the rythmic parts and Angus the solos and the main rythmic part ;D
The difference here is that David wanted to record their owns songs as well, and with MK as the leader of the group it wasn
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The difference here is that David wanted to record their owns songs as well, and with MK as the leader of the group it wasn
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Sorry Banjo, your post wasn't rude, I shouldn't have put you in the same bag as Dusty who was being rude and disrespectful (but that's one of the things we love about him ;D).
The argument "he wouldn't have had any success at all if it wasn't for MK" doesn't hold, because there are a lot of good musicians who we have never have heard about out there. This one we know about through his link with MK, fine, that doesn't make him a lesser musician.
There are a lot of musicians I like which wouldn't know about if it wasn't for MK/GF, I won't name them all but if GF hadn't produced their 2nd album I wouldn't know about "THE RIDERS" (check them out if you haven't) and that would be a real shame because I think they are the best band since... sliced bread ;D.
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The argument "he wouldn't have had any success at all if it wasn't for MK" doesn't hold, because there are a lot of good musicians who we have never have heard about out there. This one we know about through his link with MK, fine, that doesn't make him a lesser musician.
You are absolutely right, it doesn't.
His lack of talent makes him a lesser musician. ;)
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The difference here is that David wanted to record their owns songs as well, and with MK as the leader of the group it wasn
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The argument "he wouldn't have had any success at all if it wasn't for MK" doesn't hold, because there are a lot of good musicians who we have never have heard about out there. This one we know about through his link with MK, fine, that doesn't make him a lesser musician.
You are absolutely right, it doesn't.
His lack of talent makes him a lesser musician. ;)
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Sorry Banjo, your post wasn't rude, I shouldn't have put you in the same bag as Dusty who was being rude and disrespectful (but that's one of the things we love about him ;D).
The argument "he wouldn't have had any success at all if it wasn't for MK" doesn't hold, because there are a lot of good musicians who we have never have heard about out there. This one we know about through his link with MK, fine, that doesn't make him a lesser musician.
There are a lot of musicians I like which wouldn't know about if it wasn't for MK/GF, I won't name them all but if GF hadn't produced their 2nd album I wouldn't know about "THE RIDERS" (check them out if you haven't) and that would be a real shame because I think they are the best band since... sliced bread ;D.
No worries Rolergirl no offence taken, like you say only Dusty can get away with being cheeky here. I personally think we should all rejoice in a Scotsman and an Englishman sitting on the same side of the battle line. That doesn't happen very often on our shores.
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I've got to agree with Dusty on this one. I've tried all his albums and I find them too sickly sweet for me. I really don't think of him as one of the creative forces behind Dire Straits but his association with the band has left him in a fortunate position of having a small fan base who will buy his records and watch him live. If Dire Straits never existed and Mark still worked for the Leeds Post I can guarantee that David would still be a social worker and would never have achieved what he has on his own today. On a personal level every time I see an interview or read one his ramblings he does come across as a self righteous preachy man which makes it hard for me to adhere to him. One of Mk's greatest traits and one of the reasons I respect him as an artist is that he never preaches to the world unlike people like Bonio. Using Mk's words he manages to "put a shoulder to a door" in a dignified way. Thats my rambling over.
Great post. I agree with every single word of it! Apart from Bonio. ;)
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I've got to agree with Dusty on this one. I've tried all his albums and I find them too sickly sweet for me. I really don't think of him as one of the creative forces behind Dire Straits but his association with the band has left him in a fortunate position of having a small fan base who will buy his records and watch him live. If Dire Straits never existed and Mark still worked for the Leeds Post I can guarantee that David would still be a social worker and would never have achieved what he has on his own today. On a personal level every time I see an interview or read one his ramblings he does come across as a self righteous preachy man which makes it hard for me to adhere to him. One of Mk's greatest traits and one of the reasons I respect him as an artist is that he never preaches to the world unlike people like Bonio. Using Mk's words he manages to "put a shoulder to a door" in a dignified way. Thats my rambling over.
Great post. I agress with every single word of it! Apart from Bonio. ;)
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is that sonny bonio ::) :o
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Thought I re-open this thread because I do not really have any "news" (or "no-news"). But Guy answered one of my queries today (about the way they work BEFORE the band comes in, who does bass and drums etc., and he gave me a really good, detailed answer). I now see a lot clearer: Guy is really playing some kind of "temp" drums and bass on SOME songs, and they obviously really produce some kind of demo to play to the band. That however is how I understand it when he says that "all the drums and bass (played by me) will be replaced (by the band.)" So it is much more work than I always had the feeling after some of Guy's earlier answers: The impression came up (for me) that Mark only strummed the new songs in front of the band, then everybody listened once or twice, had their ideas, went into their corner and then played and recorded and once. That would have disturbed me somehow because I like the idea of a little work before recording. :lol So the band gets some pretty well prepared stuff before they come in and play... Apart from some other stuff which WILL be done by this "easy" way as Guy states. Seems Mark and Guy do a pretty intensive and "brainy" job inside BG in this part of production. I never have been in any recording studio obviously so please forgive me my rather "naive" way of thinking. Thank god Guy does these diaries so we have a little more insight in what exactly is happening behind these walls.
Sorry too long post.
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According to the Doc, Chuck Ainlay is coming over the pond to record the band. As usual.
Can't help but feel that some changes should be made. Chuck has had a standing invitation for 20 years now. It will be interesting to see what band members will be there.
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Chuck does a great job I think for years now.
Shangri La and Get lucky sounded great. KTGC sucks anyway.
MK and GF are co-producing. Don't forget.
So no need to replace Chuck I think.
But the new band members make me exciting.
New drummer for sure and maybe also a new rythm guitarist...
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No, Richard is coming.
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According to the Doc, Chuck Ainlay is coming over the pond to record the band. As usual.
Can't help but feel that some changes should be made. Chuck has had a standing invitation for 20 years now. It will be interesting to see what band members will be there.
I've never really liked Chuck's style of producuction and must say this upsets me as this was my major hope for change. :(
The rest of the band is fine except for McGoldrick if Mark now feels obliged to use him now, just as McCusker seems to have found his way into everything Mark does from albums to charity gigs. I'm surprised he doesn't call upon these schoolkids used in Trafalgar Square on Remembrance Day in 2009! ::) :disbelief
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Jepp.
Mike is one flute too much in the band.
As a friend of mine always mentioned at the Bilbao concert: Too many blow jobs there on stage
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From Guy:
All going well at BG thanks, band coming over soon...and what a band.
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That's what I mean.
Clapton on rythm and Manu Katche on drums.
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I place a bet on John Illsley ;)
Maybe Phil Cunningham? Jack Sonni? :P
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I'm surprised he doesn't call upon these schoolkids used in Trafalgar Square on Remembrance Day in 2009! ::) :disbelief
Oh, man, that's just too funny! Hahaha. I'm dying here.
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I'm surprised he doesn't call upon these schoolkids used in Trafalgar Square on Remembrance Day in 2009! ::) :disbelief
Oh, man, that's just too funny! Hahaha. I'm dying here.
Or that male voice choir that were there too: Only Men Aloud. Sounds like a gay club! :o
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I'm surprised he doesn't call upon these schoolkids used in Trafalgar Square on Remembrance Day in 2009! ::) :disbelief
Oh, man, that's just too funny! Hahaha. I'm dying here.
Or that male voice choir that were there too: Only Men Aloud. Sounds like a gay club! :o
Yeah, on the new album 10 out of 13 songs will feature Mark on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, John McCusker on cittern, Mike McGoldrick on flute, and the kids and male choir (that sounds a bit ugly actually). That will be the basis and everything else will be added on to that. For instance, Guy's synth horns from Coyote will be put back into business I believe.
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GL was a nice surprise.
But I have learnt since SL not to have too many hopes for MK solo efforts (unless he annouce sort of a power trio with Lemmy on bass and Lars Ulrich on drums).
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funny, i actually liked McGoldricks efforts, live and on the cd.
tastes differ, what can i say?
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McGoldrick is fine, so is John and Phil Cunningham. Just a bit much "folk" in the end. But this is totally "my opinion vs your opinion". And an old topic :)
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Each to his own I say. I do think Danny will be one of the changes, He usually plays in the charity and promo gigs and I reckon the fact he didn't play at the GREAT gig is significant. Just my thought and could be wrong.
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I've been hoping for a change in the sound to something a little more rough. (That'll be the day ;))
So Richard is coming?
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Danny not playing ? Richard not confirmed ? No problem ! Steve Ferrone & Phil Palmer are on the market ! ;D
They were hired for a 80-minute job. I believe they are free.
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Phil Palmer would be a great addition of course, a very talented guitar player. I don
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Quote dmg: The rest of the band is fine except for McGoldrick if Mark now feels obliged to use him now, just as McCusker seems to have found his way into everything Mark does from albums to charity gigs.
Quote Steinei: Jepp.
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Quote Steinei: Jepp.
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Dont know why - but as for changes and additions to the band - i have a sneaky feeling MK could rope in the services of the great Paul Franklin or maybe as a special guest (and as he had been at British Grove recently) the even mightier Jerry Douglas.....Jerry would most certaintly add a new dimension to any live shows....
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Doubt it. As a sideman Jerry Douglas has to strong a stage presence for Mark's liking.
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Dont know why - but as for changes and additions to the band - i have a sneaky feeling MK could rope in the services of the great Paul Franklin or maybe as a special guest (and as he had been at British Grove recently) the even mightier Jerry Douglas.....Jerry would most certaintly add a new dimension to any live shows....
I thought of Jerry Douglas too. If John and Mike are still in the band, he would fit in nicely!
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jerry rules BIG time.....
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I hope you are right Schmonka, would love to see Paul Franklin again ... and Jerry ... mmm ... I am affraid Jackal is right
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No! No more pedal steel! No more pedal steel! No more pedal steel!
Ugh.
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No! No more pedal steel! No more pedal steel! No more pedal steel!
Ugh.
<signed>
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want more douglas and franklin....now!!! :lol
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I feel the banjo is a very underused instrument in Mark's Musical Universe, and with Guy's piqued interest in the instrument, we might have an overload of that coming. Out with the flutes, whistles and fiddles and in with hillbilly instrument no. 1.
Here are few snippets to whet yer appetites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzae_SqbmDE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hk6SbLdpTE
[Irony mode off]
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June 17 : Jerry Douglas, Omar Hakim & Viktor Krauss
This is a small world isn't it?
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June 17 : Jerry Douglas, Omar Hakim & Viktor Krauss
This is a small world isn't it?
Hehe. Well, considering they're top-notch session musos and have played on thousands of albums, I guess it isn't a small world.
BUT - what a cool combo! Search the YouTube and Ye shall find amazing clips.
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man, mark DOES know his professionals:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t2dgqyi7AU&feature=related
for dusty:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxUbIuKGTjc&feature=related
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also:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IrPp-Jz65Q&playnext=1&list=PL2F071341D64428B0
with "almost straits" vince gill
and i keep coming back to this AWESOMEST of versions of _Hey joe.
Jerry=GOD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62db5rMc2ns
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oh boy that is BRILLIANT version, did i mention that?? :lol :lol :lol
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man, mark DOES know his professionals:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t2dgqyi7AU&feature=related
for dusty:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxUbIuKGTjc&feature=related
Um... Mark has never worked with Del McCourey as far as I'm aware. Steve Earle however is a BIG fan of MK, had a nice chat with Richard Bennett about Steve backstage at Newcastle 08.
Check out Del on THIS. Also features the AMAZING Chris Thile on mandolin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkU8JCja7ck
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no, but mark sure seems to be a fan of del, that's what i meant delboy
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what did Richard have ot say about that?? am VERY curious...
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what did Richard have ot say about that?? am VERY curious...
Well Richard collaborated with SE on Guitar Town, which is my favourite album EVER (yes, above any MK or DS album! Not a duff track on it!), so I asked him ifwhat he thought of Steve's most recent album at that time (Washington Square Serenade).
He said he had been recording with Steve's wife Alisson Moorer and that Steve had dropped round and let him hear the album, and that he thought it was the best thing Steve had ever done. I told him that I respectfully disagreed, and that Guitar Town, featuring his work of course, was Steve's greatest. And he thanked me for the compliment. :)
Didn't take up anymore of his time, he was trying to eat his beef stew in the corridor. What a great night. Thanks again to Waterline Man for getting me in there. :)
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Oh my goodness ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X51xDVA2Qw
Do yourself a favor and plug in headphones or connect to a sound system.
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If Mark wants a banjo player, why not Mike Oldfield :lol Here is is from the live performance of Tubular Bells 2 in 1992 It could happen, they are on the same record label now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WER7zEUha1U
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How can this not slot effortlessly into the current MK sound...seems to me to be a perfect combination....The man is an absolute legend....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClKSED3yM3w
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I wish Jerry Douglas join the MK band, I love him since I heard his dobro playing in the Alisson Krauss and Union Station Live album, but since it looks like MK is going celtic more than country, I doubt it...
But I hope so ;D
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but jerry seems to be very much into celtic too..
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Well, I guess you mean the Transatlantic Sessions and/or The Celtic Connections sessions, don
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http://www.mark-knopfler-news.co.uk/frameset.php?frame=/news.html
"NEW ALBUM UPDATE: Mark is continuing to work on his next solo album. He is unlikely to start mixing the album until early 2012 and there is currently no release schedule. Further info will be posted as it becomes available. (updated: 15/06/11)".
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Well, that is some REAL news from that site since ancient times!
That should dampen the exitement about a possible release still in 2011... However, with mixing early in 2012 there should be a tour possible in the same year... It seems he takes his time at this album, I am very happy with that!
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No! No more pedal steel! No more pedal steel! No more pedal steel!
Ugh.
<signed>
Yes yes and triple yes! Also, NO SAX please!!
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http://www.mark-knopfler-news.co.uk/frameset.php?frame=/news.html
"NEW ALBUM UPDATE: Mark is continuing to work on his next solo album. He is unlikely to start mixing the album until early 2012 and there is currently no release schedule. Further info will be posted as it becomes available. (updated: 15/06/11)".
Early 2012? I have to admit that I'm a bit disappointed by that schedule. Come on Mark, I could mix that in late 2011, you only had to pay me tickets for a no-frills airline? (only kidding, of course)
;D
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I think it's a good thing that Mark takes his time to complete the album. I like the idea of a somewhat more produced record (like Golden Heart) instead of the 'first-take' stuff like YCBTH. He seems quite serious about that for the last few years, for example Shangri-La, that record sounds really raw. That's great, but this schedule sounds interesting too! :)
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http://www.mark-knopfler-news.co.uk/frameset.php?frame=/news.html
"NEW ALBUM UPDATE: Mark is continuing to work on his next solo album. He is unlikely to start mixing the album until early 2012 and there is currently no release schedule. Further info will be posted as it becomes available. (updated: 15/06/11)".
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Maybe he's going on tour with The Straits? :o
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Maybe he's going on tour with The Straits? :o
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Maybe he's going on tour with The Straits? :o
Oh yes, you got it
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That's very sad :disbelief
I don't care anymore if the album is well produced or not. The tour is the real thing.
Album delayed means tour delayed.
The only good news is we have more time to get ready.
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That's very sad :disbelief
I don't care anymore if the album is well produced or not. The tour is the real thing.
Album delayed means tour delayed.
The only good news is we have more time to get ready.
Yeah, disappointing. Unless they do something similar to 2006 we could be looking at 2013 for a tour. :-\
We have really been spoiled in the last few years. Four tours between 2005 and 2010.
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http://www.mark-knopfler-news.co.uk/frameset.php?frame=/news.html
"NEW ALBUM UPDATE: Mark is continuing to work on his next solo album. He is unlikely to start mixing the album until early 2012 and there is currently no release schedule. Further info will be posted as it becomes available. (updated: 15/06/11)".
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Have you considered that MK maybe just wants to mix it in 2012? That it might not be a delay, just his plan? This could mean the usual autoumn release and then a summer tour of 2013. Or the more optimistic option: a spring release and a summer 2012 tour.
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just did, much fun actually :-)
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just did, much fun actually :-)
I think you're the only one who can have some fun regarding the situation. ;)
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It still in development/: 2012 Catalonia [feature film/Hugh Hudson ] UK, Spain, Chile, Brazil
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I like the idea of a somewhat more produced record (like Golden Heart) instead of the 'first-take' stuff like YCBTH.
In term of production I would say STP.
GH is more or less a patchwork than something really produced, a difficult project for Mark as an attemp to work quite differently than with Dire straits. Funny, as soon as the following album, back to the 1 studio 1 core band scheme.
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Hi!!
This is my first post here on the AMIT forum. I've been reading you for a lot of time. I'm a Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits fan since 2001 (I'm quite young, 21 years old) when I bought the Sailing to Philadelphia album; then all the magic came: Golden Heart and all the albums from Dire Straits times. I' ve seen Mark Knopfler live only once, and it was in Bilbao, since I'm from the Basque Country, in the north of Spain.
Well, this is what i've read recently on an apparently reliable source (it seems that it comes from someone next to Mark) and i think you have to know right now:
Although the new album will be mixed on early 2012, there'll be a tour on early 2012 as well (i suppose it will be march, as always) :o
From the same source: Danny wont be on the new album. This is something we'll discover soon on GF's diary.
Sorry for the long post and my crappy english!
Hugs from the Basque Country!!!
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wow, thanks for the interesting first post/info!!
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Thanks Ibai, and welcome ! We need that kind of news ! ;D
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Welcome Ibai 8) - jeez thats a lot of info for a 21 yr old - keep it coming though ;)
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A tour in early 2012!!!!! I hope so :P
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Yes, a spanish fan posted that info in Spanish City Mailing List telling that info from "a source close to MK"
I dont believe a word until I read it from MKNEWS, Guy or any of the musicians involved :)
And Ibai, welcome!, I
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Welcome Ibai!
AMIT - First with the scoops! ;)
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Welcome on AMIT Ibai
Mmmmmm... No Danny :disbelief... sigh... Is Chad back? lol
Anyway... I'm sure Mark's choice would be the good one !
So if the end of the world (according to the mayans calendars) is true... We gonna have a WONDERFUL 2012 year...
Buying the album going to concerts and dying "happy". :lol
(of course i don't beleive any seconds in the mayans stuff... but just for fun...)
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Our mate Wolfgang made the clever question to Guy and he answered:
At the moment I can only say that it will all make sense soon. I will talk more about this in the recording diary and when I am able to. The band have now arrived and we start recording in earnest tomorrow. So far there are no specific plans re. mixing but obviously the record won't be released before 2012.
Well done Wolfgang!
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Oh thanks, pleasure!
It is only that I can (still) not understand why Mark can already make plans for mixing BEFORE the band has come in. So now we learned that tomorrow the "real deal" with the band recording starts and that "it will all make sense soon" Whatever that means. I am sure now something unusual, maybe great, stuff will happen!
That does not automatically mean that I expect a Dire Straits re-union, just to make that clear... :lol
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I'm wondering if they will be recording a film soundtrack aswell? maybe? there has been talk for a while about Mark doing the soundtrack to a film shot in Spain, just a thought.
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It is almost alarming how long MK takes to record an album compared to Bap Kennedy and most probably other artists. Now I know British Grove may be booked but come on, every day? And he did know he was going to record an album so why not book himself some time in!
BK's album hardly took any time at all yet Mark's always seem to drag out for over a year! How can it possibly take so long and how much tea will they go through??? :o
Are there any other artists that take as long over recording an album? In the early Straits days we got an album a year (first three, arguably his best too) so going by his current recording pace there would be no time now to tour!
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It is almost alarming how long MK takes to record an album compared to Bap Kennedy and most probably other artists.
No, Mark takes time because he can afford to do it that way. Time is money, many artists does not have such budget to do so.
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It is almost alarming how long MK takes to record an album compared to Bap Kennedy and most probably other artists.
No, Mark takes time because he can afford to do it that way. Time is money, many artists does not have such budget to do so.
and also, we don't know when and how long for other musicians sit at home going through the songs with their keyboard player and co-producer before they start recording "for real"..........
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Do not want to sound harsh but I think a certain "lack" of real creativity leads to some kind of sublimation in terms of endless search for the right from five more or less identical Fender or Martin guitars... :disbelief I am sure "Southbound Again", "Where Do You Think You're Going" or even "Sultans Of Swing" have just been written and played, period! The more ingeniousness, the less care about the necessary ingredients... Please, do not kill me, I am a FAN! ;D
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At the moment I can only say that it will all make sense soon. I will talk more about this in the recording diary and when I am able to. The band have now arrived and we start recording in earnest tomorrow. So far there are no specific plans re. mixing but obviously the record won't be released before 2012.
Lets wait and see ! Something unexpected may come....
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Maybe we are in for a tour first and the album release afterwards this time!!!! :lol :lol :lol
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OMG what's going on??? "it will all make sense soon": mini tour with Bap Kennedy??? :P
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Do not want to sound harsh but I think a certain "lack" of real creativity leads to some kind of sublimation in terms of endless search for the right from five more or less identical Fender or Martin guitars... :disbelief I am sure "Southbound Again", "Where Do You Think You're Going" or even "Sultans Of Swing" have just been written and played, period! The more ingeniousness, the less care about the necessary ingredients... Please, do not kill me, I am a FAN! ;D
LE
Sad but true imo. Allthough one day all this fussing may lead to a HUGE box set of outtakes and lost tracks! :)
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OMG what's going on??? "it will all make sense soon": mini tour with Bap Kennedy??? :P
What's taking Bap's album so long? Shouldn't there be some news about a release date soon? It sure is hard to be patient..
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OMG what's going on??? "it will all make sense soon": mini tour with Bap Kennedy??? :P
What's taking Bap's album so long? Shouldn't there be some news about a release date soon? It sure is hard to be patient..
Although I can't find the post, I seem to recall that Guy said something about Bap not being signed to a label, and that he was looking for a solution to get the album released... This is also posted on his webpage:
Bap has recently finished recording an album with Mark Knopfler (release details to be announced soon), and he is currently rehearsing with his band in advance of live dates to be announced.
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It is almost alarming how long MK takes to record an album compared to Bap Kennedy and most probably other artists. Now I know British Grove may be booked but come on, every day? And he did know he was going to record an album so why not book himself some time in!
BK's album hardly took any time at all yet Mark's always seem to drag out for over a year! How can it possibly take so long and how much tea will they go through??? :o
Are there any other artists that take as long over recording an album? In the early Straits days we got an album a year (first three, arguably his best too) so going by his current recording pace there would be no time now to tour!
mmm, guns and roses anyone?? or the straits themselves, on every street and all, or David Gilmour? About Face 1984, On an
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where did the no danny thread go??
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Another great question and better answer on GF forum: Thanks to Robert Steiner
There is nothing wrong with Danny at all, but we have a slightly different band line-up now. All details will be divulged in the studio diary entry coming later this week.
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Another great question and better answer on GF forum: Thanks to Robert Steiner
There is nothing wrong with Danny at all, but we have a slightly different band line-up now. All details will be divulged in the studio diary entry coming later this week.
I'm sure the new line-up would be great !! But I'll miss Danny
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A different line up sure sounds exciting!!!!
Cheers. BBB
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Slightly different? Maybe only Danny is missing?
GF:
we are commencing this morning. The boys are here and off we go.....
It has begun! :D :D
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Slightly different? Maybe only Danny is missing?
GF:
we are commencing this morning. The boys are here and off we go.....
It has begun! :D :D
I would like to be a fly in British Grove.
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Slightly different? Maybe only Danny is missing?
GF:
we are commencing this morning. The boys are here and off we go.....
It has begun! :D :D
They are recording right now!
woooo, in this very same moment, ;D
We need to send someone to British Grove and catch them when finishing the day!!!! (this is obviously a joke)
;D ;D ;D ;D
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They are recording right now!
woooo, in this very same moment, ;D
We need to send someone to British Grove and catch them when finishing the day!!!! (this is obviously a joke)
;D ;D ;D ;D
Good idea! Anyone? ;) :P
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We need a RC fly with a video camera.... :lol
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We need a RC fly with a video camera.... :lol
Please don't give us such ideas ;) ::)
I've just settled half of your request and any good idea for the second half is welcome.
Not sure a RC fly can handle 491g. Need at least an RC rabbit.
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We need a RC fly with a video camera.... :lol
Please don't give us such ideas ;) ::)
I've just settled half of your request and any good idea for the second half is welcome.
Not sure a RC fly can handle 491g. Need at least an RC rabbit.
Or a RC kitty....in this distric there are many houses...and I suppose cats owners !! So one can look lost, knock at the studio and be fed? uh? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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We need a RC fly with a video camera.... :lol
Please don't give us such ideas ;) ::)
I've just settled half of your request and any good idea for the second half is welcome.
Not sure a RC fly can handle 491g. Need at least an RC rabbit.
Or a RC kitty....in this distric there are many houses...and I suppose cats owners !! So one can look lost, knock at the studio and be fed? uh? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I have an better idea... Go to BG with a bag of self-made cookies. (microphone in the cookie) Knock at the door, sell the cookie (fund raising for charity)
Tadaaaa :D
Hope they don't eat it immediately then :lol
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We need a RC fly with a video camera.... :lol
Please don't give us such ideas ;) ::)
I've just settled half of your request and any good idea for the second half is welcome.
Not sure a RC fly can handle 491g. Need at least an RC rabbit.
Or a RC kitty....in this distric there are many houses...and I suppose cats owners !! So one can look lost, knock at the studio and be fed? uh? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I have an better idea... Go to BG with a bag of self-made cookies. (microphone in the cookie) Knock at the door, sell the cookie (fund raising for charity)
Tadaaaa :D
Hope they don't eat it immediately then :lol
I LIKE ( but you might hear strange noises.....broken teeth...)
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Hmmmmm...
When you look at the facebook page of Ian Thomas you get the feeling that he will not play on the album.
Or not on the sessions these days. :-[
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And when you look at the twitter account of John McCusker, you will see that he hasn't twittered for three days now which seems to be very unusual for him... Could that mean something? ;)
I am sure Mark has forbidden to release any info on twitter for any band member after John has told us on this channel about the recent charity gig, and this news got carried to Guy and then was out to anybody... So if you play with Mark, make sure you cut your communication systems... :lol
LE
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That could mean something indeed.
By the way:
Haven't seen Dusty for 3 days now also...
Richard is in Nashville ;D
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I've been hanging around outside BG all day. I've just seen JJ.Cale & David Gilmour leave the premises with their guitar cases. :o :o
8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Cheers BBB :-*
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Yes I heard that Cher is recording there in Studio one.
MK and band had to move into Studio 2.
8)
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That could mean something indeed.
By the way:
Haven't seen Dusty for 3 days now also...
Richard is in Nashville ;D
lol. I get where you're going!
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Then we HAVE to locate Dusty!!!! HE
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Yes, it's true. I have been invited to BG to play ukulele on the new album. And the really good news is that my close personal showbiz chum Phil Collins has replaced Danny.
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ukele??????
Dusty, from all the stringed instruments you can play... ukelele?
What a waste of talent.
;D
PS/ Dusty, all we know that Phil cant play drums anymore!!! (except for the princes trust show, ouch!)
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Looks like Matt isn't at BG. According to my Facebook
Page he is producing Isaac Russell tracks.
Not sure where?
Is it possible that he might join the band later,
Or does this mean he won't be on the new album?
Cheers. BBB
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My not so reliable source, told me that in a major attempt to change her career profile to a serious artist, Britney Spears managed to gather the finest musicians and songwriters at the BG studios and they are now in the process of recording. Dave Gilmour was rejected due to his guitar sound being instantly recognizable, thus overshadowing our young artist. His contribution however is under consideration, but reduced to a couple of notes, since he is a good name to have on the credits. Phil Collins was kept, since his playing is average but common. MK is not allowed to touch his guitar, and was given the accordion to play and Tony Iommi will just be in for the photo shooting, but not play at all. J.J. Cale was there for technical advice, since the lead off single is going to be a cover of his song "Let me do it to you". Mrs. Spears chose this one for the richness of meanings and the humanitarian aspects. She also chose it because it would make a fine "bridge" between her old career and her new one. Joni Mitchell was also called, but her straight hair irritated Mrs. Spears and was sent off immediately.
I will be having more news later in the day, so don't waste your time anywhere else, just here.
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A friend of mine told me that he was yesterday very close to the BG area and he was looking for a place to watch the tennis game, as the closest place was the pub "Cross Keys", he had a little walk through British Grove Street.
The studio had the garage door opened and inside was Mark talking with three or four people aged between 30-40 years, and they weren
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Amy Winehouse cancelled complete european tour.
I heard she has been spotted at British Grove studios 1 hour ago
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Looks like Matt isn't at BG.
Maybe MK didn't invite him back after he got wind of Matt's involvement with American Idol? :P
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He did call Chris White even he was involved in various David Knopfler
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Looks like John McCusker is in town recording something according to his twitter.
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Yes, it's true. I have been invited to BG to play ukulele on the new album. And the really good news is that my close personal showbiz chum Phil Collins has replaced Danny.
Phil what???
O.K. I am Cleaning my Gun, hand it to U and you just have to do what a man has to do
8)
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O.K. I am Cleaning my Gun, hand it to U and you just have to do what a man has to do
8)
Lol. It's a shame for Danny who has provided able if perhaps unspectacular service since 2002, but at the same time it's exciting that MK is perhaps trying things a bit different.
Perhaps it will be like Brothers in Arms with a top session drummer in place for recording then Danny back for next year's (:) ) tour.
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O.K. I am Cleaning my Gun, hand it to U and you just have to do what a man has to do
8)
Perhaps it will be like Brothers in Arms with a top session drummer in place for recording then Danny back for next year's (:) ) tour.
I heard Steve Ferrochrome is around ...
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I think so.
Session drummer now for recording. But who???
Danny's back for the next tour of course.
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O.K. I am Cleaning my Gun, hand it to U and you just have to do what a man has to do
8)
Perhaps it will be like Brothers in Arms with a top session drummer in place for recording then Danny back for next year's (:) ) tour.
I heard Steve Ferrochrome is around ...
Really? Steve the Strait Ferrochrome?
Oh no...
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john in town for a new rec. according to his twitter? just checked his twitter and saw nothing?`
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john in town for a new rec. according to his twitter? just checked his twitter and saw nothing?`
"@grahamcoxon Oi! You in London next week? Me down for ages recording. Cuppa tea? Biscuit? Hope all good x"
Silvertown
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mmmmm, I get lost with some twits, you dont know who wrote what sometimes...
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john in town for a new rec. according to his twitter? just checked his twitter and saw nothing?`
"@grahamcoxon Oi! You in London next week? Me down for ages recording. Cuppa tea? Biscuit? Hope all good x"
Silvertown
I saw that too and his site suggests a schedule gap big enough for him to be recording with MK. Put him down as a definate. I think Mark has a soft spot for the bald man
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soft spot for the bald man....
am i a sicko when i think.... ??? ::)
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Phil Collins and I are also slapheads. It all adds up.
Danny made the mistake of having a lovely full head of hair.
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Phil Collins and I are also slapheads. It all adds up.
Danny made the mistake of having a lovely full head of hair.
Do they need a tea boy in BG- think I'd be in with a shout :P :P
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Phil Collins and I are also slapheads. It all adds up.
Danny made the mistake of having a lovely full head of hair.
Do they need a tea boy in BG- think I'd be in with a shout :P :P
Toilet cleaner maybe!! :lol ;D
Cheers. BBB ;)
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Phil Collins and I are also slapheads. It all adds up.
Danny made the mistake of having a lovely full head of hair.
Do they need a tea boy in BG- think I'd be in with a shout :P :P
Toilet cleaner maybe!! :lol ;D
Cheers. BBB ;)
Its an option :o :o :P
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Yes - I know, it will NEVER happen, but it would be truly magnificent, if GF would upload a raw version of one of the new songs. Of course, MK won't allow that being the perfectionist he is. Is anyone brave enough to ask him? ;D
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Yes - I know, it will NEVER happen, but it would be truly magnificent, if GF would upload a raw version of one of the new songs. Of course, MK won't allow that being the perfectionist he is. Is anyone brave enough to ask him? ;D
Justyou?
;D ;D ;D
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lol ;D ;D
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Reminds me a bit of that "hilarious" sign in pubs -
"Please do not ask for credit, as a punch in the face often offends."
You would be as well asking for MK's credit card numbers. :)
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Guy today:
The full band is here at the moment, that's drums, bass, keys (x2), guitar and MK. More musicinas scheduled to arrive over the weekend for the 'full on' sessions next week. Again, full details coming in the diary...gotta get back..
No John McCusker at the moment, it seems, but he might join them next week. I wonder if Richard is still in... This is exiting 8)
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Guy today:
The full band is here at the moment, that's drums, bass, keys (x2), guitar and MK. More musicinas scheduled to arrive over the weekend for the 'full on' sessions next week. Again, full details coming in the diary...gotta get back..
No John McCusker at the moment, it seems, but he might join them next week. I wonder if Richard is still in... This is exiting 8)
Who is the second keyboard player? Still Matt?
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Guy today:
The full band is here at the moment, that's drums, bass, keys (x2), guitar and MK. More musicinas scheduled to arrive over the weekend for the 'full on' sessions next week. Again, full details coming in the diary...gotta get back..
No John McCusker at the moment, it seems, but he might join them next week. I wonder if Richard is still in... This is exiting 8)
Who is the second keyboard player? Still Matt?
I think Matt is still in the USA.
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This is exciting, but why can't he just tell us? what is the wait for now?
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I was thinking the same thing. What change to the world it would make if he just told us? I guess it's just building anticipation.
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Maybe it IS a DS reunion... ;)
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At least something "unusual" seems to happen. If the new diary entry would reveal a "normal solo album recording", it would somehow be disappointing after all those hints from Guy... I was thinking if the Bluesclub Thing somehow might be connected with Mark's latest work in the studio and that they had to do with the late release date... hope not.... however, a Blues album would really be great, as mentioned several times before.. ;)
Btw, Guy announced a three week session from mid June in the last diary entry, and now he talks about 2 weeks.
Another fact is that when this new entry is out, we probably will have to wait another loooong four to six weeks until something interesting is happening...
I try not to build up too high expecations into this coming entry.... and fail! :lol
LE
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I'm just bored with the whole god damn thing. Stupid hints here and there, a possible change in line-up, can't reveal that yet, all will be revealed in the next diary entry... Bored now. ::)
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I can understand you, dmg. However that is the price we have to pay in these "Online internet communication" times - Guy allows us to pester him with our queries, but he has some other duties - I think Mark is very fastidious about these things and details. Back in 1996 I knew nothing about the Golden Heart record until I stumbled upon the Underground poster advertising in March... had never heard about recording process, band line-up etc.. So don't be too hard on the poor Doc! :)
LE
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I knew a bit about Golden Heart, from a Record Collector interview. But most of the musicians he mentioned didn't end up on the album!
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I knew a bit about Golden Heart, from a Record Collector interview. But most of the musicians he mentioned didn't end up on the album!
I knew nothing in 1996.... becasue I was 15, living in France with out internet yet...
So now i'm kinda happy to wait for Guy's diaries... :)
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I'm just bored with the whole god damn thing. Stupid hints here and there, a possible change in line-up, can't reveal that yet, all will be revealed in the next diary entry... Bored now. ::)
I'm with you there dmg. What's the big deal about the band line up? I can understand why the album content would be kept quiet until release day, but secrecy about everything else seems silly and irritates. Am I missing something?
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I'm just bored with the whole god damn thing. Stupid hints here and there, a possible change in line-up, can't reveal that yet, all will be revealed in the next diary entry... Bored now. ::)
I'm with you there dmg. What's the big deal about the band line up? I can understand why the album content would be kept quiet until release day, but secrecy about everything else seems silly and irritates. Am I missing something?
If it turns out it's a collaboration with somebody really BIG, ie Clapton or somebody like that, and they want to bring in some of their own band members, then fair enough.
If it's just a load of different session musicians that most people haven't heard of, then I agree, the mysterioso stuff is becoming tiring.
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He could be a bit more daring shall we say and just answer someones question for once!
Re you Record Collector on GH album info days, I remember when every month I used to raid the newsagents to see if any magazines had any info on DS/MK in those pre internet days too. The only way I found out about the Glasgow DS concert in '91 was an advert in a Sunday newspaper.
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I knew a bit about Golden Heart, from a Record Collector interview. But most of the musicians he mentioned didn't end up on the album!
I knew nothing in 1996.... becasue I was 15, living in France with out internet yet...
So now i'm kinda happy to wait for Guy's diaries... :)
I knew nothing in 1996 either - I got married :o :o :o
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Reminds me a bit of that "hilarious" sign in pubs -
"Please do not ask for credit, as a punch in the face often offends."
Speaking of signs - saw a couple that I thought were great:
"You ask for credit and you not pay. I angry. - You ask for credit and I not give. You angry. - Better you be angry."
"I can only serve one customer per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow is not looking good either."
Both found in proper shops :)
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Phil Cunningham has tweeted that he's in London next week to record with MK.
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Phil Cunningham has tweeted that he's in London next week to record with MK.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaannnd - folk it is!
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Reminds me a bit of that "hilarious" sign in pubs -
"Please do not ask for credit, as a punch in the face often offends."
Speaking of signs - saw a couple that I thought were great:
"You ask for credit and you not pay. I angry. - You ask for credit and I not give. You angry. - Better you be angry."
"I can only serve one customer per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow is not looking good either."
Both found in proper shops :)
I always like the one in the US that says "in God we trust everyone else pays cash" ;D
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Phil Cunningham has tweeted that he's in London next week to record with MK.
we aint getting a full rock & roll album so ::)
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Yeah, looks like there will be at least one folky tune. Although... we may be surprised. If MK recorded Brothers In Arms today he would probably stick an accordion in it, and it would probably sound great ;).
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For folk's sake...
I love Phil but I had hoped that the change it personnel would lead to a change in direction.
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Does Phil do blues???
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Does Phil do blues???
Zydeco?
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Phil Cunningham has tweeted that he's in London next week to record with MK.
we aint getting a full rock & roll album so ::)
Jim Cox used to play Rock n Roll accordian, accordian to MK anway! ;D
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Just face it chaps - in 2011, MK = Folk! ;D
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Hey, I had the idea that Mark maybe recruits Tim O'Brien as a member of the recording band? Sorry if this was maybe mentioned before by anybody else.
But I would think that Mark maybe enjoyed Tim's contributions during the first part of the last tour. I haven't heard anything of him, only know the Simfy recordings, so what do you think? Would he fit? Hope Guy will updating soon....
LE
EDIT:
My.. what an early start to the day! Flying to London for a week to record with Mark Knopfler. Be great to see the gang again
is what John McCusker twittered 8 hours ago, so now we know three members of the band already, Guy, John and Phil...
LE
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The accordions and whistles and citterns and fiddles are only tools, so in the hands of a master composer and arranger they can be used to create anything, even blues and rock. Well, of sorts. But considering Mark's celtic inclinations, I'm pretty pessimistic. For a second - listen in your mind to soundtracks and songs Mark has written which have a folk/celtic theme. There's like a common thread running through it, the phrasing, the arrangements, and it's become quite predictive. If this record is a Get Lucky Part II, I'll steer clear. I hope I'm wrong.
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I'm wondering who the other keyboard player will be. It's certainly ain't Matt. I also think Mike McGoldrick will be there.
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I'm wondering who the other keyboard player will be. It's certainly ain't Matt. I also think Mike McGoldrick will be there.
If he is, hopefully it's just to make the tea! ::)
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If this record is a Get Lucky Part II, I'll steer clear. I hope I'm wrong.
Hi, wasn't Get Lucky named by some people as "Kill To Get Crimson II"? :lol So, maybe we really will get a new chapter in Mark's music. Could be more "bluegrassy", I hope that the great work on Marbletown Live inspired Mark for letting the band loose more... (was that correctly spoken?) However, I also thought about Mike McGoldrick just this afternoon, together with McCusker and Cunningham, it would be "The Folk-Stains" again, as Guy once called them...
But Guy also said, the band is there for some days now and next week will only see "the full on session". So they only might appear on one or two tracks, it has not to be a complete folk album...
LE
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Let's hope so, LE. If not, why not get Joan Baez or Peter, Paul and Mary to join him?
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Guy Fletcher Forum:
As soon as I have a moment...it's quite hectic here..OK OK band line-up is MK, GF, Richard Bennett, Glenn Worf, Ian Thomas, Jim Cox, Phil Cunningham, Mike McGoldrick and John McCusker
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When I read John twitt telling "Its good to see again the old gang" I knew there were no so much surprises...
So, Jim Cox is back, and Ian Thomas as the new one. I like it!
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Guy Fletcher Forum:
As soon as I have a moment...it's quite hectic here..OK OK band line-up is MK, GF, Richard Bennett, Glenn Worf, Ian Thomas, Jim Cox, Phil Cunningham, Mike McGoldrick and John McCusker
No drummer?
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Guy Fletcher Forum:
As soon as I have a moment...it's quite hectic here..OK OK band line-up is MK, GF, Richard Bennett, Glenn Worf, Ian Thomas, Jim Cox, Phil Cunningham, Mike McGoldrick and John McCusker
No drummer?
Ian Thomas is the drummer
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Is Ian Thomas this guy?
(http://batlyrics.com/v_images/artist/2/11/21123/ian_thomas-1-big.jpg)
http://www.ianthomas.ca/Ian_Thomas/Home.html (http://www.ianthomas.ca/Ian_Thomas/Home.html)
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Is Ian Thomas this guy?
(http://batlyrics.com/v_images/artist/2/11/21123/ian_thomas-1-big.jpg)
http://www.ianthomas.ca/Ian_Thomas/Home.html (http://www.ianthomas.ca/Ian_Thomas/Home.html)
no, that's a guitar... Not a drumkit
:lol
This Guy:
(http://www.bookmebookme.co.uk/sites/default/files/performer_photos/glry66-223.jpg)
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Well, who says it can't be combined?
Victor Wooten's brother, Future Man:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-odrSwWT3nmY/TdLrPhwkRXI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/xtwSZiRGbFE/s1600/Futureman.jpg)
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Ian Thomas is this drummer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXyvhuyu4VE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
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And this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4pIhoRMFEs
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Ian Thomas is this drummer
You can say what you like about Clapton, but this got groove! Mark, you hear!
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Yeah, but Danny is much better looking! :o
LE
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Yeah, but Danny is much better looking! :o
LE
You won't see that on an album :lol:
Only use your ears...
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I was just kiddin' - and was thinking more about the live tour band...
So a new drummer - should that mean MK gives any interest in DRUMMING at the end?? Wouldn't it be very... daft when you have a high caliber drummer
like Ian Thomas and only one or two tracks on the album where the drumming really counts? I admit I was a little bis disappointed when I heard Danny on KTGC for the first time - but then he grew on me, because his drumming was very subtle - exactly what I expect Mark Knopfler would think that a drummer should ideally be. ;) When I returned to STP lately I recognized what I have missed the last years when I heard Chad's drumming again on the album versions of What It Is, El Macho (!), One More Matinee and You Don't Know You're Born... But Danny is also really great on We Can Get Wild...
I wonder if there will be no percussion this time, Danny used to do little bits here and there...
The Return Of Jim Cox is great in my opinion. I like everything he contributed to MK's music. Not sure but wasn't he playing on 5:15 am? (not sure because Guy said in that diary 2004 that they swapped roles pretty much...)
So the new line-up is not THAT spectacular as Guy made us believe (...and WHAT a band...), but I am looking forward very much to the results. He was
writing the diary entry this afternoon, so hopefully he will finally release it... And folk music seems to be an integral part of MK's music this time, too.
LE
And Danny IS better looking - and sorry folks, I have only seen some YouTube clips of Ian, looks not like the funniest chap around, but can there be another band member as funny as Danny on tour? :lol :-*
Just remember all those video blogs... Hope he will return for the tour...
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The line up isn't as exciting as we hoped it could have been, but reading between the lines i'm thinking there maybe a guest or 2 on the album.
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The return of Jim Cox is great. I much preferred him over Matt Rollins. Shame about Danny though.
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(http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/06/27/a33015e238c94f35ad3ec73270423e63_7.jpg)
As long as Guy isn't updating - well, this picture was twittered today from Phil Cunningham, ("Chuck pushing fabulizer buttons")
So Chuck is there, too. We will get there, we will... 8)
LE
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To me it's enough to remember Jim's piano work on RPD, especially on the "A Place..." to start dancing on the ceiling.
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Hi there,
(upset mode)
Despite being a non-poster here, I am a regular visitor, but I HAVE to tell somebody this, and with all respect to Ian Thomas : MK's decision to have replaced Danny is the worst he's ever taken. Danny is someone you can count on (remember the 2005 tour
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Welcome,Nico, that is a bold and honest post! But I think the drummer is the at least important muso on any MK record... :lol And I think it is still possible that Ian is just a hired studio guy and Danny might come back on the next tour or will come back on any promo tours! Sometimes some musicians are not available. It is not always that MK has let him down or something. There were several drummers over the years, everybody brought something to MK, and I am very confident in what Mark Knopfler is doing and in what he decides. New musos keep the stuff fresh, maybe Ian can bring some new impulse to MK's music. Don't forget MK saw and heard him during the production of the Bap Kennedy record, so maybe he thought, blimey, that guy is really a great drummer - and some new songs went off in his head!
You should not be too sad about Danny's dismiss but looking forward to a hopefully great album - all those names, Jim Cox, Phil Cunningham, John McCusker, and GUY, and Richard, are very promising in my opinion! :) And with Danny, we have these wonderful recordings! Real gems and precious pieces of work, both of them!
(Solace mode off ;))
LE
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Really excited now - not! Jim Cox and his plinkity plonk piano style has absolutely no place in MK's music whatsoever. McGoldrick whistleing his way over the top of everything where he isn't wanted. Country's finest Chuck - chuck him back to Nashville! McCusker is just a stick-on these days, I'm just waiting until the day MK realises the cittern is a dreadful instrument with a horrid racket. He can play the fiddle though a little bit!
As expected though not exactly major changes as our Guy would lead us to believe. Scoundrel!
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no matt? ohh seems Im the only one that its going to miss him, hope he returns on the tour
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I'm happy the way it is...
Whoever is on the album as long as there's something in production...I trust in MK & GF's choices...(obviously I'll miss Danny but we never know he could tour...).
Btw happy that Jim Cox is back... Wonder if he would tour !
Don't worry be happy !
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As long as Mark's guitar & voice are
in abundance, then I'll be happy.
Let's hope for a new 'classic' Knopfler album!!
Cheers. BBB
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Hang on here, Mark, Guy, Richard, Glenn AND Jim Cox? Oh my god, it
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As expected though not exactly major changes as our Guy would lead us to believe. Scoundrel!
Agree with it. My expectations are very low. For me, MK's latest albums have no real 'highlights' on it. They're just a another collection of (mostly boring) songs. With this band I can't see any (big) changes in the musical direction on the next album.
Lars
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Hang on here, Mark, Guy, Richard, Glenn AND Jim Cox? Oh my god, it
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Jim Cox had hear problems that made not possible for him to catch a plane on daily basis, thats the reason he didnt tour with MK since the 1996 tour...
But he was between the members of the touring band for the RPD cancelled tour, and then the next tour he wasnt able to tour because of the ear problem again, he missed the SL tour and was replaced by Matt Rollings.
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I'm gonna miss Matt, I think his playing fitted Mark's music very well. The outro to This is Us on the piano was fabulous, for instance.
I liked Danny very much and I have always presumed that he was held back in the studio. On Border Reiver and Cleaning My Gun, he added great energy. This he also did live, though I was not always sure about what he was doing sometimes on stage, like playing that thing on the hi-hat in Sultans that usually goes with the Dm-C-Bb-A descending line after that line (on the 'pause' on A). Oh well. We'll see.
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The first picture of diary entry #3 is visible: http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/2011MKStudio/Diary_Page_3
GF:"I will be updating this page throughout the day so drop by later...."
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Exciting day!!!
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strange how there is so little talk about matt not being there.
the shouts about Danny were enormous, and now it seems only emiliano will miss him :-\
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also, DIARY UPDATE!!!
http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/2011MKStudio/Diary_Page_3
I will be updating this page throughout the day so drop by later....
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Paul Franklin will also join the band :)
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the shouts about Danny were enormous, and now it seems only emiliano will miss him :-\
Hey Pottel, haven't you read my post yet? ;)
Damned, I still can't believe Danny isn't here any longer. To say the least, I'm really PISSED-OFF by Mark's decision. This is UNFAIR and unjustified.
I won't say what I clearly think of it because nobody cares and I also have to respect the boys' work, so if they ever would read these lines, I will keep my mouth shut.
Guy didn't even had a line for his mate in the diary.
There's nothing we can do about it because 'it's Mark's decision' bla bla bla
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Paul Franklin will also join the band :)
could be awsome! :D
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I love it to see Paul Franklin back, I hate to see Danny is not there. That really disappointed me.
And for Matt ... yes he is great but I love to hear Jim Cox again.
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Hey Ingrid. As soon as I read on Guy's forum
about Paul Franklin, I thought of you. I was going to text you, but
you already know.
The addition of pedal steel should be great.
Cheers BBB
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Hey Ingrid. As soon as I read on Guy's forum
about Paul Franklin, I thought of you. I was going to text you, but
you already know.
The addition of pedal steel should be great.
Cheers BBB
I texted her ;)
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Thanks to Dutchessy I knew. But thanks my dear BBB, I know you think of me a lot... :P
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Yeah - good celtic contingent
:) :)
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No! No more pedal steel! No more pedal steel! No more pedal steel!
Ugh.
Actually it depends.
PF was clearly overused in the OES tour. Special mention to Telegraph Road, where it did a geat job butchering the song, and on BiA, where his solo seems out of place to me (but to some others it sound great...). But he shined on the songs that were designed with Pedal Steel in mined: OES, YAYF, etc. And on some songs that were not designed for Pedal Steel, he dis some discrete but nice additions (cf. SoS).
Watching "A night in London", the promo tour before the great GH tour, I feel that PF (who was a guest star for the promo, not the tour) was well used - more discrete yet efficient, on songs like Rudiger for instance.
So, yes to a little bit of PF, no to overuse. Same feeling I got with the flute on the GL tour - too much flute kills the flute ! why a flute on What It is, for god sake ??
It seems that Mark goes cyclically when coming to the number of musicians on stage:
-1978-1979, 4 musicians
- 1980-81, 5 (+ 1 keyboard)
- 1982-83, 6 (+ 1 extra keyboard), + 1 saxophone used lightly on a couple of songs
- 1985-1986, 7 (Saxophone used widely)
- 1991-1992, 9 (!) (+ Pedal Steel, + Percussions)
- 1996: reducing (- Saxophone, - Pedal Steel) but adding a mini-orchestra (Electra Strings) + Irish Musicians !
- 2005: back to the Alchemy roots, only 6 musicians !
- 2008: increasing again, 7 musicians with JmC
-2010: increasing even more, 8 musicians with MmG
- 2012: up, down ?
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It seems that Mark goes cyclically when coming to the number of musicians on stage:
-1978-1979, 4 musicians
- 1980-81, 5 (+ 1 keyboard)
- 1982-83, 6 (+ 1 extra keyboard), + 1 saxophone used lightly on a couple of songs
- 1985-1986, 7 (Saxophone used widely)
- 1991-1992, 9 (!) (+ Pedal Steel, + Percussions)
- 1996: reducing (- Saxophone, - Pedal Steel) but adding a mini-orchestra (Electra Strings) + Irish Musicians !
- 2005: back to the Alchemy roots, only 6 musicians !
- 2008: increasing again, 7 musicians with JmC
-2010: increasing even more, 8 musicians with MmG
- 2012: up, down ?
June 28, 2011 The day the geeks landed on Earth.
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with Chad Cromwell it would had been the final 96ers reunion!
However as you have a new drummer that never played with the band, a new rythmic guitar and another new second keys player would had been perfect, but I guess MK wants to stay in his confort zone.
Talking about "confort zone", I love that little part of the studio where they put a couch, a sofa and some chairs with a carpet, its like a place to rest and chat but in the same room!
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There must be a v good reason why this new album won't be finished for another 6 months! Exciting.
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There must be a v good reason why this new album won't be finished for another 6 months! Exciting.
Why not a tour BEFORE the album release?
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Guy: As I mentioned earlier, there's a very good reason why the record won't be finished before late this year...I just can't say anything right now.
Yes, this is exciting... It would surprise me if Mark would do an autumn/winter-tour, but who knows. Film score? DS-reunion? Charity gigs? Something is going on, that's for sure 8)
EDIT:
For reasons which I cannot divulge at the moment, this record will not be finished before the end of this year.
Hm... Does he mean that the recording won't be finished before December, or is he referring to the mixing that is said to be done in 2012?
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Yes, this is exciting... It would surprise me if Mark would do an autumn/winter-tour, but who knows. Film score? DS-reunion? Charity gigs? Something is going on, that's for sure 8)
Yes, this is interesting. But with this timetable I don´t believe touring. Maybe some gigs and ticket sale starting in 1 to 2 months. But that would not be strong enough reason to delay mixing the album. Is it however a collaboration album and Mark is waiting for someone´s vocal parts (and why waiting?)? And if it would be a back operation or something like that I don´t believe that it would be discussed that way.
Silvertown
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Guy said: these sessions end at the end of the week . Notice that he says these sessions... Maybe there are more sessions later?
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Thats very good Jarle...
My guess is that the studio is hired, or the musicians are not available (we know McCusker is very busy, the other probably are even busier).
I dont wanna think that "something magical" is gonna happen, so I wont have to deal with the dissapoinment (I still remember when we knew that what they were doing in january was the Bap Kennedy record instead of any MK solo material...)
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This turns out to become THE big secret for obviously the next weeks/months... Which event could be so important or influental to delay the mixing into the next year? Maybe there is a live addition to the album (like the "Sultans Of Swing compilation special edition) and some live recordings take place in winter? Or it has really something to do with date/appointment with other musicians? Which ones? Any why not now?? Hmmm. I want to know. Let's hope MK gives the go-ahead in the not too distant future. Which should mean: withhin the next three days... :o :o :o :disbelief :lol
LE
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Maybe a promotion tour with Bap Kennedy for his album? Bap Kennedy is rehearsing for a tour...
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Sounds sensible to me! :o
I also read about George Michaels "Philharmonic tour 2011" in October and thought about Danny and that he might be part of a band that is with this orchestra?
Rumours.....
LE
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The delay is due to something, but it can only concern the album, nothing else:
- a guest is not available until end of the year?
- this is a double CD?
- this is not an issue with Chuck Ainlay: he is actually at British Grove!
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The album is called "After 2000 came 2012" and HAS not only to be released but of course also be mixed in the year of the End Of The World! ::)
LE
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Could the reason for not releasing a record until 2012 be that he wants to tour when the CD is ready and it's not so hot touring right now as no one is spending on tickets anymore maybe one a year if they are? .... just an idea. Or he's putting "the band" back together J
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- this is a double CD?
This came to my mind when someone was asking Guy how many songs they
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I am dreaming of a Double CD since I read that MK was originally planning Love Over Gold as a Double Album... :) And Guy is asked about the number of
songs every time he has a new studio diary going...
But it would be great of course.
Strat61, I presume with "the band" you mean that one founded in 1977...? I hope not. The only way of standing that for me would be if he releases his
very own solo album and reunites only for some live gigs.... Some kind of "Best Of" thing, not a new Dire Straits album... But nevertheless the solo album
could be mixed before the new year.
I asked Guy about when he will reveal the secret. I guess I know the answer already (...can't say at the moment ;D)
LE
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I asked Guy about when he will reveal the secret. I guess I know the answer already (...can't say at the moment ;D)
Yes, I know it too. Just don
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When LOG was intended to be a double LP the available length for an album was 45 minutes not 78.
I do not wonder too much about why, when..., I just take the diary as it comes.
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I asked Guy about when he will reveal the secret. I guess I know the answer already (...can't say at the moment ;D)
Yes, I know it too. Just don
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Could be personal reasons as well, family, children, babies... But it's just speculation in the end.
I would be very surprised to hear MK has decided to tour in support of another artist. Solo touring seems plenty heavy on the old chaps these days.
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Funny pic from Phil Cunningham (twitter)
(http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/06/28/937de36fe74445979583f22f02bd570f_7.jpg)
Hey says about it: Hard at work
:D
And afther that he posted pics of the airport and an airplane. Is he leaving already?
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I would be very surprised to hear MK has decided to tour in support of another artist. Solo touring seems plenty heavy on the old chaps these days.
I agree! It seems that Bap's rehersal for the tour has been going on for some weeks, and since Mark and the rest of the guys are not involved in these preparations, I doubt they are going to tour with him...
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And afther that he posted pics of the airport and an airplane. Is he leaving already?
I think that picture was taken during his arrival :)
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And afther that he posted pics of the airport and an airplane. Is he leaving already?
I think that picture was taken during his arrival :)
Yes, probably :)
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Hi Doc, Which guitar is the most popular in the studio till now, is it: 58' Les Paul, Pensa MK80, Pensa Custom, 54' Strat, 61 Strat, MK Strat, Acoustic, or any other?
GF:
on this album, the D18 Martin
That's an acoustic :-\ :P
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Hi Doc, Which guitar is the most popular in the studio till now, is it: 58' Les Paul, Pensa MK80, Pensa Custom, 54' Strat, 61 Strat, MK Strat, Acoustic, or any other?
GF:
on this album, the D18 Martin
That's an acoustic :-\ :P
Gutted to hear that. Was really hoping to hear a new album dominated by the '58 LP. :(
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Is there a hint in his answer?
On THIS album, the D18 Martin???
::)
Mark can do wonderful things with an acoustic, Get Lucky, Back To Tupelo, Marbletown, Old Pigweed, ... Some Les Paul overdubs might refining the new stuff at a later date!
LE
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You know what Guy is like at being a politician, he didn't say who is playing or what part the Martin is playing. It might feature as rhythm/second guitar on a lot of songs, making it the most used.
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Maybe it's time to sum up all thoughts about the question why the album will not be released unit 2012:
- he's recording a double-album (one accoustic, the other electric) ==> dream
- there will be a tour in autumn/winter (DS-charity gigs or with the NHB?) ==> great
- it's gonna be a duet album with another well known musician (Gilmour, Clapton, Harris, Cale or Dylan..) ==> o.k.
- his wife is gonna have a baby ==> wonderful
my suggestions:
- there will be an album released in 2011 with b-sides an unrealesed material from the early Straits-stuff to Get Lucky ==> dream
- mark has to go to hospital doing a surgery concerning his problems on the last tour where he had to sit during performing or his doctor said that he should wait half a year to fully recover ==> get well soon
Let's keep on speculating....
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- his wife is gonna have a baby ==> wonderful
wonderful?? ??? :lol
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Montreux 2010 released on 3D-BluRay
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Montreux 2010 released on 3D-BluRay
Really? I found only Gary Moore's Montreux 2010 BluRay release in september 2011:
http://www.garymoorefc.com/en/news_montreux2010dvd
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Montreux 2010 released on 3D-BluRay
Really? I found only Gary Moore's Montreux 2010 BluRay release in september 2011:
http://www.garymoorefc.com/en/news_montreux2010dvd
No, that was a reaction to: keep on speculating, so he did ;)
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Maybe it's time to sum up all thoughts about the question why the album will not be released unit 2012:
- he's recording a double-album (one accoustic, the other electric) ==> dream
- there will be a tour in autumn/winter (DS-charity gigs or with the NHB?) ==> great
- it's gonna be a duet album with another well known musician (Gilmour, Clapton, Harris, Cale or Dylan..) ==> o.k.
- his wife is gonna have a baby ==> wonderful
my suggestions:
- there will be an album released in 2011 with b-sides an unrealesed material from the early Straits-stuff to Get Lucky ==> dream
- mark has to go to hospital doing a surgery concerning his problems on the last tour where he had to sit during performing or his doctor said that he should wait half a year to fully recover ==> get well soon
Let's keep on speculating....
I have a feeling about this post ;D
What if Leprechaun kind of posted the answer and we don
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Diary 4 is coming!
Since there's so much more to tell and upload, please turn to page 4
http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/2011MKStudio/Diary_Page_4
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Diary 4 is coming!
Since there's so much more to tell and upload, please turn to page 4
http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/2011MKStudio/Diary_Page_4
;D ;D
Excellent news!
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Hmmmmm...
When you look at the facebook page of Ian Thomas you get the feeling that he will not play on the album.
Or not on the sessions these days. :-[
Well, I had a look indeed (with very much delay!) and I now know what you were talking about! Ian Thomas seemed to have had a heart attack in early
June like a friend of him posted... But this is four weeks gone and we have seen the pic's of him sitting on MK's sofa in BG - could anyone imagine a better place to recover? :) Hope he will be fully recover and have a good time with the actual recordings.
LE
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Ian Thomas seemed to have had a heart attack in early
June like a friend of him posted...
This could be a reason for album release delay, if Mark wants Ian to tour. But however, I don
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A note on Ian Thomas, he has also played with another amazing guitarist/composer, non other than Mike Oldfield :) he played at the Tubular Bells 2 & 3 live concerts.
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John on Twitter: Had a brilliant week recording in London on Mark Knopfler's new record. Loads of magic musicians over from Nashville.. It sounds Great
I suppose the sessions are done 8)
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no, just first week in my opinion.
he mentioned more weeks to come (guy)
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no, just first week in my opinion.
he mentioned more weeks to come (guy)
Hm... Interesting! He also said this in the beginning of last week: these sessions end at the end of the week . There is also a studio on Twitter, called Stakeout Studios, who said this on Saturday night: John McCusker flew in to amaze us with his Fiddle playing for Island Records!.
At the same time a have a feeling that, as you say Pottel, there might be some continuing work in the studio today. There is an unwritten diary-page... Maybe just some of the musicians are finished with their work on the record?
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There is a clear sign that these sessions are over. Guy didnt updated anything in page 4.
He was updating the diary and answering question while recording, but during the weekends he remained in silence, and today he didnt answered any new questions nor uploaded more pics or text to the diary, so he
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He's busy recording, of course! Laying down the tracks for all the 10+ minute-songs ;D
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The 2 weeks sessions are over i think? This is the 3th week since recording starts...
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Guy already mentioned that the last week was the last week of recordings.
He also mentioned that the general schedule was, during the first week, having the core band (Glenn, Jim and Ian) recording overdubs on the material that MK and him already recorded previously, then Richard Bennett and Paul Franklin arrived to do the same, and during week two, the rest of the musicians (The Mc's and Phil) arrived to record their parts.
McCusker mentioned in his twitter that it was a great week recording with MK, so my guess is still the sessions are over:
http://twitter.com/#!/johnmccusker/status/87577942548414464 (http://twitter.com/#!/johnmccusker/status/87577942548414464)
And most important, Guy didnt answered any question nor posted anything new to the diary, clear sign that he is not working ;D
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Yup, I think you're right.
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Funny enough, my interpretation is contrary - no post from Guy means he is working VERY hard! I hope the promised page 4 will follow soon!
The end of the sessions for John doesn't have to mean the end of sessions per se. He has some concert dates starting next sunday. Maybe he was booked only for some overdubs.
LE
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On 29th June 2011 Guy answered this way to a question in his forum:
these sessions end at the end of the week
And then all the references in his forum is that they wont complete the album before late this year.
I hope they can do it at december instead of early 2012 as mentioned in MKNEWS.
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Funny enough, my interpretation is contrary - no post from Guy means he is working VERY hard! I hope the promised page 4 will follow soon!
The end of the sessions for John doesn't have to mean the end of sessions per se. He has some concert dates starting next sunday. Maybe he was booked only for some overdubs.
LE
Naaaaaaaaaa ;D
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On 29th June 2011 Guy answered this way to a question in his forum:
these sessions end at the end of the week
And then all the references in his forum is that they wont complete the album before late this year.
I hope they can do it at december instead of early 2012 as mentioned in MKNEWS.
Wasn't 2012 mentioned as for "mixing"
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Funny enough, my interpretation is contrary - no post from Guy means he is working VERY hard! I hope the promised page 4 will follow soon!
The end of the sessions for John doesn't have to mean the end of sessions per se. He has some concert dates starting next sunday. Maybe he was booked only for some overdubs.
LE
Naaaaaaaaaa ;D
Maybe GF is taking a few days off....
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Mark and Guy are actually in British Grove...
... Mark and I are in now and there are many more pics to come but the big news is coming...
What is this big news?
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Mark and Guy are actually in British Grove...
... Mark and I are in now and there are many more pics to come but the big news is coming...
What is this big news?
Coming....
:D
;)
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GF loves the teasing game.... ;D
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GF loves the teasing game.... ;D
And I love the fact that he calls it "big news"... ;D
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GF loves the teasing game.... ;D
And I love the fact that he calls it "big news"... ;D
But I fear it could be a bit disappointing...
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Ohhh..I am soo excited!! :D
What is this big news??? I am going crazy..
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Maybe Guy is going on his first solo tour? I'm sure Guy calls that Big News..
I'm hoping for some bigger news than that...
;)
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I guess it has something to do with a new soundtrack or a double album, that would be great! Somehow I don't know if I'm particulary fond of a new collaboration.
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P.S.: Guy, if you read this - please post the news this evening and I'm going to give you a beer the next time you're in my neck of the woods!
;D ;D ;D
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I bet he doesnt know ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I bet he doesnt know ;D ;D ;D ;D
You may have a point there ;-)
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I heard today on a Dutch radio station that Mark will release his new album in the summer of 2012!
Don't know how they know that... I've sended them an email. Maybe they know the exact release date...
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I don't think there will be an exact release date already, just keep in mind the album isn't even mixed yet. They had probably a look at AMIT and said, well Dylan Tour in autumn, mixing at the beginning of 2012, then release in summer! :lol I would be disappointed about summer, it should be a spring release for sure! Cannot think of waiting another year and knowing that the record is ready more or less..
LE
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Seems like the work in the studio is ongoing:
Guy: No, Mark and I are in the studio now working on more stuff..more stuff..and more stuff...all good
Sounds nice!
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Yeah ...
Hehehe, Guy couldn't hold off and in earnest answered "Bob who?" to Mr. Ronald Dents post about Bob Dylan... That's really funny, I like his humour! :lol
LE
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Yeah ...
Hehehe, Guy couldn't hold off and in earnest answered "Bob who?" to Mr. Ronald Dents post about Bob Dylan... That's really funny, I like his humour! :lol
LE
Mr Dent probably posts the most random, trivial and irritating posts on Guy's forum, only beaten by the Brazilians who use Google Translate to ask stuff like "the dire of straits was not reformed mustard, no?" and "if mark knopfler style guitar which microphone why not?"
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Exactly. I once had a "confrontation" with him at Guy's forum, I better keep quiet since then... It was about all kinds of weed and who smokes them... I love these google translated posts and I also love it that Guy really keeps them posting - stoically and dauntless! Brilliant!
LE
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Mr Dent probably posts the most random, trivial and irritating posts on Guy's forum, only beaten by the Brazilians who use Google Translate to ask stuff like "the dire of straits was not reformed mustard, no?" and "if mark knopfler style guitar which microphone why not?"
Very rare that I get a genuine lol off the interweb but this did it. :)
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Can't believe MK and GF are still in the studio. That's not normal is it?
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Double Album!
LE
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Double Album!
LE
.......... he whispered :)
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Hello!
Maybe Guy and Mark are recording with BD right now.. Maybe this Album could Be released before the Tour Starts.. And MKs New solo Album will Be released in 2012...
Does anyone Know what BD is up to at the Moment?
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According to Guy:
John [Illsley] dropped by the studio today...always nice to see John.
Is it only to say hello?
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"Drop by" means an "unplanned visit", so not more than to say hello. Kind of like:
[Doorbell rings, the portier opens the door and takes John to the studio.]
- Hello, Mark.
- Hello, John.
- Guy.
- John.
[Long silence.]
- So, eh ..., till next time, then?
- Till next time, John.
- You two take care now.
- Bye, John.
[John leaves the building, gets inside the silver Range Rover, and pauses.]
- That should have been me ... THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN MEEEEEE! YOU HEAR! DAMN YOU, GLEN!
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Hello!
Maybe Guy and Mark are recording with BD right now.. Maybe this Album could Be released before the Tour Starts.. And MKs New solo Album will Be released in 2012...
Does anyone Know what BD is up to at the Moment?
He's touring the U.S. now. He's playing in California in a couple of days, and is booked through the end of August.
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"Drop by" means an "unplanned visit", so not more than to say hello. Kind of like:
[Doorbell rings, the portier opens the door and takes John to the studio.]
- Hello, Mark.
- Hello, John.
- Guy.
- John.
[Long silence.]
- So, eh ..., till next time, then?
- Till next time, John.
- You two take care now.
- Bye, John.
[John leaves the building, gets inside the silver Range Rover, and pauses.]
- That should have been me ... THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN MEEEEEE! YOU HEAR! DAMN YOU, GLEN!
Jackal, you made me LOL twice today ;D Classic.
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Agreed :lol
Very funny!! You should do standup! ;D
Cheers BBB
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Damn funny! Cant stop laughing ;D
It looks so much like the real situation :P
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I seem to recall that John has visited Mark's sessions before, without, of course, participating in the recordings.
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Absolutely. He's just stopping by to see how his friend's new album is coming along. I don't think there are any bad feelings. I was just messing about as usual.
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"Drop by" means an "unplanned visit", so not more than to say hello. Kind of like:
[Doorbell rings, the portier opens the door and takes John to the studio.]
- Hello, Mark.
- Hello, John.
- Guy.
- John.
[Long silence.]
- So, eh ..., till next time, then?
- Till next time, John.
- You two take care now.
- Bye, John.
[John leaves the building, gets inside the silver Range Rover, and pauses.]
- That should have been me ... THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN MEEEEEE! YOU HEAR! DAMN YOU, GLEN!
Love it! Should be followed by, 'drives to nearest pub and plans solo album no one will care about...'
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Guy's reply to a question on his forum this morning:
No, we are not mixing. Mark and I are in Studio 2, continuing work on the new album.
I wonder what they are doing now? I thought the album was finished! ::)
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I wonder when the music score is gonna be recorded... the film has a release date of january 2012...
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I wonder when the music score is gonna be recorded... the film has a release date of january 2012...
When perfectionists work together. . . .
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I honestly think they have finished the new album and are mixing some live stuff to release with the new album. Possible DS stuff, making an extra special limited release for the fans.
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What new album? ;)
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What live stuff? ;D
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what?
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it just seems to be taking a long time. Im sure something else is going on in the studio that doesnt require the band.
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Mark who? A! the studio and production story all over again. From the traditional musicians I saw in some of the photos from the sessions I gather that they have recorded some things for the forthcoming OST Private peaceful. The new album, was a bit short, and since some rehearsals for the Bob tour are needed, I guess that project has to be postponed. On the bright side we might get something extra out of it, after all it is customery for what I remember artists to pay back the favors received. Bob hasn't pay his... (OK I am only joking, or am I?)
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you "Jokerman" you ;D
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What new album? ;)
Did you miss the new album announcement ? Same day as London dates ;) ;D
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What new album? ;)
Did you miss the new album announcement ? Same day as London dates ;) ;D
Sorry the new album slipped my mind as it's been so long in production. So when is the planned release date for Golden Heart? ;)
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So when is the planned release date for Golden Heart? ;)
Was said something like '95
Still not decided order track especially were to put "Long Highway"
Got news from his recent all british little band?
From what I heard some oversea studio booking happened.
Have to wait the next letter from Liz.
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Its been a while since last Liz letter arrived... Looking forward!
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After listening to "Corned beef city" I'm pretty sure that Paul Franklin is playing on the track for the coming album !
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After listening to "Corned beef city" I'm pretty sure that Paul Franklin is playing on the track for the coming album !
Oh yes, Paul Franklin + Jim Cox... It will sound further more Gravy Train...
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With more rehearsal, this song could be really good live. Nice extended solo's by MK and Coxy - lovely. As it is at the moment, it sounds like it's straight from an album. Maybe a little underehearsed.
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Hi,
even if it's Sunday today, the guys seem to be in the studio, because this is what I found John McCusker twittering:
Recording with Lee Ann Womack at 9 then Mark Knopfler at 10.30! What a start to the day! Really hope the coffee place opens soon!
and also on Friday, he wrote:
Having a brilliant time recording in London. Surrounded by such amazing musicians & I got to sing with Tim Obrien today
which was news to me. I was not aware that Tim O'Brien is in the studio? I think it is quite realistic to assume that they are working on the soundtrack album
now, isn't it? However I asked Guy about Tim, not expecting any concrete answer of course! ;)
LE
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Yes, Guy mentioned Tim before, we know he's there ;D
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but last news on tim'S site is from end of sept. no entry on the new studio stuff. yet.
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Yes, Guy mentioned Tim before, we know he's there ;D
Do we? :P
Must have missed that. Don't know how I manage to do that, reading (and posting) every day at AMIT and missing so many posts at the same time...
Now we know anyway. Guy confirmed. ;D
LE
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From guyfletcher.co.uk
clawhammer?
arabia
Hammersmith
24th November 2011
Q So have you yet got up the courage to ask Mark to let you play a little clawhammer banjo on the next album, after all your practice?
A With Tim O'Brian around, I would not dare ask. Besides, I have a LONG way to go before scratching on anything other than my records.
Guest musicians...
Dominique
Antwerp, Belgium
22nd November 2011
Q Doc, Any guest musicians already coming in this week? Phil Cunningham, Paul Franklin, Kim Wilson
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Tim O'Brian, Phil Cunningham, John McCusker, Mike McGoldrick. Great. ::)
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indeed, great but with that smiley :)
and then that one for good measure ;)
and then that one coz I always use it ;D
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Diary update!!!
http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/2011MKStudio/Diary_Page_5
:D
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I love the group picture at the end! 8)
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Ten years since the first tour diary. Where does the time go... :disbelief
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Guy mentioned that the presence of the harmonica guy was a hint at the sound of some of the songs. And this would be blues I suppose?
Also note that Mark is playing a Gibson with him, seems like he's doing an open A chord or something. Must be blues ;)
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Guy mentioned that the presence of the harmonica guy was a hint at the sound of some of the songs. And this would be blues I suppose?
Also note that Mark is playing a Gibson with him, seems like he's doing an open A chord or something. Must be blues ;)
Great! 8)
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But as always with MK, it will never be a "blues album", but only some parts (songs) on the album might be bluesy. MK always offers a complete catalogue about what he is interested in - we had this discussions before about which album sounds the most "album like" (I think RPD does).
But two or three blues numbers would be fine with me.
So we have
song(s) with some unusual background singing
song with clapping
strings
Tim O'Brien vocals (obviously more singing than only background)
harmonica
the complete folk contingent
a lot of acoustic guitars (see the first entry)
And obviously a whole bunch of songs... I think after all those months of waiting I would be really disappointed if there were only 11 or 12 songs on the album and that's it. A double album, or at least a lot of "b-sides" or "bonus songs" would be very nice...
LE
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Or at least a deluxe option with a second CD with recordings from the Dylan tour. Live versions and studio versions of some of the songs in one release, that would be nice.
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And obviously a whole bunch of songs... I think after all those months of waiting I would be really disappointed if there were only 11 or 12 songs on the album and that's it. A double album, or at least a lot of "b-sides" or "bonus songs" would be very nice...
LE
Or a deluxe box with dice cards and a fluffy toy for
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eeeeeeeeeeeee ecky thump !!
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Fluffy toy and cheezy peaz.
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The album will start with a spirited rocky number for track one, the rest mostly folky stuff with McGoldrick taking over. Oh, and it will be called "When Whistles Whine" by Mike McGoldrick with special guest Mark Knopfler. :lol
The box set has a penny whistle in it!
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This new soundtrack will probably have the name of the movie. As for an album, it won't be ready until 2013, which is a pity because earth will come at an end in December 2012. But even if the Mayas are wrong with this prediction 2013 will be the end of the European Union, and the start of WW III. And even if this is a way out prediction, MK will probably donate the earnings of his new album to the starving people of Scotland. So perhaps there won't be any deluxe editions, but the standard CD will cost as much to help the noble cause.
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They can do an album with only R&J, Monteleone, Donegan or Shangri-La, I don't care. Will buy it !
I want the real thing : the tour ;D
The sooner the better ! ;D
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This new soundtrack will probably have the name of the movie. As for an album, it won't be ready until 2013, which is a pity because earth will come at an end in December 2012. But even if the Mayas are wrong with this prediction 2013 will be the end of the European Union, and the start of WW III. And even if this is a way out prediction, MK will probably donate the earnings of his new album to the starving people of Scotland. So perhaps there won't be any deluxe editions, but the standard CD will cost as much to help the noble cause.
Scotland will be independent by then anyway and no part of the EU, living off our Whisky exports and fossil fuels. And why starve when haggis, neeps and tatties is such a delicious feast!
130mph winds here today so we can sell our wind energy too! :)
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You mean Blowin' in the Wind? 8)
Well, this thread will probably reach 150 sites by the time the album is out actually....
LE
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This new soundtrack will probably have the name of the movie. As for an album, it won't be ready until 2013, which is a pity because earth will come at an end in December 2012. But even if the Mayas are wrong with this prediction 2013 will be the end of the European Union, and the start of WW III. And even if this is a way out prediction, MK will probably donate the earnings of his new album to the starving people of Scotland. So perhaps there won't be any deluxe editions, but the standard CD will cost as much to help the noble cause.
Scotland will be independent by then anyway and no part of the EU, living off our Whisky exports and fossil fuels. And why starve when haggis, neeps and tatties is such a delicious feast!
130mph winds here today so we can sell our wind energy too! :)
Had the best whiskies of my life up there.
I will come back !
I must do Dublin kick-off at least once in my life. Then go for Scottish dates.
Sounds nice. So when do Crocky plan to announce the tour ? ;D
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This new soundtrack will probably have the name of the movie. As for an album, it won't be ready until 2013, which is a pity because earth will come at an end in December 2012. But even if the Mayas are wrong with this prediction 2013 will be the end of the European Union, and the start of WW III. And even if this is a way out prediction, MK will probably donate the earnings of his new album to the starving people of Scotland. So perhaps there won't be any deluxe editions, but the standard CD will cost as much to help the noble cause.
I love your happy posts, they always lighten up the atmosphere! ;D
130mph winds here today so we can sell our wind energy too! :)
Hold on to your hair piece! We should have some nice winds here too tonight but not half as strong as that! Be safe!
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130mph winds here today so we can sell our wind energy too! :)
Whisky is much more interesting. ::)
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Diary update!!!
http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/2011MKStudio/Diary_Page_5
:D
:o :o
My goodness!! I had no idea British Grove was so close to where I live. I only figured it out after he mentioned The Mawson Arms which of course I AM familiar with :)
So MK and the boys have been recording in my neighborhood for two weeks and I never once walked by the studio... :-[
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This new soundtrack will probably have the name of the movie. As for an album, it won't be ready until 2013, which is a pity because earth will come at an end in December 2012. But even if the Mayas are wrong with this prediction 2013 will be the end of the European Union, and the start of WW III. And even if this is a way out prediction, MK will probably donate the earnings of his new album to the starving people of Scotland. So perhaps there won't be any deluxe editions, but the standard CD will cost as much to help the noble cause.
I love your happy posts, they always lighten up the atmosphere! ;D
130mph winds here today so we can sell our wind energy too! :)
Hold on to your hair piece! We should have some nice winds here too tonight but not half as strong as that! Be safe!
I've just heard 165mph in some places further north!
This car was in Aberdeen - hope our Dusty's okay!
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130mph winds here today so we can sell our wind energy too! :)
Whisky is much more interesting. ::)
Let alone the vast amounts of energy coming from drunken Scots! A real natural "fuel" whisky.
This new soundtrack will probably have the name of the movie. As for an album, it won't be ready until 2013, which is a pity because earth will come at an end in December 2012. But even if the Mayas are wrong with this prediction 2013 will be the end of the European Union, and the start of WW III. And even if this is a way out prediction, MK will probably donate the earnings of his new album to the starving people of Scotland. So perhaps there won't be any deluxe editions, but the standard CD will cost as much to help the noble cause.
I love your happy posts, they always lighten up the atmosphere! ;D
It is the new kind of humour, way past "black". Dark and gloomy humour from a failing country. But still humour. Maybe I should have used a gazillion smiling faces to make that apparent. ;D Thanks Rollergirl, always a pleasure!
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Diary update!!!
http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/2011MKStudio/Diary_Page_5
:D
:o :o
My goodness!! I had no idea British Grove was so close to where I live. I only figured it out after he mentioned The Mawson Arms which of course I AM familiar with :)
So MK and the boys have been recording in my neighborhood for two weeks and I never once walked by the studio... :-[
I only realised last year that Ive been driving past British Grove for years on my way to work when Im at Hammersmith.
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Hi Arabia
You'd better do some walking - borrow a dog! And do some drinking .....let us know
Sally
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Excuse me if this has been mentioned earlier. But there seems to be a dryspell going on in this thread :)
So, the Swedish radio show host Kalle Oldby is a close friend of Richard Bennett's and has been mentioned in RB's recent tour diary when they met up in Malm
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Read the short version on Uncut magazine, MK returning to his studio for the New album to be released in 2012. So everything is there, but the specific number of songs you mention! :)
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Still, it also finally confirms the release for this year ;)
Now allwe need is the tour dates!
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Diary update!!!
http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/2011MKStudio/Diary_Page_5
:D
:o :o
My goodness!! I had no idea British Grove was so close to where I live. I only figured it out after he mentioned The Mawson Arms which of course I AM familiar with :)
So MK and the boys have been recording in my neighborhood for two weeks and I never once walked by the studio... :-[
Go check it out as its set between houses lol. it's massive too
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Still, it also finally confirms the release for this year ;)
Now allwe need is the tour dates!
Usual MK schedule?
cd - september 2012
tour - march 2013
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Why is that? Any clue why he prefers those time lines, apart being proven good for business? Also you forget that there is a soundtrack on it's way as well, and with the film being delayed (latest info says something about summer), if it is released at that time it will be too close to his solo release and might harm sales for both. Hmmmm...
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family holiday during school holiday of his youngest kids.
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It seems Salvador Lavado is not involved in cover/album design this time. Here is what he tweeted:
unfortunately not as it seems the design process is already in motion and I am not involved this time.
Cover Design already up and running before mixing is ready... It seems they changed the usual schedule a little bit..
LE
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It seems Salvador Lavado is not involved in cover/album design this time. Here is what he tweeted:
unfortunately not as it seems the design process is already in motion and I am not involved this time.
Cover Design already up and running before mixing is ready... It seems they changed the usual schedule a little bit..
LE
Maybe there is a confussion and could be my fault... I read something in Guy
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Oh, I don't think you have to worry about that. Salvador will know for sure if he is involved or not! :lol :lol
LE
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Q: Has the CD artwork & design process started or do you wait until the music is finished and then look at what best suits the finished songs? Thanks
A: It has and we do
Sounds to me like Guy's answer means the music is already finished!
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Q: Has the CD artwork & design process started or do you wait until the music is finished and then look at what best suits the finished songs? Thanks
A: It has and we do
Sounds to me like Guy's answer means the music is already finished!
No, the music is not yet finished, the mix will start next week.
Q: When will you upload the last studio diary [...] ?
A: Most likely next week, since that's when we start the mix.
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So, they already know and are working in the design thing, but the record is not finished.
Quite strange.
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Mark has an affinity for young, pretty female folk singers, eh?
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Same thought here. They all have a special "natural" touch! ;D
LE
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Yes, but it's all about the voice! I imagine that a young singer is preferred only because this experience would help her career! And to bring a breath of fresh air into an old act. ;) Everything else is plain speculation. :lol
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Yes, but it's all about the voice! I imagine that a young singer is preferred only because this experience would help her career! And to bring a breath of fresh air into an old act. ;) Everything else is plain speculation. :lol
Probably that's the case with Emmylou - she's a pretty folk singer, but since her career is kind of a non-issue, she could be older ;D
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Jackal I like the way you think! Your inductive method can lead us to many wonderful thought labyrinths! ;D
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Guy said it today, at last we get some really exciting news! So let's hope it will not be another "best-of"... I presume they ARE working for some time now
and Mark just wanted it to be kept secret. So maybe no weekly diary this time?
LE
I quoted my own post that started this thread because it was ecactly one year ago that we got the news about the NEWS. Now, one year and a surprising and short but great Bob/Mark tour later, we still do not know any more apart from that a new album is in production. So this time Mark really takes his time. I like this. Let's hope it will lead to a real great new album where this long working time is reflecting in some real great songs!
LE
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From Guy this morning:
....... can we expect any high profile guests like in STP? And to be more precisely, can we expect to hear Dylan's voice in Mark's new record?
Guy: No way
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Yeah, saw that just a minute ago. And the other answer about release date is also interesting:
Not the spring
come on, which can only mean THIS SUMMER! Has MK or DS ever released anything in June/July/August?
Too lazy to check out...
LE
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Yeah, saw that just a minute ago. And the other answer about release date is also interesting:
Not the spring
come on, which can only mean THIS SUMMER! Has MK or DS ever released anything in June/July/August?
Too lazy to check out...
LE
OES came out early September I think.
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Well Shangri La radio promos could be found in London second hand shops in mid August 2004 and I think many of MK's releases were released in late August early September.
But the interesting reply of Guy was the NO WAY! MAybe he was expressing an opinion for the voice! ;D But the question should have been if Dylan participates in the album in any way...
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Except Golden heart and All the roadrunning, all MK releases happened in september, so its AUTUMM!!!
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Except Golden heart and All the roadrunning, all MK releases happened in september, so its AUTUMM!!!
well, autumn starts only at 22th of september
so, end august / early september is summer ;)
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I dont care about when is said that summer ends and when autumm starts...
At september, any day, no matter which date was set by guess who, the warm weather will stop and the cold will start little by little...
For me is as simple as (Summer: june/july/august) (Autumm: september/october/november) (Winter: december/january/february) (Spring: march/april/may)
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Yes you're right, but I just wanted to point out that seasons are in many people minds not right "located", I mean in "timing" (sorry for my very very bad english :-[)
for example, if you ask someone to list the 4 seasons, there's 90% chances that he will say to you in this order :
spring / summer / autumn / winter, which is the "logic" order : from "birth" to "death" of nature :)
But if you look closer to a calendar, winter is only 1 week in december, so winter is mainly at the beggining of the year, not at the end !
I remember talking some years ago with the webmaster of a Blind faith site, and when I asked him when Clapton and Winwood first ever played together, he said during jam-rehearsals in winter 1969 .
My first reaction was : no you're wrong, in the 1969 winter, the blind faith album was already released ! (because when I thought winter 69, I thought end of year 69), and he replied : no, in winter 69, i.e. in february 69, the album wasn't released !
Well, again, it's through musical aspects I realized that a common idea was false ;D
indeed he was right : winter 69 was mainly during january-february-march (3 weeks) 69, and ONLY 1 WEEK december 69 !
in december 69, we were almost already in winter 70 ! :o
ok, not a big deal, but talking about that or about something else... ;D
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That prooves that talk in seasonal terms is useless ;D
Lets say "release in september" rather than "in summer / autumm"
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I say, JF, that was a very nice analysis! I have never thought of it this way, but now that you mention it I find it quite logical. Of course many fables and children stories, present winder as the old of the seasons, more like a father figure, than a horrid monster. After all, the circle of seasons, in older times when agriculture was the way of life, was so integrated into the consciousness of the people, that in reality winter was at the same time the last and first season at the same time. It was the time for the family, since there was no work in the fields and members of the broader family gathered in the house.You see it was the time before radio and TV that killed the radio star and internet that threatens the companies(!). And of course the members that knew how to read were few.
And of course we have the Indian summer, the month of March that usually is the worse part of the winter (we have a saying in Greece that roughly means: That March is the month that burns (with cold - ruins completely) the new trees) and the lovely Februaries that smell like springtime! (another saying: February even in the worse part, will smell like summer. Of course both sayings rhyme and they are very beautiful)
Now why were we talking about MK's new album? There are so many things in life that we don't even have to wait to enjoy. Take a stroll and see the almond trees blossom, and new little buds on many other trees. And then you exit the national garden...
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From Guy this morning:
....... can we expect any high profile guests like in STP? And to be more precisely, can we expect to hear Dylan's voice in Mark's new record?
Guy: No way
Thank God!!
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You see it was the time before radio and TV
no, it was before GAS and TV ;)
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That prooves that talk in seasonal terms is useless ;D
Lets say "release in september" rather than "in summer / autumm"
Is that winter/spring down under? Stone the flamin' crows! ;D
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That prooves that talk in seasonal terms is useless ;D
Lets say "release in september" rather than "in summer / autumm"
Is that winter/spring down under? Stone the flamin' crows! ;D
Aye! ;D
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From Guy this morning:
....... can we expect any high profile guests like in STP? And to be more precisely, can we expect to hear Dylan's voice in Mark's new record?
Guy: No way
Thank God!!
there's no need to thank Dylan ;D
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Clapton is God!
And Bruce's the Boss...
LE
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Bruce.... Jack Bruce ? ;)
....
only kidding
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I think he means Bruce Lee
;D
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No, he meant Bruce Forsyth, of course! ;)
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Or Bruce Wayne !
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Hebrews
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Hebrews
As in "F. F." ? ;)
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No, its Bruce Willis...
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Got to be Bruce "I'm in charge" Forsyth! ;D
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Hebrews
As in "F. F." ? ;)
Hehe Didn't follow you, but you meant the writer F. F. Bruce who comments the book of Hebrews (Google ...)? I just meant Hebrews as in "HeBruce". (OK, so Hebrews is pronouncd with a voiced s ("z"), and Bruce with a voiceless s, but it's close enough to be a lame joke ;D)
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LOL! I hold my hands up - I googled it! ;D
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He folks, no need to be funny here, because Bruse IS the Boss! And I am not talking about Bruce Hornsby here or Bruce Dickinson or Barack Obama, who of course is the President (sorry Rollergirl) but not the Boss...
Anybody in for Bruce Darnell?
LE
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well, my name is NOT Bruce, I know that. Sometimes I get bruised though (although as my days as a karate-ka are over, there won't be so many anymore)
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Sorry to hear that!
Mark never worked with any Bruce. Did he?
LE
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Sorry to hear that!
no need to be sorry!
Mark never worked with any Bruce. Did he?
I don't know, which one? ;D
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he just worked with Bruce's organist ;D
hey Jackal, same for me, I googled Bruce hebrews, and I found stuff about F.F. Bruce :D
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Hey Ladies and Bruces.
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I'm sure LE meant Bruce the vegetarian shark from Finding Nemo. Fish are friends, no food ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x9W70LJKVw
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Come on, guys; there's only one man worthy of the name Bruce:
(http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/my_name_is_bruce.jpg)
So of course this is the one whom LE was referencing.
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From Guy this morning:
....... can we expect any high profile guests like in STP? And to be more precisely, can we expect to hear Dylan's voice in Mark's new record?
Guy: No way
Thank God!!
there's no need to thank Dylan ;D
lol. +1
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(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/goldenheart96/dylan.jpg)
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Aw, c-mon, now. That was a rather obvious fabrication. As someone said earlier, Eric Clapton was always "God" but, if you really wish to be profane about Dylan, some regarded him as the new "Messiah". Maybe they still do.
And if you wish a graffito about Dylan, there was one in 1963 that was mentioned in a magazine around that time and, a few years later, a photo of it, taken by the late David Gahr, was published in a book. The graffito read: "Bob Dylan doesn't know his ethnic musicology". Maybe it's a bit high flown for the way this thread has developed but that was slightly funny and deeply ironic.
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Aw, c-mon, now. That was a rather obvious fabrication. As someone said earlier, Eric Clapton was always "God" but, if you really wish to be profane about Dylan, some regarded him as the new "Messiah". Maybe they still do.
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Any new news? :)
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Well, apart form the fact that they, according to Guy's diary update today, are using a Decca tube limiter in the recording process, whatever that is, I haven't heard anything... ;)
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I think he just wanted to show off that photo with the beautiful coloured valves! They don't make me like they used too...
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There's nothing quite like the glow from a tube. Tip for inspiration: Turn off all light in the room, and play the guitar only in the light from the glowing tubes. Gets you in the zone pretty quick.
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Well, apart form the fact that they, according to Guy's diary update today, are using a Decca tube limiter in the recording process, whatever that is, I haven't heard anything... ;)
:lol
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According to Guy, Chris Botti is also on MK's new album! A lot of guests seem to be on this album - a bit like on STP! :)
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They are finishing the album today according to Guy
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Guy on Facebook today:
Mixes officially finished today. Mark, Chuck and I listened back to everything this morning. All I can say is WOW.
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Probably the best album ever and the current band is the best ever. ::)
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Probably the best album ever and the current band is the best ever. ::)
same but with a :) or a ;D
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Guy seems to hint that we ain't gonna see the new album with it's lots of music until at least the autumn. You think he's talkin double album here? :P
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Guy seems to hint that we ain't gonna see the new album with it's lots of music until at least the autumn. You think he's talkin double album here? :P
Or maybe a live release as well..it does appear to me yet another September release though.
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GF wrote: "All I can say is that there is a LOT of music heading in your direction. Get ready. "
So that is a double-album and (later) a solution for all these live recordings?! We're a greedy bunch of fans, aren't we? :D
But I hope there won't be such a terribly expensive solution like the Get Lucky Box which didn't contain all the songs.
Anyway, I'm so looking forward to that, September suits me fine.
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It looks like the september thing again. ;)
I was wrong, I thought there could be something with Bob earlier this year.
Anyway I'd be happy with a US fall tour with Bob and then usual Europe tour, kick off in Dublin, final in Spain july 31.
Good, I've decided to change my rules of the game. ;)
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Maybe we'll have some showcases around November time!
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The "usual" schedule that Guy refers to meant always mixing was done in May. So we are two months earlier now. I think July/August is still possible.
If he decides to tour the US that would make perfect sense because the time gap for his usual touring schedule (March - July 2013) would be too long.
He never gave anything about album-related touring, but this way he also could spare the promo stuff, a thing that I think he doesn't like. Just look at the AOL session and you know what I mean. I would prefer a US Dylan/Knopfler tour, will get them Americans what they deserve and will get us some nice bootlegs I am sure...
LE
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From Guy's forum a couple of days ago:
Question: About the album's release: I was asked you what percentage there was that the album came out in the spring and as you told me was 0%. What percentage there is that the album come out in the summer?
Guy: Once again, I am not permitted to say anything, but a similar percentage might be hinted at.
I take that as 0% for a summer release of the album. I think it will be September, as usual.
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I would prefer a US Dylan/Knopfler tour, will get them Americans what they deserve
don't be so harsh on our friends from across the Atlantic ;D
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Honestly, I don't see them touring in August.
Of course, Bob being in the middle of game makes things absolutely unpredictable.
If not Bob, the July/August blank must be related to the Olympic games.
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I would prefer a US Dylan/Knopfler tour, will get them Americans what they deserve
don't be so harsh on our friends from across the Atlantic ;D
I knew that reply would coming up RIGHT in the moment I wrote it... :lol To make it clear: I mean it in the honest, friendly way!
September would be nice with me, everything would be in order, don't get me wrong. But Guy was not very clear as he is the whole week. Julio's question a few days ago was about tour scheduling and he answers about when the album will be out... ::)
Also giving a hint about "the usual schedule" is not helpful as Mark has never been ready mixing so early in the year....
But who am I....
When the usual schedule is kept, we will get the album's name at August 1st and the track titles within 14 days after that, and a leaked version one week later! ;) So August is not totally out of focus.... :lol
LE
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Also, remember that August is family holiday time for MK.
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I would prefer a US Dylan/Knopfler tour, will get them Americans what they deserve
don't be so harsh on our friends from across the Atlantic ;D
Thanks Rollergirl ;D
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I would prefer a US Dylan/Knopfler tour, will get them Americans what they deserve
don't be so harsh on our friends from across the Atlantic ;D
LOL Rollergirl, you made me laugh! ;D
As all of you, I would love to have the new album in my hands today, BUT.......I also think the release might be after summer and the Tour next year! Of course I hope it will be a double album! ;)
Because I couldn't wait any longer, I already planned and booked our vacation for this year. So with a Tour next year, I have extra time to save money so my husband and I can visit and attend besides Amsterdam a concert in London too. ;D
Fieneke
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I also gave up about saving holydays for a future MK tour in Europe this year. As far as its out of the ordinary schedule when MK is gonna release a record, and Bob Dylan dates in Europe are being "unofficialy" announced without MK, and Bob dates with MK are rumored to be in the US, looks like europeans could save for 2013...
There is always a small chance that something may happen, but besides some showcases when the Bob distraction is over, the main thing will be 2013 probably.
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I also gave up about saving holydays for a future MK tour in Europe this year. As far as its out of the ordinary schedule when MK is gonna release a record, and Bob Dylan dates in Europe are being "unofficialy" announced without MK, and Bob dates with MK are rumored to be in the US, looks like europeans could save for 2013... There is always a small chance that something may happen, but besides some showcases when the Bob distraction is over, the main thing will be 2013 probably.
Looks to be the case.
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Although everything can change (as I've stressed before), this is roughly what I've already suggested fits the pattern of both Mark and Bob and also fits what little has come out by way of rumour.
Needless to say, I wouldn't describe any BD/MK tour as a distraction. A bonus for you is that there is a chance that you will get to hear a few more songs from the new album. There is a difference this time, as I understand things. As the result of singing new songs during his previous outing with Dylan, Mark decided to change one or more of those songs for the new album. Please tell me if I've got this wrong but that's what's in my mind.
If Mark's new album were to be released in September (or thereabouts), surely he will play some of the new songs live in October and November (and that's still my favourite period for any joint tour, assuming it does happen). Dylan was working on a new album in January and February, so that could well be out around the same time as Mark's new album, so he might be stick a few new songs into his set.
Should they tour together then, it could be quite enticing to attend a few shows.
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For what it's worth, I see the new MK album coming out in the autumn, and a BD/MK tour of the US v shortly thereafter doubling as a promo for Mark's album. A couple of little promo shows in the UK before the US tour would be in order. ;D
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Hello all,
Realized I hadn't checked the site in too long and was totally expecting the album was out and a tour was on the way. Bummer.
Guess I can go back to counting the days until EURO 2012. ;D
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Guy has said announcement on new MK on Monday ;D
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So we will probably know about the end of next week!! :lol :lol :lol
LE
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Guy has said announcement on new MK on Monday ;D
Did he actually specify which Monday? ;D
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Maybe on a Monday he's got something to say ...
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Guy's actual quote "announcement on Monday. Official"
To me that means the next Monday coming, that being Monday 28th May :)
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Communication
Communique ...
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Maybe on a Monday he's got something to say ...
I like it. ;D ;)
Cheers. BBB