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Title: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: shangri la 1 on March 02, 2015, 05:25:30 AM
(http://amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3806.0;attach=1424)
(17) Oklahoma Ponies (traditional melody, lyrics and arrangement by Mark Knopfler)


LYRICS
   We’re a badass band
From the kick ass south
Pizza goin’ down the sofa
A rockin’ little band
Got a record out
And buddy it’s a hit all over
We’re a badass band
From the kick ass south
Cornchips in the shagpile
We’re a’ gonna punch
One another in the mouth
They’re giving us a brand new hairstyle

Get on down, turn ‘em all around
Kick ’em in the old cojones
Gotta get on down, turn ‘em all around
We’re the Oklahoma Ponies
Get on down, turn ‘em all around
Kick ’em in the old cojones
Gotta get on down, turn ‘em all around
‘Cos we’re the Oklahoma Ponies

Now the badass boys
They’re a’ gonna wanna fight
Like they do in Oklahoma
They got a killer girl
To dress us right
And buddy do I wanna bone her
We’re a badass band
From the kick ass south
Pizza going down the sofa
A rockin’ little band
With a record out
And buddy it’s a hit all over

Get on down, turn ‘em all around
Kick ’em in the old cojones
Gotta get on down, turn ‘em all around
We’re the Oklahoma Ponies
Get on down, turn ‘em all around
Kick’em in the old cojones
Gotta get on down, turn ‘em all around
‘Cos we’re the Oklahoma Ponies
Title: Re: (17) Oklahoma Ponies (xx:xx)
Post by: TJ on March 12, 2015, 10:42:00 PM
That's hilarious!
Title: Re: (17) Oklahoma Ponies (xx:xx)
Post by: Dutchessy on March 12, 2015, 10:44:35 PM
That's hilarious!

The song or the lyrics?
Title: Re: (17) Oklahoma Ponies (xx:xx)
Post by: TJ on March 12, 2015, 10:45:41 PM
Haven't heard the song, but the lyrics crack me up and I can just imagine them set to some traditional country melody.
Title: Re: (17) Oklahoma Ponies (xx:xx)
Post by: border_reiver on March 12, 2015, 10:52:31 PM
I have a hard time thinking that these lyrics would go in the musical stylings of Basil  ;D
Title: Re: (17) Oklahoma Ponies (5:20)
Post by: Dutchessy on March 13, 2015, 11:41:03 AM
What a song!!!!

Starts like queen! Awsome intro! Turning into celtic Riverdance  8) :D :D :D
Title: Re: (17) Oklahoma Ponies (5:20)
Post by: holaknopfler on March 13, 2015, 11:55:12 AM
Holy holy holy what a song this is, he can still do it, rockingggg! Great one this!
Title: Re: (17) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: foma on March 13, 2015, 11:56:40 AM
Where you managed to listen it guys? I thought it belongs to box-set.
Title: Re: (17) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: holaknopfler on March 13, 2015, 11:58:42 AM
Yeah we've got the box-set! Only for this you should buy it haha. It's not a bonus track. Could perfectly be on the album. Really really great rocking tune
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: JohnRossEwing on March 13, 2015, 12:02:11 PM
at my box is wrong - it´s entitled with "traditional melody"
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: straitsway75 on March 13, 2015, 12:08:26 PM
Hi guys,
please or me a chance to listeb it please...........
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Dutchessy on March 13, 2015, 12:11:29 PM
at my box is wrong - it´s entitled with "traditional melody"

It probably is: (17) Oklahoma Ponies (traditional melody, lyrics and arrangement by Mark Knopfler)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: jbaent on March 13, 2015, 12:47:00 PM
Ben Knopfler (MK´s son) has a badass band that play metal rock... could this be a homage to his son´s band? The intro is quite like a hard rock band, and also the end, even the song is more like Celtic Dance thing...
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: superval99 on March 13, 2015, 01:01:30 PM
Ben Knopfler (MK´s son) has a badass band that play metal rock... could this be a homage to his son´s band? The intro is quite like a hard rock band, and also the end, even the song is more like Celtic Dance thing...

Jbaent, You could be right!    I haven't heard the song, but reading the lyrics they would certainly fit a band like The Rocket Dolls!  I would love to hear this song!    ;)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: jbaent on March 13, 2015, 01:04:46 PM
Ben Knopfler (MK´s son) has a badass band that play metal rock... could this be a homage to his son´s band? The intro is quite like a hard rock band, and also the end, even the song is more like Celtic Dance thing...

Jbaent, You could be right!    I haven't heard the song, but reading the lyrics they would certainly fit a band like The Rocket Dolls!  I would love to hear this song!    ;)

You will in no time, you should check your mail, just in case ;D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: border_reiver on March 13, 2015, 01:57:43 PM
Did someone say "Cannibals" drum beat?  :D

This is easily the best track of Tracker!
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Marikablue on March 13, 2015, 02:13:34 PM
It could be so cool to have a little listen before I've got my box set............................ ;D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Maxx on March 13, 2015, 02:18:36 PM
It's a shame that only "proper fans" will hear this song. I guess it won't find it's way to Spotify etc.

It's one of the strangest yet funniest song I've heard from him I think. Those guitar noises..  ;D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Banjo99uk on March 13, 2015, 02:36:18 PM
It could be so cool to have a little listen before I've got my box set............................ ;D
yeah, if anyone can share i'd appreciate it. Although my boxset was posted yesterday so should have it tomorrow.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: border_reiver on March 13, 2015, 02:36:46 PM
Like some kind of Golden Heart b-side on steroids!  :D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Banjo99uk on March 13, 2015, 02:55:20 PM
well I've heard them all now and I've got the post christmas blues, luckily we have a tour to look forward too.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: binone on March 13, 2015, 02:59:13 PM
LOL "Get on down, turn ‘em all around Kick ’em in the old cojones

They are balls in spanish, althoug it sounds as "alcoholic"
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: H97 on March 13, 2015, 03:01:01 PM
Mark Knopfler singing about pizza... that's like my two favourite things combined :D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: binone on March 13, 2015, 03:26:51 PM
Ben Knopfler (MK´s son) has a badass band that play metal rock... could this be a homage to his son´s band? The intro is quite like a hard rock band, and also the end, even the song is more like Celtic Dance thing...

I think it´s not. Ben didn´t know anything about that song, and he doesn´t want anything realted with his father in his Facebook. Also, the word shagpile is an Irish word, and the happenings seems to be olcated in the south of the States.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: kaleo74 on March 13, 2015, 03:30:08 PM
I love it and ian thomas is doing a great job ! anyone can share ??? pm please any extra track will be apreciated  thank you :)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: border_reiver on March 13, 2015, 03:47:28 PM
Ben Knopfler (MK´s son) has a badass band that play metal rock... could this be a homage to his son´s band? The intro is quite like a hard rock band, and also the end, even the song is more like Celtic Dance thing...

I think it´s not. Ben didn´t know anything about that song, and he doesn´t want anything realted with his father in his Facebook. Also, the word shagpile is an Irish word, and the happenings seems to be olcated in the south of the States.

Shagpile is a kind of carpet.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: TJ on March 13, 2015, 03:53:20 PM
As I'm only getting the "Deluxe" version, if someone could pm me a link to these extra two tunes, I would appreciate it very much.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: richardmu on March 13, 2015, 04:02:02 PM
I like the melody in this one, a fun track but not a greatest hit number or anything.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: richardmu on March 13, 2015, 04:03:43 PM
I'm irish, never heard the word shagpile mentioned in my 30 years
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Nick14 on March 13, 2015, 04:05:27 PM
This is one of only two I haven't heard - the two that are on the box. Any tips anyone  :)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: border_reiver on March 13, 2015, 04:11:13 PM
I'm irish, never heard the word shagpile mentioned in my 30 years

I most definately thought it was a Spanish word.

 ;D  :hmm  ;D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: jabbathehut on March 13, 2015, 04:19:19 PM
a pm would be nice for this and number 17
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Lestroid on March 13, 2015, 04:21:33 PM
I too would appreciate a PM with this song and # 17.  Many thanks in advance!! ;D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: foma on March 13, 2015, 05:07:12 PM
Who is laughing at the very end of the song? ;D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: communique on March 13, 2015, 05:08:08 PM
Me too please! If possible...anyone. It would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: foma on March 13, 2015, 05:09:52 PM
You all can listen tracks on the same place where was an album and 5 bonuses, as usual. But the link is forbidden indeed :smack
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Dutchessy on March 13, 2015, 05:33:50 PM
Who is laughing at the very end of the song? ;D

Ian Thomas?
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: dmg on March 13, 2015, 09:40:12 PM
Who is laughing at the very end of the song? ;D

You never heard a pony laugh? ;)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: ingridswing on March 13, 2015, 09:47:37 PM
Very nice song. Up tempo, Celtics, great lyrics, nice guitar and first part of the drumming reminds me of the Style of Danny
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: LoveExpresso on March 13, 2015, 10:00:38 PM
I asked Guy about the laughter. My guess is Mike or John. Or maybe Ianto. Not Mark or Guy.

LE
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: yontwocrows on March 13, 2015, 10:17:04 PM
Just listened. Oklahoma Ponies! Oh yes! What a song!
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Pottel on March 13, 2015, 10:24:06 PM
convinced the laughing is mark's
this reminds me of Bruce's pete seeger sessions album, my favourite BS album by the way.
absolutely brilliant.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: dmg on March 13, 2015, 11:13:07 PM
Not really keen on the guitar on this one;  it just gets annoying with it's whining and no actual solo.  On the other hand there is a nice melody to it.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: xardas on March 13, 2015, 11:58:46 PM
i would also like to have that one and time will end all sorrow pleeeasee..PM
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: foma on March 14, 2015, 12:59:18 AM
Epic chords for an epic song was added to my Tracker Chord Songbook: http://amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=4152.msg90543#msg90543

This is a funniest and joyfulliest and happy and energetic song I heard in many years.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: tomystraits on March 14, 2015, 01:07:45 AM
i would also like to have that one and time will end all sorrow pleeeasee..PM

Me also, please ;)

Merci d'avance pour le PM :-))
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: foma on March 14, 2015, 01:30:15 AM
PM sent.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Fletch on March 14, 2015, 01:33:55 AM
Not really keen on the guitar on this one;  it just gets annoying with it's whining and no actual solo.  On the other hand there is a nice melody to it.

Nigel Tufnel, "..just listen to the sustain.." :)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Leprechaun on March 14, 2015, 08:34:52 AM
Would someone be so kind to send me a PM?  :o
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: rosco on March 14, 2015, 12:13:29 PM
If possible, I would love a link as well.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: jbaent on March 14, 2015, 03:50:54 PM
Even Guy has said this song has nothing to go with Ben Knopfler's band, "the rocket dolls", that heavy guitar at the beginning, that badass band reference, that they are a band of the south (Ben band is based in the south of the UK, Brighton) still suggest to me that Mk is kind of joking with his son's band.

Yes, I know the lyrics says it's a band if the US and from Oklahoma, but that's the fictional part  :lol
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Knopflerfan on March 14, 2015, 04:12:49 PM
This is soooooo good and should of been on the original album but then all 6 bonus tracks are superb too!!!
Love MK's laugh at the end!!!!
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: border_reiver on March 14, 2015, 05:46:06 PM
Even Guy has said this song has nothing to go with Ben Knopfler's band, "the rocket dolls", that heavy guitar at the beginning, that badass band reference, that they are a band of the south (Ben band is based in the south of the UK, Brighton) still suggest to me that Mk is kind of joking with his son's band.

Yes, I know the lyrics says it's a band if the US and from Oklahoma, but that's the fictional part  :lol

The drums are also very "up front" in the mix. A subtle hint?
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Knopflerfan on March 14, 2015, 10:27:20 PM
Thought it was but 'cojones' is North American for 'Testicles'!!!
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: jbaent on March 15, 2015, 12:41:21 AM
Thought it was but 'cojones' is North American for 'Testicles'!!!

Actually cojones is a word in Spanish that means testicles.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: dustyvalentino on March 15, 2015, 09:26:41 AM
Help a brother out with a PM? :)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Knopflerfan on March 15, 2015, 11:28:50 AM
Thought it was but 'cojones' is North American for 'Testicles'!!!

Actually cojones is a word in Spanish that means testicles.

And North America too!!
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: jbaent on March 15, 2015, 11:33:46 AM
Thought it was but 'cojones' is North American for 'Testicles'!!!

Actually cojones is a word in Spanish that means testicles.

And North America too!!

Yes, it looks like in some parts of NA is kind of trendy to use some Spanish words mixed with English. I see it in many tv shows, comedies etc
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: dmg on March 15, 2015, 01:28:14 PM
Thought it was but 'cojones' is North American for 'Testicles'!!!

Actually cojones is a word in Spanish that means testicles.

And North America too!!

Yes, it looks like in some parts of NA is kind of trendy to use some Spanish words mixed with English. I see it in many tv shows, comedies etc

No surprise considering Spanish is spoken in Central American countries.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: superval99 on March 15, 2015, 04:03:05 PM
It would be great to end the shows with Oklahoma Ponies and have a good old ceilidh in front of the stage!  I'm sure the entire audience would be on their feet!    ;D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: dmg on March 15, 2015, 04:08:40 PM
It would be great to end the shows with Oklahoma Ponies and have a good old ceilidh in front of the stage!  I'm sure the entire audience would be on their feet!    ;D

Not sure about that Val, with the age attendance at his shows these days the wailing guitar would play havoc with the hearing aids!  ;)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Maxx on March 15, 2015, 07:31:37 PM
So what's the traditional melody?
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Knopflerfan on March 15, 2015, 10:19:33 PM
The whole song is cleverly fitted around the tight little ditty!! MK genius!!
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: LoveExpresso on March 16, 2015, 07:48:43 AM
Just for the record, Guy confirmed my question that it was Mike McGoldrick who is laughing at the end of this track.

LE
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Knopflerfan on March 16, 2015, 11:16:55 AM
Oh well done LE, when I heard this with the headphones on it didn't sound like
MK...
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: K-alberto on March 16, 2015, 03:05:37 PM
Well, how can I say, if anybody can send me a PM with this and Time will end all Sorrow... IT WOULD BE GREAT!!
Thankyouuuuu all!
 ;)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: jimbobaby on March 16, 2015, 08:32:16 PM
And me............... ::)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: junkiedoll on March 17, 2015, 06:14:43 PM
The guy laughing at the end is definitely not MK

That's not the way MK laughs

It's Mike as Guy mentioned
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Barzofarhyme on March 18, 2015, 12:40:43 PM
Still haven't heard this either so could i add my name to the PM request list please?  ;D ;D

Incidentally,didn't he use the word "cojones" on Don't Crash The Ambulance?  :)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: qjamesfloyd on March 18, 2015, 01:17:10 PM
I'd love to hear this song, could I also ask for an PM?
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Knopflerfan on March 18, 2015, 01:29:30 PM
'Got his cojones on my desk in there
Made into a souvenir'

indeed from DCTA!! Well done....

I will try and send you both the tune later as this song needs spreading!!!
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Barzofarhyme on March 18, 2015, 01:39:19 PM
'Got his cojones on my desk in there
Made into a souvenir'

indeed from DCTA!! Well done....

I will try and send you both the tune later as this song needs spreading!!!

Many thanks Knopflerfan. Very much appreciated. Have the deluxe cd so this is one of the 3 tracks i still havent heard along with Hot Dog and Time Will End All Sorrow. :clap :)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: qjamesfloyd on March 18, 2015, 03:19:41 PM
Thanks Knopflerfan, I'm looking forward to it.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Knopflerfan on March 18, 2015, 11:21:23 PM
Email addresses to my pm please....
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: IrisRose on March 20, 2015, 10:24:22 PM
Just got my copy only two days ago.    This would make a fantastic opener for the tour.   One of the best of the release.  Can't imagine why it's on bonus tracks -- or Time Will Heal All Sorrows.    Both are major, in my opinion.   Ingrid, I agree with you.  Very Danny.    In fact, instrumentation very 1996.   Lyrics are current, though.   
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Knopflerfan on March 20, 2015, 10:25:56 PM
Yes, I agree again it's an absolutely fantastic track isn't it.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: LoveExpresso on March 21, 2015, 10:33:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr4_GtWt1AI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBIjR39WYfM


Guy gave the name of the traditional "Shove the Pig's foot a little closer to the fire", and suddenly everything makes sense..

LE
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: foma on March 22, 2015, 12:23:14 AM
Yes, the version from Transatlantic Sessions is actually almost IDENTICAL as Mark's one, but only without his words, his guitar, drums and clapping.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Fletch on March 22, 2015, 12:24:14 AM
Love the epic key change from I to IV, really makes me think I'm at an Irish dance and the band just heard that someone bought them a bottle of whisky each !
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: foma on March 22, 2015, 12:25:50 AM
Love the epic key change from I to IV, really makes me think I'm at an Irish dance and the band just heard that someone bought them a bottle of whisky each !

And it was probably first change of key in the whole Mark's songbook ever. First and an epic one :)

At least I can't remember any modulations in his music from the top of my head.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Fletch on March 22, 2015, 12:40:16 AM
Is there one in yakety axe (neck and neck) where he plays a nice lick over it too - unless I'm mistaken?
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: foma on March 22, 2015, 12:42:51 AM
Is there one in yakety axe (neck and neck) where he plays a nice lick over it too - unless I'm mistaken?

Very nice catch! Yes modulation appears, although this song is clearly not from Mark's own songbook.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: foma on March 22, 2015, 12:46:40 AM
Probably it's one of the reasons why so many people finds Mark's music a little boring.
In other hand, Sting's music, Paul Simon's music are full of modulations, they all over.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Fletch on March 22, 2015, 12:53:56 AM
True. That yakety lick is a masterpiece though, I could do with a tutorial on that one foma ;)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: foma on March 22, 2015, 01:08:03 AM
BUT, since Guy mentioned helluva lot of editing on this song and instrumental part is in its original G Major key... it's not even intended modulation, more like a forced one. So technically it's a modulation, but not a genuine one, more like caused buy original music what was used to put words over.

True. That yakety lick is a masterpiece though, I could do with a tutorial on that one foma ;)

Yes, it's a masterpiece lick! Actually, it's not hard to do single licks videos, but I love ALL the licks in that song. Don't know if I can stand to do just one.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: LoveExpresso on March 22, 2015, 03:46:09 PM
I am not good at this but was not Calling Elvis live in 1996 having some key changes, also Don't You Get It on the album version?

I am not muso at all, so this could be totally wrong though!  ;)

LE
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Lestroid on March 22, 2015, 07:30:55 PM
Isn't there a change in key in Telegraph Road just before the verse that starts "I like to go to work, but they shut it all down"?  Seems like the key shift signifies a shift in the lyrics in that song from the part that tells the history of the city to the personal story of the narrator. 
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Knopflerfan on March 22, 2015, 10:42:29 PM
Love the vids from you tube and thanks for posting but still prefer MK's arrangement the best.... clever song made into the fabulous 'ditty' - look forward to hearing it live too....
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: TommyJ88 on March 24, 2015, 12:24:24 PM
And it was probably first change of key in the whole Mark's songbook ever. First and an epic one :)

At least I can't remember any modulations in his music from the top of my head.

Well there's Gravy Train, off the top of my head.

Oh, and hello again everyone!
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: LoveExpresso on March 24, 2015, 12:39:50 PM
Woohoo hey welcome back! Nice to see you posting again!  :D  :thumbsup

LE
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Nick14 on March 24, 2015, 03:29:39 PM
As I have the deluxe CD and am listening to it non-stop, I am losing mr grip a bit of Hot Dog, Time Will End All Sorrow and Ponies - which is a shame as two of those are excellent. I may need ot make a CD up of all the nonus songs and have that with the 11 song main album....which I means I will need to buy some blank CDs and remember how to burn one!
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Lis on March 25, 2015, 03:44:59 AM
Thought it was but 'cojones' is North American for 'Testicles'!!!

Actually cojones is a word in Spanish that means testicles.

And North America too!!

Yes, it looks like in some parts of NA is kind of trendy to use some Spanish words mixed with English. I see it in many tv shows, comedies etc
Not really trendy here in California...  we've adopted a lot of Spanish words and phrases - over generations.   :D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: dustyvalentino on March 25, 2015, 08:21:59 AM
And it was probably first change of key in the whole Mark's songbook ever. First and an epic one :)

At least I can't remember any modulations in his music from the top of my head.

Well there's Gravy Train, off the top of my head.

Oh, and hello again everyone!

Wow, blast from the past! Good to have you back. :)
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: TheTimeWasWrong on April 06, 2015, 01:46:10 PM
Love the epic key change from I to IV, really makes me think I'm at an Irish dance and the band just heard that someone bought them a bottle of whisky each !

And it was probably first change of key in the whole Mark's songbook ever. First and an epic one :)

At least I can't remember any modulations in his music from the top of my head.

Seattle (C major/F major).
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: jbaent on April 12, 2015, 01:36:10 PM
http://youtu.be/zr4_GtWt1AI

This is it!
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: superval99 on April 12, 2015, 01:48:34 PM
http://youtu.be/zr4_GtWt1AI

This is it!

Yes!    See Reply #80     ;D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: border_reiver on April 15, 2015, 03:52:25 PM
It's hard to tell any similarities....  :think

 ;D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Marikablue on April 15, 2015, 09:22:16 PM
It's hard to tell any similarities....  :think

 ;D
  ;D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Shai on April 19, 2015, 04:51:59 AM
I listened to this version of Shove The Pig's Foot.

Did you notice that Mike and John are playing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr4_GtWt1AI

Saul
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: holaknopfler on April 19, 2015, 03:06:51 PM
I listened to this version of Shove The Pig's Foot.

Did you notice that Mike and John are playing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr4_GtWt1AI

Saul

I actually like this one as well with the more laid back drums
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Fletch on May 06, 2015, 03:07:16 PM
Anyone mentioned this one? From the film Cold Mountain. It's played live and briefly in the film where Rubys dad returns to the house and plays the fiddle for her, very cute :)

http://youtu.be/8Do2irhyntg
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Lestroid on May 06, 2015, 05:09:59 PM
Anyone mentioned this one? From the film Cold Mountain. It's played live and briefly in the film where Rubys dad returns to the house and plays the fiddle for her, very cute :)

http://youtu.be/8Do2irhyntg

The fiddler on "Ruby with the Eyes that Sparkle" is Stuart Duncan who was the fiddle player on the MK/Emmy Lou Harris tour.  The banjo player, Dirk Powell, has played in the Transatlantic Sessions.  The world of folkies is pretty small apparantly...

I think "Ruby with the Eyes that Sparkle" is the same tune as "Shove the Pig's Foot a Little Closer to the Fire".  A lot of those traditional Appalachian/Celtic tunes evolved to have more than one name.  Although in this case "Ruby with the Eyes that Sparkle" may have been given that name for the Cold Mountain movie soundtrack.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Stanko on May 28, 2015, 10:23:21 PM
I am glad you like this song people :-)
I like this song too and it is gro(ov)wing...
:-)
 :thumbsup

Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: holaknopfler on June 17, 2015, 11:21:48 AM
The intro from Fear and Hatred sounds like the intro from OP. You should listen to it, there is a certain similarity.
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: jbaent on June 17, 2015, 02:16:23 PM
The intro from Fear and Hatred sounds like the intro from OP. You should listen to it, there is a certain similarity.

Mmmmm, it´s just noise really, kind of suggesting that the band gathers at the garage/local/wherever to start reharsing and plug the guitars and start making noise while the drummer does the same etc etc

If you played anytime in a band, you know how it is  ;) ;D
Title: Re: (16) Oklahoma Ponies (5:19)
Post by: Knopflerfan on August 13, 2021, 03:47:37 AM
The intro from Fear and Hatred sounds like the intro from OP. You should listen to it, there is a certain similarity.

Mmmmm, it´s just noise really, kind of suggesting that the band gathers at the garage/local/wherever to start reharsing and plug the guitars and start making noise while the drummer does the same etc etc

If you played anytime in a band, you know how it is  ;) ;D

Upon listening to OP tonight that 'noise' at the start is exactly as you describe it jbaent! A band literally starting to rehearse together......Brilliant!