A Mark In Time
Previous Albums => Down The Road Wherever (2018) => Topic started by: Rolleyway Man on November 21, 2018, 02:06:25 AM
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Just seen on Paul Crockford’s Instagram feed that Mark will be appearing on HARDtalk at some point. This is going to be interesting! HARDtalk is a BBC News programme and the conversations, as the title suggests, often get quite in-depth. Quite an unusual type of programme to see Mark appearing on. Looking forward to hearing what he has to say.
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Thanks for the news. Will it be possible for a live song on the talk show?
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Well, I’ve never seen a musical performance on HARDtalk, it’s not that kind of show. It’s possible, of course, but I wouldn’t expect it (to be honest, I’d be surprised to even hear him play snippets on an acoustic - the show has a very fixed format). Should be really interesting, nevertheless.
For those wondering, it’s broadcast on radio and TV (and it’s usually repeated numerous times on the BBC News channel). Of all the interviews he’s doing this time, this one definitely sounds the most promising - one not to miss!
Thanks for the heads-up, Rolleyway Man!
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Just seen on Paul Crockford’s Instagram feed that Mark will be appearing on HARDtalk at some point. This is going to be interesting! HARDtalk is a BBC News programme and the conversations, as the title suggests, often get quite in-depth. Quite an unusual type of programme to see Mark appearing on. Looking forward to hearing what he has to say.
Lol I bet it would be a really HARD talk for the presenter, not for the Mark :lol :lol :lol
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The clue is to ask questions that don't allow Mark to go to his default answers. The Mark Lawson interview comes to mind - brilliant. I seem to remember that Lawson, instead of asking about things that everyone already knows, would mention those things and ask Mark to elaborate.
Agree that HARDtalk is a rather unusual format for Mark, but this could be great. As opposed to those happy-clappy ultra-light morning shows.
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Mark appearing on a BBC "news" programme? Something I'll be giving a miss. :disbelief
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Mark appearing on a BBC "news" programme? Something I'll be giving a miss. :disbelief
Why?
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The clue is to ask questions that don't allow Mark to go to his default answers. The Mark Lawson interview comes to mind - brilliant. I seem to remember that Lawson, instead of asking about things that everyone already knows, would mention those things and ask Mark to elaborate.
Agree that HARDtalk is a rather unusual format for Mark, but this could be great. As opposed to those happy-clappy ultra-light morning shows.
I keep seeing the Mark Lawson interview referenced as wonderful. Does anyone happen to know where I can find it? It isn't on the website and it won't play on youtube either it seems (copyright). I'd really appreciate if anyone can let me know
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Mark appearing on a BBC "news" programme? Something I'll be giving a miss. :disbelief
Why?
1. BBC bias.
2. Don't want to be put off Mark.
3. Who wants to listen to a multi-millionaire put the world to rights? What does he know about day-to-day living in the real world?
4. No live music!!!
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Mark appearing on a BBC "news" programme? Something I'll be giving a miss. :disbelief
It'll be most interesting I would of thought....
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Mark appearing on a BBC "news" programme? Something I'll be giving a miss. :disbelief
It'll be most interesting I would of thought....
It's certainly different for him! He appears to be opening up these days instead of being the more private individual he always was. I'm not quite sure what to make of it. Grumpy old man syndrome? :think
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Mark appearing on a BBC "news" programme? Something I'll be giving a miss. :disbelief
It'll be most interesting I would of thought....
It's certainly different for him! He appears to be opening up these days instead of being the more private individual he always was. I'm not quite sure what to make of it. Grumpy old man syndrome? :think
unlike your previous statement, one i can very much agree with
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Given the format of the show, I wonder what they will discuss. Surely it can't be just a regular interview. Or maybe the interviewer will press Mark on details such as what the Fender catalog really, really smelled like, or how many watts the family radio had. "Let's settle this once and for all."
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“So Mark, what are your thoughts on the recent surge towards populism in the West?”
39 seconds later…
“…that radio gave me one and a half watts of seething power…”
Joking aside, the reason I think this interview could be more interesting than most is that it will almost certainly not be the same as all the others (although he may find a way to fix that). Very much looking forward to this one.
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Still not scheduled
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/n13xtmdc/broadcasts/upcoming
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Mark's HARDtalk interview on BBC world news will be on today Dec 14th:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cswj4z
They could announce those things a little earlier...
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https://www.mark-knopfler-news.co.uk/hardtalk/
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Just listened to it, nothing really new here.
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Uncomfortable talking about his brother, and quite evasive at times....
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I hope a video can come out.
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Uncomfortable talking about his brother, and quite evasive at times....
So Mark not only resembles Putin on the outside... (Talking about being evasive lol).
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The interview is too short and too soft for a HARD talk. Hard talk with Mark apparently means 1 little question about David, 1 little question about Dire Straits reunion and 1 little question about money. Man, it's so hard! What made me sad is that Mark said "she was" about his mother so all the rumours about his family are seems to be true.
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The interview is too short and too soft for a HARD talk. Hard talk with Mark apparently means 1 little question about David, 1 little question about Dire Straits reunion and 1 little question about money. Man, it's so hard! What made me sad is that Mark said "she was" about his mother so all the rumours about his family are seems to be true.
Yes, I noticed that he spoke about his mother in the past tense, so she must have died in the last two years or so. Also, when asked if he and David were friendly, he said they weren't, or words to that effect - yes, he was evasive and sounded awkward. When talking about the sale of a part of DS back catalogue to an investment company, he said they were sold by an ex-manager of DS (Ed?). He said he was appalled and that it wasn't his style.
I enjoyed the interview and a video would be nice. :)
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I can imagine Mark being pissed off about everybody behaving not the way he would want them to. David Knopfler wanting to play with him again, John Illsley being open about Dire Straits reunion, his ex-manager selling his Dire Straits share in a pretty harsh fashion, don't even start talking about all the tribute guys. The only guy who's doing alright is Guy Fletcher and no wonder he works with Mark for 40 years straight. Just do what MK wants and that's it :lol
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Nothing new really, but I still think it was a good interview. It was "hard", but respectfully so. Any "harder" would have been embarrassing, quite frankly.
Still saddens me to hear about Mark and David. They're just too good and decent guys to not reconciliate. Really sad.
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I can imagine Mark being pissed off about everybody behaving not the way he would want them to. David Knopfler wanting to play with him again, John Illsley being open about Dire Straits reunion, his ex-manager selling his Dire Straits share in a pretty harsh fashion, don't even start talking about all the tribute guys. The only guy who's doing alright is Guy Fletcher and no wonder he works with Mark for 40 years straight. Just do what MK wants and that's it :lol
Yeah, but you can't have everything you want in life, even when you are a multi-millionaire. He's made a lot of enemies along the way and now it's catching up with him and all the money he's made isn't going to fix it.
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Very good 'Hardish' interview, just find it very sad personally he doesn't contact his brother and it didn't seem to phase him when the question was asked - a casualty of the business.....
But it does beg the question of Money over family... :disbelief
Finally he actually agrees he was trapped in DS and that by going solo he can now do what he wants musically and thats also evident that he's moved on from that......
So love to see a video of this....
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Very good 'Hardish' interview, just find it very sad personally he doesn't contact his brother and it didn't seem to phase him when the question was asked - a casualty of the business.....
But it does beg the question of Money over family... :disbelief
Finally he actually agrees he was trapped in DS and that by going solo he can now do what he wants musically and thats also evident that he's moved on from that......
So love to see a video of this....
Sounds like a rather uneasy interview for him. Beggars belief why he chose to do it really.
He should've answered the questions like Reggie Perrin did on Pillock Talk! LOL
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It seems it was a really hard interview for Mark. And if the interviewer asked something about RRHOF issue, it would be even harder.
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And I hope the Michael Ball Show in two days will be much easier for Mark, and maybe some live songs? I know it's almost around Christmas time and that means family time. By far, he only appears in London UK and Cesena Italy for his new album and tour. Wish he could do more.
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Very good 'Hardish' interview, just find it very sad personally he doesn't contact his brother and it didn't seem to phase him when the question was asked - a casualty of the business.....
But it does beg the question of Money over family... :disbelief
Finally he actually agrees he was trapped in DS and that by going solo he can now do what he wants musically and thats also evident that he's moved on from that......
So love to see a video of this....
Maybe art over family would be a better description, and I can kind of understand that to a point, creativity is a compulsion and nothing can ever stand in its way. Shouldn't stop you being on speaking terms with your nearest and dearest though....
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Available to download now....
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cswj4z
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MK is definitely squirming with some of those questions....
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Good job he wasn't asked about sausages....
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"We don't really communicate...no."
*awkward 2 seconds of silence*
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New member, first post, English 2nd language.
Could this be (among other things) about David?
"Haul Away"
It was a windless night when you left the ship
You never were a steady bold one
I gave my hand, ah, but you did slip
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
My love's as fair as a girl can be
My wedding ring is a heavy gold one
Now you lie alone in the deep dark sea
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
The morning brings, Lord, a fresh young breeze
To fill our sails and end the doldrums
Our lucky ship speeds across the sea
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
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New member, first post, English 2nd language.
Could this be (among other things) about David?
"Haul Away"
It was a windless night when you left the ship
You never were a steady bold one
I gave my hand, ah, but you did slip
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
My love's as fair as a girl can be
My wedding ring is a heavy gold one
Now you lie alone in the deep dark sea
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
The morning brings, Lord, a fresh young breeze
To fill our sails and end the doldrums
Our lucky ship speeds across the sea
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
Welcome privinvest, good call....certain words/phrases could well be interpreted as the division between the two brothers...
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New member, first post, English 2nd language.
Could this be (among other things) about David?
"Haul Away"
It was a windless night when you left the ship
You never were a steady bold one
I gave my hand, ah, but you did slip
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
My love's as fair as a girl can be
My wedding ring is a heavy gold one
Now you lie alone in the deep dark sea
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
The morning brings, Lord, a fresh young breeze
To fill our sails and end the doldrums
Our lucky ship speeds across the sea
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
Actually is based on one of the master and comander books
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New member, first post, English 2nd language.
Could this be (among other things) about David?
"Haul Away"
It was a windless night when you left the ship
You never were a steady bold one
I gave my hand, ah, but you did slip
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
My love's as fair as a girl can be
My wedding ring is a heavy gold one
Now you lie alone in the deep dark sea
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
The morning brings, Lord, a fresh young breeze
To fill our sails and end the doldrums
Our lucky ship speeds across the sea
I'm a living man and you're a cold one
Haul away, haul away for home
Actually is based on one of the master and comander books
I'm aware of both the Master & Commander novel by Patrick O' Brian and also the film starring Russell Crowe but that as may be but I like how some of the lines of the song could well be interpreted as MKs feelings towards David....
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Yes, I know he's a fan of Patrick O'Brian books. And I won't insist on the David thing but a song can be about more than one thing. And Mark is too clever a guy (not) to hide it behind other references. "Plausible deniability" if you like. I like Mark as if he's my older brother. But my hunch is he was a very tough older brother. Perhaps too demanding, harsh with his criticism etc. I don't know that much about the details but as if David has never recovered from being "expelled" from the band. Maybe he was not talented, hardworking, dedicated enough, I don't know. But Mark should/could have find a way to overcome their estrangement, as the older brother, as the one who is responsible about the David decision, as the one who was more successful etc. I'm sure he has tried but perhaps not hard enough.
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Video....
https://youtu.be/cjG1bNHkFEs
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Video....
https://youtu.be/cjG1bNHkFEs
Thank you! Great!
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Thank you! :clap
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Lovely to see MK chatting as opposed to audio only.....
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Quite odd 'interview format' for Mark, or any musician, to take part in. Just to talk music and music business, I mean.
Interesting, though, to watch Mark's non-verbal communication.
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I really enjoyed the interview, Definitely a bit uncomfortable for Mark and he dodged a few questions like a politician!
I do understand why he doesn't want to do something like the RRHOF thing, the pressures, the expectations after , it's just not worth it.
Cool interview!
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I thought he did very well. Felt kind of proud for him to manage this kind of format pretty sovereign. Never saw him so directly asked about David visually. He smiled a lot and was pretty spot on. Great, thanks for making it available.
LE
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Video not available
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It's on BBC World News right now in HD and a few other times today.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/n3ct4f9f
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Video is now available to download on BBC I player...
HARDtalk, Mark Knopfler - musician: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bvll3t via @bbciplayer
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It is on the official website
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Video is now available to download on BBC I player...
HARDtalk, Mark Knopfler - musician: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bvll3t via @bbciplayer
Any British can send it to me in HD?
Via wetransfer or similar.
Thanks
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Video is now available to download on BBC I player...
HARDtalk, Mark Knopfler - musician: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bvll3t via @bbciplayer
Any British can send it to me in HD?
Via wetransfer or similar.
Thanks
I'd like it as well if possible, can't view
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Video is now available to download on BBC I player...
HARDtalk, Mark Knopfler - musician: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bvll3t via @bbciplayer
Any British can send it to me in HD?
Via wetransfer or similar.
Thanks
I'd like it as well if possible, can't view
same here!
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Yes, it made me register... and then said "sorry, but we're closed" (cit) :-)
Not available in my country, if anybody has it to download... ;)
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https://youtu.be/yO416NPENkI
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Any chance of a reup to youtube. BBC player is not working outside UK even with a VPN :think