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Author Topic: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?  (Read 21518 times)

Love Expresso

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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #15 on: April 18, 2010, 12:07:36 PM »
Yes, one of the first reviews in the net from the 2010 tour was from somebody who really was wondering that MK still plays old Dire Straits tunes like Brothers or Telegraph Road - "which is an eight minute long song from the past..." (quotation). So this person seemed to personate the typical attendant of a MK show: "MK? Still touring? Let's see, I have no idea what we get...". WE  are the minority with knowing every belch into some mic from him... ;)

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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #16 on: April 18, 2010, 12:25:03 PM »
It is interesting that it is thought of as 'art' - which in some respect is true - i.e. it is a piece of work that has been created by someone. However when we go to see him perform live the 'artist' becomes the 'entertainer' and we want to be entertained. Otherwise we can stay at home and listen to his 'artwork' as long as we like.

There is also the predictability element now that has crept in to his sets. For example, What it is, played very early in the set followed by STP. Then there is R&J/SOS, predictably in the middle of the set and TR/BIA towards the final third.

If MK wants to surprise us, it would really surprise me if we had to wait for one of those old DS songs as an encore.

To me it's the other way around. You can listen to whatever cd you want at home, but the concert is the exibition. The artist decides for you. And you like his decition or not.

I absolultely agree with you about the predictability, but that's the artist's choice. A bit annoying, yes,  ;)

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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2010, 12:28:42 PM »
Good analogy Mossguitar - the concert is the exhibition :-)

But I would not pay to see the same exhibition of art over and over if only a few pieces were changing each time. And that most of them were in the same order as the last time I walked into the room and saw them:-)

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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #18 on: April 18, 2010, 12:38:33 PM »
Well, almost every review I read was very excited about the quality of the show - so if they play the same stuff  but in a great manner, it is more than ok with me! F.e. Marbletown seems to benefit very much from the two new members - can't get their names in the right manner... :disbelief

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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #19 on: April 18, 2010, 02:43:52 PM »
Quote Simon: "It really is  a shame he doesn't play what the audience 'really' wants to hear"

Does Mark know what the fans really want to hear?  ::) No he doesn't because even his fans don't like to listen to the same songs. ;D

For example I still love Shangri-La, Telegraph Road and Speedway which I hope he will play again, while I read that others don't like him to play those songs or even feel disappointed when they will be played again. We all have too different opinions!

From his new album I hope he will play Monteleone, Before Gas & TV, Border Reiver and of course Get Lucky, BUT I also read that some fans don't like Monteleone or Before G&TV and want him to play Cleaning My Gun or others.

There are too many people loving too many different songs and I think that is why it is good that Mark and the guys play what they like to play! I want to be at a concert to see Mark and the guys in front of me.  I want to be there for the excitement, meeting fans and enjoying the beautiful music of the man I admire! ;D

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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #20 on: April 18, 2010, 02:45:43 PM »
I note that many of us would love to hear Tunnel Of Love again. It is not impossible for him to play it - it would raise the roof in some venues. I am sure he knows it but I am also of the opinion that the more we ask for something the less likely he is to play it.

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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #21 on: April 18, 2010, 03:56:36 PM »
Thank you, Fieneke!    I agree, we all have different tastes.  There are some that have been mentioned, like Sonny Liston and OSL, WOL and SFA that I would rather not hear on this tour, but I didn't want Donegan again either, but having heard it on this tour, I really like the new intro and different arrangement, so I am happy.   I would love to hear Before Gas & TV and Monteleone, but so long as I can hear him at all (volcano permitting) I will be one very happy lady!    ;D     BTW   I find this particular thread SO negative!   I am just pleased that we have him still touring at all, so regularly!   :)
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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #22 on: April 18, 2010, 04:05:43 PM »
Me too Superval, the whole forum has a negative cloud which saddens me.

So to cheers things up  ;D, I'd like to react on one point you made. What if they can't tour Europe because of the volcano???

I can't bear the thought!!  :'(  :-\

Would they make other arrangements and get a tour bus like in the good old days?

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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #23 on: April 18, 2010, 04:13:31 PM »
Good points, Fieneke and Superval! (Edit: And Ms President too, of course:)) We all have different tastes. I find this discussion interesting and obviously necessary, but the negativity is out of proportions IMO.
« Last Edit: April 18, 2010, 04:16:20 PM by Mossguitar »

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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #24 on: April 18, 2010, 04:54:44 PM »
Me too Superval, the whole forum has a negative cloud which saddens me.

So to cheers things up  ;D, I'd like to react on one point you made. What if they can't tour Europe because of the volcano???

I can't bear the thought!!  :'(  :-\

Would they make other arrangements and get a tour bus like in the good old days?

I was wondering if they have a contingency plan, if the worst happens and there are still no flights from USA to Europe!   Perhaps they would go by ship, after all there are around ten days between the last US gig and the Dublin gig.  They would make it with a few days to spare!   ;D   I'm a terrible sailor, but if I thought I would miss seeing MK in Dublin, I would definitely go by boat from UK and risk seasickness.   There's no-one else I would do THAT for - that's how important seeing MK means to me!  ;D
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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #25 on: April 18, 2010, 05:04:42 PM »
I don't think crossing over to Europe would be a problem, there would always be one airport open in Europe. The question is that would they tour on a bus or are they too accustomed to the luxury of flying to venues to be able to put on a great show despite being dead tired? Apart from John (who will also be fresh for not touring the first 2 months), they are no spring chickens!

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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #26 on: April 18, 2010, 05:07:41 PM »
The only snag is that to tour Europe they need to get back from the USA first.

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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #27 on: April 18, 2010, 05:08:14 PM »
I don't think the forum is as a whole negative, but it does seem as if the current tour is raising more nagetive feedback. That is largely because of (whether perceived or real) repetition, and because of the songs that are being played being songs that a lot of people of the forum aren't that fussed about. However, you could also say that the people on this forum are just as representative as the rest of the people who listen to MK and the band. Let's be fair thoug - it's great to still see the show, even if the show does have a familiar ring to it.

It seems to me that most people aren't too fussed by Rudiger, Sonny, Monteleone and others. Art isn't about democracy, bums on seats is about democracy. If we don't like it, well, don't buy a ticket, I suppose! But, even if we know these songs are going to be played, there's nothing we can do except enjoy them as best we can. On the other hand, as Simon rightfully puts, Tunnel of Love would go down an absolute storm - is there anybody who would not want it played?? - but if the guy doesn't want to play it, it's just our tough luck.

Repetition, certain songs, whatever: negativity may have a part to play in this forum, but we're still all here because we love MK and the way he plays. That's surely a bigger positive than anything....

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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #28 on: April 18, 2010, 05:09:40 PM »
Oh - PS - I took the "democratic" step of not going to see the MK & Emmylou tour. Not my kind of music. It's all down to the money in your pocket...

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Re: Songs you don't want to hear during the GL tour?
« Reply #29 on: April 18, 2010, 05:11:08 PM »
The only snag is that to tour Europe they need to get back from the USA first.

That's why I suggested sailing from USA to Europe if the planes are still grounded!    :-\
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