Mark Knopfler's World War 1 guitar tribute

[schmonka]

A fantastic cause and supporting something very worthwhile, a concept we have really come to expect from MK.  A real nod to the past, and a chance to pay respect to those who gave their lives for all of us, plus that personal connection - remember piper to the end?

But on a slightly different topic.....blue Pensa......drool......

Its a good sign that this awesome guitar will be making its debut on the new record, which will hopefully mean a few apperences during the 2015 tour.....

[yontwocrows]

I wonder... what Mark was listening through headphones? If he had an amp beside and just 1 guitar, so what he could listen to? Click? Original tune?

While he is playing, he is checking the tracker mixes. A multitasker 

[Sultan of Swing]

I wonder... what Mark was listening through headphones? If he had an amp beside and just 1 guitar, so what he could listen to? Click? Original tune?

It's possible, but considering there are several mics in the room, couldn't he also be listening to the mix of those mics, so he gets the perspective of what we are hearing?
And yes, the blue Pensa is an absolute beauty!

[vgonis]

Maybe there is a basic track and they will add the guitar part later, but for the fundraising purposes they have created this video.

[foma]

I wonder... what Mark was listening through headphones? If he had an amp beside and just 1 guitar, so what he could listen to? Click? Original tune?

While he is playing, he is checking the tracker mixes. A multitasker 

LOL this is great one

My another thought

[3Strats]

LOL this is great one

My another thought

[foma]

He said recently in an interview or somwhere else that although he is the owner of the place, it has its own schedule and he can't just walk in and play at any moment.

[LoveExpresso]

Yes foma, I read that too. But I guess he meant that he might collide with other band's committents and has to take care of that. If studio 1 or 2 is reserved for other recording works, he has to respect that. But I really don't think he gets charged. His whole recording work has changed since he has that studio. Working and exploring the songs for months is not something he has done, right?

LE

[vgonis]

Maybe for financial reasons he keeps a separate account for his recordings. It is deductible. After all time is money...

[yontwocrows]

Yes, i'm pretty sure that they combined this fast recording with some other studio work.
Why he plays with headphones i don't know. Click Track would only be necessary when they mix it with other instruments, this seems not to be the case. So i like the reason of Sultan of swing, to hear how it sounds on the recording.

[TheTimeWasWrong]

He uses some effects like compression, delay and reverb which don't come out of the amp. The amp gets recorded and that signal gets some processing, that's is probably what's on his headphones.

[Marijo58]

Very moving video, thanks for this link, and indeed not surprising from MK!!! As my father did fight in 2 wars I'm really grateful that an Artist like him involves himself with his music in remembering those who were killed during World War I and II.