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Author Topic: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)  (Read 146820 times)

Offlineherlock

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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #90 on: March 14, 2015, 12:06:58 AM »
It's a bit embarrassing, but this song is by far my favourite, the one I keep listening... whereas it is not even part of the core album (I am really FED UP with this "bonus track" bullshits !), and whereas it is a harsh, insulting song... the good boy in me hates myself for loving the song, and the bad boy in me praises myself for the very same thing. Ackward situation...

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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #91 on: March 14, 2015, 12:17:42 AM »
I love the song! I've listened to it now quite often, but it doesn't sound like an angry song. It's also compassion! These tribute Bands are the sadest things on earth. Poor souls...

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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #92 on: March 14, 2015, 12:37:39 AM »
If it is about The Straits which I think it is, he has every reason to be angry. Dire Straits was HIS baby and his only. John Illsley only stayed because I genuinely think he's a nice bloke and was able to put up with MK. They were a "proper band" for 2 albums, then it was all about MK's vision. I'm surprised people here can't see MK is ruthless and takes no prisoners. I certainly wouldn't mess with him. So this song is no surprise to me.

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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #93 on: March 14, 2015, 01:11:20 AM »
I'd say it was more about The Straits than Dire Straits Legends as The Straits were getting close to saying Dire Straits had reformed. Which to us is crazy, but the casual music fan could easily fall for. My case being when I saw John Illsley live I told a friend who happily named walk of life and money for nothing whilst saying JI was the front man.

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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #94 on: March 14, 2015, 01:22:36 AM »
It's such a delicate subject

I think there should be a precise explanation. Maybe even a short one but precise.
I think guys response on his forum confirms it, and now MKs poor souls comment.

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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #95 on: March 14, 2015, 01:30:26 AM »
It's such a delicate subject

I think there should be a precise explanation. Maybe even a short one but precise.
I think guys response on his forum confirms it, and now MKs poor souls comment.

Actually Guy said he can't comments
He said he couldn't possible comment, which was very tongue in cheek. He was basically saying you're right. It was a very British polite answer.

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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #96 on: March 14, 2015, 08:22:36 AM »
This tune is great both music and lyrics. Great guitar on this. Asking myself if the ex band DS members will react or even stop touring after the final planned date.
Why are The Straits actually allowed to go on tour performing his songs without a permission? Why is that legal? Did Guy say something about that?

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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #97 on: March 14, 2015, 09:47:06 AM »
We tend to complain that MK is too bland and boring and now people are complaining that he goes too far!

Personally I love it, although I have always hated these tribute acts.
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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #98 on: March 14, 2015, 10:10:43 AM »
I think that MK doesn.t include John Illsley in this song because he helped him by letting him record his own stuff at BG with Guy Fletcher but what  about Chris White who seem to be a nice man? He was with JI at BG as well!! Do you think that MK feel the same for him?

It doesn't matter at all.
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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #99 on: March 14, 2015, 11:29:03 AM »
We tend to complain that MK is too bland and boring and now people are complaining that he goes too far!

Personally I love it, although I have always hated these tribute acts.

Dusty !

Thank you you say what I was about to say !
This song is  the best so far !!! (IMO)

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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #100 on: March 14, 2015, 12:13:37 PM »
Yes this song is the best.
Thanks to it I have given a second chance to the album, which is growing on me.
I love laughs... Basil, and especially long cool girl and skydiver.
But what shocks me even more than the harshness of the lyrics is the fact that this song is not part of the Mail album, only the deluxe edition... Mark's message: I can still do DS stuff, but I can't be bothered. This is only to slap Alan...

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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #101 on: March 14, 2015, 02:40:36 PM »
Yes this song is the best.
Thanks to it I have given a second chance to the album, which is growing on me.
I love laughs... Basil, and especially long cool girl and skydiver.
But what shocks me even more than the harshness of the lyrics is the fact that this song is not part of the Mail album, only the deluxe edition... Mark's message: I can still do DS stuff, but I can't be bothered. This is only to slap Alan...
It's an absolute gem and not difficult to be the best song of KTGC part 2.
Not sure I can give it a second chance. I only keep Laugh and Jokes and Beryl.
It's a commercial suicide to put Terminal of Tribute To on the bonus CD.
There's nothing on that album and that song would have been a killer.


 

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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #102 on: March 14, 2015, 02:44:50 PM »
Yes this song is the best.
Thanks to it I have given a second chance to the album, which is growing on me.
I love laughs... Basil, and especially long cool girl and skydiver.
But what shocks me even more than the harshness of the lyrics is the fact that this song is not part of the Mail album, only the deluxe edition... Mark's message: I can still do DS stuff, but I can't be bothered. This is only to slap Alan...
It's an absolute gem and not difficult to be the best song of KTGC part 2.
Not sure I can give it a second chance. I only keep Laugh and Jokes and Beryl.
It's a commercial suicide to put Terminal of Tribute To on the bonus CD.
There's nothing on that album and that song would have been a killer.

Nothing, nothing... A bit harsh Tunnel :) long cool girl is the new six blade knife, calms me down, love it.
But it's true that leaving out Terminal out the album is a bit like leaving Tunnel of Love out MM... !!!

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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #103 on: March 14, 2015, 03:01:40 PM »
Yes this song is the best.
Thanks to it I have given a second chance to the album, which is growing on me.
I love laughs... Basil, and especially long cool girl and skydiver.
But what shocks me even more than the harshness of the lyrics is the fact that this song is not part of the Mail album, only the deluxe edition... Mark's message: I can still do DS stuff, but I can't be bothered. This is only to slap Alan...
It's an absolute gem and not difficult to be the best song of KTGC part 2.
Not sure I can give it a second chance. I only keep Laugh and Jokes and Beryl.
It's a commercial suicide to put Terminal of Tribute To on the bonus CD.
There's nothing on that album and that song would have been a killer.

Nothing, nothing... A bit harsh Tunnel :) long cool girl is the new six blade knife, calms me down, love it.
But it's true that leaving out Terminal out the album is a bit like leaving Tunnel of Love out MM... !!!

I feel the same than you Herlock, my favourite is Lights of Taormina, then I like Beryl, Basil on the main CD. I agree with you Tunnel, Terminal Tribute To,  should have never been left on the bonus tracks because it's indeed a diamant!! That goes for My heart has never changed as well!! Love the Lyrics and the Music!! :wave
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Re: (14) Terminal of Tribute To (5:52)
« Reply #104 on: March 14, 2015, 03:08:36 PM »
Yes this song is the best.
Thanks to it I have given a second chance to the album, which is growing on me.
I love laughs... Basil, and especially long cool girl and skydiver.
But what shocks me even more than the harshness of the lyrics is the fact that this song is not part of the Mail album, only the deluxe edition... Mark's message: I can still do DS stuff, but I can't be bothered. This is only to slap Alan...

I have the very same feeling about this song!!!!!! The message is clear enough, it can only be for AC!! He wrote, "no orginal members". and who are the original members?? MK, JI, DK, PW....
But it's written in the starlight and every line on your palm, we're fools to make war on our brothers in arms.

 

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