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Mark Knopfler — Marbletown
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bb_matt
(Hampshire, England)
Posted: Apr 10, 2013 - 03:20
 
It's the guitar playing, makes it so special.
Voice is ok, but there's 10,000 that could sound the same.

Geetar! 
xkolibuul
(Chuckanut sandstone)
Posted: Jun 11, 2012 - 23:57
 
 zatxela wrote:
Very few Knopfler songs get less than a 9 from me but this is one of them...7...just too country and too boring....{#Cowboy}
 
This one, like the rest, is at least a 9.  

The fact that you even think it is close to country (it isn't)  tells me all I need to know.

ReddFlagg
(North Texas)
Posted: Feb 25, 2012 - 09:54
 
 islandboy wrote:
smiling at the guitar...

 



yuh huh

jberko
(Franklin, TN)
Posted: Nov 22, 2011 - 05:34
 
Now that's some good Gee-Tar pickin!   {#Bananajam}

islandboy
Posted: Oct 21, 2011 - 15:23
 
smiling at the guitar...


Sjaaks
(Horst, Netherlands)
Posted: Jul 19, 2011 - 06:04
 
Heard an exquisite live version of this in the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam! Wonderful!

9

zatxela
(Calgary)
Posted: Jun 17, 2011 - 13:38
 
Very few Knopfler songs get less than a 9 from me but this is one of them...7...just too country and too boring....{#Cowboy}

CoYoT51
(Lima, Perù - Reims, France)
Posted: Aug 05, 2010 - 10:11
 
 pdxpdx wrote:
Soundgarden's Rusty Cage, right?
 
Blues notes, nothing more.


fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Aug 05, 2010 - 10:10
 
 Photo-John wrote:

Nerds. My car is faster than both of yours and so is my computer.
 
Yeah, well my dad's bigger than your dad, so PHTHRRP! to you with knobs on and no returns!! {#Nyah}{#Smile}


pdxpdx
Posted: Aug 05, 2010 - 10:09
 
Soundgarden's Rusty Cage, right?

helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: Jul 04, 2010 - 13:13
 
Nice!!

Stu_Pidasso
Posted: Feb 27, 2010 - 17:46
 
I could picture or hear this song in some movie or something....pretty cool

j7
(Earth's largest mountain)
Posted: Nov 25, 2009 - 10:38
 
 ekeyte wrote:
I really like Mark Knopfler's music. I'm happy he has continued on after Dire Straits.
 
This cat just keeps pumping out great music.


ekeyte
(Lynchburg, VA)
Posted: Nov 25, 2009 - 10:34
 
I really like Mark Knopfler's music. I'm happy he has continued on after Dire Straits.

helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: Oct 25, 2009 - 01:02
 
I love MK and  his band!!

capandjudy
(Huntington, WV)
Posted: Jun 20, 2009 - 13:37
 
 ChardRemains wrote:
Sounds like he's trying to emulate the great Jorma, don't it?
 
Not really, although they are both "pickers."


brighthue
(MetroWest, MA)
Posted: Mar 17, 2009 - 15:58
 
 ocsike wrote:
Knopfler has many songs about towns. hmm
Silvertown, Marbletown, Philadelphia, Nazareth...
 

But has he covered Funky Town, hmmm?

mellery
(Carlsbad, CA)
Posted: Mar 17, 2009 - 15:57
 
Just listening to Marbletown. I like the album version of this song, but MK and band played an incredible version of this song on the last tour (2008). Don't miss a chance to see this guy live  - he and his band are truly an amazing bunch of musicians.

Papernapkin
(Mountain View, CA)
Posted: Dec 12, 2008 - 19:03
 
I got this CD as a gift years ago. It's pretty boring.

xs9095
(Dayton, Ohio)
Posted: Nov 11, 2008 - 06:07
 
I have this CD, and theres not a bad tune on it....it's perfect!!   way to go Mark Knopfler {#Bananajam}


a_genuine_find
(Nieuw Amsterdam)
Posted: Nov 11, 2008 - 05:59
 
Listening at work on the 16K stream, both my Winamp and the playlist are out of sync, which explains why I was thinking 'Wow, Marc Cohn sounds exactly like Mark Knopfler {#Stupid}


trekhead
(Under Rigel IV)
Posted: Nov 11, 2008 - 05:56
 
 bokey wrote:

To do that you would need more fingers because the level of command MK has with his hands is at such a high level that the most anyone could ever do would be to be about at that level.You just can't play circles around that level, it's just not possible physically to exceed MK's fretboard vocabulary.
edit- people have been playing stringed instruments for centuries. MK has all the knowledge that there is about the subject as well as anyone ever has.

I do feel he lacks a bit of emotion,but tha's probably due to his frustration with his vocal limitations.It must truly suck to have the music he must have in his head stuck there,unable to do anything except careen off the walls of his skull.
 
{#Yes}  {#Clap}  Props to MK!


bronorb
(Wisconsin)
Posted: Nov 11, 2008 - 05:55
 
 bokey wrote:

To do that you would need more fingers because the level of command MK has with his hands is at such a high level that the most anyone could ever do would be to be about at that level.You just can't play circles around that level, it's just not possible physically to exceed MK's fretboard vocabulary.
edit- people have been playing stringed instruments for centuries. MK has all the knowledge that there is about the subject as well as anyone ever has.

I do feel he lacks a bit of emotion,but tha's probably due to his frustration with his vocal limitations.It must truly suck to have the music he must have in his head stuck there,unable to do anything except careen off the walls of his skull.
 

As a big MK fan, I have to agree with your comments about his playing except for the fact that nobody has "all the knowledge that there is" about playing guitar.  It is a constantly learning thing.  Ask any guitar player.  If they tell you they know everything about it, they are full of shit and I doubt if MK would ever say that either.
As for his voice, I think it fits his music perfectly.


Photo-John
(Nor Cal to SLC)
Posted: Aug 08, 2008 - 10:00
 
 bokey wrote:

To do that you would need more fingers because the level of command MK has with his hands is at such a high level that the most anyone could ever do would be to be about at that level.You just can't play circles around that level, it's just not possible physically to exceed MK's fretboard vocabulary.
edit- people have been playing stringed instruments for centuries. MK has all the knowledge that there is about the subject as well as anyone ever has.

I do feel he lacks a bit of emotion,but tha's probably due to his frustration with his vocal limitations.It must truly suck to have the music he must have in his head stuck there,unable to do anything except careen off the walls of his skull.

 

Nerds. My car is faster than both of yours and so is my computer.

rtrudeau
(Bay Area, California)
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 - 07:20
 
bokey wrote:

To do that you would need more fingers because the level of command MK has with his hands is at such a high level that the most anyone could ever do would be to be about at that level.You just can't play circles around that level, it's just not possible physically to exceed MK's fretboard vocabulary.


These kinds of discussions puzzle me. "So-and-so is better/worse than so-and-so." Who cares? Isn't it about what music you enjoy?
vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .)
Posted: Feb 01, 2008 - 10:26
 

meh

bokey
(I'm up on the tightwire one sides ice and one is fire)
Posted: Feb 01, 2008 - 10:25
 
healyf52 wrote:

RT can literally play circles around MK.

To do that you would need more fingers because the level of command MK has with his hands is at such a high level that the most anyone could ever do would be to be about at that level.You just can't play circles around that level, it's just not possible physically to exceed MK's fretboard vocabulary.


edit- people have been playing stringed instruments for centuries. MK has all the knowledge that there is about the subject as well as anyone ever has.

I do feel he lacks a bit of emotion,but tha's probably due to his frustration with his vocal limitations.It must truly suck to have the music he must have in his head stuck there,unable to do anything except careen off the walls of his skull.
eastcoast
Posted: Oct 30, 2007 - 03:55
 
You see I'm out of the loop...I have never heard of Richard Thompson.

the one thing I like about this song is although it sounds like Rollin' and a Tumblin'...it's not.

healyf52 wrote:


He's good, but not nearly as good as Richard Thompson. I've seen them both live, Richard up close. RT can literally play circles around MK.

healyf52
(Lower Manhattan)
Posted: Aug 28, 2007 - 09:25
 
punkbot wrote:
I've paid $10 to see some bands and felt like I got ripped off. I paid $90 to see Mark at Radio City last year and felt like I stole those tix. The man is a stand alone guitar hero.


He's good, but not nearly as good as Richard Thompson. I've seen them both live, Richard up close. RT can literally play circles around MK.
Cambot
(Never mind where I am now - I'm from Chicago)
Posted: Aug 28, 2007 - 08:59
 
ocsike wrote:
Knopfler has many songs about towns. hmm
Silvertown, Marbletown, Philadelphia, Nazareth...


Add Donkeytown to that list.
punkbot
Posted: Aug 28, 2007 - 08:57
 
I've paid $10 to see some bands and felt like I got ripped off. I paid $90 to see Mark at Radio City last year and felt like I stole those tix. The man is a stand alone guitar hero.
cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Aug 28, 2007 - 08:56
 
folkalta wrote:
Love it. Yessir, I can actually hear the picking and understand the words. Happy sigh.


Yeppers. Mr. Knopfler's enunciation has always been a high point. Whether he's speaking with his fingers or his vocal cords.

c.
nigelr
(Coffs Harbour, Australia)
Posted: May 26, 2007 - 02:00
 
Class act, great song. More please!
folkalta
(Santa Clara CA)
Posted: Apr 24, 2007 - 15:07
 
Love it. Yessir, I can actually hear the picking and understand the words. Happy sigh.
Alifreckles50
(Frederick, MD)
Posted: Mar 24, 2007 - 05:06
 
excellent! the man can PLAY
dixiedeb
(Augusta, GA)
Posted: Feb 05, 2007 - 14:09
 
smackiepipe wrote:
Another great cut from a fantastic album.


I have this CD and really enjoy it too!
auburntigerrich
(Mesa, AZ)
Posted: Jan 07, 2007 - 08:27
 
Strum it, Mark! Great, honest story.
smackiepipe
(Western North Carolina)
Posted: Jan 07, 2007 - 08:26
 
Another great cut from a fantastic album.
Rocking-M
(Blue Ridge Mountains)
Posted: Nov 24, 2006 - 16:31
 
I like it!
buckskin
(eclectopia)
Posted: Sep 12, 2006 - 12:50
 
ChardRemains wrote:
Sounds like he's trying to emulate the great Jorma, don't it?



Grew up with With Jefferson Airplane - and I don't really think so
xs9095
(Dayton, Ohio)
Posted: Sep 12, 2006 - 12:46
 
monkeywonders wrote:

monkeywonders
(everywhere)
Posted: Jul 30, 2006 - 15:30
 

ocsike
(south of Budapest)
Posted: Jun 02, 2006 - 02:52
 
Knopfler has many songs about towns. hmm
Silvertown, Marbletown, Philadelphia, Nazareth...
bronorb
(Wisconsin)
Posted: May 18, 2006 - 12:29
 
Zep wrote:


Kaukonen. Hot Tuna. Airplane. etc.

Mark Knopfler never ceases to amaze me. Guys like Sting, who claims to be musically exhausted, should sit up and take note.


Excellent comment! This guy is constantly reinventing himself and gets better each time.
A true musician.
daveesh
(birthplace of the american revolution)
Posted: Apr 19, 2006 - 09:08
 
Zep wrote:

Mark Knopfler never ceases to amaze me. Guys like Sting, who claims to be musically exhausted, should sit up and take note.


i totally agree with that.
Catalytic
Posted: Apr 19, 2006 - 09:06
 
Man, this is awesome! Knopfler is so talented.
Zep
(Beating the bushes)
Posted: Mar 07, 2006 - 13:07
 
zair99 wrote:
Nice pickin'! ...but who's Jorma?


Kaukonen. Hot Tuna. Airplane. etc.

Mark Knopfler never ceases to amaze me. Guys like Sting, who claims to be musically exhausted, should sit up and take note.
zair99
(In Cognito)
Posted: Mar 06, 2006 - 06:24
 
Nice pickin'! ...but who's Jorma?
trekhead
Posted: Nov 17, 2004 - 06:42
 
ChardRemains wrote:
Sounds like he's trying to emulate the great Jorma, don't it?


What? That dude from Jorma and Greg???
bwanab
(Somewhere in New York)
Posted: Nov 17, 2004 - 06:39
 
ChardRemains wrote:
Sounds like he's trying to emulate the great Jorma, don't it?

Yup, I heard the guitar and thought that this was some Jorma I hadn't heard. Good stuff though - I don't think Jorma patented his sound :)