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Dire Straits
« on: July 23, 2009, 11:41:09 AM »
Seriously, this band are timeless.
Soooo good.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2009, 11:42:59 AM »
Mark Knopfler  :hefdaddy :hefdaddy.

And yes, they are amazing.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2009, 11:44:55 AM »
Interestingly, I never thought much of Knopflers solo stuff. Wasn't up to DS standards!
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2009, 11:46:41 AM »
I have all their albums in one form or another, and the thing that strikes me is how consistent they are.  The mix of mellow introspective stuff to upbeat rockers, the fact that the production is always great, the quality of the songwriting.  For my own taste, I prefer the upbeat stuff to the mellower, and always thought the ratio could use a little adjustment, but that's not how Mark wanted it.  And he does know how to tell a story ("Telegraph Road", "Once Upon a Time in the West"), I just love his pickin' so much that I wish there was more of it.


Edit: Because "does" and "doesn't" don't mean the same thing.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2009, 11:47:51 AM »
Just listening to Romeo and Juliet, such a good cheesy classic!
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2009, 11:50:21 AM »
Yes, awesome band. Been listening to them since my father introduced me to their music when I was a kid.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2009, 11:54:42 AM »
And the big wheel keeps on turning neon burning up above and Im just high on the world, Come on and take a low with me girl... On the tunnel of love!
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2009, 11:56:04 AM »
Quote from: moonflower on July 23, 2009, 11:44:55 AM
Interestingly, I never thought much of Knopflers solo stuff. Wasn't up to DS standards!

Yeah, I was refering more to Knopfler´s guitar work, which is great IMO  :biggrin:.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2009, 12:16:55 PM »
Quote from: Orbert on July 23, 2009, 11:46:41 AM
I have all their albums in one form or another, and the thing that strikes me is how consistent they are.  The mix of mellow introspective stuff to upbeat rockers, the fact that the production is always great, the quality of the songwriting.  For my own taste, I prefer the upbeat stuff to the mellower, and always thought the ratio could use a little adjustment, but that's not how Mark wanted it.  And he doesn't know how to tell a story ("Telegraph Road", "Once Upon a Time in the West"), I just love his pickin' so much that I wish there was more of it.

Interesting that you say that Orbert, as consistency from album-to-album is (for me) the mark of an outstanding band.  I think I shall get a hold of their catalog soon.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2009, 12:35:59 PM »
Sir Bradford, please explain the PJ reference in your sig to me.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2009, 01:03:49 PM »
I'm listening to Metallica cover Brothers In Arms. Good cover, but not as good as the original. I've haerd very very little Dire Straits, but what I've heard is good.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2009, 01:17:46 PM »
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Sir Bradford, please explain the PJ reference in your sig to me.

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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2009, 01:29:53 PM »
Quote from: sirbradford117 on July 23, 2009, 01:17:46 PM
Quote from: moonflower on July 23, 2009, 12:35:59 PM
Sir Bradford, please explain the PJ reference in your sig to me.

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I see. there was me hoping to spot another fan.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2009, 02:31:23 PM »
Quote from: moonflower on July 23, 2009, 01:29:53 PM
Quote from: sirbradford117 on July 23, 2009, 01:17:46 PM
Quote from: moonflower on July 23, 2009, 12:35:59 PM
Sir Bradford, please explain the PJ reference in your sig to me.

I'm running a survivor in the Polls/Survivors section of this forum.  We're actually almost done, but the consolation rounds and finals will be starting in a couple week.
I see. there was me hoping to spot another fan.

Spotted.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2009, 09:23:43 AM »
Quote from: Orbert on July 23, 2009, 11:46:41 AM
...And he doesn't know how to tell a story ("Telegraph Road", "Once Upon a Time in the West")...

Telegraph Road is one of my favorite songs... hell, Love Over Gold is a great album overall.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #15 on: July 24, 2009, 02:19:25 PM »
YAY a Dire Straits thread. I love them, have everything and rank them as one of my favorite bands of all time, right about DT and Tool.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #16 on: July 24, 2009, 02:41:39 PM »
Oh shit... I meant to say he does know how to tell a story.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #17 on: July 24, 2009, 11:08:19 PM »
How has Sultans of Swing not gotten any love in this thread yet? Especially the live version from the Alchemy discs, which currently holds the position of my favorite song.

Such a great song which perfectly crafts the story of a band of musicians who know they'll never make it big, but they still come together to play because it's what they love to do. The guitar work in that song gives me chills every time.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #18 on: July 25, 2009, 02:22:58 AM »
Quote from: LeeHarveyKennedy on July 24, 2009, 11:08:19 PM
How has Sultans of Swing not gotten any love in this thread yet? Especially the live version from the Alchemy discs, which currently holds the position of my favorite song.

Oh yes! Love the studio version, and the Alchemy version takes it to another level.  :heart
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #19 on: July 25, 2009, 03:54:03 PM »
Quote from: LeeHarveyKennedy on July 24, 2009, 11:08:19 PM
How has Sultans of Swing not gotten any love in this thread yet? Especially the live version from the Alchemy discs, which currently holds the position of my favorite song.

Such a great song which perfectly crafts the story of a band of musicians who know they'll never make it big, but they still come together to play because it's what they love to do. The guitar work in that song gives me chills every time.

If I made a list of greatest songs for _________(instrument), Sultans of Swing would be on the top of the list for guitar.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #20 on: July 26, 2009, 02:44:44 AM »
I went through a brief phase towards the end of high school where I was going to get right into these guys, but never ended up following through.

In the last few months though, I've been heading back into that territory.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #21 on: July 26, 2009, 12:21:35 PM »
They are amazing. Both on CD and live. They have so many great songs. Off the top of my head: Sultans of Swing, Romeo and Juliet, Twisting By The Pool, Walk of Life, Money for Nothing, Tunnel of Love, Private Investigations, Solid Rock, ...
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #22 on: August 03, 2009, 01:40:35 PM »
Don't forget Wild West End, Lady Writer, and On Every Street.

Shit I'm going to put on some Dire Straits right now.
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« Reply #23 on: August 03, 2009, 03:41:48 PM »
its all about telegraph road and brothers in arms
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #24 on: August 03, 2009, 04:37:24 PM »
Your Latest Trick is also amazing.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #25 on: August 03, 2009, 06:00:41 PM »
Quote from: kári on August 03, 2009, 04:37:24 PM
Your Latest Trick is also amazing.

Excellent song to be sure.....as are Brothers in Arms, Sultans of Swing, and Private Investigations.  :metal
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #26 on: August 04, 2009, 10:31:42 AM »
Brothers In Arms (the song) is such an awesome song. So heartfelt, so melancholic, so beautiful.

Btw... Could you guys recommend me some DS albums? I already have the obvious ones (their debut and Brothers In Arms).
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #27 on: August 04, 2009, 10:44:14 AM »
Love Over Gold should be your next DS album then. Private Investigations alone is worth the listen.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #28 on: August 10, 2009, 03:46:05 PM »
It must have been over a year since I last posted here, but I got to here!

Dire Straits is an amazing band and one of my all time favourites. I must say I prefer the two first albums, although Telegraph Road might be my favourite single song.

I am also abig fan of MK solo albums. His best are Sailing to Philadelphia and Shangri-La. His latest was sort of meh I have to say, even though there are three or four brilliant tracks on it.

Edit: LOL it's even in my sig. I had completely forgotten. I had that quote in my sig at dt.net. Seems I must have kept it.  :D
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« Reply #29 on: August 11, 2009, 01:34:21 AM »
Yeah, both Making Movies and Love Over Gold are classic albums, and Alchemy is one of the best live albums ever. Shame they broke up when they did, but then again Knopfler  was clearly bored with that stuff and moving away from it anyway.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #30 on: August 12, 2009, 05:39:54 PM »
Quote from: tri.ad on August 04, 2009, 10:31:42 AM
Brothers In Arms (the song) is such an awesome song. So heartfelt, so melancholic, so beautiful.

Btw... Could you guys recommend me some DS albums? I already have the obvious ones (their debut and Brothers In Arms).

I love how soft his playing is on Brother In Arms, you don't see many guitar players these days compliment the song so well.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #31 on: May 15, 2011, 08:36:12 PM »
Wow, two years since the last response.

I need some recommendations, please.

-Recommend me three studio albums that I should listen to.

-Recommend me a live album I should definitely check out.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #32 on: May 15, 2011, 09:03:15 PM »
I'm a huge Dire Straits fan, have been for many years.

Anyway, three albums in no particular order:

- Dire Straits (1978) - Their first album. A lot of fan gloss over this album but it has some real gems and some real groove. I much prefer this album over Brothers In Arms. "Wild West End", "Down To The Waterline" and "Sultans Of Swing" are great.

- Making Movies (1980) - Most of the songs I listen when I put on Dire Straits come from this album. It has some brilliant, moving, and passionate story telling with well written music as a solid back bone.

- Brothers In Arms (1985) - I'm very tempted to replace this album with something like On Every Street or Love Over Gold but to most casual listeners this is the definitive Dire Straits album. I'm sure you've heard 80% of the songs on hear on the radio at one point but even still the songs are there and are fun to listen to.

As for a live album, I'd go with "On Every Night" if you want to see a good concert on DVD, or go with "Alchemy" if you're going to listen to it.


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« Reply #33 on: May 15, 2011, 09:20:04 PM »
Much appreciated response, ReapKK! I will definitely check those out really soon.
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Re: Dire Straits
« Reply #34 on: May 15, 2011, 09:36:20 PM »
Let me know how you like em. They are very solid band and the lyrical writing is top notch.
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