1 HOUR of Instrumental Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler

1 HOUR of Instrumental Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler
All music performed and arranged by Ian Gregory Blain.
SONG LIST:
1. Sailing To Philadelphia: 00:00
2. So Far Away 05:17
3. So Far From The Clyde 09:10
4. Why Worry 15:05
5. Romeo and Juliet 19:55
6. The Man's Too Strong 25:58
7. Ticket To Heaven 30:46
8. Brothers In Arms 35:22
9. Our Shangri-La 41:00
10. Sultans Of Swing 46:39
11. Telegraph Road 52:36

I've been working on this since October, and it was very challenging but also a lot of fun to try and capture the essence of these songs.
I primarily play fingerstyle guitar, so my electric guitar playing is influenced by artists like Mark Knopfler and John Mayer, as well as acoustic artists such as Tommy Emmanuel and James Taylor.
Also, I didn't do the last third of Telegraph Road because it's already 10 minutes long, and as fun as an extra five minute long super-jam would be, it took me a solid two days to get to that point in the song. Maybe I might finish it in the future. No promises.




Thanks for watching!

[furion..]

*_The thing I really hate about Mark's music is when it ends_*

[barefootwanderer]

there is honestly no other guitarist on earth who moves my soul like Mark Knopfler. But with this amazing set of instrumental covers, you came damned close - thank you so much for this.

[jeffb]

I could listen to Mark play guitar for hours at a time, the sound he makes with the strings is like no other. I am in my 60's and fell in love with his music as a teen and never stopped loving his unique sound. Don't ever ask me for a favorite song, there are too many.

[arvindlotus]

Music should be taught in school in India 🇮🇳 and Mark Knopfler should be one of the genius musicians to write ✍ the syllabus.
Music 🎶 🎵 ⏹ 🪕 🎼 is a gateway to joy and peace ✌.

[Littlekisscool]

How can I put more than only one thumb up on this? A like is not enough to express how wonderful I consider this masterpiece!

[VhanTrezo]

It’s the journey, not the destination! Let’s not stop.

[lindaboeckman]

Time out from this world. Thanks for that!

[madalaine]

So beautiful in a dark world..Never let your light go out..❤

[davideduardoaguilar]

what a marvelous performance. i hope REAL knopler gets to listen to this.

[brianjohnson]

After chores I'm breaking out my guitar... indulging in a pure outdoor god given plant grown right here. Gods medicinal. You know. Love you all. Peace. And still listening to mr mark . Lucidly yours.

[shashimenon]

That's real Boss. Absolutely straight to my heart playing. And I'm a die hard Mark Knopfler fan.I shall save this for my longer bike rides...❤

[jehugo]

Over the years I spent so many night’s driving thousands of miles between Tennessee and New England from the 80s to the 2000s -listening to Dire Straits. This is such a flashback.

[ΚωνσταντίνοςΑ-τυ]

There's no anxiety or depression or negative feeling when you hear this masterpiece.Everything's gone and what's left is a sweet nostalgia and peace of mind...

[eastwestmntgirl]

How had I never heard this before? Thank you Ian. Your beautiful and moving interpretation of the extraordinary brilliance of Mark Knopfler is exactly what our weary world needs right now.

[jimsmith]

WOW an hour just went by and I wasn't here! For an hour I was transported somewhere else, somewhere beautiful, some where with no stress, no hustle and bustle of daily life, somewhere comforting and safe ... somewhere I want to go again!

[rodgerorr]

I work from home and love Mark Knopfler in the background. Just the right blend of music!!

[valeriemacneir]

I love Mark Knopfler's writing and playing. This is really a lovely instrumental interpretation of his work. Truly enjoying it.

[jeanettejack]

Thanks for this, Ian! Almost february 2023 and this crazy ass world needs more chill. Hope you and your circle of peeps are doing well today!

[joycefetters]

Omg have all these CDs.nice to hear without words🤗😄love it!!

[Nj]

This is pure gold, whoever's the artist for these tracks hve done a great job..the music is so beautiful.