Soo, There I was walking down the main street in Upton Upon Severn (Blues Festival 2019) and I heard this amazing guitar player, just his guitar, practise amp, and some other electronic stuff on a little trolley thingummy. I stood and listened for probably an hour/ 2 pints, sent the wife I didnt want to miss anything hahaha. Anyway found out he was playing a gig at the campsite stage that night which is where I was staying. Well what can I say, for me its not what he plays, its how he plays it, seems like he can play anything, but for me his blues numbers were simply outstanding. He deserves a slot on one of the main stages hopefully next year.
hurst
Such an emotional tune....and played with so much emotion ....Mark Knopfler would be proud...
satvai
Fabulous job sir!!!! Your voicing are amazing. Your use of double stops is terrific!
michaelhughes
Heavenly playing ! What an interpreter!I've never heard anyone beat Mark Knopfler at his own work. Mark Allen just did that. And Knopfler is a genius so what does that make Mr Allen?
ArjunLSen
Have you ever heard anything like this ? This man plays on the streets. He should play on the biggest stages. It’s beyond words.
finisterrae
Thank you Mark from New Zealand. You just get every little morsel of beauty out of that guitar to bring alive this fantastic cover. Gave me goose bumps.
peterwilliamson
Play this that way in Northumberland Street Newcastle upon Tyne and you'll be a millionaire. Amazing thank you .
J.Carter
Listening to this while recovering from anhedonia (the inability to feel joy) it's a truly malicious malady. I feel your playing touch my soul and is inspiring me to.pick up my guitar and play my heart. Thank you Mark for sharing your gift with all of us.
RichardKIRKWOOD
This has got me through some dark days this Christmas, I mailed Mark to thank him..Absolutley stunning version.
stevenelson
Absolutely Fantastic, I too am a guitarist from Hamilton NZ. playing since I was 13, But some of your renditions bought tears to my eyes, Sincerely, many thanks and kind regards Don
DonaldRoycroft-smrp
I might be a sentimental bastard, but this makes me cry. No matter how hard life can be, beauty's never too far away!
swingingmonk
Look at that fretboard. A story in itself reflects a life's journey.
henryarn
Id gladly pay to sit and listen to this guy all day...Brilliant.
theharrowarrow
I'd just like to say a BIG Thank You to All those who have made such lovely comments about my playing.
Also to Artfrob for doing such a brilliant job on this and other videos now on YouTube.
I am touched and humbled.
Thank You So Much. Mark Allen
markallen
Some play the notes others play the music, this is beautiful. Wow what a great cover.
gregoryconnor
Very good!
Here from Portugal a big hug for Mark Allen, I never get tired of listening to your guitar on youtube.
You're fantastic!
Guitarist that is not behind of any famous guitarist.
Thank you.
beatle
I get lost in your passion.. your playing, the look on your face. You Mark are what music is meant to be about.. thankyou.. if Id come across you playing in the street I know I would have been stopped in my tracks, feet stuck to the spot, mouth open, belly reverberating with firey passion as you plucked the strings. I don't know how anyone could just walk on by. You are so gifted and real and I wish for you nothing but wonderful blessings, your music has quite clearly blessed so many of us. Much love, Carly from Australia down Under..
carlyelliott
This man plays from the soul - exemplifies "music is the sound of our feelings" - thank you Mark Allen
janetrose
For me his rock numbers where he makes that guitar sing and cry...theres nobody I have heard who can interpret like that. His mind is not actually in spacetime like the rest of us : he's got a line into quantum transcendence. I'm not messing ; I'm serious.
ArjunLSen
Absolutely bloody brilliant! It moved this old guy to tears!
