Guitar Teacher REACTS: Mark Knopfler - Sailing To Philadelphia

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First time reaction and analysis of Mark Knopfler - Sailing To Philadelphia (An Evening With Mark Knopfler, 2009)

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[StevenQ]

The studio version of this has James Taylor doing the 2nd voice, Mark does Dixon and James does Mason. Danny Cummings who is on drums here was the percussionist on the reaction you did before with "Calling Elvis" live. If you want to see Marks guitar style even better you should see "Song for Sonny Liston" from the AVO session 2007, it was really filmed well there.

[theemaygoogleme]

The band he has now began forming in 1996 and has really only gained members since. Much longer than any iteration of Dire Straits. And as far as studio musicians go his bass player is generally considered the best in Nashville. Just love it when they get together every few years and gift us mere mortals with some great tunes.

[JaimeCivantosCapella]

You will love "Postcards from Paraguay".

[bennettl]

This is such a great storytelling song. A bit of a history lesson about the two English surveyors Mason and Dixon. I like the studio version with Mark singing the part of Dixon and James Taylor singing the part of Mason, but the live versions are extra special with the pairing of Mark's guitar and John McCusker's tin whistle? Like you said it sounds straight out of the Shire :) and I always think the brushes on drums are like waves against the hull of a ship as it sails.

[fatimaemiko]

É tão bom ver Mark cantando e tocando...imediatamente meu corpo, minha mente e coração entra numa espécie de relaxamento...ele é maravilhoso! ❤❤❤❤❤

[ingridgabelo]

Mark Knopfler es fantástico, verdad?😊

[ashleylaw]

The flute - reflects the Northumberland Pipes. Smaller and more delicate than the well known Scottish Bagpipes.

[Remco]

I would recommend watching Speedway in Nazareth, the live version with Emmylou Harris. I’m sure you would love that one.

[justoalias]

Deberías reaccionar a esta actuación, donde además del virtuosismo de Knopfler, se puede ver también el de toda la banda.

En esa gira unió una canción de una BSO que compuso, con una de uno de sus álbumes en solitario y salió esta maravilla. Piel de pollo.

[TollGateAB]

You have to listen to the official studio version. It’s a duet with James Taylor.
The album has great tunes on it : What It Is, STP of course, Silvertown Blues, Speedway At Nazareth…

[HardRoutine_TOTW]

Another great video to watch on a Friday after a hard weeks work. Calling Mark Knopfler hobbit-like was a great chuckle. 😄 thanks!

[BrookStockton]

It's actually a low whistle rather than a flute.

[KNOPFLERSGOD]

A very beautiful performance of a great song, you should read up about the lyrics too, because there is a true story here that has written a song about. Here he proves yet again why I think he is the greatest, you don't need to be playing lots if notes all the time, but when needed he plays more for the outro, he always leaves you wanting more instead of giving way to much.

[brianshickey]

Hey, I’m just starting to play and am deciding between a Fender Strat or a Telecaster. I know you’re not a Strat guy. I love both equally and am curious as to why you prefer the Telecaster? Mark Knopfler is a Strat guy and his tone is brilliant. I essentially want to play like him which will take about 70 years. 😂