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2019 Down The Road Wherever EU & NA tour / Re: Corned Beef City Live 2019 Version

« Last post by Pieter on Today at 11:30:44 AM »

On the Privateeting bonus disc (2011 rehearsals) you can hear Guy messing around with a pitch feel at the end of the intro, just before the first verse.

Hi TTWW, I am a little bit late on this topic but where can i find this bit where Guy is messing around? Is it on the internet/YouTube?

p.s. it's my first time posting after I have been a long time reader haha

Pieter

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: That Ain't Workin' - My New Book

« Last post by the visitor on Today at 10:55:52 AM »

I thought Basel was 1 show.It was large, open air.
Yes, we all knew it was being filmed well in advance.

Basel 1992 was definitely 2 shows. I myself was at St Jakobsstadion on the first day, where Think I love you too much and Tunnel of love were played, among others. The next day, the concert was broadcast on Swiss television and short scenes from the previous day's concert were shown during the intro. Sooo long ago but still unforgettable.

never knew broadcast quality clips were shown on swiss television from the first day! wonder if that is still floating around somewhere? (will be the usual first three songs but still...)

This would make sense because if I remember correctly even on the C4 broadcast in the UK there are shots of the band on the intro wearing different clothes playing at what looks like the same venue

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Mary Spender new Dire Straits documentary

« Last post by Chris W on Today at 10:49:39 AM »

Yeah, I see the Youtube post is promo for her DS documentary on Nebula.

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: That Ain't Workin' - My New Book

« Last post by Chris W on Today at 10:48:48 AM »

you accusing me of lying? lol.

Not at all.
Maybe they are people I don't know but 'follow' me.
The trouble with Instagram is that often when they update IG it resets your preferences.
The most annoying setting is the one that disallows you from using someone's screen name in a reply.
When you reply, their screen name automatically starts the text. Many times I've written a lengthy reply only to have it disappear when I hit 'post', because the person's screen name appeared at the beginning of the reply.

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Mary Spender new Dire Straits documentary

« Last post by Pottel on Today at 10:46:27 AM »

I wondered why it was filmed a couple years ago and only now surfaces.
I presume John agreed in order to publicise his book?

i assume because she was working on the larger DS documentary? only now finished and only to be gotten on that new streaming service she co-founded?

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: That Ain't Workin' - My New Book

« Last post by Pottel on Today at 10:44:33 AM »

A lot of people I don't know are PM'ing me on Instagram.
You can also message me here.

you accusing me of lying? lol.
but for real, i got that message.
oh whatever. need that book...

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Uncut Magazine

« Last post by Chris W on Today at 10:42:09 AM »

As I've said before, I don't think John had a 'miserable time'. He was quite jolly most of the time. I didn't commune with him much but he was an easy going presence on the tour.
I'm sure he loved being next to Paul Franklin. Surprised I was the only other he picked out. Maybe appreciation with hindsight?

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Uncut Magazine

« Last post by Pottel on Today at 10:35:43 AM »

weird comment, considering the miserable times had by many...
still, nice to see the revival of DS interest.

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: A new book about MK

« Last post by Pottel on Today at 10:34:51 AM »

is that the kopje koffie guy? name rings a bell (am belgian after all) but cannot currently put my finger on it

Henny Vrienten was the leadsinger of the Dutch groep Doe Maar one the most famous bands in the early 80's and reformed back in 2000 . He  also made several great solo records and film music. Sadly he past away a couple of years ago.
Boudewijn de Groot is a singer who started in the 60's as protest singer and worked a lot with writer Lennaert Nijgh. He quit performing a couple of years ago but he still made records.
Henny and Boudewijn also made with George Kooijmans from the Golden Earring 3 albums together under the name "Vreemde Kostgangers".

The kopje koffie guy is the leadsinger Nol Havens from VOF De Kunst

aaah..korrekt.
Doe maar was....sinds een dag of 2, 1 nacht alleen,..Pa (super song) . thnx for the refresh

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Uncut Magazine

« Last post by Chris W on Today at 10:26:40 AM »

Uncut have published a Dire Straits  'Album by Album' article this month: