Concert # 23:2013.05.27, Royal Albert Hall, London, UK # SPOILER AHEAD #

[ingridswing]

The Financial Times review is not too bad! I like the sentence

the solo that rippled through

[Love Expresso]

It seems Boris Becker has been at the Hall, too. He (or his wife) tweeted about going to Dire Straights.... oh dear...

but searching a bit, I found a post from Ed Raposo (from Rio de Janeiro) who used to post here a few times but never did since last year, that the song
"Dream of the Drowned Submariner" is about the sinking of the russian Submarine Kursk... Never was aware of that? I googled and found out that it sank
on August 12th 2000, Mark's birthday... So do anyone know something about this? Would be nice to have some more info because I can better relate to Mark's songs when i have a clue what was the inspiration for them... 

LE

[dmg]

It seems Boris Becker has been at the Hall, too. He (or his wife) tweeted about going to Dire Straights.... oh dear...

but searching a bit, I found a post from Ed Raposo (from Rio de Janeiro) who used to post here a few times but never did since last year, that the song
"Dream of the Drowned Submariner" is about the sinking of the russian Submarine Kursk... Never was aware of that? I googled and found out that it sank
on August 12th 2000, Mark's birthday... So do anyone know something about this? Would be nice to have some more info because I can better relate to Mark's songs when i have a clue what was the inspiration for them... 

LE

He was in London for the Champions League final being a Bayern Munich fan.  He was interviewed on TV prior to the match.

[Lis]

but searching a bit, I found a post from Ed Raposo (from Rio de Janeiro) who used to post here a few times but never did since last year, that the song
"Dream of the Drowned Submariner" is about the sinking of the russian Submarine Kursk... Never was aware of that? I googled and found out that it sank
on August 12th 2000, Mark's birthday... So do anyone know something about this? Would be nice to have some more info because I can better relate to Mark's songs when i have a clue what was the inspiration for them... 

LE

When I first heard "Dream of the Drowned Submariner", I thought of the Kursk.  I remember when it occurred; it was a horrible tragedy, as details emerged indicating that there were several submariners who survived, possibly for hours, or for days.  The Russian government initailly turned down help, compounding the devastation. 

Very interesting to hear this occurred on Mark's birthday.  I imagine that would have made a huge impact on him, similar to my friends with a September 11 birthday.

On another note... glad that Boris and his wife got to see "Dire Straights"...

[Knopflerfan]

Hi, dmg! 

I think it was because of the very relaxed and very well scheduled meeting at such a nice place as the Stanhope Arms that the general mood of the fans
was so relaxed and friendly. In the past, when rushing to some o2 Arena or other big venue, there is seldomly enough time to meet and greet and drink and laugh for so many fans before the concert. In front of the stage there is a gathering, yes, but I really think this (I think you already can call it traditional) meeting point is really great!
Walking to the venue together (more or less  ) is another important ingredient, too. I really enjoyed it. Btw Costa Coffee is not that bad, although I revised my plans to change my nickname into Love Costa...

LE

lol
Well, it could be worse;  it could be Love Starbucks!

Remember, as far as my nickname goes you are one of the select few who knows what the "m" stands for in "dmg!"

I think you're right - a nice pub with no loud music where people can talk to one another is just ideal.

I am also one of the select few who Know what 'M' stands for!!

[dmg]

I am also one of the select few who Know what 'M' stands for!!
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And how privileged you are!

[Knopflerfan]

I am also one of the select few who Know what 'M' stands for!!

And how privileged you are!
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Oh Yes!!

[Jana]

.. that the song
"Dream of the Drowned Submariner" is about the sinking of the russian Submarine Kursk...

I can not describe in detail why but I do assoziate "Dream of the Drowned Submariner" with Kursk too. At that time I was listening to the news all the days in the hope that the submariners will be rescued. But the miracle did not happen. They were all dead after few days under the water.
Sad and painful story just such as a song of MK. Lyrics and music are so emotional for me that i can't listen it without tears

[Jules]

.. that the song
"Dream of the Drowned Submariner" is about the sinking of the russian Submarine Kursk...

I can not describe in detail why but I do assoziate "Dream of the Drowned Submariner" with Kursk too. At that time I was listening to the news all the days in the hope that the submariners will be rescued. But the miracle did not happen. They were all dead after few days under the water.
Sad and painful story just such as a song of MK. Lyrics and music are so emotional for me that i can't listen it without tears

I also thought that song was about it. Actually for me its like the last thoughts of one of the submariners before he dies.

[man on a track]

I wish it was played live...

As it's not: why discuss it within the setlist thread of the last London show?
Just a thought

[Knopflerfan]

Would love to hear 'DOTDS' Live too!!! I reckon it would be a 'tear-jerker' just like the album version! I love playing this tune on the MK Strat.....