Down to the Waterline - Karaoke style

[raykroc]

I finally got myself a decent audio interface (M-Audio 2X2M), which allows me the get a tolerable early Knopfler sound with Garageband’s amp modeling. I was fooling around with a couple of things and ended up recording a full version of Down to the Waterline, with a backing track. I didn’t aim for fanatical accuracy (the intro is in quite free time), but it’s pretty close to the original, I think. It’s certainly the best Knopfler cover I’ve made (which may not say much).

I’m not much of a singer, so I put the lyrics in if someone wants to fill in him- or herself!

PS. I didn’t make a video of the best take, so the clip is from a later run-through. I thought it would be better than nothing.

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[raykroc]

No comment from anyone? I'm thinking of trying to do Once Upon a Time in the West next, but the drums could be a challenge.

[quizzaciously]

No comment from anyone? I'm thinking of trying to do Once Upon a Time in the West next, but the drums could be a challenge.

Man, your video reminds me of how I love this song. One of the best debut album openers out there for sure!

Keep Knopflering! Keep practicing! Keep it up.

[raykroc]

No comment from anyone? I'm thinking of trying to do Once Upon a Time in the West next, but the drums could be a challenge.

Man, your video reminds me of how I love this song. One of the best debut album openers out there for sure!

Keep Knopflering! Keep practicing! Keep it up.

Thanks, man! Your perfectionist approach to Knopfler is an inspiration.

It is indeed a stunning, bold opener. Sharp and memorable observation in the lyrics, and an astonishing guitar solo (the best on the album, in my opinion).