Is Mark Looking Back ?

[ds1984]

For those interested by this discution

Below the message originaly posted in the original thread : https://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=7910.0

[ds1984]

We really do have an amazing ability to turn any thread into a discussion about what we think Mark’s future holds don’t we?!!

[ds1984]

We really do have an amazing ability to turn any thread into a discussion about what we think Mark’s future holds don’t we?!!

"Looking forward only"

[ds1984]

We really do have an amazing ability to turn any thread into a discussion about what we think Mark’s future holds don’t we?!!

This thread is about the future!

[ds1984]

Yes, and they say Mark's only looking forward and not back, so I guess this thread is ok. 

[ds1984]

It is interesting. Mark doesn't look back. But in songs, he often looks to the past. He writes more and more autobiographical songs.

[ds1984]

It is interesting. Mark doesn't look back. But in songs, he often looks to the past. He writes more and more autobiographical songs.

I think he does actually look back but Guy uses this statement in order to avoid answering awkward questions. 

[ds1984]

Yes. He does not return to DS, he does not present new versions of old songs. He doesn't record covers etc. But he looks back in his songs. And for that I appreciate him very much.

[ds1984]

Yes. He does not return to DS, he does not present new versions of old songs. He doesn't record covers etc. But he looks back in his songs. And for that I appreciate him very much.

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Very well said!  I exactly see it like you.

[ds1984]

I'm glad

[ds1984]

Yes. He does not return to DS, he does not present new versions of old songs. He doesn't record covers etc. But he looks back in his songs. And for that I appreciate him very much.

And yet he plays them, as well as other old solo songs at his shows.  The only time he didn't look back was on the first tour!  People buy tickets for his shows based on his past.  His considerable reputation, for which he should be proud of, is based on his past.  It's not a realistic statement to make.

[ds1984]

Agreed, but I didn't think about concerts specifically. I was thinking about the future of MK. There are 20 new songs on each album. He is very creative  with the passing of time. I wrote earlier that I appreciate him that he doesn't record any covers, Christmas songs. Mark writes new songs all the time - this is his future.

[ds1984]

It is interesting. Mark doesn't look back. But in songs, he often looks to the past. He writes more and more autobiographical songs.

I think he does actually look back but Guy uses this statement in order to avoid answering awkward questions. 

What he means with that is that he doesn't look back to unreleased songs or unreleased live cds or dvds.

When it comes to songs released, they are all his songs and, as he says, he plays what he feels like playing.

[ds1984]

Personally, I would only see Mark now in a NHB type of setting, where he'd play blues, country and light rock stuff that doesn't require virtuosity or a lot of finesse. I'm not interested in a half-assed version of the kind of shows he has done up until now, especially not in a big arena, nor am I interested in an evening with acoustic "campfire" songs.

How about if he were to play some small shows like the 'showcase' ones he did in 2007 which were awesome! and the added bonus - No blooming Brass! Just a pure 5 piece Knopfler band!!
I mention this as I've just re-watched both the Berlin & Basel Showcases and reflected on how good these were!!

[ds1984]

It is interesting. Mark doesn't look back. But in songs, he often looks to the past. He writes more and more autobiographical songs.

I think he does actually look back but Guy uses this statement in order to avoid answering awkward questions.