Mark's WOW Factor is gone?

[Rolo]

And I can't forgive him that he decided to so totally disrespect his guitar talent in favor of songwriting. It's not like the man haven't had the time to put in an hour a day to keep his chops up.

Yes!

And his singing too.
During 2012 he was singing high and doing great things as a singer. He raised up the key for Bonaparte and played BIA in Am.

After that, his playing is downhill (maybe his tremours)
His singing is lazyer as ever be.
But his songwritting skills continues increasing.

[hunter v2.0]

When Tracker was released, i ask Guy something similar as : - You guys ever think on re-record KTGC with the actual studio setup/equipment. The sonically achievement on Tracker was huge and KTGC was recorded very rushed (GF words).

And GF responded something like: - We are thinking about it. The possibilities that we have now could elevates the KTGC recording. A very artistic album that could be better with the knowledge that we have now.

Wow, I had no idea they were considering doing something like that.

[dustyvalentino]

With the speed it takes them to record an album of new songs, frankly I can't think of anything less appealing than them spending time going back and re-recording the worst thing they ever released.

[Robson]

Singing high tones is not MK's natural side (for example Our Shangri-La) I like it when he sings low.

[hunter v2.0]

With the speed it takes them to record an album of new songs, frankly I can't think of anything less appealing than them spending time going back and re-recording the worst thing they ever released.

Ha-ha!

It will of course never happen.

[Rolo]

Wow, I had no idea they were considering doing something like that.

They not considered re-do KTGC.
They imagined things that could be way better if they re-do KTGC because the "similarities" between Tracker and KTGC.

Guy's answer was hypothetical.

[KnopfleRick]

Singing high tones is not MK's natural side (for example Our Shangri-La) I like it when he sings low.

Exactly! I've always loved Mark's voice and with age it got even better.

[superval99]

Singing high tones is not MK's natural side (for example Our Shangri-La) I like it when he sings low.

Exactly! I've always loved Mark's voice and with age it got even better.

I agree.   I love his voice either singing or talking, especially as he's getting older.  He could sing the phonebook..... 

[Robson]

Singing high tones is not MK's natural side (for example Our Shangri-La) I like it when he sings low.

Exactly! I've always loved Mark's voice and with age it got even better.

It's true

[Robson]

Singing high tones is not MK's natural side (for example Our Shangri-La) I like it when he sings low.

Exactly! I've always loved Mark's voice and with age it got even better.

I agree.   I love his voice either singing or talking, especially as he's getting older.  He could sing the phonebook..... 

Yes, that's why I really enjoy going back to his radio broadcasts from 2020:)

[hunter v2.0]

Mark for sure has a wider vocal range now, but I actually like his voice the most from around the time of OES. His voice on Alchemy, too, is great. The gruff and husky voice suited him.

[localhero1986]

Singing high tones is not MK's natural side (for example Our Shangri-La) I like it when he sings low.

Oh yes it is. We all remember Skydiver live!

[Mossguitar]

To me, MK has never lost the wow factor. I get goodbumps whenever I hear his voice or guitar. Of course early DS was different, then he was Bob Dylan, EC and JJ Cale on speed, new, fresh and a bit more impressive. But he’s still the man.

[Knopflerfan]

To me, MK has never lost the wow factor. I get goodbumps whenever I hear his voice or guitar. Of course early DS was different, then he was Bob Dylan, EC and JJ Cale on speed, new, fresh and a bit more impressive. But his still the man.

100% agree my friend, MK to me still has amazing WOW factor, ODR, The Boy and extras are testament to that for me.....

[qjamesfloyd]

I thought lots of people were wowed by the new album, by Tunnel 13, by All Comers, by Precious Voice From Heaven. Mark Knopfler will always wow me.