Mark Knopfler CD Recommendations

AsSiMiLaTeD
AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
edited June 2011 in Music & Movies
I'm a Dire Straits fan and decided that I'd check out some Mark Knopfler stuff, do a quick search on Amazon and wow this guys has a bunch of albums.

I think I like Sailing to Philadelphia, but want to see what you guys would recommend.

There are two things I'm looking for, something that's recorded well and something similar to the Dire Straits sound. I know he has gone in many directions with his sound and for now I'd like to stick with what I know I like with the DS sound.

So, what would you guys suggest?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2011
    F1Nut recommended Shangri-La on SACD to me ages ago and its very nice.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited June 2011
    any and all
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2011
    Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris - Real Live Roadrunning

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    This is a CD/DVD set. The DVD is excellent. Knopfler doesn't run and jump around the stage, he simply plays and sings, captivating the audience. He and Emmylou are a wonderful combination that complement each other very well. This album is considered country I guess, because of Emmylou and some of the muscians, but don't let that stop you from picking this up if you like Knopfler.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited June 2011
    sda2mike wrote: »
    any and all
    So every album of his is equally well recorded and sounds equally like the Dire Straits stuff?
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  • WGDB
    WGDB Posts: 162
    edited June 2011
    +1 on Shack's recommendation -
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2011
    If you want to hear something a little different, check out this recording he did with Chet Atkins. It really shows what a virtuoso Knopfler is on guitar.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited June 2011
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    So every album of his is equally well recorded and sounds equally like the Dire Straits stuff?

    oh ok:tongue:...sailing to philadelphia is the high water mark, imho...it's my reference recording..

    goldenheart is a great listen, as well...the dvd from that time is awesome:cool: mk live in london, i think

    ragpicker dream....for some reason reminds me of john barleycorn must die..ymmv

    shangri-la...highly regarded for good reason...

    i think i missed 2 or 3, which i have...i'm at work now, tho

    i like mk's solo stuff better than later dire straits stuff...i thought bros in arms was great, but way over-produced...the solo stuff is pared down alot more, with ragpicker the most..

    go get you some mk and let us know!

    mike
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited June 2011
    decal wrote: »
    if you want to hear something a little different, check out this recording he did with chet atkins. It really shows what a virtuoso knopfler is on guitar.

    +1..
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2011
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,990
    edited June 2011
    shack wrote: »
    Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris - Real Live Roadrunning

    B000I5X810.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_V37928325_.jpg

    This is a CD/DVD set. The DVD is excellent. Knopfler doesn't run and jump around the stage, he simply plays and sings, captivating the audience. He and Emmylou are a wonderful combination that complement each other very well. This album is considered country I guess, because of Emmylou and some of the muscians, but don't let that stop you from picking this up if you like Knopfler.

    Well recorded, but for me,the music wasn't to my taste....and I'm a Knopfler fan too. A tad too country for me. I did appreciate how well their voices gelled together though.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,387
    edited June 2011
    You may also find higher resolution recordings. I picked up Shangri-La on DVD-A. Also, there is a Limited Edition Ragpicker's Dream that includes extra tracks:
    1. "Why Aye Man" (live at Shepherds Bush Empire)
    2. "Quality Shoe" (live at Shepherds Bush Empire)
    3. "Sailing to Philadelphia" (live in Toronto)
    4. "Brothers in Arms" (live in Toronto)
    5. "Why Aye Man" (enhanced video)
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited June 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    F1Nut recommended Shangri-La on SACD to me ages ago and its very nice.

    Did the same for me as well and it is a great SACD.
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  • Evrythngmatters
    Evrythngmatters Posts: 187
    edited June 2011
    I'm sure you know this cd but this particular version is the best I have heard bar none. Not that common so you will have to search around for it. The Best Of Private Investigations SHM-CD.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,216
    edited June 2011
    +1 for Shangri-La.
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  • Bababouey
    Bababouey Posts: 129
    edited June 2011
    I have to go with Shangra La on SACD.
    Second..it is All The Roadrunning with Emmylou.
    Personally, I think Shangra La is his best work ever..including the Dire Straits albums.
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited June 2011
    Wow I must be in the minority here. I much prefer ragpickers dream to shangri-la. Also, can't stand Emmy Lou Harris voice on All the Roads.

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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited June 2011
    Midnite Mick wrote: »
    Wow I must be in the minority here. I much prefer ragpickers dream to shangri-la. Also, can't stand Emmy Lou Harris voice on All the Roads.

    Regards,
    Mike

    i go for ragpickers over roadrunning...i like emmylou more in a background role...ragpicker is great to play all the way thru
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited June 2011
    I just enjoy the things he does musically without getting too hung up on dislikes..I got a button on my remote that I hit if I dont want to listen to a particular tune in the moment. While traveling I have found back catalogue can reveal some jewels.

    There are a number of them on the Ragpickers Dream as mentioned. As always have fun swirling orange soda on the ride and watch out for sharp edges.

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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,062
    edited June 2011
    Shangri-La is great and all I have is redbook....now I must get the DVD-A.

    Good guitar work and story telling.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2011
    Here is a video off the "Real Live Roadrunning" DVD. "Song For Sonny Liston" (also on the "Shangri-La" album). This cut alone is worth the price of the CD/DVD IMO.

    <iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="392" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x18lii"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x18lii_mark-knopfler-song-for-sonny-liston_music&quot; target="_blank">Mark Knopfler_Song for Sonny Liston</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/wadzaloo2&quot; target="_blank">wadzaloo2</a></i>

    SORRY FOR THE ADS BEFORE THE VIDEO...COULDN'T FIND ONE WITHOUT THEM
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited June 2011
    Dito on Ragpickers Dream, also check out the band The Notting Hillbillies which is a Knopfler project, one thing I know for sure is Dire Straits Communique is one I can listen to every day and not get tired of hearing it.
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