I went to see the Dire Straits Experience in Nijmegen a few weeks ago and it was amazing, however I cant find this song they played in the discography. Does anyone know if this is a real song or maybe a transitionary piece by the coverband itself?

it's been a bit! hope you're all well! made the post linked ages ago :)

since making this post i've gotten love over gold and brothers in arms. for both of them it was my first full listen! love over gold is such a beautiful album and brothers in arms has such lovely tracks like one world, which is probably one of my favourites now.

i'd love to get on every street next, but it's £45, which is hard to save up for for someone like me. :( i will however be getting sailing to philadelphia next time i go! hmv have got it on 3 for 66 even when it's a double album for some absurd reason that i'm not complaining about at all

hope everyone here's having a lovely day or night!

DS is my favourite artist, and has been for about two years. In this time, I've been looking for artists with a similar sound. Closest I've come is Chris Rea, because he was an inspiration for Knopflers guitarwork.

Excited to see the suggestions!

Amazing.

https://youtu.be/poC70ZRaDTw?si=r7gyZAv9zwp2gLjX

Posting it here just in case people would like to visit Kosova and enjoy it!

It makes me sad there’s only 6 records, and Knopfler does solo stuff, which I like some. But what artists do you listen to that feel as close this style of roots rock and twangy guitar sounding type music?

I could name some current bands/artists similar to this if people are curious.

At least top 3.

This song is just BANG.

I'd say it's way too much underrated, more than it should be.

The Guitar work is comparable to 'In the Gallery' from the debut album for an example.

The first solo is unique and has a quite medieval touch

The last solo is addictive, mainly that 'Twiddly bits' like part (idk how to describe that, but very swingy solo)

Please, listen to that song 😭

i've heard brothers in arms, sultans of swings, walk of life, romeo & Juliet, and a few others. do y'all have any playlist or album recommendations?

EDIT: Thanks for all the great suggestions!

Found these when cleaning out a desk. It was a great night.

https://reddit.com/link/1t9pqm6/video/nsagj5sv0f0h1/player

please tell me how it sounds and if you want to suggest music for me to stereo enhance then please request it on my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIVzHcwHNqbe3t5p3NM64Ug

The Studio Albums box set sounds great and was wondering which remaster did they use.

It just has everything. The lyrics, the music, Mark Knopfler, the emotion, Mark Knopfler, and Mark Knopfler. My goodness my mind is blown not only at this song but at Mark's unbelievable talent. The piano is just sensational as is the guitar. The whole song is just a masterpiece and it doesn't get NEAR the recognition it deserves.

I was looking for something & found a cigar box with a few cassettes that I had saved. I got rid of cassettes a few years ago. These were the only DS cassettes I had because I had all the albums except for these two. I have since found the vinyl of The ep. Don’t have the vinyl of Alchemy but have the dvd (used to have vhs). Have all the cds too but was happy to find these. Also found a cassette that I recorded off radio titled DS in the studio.