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Only 2 songs... Daniel Madrid, Spain 31st August 2010 |
Dear Doc, recently Simfy uploaded the concerts from Glasgow and Newcastle. Very special ones... Then we got Local Hero! So now, only two songs from the Tour remain "unreleased". Our Shangri-La and Remembrance Day. Is there any chance that you or MK News can release them as a free download like you did in the past with some tracks? (supposing Simfy is not releasing any US show). If you are not on this, maybe you can pass it... Thanks! Daniel |
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how??? Fabian Rydel uruguay 31st August 2010 |
hi doc, quick question... how did Mr.Knopler (the master) manage to write songs for 31 years non-stop and make of EVERY SONGLE ONE OF THEM a masterpiece? just curious, it's pretty amazing dont you think? Cheers! | oh no, for sure no |
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Promo Jeroen van Gils Zwolle 31st August 2010 |
Hey Doc, it would be awesome if there is a possibility that you would make a promo for my radio program on vechtdal FM. Thanks, Jeroen van Gils | sure |
 Questions about the prize Gord Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada 31st August 2010 |
Guy… The platinum record arrived safely, thanks very much! I think I have found a worthy spot for it already, see photo attached. (As the good Doc would say, just pullin your plonker.) It’s bound to be a conversation piece and I would love to know a bit about it, so I hope you don’t mind answering a few questions. 1) The plaque reads “Presented by PolyGram Iberica S.A.”, which I understand was the Spanish / South American division of Polygram back then. Given that it came from the Iberica division specifically, does that mean that each regional division of the company (like Polygram Canada, Polygram UK etc) all presented their own platinum records, so you would have received several of these? 2) Is it just band members who get these or do producers, engineers, managers, janitors, all get them too? 3) If I remove the record from the frame and play it backwards, will it play hidden messages? Thanks again Guy. The prize is truly appreciated and will be treasured. | Wow, that's just where I had it! Yes, but only a few territories actually made these disks..nowdays very few are made at all due to record company cutbacks thus making them even more valuable. |
 Synths n that Chris Very-nearly-Springtime Sydney! 30th August 2010 |
Something I've been meaning to ask you for a while now; how much programming do you do these days? Are the patches "out of the box" generally good enough, or do you still like to/need to tinker in order to get the right pads/strings in particular? When you've played MFN in recent years for example, some of those sounds were originally programmed on a DX1 (right???); do you sample those old sounds now or re-program from scratch? Cheers mate. | I hardly ever use preset patches, I will ALWAYS 'dick' with them in some way, usually because a lot of presets are too complex for my intended use. |
 New places patrick vincent(the tennisman) Nice 30th August 2010 |
Hey Doc,i was wondering if you ever visited a country in which you would like to live in particular .I know you've visited a lot but there is sometime one country when you feel it could be home .Have you ever been to L'île de la Réunion, a definitively marvellous island? Yours Patrick | yes, many but I always love coming home. |
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15 tom relihan 30th August 2010 |
Hi Guy, I know I've been writing alot to you and I hope you can answer my question but do you think I am too young to be loving your music? Cheers | absolutely not, it just shows that you're ahead of your years! |
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Sesame Street David Lehman Canada 30th August 2010 |
Okay, this might be a silly question but I'll ask anyway. After seeing many rock and pop musicians on Sesame Street whilst watching with my son, I was wondering if Mark or DS or both were ever invited to serenade various muppet characters on the show. Looks like it would be a blast. Thanks! | it would have been, but no |
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album laurent loisy saint-malo 30th August 2010 |
hello guy I belong to a group of country music and I'd like to send you our album, how do I do? There are songs that you should recognize. Thank you again for being so close to your fans. Cheers | With respect, don't. Just send a myspace link or web url and I'll have a quick listen. |
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hello tom richardson scranton pa 30th August 2010 |
my wife and i got to say hello in front of the tower theater on may 5th.thanks it was a great show -you guys kicked ass.where did you find pita and bo? they were terrific. | Cheers, oh Mark found them I suspect |
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A new album of Mark Knopfler Dawid Sztuwe Poland 30th August 2010 |
Dear Guy, first I'd like to thank you for the last tour. The concert in Wroclaw was amazing. I stayed near next to the stage, maybe 1 meter from Mark during when he was playing Brothers in Arms. I think you saw a boy crying with red t-shirt. I hope I'll be attended to next concert in Poland. I have just read something about a new album MK. Is it true? Is Mark working on a new album. It'll be great news. Best regards Dawid P.S Thanks for any answers :) | Where on earth did you read that? No. |
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Production Antonio Evaristo Portugal 30th August 2010 |
Doc, when you start tracking one of your songs that you know beforehand will use a full drumkit (not just light percussion), what's your approach? 1) Do you try to use an adequate electronic groove with the whole shebang like stops and end of section fills or 2) do you use a simple click track and have the ability to feel the thing without the grooving hits? Thank you. | We/I've done it both ways. It just depends...Mark and I have lately been messing with full drumkits prior to the band coming in |
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The Spinal Tap Phenomena. Roland Dent Snr Tow Law 30th August 2010 |
For those who don't know about about the "Spinal Tap" group who makes humour about "Rock Stars" I suggest you do a search on your computer. For all readers outside the UK this is an education. Since you mentioned this Guy it has been bugging me as to what it represented. This really gives an insight in to British humour. | I'm sure everyone who reads this forum is aware of 'Tap' |
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How it's made Harrie Woering Netherlands 30th August 2010 |
Hi Guy, A simple question, As a guitar player I prever one of my instruments above the other ones regarding playability (used materials/construction etc). Is it the same for (your) synthesizers/keyboards/pianos, I'm not talking about the sound. groeten, Harrie Woering | Yes, they're all crap. |
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Too old? Ian Lewis Cornwall 30th August 2010 |
Hi Doc, I have a serious medical question. Am I too old to start playing guitar at 26? Or should I ignore this early mid life crisis of wanting to play guitar? If there is anything you can prescribe it would be much appreciated. | I didn't start playing guitar until I was 40! |
 Wazzup Doctor Fletch Johan Fredriksson Sweden 30th August 2010 |
Hello Guy! I'll try to keep this as short as I can! (Thanks for the GL tour..sweden..helsingborg..awsome..memories for life..never been affected in that way by a live concert before). SO, now to my questions. Has there been an announcement of the winner of the stringcompetition yet? And I know this question probably will go to the litterbin with non-interesting-questions but I have thought about this one for a long time. This last tour was THE most astonishing peices of live music I've ever heard (and I have been to 3 of your other tours), don't know how many times I've upset the neighbor with that SIMFY-recording.. To the question I've been thinking about for so long: You tend to "change" the good old songs in every tour, like a slight add to them, a new instrument or so. And since Mark has gone very, allow me to say, Celtic(?)/folkmusical the last years in the recordings I just wonder if you ever have tried to touch Sultans Of Swing with some fiddle and flute? It's just something that struck me one day. That it would suite so well and be so cool. I know that you don't need or take tips from fans. But it would polish the song up and GOD would it blow us away, haha. Needed to send this out there, hopefully you'll understand my missleading/unreadable questions.. / Johan Fredriksson | Yes, go to the strings quiz page to see who won. No, SOS is left classicly simple |
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JJ goldman !! philippe spagnolo france 25th August 2010 |
Hello guy. Do you know Jean Jacques Goldman ? If yes,do you love his music ? Happy holidays to all the group and thank you for putting your fantastic concerts for purchase. | no, thanks |
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Why not? Alessandro Borille Verona - Italy 25th August 2010 |
Hello Guy, just curious: why is mark so unapproachable when it comes to his particular gear and settings on amps and effects? I remember I saw somewhere a video or some pictures where the settings were erased from the setlist handled by Glen. You sure know that there are plenty of wannabe guitar playes (like me) that would like to discover the secret of *that* sound, aside Mark's brain and fingers ... :-). Well I can live without them honestly but as I said I'm just curious about this stance. I know you can quickly avoid my question telling "because Mark wants to be so"... but...any chance to have an elaborated answer? Maybe his continuous research to improve his sound asked a great effort in the course of time, maybe he had to kill to get that crimson...ops no, that tone :-) and he doesn't want to cast pearls before swine. Hope you don't mind if you often get pointless question like this :-). Enjoy your holidays, take care! | OK. Read my lips...there IS NO secret setting. THAT sound comes from the fingers, nowhere else. THAT is why Mark doesn't like to publish any so called 'settings'. His settings are constantly changing anyway. Don't try and be like Mark....'be like you'. |
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PT show Erwin netherlands 25th August 2010 |
I should read first before i ask you a question........ Sorry!!! | no worries |
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The Prince's Trust Show Mac Jarosch Bournemouth/Cracow 25th August 2010 |
Hello Guy, Just a quick question - do you know the reason why MK is not going to attend The Prince's Trust Show, I hoped he might turn up even for a moment, it would be a great concert I think, I don't believe he's not interested, just the other commitments perhaps? Take care, enjoy your holiday | That's right |
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Buying gear Antonio Evaristo Portugal 25th August 2010 |
I read your answer and *need* to reproduce the sound of one song. Can you please let me know where I can buy a brain of the same brand as the one used by MK? Thanks. | try e-bay |
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Prince's Trust Show Erwin Netherlands 25th August 2010 |
Ofcource a question you can expect following you're replay on the question about Phil Collins...... Does Mark also get on the stage to play a few songs on the Prince's Trus show? Very good line up i must say!!!! | Indeed but no MK |
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MKs Brain Roland Dent Snr Tow Law 24th August 2010 |
MK is a left handed person..that means he uses more of his brain than most of us who are right handed. People say that MK is a stellar guitar player. But that is not the essence of MK. He is song writer. The guitar skill is an extra. | |
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Sultans of Swing solo Pavel Blokhin S-Pitersburg, Russia 24th August 2010 |
Tell me Guy, in a song Sultans of Swing, Mark plays a solo on a clean sound or use additional hardware? If it does, then what? | It goes like this.....brain - fingers - strings - cable - amp - speaker - ears |
 info federico conti UDINE 24th August 2010 |
Dear Guy, I don't know If someone else already asked about Mr Chad Cromwell, but, anyway, do you know what is he doing nowadays? Is he still playing his wonderful drums? And are you still getting in touch with him? On web I didn't find any info. Thanks again for your answer, have a nice day. | Yes, if you enter Chad Cromwell into the search facility you should come up with some info. Chad is well and playing, yes. |
 Phil Collins tom relihan Peterborough 24th August 2010 |
hey guy, i know this is out of the blue but have you ever met phil collins in person? he did the music for monserrat concert at the royal albert hall in 1997. thanks :D | Yes, of course and I'll see him again in November as I will be in the house band for the "Prince's Trust show" at the RAH. |
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Rock Gala Daniel Madrid, Spain 24th August 2010 |
Dear Doc, it´s good to hear you´ll be at the house band on the PT Rock Gala. Maybe we can hear more details about that band and even have small diary when the rehearsals begin (I suppose there will be a couple of days...)... As always, we are here for ask you things! :) Thanks! Daniel | maybe |
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trivia Paul Chatterjee London 24th August 2010 |
I just happened to be browsing the album charts today and the best of Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits is still chugging away at number 82 after a staggering 118 weeks on the chart. I think that is amazing. | amazing |
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Prince's Trust Show Val UK 24th August 2010 |
Hi Guy, You mentioned The Prince's Trust Show in November in which you will be in the house band. Will Mark be playing too? Hope you have had a good holiday! Thanks, Val. | No, Mark won't be there but it will be a fun evening |
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Get lucky tour Pavel Blokhin Saint-Pitersburg 24th August 2010 |
Hello, Mr.Fletcher! The new album is excellent! Thank you and especially Mark. Tell him thank from me. :-)He is a talented and hardworking musician. It was disappointing that you did not come to St. Petersburg. :-( Why? "I know that Mark himself defines the city, but none the less. Did not like the organization of concerts? What are the reasons? I apologize in advance for my English. Sincerely, Paul. | As I've said before, tour dates are based on availability and time. Thanks. |
