Screenplaying [Soundtrack]

Mark Knopfler | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 9, 1993)
• Original Release Date: November 9, 1993
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B000002MNR
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,487 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mark is the best!!, December 21, 2001

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J. E. Harris (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Screenplaying (Audio CD)

I'll never forget the day, in 1977, when I first heard "sultans of swing" from Dire Straits. I was totally fascinated with the guitar licks. In my opinion, Mark is the best in the business.

I've watched him grow over the years, and he's only gotten better. Anyone who loves this work must own "Golden Heart". You may no longer hear Mark's music on "Popular stations". That's because these days, it's about the MTV thing. Look is more important than talent. But hey, Mark was the first to tell you that with "Money for Nothing". Enrich your life. Purchase this CD, or the individual CDs. Either way, you're going to love it.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful suprise, March 24, 2004

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wilfred jones (morriston, fl United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Screenplaying (Audio CD)

If you are reading this then maybe you are a Knopfler fan who is curious about Mark's film work but cannot quite absorb that genre, DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR!!!,this is unbelievable!! From the gorgeous wanderings of the melodies from Cal and Local Hero to the aching strings of Last Exit ,its all very, Very moving.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knopfler Goes Gaelic and Classical, March 7, 2006

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Smallchief - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Screenplaying (Audio CD)

This CD consists of musical selections from the soundtracks of "Cal, Last Exit to Brooklyn, The Princess Bride," and "Local Hero" by Mark Knopfler finger-picking rock guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, best known as the front man for Dire Straits.

"Cal" and "Local Hero" feature Celtic influenced music; "Princess Bride" is lilting and classical; "Last Exit" features melancholy violins. The best known tune on the CD is the "Local Hero" theme, "Going Home," which Knopfler used to play in his live shows. The outstanding feature of the CD is Knopler's guitar playing which as always is complex and tuneful.

If the CD lacks anything it is majesty -- but none of these films was majestic, so Knopfler can be forgiven for not writing an ear-thumping "Lord of the Rings"-type theme. My wife calls a couple of the pieces drippy, but most are very good, a few beautiful, and all good, easy listening.

Smallchief