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Mark Knoffler's mastery aside, Terry Williams on drums absolutely held this performance together with one of the best displays I've seen. Great times.

Mark Knopfler the absolute best guitarist ever …

A man said to a music teacher teach me how to play like Mark knopfler the teacher replied we all want to play like Mark knopfler 😂 absolutely incredible guitarist 🎸

I don't think I've ever seen a guitar player and a drummer so linked up as Knopfler and Williams were here.

The drummers dad was in the audience seeing him for the first time so the band agreed to allow him to showcase. So cool!

Has to be one of the greatest live performances ever in any genre! ❤️🇦🇺

You will never witness anything quite like this again ever 😮🥺

That speed picking at the end was Mark's perfect dismount and he received all 10's from the judges.

Terry William's was on a high,his parents were in the audience,and this was the first time they saw him play live.He was my inspiration to play drums,as soon as I heard this,,I told myself,,I want to make a noise like that,, Terry,, your a legend and my hero 🤟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Pure genius. Mark Knopflers guitar does the singing that’s why he does the laid back nonchalant vocals.

I do not think that Mark Knopfler can play a bad note. His guitar playing is an extension of him. It is him. It is about expression. If you ever see interviews with Mark Knopfler, he is so humble. He says anyone can do this. Wrong. We can be passable. I have been playing guitar for 47 years. It has never been only driver. Mark Knopfler makes me wish that it should have been. I am just so glad that music can move us and we can appreciate the truly gifted. Such a great video Faana.

And Knopfler is left-handed, playing rightie without a pick!

Imagine being at that show that night, back in '82. Having no idea what an amazing treat that you would get? Mark needs to be respected so much more than he is. The entire band was so damn tight that night. Simply brilliant musicians.

I've watched like 40 reactions to this performance, and yours is one of the most honest, lovely and teaching ones. You've noticed musical things no one else does. Well done!

Mark Knopfler is such an incredible guitarist. I love how, in this performance, he teased the audience before that last solo climax...he went all around the houses musically to get back to where he was going in the first place, and it was awesome

Williams OWNS this performance. Magnificent.

I was 20 years old sitting in my Dads old car waiting for him to come out of the post office ....the radio was on, this came on the radio and booooom I was amazed and a fan for life. What a musician he is.

My favourite thing about this performance is it highlights that these guys know each other front, back and side to side! They have a telepathy and it produces this magnificent......jam session! The glances and smiles to each other are what music should be about. They are loving it which makes us love it even more! Band chemistry = Boss level

Mark is considered a VIRTUOSO guitarist in his own league. The drummer worked so well with Mark. But the music that is so awesome.

the fact that he doesnt stick to the regular play through but rather is able to throw in what feels right and that in itself is just as good or even better ...then he throws in some dynamic shifts and has the balls to let the drummer off the leash ...and yes even his improv is impressive due to it being more outside the norm and thus catching us and pulling us along ... wonderful

This is the first reviewer that got how this song is a performance with feeling not just playing the notes. Fast then slow, quiet then aggressive. Taking you on a journey.

I was in a car accident in 1988 that gave me a spinal injury and damage to the nerves in my left arm. Because of this playing drums became very difficult and painful. So ten years later I quit playing in bands due to the long shows. I was a singing drummer so I asked the lead guitar player if I could borrow the acoustic guitar he used in our band. I showed promise on it so he gave it to me. I was able to learn to play chords to sing a lot of songs and keep performing but my fretting hand has issues. It`s so frustrating to KNOW I can play so much better but not having the physical ability to reach the levels in my brain because of damaged nerves. But I DID learn to play very quickly especially with the help of alcohol to numb the pain, so that will always be a victory in my book, and I`ve enjoyed myself over the years.

This live version shows off dynamics more than any other song that comes to my mind.

As not a guitarist watching this is f*cking MIND-BLOWING!!!!!!!!!🤯🤣👍 The energy in this performance is second to none!🥰

This video is from the live album Alchemy and is from 1984. Once heard, never forgotten

I started with a pick. Then I took classical guitar lessons and learnt that finger picking is the only way to really feel the instrument. Never looked back.

Go back and listen to the studio version if you've never heard it and you realize just how phenomenal this band really was live. They just don't miss the slightest bit. It's up tempo from the studio but has everything the studio version does and more. I've heard this song on the radio for forty years now and have always liked dire straits but never had the level of appreciation for just how good they actually were until I saw and heard this.

Best live performance ever 😊😊😊

I think it was 1983. I was taken to see them by my father in 1985 at Wembley arena at the age of 10, it had a lasting impact, the best ever concert I have ever experienced. Dire Straits and Mark are just incredible.

As a guitar teacher you should truely be in awe of Mark Knopfler. If only for the fact that he's actually left-handed but mastered a right-handed guitar to a level most right-handed players can only dream of ever achieving. That's why his fretting hand looks so nonchalant, it's his dominant hand. He's a true virtuoso.

80s. I was there. Still buzzing.

There are plenty of reaction vids to this classic, of course. But yours mate - so many truths, so many details, so much appreciation of real, genuine music. Best reaction vid I've watched - that was ACE!

They were all in tune with each other and were having a ball just playing together. Beautiful!

Mark Knopfler sounds so incredibly nonchalant and chill in his singing - I absolutely agree - but even watching him PLAY, he looks completely chill and nonchalant and almost careless playing that guitar as well, and it SOUNDS so amazing.

MKs playing is made even more amazing in the fact thst he's naturally left handed but plays right as his sister told him nobody plays guitar on the left.

Knopfler is such a singular talent. He effortlessly creates such a strong emotional landscape and then lets his virtuoso technical ability fly. Oh, and he can write and sing a bit to boot.

This video is so addictive!!!

The best way to describe Mark Knofler's style of singing is, "His voice tells the story, his guitar sings the song." :) Enjoyed your reaction.

Taylor Swift is touring Australia at the moment. As popular as she is, Dire Straits played to more people in 1986 in Australia. They did 20 or 21 nights in Sydney. That's insane. No wonder they took a six year break.

That smile on Knopfler's face at 8:53 says it all. 🔥

Just imagine watching these guys play Live...These notes would forever, get impressed upon one's soul ... Goodness Gracious, Surreal.

The quick stacatto notes he was doing is a Nashville technique called Chicken Pickin'. Mark has been well-respected in Nashville circles... 🤠

Fell in love with dire straits over 42 years ago and still love this band . I saw them live in 1991 and I saw Mark live a couple of times . Amazing. Love you dire straits ❤️

I was at Hammersmith back in July '83 and when you're 18, at the time, you just don't appreciate how special it was. We knew Mark, John Illsley, Hal and Alan Clark were good (With Tommy Mandel on backup keys) but, oh my God, Terry Williams on the drums was just awesome! He always played like that, not sure if the story of his parents seeing his first performance, I suspect it was the first time they saw him with Dire Straights. Terry is by far the best drummer, no one seems to have heard of. I'm so glad they recorded it an we all get a chance to see this world class performance

Best ever!!! Mark Knopfler is just a genious!! Not only is he a fantastic guitarist/singer/songwriter, he is just so so special including his humour. Sensational guy!!!! He also plays his guitar from a great film 'Local Hero' - just incredible!!!!!!!

you gotta do Telegraph Road from the same concert now

I've watched a bazillion reactions to this, enjoyed yours the most. What always blows me away the most about Mark is his ability to keep pushing thru the mix with such a clean tone, no pedals...no overdrive no bullshit. Dude is one of the best ever.

This is the first song they ever released, and boy, did they nail it! Mark is so chill and cool that he makes everything he does seen effortless. And let's not forget that fantastic drummer. He was on it! Killer❤

This is a gem. Alchemy live is precious.

Can you believe this kind of music is a half a century old?

Dire Straits/Knopfler fan since I first heard the (studio version) Sultans of Swing at 16, in 1977. Loved it - but the Alchemy tour took it to a new level. I know nothing of musical theory, and couldn't play an instrument to save my life... but very much enjoyed your reaction, and seriously impressed by playing along. I tend to lose myself in music and fail miserably at being analytical about it. I am sure you have heard Brothers in Arms (I love the studio version) but if you haven't, treat yourself to a guitar singing, and a man narrating.

I love Knopfler/DS and do appreciate your reaction. You and MK seem to me like 'brothers in spirit'. I like the serious but joyful devotion you both have to music and your profession. Makes me envious but happy❣

I love how you can see how he genuinely is enraptured by the performance.

Live in 85 concert is on another level !!

I can't express how much i enjoyed this video and your real life reactions when your mind got blown. New sub for sure!

That performance just never fails to leave me WOOOOOO!!!!

I love how you described his voice... chill "I don't really care..." Perfect description. I will note that the guy who is dancing in the background? He's the second keyboardist who is keeping up the high energy even when it's not his part to come in. ...and all this talk about Terry the drummer... he is always this way whether his dad is in the audience or not. Consummate professional like all the Straits. There will never be anyone like them. PS..I also loved your playing.

Love how he teases everyone, draging it out for those who are longing to hear him do the famous guitar lick!

now u know why there have been 240 million views of this.

Real music !

You sound very musically minded, it's good to see someone appreciate how good he is.

How is someone doing a reaction to this quality song and grabs his guitar and does the tune?!? I love it!!!!!

I’ve been bluegrass bands and Each break is a personal communication with the audience

It was so lovely to watch your response to this video and to the wonderful musicians of Dire Straits! I have loved this piece for over 40 years. I sing but I was never lucky enough to learn any instrument. It was so nice to hear you talking about communicating through music. This is something that I have always felt that Dire Straits excel in. The Brothers in Arms video is a perfect example of it; if you watch the video, it conveys the sadness of the story but, if you close your eyes and just listen to the guitar replying to the sung words, the emotion is overwhelming! What I love about Sultans is their celebration of the fact that they love this music AND that they can all celebrate together!

It was a pleasure to watch you react to this. You obviously know your music.

When you asked "what else you got?" (14:26) my first thought: they're going to have to wrap this up in a minute, because one of the drummer's arms will fall off before Knopfler runs out of licks.

First time listener and very much enjoyed hearing your comments and technical analysis. The band gave a tour de force performance and Mark exemplifies what a guitar maestro is!

I am 70 years of age, and I was listening to Mark Knopfler when I was 15 years old, He is a master, he is a God of the guitar. I love his music still after all these years. Listen to "Tunnel of Love", by same band... it will make you cry.

You nailed it! Mark doesnot play the guitar, he makes the guitar tell you a story. Those up and downs, explosiona and calm parts, the solo all tell you a story, and with the outro you think that’s a complete apart part from the song. But when the outro becones richer and speeds up you understand the whole parts of tne song tell you the same story, it is like the “journey of the hero” the oldest method of storytelling. What makes Makrk different from all other musicians out there is this. He speaks when he sings and he makes his guitar tell you a story visualşzed by lyrics.

Mark Knopfler, lead guitar Hal Lindes, Rhythm guitar John Illsey, Bass guitar Terry Williams, Drums Alan Clark, Keys Additional guest keys for these shows, Tommy Mandel.

Mark sold 122 of his guitars at Christies yesterday, they raised over 8 million

I'm impressed to see a reviewer keep up, just a bit, with the king of finger picking. Well done.

I saw Dire Straits on their 1979 tour and it was an amazing show. Mark’s playing is absolutely singular and how’s about the drummer? Imagine hold THAT groove down! 👍🏼❤️🫡

Look how the band and the crowd are enjoying this, and are really together IN ! 🤩🤩🤩

Super interesting reaction to one of my favorites.👍👍

Mark tells the story, guitar sings the song. 👏💗👏💗👏💗

If this Song was a Painting it would be considered a Masterpiece, No Doubt, defo 1 of the best live acts, Mark Knofler wnt to Heaven Playing this Majestic, Captivating Song🤙💯☘️, loved ur reaction to hearing it, puts the bounce back I ur step and makes you 😊Smile 🤙

Best reaction I have heard to this performance. Thanks.

I just stumbled on to your page and wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for this video. I've sung almost all my life (i'm 50ish now), I learned by listening to records - sung in contests as a kid where people said I had great musicality, eventually singing with a man who plays piano and ultimately became the leader of the Duke Ellington Orchestra - but sadly I never learned to read music or play an instrument (bad advice from a voice teacher who said "don't it will detract from your singing..!?" ). I also taught dance so my good sense of timing paid off. Most of that is just innate. Of course these guys play together a TON so that they can take it off the page the way they are in this performance (I would think they have a basic sketch of what they want to do and work within that to some degree). One thing I want to say is that I agree - to watch something like this is to witness the divine. There's talent, practice, and then there's this energy that an artist taps into - It's you and the channeled energy which is why you recognise it when you see/hear it. The audience can't put it into words but on some level they recognise and feel it too. It's a high. When Knopfler smiles and those notes spring out - he's spinning the world on his fingertips like it's no problem at all. I had a long term illness in my 30s that ended music for me - and for a long time I just didn't listen anymore - but lately I miss it, and it's so great to hear someone who knows music talk about it in this way. I fear this kind of creativity in music will end with AI etc. Keep teaching and passing it on. Thanks again. I'll be watching some more of your videos. ;)

A band timing masterclass !!!

Thank you for your reaction! You, sir, were just what I needed this morning. Better than my cup of coffee. I thought I would be annoyed, but I really loved your playing along! 💜

Faana you bring a unique dimension of analysis with your guitar and music expertise. I watch hundreds of Reaction videos, and your interaction with and interpretation of what is being conveyed is impressive and authentic. You have a new subscriber, glad to join your followers.

My compliments for such a competent reaction to a classic of my youth.

Your interpretation of the feel of music and the feeling and spirit of it was exceptional. The fact you can play guitar and understand the beauty of it all is great! One of the best reactions of this song I have seen thus far. Congratulations!!

The studio version and this performance have the same song name, but this is far and away not just a different song, but other worldly.

Listening to Alchemy, I was just stunned how good they were. And a band making such quality mudic managed to be popular! Compare to,the popular acts of today…

Hello. I just stumbled upon your channel. Thank you. I very much enjoyed your reaction. I've watched this video of Sultans dozens of times and it never gets old. I was a child of the 70's and teen in the 80's and I was raised in an environment of love and respect for all music. My father was a fan of the guitar and passed that along to me. He would have appreciated your expertise, enthusiasm, talent and skill, as I do. I look forward to watching your videos. Once again, thanks for the quality of your content.

Best all times concert hands down 🤧🤘🤘🤟

13:00 I love how the bassist, rhythm guitar, drummer, keys and marks's fingers are in a full aerobic work out and marks just walking around why a "not bad guys" look on his face.

Beautiful reaction - love ❤ this band, cool guitar,all musicians brilliant 🎉

Best analysis of the song I've heard. Thank you.

lovely to see someone having multiple musical orgasms with this tune. This gem has been a part of my life since somebody gave me "Alchemy" in 1987 for my 10th anyversary, glad to see it still hits all the right buttons for a younger crowd.

My new hobby is to see young people first reactions of DS or Mark Knopfler, and when I see the smiles and the joy in their faces, I have a better day. I've felt that same joy for more than 40 years nonstop and I'll keep playing it forever. Thanks! Great video.

You understand music on a much more meaningful level other than just rhythmical. Great reaction video. Well done.

I’ve watched many reviews of this video. You have the HEART that complements the tech - and the poetry and soul to describe it, making my appreciation for the music even greater (which I didn’t think I could appreciate it more). Subscribed.

Young boys, watch and learn !!

Man you went deep down to the intricate details. So much that people usually miss. Thank you for that, cheers mate! 👍

This song evolves marvelously! It travels you and soothes you, you can taste whatever nice feelings through it... Drummer Terry Williams was a BEAST! And, ofc, there are no words for Knopfler!

I love this piece. This is the fourth video I've seen of reactions to this masterpiece. Learning something each time. You're pretty good. Mark is amazing. They have so much fun on stage even with that complexity.