March 19 is Father’s Day here in Portugal. As a kid, I couldn’t stand Dire Straits. Dad, on the other hand, loved them. I lost count of how many times Dire Straits We’re playing on Dad’s workshop or car. Therefore, the Middle of the Week Song is Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits.
I can’t say I have (yet?) came to love everything Dire Straits. It’s more that, for the most part, I play the guitar without a pick, and so does Mark Knopfler. Since I re-start playing guitar I’ve been paying proper attention to Mr. Knopfler guitar playing. So simple, yet so hard to master. Not that I want to emulate, or sound like Mark Knopfler. Knopfler is unique precisely because he developed his own way of playing. However, it’s not easy to find appealing, interesting, pick less electric guitar playing.
This short video features Mark playing, as well as a brief overview of his three favourite guitar players: Hank Marvin, because of whom Knopfler wanted a red guitar (they’re both known for playing a red Fender Stratocaster), Chet Atkins and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Have a nice day everyone.
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