MUSICIANS React to Dire Straits' Epic 'Sultans of Swing' Live at Alchemy - EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE!

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🎸 Dire Straits - "Sultans of Swing" Live at Alchemy Performance Reaction | Meet Arthur Reacts
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Welcome back to Meet Arthur Reacts! Today, we're diving into the legendary live performance of Dire Straits' "Sultans of Swing" from their Alchemy tour, and we couldn't be more thrilled. Join us as we experience the virtuosity of Mark Knopfler's guitar work, the band's impeccable musicianship, and the electrifying atmosphere of this iconic performance.
🎸 About Dire Straits:
Dire Straits are one of the most acclaimed rock bands, known for their distinctive sound, brilliant songwriting, and the exceptional guitar skills of Mark Knopfler. Their music has left an indelible mark on the rock genre, and their live performances are celebrated for their precision and passion.
🎶 About the Performance:
"Sultans of Swing" live at the Alchemy tour is a masterclass in musicianship and stage presence. This performance showcases Mark Knopfler's incredible guitar technique and the band's seamless cohesion. Join us as we dissect the intricate guitar riffs, dynamic rhythms, and the overall magic that makes this performance unforgettable.
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@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Please make sure you make it to the end of the video!!! You'll see how we truly feel about the whole performance! Spoiler, we rate the performance very highly and had a great time watching - especially in the second half. We are all allowed to disagree on each other's opinions - that's what makes life interesting. However, there is absolutely no excuse for the rude and vile comments we have received (we've had to remove and report multiple offensive comments) This isn't how the community is or how it should act, we all know this. Let's keep it civil and have real discussions about music, regardless of where we stand. Remember, music is our love our passion and we are just talking about it! Thanks enjoy the video MA xo

@russellstanton7583 Месяц назад

No one should be rude because these lads have a different musical view to us. I couldn't disagree more but that's what " reactions " are. The whole point is about how we all feel about it.

@simonkirwan6548 Месяц назад

Gotta give an honest opinion. Keep it up

@A.J.Triskel Месяц назад

He wears the headband because it felt like 50°C in the hall and we were all sweating like pigs afterwards

@carolwinstanley-xz2kn 26 дней назад

such a untruth! you didn't rate it highly I watched your reaction especially the comments about the drummer perhaps you have edited this out but I won't bother giving it another look.

@littlegiantproductionsandr3091 13 дней назад

@@russellstanton7583 But if we don't react to the reactors, they won't know what we think of them (like them being rude). I should think it would be in their interest to know. I don't see the harm either way.

@colin1487 Месяц назад

Dude on the right giving the drummer the death stare before the track had even begun.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Seemed like it!

@colin1487 Месяц назад

@@MoreMeetArthur I hope I didn't offend. You are absolutely correct - everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But what I think has rubbed a few of us up the wrong way is the slightly disrespectful and patronizing way you've delivered some of your critique here (sorry it does come across that way !). For me it isn't what you said, it was the way you said it. That's all it is.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

@@colin1487 Colin, this right here is how you comment distaste for a video! No worries at all didn’t offend - it goes both ways you are also entitled to your opinion and more than welcome to say it here - Can totally 100% see why it would come across this way. For context we film about 10 of these videos back to back at the end of a studio day so full honestly I’m just knackered and as shocking as this might be not a massive Dire Straits fan 😂 so absolute fair point it probably came across as monotone and harsh BUT we never want to put on a fake facade in these videos, this is just what we are like 😂 isn’t for everybody! But I appreciate you taking the time to comment WHY you didn’t enjoy it which not many people have done. We can work with constructive criticism - the people saying I’m a fat talentless twat who should quit… not very helpful 😅

@colin1487 Месяц назад

@@MoreMeetArthur Fair do's. Appreciate you taking the time to reply, thank you.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

@@colin1487 Thank you for checking out our main channel means the world man really appreciate it!

@brucedouglas3 Месяц назад

Very poor reaction to a great performance. Would love to see you pair trying to play it. Why not upload vidio of your great band and let us judge.

@ruth2141 Месяц назад

Their band's videos are on their other channel. Check the links.

@toby9999 Месяц назад

These guys are an absolute joke and not a funny one. This is one channel I'll never return to.

@retalittlegeorge3067 29 дней назад

This performance is called getting your money s worth. Big time!!!!

@retalittlegeorge3067 29 дней назад

Fabulous 🎉🎉🎉😢

@andersgranstrom7128 Месяц назад

To be able to diss this drum-playing says something about the individual dissing... His playing fits perfectly for this song and brings so much energy to it. You two sitting there, looking at eachother in every brake, smiling - like you know the truth and the world does not! Unbearable. Watching this reaction is a pleasant as doing root canal work.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed the video!!

@kylekakuno7477 Месяц назад

And they're reacting to Terry Williams as if he's some two-bit scrub that doesn't know what he's doing. Hilarious!

@andersgranstrom7128 Месяц назад

@@kylekakuno7477 Probably bullied in school, need to be seen/heard. A classic. I would strongly advise not continuing down this path...

@dakoob9837 Месяц назад

@@MoreMeetArthurlad little bit of advice, no one likes people that act like you two are. Humble yourselves and appreciate possibly one of the greatest live performances ever, especially the drummer.

@ausfuhrpramienjagar Месяц назад

@@kylekakuno7477 .. I know, right? TW knocked the stickwork right out of the box and this Junior High school nerd on the right thinks it was terrible.. 😂😂

@brianjupp1748 Месяц назад

They are live having the time of their lives just showing their talent

@GavinMaGrath Месяц назад

Trying to cover yourself after the fact is not going to work. This is the worst reaction I've ever heard and I've been listening to music for 50 yrs, not only are you way, way off and appear to be listening to a different performance but some of the top music experts l, some.of which have millions of views who talk about this performance and break ot down, rate it as one of the best libe performances ever and one of the best drumming performances of all time. Terry Williams is amazing. What I'd like to do is hear your music and analyze that. You seen to be the expert so, show us. Mark looked at him because of how brilliantly he was playing, he was smiling and "solid" before that. Listen to 30 or 40 reviews from drum teachers, guitar teachers, musical experts who literally have 200 to 500,000 views to your 418. I think you need to listen before speaking

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

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@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

We never claimed we are music experts, were simply making videos for fun! I posted a link, would love to see a video of you analysing our music that would be awesome.

@davidw7005 Месяц назад

Pretty snarky for two people who haven't done a thing

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

We’ve done things they just go to a different school 😰

@hdebard Месяц назад

@@MoreMeetArthur the school of greatness and i dont know yours.

@arcturus8218 Месяц назад

i dont think u guys should be giving anyone fashion advice we had sweatbands in the 80s

@toby9999 Месяц назад

Mark explained that he actually did sweat a lot under the lights. These guys making fun of it was disappointing.

@rubenhidalgocarrillo Месяц назад

Do you really like music? One of the best drumers performace ever, fabulous Terry Williams. Listen again....

@carolkennedy7263 Месяц назад

Wow, those riffs are genius and there's not many can do that, he sure makes that guitar sing. The likes and reviews you get from this will prove it. A totally one off unique performance from the whole of the band .

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Agreed! Thanks for the comment!

@ulisserossin1770 Месяц назад

I don’t agree: this performance is so good (much better that the original version with the original drummer) especially for the great work of the drummer (Terry Williams) through all the song: without that, the performance wouldn’t be so spectacular and impressive.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Absolutely fair point! The video has 244m views as of this message! It CLEARLY hits with millions of people no denying that at all 👍🏼

@toby9999 Месяц назад

It's definitely superior to the original. Way more dynamic. The drumming is better. It's more upbeat, it's extended in length, and the live atmosphere and audience participation adds a little more.

@johnfrancis1528 Месяц назад

Telling that drummer to tone it down is like telling Pavarotti to do the same. Appreciate the enormous talent.

@bobmiller9313 20 дней назад

No current rock bands can match the talent of Dire Straights

@elenasancho6074 Месяц назад

Mark explained that the lights in the past were not like the ones now and they were so hot that he was sweating profusely, so much so that it prevented him from playing properly, so he used the sweatbands because of that. When the lights were no longer so hot he stopped using them.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Completely get this, old lights basically cook you alive 😂

@atuuschaaw Месяц назад

I've worked some of the old trooper spots. They were basically enclosed welders with lenses.

@elenasancho6074 Месяц назад

@@MoreMeetArthur You know? Mark is not a singer, he is a storyteller. I understand and respect that everyone has their own tastes, personally I love his way of singing, because without being a great singer, between his lyrics and his music and his way of telling his story he transmits me feelings. When I was young I didn't like Dire Strait I was more into Supertramp or Pink Floid but one day, thanks to You tube I started to see him or rather listen to him in a different way, and my God now I love him. Telegraph Road from Alchemy is amazing and Planet of New Orleans from their album On every Street is out of this world. I sincerely recommend them to you

@CjJohnson-kf1oz Месяц назад

I looove the sweat bands.

@jimwhite3719 21 день назад

After checking out their "music" video...all I can do is shake my head to their reaction of this classic.

@MoreMeetArthur 21 день назад

Can't wait for yours!

@osmanyldran4363 Месяц назад

Sorry guys. I respect your right to not like the music you listen to, but I don't think you have the right to bury an extraordinary drummer like Terry Williams in this way, so I didn't feel the need to watch the remaining six minutes of the video after the song ended, even though you specifically requested it in your initial statements. I'm sure I missed a lot. First of all, this song is written on a simple theme, but it is a song that evokes deep emotions in the listener. Maybe we can call it the magnificence of small things to describe this feeling. In a way, this version from the Alchemy concert reflects the live performance of the Sultans of Swing band mentioned in the song, not Dire Straits. As you know, more sounds add mass and volume to a musical composition. Mark wanted to give the song mass and volume in this version and gave Terry free rein. And Terry did a job - perhaps beyond what Mark expected. Throughout the song, you can see the look of satisfaction on Mark's face and his smiling eyes talking to John (John Illsley, the bassist) about Terry's attacks. Pick Withers played the drums in the studio version of the song. Maybe you can take a look at him, he had a much simpler (which is never bad) style. Anyway.. Since you did not forget to give a lesson in sympathy to Terry Williams, one of the funniest men in the world, as well as his extraordinary drumming technique, we can now go back to our caves.

@gracefuller9981 Месяц назад

Agreed, he seems more a Pick Withers type of bloke. All interviews I’ve seen of Pick, he’s always complaining Seen Terry and his family in Wales, sharing their good fortune with their community, not so much Pick

@imnotabotrlyimnot Месяц назад

Guy's, let the song play, 4 minutes in and it's like watching paint dry.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

What colour? 👀

@martynjones8073 Месяц назад

The most boring colour in history!!

@conniebrady9853 Месяц назад

@@MoreMeetArthur Maybe dull, drab gray, that's been weathered!

@tevwool 4 дня назад

Buddy does a whole thing about having fun and enjoying yourself fresh after 16 minutes of being the wettest blanket I’ve yet seen in this realm of RU-vid. That irony was amusing but I still couldn’t force myself to the end.

@stevesnow315 Месяц назад

I think you guys must be out of your goddamn minds.

@othonasbartzas 28 дней назад

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@musik102 Месяц назад

The guy in the right, what are his credentials to critique this performance? Is he a musician?

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Yes

@musik102 Месяц назад

@@MoreMeetArthur But, is a case that HE says he's a musician?

@ruth2141 Месяц назад

Their band's videos are on their other channel. Check the links.

@jesuismila9673 Месяц назад

My favorite their song is Telegraph road ✌🏻 and also a must-listen: romeo and juliet, you and your friends, and of course, brothers in arms 💔

@davidjacksmith7171 Месяц назад

Drummer was 'chaotic'. Are you sure you're in a 'band'? Of course, not everyone has the same taste. But man, it helps if you have some taste.

@user-eh9we2rf6o Месяц назад

Opinions are meant to be different, and mine is very different to yours. I love this performance.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Of course! We really enjoyed this performance too

@user-eh9we2rf6o Месяц назад

@MoreMeetArthur Can I suggest something for you to rate. Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa, I'd Rather go Blind live performance in Amsterdam. Her voice is on another level and his guitar playing is as good as Gilmour.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

@@user-eh9we2rf6o That sounds interesting, we will have a look!

@JosephHuntelvisnspiders Месяц назад

Terry Williams Dad was in the audience for the first time and it was also his birthday. Williams (excitedly) starts off at a faster tempo than usual and gets a laugh from the band members as if to say, well we can't re-start it, and just have to go with the given tempo.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

We didn't know this context! It's a great bit of information, you definitely give him a pass for being bombastic with his playing! Heck, I'd want to show off in that situation.

@JosephHuntelvisnspiders Месяц назад

@@MoreMeetArthur Ya, he took off crazy and went OTT. Telegraph Road is my fav on this album, he was well settled by then, it was the last track of the set lol.

@hdebard Месяц назад

this is a sad couple here. dont even understand greatness when they have it spoonfed to them, and laughing about the clothes people wore in the 80ties isnt going to help .

@Laniefj Месяц назад

This is one of the best live performances ever!! The stars aligned perfectly this day. You guys, I'm disappointed in this reaction. It's the worst one I've seen with this band. To each his own. I'm so glad I grew up with this music!!

@russellstanton7583 Месяц назад

Well , it just goes to show you how people are different. Probably the most underwhelming review of this performance I've seen or heard. As for the drumming , either millions of people are wrong or the bloke on the right is....

@BypassOne Месяц назад

In the words of one of the greatest musicians of all time, Mike Oldfield: "This record could be hazardous to the health of cloth-eared nincompoops. If you suffer from this condition, consult your Doctor immediately."

@andrewsmith2782 Месяц назад

Seen loads of reactions to this and 99.9999999% agree Terry Williams smashed it. Then there's this idiot on the right 😂

@marktalbott3835 27 дней назад

If you can't not appreciate the beauty and the Majesty of this live performance then you shouldn't listen to music anymore. Just stick to Drake you guys

@rosegarner299 Месяц назад

A side note on the drummer in this performance. Rumor has it his father was in the audience and it was the first time his father saw him playing in a rock band. Maybe the drummer was too focused, but he did an excellent job.

@edford9893 Месяц назад

I guess not everything is not for everyone - I've seen at least a dozen reactions to this tune and I've watched it straight through multiple times - an awesome live version of an awesome studio creation.

@user-dw1vd5wr2b Месяц назад

how can you comment on what he's wearing , please look in the mirror

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Mirror mirror on the wall, whose the best dressed of them all?

@jennywren7822 Месяц назад

@MoreMeetArthur Certainly not you two. If you didn't realise you'd be getting some stick for this reaction and then being sarcastic, pick another profession, because you're no good at this 😮.

@justinhamill7608 Месяц назад

Lovely drumming throughout

@jollyroger5147 Месяц назад

Mark is also left handed, terry the drummers parents were in the audience so mark approved his playing that night, people rise to the level of their own incompetence, hece i hope the guy in glasses manages to lead his best life in one of the best wedding bands!

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

The best wedding bands make a lot of money, thank you!

@LeftofTheDial_ Месяц назад

That's Terry Williams on drums. He did seem very enthusiastic in the first half, but I enjoyed it! You might want to check out his work with Rockpile. There's no way they would've had him in that band if he wasn't a terrific drummer.

@brianjupp1748 Месяц назад

This was filmed at one of the last two live gigs at the end of an 8 month 96 gig Love Over Gold tour that's why they are so tight together and can change tempo at will this is one of the greatest live performances ever by a group of excellent musicians at the top of their game after years of hard work The drummer was playing for the first time in front of his dad at this show I believe I watch this once a night and every other reaction has been that it has been fantastic (no halves) maybe your trying to get a niche for yourselves but it's not one I want to return to

@Royal_BLT Месяц назад

🇨🇦 Who is your totally negative friend in glasses ?? 🇨🇦

@andrewchristou2857 Месяц назад

Terrible reaction video and seriously reveals your mindsets and limitations. All of them are playing with passion, heart and soul, not least the drummer adding so much creativity....something that has gone extinct today. As for drumming being 'less is more', yeah that's why most are forgotten with some exceptional performances like Terry here and others played even now decades later.

@NK-vb8jr Месяц назад

These guys should stick to Baa Baa Black Sheep

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Professional musicians REACT to nursery rhymes!! Are they the best songs of ALL TIME?!?!

@DavidTateVA Месяц назад

Wow, that's a... different take. You do you.

@arnodobler1096 Месяц назад

The drummer is kil ling good

@cmdrvex 29 дней назад

Credit to Mr Prodigy on the right for allowing this video to stay up and take the crowd bruising. I imagine he must be really great in a band. With his opinions. And his expertise.

@MoreMeetArthur 29 дней назад

He is

@Royal_BLT Месяц назад

🇨🇦 First gig with the new Drummer so if you watch carefully, the looks he gives the Drummer are signals for changes ! First time for the new Drummer, who has never played a lick with them ! 🇨🇦

@michaelhamilton1290 Месяц назад

This was the last show of the Love Over Gold World Tour. So definitely not first gig.

@mariateresaantona3073 Месяц назад

Mark Knopfler is left-handed but plays right-handed, so the force he imparts on the neck is much more intense than the delicate finger picking of his right hand. This makes him a unique and very recognizable guitarist. Congratulations on the reaction Love Teresa from Genoa ITALY

@larryunsworth9573 Месяц назад

This is one of my all time favorite performances! Listening to someone I have no idea what your skills are but I am sure that this drummer could teach you a lot about playing drums that people want to hear. My rating for the guy on the right is an 8 and overall rating of 13. I also think the guy on the right should be looking for a new drummer.

@StevenQ74 Месяц назад

The drummer was showing off because this was his first performace with Dire Straits his parents were in the audience. And you should see "Telegraph Road" from the same concert, wich is even better. Or "Calling Elvis" from the 1992 tour, wich had great drumming

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Appreciate the comment! A few people have mentioned this which makes a lot of sense - thank you for giving us insight to the performance instead of abuse!!

@CuzKatieSaysSo Месяц назад

You guys just came up on my feed. After reading a few comments I decided not to even waste my time watching... Can't win em all One of the greatest live performances of all time.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Well we enjoyed the performance and gave it a high rating at the end 🙂 but if like everyone else commenting you didn’t feel like actually watching fair enough enjoy your day 👍🏼

@joaolucasgomes3033 Месяц назад

I disagree. I think for this specific performance, the drummer did a great job.

@44Tloc Месяц назад

show us your skills in a video you internet experts

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Tune in later!

@jennywren7822 Месяц назад

@@MoreMeetArthur Where's that then and I'll watch it?

@roberteatwell6827 Месяц назад

Interesting reaction. Good luck getting to 1000 subscribers but I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Pretty close!

@samlawrence4670 Месяц назад

The story goes that Terry Williams, the drummers dad was in the audience for the first time he was a little excited, it was early in the gig and the rest of the band just had to go with it. I'm sure you are talking about Telegraph road at the end, it is the masterpiece from this gig. tunnel of love 1985 is great as well i saw them with a totally different line up in 91 and its still the best live band ive seen in a musical sense the crowd were dull as shit though.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Micky (guy on the right) here! I really appreciate this comment, Sam! Context is everything! As someone who isn’t a die hard Dire Straits fan thought I’d just give my opinion on what was in front of me (which seems to have ruffled some feathers 😂) so to hear this backstory makes a LOT of sense! Thanks Man!

@CjJohnson-kf1oz Месяц назад

Yeah the audience were so dull you could actually HEAR the vocals and the cords. Unlike today when you can't hear anything but the A yelling and screaming.

@franchk8372 Месяц назад

When I heard this for this first time back in the seventies, I wasn't impressed. Something made me look for it some months and months and months ago. I have played this so often ... just brilliant, fun and beautiful guitar. Part of me forgives some of the commentary therefore. Light and dark helps with the crescendo ... you should know that. :)

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

The guitar is always fantastic, we talk about how much we love Marks playing!

@franchk8372 Месяц назад

@@MoreMeetArthur Yes, I listened. 🕊 ☮💙

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Thank you for watching and for the nice comments, we appreciate it! 🙏☮️🩵

@MinistryOfDarkness11 Месяц назад

I really recommend the song Private Investigations - Live Dire Straits "On The Night" 1992. If that doesn't give you chills, nothing will. It's so haunting as it is beautiful. Marks playing on the acoustic Spanish style is jawdropping.. Cheers from Australia 👍🎸🎸🎸

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Thank you for the recommendation!

@johnwalsh7578 26 дней назад

The lad in the glasses..must be the best drummer in the world...

@MoreMeetArthur 25 дней назад

Nice of you to say, John! Not the best but definitely up there 😉

@stuarthastie6374 17 дней назад

At the first audience shot they are being blinded by the lights, no wonder they are unhappy.

@MoreMeetArthur 17 дней назад

Understandable, them lights are stupidly bright!

@ingridgabelo2934 Месяц назад

Primera vez que veo una reacción tan mala!!😮 Si son músicos expertos, deberían (al menos) conocer a las grandes bandas...no sólo a Pink Floyd... De verdad, lo siento mucho. Dire Straits fué genial!! Mark Knopfler? Considerado entre los 10 mejores guitarras de todos los tiempos y un gran músico!! Está retirado y hace poco tiempo, subastó sus guitarras y el 30 / 100 está destinado a beneficencia. Estúdien un poco su récord y la importancia que ha tenido en influenciar a los nuevos músicos. Gracias!!!

@smonahan96 Месяц назад

I think chaotic is a good term that was used for the first half of that performance, if you have an emotional investment into Dire Straits, you would probably love the wild nature of the drums but if that is not your taste it’s going to be hard to adjust to it. Terry Williams also played drums for their live aid performance in 1985. The drums are still flamboyant so maybe this was the direction the band was going for. As for the second half of the performance, WOW! Amazing! The skill and performance on show, especially in the solos is something special and can see why so many people love this love performance of Sultans of Swing.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Thank you for this comment!!

@motorheadbanger405 Месяц назад

Nunca he visto una reaccion a la que le hayan dado tantas hostias.......

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

You're not wrong 😅

@Jahbs Месяц назад

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and it is your truth! Don’t forget though that when this was made there was no auto tune and it was live! I get they’re not your favourite band but it is and always will be magnificent So much so That I watch this performance at least once a day and I’m not a kick in the shirt off of 70! ☮️ ❤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@J54893 Месяц назад

Why don't you check out the version called "Rockpop In Concert" from 1980. It's with a Pick Withers, a different drummer, I think you guys would enjoy that more. Pick was the drummer during the first 4 albums, then they changed for Terry Williams in the mid 80s, then in the 90s they went with Chris Whitten

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

That sounds like a great shout! Would be very interesting to see how it compares to this one

@J54893 Месяц назад

@@MoreMeetArthur It's a totally different groove. Terry Williams, the drummer in Alchemy, was pretty much hired because the band needed a loud energetic drummer to play in big venues and stadiums since the previous drummer didn't enjoy playing loud. I still like Terry but the band definitively changed. Btw, you should check out more about their early days, specially the studio version of Tunnel of Love and Romeo and Juliet. I actually really liked this reaction even if I don't agree 100% with it. Most of the time people blindly boast about songs without even explaining what they liked about it, so it's nice to see well-founded criticism from people who disagree.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

It makes sense for the time to get a loud energetic drummer for stadiums, I imagine the crazy fills here would shake the whole place! I (Dan) love Dire Straits and would love to do more videos/check out more performances so will definitely look. Thank you so much for giving a really nice comment even whilst disagreeing, we appreciate it! The whole channel ethos is to spark conversation and understand music (even if we don't like it!) In an effort to grow as musicians!

@thomaslassen3078 2 дня назад

Hi everyone, Mark Knopfler is a perfectionist and nothing in this piece is a coincidence. The drummer should have played exactly as he did. He was neither "pissed off" nor anything else. Everyone can see that he communicates very little with the drummer - he tells him that "next... at this point he wants to go into "low playing" mode... and nothing else. If that is too loud / too quiet / too fast or too slow for you... it is subjective... Listen to "Brother in arms - Telegraph Road - You and your friend... - Presence at every point in every song...

@TollGateAB Месяц назад

Don’t be too harsh on the guy with the glasses. He is kinda won over by the end. We all are great admirers and DS and MK. We believe, as many, that Terry Williams did a fantastic job in this song, but hey, not everybody will feel the same way about everything, and that’s fine. If I remember well, even MK would later ask drummers to play it down. I personally love that aerobic drum version, and I love Chris Whitten 1991/1992 live performances too. One of the greatest songs by one of the greatest bands anyway, for sure!

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Really appreciate this! Most importantly thank you for watching the full reaction THEN commenting 😂

@williamjones6031 Месяц назад

The studio version of this is one of the best songs for cruising. What I love about this clip is how much fun they're having. Making a living like that wouldn't suck.🤑🤑 Shout out to the production crew. The filmography of this LIVE concert is incredible.🤩🤩 Were you trying to get a thumbs down? It worked.🤬

@user-cc3df1dc6e 3 дня назад

I thoroughly enjoyed the performance as is, even if Terry Williams' drum movements may have been repetitious to more musically knowledgeable people than me. I enjoyed the energy and the complexity of it, which may be indicative of music novices such as myself...the fast and slow movements and all included, and thought that it was one of the best guitar performances I've ever heard. But then again, I am not a musician and may react differently than more musically knowledgeable people. But if you are looking for honest evaluation of the performance from others, why criticize the reviewers so harshly if they have an alternative view of the performance? Debate or question the reviewers' evaluation of the music, not insult them personally. Whatever their level of experience and knowledge, they disagree and we must be comfortable with that, unless we wish to hear only from those who agree with us..."yes men". I prefer to listen and try to understand their objections and compliments of the music and still feel that Dire Straits made a terrific display of music writing and performance, especially Mark and Terry, who (as I understand it from other comments) was showing off on his birthday for his father who was in the audience. Good for him and the whole band.

@MoreMeetArthur 3 дня назад

@@user-cc3df1dc6e Really appreciate you taking the time to comment 🙌🏼 If you enjoy the performance then it’s a great performance!! We aren’t asking people to agree with us we are simply giving our opinion - some/most won’t agree and in this instance and that’s absolutely fine!! Again, thank you for taking the time to comment really appreciate it!

@stephenpresley5772 22 дня назад

Great song and reaction

@davidfilcher Месяц назад

Well you made me think about the drums on this and honestly I kind of get it . However the drummer was playing in in front of his farther for 1st time as till that day they were estranged

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

With the context of its his first gig, his father in the audience, it completely makes sense! Absolutely when you show off

@robertlindsay6671 19 дней назад

Fair enough everyone has their own opinion but this is the most critical review I've ever seen of this performance 😂

@MoreMeetArthur 19 дней назад

Probably true!

@marniemccartney2941 Месяц назад

I have watched 100's of reactions to this amazing performance and never before have I heard a review with such pretentious crap. Dream on boys.

@MoreMeetArthur 29 дней назад

😴😴

@beckstewart8271 Месяц назад

Commentary on the headband and blazer - lazy BS. Comments on the drummer? Seriously? Is this aloof indifference your idea of sounding intelligent and informed? Not working mate.

@billhipple6076 Месяц назад

Musicians??? Wannabees!!!

@horstschafer1839 Месяц назад

Ask yourself why you got only 85 likes in 18 hours.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Only?

@tevwool 4 дня назад

Well you have to keep in mind that in comparison to their music 85 is a phenomenal number.

@rosegarner299 Месяц назад

I don't agree with your assessment with the drummer, but I respect your opinion.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

W comment right here 🙌🏼

@nomdaploom Месяц назад

If everyone's opinion merits respect, simply because they hold an opinion, what does that say about the value of your respect?

@nadjibe 28 дней назад

These 2 dudes are trying to get 245mil views from a 245mil views video by purposely hating on the song, getting attention from people who rate this song

@MoreMeetArthur 28 дней назад

Wouldn’t call 88/100 ‘hating’. Music is subjective if you don’t agree with our opinion that is fine life goes on 👍🏼

@andrewsmith2782 Месяц назад

I don't normally comment on RU-vid but need to make an exception here. Reaction videos isn't your thing. Stick to the day job. You're entitled to your opinion but you basically know 4/5ths of FA. You embarrassed yourselves here.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Our day job is music. We haven’t ‘embarrassed’ ourselves we have our opinions and you chose to click the video. If you don’t agree with our opinion that’s absolutely fine! But please don’t tell us to quit on something we’ve worked very hard for simply for saying our opinion. Instead, say you disagree and maybe open up a conversation about it - Why are we wrong? Why do you disagree? Instead of telling us we’ve embarrassed ourselves? Seeing lots of people say I’m wrong but not saying why.

@russellstanton7583 Месяц назад

...I don't agree with their view either but that's what it is , a view. I'd rather have that than someone arse licking and being dishonest just to get subscribers. We have politicians for that.....

@andrewsmith2782 Месяц назад

@MoreMeetArthur You came across as childish tbh. The video came up on my time line. I gave you the benefit of the doubt.

@erickirchberger9195 Месяц назад

You two are unbearable… one and done for me

@stuarthastie6374 15 дней назад

The WO were the worst offenders stop at the Isle Of Wight the hard huge search lights behind them and so so I hard to turn my back to the stage the entire show.

@angelagraves865 Месяц назад

Wow 😕

@simonkirwan6548 Месяц назад

Ouch, ok. Try telegraph road, you need converting

@NK-vb8jr Месяц назад

Dunno what they're listening to.....thank God I dont have their ears.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Do you not enjoy this performance?

@aliampb6949 28 дней назад

To put it in perspective Mark Knopfler has just sold some of his guitars and raised £8.8 million for teen cancer charity.

@MoreMeetArthur 28 дней назад

Great charity that’s done a lot for me 👍🏼 Mark is a great dude and even better guitarist!

@Uninvited72 Месяц назад

Y'all want actual real reactions, or someone blowing smoke? Everyone is different, plus none of you watched the entire review apparently.

@stephenbaker-lemay479 Месяц назад

Just listened to your ‘ This Feeling ‘, nothing wrong with the track but it doesn’t stand out among todays offerings, a little like generic modern US ‘ Rock ‘, I guess you may play slightly different live, instrumentation was proficient rather than special, but this is just one track so can’t tell if it represents your style, or shows what talents you may have, good luck with your future, but remember if your willing to put your head above the parapet your going to get sniped at.

@ryanodonnell533 Месяц назад

Knopfler always looked like he forgot his PE kit so had to rummage through lost property. Great guitarist though!

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

This is too true 😂

@barbarabisson2551 29 дней назад

Drummer's the best ever!! The only one not enjoying this is Mickey. P.s. It's a band, they work together for the sake of the song. It's not like today when it's all about the spotlight.

@MoreMeetArthur 29 дней назад

Why is he taking the spotlight then?

@dusty4835 Месяц назад

Different strokes and all that.

@davexenos9196 25 дней назад

I have been a musician for over 40 years, and until I see you actually play an instrument, without the use of a computer it is my opinion that you 2 are not musicians.

@MoreMeetArthur 25 дней назад

So every artist that’s recorded in the last 40 years isn’t a musician? You can see us playing instruments on our main channel OR in our Album reaction videos 👍🏼 Thanks, Dave!

@Frank-M. Месяц назад

First of all, I have to give you a big compliment. Finally two guys who know something about music. Lately there has been nothing but rubbish on these reaction channels. The guitarist is Marc Knopfler. It's controversial, but for me he's in the top 10 of all time. Please keep it up. Many greetings from Germany.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Really appreciate this!! Thank you!

@knoxpuffer 28 дней назад

Yeah, teach Terry Williams how and when he should do his drum fills, so he finally can be a proper musician! :D Hilarious.

@MoreMeetArthur 28 дней назад

If you have his email I’ll give him some tips for sure 😀

@carolwinstanley-xz2kn 26 дней назад

@@MoreMeetArthur I don't think you quite get the jist of this humour its not a compliment

@pablozee6359 Месяц назад

As a professional musician and producer who plays multiple instruments, including drums and guitars, I can see where someone would be put off by the drumming in this live version. There are moments where the drums are just too busy, too forward, and repetitive. It reminds me of one the first bands I played in with a lead guitarist who tried to throw EVH licks into every song. I’m sure all pro musicians go through a evolution of learning the importance of taste and restraint - serve the song first everyone will get their chance to shine. Listen to the studio version with the original drummer. The drumming is finessed and tasteful, serving the song. I can also understand why the band evolved this song into a bombastic, arena rock closer. It’s an incredible performance and a different animal from the classic studio version. I love the the live version, but sometimes find myself saying “settle down, Beavis” to the drummer. 😂

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment this we really appreciate it!! I think A LOT of people are mistaking my comments in the video as insults when in fact I’m simply just suggesting maybe hold back a little and let the song breath a bit! At the end of the video we rated it 88/100 and said we really enjoyed it 😂 I don’t know why we are getting smoked in the comments! Again, really do appreciate you commenting!

@martynjones8073 Месяц назад

This is why music is shit and has been for years!

@MischaDordevic-mn7uk 19 дней назад

Dude why are you stopping in the chorus and in his solos wtf?

@johnckelly88 Месяц назад

Probably a ton of coke backstage in that era.

@gracefuller9981 Месяц назад

Boys, advise stay away from Phil Collins and Le Zeppelin. Renowned for many things including DRUMS Load, wacky, awesome

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

What's the difference between this and them?

@stevenmaritz2684 Месяц назад

Also, the only person in history to suggest Mark Knopfler needs to use a pick instead of what he does...like one of the most celebrated guitarists ever, but no, glasses says he needs to use a pick.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

‘Glasses’ never once said use a pick and actually praised him for his guitar playing multiple times… why go out of your way to comment hate? Why not actually listen to what we are saying before you comment 😀😀😀

@stevenmaritz2684 Месяц назад

@@MoreMeetArthur Fair enough, he never said 'use a pick', he said it baffles him that he doesn't use a pick. However the use of the word baffles implies he does not understand why he doesn't use a pick and thinks it is wrong, instead of being impressed he doesn't use a pick. Subjective. I watched the whole clip so did actually listen to everything you said. However the guy with the glasses (sorry, only seen you guys react to Live Aid and this so don't know your names), his attitude from the get go was like you were going to make him watch Hitler singing Dancing Queen. Talk about a closed minded facial expression, he hated it before he had even heard a note. I ADORE this song and he pissed me off. And I disagree with him. I subscribed to your channel after seeing your Live Aid reaction, but was put off by his pre-reaction to this song. He didn't even give it a chance, he hated it before he had even heard a note. That's what angered me and made me lash out. Also, " You know what I'm like, I'm so strict when it comes to drums" is one of the most condescending phrases ever uttered. The keeper of what drummers should do was offended!. Don't bother eplying mate, already blocked you from my life. Good luck to yoy in whatever it is you do that make you experts. From the comments you receive, you can't be very popular.

@deborahdennehy9937 Месяц назад

EIGHTY TWO???????????? You know NOTHING about DIRE STRAITS obviously. It's brilliant, don't care what you think!!!!!!!!

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

What would you rate it out of 100 king Arthurs?

@KEITHWINDER 17 дней назад

Who actually are you?

@MoreMeetArthur 17 дней назад

More Meet Arthur 😀

@paulopinto653 24 дня назад

I can clearly see you guys are very talented and know a lot about music... NOT... LMAO A reaction painful to watch, and im not even a big DS fan. Never coming back here

@MoreMeetArthur 24 дня назад

Darn, you’ll be missed Paul! 🥲

@markjames3027 Месяц назад

i agree, even as a kid i thought the drums were cheesy as hell. Couldn't care less how they are regarded by millions. If everyone had the same taste, music would be boring, and AI would take over. I always loved the texture of the original studio track, but i think that would only work in a small venue, not in a stadium etc. People hate that there is no wrong or right with opinions on music...but that's just our tribal dna. Good to hear an actual honest reaction.

@MoreMeetArthur Месяц назад

Yeah absolutely! The studio track for this is one of the greatest songs going. Thank you so much for the great comment!