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Mark Knopfler Quotes

Mark Knopfler quotes

British Musician August 12, 1949

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Mark Knopfler quote: "I love Gibsons, and Nationals, too. There's something magical..."
I love Gibsons, and Nationals, too. There's something magical about them. Mark Knopfler
Each song has its own secret that's different from another song, and each has its own life. Sometimes it has to be teased out, whereas other times it might come fast. There are no laws about songwriting or producing. It depends on what you're doing, not just who you're doing. Mark Knopfler
I even played bass for a while. Besides playing electric guitar, I'd also get asked to play some acoustic stuff. But, since I didn't have an acoustic guitar at the time, I used to borrow one from a friend so I could play folk joints. Mark Knopfler
There happened to be guitar classes at the college, and there was a guitar teacher there with whom I used to play. In addition, I also would go out into country schools and teach little kids basic guitar and singing a few times a week. Mark Knopfler
I just want to be able to play and make people feel good with what I do. When you're thinking that way, anything can happen. And, usually, what happens is good. Mark Knopfler
I don't like definitions, but if there is a definition of freedom, it would be when you have control over your reality to transform it, to change it, rather than having it imposed upon you. You can't really ask for more than. Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler quote: "After a while, though, the group just wasn't a good vehicle..."
After a while, though, the group just wasn't a good vehicle for the songs I'd written. Mark Knopfler
While listening, to things like western swing, for instance, I'd work something out in my head, then play it on my National; not the same song, but one that captured the feeling of the original tune. Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler quote: "The music just tends to be a vehicle for that poetry."
The music just tends to be a vehicle for that poetry. Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler quote: "I was into playing American music, especially the blues."
I was into playing American music, especially the blues. Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler quote: "My idea of heaven is a place where the Tyne meets the Delta,..."
My idea of heaven is a place where the Tyne meets the Delta, where folk music meets the blues. Mark Knopfler
While I was into many different types of music, and played with many different local groups, I really didn't have a band to call my own until Dire Straits was formed in 1977. Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler quote: "No money in our jackets and our jeans are torn, Your hands are..."
No money in our jackets and our jeans are torn, Your hands are cold but your lips are warm. Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler quote: "What I always try to do is to respond to the song; I've always..."
What I always try to do is to respond to the song; I've always rebelled against theory. Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler quote: "Sometimes you're the windshield. Sometimes your the bug."
Sometimes you're the windshield. Sometimes your the bug. Mark Knopfler

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