Mark Knopfler: A Night in London
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Artist: Mark KnopflerDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, Import, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 95 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-11-23
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Universal Int'l
DVD Reviews of Mark Knopfler: A Night in London
DVD Review: A time-specific glimps of Knopfler post D.S.
Summary: 4 Stars
I waited a long time for this DVD. I ordered it in mid November, prior to its release date of the 23rd of that month. The estimated delivery date from November was for the 23rd of January, two full months. In answer to my e-mail about why the DVD was not available in November, Amazon told me that the distributor under-estimated the demand for it, and they would be slow to fill the orders. I just got it today in mid January, and I can say it was worth the wait.
First thing, this would be a 5 out of 5 disc in every way, but for the fact that it doesn't fully utilize the potential of the technology. It is simply a basic two-channel, left / right stereo rendering of a concert shot in 1996. It could, no should be presented in Dolby 5.1 to get the most out of the format. There are too many things happening and too many sounds being generated by the terrific musicians on the stage to be compressed into two speakers. Something has to take a back seat, and too often it is Knopfler's vocals, which are already right at the edge of being considered to be mumbling. If a 1976 concert like the "Last Waltz" can be re-mastered and released on DVD in very credible 5.1 sound, then why not this 1996 show?
The production quality of the filming is pretty good. Many multiple camera angles, and seamless transitions from camera to camera show that someone initially took the recording of this show serious. The venue is very intimate, not like a giant stadium shows where the crowds swallow the stage. The rapport between the players is clear and the mood is relaxed. There are several guests that add to the pool of players, such as piano player Jools Holland and slide guitar ace Sonny Landreth, and Knopfler lets them have some lead time, especially Landreth. The songs are mostly from the "Golden Heart" album, but there are a few Dire Straits songs in the mix, including "Brothers in Arms" and "Romeo and Juliet", both of which are very well done. The disc comes in at just over 90 minutes, and ends on a nice rocking Jam where everyone takes a bit of lead-time to show off. Overall, this is a satisfying show, except for the realization that the sound could be better. Any Knopfler fan will enjoy this disc.
So after getting this disc, the bench mark for me to watch and listen to Mark Knopfler will still have to be his performance in Royal Albert Hall for the "Music for Montserrat" show filmed in 1997. It is shows like that that let you know why you traded up from VHS to DVD, and ran speakers all over the living room.
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