Mark Knopfler - Privateering (2012) [96kHz/24bit]

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Mark Knopfler - Privateering (2012) 96-24
Country: UK
Genre: Rock,Blues
Format: FLAC (*tracks)
Quality: Lossless [96 kHz/24 bit]
Time: 01:29:50
Full Size: 1.83 GB

Privateering is Mark Knopfler's first double album in a 35-year recording career. 'The older I get, the more I want to write,' he says. 'Whether that is just panic at time running out, I'm not sure. I'm enjoying the process more than ever, writing, recording and playing live, I enjoy all of it. I'm almost tripping over songs.'

These 20 tracks of consummately crafted folk, blues, country and rock originals reflect the creative exuberance of an artist whose exceptional abilities were recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Ivor Novellos. He has performed live in front of countless millions. He has collaborated with artists of the stature of Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, Emmylou Harris and Van Morrison. He has composed distinctive soundtracks for such classic films as Local Hero, The Princess Bride, Last Exit To Brooklyn and Wag The Dog. He has been regularly acclaimed as one of the greatest guitarists in the world. But what he sees himself as, first and foremost, is a songwriter. And this may be his finest-ever collection.

The line-up of musicians Mark has been gathering around him since the mid-90s includes Guy Fletcher (keyboards), Richard Bennett (guitar), Jim Cox (piano), Glenn Worf (bass), Mike McGoldrick (whistle and flute) and John McCusker (fiddle) with the recent addition of the fantastic Ian Thomas (drums). Special guests included Paul Franklin (pedal steel), Phil Cunningham (accordion) and Tim O'Brien (mandolin). Ruth Moody of rising roots band The Wailin' Jennys contributed her distinctive vocals. 'To have Ruth singing on the record was very special for me,' says Mark. 'She is on the very top level of singers and songwriters out there and I can't take her off my jukebox.' The blues material was infused with the harmonica playing of Kim Wilson of legendary blues rockers The Fabulous Thunderbirds. 'One of the most important things about the blues to me has always been the harp. Seeing Muddy Waters as a kid made a big impression on me, the harp was burbling away all

01. Redbud Tree (03:18)
02. Haul Away (04:01)
03. Don't Forget Your Hat (05:14)
04. Privateering (06:18)
05. Miss You Blues (04:17)
06. Corned Beef City (03:31)
07. Go, Love (04:52)
08. Hot Or What (04:53)
09. Yon Two Crows (04:26)
10. Seattle (04:16)
11. Kingdom Of Gold (05:22)
12. Got To Have Something (04:00)
13. Radio City Serenade (05:13)
14. I Used To Could (03:36)
15. Gator Blood (04:14)
16. Bluebird (03:26)
17. Dream Of The Drowned Submariner (04:57)
18. Blood And Water (05:18)
19. Today Is Okay (04:45)
20. After The Beanstalk (03:53)

Mark Knopfler, vocals, electric, slide, and acoustic guitars
Richard Bennett, guitars, bouzouki, and tiple
Guy Fletcher, keyboards, vocals, bass (on 'Redbud Tree'), string arrangements
Glenn Worf, bass guitar, string bass
Ian Thomas, drums
John McCusker, violin, cittern, whistle
Jim Cox, piano, organ
Paul Franklin, pedal steel guitar
Phil Cunningham, accordion
Michael McGoldrick, flute, whistle, uilleann pipes
Rupert Gregson-Williams, conducting strings
Guest appearances:
Kim Wilson, harp
Ruth Moody, vocals
Chris Botti, trumpet
Nigel Hitchcock, saxophone
John Charnec, clarinet

Produced by Mark Knopfler
Co-producer, engineer: Guy Fletcher and Chuck Ainlay
Mastering by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, Maine

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Edited December 31, 2023 by beersmac