Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD

Subject: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 05:08 PM

These two were on PHC this weekend and I missed them. They have a new CD out, All the roadrunning! have any of you heard any of it or bought it, yet? I love their music so I'd imagine a collaboration would be excellent. Thanks for any info and/or comments.

kat

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: Rasener
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 05:22 PM

Already got tickets to see Emmylou at Nottingham in August. Shame Mark Knoffler isn't on as well.

That song with Mark Knoffler is great

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: GUEST,Jaze
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 07:44 PM

Comes out tuesday. I can't wait.

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: Steve-o
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 05:55 PM

They were absolutely great on PHC. I will be at the CD shop on Tuesday without fail.

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: michaelr
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 12:10 AM

Got it today, and will post a review soon, unless someone beats me to it. Two of my all-time fave musos.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: jaze
Date: 26 Apr 06 - 07:17 PM

I got it yesterday and haven't stopped playing it. It's a rare treat to love an entire cd on first listen .What an incredible collaboration of two artists at the top of their game.

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 27 Apr 06 - 07:57 AM

Come o-o-o-o-o-n Nottingham! Can't wait to see The Great Lady. Shame she can't cajole Mark into coming along too! :-)
S:0)

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: GUEST,Dale
Date: 27 Apr 06 - 11:29 PM

ELH and MK will be on Letterman tonight.

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: rangeroger
Date: 28 Apr 06 - 01:11 AM

Got my copy on Tuesday and like jaze I've been playing it nonstop since.
Awesome.
Will tune in to Letterman tonite.

rr

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: David C. Carter
Date: 28 Apr 06 - 10:59 AM

If anyone is interested,they are doing a one-off concert together, at the Zénith,here in Paris.Date is 12 June/a Monday.You can call the Zénith on -01 42 08 60 00.Sorry,can't tell you more.

David

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: Ebbie
Date: 28 Apr 06 - 11:57 AM

Their sppearance on Letterman last night makes me realize how unsophisticated my musical tastes are. I did not like the song they did.

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: clueless don
Date: 28 Apr 06 - 12:01 PM

What song did they do?

Don

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: Grab
Date: 28 Apr 06 - 12:14 PM

Is it better than Knopfler's last album, "Shangri-La"? That was a bit too easy-listening for me. There was no real "edge" there, which is what I like to hear - someone who's prepared to shout at you "I've got something to say, and you'd better hear it". Shangri-La just didn't have enough bite to get under my skin. I'm also not a wild-keen country fan, so I'd kind of written this off as one to leave (even though I've got just about every other Dire Straits and MK CD going).

Anyone fancy doing a bit of a review of the CD...? If it really is worth having, of similar quality to Ragpicker's Dream, I'll give it a go. But another Shangri-La I think would disappoint me.

Graham.

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: GUEST,Tunesmith
Date: 28 Apr 06 - 02:23 PM

Is there anywhere that you can hear audio samples? Amazon and CdUniverse haven't got any.

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: GUEST,Martin Gibson
Date: 28 Apr 06 - 02:27 PM

If EmmyLou stays country and Knobfler does some twang with his guitar, I will probably like this CD.

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Apr 06 - 02:33 PM

I misse them on Letterman, last night; didn't know until too late. I, too, would love to hear more about it and like Grab, if it's comparable to Ragpicker's Dream, I will love it.

Thanks, all,

kat

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: skarpi
Date: 28 Apr 06 - 06:27 PM

I just got it , and wáhh what a music it´s realy great .

All the best Skarpi Iceland

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: michaelr
Date: 29 Apr 06 - 03:51 PM

Here's my review:

I have followed the careers of these two artists since they began -- Mark Knopfler with Dire Straits (who could forget the thrill of hearing the guitar on "Sultans of Swing" for the first time?), and Emmylou Harris with Gram Parsons (trading those gorgeous harmonies on "Love Hurts"). Both have matured into true masters and are at the top of their game. For these two to collaborate on an album was both unexpected and somehow inevitable.

The songs on "All The Roadrunning" were recorded over a period of seven years, whenever the two could find time to get together in a studio. The result is a surprisingly cohesive record that feels completely natural. Two of the twelve songs are Emmylou Harris compositions, the rest were written by Mark Knopfler.

Harris has proven herself numerous times over the years to be the consummate duet partner, her fragile soprano a perfect foil for all manner of male (and female, as in the "Trio" recordings with Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton, and her Celtic collaborations with Mary Black and Dolores Keane) voices. Knopfler's weary baritone is as comfortable as a warm blanket, and his guitar tones, whether acoustic, electric, or resonator, exhibit his masterful touch with every note. Together, their voices make magic.

This is not a country record, nor is it rock'n'roll. Instead, it's a stew of all the musical influences these two musicians have absorbed over the years. There are fiddles and mandolins, dobro and pedal steel, horns and accordion. The album is way better than Knopfler's latest solo record "Shangri-La". It approaches the perfection of "Ragpicker's Dream", with Harris' presence making it surpass that effort.

Both my wife and I, after our first listening, summed up the experience this way: "Sweet." Since then, the record has grown on us and continues to reveal small treasures with each listening. This is a true gem, a masterpiece that has taken its place among my all-time favorites.

I'll be seeing them in concert this June. I can't wait for what is sure to be a memorable show.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 30 Apr 06 - 03:34 AM

I'll second what Michael said.
A masterpiece from two consummate writers and performers.
Going to see Emmylou in Nottingham UK - can't come quick enough. Just wish MK was going to be there too! :-)
S:0)

Ebbie - I'm not a raving country fan, more a folkie, but recognise great music when I hear it gal! Give it a go - it'll grow on you, I promise. All the best, Johnny.

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: GUEST,Jaze
Date: 30 Apr 06 - 12:53 PM

If you go to Rolling Stone's website you can listen to theis cd free!

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: michaelr
Date: 04 May 06 - 06:46 PM

Have you heard it yet, kat?

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: Grab
Date: 05 May 06 - 12:55 PM

Cheers Michael. If you think it's getting on for (or better than) Ragpicker's Dream, then it's worth checking out.

Jaze, that's a top tip - brilliant! I didn't know Rolling Stone did that. OK, I'll have a quick shufti at it when I get home (no music downloads at work - damn) and see how it sounds.

Graham.

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 05 May 06 - 05:57 PM

There's two tickets for manchester in june going on ebay uk about £65.00 both of them will be there. would love to go.

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: open mike
Date: 05 May 06 - 06:07 PM

michael--where will they be in june?
any where near here?

great review, b.t.w.,
if i ever cut a disc
I want to send an advance
copy to you for your review~!!

Laurel

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: michaelr
Date: 05 May 06 - 06:55 PM

Thanks, Laurel! The concert is at the Greek Theater in Berkeley.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: michaelr
Date: 05 May 06 - 06:56 PM

June 30, to be exact.

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 06 May 06 - 01:18 PM

I just got the CD and found it pleasant.
Not brilliant, just pleasant. The music is very high quality with MK doing a lot of the guitar work, keeping it tasteful.
But nothing leaps out and grabs me.
Did anybody else think that the Roadrunning track sounds like a cross between the Lakes of Pontchartrain and The Homes of Donegal (or Tramps and Hawkers)?

Seamus

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: open mike
Date: 06 May 06 - 02:01 PM

CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT LABEL THIS IS RECORDED ON?

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: michaelr
Date: 06 May 06 - 08:46 PM

Jeez, Laurel, ya don't have to yell! ;-) It's on Warner Bros/Nonesuch.

No, Seamus, even after you said that I don't hear a similarity.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: jaze
Date: 07 May 06 - 08:22 PM

Grab, did the Rolling Stone link work?

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: s6k
Date: 08 May 06 - 03:36 AM

just thought i should let you people know, who are saying shame they arent playing together, Mark and Emmylou will be doing 2 concerts in England, playing stuff from their solo careers, some classics, and duets.
This is:

8th June - London Wembley Arena
9th June - Manchester MEN Arena

there are more dates too, in europe and america, see this link for your details and links to tickets

a href="http://www.mark-knopfler-news.co.uk/frameset.html">Mark Knopfler News
i really wish i was going i saw Mark at Manchester last year, really brilliant.

The album by the way is in my opinion brilliant album, great songwriting and no fillers, every song is great

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: redsnapper
Date: 08 May 06 - 03:44 AM

Bought the album at the weekend and am enjoying it at lot.

RS

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: GUEST,bflat
Date: 08 May 06 - 11:19 PM

Subject: RE: Emmy Lou & Mark Knopfler new CD
From: GUEST,bflat
Date: 08 May 06 - 11:23 PM

Heard them on WNYC 93.9 FM, today. They are a wonderful collaboration. I will buy this. I want CDs that I can listen to over and over again for the pure enjoyment of the performance. Not interested in one cut standouts.

Ellen