Mark Knopfler : Local Hero (Ost)

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Sell date: 1/1989
Label: Warner/Reprise/Maverick
Mfg's Catalog#: 23827
CDC Part#: 241249
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 Notes & Reviews
 
Full title is: Local Hero (Original Soundtrack)

Length: 43:48

  Acetones - Performer
  Alan Clark - Synthesizer, Piano, Keyboards, Organ (Hammond), Performer
  Alan Darby - Guitar
  Brian Rowan - Bass
  Dale Winchester - Accordion
  Ed Bicknell - Drums
  Eddie Gomez - Bass
  Gerry Rafferty - Vocals
  Hal Lindes - Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm)
  Jimmy Yuill - Whistle (Instrument)
  John Illsley - Bass
  Mark Knopfler - Synthesizer, Guitar, Percussion, Drums
  Mark Winchester - Violin
  Michael Brecker - Saxophone
  Mike Mainieri - Vocals (Background), Vibraphone
  Neil Jason - Bass
  Roddy Murray - Guitar
  Steve Jordan - Drums
  Terry Williams - Drums
  Tony Levin - Bass

Dire Straits leader Mark Knopfler's intricate, introspective fingerpicked guitar stylings make a perfect musical complement to the wistful tone of Bill Forsyth's comedy film, Local Hero. This album was billed as a Knopfler solo album rather than an original soundtrack album, with the notation 'music...for the film.' Knopfler brings along Dire Straits associates Alan Clark (keyboards) and John Illsley (bass), plus session aces like saxophonist Mike Brecker, vibes player Mike Mainieri, and drummers Steve Jordan and Terry Williams. The low-key music picks up traces of Scottish music, but most of it just sounds like Dire Straits doing instrumentals, especially the recurring theme, one of Knopfler's more memorable melodies. Gerry Rafferty (remember him from 'Baker Street' ?) sings the one vocal selection, 'That's the Way It Always Starts.' ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide

 
 Tracks and Sound Clips   Click here for the Windows Media player
 
Rocks & the Water - Clark, Alan [1] - 3:30 Play the Windows Media clip
Wild Theme - Clark, Alan [1] - 3:38 Play the Windows Media clip
Freeway Flyer - 1:47 Play the Windows Media clip
Boomtown [Version] - 4:06 Play the Windows Media clip
Way It Always Starts - 4:00 Play the Windows Media clip
Rocks & the Thunder - Clark, Alan [1] - :45 Play the Windows Media clip
Ceilidh & the Northern Lights - 3:57 Play the Windows Media clip
Mist Covered Mountains - 5:13 Play the Windows Media clip
Ceilidh: Louis' Favourite Billy's Tune - 3:57 Play the Windows Media clip
Whistle Theme - :51 Play the Windows Media clip
Smooching - 4:58 Play the Windows Media clip
Stargazer - Clark, Alan [1] - 1:31 Play the Windows Media clip
Rocks & the Thunder - Clark, Alan [1] - :40 Play the Windows Media clip
Going Home (Theme of the Local Hero) - 4:55 Play the Windows Media clip
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