Local Hero [Original Soundtrack]

Performer: Mark Knopfler
Engineer: Neil Dorfsman...
Producer: Mark Knopfler...
Distributor: Warner-Europe

Notes: Composed by Mark Knopfler. Personnel: Mark Knopfler (guitar, synthesizer, drums, percussion); Gerry Rafferty (vocals); Hal Lindes , Roddy Murray, Alan Darby (guitar); Mark Winchester (violin); Dale Winchester (accordion); Michael Brecker (saxophone); Alan Clark (piano, keyboards, synthesizer); Mike Mainieri (vibraphone, background vocals); Steve Jordan , Ed Bicknell, Terry Williams (drums). Photographers: Denis Waugh; Frank Griffin. Unknown Contributor Roles: Acetones; Dale Winchester. 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

Entertainment Weekly (10/12/01, p.43) - Ranked #81 in EW's "100 Best Movie Soundtracks" - "...Exquisite..."

Although his much-heralded band, Dire Straits, didn't officially disintegrate until the 1990s, lead guitarist Mark Knopfler had enjoyed an impressively prolific solo career since he was recruited to score the 1983 film LOCAL HERO. The soundtrack's sparse and poignant melodies impressed filmgoers and directors, and an alternate career for the rocker was born. He went on to write acclaimed scores for several films, as well as making notable appearances on albums by a diverse roster of big-name artists. As a solo artist, Knopfler occasionally goes back to his singer-songwriter roots and releases the odd album, to the great pleasure of his many fans. In 2006, he released ALL THE ROADRUNNING, a lovely duet album with singer Emmylou Harris.

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