Metroland

Performer: Mark Knopfler
Producer: Chuck Ainley; Chuck Ainlay; Mark Knopfler...
Distributor: WEA (Distributor)

Notes: Original score composed by Mark Knopfler. All tracks have been digitally mastered using HDCD technology. Personnel: Mark Knopfler (vocals, guitar); Richard Bennett (guitar); Chris White (flute, saxophone); Steve Sidwell (trumpet, flugelhorn); Jim Cox (piano); Guy Fletcher (keyboards); Chad Cromwell (drums). Photographer: Mark Leialoha. Mark Knopfler's fine soundtrack to the film Metroland nicely evokes the picture's wistful, nostalgic atmosphere. Rounding out the collection are late-'70s classics from Dire Straits ("Sultans of Swing"), Elvis Costello ("Alison") and the Stranglers ("Peaches"), in addition to left-field inclusions like Fran�oise Hardy's "Tous Les Garcons et Les Filles" and Django Reinhardt's "Blues Clair." ~ Chuck Donkers

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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