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Product Summary
Format: CD
Manufacturer: Wea/warner Bros.
Buy.com Sku: 60146532
UPC: 075992382724
UPC 14: 00075992382724
Release Date: 1/20/1989
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
Sample
1. Rocks And The Water, The ~ Original Soundtrack
2. Wild Theme ~ Original Soundtrack
3. Freeway Flyer ~ Original Soundtrack
4. Boomtown ~ Original Soundtrack
5. Way It Always Starts, The ~ Original Soundtrack
6. Rocks And The Thunder, The ~ Original Soundtrack
7. Ceilidh And The Northern Lights, The ~ Original Soundtrack
8. Mist Covered Mountains, The ~ Original Soundtrack
9. Ceilidh: Louis' Favourite Billy's Tune, The ~ Original Soundtrack
10. Whistle Theme ~ Original Soundtrack
11. Smooching ~ Original Soundtrack
12. Stargazer ~ Original Soundtrack
13. Rocks And The Thunder, The ~ Original Soundtrack
14. Going Home (Theme of The Local Hero) ~ Original Soundtrack
Album Notes and Credits
Notes & Personnel Info |
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Composed by Mark Knopfler. |
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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 |
Producer: Mark Knopfler |
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Artist Overview
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.
Artist Influences
Bob Dylan | Chet Atkins | Eric Clapton | J.J. Cale | Jerry Reed | The Band | The Beatles | The Kinks | The Rolling Stones | Van Morrison
Bob Dylan | Chet Atkins | Eric Clapton | J.J. Cale | Jerry Reed | The Band | The Beatles | The Kinks | The Rolling Stones | Van Morrison
Artist Contemporaries
Aztec Camera | Bob Dylan | Bryan Adams | Bryan Ferry | Chet Atkins | David Gilmour | Eric Clapton | John Hiatt | Kate & Anna McGarrigle | Mink DeVille | Nick Lowe | Patrick O'Hearn (Bass) | Phil Collins | Phil Lynott | Randy Newman | Ry Cooder | Sam Phillips (Singer) | Sting | T-Bone Burnett | Tina Turner | Tom Petty | Tracy Chapman | Van Morrison
Aztec Camera | Bob Dylan | Bryan Adams | Bryan Ferry | Chet Atkins | David Gilmour | Eric Clapton | John Hiatt | Kate & Anna McGarrigle | Mink DeVille | Nick Lowe | Patrick O'Hearn (Bass) | Phil Collins | Phil Lynott | Randy Newman | Ry Cooder | Sam Phillips (Singer) | Sting | T-Bone Burnett | Tina Turner | Tom Petty | Tracy Chapman | Van Morrison
Artist Followers
Amos Lee | Counting Crows | Dave Matthews | David Poe | Freedy Johnston | Joe Henry | Kim Richey | Marc Cohn | Norah Jones
Amos Lee | Counting Crows | Dave Matthews | David Poe | Freedy Johnston | Joe Henry | Kim Richey | Marc Cohn | Norah Jones
Compilation Appearances
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Long Black Veil |
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80 |
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Uncovered |
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From The Reach |
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Just Across The River |
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Chimes Of Freedom:songs Of Bob Dylan |
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Impressions |
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Sweet Defeat |
Associated Artists and Works
Technical Info
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Release Date : 1983 |
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Original Release Date : 1983 |
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Catalog ID : 23827 |
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Label : Warner Bros. |
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Number of Discs : 1 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00075992382724 |
Professional Reviews
Entertainment Weekly (10/12/01, p.43)
- Ranked #81 in EW's "100 Best Movie Soundtracks" - "...Exquisite..."
- Ranked #81 in EW's "100 Best Movie Soundtracks" - "...Exquisite..."
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