Jul 03, 2016 12:01 AM
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(Updated Jul 03, 2016 12:13 AM)
Mark Freuder Knopfler with his trade mark singing style & melodic guitar solos charmed the mumbai evening. This British singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer and film score composer gave the best he could fit in a little over two hours of non-stop song after song performance.His songs revived the old memories once again for many of his die-hard and old fans.An unassuming and impressive line-up of musicians on piano, bass, drums and accordion, the band supported Mark on every note, even with his jovial'best of luck guys", a friendly cue for his fellow musicians and entertaining the audience with his subtle humour as they waited with bated breath trying to figure out the next track.
As is tradition, the band staged a false exit only to come back again and belt out a few more numbers. And then one more time as the audience really begged Mark to come back one last time. Even this was well managed, as the show got over precisely at a minute or two after 10.
After bidding their final goodbyes, the band went backstage leaving an awestruck audience still standing right where they were, some still hoping that an encore might bring the band back. As cars rolled out slowly from the parking lot, I could see hordes of people, some sitting in groups, some walking along the sides of roads leading up to the venue, all with a contended look, their animated faces testament to a great evening with great music. Respect seemed to pour out onto the streets.
