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Mark Knopfler - Local Hero flac album

Mark Knopfler Folk Rock Fusion Smooth Jazz Rockabilly Ambient UK

Performer Mark Knopfler
Title Local Hero
Country UK
Style Folk Rock, Fusion, Smooth Jazz, Rockabilly, Ambient
Other formats APE VOX MP1 WMA DMF VQF MMF
Genre Electronic / Jazz / Rock / Stage & Screen
Size MP3 1723 mb
Size FLAC 1740 mb
Rating: 4.3
Votes: 780

Local Hero is the debut soundtrack album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, released in March 1983 by Vertigo Records internationally and by Warner Bros. Records in the United States. It contains music composed for the 1983 film Local Hero, produced by David Puttnam and both written and directed by Bill Forsyth. In 1984, the album received a BAFTA award nomination for Best Score for a Film.

Engineered by Louis Kramer Mastered by Bob Ludwig Photography by Frank Griffin Produced by Mark Knopfler. The 1983 soundtrack for Local Hero was composed by Mark and features guest group The Acetones on 'The Mist Covered Mountains' and 'The Ceilidh'.

Album · 1983 · 13 Songs. Local Hero Mark Knopfler. Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero.

The red swirl printed on the CD is also covering the Mould area. The red swirl printed on the CD is also covering the Mould area.

Dire Straits leader Mark Knopfler's intricate, introspective finger-picked 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. 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.

Band Name Mark Knopfler. Album Name Local Hero. Erscheinungsdatum 25 Oktober 1990. Labels Universal Music Group Mercury Records Warner Music Group. Mitglieder die dieses Album besitzen9. Re-Issue in 1997 by Mercury Records and Vertigo. Re-Issue in 2006 by Warner Music Group. Re-Issue in 2012 by Universal Group.

Tracklist Hide Credits

1	The Rocks And The Water	3:30
2	Wild Theme	3:40
3	Freeway Flyer Bass – John IllsleyDrums – Terry Williams Rhythm Guitar – Hal Lindes	1:50
4	Boomtown (Variation Louis' Favourite) Bass – Neil JasonDrums – Steve JordanVibraphone [Vibes] – Mike Mainieri	4:10
5	The Way It Always Starts Bass – Neil JasonDrums – Steve JordanVocals – Gerry Rafferty	4:08
6	The Rocks And The Thunder	0:40
7	The Ceilidh And The Northern Lights	4:07
8	The Mist Covered Mountains Arranged By – Mark KnopflerBass – Eddie Gomez	5:13
9	The Ceilidh: Louis' Favourite / Billy's Tune	3:42
10	Whistle Theme	0:53
11	Smooching Bass – Tony LevinVibraphone [Vibes] – Mike Mainieri	5:05
12	Stargazer	1:31
13	The Rocks And The Thunder	0:40
14	Going Home: Theme Of The Local Hero Bass – Tony Levin	5:01

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright (p) – Phonogram Ltd.
Copyright (c) – Phonogram Ltd.
Mastered At – Masterdisk
Made By – PDO, USA

Credits

Engineer – Neil Dorfsman
Engineer [Assistant] – Josh Abbey, Phil Vinall, Tim Palmer
Guitar [Guitars], Percussion, Drums [Linn Drums] – Mark Knopfler (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 10, 11, 14)
Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
Performer – The Acetones (tracks: 7 to 9)
Photography By [Back] – Frank Griffin
Photography By [Front] – Denis Waugh
Piano, Organ [Hammond] – Alan Clark (tracks: 1 to 8, 10 to 14)
Producer – Mark Knopfler
Saxophone – Mike Brecker* (tracks: 4, 11, 14)
Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Alan Clark (tracks: 1 to 8, 10 to 14), Mark Knopfler (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 10, 11, 14)
Written-By – Mark Knopfler (tracks: 1 to 7, 9 to 14)

Notes

Originally released in 1983, release year of this version unknown.

Music for the Film.

Ceilidh recorded at Hilton Women's Royal Institute Hall, Banff, Scotland, 19th June 1982. Engineered by Louis Kramer on a Nagra 4.2L recorder.

Digitally Mastered
Made in USA

On mould: MADE IN USA BY PDO

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (String): 042281103827
Barcode (Text): 0 42281 10382 7
Matrix / Runout: 811 038-2 02 ✶
Other (Distribution Code): PG 899

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
VERL 4, 811 038-1	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(LP, Album, Non)	Vertigo, Vertigo	VERL 4, 811 038-1	UK	1983
811 038-1	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(LP, Album)	Vertigo	811 038-1	Portugal	1983
811 038-2	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(CD, Album, RE)	Vertigo	811 038-2	Germany	Unknown
32PD-127, 811 038-2	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(CD, Album, RE)	Vertigo, Vertigo	32PD-127, 811 038-2	Japan	1986
811 038-2	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(HDCD, Album, RE, RM)	Vertigo	811 038-2	Europe	Unknown

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1	The Rocks & The Water	3:30
A2	Wild Theme	3:40
A3	Freeway Flyer	1:50
A4	Boomtown (Variation Louis' Favourite)	4:10
A5	The Way It Always Starts	4:08
A6	The Rocks & The Thunder	0:40
A7	The Ceilidh & The Northern Lights	4:07
B1	The Mist Covered Mountains Arranged By – Mark KnopflerWritten-By – Traditional	5:13
B2	The Ceilidh: Louis Favourite - Billy's Tune	3:42
B3	Whistle Theme	0:53
B4	Smooching	5:05
B5	Stargazer	1:31
B6	The Rocks & The Thunder	0:40
B7	Going Home: Theme Of The Local Hero	5:01

Credits

Bass – Eddie Gomez (tracks: B1), John Illsley (tracks: A3), Neil Jason (tracks: A4, A5), Tony Levin (tracks: B4, B7)
Drums – Steve Jordan (tracks: A4, A5), Terry Williams (tracks: A3, B4, B7)
Engineer – Louis Kramer (tracks: A7, B1, B2), Neil Dorfsman
Engineer [Assistant] – Josh Abbey, Phil Vinall, Tim Palmer
Featuring – The Acetones (tracks: A7, B1, B2)
Guitar [Rhythm] – Hal Lindes (tracks: A3)
Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
Photography By [Back] – Frank Griffin
Photography By [Front] – Denis Waugh
Saxophone – Mike Brecker* (tracks: A4, B4, B7)
Synthesizer, Piano, Organ [Hammond] – Alan Clark
Vibraphone – Mike Mainieri (tracks: A4, B4)
Vocals – Gerry Rafferty (tracks: A5)
Written-By, Guitar, Synthesizer, Percussion, Drums [Lynn], Producer – Mark Knopfler

Notes

Music for the Film.

The Acetones are:
Alan Clark - Piano
Roddy Murray - Guitar
Jimmy Yuill - Whistle
Mark Winchester - Violin
Dale Winchester - Accordion
Brian Rowan - Bass
Ed Bicknell - Percussion

Mastered at Masterdisk.
Ceilidh recorded at Hilton Women's Royal Institute Hall, Banff, Scotland, 19th June 1982. Engineered by Louis Kramer on a Nagra 4.2L recorder.

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
VERL 4, 811 038-1	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(LP, Album, Non)	Vertigo, Vertigo	VERL 4, 811 038-1	UK	1983
811 038-1	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(LP, Album)	Vertigo	811 038-1	Portugal	1983
811 038-2	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(CD, Album, RE)	Vertigo	811 038-2	Germany	Unknown
32PD-127, 811 038-2	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(CD, Album, RE)	Vertigo, Vertigo	32PD-127, 811 038-2	Japan	1986
811 038-2	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(HDCD, Album, RE, RM)	Vertigo	811 038-2	Europe	Unknown

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1	The Rocks And The Water Performer – Alan Clark, Mark Knopfler
A2	Wild Theme Performer – Alan Clark, Mark Knopfler
A3	Freeway Flyer Bass – John IllsleyDrums – Terry Williams Performer – Alan Clark, Mark KnopflerRhythm Guitar – Hal Lindes
A4	Boomtown (Variation Louis' Favourite) Bass – Neil JasonDrums – Steve JordanPerformer – Alan ClarkSaxophone – Mike Brecker*Vibraphone [Vibes] – Mike Mainieri
A5	The Way It Always Starts Bass – Neil JasonDrums – Steve JordanPerformer – Alan Clark, Mark KnopflerVocals – Gerry Rafferty
A6	The Rocks And The Thunder Performer – Alan Clark
A7	The Ceilidh And The Northern Lights Engineer – Louis KramerFeaturing – The AcetonesPerformer – Alan ClarkRecorded By – Mark Knopfler
B1	The Mist Covered Mountains Arranged By – Mark KnopflerBass – Eddie GomezFeaturing – The AcetonesPerformer – Alan ClarkWritten-By – Trad.*
B2	The Ceilidh: Louis' Favourite - Billy's Tune Engineer – Louis KramerFeaturing – The AcetonesRecorded By – Mark Knopfler
B3	Whistle Theme Performer – Alan Clark, Mark Knopfler
B4	Smooching Bass – Tony LevinPerformer – Alan Clark, Mark KnopflerSaxophone – Mike Brecker*Vibraphone [Vibes] – Mike Mainieri
B5	Stargazer Performer – Alan Clark
B6	The Rocks And The Thunder Performer – Alan Clark
B7	Going Home: Theme Of The Local Hero Bass – Tony LevinPerformer – Alan Clark, Mark KnopflerSaxophone – Mike Brecker*

Companies, etc.

Distributed By – Polygram Discos SARL
Printed By – Sericrom Lda.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Phonogram Ltd. (London)
Copyright (c) – Phonogram Ltd.
Mastered At – Masterdisk

Credits

Engineer – Neil Dorfsman
Engineer [Assistant] – Josh Abbey, Phil Vinall, Tim Palmer
Guitar, Synthesizer, Percussion, Drums [Linn], Producer – Mark Knopfler
Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
Mastered By [Vinyl Cut] – Fernando Cortez
Performer [The Acetones], Accordion – Dale Winchester
Performer [The Acetones], Bass – Brian Rowan
Performer [The Acetones], Drums – Ed Bicknell
Performer [The Acetones], Guitar – Alan Darby, Roddy Murray
Performer [The Acetones], Piano – Alan Clark
Performer [The Acetones], Violin – Mark Winchester
Performer [The Acetones], Whistling – Jimmy Yuill
Photography By [Back Sleeve] – Frank Griffin
Photography By [Front Sleeve] – Denis Waugh
Synthesizer, Piano, Organ [Hammond] – Alan Clark
Written-By – Mark Knopfler (tracks: A1 to A7, B2 to B7)

Notes

Gerry Rafferty appears courtesy of Liberty United Records (U.K.) Limited.

Ceilidh recorded at Hilton Women's Royal Institute Hall, near Banff, Scotland on 19 June 1982. Engineered on a Nagra 4.2L Recorder.

A.C., N.D. - Special thanks M.K.; and to E.B. for co-ordinating men and machines and for Acetone drumming.

Fabricado em Portugal

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A - Written): 811038.1.A1 2/8/83 VERTIGO (engineer signature)
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B - Written): 811038.1.B1 2/8/83 VERTIGO (engineer signature)

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
VERL 4, 811 038-1	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(LP, Album, Non)	Vertigo, Vertigo	VERL 4, 811 038-1	UK	1983
811 038-2	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(CD, Album, RE)	Vertigo	811 038-2	Germany	Unknown
32PD-127, 811 038-2	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(CD, Album, RE)	Vertigo, Vertigo	32PD-127, 811 038-2	Japan	1986
811 038-2	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(HDCD, Album, RE, RM)	Vertigo	811 038-2	Europe	Unknown
1-23827, 9 23827-1	Mark Knopfler	Local Hero ‎(LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records	1-23827, 9 23827-1	US	1983

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