Every guitar I own gets used and has its purpose. Mark Knopfler guitarpurpose Change image and share on social
For me, songwriting is really where it's at. I turn to use the guitar just to help me write the songs. That's it. As a result, my guitar playing suffers pretty horribly. Mark Knopfler guitarhorriblyplay Change image and share on social
Instead of receding, the past actually becomes more important. That's what will happen to you. It sounds unlikely, but the past actually changes complexion as you get older. Mark Knopfler complexionhappenimportant Change image and share on social
The 'music industry' is not a term I use. I tend to concentrate on music, and the music business is something different. Mark Knopfler businessconcentrateindustry Change image and share on social
I even played bass for a while. Besides playing electric guitar, I'd also get asked to play some acoustic stuff. But, since I didn't have an acoustic guitar at the time, I used to borrow one from a friend so I could play folk joints. Mark Knopfler acousticaskbas share on social
Whenever a political regime or religious establishment refuses to tolerate criticism, it advertises itself as repressive, backward, and insecure. Mark Knopfler advertisebackwardcriticism Change image and share on social
While listening, to things like western swing, for instance, I'd work something out in my head, then play it on my National; not the same song, but one that captured the feeling of the original tune. Mark Knopfler capturefelthead Change image and share on social
After a while, though, the group just wasn't a good vehicle for the songs I'd written. Mark Knopfler goodgroupsong Change image and share on social
I just want to be able to play and make people feel good with what I do. When you're thinking that way, anything can happen. And, usually, what happens is good. Mark Knopfler feelgoodhappen Change image and share on social
What I always try to do is to respond to the song; I've always rebelled against theory. Mark Knopfler haverebelrespond Change image and share on social
