Music From Local Hero by Mark Knopfler - Uhune

ALBUM

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 ... 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."
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1. The Rocks & The Water

by Mark Knopfler

Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Composer: Mark Knopfler; Composer
Performer: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

2. Wild Theme

by Mark Knopfler

Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Composer: Mark Knopfler; Composer
Performer: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

3. Freeway Flyer

by Mark Knopfler

Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Composer: Mark Knopfler; Composer
Performer: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

4. Boomtown

by Mark Knopfler

Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Composer: Mark Knopfler; Composer
Performer: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

5. The Way It Always Starts

by Mark Knopfler, Gerry Raferty

Featured Artist: Gerry Raferty; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Performer: Gerry Raferty
Mark Knopfler; Performer
Vocals: Gerry Raferty; Performer
Composer: Mark Knopfler; Composer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

6. The Rocks & The Thunder

by Mark Knopfler

Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Composer: Mark Knopfler
Alan Clark; Composer
Performer: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

7. The Ceilidh & The Northern Lights

by Mark Knopfler

Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Composer: Mark Knopfler; Composer
Performer: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

8. The Mist Covered Mountains

by Mark Knopfler

Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Performer: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Arranger: Mark Knopfler; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

9. The Ceilidh: Louis' Favourite / Billy's Tune

by Mark Knopfler

Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Composer: Mark Knopfler; Composer
Performer: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

10. Whistle Theme

by Mark Knopfler

Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Composer: Mark Knopfler; Composer
Performer: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

11. Smooching

by Mark Knopfler

Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Composer: Mark Knopfler; Composer
Performer: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

12. Stargazer

by Mark Knopfler

Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Composer: Mark Knopfler; Composer
Performer: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

13. The Rocks & The Thunder

by Mark Knopfler

Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Composer: Mark Knopfler; Composer
Performer: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

14. Going Home: Theme Of The Local Hero

by Mark Knopfler

Primary Artist: Mark Knopfler; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Composer: Mark Knopfler; Composer
Performer: Mark Knopfler; Performer
Producer: Mark Knopfler; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1423x1423 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/14 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Soundtrack, Arena Rock, Classical, Classic Rock

Label

EMI

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1982

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

42281103827