- Actors: Dire Straits
- Format: Live, DVD-Video, Limited Edition
- Language English
- Region: All Regions
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Exempt
- Studio: Phantom Sound & Vision
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B004C5M02A
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 37,855 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Dire Straits final concert at Sydney entertainment centre 1986, tracks include : Ride across the river Expresso love Industrial disease So far away Romeo & juliet Private investigations Sultans of swing Why worry Your latest trick Walk of life Two young lovers Money for nothing Tunnel of love Brothers in arms Solid rock Going home
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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First up I will suggest to DS/MK fans that this is the best preserved live performance by either Mark Knopfler solo or Dire Straits as a band. Despite the opposition and perhaps some well known better audio recordings.
And, within that compliment, this is possibly the best ever (firmly focussed) singing performance by Mark Knopfler.
Like many fans I have known and loved for over twenty five years the original songs that are recreated on this DvD . This performance - recorded for posterity at the culmination of the Australian tour of 1986 - was broadcast by Australian Channel Nine to ANZ. Along with many other fans I 'sourced' VHS copies and then made audio cassette copies. The extended versions are, without exception, great improvements on the studio versions, both structurally and musically.
For this reason gradually I found that I played these performances of these classics throughout the early 1990s in preference to the studio albums. The original cassettes then faded and self-destructed through overuse - as they always did... but the performance is preserved on this DvD. For enjoyment by the next generation and by us unrepentant neanderthals.
To any Dire Straits fan who does not have this in their collection I can only say - 'Buy it without delay!' And for those who may have thought that Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits are not quite their cup of musical tea, then, please try it also. This is quite simply music-making of the very highest order.
Highlights are the opening track 'Ride Across the River' and the sequence of 'So Far Away', 'Romeo & Juliet', 'Private Investigations' and 'Sultans of Swing'.
But there are absolutely no weak tracks in over two hours. Tomorrow I'll prefer the finishing sequence.
The session finished simply with 'Goodnight...be good to one another'. This is just as understated as the guitar playing is felicitously accomplished. Frankly you realise you have been in the company of excellence, greatness and supreme talent.
A treat.
And, within that compliment, this is possibly the best ever (firmly focussed) singing performance by Mark Knopfler.
Like many fans I have known and loved for over twenty five years the original songs that are recreated on this DvD . This performance - recorded for posterity at the culmination of the Australian tour of 1986 - was broadcast by Australian Channel Nine to ANZ. Along with many other fans I 'sourced' VHS copies and then made audio cassette copies. The extended versions are, without exception, great improvements on the studio versions, both structurally and musically.
For this reason gradually I found that I played these performances of these classics throughout the early 1990s in preference to the studio albums. The original cassettes then faded and self-destructed through overuse - as they always did... but the performance is preserved on this DvD. For enjoyment by the next generation and by us unrepentant neanderthals.
To any Dire Straits fan who does not have this in their collection I can only say - 'Buy it without delay!' And for those who may have thought that Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits are not quite their cup of musical tea, then, please try it also. This is quite simply music-making of the very highest order.
Highlights are the opening track 'Ride Across the River' and the sequence of 'So Far Away', 'Romeo & Juliet', 'Private Investigations' and 'Sultans of Swing'.
But there are absolutely no weak tracks in over two hours. Tomorrow I'll prefer the finishing sequence.
The session finished simply with 'Goodnight...be good to one another'. This is just as understated as the guitar playing is felicitously accomplished. Frankly you realise you have been in the company of excellence, greatness and supreme talent.
A treat.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Well, after a long time wanting to see a concert from the legendary Brothers In Arms live in '85 tour, I finally came across this dvd on Amazon. And what a great concert dvd it is. In my opinion, this is the time Dire Straits were at their absolute peak, and this show captures the last show of the tour from Sydney, Australia.
The picture quality is as you would expect of a show filmed on video in 1986 - that is to say, if you're used to watching modern day HD blu-rays, then you're going to be a bit disappointed. But, it gets the job done, and is perfectly good to watch.
The audio is stereo, and lacks a bit of beef - again, it's not going to match a DTS HD track, but you can hear what's going on, and as with the PQ, once you start watching the show, it's just pure enjoyment from start to finish.
All in all, well worth a purchase to see a great band at the height of their powers.
The picture quality is as you would expect of a show filmed on video in 1986 - that is to say, if you're used to watching modern day HD blu-rays, then you're going to be a bit disappointed. But, it gets the job done, and is perfectly good to watch.
The audio is stereo, and lacks a bit of beef - again, it's not going to match a DTS HD track, but you can hear what's going on, and as with the PQ, once you start watching the show, it's just pure enjoyment from start to finish.
All in all, well worth a purchase to see a great band at the height of their powers.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What a great concert this is - absolutely superb.
I recently came across this on Amazon and have just watched it on a decent laptop with headphones. So a quick note about the quality.
Given that it was filmed for television in Sydney during 1986 (26/04/1986), the overall picture quality is not too bad, but certainly not up to modern standards. The picture holds fine but consider it is like watching a VHS video without the blips that so often occur with tape. It appears that no work has been done to the original recording so it has just been lifted from the master. The sound was, in my opinion, a better than expected bonus. I found that once the concert started I had no reservations about what I was listening to and the concert is so good that I didn't even find I was that concerned about the picture quality either.
There are new versions of old favourites and some good new introductions too. For about the first half of "So Far Away" the track is played acoustically and very good it is too. "Sultans" takes on another dimension with so many more members in the band performing it than the original 4-man line up. Prominent keyboards and saxophone make this a stunning version of a classic. The version of "Expresso Love" is also an excellent one. All through the concert the music has a great flow to it. Many tracks are of course featured from the "Brothers In Arms" album.
It plays out at 2 hours and a bit - 2.07 I think. Great audience participation and the band respond to provide a memorable occasion. Mark Knopfler is fantastic, even by his high standards.
This is also an important release as it provides a link between earlier and later dvds available from the group. The first 2 albums are well covered by the "Live In Germany" dvd. "Alchemy" was performed just after "Love Over Gold" was released and "On Every Street" is featured in the official "On The Night" and also by "Autumn In Nimes". So the only omission is really a concert to go with the "Making Movies" album, although 4 tracks are included in this Australian 16-track dvd.
I never tire of listening to this group. Probably the closest I came was whilst hitch-hiking around Western Australia in 1992. A Swiss carpenter picked me up not once, but twice. The first time was ok as it was only for a few hours. He seemed to own only one cassette - "On Every Street". He kept playing it over and over again. Imagine a few days later when he stopped to give me another ride. The same cassette and for the best part of all day and most of the evening! I like the album but that was too much!
In short, if you are a Dire Straits fan just buy this dvd and enjoy it. A perfect concert by a group performing at their very best. I have to give it 5 stars.
I recently came across this on Amazon and have just watched it on a decent laptop with headphones. So a quick note about the quality.
Given that it was filmed for television in Sydney during 1986 (26/04/1986), the overall picture quality is not too bad, but certainly not up to modern standards. The picture holds fine but consider it is like watching a VHS video without the blips that so often occur with tape. It appears that no work has been done to the original recording so it has just been lifted from the master. The sound was, in my opinion, a better than expected bonus. I found that once the concert started I had no reservations about what I was listening to and the concert is so good that I didn't even find I was that concerned about the picture quality either.
There are new versions of old favourites and some good new introductions too. For about the first half of "So Far Away" the track is played acoustically and very good it is too. "Sultans" takes on another dimension with so many more members in the band performing it than the original 4-man line up. Prominent keyboards and saxophone make this a stunning version of a classic. The version of "Expresso Love" is also an excellent one. All through the concert the music has a great flow to it. Many tracks are of course featured from the "Brothers In Arms" album.
It plays out at 2 hours and a bit - 2.07 I think. Great audience participation and the band respond to provide a memorable occasion. Mark Knopfler is fantastic, even by his high standards.
This is also an important release as it provides a link between earlier and later dvds available from the group. The first 2 albums are well covered by the "Live In Germany" dvd. "Alchemy" was performed just after "Love Over Gold" was released and "On Every Street" is featured in the official "On The Night" and also by "Autumn In Nimes". So the only omission is really a concert to go with the "Making Movies" album, although 4 tracks are included in this Australian 16-track dvd.
I never tire of listening to this group. Probably the closest I came was whilst hitch-hiking around Western Australia in 1992. A Swiss carpenter picked me up not once, but twice. The first time was ok as it was only for a few hours. He seemed to own only one cassette - "On Every Street". He kept playing it over and over again. Imagine a few days later when he stopped to give me another ride. The same cassette and for the best part of all day and most of the evening! I like the album but that was too much!
In short, if you are a Dire Straits fan just buy this dvd and enjoy it. A perfect concert by a group performing at their very best. I have to give it 5 stars.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Abysmal picture quality
This may be a great concert, the sound isn't too bad but the picture quality is abysmal. It looks as if has been taken from a VHS to another VHS and then onto DVD. Read more
Published 13 days ago by D. Hodge
A realistic expectation will not be dissapointed
Straits fans take note, Alchemy this is not. But what it offers is definitely worth owning. Filmed at the end of the 'Brothers In Arms' tour at Sydney in 1986, it arguably captures... Read more
Published 3 months ago by RoachTieler
Worth every cent!!
I remember trying to record VHS & audio cassette from the original simulcast in 1986 & not being too happy with either. I am incredibly happy with this DVD. Read more
Published 3 months ago by David Ansell
Poor sound, even worse images
I don't understand the positive reviews, on the basis of which I boought this dvd. The quality of this DVD is so poor, I have 20 year old video-tapes that sound better and have a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jaco
Perfect
The Why worry solo is just a must have. The Steinberger moment with Money for Nothing is a classic. Of course the image quality is from the 80s, but love shines anyway.
Published 6 months ago by dcgem
Brothers In Arms Tour Film Footage At Last :
At long last folks some film footage from the Brothers In Arms Tour , this is a great dvd & worth buying , the picture quility is filmed during the 80s but still watchable , its... Read more
Published 6 months ago by K. Sneesby
The Australian concert not to miss
This is the Thank You Australia Concert which has the alternate version, well actually start to, "So Far Away" which was brilliant, unexpected and never appeared anywhere else. Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Boot
Good performance, bad bootleg mastering
This 1985 Dire Straits performance, recorded off the airwaves from Australian television is musically excellent, but the disc is an obvious bootleg marred by serious mastering... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Philip A.Cohen
Dire Straits - Thank You, Australia
The concert is over 2 hours long and I have seen very little of it. I gave it 5 stars as I have no basis on which to base an overall rating. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Raj Parr
Best So Far Away perfomance ever
Please do not expect quality video and stereo audio recording. This is just for collectors and serious fans. Read more
Published 14 months ago by JORGE RODRIGUES
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