Dire Straits/TX, USA 1985

Introducing an ultra-excellent soundboard album that is a classic from the heyday and is even said to be DIRE STRAITS’ masterpiece. The super masterpiece was recorded at “San Antonio performance on August 16, 1985”. This is a stereo soundboard recording. Recently, we have introduced many masterpieces of “BROTHERS IN ARMS TOUR”, so let’s first check the show’s position from the panoramic view of the world tour. 1985 April 25th – May 13th: Europe #1a (12 performances)《BROTHERS IN ARMS’ released on May 13th》May 14th – July 16th: Europe #1b (55 performances)・July 23rd – October 13th: North America (58 performances) ←★Here★ ・October 22nd – December 31st: Europe #2 (57 performances) 1986 ・February 7th – April 26th : Oceania (55 performances) DIRE STRAITS was at its peak in 1985/1986. They toured the world in a huge number of places, about 250 performances, and among them, the San Antonio performance of this work was the 21st concert in the middle of the “North American” tour. The sound board recorded at such a show is known as the “king” that reigns as the pinnacle of “BROTHERS IN ARMS TOUR”. This is different from simply being “Tour No. 1.” After all, “BROTHERS IN ARMS TOUR” is an unusually prolific area of ​​great sound sources. There are a wide variety of broadcast soundboards and professional shots because of the world tour that was backed by the album’s astronomical hit, but not only that, but also a large number of super masterpiece-level audience recordings were created. It is truly the best of DIRE STRAITS… no, it is a treasure trove of famous recordings that are rarely seen in the entire rock world. Despite being on such a rich tour, speaking of the champion, the established theory of “San Antonio performance or Cleveland performance” is unwavering. In fact, the quality is impregnable, perfect, and flawless. Not only the sound quality, but also the precise mix balance, the beautiful sound, and the amazing stereo feeling. Even though I put on my headphones, closed my eyes, and listened to it microscopically, I didn’t really like it at all. It’s truly a completely official level…I can’t help but wonder, “Why hasn’t this been officially released?!” Even among the numerous line records of “BROTHERS IN ARMS TOUR,” I thought that the only ones I could think of up to this point were the Cleveland performance or this work… But when I thought about it, I realized that the Cleveland performance soundboard had “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” is missing. In addition to the sound, a complete full set. Such a San Antonio performance sound board, that is, this work is the only absolute king. Let’s organize the full set here. The target of comparison is of course the genuine official work “ALCHEMY”. Classics (8 songs)・DIRE STRAITS: Sultans Of Swing・MAKING MOVIES: Expresso Love/Romeo And Juliet/Tunnel Of Love/Solid Rock・LOVE OVER GOLD: Private Investigations・EXTENDEDANCEPLAY: Two Young Lovers・LOCAL HERO: Going Home Songs that can’t be heard on “ALCHEMY” (8 songs) ・DIRE STRAITS: Wild West End ・BROTHERS IN ARMS: Ride Across The River/One World/Why Worry/Walk Of Life/Money Of Nothing/Brothers In Arms…and something like this It has become. Since the tour is different from “ALCHEMY”, it is natural that the set will be different. Approximately half of this work is occupied by repertoire that cannot be heard on “ALCHEMY”. And since it is none other than the “BROTHERS IN ARMS” number, it is a must-see. It’s not just a masterpiece, but Terry Williams, who played only part of it in the studio version, plays the whole song, and the rock dynamism continues throughout the full show, mixing in classics. This sense of fulfillment is now on par with “BROTHERS IN ARMS” itself…no, it would be no exaggeration to say that it is even better. Aside from the official masterpieces that line up, it is a masterpiece of a live album that some overseas enthusiasts call “DIRE STRAITS’ masterpiece!” This is a masterpiece among masterpieces that has gone beyond the question of whether it is a good live album or not, and is also said to be the pinnacle of the band “DIRE STRAITS”. It is unforgivable not to have experienced a sound board like this…This is one of such dimensions. Please enjoy this work of the best master to your heart’s content. Live at Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, TX, USA 16th August 1985 STEREO SBD(PERFECT QUALITY) Disc 1(61:57) 1. Ride Across the River 2. Expresso Love 3. One World 4. Romeo and Juliet 5. Private Investigations 6. Sultans of Swing 7. Why Worry 8. Walk of Life Disc 2(59:28) 1. Two Young Lovers 2. Money for Nothing 3. Wild West End 4. Newcastle Interlude 5. Tunnel of Love 6. Brothers in Arms 7. Solid Rock 8. Going Home (Theme From Local Hero) STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING Mark Knopfler – Vocals, Guitar Jack Sonni – Guitar John Illsey – Bass, Guy Fletcher – Keyboards Alan Clark – Keyboards Terry Williams – Drums Chris White – Saxophone