This is the pro-forma bumph... Biography Biography
David Knopfler
Founder of Rock group Dire Straits, David has subsequently faithfully pursued
his own musical vision, writing and producing his own compositions on ten solo CDs
to date.
Knopfler has been fortunate enough to reach a wide audience without compromising his art and while he's enjoyed the respect and admiration of his musical peers, widespread critical acclaim, international awards and worldwide chart successes, has managed, in his own country, Britain, to keep a profile so low as to be nearly invisible. He lives quietly in the English countryside, notching up an impressive list of writing credits.
A regular panelist at music conventions, a first time married family man and lifelong member
of organizations like Amnesty International and Adopt a Minefield, David has always
made uncompromising life choices: "I don't regard what I do as remotely glamorous.
I write, record and perform my music because I completely love
doing it and despite any so called celebrity status that sometimes comes with
the job."
Ship of Dreams, David's latest album, co-produced with Harry Bogdanovs
(Westerhagen) features guest appearances by Chris Rea and Alan Clark
(Dire Straits) amongst others.
The album cover features a painting generously supplied by Scotland's most successful living artist, Jack Vettriano
As well as having produced a clutch of underscores for film and TV projects, David's first book of poetry entitled Blood Stones and Rhythmic Beasts was released earlier this year by Blackwing Books.
US/Canadian release of Ship of Dreams (on award winning Justin-Time Records
label) 25th October 2005
Toronto Star Review Canada "A lush and gentle gem of a record"
The Ottawa Xpress""Ship Of Dreams" is a little masterpiece"
ELBE Wochenblatt "He makes beautiful recordings" Sing Out More quotes here , here and here
Who I'd like to meet
Tess from The Constant Gardener, absent friends What is a friend? Tom, it seems has over 77 million friends and that's fine but the Oxford Dictionary defines a "friend" as "one joined to another in intimacy and mutual benevolence." Put another way, I'm purposefully avoiding a meaningless wodge of names as "friends" from people who don't actually know me or my work. So if you wind up in my pending folder that's why... it's not in any way a rejection or a slight. I do however follow up on all messages and requests. Best DavidI ALSO RUN A ROTATING TOP TWENTY FOUR - SO CONSTANT CHANGES