MARK KNOPFLER   soundtrack   LOCAL HERO
1983
Music by Mark Knopfler for the film produced by David Puttnam, written & directed by Bill Forsyth

01. The Rocks And The Water (3:30)
02. Wild Theme (3:40)
03. Freeway Flyer (1:50)
04. Boomtown (Variation Louis' Favourite) (4:10)
05. The Way It Always Starts (4:08)
06. The Rocks And The Thunder (0:40)
07. The Ceilidh And The Northern Lights (4:07)
08. The Mist Covered Mountains* (5:13)
09. The Ceilidh: Louis' Favourite/ Billy's Tune (3:42)
10. Whistle Theme (0:53)
11. Smooching (5:05)
12. Stargazer (1:31)
13. The Rocks And The Thunder (0:40)
14. Going Home: Theme Of The Local Hero (5:01)

Total playing time: 43:48

Composed by Mark Knopfler except track 8: traditional, arranged by Mark Knopfler

Mark Knopfler: Guitars, Synthesizers, Percussion & Linn Drums (1,2,3,5,10,11,14)
Alan Clark: Synthesizers, Hammond Organ & Piano
Hal Lindes: Rhythm Guitar (3)
Alan Darby: Guitar (7,8,9)
Robin Murray: Guitar (7,8,9)
John Illsley: Bass (3)
Neil Jason: Bass (4,5)
Brian Rowan: Bass (7,8,9)
Eddie Gomez: Bass (8)
Tony Levin: Bass (11,14)
Terry Williams: Drums (3)
Steve Jordan: Drums (4,5)
Ed Bicknell: Drums (7,8,9)
Mike Brecker: Saxophone (4,11,14)
Gerry Rafferty: Vocals (5)
Mike Maineri: Vibes (4,11)
Mark Winchester: Violin (7,8,9)
Dale Winchester: Accordian (7,8,9)
Jimmy Yuill: Whistle (7,8,9)

Produced by Mark Knopfler
Recorded at Power Station Studios, New York, 1982-83, Hilton Women's Royal Institute Hall, Banff UK, Utopia/Eden Studios, London

Engineered by Neil Dorfsman
Assisted by Josh Abbey, Tim Palmer & Phil Vinall
Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk
Photography: Frank Griffin, Denis Waugh
Published by Chariscourt Ltd/adm. in the UK by Rondor Music (Ldn) Ltd

All timings are approximate

Original sound recording made by Phonogram Ltd. (London)

(P) © 1983 Phonogram Ltd. (London)

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