{"product_id":"mark-knopfler-local-hero","title":"Mark Knopfler – Local Hero","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eMark Knopfler – Local Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully atmospheric soundtrack from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMark Knopfler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLocal Hero\u003c\/em\u003e marked his first major project outside of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDire Straits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and remains one of the most beloved instrumental albums of his career. Written for the acclaimed 1983 film \u003cem\u003eLocal Hero\u003c\/em\u003e, the soundtrack captures the landscapes, humour and quiet charm of a small Scottish coastal community through evocative melodies and masterful guitar work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending folk, Celtic influences, rock and cinematic composition, the album creates a vivid sense of place. Knopfler’s distinctive guitar tone runs throughout the record, supported by gentle arrangements that range from reflective and atmospheric to uplifting and celebratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights include the haunting \u003cem\u003eWild Theme\u003c\/em\u003e, the traditional influences of \u003cem\u003eThe Ceilidh And The Northern Lights\u003c\/em\u003e and the iconic closing piece \u003cem\u003eGoing Home (Theme Of The Local Hero)\u003c\/em\u003e, a composition that has become one of Knopfler’s signature works and a favourite among guitar enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in atmosphere and emotion, \u003cem\u003eLocal Hero\u003c\/em\u003e stands as both a memorable film soundtrack and a rewarding listening experience in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rocks \u0026amp; The Water – 3:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Theme – 3:40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeway Flyer – 1:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoomtown (Variation Louis' Favourite) – 4:10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Way It Always Starts – 4:08\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rocks And The Thunder – 0:40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ceilidh And The Northern Lights – 4:07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mist Covered Mountains – 5:13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ceilidh: Louis Favourite \/ Billy's Tune – 3:42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhistle Theme – 0:53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooching – 5:05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStargazer – 1:31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rocks And The Thunder – 0:40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoing Home: Theme Of The Local Hero – 5:01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DfXUyQsmXRk?si=-IHiB-D3DxZL0KFN\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vertigo Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54312463991126,"sku":"811 038-2","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_848ef666-db90-4e14-8a54-b4f4d5320832.jpg?v=1782230438","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/mark-knopfler-local-hero","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}