Screenplaying Explained

Screenplaying
Type:compilation
Artist:Mark Knopfler
Cover:Mark_screenplaying.jpg
Recorded:1982–1989
Genre:Film music
Label:Vertigo
Warner Bros. (USA)
Producer:Mark Knopfler
Prev Title:Neck and Neck
Prev Year:1990
Next Title:Golden Heart
Next Year:1996

Screenplaying is a compilation album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, released on 9 November 1993 by Vertigo Records internationally and Warner Bros. Records in the United States. The album contains previously released tracks from Knopfler's soundtrack albums Cal (1984), Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989), The Princess Bride (1987), and Local Hero (1983).

Critical reception

In his review for AllMusic, William Ruhlmann gave the album four and a half out of five stars, writing, "The music is reminiscent of the calmer parts of Dire Straits songs: melodic, lyrical, and touching."[1]

Track listing

All music was written by Mark Knopfler, except where indicated.

Charts

Chart (1993)Peak
position
Netherlands Albums Chart21
New Zealand Albums Chart21

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ruhlmann . William . Screenplaying . AllMusic . 24 November 2012.