Mark Knopfler - Cal - 1984 (24/96 Vinyl Rip)

With the core of Dire Straits augumented by Paul Brady and Liam O'Flynn, Knopfler set out to give this score a somewhat Irish spin, though keeping that light. A quiet, reflective set of cues that eschew false dramatics in favor of supporting the story.
Another excellent soundtrack composed by Mark Knopfler (see my blog for the other soundtrack); enjoy this album with a great recording quality!
Note: No silence was deleted, so please burn gapless..

Review:
http://allmusic.com/album/R84221

In 1983, Mark Knopfler, singer/songwriter of Dire Straits, released the soundtrack to "Local Hero", which remains a favorite of mine still, and one of the best soundtracks ever. The next year, he followed with another movie soundtrack, "Cal", which brings the story of an Northern-Irish family tormented by the struggles with the British "occupancy".

"Cal" (12 tracks, 35 min.) evokes the atmosphere of Irish life, with superb result. Check out the opener "Irish Boy", with gentle guitar and flute. The conflict in the movie is born out in "Fear and Hatred", which is the only "harsh" track on the album, all the other tunes are mood pieces. There are 2 center pieces on the album that are beautiful beyond belief: the 6+ min. "Father and Son" which evoke all the ache that is in the movie, and the closer "The Long Road", which is uplifting in sound (and sight onto the screen). Knopler's excellent guitar work is never overbearing, but enhances the mood throughout.

"Cal" may only last 35 min., but it is a superb soundtrack, and highly recommended.
Paul Allaer - review Amazon.com

Track List:

01 Irish Boy
02 The Road
03 Waiting For Her
04 Irish Love
05 A Secret Place/ Where Will You Go
06 Father And Son

07 Meeting Under The Trees
08 Potato Picking
09 In A Secret Place
10 Fear And Hatred
11 Love And Guilt
12 The Long Road