Screenplaying
compilation
ArtistMark Knopfler
CoverMark_screenplaying.jpg
Released9 November 1993
Recorded1982–1989
GenreFilm music
LabelVertigo
Warner Bros. (USA)
ProducerMark Knopfler
Prev year1990
Next year1996

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

References

  1. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Screenplaying". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 November 2012.