Mark Knopfler - Going Home (theme Of The Local Hero | Official Video) May 2026
The track is an epic nine-minute reimagining of Knopfler’s 1983 instrumental classic from the film Local Hero . Produced by Guy Fletcher, it features an unprecedented ensemble of over 60 legendary musicians, including:
The official video, animated by the Electric Theatre Collective, serves as a dynamic "who's who" of the contributors. The track is an epic nine-minute reimagining of
The single's cover art was designed by the legendary Sir Peter Blake (known for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band ). It features a collage of the contributing musicians in front of "Hanks," a famous guitar shop on London's Denmark Street. including: The official video
As each artist performs their specific segment or lick, their names appear on screen alongside music-themed visuals, such as a metaphorical guitar smash when Tom Morello plays. animated by the Electric Theatre Collective