Sting - Symphonicities (2010)
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Genre: Rock | Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Symphonicities; the companion CD to accompany Sting's highly-anticipated world tour, which begins June 2 in Vancouver, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by Steven Mercurio (Bocelli, Pavarotti). The new studio album, comprised of Sting's most celebrated songs re-imagined for symphonic arrangement, serves as the ultimate commemoration of the live concert experience. Created exclusively for the tour and correlating album, Sting's greatest hits have been reinterpreted with brand new orchestrations arranged by Jorge Calandrelli, David Hartley, Michel Legrand, Rob Mathes, Vince Mendoza, Steven Mercurio, Bill Ross, Robert Sadin, and Nicola Tescari. In addition to "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," highlights include fan-favorites culled from The Police songbook such as "Roxanne" and "Next To You," as well as songs from Sting's enduring solo career including "Englishman in New York," "I Burn for You," "Why Should I Cry for You," and "She's Too Good For Me," among others. Symphonicities is produced by Rob Mathes and Sting, mixed by Elliot Scheiner (Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac) and Claudius Mittendorfer (Interpol, Franz Ferdinand).Sting will also be joined by a quartet comprised of Dominic Miller (Sting's longtime guitarist), David Cossin (a multi-percussion specialist in new and experimental music and featured member of the Bang on a Can All-Stars), Jo Lawry (vocalist), and Ira Coleman (bassist).
We could quibble that Sting played it safe Saturday night at the Winspear Opera House. We could complain that he and his stellar three-piece band - drummer Josh Freese, keyboardist David Sancious and guitarist Dominic Miller - pandered to the 30-and-up audience by giving them many familiar solo and Police tunes as well as a few album cuts from that hit-making era.
But that would be dismissing a fabulous show of musicianship, stage presence and song selection. Sting, whose performance was part of the Super Bowl XLV Kick-Off Concert Series, was in stellar artistic form. He was so good that he made us forget how coy those North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee bigwigs were about the headliner of the Sept. 10 gig dubbed "XLV Countdown Live From Cowboys Stadium."
All we know is this person is a Grammy-winner and has sold more than 40 million albums. "Contractual obligations" prohibit them from saying anything else. Instead we got banter from hosts Troy Aikman and Daryl Johnston as well as Roger Staubach, Drew Pearson and Tony Dorsett.
Sting commanded undivided attention for 90 minutes. Looking and sounding most youthful at 58, the Englishman born Gordon Sumner opened with a loosely R&B rendition of "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You." He would effortlessly travel through gems showcasing his grasp of melodies, rhythm and memorable lyrics.
The highlights were the unexpected numbers such as the sauntering "Walking On the Moon" segueing into the moody "Tea In the Sahara," or the solemn, spare "Shape Of My Heart" and the rocking "Driven to Tears." But there was also no ignoring the punk-rock energy of "Message In a Bottle," the stunning beauty of "Fields of Gold" and the sinewy, sexy allure of "Wrapped Around Your Finger."
By the time he reached the end of two encores, Sting had touched on every significant turn of his career. Closing with "Fragile," one of his most covered solo compositions, reminded us just how accomplished his repertoire has been.
Tracklist:01. Next to You (2:30)
02. Englishman In New York (4:23)
03. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (4:57)
04. I Hung My Head (5:32)
05. You Will Be My Ain True Love (3:44)
06. Roxanne (3:38)
07. When We Dance (5:27)
08. The End of the Game (6:07)
09. I Burn For You (4:04)
10. We Work the Black Seam (7:19)
11. She's Too Good For Me (3:03)
12. The Pirate's Bride (5:03)
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