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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is pretty average though it's not quirky as If on a Winter's night or Song's from the Labrynth. Some of it's quite good with tracks like I Burn for you really stand out. My personal view is Sting has writers block and hopefully this will pass and he'll write some new songs that inspire as in days past. I don't think he's past his sell by date just stuck in a rut. Loyal fans are tired of rearrangements and look for something new. It's a little bit disappointing though not a failure. The songs are best heard in their original style as this collection doesn't quite work and leaves you feeling really in state of uncertainty as to what this is really about but give it a listen to be sure for yourself.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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From the moment I heard that Sting was putting together an album of orchestral covers of his own material, I was very much looking forward to full scale re-interpretations of some of his finest tunes, especially following the disappointment of his recent 'If On A Winters Night' album. However, despite a couple of real gems, Roxanne and I Burn For You (one of my all time favorite Sting penned songs) and The Pirate's Bride...I feel that many of the chosen tracks just don't work as well with the orchestral arrangements, and come across sounding like they are essentially the same track with an orchestral backing, which I'm sure wasn't Sting's intention here. Some are just downright wrong, 'I Hung My Head' for example, a country ballad tale just doesn't suit this type of manipulation and sits uncomfortably amongst the play list when so many other more appropriate tracks would have been much more appreciated...Walking on the Moon or Message in a Bottle, If You Love Somebody...or any of the Soul Cages tracks would have worked well and sounded great with a full orchestra arrangement in my opinion.
As a long time fan of The Police and Sting's solo work, I feel that this album is again a missed opportunity for the reinvention of some of his most loved songs and could have breathed new life into them. As he so often says himself, he loves to experiment and push the boundaries, I just wish he had this time when he had the opportunity. I only hope that his live performances are not so restrained...
As a long time fan of The Police and Sting's solo work, I feel that this album is again a missed opportunity for the reinvention of some of his most loved songs and could have breathed new life into them. As he so often says himself, he loves to experiment and push the boundaries, I just wish he had this time when he had the opportunity. I only hope that his live performances are not so restrained...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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If you love Sting as much as i do, tihs CD is an absolute must! Fantastic!
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A pleasant surprise
Well, after reading some of the more negative reviews here i decided not to fork out £11 for the Cd when it came out but waited a bit and bought it when the price dropped to £2. Read more
Published 6 months ago by andy
You knew it was coming
Not that surprising because in the 80s the LSO cut an album of Police music called ARRESTED which starred on a few tracks Kim Goody. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Richard
a little dull
as a huge Sting fan I expected this to be his usual great quality, but is just a rehash (and not very startling versions at that) of some old stuff. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Catriona Liddle
An interesting half ...
We visited the live show in Perth, Australia. A wonderful evening under the stars with fabulous songs and performers. Read more
Published 15 months ago by colinlokko
Stingtastic!
Have loved Sting and much of his music for years, he is a brilliant musician. I was wary of this but bought it prior to going and seeing the show live, just so I would be prepared. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Patrizio
You Have To See It To Appreciate It
I agree with other reviewers that some of the versions on this album are a bit bland, given the possibilities of the London Philharmonic. Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. Barber
Saw the Concert, Bought the CD - both magical
I wouldn't say I'm a Sting fan - I did dance around as a teenager in my 80s gear to the Police but never owned one of his albums. Read more
Published 18 months ago by MM
cd
item was sold in perfect condition as discribed. very prompt delivery time as well. wud trade with this seller again.
Published 19 months ago by pips
why?
at least when joni mitchell did orchestral versions of her own back catalogue they really sounded fresh and new, but putting rehashed versions of your stuff on a classical label... Read more
Published 20 months ago by nedley
A CHARMING ALBUM
This is an album with little to dislike about it. Each song is given an orchestral re-interpretation, breathing new life into a substantial back catalogue. Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. McCarraher
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