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Symphonicities
''Symphonicities'' is the tenth studio album by English musician Sting, released on 14 July 2010 on Deutsche Grammophon. This is his first studio album featuring new recordings of existing songs drawn from both his solo career and from The Police (the second one to date being the 2019 studio album '' My Songs''). The title of the album is a play on that of The Police' 1983 album ''Synchronicity''. Background The album is a companion piece to the tour of the same name in which Sting, performing with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, reinterprets some of his songs as classical symphonic compositions. ''Symphonicities'' was recorded at Abbey Road Studios,Sting interview for Symphonicities 8 July 2010. and produced by |
Sting (musician)
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner (born 2 October 1951), known as Sting, is an English musician, activist, and actor. He was the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for New wave music, new wave band the Police from 1977 until their breakup in 1986. He launched a solo career in 1985 and has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, New-age music, new-age, and worldbeat in his music. Sting has sold a combined total of more than 100 million records as a solo artist and as a member of the Police. He has received three Brit Awards, including Brit Award for British Male Solo Artist, Best British Male Artist in 1994 and Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2002; a Golden Globe Award, Golden Globe; an Emmy Award, Emmy; and four Academy Awards, Academy Award nominations. As a solo musician and as a member of the Police, Sting has received 17 Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Symphonicity Tour
The Symphonicity Tour was a worldwide concert tour by musician Sting in support of his album '' Symphonicities'', which was released in 2010. He was accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The concerts themselves featured material from the album as well as several hits from his solo career and The Police. Tour dates ;Festivals and other miscellaneous performances :This concert was a part of "Ravinia Festival Ravinia Festival is a primarily outdoor music venue in Highland Park, Illinois. It hosts a series of outdoor concerts and performances every summer from June to September in a wide variety of musical genres from classical to pop. The first orche ..." :This concert was a part of " 2011 Viña del Mar International Song Festival" :This concert was a part of "Moon & Stars Festival" :This concert was a part of "Montreux Jazz Festival" :This concert was a part of "Les Nuits de Fourvière" :This concert was a part of "Festival de Poupet" :This concert was a part of " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Will Be My Ain True Love
"You Will Be My Ain True Love" is a song written and performed by Sting and Alison Krauss from 2003, in the film '' Cold Mountain''. The song was nominated for an Academy Award, a Grammy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. The song is a notable example of the modern use of a drone bass. Alison Krauss included it on her 2007 compilation, '' A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection'' and Sting re-recorded it for his 2010 album, ''Symphonicities''. Music video The music video for "You Will Be My Ain True Love" depicts Alison Krauss and Sting performing it live, interspersed with scenes from the film, which stars Nicole Kidman, Jude Law and Renée Zellweger Renée Kathleen Zellweger ( ; born April 25, 1969) is an American actress. The recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Renée Zellweger, various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and four .... See also * ''Cold Mountain'' (soundtrack) References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Mathes
Rob Mathes (born September 10, 1970) is an American record producer, music arranger, composer, songwriter, and performer. He also writes bluesy spiritual-pop music. (PDF) First United Methodist Church, Stamford, Connecticut (March 7, 2010) Retrieved January 10, 2011 Early life Mathes was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to classical musicians and music instructors Joan and George Mathes. The family moved to Greenwich, Connecticut, where his parents taught music with the local schools and privately. Rob Mathes showed interest and skill in music at a very early age. In his youth, Mathes attended where he studied under |
I Hung My Head
"I Hung My Head" is a song written by the singer-songwriter Sting and released on the 1996 album ''Mercury Falling''. It reflects Sting's childhood fondness for TV Westerns, as well as his avowed interest in country music, but also tackles deeper and more philosophical themes of life, death, justice and redemption. It tells the story of a boy who shoots a stranger, the resulting shame, and the consequences he faces. Blue Highway released a bluegrass version of the song in 1999 on their self-titled album ''Blue Highway''. In 2002, Johnny Cash covered the song in the album '' American IV: The Man Comes Around''. Sting re-recorded the song in an orchestral version for his 2010 album ''Symphonicities''. Theme The story is told from the point of view of a young man who takes his brother's rifle out with him one morning. He points the rifle at a man who is riding a horse in the distance ("I drew a bead on him; to practice my aim.") The rifle discharges by accident, killing the rider. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" is a song by the British rock band The Police from their fourth studio album, ''Ghost in the Machine'' (1981). It was a hit single that reached the top of the charts in the United Kingdom in November 1981UK Singles Charts for the week of 14 November 1981 The Official Charts. and hit on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart that same year. Whitburn, Joel (2004). ''The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits'', 8th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 497. The song, unusual for including [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Englishman In New York
"Englishman in New York" is a song by the English singer-songwriter Sting, from his second studio album '' Nothing Like the Sun'', released in October 1987. Branford Marsalis played soprano saxophone on the track, while the drums were played by Manu Katché and the percussion by Mino Cinélu. The single was released in February 1988 as the third single from the album, but only reached No. 51 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, "Englishman in New York" peaked at No. 84 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in April 1988 and reached No. 32 on the ''Billboard'' Mainstream Rock chart that same month. However, the single was more successful in continental Europe, becoming a hit in several countries, reaching the top 40 in France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Belgium. "Englishman in New York" was also a top 20 hit in Ireland. In South Africa, it peaked at No. 9. In 1990, just prior to the release of his third studio album '' The Soul Cages'', Sting's record label licensed Dutch DJ and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Hull (mastering Engineer)
Scott E. Hull (born January 28, 1962) is an American mastering engineer based in New York City, and the owner of Masterdisk.Prosoundnews Walsh, Christopher (2008). "Hull Acquires Masterdisk", ProSoundNews Biography Hull began his career as an intern at Masterdisk in 1983.MixWeiss, David (2008). "New York Metro, December 2008", Mix He became 's assistant in 1984, and was promoted to chief engineer in 1994. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Songs
''My Songs'' is the fourteenth album by British singer-songwriter Sting and his second album to feature new renditions of previously released material (after 2010's ''Symphonicities''). The album was released on 24 May 2019. Background The album features fifteen reworked versions of a selection of Sting's most widely recognised songs from across his career. Via his social media outlets, Sting described the new versions of the songs as being "reconstructed", "refitted" and "reframed", but "with a contemporary focus". Some songs on the album have been remixed using elements of the original tracks, while others are complete re-recordings. A remixed version of " Brand New Day" produced for ''My Songs'' was released on 31 December 2018. This version was first performed live in Times Square on the same day. A remixed version of " Desert Rose" and a newly recorded version of " Demolition Man" were made available to download on 28 March 2019. The ''My Songs'' tour commenced on 28 May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live In Berlin (Sting Album)
''Sting ... Live in Berlin'' is a live album and concert film by Sting and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. It was recorded and filmed on 21 September 2010 at the O2 World (as it had been known at the time) in Berlin. The concert features live versions of Sting's songs from The Police as well as his solo song catalogue. The length of the full concert is around 135 minutes, but to get all the songs both the DVD and CD have to be purchased. Track listing DVD All songs written by Sting except where noted. # " A Thousand Years" (Kipper, Sting) # "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" # "Englishman in New York" # " Roxanne" # "When We Dance" # "Russians" (Sergei Prokofiev, Sting) # " I Hung My Head" # "Why Should I Cry for You" # "Whenever I Say Your Name" # "This Cowboy Song" # "Tomorrow We'll See" # " Moon Over Bourbon Street" # "The End of the Game" # " You Will Be My Ain True Love" # "All Would Envy" # "Mad About You" # " King of Pain" # "Every Breath You Take" # " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If On A Winter's Night
''If on a Winter's Night...'' is the ninth studio album from British musician Sting. The album is a collection of Christmas and winter-themed songs mostly written by others, including folk songs, madrigals and religious hymns from past centuries. Dozens of musicians appear on the album in various configurations, including jazz, folk and classical players. It was released in most countries on 26 October 2009, on 27 October 2009 in the United States and 2 November 2009 in the United Kingdom. The album was released in several formats: vinyl LP, a single-disc CD, a limited edition CD and making-of DVD entitled ''The Genesis of 'If on a Winter's Night...' in Six Chapters'' in hardback book packaging, an Amazon exclusive version, as well as various import editions (of note is the Japanese edition). The limited edition and Amazon exclusive both include bonus songs; the Japanese edition includes them as well but adds "The Coventry Carol." The album includes a reworking of "The Hounds o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boston Globe
''The Boston Globe,'' also known locally as ''the Globe'', is an American daily newspaper founded and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The newspaper has won a total of 27 Pulitzer Prizes. ''The Boston Globe'' is the oldest and largest daily newspaper in Boston and tenth-largest newspaper by print circulation in the nation as of 2023. Founded in 1872, the paper was mainly controlled by Irish Catholic interests before being sold to Charles H. Taylor and his family. After being privately held until 1973, it was sold to ''The New York Times'' in 1993 for $1.1billion, making it one of the most expensive print purchases in United States history. The newspaper was purchased in 2013 by Boston Red Sox and Liverpool F.C. owner John W. Henry for $70million from The New York Times Company, having lost over 90% of its value in 20 years. The chief print rival of ''The Boston Globe'' is the '' Boston Herald'', whose circulation is smaller and is shrinking faster. The newspaper is "one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
