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interview with Sting about new album - some explanation why so gloomy
by casimira＠csail.mit.edu 29 Nov '09

29 Nov '09

http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/27/sting_keeps_to_the_s…

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Off topic
by sweetmomb＠cs.com 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Boy, the list has been quiet! Remember when "Brand New Day" came out and the "reviewer" said it was Sting's tribute to the millenium since he obviously hadn't listened to it? Well, they had the new CD listed as "an inspirational Christmas album of old English lullabies and carols." Yeah, the song about the reanimated corpse says "Happy Holidays!" to me! <sigh> To all on the list who celebrate it, a Happy Thanksgiving to you! And if you don't celebrate Thanksgiving, I wish you peace and happiness as well! Have a wonderful weekend! Holly

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Is the region 2, 2 CD / 2 DVD Certifiable box set really a rare collectable?!
by Angeline Adams 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Hi guys, Last Christmas I got two copies of the 2 CD/2 DVD box set, but hadn't got around to selling the spare one until now - it's still in its shrink-wrap. Checking online to see what other people were charging for it, I found that Amazon don't even stock it anymore (though some Marketplace sellers have it for £55!) - just the BluRay version and the 1 CD/1 DVD 'highlights' package. And on Ebay there are people selling it for £50 - 65, saying it's a rare item! Am I sitting on a 'Christmas bonus' here? Has anyone managed to sell the set for that kind of money, or are all those people on Amazon and Ebay just asking ridiculously high prices which no-one will actually pay? Angeline --

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Re: [Police] CD
by sweetmomb＠cs.com 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

I ordered it from the site even though I know it is in stores now, because it comes with so many extras. I personally liked the lute album, but I like that kind of music anyway, and the fact that it was from Sting was just a bonus for me! I'm sorry to hear that the vocals aren't so great -- do you think the music got caught in that frightful beard? I'll let you know what I think -- whenever I get it! Thanks for the replies and support! Regardless of our differing opinions, one thing is universally true: we have the best list anywhere! PS -- What do you think of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee nominations? As far as I'm concerned, there are some glaring omissions, notably Jethro Tull/Ian Andersen and Emerson Lake and Palmer, not to mention the Moody Blues and Eurythmics. Among the nominees are LL Cool J and Donna Summer. How they got nominated before the acts I mentioned (and I could have mentioned many more!), I cannot imagine. I think Sting will be eligible next year (as a solo act). It will be interesting to see if he gets nominated in his first year of eligibility. I think he will, but given the nominees this year, who knows? Have a great weekend, everyone. Holly

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Got it!
by sweetmomb＠cs.com 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Well, the album has arrived, and... not what I expected, but there are some high points (for me, anyway). "The Snow It Melts The Soonest" and "Christmas At Sea" stand out for me. If the rest of the album had been like "The Snow...:, I would have been ecstatic. I actually prefer the original version of "Gabriel's Message" to this one. And there are several numbers on here that I can identify (thanks to my son, the lyric baritone) as "Art Songs" -- usually only sung by soloists in the context of choir recitals. These songs are often performed in different voice, that is, the singer sings them in such a way that his voice is nearly unrecognizable when compared to his regular, "normal" singing voice. I think that's what he was trying to do on a few of these where his voice sounds almost muddy. I'm not a fan of art songs, so these are not my favorites. My other comment is that this is clearly a Christmas album, albeit a very dark and different one, with a few winter songs thrown in, and not an album of winter songs. But since most of the songs are really dark, it probably wasn't marketable as a Christmas album. On some tracks I can hear echoes of past jazz influences that are pretty palatable, and if you just listen to the music and ignore some of the macabre subject matter, it isn't as dark/depressing/scary. I always liked "The Hounds of Winter", and I like this version too, but no more than the original. So yes, I guess I'm disappointed with this album. I would have enjoyed more traditional Celtic fare with his personal stamp on it, although Peter, Paul and Mary's "Soal Cake" (traditional spelling there!) is more to my liking than this version. And for the record, I really liked the lute album, but again, that was all one theme and one genre of music. This album, although it has a theme, seems a lot less cohesive than that one. <sigh> Not the review I hoped to post, but an honest one. Have a good week, my friends. Holly

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The Police, U2 & Tom Petty Friday!
by Stunglive＠cs.com 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

STUNG - The Ultimate tribute to The Police http://www.stunglive.com STUNG this weekend: Friday, November 13 LITTLE FOX THEATER - 2215 Broadway St., Redwood City, CA w/ special guests ZOO STATION & PETTY THEFT This Friday night STUNG hosts the gathering of the best tribute bands in the Bay Area, at the Little Fox in Redwood. Joining us that night will be our pals in ZOO STATION, the Bay Area's award winning tribute to U2, and PETTY THEFT, one of the best new tribute bands to come out in a long while, playing the music of Tom and the Heartbreakers. Advance tickets can be purchased directly from the band, which benefits us and saves you charges on service fees and such. You don't even need a PayPal account, just use your credit card like you would, and pick up your tickets at the door. Here is the (long) link to the stunglive.com ticketing page: https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow& SESSION=ec3f3WTLy_iqZ-MTeRHDkjIv5UUV0FGkLQHxINjP0RdPBwpb33U5VnewELa& dispatch=50a222a57771920b6a3d7b606239e4d529b525e0b7e69bf0224adecfb0124e9b833248354cf50881b500d37e944d21e54bc7 8c93b5368dc8 …or visit the "Gigs" page at www.stunglive.com This is our last show of the year, and promises to be a special one, so don't miss it Thanks to all the people who came out to the Café Du Nord in SF, what a great venue, and a great show. Also, check out the STUNG YouTube page for videos from recent shows. http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=1D97169E6A985377 Hope to see you this Friday night. Cheers, STUNG - Reminding the World The Police ROCK! www.stunglive.com

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New CD
by Steve Langele 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Let it be known that I will be the first to be dancing a jig when a new Police album is released. With that being said, not sure what some of you folks expected from this release... It is after all a Sting album, that followed a Lute album.... I myself think that it is actually very nice and am enjoying it as much as can be expected. I do like classical music at some times, so maybe I am biased. And I think that Sting does have a very unique voice that is very adaptable to many styles of music and that it is not at all out of place on this album.... This is a Christmas album playing traditional, and albeit old, music... I think that he sounds very good and I will definitely be happy to have it during the holidays. It is rather mellow, but I don't think that he was going to come out with this rocking solo album, even after the exhaustive tour that he did with the Police as many might have expected... I guess tht I appreciate it for what it is, another album that Sting took a lot of time and effort to put out, playing music about a season that he is very passionate about... I guess, take it for what it is worth. Just my opinion. Not knocking anybody for not liking it, because I think that it's probably not for everybody, just felt like I needed to stick up for the man... Peace out. PS- the beard is a little bit too homeless-like, but I imagine that is what he likes to have in the winter in Tuscany... hell, I have about 4 days of scruff on my face when I am off. If I didn't have to worry about shaving, I would probably sport a facial-rug like that too...

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New CD
by sweetmomb＠cs.com 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

I still haven't received the new Sting CD which I ordered from the Sting.com site. Anybody else get theirs yet? Holly =

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R: Re: New CD
by v.murasso＠libero.it 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Hello to everybody, i pre-ordered the album form the site, i haven’t received it yet. I’m not so worry, cause I was in Durham last September, so I’ve heard everything in that wonderful occasion. But I’m upset, about the messages I red in the mailing list. To be honest, I thing that a lot of people, could read what an Italian musician, wrote for an Italian important musical paper, to judge the Sting’s new album. It is very, very interesting, and so….beaming! He explain the reason of the music, the use of the voice, the reason of his choice….. On my opinion, I’ve always maintained, that when you love an artist, you can take delight through everything he does. And I’ve always taken delight from Sting’ works. And, also, i thing that Sting is a brave artist, and is courage is always rewarded. For what I heared in Durham, i’m sure, I’m going to take a great delight from this album. And I say I’m very proud to attend new inspirations, contaminations, experimentations etc, etc. from him. And if next year we’ll have a Sting’s new pop album, or a Police’s new album, I’ll be very very happy. But, now, I’m waiting my album out, to pass a wonderful, exciting winter. Kisses to all of you, and see you soon to the Salle Pleyel with someone….. Sorry for my language mistakes Vania ----Messaggio originale----Da: lydia.dicorato(a)tin.itData: 06/11/2009 13.23A: "Mario"<marspala(a)yahoo.com>, <police(a)mailman.xmission.com>, <sweetmomb(a)cs.com>, "Bruce Greenwood"<bruce.greenwood(a)rogers.com>Ogg: Re: [Police] New CD i really can t believe at wath i m reading!!!! This is a real Police mailing list and not Sting mailing list!!! This is one of the best album he made!!!! His VOICE is at the maximum level of warm and sweetness!!! And one of the best song is the wich one he wrote the music in" CHRISTMAS AT SEA" ,the first half album his a beatifull ensamble of notes, and sound....You can dance ,dream, cry and smile at the same time.... But you know Sting doesn t make stupid and simply music...you just to lissen to it a fews times and....not only the traks!!!!! C'mon try to lissen at least number 4 and 5 ...than you'll judge!! Sorry 4 my English Donna Lydia ----- Original Message ----- From: Mario To: police(a)mailman.xmission.com ; sweetmomb(a)cs.com ; Bruce Greenwood Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 4:39 AM Subject: Re: [Police] New CD I will be honest with you. I have had this album since August ( and I did not have to pay a damn cent thank god) so it is not just the mini clips from Amazon or where ever. I have listened to it at least a dozen times. I have tried and tried to get into it. The vocals are really bad despite some people saying that it is the style of the music. Nevertheless it just does not suit Sting's vocals that well. I think Sting arrogant ego means well but despite the fact that is now #1 on holiday chart I still think the best challenge for Sting EVER is still to make a Police album- totally unexpected Mario PLMFT--- On Thu, 11/5/09, Bruce Greenwood <bruce.greenwood(a)rogers.com> wrote: From: Bruce Greenwood <bruce.greenwood(a)rogers.com>Subject: RE: [Police] New CDTo: "'Mario'" <marspala(a)yahoo.com>, police(a)mailman.xmission.com, sweetmomb(a)cs.comDate: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 5:51 PM Ha! I was going to write the same thing! Actually, all I’ve heard is the mini clips from a handful of songs that were available online a few weeks ago, but that was all I could take…and I still haven’t been able to get through that darn lute album either. I guess I will have to get the new CD just because I feel obligated to do so…not obligated to Sting, but to the completeness of my collection! The man is killing me. I need new music from him…I need songs that he has written, not other peoples’ stuff! I haven’t given up on Sting yet, and he will always be my guy…but I am beginning to accept the idea that he might not have what I want to hear in him any more….time will tell, I guess. Cheers, Bruce in Toronto P.S. Holly, I do hope you get your CD soon J From: police-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:police-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of MarioSent: November-05-09 8:36 PMTo: police(a)mailman.xmission.com; sweetmomb(a)cs.comSubject: Re: [Police] New CD doesn't matter, it is a terrible album Mario PLMFT--- On Thu, 11/5/09, sweetmomb(a)cs.com <sweetmomb(a)cs.com> wrote: From: sweetmomb(a)cs.com <sweetmomb(a)cs.com>Subject: [Police] New CDTo: police(a)mailman.xmission.comDate: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 5:32 PM I still haven't received the new Sting CD which I ordered from the Sting.com site. Anybody else get theirs yet?Holly -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________Police mailing listPolice@mailman.xmission.comhttp://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/police _______________________________________________Police mailing listPolice@mailman.xmission.comhttp://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/police

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Rock n Roll Hall of Fame 9 DVD set
by David Lucky 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

https://www.rockhalldvd.com/Rock-And-Roll-Hall-Of-Fame-Live-DVD.dtm Did I see this correct? The new Rock and Roll hall of Fame DVD set has come out and it sounds cool. Not just the performances but backstage and rehaersal stuff. Lo and behold I look through the list and no mention of The Police. Is that correct - the whole 9 DVD set doesnt have any Police/Sting content. I am let down on this front. Anyone know anything about this, why they are left off or if they are on it and I just missed it or its not featured. Thank David

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