I was at the Oakland show and I sincerely, thoroughly enjoyed it!! I've seen Sting many times, but never The Police, and I was in total awe of Andy and Stewart. The sound at the Coliseum was excellent at our seats, and I felt like I could really hear the separateness of the instruments in a distinctly cool way, which is something I was not used to from listening to their albums. And Sting was in good voice, which is not always true-surely some of you have also been to a show where he needs help singing Roxanne. I've pretty much memorized the Synchronicity Concert DVD note for note, and I thought Wednesday night's show was as good or better. Perhaps I'd think differently had I been old enough to see them back in the 80s. The energy of the crowd was really good where I was standing (few people near me sat at all during the show) and we were in a section of steel flooring that very noticeably bobbed up and down a lot when everyone danced and stomped in unison, which was a lot!! I've been at Sting concerts where I was asked to sit down by people "who didn't pay good money for seats so they could see the back of my head" so I really enjoyed the crowd on its feet. I'm definitely one of many who had a blast that night!! Although it did seem like the crowd wasn't very good at answering Sting's requests for singing back at him, at least not in unison (or in key). A buddy of mine commented after the show that he felt like he finally understood why Sting left the band. Andy & Stewart seemed like such forces in their own right that it made more sense to him after seeing them live that they were kick-ass musicians with distinct styles that would definitely limit Sting's creative control. Especially after seeing these two old guys blow away Sting's post-Police hired help. Not talking about Branford Marsalis or Kenny Kirkland here, but the drummers and guitarists. I've always liked Dominic Miller, but now that I've seen Andy... And Stewart was beyond comparison from my perspective even before I saw him live. That much sound coming from three guys amazed me. I just can't agree with most of the negative reviews. I couldn't help but be impressed-and have a great time at that show. I hope that everyone has as much fun at other tour dates! - Guerren ________________________________ From: police-bounces+gpsolbach=ucdavis.edu@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:police-bounces+gpsolbach=ucdavis.edu@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Michelle Manoni Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 6:34 AM To: police@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Police] Oakland Review As I read everyone's reviews and opinions of these shows, I'm really curious to know what they feel the difference is between The Police 'then' and The Police 'now', other than it's now a Sting show. I did not see them live back in the 80's, but of course have seen the VHS tapes. From my viewpoint it seems as though the one big difference is the energy -- back in the 80's it felt as though they were crazy with the popularity -- way more jumping and yelling and definitely some grandstanding. Personally I think the quality of music has grown with all three of them! And they have no need to stay famous, they are famous. Also, wasn't it always a complaint back then within the band that it was always a Sting show? All about Sting?? And Sting WAS all about Sting back then. They were not a group known for their harmonies, like the Eagles, but a group known for their musical talent. I did not go to this concert expecting great three-part harmony! That was never there to begin with. I knew all harmonies on albums were mostly Sting's voice. I was, however, expecting to hear and see killer drumming, guitar playing and Sting's amazing voice, which he has kept in fine shape. And, of course, to hear the songs they play. And that's what I heard and saw, and thought they were better now than they were in the 80's. Again, I was at the Denver show last Sunday night and did not feel as though the show dragged at all. There seems to be a lot of complaints about "Sting's jazzier feel to the songs" but maybe someone hasn't done their homework! Didn't both Sting and Andy have all their roots in jazz? Ah well. Just a thought, and just wondering what expectations are about these concerts. I, for one, thought the show was great, and can't wait to see the next one here in Michigan. ttfn! Michelle, in Michigan ----- Original Message ----- From: johnny beane <mailto:johnny_beane@yahoo.com> To: Jon & Susan <mailto:jsmessier@gmail.com> ; 'Matthew Giller' <mailto:mtgiller@yahoo.com> ; police@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 4:10 AM Subject: RE: [Police] Oakland Review Felt like a sting show to me with stewart and andy playing. Just wasent the police to me. And i would have recorded the show on mini disk if i knew they didnt feel pockets! JB http://www.myspace.com/johnnybeane Andy Summers signs my guitar! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0FEKyTtcg8&eurl= Stewart Copeland In San Jose 3-3-07 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QjWwzFuTPs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jARZHNL3KxI Stewart Copeland In San Jose 3-3-07 Q&A mp3 http://www.flipdrive.com/file/6b74be0b558211b4c234ac701d4d.mp3 ________________________________ Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48255/*http:/answers.yahoo.com/dir/_ylc=X3oD MTI5MGx2aThyBF9TAzIxMTU1MDAzNTIEX3MDMzk2NTQ1MTAzBHNlYwNCQUJwaWxsYXJfTklf MzYwBHNsawNQcm9kdWN0X3F1ZXN0aW9uX3BhZ2U-?link=list&sid=396545433> from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. ________________________________ _______________________________________________ Police mailing list Police@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/police