This argument is interesting, because from my point of view, musically sepaking, Sting's solo music is in a very high level, his songs are actually used as examples of arranging, in music schools at the level of Berklee. I think that the power that comes when combing the three talents, are more than evident. But musically speaking, I think that Sting has or feels more freedom when he's doing it by his own, and I really like that. I like that he explores with bossa, jazz, with rock, with punk, with medieval, with celtic, with arabic, even with country music. (the only thing I didn't like was the over use of loops/electronics in the Kipper-era). Something that I think that he can't do with The Police. I'm a huge fan of Stewart's drumming (I consider him a great influence on me), and I also admire Andy's playing, but I still believe that Sting's talent is a bit trapped in the style of The Police. Haivng the opportunity to mis hist alent with so many others (Dominic, Chris Botti, Manu, Vinnie, etc) gives him the ooportunity to explore more, and I really like that, that's one of the things I like from Sting's solo music, that is you never know what you are going to hear in a new CD when you click "next". I really hope that he comes soon with a new solo album. Well that's just my humble opinion. javier. Probably On 07/03/2008, at 11:07 AM, Chris Ryan wrote:
I am actually on the fence about a new album. It could be great. But then, watching the video posted here of "I Hung My Head," it could also be quite embarrassing. Sting has pretty much ruined his own reputation in most musical and critical quarters, but he hasn't done so to the reputation of The Police. Perhaps he realizes this and figures he'll leave well enough alone, at least in terms of new material. Fine with me!
Chris
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