Allow me to edit this: ... Even if, in the case of Sting, he seemed intent on examining only the most obvious choices from his older work. And, unfortunately, many of the songs he showcased from his latest album, "Sacred Love," were lightweight...Sting's seeming disdain for his work with the Police was evident as well. "Roxanne" was slowed down so considerably that it illustrated just how rudimentary the bass line truly is. His jazz scatting and passing references to Police classics "King of Pain" and "So Lonely" added insult to injury... --- StingUs <frotri@panafonet.gr> wrote:
Sting, Lennox prove to be a powerful pairing By Tom Kielty, Globe Correspondent | June 29, 2004 MANSFIELD -- In a season that has found countless musical acts rethinking their tour plans, the success of Sting and Annie Lennox's co-headlining "SacredLove" tour is nothing short of astounding.
Performing for a nearly full house at the Tweeter Center last night (there is a second show tonight), the two musical chameleons once again redefined themselves and proved that artists with impressive catalogs of songs can still draw devoted fans. Even if, in the case of Sting, he seemed intent on examining only the most obvious choices from his older work. And, unfortunately, many of the songs he showcased from his latest album, "Sacred Love," were lightweight. This was never more obvious than on the duet "Whenever I Say Your Name." Performed with backing singer Joy Rose (Mary J. Blige sang the recorded version), the song came across as a campy cabaret act with Sting holding Rose's hand as he sang and gazed into her eyes. Sting's seeming disdain for his work with the Police was evident as well. "Roxanne" was slowed down so considerably that it illustrated just how rudimentary the bass line truly is. His jazz scatting and passing references to Police classics "King of Pain" and "So Lonely" added insult to injury. The highlight of his set was a guest appearance by Lennox on "We'll Be Together." Slithering from the side of the stage, she demonstrated a smooth and seductive sexiness that had captivated the audience during her own hourlong set. During her portion of the show, Lennox gladly provided a tour through her own impressive past. At 49, her voice has not lost an ounce of the power that endeared her to audiences, and her stage presence is commanding. Among Lennox's finest moments was the haunting "Here Comes the Rain Again," which built to a ferocious conclusion. Lennox did not deny her post-Eurythmics career, delivering the Academy Award-winning "Into the West" from the film "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" to massive adulation. She seemed unburdened by her past, and the result was a dynamic set that was consistently engaging.
© Copyright 2004 Globe Newspaper Company.
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