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 To: Jon & Susan ; 'Matthew Giller' ; 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 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