I don't understand why many people think a new Police album would be a bad idea. Yes, they (The Police) have nothing to prove. But, does that mean that Sting, Andy, and Stewart still have something to prove as individuals? They've all proven themselves 10X over. Are we better off if all three of them stop producing solo material? Maybe they should all stop so that all of their work lives on as a legacy. I think that is the wrong idea. A new, successful Police album would be the ultimate challenge to all three. Besides, I haven't heard much else about the police not making a new record except for the article that appeared in "The Sun". I hope this is just a marketing exercise to push ticket sales for the third leg of the tour. I'm keeping my fingers crossed like I've been doing for the past 20+ yrs. -Paolo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ciao a tutti from Giovanni. I look forward to a New Sting album; I can only imagine what he is capable of after a Police tour. Same for Stewart and Andy. The Police are the past, sorry but The Police 'we want' is something from the past; why do you think they are not thinking about working on a new record? Simple: no great ideas probably, nothing that can push the name higher than where is now; the band did the best ever in the Eighties, did a fabulous reunion tour....what else? And why? Remember: there is always a number of fans that will be disappointed if they will or they won't release a new album or many other reasons. I simply trust their creativity and cleverness; the fact that they do not release an album is a sign that a new album won't be that interesting; if they will change their minds and will decide to do it, that means they found a good creative reason. Giovanni __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
I agree with Paolo. Touring for megabucks is "easy". Whether they can create more special music is the challenge. No doubt in my mind they could. But Sting doesn't really care about that. HE had a momentary lapse of reason and decided to reunite for a tour. Would have preferred a new album but got to see my favourite band before I die. That's A-okay with me. -----Original Message----- From: police-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:police-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of P S Sent: March 13, 2008 3:09 PM To: police@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Police] A few thoughts I don't understand why many people think a new Police album would be a bad idea. Yes, they (The Police) have nothing to prove. But, does that mean that Sting, Andy, and Stewart still have something to prove as individuals? They've all proven themselves 10X over. Are we better off if all three of them stop producing solo material? Maybe they should all stop so that all of their work lives on as a legacy. I think that is the wrong idea. A new, successful Police album would be the ultimate challenge to all three. Besides, I haven't heard much else about the police not making a new record except for the article that appeared in "The Sun". I hope this is just a marketing exercise to push ticket sales for the third leg of the tour. I'm keeping my fingers crossed like I've been doing for the past 20+ yrs. -Paolo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ciao a tutti from Giovanni. I look forward to a New Sting album; I can only imagine what he is capable of after a Police tour. Same for Stewart and Andy. The Police are the past, sorry but The Police 'we want' is something from the past; why do you think they are not thinking about working on a new record? Simple: no great ideas probably, nothing that can push the name higher than where is now; the band did the best ever in the Eighties, did a fabulous reunion tour....what else? And why? Remember: there is always a number of fans that will be disappointed if they will or they won't release a new album or many other reasons. I simply trust their creativity and cleverness; the fact that they do not release an album is a sign that a new album won't be that interesting; if they will change their minds and will decide to do it, that means they found a good creative reason. Giovanni __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1328 - Release Date: 13/03/2008 11:31 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1328 - Release Date: 13/03/2008 11:31 AM
I don¹t think they produce a new album. They are too busy doing their own things. Specially after this big Tour. This Reunion only happened because Sting (or his management) finally called up Andy + Stewart for the 30 year anniversary ! To be honest : is there something ³new² or ³really interesting² in ³Sacred Love² or ³Brand New Day² ? I don¹t even remember all the songs ! And i¹m not too old to keep those in mind. But i still know all the songs and the lyrics on ³The Dream Of the Blue Turtles² ! And i would like to know who told him to do a lute project...thanks to Dominic, maybe ? Guess what ? He was bored ! Yes ! Sorry, the last Broken Sting Tour i¹ve seen (Montreux Jazz Festival) featured maybe 60 70 % of Police songs, Andy¹s stuff had to be played by 2 (TWO, ZWEI, DUE) Guitarists ! People in every age going nuts when they played Roxanne + sleeping when they played ³Desert Rose²...sorry, i don¹t like that song either... Just my thoughts, it¹s close to midnight here, have to go, Good night ! Simon Von: P S <paolosap@yahoo.com> Datum: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:08:37 -0700 (PDT) An: <police@mailman.xmission.com> Betreff: [Police] A few thoughts I don't understand why many people think a new Police album would be a bad idea. Yes, they (The Police) have nothing to prove. But, does that mean that Sting, Andy, and Stewart still have something to prove as individuals? They've all proven themselves 10X over. Are we better off if all three of them stop producing solo material? Maybe they should all stop so that all of their work lives on as a legacy. I think that is the wrong idea. A new, successful Police album would be the ultimate challenge to all three. Besides, I haven't heard much else about the police not making a new record except for the article that appeared in "The Sun". I hope this is just a marketing exercise to push ticket sales for the third leg of the tour. I'm keeping my fingers crossed like I've been doing for the past 20+ yrs. -Paolo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ciao a tutti from Giovanni. I look forward to a New Sting album; I can only imagine what he is capable of after a Police tour. Same for Stewart and Andy. The Police are the past, sorry but The Police 'we want' is something from the past; why do you think they are not thinking about working on a new record? Simple: no great ideas probably, nothing that can push the name higher than where is now; the band did the best ever in the Eighties, did a fabulous reunion tour....what else? And why? Remember: there is always a number of fans that will be disappointed if they will or they won't release a new album or many other reasons. I simply trust their creativity and cleverness; the fact that they do not release an album is a sign that a new album won't be that interesting; if they will change their minds and will decide to do it, that means they found a good creative reason. Giovanni __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Police mailing list Police@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/police
Paolo wrote:
I don't understand why many people think a new Police album would be a bad idea
Well I certainly don't. I'd love a new album (knowing full well that it [and they] would be quarter-century removed from their previous five). All I'm saying is that they don't *owe* us a new album and I personally don't want to see a new one from them if it is a "by-the-numbers" kind of thing. I only want them to continue if they are happy and feel challenged within the band. Simon wrote:
And i would like to know who told him to do a lute project...thanks to Dominic, maybe ?
I believe in the liner notes, Sting writes that many people throughout his career have told him to investigate the music of John Dowland. I think it was Edin Karamazov who actually convinced him (or at least provided the instrumental expertise to inspire him). It certainly wasn't the first time he took a chance musically. Sting has stated in numerous interviews that the successful albums (TURTLES, SUN, SUMMONER'S TALES, BRAND NEW DAY) allow him to take chances with the less successful ones (all the others). They also allow him the occasional sidestep, such as THE SOLDIER'S TALE, his stint in the Threepenny Opera, and, of course, the Lute album. Ross wrote:
Would have preferred a new album but got to see my favourite band before I die. That's A-okay with me.
Judging by the ticket sales, it's ok with a lot of people. I know that I'm happy to have seen them play. Reunions are something of a tricky deal. Despite the intentions of the band members involved, the whole thing can come off a bit self-serving (i.e. reuniting for the money [Kiss for example]). And although, money is a big part of the Police tour, there are at least two other reasons they've stated for getting back together: 1) their 30th anniversary and 2) the memories of their brothers Ian Copeland and Kim Turner. I'm less familiar with the reasons behind the reunited Spice Girls, The Who, Van Halen, Zepplin, etc. But to my knowledge none of them have produced a new album to tour behind. None except Crowded House - who publicly played their final show on the steps of the Sydney Opera House in 1996. It took the death of their drummer Paul Hester nearly a decade later to pull them back together. The result: a poetic *new* album and a tour in which the set list was different every night. They are currently finalizing a followup album. That's a dream that a lot of people had for the Police. And as long as the three of them are alive, it's possible (though not very probable).
I don't think that they have anything to prove either. I totally welcome a new project by the magnificent trio. However, I think that the problem is, that if they do come out with a new album, the expectation may be so high for it to be leaps and bounds greater than Synchronicity or their previous albums and if it is even slightly less successful, there will probably be that much more criticism about their ability to top what they done in the past. A difficult decision to be faced with, if they are even considering recording new material. Unless they know they have a real winner..... P S <paolosap@yahoo.com> wrote: I don't understand why many people think a new Police album would be a bad idea. Yes, they (The Police) have nothing to prove. But, does that mean that Sting, Andy, and Stewart still have something to prove as individuals? They've all proven themselves 10X over. Are we better off if all three of them stop producing solo material? Maybe they should all stop so that all of their work lives on as a legacy. I think that is the wrong idea. A new, successful Police album would be the ultimate challenge to all three. Besides, I haven't heard much else about the police not making a new record except for the article that appeared in "The Sun". I hope this is just a marketing exercise to push ticket sales for the third leg of the tour. I'm keeping my fingers crossed like I've been doing for the past 20+ yrs. -Paolo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ciao a tutti from Giovanni. I look forward to a New Sting album; I can only imagine what he is capable of after a Police tour. Same for Stewart and Andy. The Police are the past, sorry but The Police 'we want' is something from the past; why do you think they are not thinking about working on a new record? Simple: no great ideas probably, nothing that can push the name higher than where is now; the band did the best ever in the Eighties, did a fabulous reunion tour....what else? And why? Remember: there is always a number of fans that will be disappointed if they will or they won't release a new album or many other reasons. I simply trust their creativity and cleverness; the fact that they do not release an album is a sign that a new album won't be that interesting; if they will change their minds and will decide to do it, that means they found a good creative reason. Giovanni __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Police mailing list Police@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/police --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
The had the intentions...or at least sort of, back in january 2007.... ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Langele To: Mailing LIst Police Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 12:27 AM Subject: Re: [Police] A few thoughts I don't think that they have anything to prove either. I totally welcome a new project by the magnificent trio. However, I think that the problem is, that if they do come out with a new album, the expectation may be so high for it to be leaps and bounds greater than Synchronicity or their previous albums and if it is even slightly less successful, there will probably be that much more criticism about their ability to top what they done in the past. A difficult decision to be faced with, if they are even considering recording new material. Unless they know they have a real winner..... P S <paolosap@yahoo.com> wrote: I don't understand why many people think a new Police album would be a bad idea. Yes, they (The Police) have nothing to prove. But, does that mean that Sting, Andy, and Stewart still have something to prove as individuals? They've all proven themselves 10X over. Are we better off if all three of them stop producing solo material? Maybe they should all stop so that all of their work lives on as a legacy. I think that is the wrong idea. A new, successful Police album would be the ultimate challenge to all three. Besides, I haven't heard much else about the police not making a new record except for the article that appeared in "The Sun". I hope this is just a marketing exercise to push ticket sales for the third leg of the tour. I'm keeping my fingers crossed like I've been doing for the past 20+ yrs. -Paolo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ciao a tutti from Giovanni. I look forward to a New Sting album; I can only imagine what he is capable of after a Police tour. Same for Stewart and Andy. The Police are the past, sorry but The Police 'we want' is something from the past; why do you think they are not thinking about working on a new record? Simple: no great ideas probably, nothing that can push the name higher than where is now; the band did the best ever in the Eighties, did a fabulous reunion tour....what else? And why? Remember: there is always a number of fans that will be disappointed if they will or they won't release a new album or many other reasons. I simply trust their creativity and cleverness; the fact that they do not release an album is a sign that a new album won't be that interesting; if they will change their minds and will decide to do it, that means they found a good creative reason. Giovanni __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Police mailing list Police@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/police ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Police mailing list Police@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/police __________ Informazione NOD32 2945 (20080313) __________ Questo messaggio h stato controllato dal Sistema Antivirus NOD32 http://www.nod32.it
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