First let me admit I'm not a Sting Fan; never have purchased a CD or record from his Police or solo career. Last night he played at the Music Bowl with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra -- and was stunning.
Yes we were stung with what a classy act he is. The music quality, his voice and the depth of the stories he told in his songs all were just a treat.
The acoustics were really really good and you could appreciate nearly every instrument that was being played. Of course this included the 'voice' - so clear and had that 'fidelity', or should I say 'authentic', he was the real deal !
This combined with a perfect evening; not a cloud in the sky and with the typical Melbourne evening cool, good food and great company. Now what was also amazing was the line to get into the bowl and the scouting to find a small turf of grass in the already assembled masses. However the 'crowd' was generous and friendly and we noted that the spirit of goodwill generally prevailed, what otherwise could be a tricky situation.
Now let me comment on how he delivered these songs - like good wine, the songs have aged well and Sting has creatively revised each of these, adding a new twist and flavour.
All the old police favorites -- Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Roxanne, Next To You and Every Breath You Take were tastefully delivered. And the songs from his solo career were also just stunning – Englishman In New York, Fragile, Russians, If I Ever Lose My Faith In You, Fields Of Gold, and Desert Rose.
Simply put I'm now a fan.
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