Sting ... All This Time Genres:Pop, Rock, Classic Rock Import edition of 2001 live release includes one track that's unavailable on the US pressing, 'Mad About You'. In a moonlit courtyard in Tuscany, on the evening of September 11th, 2001, Sting hosted a musical evening for 2... more »00 fans & friends. With his long-time band & several guest musicians, Sting performed songs from his triple-platinum album, Brand New Day as well as some his many of his celebrated hits. In his inimitable style, Sting reinvented these songs through constructed, intimate arrangements. Other tracks include, 'Fragile' & 'A Thousand Years'.« less
Import edition of 2001 live release includes one track that's unavailable on the US pressing, 'Mad About You'. In a moonlit courtyard in Tuscany, on the evening of September 11th, 2001, Sting hosted a musical evening for 200 fans & friends. With his long-time band & several guest musicians, Sting performed songs from his triple-platinum album, Brand New Day as well as some his many of his celebrated hits. In his inimitable style, Sting reinvented these songs through constructed, intimate arrangements. Other tracks include, 'Fragile' & 'A Thousand Years'.
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Tracy S. (mickeycat) from LAS VEGAS, NV Reviewed on 10/18/2011...
Great live versions of some Sting standards. Some versions are unusual, this is a fabulous add to a Sting collection, but would also make a nice Sting starter for people who have not been introduced to his brilliance. Not all the songs work as well as the originials - but a couple are worth the effort to track this CD down.
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Jazzier than typical Sting, but very beautiful
Manny Hernandez | Bay Area, CA | 11/27/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Sting comes back with this live recording made on September 11 (he respectfully dedicates it to the victims of the tragedy). This time around he revisits tunes from all his periods (The Police, early and late solo material) but with a very jazzy feel to most of the songs.What can be said about this album, that has not been said about Sting at some point? It's brilliant: he grabs his songs and virtually reinvents them, to the point where they sound almost like different songs. This is the case with almost all songs in this recording which, like all previous Sting works, is impeccably recorded and produced.Particularly enjoyable I found his beautiful rendition of the Police classics "Don't stand so close to me" and "Roxanne" as well as the tracks included from his least popular album, 'Mercury Falling' and the mix of "A Thousand Years" and "PerfectLove... Gone Wrong," much in the same style of his earlier live double-album. Interesting results his Traffic-like version of his very own "If you love somebody set them free"... Grrrrooovy!!!! New tracks anyone? Yes! "Dienda" in the style of his interpretation of the Zappa song, "The Idiot Bastard song" which some lucky people were able to hear back during some sessions he played in Chicago several years ago.Overall, one of those jewels that oughta become part of your musical collection."
Stellar Sting!
Ish | USA | 11/21/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Recorded on 9/11/01 & dedicated to all of the lives lost on that day, Sting delivers new renditions of his classics with jazzy bass, world-beat rhythms, cellos and tender vocals. "Fragile" opens this 15 track set, and reeling in the events of that day, the words are heartfelt and wrought with meaning. "Don't Stand So Close To Me" gently glides into "When We Dance" and is hauntingly delivered with more warmth of feeling than ever before. Equally enjoyable are the reworks of "Roxanne" and "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You". Even his latest work "Brand New Day" has a brand new sound. Sting's creative rearranging brings some surprising twists to familiar songs and makes one wonder while listening, "why wasn't the song recorded like this originally?"... they are that good! Listening to this cd is an experience and makes us realize (to quote Sting) "how fragile we are"."
Profoundly Influenced By The Day's Tragedy
Neal C. Reynolds | Indianapolis, Indiana | 01/07/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This shouldn't be dismissed just as another Sting album. It's a document which expresses, especially at the beginning, our feelings at the time of the 9-11 tragedy. Beyond that, it expresses the need for healing and adjustment. I am surprised that there are no spoken words on the recording, but maybe this is for the best. I have read some of the strong negative reviews and I hope these people keep this CD for listening in the future after they have lived more of their life. I believe they will have a deeper understanding and appreciation for what Sting has done here at that time.The opening number, "Fragile", captures the mood of the day, and the progression in mood and jazz flavor throughout the album provides the healing. Thus, this is an album which might be quite appropriate to listen to in times of sorrow, because it doesn't stay at the sorrowful level, but progresses to a level of healing, rebuilding, and of steadfast hope. Had the recording been postponed, we would have a different album. It's my personal opinion that we have a more valuable recording because it was not postponed."
Another Masterpiece
Stingbee30 | SF Bay Area, CA | 11/21/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Well, what can you say this is one of the best live albums recorded by an artist. The album was recorded on Sept 11th (a dark day for all of us), which makes the album more special and unique. Most of the songs have a different arrangements that the original versions. The outstanding tracks are: "Mad About You" which is not on the US/CANADA release
"Fragile" the re-invented version, sounds like a brand new song and dedicated for those lost during Septemeber 11, 2001
"Don't Stand So Close to Me" Great short version, very angelic and soothing
"When We Dance" Good to hear Sting perform this song
"Fields of Gold" sounds almost like the album version except for a few new arrangements, but regardless, a great versionI wished Sting could have recorded a new version of "Desert Rose" on this album. Overall, all tracks sound very good. Buy it and listen to album during these cold winters'nights. A great holiday gift for your friends and family."
...All This Time... Sting's finest
Robert | Ellington, CT USA | 11/21/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Recorded on Sept 11, 2001, the song "Fragile" has a renewed meaning, and a perfect opening track. This live concert features some of Sting's best songs, reinvisioned with new arragements. Alive and fresh, even old classics like "Roxanne" and "Every Breath you Take" sound great. The standout track for me has to be "All this Time", sounding new and exciting. A must have for Sting fans and fans of music in general."
Tracy S. (mickeycat) from LAS VEGAS, NV