fleabag Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I have to agree about 10 Summoner's Tales. What a beauty Not just a good bass player ( jazz trained IIRC ) but a damn good voice and ... Lyrics - clever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAzV2PxbzvA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sausage Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) I remember , whilst at college, a drummer struggling with the snare bit that comes in at around 2mins......turns out it's overdubbed! Vinnie just kicks the sh*t out of this tune tho. great drumming! Edited October 16, 2016 by Lord Sausage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Superb songwriter, lyricist, singer and bass player. Sting is one of my favourite people! Love all of his stuff. Saw him for the first time last year with Paul Simon and it was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. My current favourite tracks (which change every week) are Something The Boy Said and Fortress Around Your Heart. Vinnie just superb on both. Edited October 16, 2016 by acidbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I agree that his lyrics are (or were) superb - stuff that makes you think and +1 for Fortress Around Your Heart. He's done a very naughty thing with the lyrics to Every Breath ... though. He made it quite clear on it's release that it shouldn't treated as a love song because it's about stalking. He's changed his mind since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 [quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1476631897' post='3155793'] I agree that his lyrics are (or were) superb - stuff that makes you think and +1 for Fortress Around Your Heart. He's done a very naughty thing with the lyrics to Every Breath ... though. He made it quite clear on it's release that it shouldn't treated as a love song because it's about stalking. He's changed his mind since. [/quote] Ahhhhh. I was told, or it was suggested, that it was about his break up from his first wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 When asked recently why he plays his battered 57 P bass, he said "Because it growls!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Yeah Fortress was written about the breakup from his first wife too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I think he is bloody superb, yeah he can talk a bit of bollocks every now and again but who doesn't?? I fell in love with Stings solo material first I guess, I was aware of the big police hits but it was 10 summoners tales, mercury falling, and brand new day, that were the albums I loved. I still think Mercury Falling is a fabulous album with some incredible lyrics and songs. He was also a huge inspiration as a bass player for me, I think someone said it previously, such simple but brilliantly clever lines that support the songs so well. I saw him on the brand new day tour and he was phenomenal, one of the most incredible musical experiences I have ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesTheCat Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I love Regatta, such a great album. His ability to play and sing is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 The live 'Bring On The Night' album is one of my favourite albums of all time. It's worth having just for the first track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 [quote name='mikel' timestamp='1476636699' post='3155841'] Ahhhhh. I was told, or it was suggested, that it was about his break up from his first wife. [/quote]One and the same subject I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paultrader Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 [quote name='mikel' timestamp='1476601542' post='3155454'] The Police, one of the best live bands I have ever seen. Saw them at the old Mayfair in Newcastle, not long after the first album came out, they were pretty much un known. Blew me away. No modern technology, no in ear monitors, no backing tracks. Just three good musicians with great songs playing off one another. Great harmonies, lots of jamming.and light and shade. Rekindled my love of music and inspired me to take up the bass. [/quote] I was at that gig - it was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Love The Police and a fair chunk of his solo output. I remember saying to a friend around the time of the Lute album "it's really hard staying a Sting fan sometimes". Didn't think much of his recent session on Jools either. I missed The Police first time round but caught them in 2007 in Vienna (brilliant - one of a few standing gigs they did) and Wembley Arena (so so). I saw him first at the Human Rights Now show at Wembley Stadium in 198something, round about the time of Nothing Like The Sun, and on the tour for the same album at Wembley Arena. Bassist then was Tracy Wormworth from The Waitresses! (that's her on Christmas Wrapping). I saw the Back To Bass show a couple of years ago as well, that was pretty good. Added props for some brilliant basslines in The Police, agree Ten Sumner's Tales is his best. Also love The Lazarus Heart from NLTS, Jeremiah Blues Pt 1, Dream Of The Blue Turtles (with Demolition Man on Bring On The Night - wow), Moon Over Bourbon St, live album All This TIme is surprisingly good. Bonus points for ongoing use of Moog Taurus synth pedals. Wooden spoon for the "greatest hits with orchestra" thing, trying to be too clever-clever, the Lute album, the musical, the beard, buddy-buddy tours with Peter Gabriel and Paul Simon, telling his kids they're not inheriting anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) I agree that pop/music stars should be listened to when it comes to music, they are pros after all. When it comes to politics then their opinion is no more relevant than any one of us. Sadly, many celebrities forget this. Lily Allen is possibly the best example of this. You don't hear much from Sting these days. WHAT MAKES ME MAD is when artists start to spout their nonsense at gigs. I nearly walked out on U2 for this. Davo Edited October 17, 2016 by Davo-London Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I have no problems with artists giving it a bit of politics at gigs, as long as it doesn't forgo the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Two pages of Sting-stuff, and nobody's mentioned his Tantric bonking yet! What's happened to Basschat??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1476726078' post='3156708'] Two pages of Sting-stuff, and nobody's mentioned his Tantric bonking yet! What's happened to Basschat??!! [/quote] I was going to mention that in another 8-10 pages or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1476726078' post='3156708'] Two pages of Sting-stuff, and nobody's mentioned his Tantric bonking yet! What's happened to Basschat??!! [/quote] Ah yes, tantric sex is like a visit from a shoddy courier - you stay in for ages and no one comes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1476726573' post='3156721'] Ah yes, tantric sex is like a visit from a shoddy courier - you stay in for ages and no one comes! [/quote] Great. It's ok when you're on drugs tho .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1476704361' post='3156400'] Love The Police and a fair chunk of his solo output. I remember saying to a friend around the time of the Lute album "it's really hard staying a Sting fan sometimes". Didn't think much of his recent session on Jools either. I missed The Police first time round but caught them in 2007 in Vienna (brilliant - one of a few standing gigs they did) and Wembley Arena (so so). I saw him first at the Human Rights Now show at Wembley Stadium in 198something, round about the time of Nothing Like The Sun, and on the tour for the same album at Wembley Arena. Bassist then was Tracy Wormworth from The Waitresses! (that's her on Christmas Wrapping). I saw the Back To Bass show a couple of years ago as well, that was pretty good. Added props for some brilliant basslines in The Police, agree Ten Sumner's Tales is his best. Also love The Lazarus Heart from NLTS, Jeremiah Blues Pt 1, Dream Of The Blue Turtles (with Demolition Man on Bring On The Night - wow), Moon Over Bourbon St, live album All This TIme is surprisingly good. Bonus points for ongoing use of Moog Taurus synth pedals. Wooden spoon for the "greatest hits with orchestra" thing, trying to be too clever-clever, the Lute album, the musical, the beard, buddy-buddy tours with Peter Gabriel and Paul Simon, telling his kids they're not inheriting anything. [/quote]Tracy Wormworth, always wondered who played on that tour. She does a lovely drop D bass line on If You Love Somebody etc which was a bonus live track with one of his singles. It was nice to hear him back on the bass for his second album after Daryll Jones did the first and their's some lovely bass on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 [quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1476684910' post='3156184'] One and the same subject I think. [/quote] Well, quite, but not just a song about stalking as was suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1476704361' post='3156400'] Love The Police and a fair chunk of his solo output. I remember saying to a friend around the time of the Lute album "it's really hard staying a Sting fan sometimes". Didn't think much of his recent session on Jools either. I missed The Police first time round but caught them in 2007 in Vienna (brilliant - one of a few standing gigs they did) and Wembley Arena (so so). I saw him first at the Human Rights Now show at Wembley Stadium in 198something, round about the time of Nothing Like The Sun, and on the tour for the same album at Wembley Arena. Bassist then was Tracy Wormworth from The Waitresses! (that's her on Christmas Wrapping). I saw the Back To Bass show a couple of years ago as well, that was pretty good. Added props for some brilliant basslines in The Police, agree Ten Sumner's Tales is his best. Also love The Lazarus Heart from NLTS, Jeremiah Blues Pt 1, Dream Of The Blue Turtles (with Demolition Man on Bring On The Night - wow), Moon Over Bourbon St, live album All This TIme is surprisingly good. Bonus points for ongoing use of Moog Taurus synth pedals. Wooden spoon for the "greatest hits with orchestra" thing, trying to be too clever-clever, the Lute album, the musical, the beard, buddy-buddy tours with Peter Gabriel and Paul Simon,[b] telling his kids they're not inheriting anything.[/b] [/quote] I believe what he meant was that he didnt want them just sitting about doing nowt with there lives cos they would just get all the old mans money. Also, he is a Geordie, he has a sense of humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 [quote name='mikel' timestamp='1476731311' post='3156791'] I believe what he meant was that he didnt want them just sitting about doing nowt with there lives cos they would just get all the old mans money. Also, he is a Geordie, he has a sense of humor. [/quote] As a comedian he should stick to bass-playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 [quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1476730613' post='3156782'] Tracy Wormworth, always wondered who played on that tour. She does a lovely drop D bass line on If You Love Somebody etc which was a bonus live track with one of his singles. It was nice to hear him back on the bass for his second album after Daryll Jones did the first and their's some lovely bass on it. [/quote] Had a quick rummage for the If You Love Sombody live but can only find earlier (Bring On The Night era) clips. Got any links to the Tracy version? Wooden spoon bonus round: Temptation/Frustration etc. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I loved The Soul Cages. Great album with fab songs and lyrics. I stayed with him in varying degrees for Ten Summoner's Tales and Mercury Falling, but Brand New Day lost me. Dull tunes peppered with pointless blippy blop noises. There were some good tunes on The Last Ship, mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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