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Symphonicities
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Deutsche Grammophon/Cherry
Tree Announces New Sting CD, Symphonicities, To Accompany His World
Tour, Featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Conducted by
Steven Mercurio...
New Sting Album, to be Released July 13, Includes Sting's Most
Celebrated Songs Re-Imagined for Symphonic Arrangement
First Single, "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" Currently Available
At All Digital Retailers Including iTunes
Today, Deutsche Grammophon/Cherry Tree announces the release of
Symphonicities, the companion CD to accompany Sting's highly-anticipated
world tour, which begins June 2 in Vancouver, featuring the Royal
Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by Steven Mercurio (Bocelli,
Pavarotti). The new studio album, comprised of Sting's most celebrated
songs re-imagined for symphonic arrangement, serves as the ultimate
commemoration of the live concert experience, with the first single,
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," currently available at all
digital retailers including iTunes. |
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Created exclusively for the tour and correlating album, Sting's greatest
hits have been reinterpreted with brand new orchestrations arranged by
Jorge Calandrelli, David Hartley, Michel Legrand, Rob Mathes, Vince
Mendoza, Steven Mercurio, Bill Ross, Robert Sadin, and Nicola Tescari.
In
addition to "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," highlights
include fan-favorites culled from The Police songbook such as
"Roxanne" and "Next To You," as well as songs from Sting's enduring
solo career including "Englishman in New York," "I Burn for You,"
"Why Should I Cry for You," and "She's Too Good For Me," among
others. Symphonicities was produced by Rob Mathes and Sting, mixed
by Elliot Scheiner (Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac) and Claudius
Mittendorfer (Interpol, Franz Ferdinand).
Sting's interest in collaborating with an orchestra began in 2008
following an invitation to perform with the legendary Chicago
Symphony Orchestra, and was furthered by the opportunity to join the
Philadelphia Orchestra for a celebration of the 153rd anniversary of
the Academy of Music. Reworking selections from his expansive
catalog, these performances left an indelible mark on Sting and
provided the initial inspiration for his upcoming tour.
"Performing with both the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and
Philadelphia Orchestra was truly a highlight of my career. I am
looking forward to the upcoming tour with undisguised glee, having a
whole new palate of musical colors to work with and reinventing the
songs that have been the staples of my live performances for over
thirty years."
This summer, Sting, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert
Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio, will embark on a
world tour. For the first time, Sting will perform two, sold-out
concerts at the famed Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, in
addition to sell-out performances at prestigious venues such as Red
Rocks in Denver, the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Chicago's
renowned Ravinia Festival, with additional stops in Vancouver,
Toronto, Boston, Atlanta and Washington D.C, among other cities.
Performances throughout the UK and Europe will be announced soon.
The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra has previously performed
with internationally renowned artists ranging from opera luminaries
Andrea Bocelli, Bryn Terfel, Renée Fleming, Kiri Te Kanawa, and the
late Luciano Pavarotti to such popular cultural icons as Burt
Bacharach, George Benson, Michel Legrand, Diana Krall, Tina Turner,
and Randy Newman. The 45-piece orchestra will be featured on all
North American concert dates of the tour.
Sting will also be joined by a quartet comprised of Dominic Miller
(Sting's longtime guitarist), David Cossin (a multi-percussion
specialist in new and experimental music and featured member of the
Bang on a Can All-Stars), Jo Lawry (vocalist), and Ira Coleman
(bassist).
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1. Next To
You 2:29
Sting, Vocals; Jo Lawry, Backing Vocals; Rob Mathes, Piano;
David Finck, Acoustic Bass; David Cossin, Percussion; Joe
Bonadio, Percussion; Featuring the New York Chamber Consort
(Lisa Kim, Concertmaster); Conducted by Rob Mathes
2. Englishman In New York 4:23
Sting, Vocals; Jo Lawry, Backing Vocals; Rob Mathes, Piano;
David Finck, Acoustic Bass; Aaron Heick, Clarinet Solo; David
Cossin, Percussion; Joe Bonadio, Percussion; Featuring the New
York Chamber Consort (Lisa Kim, Concertmaster); Conducted by Rob
Mathes
3. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic 4:58
Sting, Vocals; Jo Lawry, Backing Vocals; Rob Mathes, Piano and
Acoustic Guitar; David Finck, Acoustic Bass; David Cossin,
Percussion; Featuring the London Players (Jacqueline Shave,
Concertmaster); Conducted by Rob Mathes
4. I Hung My Head 5:32
Sting, Vocals; Jo Lawry, Backing Vocals; Dominic Miller, Guitar;
Ira Coleman, Bass; David Cossin, Percussion; Featuring The Royal
Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (Gerald Gregory, Concertmaster);
Conducted by Steven Mercurio
5. You Will Be My Ain True Love 3:44
Sting, Vocals; Jo Lawry, Vocals; Dominic Miller, Guitar; Ira
Coleman, Bass; David Cossin, Percussion; Featuring The Royal
Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (Gerald Gregory, Concertmaster);
Conducted by Steven Mercurio
6. Roxanne 3:37
Sting, Vocals; Jo Lawry, Backing Vocals; Rob Mathes, Piano and
Acoustic Guitar; David Finck, Acoustic Bass; David Cossin,
Percussion; Featuring the London Players (Jacqueline Shave,
Concertmaster); Conducted by Rob Mathes
7. When We Dance 5:27
Sting, Vocals; Jo Lawry, Backing Vocals; Dominic Miller, Guitar;
Ira Coleman, Bass; David Cossin, Percussion; Featuring The Royal
Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (Gerald Gregory, Concertmaster);
Conducted by Steven Mercurio
8. End Of The Game 6:07
Sting, Vocals; Jo Lawry, Backing Vocals; Dominic Miller, Guitar;
Ira Coleman, Bass; David Cossin, Percussion; Featuring The Royal
Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (Gerald Gregory, Concertmaster);
Conducted by Steven Mercurio
9. I Burn For You 4:03
Sting, Vocals and Acoustic Guitar; Jo Lawry, Backing Vocals;
David Cossin, Percussion Soloist; Joe Bonadio, Additional
Percussion; Ben Witman, Loop Programming; Featuring the New York
Chamber Consort (Lisa Kim, Concertmaster); Conducted by Rob
Mathes
10. We Work The Black Seam 7:18
Sting, Vocals; Jeff Kievit, Lead Trumpet; Jim Hines, James
Delagarza, Dylan Schwab, Trumpets; Larry DiBello, Chad
Yarborough, David Peel, Theo Primus, Horns; Birch Johnson, Dick
Clark, Trombones; Jeff Nelson, Bass Trombones; Marcus Rojas,
Tuba; Joe Bonadio, Percussion; Conducted by Rob Mathes
11. She’s Too Good For Me 3:03
Sting, Vocals and Acoustic Guitar; Dominic Miller, Electric
Guitar; Jo Lawry, Vocals; Joe Bonadio, Percussion; Featuring the
New York Chamber Consort (Lisa Kim, Concertmaster); Conducted by
Rob Mathes
12. The Pirate’s Bride 5:03
Sting, Vocals; Jo Lawry, Backing Vocals; Joe Bonadio,
Percussion; Featuring the New York Chamber Consort (Lisa Kim,
Concertmaster); Conducted by Rob Mathes
13. Straight to my heart 4:09
Sting, Vocals; Jo Lawry, Vocals; Dominic Miller, Guitar; Ira
Coleman, Bass; David Cossin, Percussion; Featuring The Royal
Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (Gerald Gregory, Concertmaster);
Conducted by Steven Mercurio
14.
Why should I cry
for you ? 5:46
Sting, Vocals; Jo Lawry, Backing Vocals; Dominic Miller,
Guitar; Ira Coleman, Bass; David Cossin, Percussion; Featuring
The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (Gerald Gregory,
Concertmaster); Conducted by Steven Mercurio
15.
Whenever i say your name 6:29
Sting, Vocals; Jo Lawry, Vocals; Dominic Miller, Guitar; Ira
Coleman, Bass; David Cossin, Percussion; Featuring The Royal
Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (Gerald Gregory, Concertmaster);
Conducted by Steven Mercurio
Other
bonus tracks :
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (Bronx Street Fair Mix)
4:52
Available on the Vinyl edition of Symphonicity.
Release date : September 28.
Produced by Rob
Mathes and Sting
ARRANGEMENTS
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All songs arranged by Rob Mathes except
“When We Dance” and “You Will Be My Ain True Love” arranged by
Steven Mercurio
“I Hung My Head” arranged by David Hartley
All songs recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, UK by Jonathan
Allen, assisted by Lewis Jones except “Next To You,” “She’s Too
Good For Me,” “The Pirate’s Bride,” “I Burn For You” and
“Englishman In New York,” Recorded by Elliot Scheiner, assisted
by Tim Mitchell at Clinton Recording Studios, New York, NY
“We Work The Black Seam” recorded by Alex Venguer at Clinton
Recording Studios and MSR Recording
Studios, New York, NY
Album Mixed by Elliot Scheiner except “Next To You” and “She’s
Too Good For Me”, Mixed by Claudius Mittendorfer
Pro Tools editing by Alex Venguer and Tim Mitchell
Overdubs for “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” and
“Roxanne” recorded at MSR Studios, New York, NY by Alex Venguer
Vocals for “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” and “Roxanne”
recorded at Clinton Recording Studios,
New York, NY by Elliot Scheiner
Vocals for “Next To You,” “I Burn For You,” “The Pirate’s
Bride,” “We Work The Black Seam,” and
“Englishman In New York” recorded at Capitol Recording Studios,
Los Angeles, CA by Steve Genewick
Mastered by Scott Hull at Masterdisk, New York, NY
Director of Audio Operations for Sting: Donal Hodgson
Music Preparation: Mike and Lori Casteel
Guitar Technician: Danny Quatrochi
*Japanese edition features the
high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD
players). Limited edition includes a bonus DVD with session
scenery from the Abbey Road studio and interviews with the
musicians.
Bonus Track: three Japanese-edition bonus tracks. Release :
August 18.
RELEASES
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CD 06025 274 2537 (Standard Version)
CD + DVD 06025 274 7439 (Limited Deluxe Edition)
CD 06025 274 5553 (Version for Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria,
Romania)
LP 06025 274 5321 (Vinyl Limited Edition)
All CDs also available as downloads |
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