Sting's New Record
Posted by: David Bunch
Sting has released a new album and it has already topped the UK classical charts. What makes this album, entitled Songs From the Labyrinth, worth mentioning is that it is Sting's version of songs from Elizabethan era composer John Downland. Basically, Sting sings these 16th century songs as they were originally meant to be done, accompanied by a lutist. He also reads from a 16th century letter in between tracks.
Sting has released a new album and it has already topped the UK classical charts. What makes this album, entitled Songs From the Labyrinth, worth mentioning is that it is Sting's version of songs from Elizabethan era composer John Downland. Basically, Sting sings these 16th century songs as they were originally meant to be done, accompanied by a lutist. He also reads from a 16th century letter in between tracks.
I'm not a trained singer for this repertoire, but I am hoping that I can bring some freshness to these songs that perhaps a more experienced singer wouldn't give. For me they are pop songs written around 1600 and I relate to them in that way; beautiful melodies, fantastic lyrics, and great accompaniments.Overall, the music is so different to what we are used to that one would not necessarily purchase this cd in an effort to jam. However, it does strike me as important because Sting is bringing a genre of music from 400 years ago to the public's consciousness. I can see where music and drama students will get much from this offering.
