Sting: Today's rock music 'bores me'

Rob C · October-19th-2006, 01:36 PM

And they say irony is dead.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Musi...eut/index.html

Root Doctor · October-19th-2006, 01:40 PM

Damn. You beat me to it, Rob.

Gentle Giant · October-19th-2006, 01:55 PM

Seriously. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black.

I haven't found a single thing he's done at all interesting since Ghosts in the Machine. It took Eva Cassidy to make me appreciate Fields of Gold.

tippy · October-19th-2006, 02:32 PM

I liked the police. However, sting looks very old - he oughta get rid of the rest of that hair and become sir stingel poopedoop

Paul B · October-19th-2006, 02:56 PM

As my bartender says, Sting's music is the soundtrack to a yuppie's life.

Gentle Giant · October-19th-2006, 03:10 PM

At least he has a good sense of balance!

john williams · October-19th-2006, 08:08 PM

Wanker

Monte Smith · October-19th-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul B

As my bartender says, Sting's music is the soundtrack to a yuppie's life.

That's an insult to soundtracks, music, Yuppies, and life. I almost say "bartenders."

Gary Sisco · October-20th-2006, 10:21 AM

Hilarious.

In the days, my brother used to go into a frothing murderous frenzy whenever "Doo Doo Doo Dah Dah Dah" got played on a juke box.

I got so I could take Police in homeopathic doses, over time. White boy reggae, kinda. They should've turned that guitar player loose once in a while but it would likely have cut into sales. Much better to focus on lyrics like the above, that anyone can remember.....

Monte Smith · October-20th-2006, 11:17 AM

Hey, the Police were good. It's just Sting, when he started wearing New Age garb and living in a stately home, who blows. But then again, think of how many peers of the realm Britain is making out of old rock stars. Sir Clapton, Sir Elton, Sir McCartney, etc.

John L · October-20th-2006, 01:24 PM

I kind of liked "Every Step You Take." Nothing else that Sting has ever done has interested me at all.

Gentle Giant · October-20th-2006, 01:49 PM

My favorite Police man is Stewart Copeland. Always heard a Bruford influence in his crisp playing.

Chazro · October-20th-2006, 07:26 PM

I dug the Police, Sting's solo output is a sure cure for insomnia. Except...the only Sting solo album I have is 'All This Time'. Recorded live (I believe in Italy), this particular recording has the distinction of being recorded on Sept 11, 2001. A DVD of the concert is available, I saw it and it was really something (to me at least) to see Sting having a meeting with the band (after hearing about the attack) and basically telling them that it would be OK to cancel if they felt so inclined. The whole band unanimously voted to play. Which they did, with great exuberance and energy. I don't know, maybe it's just me, but the whole thing just moved me, still does. Featuring Manu Katche, Chris Botti, & Christian McBride, this record's got legs. Unfortunately, EVERY record he's done since then has been depressing. As far as his comments go, not too smart!

wesbound · October-25th-2006, 11:49 AM

Sting's lyrics are okay... his music is sleep-inducing.

Gary Sisco · October-25th-2006, 02:02 PM

Does anyone remember a movie he was in, where he played a bar owner/bass player? I can barely recall it and can't remember the title at all. Seems like there was a big American developer moving in on the scene or something like that.

Root Doctor · October-25th-2006, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary Sisco

Does anyone remember a movie he was in, where he played a bar owner/bass player? I can barely recall it and can't remember the title at all. Seems like there was a big American developer moving in on the scene or something like that.

Are you thinking of "Stormy Monday?"

Surfer · October-25th-2006, 02:18 PM

Dune.

Oh wait . . . . . . .

ribot_for_president · October-25th-2006, 02:25 PM

Stormy Monday is the 1988 feature film debut of director Mike Figgis. Starring Sean Bean, Tommy Lee Jones, Sting and Melanie Griffith it is an atmospheric noirish thriller. The notable jazz soundtrack is also by Figgis. Being set in Newcastle-upon-Tyne the film is something of an homage to Get Carter.

[edit] Plot Summary
A young man, Brendan (Sean Bean), seeks work in a jazz club owned by Finney (Sting). There is some suggestion that Finney has past connections with organized crime but is attempting to leave these behind. Two gangsters arrive to make Finney an offer he cannot refuse for his Club but Brendan overhears them and warns Finney who then turns the tables on them. At the same time Newcastle is preparing to host a visit from a group of American investors that it hopes to engage in a grandiose regeneration project. Kate (Melanie Griffiths) a waitress has been recruited to service the delegation. Kate and Brendan meet and fall in love. Amongst the visiting group is Cosmo (Tommy Lee Jones) a corrupt business man who we learn uses Kate as a prostitute to secure business deals. It is Cosmo who has been putting the pressure on Finney as the Club stands in the way of his plans for the city leading to an eventual conflict.

A subplot involves an avant-garde jazz group called the "Kraków Jazz Ensemble" who visit Newcastle to perform and become entangled in the conflict. One of the film's longest scenes is a celebration to which the group is invited that takes place among members of Newcastle's Polish community.

Gary Sisco · October-25th-2006, 02:48 PM

Yeah, that's the one. I remember liking it at the time and couldn't remember the title so I could order it from netflix.

Thanks.

Gentle Giant · October-25th-2006, 03:09 PM

I liked him in Quadrophenia. He had no lines.