Songs from the Labyrinth Sting. Edin Karamazov is the capable Sarajevan lutenist who contributes nimble playing to a few solo tracks. Review from The Washington Times by TorranceThe late science-fiction writer Philip K. Dick prophesied that songs by the Elizabethan composer John Dowland would one day by covered by a pop singer named Linda Fox, a thinly disguised version of Linda Ronstadt.Such a scenario seemed less likely to materialize than Mr. Dick's predictions of a police state - but now a single-monikered pop phenomenon has released an album of Dowland songs on one of the world's foremost classical music labels.Judging from the tale Sting tells in his intelligent liner notes, the pairing was inevitable.The actor John Bird first mentioned Dowland's name to Sting in 1982, when the musician was performing at a benefit concert. It should be interesting to hear how all of this influences his next rock album. The result is a new album that drops next month, called 'Songs from the Labyrinth', for which Sting has used the songs of 16th century composer John Dowland for his foundation.A more seasoned and veteran lutenist - yes, that's what they're called - named Edin Karamazov plays on the CD, but Sting is right in there (this is similar to how Billy Joel put out his own classical CD, having Richard Jewell perform the work).And how is Sting on the lute? Unfortunately, their CDs are out of print. Produced by Edin Karamazov & Sting. Sting is joined on this recording by much-admired lutenist Edin Karamazov, in what he describes as "a soundtrack to Dowland's life in words and music". Sting's recent foray into the field of early music has resulted in this luminous CD, "Songs from the Labyrinth." Melancholy leads to reflection, it leads to a sense of humility, a sense of kindness, of compassion - so we need it. 'Labyrinth' is a very ambitious project, and it will not be to everyone's taste. Yet as the album progresses, you appreciate more and more how much Sting's pop talents and his very personal approach allow him to penetrate and animate the inner emotions and meanings of Dowland's timeless music. Images of Dowland's handwritten letters and music manuscripts personalize the well-thought-out package.On the CD, Sting reads aloud from Dowland's letters, layering in another first-person narrative. 'Clear or cloudy' would be in the running if he didn't stomp it out as if by rote.And he can be very cavalier about rhythm, especially the fiery accents that make a dance out of 'Wilt thou unkind thus reave me'.Other masterpieces were nearly unrecognizable: 'In darkness let me dwell', and 'Come heavy sleep', where at least his "glee club" sounded its best.His musicianship is set on high beam in two works. 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Review from Fox 411 by Roger FriedmanSting loves to pick at strings. "Fragile" is a song written and performed by English musician Sting from his second studio album ...Nothing Like the Sun. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I feel there is an intimacy to this music and I can do something that's really me - and still, I hope, respect the music. Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2016, I usually do not like the voice of Sting, but i think it combines very well with Dowland. So please bear this in mind when reading what follows. As he says in the booklet, several friends musicians urged him to record this. For much of the album, Sting delights in making nostalgic music that sounds exquisitely weathered - you can almost hear the Elizabethan leaves rustling in the background. Sting is joined on this recording by much-admired lutenist Edin Karamazov, in what he describes as "a soundtrack to Dowland's life in words and music". In those notes, Sting tries to explain how the work of the composer, who died in 1626, might be relevant to music today: "Born in 1563, John Dowland was perhaps the first example of an archetype with which we have become familiar, that of the alienated singer-songwriter. "Sting continues, "I'm not a trained singer for this repertoire, but I'm hoping that I can bring some freshness to these songs that perhaps a more experienced singer wouldn't give. Here, Sting and Lutenist Edin Karamazov construct "a soundtrack in words and music" to the life of John Dowland (1563-1626), the Catholic English composer and musician who was jilted by h… But Sting overcomes his caution enough to give the song some energy.What he can't seem to muster is enough breath to form the lines into shapely phrases. Buy Sting's album titled Songs from the Labyrinth. This is a brave, beautiful album. This autumn Sting ventures into "new" musical territory with an album featuring the music of acclaimed Elizabethan songwriter, John Dowland (1563-1626). Review from The Los Angeles Daily News by Steven RosenbergSting is now a true Renaissance man. We can actually understand the words, and in them find that human beings 400 years ago suffered from the same woes as they do today: unrequited love, class differences, fiancial and political troubles, exaltation and despair. That would obliterate the 400-year gap.Instead, Sting handles most of the songs as gingerly as baby birds. It's the sound that gave the Police songs their timeless originality.But last year, Sting decided to try a new stringed instrument - the lute. Dowland rocked. His voice is raw and unnuanced. Can She Excuse My Wrongs? 'Songs From the Labyrinth' is the most nakedly musical, least commercial Sting recording since his first post-Police effort, 'The Dream of the Blue Turtles'. ...Nothing Like the Sun is the second solo studio album by English singer-songwriter Sting.The album was originally released on 13 October 1987 on A&M (worldwide). Musically and dramatically, Sting creates an intimacy he matches nowhere else. together they create what Sting calls "a musical sound-track" to the composer's life. In 1595 Dowland wrote a letter to Queen Elizabeth I's Secretary of State, Sir Robert Cecil, pleading his allegiance to the English throne in the hope of an invitation back to England and into the Royal Court. Sting conceives Dowland as a Renaissance Nick Drake, a tortured dude who transcends personal agony with sublime composition. Even so, his latest venture comes as a surprise, and ultimately quite a pleasant one. My main complaint is that Karamazov and Sting appear to be in different aural spaces, which spoils the sense of intimacy. "Too bad the former Police-man didn't pour out all the passion and electricity he's known for in such hits as 'Roxanne' and 'Every Breath You Take'. Songs from the Labyrinth will appear on Deutsche Grammophon, the world's most celebrated classical … But the success is spotty. The near-classical approach, while occasionally artful, waters down the songs' potential and the singer's strengths.Yet in the personable, autobiographical program notes, Sting hits just the right balance. Is this supposed to deflate the man's image as pompous and self-important?For many, 'Songs From the Labyrinth' will appear as Sting's "Spinal Tap" moment, his own personal rendition of that fictional band's lowering of a Stonehenge model onto their concert stage. 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Sting studied with a noted lutist in order to master the instrument, and his teacher also features on the CD. Released as a single the following year, it placed to number 70 on the UK Singles Chart.Sung additionally in both Spanish and Portuguese under the titles "Fragilidad" and "Fragil", it appeared twice more on his 1988 EP variant of the album, Nada como el sol. 01. It is extracts from this extraordinary letter which Sting incorporates into this album as short recitations, re-creating a flavour of Dowland's life and times. An album of songs from Elizabethan composer John Dowland, performed solely by voice and lute? In close collaboration with lutenist Edin Karamazov, he interweaves songs with instrumental solos and evocative readings from a Dowland letter. Pop music is very conservative - you're not really allowed to have flattened fifths and you've got to have a certain length of intro and chorus. … Sting. 'Come Heavy Sleep' reveals the enchanting melodic and harmonic subtlety of Dowland's writing - this is probably the very stuff that appealed to Sting when he began studying Dowland's canon nearly 20 years back. I was thinking 'I can't see this becoming a record, and me taking this risk'. I can't really explain why. 'Can She Excuse My Wrongs' sounds like a Sting song in some ways, its lilting meter and perfect elocution not unlike something that might've appeared on 'Ten Summoner's Tales', minus the pop structure. The remaining seven tracks sees Sting interspersing the songs by reading extracts from Dowland's letters as he travelled around Europe. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. In that light, there are some sick vintage raps here, too, but Sting's flow is better suited to contemplation and courtship than booty shaking. The Human Rights Concerts 1986-1998, ¡RELEASED! I found myself cringing at the clumsy voicing, the tone-deaf phrasing, just the whole brutishness of a British pop star way out of his depth and element. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Should I give Sting an E for effort? Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. This is not old music for new Jaguar drivers. The narrative is powerful and will make for a compelling live performance, should they take this show on the road.Sting worked with a voice coach to capture the tone and breathing required for Renaissance vocalizing. Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2007. Part of this album's appeal is its simplicity: Sting's vocals are joined only by the exquisite lute playing of Edin Karamazov - who also solos on some of Dowland's meditative lute pieces - and are interspersed among some very brief spoken interludes from the composer's letters. Everyone remembers him from Police videos playing his favorite instrument, the upright bass. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2019, Some songs work more than others, but overall, a pleasant and interesting cd, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2015, These songs were a revelation to me when I first heard them. On 'Come Again', 'Wilt Thou Unkind Thus Leave Me' and Dowland's famous 'In Darkness Let Me Dwell', Sting tables his ponderous lower range and invests these crack tunes with skill and soul. 'Come again' even inspires Karamazov to be his most scintillating. On "Songs from the Labyrinth", Sting discovers the music of Elizabethan songwriter John Dowland: "beautiful melodies, fantastic lyrics, great accompaniments". I prefer `classical' music to rock, but am not a lover of John Dowland's compositions; I prefer Sting's! "A good example of simplification - and my favorite of the collection - is the song 'Have You Seen the Bright Lily Grow'. If I did not hold Sting's 2006 Deutsche Grammophon recording of the 16-17th centuries' John Dowland's lute-accompanied music in my hands, I would not believe that the British rock star had truly attempted to pull this one off. An interpretation of the works of revered Elizabethan composer John Dowland. Sting's recent foray into the field of early music has resulted in this luminous CD, "Songs from the Labyrinth." But I think even if they just listen to this, they will see there is more under the sun than hip hop and other modern things... great job, Sting, Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2020. 2006 | Deutsche Grammophon (DG) Songs From The Labyrinth Sting | 01-01-2006 Durée totale : 48 min. On instrumentals such as 'Forlorn Hope Fancy', his work is a lot more than a simple accompaniment. Both me and partner liked this CD. They're songs. Sting's vocal is superbly rich and humorous, much like his much-loved 'Englishman in New York'.Some other tracks to watch: 'Clear or Cloudy' and 'Can She Excuse My Wrongs?' Prozac poster boy John Dowland's 400-year-old gems for voice and lute stand today as model portraits of grief, calling for a different sound from Sting, an intensely personal timbre that goes deep into the heart of darkness.Not the usual fodder for pop crossover singers.So let's say upfront: Sting is not an ideal choice for this music. But Sting's wife, Trudie, needn't worry).So bravo for Sting. "Sting even learned a thing or two from Dowland. Ugh! Pair that with Dowland's 'Come again', where his directness wins over the listener, and you can only wonder what he could do if he sounded as free on more tracks. Why they bought Sting instead, I don't understand it. Unusual repertoire for Sting. Either way, the record comes up smelling mostly like roses, though occasionally the stench of self-import is a bit thick.Sting hooked up with one of the world's true lute virtuosos, Edin Karamazov, for the difficult task of embodying the man the singer calls "the first alienated singer/songwriter." a healthy sense of humor. 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And according as I desired ther cam a letter...'', ''...From thenc I went to Landgrave of Hessen...'', ''...And from thence I had great desire to see Italy...'', ''...After my departures I caled to mynde our conference...'', ''...men say that the Kinge of Spain is making gret preparation...''. The songs -- all by John Dowland, who was master musician at the court of Queen Elizabeth I from about 1591 onwards -- are rendered very differently from the way they are usually performed by early music consorts: what we have here is Sting singing Dowland, rather than Dowland sung as perhaps he was 400 years ago. He sounds good to me, but when I asked him about it recently, he did say that Karamazov sometimes winces as his pupil forges ahead. Against noble lute chords, Sting sings a soft scale that rises like vapor. Review from The Buffalo News by Jeff MiersSting's begging for it. Although it never quite takes off the way it should, it's an admirable effort with the odd moment of beauty. But he's holding out hope that his "Songs From the Labyrinth… Sting: Songs From the Labyrinth. But all credit to Sting for turning this fascinating figure into a living, breathing contemporary. The Journey And The Labyrinth: The Music Of John Dowland, directed and produced by the Emmy-award winning team, Jim Gable and Ann Kim of Graying & Balding, Inc., delves deeper into Sting's relationship with the sixteenth century figure, who has captivated generations with his songs composed primarily for lute, which Sting tackles along with esteemed lutenist Edin Karamazov. (Elvis Costello takes side trips all the time, as does Paul McCartney). "I'm not a trained singer for this repertoire, but also thought that maybe there was something I could do in my own style that would be relevant, respectful and new. Songs from the Labyrinth was Stings debut album with the Yellow Label and premiered at the top of the classical charts. Please try again. Discogs で Sting - Songs From The Labyrinth に関するリリース、レビュー、クレジット、楽曲などを発見し、Sting のコレクションを完成させましょう。 The voice is, well, famous.And if it takes the recognizable voice of rock star Sting to gets this music the exposure it deserves, so be it.While pop stars from Elvis Costello to Paul McCartney to Billy Joel have dabbled in classical forms before, no rocker has tried a full-length album of Renaissance music. It was a labour of love. I became fascinated with it and immersed myself in lute music. The Human Rights Concerts - 1988: Human Rights Now, ¡RELEASED! The Journey & The Labyrinth: The Music of John Dowland (DVD & CD). His work was part of a renaissance in British culture - his lyrics sometimes echo the poetry of another famous Elizabethan, Shakespeare - whose effects can be felt in British music to this day, whether most youngsters have heard of him or not.Sting's distinctive voice melds smoothly into an old-fashioned rendering of a song such as 'Clear or Cloudy'. He has it all. His "lyrics," written in the early 1600s, fit the rocker's voice well.Here's another prediction: even though "hit single" is not the first thing that comes to mind with 'Labyrinth', watch for a short number - all 23 tracks are short compared to modern pop music - called 'Fine Knacks for Ladies' to turn into a sleeper on "lite" radio stations. Things get more interesting, though, when he finds the timelessness in the music. Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2013. It's going to become a perennial.What makes pop artists want to make these albums? This medieval genre of music is quite the departure fron Sting's earlier pop albums. He includes a rarely heard ringer, too, the sweetly sad 'Have You Seen the Bright Lily Grow?' Review from The Daily TelegraphThis CD of songs and lute pieces by the great Elizabethan composer John Dowland is the fruit of a 25-year obsession for Sting. Songs From the Labyrinth. On "Songs from the Labyrinth", Sting discovers the music of Elizabethan songwriter John Dowland: "beautiful melodies, fantastic lyrics, great accompaniments". Edin Karamazov. The songs have a luminosity to them, as well as a wistfulness (perhaps because of the convention of the time, which dictated that they be in a minor key), that is quite moving. That Sting's sense of humor rings in sympathy with that of a 16th century classical court composer casts no small amount of light on his status as misunderstood artist. Songs From The Labyrinth. Despite the critiques from afficionadoes of early music, who find it utterly non-traditional, it's still worth the price of admission -- if nothing else, because it showcases Sting's musical adventurousness, originality and range. 'Fine Knack for Ladies' dials down Edin Karamazov's omnipresent lute for multitracked vocals, while 'Clear or Cloudy' features a breathy, upbeat melody around which Sting clearly relishes wrapping his husky pipes. Early music buffs may be put off by Sting's smoky voice mouthing the lyrics, but given the wonderful appeal of Dowland, it can be pleasant to hear vocals with echoes of the tavern and the boudoir in music from an era enthusiastic about both venues. 00:38 Compositeurs : John Dowland. Sumner's Tales: Sting talks..."Dowland, for me is the music of self reflection. However, music lovely. Review from The Daily ExpressThere's no denying Gordon Sumner knows how to set himself a challenge. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. "Doleful Dowland," as he might be called, did a lot more than pen a bunch of laments. You hear mandolins, but no lutes. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Apparently Sting is in love with his own voice, but no one else should be when he tries to sing Elizabethan madrigals. Sting says he's fully aware that an album of 16th century lute songs is not exactly a commercial slam-dunk. However, in mixing the modern with the almost medieval, Sting may do more to introduce rock fans to the pleasures of art music. In close collaboration with lutenist Edin Karamazov, he interweaves songs with instrumental solos and evocative readings from a Dowland letter. In fact, one of the refreshing things about this CD is the complete lack of classical or "early music" fustiness. I imagine people would have sung without that technique. "About two years ago my long-time guitarist, Dominic Miller, gave me a gift that he'd had made for me, a lute - a sixteenth-century instrument with lots of strings. 02. The down-to-earth sound is an ample, guiding arm on which Sting leans comfortably.Bolder than most crossover, Sting's Dowland project not only opens a modern window onto the Renaissance, it sheds rare insight into a fertile mind and expansive personality. But Sting says the melodies and words of Elizabethan composer and lutist John Dowland (1563-1626) have been "gently haunting me" for more than two decades.The result is 'Songs From The Labyrinth', a mix of Dowland songs, spoken portions from his letters and lute playing from the Sarajevo musician Edin Karamazov. My instinct told me it was right for me. Let's hope his work with Sting brings him to greater notice on this side of the Atlantic. Sting has teamed up with Sarajevo lutenist Edin Karamazov on a collection of 16th-century songs by the Elizabethan composer John Dowland. However, he also stretches himself on Dowland's most famous song, 'Flow My Tears'. Mostly, Sting's singing - though he's admittedly a tourist in this classical world, albeit a convincing and talented one - is also reliably impressive. Sting. 'Songs from the Labyrinth' will appear on Deutsche Grammophon, the world's most celebrated classical-music record-label.In the early 1980s, Sting was first introduced to the music of John Dowland and has confessed that his music has been "gently haunting" him for more than twenty years. It sounds utterly modern on this track but with much respect for the composer.On 'Labyrinth', Sting is sometimes silky, sometimes whispery but always focused on what the song requires. The songs are tied together by Sting's readings of Dowland's letter to one of QEI's courtiers, pleading for a position at court - and possibly his very life. While the readings may strike some as overly "thespian," they take on real drama with repeated listens. But I have a prediction - 'Songs from Labyrinth' will turn out to be the biggest Christmas CD of the year.It has that feeling, of mulled wine and Yule logs in fireplaces. Songs from the Labyrinth marks Sting's foray into centuries-old music 6 March 2007 | by tavm – See all my reviews This special from PBS chronicles Sting's playing, performing, and recording … Review from The Press of Atlantic City by James ClarkSting can veer toward the pretentious, and recording Elizabethan music on the lute might fit the bill. Review from The Boston Globe by Joan AndermanThe math teacher-turned-Police-man-turned-solo-pop craftsman is once again branching out, and this one's a doozy. Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2009. I think it only became a record when we decided to put extracts of this letter in. It rekindled an interest I've had for a long time in the works of John Dowland, who wrote a number of fantastic lute songs. "BBC2 'The Culture Show', 09/06"I wanted to try and present the songs within a context that might help them - which is why I decided to read the extracts from the letter. Sting doesn't pretend to be a classical singer, but the eloquent melodies are intact, despite a gravelly grain and an occasional strain in his voice - something that actually turns out to be ideally expressive when he sings a line like "Oh let me living die, till death do come," in the devastating closing song, 'In Darkness Let Me Dwell'. Hearing the composer's words, alongside his music, both so revealing of his defeats and victories, builds a sympathetic profile.Dowland is still renowned as the greatest lute player of his time - think the Eric Clapton of 1590s guitar. I wanted to learn these songs, and out of curiosity, Edin and I just kept going. Accompanied by renowned player Edin Karamazov, Sting works his way through a number of Dowland's songs, interspersing proceedings with readings from his letters. Album Credits. Singers back then probably didn't have the refined sheen of today's classical singers.Vocal purists will dismiss Sting and return to their favorite Dowland singers such as Emma Kirkby and Julianne Baird. He's a blunt breather, a significant drawback. ... About “Songs from the Labyrinth” “Songs from the Labyrinth” Q&A. Despite the critiques from afficionadoes of early music, who find it utterly non-traditional, it's still worth the price of admission -- if nothing else, because it showcases Sting's musical adventurousness, originality and range. Sting's sometimes traditional, sometimes creative interpretations of about a dozen Dowland songs make it abundantly clear that Dowland was a dynamic artist. That album employed then-young jazz musicians Branford Marsalis, Kenny Kirkland and Darryl Jones in service of a new pop music based on jazz harmony and scathing improvisation.Dowland's music is close to the exact opposite of this African-American-meets-pop hybrid - it's about the whitest music ever written, precisely because it was often composed to please the reigning sovereign of the day, and because its tonality and rhythms can't help but sound a bit "skipping through the forest in tights and slippers" to the modern ear.To "get" the dense 'Songs From the Labyrinth' requires serious investment, which likely means that the record will appeal only to serious Sting/Police fans willing to make the required leap of faith, or trendy types who will relegate it to background music during wine and cheese parties. "BBC Music Magazine, 10/06"For me it's all about development - becoming a better musician, a better singer, a better songwriter... a better person. Sting calls these ancient compositions 400-year-old pop songs. Review from Barnes & Noble by Scott PaulinMore than two decades into his solo career, Sting's musical explorations have already taken him farther afield than fans of his early work with the Police could have predicted. Sting told me he didn't think it would sell, but my guess is he's wrong. There is much to be learned here, if you're willing to dig deep.The opening tidbit 'Walsingham' reveals Karamazov's elegant, lyrical style immediately, and also sets the scene, which is more Shakespearean farce than modern pop. Liner NotesCD 06025 170 3139Produced by Sting & Edin KaramazovEngineered & Mixed by Donal HodgsonSound Designer: Kipper EldridgeRecorded at Steerpike Studios, Il Palagio, ItalyAdditional Recording & Mixing at Metropolis StudiosAssistant at Metropolis Studios: Iain GoreMastered by Ian CooperLutes provided by Cezar Mateus and Klaus JacobsenSONGS FROM THE LABYRINTHThis autumn Sting ventures into "new" musical territory with an album featuring the music of acclaimed Elizabethan songwriter, John Dowland (1563-1626).
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