Sting: A Winter's Night...Live from Durham Cathedral $14.99
Disc One: Sting: A Winter s Night...Live from Durham Cathedral places the artist in the unique setting of England s most famous cathedral. This majestic live performance captures the mood and spirit of the season with a diverse collection of songs, carolsand lullabies spanning the centuries.Disc Two: Sting: A Winter s Night...the Documentary features a behind-the-scenes look at the concert s genesis, beginning with the album recording sessions at Sting s homein the Italian countryside, leading…
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Last updated: December 21, 2009, 10:00 am
Sting: A Winter's Night...Live from Durham Cathedral Customer reviews:
Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 9
(Stephanie B. Fagan, 2009-12-12) Being a bona fide Anglophile, I trekked to Durham Cathedral more years ago than I would like to remember. But it was an inspirational place, a quiet and beautiful place, and it was unforgettable. And I saw Sting at a concert in 2000 and was fascinated by his live performance; he has perfect pitch. And so this DVD is the perfect marriage of a place I remember well and a musician whose work I respect enormously. Sting is not afraid to explore the roots of our musical heritage and CD's/DVD's such as this are splendid in their introduction of those roots to a generation that might not otherwise have the opportunity to hear them. I am making a point of giving either this DVD or just the CD to friends this Christmas because they are so worthy of being heard. And as much as I dislike winter, I'm rethinking its purpose, thanks to some thoughtful words by Sting.
(B. Pulsipher, 2009-12-09) My wife loves Sting. Bought this for a gifts. It's not his best work, but it's still good. I like it.
(Ralph Hodgson, 2009-12-03) How glad I was to learn that Sting decided to do this concert in Durham Cathedral. As a fellow Northumbrian, it is a place for which I have fond memories. Enjoying how Sting has evolved over the years, buying this DVD was a most for me. Sting brings an amazing group of musicians together from many parts of the world. To see Kathyrn Tickell playing the Northumbrian Pipes, was highly enjoyable. Her performance with her brother Peter Tickell was outstanding. Both Tickells, and, indeed, all of the musicians, were obviously enjoying the event. Their passion for the music was very evident, which must account for the quality of the performance. The repertoire testifies well for how Sting has developed an eclectic inclusive approach to his music and arrangement of timeless songs, across the ages. Sting was flawless, not only in his singing, but also in being his own master of ceremonies, introducing each tune with carefully chosen account of its history and arrangement. The singing accompaniment was excellent. Again their enjoyment was clearly evident. To have included a Gaelic tune, with Mary Macmaster singing and playing the harp as background accompaniment to "Christmas at Sea" , was a great example of Sting's innovative weaving of genres. As to the DVD, it was a surprise to experience high quality on both video and audio. Playing it on a blu-ray player, I wondered if it were a blu-ray disk. The cameramen have done a great job of covering many aspects and angles of view within the Cathedral. "A Winter's Night" is highly recommended. The accompanying documentary is also a treasure. Well done, and thank you Sting and fellow musicians, Ralph Hodgson. PS: I do not know the DVD's Audio Engineer, Donal Hodgson, but I come from the North-East, where there are many Hodgsons.
(Salvini Maria Cristina, 2009-12-01) I started watching the Documentary Dvd included in this package because it was shorter and I was suffering of terrible migraine.... it is so beautiful that I was forced to watch the Concert as soon as I ended the documentary. Once finished the Concert I would like to watch the Documentary again, then the concert, then... ok you understood! It's one of the most beautiful thing I ever saw.... Both dvd are inspiring... The main Concert is simply perfect. Faces of musicians say it all. You can feel their enthusiasm in performing all together, sound is wonderful, the lights in the Cathedral perfectly matched. Tears flow during Ghost Story.... I fell in love with Cello player, Vincent Segal: he's a stunning musician and I really hope Sting will play with him again. Mary McMaster is inspired and Tickell sister&brother force us to dance.... Sting's voice is amazing, perfectly tuned. For analysis of the tracks I invite you to read my review of the cd "If on a winter's night..." here on Amazon.com
(Flexible_Strategies, 2009-11-28) Sting couldn't have chosen a more beautiful place to film this gorgeous concert. Durham Cathedral almost eclipses the music and the man himself. The venue adds an intangible quality to the performance that would be lost at any other location. The musicians are extraordinary and Sting's voice is in top shape. The lighting is impeccable. I had my doubts about this DVD, but the stunning quality won me over. I much prefer El Stingo when he dons his rock hat, but Sting has always had the ability to defy conventional limitations in regards to what a "rock musician" is capable of accomplishing. The songs are a mixture of English folk songs, lullabys and a few of Sting's compositions. The documentary DVD was an even bigger bonus. The film takes us through the gathering of the musicians to record the album, rehearsals for the concert, and a delightful tour of Newcastle and visits with old friends. The documentary did an excellent of job of showing Sting as a man, not an international rock star. As he says in the film, "I have no mystery here. There's no myth." Sting completists will no doubt want this DVD, but I would also recommend it to even a casual fan.