Lyrics by Sting Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Lyrics
Book Review: Wonderful and Fun read
Summary: 5 Stars
I really love this book. Sting's lyrics are pure poetry. To read the lyrics alone without the music deepens it's meaning and i found my self later adding the music in my head and thinking of how the music stands alone as well. At times i would be singing out loud embarrassing my husband in borders.LOL
And it is interesting to hear how some of the songs were created or brought to life.
I am buying one book for myself and one for a friend.
Book Review: I don't agree
Summary: 5 Stars
I think Sting is a brilliant writer,
just check the lyrics of "I burn for you",
"Fragile", "It's probably me" or "The book of my life".
I haven't bought this book, but it's probaly
the only artist I would consider buying the
lyrics in a book like this from.
Book Review: Sting shows early signs of Alzheimers
Summary: 4 Stars
I like Stings music, most of his lyrics, and this book does a great service to both. However, as stated in the title of my review, Sting's memory is faltering.
Kenny Kirkland, not David Sancious, played keyboards on Mercury Falling. How in the world could Sting forget this? He makes this mistake twice- the first in his introduction to the Mercury Falling album when he names David Sancious along with Vinny Colaiuta and Dominic Miller as the band.
The second is in the introduction to the song he wrote about Kenny. He lists the names of the albums Kenny played on - Blue Turtles, Nothing Like the Sun, and the Soul Cages. No mention of Mercury Falling.
Sting is getting old! Yoga and Police reunions will not save him from dementia.
Book Review: What artist isn't a bit of a narcissist?
Summary: 5 Stars
Sting is one of the few artists of our time that still produces fresh music after 30 years in the business. Having been a avid fan for nearly 20 of those years, I'm grateful that he has pulled this book together.
Many times I have wondered what inspired songs like Spirits in the Material World, Fields of Gold, Inside, Shape of my Heart, etc. Many of his songs represent a certain time in my life, so its good to understand his creative process, simple or complexed. As far as Sting being a narissist, well what artist isn't? Some a little more than others, but that's okay because that's why we buy their music and go to their concerts.
Book Review: Intriguing... we want more!
Summary: 5 Stars
Upon reading this book, i found the explanations and stories behind the songs very interesting. Sting has always been a prolific songwriter... especially during the years following The Police.
I guess I would have enjoyed more/deeper insights. But as a long-time Sting fan, I found this book very enjoyable.
It also serves as a great coffee-table book, since it's easy for guests to pick up & put down (ie- no real plot-line).
To those negative reviewers:
1) Read the actual book
2) Yes Sting is a bit narcissistic, but at least he can back it up. What's your problem?