The segway to Walking on the Moon is quite jazzy, nice shifts from the pianist. Dominic is excellent, and has always brought something new to Sting's sound, although Andy is the reigning heavyweight champion.
Saw him in 1979 in Md. theatre in the round & I was blown away . Copeland brilliant drumming and Sting and Andy Summers were masters ! They played for almost 4 hours and enjoyed every minute! Left their songs echoing in my head all night ! Fan forever!
As a youth the music from late 70s all way to the 80s struck hard ,filled with talent, band's unforgettable special times, very special.....NEVER forget how the 80s defined all what has a meaning.................................................
the Unplugged franchise did an amazing job when recording the live shows. Eric Clapton'S Unplugged is engineered so well, you can hear Clapton's feet dancing as he plays.
I remember the first time this aired on mtv. I was hypnotized. I had already seen this line-up in concert a couple of months before, so to see them up close and in this setting was amazing.
Sting is a brilliant musician no doubt, there will never be someone quite like him, but there are definitely plenty of musicians who don't use auto-tune today. Check out Esperanza Spalding
I think Sting always had this sort of complexity and depth. The Police was Stewart Copeland's band, and Copeland wanted to rock. They fought over it often, but if you listen to them chronologically, they get jazzier as time goes on (as Sting influenced the band more and more with his own style). He's always been extremely picky about lyrics (hence why Copeland or Andy Summers had to sing a few songs). I agree with the comment about Sting and Collins being genius, though.
I too have always thought Sting (and a few others) have a natural gift for making music, GOOD music. I'm sure he would disagree but who else could use Mephistopheles in the lyric of a song, and make it sound...right? He's left his mark in the annals of popular music--and he should be proud of himself. One of my favorite musicians ever
Una interpretación muy bella, aunque debo admitir que no se siente la misma atmósfera con la batería de Stewart en los coros y las notas místicas de Andy con su guitarra.
@@bobinchainz Dominic Miller has released numerous albums of instrumental music. It is worth checking out, I have seen him live 2 times with his band. Just visit dominicmiller.com
A friend of mine at CALARTS once remarked "How did he (Sting) go from "Roxanne" to this?" level of complexity and depth? Another friend of mine in S Carolina (Jimmy Zellus) once declared that there are a few musical geniuses left..Sting, Prince, Phill Collins to name a few." This is after Kurt kiled himself. I agree with my friends..I'm just a roadie :)
I wonder if there is anyone out there who is listening to this piece of real music in 2023?
Yesss
I am and I'm playing along to it since it keeps my chops on guitar sharp.
Damn straight.
yep, getting closer to 2020 too. They play real instruments. just wow.
yes i have been and still and i will but im looking for another acoustic version i heard years ago accidently can't find it on youtube
The piano and drum interplay is amazing.
Sting - nothing more to say but only this:
he is one of the greatest!
Remember watching this live. Thought it was the greatest MTV unplugged song ever.
Totally agree 💯👍
I listen to this when I exercise in the pool. With the doves cooing in the oak trees. My big Bangor cat sprawled on my towel. And wind in the palms.
One of Sting's best unplugged lives, rock, jazz, reggae are elegantly and sensitively melted together. Music reaches us over the border. Thanks,
That is his greatest achievement..melting musical genres and combine it with pop elements..still Sound great after nearly 40 years!!
This song comes out of your heart and soul ...
Sheer heaven- "Tea in the Sahara" is probably my favorite song of his. Such beautiful nuances. The mood is rich & exotic.
The fucking feeling was so deep it made me cry. Perfect.
@ Oscar: I know what you mean.
the thing with Sting, is that his voice itself is another instrument, and so, the music can be simple and uncluttered, yet still be alive.
What a fantastic voice sting has.
The segway to Walking on the Moon is quite jazzy, nice shifts from the pianist. Dominic is excellent, and has always brought something new to Sting's sound, although Andy is the reigning heavyweight champion.
This version of this amazing song is magical! After so many years it just gets better!
Poetry, an original voice, a great melody... Sting
The Very Best of MTV Unplugged
the version of walking on the moon is incredible, the best.
the book 'the sheltering sky' is really really good too
now that's real music, damn Sting is good
Saw him in 1979 in Md. theatre in the round & I was blown away . Copeland brilliant drumming and Sting and Andy Summers were masters !
They played for almost 4 hours and enjoyed every minute! Left their songs echoing in my head all night ! Fan forever!
This is my favorite song, and this version took me away...further. #Sting
Inspired songwriting on this one. Magical and mysterious.
Best unplugged imo. I mean...wow. Sting is relaxed, the groove is chill, and the band may be the single best assembly of musical talent ever.
The words to this song make you feel like you should be riding a camel wearing white linen heading to the mosque.
modern music doesn't get much better than this.
Best Sting's performance ever
Cool version of Tea in the Sahara. I was listening to the original and came to see this. What a depressing and sad song.
Sting is an amazing musician. One of the greatest!
my fav sting band...dominic miller/guitar....david sancious/piano....vinnie colaiuta/drums : )
As a youth the music from late 70s all way to the 80s struck hard ,filled with talent, band's unforgettable special times, very special.....NEVER forget how the 80s defined all what has a meaning.................................................
One of his best.
This is recorded so well...you can hear every note, every breath.
the Unplugged franchise did an amazing job when recording the live shows. Eric Clapton'S Unplugged is engineered so well, you can hear Clapton's feet dancing as he plays.
@@Catemandu another unplugged concert I love hearing
YES!! Oh man! I love this MAN!!
_Two of my Favs Police songs, so Beautiful, Touching,_ *PERFECT!*
spine tingling Bravo Sir
Finally my first favorite off the Synchronicity album. Live! Ty
I remember the first time this aired on mtv. I was hypnotized. I had already seen this line-up in concert a couple of months before, so to see them up close and in this setting was amazing.
Absolutely love this....
Sting - voice & bass
Vinnie Colaiuta - drums
Dominic Miller - guitar
David Sancious - piano
Vinx - percussion & backing vocals
Sting & Vinx...lol !!
Sting is unsurpassed but hear what sound it brings out of that old chello, Dominic bravissimo at the guitar.❤️👏👍
Thank you so much for these posts.
I recorded it years ago off Mtv but i lost it and it was'nt released.....R.
Just gives you chills.
Yeah man...........
Yeah! 🎼🎹🎵🎶
Vinnie Colaiuta incredibile alla batteria... che classe, ma tutto il gruppo è fantastico e poi Sting irraggiungibile...
Tea in the Sahara with you???🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
What a beautiful song !!!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR POSTING! I bought this on VHS when it was released, but its in storage, so I don't watch it nearly as much as I should!
Stings favourie song & as he is a sensational judge, 'tis also my favourite Police song & isnt this still amazing 25/12/2023 Christmas day.
Cette version est impréssionnante. Sting est un véritable faiseur de mélodie!!!
Sting - an artist unmatched! Great vid! Thanks loads for the post :)
Thanks for posting these! I've been waiting for years for MTV (or whoever owns the rights to these now!) to release this on CD or DVD. Great stuff!
Gorgeous. Sensitive performance. Simply gorgeous...
Listen to that voice. No auto-tune just straight up singing into a mic. Band, Vinnie, ect aside there is no voice this amazing today.
Sting is a brilliant musician no doubt, there will never be someone quite like him, but there are definitely plenty of musicians who don't use auto-tune today. Check out Esperanza Spalding
always pass me gooseflesh when I hear this song
Sting is a wonder to behold 🙏👋💖 What a performance OMG !! I' M GETTING TEARED UP.💖🌹
Thanks for sharing!! Amazing music
I think Sting always had this sort of complexity and depth. The Police was Stewart Copeland's band, and Copeland wanted to rock. They fought over it often, but if you listen to them chronologically, they get jazzier as time goes on (as Sting influenced the band more and more with his own style). He's always been extremely picky about lyrics (hence why Copeland or Andy Summers had to sing a few songs). I agree with the comment about Sting and Collins being genius, though.
Yeah, he had his own " Jazz-Fusion" group when Stewart Copeland "hired" him !!
Phil Collins ?
jeez listen too these lyrics.. very interestingly stranggggggeeeeee......
I too have always thought Sting (and a few others) have a natural gift for making music, GOOD music.
I'm sure he would disagree but who else could use Mephistopheles in the lyric of a song, and make it sound...right? He's left his mark in the annals of popular music--and he should be proud of himself. One of my favorite musicians ever
Tea in The Sahara-Favorite
Shape of My Heart - Favorite
I remember ,tea in the Sahara , was played on One of the episodes of Miami Vice
Awesome.
Magnificent 😊😊😊
brilliant, simply brilliant very subtle very sensitive
Smooth & incredible... Of course
This is just awesome !!! 💜💜💜
so lovely..
Hypnotic... Always...
This is the best version of both songs!
Una interpretación muy bella, aunque debo admitir que no se siente la misma atmósfera con la batería de Stewart en los coros y las notas místicas de Andy con su guitarra.
Police songs with virtuos drummer. Amazing Vinnie Colaiuta 🤘😎🎶
Pure Art 🎭🎨❤.
Imagine this with Andy and Stewart, woulda been amazing
Tea in Sahara is beautiful ...
This is how Tea in the Sahara should be sung. It's always too fast with the Police in concert. Well done.
totally agree... :)
Thats one mr. Vinx on percussion
Amo demais❤
Amazing just fcuking AMAZING
De lo bueno lo mejor.
Artista incomparable.
Único
THE BEST VERSION (sting). the police version is different
Tea in the Sahara inspired by a chapter in Paul Bowles brilliant novel The sheltering sky
Goddam that’s good
better version than studio version
just came back from a trip to the Sahara
Yes me me me !!!
oh my god.......
guiar: Dominic Miller
piano: David Sancious
drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
TheOpus55 I really like his guitarists work . Does he have any solo stuff or any other bands ?
@@bobinchainz Dominic Miller has released numerous albums of instrumental music. It is worth checking out, I have seen him live 2 times with his band. Just visit dominicmiller.com
A friend of mine at CALARTS once remarked "How did he (Sting) go from "Roxanne" to this?" level of complexity and depth? Another friend of mine in S Carolina (Jimmy Zellus) once declared that there are a few musical geniuses left..Sting, Prince, Phill Collins to name a few." This is after Kurt kiled himself. I agree with my friends..I'm just a roadie :)
ah, the Sheltering Ska...
namaste*~persianlover2*~
great audio/vid:)
Dark lyrics..
Great!
Can someone upload Sting's performance of the Beatles' song "Blackbird"?
Vinnie.....
how can you get this on audio CD???? been looking for days on net...i give up! suggestions open! thanks!
I WOULD CLEAN DAVID SANCIOUS HOUSE EVERYDAY IF HE TAUGHT ME PIANO !!!!!!
蟹江さん、最高
How can you get access to these songs for audio not video?
loooool
Geil.
Lienup is:
Sting, vocals, bass
Kenny Kirkland, piano
Dominic Miller, guitar
Vinnie Colaiuta, drums
??, percussion
Percussion :Vinx.
Ah yes the police when corporate love it !!