Is Symphonicities a good place to start with Sting?

Yes, Symphonicities is recommended as a starting point for new Sting listeners. Orchestral arrangements elevate classic hits, blending Sting's distinct voice with lush symphonic textures. Symphonicities arrived during Sting's ongoing evolution as a solo artist, following the success of his 2009 album, If on a Winter's Night..., which explored folk influences. This orchestral reinterpretation of his earlier work showcased a new artistic direction, focusing on collaboration with classical musicians and expanding his repertoire beyond pop and rock.

Who is Symphonicities for?

Symphonicities works well if you're into orchestral depth and richness, long, immersive listening sessions and emotional storytelling through music.

How many songs are on Symphonicities?

Symphonicities has 13 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Symphonicities

Sting · 2010

60 min · 13 tracks · jazz

Orchestral arrangements elevate classic hits, blending Sting's distinct voice with lush symphonic textures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Next to You Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Englishman in New York — The orchestral rendition enhances the song’s themes of alienation and cultural identity, making it resonate even more profoundly against a symphonic backdrop.
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Roxanne — Transforming this classic into a dramatic orchestral experience highlights the emotional depth of the lyrics, showcasing Sting's vocal prowess within a rich arrangement.
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Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic — The lush strings amplify the song’s romantic yearning, breathing new life into a beloved track while maintaining its original charm.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The orchestral reinterpretation adds depth to familiar songs, though it may not resonate as strongly outside its genre.

What we noticed

The album features orchestral arrangements that reinterpret Sting's earlier songs, adding layers of strings and brass to the original melodies.
Each track maintains a consistent tempo, with the orchestration creating a lush backdrop that enhances the vocal delivery throughout.
Several tracks include extended instrumental sections, allowing the orchestra to take center stage before returning to Sting's vocals.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

orchestral depth and richness
long, immersive listening sessions
emotional storytelling through music
contemplative evening ambiance

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Reimagines classic songs with orchestral arrangements, diverging from Sting's established sound.
Themes: cultural identity exploration· orchestral reinterpretation· romantic urgency
Career context: Symphonicities arrived during Sting's ongoing evolution as a solo artist, following the success of his 2009 album, If on a Winter's Night..., which explored folk influences. This orchestral reinterpretation of his earlier work showcased a new artistic direction, focusing on collaboration with classical musicians and expanding his repertoire beyond pop and rock.
Stylistic neighbors: Peter Gabriel· David Bowie· Paul Simon