Sting, Andy and Stuart went on last night at around 8:30pm. The stage stood about twenty feet high, off of center field. It was huge. The stage was bordered with LEDs which not only produced a wild light show, but would also capture stage images. These were complimented by 5 High Def. screens which broadcast the stage activity much more vividly. The set list consisted of the classics... but not too many deep album cuts. I wanted to hear "Man in Suitcase" and "Canary in Coal Mine" - but no such luck.
Sting's voice sound great, and he is mutha f'kr on the bass.
Andy was spot on... his playing was creative, and his articulation is as good as ever. Sadly, his leaping scissor kicks from the drum risers weren't as high as they used to be! Stuart Copeland isn't human. He is a metronome with arms. He was laying down sick beats, with crazy, syncopated fills. He used a traditional grip on the left hand, which surprised me. ( index and thumb on top and middle finger beneath )
Those old dudes sounded better than cats half their age. ( no, I wasn't there early enough to hear Sting's son's band open)
Of course the million dollar sound system helped a bit.
It's amazing when 3 musicians lock on to each other and blow things a part.
If you have a chance to see them, I highly recommend it.
This is not some over-hyped reunion tour. This is where it's at.
