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Sting - Mtv Unplugged [VHS]

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From a haunting "The Wild Sea", to an improvised "Walking on The Moon", this video is a vibrant example of Sting's vocal, lyrical, and musical talent. The texture of the video is soft and filtered, which complements the acoustic nature of the unplugged venue. This is an absolute must for Sting fans - as close is you will ever get to having a feel for what it must be like to have Sting play in your living room. Thanks Gordon for sharing your talent!!!

This video is the MTV Unplugged performance which was recorded in New York on 5 March 1991. The difference between the version screened on MTV and this release however, is the inclusion of an additional song and interview. Whereas the MTV show concentrated on pre-"Soul Cages" songs, on this release you get excellent performances of "Why Should I Cry For You?" and "The Wild Wild Sea". As proved to be the case with the VH1 Storytellers show, Sting enjoyed himself so much doing the acoustic set, that the following month he did a similar set in his home town of Newcastle at the tiny Buddle Arts Centre. Sadly, although this performance was filmed it has had no similar video release although the songs have been released. The Unplugged video is very interesting though and the songs performed work extremely well in their stripped down versions. END

STING PLAYING THE DOUBLE BASS! Sting ( aka Gorden Sumner) plays Bass and sings on key in this rare glimpse of the rocker.

I like this MTV show from early 1990s. It is well done and Sting plays his double bass, instead of electric bass. Dom Miller is great as always in support of Sting, plus the other musicians. I enjoy this music and watch it often.

Yet another great piece of Sting's musical history. Excellent to see drummer Vinnie C. do "Wild Wild Sea" in this acoustic setting. This show provides a different view of Sting's abilities. Well worth owning BUT!!... why in 2007 is it only being offered on this crappy VHS Tape?. For goodness sake it is high time this sort of excellent product was updated and restored onto DVD with proper DTS sound. (Along with Sting's excellent "Soul Cages" concert and the lush rich looking "Summoner's Tales" Lakehouse show.)

I wish these record company guys would keep up and realise that they're shooting themselves in the foot by backing Paris Hilton and the like, and ignoring real musical history such as this.

Every true Sting's fan MUST have this one: interesting arrangment, sound and some stories told by Sting to the audience. This tape is pretty much his 1991 album's accustical version but due to a brand new angle, quite entertaining. Disagree with previous comments that the video is boring. If you only know one Sting's song (desert Rose that is) than,well, may be. If you are a true fan, this viseo is just brilliant!

I'm sorry but this video is just too boring! I love Stings music and art - but this doesn't move a thing in me.