| Concert Review of The Police at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Mon Jul 21, 2008 |
| Event Date |
| Mon Jul 21, 2008 |
| Source |
| Rocky Mountain News |
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| The Police, Elvis Costello: masterful combo By Mark Brown, Rocky Mountain News (Contact) Monday, July 21, 2008 On paper it sounds like the ending of a really cheesy movie. The leaders of two mercurial, groundbreaking British bands who came up at the same time in the new wave era share a stage three decades later, taking turns singing the verses of a somber ballad written back in the day. But when Sting and Elvis Costello did just that at Red Rocks on Monday night it was a triumph, not cheesiness. Both started out with early hits and stayed vital as artists for most of their careers. Trading verses and harmonies on Alison seemed like a tribute to both where they came from and where they've gone since then. Putting The Police and Costello on the same bill was a masterful idea that The Police really didn't need to entertain; Sting can sell out venues like Red Rocks on his own, and The Police tour has been a concert-world juggernaut. Incredibly, neither act had played the Rocks before. Costello mentioned only being there at a concert with his wife, Diana Krall; Sting announced The Police had never played there. They were rewarded with one of the most perfect weather nights of the summer, and fans got a full serving from both. Costello served up some best-known songs early on, including Pump It Up and Everyday I Write the Book, mixed with newer greats like American Gangster Time and Either Side of the Same Town. His set was marred only by a bass-heavy mix and a guitar that was inaudible at times. A rousing, set-closing (What's So Funny 'bout) Peace Love and Understanding followed the Sting duet. In many ways The Police set list echoed the one at the Pepsi Center last year, with Message in a Bottle and Walking on the Moon making early appearances.. |
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| User Comments |
| I have been a pro sound engineer for many years and thought the show was outstanding. Copeland's drum kit was clear as a bell and Stings voice sounded like he was still in his 20's. I've heard way to many washed up artists that try to push the envelope with there vocals. The band was tight as can be and the Red Rock's atmosphere was as good as it gets. Great Show! |
| Just the complete opposite as the above mentioned article, in Pittsburgh tonight. The drum and large gong hanging behing the drums over powered several songs. Sting tries hard to lower his distinct and tasteful style to make it work with the other band members,,,big power struggle on stage. |
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