In a rare occurrence, the world-famous English musician Sting performed an acoustic version of The Police’s “Message In A Bottle” live at Grand Studio RTL. While the version was created by the band while they were active, Sting also added “Message In A Bottle” to his own discography, resulting in different versions of this beautiful, moody classic.
In this live acoustic version, the emotion and loneliness explored in the track are only amplified. The acoustic guitar echoes the thoughts and feelings of Sting tenfold, while also placing a glimmer of warmth and hope in the lyrics and musicality of the song. It must have been a wonderful night to be in the audience, but we can relive this moment time and time again with the power of the Internet! Watch the entrancing performance in the video below.
Accompanied by Dominic Miller, Sting creates an enveloping atmosphere that is sure to turn anyone into a new fan of both his and The Police’s music! Fans were astounded by Sting’s voice in this video, with some commenting that he has maintained his voice well over the years and that he is always on top form in live videos. As we can see, he’s clearly a well-practiced musician who has earned the respect of his fans all over the world!
Sting is not just simply known as one of the founding members of the new wave outfit The Police. He is also an established and incredibly successful solo artist, who continued to rise in popularity after The Police disbanded in 1986. His music is rather varied in genre, incorporating elements of rock, reggae, classical, and jazz into his musical arsenal, making him an eclectic artist and a testament to the success of experimentation. He is best known for “When We Dance”. Listen below:
Not only is Sting loved on record, but he is also well-renowned for his live shows. Even at the age of 72, he continues to perform live all over the world whenever he possibly can, showing how much of a dedicated musician he is. His strong voice and skillful musicianship bring in huge crowds whenever he announces a tour, and for many, it is a night that they will never forget.