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  Studio Album · No. 10

Symphonicities Songwriting Credits by Sting

2010 Deutsche Grammophon 12 tracks 56 min

Produced by Sting, Rob Mathes  ·  Engineered by Elliot Scheiner, Claudius Mittendorfer, Scott Hull

Deutsche Grammophon Classical crossoverPop rock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

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Sting's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

12
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1
Lyricists
2
Producers
2010
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Data Insight

Symphonicities is a set of orchestral re-recordings of Sting's own catalog, drawing on both his solo songs and Police material, so all the underlying compositions are his own. Performed with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and arranged with Rob Mathes, the album reframes familiar songs in a symphonic setting. It showcases Sting's writing rather than presenting new compositions.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Next to You
Sting Sting StingRob Mathes Sting (Lead Vocals)
2
Englishman in New York
Sting Sting StingRob Mathes Sting (Lead Vocals)
3
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Sting Sting StingRob Mathes Sting (Lead Vocals)
4
I Hung My Head
Sting Sting StingRob Mathes Sting (Lead Vocals)
5
You Will Be My Ain True Love
Sting Sting StingRob Mathes Sting (Lead Vocals)
6
Roxanne
Sting Sting StingRob Mathes Sting (Lead Vocals)
7
When We Dance
Sting Sting StingRob Mathes Sting (Lead Vocals)
8
The End of the Game
Sting Sting StingRob Mathes Sting (Lead Vocals)
9
I Burn for You
Sting Sting StingRob Mathes Sting (Lead Vocals)
10
We Work the Black Seam
Sting Sting StingRob Mathes Sting (Lead Vocals)
11
She's Too Good for Me
Sting Sting StingRob Mathes Sting (Lead Vocals)
12
The Pirate's Bride
Sting Sting StingRob Mathes Sting (Lead Vocals)

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Frequently Asked Questions Symphonicities

Did Sting write the songs on Symphonicities?
Yes. Symphonicities consists of orchestral re-recordings of songs Sting wrote for his solo career and for the Police. The compositions are his own, reframed in a symphonic arrangement.
What is Symphonicities by Sting?
Symphonicities is an album of symphonic reinterpretations of Sting's existing songs, performed with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. It pairs his catalog with full orchestral arrangements.
Which orchestra plays on Symphonicities by Sting?
The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performs on Symphonicities. Sting worked with arranger Rob Mathes to adapt his songs for the orchestra.
What genre is Symphonicities by Sting?
Symphonicities is a classical crossover album that reworks Sting's pop and rock songs in an orchestral style. It was released on Deutsche Grammophon.
How did Symphonicities by Sting perform commercially?
Symphonicities reached number six on the Billboard 200 and topped the album charts in Poland and Portugal. It was certified multi-Platinum in Poland.
Are there new songs on Symphonicities by Sting?
No. Symphonicities does not feature new compositions; it presents orchestral re-recordings of songs from Sting's solo and Police catalogs.

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