Studio Album · No. 10
Symphonicities Songwriting Credits by Sting
Produced by Sting, Rob Mathes · Engineered by Elliot Scheiner, Claudius Mittendorfer, Scott Hull
Deutsche Grammophon
Classical crossoverPop rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sting carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Sting
0 tracksoutside writers
Sting's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
2010
Released
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
| # | Title | Lyricist(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.