Rhymin' Simon blew Sting offstage
by mikw on 2014-04-23Rogers Arena - VancouverQuite simply, a fantastic show. I am sometimes surprised Sting's head fits through conventional doors, luckily the stadium has double-doors and he was able to play!
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It isn’t often that one concert ticket allows you to witness two groundbreaking artists share the stage. That’s why when Paul Simon and Sting announced that they were embarking on a tour together, excitement for the event was sky high. Not only will the two living legends perform together, but they’ll also treat the crowd to separate solo sets of their classic tunes. Both artists and their immensely talented backing bands are famed for delivering masterful live performances utilizing multi-ethnic instrumentation and world rhythms inspired by music around the globe. Paul Simon, of course first made his mark as an American songwriting legend as one half of the duo Simon and Garfunkle, yielding timeless classics like “Mrs. Robinson,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Scarborough Fair” and “Sounds of Silence.” He embarked on a successful solo career and produced the critically acclaimed albums One Trick Pony and Graceland among others, as well as the hits “Slip Slidin’ Away,” “Still Crazy After All these Years” and “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” Sting first gained international attention as the lead singer, songwriter, and bass player of ‘80s rock band The Police—a groundbreaking act that produced a string of hit songs, including “Roxanne,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Message In a Bottle,” “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic.” Like Paul Simon, Sting also enjoys a phenomenally successful solo career which has spanned decades, releasing acclaimed albums including Nothing Like the Sun, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, and Ten Summoner’s Tales, and topping the charts with hits like “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free,” “Fields of Gold” and “If I Ever Lose My Faith In You.” Needless to say, demand for Paul Simon and Sting tour tickets is high, as they’ll gain lucky fans access to what is sure to be an unforgettable concert experience.
Quite simply, a fantastic show. I am sometimes surprised Sting's head fits through conventional doors, luckily the stadium has double-doors and he was able to play!
Sharing Sound Systems is what friends are for. Lidia
Awesome show, enjoyed the set list, real professional showmanship.
Truly one of those once in a lifetime events. Very obvious that these are good friends and so at ease with each other and on top of that they are wizards at their craft. The whole ensemble was special. What else can I say but we were so fortunate for the stars to align for us to be able to attend.
The music was clear, clean., crisp. Words were able to be heard clearly with the music. I felt the whole group could do the concert in my living room. It was as good as listening to the stereo at home. Best concert I attended at the Amway. Center.
What an amazing show from these 2 great entertainers. I loved the way that they did some of their great classics together, but also had their own spotlight. One of the things that made this show work so well as it did was the talented backing they had. The time flew by and they managed to alternate slower songs to more upbeat along with the older/ newer mix. I went into the concert feeling tired and came out completely energized!. A major thing I also appreciated was that they started not too much after the start time on the ticket front. This concert was well worth the admission price and I would not hesitate to go and see these 2 performers again.
I didn't enjoy this concert at all, not a sting fan and didn't expect them to be on stage singing together. I really didn't expect to hear sting sing Paul Simons songs. Didn't enjoy any of it at all. Over priced for sting!
Paul Simon and Sting together- a once in a lifetime experience. Amazing performances by both and the added bonus of having them do each other's material. I can now cross a Paul Simon concert off my bucket list; had to see it! Sting is my favourite musician of all time (Beatles aside) and though this is the fourth time I've seen him, he hasn't lost a thing over the years- tremendous!
The very best concert I have seen in a loooooooooooooooooong time. Had me hooked from the first song till the very end.
Go see them while they are still around. A great show