The Last Ship

I write about ships, about finding your way home. Theater allowed me to be more honest than ever.

Sting · Музыка · Extended interview: Sting

Sting

British musician and songwriter, member of The Police and solo artist, reflecting on creativity and where it comes from.

A Conversation With Myself — Sting
I'm a bridge between jazz and rock. Music is not borders, it's dialogue.
Activism of the Heart — Sting
I fear for the planet, but I believe in people. Each of us can be a voice for change.
Search for Identity — Sting
I'm always searching for who I really am. It's an endless journey, and music is my companion.
Legacy as Responsibility — Sting
I'm responsible for what I've created. The Police's music is part of cultural history.
The Musical Journey Continues — Sting
I never stop learning. Everyone I meet teaches me something new about music and life.
Image and Reality — Sting
Image is an empty shell. The real person is deeper. That's what I try to find in my music.
How the Songs Came Back to Me — Sting
As soon as I stopped telling my own story and decided to honor the community I came from and tell their story, the songs started to come again.

All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
The Power of Compassion — Michael Jackson
The most important thing is love and compassion. They override everything.
Music Is Life — Jon Batiste
Music is a spiritual practice, a therapy, a way to connect us to ourselves and each other
Compromise and Conscience — Bob Dylan
I'll never sell my soul for money or fame. It's my only true asset.
The Soul of Music — Questlove
Soul is what makes music real. It's what people feel
Childhood - Where It All Starts — Michael Jackson
Childhood is where it all starts. If we lose childhood, we lose everything.