- Audio CD (Nov 3 2009)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Limited Edition
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon
- ASIN: B002NACY2M
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #22,171 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Gabriel's Message |
| 2. Soul Cake |
| 3. There is No Rose of Such Virtue |
| 4. The Snow it Melts the Soonest |
| 5. Christmas at Sea |
| 6. Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming |
| 7. Cold Song |
| 8. The Burning Babe |
| 9. Now Winter Comes Slowly |
| 10. The Hounds of Winter |
| 11. Balulalow |
| 12. Cherry Tree Carol |
| 13. Lullaby for an Anxious Child |
| 14. Hurdy Gurdy Man |
| 15. You Only Cross My Mind in Winter |
| 16. Blake's Cradle Song (Bonus Track - Deluxe Version Only) |
Product Description
Album Description
Deluxe CD/DVD edtion housed in a hardbound book includes bonus DVD that contains behind-the-scenes footage and an exclusive interview with Sting. 2009 release from the multi-million selling singer, songwriter, musician and former leader of The Police. This release is dedicated to Sting's favorite season, Winter: a season which has inspired countless songwriters over the centuries and produced a wealth of music exploring all of its many guises. If On a Winter's Night... presents an arc of songs that conjures the season of spirits, resulting in a haunting, spiritual and reflective musical journey. ''The theme of winter is rich in inspiration and material,'' comments Sting; ''by filtering all of these disparate styles into one album, I hope we have created something refreshing and new.''
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
L'hiver par Sting, bien entendu...,
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This review is from: If On A Winters Night (Dlx Ltd) (Audio CD)
Amateur de Sting et The Police depuis 1978, je me suis délecté de cet album et a apprécié le spectacle donné par Sting à New-York (St. John the Divine).Somptueuse musique, compositions parfaites et des arrangements supérieurs.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Nothing Like the Sun: Sting ponders winter,
By Kevin M. Derby - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: If On A Winters Night (Dlx Ltd) (Audio CD)
Fresh from his reunion with the Police and his album covering the hits of Elizabethan composer John Dowland, Sting now offers "If on a Winter's Night." This is not some Christmas album with yet another cover of "Sleigh Ride" or "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." While there are some Christmas songs, these are not the usual Yuletide fare as Sting offers up an odd look at the relationship of Joseph and Mary in the "Cherry Tree Carol." Long time Sting listeners will recognize new versions of "Gabriel's Message" and "The Hounds of Winter." There are a number of traditional English songs here and Sting is accompanied by a company of excellent musicians. There are other influences as well. The charming "You Only Cross My Mind in Winter" is based on a piece by Bach while "Cold Song" is based on a poem by John Dryden. Needless to say, this is not an album for everyone. Some of the songs are as dark as a winter's night and Sting sounds mournful and melancholy (even by his standards). It's a wonderful concept and very few artists could pull it off. Critics of Sting will call it pretentious and there may be some truth to that. The bottom line remains that Sting is one of the most versatile rock/pop artists of the last few decades having taken on rock, world, jazz, classical, Spanish and Portuguese songs, and, now, traditional English folk songs. This is a fine album for a night by the fire with a glass of brandy or a mug of hot mulled cider but, again, it is not for everyone. Fans of Sting's Dowland album will probably like it but if you prefer his stints with the Police or even his more popular solo stuff, you may find "If on a Winter's Night" a bit too cold for your liking.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's Sting, not the Police...and another great collection,
By vannigio "vannigio" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: If On A Winters Night (Dlx Ltd) (Audio CD)
I agree with the previous two reviews. If you liked Sting's Songs of the Labrinythe, you will like this. I never really liked Sting until Songs of the Lab. and this cements it. It's not traditional Christmas music, should be listened to (as opposed to multitasking and listening). I too was disappointed until I sat a listened.If you like Winter theme music, check out Kenny Loggins December CD. The style is not like Sting's, but it is a great Winter (and Christmas CD)! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Spellbinding Journey,
By Candice Harmon - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: If On A Winters Night (Dlx Ltd) (Audio CD)
The first time I listened to this album I was mildly disappointed..perhaps I should have been sitting quietly and not at all distracted because that's how this work is meant to be heard. The second time around, Sting has once again drawn me in. "Christmas at Sea" is reminiscent of his work in "Soul Cages" and is a favorite. This really is a soundtrack for winter with Christmas highlights that totally distance themselves from the same old offerings. There is a darkness to some of the compositions that match the quietude of the long winter. There is also some lighthearted works filled with the true Christmas spirit. This album is not for your holiday party...it's for quiet gatherings or solitary reflection. It weaves a magic spell and is rapidly becoming a favorite.
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