Fans review Songs from the Labyrinth

Review by Francine McCarthy

No matter what people believe of this endeavor by Sting and Edin Karamozov, it was a labor of love by both men for the admiration they have for John Dowlands music. These Elizabethan songs have been interpreted in many ways and by many singers, but Sting brings a sensuality to this music I have never heard before. If you think he is not trained for this kind of music you're right, but most people aren't going to listen to these beautiful songs sung in a classical manner. What Sting has done by doing Songs From The Labyrinth is to bring this form of music to the forefront.

He has done a wonderful, brave, unselfish thing with this album, by sharing his passion for this music. I also think he has done these songs beautifully. The more you hear Sting sing them on live shows the more he improves. You'll have to like this kind of music to enjoy it, but for some who have never experienced it, these songs are a wonderful gift that Sting and Edin have brought us. Give it a try you just might find it appealing to you.

Review by Marianne from Whittier, California

I've been a Sting fan for years and looked forward to the new album with interest. I am not unfamiliar with Elizibethan music. I've sung it and played it and performed it non-professionally. I pre-ordered it off Amazon and received it the day it came out.

I have to say in all honesty that I am not thrilled with Sting's vocals on this one. I would have preferred lots more instrumental only pieces. The lute playing however, is wonderful.

I'm not sure what it is with the vocals, but they sometimes grate on me. I'd love to hear from other fans to see if anyone else had the same reaction.

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