Sting - If On a Winter's Night - CD or DVD?

[Kimby]

Has anyone heard this CD? He used musicians from some of his earlier bands, and they play traditional winter songs on traditional instruments.

From the publicity and You Tube clip I found on Sting's website, it sounds like it might be pretty good. The samples on Amazon.com also sound good. But if anyone has it and has heard the whole thing, I'd value your opinion.

Also, is the DVD worth getting over the CD? Or is it too "precious"?

Thanks for your input.

[traveler63]

I love it and heard it from another source, but then again I am a huge Sting fan, have everyone of his CD's after he left the Police. I might be a little biased.

[lola]

Sounds really nice.

[imec]

Me?

From Q Magazine (a British publication I pay a lot of money for):

"Lute-bothering Geordie turns his hand to medieval Xmas songs. As welcome as giftwrapped sprouts."
(cited as one of the 3 worst albums of the year)

ymmv

[lola]

I am tolerant towards lute-botherers of whatever nationality

[imec]

Actually, it's neither his Geordiness nor his lute-bothering that I'm intolerant of - rather his tragic pretentiousness. I did tolerate it a bit when he was in his prime (check out the wonderful documentary/concert video "Bring on the Night") - but since he's entered a phase where it's unclear whether he's more dull or pretentious, I've given up entirely.

[Kimby]

Perhaps the CD is less likely to reveal the pretentious side than the DVD, then?

(I found a "special edition" that has both in one binder with some text pages. Won't open it though until hubby approves of his gift. There's a much better than 50% chance I'll be returning it!)