Sting - The Soul Cages (Official Music Video)

[@wazdude101]

In Sting's own words, his most "maligned and misunderstood album." His most brilliant album. Pure genius. The themes of the sea and loss and grief running throughout the album are so powerful.

[@papigringo5692]

My favorite album ever by anyone. Everything about it-- the themes, the poetic lyrics, the music-- just mows me over. It is so damn good.

[@RadiationHazardYT]

One of Sting's most under-rated songs, and album. "The Soul Cages" was pure emotion.

[@bdictclimaco9557]

I believe So too! It’s his most emotional album. Also, That’s why all the songs on it have a solid collective quality to it. They just belong together

[@John630]

I love this album... No word can describe how I feel when I hear it

[@khatunajintcharadze6033]

me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pekkahanninen5244]

I hear you mate, but this was the album that made the 'The Last Ship' theater performance all around the world, even here in Finland. For me this is perhaps the greatest album ever, but underrated, never :)

[@slapittywapitty8173]

Brilliant album. Got me through the last yr of HS & 1st yr of the navy. That yr, I actually won a "Soul Cages: Live" VHS off a radio show quiz I'd just learnt the answer to 1hr prior; IKYN ;-)

[@Umberto2]

Can we take a minute to acknowledge Dominic Millers crushing electric rhythm guitar work on this song? Those fills are super tight.

[@jacqueline1598]

Indeed!

[@m_r6332]

chissa perche non si vede mai il suo volto..

[@MrPauliez67]

We certainly can. He's the MVP of that album.

[@biffmercury]

Song is a masterpiece

[@ImranMalik-rw5bs]

I love the guitar playing on this song.

[@danmang923]

His best solo-album in my opinion.

[@21palica]

I don't know if I'd call it the best, because I love "Nothing Like the Sun" so much, but on the other hand, as a concept album, it must be one of the best concept albums ever made. "Soul Cages" is Sting's masterpiece. It is a lasting tribute to Newcastle's history, a lament for it's ruined shipbuilding and fishing industries (and the people who worked in those industries), a memorial for all the lives lost at sea over centuries (while fishing or in service of the Royal Navy), and a book of tales about the struggles and suffering of people who lived and worked while their, previously indispensable, skills and trades were becoming useless fast, in this ever changing world. This album is a timeless classic.

[@steveb6718]

Ten summ tales... the drumming is just next level on it... but hey, all good.... both are amazing... when music had heart and soul and meaning... was art.. not just mindless beeps

[@Albrecht777]

For what it's worth, I agree with you. I had bought this record's two predecessors when they came out. However, upon listening to this LP, it was immediately clear that it was on a different level in terms of intensity, intent and intimacy. "The Soul Cages" has the kind of itensity, purity of intent and wounded honesty that tends to happen once in a career. We all know why that was.

[@dez1989]

This was Stings darkest album. It was right after his father died. He was in a dark place during this time. I guess that's why I resignate so much with it. Pain brings out some of the best work in artists. Usually, deep introspection at its finest.

[@andyzar1177]

Sting deserves the Nobel Prize of Literature just like Bob Dylan. Or at least the Pullitzer, his writing is insanely good.

[@seantube21]

Agree, he also might be the best bridge writer ever! (Every Breath, All This Time, Seven Days, King of Pain, This, etc. all have fantastic bridges).

[@ChrisColeChicago]

@@seantube21 Indeed. Bridges are highly underrated.

[@nat15ify]

Other great bridges he has are (wrapped around your finger, every little thing she does is magic)

[@ChrisColeChicago]

To add to this commentary on bridges (or middle 8s as Macca might call them), the best bridges do two things: come out of nowhere (even though you know they’re coming structure wise) and also fit perfectly into the landscape of the song. Much like a road bridge does.

[@nat15ify]

Christopher Cole In musical theory, do you know what’s he’s doing here in the bridge, I’ve always loved it, I know some music theory but I can’t explain what happens here ...

[@arbab44]

Those riffs...so brutally clean and beautiful...Dominic Miller = rock star

[@brandonmoore7497]

@arbab44 Sting The Soul Cages is one of my personal favorite song 4:09

[@jbk6907]

Soul cages is my personal favourite. It’s About dealing with grief and acceptance. Very difficult and impossibble. This album is my comfort.

[@brandonmoore731]

@JB K Sting The Soul Cages is one of my personal favorite song

[@kirajlerner]

I adore this song--the mythic poetry, the hard-driving rock that feels very Police-like, Sting's thicker-than-usual Geordie accent during what sounds like a folktale.... But what gets me, what really hits me hard, is the end, where he reprises the chorus from "Island of Souls," bringing this father-son tale full circle and letting Billy save his father, if only in his heart's dreams. I lost my mother only a couple of years before Sting lost his parents in quick succession, and I always identified strongly with the grief/broken relationship themes both "Nothing Like the Sun" and "Soul Cages." And when I hear the music in this call back to "Island of Souls," I never fail to tear up. It's positively cathartic. Sorry to go on, it's just... I love Sting as artist and a writer so skillful at communicating insight and emotion.

[@vanmayhem]

Wonderfully articulated. Thank you.

[@michaelhein5455]

Keen insight

[@Mario_N64]

The song's about 80s Britain. The Thatcher era.

[@COMMANDER-ONE]

No apologies needed. Good to hear your losses are (somewhat) softened by lyrics and muse.

[@Umberto2]

That Island of Souls reprise in this tune really gets me too.

[@mikeread8068]

Credit to Dominic Miller on guitar, absolutely awesome.

[@majortom4543]

He never looked at the camera though and its very notorious i found it so weird. The drummer's face is shown but not Dom

[@alansmith4702]

Sting: Bass and Vocals Dominic Miller: Guitar Manu Katché: Drums Paola Paparelle: Oboe

[@felsner1]

There are other and more instruments going on...

[@MobiusBandwidth]

why don't they show the keyboardist?

[@stefanoVillaMilano]

@@MobiusBandwidth I guess it was David Sanctious (don't know if I spelled it correctly)

[@markdavies9011]

4.20. Bridge key change is genius

[@alvarc3675]

Dominic Miller at full display. He’s performance is nothing short of spectacular. And the song, out of this world or another day at the office for sting

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

This album is a masterpiece 🔝

[@writetovagelis1975]

Yes it is!

[@brandonmoore7497]

@@writetovagelis1975 I agree!

[@turmarion]

IMO, it's his best album. I don't listen to it much, though, because I always am emotionally devastated by it. BRILLIANT album.

[@fairlessdave1834]

His best album and his least favorite. Go figure.

[@lindapazevic5027]

One of his absolute best efforts. The Storyteller through song... Sting is legend and icon

[@chrisyasus8912]

ABSOLUTE FACTS my dear

[@cmath8577]

Huge respect to a guy who came from literally nothing and brings everything

[@yamilassanie5304]

Sting its a master of the music world

[@renaissancekid5240]

Christians often refer to John 3:16.Well, listen to the interlude at 4:16 and starting spreading the gospel; the most beautiful section of pop music ever composed. It gets me every time, 30 years since I first heard it. Simply sublime. What a song, what musicianship on display.

[@friedchicken_legs2866]

I've been listening to this song for years but it never fails to mesmerize me. You're a legend, Sting

[@brandonmoore731]

I'm listening to Sting The Soul Cages mid October 2021

[@emid5726]

I’m listening to this album during my 5 hours drive home from seeing him on the concert. May 2022.

[@michaeljosephmerritt7611]

Saw an interview where STING says this is his best performance. This song and album he is most proud of. The album is fantastic.

[@jeanetteschock4744]

The band with him is incredible he always has played with impeccable musicians

[@provatos]

The Soul Cages is an amazing album, which kept me company in a very challenging period of my life. I was 17 when it was released, and very confused, and one of the (few) anchors of my life was music like this. Thank you

[@CB-mr1ci]

I’m 16 and listening to this instead of mainstream shit. The old stuff is way more beautiful and real than it is right now. Pure emotions

[@h5mind373]

Sting was in a recent interview where he said this is the album which made the most impact on him- and a small but fervent group of fans.

[@cb6791]

Emotional and most personal album. So so underrated, unfortunately

[@annaarmstrong6956]

A great pity--Sting is indeed a masterful storyteller--his imagery is second to none!

[@ONANISLAND]

Its totally true.

[@SuperKrisnelson800]

The Soul Cages is a favorite album, too.

[@engelwyre]

In the early 90s I was a young heavy metal fan, but 80s radio exposure led to my fondness of Tears for Fears, The Police, etc. The Soul Cages somehow landed in my cassette collection, I became fascinated with the poetry and musical textures. Fast forward a few years and my father, whose alcoholism prevented us from having a functional relationship, passed from a long and painful experience with cancer. I say 'experience' because I don't think he put energy into fighting it. Fast forward many more years, as a father myself, this album now has more relevance than ever. I not only mourn my own father, but I mourn myself for my sons and what they'll experience once I'm gone. Like a lightning bolt striking my core: And he dreamed of the ship on the sea It would carry his father and he To a place they could never be found To a place far away from this town A Newcastle ship without coals They would sail to the island of souls

[@rogersadowsky5179]

What a “Timeless” song! Still sounds fantastic in 2022

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Sting The Soul Cages early December 2022

[@el_dorado]

World need more songs like that. World need more Sting.

[@khatunajintcharadze6033]

yes

[@gordonsantoro6961]

We are coming!

[@patriziapassaro]

It's beautiful

[@brandonmoore731]

@@patriziapassaro I agree

[@elsabewium4450]

A strong song for a strong man .... thx Sting ...

[@brandonmoore7497]

@elsabe wium Sting The Soul Cages is one of my personal favorite song

[@faisalhussain7873]

One of his deepest songs. Brilliant.

[@rick-jd6zj]

This is the best rocker he ever did

[@jasnasporea984]

It's Sting, it's Sting 💚

[@SuperKrisnelson800]

I would agree. “The Soul Cages,” is one of my favorites.

[@brandonmoore7497]

@Kris Nelson Sting The Soul Cages is one my personal favorite song

[@maxthereof]

Best. Sting. Album. Ever.

[@brian32151867]

Such a powerhouse of a track. The storytelling is epic, the groove is relentless, there's an oboe solo in the middle of everything (!), and the intense musical/lyrical descent at 3:59 leading into the triumphant Island of Souls reprise still inspires goosebumps 30+ years later.

[@april7643]

Just heard Sting and Dominic Miller interviewed by Rick Beato and when Rick asked them what Sting album was their favorite, they both said Soul Cages. Says a lot. My fave too and whenever i listen to it again it never fails to be great.

[@mishty012]

Why do we don't have such compositions and music anymore. Feels like my soul will remain old school and never get old of this music ❤️

[@philburns5656]

This album has such a great mood, unlike any other in the world. I love this maybe even more than the other Sting albums.

[@brandonmoore7497]

Sting The Soul Cages is one of my personal favorite song from the album The Soul Cages!

[@berylbaillavoine6361]

En tous les cas le réécouter me fait un bien fou quelle finesse des textes, quelle musique et chapeau à mon Sting ❤

[@rajeshparasuram3838]

The soul cages in one of the greatest rock / pop albums. Period.

[@oscarmeza1257]

One of my favorite albums of him. Drean of the Blue Turtles and Ten Summoners Tales

[@kia-a-ko7562]

But this is the Soul cages

[@mikescheriff2124]

A phenomenal album....

[@brandonmoore731]

@Mike Scheriff Sting The Soul Cages is one of my personal favorite song

[@ЛюдмилаЧерникина]

Стинг, Вы чудо!!! Живите как можно дольше и радуйте всех нас своим уникальным талантом!

[@HalixCH]

Soul cages was the first CD I bought as a teenager and to this day it’s one of my favorite albums. I could listen to it all day long (and I did…). Love "When the angels fall" from this album too

[@stephenwyatt88]

I can't resist this song, especially this (2:00 - 2:19) wonderful moment.

[@tristanmouw9077]

This song was a big part of my childhood, and it’s a big factor on what I listen to even to this day. Thank you Sting!

[@arijana2928]

This song is so emotional and wonderful... Sting is my favourite singer, and this album really helped me to survive the sudden death of my father... It fills my eyes with tears but somehow I can feel piece in the part of the song where he sings: "And he dreamed of the ship on the sea That will carry his father and he To the place they could never be found, to the place far away from this town... A Newcastle ship without coals, they will sail to the island of souls..." ❤

[@brandonmoore7497]

@Arijana Sting The Soul Cages is one of my personal favorite song

[@andreabrigitteprohaska3281]

Sting's best album, sooo deep&smooth...

[@LorenaPinoMiespacioTarot]

La musica del maestro Sting es un bálsamo emocional en tiempos dificiles para mi, limpian y armonizan mis entornos y mi alma gracias una vez mas Sting❤

[@andrearadford8280]

That bridge tho.....pure genius.

[@jonnybirchyboy1560]

They should have put it in there twice

[@jfayiii]

This was his first album after our father died - it had/has quite the impact on me.

[@h5mind373]

Both his parents died that same year. He says many people see this as a song for periods of bereavement, as it was for him.

[@johngibbs799]

The sexiest oboe solo in history!!

[@Rubylove48]

I love sting’s depth. So powerful to see his empathy expressed through his songwriting.

[@brandonmoore731]

@Laughing Lucy Sting The Soul Cages is one of my personal favorite song

[@Rubylove48]

@@brandonmoore731 yeah, it’s powerful..

[@Wolf.51.50]

God, i love this album... It's so uplifting.

[@brandonmoore7497]

@wolfeddie Sting The Soul Cages is one of my personal favorite song

[@Wolf.51.50]

@@brandonmoore7497 Yeah, it's classic rock, dorian mode stuff, but with some extra "Sting goodness" that makes it so unique ;-)

[@terywetherlow7970]

8/23. 1st time hearing this. It really hits hard with state of World today, good Lord help us.

[@luthiervandros]

This album was one of the most emotionally gut wrenching things to listen to on the heels of a broken relationship or death of a loved one. I love the spaciousness the guitar (just noticed his strat has a floyd lol) adds and Stings' punchy bass lines are tops. Such an influential album on my youth and development as a musician.

[@micha4431]

Sound of this album is SO good. Guitar is majestic!

[@luthiervandros]

@@micha4431 yeahhhhsssss

[@ernestoromo3344]

YOU'RE ALREADY A LEGEND PHILANTHROPIC MUSICIAN AND HUMAN BEING... .THANK YOU SO MUCH STING!!!

[@zobelart]

Soul Cages...my favorite album and Happy Birthday Sting!

[@gordonmatthew8262]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan. Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don’t reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail: [e-mail] WhatsApp number: [phone]

[@brandonmoore7497]

I wanna wish a Happy early 71st Birthday to Sting!Sting These are the Soul Cages

[@JetpackJesse-f7n]

In the human form we are all caged until the time we expire and we all come with a expiration date. 😎

[@20thcenturyboy85]

Just finished putting together a Stereo Valve Amplifier which I made during THE Pandemonium! Enjoying the Music,... -THANK YOU STING!

[@CT37BN]

My most cherished of Sting's album. Profound literature/songwriting.

[@sablesenegal7488]

Sting is an talented musician,composer,singer,arranger,he has conquered the music world by storm as a member of one of my favorite rock bands the police &as a solo artist!🎹🎸🎷🎤🎼

[@YenneyRossi]

Grazie di cuore caro Sting per condividere questa bellissima canzone stupendamente interpretata 👍🎶🎻 Fantastico videoclip 🎶🎻🙆 Complimenti e applausi!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@davejones81]

Soul cages then Ten Summoners Tales are a perfect progression of Sting absolutely in his prime. Both incredible albums with their own unique sounds and amazing story telling. A musical and lyrical genius. As Rick says, uncopyable!

[@thewomble1509]

No one is "un copyable". It would be quite straightforward to write a song in the style of ANY songwriter once you have studied their methodology. For reference watch The Rutles comedy-doc, which parodies The Beatles.

[@debrasimms6821]

A Beautiful human, we need more authentic voices, thoughts like Sting

[@Joy_Of_Freedom]

This song is pure gold 🥰. I'll never get tired of listening to your music..💖

[@speleokeir]

One of Sting's best. I usually play it immediately after 'Islands of Souls' so you get the full tale.

[@johngibbs799]

I saw Sting 1st performance of soul cages Berkeley community center. Awesome.

[@berylbaillavoine6361]

❤the soul cages❤ .....ou la description de notre condition humaine 👍👌

[@elarboldejoshua]

Happy 30 for this beautiful album!. for me it has a very special meaning since my father passed away months later after it was released..i came to understand and shared what was the feeling behind the whole record...besides personal reasons also it's the first album with our Dominic Miller (i'm from Argentina) and it's a great proud for us that he was in the best band that Sting has assembled

[@yumrvt40]

I love this whole CD, what am I saying I LOVE STING. Have had a crush on him since Dream of the Blue Turtles. Great remaster.

[@ГалинаБурназ]

Превосходная замечательная захватывающая музыкальная композиция

[@writetovagelis1975]

Mr Sting has given us many magical albums. In my opinion "The soul cages" is his best work to this day. Thanx for uploading this magnificent track in this quality Sting.

[@friedchicken_legs2866]

Agreed. It's poetry and there is nothing else like it.

[@simon5005]

I still listen to this album on a regular basis............in my Top 5 ever.

[@stephaniehowel2479]

ISLAND OF SOULS THAT SONG BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES . Just wonderfully performed and the musicians did a exercise job.

[@lowfijones3346]

You can hear the birth of legendary hits to come from this album, truly remarkable!

[@ivanaf8790]

¡Qué artistazo Sting 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌!

[@eddylindner1317]

Sting has Stung us all. Thank you.

[@brandonmoore7497]

Happy early 72nd Birthday 🎂 to Sting and these are The Soul Cages Sting!!!

[@stephaniehowel2479]

THOSE STRINGS WITH THAT AWSOME RIFF, NOT TO MENTON THOSE BEAUTIFUL LYRICS 😍!!! WHY SHOULD I WHISTLE WHILE THE CAGE BIRD SING . MAGNIFICENT WORDS.

[@evanjazzista]

I know the album by heart but I had never seen this video before. It's intriguing we never get to see Dominic's face here (as opposed to Manu's), and not quite sure who the girl is. The part that starts at 4:17 ('Island of Souls' reprise) is really haunting.

[@writetovagelis1975]

Paola Paparelle - oboe

[@stephaniehowel2479]

STING YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL STORY TELLER AND A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOUR MUSICAL CAREER BE REMEMBERED FOR AS LONG AS LIFE IS AROUND

[@eddylindner1317]

God Bless You !! !! !! !! !!

[@MariviMolina-hu2ui]

Esta todo dicho..., me sumo

[@yamilassanie5304]

Sting genius

[@randallperalta6495]

Great memories from this album. Love you Sting 🎧🤘❤️

[@StephanieHoward-s1e]

Definition of MAGIC: STING''S GUITAR PLAYING, ICONIC LYRICS, OH AND THE STORY ITS SELF . MAGICAL MAGNIFICENCE!!

[@marcococciuti9736]

🙏♥ esecuzione magistrale, dove i musicisti Miller, Sting, Colaiuta o Catche hanno prodotto un opera immortale🙏♥🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@mattgreen5720]

Katche

[@marcococciuti9736]

Ops vero😁

[@KyleDavisMusic]

The "Island of Souls" tag at the end of this song always gives me chills.

[@anthoneygates4188]

This guy managed to change the thoughts of millions

[@ИринаБеличко-э9и]

Спасибо большое за Ваше творчество!!!

[@ThePrabutube]

No one has channelized grief and anger into such creative output. Master Musician

[@StephanieHoward-s1e]

Beautifully performed, you can hear every instrument being played.

[@damianeadie4859]

Love how the Island of Souls track fuses into the same ending as this song. And he dreamed of a ship on the sea...... Pure class. What a talent.

[@sparrowgab]

This is an awesome rock song from an awesome and very complex album. Thanks for the update.

[@sparrowgab]

Also, The Soul Cages was one of ther very first albums that I bought on my own. I remember being blown by the power and poetry it conveys.

[@chamankhan5897]

Stirring, still… 20 years later. Bravo Sting!

[@r7coo]

At 4.17 the reprise of Island of Souls gets me every time. As a lad from the North East who moved a long way South, this album brought me immense comfort, as it reminded me of home.

[@geomac2071]

Timeless I have been a fan since his early days with the Police.

[@drnellybuckman195]

I loved the Police as well l love Sting anywhere

[@brandonmoore7497]

@@drnellybuckman195 me too

[@lauradellarciprete4269]

@@drnellybuckman195 me top.

[@lauradellarciprete4269]

@@drnellybuckman195 me too

[@whatawonderfulworld5749]

the soul cages both lyrics and melody astonishing I love them

[@brandonmoore7497]

@What a wonderful world Sting The Soul Cages is one of my personal favorite song

[@loudaniel216]

Just rediscovered this beautiful piece of music. I am experiencing the love denied me by my absent father through the love I have for my own three sons. This song speaks to that ever-void in my heart that only art can reach. Good stuff Sting. I once thought I could write songs like this. Best left to a man who can and has. Respect.

[@nomad7412]

There was a short clip of the cranes on the river Tyne where I was born and could see the cranes from my bedroom window in Walker. I saw a tiny snippet of 'Goliath', the largest of the cranes. This brought back magic memories for me. sadly, all of those houses have made way to more modern houses. The shipyards have long gone. I lived only a very short distance from Sting's home as an adult in Wallsend and always admired him and his music. I doubt if there was ever a band who did not play a police song at that time and Sting's influence on music is probably one of the best times of my life (71). Thank you Sting.

[@ashergoney]

Organ piano at Thoburn Methodist Church , visited the area northeast part of the city towards the Old Clock Towers

[@criticalmass613]

Zappa, Sting, Paul Simon, and Tracey Chapman... you play with them, you are the best.