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When writing "Seven Days", Sting sought to build a song around a reggae-inspired beat in quintuple meter with chord changes akin to music from a Broadway show. [2] Sting stated that "Seven Days" was the first song he wrote in quintuple meter and that it "begged to be played with in a frivolous way."
According to the interview disc, the idea came to Sting when he wanted to write a song in the 7/4 time signature. The song " Seven Days " is also noted for the sophisticated playing of drummer Vinnie Colaiuta in the 5/4 time signature .
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The album was influenced by two events in Sting's life: first, the death in late 1986 of his mother, which contributed to the sombre tone of several songs; and second, his participation in the Conspiracy of Hope Tour on behalf of Amnesty International, which brought Sting to parts of Latin America that had been ravaged by civil wars, and introduced him to victims of government oppression.
Love to my brother @Official Sting!” $5,000 a day times 365 days equals $1,825,000 a year. “I put a couple of my kids through college with the proceeds,” Sting has said. “And me and Diddy ...
8, the song shifts into 7 8, [2] making it one of many Sting tracks to use odd time signatures; other examples include "I Hung My Head" (9 8) and the previous album's "Seven Days" (5 4). "I Was Brought to My Senses" is a song about gaining a greater appreciation for nature. [3]
Sean 'Diddy' Combs confirmed that he's paying Sting thousands per day for sampling 'Every Breath You Take' — and much more than the rocker first said.
Diddy says he’s paying Sting $5,000 per day for sampling the Police frontman’s 1983 blockbuster hit “Every Breath You Take” on his own 1997 song “I’ll Be Missing You.” Diddy tweeted ...