{"id":7981,"date":"2026-03-02T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/?p=7981"},"modified":"2026-03-04T01:22:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:22:50","slug":"%e3%82%b9%e3%83%86%e3%82%a3%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%e3%80%8c%e3%82%a4%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%e3%83%aa%e3%83%83%e3%82%b7%e3%83%a5%e3%83%9e%e3%83%b3%e3%83%bb%e3%82%a4%e3%83%b3%e3%83%bb%e3%83%8b%e3%83%a5%e3%83%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/en\/7981\/","title":{"rendered":"Sting \u2013 Englishman in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sting_2009_portrait.jpg\" alt=\"Sting\" class=\"wp-image-7979\" style=\"width:900px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sting_2009_portrait.jpg 640w, https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sting_2009_portrait-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sting \u2013 <em>Englishman in New York<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEnglishman in New York\u201d is one of the most iconic solo works by Sting. Released during the late 1980s, the song stands as a sophisticated fusion of pop, jazz, and reggae influences. Its elegant soundscape and thoughtful lyrical theme about identity and individuality have allowed the track to remain timeless across generations.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d27gTrPPAyk?si=eaBquDcEa0CGKOIi\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Song Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEnglishman in New York\u201d appears on Sting\u2019s 1987 album &#8230;Nothing Like the Sun. The song was inspired by the English writer and cultural figure Quentin Crisp, who had moved to New York City and became known for maintaining his distinctly British character while living abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Musically, the track blends reggae-style rhythm with jazz harmony and refined pop production. A defining element of the song is the expressive saxophone performance by Branford Marsalis, which contributes significantly to its cosmopolitan atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lyrically, the song explores the experience of being an outsider in a foreign culture while maintaining personal dignity and authenticity. The famous line, \u201cBe yourself, no matter what they say,\u201d encapsulates the song\u2019s enduring philosophical message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Songwriting and Production<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The song was written and composed by Sting himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Production was handled jointly by Sting and renowned producer and engineer Neil Dorfsman. Dorfsman was widely respected for his precise engineering approach and polished sonic aesthetics, contributing to the track\u2019s clean yet organic sound design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The production emphasizes live instrumentation, allowing the groove, harmonic richness, and subtle dynamics to enhance the song\u2019s sophisticated musical identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although \u201cEnglishman in New York\u201d was not initially a massive chart-topping hit upon release, it achieved strong popularity across European markets and gradually became one of Sting\u2019s signature songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, the track gained classic status through extensive radio play and live performances. Today, it is widely regarded as a defining piece of Sting\u2019s solo catalog and continues to influence artists across multiple genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music Video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The music video was filmed on location in New York City and presented largely in black-and-white visuals, reinforcing the song\u2019s refined and urban aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, Quentin Crisp himself appears in the video, visually reinforcing the narrative behind the song. Rather than relying on dramatic storytelling, the video captures everyday city scenes and character moments, effectively complementing the song\u2019s themes of individuality and cultural identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEnglishman in New York\u201d remains a masterclass in sophisticated pop songwriting\u2014combining musical elegance with a universal message about self-acceptance and authenticity that continues to resonate worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-daily-music-life wp-block-embed-daily-music-life\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/en\/7784\/\" class=\"st-cardlink st-embed-cardlink\"><div class=\"kanren st-cardbox\"><dl class=\"clearfix\"><dt class=\"st-card-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/57fb59e4-ab5b-4d71-8617-d8354630e190-1-150x150.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/dt><dd><p class=\"st-cardbox-t\">Best Hi-Res Music Streaming Services : 5 Top Picks for Audiophiles and Beginners<\/p><div class=\"st-card-excerpt smanone\"><p>What Is Hi-Res Audio? 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