Album: Ten Summoner's Tales

Introduction
"Ten Summoner's Tales" is the fourth studio album released by the English musician and singer-songwriter Sting, on March 9, 1993. The album showcases Sting's distinctive voice and songwriting prowess, integrated with his varied musical influences. It was an industrial success, getting six Grammy Award elections, consisting of Album of the Year, and winning the award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. The album's title is a play on the name of Geoffrey Chaucer's prominent book, "The Canterbury Tales", as Sting's complete name is Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, thus the "Ten Summoner's Tales".

Music Style and Influences
"Ten Summoner's Tales" includes various music styles and categories, showcasing Sting's flexibility and talent. The album is mostly influenced by pop, jazz, and rock, with elements of classical and world music. Sting is also known for incorporating literary and historic referrals into his lyrics, and many tunes on "Ten Summoner's Tales" embody those influences.

The opening track, "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You", is an optimistic and introspective song that deals with the style of faith and has a pop-rock ambiance. "Love Is Stronger Than Justice (The Munificent Seven)" is a story-driven, country-rock song that informs the tale of a man seeking vengeance for his dad's death. "Fields of Gold", among Sting's most famous tunes, is a romantic and reflective ballad that was influenced by the fields of barley surrounding his Wiltshire home. It has actually earned its location as a classic pop tune due to its poetic and wonderfully melancholic lyrics, integrated with Sting's sincere vocal efficiency.

Collaborations and Production
Sting worked together with a diverse group of gifted artists on "Ten Summoner's Tales", which assisted to produce the album's unique and diverse noise. The contributing musicians consisted of veteran bandmate and guitarist Dominic Miller, pianist David Sancious, drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, keyboardist Kenny Kirkland, and horn gamers Butch Thomas and Clark Gayton.

"Ten Summoner's Tales" was co-produced by Sting and Hugh Padgham, who formerly worked together on Sting's 1985 album "The Dream of heaven Turtles" and 1987 album "... Nothing Like the Sun". Padgham, a knowledgeable producer, assisted to craft the album's clean, crisp, and polished sound, showcasing both the musicianship and the engaging songwriting of Sting.

Reception and Legacy
"Ten Summoner's Tales" was well-received by both critics and fans. The album gathered 6 Grammy Award nominations, including Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Performance for "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You", and Best Music Video, Long Form for the accompanying visual release. It won the award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.

The album peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart and No. 10 in the UK Albums Chart. It has actually since been accredited triple platinum in the United States, showing the album's sustaining popularity.

"Ten Summoner's Tales" is a testimony to Sting's imaginative genius and unrivaled ability to adapt and excel in numerous categories while maintaining his unique voice and design. Tunes like "Fields of Gold", "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You", and "Shape of My Heart" have actually given that become classics, showcasing the long-lasting appeal and classic nature of Sting's music.