The Occasional Solipsist

That's what Sting had to say seconds before breaking into the opening of Roxanne at this year's Grammy Awards, marking the first time The Police had officially played together on stage in over 20 years (notwithstanding their 2003 Hall of Fame induction). It was awesome, made particularly more so by the fact that I didn't have to sit through the rest of a horrible awards show that applauds music that I don't listen to. I'm looking right at you, Justin Timberlake.

From the first notes it was clear that the band wasn't just back, but that they seemingly hadn't gone anywhere at all. They sounded just as good Sunday night than they ever did when they were together as a band, either live or in the studio.

But what wasn't clear was if the band was back for anything more than that show only. There have been rumours flying around for years about a reunion tour, but the band didn't confirm that they would indeed be touring together this year until the day after the Grammy's at a press conference.

And guess who just bought tickets?

Maybe its not good to have too many things to look forward to. Sometimes I think people can be living too much for what is coming around the corner instead of what is right in front of them. But in this case, I'm going to let my personal philosophy about living for today slide, and just say that I am really looking forward to this concert.

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