The new version of "Sister Moon" features some interesting syncopated rhythms - interspersed piano, bass, and acoustic guitar vamp on the melody that Sting sings the first two words on the original recording. The end of the chorus is stretched ("I'd go out of my miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiind...............out of my mind, but for you") before snapping back into the slick, choppy groove of the main verse.

Really great stuff. The original evokes a solitary stroll in a lonely, isolated area, this new take evokes a solitary stroll through some happening nightlife. A different kind of craziness :)

I'm all for reinterprations, but in my mind they only work when they suit the lyrics. The Cornelius Mix of "Moon Over Bourbon Street" was interesting, but didn't fit the tone of the words Sting was singing at all. Hancock's take on "Sister Moon" is an elegant and respectful interpretation of the song.

Wow Project37 you´ve heard it already?
I love that song (Sister Moon)...one of i´ve true devotion to ,but the one i know is the first one.

Never heard the Mix of ¨Bourbon Street ¨ either,although i own a web-club with such name ;) its all about the moon;guess i should come-down and hear more ;)
But,hey isn´t not all adversities...í am on the beat of sting :)

You can hear an extended clip and Herbie Hancock's commentary on his experience working with Sting in this audio interview.

The Sting discussion begins at 7:25. Enjoy!

P37 you´re a hell of a person! You´re kidding me right ;)