Sting's iPad App Cost Over $1 Million to Make

Sting 25 is a new iPad app that explores the life, music and activism of one of the world's most influential musicians. The app was developed by @radical.media and cost over $1 million to create.

With unparalleled access to seminal performances, rare photos, and personal stories, this comprehensive appumentary depicts the past 25 years of Sting's career as a renowned musician and humanitarian. Discover the evolution of Sting's solo career, the influences that have shaped his music, and his ongoing efforts as a global citizen and activist. The many facets of his career come to life in this appumentary through handwritten lyrics and journal entries, rare and intimate photos, in-depth interviews, and a variety of live concert footage, including EXCLUSIVE, all-star performances from his Sixtieth Birthday Celebration at the Beacon Theatre.

Features:
• Exclusive concert footage and behind-the-scenes access from Sting's Sixtieth Birthday Celebration to benefit the Robin Hood Foundation, at New York City's Beacon Theatre, featuring performances by: Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Rufus Wainwright, Herbie Hancock, and Branford Marsalis.


• Using dual-screen AirPlay, experience these performances wirelessly on your television while exploring additional content on your iPad.

• Discover hours of concert footage, exclusive interviews, photos, music videos, and more in ten chronological chapters.

• Learn about the inspirations, collaborations, and charitable endeavors that have shaped Sting's 25 year solo career.

• Interact with Sting's signature instruments through 360˚ views and high definition zoom images.


• Listen to Sting's albums from your iPad's library while browsing the app – you can also sample songs from each of his solo albums and purchase directly from the iTunes Store.

You can download Sting 25 from the App Store for free.

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