Soundbites. The Red Planet soundtrack includes both Sting's 'A Thousand Years' plus the remix of 'When the World Is Running Down (
: The song features guitar work by Dominic Miller and atmospheric elements like synthesizers and ethereal backing vocals. Some versions also feature harmonica played by Larry Adler . Thousand Years - Sting -
: Despite not being a major radio hit, it is a staple of Sting's live repertoire and is often used as a moody, atmospheric concert opener or closer to contrast with more upbeat tracks like "Desert Rose". Soundbites
: Sting has described the song as an exploration of love that exists outside the dimension of time, expressing themes of eternal longing and spiritual connection. Thousand Years - Sting -