Copelands interview with Rick Beato is on YT. It’s really good.
@maqsimillion
Күн бұрын
the one on Drumeo is even better. Do check that out if u liked Rick's interview.
@Jeroen_K
Күн бұрын
@@maqsimillion It is better. Much more playful. Offcourse, Stewart is a prime example of 'never grow up', which helps.
@Peteski510
Күн бұрын
an hour long drumeo vid with him just dropped also
@flipjupiter1
Күн бұрын
@@Peteski510what does that mean
@jenniferfoster1692
22 сағат бұрын
Yes, it's so good. And he's just got a great personality & a very interesting life story.
@tombaldwin1700
Күн бұрын
His time signatures are “unconventional”…and he’s the King of Drum Fills…love the Police!
@The_Kiosk
Күн бұрын
Every Police song is great, even the throwaways.
@Krust_Acean
Күн бұрын
Stewart Copeland grew up in multiple countries, including Lebanon. So he grew up with different influences. His dad was a founding member of the CIA. He put a book out about it
@NBizn
Күн бұрын
And at a party one time, he had a one night stand, got her pregnant, turns out she was the Guinness beer heiress.
@donalddouds6033
4 ай бұрын
Stewart Copeland does some crazy shit on drums behind a pop like structure that is absolutely insane, example, Murder By Numbers off of Synchronicity
@uGotGot1618
Күн бұрын
He is one of the all-time greats and heavily underrated
@JoeVideoed
17 сағат бұрын
The LP version of Synchronicity initially didn't have "Murder by Numbers". That was a B-side to "Every Breath you Take". It eventually became a bonus track on the CD. Also, if you want to hear Copeland on a non-Police song, he drummed on Peter Gabriel's "Red Rain"
@donalddouds6033
17 сағат бұрын
@@JoeVideoed it was on the cassette as I recall.
@elbruces
9 сағат бұрын
He runs it for at least 4 bars until you realize it was triplets the whole time, not 4/4.
@kutark
2 сағат бұрын
Came here to basically say this haha. Perfectly said. One of the GOATs
@WristwatchAddiction
Күн бұрын
Copeland straight up murders percussion work. My absolute favorite drummer simply due to how original his beats come off within the greater work. Watching these guys live, he is mesmerizing to watch for me.
@Gavrev
Күн бұрын
The Police were one of those bands that just kept coming around in the charts at the time with such iconic identifiable hits.. after hit, after hit, after hit.. Tempestuous working relationships, but brilliant musicianship. It's interesting that you guys got so captivated by it in contrast to what you expected - I've found this too looking back at their catalogue. This band isn't one I focussed on but they are a very present band in my pop culture youth. You tend to remember the track and think "yep they're good" with a little nostalgia, but then listen to it again and realise that what you carry in your head doesn't do justice to what's actually on there. You come full circle to stuff you've listened to forever with a little more appreciation, from sheer experience of listening to so much stuff in the intervening time.
@peterbondmusic
4 ай бұрын
The Police truly one of the greatest bands ever, never to be repeated. Stewart Copeland one of the most creative and brilliant drummers of all time.
@SilverFox-qr1ci
Күн бұрын
Neil Peart liked them a lot.
@calkelpdiver
Күн бұрын
@@SilverFox-qr1ci, Stewart Copeland idolized Neil Peart. Stewart combined multiple styles of music and drumming in his work. He idolized Peart for his ability to change things up mid song and bring it all back together. He felt Peart was more than just a drummer, but a multi-percussionist who utilized his drums and cymbals to create a "theme" to a song. Copeland did the same thing with the Police.
@dr.juerdotitsgo5119
Күн бұрын
One of those extremely rare cases in which a band has a perfetc legacy. Five albums, front to back, no skips.
@michaelcoy8625
Күн бұрын
not that great
@Tarantulisimo
Күн бұрын
i love his drumming towards the ending & fade of Every Breath You Take
@patrickflynn1771
4 ай бұрын
Stewart Copeland is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. He really is one of the GOATS. Cannot recommend 'Voices in My Head' enough.
@ryanevans8566
Күн бұрын
"Voices in My Head" is my submission of proof that, even though they clearly had a lifetime of difficulty getting along when in close proximity, that Sting's bass & Stewart's percussion was MADE FOR EACH OTHER.
@innerscapearts
Күн бұрын
He's my favorite.
@kilgoretrout3966
Күн бұрын
The Destroyer of Snare Drum heads!
@patrickflynn1771
Күн бұрын
Stewart makes the hardest thing on earth to do, as a drummer, is have personality, a uniqueness. When he plays, you know it's him. Playing an instrument they doesn't have notes, it's borderline impossible. He does it without exception. He's as unique a drummer as we've ever heard. One of the GOATS
@jamesdavisjr6937
Күн бұрын
Truth
@giuseppemaggio5894
Күн бұрын
The Police are one of those bands that really have a unique sound, a sound that you'll immediately recognize even if you don't know the song
@saverioc2929
Күн бұрын
Greatest Regge Rock band ever
@adriantrusca1245
Күн бұрын
Reggae* And no, band is radio pop shit.
@Sharkman1963
Күн бұрын
"Invisible Sun" by these guys is unforgettable.
@cptight88
Күн бұрын
"So Lonely" and "When the World is Running Down..." are good.
@hpb5495
Күн бұрын
Police were one of the highlights of the fading 70s and early 80s.
@cupolove1
Күн бұрын
So glad I got to see this band when they reunited. They can tolerate each other for too long, but they are MAGIC when playing together. Amazing musicians all three. Copeland is more of a jazz drummer in a pop and punk format. Interestingly, I saw them on the same lineup as Wu-Tang Clan and the Beastie Boys. That was a wild day! LOL
@shanemccauley8009
Күн бұрын
Copeland has never played jazz and never describes himself as a jazz drummer.
@cupolove1
Күн бұрын
@@shanemccauley8009 He doesn't limit himself to a genre, but he literally described himself as a jazz drummer in an interview about the police reunion in the 2000s. His dad played trumpet in Glen Miller's band and he took his lessons form a jazz drummer.
@aqualung1466
Күн бұрын
One thing you have to realize is these are top shelf musicians AND top shelf songwriters. If you dig a little deeper, the way Sting plays vocally off a melody is next level. Try to catch the Synchronicity live version it's easy to find on YT.
@StuartBiliack
Күн бұрын
Sting, the writer for most (if not all) of the Police's work, considered his vocals when writing the music. So he created what you are observing on both sides.
@aqualung1466
7 сағат бұрын
@@StuartBiliack It really hit me recently while learning to play/sing Englishman in NY. It's remarkable.and I don't think I've heard many do it better.
@chrisnadge7989
Күн бұрын
One of the best songs of all time. I listen to music like a madman, perform music, devour music, dream music, listen to hundreds of bands across genres...and this song is one of my all time favorites.
@colinmiles27
Күн бұрын
Same. Probably an all time Top 10 song for me.
@texashookem22
Күн бұрын
George you inadvertently hit the nail on the head when you said you hear this song all the time in passing but never noticed the high level of musicianship ...the genius of the Police is that they are universally recognized as 3 of the greatest talents in their specialities of all time by both critics and fans,, but they can simultaneously blend into the background and just be a welcome and familiar part of your life. They appeal to all senses and sophistications. That's an incredibly difficult thing to accomplish. They were quite genius that way, and other than maybe Steely Dan, I'm not sure anyone did it better than these 3 guys.
@relaxxdfittactical
Күн бұрын
I saw Stewart Copeland live about 20 years ago. I was young. Dude walked out like he was about to run a marathon in a track suit and sweat bandana and wrist bands to wipe sweat. and I thought WTF…. He sat behind the drums. Then he blew my mind.
@smilerpink
Күн бұрын
70’s and 80’s were a great time for power trios. Police (post punk/reggae), Rush (prog metal), ZZ Top (Texas blues). Most of what you observe (strong musicianship, catchy compositions, poetic/insightful lyrics) applied to all three.
@KOALA876
Күн бұрын
The flawlessly tasteful and soulful guitar work doesn’t get enough love. It’s not as showy but it’s the glue.
@michaelrohan443
Күн бұрын
They also coincidentally have a great song called So Lonely.
@nsnow92
Күн бұрын
This (and more from The Clash) would be a great gateway for them to get a taste of punk rock.
@naushadkabir6745
4 ай бұрын
Yall nailed my 3 favorite things about this song. The off beat (yet perfectly on beat) unconventional drumming by Copeland, the beautiful main guitar riff courtesy of Andy, and the poetic and meaningful lyrics by Sting.
@ssbsnb1200
4 ай бұрын
Nofx-separation of church and skate
@ianmason2003
Күн бұрын
The bass lines aren’t so shabby either.
@nancysmith38
23 сағат бұрын
He put out some solo stuff on IRS records under the name Klark Kent
@149CreepingDeath08
4 ай бұрын
This is my single favorite drum part ever. Every single hit is perfect. The ride, the sidesticks, the accents, ITS SO GOOD
@jamesmeadors4636
Күн бұрын
Stewart Copeland is one of my all time favorite drummers, funny watching George's face while he's really listening and picking up on Stewart's genius accents and flavors, I think I probably still make the same face's everytime as well. Cheers gentlemen.
@timdanner2596
Күн бұрын
You two should check out the recently posted Drumeo video with Stewart Copeland. He tells Police stories, breaks down his drumming, and plays some Police songs, which is really cool to see.
@mattpobursky850
Күн бұрын
I just watched that video yesterday! Rick Beato also recently interviewed him as well, great interview.
@EightPieceBox
Күн бұрын
Stewart has been popping up all over youtube in the past year or so.
@erickmunguia2343
Күн бұрын
George would lose his mind with most of Drummeo's videos, they've featured almost every drummer he's loved so far, and Stewart Copeland's session is up there with the best ones, the man is an a machine behind the kit and the most charismatic dude.
@TheAstronomyFloyd
Күн бұрын
3 bands who dominated the charts in the UK at this time, The Police, The Jam and Madness
@qwerpoiu1503
Күн бұрын
This is a masterpiece rock song. I am glad to see you guys pointing out Stuart's artistic and unconventional drumming works. Sprits in the Material World next please.
@michaelcoy8625
Күн бұрын
"masterpiece" very funny, it's a good song
@hallowedground4101
Күн бұрын
The great thing about the police is that there is only 3 of them, but you can zone in on any one of their instruments separately, OR the lyrics, OR the whole song together, and have an amazing time
@pietzsche
Күн бұрын
Crazy thing about this song is you need two guitarists to play the riff, but Summers does something so it works live.
@davesussman6228
4 ай бұрын
Great reaction guys, it's nice to see y'all pick up on just how subtly filthy Stewart Copeland's playing is, especially on this track. I've always felt like I'm the only one who loves his drumming so much, and then I come on here, and not only see you guys appreciate it, but pretty much every other comment is also talking about how nasty Copeland is. Seems I'm not alone in being alone...in loving his drumming. LOL
@ryanevans8566
Күн бұрын
Great post...before I got to the "read more" above, I was headed in here to reply with "seems like you're not alone in being alone..." :-)
@tracybarnes3923
Күн бұрын
See what you did there. I remember when this came out. Sitting by the radio with a tape recorder at the ready. Lol
@bobbymacdonald5700
Күн бұрын
Should check out the Drumeo channel on KZitem. They just released a Stuart Copeland video, and they also did a video with the drummer from Coheed and Cambria playing a The Police song and basically worshipping the drumming. Super cool stuff.
@heneverreturnasahorse9773
Күн бұрын
Stewart Copeland is a pretty amazing, accomplished drummer, but as you said, he puts some incredibly sophisticated syncopation in a top 10 pop song! That just doesn't happen everyday! And this song ruled the airwaves and the discos for many months. The dancers leaped onto the dance floor when the opening guitar riff started. It was really quite stunning how recognizable the song was and how much the teens, 20s and 30s embraced it, along with pretty much all their music from '79 to '85! What a mad time it was!
@Tommy_Barlow
Күн бұрын
Best Stuart Copeland compliment ever: "He is disgusting". I think he'd like that. I was 17 when this came out, West coast Scotland. It was huge. I looked like Sting at the time, so caused me a lot of trouble.😂
@Johnnyultra1
4 ай бұрын
Stewart Copeland is a BEAST on drums. You should watch him live. Insane!
@Razzlyn
Күн бұрын
Andy Summers just knows all the "expensive" guitar chords.
@Olekj
4 ай бұрын
Great reaction guys, especially picking up on Stewart Copeland's subtle genius! 🔥
@proletariatbourgeoisie9929
Күн бұрын
*Stewart :)
@brettteeter3461
Күн бұрын
It’s not that subtle! Dude is a monster!
@BrimHawk
Күн бұрын
"Hundreds of billions!" Say what? LOL
@alrivers2297
Күн бұрын
Wow, this world is a lot more crowded than I thought 😂
@carlpeterson8182
Күн бұрын
The Police and Rush are different but they both know how to make great songs that are complicated but also so seamless and keeps their groove so well. This song and Every Little Thing She does is Magic are my favorite Police songs. Both are perfect. "It seems I am not alone feeling alone. 100 billion castaways looking for a home." Just superb writing. Great meaning.
@harvey66616
Күн бұрын
One of my favorite Neal Peart stories is really a Stewart Copeland story, in which they were having a discussion and Copeland was expressing his admiration that at a Rush concert, thousands of fans would be air drumming along with Peart. When he asked Peart how he got his fans to do that, Peart explained (I'm paraphrasing of course, I don't recall the story word for word), "to get your fans to do that, you have to play the exact same thing every time". Copeland being, of course, famous for _never_ playing the same thing twice. He's always improvising, which is amazing for the music, but means he never will get his fans air drumming along with him. :)
@roscoe1427
Күн бұрын
Message in a Bottle is a great song. "Every Little Thing Does is Magic" is another great song from the group, but I'm sure you guys have heard that somewhere already. "Fields of Gold" is an amazing song by Sting, the group's lead singer.
@JCHolland
Күн бұрын
Copelands drumming took a dramatic turn early in his life when he discovered reggae percussion. He’s also one of the most understated drummers of our generation. Most drummers recognize his greatness but the common music fan might not understand how great he really is.
@kendramccabe1054
Күн бұрын
Loved that you reviewed POLICE❤🎸🔥my college days... SPIRITS IN THE MATERIAL WORLD is complicated ❤
@adam872
Күн бұрын
This song is absolute pop perfection, played by three very clever musicians. Stewart's drumming is the particular stand out to me, it's so unconventional but perfect for the tune. The riff is great too.
@nickphaux
Күн бұрын
This has become one of my favorite songs since i first heard it in 2022/23 and probably played it for like a year straight 😅. The police have many great songs
@reshpeck
4 ай бұрын
For some of the tastiest drumming by Copeland you'll ever hear, Driven to Tears (especially the fills towards the end) tops my list.
@petsounds3612
4 ай бұрын
Stewart Copeland is one of the GOAT drummers
@utmanbeast8479
Күн бұрын
Guys, Stewart Copeland is a well-respected drummer in the musician community. The KZitem Channel Drumeo just dropped an hour long episode with Stu. He plays Police tunes live and talks about his approach, percussion, and music history. It's not too egghead, I think you would like it. Cheers.
@animalwillopus79
Күн бұрын
Check out Stewart Copelands appearance on Drumeo. It's otherworldly!!
@averyce2
Күн бұрын
Easily the most underrated song, by the best trio in rock history!! \m/
@johnandrews5414
Күн бұрын
Second best trio... behind Rush.
@yolandacarrillo7454
Күн бұрын
@@johnandrews5414 third best behind GreenDay
@iluvj50
Күн бұрын
Fourth best behind King's X.
@laurenkaitlyn6341
Күн бұрын
I haven't watched you guys reacting to anything for like 5 years! My ex an I used to love watching your videos, I've avoided it for a while because we broke up xD But I do love seeing you guys in all your hoodness react to music you've never heard, so wholesome :)
@TheDivayenta
Күн бұрын
Stewart- King of the Snares. Sting - genius bass player. Andy- iconic guitarist
@tracycampbell3060
Күн бұрын
Great reaction, I love when you cover classic rock! ❤
@joedrum
3 ай бұрын
Awesome reaction guys. I've heard this song a million times and never thought of it as my favorite, but you really did bring my attention back to how precise, interesting, and masterful the musicianship is
@MrJeddYoung
Күн бұрын
A lot of people are mentioning what a great drummer Stewart Copeland is - and I agree. If you have time - read about Copeland's family. Absolutely crazy family - his father was an American intelligence agent who helped create the CIA - his older brother Miles was a big shot in the music industry and founded IRS Records. Incidentally - Copeland is the only American in the group - Sting and Andy Summers are both British. Compared to my family - they were an interesting bunch.
@Scatherfirst
Күн бұрын
This was a big LP in 1979, loved this tune in the day. Even now makes me remember being 20 something. Cheers, good to see u back on YT
@H4D0UKEN.
Күн бұрын
STING - SHAPE OF MY HEART
@erickmunguia2343
Күн бұрын
It would be amazing to get your thoughts on Sting's and Stewart's interviews with producer Rick Beato. Sting has never been as invested and candid as in that conversation. No one has ever gotten him to open up like that. Also just yesterday Stewart Copeland dropped an incredible interview/session with Drummeo and he's just unhinged and amazing. The Police is one of those bands where all 3 members were actually too capable and talented for the band, to a point where they wouldn't compromise their personal musical ideas against the others'. But damn if they gave us some of the best records ever.
@000_x9
Күн бұрын
So many Brits put out what at the tine we catigorized it new wave or not quite as radical as British punk rock which was also popular in early 80s America. It was a tefreshing alternative to American heavy metal which was all over the place in early to mid 80s. Sting I've been vibing to since I was 16 years old. Now I'm 60.
@justingutube
Күн бұрын
this song is brilliant!!!! As a matter of fact the entire collection from the Police is amazing!!!
@daflotsam
Күн бұрын
You two hear it and feel it. Their songs are so catchy and accessible that it's easy for most to not really pick up on their great musicianship. And once you notice it you can't help but be mesmerized.
@donnamcmanus7360
Күн бұрын
In a far distant past Stewart Copeland may have been underappreciated but his style and musicianship have become icon status even within the context of an iconic band.❤ Love watching him play & in interviews.
@kevinreynolds1051
Күн бұрын
Ryan’s comments on the lyrics got me wondering if they’ve ever heard Eleanor Rigby and what their reaction to some Beatles would be.
@maluorno
Күн бұрын
reggae, punk and pop all wrapped in a crunchy burrito
@ANativeWroteThis
Күн бұрын
Great reaction as always guys. Inside and underneath all the metal and rock I listen to and love, songs like this are always lingering, too. I'm not a Police fan but this song is always one I can relax to. 👍
@WThomas66
Күн бұрын
#1 on the UK chart in 1979. It couldn’t even make the Top 40 in America. Music was still Disco here, but then New Wave took over in the next few years.
@thermionix
Күн бұрын
George - you lucked out. Stewart is quite active on youtube lately. Personality-wise, he's a trip, and pretty entertaining
@raconteurful
Күн бұрын
My favourite album from my favourite band from the age of 11. Bring on the Night - will take you to another place. Thanks for the video. keep on rockin
@danielwilson9397
Күн бұрын
Next song review by INXS please i need you tonight or never tear us apart. Would be interesting what u guys think of these songs 🤔💭
@marinamartinez6886
Күн бұрын
Lots of sweat on the dance floor with this song, one of my favorites. 👍👍👍
@TCDAVIS22
Күн бұрын
How was Roxane not the #1 song for them? It seems right up your alley
@paulrosenberg4227
Күн бұрын
The drumming is world class. SC in da house!
@scottmartin6479
Күн бұрын
For me, as a drummer, Stewart Copeland is a sneaky bastard and I say that with the utmost respect. There are so many songs where he will do a drum fill at the least expected moment. Just when I think he's passed up an opportunity for a drum fill....... bam! He sneaks it in there. One World (not 3) off of the Ghost in the Machine album still blows my mind every time I hear it and I've been listening to it since 1982.
@AnalogAttack
4 ай бұрын
Roxanne
@warrickbell1072
Күн бұрын
Copeland doesn't play the snare unless the snare NEEDS to be played. Take note of how long this song goes before he even hits it -- and even then it's only occasional until around that 3:37 moment. He's all about flavour and space, keeping the music rolling and bubbling. He can do a straightforward snare when he wants to, but most of the time his playing is way more than you expect it to be.
@VAGO604
3 ай бұрын
Stewart is def underrated! Glad yall brought some special attention to the drumming. Great vid!
@nlsantiesteban
4 ай бұрын
Copeland is taking a Jamaican Dub and Reggae drumming approach to rock music.
@selfingwithclare3410
Күн бұрын
''Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic'' is their best song, imo. Great video. (And just amazing drumming from Stewart Copeland.) The song takes me right back to my teens hanging out with my friends!
@Jcruzer70
Күн бұрын
Driven To Tears, Voices Inside My Head, Spirits In The Material Word, The Bed's Too Big Without You.
@sprinklesthedrummer9731
Күн бұрын
Stewart Copeland, is one of the greatest drummers to ever do it! 💚🥁
@innerscapearts
Күн бұрын
Im loving all the Stewart Copeland love on this thread. My boy doesn't get enough recognition.
@jacqueline4514
Күн бұрын
YES!!!!!! Want to hear my personal favorite Police song? A true BANGER; I’d be surprised if it hasn’t been sampled in Hip Hop; “VOICES INSIDE MY HEAD” 🔥 Someone stole my Police tee shirt out of my school gym locker in High School in 1984: I’m STILL pissed off 😂
@mattmassaro154
Күн бұрын
Stuart Copelands drumming on Driven to Tears is absolute insanity!
@billadkins5150
Күн бұрын
Nobody plays cymbals like Stewart Copeland does. He is truly amazing.
@IAmInfinitus208
Күн бұрын
Especially the hi-hats!
@StuartBiliack
Күн бұрын
There's so much more of The Police that you have yet to explore. Nearly every song on every album is brilliant in its own way. Then you can move on to Sting's solo career, which was more jazz-oriented. Sting is one of those rare musical and lyrical geniuses.
@jamesdavisjr6937
Күн бұрын
Stewards drum fills and off speed beats are just sick and timeless no matter what generation hears them
@vezna31
Күн бұрын
A friend of mine, after hearing this song, said to me..."I dont know. I dont think Sting repeats himself enough"...🤣
@Jcruzer70
Күн бұрын
Copeland has a phenomenal Drumeo video out now. Dude is just from another planet!
@craigros5
Күн бұрын
And the musicianship from just 3 people. Mind blowing The Police are up there. Like the style or not.
@EliasMk81
Күн бұрын
If ya'll don't love this man I don't know ya at all...commenting before watching as always.
@carlstawicki1915
Күн бұрын
They made quite an impact with only five albums over five years.
@Rinusj1
Күн бұрын
the force of the Hi-Hat in this song is very strong
@-LOST-eb5xz
Күн бұрын
Stewart Copeland’s hi-hat work in this song is crazy good.
@Jim-ks6vo
Күн бұрын
Never forget the video with Copeland Peart and Carey in the same room.
@maryt2290
Күн бұрын
My favorite lyric ever - seems I’m not alone at being alone.
@zwerker
Күн бұрын
No quantizing, no autotune. Human beings playing human music.
@elbruces
9 сағат бұрын
Someday I'll see a reaction without a "no autotune" comment. That day has yet to come.
@peteturney2732
Күн бұрын
2nd best band ever just right behind Rush.
@roxammon5858
Күн бұрын
great reaction and analysis chaps.
@ErikaSMHS
Күн бұрын
My favorite Police album
@rocksmith3796
Күн бұрын
The only Police that i can truly depend on to get the job done.....period!
@scruggscorp
2 ай бұрын
Stewart Copland rules, he's not just a drummer, he has major skills across the musical board. He did the music for Spyro the Dragon, the video game series on PS1, absolutely next level video game music
@leroyrs
Күн бұрын
That's a pretty cool song. I love the Police. Yeah and Stewart Copeland is an amazing drummer.
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