There are drummers, there are musicians, and then there's Stewart Copeland.
@Evsta3 ай бұрын
Everything about this comment is flawless except Coper. It's Cope. But who gives a shit, legends don't need names.
@hquest3 ай бұрын
@@Evsta ... damn you auto correct, is all I have to say 😅
@jerwin28043 ай бұрын
This is a percussionist. Those of us who were trained know how to do all of this. Most rock drummers only learn to play the kit and pick up other stuff as they are professional and have the time and money to do so. Copeland is still talented and a wonderful musician for creating this piece and art.
@mollyandzacharyschannel19333 ай бұрын
he cant be beat
@ricardooliva40343 ай бұрын
Wrong!!! There are two kinds of drummers: drummers and Bill Bruford.
@gerardkienstra14412 ай бұрын
At that level, playing that many instruments. He is no longer a "drummer". He is a Percussionist. What a treat to see a performer like that.
@usaturnuranusАй бұрын
Killer percussionist indeed. The guy can randomly slip in and out of Caribbean style polyrhythms like it's nothing at all, just second nature. Most groups that incorporate that type of temporal complexity would have multiple players carry it out, but Copeland? He's got it completely under control by himself. I've been a minor percussionist for around five decades and there's no way I could pull that off for more than a short fill on my very best days.
@MetalionMusic7 ай бұрын
Beyond the obvious playing skill, the thing that most strikes me about this is how creative his arrangement is. Going from cymbals/crotales to timpani, starting and ending with gong, adding the drum set at the appropriate place... just an amazing way of conceptualizing the song for live performance.
@revswank5 ай бұрын
Perfect example of why Sting ultimately did the right thing by cutting Stewart and Andy into the songwriting royalties for the Police back catalogue, as none of those wonderful Police songs would have been what they were without their brilliant contributions. I mean, it should have happened in the first place, but better late than never.
@JeraldGonzalez-vb7uh2 ай бұрын
Sting did the right thing. A lot of greedy songwriters never did the right thing like in the group The Band
@EmiSuperTrans712 ай бұрын
When I thought they were still arguing over it
@ssssssssssssssssss50Ай бұрын
Isn’t andy sueing sting over every breath you take?
@DirectDemocrat3 күн бұрын
Of course. Royalties cause the big fights in bands. It's the money, obviously. Queen did it years ago because the truth was that they all contributed to every song. So they made everything a 4-way split and were much happier.
@Steve-bo6ht5 ай бұрын
Not just a drummer but the ultimate professor of percussion
@paulmoreno67355 ай бұрын
Exactly! Well said
@timsenbimsen6 ай бұрын
Heard this song so many times but never relaized what's really happening in terms of drums/percussions. I'm speechless. This is brilliant!
@redrick89005 ай бұрын
Wild, because I'm a drummer and I always thought of this song as a skeleton with a drum solo built around it.
@syvsinger15 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@timbali014 ай бұрын
They “de-constructed” a lot of the songs for the reunion tour in such great ways! I was fortunate enough to see this tour and have seats behind Stewart. Since I’m a drummer also, it was perfect!
@theresaakins23173 ай бұрын
Did Andy and Sting play on the tour you saw?
@markglover82993 ай бұрын
IKR!
@mikemaxson46825 ай бұрын
I'm a 57 year old drummer. When I was 18 ish , I was told to listen to Stewart Coperland and the police by my drum teacher, and try to get to his level . I never have reached his level , but I've done ok !!
@dan_gabriel3 ай бұрын
You had a good teacher.
@giannibadeau33446 ай бұрын
I am so blessed to be alive to have seen this performance even if only on youtube! Stewart, a magical artist!! Such an amazing band!
@ryonh67306 ай бұрын
I needed this perspective change today. Thank you for teaching me how to be more positive.
@NObucketLIST5 ай бұрын
I feel we have lived during the best time of existence on the planet the last 50 years. Especially in the U.S. I guess it is a blessing.
@user-te6wt5rk3v3 ай бұрын
Q😂😂❤❤❤ff😢
@NObucketLIST3 ай бұрын
@@user-te6wt5rk3v You're gonna be ok.
@duckbrew3 ай бұрын
what yr is this?
@TCshore12 ай бұрын
To call Copeland a drummer is an understatement he’s a genius
@chrispile38783 күн бұрын
So many think Neil Peart was the best.... Nope.
@darkmatter73015 ай бұрын
Creativity is off the charts here but… the best thing he has achieved in a world full of drummers is ORIGINALITY. He’s doing something other drummers aren’t necessarily doing regardless of skill level, the dude is original. Quite an accomplishment!
@AngelicusImmortus3 ай бұрын
Stewart Copeland has to be one of the best Drummer/percussionists ever. Just so many sonic textures, just beautiful.
@SmorgusBorg3 ай бұрын
If you haven't listened to "Stewart Copeland, The Rhythmatist", it's an a really great dip into world music that any Copeland or percussion fan will completely enjoy. I completely wore out a cassette copy of it in the late 80's. It's a gem.
@TrickyNick692 ай бұрын
He loves banging stuff
@psycoticreaction91356 ай бұрын
I saw the Sychronicity Tour in Denver in 1983. My seat was about 50 feet straight back of the drum kit. Stewart kicks and plays the drums REALLY HARD!
@matthewperry2767Ай бұрын
He used to for sure. If you watch him on the kit in this performance, it's all finesse.
@beaudure016 ай бұрын
Gotta love the way he plays with such precision and forethought while making it LOOK like he’s just messing around.
@swellhunter86057 ай бұрын
I was a metalhead all through the 80s with ONE EXCEPTION. The Police.
@kevingatebridge36562 ай бұрын
Same here...
@mitch18472 ай бұрын
Yep, but I kept it hidden. I didn't want other metalheads to know I was listening to "that band the girls like".
@PerrySenn2 ай бұрын
Right!?!? (Jazz guy here … with The same one exception...😁😎🥁
@63ah12752 ай бұрын
Replace metal head with Deadhead.
@cadillacblue34125 ай бұрын
I WAS THERE! It was a performance that exceeded expectations. Beck opened the show. A great evening ... Thank you, Adriana Mariscotti
@user-sb1sc5qt9b5 ай бұрын
Awesome 😊
@Manager_Mister5 ай бұрын
I so envy you.
@slowery434 ай бұрын
Wow that is so amazingly and totally not at all interesting n any way... not a sole came here hoping to find out if cadilacblue was at a show... this isn't about you Princess
@cadillacblue34124 ай бұрын
@@slowery43 I guess you're mad your mom didn't blo you this morning and obviously you are jealous I am a worldwide show stormer when you live in that same moms basement tring to find that dorito you lost yesterday under your fat belly roll. NOT TO MENTION that at least 25 people here see ME as being a total badass for being there. Go sit down and STFU stop trying and failing to bother people for attention nobody care s about you ya crotch roach..🖕
@anakina17 ай бұрын
I love watching this over and over. So glad the camera featured him. Such an awesome unique drummer.
@vintagemxer91656 ай бұрын
not really
@davidb82596 ай бұрын
Wtf
@redrick89005 ай бұрын
@@vintagemxer9165 Sure there is that other guy who sounds like this. What was his name?
@JoeyBrunoMusicArchives2 ай бұрын
It's always so obvious when trolls like you are actually envious of the person you're trolling, and of course trolling is the only thing that you're actually capable of doing, as opposed to say, playing an instrument well. You're a "master mixer" eh ? Yeah I have my doubts about that. Master mixer of cocktails maybe, since you would have to be really wasted to leave a comment so simplistically stupid. OK, back to trolling for you, my friend. Remember...trolling is a full time job for you fools, so don't waste another minute... @@vintagemxer9165
@ziggystardust46277 ай бұрын
I know that there were sometimes tensions within the band, but I hope Sting and Andy appreciate the wild inventiveness, fascination, brilliance and professionalism that you brought to the percussion component of The Police. Lord knows I appreciate it. When you return to that tightly tuned snare near the end is sublime. This is not the work of a musician trying to repeat his group's greatest hits, it's someone who is truly trying to find new ground to explore within existing structures.
@gerardoneri51157 ай бұрын
Couldn't have said it better myself. Totally agree.
@elsongs7 ай бұрын
I got to see The Police during the big reunion tour in 2007 and clearly remembered this number as one of the highlights of the show.
@chaza.28915 ай бұрын
Saw them in Montreal in 2007. I had the best time of my life
@BrunoAlcouffe3 ай бұрын
Me too. In Melbourne for me at the MCG.
@maiaschneider59192 ай бұрын
Saw them in Toronto what a joy! Always loved the Police never thought I would ever get to see them live ❤
@abbyg36852 ай бұрын
Watch Rick Beato’s interview of Stewart Copeland to get Stewart’s perspective on this song. Very fascinating.
@adeletaylor43278 күн бұрын
I love watching this, theres something very meditative about watching Stewart work his magic, i love how the crowd acknowledge his talent during it.
@davewielhouwer114 ай бұрын
Stewart isnt a drummer, he is a percussionist!!! And that was awesome. Im sure or i hope the boys appreciate that Stewart can do all that instead of hiring a "tour percussionist"
@joellenlenhardt4872 ай бұрын
The incomparable Stewart Copeland! The best Police song! Enough said!
@michaelko7186 ай бұрын
I was very fortunate to watch this performance live back in 2007. Unforgettable.
@mitch18473 ай бұрын
Sting is a great musician. Stewart is an obnoxiously great musician. How these two have not deleted each other in the past 45 years is amazing.
@rv6ejguy7 ай бұрын
I've watched this clip many times. Just awesome Stewart. You are a legend.
@RodPimentelSound7 ай бұрын
Goosebumps! A master class in arragement, orchestration, drumming. What a legend!
@shaneshrimp65193 ай бұрын
I was fortunate to see these guys on this tour and they were so amazing ! It was like they never left.I would love to see them do it one more time .
@CianRourke7 ай бұрын
I’m a 58-year-old guitarist, and you’re one of my favorite musicians ever. 🤙
@riverdog1557 ай бұрын
Ciao, I'm also a 58 year old guitarist, and I think exactly like you mate.
@jumpinjojo7 ай бұрын
Of Stewart??
@vandalorianvandalorian47697 ай бұрын
Another almost 59 year old singer/musician, and I concur!
@TheJont1187 ай бұрын
I’m only a 47 yo guitarist, but count me in on that.
@drummerboyharm30787 ай бұрын
And I am a 58 year old drummer 😉
@robertmiller80712 ай бұрын
One of the greatest drumming performances I've ever had the pleasure of seeing in my 57 years !!!!😂😂😢😢
@coffeebot30005 ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to see this in Tokyo. Stewart and the drums were one. So amazing.
@lucaswedderburn47893 ай бұрын
Such an inspiration to any musician. To say he mastered the drums is an understatement! Stewart we freaking love you! This song is beautiful I sing it to my girlfriend with my trash voice but the energy is all in there!
@JustK0097 ай бұрын
Amazing..ppl don’t realize how many music lessons are in Police albums..let alone the live performances..Copeland’s playing is creativity at it’s best🍻🍻🍻
@blobcity35917 ай бұрын
its
@Blujonny117 ай бұрын
Yeah, those melodies aren't your typical rock n' roll ones. Even Sting's music is so serendipitous.
@AlphanumericCharacters7 ай бұрын
@@Blujonny11haunting. The melodies aren’t beautiful to me. They aren’t depressing but they leave me with a feeling of having just experienced a great loss and am just now accepting it. But then the songs always feel unfinished….unresolved….you are left hanging in this uncomfortable space. Not just this song but most all of them. I’m not really a fan of The Police for that reason. They leave me with a dull angst. The artistry is incredible indeed and whatever it is that affects me that way is brilliance.
@terrat30482 ай бұрын
I never liked this song much, but this rendition is a gem. Stewart, what a star he is! Andy's playing is superb, too. Sting is Sting, enough said.
@calwesley8726 ай бұрын
I played timpani all throughout high school and college in my schools' symphonic bands. Those days are long gone and I haven't played in years, but I still like seeing rock drummers incorporate them into their playing. Stewart does an excellent job making use of timpani in the choruses. I've watched this video about four times since stumbling upon it this week.
@Bassryche7 ай бұрын
Love the album version since it came out. But this one put this song to an all new level of emotion. Thank you for sharing Stewart
@user-mi7qn4ep6t6 ай бұрын
A true percussionist. And I love it ins't a gimmick. That percussion sound is perfect for that song and with the release in the middle with a traditional back best is just awesome.
@mbarringer33105 ай бұрын
Just amazing, Sting was so lucky to have him as his percussionist in The Police.
@TaylorTrask4 ай бұрын
All three of them lived and breathed music. All of their most intense arguments were over music. I'm just happy they respected each other's musical skills enough to reunite when they did. We're all better for it.
@BodhiPolitic4 ай бұрын
It was Copeland who put the band together. You could say he discovered Sting.
@rjbennett34184 ай бұрын
All Sting ever wanted was a back beat. Boring!
@princeofcupspoc90733 ай бұрын
You mean Sting was lucky to be invited into Stewart's band.
@jaduenas7 ай бұрын
Watching you play is always inspiring to me (and many others, obviously)! As long as I can remember, your joy and love of drumming has shone through in your playing. You made me want to be a drummer when I was a little boy in the 80s, and you inspire my playing still to this day. Thank you for sharing your joy of drumming with all of us.
@walkbox65965 ай бұрын
For me Stewart is the best rock drummer of all time! Period.
@theincantrix11444 ай бұрын
Never heard of Neil Peart (Rush) eh?
@DameTremonti4 ай бұрын
@@theincantrix1144 yes, but he wasn;t as good.
@theincantrix11444 ай бұрын
@@DameTremonti Or John Bonham, Carl Palmer, Charlie Watts... Outside of being a fan boi, Copeland not even sniffing top 20.
@DameTremonti4 ай бұрын
@@theincantrix1144 Yes i've heard of them, i just said Peart wasn't as good. Why start naming other drummers? Who mentioned a top 20? Silly boy.
@theincantrix11444 ай бұрын
@@DameTremonti I know it's really hard to follow along the OPs post with 4 whole replies. You might want to at least try. Further, you asserting Peart wasn't as good, is irrelevant to how the industry and everyone involved in it views where Peart ranks.
@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb4 сағат бұрын
I love this video. Can't stop watching/listening to it.
@axistiltproductions2 ай бұрын
The coolest drummer in Rock History for sure. That was awesome!
@lindsayheywood71953 ай бұрын
I love videos that focus on the drummer! There are so few of them. Usually the camera focuses almost entirely on the singer.
@the4theyeofra9747 ай бұрын
Saw two of these reunion shows back in 2007 I believe it was!
@spanqueluv9er6 ай бұрын
@the4theyeofra974 You believe it was what? What did you believe it was? Care to finish your incomplete thought?
@the4theyeofra9746 ай бұрын
Ok, I had FOR CERTAIN saw The Police live at two of their reunion show tours back in 2007, two nights in a row. This drum setup of Stewart's is from that tour.
@ksanClain3 ай бұрын
Total Magic. Thank you for letting us see it. ❤❤❤
@KillerMcDiller6 ай бұрын
Stewart...the Polymath in percussion. What a master.
@JamminClemmons3 ай бұрын
NOTHING IS LIVE HERE!!! He's slamming and bashing during a live concert, but the video's all freaking askew.
@edwardx.winston57447 ай бұрын
The tastiest pop drummer of all time. No wonder you left such an impression on Peart. A significant part of Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, and especially Signals, were attempts by Rush to be the Police. (or, maybe because they were Canadian, they were trying to be “The Mounties”) 😂😂😂
@Yourbankaccount2 ай бұрын
My favorite rock trio of all time! Wish these giants of musicality could perform together one more time tough...
@thebod17 ай бұрын
Great version of this song, and I so glad the video focused was on your amazing playing. A Master in action.
@mornek6 ай бұрын
This is mastery in another level. Joy to ears, eyes and hearts.
@JOSELOMALDO4 ай бұрын
Thank you Stewart. You are the Master of the percussion!
@josephwilkins65877 ай бұрын
Stew , Neil , Keith , John, thank you for blessing your presence on this earth !!!!!
@philipmulville82185 ай бұрын
That is what’s known as a Masterclass. Sensational.
@tjoyl3697 ай бұрын
This is one of my favorite music videos on youtube. The great thing about the net is I'm able to see videos of all my favorite drummers and I have watched all of them over the years guys like Gene Krupa, Ginger Baker, John Bonham, Neil Peart and so on. But Stewart Copeland is still the one that captures my ear the most. Fascinating to watch the Maestro perform!
@markandrewrathof15836 ай бұрын
That was awesome. His love of percussion & passion in performing is always in sync & absolutely incredible.👍
@gbarrancos17 ай бұрын
i love this in so many levels. This was one of my favorite Police songs already, but this version brought it to another level. Downtuning made it more somber and this percussion arrangement is pure gold. The timpani at the chorus always gives me chills
@dmoney83737 ай бұрын
I’ve watched this probably 50 times over the last couple of years.
@RobReedMusic7 ай бұрын
Perfection on all counts.
@jdillard89407 ай бұрын
Thank you Stewart. Blessed to have seen this live. You are a true original.
@brianholmes66266 ай бұрын
That was incredible! I knew Mr. Copeland was up there with the upper echelon drummers but I've never saw him do all that live until just now.....really awesome stuff
@markarnett7209Ай бұрын
There's only one. Thank you, Mr. Copeland for the genius that is you.
@MB-uw6eh3 ай бұрын
Stewart is a natural drummer. The beats flow out of him.
@garryleblanc40027 ай бұрын
One word .....Phenomenal!!
@manuelazacchetti47266 ай бұрын
!Le Roy
@hernanrodriguez27074 ай бұрын
I was there, BEAUTIFUL Recital, The Police The band of My Life... i enjoy that Magnificent NIGHT, Unforgettable, Thank you Stewart, Andy and Sting for the magnificent Moment,
@tacianadepaula93108 сағат бұрын
Man, you are awesome!!! I was younger when listen The Police for the first time and you ever be the soul of the band. In fact, this band is part of great times of my life. So I want to thank you for all great moments of incredible performances you gave us!!!
@Nellymcd6 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this, and I can't explain why?
@williamwilson64995 ай бұрын
I love it when an artist is a performer. He doesn’t just sit in a studio surrounded by electronics and make his music…
@dickduquesne7 ай бұрын
Mr Copeland, you're not just an amazing drummer, you've been a real paradigm shifter in the world of drumming. Just one masterclass after another
@nickmaverick62162 ай бұрын
Pure genius, and magical...
@ellisweiner64056 күн бұрын
Workin' hard! Tremendous. RESPECT.
@nickdean31525 күн бұрын
But loving it!😎
@johnstitt26156 ай бұрын
A man who plays with intent. Stewart Copeland. ✌️😎✌️
@indigatorveritatis52984 ай бұрын
As a drummer, I've always admired Copeland's creativity and how musical he always has been
@josecaruz48892 ай бұрын
I was there.... in the first place.... amazing.... Chile 2007
@katherinewelling60263 ай бұрын
True musicianship. Wow…
@mammyrammer42097 ай бұрын
Holy cow! This is an outstanding version of this song.Also, good job drum tech, whoever you are.
@mumblbeebee65467 ай бұрын
I am very moved by this video - it is beautiful music to start with, played by highly accomplished musicians which makes it pleasant to let wash through me. But to see Stewart… dance? The set around him is the body, and he is the blood, the heart, it is so uplifting. Watching an artist live their art like this is incredibly uplifting to me. Thank you!
@briansumner63462 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing! The detail and complexity far eclipses the overall tenure of the piece and is only revealed in the concert. Wow!
@heartandsoul45202 ай бұрын
What an incredible maestro.
@JediFight7 ай бұрын
Wow, that was remarkable. True musicians like this are no longer being rewarded.
@redrick89005 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure this guy is filthy rich and has all kinds of awards and gets to do whatever he wants.
@alexanderednie12056 ай бұрын
I watch this every couple months. Gorgeous orchestration
@mrouth56912 ай бұрын
This is mind blowing 🤯 I never knew how intricate the percussion part was! Whew!
@danieldicesare831Ай бұрын
Simply brilliant.
@thetr00per307 ай бұрын
Stew was in heaven here lol If only they had kept it going after the 2007-08 reunion shows. Probably the best Pop/Rock band of all time imho.
@mk3driftmotion7 ай бұрын
After all these years, still one of the best drummers in the world. Such an original talent, thanks for a lifetime of incredible music!!
@definitelynotcainan33537 ай бұрын
To call Stewart Copeland a mere drummer is a disservice... He is a master percussionist AND multi instrumentalist and composer. There is not a single instrument on that stage that he cannot play to a highly professional level. He is a prodigous PURE musician.
@mk3driftmotion7 ай бұрын
@@definitelynotcainan3353 I am a drummer myself, so that's his skill that I appreciate the most, but he is definitely a great man of many talents.
@vintagemxer91656 ай бұрын
not even remotely close. "best" should never EVER be used for this hack. YES - HACK!
@mk3driftmotion6 ай бұрын
@vintagemxer9165 😆 I can't say I agree the drummer from The Police could be considered a "hack", but everyone's entitled to their own opinion...
@redrick89005 ай бұрын
@@definitelynotcainan3353 Being a percussionist is much easier than being a drummer. I bet you good money that Copeland couldn't play that fretless bass worth a crap.
@williamsaling96483 ай бұрын
He is one of a kind. Glad to have witnessed him.
@Evsta28 күн бұрын
Love how the gong blends with the crowd cheering at the end. Must have been surreal to be there.
@davehunter9357 ай бұрын
Now that's a great musician. Also one of my favourite bands of all time 😊
@flightpro427 ай бұрын
Love this! That first snare snap though...omg
@user-di5qx8dw3kАй бұрын
The master at work😂
@echo1172Ай бұрын
Just amazing. So satisfying to watch. 🥁
@BodhiPolitic4 ай бұрын
Philly Joe Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., Harvey Mason, Billy Cobham, Stewart Copeland - my all time favorite drummers and influences, in different ways. (Sammy was a top notch tap dancer and also played the drums really well.) But Stewart Copeland always stood out for me. Listening to him drumming with The Police was and still is very very humbling. When I was a teen I simply couldn't even understand what he was playing - it was so creative, unpredictable and virtuoso. And tight, tight, tight. I was listening to and playing almost exclusively bebop/jazz/funk at the time. The Police was the only rock band whose music really, really fascinated me. (And Stewart's drumming scared me. How could anyone be this good? So unbound from convention? So steeped in dub?) Their music is still so musically rich and sonically exciting. One of the best bands ever, no question. (The only thing I disliked were some of the guitar solos, hah!) Wrapped Around Your Finger is and remains a masterpiece of music and one of my all time favorite tracks. It immediately immerses my mind in an archetypal story kind of mode. Thank you for the music and all the emotions.
@christianherzog767 ай бұрын
You’re killing on this live version Stewart! Love from Brazil ❤🇧🇷
@TomasLjung-jj5dp3 ай бұрын
A song reminds me of carribean islands of beautiful colours seeing them master copeland drumming beat at his best gift in music must say Bravissimo ☆☆☆☆☆
@keeferdog56175 ай бұрын
Stu is FREAKING GENIUS!!!
@jpowley26913 ай бұрын
Copeland is the reason I loved The Police. I’m a huge fan!
@hughcdavies7 ай бұрын
Never was a fan of the original album version of this song. However this version shows it's true heart.
@devinmichaelroberts99547 ай бұрын
the original version is epic.. why not? It sounds almost identical to this/
@laurabusse18327 ай бұрын
The video from the 80s though is my favorite music video of all time
@McgarickWAstate6 ай бұрын
Hats off to the camera man!! that was fantastic Stewart!! what a treat to see and hear...
@DemoDougie5 ай бұрын
The way they feel time together is legendary and underrated.
@kevinhullinger87437 ай бұрын
Genius, I remember back in the early 80’s most music novices thought you had to have a big drum kit to be acknowledged as a real drummer. Steward never disappoints 🙌
@talonpilot7 ай бұрын
So him having 75 cymbals, a xylophone, multiple tambourines, and other accompanying percussion instruments doesnt count as “big”; so big he walks to another kit? Ok…… While he is an absolute genius drummer/musician, I dont think your comment is applicable!
@redrick89005 ай бұрын
@@talonpilot That isn't a drum kit. His drum kit is his drum kit and it's moderately sized.
@deanwells5015 ай бұрын
I saw this live in Cleveland. Stewart Copeland was astonishing on this song.
@user-le1in3ck7p2 ай бұрын
Bravo Stewart. I was lucky to see both performances in L.A and San Diego
@sagan19767 ай бұрын
Copeland was one of the drummers who made me fall in love with the ride sound.