Songs that Changed Music: The Police - Message in a Bottle

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    Returning to the studio only three months after their debut album’s release, The Police set to work on their second album tightly insync with one another musically. Drummer Steward Copeland explained that recording the second album was a completely different experience than the first: “This time the material wasn't rehearsed but the band was. We knew each other's styles because we'd been playing together constantly for eight months, which we hadn't been doing when we recorded the first album. Reggatta took us three weeks to record. We just went into the studio and said 'right, who's got the first song?”
    “Message in a Bottle” was one of the songs presented by Sting, although the song’s captivating guitar riff was not entirely new to the band. They had heard him playing around with it with a different melody while on tour. Guitarist Andy Summers explained in 1981: “Sting had that riff for a while, but there was another tune with it originally. He'd been fiddling about with it during our first American tour. Finally, he rearranged the riff slightly and came up with the song.” After only a week in the studio, the Police premiered the song at a concert at Hatfield Polytechnic for the BBC’s “Rock Goes to College.”
    The song’s hypnotic guitar riff kicks off the track with a captivating chord progression that repeatedly denies the harmonic resolution our ears expect it to provide. The constant sonic rejection parallels the longing in the lyrics, and fits nicely with the picture Sting painted of his dejected dog and the song's origins in his book Lyrics:
    “I used to play it over and over again to my dog in our basement flat in Bayswater...and he would stare at me with that look of hopeless resignation dogs can have when they're waiting for their walk in the park. Was it that hopeless look that provoked the idea of the island castaway and his bottle? I don't know, but the song sounded like a hit the first time we played it. The dog finally got his walk, and this song was our first number-one in the UK."
    The song’s lyrics, however, move beyond this image of the hopeless longing of an island castaway and paint a narrative arch in which the protagonist’s desperate gesture of the message in a bottle results in the unexpected solidarity of “hundred billion bottles” of similarly lonely individuals “washed up on the shore.” The story’s philosophical resolution is as unexpected as the underlying harmonic progression of the song’s guitar riff - never taking us exactly where we expect it to go, but by the time we get there, it feels just right.
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  • @Producelikeapro
    @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +72

    Which songs do you feel changed music forever?

    • @callahanburke8486
      @callahanburke8486 3 роки тому +8

      Depends on who you are and what you like.

    • @richfish101
      @richfish101 3 роки тому +1

      @@dennisofficial4733 yeah !! 👍

    • @keithsparbanie2108
      @keithsparbanie2108 3 роки тому +3

      Hound Dog--Elvis Presley, Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On--Jerry Lee Lewis, (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction--Rolling Stones, Like a Rolling Stone--Bob Dylan, I Feel Fine--Beatles, Paint it Black--Rolling Stones, Good Vibrations--Beach Boys, Purple Haze--Jimi Hendrix Experience, What's Going On--Marvin Gaye, Papa Was a Rolling Stone--Temptations, Baba O'Riley--The Who, Killer Queen--Queen, I Shot the Sheriff--Bob Marley, Love to Love You Baby--Donna Summer, Anarchy in the UK--Sex Pistols, How Soon Is Now--Smiths, Rapture--Blondie, Da Ya Think I'm Sexy--Rod Stewart, Miss You--Rolling Stones, Sheena Is a Punk Rocker--Ramones

    • @ThomasL
      @ThomasL 3 роки тому +9

      Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath ?

    • @DJABEATS
      @DJABEATS 3 роки тому +3

      Major Lazer - Lean On

  • @jimosberg3769
    @jimosberg3769 3 роки тому +278

    40+ years on and I'm still amazed at the drive and propulsion Stewart's drumming added to The Police

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      Me too Jim!! Thanks ever so much

    • @honuman39
      @honuman39 3 роки тому +9

      One of the best rock drummers period

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +3

      @@honuman39 agreed! Amazing

    • @anthonybranch4712
      @anthonybranch4712 3 роки тому +7

      To me, 'Message in a Bottle' and Stewart Copeland's display of his unique drumming talent here, comprises his finest moment with The Police. The totally-out-there, unique syncopation may make it one of the finest displays of drumming in any popular rock song, period. In 40 years I've never gotten tired of hearing it, and it's still my favorite song out of the band's entire catalogue.

    • @FC-xc3zy
      @FC-xc3zy 3 роки тому

      Hogwash. Stewart simply copied reggae grooves and brought it to rock.

  • @-suphur
    @-suphur 3 роки тому +105

    Regatta de Blanc was a killer album period. Still a favorite of mine.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +5

      Agreed! Masterpiece!

    • @Dasein23
      @Dasein23 3 роки тому +4

      Best Police album by miles

    • @dylanblay2297
      @dylanblay2297 3 роки тому +4

      Still have an original on vinyl!

    • @mrt77wv
      @mrt77wv 3 роки тому

      Every Police album is amazing, and unique in its own way.

  • @mattperreault3518
    @mattperreault3518 3 роки тому +66

    Hearing Stewart Copeland always gets me stoked on drums. What a band!!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +6

      YES!! Stewart is incredible!! Thanks ever so much

  • @matthewbrown2037
    @matthewbrown2037 3 роки тому +9

    I remember hearing the Police for the first time, when i was around 12-13, and just being blown away by it. Songs like Message in a Bottle, So Lonely and Roxanne to this day remain some of my favorite songs.

  • @BlaCkLaBeL2002
    @BlaCkLaBeL2002 3 роки тому +16

    Everything in this song sounds amazing. As a guitar player, I love the main guitar riff. But the drums are like... DAMN!! So freaking awesome!!

  • @MangoNapalm
    @MangoNapalm 3 роки тому +97

    When Neil Peart loves your playing, you're mighty indeed! Stewart!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +8

      Absolutely!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      @Luke that’s amazing to hear and makes perfect sense!!

    • @bongobulbul
      @bongobulbul 3 роки тому +1

      Yes he recognized it. I wished always Stewarts played Rush song New world Man

    • @BassByTheBay
      @BassByTheBay 3 роки тому +1

      Circa 1980, we music-loving teens would debate who was better between Neil and Stewart. I argued that there was no need to declare a "victor" --
      they were so different, comparisons didn't mean much. But I _preferred_ Stewart. 😊

    • @bongobulbul
      @bongobulbul 3 роки тому +1

      @phunkyCW Yes indeed, all the Signals album is cleary influenced by The Police & new wave style. Definitely, Copeland is one of the most influential drummers in music history. And Neil is in the same level for rock music, no doubt. No need to compare. Of course there is many many important drummers and tastes for all, but both + Bonham were my 3 personal main influences playing drums. You can find out there in the net hundreds of young drummers considering this 3 legends are not enough good, just because they value present drummers who got speed and success in bands (for instants Im thinking in Dave Grohl, who is totally overrated in my opinion). Greetings from Madrid!

  • @brunoteixeira5912
    @brunoteixeira5912 3 роки тому +47

    Stewart Copeland's drums were so neat & tight whilst being so creative! It was definitely a complete change for that time!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks ever so much Bruno! Yes, an amazing talent!

    • @petesawchuk
      @petesawchuk 3 роки тому +2

      He was on another level.

    • @brunoteixeira5912
      @brunoteixeira5912 3 роки тому +1

      Totaly Pete & there are clearly two distinctive eras on the sound and playability of the drums: the pre-Copeland and the post-Copeland! After him, drummers started to become tighter on every song sections! 🙌

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 3 роки тому +1

      He's a massive influence on my own drumming; 'Zenyatta Mondatta' was one of the albums I'd first started to play the drums to, and I've always loved how he tuned his set much higher than others so it'd cut through the mix :-)

    • @brunoteixeira5912
      @brunoteixeira5912 3 роки тому

      @nimrodian it is true, of course, you had all the amazing drummers from r&b, funk, dance and jazz fusion but, I'd say Copeland marked a very distinctive sound produced and technique within popular music at that time. Very innovative

  • @zachary963
    @zachary963 Місяць тому +1

    The Police and The Cure are two bands where you hear their first album and you go “Oh hey this is nice.”
    And then you hear their second albums and it blows you away.

  • @KellyDavidMusic
    @KellyDavidMusic 3 роки тому +46

    "I'm not in love" - 10CC. One of my favorite bands. They were very innovative and influential in the 70's, but are rarely talked about today.

    • @philfyphil
      @philfyphil 3 роки тому +1

      Life is a minestrone, death is a cold lasagne

    • @philmccracken6134
      @philmccracken6134 3 роки тому

      That song has very nice pads, great ambience. Would love to see it deconstructed.

    • @steveb6082
      @steveb6082 3 роки тому

      I ran away from 10CC years ago.

    • @sobrevalorado
      @sobrevalorado 3 роки тому

      Hortera!

    • @BassByTheBay
      @BassByTheBay 3 роки тому +1

      There's a good documentary on the recording of "I'm Not In Love". The way they did those thickly layered/looped vocals was a real labor of love.

  • @StevenDempseyArtist
    @StevenDempseyArtist 3 роки тому +64

    Warren, your song breakdowns are like no other. Just enough detail, historical context and whimsy to make the presentation really compelling to watch. Your style is second to none and refreshing. Keep up the great work.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +5

      Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it

    • @Flowersinadesert
      @Flowersinadesert 3 роки тому

      He is the best. A talented musician with good taste in music. A rare thing

  • @jonramer8984
    @jonramer8984 3 роки тому +28

    Copeland’s isolated drums are mesmerizing 🥁

  • @accadoza
    @accadoza 3 роки тому +3

    Spirits in the material world, wrapped around your finger,king of pain 🌟🌟🌟

  • @Rondo2ooo
    @Rondo2ooo Рік тому +10

    Three geniuses, incredible songs, musicianship, played with a quite raw sound.

  • @ukguy6762
    @ukguy6762 3 роки тому +4

    The greatest 3 piece band that walked the earth..I rest my case!!

  • @goldenbruce3583
    @goldenbruce3583 3 роки тому +13

    The police, I just love those guys, they're magnificent, brilliant and fantastic!! Their music just sounds really good!! Now at 54 I'm still listening to their music and I don't get tired of it, as new music comes in today the old music keeps getting better every day, I just don't get why old music sounds so good than today's generation of music.

  • @mojophonic
    @mojophonic 3 роки тому +12

    just found this now... I am wondering how someone could have given a thumbs down for this... I found it entirely entertaining and The Police... what's not to like? Great work!!

  • @310765
    @310765 3 роки тому +94

    Another outstanding choice, this series just keeps getting better and better, many thanks Warren 👍🏼

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +4

      Thanks ever so much Andrew!!

    • @darriangerard
      @darriangerard 3 роки тому +1

      i agree!!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      @@darriangerard thanks ever so much!!

    • @cornerliston
      @cornerliston 3 роки тому +1

      Do I win a price? Either for guessing this video was the next one, OR (probably not) Warren listened to my suggestion?
      : )

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +1

      @@cornerliston haha it was always on my list! More to come!! Stay tuned!

  • @Calumbo
    @Calumbo 3 роки тому +28

    You and Rick Beato do excellent work. Would love to hear you do Rudie can't fail or something by the specials like ghost town?

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +12

      Yes great song ideas! Rick Rules! Thanks for the great compliment! I'm truly humbled!

    • @chrisfuoco5474
      @chrisfuoco5474 3 роки тому +4

      Yes or something from The Jam

    • @rodrigofonseca6241
      @rodrigofonseca6241 2 роки тому

      Exactly my thoughts. I wanna you guys to know deep in the portuguese countryside this guy is enjoying your work (both you and Rick Beaton).

  • @bobbykanemusictube
    @bobbykanemusictube 3 роки тому +17

    I have a friend, named Oz Middleton, that does a most killer rendition of this song. This is one of those pieces that I can listen to for weeks on end. I'll never get tired of it. If only I could write something that makes me feel that way. Oh well. No time like right now.

    • @petesawchuk
      @petesawchuk 3 роки тому +5

      Do it, Bobby - the world could use another great song!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      Get writing Bobby my friend!!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      @@petesawchuk agreed!

    • @whisper2441
      @whisper2441 3 роки тому

      Too late Sting already wrote that song ‘No Time This Time’

  • @johnmurphy5739
    @johnmurphy5739 3 роки тому +15

    Sting deserves all the songwriting plaudits he's ever received (& there are many)... so gifted. Synchronicity II is another example, but his solo material is full of amazing music too... Desert Rose, All this time, Fields of Gold... its a long list. So glad I got to see the police 12 or 13 years ago!

  • @allsystemsgo8678
    @allsystemsgo8678 2 роки тому +3

    One of their best. It really didn't take six months to record. They went in the studio when they had time and more importantly money.

  • @sulladrum
    @sulladrum 3 роки тому +3

    It's hard to remember how revolutionary these songs were at the time, but I remember wondering how they could be punk when their musicianship was so obvious especially Stewart's drumming. I'm a drummer and it was a challenge to figure out exactly what he was doing. Thanks for doing these videos!

  • @FedeSosaMusic
    @FedeSosaMusic 3 роки тому +34

    Not only changed music, The Police made me pick up the guitar when I was only 8. Grateful for life to the band and this song. Great video Warren!

  • @banigrisson
    @banigrisson 3 роки тому +34

    These videos are literally beautiful in every sense...

  • @andyhinds542
    @andyhinds542 2 роки тому +5

    Outlandos D'Amour has to be one of the best debut albums of all time. I still love it as much today as when I first heard it in 1984, despite it being released in 1978. That's how brilliant it is.

  • @Christian6.1803
    @Christian6.1803 3 роки тому +3

    That Baxendale pick guard is 😍😍😍😍

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks! Yes, I love Scott's guitars!!

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 3 роки тому

      Oh, is that the brand? Baxendale? :-)

  • @jaypeters9042
    @jaypeters9042 3 роки тому +6

    Great video Warren.
    I had the good fortune to meet Andy Summers after a gig in Cambridge UK with John Etheridge in '94. where andy happily chatted and signed my guitar too.
    I did ask the question, "Will their ever be a reunion", to which he said.. "Never say Never".
    Thanks for bringing back the memory.
    All the best
    Jay

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      That's amazing! Firstly meeting Andy! And secondly you went to see John Etheridge! I'm a huge fan!

    • @jaypeters9042
      @jaypeters9042 3 роки тому

      @@Producelikeapro yeah wonderful intimate gig, kind of jazz bar feel. Invisible threads tour.

  • @tonyrapa-tonyrapa
    @tonyrapa-tonyrapa 3 роки тому +4

    Stuart Copeland's drum parts.... exceptionally breath-taking. Why do I always forget him, then? My brain needs reprogramming! And really dig the John Peel session version.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +3

      HI Tony, for me Stewart is my favourite drummer along with Bonham and of course Roger Taylor!

  • @rayrecordings
    @rayrecordings 3 роки тому +6

    That Copeland drum sound is still unrivaled. Sting’s bass lines on the album still resonate today. Regatta is Police best album and one of the 100 greatest of british rock.

  • @mikesparks3398
    @mikesparks3398 3 роки тому +3

    I like this series!

  • @SolMarineris
    @SolMarineris 3 роки тому +1

    Super revelatory analysis thanks 👍, I had always thought it was Summers that came up with the stacked fifths of the guitar hook

  • @markbeeson5674
    @markbeeson5674 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @garethde-witt6433
    @garethde-witt6433 3 роки тому +7

    Am a big Police fan 👍👍👍

  • @toilettunes1
    @toilettunes1 3 роки тому +10

    man i love me a three piece .....great job

  • @rabalder08
    @rabalder08 3 роки тому +16

    Such a wonderful little film. Filled with interesting facts, great quotes and inspiration. As a bassist, Stewart Copeland is on my top three list of drummers I want to jam with.

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 3 роки тому +7

    The Police are an iconic and legendary band to say the least! So many great songs to see and hear!

  • @peteproudlove8815
    @peteproudlove8815 3 роки тому +10

    The energy The Police generated in their songwriting and music was incredible. The drums always on the front foot, always pushing the feel.. :)

  • @billyhughes9776
    @billyhughes9776 3 роки тому +4

    The Police -- in my top 3 for my favorite ever bands. I will never get sick of listening to their music -- to this day it still sounds fresh,...well,...at least to my old ears.

  • @brightlightbabe
    @brightlightbabe 3 роки тому +1

    This was my first influence as a young Artist, I also purchased imported Ska, from the UK, exposed to Calypso, Reggae at a very early age with cultural events.Excellent to see the audio files, this truly is of intrigue.

  • @thelantern9075
    @thelantern9075 Рік тому +1

    That MCI board is gorgeous.

  • @guillermodelnoche
    @guillermodelnoche 3 роки тому +3

    This was excellent! I enjoyed this format a ton and feel it was a very well rounded bit of storytelling.

  • @robert_bbiii
    @robert_bbiii 3 роки тому +3

    A lot of people tend to take sides in the Police but really it was all three of them together. Sting's writing and bass, Copeland's amazing drums, and Summers guitar, Summers deserves more attention then he gets. I could not imagine the band without all three of them.

  • @riddellthomas2185
    @riddellthomas2185 3 роки тому +2

    Another great addition to the series... a great band, love the sound they got on those early albums.. I had a phase a couple of years back when I couldn't listen to anything but the police when in my car..👍

  • @henrikfisch4046
    @henrikfisch4046 3 роки тому +1

    Warren, thank you so much (again) for this video. I can watch you explaining a song and even better playing a guitar by yourself, diving into a riff and explaining every little note's whys and whens literally for hours. It's not only entertaining but most interesting and informative. This is music knowledge at it's best and a bow in the direction of the best musicians we have on this planet. All the best!

  • @petesawchuk
    @petesawchuk 3 роки тому +7

    Hey Warren - OMG, you are in my wheelhouse here. I was 18 when this came out!
    A few observations:
    1 - I've always played that guitar riff as you did [and as Mr. Summers does now]. Back in the day, it felt great to see some "jazz chord shapes" make their way from what I was studying into a current hit song.
    2 - I can't believe I never went in for a deep enough dive to hear that harmony part shadowing the riff. Thank you!
    3 - re. Sting: That verse 2 vocal/bass breakdown was amazing. What a vocal [and certainly easier to hear he was playing fretless bass]!
    4 - re. Andy Summers - brilliant & underrated. If you haven't read it, I very highly recommend his autobiography, ONE TRAIN LATER; it was [and likely still is] quite a journey for him.
    5 - re. Stewart Copeland - my God, did he find the perfect part to play on track after track; such complexity & simplicity side by side. Cool hi-hat for days & days, well earning his independent hi-hat credit on DON'T GIVE UP from Peter Gabriel's SO!
    Time for a rewatch; thank you for choosing yet another immortal slice of music.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks ever so much Pete for your great comment!

  • @xenzirril
    @xenzirril 3 роки тому +8

    My Google Algorithm found this video and put it in my feed and I'll be forever grateful. I'm a lifelong fan of The Police and I live for background info + technical analysis of what makes them great.
    This video is a real treat and I look forward to exploring other rest of your channel now!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +1

      Wow! Thanks ever so much John! That's very kind of you! Go Google!

  • @johnglenn4433
    @johnglenn4433 3 роки тому

    What a drummer...
    What a drummer...

  • @christianmeglio9111
    @christianmeglio9111 3 роки тому +1

    I am 59 and hit this right on time. So lucky.

  • @FSHSKainon
    @FSHSKainon 3 роки тому +8

    love the video edits and graphics.. thanks for keeping it short n awesome!!!

  • @onechopbuddy3849
    @onechopbuddy3849 3 роки тому +4

    From my favourite Police album

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +3

      One of mine too!!

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 3 роки тому +1

      It's a tie between this one and 'Zenyatta Mondatta' for me :-)

  • @MrGeek2112
    @MrGeek2112 3 роки тому

    Excellent breakdown again! Love how you roll the social context & industry landscape into these it really aids understanding the process & the place each song occupies. Also the detailed equipment list.

  • @hrorm
    @hrorm 3 роки тому +1

    Love this song as well. Its been a marvellous day recording so this will be my reward. Thank you for this. Orm

  • @NewFalconerRecords
    @NewFalconerRecords 3 роки тому +3

    Yet another brilliant episode in this revelatory series. Loving it to bits. By they way, one of the best rock 'n' roll memoirs you will ever read is 'One Train Later' by Andy Summers. The Police don't even appear until the last third of the book. His musical journey prior to the band is simply astonishing. He played soul music with Zoot Money in London mod clubs in the mid-1960s, was in a psychedelic band called Dantalion's Chariot, joined Eric Burdon & the Animals... Soft Machine... jammed with Hendrix one night in a studio (Hendrix on bass)... toured with Neil Sedaka (who bought him an amp 'cos he didn't have one at the time). Incredible story. He was in his late 30s when he joined the Police --- though he looked 10 years younger. Still looks great today -- the music has kept him young. Great photographer too.

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 3 роки тому +1

      I liked Sting's and Stewart's biographies also, however Andy's is my #1, and I've read it multiple times. He's 77 now, one year older than Keith Richards!

    • @NewFalconerRecords
      @NewFalconerRecords 3 роки тому +1

      @@mightyV444 ...and looks about 30 years younger!

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 3 роки тому

      @@NewFalconerRecords - ... despite also having had his fair share of indulgence! :-)

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks ever so much New Falconer!

  • @MisterGuitarItalia
    @MisterGuitarItalia 3 роки тому +7

    Great series, so much to learn about the music we love!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      Wow! Thanks ever so much I really appreciate it!

  • @jimplaysric
    @jimplaysric 3 роки тому

    When Message In A Bottle came out, I still heard most of the music in my life through a tiny AM radio in my parent's kitchen, and I will always remember how that song sounded so good in even that lofi context that it blew me away.

  • @michaelmarcuola1684
    @michaelmarcuola1684 2 роки тому +1

    This video is great ! I just love the way you mix technics with music theory, and music History actually. The whole thing is brilliantly illustrated with many interesting videos and extracts of interviews and so on! 💪👍😎 Excellent job and I would say, as a French, that your accent is absolutely delightful and refreshing for me! I have no problem to understand you at all 😊😎

  • @sergio_m
    @sergio_m 3 роки тому +9

    Thank you so much Warren. This song DID change my life also. It was instant love and the reason why I became a drummer.
    Just a little observation: the drums part you showed as different was not a different arrangement, but the way Copeland played it live (of course, it evolved through the years). The studio version is in fact the sum of different overdubs.
    Love the series! Thanks so much!

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 3 роки тому +1

      I knew someone would've pointed out the drum overdubs already before me! ;-)

    • @timbrown7652
      @timbrown7652 3 роки тому +2

      @Frank Lee agreed. A different studio version to live is a new arrangement!

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 3 роки тому

      @Frank Lee - Oh yes, the single edit of 'Message...' definitely has several bits missing! I prefer the 'proper' album version, just like any other one; It's the radio/TV stations' problem if they don't have time to play the whole song, not mine! ;-)

  • @Bodyknowledge77
    @Bodyknowledge77 3 роки тому +16

    Well done! This tune is so significant and signature for them that when they reunited (I saw them in 07') they opened with it. It's brilliance!

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 3 роки тому +2

      Yes! I was actually thinking once they'd finished the song, "Well, they've already played their biggest hit - what could possibly still come *now* ??" LOADS of great songs, the answer was! :-)) And I reckon they'd done a great job with rearranging most of the songs, too! It would've been a bit boring, had they played them exactly like they'd already done back in the day.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +3

      Yes, truly a masterpiece!

  • @TheDjcarlos67
    @TheDjcarlos67 Рік тому

    Wow! Those isolated tracks allow me to appreciate this superb song even more. Great work Warren

  • @davidvosspoor4694
    @davidvosspoor4694 3 роки тому +1

    Oh GOD, please more of this!!!

  • @2bteachable2
    @2bteachable2 3 роки тому +3

    Another great video! You keep me guessing on where you will go with the next video.

  • @kingloser4198
    @kingloser4198 3 роки тому +6

    Excellent! Cannot wait to see which other songs follow too! :)

  • @hauntedhose
    @hauntedhose 3 роки тому +2

    The beginning of this song presents a feel of urgency that is the soul of great rock music

  • @joebryant5722
    @joebryant5722 3 роки тому

    Brilliant break down. Really gutted that they split so early, just imagine what else we would be listening to if they had continued on into the early/mid 90's

  • @JohnnyPunish
    @JohnnyPunish 3 роки тому +3

    Brilliant video... one of my fav songs all time. So happy to hear how it was created. And Copeland...omg. what a drummer...

  • @Awen_Music
    @Awen_Music 3 роки тому +4

    Fantastic video Warren! I was in high school between 1984 - 1988, discovered the Police and worked my way back through their catalog with passion. There was magic in their music - it woke up my head - and my own journey as a budding singer /songwriter /guitarist would never be the same. Thanks especially for tackling "Message in a Bottle" with such insight and care!

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 3 роки тому +1

      Awesome! :-) They've been a massive influence on me as a musician, too! :-)

  • @willl5970
    @willl5970 Рік тому

    Thanks so much for a wonderful video breakdown.
    It adds so much to the final product that you could include things like gear-specifics, Andy's guitar, and the isolated tracks, also.
    Man these guys are great!

  • @freeelectron8261
    @freeelectron8261 3 роки тому

    I was in my early teens when this came out and it was a total game changer. I loved Regatta and all the police albums after. It was a reaction against the "wall of sound" rock that had tended to dominated the scene. Reggae, punk rock and unusual fresh arrangements plus amazing skill and talent made this my favorite group for many years. I think I'll go play Message in a Bottle and Bring on the Night riffs on my old guitar. Thanks for this great record producers take on this great album. Just subscribed.

  • @charlielopez.gtr1
    @charlielopez.gtr1 3 роки тому +4

    Simply an amazing song, thanks Warren keep doing these series!

  • @Peter-by3ox
    @Peter-by3ox 3 роки тому +5

    what a brilliant video. Man I can hear the collective expansion of young peoples minds as they watch.

  • @sidewinder3000
    @sidewinder3000 10 місяців тому

    Wow. What a great breakdown, analysis, and history of one of my favorite songs. Thanks for making this.

  • @user-om2kk5sz2y
    @user-om2kk5sz2y 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks

  • @coopcoop8
    @coopcoop8 3 роки тому +14

    The editing is soooo good! I really enjoyed this!

  • @Tyl-Fiedler
    @Tyl-Fiedler 3 роки тому +17

    What a great format ! Please more . Such a great quality content !
    Greetings from Germany

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks ever so much Tyl!

    • @Tyl-Fiedler
      @Tyl-Fiedler 3 роки тому +2

      @@Producelikeapro No, i thank You !!!
      You already helped me so much teaching me to mix my drum Videos With your amazing tipps !!! And now you Made me sit down and take my old Tele in my hands and learning That Message in the bottle Riff :)
      Thank you for your Passion for the Music and for your wisdome .you are such a great Guy With such a good soul that shines through your Videos !!!
      Thank you so much

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +3

      @@Tyl-Fiedler that's very kind of you! I'm so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

    • @BBBri57
      @BBBri57 3 роки тому +1

      @@Tyl-Fiedler Haha, me too now you mention it!

  • @zorroinhell5549
    @zorroinhell5549 3 роки тому +2

    Another great and invaluable video Hermano. I was in high school when this song came out. memories.

    • @timbrown7652
      @timbrown7652 3 роки тому +2

      Me too!

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 3 роки тому

      Oh man ... 4 days ago, when coming across this comment, I was thinking, "Why are they calling him 'Hermano'?! His name's Warren!" - Two days later I saw the facebook posting in Spanish of a Tex-Mexican friend of mine in which she was wishing her twin 'hermano' a happy Birthday; Duh! x-)) I had actually known about a year ago it was Spanish for 'brother', but I'd forgotten again meanwhile :-)

    • @zorroinhell5549
      @zorroinhell5549 3 роки тому +1

      @@mightyV444 Its a complex world...Hermano. LOL

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 3 роки тому

      @@zorroinhell5549 - Yeah, it sure is! :-))

  • @davidallenhammond2777
    @davidallenhammond2777 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful video Warren, fantastic information and really getting into what the band had to say about it. Thanks so much!

  • @kickbiker7920
    @kickbiker7920 3 роки тому +7

    What an excellent break down of this song. Very impressive.

  • @localbod
    @localbod 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for looking at this classic tune.
    I absolutely love this track. I'm pretty sure that Andy Summers once said that this was his favourite recording made by The Police. The drum intro and harmonised guitar riff still gets me every time and it remains one of the most recognizable starts to any recorded music.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks ever so much! You are right! Love this song!

  • @MichaelB-gi4lt
    @MichaelB-gi4lt 3 роки тому +1

    The amount of fun I had playing this song with a garage band in 1981 is incalculable. Great work.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 роки тому +1

      Me too!! I’ve played this song live so many times!!

  • @eldjswett
    @eldjswett 3 роки тому +3

    Gorgeous episode. thank you so much!!!!

  • @JustPlayingBass
    @JustPlayingBass 3 роки тому +6

    Yet another great show Warren. Informative without any gushing. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe everyone.

  • @arthurmee
    @arthurmee 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations Warren on a superb mini docu. I remember well the moment when I heard the song for the first time in 1979. It really was something special. Nostalgia there for me too. Loved your analysis of the song. Many thanks.

  • @marcweissman5752
    @marcweissman5752 3 роки тому

    Always has been and always will be my all-time fav Police song. To quote Andy: "A masterpiece" 😉

  • @patriklundstrom7563
    @patriklundstrom7563 3 роки тому +3

    I really love this series. Keep going!

  • @steveb6082
    @steveb6082 3 роки тому +5

    As a bassist I try to capture/emulate the original tones when I'm giggin with my cover band. However, that catalog of tones has been great to pull from when I'm recording either myself or other artists especially when someone wants "this new sound with an 'old' feel". Other than making me feel old I appreciate their desire. Once again, great video.

  • @toddsteele72
    @toddsteele72 3 роки тому +1

    I love this song, one of my favourites of all time. Thank you Woz. 👍🏼

  • @adrianlyord5300
    @adrianlyord5300 3 роки тому

    Wow this has really opened my eyes to how this song came to be and interesting how it was recorded too! Nigel Grey was a doctor who was a engineer was something I certainly didn't know, wow that's awesome! The Police are so incredibly talented and I certainly love their sound ! Thanks for sharing this story!

  • @julianholmanaudio4807
    @julianholmanaudio4807 3 роки тому +4

    I love this series! So very good.

  • @SHTMusik
    @SHTMusik 3 роки тому +5

    Another killer song selection for this series. Good stuff.

  • @egorvandi9006
    @egorvandi9006 3 роки тому +1

    Terrific Warren! Can't ask for better content on UA-cam! Theses series are so special and i love them!

  • @baronvonchickenpants6564
    @baronvonchickenpants6564 3 роки тому +2

    I love the way the vocals come in halfway through the riff

  • @darrenross9168
    @darrenross9168 3 роки тому +7

    Hi Warren, yes even to this day the Police have there own sound, very unique, amazing video, what great content, thank you , all the best.

  • @bzqp2
    @bzqp2 3 роки тому +5

    Great as always!!

  • @CallMeChato
    @CallMeChato 3 роки тому

    There was this small club next to our Uni called Edgertons. I went to almost every live event they had there. I was struck by the poster of this band who called themselves The Police. It was unique. I loved it. Ironically, they were the one act I didn’t go see there. I have always regretted that decision.

  • @mattyg7610
    @mattyg7610 3 роки тому +2

    Fan-friggin-tastic!! One of my favorite songs of all time and your dissection of it was eye and ear opening - nicely done!! Never knew Andy had a Gibson humbucker!

  • @ryKirwan1
    @ryKirwan1 3 роки тому +6

    Another great vid Warren 👍🏻🎸🥁🎤

  • @davys2868
    @davys2868 3 роки тому +3

    Loving these!! Thanks Warren.

  • @jamesheath7601
    @jamesheath7601 3 роки тому +2

    One of the greatest bands of all time

  • @sullysullster8217
    @sullysullster8217 3 роки тому +1

    Wow. I really like this facet to your shows. Great way of breaking down the elements that go into a song and a band, from theory to personalities involved. I was blown away by your interviews w guys like Kenny Aronoff and the extended Simon Phillips inteview. That one was amazing. Great series. Keep em coming.