The Police - Wrapped Around Your Finger (video of Stewart Copeland)

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  • Опубліковано 13 жов 2015
  • The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting (lead singer, bassist and principal songwriter), Andy Summers (guitarist) and Stewart Copeland (drummer). The Police became globally popular in the late 1970s and are generally regarded as one of the first new wave groups to achieve mainstream success, playing a style of rock that was influenced by punk, reggae, and jazz.
    Stewart Armstrong Copeland (born July 16, 1952) is an American musician, multi-instrumentalist and composer best known as the drummer for the band the Police and for his film music soundtracks. He has also written various pieces of music for ballet, opera and orchestra.
    Lyrics :
    You consider me the young apprentice
    Caught between the Scylla and Charibdes
    Hypnotized by you if I should linger
    Staring at the ring around your finger.
    I have only come here seeking knowledge,
    Things they would not teach me of in college.
    I can see the destiny you sold turned into a shining band of gold.
    I'll be wrapped around your finger.
    I'll be wrapped around your finger
    Mephistopheles is not your name
    I know what you're up to just the same
    I will listen hard to your tuition,
    You will see it come to its fruition.
    I'll be wrapped around your finger.
    I'll be wrapped around your finger
    Devil and the deep blue sea behind me,
    Vanish in the air you'll never find me.
    I will turn your face to alabaster,
    When you'll find your servant is your master.
    You'll be wrapped around my finger
    You'll be wrapped around my finger
    You'll be wrapped around my finger

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  • @TheMan-we4bc
    @TheMan-we4bc 6 років тому +1930

    Finally a Police video focusing on the coolest member of the band.

    • @cl8804
      @cl8804 5 років тому +39

      Best instrumentalist!

    • @MrMarkpark
      @MrMarkpark 4 роки тому +44

      Yeah, to say you are a Police fan is to say you’re a Stewart Copland fan. Nobody is going to see Andy. Sorry Andy, still love you. Truth

    • @nicklane9032
      @nicklane9032 3 роки тому +5

      @@MrMarkpark Except for omegaman

    • @paulsharkey6576
      @paulsharkey6576 3 роки тому +12

      My favorite rock drummer.

    • @Lylith909
      @Lylith909 3 роки тому +10

      And the geekiest!!

  • @Niuway44
    @Niuway44 3 роки тому +701

    This is not drumming. This is magic

    • @yt.lilsantee
      @yt.lilsantee Рік тому +43

      Every little thing he does is magic

    • @tamarayoung9861
      @tamarayoung9861 Рік тому +5

      Perfect percussion 🥁

    • @alanpartridge4681
      @alanpartridge4681 11 місяців тому +2

      No, it is definitely drumming.

    • @cesarspidey1297
      @cesarspidey1297 11 місяців тому +2

      @@yt.lilsantee i thought the same comment lol

    • @rainblaze.
      @rainblaze. 11 місяців тому +1

      @@alanpartridge4681
      No its plate spinning lol

  • @definitelynotcainan3353
    @definitelynotcainan3353 3 роки тому +1034

    Not a drummer... a master percussionist. THAT'S what Stewart Copeland is...

    • @BreckKitts
      @BreckKitts 3 роки тому +16

      YEP. very technical and perfectionist. Several Opera's, movie soundtrack's, The Police is just a small piece of his career.

    • @pimpshark
      @pimpshark 3 роки тому +6

      If you listen carefully he is playing to a percussion overlay. That sucks a little bit.

    • @MattiaPaganelliDrums
      @MattiaPaganelliDrums 3 роки тому +18

      @@pimpshark it's just a conga hit on beats 2 and 4 for texture everything else is still authentic

    • @pimpshark
      @pimpshark 3 роки тому +3

      @@MattiaPaganelliDrums Yes a conga beat which is overlaid percussion. Exactly as I said.

    • @MattiaPaganelliDrums
      @MattiaPaganelliDrums 3 роки тому +19

      @@pimpshark does that really take away from the musicianship tho? not really

  • @BobHarley
    @BobHarley 3 роки тому +160

    237 dislikes are from people who had to set up all these microphones

    • @wjohanw
      @wjohanw 3 роки тому +2

      Or for the percussionists angry at his abuse of the timpani

    • @RichM0410
      @RichM0410 3 роки тому

      😂 good one!

    • @charlief.7588
      @charlief.7588 3 роки тому

      😂

    • @charlief.7588
      @charlief.7588 3 роки тому +1

      Each person would have to set up like 3 for there to be enough mics for all of Stewart’s stuff

    • @sebastiancedillo7721
      @sebastiancedillo7721 2 роки тому

      LMAO!

  • @jayaet
    @jayaet Рік тому +103

    Took me about thirty years to realise that Stewart Copeland is way beyond extraordinary.

    • @jstohler
      @jstohler 4 місяці тому +5

      It's a shame Sting never realized.

    • @norgepolo
      @norgepolo 4 місяці тому +1

      Sting has always respected the talents and abilities of Copeland and Summers (and vice versa). The strife and disbandment came because Sting and Copeland disagreed on the drum rhythm for each song Sting wrote. They all realize that The Police are greater than the sum of their parts, and the reunion tour proved that. Watch “Better Than Therapy,” you see the dynamic and how with age came the maturity to overcome the strife.

    • @jstohler
      @jstohler 4 місяці тому +5

      @@norgepolo translation: he didn't respect Stewart Copeland.

    • @_-Freeman-_
      @_-Freeman-_ 2 місяці тому

      Same here, he's brilliant.

    • @Carmenetta
      @Carmenetta 13 днів тому

      Same , always loved the trio that were The Police but didn’t appreciate the absolute genius of their musicianship.

  • @cojuk7
    @cojuk7 5 років тому +616

    Been a guitarist for 12 years and Copeland is the only drummer that has ever made me wished I had picked up the sticks instead

    • @graag49
      @graag49 4 роки тому +11

      i've played guitar well over 50 years & have the same wish...still.

    • @finleavell
      @finleavell 4 роки тому +2

      Same x 1,000,000,000

    • @roofy10
      @roofy10 4 роки тому +6

      Same here! Guitar for 8 years and bought my first little electronic drum kit this year, all because of copeland haha!

    • @hughmcgowan5015
      @hughmcgowan5015 3 роки тому +10

      You can do both!

    • @splatacular
      @splatacular 3 роки тому +3

      @@hughmcgowan5015 yeah, ask Dave Grohl

  • @JoakimKanon
    @JoakimKanon 3 роки тому +198

    Fun fact: Right after this concert, Steward Copeland competed in The All Valley Karate Tournament.

    • @drumfanatik316
      @drumfanatik316 3 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @joehikuroa74
      @joehikuroa74 3 роки тому +11

      But sadly lost to Daniel LaRusso!!! :)

    • @mitchellpaine7557
      @mitchellpaine7557 3 роки тому +7

      Although Derek Zoolander was forced out of work, it’s good to see he could upskill himself and find employment as a fairly successful musician. Great success story 👏

    • @Hondo99
      @Hondo99 3 роки тому +6

      This comment made me laugh. Thank you.

    • @treverdavis5881
      @treverdavis5881 3 роки тому +3

      GO FOR THE LEG STEWIE!

  • @dkalafus
    @dkalafus 2 роки тому +304

    I love how he plays for most of the song without using a classic snare backbeat… when he finally does add one (at 4:20) it’s like a shot ringing out.
    Not merely an amazing technical drummer… a true musician, who understood how he could take the band’s sound to another level.

    • @robertdavison507
      @robertdavison507 Рік тому +20

      The whole arrangement sets up that final chorus to be so impactful like that... I mean that's a beautiful groove he's on with that one

    • @wndowpayne
      @wndowpayne Рік тому +6

      4:38 ..adding that cymbal....love that part...whole performance is amazing

    • @vernonsteinkamp1088
      @vernonsteinkamp1088 Рік тому +5

      The Paiste gong cost around $6,000.

    • @nazfrde
      @nazfrde Рік тому +7

      But someone *is* playing an eighth-note hit hat rhythm all the way through (or it's on tape).

    • @emilgens8895
      @emilgens8895 Рік тому +3

      @@nazfrde I keep hearing something like a tabla in the background, so it's accompanied throughout all (?) the song. Also someone is playing synth, so the backbeat could be programmed through synth.

  • @lynnleiby
    @lynnleiby 3 роки тому +175

    when Neal Peart says one of his influences is Stewart Copeland, that's saying something.

  • @gutgolf74
    @gutgolf74 3 роки тому +672

    With The Police, it's just not fair: You have one of the greatest singers ever, one of the most unique and innovative guitar players ever and one of the most unique and interesting drummers ever. What a trio!

    • @michelleper5065
      @michelleper5065 Рік тому +7

      sting is top 6 pop/rock musicians in history
      other in the list in no particular order:
      george michael
      freddie
      roland orzabal
      barry gibb
      david bowie
      so anyone who come in contact with string and played with him in a band by de facto is absolutely great and so is stewart copeland... after all he is part of the top 5 bands in history which is a very big deal.

    • @stephenhill6143
      @stephenhill6143 Рік тому +1

      Yep!

    • @hommerecorder7003
      @hommerecorder7003 Рік тому

      so ist es

    • @gavinhay6627
      @gavinhay6627 Рік тому +15

      You made one mistake. Copeland isn't a drummer. He's a percussionist 😀

    • @BirdDogey1
      @BirdDogey1 Рік тому +3

      Sting is a great composer.

  • @marcdavis4509
    @marcdavis4509 7 місяців тому +19

    I had no idea how complex this song was from a percussion standpoint. Absolutely amazing.

  • @justuseloveineverything7184
    @justuseloveineverything7184 2 роки тому +14

    Best drummer I ever heard hands down
    Thank you Stewart 😊

  • @chetthehoss
    @chetthehoss 7 років тому +427

    Probably the best version of this song I've ever heard. When I saw this in the concert video, my jaw was dropped for 6 minutes. Awesome.

    • @kurtzcol
      @kurtzcol 4 роки тому +3

      funny this is one of my favorite songs and i dont think the tempo and pace really suit the song

    • @lionessmummy4418
      @lionessmummy4418 4 роки тому +9

      I saw these guys live in 2008 and it was incredible. There were times when Stuart could easily take the spotlight away from Sting. Many times actually for me. That concert was one of the most memorable times in my life.

    • @carlocarilli7666
      @carlocarilli7666 2 роки тому +1

      Too slow version

    • @chetthehoss
      @chetthehoss 2 роки тому +11

      @@carlocarilli7666 That's your opinion. It's only marginally slower than the original was. The arrangement is what I was talking about. I prefer this rendition with the instrumentation. I feel it's just more impactful than the original. Don't get me wrong, I still love the original version, but this was something fresh, where the artists managed to play around and bring other nuances out of the song. At least, that's my opinion.

    • @mepratt8465
      @mepratt8465 9 місяців тому

      Mine, too.

  • @tswrench
    @tswrench 6 років тому +181

    Stewart Copeland, truly is one of the most musical percussionists you'll ever hear.

  • @giorgiomartinico3774
    @giorgiomartinico3774 Рік тому +48

    In this particular performance, he's totally beyond greatness!!!

  • @acday4679
    @acday4679 Рік тому +22

    This song is a classic. Without Stewart Copeland it wouldn't have reached our radar to the extent it has. He is PHENOMENAL.

  • @lbukem4259
    @lbukem4259 5 років тому +107

    Why dont musicians in today's bands put this much effort into their craft? An absolute master at work.

    • @QUANTUMMUSIC101
      @QUANTUMMUSIC101 Рік тому +5

      They do - The Police so unique - to this day their musicianship is hard to match.

    • @keeganbrown5156
      @keeganbrown5156 Рік тому +3

      They do, they just aren't popular enough to be easily discovered

    • @thomasrudder9639
      @thomasrudder9639 Рік тому

      Ya, really? Looped shit. I love the police but 80% of this shit is looped

    •  Рік тому +2

      @@thomasrudder9639 This isn't looped, but you are loopy.

    • @thomasrudder9639
      @thomasrudder9639 Рік тому +1

      @ bull freakin shit it isn’t. I’m a professional drummer.

  • @lbukem4259
    @lbukem4259 4 роки тому +17

    That is some of the classiest musicianship you'll ever hear. Ever.

  • @bobdobalina838
    @bobdobalina838 Рік тому +54

    Goosebumps. It's not often that I applaud a video at the end. this man is one of the greatest percussionists in pop music history.

  • @kristinhernandez8946
    @kristinhernandez8946 Рік тому +93

    Stewart is unbelievably talented. He is so intelligent and wickedly funny. I love when he throws the mallets and drumsticks in the air as he transitions to each component. 🙌🏻❤️

    • @janinem5196
      @janinem5196 Рік тому +6

      I loved that too. Quite the showman, on top of everything else!

    • @kristinhernandez8946
      @kristinhernandez8946 Рік тому +4

      @@janinem5196 - A showman indeed! 😊

  • @tracygraf6662
    @tracygraf6662 6 років тому +91

    Mr Copeland....wow...you are no drummer..you are a scientist in the percussion world..your way beyond drums...Excellence......pure Excellence.......

  • @aceofspades856
    @aceofspades856 6 років тому +497

    Copeland is a percussive genius, a true musician.

    • @tworivers71
      @tworivers71 6 років тому +9

      Totally agree. A true drummer's drummer.

    • @dvaidr
      @dvaidr 6 років тому +2

      Second only to Bill Bruford in my book. Superb!

    • @LittleEgg1017
      @LittleEgg1017 6 років тому +1

      I agree with you, but you did murder half the cast of season 4

    • @kevinhullinger8743
      @kevinhullinger8743 5 років тому

      He is a pro. However considering he has been drumming all his life it’s expected. I mean if you were brought up under same circumstances it would be you here. Not taking anything away from him. If you have passion, time and money you too can be great.

    • @ricrz2100
      @ricrz2100 5 років тому

      Yes, agree, absolutely

  • @jeffsousa399
    @jeffsousa399 Рік тому +3

    I sold Andrew a New BMW in Beverly Hills, for his Son, in 2012, and being a ex touring professional musician and drummer myself, I expected some form of ego, before meeting him in person, but there was nothing but a warm gentle soul, and we talked music for a while, and he even played and signed a Strat that I had brought in for 15 Minutes, amazing person, and absolutely phenomenal guitarist.. he actually found the harmonic in the wood of the guitar body in 30 seconds, and it sounded like an acoustic, in our glass showroom. It was truly an amazing sight to see and hear. Will never forget it.

    • @bbb462cid
      @bbb462cid 2 місяці тому

      bay all accounts, Summers is a genuinely nice person

  • @charlestravis5180
    @charlestravis5180 2 роки тому +3

    Stewart Copeland baddest drummer out there in music industry

  • @stereopolice
    @stereopolice 7 років тому +535

    Drumming is not a sport; and it's not a speed competition. The thing that I feel sets great drummers apart is the use of "space", and timing, and unexpected and off-beat fills and recoveries. Stewart is the man; every video I see of him is a drum lesson in musicianship.
    I remember back in the early 80's (yea, I'm old), the Police came to the Washington D.C. area. The buzz around high school was that Copeland was coming to town - gotta get tickets for Copeland.
    Cheers ...

    • @user-qr8ki8ue4i
      @user-qr8ki8ue4i 6 років тому +3

      Yes!

    • @LHondrums
      @LHondrums 6 років тому +3

      thx for sharing, i believe so

    • @3DPeter
      @3DPeter 5 років тому +11

      there's no need to excuse yourself for being old, because so are the police, and they are OUR generation. So when a young dude would aks me why i still go to a concert,
      then i would ask him what he's doing at a police concert, because he wasn't even born when the police started to get famous, and we the old people had the privilege
      to grow up with them and their music. REAL MUSIC that is, not that fake shit from today's "artist" who are dead in the water without auto tune.

    • @LeighHughesSenlis
      @LeighHughesSenlis 5 років тому +2

      Agreed - just one example of judicious restraint is how he leaves the cymbals to the end of 'Every Breath You Take'.

    • @peebee143
      @peebee143 5 років тому +2

      Saw them live, twice, here in the UK! That was way back in the day.

  • @classicteachings
    @classicteachings 4 роки тому +172

    Let’s be frank. Copeland’s talent is unmatched. This man is percussionist extraordinaire rather than just the best drummer I’ve personally ever witnessed. I’d love all The Police materials to be re-released with the lyrics removed so we can focus purely on the musical dexterity of all three members, which is totally stunning in itself.

    • @BogartChannel7
      @BogartChannel7 Рік тому +3

      Let's be Frank? You mean Zappa? oh hell ya Frank found guys like Stuart Copeland, geniuses, prodogies!

    • @GoldenMinotaur
      @GoldenMinotaur Рік тому +2

      @@BogartChannel7 yeah, Copeland is def an all time fav percussionist of mine, but not sure anyone holds a candle to Bozzio

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 11 місяців тому +1

      @@BogartChannel7 Then why do his drummers always suck?

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 11 місяців тому +1

      @@GoldenMinotaur having a lot of drums isn't a substitute for being a good drummer.

    • @BabyOatmeal
      @BabyOatmeal 11 місяців тому

      @@redrick8900 Drummers don't ALWAYS suck, it's a thankless montonous job that attracts cocaine and alcohol, every band the drummer always dies first. Spinal Tap they were always getting new drummers. Stuart was the exception, Terry Bozio, Phil Collins, Ginger Baker, Moon and Bonzo, plenty of good ones were out there.

  • @delhowell4416
    @delhowell4416 10 місяців тому +10

    Always considered this man the greatest drummer of all time…..Sting’s voice is phenomenal as we know….but the police were …….STUART COPELAND and his beats …..totally amazing🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

  • @eddiezweers4158
    @eddiezweers4158 Рік тому +24

    'Wrapped around your finger' from start to finish is one drum/percussion solo..by one man, Stewart Copeland. I consider this one of the best drum solo's ever...P.S. From an era when Sting by just opening his mouth, gave me goosebumps. Nowadays, not so much..

  • @tarrylrosier8443
    @tarrylrosier8443 6 років тому +50

    Stewart Copeland make percussion look like a true art.

    • @morbidmanmusic
      @morbidmanmusic Рік тому

      it is art... what is true art in relation to drums...? Do you think drummers are less "artful" than a pianist, or sax player? Art is art.

    • @tarrylrosier8443
      @tarrylrosier8443 Рік тому

      @@morbidmanmusic absolutely not. Every musician is an artist. I was talking about SC.

  • @eddiehackim6534
    @eddiehackim6534 4 роки тому +156

    I like to imagine the conversation going like this:
    Stewart: "I'm gonna need a timpani for this concert tonight."
    Drum Tech: "Stewart that's crazy."
    Stewart: "You're right. Better make it two."

    • @raylampert1243
      @raylampert1243 3 роки тому +6

      Eddie Hackim “Oh, and a gong. (Holds hand above his head) About this size should do it.”

    • @chipsk8361
      @chipsk8361 3 роки тому +5

      I can hear this conversation in his voice

    • @janus2059
      @janus2059 3 роки тому +4

      But it was such a good decision- the timpani sounds great

    • @mattekudasai8249
      @mattekudasai8249 3 роки тому +3

      i mean hey compared to carl palmers kit its not that crazy, dude had a 2 ton stainless steel drum kit with 2 timpanis and 2 giant gongs on a giant rotating platform

    • @michaelconnor7047
      @michaelconnor7047 3 роки тому

      Eddie what are u smoking mate? Your chatting shit

  • @sandeepsanzgiri8003
    @sandeepsanzgiri8003 10 місяців тому +14

    I was lucky to see them live in Bombay in 1980, couldn’t believe that 3 guys couldn’t sound so good. One of the best shows I seen, ever.

  • @mikeochoa2298
    @mikeochoa2298 11 місяців тому +8

    This guy didn't miss a beat that's all years of a percussionist and one of the best

  • @MarkButton1
    @MarkButton1 5 років тому +50

    My favorite Police song, and there are many to choose from. Always brings a tear to my eye. I remember sitting on the top of a cliff with the deep blue sea behind me in Malta and this on my walkman in 1984 listening to this - a perfect moment of synchronicity. A beautiful song.

    • @zerokiryu6330
      @zerokiryu6330 Рік тому +3

      A perfect moment of... synchronicity. ;)

    • @Wraithlen
      @Wraithlen Місяць тому

      I see what you did there. :) So many amazing Police songs. If I could only hear one band for the rest of my life I think it would be the Police.

  • @big62
    @big62 6 років тому +141

    It was always about the drumming with the Police. Some fantastic songs by a great band. Mr Copeland gave those songs a unique edge with the use of his imaginative and creative drumming, but also his ability to know when to use the silence. He allowed the music to be enjoyed by refraining from the classic mistake of over playing. Great credit to all the members of the band and a big thanks for the fantastic music.

    • @danielfox3276
      @danielfox3276 5 років тому

      You point is fantastic,he really did allow others to express them selves.

    • @jahread3322
      @jahread3322 3 роки тому +5

      Well, let’s be fair...he also knew how overplay the fuck outa the space left by the other guys lol

    • @johnnybigmac5756
      @johnnybigmac5756 3 роки тому

      @@jahread3322 yeah I can see that 😂 but it was always with such a phenomenal feel to bring a ton of tension into the picture.

    • @seanmalatesta4957
      @seanmalatesta4957 3 роки тому

      Sting was good with just a simple drum track. Stew added all the rest.

    • @georgeerhard1949
      @georgeerhard1949 2 роки тому +2

      @@seanmalatesta4957 A lot of bands need another guitarists, or keys, or other elements to fill the space. Stewart did that with his drums and percussion.
      What broke up the band was, Sting never learned to trust Stew's mastery of space and timing. He wanted a metronome, not a multicultural percussion section.

  • @alanbaum3228
    @alanbaum3228 3 роки тому +46

    The best thing about this reunion tour was the way they reworked a lot of the songs. In the 25 years they were apart, they all grew as musicians. Not only Sting with his solo success, Andy went deep into jazz and Stewart wrote operas, ballets, and film scores. They redid a bunch of their songs to reflect this growth. Slowing tempos, lowering keys, and extending and adding sections that didn't exist before. My favorite song from this tour was their new version of "Invisible Sun". Loved this slowed, deeper version of "Wrapped" as well.

    • @princeofcupspoc9073
      @princeofcupspoc9073 9 місяців тому +1

      Ticket prices were very high, so they needed to give the audience something special. What they did was take the hits, what the audience is there for, not the deep cuts, and extend them with solos and new material. A band of geniuses.

  • @subyeknom8500
    @subyeknom8500 Рік тому +7

    The fact that every cheers for stewart shows how amazing he is

  • @rjbron3038
    @rjbron3038 7 років тому +746

    Without Copeland, The Police would have been a far less interesting group, and not as well known. A case can be made that he was the real star of that group.

    • @beamerUSA
      @beamerUSA 7 років тому +10

      No he is overdramatizing simple background music......No wonder Sting left and the POLICE demised.

    • @StormOneUK
      @StormOneUK 7 років тому +65

      Without Copeland, there wouldn't have been The Police as he created the group! It was literally Copeland's group and managed by his brother Miles. Copeland is also the core focal sound of the group.. wouldn't be The Police without Sting or Summers, but Copeland was the main ingredient who could not be substituted.

    • @carguy3460
      @carguy3460 7 років тому +70

      beamer USA - You obviously have no understanding of the complexity of what he's doing.

    • @beamerUSA
      @beamerUSA 7 років тому +2

      he is just trying to make it appear that is complex spoiling the mood of the song and the effort Sting was putting in it... look closely and you will see the farce Car Guy

    • @einarabelc5
      @einarabelc5 6 років тому +29

      Did you know Copeland STARTED the group, despite Sting's frontman stuff he's actually the original founder.

  • @pintpot
    @pintpot 5 років тому +58

    The sound crew: "How many microphones do you need, Mr Copeland?"
    SC: "Oh, about 153 should cover it"

  • @dougcerzosimo1379
    @dougcerzosimo1379 5 днів тому

    A joy to see a man working and playing in his passion. So blessed

  • @patrickcarter4012
    @patrickcarter4012 Рік тому +11

    I'm a metal head. Also I play drums professionally. So this normally isn't the type of music I listen to. I'm in to listening and playing bands like Lamb of God. But this song I can listen to over and over. And I can listen to and watch Copeland play all day, this guy is a true master!! And I really love how the drums and lyrics fall in place together.

  • @bdctube
    @bdctube 7 років тому +275

    Copeland's drum tech earns his money!

    • @swettyspaghtti
      @swettyspaghtti 6 років тому +3

      hahahahahahaha

    • @lydiasoto8723
      @lydiasoto8723 5 років тому

      Jeff Carlson he is great mam in what he foes

    • @lydiasoto8723
      @lydiasoto8723 5 років тому

      In the 70s people where more inlightment then this fast world today. I played in a band I love this man Grace how he moves with the music love Lydia. .

    • @nagomizik9358
      @nagomizik9358 5 років тому

      lol..4 real man.

    • @avolite719
      @avolite719 5 років тому

      @@lydiasoto8723 .... are you drunk?

  • @sasori390
    @sasori390 3 роки тому +10

    Definition of the great musician. You can tell who's playing with your eyes closed. The Police have three of those.

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 Рік тому

      They have one. With my eyes closed I can't even tell there is a guitar in this band.

  • @timothyslaughter476
    @timothyslaughter476 7 місяців тому +5

    Synchronicity was underrated and Stuart could not possibly be overated ever. Dude changed rock music. You can count the game changers on one hand. Hes 1.

    • @artysanmobile
      @artysanmobile 5 місяців тому

      Saying Synchronicity was underrated is simply crazy talk. It was a global smash hit changing the face of popular music forever. Do you know the meaning of ‘underrated?’

    • @timothyslaughter476
      @timothyslaughter476 5 місяців тому

      @artysanmobile lmaooouuut.....underrated as in some critics and even fans didn't love it, said it was self indulgent blah blah. I think it's amazing, incredible saw the tour and they were at the top of the game. I was really pissed when they split. Saw the reunion and it was great but not like the hey day. That's all. LOVE THE POLICE...ALL OF IT!!!

  • @christopherward5065
    @christopherward5065 3 роки тому +14

    The greatest showman and an iconic drummer. The Police was a band where the sum of the parts was beyond compare but the rivalry between Sting and Stewart Copeland was a catalyst for magic and a toxic entity. Stewart’s percussion work is terrific in this film!

  • @vishalp3083
    @vishalp3083 5 років тому +9

    Copeland you have inspired a lot of us. A true genius.

  • @Mubishi2015
    @Mubishi2015 3 роки тому +37

    Not only a great drummer and percussionist, he can beat Sting's ass.

    • @geraldfriend256
      @geraldfriend256 3 роки тому

      Not any more Sting got jiu jitsu now LETS GO

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 Рік тому

      @@geraldfriend256 So what? Copeland has like 3 inches and 40 pounds on him and his dad was in the CIA.

  • @Max-dd4ow
    @Max-dd4ow 3 роки тому +6

    The thing I love about Mr. Copeland is that when he plays drums it’s not like he just plays for fun, instead he plays with passion and emotion much like he is telling a story through is drumming.

  • @mikemasiello5965
    @mikemasiello5965 3 роки тому +6

    "How to make a drummer's dreams come true."

  • @beauch1119
    @beauch1119 Рік тому +7

    Never was a big fan of the Police or Stewart, but as I get older I’m appreciating him much, much more. He’s an excellent percussionist.

  • @wrightcarl1181
    @wrightcarl1181 3 роки тому +39

    Just confirmation that the police were one of the greatest rock bands in history. One of the rare occasions a band sounding even better live than the recording

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 Рік тому

      If a band sounds better live than the recording then they did a bad job recording the song.

    • @gustafsone
      @gustafsone Рік тому

      @@redrick8900 It must suck to never enjoy a concert when the band you're there to see plays all of their songs slightly differently than they did when they recorded it years (and in this case, decades) ago. "Aja" by Steely Dan is often touted as one of the best studio recordings of all time. I've seen Steely Dan several times over the years and, other than Donald and Walter (RIP) being present as they were the two core members of the band, they had a rotating group of musicians who would tour with them any given year. As incredible as the "Aja" record is, nothing compares to when the band is playing it live right in front of you. Anything can happen during a live show and that's what makes it amazing. You shouldn't go to a concert expecting them to sound exactly like the record. That would be boring as hell. It's the imperfections of live music that makes it great!

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 Рік тому

      @@gustafsone You don't know how concerts work.

  • @djsgravely
    @djsgravely 3 роки тому +16

    I could watch this dude for hours. Amazing, total mastery of the drums. He UNDERSTANDS his place in the music.

  • @fabiouno
    @fabiouno 3 роки тому +2

    you see him you feel him, he is not human, he cannot be so good, he does not play, he simply transmits with dishes and noises ... the passion, what he feels at that moment .... SUPERB

  • @paulsharkey6673
    @paulsharkey6673 5 років тому +7

    Stu style and feel make my spirit soar and reach to the sky. That's my experience of the man.

  • @vigilhammer
    @vigilhammer 5 років тому +7

    Ah the man who gave rhythm a meaning in the 70`s and 80`s.
    His style was so unique, it baffles drummers even today

  • @jeanettewigham6330
    @jeanettewigham6330 8 місяців тому +6

    45 years I’ve loved Stuart drumming. Still on my bucket list for an hour with him, absolutely amazing

  • @jarilouhelainen51
    @jarilouhelainen51 Рік тому +1

    Stewart Copeland is unreal. I could watch this all night.

  • @TheShawnmaxx
    @TheShawnmaxx 3 роки тому +3

    Stewart Copeland is a genius

  • @daveoh13
    @daveoh13 7 років тому +330

    i love this particular performance of this song, especially this alternate-angle-view; it demonstrates very effectively just what a great musician stewart copeland is...

    • @modelleg
      @modelleg 7 років тому +9

      no question.

    • @srdjanjapanmusic5817
      @srdjanjapanmusic5817 7 років тому +3

      Truly Genius, Stew !

    • @beamerUSA
      @beamerUSA 7 років тому

      This punk is over-dramatizing it. Credit goes to Sting......No wonder Sting left the band.....

    • @hippojuice23
      @hippojuice23 7 років тому +11

      beamerUSA Stings music was and is, boring w/o the Police.

    • @jessejace
      @jessejace 7 років тому +5

      LOL yeah what a genius. Rhymed "knowledge" with "college." Shakespearean.

  • @SnoMor62
    @SnoMor62 Місяць тому +1

    Definitely one of the greatest percussionist of all time! Long live Stewart Copeland & The Police Thank You England !!!

  • @danmack3461
    @danmack3461 3 роки тому +9

    My god..they are just so good..even after the layoff of not performing together..the chemistry these master musician is completely undeniable

  • @noellerma4248
    @noellerma4248 5 років тому +16

    Truly a genius of his own craft. Stewart Copeland is the best!.

  • @dlnnyc64
    @dlnnyc64 8 місяців тому +9

    I love this version. Inventive. Textured. Dimensional. Percussion forward to a classic song. Giving the audience the hits they love but also making interesting for The Police to perform. 👏🏼 Wish I saw this reunion concert!

  • @chrischamberlain4846
    @chrischamberlain4846 Рік тому +2

    Stuart Copland is without a doubt one of the best percussionist of our generation by far . Extremely talented!!

  • @wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522
    @wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522 10 місяців тому +5

    My piano teacher (jazz and classical) always told me to listen to the drummers, and how they deal with rhythm. I knew several drummers, took a look, and wasn't very pleased. Then, as a longtime Jimi Hendrix fan, I focused on Mitch Mitchell, and he was great. Sometime later I saw an interview with Stuart in which he indicated that MM was his favorite drummer and that he considered him exorbitantly underrated. I checked out Stuart immediately and he opened up a new world for me. What passionate musician. Thanks Stu!

  • @CusterFlux
    @CusterFlux 7 років тому +130

    Lightening struck three times in the same place with this band …

  • @jen3800
    @jen3800 3 роки тому +5

    what a kick ass drummer! for me the drummers are the real gems in bands. i know many who play other instruments and write and sing but few guitarists who can play drums

  • @ShelleaChesnut-xn9tq
    @ShelleaChesnut-xn9tq Рік тому +1

    I am mesmerised and never tire watching Mr Copeland in this video. Ever notice how some musicians have very intimate relationships with their instruments? Mr Copeland is a member of this very exclusive group, in my humble opinion... it's so hot to watch & takes my breath away!

  • @charlesdaniel2313
    @charlesdaniel2313 5 місяців тому +4

    I could loop this all day and not be bored...!

  • @G90sChile
    @G90sChile 5 років тому +8

    stewart is a master class....period

  • @GMSummner
    @GMSummner 7 років тому +12

    what can i say ? Best drummer on mother earth ? yes , sure ! Best band ever ? no question, yes ! And such a huge Inspiration for so many people . I love those tree genius guys ....straight from the heart

  • @dougcerzosimo1379
    @dougcerzosimo1379 17 годин тому

    If I were an alien visiting Earth and saw heard this one single musical performance, I would say: there is more to these humans than we ever expected.

  • @thyearlofgrey
    @thyearlofgrey 3 роки тому +7

    I live for this track. The best drummer of all time

  • @pasodeminick
    @pasodeminick 5 років тому +12

    When you listen to drums, even without music, just the drums, and you can clearly indentify the sign of the drummer, who it is, is that you are and will be always one of the greatests.
    Few drummers are in this club and a bunch of them might play at speed of sound but will never be remembered.

    • @ericp4435
      @ericp4435 Рік тому +2

      Dave Grohl said something like this once in an interview, and he also mentioned Stewart Copeland as part of that group! “Play from the heart” is how he described it.

  • @craigyost8443
    @craigyost8443 5 років тому +21

    I'm glad there's a video that focuses on just the amazing drummer...rare to find. This is Excellent!

  • @rebeccastevens1876
    @rebeccastevens1876 2 роки тому +2

    Damn, Stewart. That was mesmerizing. A real BLAST to watch.

  • @JohnKing-us8cc
    @JohnKing-us8cc 2 роки тому +1

    Copeland Master at his Brilliance what a Drummer and an ablsoute Legend.

  • @HiddenHandMedia
    @HiddenHandMedia 6 років тому +88

    It looks like he's playing an Italian deli..amazing

    • @shawnrae2952
      @shawnrae2952 5 років тому

      Dude really?

    • @matthewhartman7269
      @matthewhartman7269 4 роки тому +2

      @larshoneytoast33 instead of sausages, hams, cold cuts, and a skinned cow hung up/on display, he has chimes, splash cymbals, crotales and a gong :-)

    • @OAlem
      @OAlem 3 роки тому +2

      @@matthewhartman7269 I think he means the pots and pans, ladles and plates, etc.

  • @schamitz
    @schamitz 5 років тому +3

    He always was and still is my Hero. The Drummer with the most drive in the world. A genius.

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 Рік тому

      That would be Lars Ulrich. The guy is like 60 and plays 3 hour shows. Copeland quit drumming several times to do other things.

    • @schamitz
      @schamitz Рік тому

      @@redrick8900 Lars Ulrich, tsss. It´s not about stamina, it´s about technique and groove. Copeland is 10th on the list "best drummer of all time" by Rolling Stone, Ulrich isn´t even on the list at all, for a reason. He is barely average.

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 Рік тому

      @@schamitz Rolling Stone is like Tiger Beat. Citing it discredits you.
      Ulrich is the greatest drummer working today. He's literally the most recorded drummer in history. His style redefined how people play.
      Ulrich is a drummer. That's his artistic drive. Copeland is a general musician. Lars isn't starting another band where he plays guitar. He's not take a decade off to score films. He's not doing videogame soundtracks. Lars is the drummer with the most drive in the world

    • @schamitz
      @schamitz Рік тому

      @@redrick8900 You are obviously not a drummer. To think that Lars Ulrich is just a notable drummer, is just ridiculous. No one with expertise sees him as such. He may be a solid metal drummer, a notable virtuoso like Copeland he is not and never will be.

    • @schamitz
      @schamitz Рік тому

      @@redrick8900 ua-cam.com/video/HdrkgY4EgUA/v-deo.html

  • @darrensiegel6651
    @darrensiegel6651 Рік тому

    Drummers: part musician/part athlete. Love all of you! Stew is the man.

  • @lorenzoback2206
    @lorenzoback2206 День тому

    The Police One of the best bands ever

  • @dean6880
    @dean6880 11 місяців тому +5

    The focus, timing and skill, whilst making it look easy is simply brilliant

    • @ThiagodMoraes
      @ThiagodMoraes 11 місяців тому

      Exactly, it beyond amazing when the bass enters full tone together with the base drum, really special band!!

  • @CharleswoodSpudzyofficial
    @CharleswoodSpudzyofficial 6 років тому +40

    He's very precise in his playing. It's like he has a perfect ability to duplicate complex beats several times over without a single mistake

    • @lechavs
      @lechavs 2 роки тому

      He misses many things if you pay attention

    • @patrickbateman5088
      @patrickbateman5088 2 роки тому +1

      @@lechavs I disagree. He’s really not missing a ton of things. His recoveries flow into the rest of the song which is just his natural ability. His fills and said recoveries are what make Stewart Copeland in a different league than any other drummer.

    • @lechavs
      @lechavs 2 роки тому

      @@patrickbateman5088 objectively he misses things. He's improvising quite a lot. He's awesome, but that doesn't change the facts, and I was replying to someone saying he's perfect

  • @bleachersking
    @bleachersking Рік тому +1

    I began to appreciate Stewart more when Zenyatta Mondatta came out. His work there blew me away. Thought highly of him since. Still do.

  • @gfys756
    @gfys756 Рік тому +1

    Watching a Master at work is a magnificent experience.
    Stewart really knows what hes doing. It's both beautiful and intimidating...
    Inspiring is more like it!

  • @Offenbacher64
    @Offenbacher64 7 років тому +6

    Stewart Copeland --- einfach perfekt!! Geiles Lied --- super Sting

  • @filsolano5465
    @filsolano5465 7 років тому +75

    How can you not love this guy? A true master!!! Thank you Mr. Copeland for yet another inspiration. I need to get me a gong!!!

    • @StormOneUK
      @StormOneUK 7 років тому +3

      That gong is approx £10,000

    • @drummingisdreaming4386
      @drummingisdreaming4386 7 років тому +1

      to everyone else yes you are right, but I doubt Copeland is paying for ANY of his cymbals, being one of their highest profile endorsers on a world wide sold out tour, Paiste is handing him anything he wants.

    • @StormOneUK
      @StormOneUK 7 років тому +1

      I dunno.. maybe.. he probably pays for some stuff, and gets tons of kickbacks and preferential rates through endorsements.. £10,000 is a lot though they can't hand them out to every high profile drummer ;D

    • @drummingisdreaming4386
      @drummingisdreaming4386 7 років тому +1

      Not to mention the Paiste Sound Set he is playing and the two octave crotales & cup chimes, which are not cheap either, with the gong you're looking at about 20K in percussive sounds. I would not be surprised at all if they loaned him that stuff the tour, you be surprised at how well top level endorsers are treated with free gear though.

    • @StormOneUK
      @StormOneUK 7 років тому +1

      Oh btw he mentions in that video I just linked to, a free amp given to him by Ampeg. He IS extremely wealthy though, so free gifts or not it wouldn't seem to matter. :) I do know that celebrities get 20/30/40% off supercars like Lamborghini. Incidentally hs police kit sold for $122k. After nearly 30 years in storage I wonder how it sounded compared to the early days! www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/216/lot/89702/

  • @battesimo4646
    @battesimo4646 3 роки тому +1

    Stewart Copeland: Genius

  • @swordmonkey6635
    @swordmonkey6635 3 роки тому +2

    When Neal Peart sings your praises as a drummer/percussionist, you know you're doing something right.

  • @richardkruspe2427
    @richardkruspe2427 Рік тому +14

    Master of percussion there is no one to equal him it does not depend on the speed it depends on the feeling when he plays I see him play and it moves me to tears ... Steward is the man

  • @todoelez
    @todoelez 7 років тому +42

    We love you, Stewart.

  • @rediscoveringleonardodavin4227
    @rediscoveringleonardodavin4227 6 місяців тому +1

    When a drummer is a true artist and a great musician

  • @christianmichael1970
    @christianmichael1970 Місяць тому +1

    Pure brilliance, makes something that sounds so simple, look so friggin complicated and joyace to watch.

  • @rushfanjames2112
    @rushfanjames2112 6 років тому +38

    Stewart Copeland and Neil Peart are two of the best to ever pick up the sticks.
    #Percussionists 🥁

    • @pete5668
      @pete5668 5 років тому +1

      My sentiments exactly.

    • @southboygreen6334
      @southboygreen6334 5 років тому +2

      GSXR RIDER john bonham?

    • @gdub454
      @gdub454 5 років тому

      @@southboygreen6334 John Bonham was a good & powerful drummer...not very technical..

    • @halcyon289
      @halcyon289 5 років тому +5

      Phil Collins.

    • @vincentgallagher7562
      @vincentgallagher7562 5 років тому +1

      Senri Kawaguchi....

  • @danielwilder7835
    @danielwilder7835 3 роки тому +3

    brilliant tune, love all three members of the police, amazing band that came out of the UK and conquered the world.

  • @yosemitesam8114
    @yosemitesam8114 2 місяці тому +1

    The Master at his best. Love this !

  • @chrisc8865
    @chrisc8865 6 місяців тому

    I would say Stewart Copeland is one of the finest police was outstanding in concert❤❤❤

  • @monkfry
    @monkfry 7 років тому +69

    See kids, percussion is cool.

  • @rhoads5417
    @rhoads5417 7 років тому +57

    legend. no more words needed.

  • @edwnorris
    @edwnorris Рік тому +1

    The arc of Stewart Copeland's versatility is long, and it bends towards greatness.

  • @ellenmurphy2150
    @ellenmurphy2150 2 роки тому +1

    Stewart is a joy to behold in this video.