Stewart Copeland: Where The Gods Live | Reverb Feature
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- Опубліковано 20 лис 2017
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We had the opportunity to visit legendary composer and musician Stewart Copeland at Sacred Grove Studios. Our conversation began discussing his work as a drummer (for which he's internationally known due to his work in The Police), but soon branched out to discuss his background in jazz, his adventures (and misadventures) uncovering rhythmic mysteries in Africa, and his work as a composer for film and ballet. All along the way, Stewart displays the instruments he has collected over the years. We know that you'll be enthralled on your journey into Stewart Copeland's world...where the Gods live.
Coping with Copeland : Netflix Original, make it happen
Brilliant idea :)
Ha ha! Perfect title! Hasn't changed one bit. The empathy I have for Sting now is very real.
Excellent Title 🤘
Agreed.
🤣🤣🤣
"Cool thing about fretless is you can hit a note...and then renegotiate."
Classic Copeland.
Agreed. I will never forget that line. Golden.
Divine powah
also: casually putting the cello on your knee like a bass guitar, requires class to pull that off!
A conversation between Stewart and Jeff Goldblum would be almost entirely onomatopoeia.
...it could go on for days! I'd take the time off work to watch tho x
Jeff Goldblum: "The world is chaos. Organized, well-orchestrated chaos and nature will always find a way." Stewart Copeland: gets up and jingles through his chaotic candy store.
Goldblum: "The world is made of chaos. Orchestrated, well-organized chaos and nature will always find a way." Copeland: gets up and jingles through his entire chaotic candy store.
Except Jeff knows Jazz.
@@closebits which makes it even better!! The argument between the two would be EPIC!!!!
“Heavy metal is the power of the adult silverback that is denied to the seventeen year old.” This is exactly right!
So, he just went to Africa to piss off lions with drums? I love this man.
hahahahaha!
He played with some accomplished African musicians and they made a really cool album along with a tour of small venues around the late 80's. I saw them at the opera house in Wilmington, De., and it was incredible.
No kidding!!! Who the hell does that?!?! Friggin hilarious
@@chrisfaust64 The entire video of the rhythmatist is really funny. Definitely worth a watch. I still have the vynil which I bought brand new in store.
I could watch Stewart Copeland talk for days without getting bored. One of the most interesting humans on the planet.
yeah he's awesome- straight forward & down to earth
without a doubt.
a quicksilver, multi-facetted diamond, this guy.
Agreed! He’s one of my favorite musicians, not just a favorite drummer. He’s so creative beyond words.
i agree! i remember reading interviews of him in magazines in 1982, i was like 16, and this guy was the coolest drummer, in the coolest band, on the planet, and i was still one of the first few thousand people to know it!
I can see why Stuart and Neil Peart were such good friends.
I thought of Neil when Stew was suggesting drummers are not composers. I thought Neil would disagree.
"If I could get rid of this, I would have all this here for pizza"
I knew there was a reason I liked Stewart Copeland as much as I do.
I could imagine him working and not leaving that room for at least three pizzas. I'm sure he measures studio time in pizzas.
He strikes me as someone with superior intellect. And he's also incredibly fun. Doesn't take himself too seriously, but always makes extremely interesting and valid points about very complex subjects.
How can you not love this guy?
What a legend.
73 offended jazz musicians...
If you have to play together with him, then you will know the answer to this question.
Ask Sting.
Sting is a pompous twat.
@@yoyolebatteur is number one
Well that's just about the best thing I've ever seen on the internet.
Well, the other day I saw a girl take three dongs in the butt. That was something else. But I see your point.
@@hugolafhugolaf You just made my day with that comment xDDDD
Whenever I see Stewart Copeland, I feel a deep happiness that there is this guy on this planet just having way too much fun for no other reason than having fun. I admire him deeply!
17:07: jazz is more fun to play than it is to listen to... brilliant!
Well, I'll challenge that with this. Especially since none of us can play this. Cannonball Adderley and Oleo. ua-cam.com/video/o1imkGt2gmg/v-deo.html
Totally confirmed my suspicions! Lol
This is true for literally any style of music. This is why I kill myself practicing. when it works it really works and you get high on it. You fall into the zone and man it's nothing like it.
He is not wrong!
That's why Frank Zappa said
"Jazz is the sound of unemployment"
I aspire to this level of eccentric, caffeinated gear acquisition when I'm his age.
haha I know what u mean, and to have the whole house mic'd like that for impromptu jams... man, what a life!
Definitely caffeine.
You better have a few bucks.
@@Jath2112 Either caffeine or a good old fashioned case of the blessing that is ADHD
This guy is the best. He isn't fake, no pandering, just real.
I want to hire Stewart for my next party. Not to play, just to carry the conversation.
21anthem12 it’s a lost art! He’s probably got the BEST stories.
I you wouldn't need to invite anyone else.
The editing is amazing. Such a smooth transmission of Copeland's energy. Hats off for that.
...HIGHLY AGREED!
Vaidas *Hi* hats off for that.
Thank you, I’ll be here all week.
@@CipherSerpico Clap clap clap!
Especially the intro! Imagine all the loose footage of Copeland banging around on various museum artifacts and editing all of it - on time, mind you! - into a cohesive musical piece that crescendos to a Big Finish. That's a lot of man-hours and headaches, folks. Just staggering...
Yes I agree this interview was edited very well!
Always respected Copeland's drumming, but this dude knows his SHIT. I've been sleeping on him hard
Wombie he seems pretty boney to sleep on. I’d rather sleep on a roundish drummer like Dennis chambers or the drummer from Paul macarneys band.
I'd go for Debbi Peterson or Gina Schock, myself
the big black dude that used to play for prince would be pretty comfy to sleep on.
yes, and steve gadd and bernard purdie
@@GordonBagshaw-GBEnglishClass And Nate Smith, John Blackwell...
ADHD in all its glory. What an amazing energy.
I always thought he has ADHD
According to Police-sources: he and all of his siblings had some sort of such :P All in all, must have been a wild childhood, following your part-time trumpet playing agent-dad to exotic locations...
Stewart is always humorous whenever communicating. He's a real intellectual when it comes to music, and life. And I have more clarity as to why Sting and Stewart had so much friction between them in the early days. Sting wanted more serenity in the music, whereas Stewart was more of the "clatter boom and bang", which always disturbed Sting's serenity in the music. Also Sting would rarely allow the other members actual songwriting credits of their own during their successful period. This was a great interview!
Someone please give this man a show. I have always loved Copeland's drumming but never knew how funny and cool he is. Thanks Reverb!
Stewart Copeland is the most Ultracool dude to ever walk the face of the earth. I am crippled with jealousy and envy at anyone who can call this man their friend.
"Let's see if I can write EIGHT bars that don't suck."
Could you imagine being his parent and having to take him into a shop when we was young?? He's pure energy.
He must have been like a chain saw in a pair of sneakers
Copeland was and is a genius. And his music man cave is a thing of dreams. Very envious. However, I couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for Sting after watching this interview. And A LOT of sympathy for Summers for surviving years on the road with them both. lol
“Then there’s Buddy Rich and of course he’s the shit”
Legend.
Too bad he never mentions Gene Krupa, someone far more similar to Copeland himself.
"When was the last time you played a Holiday Inn??"
" Y'know....a..a...guy can dream..."
A man that clever and able to piss off Sting..he's a bit of the alright.
Stu Copeland is THEE prime example of why one should never grow up 💯😊
Looks pretty grown up to me. That isn't a little kid setup. Cables tidy. No dust.
Fancy seeing you here!
Hi Rob! i subscribed to your channel because i saw one of your videos that was about Copeland hh techniques, makes sense meeting you here!
@@weareallbeingwatched4602 That is very not what is meant here.
Before I even heard of The Police, I played Spyro. And this man was *integral* to the experience. Hell yeah, Stewart Copeland!
Kyle Tekaucic that's how I found out about him, and wanted to found more about him because the music in Spyro is beautiful and well done
He wasn't in Spyro Gyra?
@@CaalamusTube Spyro the Dragon.
@@BibleStorm Hahahaha! :P
( I'm old )
@Stefano Pavone me neither! Nor even that there were such games! :P I was alive when the Police were big on the Radio!
PS Your distant cousins make great Pizza in Syracuse, NY! :]
The guy is an entertainer. Even in a simple interview he puts out. Some just have it in the blood.
I could listen to him talk for hours, man, he’s so well-spoken and really damn funny as well
The only thing wrong with this video is that it was only 20 minutes. Not long enough. Stewart is my favorite musician! 😁💖🎶
this guy loves life
Watch The Police's live version of "Wrapped Around Your Finger" from 2008 at the Tokyo Dome. Absolute genius reworking of the song, totally driven by Stewart Copeland, standing and playing his percussion tree. He brings true beauty to the already great song.
so true, what a pleasure to see live TWICE! Made my dreams come true to see that band perform as a trio none-the-less without cheesy backup singers.
I'm a drummer he rules...doing it now since this is the third time I've watched this.
"Jazz is more fun to play than it is to listen to." LOL! What an EPIC, FANTASTIC INTERVIEW!!! Thank you, Reverb!!!
I love Stewart Copeland. It's like verbal techno - a driving force propelling with such life and energy, it makes most people look half asleep. Stewart was the reason I listened to The Police; as a young drummer I could feel and hear his energy, precision and these amazing chops and grooves, a great drummer and human.
PERFECTLY put.
Stewart is such a huge geek. I love it.
Stewart is Animal's meditation teacher
I think you might have that one backwards...
i've been playing tama's for 40 years. except when i played pearl on EVERY HIT RECORD
Wasn't it just his snare that was Pearl?
@@JC-zw9vs yes
A Pearl snare drum on all those hits, that's crazy, his snare drum sounds incredible on all The Police records, go Pearl!
SXI96 I have that snare. It’s amazing and you can get them fairly cheap. 70’s pearl snare with the clam shell throw. It’s often confused for the Jupiter but it’s not.
Tbarr73 I need to buy one now haha
SXI96 there’s two up for bid on eBay as we speak. Just search 70’s pearl snare.
Water Boy very true! Though I’m a bit ocd which makes me buy the same company but I do have some mismatched snares.
Water Boy I have a green kit with a purple floor tom and orange snare
This guy is a gem to humanity. The reason i play drums!
"I actually employ the world's cheapest engineer, my G'damn self" Hahahaha
I can never watch Stewart without ending up with a smile that lasts for at least an hour afterwards. He's so talented and so funny!
He reminds me a lot of Ray Manzarek in the way he speaks
Linda Derekson much livelier version of Ray 😁
"The cool thing about fretless is you hit a note and then renegotiate"
That's exactly what scared and thrilled me all at the same time when I picked up fretless bass in the 80s.
I think I found my 20 year older version of myself. You can tell he loves his toy room.
He's well into his 60's. Their is a comfort in that:-)
I have never heard Copeland talk until this video. I absolutely love when a music hero's personality is as engaging and enlightened as their performance.
The older I get, the more I like Stewart Copeland.
I could listen for hours. That was one amazing video. Thanks Reverb!
for real. didn't want it to end
The Police without Stewart is like Coffee Latte without coffee.
I could watch this forever. His musical insight is boundless.
what a studio im jealous, he deserves it for his contribution to music, fantastic drummer...
What an amazing person! I think it's safe to say that certain people are simply "destined" to become legends. Stewart Copeland is an example of an unstoppable force in music. Just Wow~!
I love this guy so much! Amazing drummer, composer, and conversationalist!
If their are any young ppl watching this vid! Cherish this soul named Stewart Copeland. One of the most influential drummers in my life along the likes of John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Richard Allen, Neil Peart. He's such a cool customer and person..
Props for the editor for making 60 hours of Copeland footage into a 20 min video.
What a gem. Great piece.
Hey Reverb you created something we’ll all remember. Word up
Thanks for that. Brilliant.
Big American mouthed brilliant innovative drummer.....versus stings english quiet intellect ...brilliant bass playing and song writing skills....Andy the brilliant guitarist the peace maker between the other two..
This is the ultimate man cave.
You want me to believe Frank was a stoolie because YOU said so?
FYI Everybody should know that this man produced the soundtrack of the original Spyro game. This dude invented a whole new genre of music just for one video game. I recommend everybody go listen to the original Spyro OST, it is incredibly unique and good. Hope this comment reaches some ears. Good night!
His energy and love for music is so great!!!! What an inspiration!
A master and pupil of the art. Better to be both than one or the other.
Stewart is my hero, well done reverb.
love this dude!
He is absolutely brilliant! I love all of his tunes he's ever been a part of!
We female drummers love him as well....I was a monster Police fan in high school/college...Stewart is one of my drum GAWDS.
Amazing and fascinating video! Stewart has always been a favorite of mine, both as drummer and composer. Kudos!
Best spent 20 minutes of recent memory! Love that guy! One of the reasons I dared to play drums! Thank you Stewart!
One of the best interviews you will ever see...
love Stewart..glad to see he hasn't lost an ounce of energy.
Stewart is the best! Great personality and the best drummer that I have ever heard in my era.
This is simply one of the best things I have ever seen on the internet...I have a whole new appreciation for Stewart Copeland!
What an incredible guy ! He means so much to me and the music he made
"He's such a good kook and a genius."I totally love him! ( :
Hands down. Best vid I saw around these parts for a long time.
Spectacular!!
Stewert is one of these brilliant folks that come along every once and a while that uses humor to keep his head straight! This was amazing and glad I saw it!
Time out: So you finna tell me I’ve been listening to The Police ever since I was 5 yrs old (38 now) thinking Stewart was British! Shiiiii...
Me too man, me too... In fact, you made me realize he is American
Whoops, there goes your childhood innocence hahaha
@@Colaeroimages Fato!!!! 😭😭😭😭
A true American original. God bless the Copeland family and tnx Stewart 4 your work’s impact on the quality of pop drumming. Future Kennedy Center honoree fer sure.
I can listen to Stewart all day, how he comes out with these ideas in a self deprecating manner is fantastic.
"There were four bars and that was enough." That's the spark right there. I loved all of this.
My favourite drummer.
Such a badass from one of the drumming greats to great composer equalizer and spyro.
Stewart! THANK YOU for all the inspiration and expressing the joy of creating music. This drummer/ percussionist salutes you. Blessings, Carl.
The world needs more people like Stewart, entertaining and grounded in the ways of the force
I always liked his work and I knew he was a clever chap but he's also genuinely funny and interesting and knows the truth about jazz.
Hey Reverb you hit this one outa the park , brilliant editing , Copeland's magical musical mind and boffinery captured perfectly . Watching it again
What a funny, witty, brilliant, talented person!! I can listen to this guy for hours!!
He's a credit to himself. Best interview I've seen in literally hours. Loved it.
This was really well done! Great job reverb crew. Stewart is a cool cat with a sick studio space.
I used to be a radio engineer, and once in a very great while I'd get to mix some music. And there were a few times when the mixing process _became an instrument itself_, jamming along with the piano and the banjo and the congas and the kazoo and the bagpipe and the guy banging on an ashtray with a fork. Those were some pretty transcendent experiences!
I clicked on this expecting to watch about a minute or so to check out Copelands studio. I ended up watching the whole thing because the guy is so fucking entertaining! Who knew?
One of the true greats!! Always on the list of the really influential drummers simply because you know it is him when you listen!
That was so entertaining and satisfying. Love how he cuts through all the crap and gets to the heart of what music is - with great energy and humor. Great job with this one Reverb!
Ted Danson has lost his mind.
WOW.LOLX3.
nice
I just commented saying the Ted Danson of drums and then I saw this comment. Lol
alan duncan We’re in the same Page, hehe.
ahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Respect to Reverb. That was a joy to watch...
As if there wasn't enough of a reason to love this man already. 20 minutes of joy, this was, thank you.
Stewart Copeland is the Bill Nye of modern music
Colin O'Brien
Great comparison!
Made my day!