This is a percussionist. Those of us who were trained know how to do all of this. Most rock drummers only learn to play the kit and pick up other stuff as they are professional and have the time and money to do so. Copeland is still talented and a wonderful musician for creating this piece and art.
Killer percussionist indeed. The guy can randomly slip in and out of Caribbean style polyrhythms like it's nothing at all, just second nature. Most groups that incorporate that type of temporal complexity would have multiple players carry it out, but Copeland? He's got it completely under control by himself. I've been a minor percussionist for around five decades and there's no way I could pull that off for more than a short fill on my very best days.
@@williamshaw6438 Definitely. If not for that connection with a fine group of fellow percussionists I think I'd lose it sometimes. And as for Neil - legend, and sorely missed. 👍
thank you,, huge difference ! Mickey Hart is a percussionist as well as a drummer,, same w/ Stewart, multi- talented instrumentalist.... Love those kettles & that marimba...... It sounds freaking beautiful.... many thanks for this,, I love rediscovering the music I grew up with....
I'm a 57 year old drummer. When I was 18 ish , I was told to listen to Stewart Coperland and the police by my drum teacher, and try to get to his level . I never have reached his level , but I've done ok !!
@@streetworkoutnation6851 You'll get no argument from me on the "best" terminology. That remains to be seen, as we have more drummers coming down the pike.
Beyond the obvious playing skill, the thing that most strikes me about this is how creative his arrangement is. Going from cymbals/crotales to timpani, starting and ending with gong, adding the drum set at the appropriate place... just an amazing way of conceptualizing the song for live performance.
If you haven't listened to "Stewart Copeland, The Rhythmatist", it's an a really great dip into world music that any Copeland or percussion fan will completely enjoy. I completely wore out a cassette copy of it in the late 80's. It's a gem.
Perfect example of why Sting ultimately did the right thing by cutting Stewart and Andy into the songwriting royalties for the Police back catalogue, as none of those wonderful Police songs would have been what they were without their brilliant contributions. I mean, it should have happened in the first place, but better late than never.
Of course. Royalties cause the big fights in bands. It's the money, obviously. Queen did it years ago because the truth was that they all contributed to every song. So they made everything a 4-way split and were much happier.
They “de-constructed” a lot of the songs for the reunion tour in such great ways! I was fortunate enough to see this tour and have seats behind Stewart. Since I’m a drummer also, it was perfect!
Stewart isnt a drummer, he is a percussionist!!! And that was awesome. Im sure or i hope the boys appreciate that Stewart can do all that instead of hiring a "tour percussionist"
Creativity is off the charts here but… the best thing he has achieved in a world full of drummers is ORIGINALITY. He’s doing something other drummers aren’t necessarily doing regardless of skill level, the dude is original. Quite an accomplishment!
Wow that is so amazingly and totally not at all interesting n any way... not a sole came here hoping to find out if cadilacblue was at a show... this isn't about you Princess
@@slowery43 I guess you're mad your mom didn't blo you this morning and obviously you are jealous I am a worldwide show stormer when you live in that same moms basement tring to find that dorito you lost yesterday under your fat belly roll. NOT TO MENTION that at least 25 people here see ME as being a total badass for being there. Go sit down and STFU stop trying and failing to bother people for attention nobody care s about you ya crotch roach..🖕
It's always so obvious when trolls like you are actually envious of the person you're trolling, and of course trolling is the only thing that you're actually capable of doing, as opposed to say, playing an instrument well. You're a "master mixer" eh ? Yeah I have my doubts about that. Master mixer of cocktails maybe, since you would have to be really wasted to leave a comment so simplistically stupid. OK, back to trolling for you, my friend. Remember...trolling is a full time job for you fools, so don't waste another minute... @@vintagemxer9165
@@DameTremonti I know it's really hard to follow along the OPs post with 4 whole replies. You might want to at least try. Further, you asserting Peart wasn't as good, is irrelevant to how the industry and everyone involved in it views where Peart ranks.
Amazing..ppl don’t realize how many music lessons are in Police albums..let alone the live performances..Copeland’s playing is creativity at it’s best🍻🍻🍻
@@Blujonny11haunting. The melodies aren’t beautiful to me. They aren’t depressing but they leave me with a feeling of having just experienced a great loss and am just now accepting it. But then the songs always feel unfinished….unresolved….you are left hanging in this uncomfortable space. Not just this song but most all of them. I’m not really a fan of The Police for that reason. They leave me with a dull angst. The artistry is incredible indeed and whatever it is that affects me that way is brilliance.
I know that there were sometimes tensions within the band, but I hope Sting and Andy appreciate the wild inventiveness, fascination, brilliance and professionalism that you brought to the percussion component of The Police. Lord knows I appreciate it. When you return to that tightly tuned snare near the end is sublime. This is not the work of a musician trying to repeat his group's greatest hits, it's someone who is truly trying to find new ground to explore within existing structures.
All three of them lived and breathed music. All of their most intense arguments were over music. I'm just happy they respected each other's musical skills enough to reunite when they did. We're all better for it.
Such an inspiration to any musician. To say he mastered the drums is an understatement! Stewart we freaking love you! This song is beautiful I sing it to my girlfriend with my trash voice but the energy is all in there!
Stewart Copeland is one of the best drummers I’ve ever heard. He has something that no one else has. I can’t listen to a police song and not listen for the drum fills. The fills made the songs.
Stewart's ability to hear and play music is just so unique. This man has influenced everybody that is holding a pair of sticks from 1978 till this day. Imo ..Sting is still looking for Stewart's talent in a drummer without the attitude..
To call Stewart Copeland a mere drummer is a disservice... He is a master percussionist AND multi instrumentalist and composer. There is not a single instrument on that stage that he cannot play to a highly professional level. He is a prodigous PURE musician.
@@definitelynotcainan3353 Being a percussionist is much easier than being a drummer. I bet you good money that Copeland couldn't play that fretless bass worth a crap.
A true percussionist. And I love it ins't a gimmick. That percussion sound is perfect for that song and with the release in the middle with a traditional back best is just awesome.
Ok, I had FOR CERTAIN saw The Police live at two of their reunion show tours back in 2007, two nights in a row. This drum setup of Stewart's is from that tour.
