It would be nice to hear from you and Hugh P. also the story of their previous big hit (that you mentioned here), "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic"....
The first time I heard this song as a child that summer of 1983, that guitar riff streamed out of every open window in every house. The metronomic guitar riff sounded so natural and familiar, almost inevitable, as if it just descended out of the ether one balmy July afternoon and had always been playing, just waiting for the world to hear it.
How much great music, with such great production The Police managed to put out in such a short period of time. Their small catalogue, its complete brilliance can take you years to fully realize.
This is one of those songs that will always bring me to a specific time and place. Small town New Hampshire, summer of '83, high school coming to an end and no idea what to do with my life. So many years later this brooding, beautiful song stirs up those same emotions of anxiety and fear juxtaposed with the beautiful New England summer. It's amazing how music can trigger deep memories and emotions all across our lives.
Small-town NH guy here too. Only difference is I was just about to begin high school...other than that, this song takes me right back to summer of '83 every time...
A top composer A top drummer A top guitarrist don't walk into a bar... But their creative tension brought a lot of incredibly interesting songs into popmusic.
I agree. But song meanings and lyrics tend to be open to interpretation. I like that! And if Sting would have wanted to write this song differently, he would have done so. I know that many people see this as a love song. I think there's nothing wrong with that.
Just pivot back and forth around the 2nd finger and it's pretty easy. But try and do it as a stretch and your hand will fall off unless you have hands the size of Tommy Emmanuel!
I remember playing an acoustic guitar only version of this song at a wedding and I thought: „Ok, you know this more or less is a song about a stalker?“ But that proves how important the overall appearance of a song is.
If people want to play or hear this song at the wedding, I'd say go for it! It just doesn't make no difference what anyone else thinks. I've always loved this song. It has also kind of dark shades to it, which is totally fine. It's an essential part of this song. But it doesn't change how many people feel about it. For me, this song feels just so heartfelt and beautiful. After all these years, I still feel so warm and positive vibes every time I hear the original studio version.
My favorite song, I was 21 in 1983 and I remember that it was a blast! It was on all radio stations in France. I was, I am and I'll always be a huge fan of The Police. Thank you so much Warren!
hahaha Love the rockie mountains when talking about Le Studio...It was not in the Rockies but in the Laurentian mountains of Morin Heights, Quebec.... No snowy peaks just snow everywhere!!!!
Thank you! Truly a iconic song. Still remember that day, when I heard this song first time. 16 years old me and been fan of this band allready 5 years. And again Sting wrote something like that, and they all played so well. It was a pure joy what I felt. It felt that there wasn´t any boundaries for them. Everytime they could surprized me and fans about their geniousnes with their new records. But it didn´t last. Maybe it had to go that way.
Synchronicity was one of the first albums I ever got - it’s still amazing. Stewart Copeland’s drumming is always fresh and surprising, Sting’s songwriting is original and inspired, and Andy Summer’s ever inventive guitar playing and sounds melds the lot together perfectly. An all round brilliant band.
My first exposure to The Police was after an Elvis Costello concert at the Roxy Theater in San Diego. After getting The King's autograph, I walked to my car and found a bumper sticker stuck under the windshield. "Support The Police" it said with headshots of these three punky-looking guys. A short time later, I spotted Outlandos d'Amour at Tower Records, so I bought it. I've been a fan ever since. The kicker to the story is sometime later, leaving the Skelton Club (a punk club in San Diego), I forgot to turn on my headlights. I got pulled over. I figure that bumper sticker got me out of a traffic ticket. I bet the cop, at that time, had no idea who The Police were. As always, great video. I loved the demo on Andy Summers' guitar lick.
Yes this song was and still is monumental. One of my favorite songs, bands and albums.... Iconic doesn't say enough. Thanks Warren.. loved the behind the scenes from the producer
@@Producelikeapro I remember watching Spitting Image one sunday night back in the 80's and they played this at end of the episode, given the then current end of cold war political climate it was very... poignant.
The Police are one of the most technically proficient and amazingly produced bands of all time. Despite how well-known they are, I still feel that they do not get the credit they deserve - as a band and as individual musicians.
@@johanponin1360 : I agree with you, but, apparently, Sting did not appreciate Mr Cooeland’s ability. In fact, there would never have been any Police, except for Mr Copeland
I bought Synchronicity when it was released on vinyl in 1983. Every breath you take, an absolute gem. I'm currently using a pre set called Every move you make in Cubase on an arpeggio guitar part in a chorus of a song I'm recording. I'm learning from the masters.
That is amazing. The guy does not get enough credit. His sound was essential to the Police. You couldn't throw in Slash or Eddie Van Halen or even Fripp and get anywhere near as good of results.
He should be co-author of the song. that riff... Him and Geaorge Harrison could had have a long talk... (He also made lots of amazing riffs for Lennon-McC songs) but in this case, it's more than an arragement, it's a composition...
This was the first song my bass teacher handed to me when I was a teenager. I was a big fan of RHCP and Primus at the time, so the notation on the sheet looked so boring, not many things going on. Then I started playing and realized where the magic was, and I've been a The Police fan ever since. Sting has a tasteful sense of rhythm and pacing, and I believe it has a lot to do with having amazing drummers around like Copeland, Colaiuta (Vinnie is my personal groove deity) and others.
ive always took this song as a loved one watching over you from the other side never once thought it was creepy you want your grandparents and parentes to still be there after passing right? this is how i take this song, has nothing to do with storking someone not in that way at least!
One thing you missed that to me is crucial about this album is that at the time Sting was experimenting with alternate frequencies for A. Like the old classical composers had done. With this album several of the tunes were recorded in standard tuning but not to A 440 but to alternate frequencies like A 432hz... which is what "Every Breath You Take" was recorded at. It bugged me for years until i started learning alternate A tunings and experimenting with them. Now sometimes, this phenomena can be done by adjusting the tape speed during mastering (like I believe was done on "New York Minute" by Don Henley), but in this case I read that Sting had been experimenting with these tunings and had settled on using them for this album... probably another reason he and Summers almost took each other out! ;)
I always had thought they manipulated the speed of the recorder before tracking the vocals because it's somewhere between A and A-flat. Bugged me when playing bass to the record back in the day.
Warren you're a true master at summarizing all the aspects of a great song, 360°! From conception to reception... I loved every single bit of this analysis you made! Long live the legacy and music of one of the greatest and most original band ever!! 😎👍🖤🤘🏻
Super interesting again. Thanks Warren. Again I had no idea the bass was so busy. If you watch the video he’s playing a different rhythm on the bass - listening to the isolated bass it sounds like one of the basses is playing the same rhythm as the video and the others 8th notes
Hi Warren, A great song, thank you for doing this breakdown, it's crazy how much tension and conflict the band had with each other, hat goes off to Hugh for keeping a cool head and producing such an iconic song, thanks again, all the best.
Apparently, Copeland was always speading up when drumming. Maybe they wanted a steady timing. But also, the dry robotic drum machine suits the song better.
I was at that Shea Stadium show. R.E.M. opened, followed by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, then The Police. It p*ssed it down with rain and not one of those 70,000 fans gave a sh*t. It was a great show and a great memory.
Another stellar job, Warren. I graduated high school in 1983 and this song was the backdrop of that summer. I saw them live at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia for this tour. My band at the time covered "Every Breath You Take" as well as "Synchronicity II." What a great album. I'm surprised you didn't mention The Police Reunion tour from 2007-2008. I couldn't believe they got back together for 151 shows and didn't kill each other. Sting recently said he regrets doing the tour as it was merely an exercise in nostalgia. Oh, well.
I watch your channel because I think I could improve on my music, my playing and why I like these songs. Thank you for proving me right. Well, my guitar playing is still nmediocre though, Ha ha!
Thanks Warren. Another wonderful presentation. Great song for sure. But I heard it so much on the radio in 1983 I tend to block it out now. Synchronicity 1 on the other hand....still loving it.
Fortunately, I discovered and enjoyed The Police's songs when I arrived several years playing guitar and had a more polished technique, so I had no difficulty playing songs like this and Message in a bottle, I actually really enjoy playing it. All my condolences if you have short fingers.
Sorry to be "that guy." The progression is Aadd9 / F#m9 / Dsus2 / Esus2. One could also refer to the last two chords as sus9 chords (the 9th is the octave the 2nd, or a "compound" interval). The graphics refer to these chords as Dmaj9 and Emaj9, but technically those terms are reserved for chord extensions that include the chord pitch classes 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 of the scale related to the chord in question. So a Dmaj9 would be the chord D-F#-A-C#-E. The chord as illustrated is comprised of the pitches D-E-A, or a D triad with no third, and with the second note of the D scale (E) inserted in the place where one usually finds the third. Of course, the riff has melodic movement on the D and E chords, but they avoid the modality of the third. Again, apologies...my inner Theory professor rears its head regularly. Love your channel. It helped me navigate the waters toward converting my studio to mix in Atmos, for which I am grateful. 🙂
Thank you for covering this classic. Very informative. I didn’t know how severe the fighting was among the members of the group. So many talented bands broke up because of egos clashing. What a pity.
Excellent choice as always. I remember first hearing this on TV as a little kid (around the time it came out) but even then, I "got" the sinister undertone implied by the lyrics and it still amazes me people thought this was a love song!
Warren Total masterpiece! one of the best songs and bands of all time. Thanks for your inspiring insightful breakdown of this song. Love your content always learn so much. This band changed my life. cheers from Ireland via nashville :-)
Your song selection for this Songs That Changed Music series is beyond excellent. This is one of my favorite songs, like so many you've profiled. I love learning the inside details about how the whole process went down. The musicality of this particular song certainly has a way of eliciting significant memories for me and I'm sure for others as well. Thanks for another great video.
What other songs do you think changed music?
Oh Superman by Laurie Anderson?
School’s Out by Alice Cooper?
It would be nice to hear from you and Hugh P. also the story of their previous big hit (that you mentioned here), "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic"....
Hollis Brown, by Bob Dylan.
Blinded by the light - Manfred mans earth band was an interesting and hooky pop/rock song. Not sure if it changed music or maybe it did 😁
What a classic guitar riff!! Andy Summers is the man and he made this song a hit!
Great riff and great song! All the components you need!
Underrated guitarist.
Then Puffy uses it for “I’ll Be Missing You.” I don’t understand how Summers doesn’t get a partial writing credit on this song.
@@sgitell Sting usually didn't like sharing songwriting credit.
Sting composed a lot of the guitar parts in his songs
The first time I heard this song as a child that summer of 1983, that guitar riff streamed out of every open window in every house. The metronomic guitar riff sounded so natural and familiar, almost inevitable, as if it just descended out of the ether one balmy July afternoon and had always been playing, just waiting for the world to hear it.
I remember it very well too! Thanks ever so much
Beautiful comment. I love it. 💕🇺🇸
It was HUGE. I remember my aunt pointing out the fingers sliding on strings during the changes. Brilliant record.
Thanks ever so much for sharing!
Incredible that they could create a masterpiece with all that tension, maybe all that tension is why it's a masterpiece?
That maybe. Great art often comes from strife. This truly is great art
@@Producelikeapro it's just not sustainable for a long period of time.
@@Lance37a indeed! Passion is a huge component of great Art!
What if the song is directed at Stewart Copeland?! 🤭 😂
Fleetwood Mac had a similiar thing going on around the time of rumors, pretty sure that’s y that album is so good
The #1 song for 1983 and probably the greatest swan song ending for a band in Rock and Roll history.
Very well said
How much great music, with such great production The Police managed to put out in such a short period of time. Their small catalogue, its complete brilliance can take you years to fully realize.
Thanks ever so much Julio!
This is one of those songs that will always bring me to a specific time and place. Small town New Hampshire, summer of '83, high school coming to an end and no idea what to do with my life. So many years later this brooding, beautiful song stirs up those same emotions of anxiety and fear juxtaposed with the beautiful New England summer. It's amazing how music can trigger deep memories and emotions all across our lives.
I totally agree. It's one of those songs that just takes me back and memories come flooding in.
Small-town NH guy here too. Only difference is I was just about to begin high school...other than that, this song takes me right back to summer of '83 every time...
Agreed! Music is so powerful!! There are many, many songs that remind of people and places!
@@spencergroup amazing
@@michaelrouthier8491 thanks for sharing
Rick Beato will implode when he sees this.
Good
😂
😂😂😂
Why? He is too busy interviewing the actual band, one by one...
A top composer
A top drummer
A top guitarrist
don't walk into a bar...
But their creative tension brought a lot of incredibly interesting songs into popmusic.
The best of the best musicians in the world playing an incredible song, recorded by an amazing producer and engineer!
Woooo this song was in HEAVY rotation for the summer of 1983, good memories.
Yes, masterpiece
They mixed so many different styles effortlessly. They are worthy of the praise they received
Thanks ever so much! Agreed 100%!
Can't thank you enough for profiling another song from my all-time favorite band.
You’re very welcome
This fantastic song always sent a shiver down my spine, and I always cringed at those happy cover versions that just don't get it.
Thanks ever so much
The worst is when morons that apparently have never listened to the lyrics choose it as their wedding song lmao
I love the weddings that use it as their first dance...🤦🏻♂️
I agree. But song meanings and lyrics tend to be open to interpretation. I like that! And if Sting would have wanted to write this song differently, he would have done so. I know that many people see this as a love song. I think there's nothing wrong with that.
@@Howitchewstofeel5gum Divorce is looming just around the corner, I guess. 😂
Every stretch make, every ligament you break . My guitar player hated this song .
Haha I understand! Thanks ever so much for sharing!
Why he moved the first finger. Hard to consistently fret that bar
Just pivot back and forth around the 2nd finger and it's pretty easy. But try and do it as a stretch and your hand will fall off unless you have hands the size of Tommy Emmanuel!
I always played the A9 in first position... gives a wee rest for your hand.
Is there a way of retuning the guitar to make the stretch less carpal tunnel destruction inducing?
Love Andy...(and all the Produce Like A Pro videos) can't wait to buy a new flanger but ...............Puff Daddy BOOOOOOO
Haha thanks Polar Bear!
These "songs that changed music" videos are just great. It's really interesting stuff.
Thanks ever so much
This is one of the first videos I remember seeing on MTV as a kid. I remember being hypnotized by it. I think it's in my DNA now.
Mine too!
I remember playing an acoustic guitar only version of this song at a wedding and I thought: „Ok, you know this more or less is a song about a stalker?“ But that proves how important the overall appearance of a song is.
Haha indeed! Thanks ever so much!
If people want to play or hear this song at the wedding, I'd say go for it! It just doesn't make no difference what anyone else thinks. I've always loved this song. It has also kind of dark shades to it, which is totally fine. It's an essential part of this song. But it doesn't change how many people feel about it. For me, this song feels just so heartfelt and beautiful. After all these years, I still feel so warm and positive vibes every time I hear the original studio version.
My favorite song, I was 21 in 1983 and I remember that it was a blast! It was on all radio stations in France. I was, I am and I'll always be a huge fan of The Police. Thank you so much Warren!
Thanks ever so much Chris!
I have a handful of songs that I can listen to every single day for years and this is one of them. Brilliant musicianship all around.
Well said!
hahaha Love the rockie mountains when talking about Le Studio...It was not in the Rockies but in the Laurentian mountains of Morin Heights, Quebec.... No snowy peaks just snow everywhere!!!!
Heroes (DB) and now every breath, my all time favorites
Wonderful! Thanks ever so much!
Once you started picking the notes of each chord in the riff I got the feeling you didn't want to stop. It's an absolutely beautiful riff, no doubt.
Agreed! Masterpiece!
I love Stewart's & Sting's brotherly bickering. Those old interviews are gold.
Thank you! Truly a iconic song. Still remember that day, when I heard this song first time. 16 years old me and been fan of this band allready 5 years. And again Sting wrote something like that, and they all played so well. It was a pure joy what I felt. It felt that there wasn´t any boundaries for them. Everytime they could surprized me and fans about their geniousnes with their new records. But it didn´t last. Maybe it had to go that way.
That was awesome. Thanks for sharing all the gear used too!!!
Thanks ever so much for sharing!
Synchronicity was one of the first albums I ever got - it’s still amazing. Stewart Copeland’s drumming is always fresh and surprising, Sting’s songwriting is original and inspired, and Andy Summer’s ever inventive guitar playing and sounds melds the lot together perfectly. An all round brilliant band.
I’d been a huge fan of the Police since Roxanne, but Every Breath was special to me, as it was a hit when my twin daughters were born in ‘83.
Hi John, agreed, incredible record
Synchronicity II was my fav of the album. I've karaoked it and had a lot of fun practicing it.
My first exposure to The Police was after an Elvis Costello concert at the Roxy Theater in San Diego. After getting The King's autograph, I walked to my car and found a bumper sticker stuck under the windshield. "Support The Police" it said with headshots of these three punky-looking guys. A short time later, I spotted Outlandos d'Amour at Tower Records, so I bought it. I've been a fan ever since.
The kicker to the story is sometime later, leaving the Skelton Club (a punk club in San Diego), I forgot to turn on my headlights. I got pulled over. I figure that bumper sticker got me out of a traffic ticket. I bet the cop, at that time, had no idea who The Police were.
As always, great video. I loved the demo on Andy Summers' guitar lick.
Thanks ever so much Howard for your great comment and wonderful story!
Watching again - brilliant! Just noticed I was here 10 months ago 🙂 Cheers!
Fantastic! Thanks ever so much
Sometimes I wish I could like a video twice. This is as fascinating as it is entertaining.
Wow! Thanks ever so much
Great guitar demonstation...ive always considered this riff a knucklebuster ....
bravo!
It's fantastic!!
Thanks again for a great mini Doc
Hi Tim! Our pleasure!
@@Producelikeapro Maybe you can due one on XTC senses working overtime or did already do that ?
@@timweinheimer1 I did English Settlement, looking forward to doing more!
@@Producelikeapro cool sorry I should of looked better cheers
That’s quite alright! Thanks
Yes this song was and still is monumental. One of my favorite songs, bands and albums.... Iconic doesn't say enough. Thanks Warren.. loved the behind the scenes from the producer
Thanks ever so much Tavares!
Thank you for playing Andy's riff the correct way. That's also how I play but I shake my hand in the air and scream in agony when I'm done.
haha I hear you!
I can't listen to this without seeing the Spitting Image video.
Haha I'm going to check that out! Thanks ever so much for sharing!
@@Producelikeapro I remember watching Spitting Image one sunday night back in the 80's and they played this at end of the episode, given the then current end of cold war political climate it was very... poignant.
@@Producelikeapro you should, re-written lyrics too
Yes! Loved that show!
The Police are one of the most technically proficient and amazingly produced bands of all time. Despite how well-known they are, I still feel that they do not get the credit they deserve - as a band and as individual musicians.
Thanks ever so much Alexander!
i've been listening to drummers of all genre for decades, copeland still feel on his own spot on the map
@@johanponin1360 yes, one of the top three Rock drummers of all time for me!
One of the greatest trios of all time, no doubt!
@@johanponin1360 : I agree with you, but, apparently, Sting did not appreciate Mr Cooeland’s ability. In fact, there would never have been any Police, except for Mr Copeland
Uggh that puff daddy bit is such a black eye to a classic 🙃
I bought Synchronicity when it was released on vinyl in 1983. Every breath you take, an absolute gem. I'm currently using a pre set called Every move you make in Cubase on an arpeggio guitar part in a chorus of a song I'm recording. I'm learning from the masters.
I remember another Sting quote about this song "you're not recognizing the element of surveillance in it"
i saw the police in sacramento at cal expo during the ghost in the machine tour. with santana opening. one of my most memorable concerts
I believe Andy recorded his parts on the first take. Legend.
That is amazing. The guy does not get enough credit. His sound was essential to the Police. You couldn't throw in Slash or Eddie Van Halen or even Fripp and get anywhere near as good of results.
Eddie Van Halen said that Andy summers guitar playing is crap
I personally think Andy is one of the most underrated guitarist
@@punns643 Well that's like... his opinion, man.
He should be co-author of the song.
that riff...
Him and Geaorge Harrison could had have a long talk...
(He also made lots of amazing riffs for Lennon-McC songs)
but in this case, it's more than an arragement, it's a composition...
This was the first song my bass teacher handed to me when I was a teenager. I was a big fan of RHCP and Primus at the time, so the notation on the sheet looked so boring, not many things going on. Then I started playing and realized where the magic was, and I've been a The Police fan ever since.
Sting has a tasteful sense of rhythm and pacing, and I believe it has a lot to do with having amazing drummers around like Copeland, Colaiuta (Vinnie is my personal groove deity) and others.
Fantastic! Thanks ever so much for sharing
Like P. I. L. Would say: this is not a love song!
Thanks for all your research and sharing! 👏 👏 👏
Thanks ever so much!!
ANother grand job. I never tire of these - keep 'em coming!
Thanks ever so much
ive always took this song as a loved one watching over you from the other side never once thought it was creepy you want your grandparents and parentes to still be there after passing right? this is how i take this song, has nothing to do with storking someone not in that way at least!
thank you for another Police song, keep em coming!
Thanks ever so much!
I also went to a show of their last tour in 2007. Rio de Janeiro, Maracana stadium. What a performance, I'll never forget it.
Amazing!
i never knew if i love or hate this song which mostly changed from police to polish :) encore Merci Warren
Thanks ever so much
as always, a quality listen. Thank you, sir!
Thanks ever so much
One thing you missed that to me is crucial about this album is that at the time Sting was experimenting with alternate frequencies for A. Like the old classical composers had done. With this album several of the tunes were recorded in standard tuning but not to A 440 but to alternate frequencies like A 432hz... which is what "Every Breath You Take" was recorded at. It bugged me for years until i started learning alternate A tunings and experimenting with them.
Now sometimes, this phenomena can be done by adjusting the tape speed during mastering (like I believe was done on "New York Minute" by Don Henley), but in this case I read that Sting had been experimenting with these tunings and had settled on using them for this album... probably another reason he and Summers almost took each other out! ;)
I always had thought they manipulated the speed of the recorder before tracking the vocals because it's somewhere between A and A-flat. Bugged me when playing bass to the record back in the day.
@@stephankosters4527 Haha, exactly me too. It was actually really hard to learn the song back then.
i tested it and find it slightly lower than A4=432Hz..
Black hole sun by soundgarden was tuned by using tape speed aswell
That's why it sounds so out of tune
Warren you're a true master at summarizing all the aspects of a great song, 360°! From conception to reception... I loved every single bit of this analysis you made! Long live the legacy and music of one of the greatest and most original band ever!! 😎👍🖤🤘🏻
Sounds of my youth... amazing!!! 🤩🤩🤩
Thanks ever so much Paul!
Can’t thank you enough for posting this. Phenomenal…
Thanks ever so much
Thanks Warren! Once again.....
Thanks ever so much
Thanks! Good to know about that little picking move. 😉☺️
Thanks Audrey!
Great video, thanks!!!
Thanks ever so much for sharing!
Super interesting again. Thanks Warren. Again I had no idea the bass was so busy. If you watch the video he’s playing a different rhythm on the bass - listening to the isolated bass it sounds like one of the basses is playing the same rhythm as the video and the others 8th notes
Yes, masterpiece on all levels
Hi Warren, A great song, thank you for doing this breakdown, it's crazy how much tension and conflict the band had with each other, hat goes off to Hugh for keeping a cool head and producing such an iconic song, thanks again, all the best.
An iconic tune from an iconic band for sure! Great and detailed work man!
Yes! Thanks ever so much!
Yes! Thanks ever so much!
@@Producelikeapro My pleasure!
Fabulous video Warren. Fabulous song!
Thanks ever so much
One of those songs that is in no way dated. Could have been released yesterday. Ageless brilliance.
Agreed 100%!
I never would have imagined that the kick on that track was synthetic!
I know! Amazing indeed!
Apparently, Copeland was always speading up when drumming. Maybe they wanted a steady timing. But also, the dry robotic drum machine suits the song better.
I was at that Shea Stadium show. R.E.M. opened, followed by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, then The Police. It p*ssed it down with rain and not one of those 70,000 fans gave a sh*t. It was a great show and a great memory.
Wow! Thanks ever so much for sharing
Another stellar job, Warren. I graduated high school in 1983 and this song was the backdrop of that summer. I saw them live at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia for this tour. My band at the time covered "Every Breath You Take" as well as "Synchronicity II." What a great album. I'm surprised you didn't mention The Police Reunion tour from 2007-2008. I couldn't believe they got back together for 151 shows and didn't kill each other. Sting recently said he regrets doing the tour as it was merely an exercise in nostalgia. Oh, well.
Thanks ever so much for sharing Marvin!
I watch your channel because I think I could improve on my music, my playing and why I like these songs. Thank you for proving me right. Well, my guitar playing is still nmediocre though, Ha ha!
Thanks ever so much for watching!
Thank you very much for a great video!
Thanks ever so much Eduard!
Brilliant. Great video Warren. Very enjoyable.
Thanks ever so much!
Way way way ahead of their time
Agreed!
This was awesome as I was a huge Police fan at the time! Thanks!
Great stuff again Warren 👍
Thanks ever so much
Aaaaah wow, absolutely love it, thank you Warren! It's so relaxing to watch this Series after a long day before going to sleep haha ✌
Thanks ever so much Ady!
Thanks Warren. Another wonderful presentation. Great song for sure. But I heard it so much on the radio in 1983 I tend to block it out now. Synchronicity 1 on the other hand....still loving it.
this is deeply fascinating mate, and I loved the interview with Hugh, thank you!
Thanks ever so much Jeff!
Very nicely presented - thanks so much!
Thanks ever so much
Love it. It’s so hard to play
It is a bit of a pain haha
enjoying these a great deal, marvellous
Thanks ever so much for sharing!
Another great video.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks ever so much!
great videos. very illustrative in the musical sense. thanks
Thanks ever so much!
1980 and I wore out my first Police album - it sounded new and fresh
Yes, completely amazing
Amazing stories, crackin tune, i feel sorry for kids these days walking into pubs and not hearing stuff like this 👍🍻
You and me both!
Thanks for the great breakdown. Brings back vivid memories. 414 still my favorite vocal mic!
Hi Greg! Glad you enjoyed it!
Fortunately, I discovered and enjoyed The Police's songs when I arrived several years playing guitar and had a more polished technique, so I had no difficulty playing songs like this and Message in a bottle, I actually really enjoy playing it. All my condolences if you have short fingers.
That's wonderful to hear!
I have long fingers, and still find it hard!
Mozart didn't have big hands...
Thank goodness Stuart Copeland played it the way he felt it should be. The song is perfect.
I was thinking about yesterday that has Warren or Rick Beato made a video about this song and.. here it is! :)
Thanks ever so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it
I just love this section of your channel. I wish you would do many more.
Sorry to be "that guy." The progression is Aadd9 / F#m9 / Dsus2 / Esus2. One could also refer to the last two chords as sus9 chords (the 9th is the octave the 2nd, or a "compound" interval). The graphics refer to these chords as Dmaj9 and Emaj9, but technically those terms are reserved for chord extensions that include the chord pitch classes 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 of the scale related to the chord in question. So a Dmaj9 would be the chord D-F#-A-C#-E. The chord as illustrated is comprised of the pitches D-E-A, or a D triad with no third, and with the second note of the D scale (E) inserted in the place where one usually finds the third. Of course, the riff has melodic movement on the D and E chords, but they avoid the modality of the third. Again, apologies...my inner Theory professor rears its head regularly. Love your channel. It helped me navigate the waters toward converting my studio to mix in Atmos, for which I am grateful. 🙂
TALK TALK - ITS MY LIFE - IS ONE OF THE SONGS THAT SHOULD BE ANALYZED HERE
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I would tune in for one of Warren's in-depth insights of ANY Talk Talk song.
such a depth in analysis with flowerly commentary
thanks cool series of videos
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What a great video!!!
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Thank you for covering this classic. Very informative. I didn’t know how severe the fighting was among the members of the group. So many talented bands broke up because of egos clashing. What a pity.
very nice i was a big fan of the sound cheers all the best Nash
Excellent choice as always. I remember first hearing this on TV as a little kid (around the time it came out) but even then, I "got" the sinister undertone implied by the lyrics and it still amazes me people thought this was a love song!
Absolute brilliant analysis of a real gem of a tune.
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Warren Total masterpiece! one of the best songs and bands of all time. Thanks for your inspiring insightful breakdown of this song. Love your content always learn so much. This band changed my life. cheers from Ireland via nashville :-)
Your song selection for this Songs That Changed Music series is beyond excellent. This is one of my favorite songs, like so many you've profiled. I love learning the inside details about how the whole process went down. The musicality of this particular song certainly has a way of eliciting significant memories for me and I'm sure for others as well. Thanks for another great video.
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