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If you're not a musician, you'll never understand just how hard it is to reproduce a song EXACTLY like the original!! This is a PERFECT EXAMPLE of how to do it!! Every little thing they do is MAGIC!!
The other danger is playing it better. The original recording was cobbled together with Stings demo of the song. In the studio they were not able to create the track themselves. This is what the song would have sounded like if they had.
Dang guys that was crazy good. The keys were off the chart, great singing and the drummer did the perfect fills like Stewart C. Not sure if the police could sound this good.
Lead singer has an awesome voice, Sting is my favorite musician and vocalist but this guy has an amazing voice, brought me to tears of joy when I heard him sing, the band was great as well!
Beyond exceptional. I’ve listened for decades concentrating on Copeland’s crack of the snare, the flams, the cuts, the fills and his unequalled musicality, I’ve come away cold when others have tried. Ryan nails this solid. What a joy to listen to this.
Un-fracking-believable. Ryan's always solid on the drums, but this was next level! Plus Derrick on the awesome fretless bass, Austin was killer on the piano, and I don't know how many voices Vandee can do but they're all amazing.
Congratulations, I loved this. The piano was recorded and placed in the mix so well. I was also impressed by how well the drums sounded, particularly the cymbals. You always record and mix the drums well. Thank you. Love your work.
I've been a HUGE fan of The Police since the very beginning., and I gotta say this cover may be a tiny bit better than the original; if that's possible! I'm blown away! Vocals- great. Piano- note perfect. Bass- fabulous. Keyboard- thumbs up. And Drums... wow! Ryan did his homework using the traditional grip, also offering a note perfect performance while making sure to really drive the tempo by playing slightly in front of the band just like Copeland so often does. Bravo!!
I noticed the traditional grip too! Now I need to go back through prior videos to see if Ryan ever plays that way sometimes or if it was just for this. I'm sure it would be hard to match Copeland's sound with matched grip.
First off outstanding job on vocals, the breathing on that song is brutal. Now KUDOS to the rythm section that's as tight as a drummer and bassist can get, and fretless no doubt WOW!!! You guy never fail to impress an old musician with each video, very well done.
Yes! Great cover. Nice hi-hat work from the drummer, incorporated the traditional grip like Stewart Copeland for the song. Outstanding performance ladies and gentlemen!
Heyyy Mike and everyone at LLB!!’ Another great cover. You all sound amazing!! Great vocals. So Benji also plays the keyboards, awesome. You guys nailed it!!! 🎶👍😀
Excellent - one of the greatest (and happiest) songs of all time. The singing is great but the drumming and keyboards are spot on. I love the keyboard flourishes at the end! GREAT JOB all!!
You guys really amaze me with your cover songs... Love to see you guys live... one of the best cover bands that I heard so far I'm a musician for 25 years and very impressed with the music and vocals on all your music
FANTASTIC Cover! Vandy nails it like he always does! You guys have a stellar group of musicians that perform very true recreations of amazing songs! Let's hear some April Wine sessions! I know you guys can make those songs come alive again!
I always catch your videos when they are released here on YT. I don't know which I appreciate more: the studied perfection of these covers or the true genius of the originals. Perhaps it's an equal appreciation.
Forgive the pun, but this cover is plain "magic". Austin on the piano is exceptional as always. He's so darned talented on everything he does. The fretless bass is a nice touch, as is Ryan giving a nod to Stewart Copeland with a fantastic job on the drums (including using the traditional grip). Everything was outstanding as usual. Great job! It's so nice listening to you!
Loved and needed this so bad ! Tears are flowing as I write this and of course your the first video I go to as my Wife suffered a seizure with memory lost last week, and yes she’s my magic! Thanx peace and love!
Superb!!! I started learning this on piano from Beato's YT video about 1 year ago. I'm still refining it. Complex, intricate., many nuances, all captured. You nailed ALL parts. Bravo!!
Mike... This was right up your alley and you knocked it out of the park! Right down to the little inflections you nailed it. Y'all nailed it. Great job!!
If the original artists had never covered these songs and LLB were the original recorded and released versions, they would be in the same chart topping sales as any of the other mega bands. Absolutely masterful covers with all they do.
Absolutely one of the best covers of 2023 ! Such energy and intensity. I like Mike's vocals and his more faithful interpretation of the lyrics than that of another great Aussie cover band earlier. Definitely thumbs up to all the LLB musicians involved here, particularly the drummer and the pianist. Can't ask for more this Friday.
As usual, The Lexington Lab Band amazes me with their talent! I'm blown away with the music, they make. This piece would make The Police smile 😃. Great job and please, keep going.....
You guys just never fail to bring it!! The authenticity of the whole arrangement (drums especially) combined with awesome vocals just dropped another big notch on the LLB belt for the class act you are. Fantastic job!!
What cant you guys do! It's magic! I am amazed every time I click on one of your offerings! It's so obvious you all absolutely love what you're doing and it is conveyed to us viewers. Thank you!
Thanks for another brilliant LLB re-creation of a complex and challenging golden classic! As usual, I am totally blown away by the insane musical talent and virtuosity displayed by each and every person in the room! 😃
Just one word; WOW. This is amazing. Ryan with the traditional grip just like Stewart really kills it and the piano is amazing as well. You guys are awesome!!
Even though this band does a fantastic job at recreating some of the best damn music to ever be heard by human ears, they always have their own sound and little nods to the original artist. I absolutely love this band and love the original but, I have a lot of your renditions on my every day listening playlist. Keep up the awesome work, you truly are professionals with your own creative spark.
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If you're not a musician, you'll never understand just how hard it is to reproduce a song EXACTLY like the original!! This is a PERFECT EXAMPLE of how to do it!! Every little thing they do is MAGIC!!
The other danger is playing it better. The original recording was cobbled together with Stings demo of the song. In the studio they were not able to create the track themselves. This is what the song would have sounded like if they had.
What’s the synth patch used/arpeggio? LFO setting? ASDR levels? I wish to recreate on my Roland Juno-X.
Indeed! The Policie can't come even close of this
Dang guys that was crazy good. The keys were off the chart, great singing and the drummer did the perfect fills like Stewart C. Not sure if the police could sound this good.
Every little song the LLB covers is magic!
Agreed.
The same thought went through my head. Mike Vandemark is so versatile his singing is virtually indistinguishable from Sting. This is a superb cover.
The piano was spot on. It's such an important part of this song.
Lead singer has an awesome voice, Sting is my favorite musician and vocalist but this guy has an amazing voice, brought me to tears of joy when I heard him sing, the band was great as well!
Piano, bass, drummer NAILED IT.🍺
Beyond exceptional. I’ve listened for decades concentrating on Copeland’s crack of the snare, the flams, the cuts, the fills and his unequalled musicality, I’ve come away cold when others have tried. Ryan nails this solid. What a joy to listen to this.
Ryan's brilliant work coupled with this perfect mix deserves the Leroy Coolbreeze award, no question. (IYKYK)
Did Copeland play this traditional grip?
@@JS-hu7pvCopeland always played traditional grip
Fretless bass steals the show! for me! Love it!!
I'm with you on that 👍
What's the advantage of fretless, is it just the ability to slide notes?
@@keepingup2952 Sliding notes and a soft/mellow tone. You have to be very accurate to avoid being sharp or flat, which is very noticable with a bass.
Pretty dang fantastic. I bet it sure is nice having a reliable tenor on hand who is a bit of a chameleon. Well done sir.
Un-fracking-believable. Ryan's always solid on the drums, but this was next level! Plus Derrick on the awesome fretless bass, Austin was killer on the piano, and I don't know how many voices Vandee can do but they're all amazing.
At 3:36.. I've backed up a few times. I love how effortlessly the drummer transitions from the 'hi hat to the 'ride.. Reeaally cool to watch !
Damn, with a fretless bass no less! Just bad ass! The entire group giving it100%!
Breathtaking indeed.
Being able to seamlessly pull off an amazing cover of a technically challenging song shows the talent you all have.
Great job, once again!!!
Nuances are captured perfectly.
Congratulations, I loved this.
The piano was recorded and placed in the mix so well. I was also impressed by how well the drums sounded, particularly the cymbals. You always record and mix the drums well.
Thank you. Love your work.
I've been a HUGE fan of The Police since the very beginning., and I gotta say this cover may be a tiny bit better than the original; if that's possible! I'm blown away! Vocals- great. Piano- note perfect. Bass- fabulous. Keyboard- thumbs up. And Drums... wow! Ryan did his homework using the traditional grip, also offering a note perfect performance while making sure to really drive the tempo by playing slightly in front of the band just like Copeland so often does. Bravo!!
I noticed the traditional grip too! Now I need to go back through prior videos to see if Ryan ever plays that way sometimes or if it was just for this. I'm sure it would be hard to match Copeland's sound with matched grip.
The Police were an amazing band. This song is so layered and complex but you guys more than do it justice.
First off outstanding job on vocals, the breathing on that song is brutal. Now KUDOS to the rythm section that's as tight as a drummer and bassist can get, and fretless no doubt WOW!!!
You guy never fail to impress an old musician with each video, very well done.
😮💕Mike bro and LLB this is awesome. Well done capturing the energy and magic ✨ of this classic 💕🇨🇦🇺🇸💖
This is AWESOME!!!! Look at that Vandee cutting the rug!!! LLB ROCKS!!!! See ya in September.
Excellent!
Yes! Great cover.
Nice hi-hat work from the drummer, incorporated the traditional grip like Stewart Copeland for the song. Outstanding performance ladies and gentlemen!
Exactly!
Heyyy Mike and everyone at LLB!!’ Another great cover. You all sound amazing!! Great vocals. So Benji also plays the keyboards, awesome. You guys nailed it!!! 🎶👍😀
AWESOME! Thank you for getting the "Stewart Copland tuning" of the snare drum (and the cross stick shots) correct!
Wow this is awesome the singer did an awesome job. Y’all are awesome.
Excellent - one of the greatest (and happiest) songs of all time. The singing is great but the drumming and keyboards are spot on. I love the keyboard flourishes at the end! GREAT JOB all!!
LLB another hit for sure!! Vandee, Austin,Ryan and the LLB crew, you rocked this one out the park!! 💗🎶🎹 we wear our LLB merch proudly!!👍
Amazing how you guys find the right person to sing these songs.
You guys really amaze me with your cover songs... Love to see you guys live... one of the best cover bands that I heard so far I'm a musician for 25 years and very impressed with the music and vocals on all your music
🇨🇦 lovin it from Toronto Canada, theirs no cover that this band can not perform ....... Every little thing this band does is MAGIC!
awesome, absolutely superb guys...
From the 2:30 point of the video this cover became yours!
Amazing vocals, bass, drums, and guitar!
Best sounding piano ever!
FANTASTIC Cover! Vandy nails it like he always does! You guys have a stellar group of musicians that perform very true recreations of amazing songs! Let's hear some April Wine sessions! I know you guys can make those songs come alive again!
I always catch your videos when they are released here on YT. I don't know which I appreciate more: the studied perfection of these covers or the true genius of the originals. Perhaps it's an equal appreciation.
Excellent!
Ive got such a greater appreciation for your covers after seeing the behind the scenes video.
Thanks for sharing the music.
-Matt-
Forgive the pun, but this cover is plain "magic". Austin on the piano is exceptional as always. He's so darned talented on everything he does. The fretless bass is a nice touch, as is Ryan giving a nod to Stewart Copeland with a fantastic job on the drums (including using the traditional grip). Everything was outstanding as usual. Great job! It's so nice listening to you!
One of the best songs you all have done. Beautifully done.
Awesome job guys and gals 🏆
Loved and needed this so bad ! Tears are flowing as I write this and of course your the first video I go to as my Wife suffered a seizure with memory lost last week, and yes she’s my magic! Thanx peace and love!
You guys never cease to amaze!!! Got to listen to two of the greatest cover bands tonight! LLB & then HSCC covering My Sweet Lord.
My thoughts exactly.
Absolutely beautiful. Outstanding work... as usual for you guys.
fantastic base, piano and drums sound
My eyes brighten and my ears start dancing every time I see a new LLB video show up in my feed. Awesome!
Once again, LLB does not disappoint! Shout out to Derrick on the FRETLESS bass!!
Thank You. Amazing effort! Reproduction is spot on.
Wonderful performance.
Songs from my childhood come alive with LLB.
Great job by Austin for the 'spot-on' piano.
great job. Sweetwater studio's Rock
What a Great way to start a Friday ❤
JEEZ... Same Scene, Take 327.... You guys are Killin' me!! FANTASTIC! Thank you for the effort to bring pleasure to so many...............
Superb!!! I started learning this on piano from Beato's YT video about 1 year ago. I'm still refining it. Complex, intricate., many nuances, all captured. You nailed ALL parts. Bravo!!
Stupendus as always!!! Wish I lived closer so I could see you all live.
Very well done !! -- Drums and piano were mixed perfectly, IMHO.
I can tell this is a technically complicated song, but LLB nails it yet again! You guys Never dissapoint!
Perfection as always !!!! Please start touring !!!!!
Another spotless performance! 👏 THANK YOU for sharing your incredible talents. There has not been one cover that I have not enjoyed.
Best Drum track of any of your work--and great rendition overall. Thanks for that.
Another classic made even more so by my favorite bamd! Thanks!
Truly amazing. These guys are the absolute best. 🎉
Mike... This was right up your alley and you knocked it out of the park! Right down to the little inflections you nailed it. Y'all nailed it. Great job!!
Y'all are so phenomenal. ❤
That was brilliant. I loved it! Such energy. Ee-yo-oo
If the original artists had never covered these songs and LLB were the original recorded and released versions, they would be in the same chart topping sales as any of the other mega bands. Absolutely masterful covers with all they do.
Excellent! You guys are the real deal....
Wow what an awesome version. Mike sounds amazing. Go Austin. Great to see Benji on keys The girls are always awesome
Absolutely amazing!
Every little thing LLB does is magic! Thanks for MORE fun!
I don't know what to say anymore. Absolutely outstanding Team!
Bold undertaking. Well done.
Absolutely one of the best covers of 2023 ! Such energy and intensity. I like Mike's vocals and his more faithful interpretation of the lyrics than that of another great Aussie cover band earlier. Definitely thumbs up to all the LLB musicians involved here, particularly the drummer and the pianist. Can't ask for more this Friday.
Another great tune, thanks everyone!
The song title says EVERYTHING about LLB,
EVERYTHING YOU DO IS MAGIC!
Simply THE best in every category!
Wow.... I love this song, and I know I'll never hear it done this well ever again.
As always, Great job by everyone . Thanks for the music
Magic! So well done!
As usual, The Lexington Lab Band amazes me with their talent! I'm blown away with the music, they make. This piece would make The Police smile 😃. Great job and please, keep going.....
One of the few channels I follow routinely. Well done everyone. Thank you.
Excellent...and traditional grip.....so refreshing to see these days.
Man! You all are great..look forward to many more covers!! Thanks!!
Awesome job!! Great musicianship and vocals all around and the piano player was incredible!!
You guys are freaking FANTASTIC!
Awesome. Love that whole album.
You guys just never fail to bring it!! The authenticity of the whole arrangement (drums especially) combined with awesome vocals just dropped another big notch on the LLB belt for the class act you are. Fantastic job!!
BTW, to say that you keep the 80s more live than ever. Thank you for so much effort. It gives me a lot of emotion to listen to you.
What cant you guys do! It's magic! I am amazed every time I click on one of your offerings! It's so obvious you all absolutely love what you're doing and it is conveyed to us viewers. Thank you!
Everything you guys do is magic 😂 awesome job. Sting is hard stuff to sing😅
Thanks for another brilliant LLB re-creation of a complex and challenging golden classic! As usual, I am totally blown away by the insane musical talent and virtuosity displayed by each and every person in the room! 😃
Correct tempo and everything. Well done!
Fantastic. Another song covered to perfection. Do want to recognize the fantastic piano playing, unbelievable.
That was beautiful. You guys knocked it out of the park again.
Another great performance 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤
Oh my Lord! Goosebumps all over my body. This must be the best Police cover I've ever seen/ heard!
I just discovered the Lab Band yesterday... Good God you guys are awesome!!!! Thank you for doing what you guys do!
The snare drum tuning and mix is spot on!!!!
Ya'll have done some incredible covers to say the least. This very well may be THE best one ya'll have done! Incredible. How I wish it was 1981 again.
Just one word; WOW. This is amazing. Ryan with the traditional grip just like Stewart really kills it and the piano is amazing as well. You guys are awesome!!
Right on !
brilliant
Even though this band does a fantastic job at recreating some of the best damn music to ever be heard by human ears, they always have their own sound and little nods to the original artist. I absolutely love this band and love the original but, I have a lot of your renditions on my every day listening playlist. Keep up the awesome work, you truly are professionals with your own creative spark.
Looks like Stewart Copeland's drum configuration!
What a great sound! Thanks!!
Fan from Korea.
Another masterful performance from LLB. How you guys continue to top yourselves I'll never know. Thanks for more great listening.
You guys AND girls just nailed it again... Amazing talent, each and everyone !
WOW awesome as always......thank you all for this.............
Outstanding guys! One of my favourite bands of all time. It’s a well worn saying but ‘you knocked it out of the park’. Excellent cover. 👏🏻👏🏻👍👍