All these years I heard this song as "We work the black seam" I thought that it somehow different to what it says in the lyrics - and now I found this track revealing its origin. Strange, very very strange. It is almost as if the song has its own life once it is created.
Thanks ! vigango I am a savage beast I cling onto this mountain while I sleep This loneliness seems part of me I know the price so only let me be And should I ever weep The river song will sing my soul to sleep When love is sunk without a trace The universe will suck me into place I am a savage beast I cling onto this mountain while I sleep This loneliness seems part of me I know the price so only let me be And should I ever weep The river song will sing my soul to sleep When love is sunk without a trace The universe will suck me into place !
Sting had most of the hits of the Police in his bag when he left Newcastle and even this one for his first solo album. It's interesting to wonder what might have happened if he hadn't had Stewart Copeland's number.
@@FeelingShred Just saw the vid where Stewart recounts seeing Sting with Last Exit ... Curious to hear Sting's version of their meeting. Also curious to hear of the meeting and departing of original Police member Henri... What's the name of Sting's book? Thanks 👍
@@kathygaskins7132 The book is called "Broken Music: A Memoir" I honestly don't know, it reaches a point for me where I just can't blindly trust Sting's words, as much as I love his craft I think he has psychopathic/narcissistic tendencies, the guy just sees people around him as pawns to give orders, it's weird. I very much prefer Steward Copeland's personality in general, his unusual drumming was what gave Police music its uniqueness and power. The section in the book where Sting describes the events leading to him meeting Stewart were pretty cool although Sting uses every opportunity to point some "flaw" in everyone around him, he is never wrong and he is always perfect, what a bloody cunt.
@@FeelingShred Thanks. And you share some interesting observations. They don't make me not want to read it, but rather hesitant. Reason being: Stewart's (and Andy's) retelling of their histories tend to have a lean toward recognition of each individual genius that they were....there's a split second in the Walking On Moon vid where Stewart is regarding Sting, rubbing his chin and can almost hear see him thinking 'What a superb find this guy turned out to be' ... They all, well 2 of them anyway, now speak about ea other with so much love and admiration, it would kinda burst a bubble to read Sting sounding like he has yet to recognize who his bandmates were...incredible musicians. And if creditnis given where due, Sting more known for his well above average songwriting and composition, wasn't on anyone's list as world's best bass player (granted he did play many instruments...) whereas Stewart and Andy made everyone's lists for drummers and lead/jazz guitar. Wow... I still appreciate Sting as an artist, just not in a hurry to buy that book 😆
@@kathygaskins7132 You must have heard already the stories of Sting cutting out and re-recording Stewart's drum parts during the middle of the night during the recording of their last album, right? (I assume he did some of that in Ghost In The Machine too since some of the drums sound so bland there already...) That alone should tell enough about Sting. If his songwriting skills would be so supreme he would repeat the commercial and critical success in his solo career. The book is a good read, but it's quite clear Sting doesn't reveal much of his cunty evil side, you can tell he doesn't want to lose face. As a reviewer of the book say: "It seems like Sting wrote this book more for himself than for anyone else"
@xensboy Erm no. They never would have become big at all. This is very interesting to hear though. Sting sounds great and I had no idea he already had this melody way back then
@deedee5110341: LOL! But actually, considering all the lyrical references to psychoanalysis and doctors (Jung's Synchronicity, Canary in a Coalmine; Voices Inside my Head; Consider Me Gone etc, you're on the right track. You hear that 'ghost in the machine' (the visions in Sting's head/soul) popping it's haunting silver head way back with Last Exit (Whispering Voices sp?), then rising up again and again on nearly every album. Fascinating, compelling sure, but why why why?
.hmmmm... Sting is an early October Libra. Libra's want yet some seem not able to handle a world that's not all love, roses, blue skies and hugs ... idk
I know it's not Stewart on the left, but it sure looks like him. However, the real Stewart is a few inches taller than Sting, and I doubt he'd ever have that haircut!!
Its a lot taller and copleand does not have curly hair,during this period he was playing progressive rock with another band and had its hair long on the shoulders
@deedee5110341 Yes, now that you mention it. Just hummed a bar or two and well....yeah. Sting is always cutting and pasting his own melodies, harmonies and so forth, but Savage Beast lacks the soaring chorus of what will eventually become We Work the Black Seam. But, I like Savage Beast's funky, lively, improv elements better...:)
@@thewomble1509 Calm down miss. It was three years ago and I misinterpreted or only partially read the comment? Back then I could be a bit reckless. I apologize. I assure you it shan’t happen again.
@thewomble1509 "the bloody Video!!!!!" The 5 exclamation marks seemed a little hysterical for my 3 year old mistake. It gave a upset female vibe over something so minor and well past the expiration date for such a overuse of punctuation and minor profanity. "Karen" came to mind-Miss Karen. Outrage over gender confusion is all the rage these days. Sorry for the gender misidentification. I hope a second apology from me works for you? Sir?
![STING (Last Exit) - Don't You Look At Me [Audio HQ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/TOiJo85YIPk/mqdefault.jpg)
Wow, this is the first time I’ve heard this. “We work the Black Seam”. Cool...
All these years I heard this song as "We work the black seam" I thought that it somehow different to what it says in the lyrics - and now I found this track revealing its origin. Strange, very very strange. It is almost as if the song has its own life once it is created.
Yeah..."We Work the Black Seam", Dream of the Blue Turtles.
Can't get this out my head since hearing it - fascinating to listen to Sting's really early material.
Hey nice colors where did you get it!??? Synchron..
J Taylor the cover of Every Breath You Take single mate 👍
@@TimboTravels yes it looked familiar I had our before the album came out. Thanks mate
J Taylor no probs pal 👍
Some people were born talented. Good looking and with a sexy voice too. Oh wait.
Thanks ! vigango
I am a savage beast
I cling onto this mountain while I sleep
This loneliness seems part of me
I know the price so only let me be
And should I ever weep
The river song will sing my soul to sleep
When love is sunk without a trace
The universe will suck me into place
I am a savage beast
I cling onto this mountain while I sleep
This loneliness seems part of me
I know the price so only let me be
And should I ever weep
The river song will sing my soul to sleep
When love is sunk without a trace
The universe will suck me into place !
amazing early work ! had no idea this melody originated before Dream of the Blue Turtles, amazing song and band, blows my mind
holy fuck .... we work the black seam, holy damn. And this slower groove still works fine. holy jeezus god of potatoes
Ciao sono Michelino mi piace la musica dei Police The Message in bottles
Songs like wine
WOW! I never really knew much about this album. I was shocked to realize "We Work The Black Seam" came out of this...very jazz-proggy.
one mijn favorite...we word the black seem....j ai jamais entendu du ce numero savage beast.....
Sting had most of the hits of the Police in his bag when he left Newcastle and even this one for his first solo album. It's interesting to wonder what might have happened if he hadn't had Stewart Copeland's number.
the chapter of Sting's book where he tells how he met Stewart Copeland for the first time is one of the most epic stories ever
@@FeelingShred Just saw the vid where Stewart recounts seeing Sting with Last Exit ... Curious to hear Sting's version of their meeting. Also curious to hear of the meeting and departing of original Police member Henri... What's the name of Sting's book? Thanks 👍
@@kathygaskins7132 The book is called "Broken Music: A Memoir" I honestly don't know, it reaches a point for me where I just can't blindly trust Sting's words, as much as I love his craft I think he has psychopathic/narcissistic tendencies, the guy just sees people around him as pawns to give orders, it's weird. I very much prefer Steward Copeland's personality in general, his unusual drumming was what gave Police music its uniqueness and power. The section in the book where Sting describes the events leading to him meeting Stewart were pretty cool although Sting uses every opportunity to point some "flaw" in everyone around him, he is never wrong and he is always perfect, what a bloody cunt.
@@FeelingShred Thanks. And you share some interesting observations. They don't make me not want to read it, but rather hesitant. Reason being: Stewart's (and Andy's) retelling of their histories tend to have a lean toward recognition of each individual genius that they were....there's a split second in the Walking On Moon vid where Stewart is regarding Sting, rubbing his chin and can almost hear see him thinking 'What a superb find this guy turned out to be' ... They all, well 2 of them anyway, now speak about ea other with so much love and admiration, it would kinda burst a bubble to read Sting sounding like he has yet to recognize who his bandmates were...incredible musicians. And if creditnis given where due, Sting more known for his well above average songwriting and composition, wasn't on anyone's list as world's best bass player (granted he did play many instruments...) whereas Stewart and Andy made everyone's lists for drummers and lead/jazz guitar. Wow... I still appreciate Sting as an artist, just not in a hurry to buy that book 😆
@@kathygaskins7132 You must have heard already the stories of Sting cutting out and re-recording Stewart's drum parts during the middle of the night during the recording of their last album, right? (I assume he did some of that in Ghost In The Machine too since some of the drums sound so bland there already...) That alone should tell enough about Sting. If his songwriting skills would be so supreme he would repeat the commercial and critical success in his solo career. The book is a good read, but it's quite clear Sting doesn't reveal much of his cunty evil side, you can tell he doesn't want to lose face. As a reviewer of the book say: "It seems like Sting wrote this book more for himself than for anyone else"
So nice to see the evolution of a song. There is hope for me.
Awesome.
Aw, thank you so much for sharing this!!
Very interesting and unusually dark for Sting, I feel. His voice sounds so raw, love it!
In earlier times this was called a "bootleg"! Great the first version of we work the black seam from Last Exit!!
Wow “Black Seam” has always been a favorite thanks so much for sharing!
Wow it's work the black seam
Ive listened to this song so many times, stings awesome in it, I think its funny that most people putting comments are police or sting fans
Fuckin love it!
A song from other planet .
there is a beauty here!
great! thanks alot
Its neat to listen to the early version of "We Work the Black Seam"
we work black seam
Shades of Glass Harp...
@xensboy Erm no. They never would have become big at all. This is very interesting to hear though. Sting sounds great and I had no idea he already had this melody way back then
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wow!
HA! Looks like him, huh? Stewart didn't meet Sting for another couple of years after this pic was taken.
@deedee5110341: LOL! But actually, considering all the lyrical references to psychoanalysis and doctors (Jung's Synchronicity, Canary in a Coalmine; Voices Inside my Head; Consider Me Gone etc, you're on the right track. You hear that 'ghost in the machine' (the visions in Sting's head/soul) popping it's haunting silver head way back with Last Exit (Whispering Voices sp?), then rising up again and again on nearly every album. Fascinating, compelling sure, but why why why?
.hmmmm... Sting is an early October Libra. Libra's want yet some seem not able to handle a world that's not all love, roses, blue skies and hugs ... idk
@@kathygaskins7132 And kittens..
I know it's not Stewart on the left, but it sure looks like him. However, the real Stewart is a few inches taller than Sting, and I doubt he'd ever have that haircut!!
Its a lot taller and copleand does not have curly hair,during this period he was playing progressive rock with another band and had its hair long on the shoulders
@@3093DaNieLe3093 It's John Hedley , the guitarist from Last exit.
Stewart was in Curved Air on Midnight Wire and Airborne.
@deedee5110341
Yes, now that you mention it. Just hummed a bar or two and well....yeah. Sting is always cutting and pasting his own melodies, harmonies and so forth, but Savage Beast lacks the soaring chorus of what will eventually become We Work the Black Seam. But, I like Savage Beast's funky, lively, improv elements better...:)
When I listen to police song endings in other police songs I smile amused. Surely Stu thought Sting was full of himself
Even uncle frank zappa inspirated
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I see the other track with Terry on guitar has been removed.
was that on Stings instructions?
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is that stewart copeland on the left, holding the guitar?
Dream of the Blue Turtle album? Right?
No. Read the bloody title of the vid!!!!
@@thewomble1509 Calm down miss. It was three years ago and I misinterpreted or only partially read the comment? Back then I could be a bit reckless. I apologize. I assure you it shan’t happen again.
@@yarsivad000.5 Miss??? Jog on.
@thewomble1509 "the bloody Video!!!!!" The 5 exclamation marks seemed a little hysterical for my 3 year old mistake. It gave a upset female vibe over something so minor and well past the expiration date for such a overuse of punctuation and minor profanity. "Karen" came to mind-Miss Karen. Outrage over gender confusion is all the rage these days. Sorry for the gender misidentification. I hope a second apology from me works for you? Sir?
If you sped this up it's "The Other Way of Stopping"
I thought that was a Stewart Copeland song, but you can hear similar notes being played here
Absolutely not
@@FeelingShred Andy Summers.
so what are the Stewart songs? and what are Andy songs? I only knew of Behind My Camel (hilarious title by the way) 🤣
wtf?? where the fuck you get this squire?? genius!!
@cpimpleton haha