In the mid 1970s, I formed a three piece band (guitar, bass & drums). Our style was a fusion of rock and reggae. We gigged quite a lot, but nobody really, 'got' what we were trying to achieve. At one gig at a US Air Force (in England) a guy in the audience slipped a note onto the stage, saying, 'Play Yellow Ribbon, or I'll kill the power supply'. We obliged, but we still played it in a rocky/reggae style. And then The Police came along and showed us how it should've been done. BTW, on the original record, right at the end of the fade of the repeated, 'Sending out an S.O.S.' you can just hear Sting singing, 'Sending out an Esso Blue', which was a heating oil at the time. Good old British sense of humour.
We were called, 'The Flying Heroes'. I don't think l have any recordings any more. And l don't intend to rummage around in the attic all day looking for cassettes. I don't have a cassette player anyway.
Totally agree. The only reason I clicked on this video was to make sure the sound on my phone was working, and I ended up watching the whole thing. Simply incredible.
what i really liked was the fact that you switch hands on the hi-hat flawlessly, you are truly versatile and skilled, that was amazing, you nailed every back beat, every splash hit, every ride cymbal part, you make it look easy !! nicely done !!
Totally blown away. That was just a superb cover. I'm 58 and The Police were a huge part of my life growing up. Never ever did I think I would see a cover as good as yours. I have just watched this 6 times in a row, your work is flawless. Well done young man. I look forward to seeing more from you.
Very impressive! 🤩👍 Copeland himself had done loads of overdubs on the studio recording, like the Ride bell in the verses, the descending toms in the chorus and the fill-ins in the outro 🙂
I have been a drummer since I was 4 years old, and during the time I have been playing I have come across many many drummers who can play flawlessly. However none as swift and talented as you, Well done!! your hard work has clearly paid off👏👏👏
You and Michalkow (and in his cover, he looks like he's been playing a bit longer than you have) - top drawer. I can only echo the praise of others in this thread who have understood the details they say you nailed down with various kit components. Outstanding!
Your drums sound killer. Excellent 4-on-the-floor Stuart technique. I've been playing the bass for 20 years - want to start a band???? You should. Get out of the house and co-mingle......
This is amazing, your cymbal work is on point and everything else just blew me away. This is by far the best drum cover of this song out there hands down.
I like how you play your left hand on the hi-hat very cool very strong left-hand you have my friend a little bit too much sauce but it's awesome sauce but yes very well-done super impressed
Adam, este cover es increíble. El sonido es claro y tu técnica....WoW...Es una canción muy difícil de tocar y una de mis preferidas. Great Job, Congratulations!!!!
Ive seen others play it, but yes this is how i remembered it and played it, very fast and some techno, most over play the techno jazz, when its not really that at all Great job👍😎
In the mid 1970s, I formed a three piece band (guitar, bass & drums). Our style was a fusion of rock and reggae. We gigged quite a lot, but nobody really, 'got' what we were trying to achieve. At one gig at a US Air Force (in England) a guy in the audience slipped a note onto the stage, saying, 'Play Yellow Ribbon, or I'll kill the power supply'. We obliged, but we still played it in a rocky/reggae style. And then The Police came along and showed us how it should've been done. BTW, on the original record, right at the end of the fade of the repeated, 'Sending out an S.O.S.' you can just hear Sting singing, 'Sending out an Esso Blue', which was a heating oil at the time. Good old British sense of humour.
What was your band called? I'd love to hear your songs :P
Yes I thought I was hearing things when he sang’ sending out an Esso Blue !
We were called, 'The Flying Heroes'. I don't think l have any recordings any more. And l don't intend to rummage around in the attic all day looking for cassettes. I don't have a cassette player anyway.
This is a flawless cover, and maybe Copeland’s best work.
By far the closest cover to the original I’ve ever heard, awesome job!
watch Jake gilbert's drum cover
Like everyone else I agree that this is by far the best cover I have ever seen..SC would be proud to shake your hand
Thank you so much, Clifford! That would’ve been a dream!
Well he might soon do it, Copeland is Alive anyway
You are so spot on. I thinking for any cover for that matter. How impressive. What talent!
Totally agree. The only reason I clicked on this video was to make sure the sound on my phone was working, and I ended up watching the whole thing. Simply incredible.
i have watched so many drum covers of this song and finally someone played it like Stewart Copeland. My deepest respect!
Thank you so much!
what i really liked was the fact that you switch hands on the hi-hat flawlessly, you are truly versatile and skilled, that was amazing, you nailed every back beat, every splash hit, every ride cymbal part, you make it look easy !! nicely done !!
Thank you so much for those kind words! I truly appreciate it :))
Totally blown away.
That was just a superb cover.
I'm 58 and The Police were a huge part of my life growing up.
Never ever did I think I would see a cover as good as yours.
I have just watched this 6 times in a row, your work is flawless.
Well done young man.
I look forward to seeing more from you.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I truly appreciate it!!
超絶テクニック！
感動しました
Superb!😮
Awesome job! Grew up listening to the Police.
SOLID BRO!!
Excellent, bravo 👍😉 .
Чувак, ты крут!
Very impressive! 🤩👍 Copeland himself had done loads of overdubs on the studio recording, like the Ride bell in the verses, the descending toms in the chorus and the fill-ins in the outro 🙂
nice job !! thank you.
Perfection. Right down to the rim tap. 👍👍
Amazing cover my friend! Subbed :)
Amazing! Nailed every lick, idiosyncrasy, nuance. Fabulous!
By far the exact way of drums play for MIAB..congrats..👍👍
This drum part is Proof of the “off center-on purpose” genius of SC. It’s A real accomplishment to learn this cover. Kudos and Thanks
Yes, Copeland is a master at composing interesting rhythms. Thank you!
Awesome cover man, beautifully done.
Now try....
TOOL - 46 & 2
Very well played! And perfect ride choice for this song btw.! Old classic Raker! :)
Thank you! Yes, it’s quite similar to the rides Copeland often uses :)
Impecable. Hats off.
What a groove. whoever your band mates are... they are lucky
Thank you so much, Oscar!!!
Perfect good Job boy
I have been a drummer since I was 4 years old, and during the time I have been playing I have come across many many drummers who can play flawlessly. However none as swift and talented as you, Well done!! your hard work has clearly paid off👏👏👏
Thank you so much for your kind words!
When I was first learning this it was super hard
Beautiful
Great cymbal
excellent! this piece has alot of complexity - very well done!
Holy high hat! Nice
yooo really really good, good job!!
You and Michalkow (and in his cover, he looks like he's been playing a bit longer than you have) - top drawer. I can only echo the praise of others in this thread who have understood the details they say you nailed down with various kit components. Outstanding!
Thank you so much!
Man oh man...I watched it a couple of times.
Gratz. Great feel and sound.
AWESOME
Thank you so much!!
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I got an electric kit this week and just saw your video. And now I’m going to sell it
Haha that’s unfortunate!
BEST and most accurate cover I've seen so far for this song.....perfection, Thanks you
Thank you for your kind words!
Your drums sound killer. Excellent 4-on-the-floor Stuart technique. I've been playing the bass for 20 years - want to start a band???? You should. Get out of the house and co-mingle......
This is amazing, your cymbal work is on point and everything else just blew me away. This is by far the best drum cover of this song out there hands down.
Thank you so much!! That’s great to hear!
I like how you play your left hand on the hi-hat very cool very strong left-hand you have my friend a little bit too much sauce but it's awesome sauce but yes very well-done super impressed
Thank you! Can’t get enough of that sauuuuuce ;)
authentically beautiful.
You murdered it! Fantastic job!!
Thank you so much!!
Killed it man, awesome job
Grande!!!
EXCELLENT EXCELLENT,,,,,, JOHN
A spotless cover!!!
Definitely the BEST and most accurate cover I've seen so far. Amazing job
Thank you so much, Julio!
Absolutely amazing.
Thanks!’
Your timing is impeccable my man, drums sound awesome too 👍
Thank you!
Stunning!
You're a monster.... appreciate the effort put into this.. I had no idea it was so complex
Thank you! What makes it complex is really playing the overdub and the basic beat at the same time which Copeland never did.
Good job! 🥁
Got SC down and with your own extra flavor to it. Mad Respect!
Thank you so much!
awesome, Thank you very much.
Thank you!
Gratz!!!!
Perfectamente ejecutado. Enhorabuena.
Excellent Drumming 🥁
Phenomenal Drum Cover!
Thank you!!!
You nailed it 👍the best cover! Superb 👍
Thank you!
Grymt!
Tack!
Sooo amazing cover🎉
Adam, este cover es increíble. El sonido es claro y tu técnica....WoW...Es una canción muy difícil de tocar y una de mis preferidas. Great Job, Congratulations!!!!
Thank you so much!!
Great job Adam!
very nicely done. this tune has some crazy left hand stuff
Thanks!!
Exceptional. Saw the Police live in December 1979 and message in a bottle was always my favourite. Excellent cover. Well done
Thank you!! Lucky you :))
perfect.... like it so much
Fantastic. You have some impressive chops, my friend!
Thank you!!
Belo cover.
Muito bem feito.
Parabéns.
Absolutely sensational 👏. Well done mate. Beautiful and articulate 🤌🏽
Thank you!!
Well done
What a Great performance !!! Congratulations ! 👏
INSANE!
Wow i thought i was good at police covers but thats insanely close. Excellent 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Haha thank you so much!!
BIG thumbs up mate, that's a fuck** great cover, the best so far in my opinion.
Fantastic drum cover - Bravo! Nailed it!
Bravo
Awesome cover, great sound, thank you so much...BRAVO!!🐱
One of the best cover i seen !! What is the reference of the hi-hat ?
Thank you so much! The hi-hat is a Meinl Raker 14”. It has that crisp Copeland-sound :)
You are a master in recreating this drumpart of Copeland! Craftmanship, energy and sound. I realy appriciate this! 👍👍👍
Thank you so much for your kind words! He’s a very big inspiration for me :)
Excellent!! amazing cover!
Excellet!! one of the best drum covers without a doubt. Congratulations Adam.
Thank you so much!
Ive seen others play it, but yes this is how i remembered it and played it, very fast and some techno, most over play the techno jazz, when its not really that at all
Great job👍😎
Thank you so much!
I have played drums off/on for 40 years. i am solid but there is no way i can do what you did with this great song.
Just keep practicing man! You’ll get there :)
Adam you killed it and for that reason I liked and subscribed.
Thank you so much for your support!
This is pretty good, you have good chops! 😎👍
Leading with the right AND THE LEFT!
Nice technique. One of the best covers of message in a bottle!
Thank you so much!!
One of the best drum cover of police i had ever Seen!
Your hand technique and Switch is Amazing!
Thanks for this vidéo !
Thank you so much!!
A bloody good effort on a crazy difficult track. Copeland is a beautiful balanced drummer and you have done him proud.
Thank you so much!
Perfection. 🤩🤩🤩
👏👏👏👏👏
Great job, you looked stressed to make sure you got it right. You did! Stu would be proud.
Nice job! Stew admitted that he added another track for the cymbal bell in the third verse, but you did it all by yourself without overdubbing. Nice!
Thank you! Yeah, I decided to challenge myself and do it without overdubs.
You fuckin' rule !!! Best cover of this song ! Spent a really good time watching and listening to this ! Awesome feeling !
Thank you so much!!! Comments like this is what keeps me going :))
Just quality...
good cover, nice drum kit
Thank you!
Best cover I've seen
Thank you so much, Steve!!!
Great cover!
Thank you!
very nice!! muito boa sua coordenação motora!🤘🏻🇧🇷🔥
Brilliant playing!. Not an easy song to do. You did great.!
Great job mate! Bravo! Cheers from Serbia! 🍻
Thank you!!
Excellent.