STILL one of the sickest drum solos of all time. 🤯🔥🔥🔥A drum solo with the band. That's some African bush holy trance. Branford is giving me baby Coltrane. That bassline. Kenny on them keys. The nasty, slow burn of this song. Sting is a bad man for getting these musicians 👏👏One of my fav Sting joints.🔥🔥🔥 I love every version.
YES!! This performance alone has really captivated my attention as a drummer for years!! So many great drummers to watch and study but this one alone skyrocketed my respect for Omar Hakim. Just perfect!
There are a lot of great drummers out there... But in this moment live... Omar Hakim created one of the greatest drum solos ever... MASTERPIECE 💎👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I have this on VHS. As a lifelong drummer I remember sitting with my dad when I saw this at 11 years old watching over and over loving the performance of this concert but this song in particular
I have watched this over 100 times probably and I have the video even and I STILL will watch it on You Tube... Goosebumps the sh&t out of me EVERY time.
I love Sting in my soul, but it is Omar that brings me back to this. Its just normal. Life. This was a moment I cannot explain in Human existence. This was Omar's moment. It is pure and true.
@@dme1016I think this version is heavily edited as is the Bring on the Night album version. There are a bunch of bootleg concerts from 85 -86 on youtube now. It sounds like they used this song as a bass and drum feature, and Omar and Daryl were able to go off and solo. At the end they go back into this vamp. It is probable that they cut this out for the movie or that, this is one of the early shows, and the solos were a later development during the tour.
PERIOD!!! 😆The extra plus is that the drum solo is in the movement with the band and not isolated. It's what I prefer. Search other performances with this line up. It gets even sicker.
I remember watching this documentary for the first time on VHS. Yes, VHS, remember those things??? Lol!! I was just blown away at Omar's incredible drumming. I started drum lessons mainly because of him, and still play. After 30 years of playing drums, I STILL HAVE NOOO DAMN IDEA WHAT OMAR IS FREAKING DOING!!!
John Coltrane talked about this level of playing, long after music education had been completed, after countless hours of practice, thousands of jigs, where you could just shut your conscious mind off and solo without thinking about it. You can be sure Omar was thinking in terms of staffs and measures and notes even though all that was perfect for him.
@@LotusPhotoStudios I hate to take the romanticism out of it, but I’m hearing a lot of rudiments in what he’s doing. It’s just at a super fast tempo. Nuanced accents and dynamics. Completely in control. He’s a true artist.
I remember seeing this back in the 80's and being blown away and then here comes Omar Hakim with the most powerful "Give the drummer some" moments I have ever seen. Even the late Kenny Kirkland can be seen chuckling. OH absolutely assaulted the skins in a crescendo of pure power that was also graceful.
Everytime I watch this clip....(and I have watched it too many times to count), I shed tears at the end of Omar Hakim's solo!! Thank you Omar!! That drum solo and your performance on the entire gig will surely live beyond your days!! SAVAGE!!!
Omar and Branford are just unreal dudes. They were the core of Sting's premier years and the staple of that era. Just mesmerizing levels of music from both of them.
@@gibrancaballero, yes, you ain't lying but Branford's contribution was sublime as well. I am no musician but the connection between them is awe-inspiring. A lot of drum solos can get boring and static...this one pushes Omar to the fore but all the other bandmembers and singers stay connected and contribute to it in every measure.
The only time I have gotten drunk out of control was drinking plenty of beer while listening to this song in a loop absorbing every little detail of it and its intensity.
At 54 years of age, I can watch/listen to this every day for the rest of my life and never tire of it if God allows me to live to 100. This was an awesome documentary, this was an unbelievably awesome song and Sting's first solo album was an absolutely awesome collection of talent, making an awesome contribution to music and life.
This drumming is otherworldly! I.saw the movie in the theatres in 85and bought the VHS the second it came out. i watch this every six months or so and it still delivers goose bumps!!!
Omar Hakim is one of most important modern drummer and this solo in "I burn for you" remains historical ..of course! He "bewitched" many drummers (and other musicians) in the world.. amazing drumming!
I own the DVD. I have seen this song a million times, and I get hard nipples each time. Never gets old. Undoubtedly the greatest band, talent-wise, in the history of rock.
I went to see Sting live for his Nothing Like the Sun tour because of this video and hoping Omar was playing with him. He wasn't and they didn't play this song which was sad, but I got to see Kenny Kirkland and Branford and I think Manu Katche was playing for Sting then and it was still an amazing show. NO regrets but this Omar solo is an absolute pinnacle of Sting's live solo work.
@@carygson Just a loud though, Martin. It could've been Lawrence Welk in the video, I'd said the same thing. Just an expression after really focusing on the musicianship. But, you're right. The level these cats are on, they wouldn't stay too creative engaged after, maybe, a tour or two. (R.I.P., Kenny. )
There are only 2 drummers alive, I know of, that can play with ANY band and take that band to a whole other level.... Omar is one of them. He is an Orchestrational Genius.
i remember seeing this sting tape (vhs) in high school, this song and omar completely blew me away, i think i broke the tape rewinding and watching so many times
well in the 80s coming from hair bands and then going to see this live...and me being a drummer...i lost all respect for metal drummers at the time.......this just blew me away and have always been inspired by Mr Omar Hakim
I was at that tour 85 in Hamburg. I remember Omar had another solo. Sting was watching it from the side, shook his head in disbelief. A solo on a its own level. Never forget this excellent concert which was one of the best ever in my life
Glad to say I saw this band configuration at the NEC Birmingham I think in 1982, completely memorable incredible gig, and this song a highlight of the night. Hakim at his flying best, just such a spectacle of cool.
If this is Bercy, I was at this performance! I recall Omar being upstage right and elevated, and his solo on this song is what I remember most. Was an amazing performance! I do not remember seeing those upper seats, though :(
Its been so many years over seeing this over and over. Omar, I will NEVER get enough of watching this. Your rays blotted out the sun. How can that be? How small the rest of us...
Every week I come back to this video. Before youtube I would watch my vhs copy of this every other day... I still get goosebumps and emotional when the crowd stands up applauds for omar during his solo. Godly it is.
THIS is the version that should be on the CD!!!! It would be fabulous to release this audio track for Spotify etc. One of my absolute favourite solos ever. It's graceful, technical, and with so much heart. Omar is so kind. At a drum clinic years ago, I took my djembe (Other than the shell already being carved from Ghana - I put on the goat skin, shaved it, tuned it etc). I wondered if he might sign my drum. He said "of course, but would you mind if I played it first?". Would I mind?!! Such a great experience.
Omar just rules. My god. I remember actually seeing this show in 85 in Berkeley and being totally stunned by him on this song (not to mention the whole show).
Was there for one of these 85 gigs... 2nd year at Uni. Birmingham NEC. Incredible. Till then not really heard of Omar. Never forgot. Marselis wasn't bad neither.
I've been watching this vid since I had it on VHS in 1986 and I still can't figure out WTF Omar is playing and I used to be a semi-professional drummer.
Do you know what I have discovered so far in my life? Other than God, this whole world revolves around women? They dictate a man's emotion and his resulting outcome. We are at the mercy of you guys........and we suffer deeply because of it.
STILL one of the sickest drum solos of all time. 🤯🔥🔥🔥A drum solo with the band. That's some African bush holy trance. Branford is giving me baby Coltrane. That bassline. Kenny on them keys. The nasty, slow burn of this song. Sting is a bad man for getting these musicians 👏👏One of my fav Sting joints.🔥🔥🔥 I love every version.
No doubt...whew!
I feel your comment brutha
He looked like he had 8 arms like he is half spider!
Amazing!
I was there... 85 sporthalle hamburg... Burned into my DNA.❤ In my memory the solo lasted longer than in this clip?...
@@gurkenschnitzel3905This is from Olympia hall in Paris (featured in the documentary movie, this was the first gig after the recording sessions)
Am I the only one who cries when they see this drum solo???and I can really play dem drums!!!!
Kenny watching Omar in total disbelief of what he's witnessing, amazing.
Kenny realizes that Omar just went orbital and didn’t want to miss it.
I saw Omar with sting( first tour) best drummer i have ever seen
I'm 48 and was at my full capacity in drumming till I seen this. Awesome song still till this day.
YES!! This performance alone has really captivated my attention as a drummer for years!! So many great drummers to watch and study but this one alone skyrocketed my respect for Omar Hakim. Just perfect!
There are a lot of great drummers out there... But in this moment live... Omar Hakim created one of the greatest drum solos ever... MASTERPIECE 💎👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I have this on VHS. As a lifelong drummer I remember sitting with my dad when I saw this at 11 years old watching over and over loving the performance of this concert but this song in particular
Damn, this just never gets old...Omar Hakim is f**king awsome.
I have watched this over 100 times probably and I have the video even and I STILL will watch it on You Tube... Goosebumps the sh&t out of me EVERY time.
As much as I love Sting, its Omar that brings me back to this over and over.
I love Sting in my soul, but it is Omar that brings me back to this. Its just normal. Life. This was a moment I cannot explain in Human existence. This was Omar's moment. It is pure and true.
Omar Hakim! That solo man! I’m with you! The movie was good too!
Agreed...I can't get enough of it!
I know of not many drummers, but once I met Hakim, he was all that I needed to know.
The greatest drum solo of all time. Period.
It's not actually a solo, bcuz the other band members are playing too, but they REALLY need to STOP.....and let Omar do his thing......ALONE!!!
@@dme1016I think this version is heavily edited as is the Bring on the Night album version. There are a bunch of bootleg concerts from 85 -86 on youtube now.
It sounds like they used this song as a bass and drum feature, and Omar and Daryl were able to go off and solo. At the end they go back into this vamp.
It is probable that they cut this out for the movie or that, this is one of the early shows, and the solos were a later development during the tour.
PERIOD!!! 😆The extra plus is that the drum solo is in the movement with the band and not isolated. It's what I prefer. Search other performances with this line up. It gets even sicker.
I love Sting but I just watch this video for Omar!
✊🏿
Goosebumps, enlightenment & tears
I remember watching this documentary for the first time on VHS. Yes, VHS, remember those things??? Lol!! I was just blown away at Omar's incredible drumming. I started drum lessons mainly because of him, and still play. After 30 years of playing drums, I STILL HAVE NOOO DAMN IDEA WHAT OMAR IS FREAKING DOING!!!
That is literally the same thing that happened to me. Sounds like about at the same time too! Nuts! From this exact song. Couldn’t fight the feeling.
John Coltrane talked about this level of playing, long after music education had been completed, after countless hours of practice, thousands of jigs, where you could just shut your conscious mind off and solo without thinking about it. You can be sure Omar was thinking in terms of staffs and measures and notes even though all that was perfect for him.
@@alexbaum2204 I went on to buy the dvd and Blu-ray of this!!! I’m 46 now, and I’m STILL trying to figure out what he’s doing!!!
@@LotusPhotoStudios I hate to take the romanticism out of it, but I’m hearing a lot of rudiments in what he’s doing. It’s just at a super fast tempo. Nuanced accents and dynamics. Completely in control. He’s a true artist.
Bring On The Night. It documented Stings first solo tour in 1985 and the birth of his first child with his future wife Trudy Styler.
I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO BE ABLE TO PLAY DRUMS LIKE OMAR HAKIM!!! HE'S LITERALLY ONE OF THE GREATEST DRUMMERS OF ALL TIME!!!
I remember seeing this back in the 80's and being blown away and then here comes Omar Hakim with the most powerful "Give the drummer some" moments I have ever seen. Even the late Kenny Kirkland can be seen chuckling. OH absolutely assaulted the skins in a crescendo of pure power that was also graceful.
God has a middle name and His name is Omar Hakim. Bravo my man. Love kills. ❤️
Everytime I watch this clip....(and I have watched it too many times to count), I shed tears at the end of Omar Hakim's solo!! Thank you Omar!! That drum solo and your performance on the entire gig will surely live beyond your days!! SAVAGE!!!
Omar and Marseilles and Sting....I cry everytime I watch this. Gonna jam drums tomorrow with as much passion as I can muster!🙌🎶❤
Omar and Branford are just unreal dudes. They were the core of Sting's premier years and the staple of that era. Just mesmerizing levels of music from both of them.
In this one song Omar is the man!!!
@@gibrancaballero, yes, you ain't lying but Branford's contribution was sublime as well. I am no musician but the connection between them is awe-inspiring. A lot of drum solos can get boring and static...this one pushes Omar to the fore but all the other bandmembers and singers stay connected and contribute to it in every measure.
And Kenny Kirkland...and Darryl Jones...too...
I saw Weather Report live in 1983, Hakim was the drummer and he made a "call and answer" solo with Zawinul that left me speechless...
Omar was working on that! Beautiful...
Not taking anything away from Sting, but he was hanging with some seriously great musicians here!
That was his genius , bringing the best!
@@gibrancaballeroAnd giving them the vehicle!
The only time I have gotten drunk out of control was drinking plenty of beer while listening to this song in a loop absorbing every little detail of it and its intensity.
At 54 years of age, I can watch/listen to this every day for the rest of my life and never tire of it if God allows me to live to 100. This was an awesome documentary, this was an unbelievably awesome song and Sting's first solo album was an absolutely awesome collection of talent, making an awesome contribution to music and life.
I totally agree with you.l never get tired of this song.l listen to it everyday in every version.❤
I totally miss the late 80's into the early 90's. Music was a continuous epiphany.
This drumming is otherworldly!
I.saw the movie in the theatres in 85and bought the VHS the second it came out.
i watch this every six months or so and it still delivers goose bumps!!!
Omar Hakim is one of most important modern drummer and this solo in "I burn for you" remains historical ..of course!
He "bewitched" many drummers (and other musicians) in the world.. amazing drumming!
I own the DVD. I have seen this song a million times, and I get hard nipples each time. Never gets old. Undoubtedly the greatest band, talent-wise, in the history of rock.
Yes, not the best the band but one of the best in their time. No one outdoes Weather Report, where Omar got his start as a young musician.
Hot Damn! Sting should've kept this band together!
Michael Dean this band are too good for Sting - they wouldn’t stay around to play his drivel for much longer.
@@carygson or deal with his shit.
I went to see Sting live for his Nothing Like the Sun tour because of this video and hoping Omar was playing with him. He wasn't and they didn't play this song which was sad, but I got to see Kenny Kirkland and Branford and I think Manu Katche was playing for Sting then and it was still an amazing show. NO regrets but this Omar solo is an absolute pinnacle of Sting's live solo work.
@@carygson Just a loud though, Martin. It could've been Lawrence Welk in the video, I'd said the same thing. Just an expression after really focusing on the musicianship. But, you're right. The level these cats are on, they wouldn't stay too creative engaged after, maybe, a tour or two. (R.I.P., Kenny. )
@@Sugarsail1 Thanks for sharing, Sugar..
I wore the video out. Love it. Omar Hakim one of my 1st inspirations.
There are only 2 drummers alive, I know of, that can play with ANY band and take that band to a whole other level.... Omar is one of them. He is an Orchestrational Genius.
who is the other?
Vinnie Colaiuta, maybe?
I would say either Copeland or Peart as the other.
The other would have to be Simon Phillips…
@@jackhammer_au9961 good call. Simon’s work with The Who was phenomenal
Never gets old is right
This is truly a perfect love song.
Good Lawd ! That drum solo still kicks my ass everytime.
i remember seeing this sting tape (vhs) in high school, this song and omar completely blew me away, i think i broke the tape rewinding and watching so many times
This is still so inspiring Omar !!
well in the 80s coming from hair bands and then going to see this live...and me being a drummer...i lost all respect for metal drummers at the time.......this just blew me away and have always been inspired by Mr Omar Hakim
TRUTH!! I saw a live drum clinic with Omar Hakim & it was unreal!!
I was at that tour 85 in Hamburg. I remember Omar had another solo. Sting was watching it from the side, shook his head in disbelief. A solo on a its own level. Never forget this excellent concert which was one of the best ever in my life
-"Dad, why is my sister's name Rose?"
-"Because, your mother loves roses."
-"Thanks, Dad."
-"No problem, I Burn for You's Drum Solo."
0:39 Love how Sting looks over that little girl. The look on her face is absolutely priceless!!
Glad to say I saw this band configuration at the NEC Birmingham I think in 1982, completely memorable incredible gig, and this song a highlight of the night. Hakim at his flying best, just such a spectacle of cool.
Omar is amazing.
If this is Bercy, I was at this performance! I recall Omar being upstage right and elevated, and his solo on this song is what I remember most. Was an amazing performance! I do not remember seeing those upper seats, though :(
For me Sting gathered the best musicians ever played with him in this era... ufff
Just check this out...
I dunno how many time i have watched this particularly for the solo, maybe 30-40 times. Just got goosebumps again
Omar. Beast.
Its been so many years over seeing this over and over. Omar, I will NEVER get enough of watching this. Your rays blotted out the sun. How can that be? How small the rest of us...
Never get tired of seeing this Omar the beast
Every week I come back to this video. Before youtube I would watch my vhs copy of this every other day... I still get goosebumps and emotional when the crowd stands up applauds for omar during his solo. Godly it is.
Thank you!
OMAR!!!!
Omar Hakim is incredible love this song
God bless you all, amazing!!!
Sting, Omar Hakim, Branford and KENNY
remember watching this in like 1988 when I rented the movie... still blown away by the drumming...
THIS is the version that should be on the CD!!!! It would be fabulous to release this audio track for Spotify etc. One of my absolute favourite solos ever. It's graceful, technical, and with so much heart. Omar is so kind. At a drum clinic years ago, I took my djembe (Other than the shell already being carved from Ghana - I put on the goat skin, shaved it, tuned it etc). I wondered if he might sign my drum. He said "of course, but would you mind if I played it first?". Would I mind?!! Such a great experience.
Omar just rules. My god. I remember actually seeing this show in 85 in Berkeley and being totally stunned by him on this song (not to mention the whole show).
I saw this show in Brighton uk,I forgot how good it is.omar hakim!!!
I could and would, listen to any song Omar played drums on.
I love this song, can listen to it over and over !!! 💜💜💜
Chills up & down spine.
Perfection... Nuff said...
I saw that live lads in Montréal.in 85..for a teen it was greeeattttt
Omar SMASHED IT!! Awesome.
awesome!!!!!!!!
This is one of the best drum solo I've seen in my life,GREAT....
That hi hat is begging for mercy!
Mr Omar Hakim
The wonder Man...
I've seen this a number of times and it's every bit as passionate and moving as the first time back in the late 80's. An absolute gem.
Geeeezus Christ !
Woah !
I searched "sting live omar hakim" and found this. Great minds think alike, Thank you ror noting omar hakim!
Brandford was killing it too and will take any Jazz drummer like Hakim any day of the week as his chops are off the chart
Them together....omg
Was there for one of these 85 gigs... 2nd year at Uni. Birmingham NEC. Incredible. Till then not really heard of Omar. Never forgot. Marselis wasn't bad neither.
Maestro Hakim :)
OMAR HAKIM!
Omar............
0:36 "You and I are lovers" - he looks directly at that girl, and you can almost see her heart jump out of her chest.
Omar.....
OMAR HAKEEEEEEEEM! Note to producer: why were any cameras focused on anyone other than OH in this number?
OMAR!!!!!!!! BRANFORD!!!!!!
Burning!
Omar. Omar. Omar.
Omar!
:D I always found it funny that Sting Electric upright is no plugged in
I've been watching this vid since I had it on VHS in 1986 and I still can't figure out WTF Omar is playing and I used to be a semi-professional drummer.
I really think, he’s not “thinking “ he’s letting it flow!
@@gibrancaballero nah, he's got his licks worked out and dialed in, there's no wingin' it here.
Anni indimenticabili
🔝🙌🏻👊🏿
Do you know what I have discovered so far in my life? Other than God, this whole world revolves around women? They dictate a man's emotion and his resulting outcome. We are at the mercy of you guys........and we suffer deeply because of it.
Thought it was John Farnham's song. This is jazz
#omarhakim #onecoolcat
What kind of ride cymbal and hi hats does he used here???
Sorry Sting, Branford, Kenny, Dollette, Janice, But Omar stole that and the crowd from that moment, understood the solo Sting.
The genius of Sting was to ensamble this band…
Omar carried the “weight “ of the song…
Jijitally Remastered ?
Yeah, "Jiji" is my nickname and since I remastered the audio of this clip, it's "Jijitally remastered". ;-)
スティングのベースが聞こえないのは私だけですか？
Am I only person cannot catch Sting’s base? I believe that base is played by Daryl.
How nasty is 2:10
You're right. There is a sort of "cut and paste" in there.
DVD版は音が硬くてミュートされたようで良くない。VHSビデオの方が遥かに生きた音がしてた。
Burning!
Sorry Sting, Branford, Kenny, Dollette, Janice, But Omar stole that and the crowd from that moment, understood the solo Sting.