For the first time ever on Drumeo, we’re honored to bring you the legendary Stewart Copeland from The Police-live from the iconic Village Studios in Los Angeles! Thanks for sharing your stories and knowledge, Stewart! | Ready to reach your drumming goals? Try Drumeo FREE for 7 days: www.drumeo.com/trial.
Stuart Copeland feels underutilized in this world. He needs a show. He needs a show that has him interviewing other musicians. Or SOMETHING. Copeland is the kind of personality that we need to be seeing regularly.
I keep thinking the same. Sting always performs Police hit songs during his tours, and he has a session drummer and guitarist replace andy and stewart. I would gladly pay to see a Stewart Copeland tour where he has session bassist/vocalist replace Sting (obviously a police tour would be amazing but assuming that wont happen). I wonder how many fans would pay to see stewart perform the police songs live ...
The only thing holding it to happen is his will to make something like that happen on a regular basis. He'll get tired of that so fast, unless it's an Eric Andre Show's esque
@@roathripper True, but his comment got 130+ likes, so can't be that cringe! Lot of dads who love that kind of joke watching Drumeo, haha! ;) Edit: Update that the orginal dad joke is now at 807 likes, go for it!
Brandon does such good prep for these. He KNEW Stewart would steer a lot of the conversation and he seemed completely ready to go everywhere with him. Well done.
@@BrandonToewsYou really did a great job. Stewart is a *very* engaged conversationalist with so many wonderful things to say, and a lot of people just ask him the same questions.
@@BrandonToews great job indeed, even though I thought you sometimes looked like you struggled to keep Stewart from derailing your line of questioning. Or do I imagine that?
A couple of things I’ve learned from this video: 1. The drums in The Police songs sound complex but as long as you have the fundamentals right, it’s not that complicated. No, you can’t master them in one day but you can play them. It’s about the feels and having fun. 2. Despite him making fun of Sting’s lyrics and their differences, Stewart has the utmost respect for him. 3. Stewart remains one of my favourite drummers of all time and this interview makes me appreciate him ever more. Thank you Drumeo for this.
Hear it is... My Father's Place Roslyn Long Island Sting's Birthday Oct. 2, 1979 th-cam.com/video/19seUKwk5-I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=264d662Tx4-qnn52 You can hear at the beginning of so lonely sting shouts louder to Soundman Kim Turner the fourth member of Police to turn up his new Roland Space Echo. Also Stewart has a new echo & a new E-Drum Synare-3? Making that obnoxious sound that turns out doesn't fit Police music. Bawoooooo.. Boys love toys. Police played the same club six months earlier with only one album. Also a radio broadcast that you can find here on TH-cam. I advise seeking out the many radio broadcasts they did in America. Many are on TH-cam posted by the same few very cool Police superfans that have it all. The show above I bought as a bootleg album just before I saw the Zenyatta tour with Xtc opening. If you dont know XTC... Your missing a great band. Musicians especially love them. Like most Great stuff you may not feel it at first... But when you do... You will wonder how it slipped past you. Cheers & Regards.. -dugair -AUI- ↓2001↑
Check out Paralamas and their drummer Barone they have been releasing albums since 83 and Barone based his playing and sound on Copeland. Paralamas funny enough has more hits than the Police 4x over. Here is barone playing a 1984 track in similar drumeo style th-cam.com/video/W8p7Ad3lDTs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HGFgk1yqqU5Tkp4x I also suggest you check out thr following classics Oculos, Mensagem de Amor, and so many more by Paralamas. If you are a Police fan u may like it.
I lost my dad in 1985, and he was a drummer and a huge Stewart Copeland fan. Music kept me going this entire time and I clicked on this video for him. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope music helps you through your loss as it did me. Peace and rock on!
I'm sorry my friend. I'm glad this channel is helping you get through these rough times. Sending positive energy to you. - hang in there, this will pass.
So sorry to hear this. Music and great characters like Stewart, who create it , are wonderful at giving a bit of perspective, calm and comfort. All the things you need right now. Sending you good wishes and peace in the future 👍
He's always been in pretty good shape. Could be genetics, his height, years of drumming, or all of the above. The root of it is his energy, but it's important to stay active.
I'm 62 and I have to say this: The Police are The Beatles of my generation. Everything was new and everything was enjoyable for most of the people. This is the way to become a legend. "The Bed's Too Big Without You" is my favourite tune for the interplay between bass and drums and the many sound inventions within. Thank you guys! ❤
It’s true…like The Beatles, The Police were teen idols, pop hit makers, musically innovative/ambitious and broke up when they were at their peak powers.
I was in London late 70s early 80s when The Police hit the big time. Every drummer I knew in London lost their minds over Stewart Copeland. He was an instant legend and has remained so ever since.
Stewart was talking about the show on Long Island at "My Father's Place" HEAR IS THAT GIG On Sting's Birthday Oct. 2, 1979... th-cam.com/video/19seUKwk5-I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NkKsVjq23KpX89tt. Besides echo Stewart had a new toy...an electronic drum.a Synare 3? That "Bawooooo" sound that doesn't fit Police music so much. At the beginning of song 2 "So Lonely" You can hear Sting shout "louder" to Kim Turner the soundman (and fourth member of the Police)... To turn up Sting's new echo on his voice that Kim was controlling from the board.
@@-dugair That Synare was put to much better use by Warren Cann on Ultravox's 'Vienna'.
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Stewart is one of the most entertaining guests ever. His mind is genius which is reflected in his playing. I love that he has such an in-depth knowledge of his instrument as well as the history of music itself. What a great player he's been - a legend for the ages. Edit: This was THE most entertaining session ever. His personality and candor is second to none. I hope Sting realizes that Stewart's off-time, rebellious playing is what put the Police over the top. Without him they were just another garage band.
Exactly. Andy's top quality, but it was Stewart that made it special. I can't listen to more that 1 Police song in a sitting because I find Sting's voice so irritating. He always has to fill every space with his yodelling too.
I can imagine them arguing over that: Sting: See, Every breath you take, I got you to drum like a normal person and it's our best selling song. Stewart: Oh shut up you d*ck. Andy (who actually wrote the guitar part without which the song would have been completely worthless): ...
One of the greatest, most proficient musicians of all time. Dude is so amazing. Punk, ska, funk, rock, jazz, reggae, contemporary, classic, blues, rockabilly. He can do any of those at an expert level.
What always struck me about Stewart Copeland is how he recorded the track and called it a day. He never once played a song the same way twice or even recalled the recorded track. He was two different drummers. Very controlled and locked in when recording, but a free spirit on the stage.
This is one of the things that this video emphasizes well. I can totally understand how he would have driven Sting crazy because he never plays the same thing twice and he seems incapable of doing so, for otherwise he would find it too boring. I mean, it's great that he can always make it sound incredible whatever he decides to play on the day, but even on this video he admits he has no idea (or no care, for that matter) what he actually played on The Police hits.
@@joshmartin5975 Different, but familiar and definitely "good enough". I can see why they had so much friction. All virtuosos of their respective craft, combined with some degree of ego, opinionated and perfectionism. Even if Stewart and Andy were willing to carry on with the band, I have the feeling that Sting wanted out more than they did. The guy just wanted to fly and soar he did once the ended things!
@@stephanmarcouxdrums4877 i agree its emotive . I play guitar and can play bass and have taken up the drums recently but will never be great . it gives you a 360 degree view of a song ( i write songs ) and its really helped me .
Let's say he was the best of his time? 😊 Best of all time has to be Vinnie Colaiuta. He's played with Zappa, Lemmy, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and also Sting. 15 Drummer of the year awards? C'mon
Whenever Stewart plays drums, he's fascinating to listen to. Same when he's talking. This guy is so smart, so honest, so humble and so bad ass at the same time. That's why we love him. Thx for this great episode.
I am not a musician, but could watch/listen to Stuart Copeland interviews for days... The guy is just so energetic, engaging and interesting to listen to. He'd make a great college professor! Wildly talented, and he's such a great sport about playing the old Police songs, even though he's moved on to other things. Going to be watching this video many times. You can tell that even though he bashes Sting, he clearly loves and respects the guy, though seemingly a little jealous of Sting's success.
I'm not a drummer and don't play any other instrument, but am in awe of the seemingly effortless way he plays the drums. Like watching a master paint, or Jordan switching from one hand to the other in mid-air.
yeah! same here. "don't stand so close to me" was the song that got me hooked to his playing. love how he builds up his drum parts. so musical and so unique at the same time.
Damn, I was 16 years old when the first Police record came out. I'm a bass player, but we all listened to it until we wore out the grooves (kids, ask your parents) and everyone kept saying to each other "wow, Stewart Copeland has totally changed the game." Now I'm 61 years old, watching Stewart, once again, and nothing has changed. He's still redefined drumming, still does it all so brilliantly and effortlessly. Amazing.
I just got done watching Rick Beato's interview with Stewart and thought, 'I need more of this.' Low and behold, Drumeo blessed us with this video. Thank you so much.
Neil Peart is significantly beyond stewart and hes said that himself. He was very close with neil but aside from the absurd technical aspects of neils playing, he covered so many styles of drumming in 40 years of rush farrrrrrr beyond what stewart ever had the chance to do with the police who werent around long.
@@trenken I see that. The longevity of RUSH definitely provided far more opportunities for different styles and growth. Peart was a phenomenal artist. Good call!
I'm a metal guitarist who's obsessed with drumming and drummers. The magic of music is always in the kit and the drummer's stylistic choices and phrasing. Even as a very young kid in the late 70s and early 80s, I remember loving Stewart's playing and the sound of his kit. Especially his snare sound. What a legend
Stewart - if you happen to read this, just know, you contributed to one of the most important movements in American music history - beyond so many clad in spandex and hairspray (low bar, I know - but still important). You’re a true artist and maintain an introspection that is rare these days. Know that you are secured in the annals of music that transcends beyond color, creed, style or persuasion. Thank you!
Could listen to Stewart talk and play all day long. One of my favorite all-time drummers from one of my favorite bands. Such fantastic music they made.
I was luckily enough to see The Police 3 times in their prime. To see a 20' something Copeland ripping through our favorites at warp speed was something to behold. He was truly a force to be reckoned with and the only drummer I'm certain that could stand up to Sting when he looked back at him playing live and said "SLOW DOWN!!!!""" Followed by Stewart flipping him off and playing how he wanted to. Always pushing the beat. Being a drummer myself, Stewart was my biggest influence. Seeing this Drumeo video brought me back in time to where I was when I first heard these songs, first learned them on drums, and what they meant to me growing up. I also forgot just how entertaining this guy is. This hour video FLEW by and I was hanging on his every word. Such a force and unique, intelligent, cosmic dude. Stewart and Drumeo, thank you so much for an incredible look back in time at how all classic songs came to be and what they meant to you. And us for that matter. Congrats Drumeo...... By far your best one yet.
I’m not sure that he was pushing the beat as much as just speeding up the tempo. Which is slightly different. That would piss me off, too, because this song is a song. Of course you can play a song on a different tempo. But you should all be in agreement on it.
LOVED this. My Dad loved this band, too. He brainwashed me when I was a kid, playing the tape all the time in the car when he drove me to school. Thank you Dad.
Not only one of the greatest drummers of all time, but certainly one of the funniest man to ever walk the Earth (and the Moon)... Thank you for this great master class Drumeo!
You can tell Stewart and Sting are extremely close and love each other, because of how they public talk about how much they hate each other. They are like brothers from another mother.
I figure, they will have had to go deep and/or country-western for that, because he has almost certainly _heard_ it, when prompted, and as a result, it should be most interesting all on its own. A Police song would not be out of the realm of reality either.
Stewart is simply a genius, PERIOD! The Police wouldn't be the iconic band that it is without Copeland on drums. But that goes for each of the three band members. The marriage of these 3 incredible musicians is just that tight, it's perfect. Enjoyed this interview so much, one of the most entertaining episodes ever.
I just started learning to play drums - my teacher says traditional grip is useless and wants me to play matched, but I started in marching band, so ... I'm glued to this interview watching everything - watching the height of his hand on the snare - how his cymbals are set up - the distance between the hats and the snare - the angle of the toms - that flip where he changes from traditional to matched and back again on a beat!! - also, everything everyone else said too - an absolute legend!
Prodigies can of course use both grips... 😅 try both but the right hand is more powerful unless you're a leftie so giving the weaker hand the weaker grip doesn't seem wise, especially if you're playing loud back beats. If a grip is holding you back technique wise then it's ok to skip it and come back later
I’m primarily a “matched grip” player. That said, most of my favorite drummers are traditional grip players. Jojo Mayer made an amazing video many years ago. It analyzes several different grips & permutations. I don’t watch it often enough. My advise is to take lessons from your drum instructor, but learn from everyone possible. There is no one “right” way…
I have always had a very special place for Police music in my heart, souvenirs and emotions. I'm 52 now and each time I listen to Police songs it flies me back in time at a precise moment of my life. Almost each song has its own time and place coordinates. Thank you M. Copeland, Sting ans Andy for being The Police, for such incredible and unique groove and sound. I was there in Paris for the reunion tour. Wish you'll read this 👊🤛🤘
Stewart Copeland is such a character, ha ha. I bet he would be a blast to hang out with. As a musician he is obviously a master of his craft and left an indelible mark on music history, to our many benefits. He jokingly, mockingly, and seriously refers to the others as genius, but is assuredly no less. Thank you Stewart Copeland! Thanks Drumeo! Good stuff.
I can't imagine having this much wit and energy (let alone maintaining my drum chops) at 72 years of age. I know because I'm in my late forties and I don't have this much wit, energy, or drum chops. God preserve Stewart Copeland.
I'm blown away. This guy is incredibly fresh, funny, adorable and able to explain things like no one else. Thank you Drumeo. You, along with Rick Beato, do the interviews that the old media, TV and radio, used to do badly and have consigned to oblivion these days. Keep up the good work and the good sound. And don't forget that if you enjoy doing it, we'll enjoy watching it even more.
I feel like watching Copeland interviews over the years the older he gets the less focus we get out of him and I love it. His speech like his drumming is magnificently all over the place.
Copeland is on fire both verbally and musically. The energy is off the scale! It is everything one could hope for. ... And you've captured it all on film!
I'm a 30 year old man. While I've been playing music my whole life since I was a teen, I got into actual drumming during my mid-20s and while I was initially inspired by drummers like Travis Barker, Zac Farro, Phil Collins; it was watching and listening to Stewart Copeland that eventually made me dedicated to the drums and actually study the art. I mean, how could anyone not be inspired by his infectious energy and passion for music? I am grateful I got into The Police in my 20's and have inspired a whole new area in the wide, wide world of music. This dude is definitely my all-time favorite drummer.
Even ‘your favorite drummer’s favorite drummer’, *Neil Peart* was inspired by and a fan of Stewart. If you listen to Permanent Waves and Signals, Stewart’s influence is all over the drumming on those albums.
i don't want tracks without the drum. i want tracks without the music... erasing tracks from Copeland is a sin! This session is fantastic, the closest i could be from chilling with my idol! thanks
Master at work. Hearing his work in The Police in my early teens, changed the way I approached timing and drumming arrangements forever. That was 30yrs ago now and he's still killing it.
Thank you....I was 16 in 1980.... the police were a global phenomenon and I remember how huge they were in the early 80s Love listening to Stuart's drumming and his stories of the band and performing. It's like being there. Thank you.
Not only is he obviously a killer drummer but he just seems like one of the most fun people to be around, love this man’s energy and a great interview as well. Stewart looks like he’s always having such a blast and I love it
I have played drums since 1989. Now it is 2024. Stew is a drumming god and its an honour to see him in this video. Thank you so much. My heart is moved, for real.❤
Even as a long-time, obsessive Police fan, I find my self watching this and marveling at how much the drum track adds to the interest of any given song. As good of a songwriter as Sting was, a lot of the group's songs are structurally pretty simple and wouldn't stand up to repeated listening so well if it weren't for the detail that Stewart's improvisation adds.
My favorite drummer ever. The Klark Kent album is one of my absolute favorites of all-time. One listen to that album will tell you exactly who made The Police sound the way they did. Stewart is brilliant.
Yes! Especially the first two Police albums were essentially Klark Kent with a better vocalist, lol. It's clear that the band based themselves around Stewart until Sting and Andy could develop their own musical personas. It wasn't until I re-listened to Klark Kent recently that I realized how obvious it was.
Incredible video of this drumming master, Copeland uses that snare like dynamite. The Police is a band that only ever works with Sting, Copeland & Summers chemistry. The 70's had 3 all time great drummers active in bands, John Bonham, Keith Moon and Stewart Copeland. All had completely different styles and all are unmatched to this day.
This puts such a smile on my face. Life long metal drummer but have always loved the Police and Copeland. He's my drumming spirit animal and I love everything about him.
Quite possibly the most dynamic drummer in the history of drumming. No two performances are the same. Every time he plays it seems like he's improvising. And even though he talks about "the void" he always nails the beat.
He told a great story in his interview with Beato, I think it was, when he said something about never getting the air drumming that Peart did because he never played anything the same way twice. 😂
I have to say that this was the most entertaining hour I've spent on TH-cam in a long time. Stewart was hilarious and fun, witty and entertaining all the way through. The "what!?" when asked to play the most difficult Police song was my favorite part. And the creativity and fun with which he was playing each song was great as well.
Words cannot express the amount of influence this man has on me as a drummer and musician. I used to mimic his every move as a kid and plays the drums on our sofa. I once sat in front of him at a movie screening of “Dare to Drum” and I was way too star struck to speak to him lol I do regret it.
For the first time ever on Drumeo, we’re honored to bring you the legendary Stewart Copeland from The Police-live from the iconic Village Studios in Los Angeles! Thanks for sharing your stories and knowledge, Stewart! | Ready to reach your drumming goals? Try Drumeo FREE for 7 days: www.drumeo.com/trial.
Thank you very much you bring our Majesty ❤ Steward Copeland
Thank you! 🙏 🙏 🙏
I was waiting for this one. Steward Copeland is why I started to drum.
The Master drummer and a great teacher too. Thank you for making this happen. ❤
have been waiting for this one for sometime. thx drumeo
It's insane how young this 72 years old guy is and how much energy he is spreading!
HE IS 72??? I never ever would have guessed that really! Damn - he looks maybe 60 or so!
That's drummers, its like they all are caffeinated puppies.
@@ggriggy9498
Have you played drums? Burns a lot of calories.
part of it might be that he's a happy drummer -
playing drums relieves tension and stress, and releases dopamine 😊
@@ggriggy9498 it's the happiness involved 😁🎉
Well, here it is! Thank you Stewart for the incredible stories and all the laughs. I can't wait to share everything else we filmed 😉
@BrandonToews, when will we get the video of Andy Hurley?
Thank you both very much, Brandon and Stewie! 😍
Great vibes! 😊👍
So flipping excited to watch and learn from Stewart!!!!
Please tell me you did a "hears for the first time" video on this.
I imagine you still can't get the smile off your face, what a treat!
Stuart Copeland feels underutilized in this world. He needs a show. He needs a show that has him interviewing other musicians. Or SOMETHING. Copeland is the kind of personality that we need to be seeing regularly.
100%
I keep thinking the same. Sting always performs Police hit songs during his tours, and he has a session drummer and guitarist replace andy and stewart. I would gladly pay to see a Stewart Copeland tour where he has session bassist/vocalist replace Sting (obviously a police tour would be amazing but assuming that wont happen). I wonder how many fans would pay to see stewart perform the police songs live ...
The only thing holding it to happen is his will to make something like that happen on a regular basis. He'll get tired of that so fast, unless it's an Eric Andre Show's esque
This world doesnt need shows.
Check out "On Drums" the BBC documentary. That's the closest thing he did to what you're describing.
Oh, Stewart… every little thing he drums is magic.
cringe!
@@roathripper True, but his comment got 130+ likes, so can't be that cringe! Lot of dads who love that kind of joke watching Drumeo, haha! ;)
Edit: Update that the orginal dad joke is now at 807 likes, go for it!
@@lawrencemcstephens308 Dad here, and I can confirm I enjoyed this joke immensely.
@@Killadey Amen, brother!
@@roathripper its not cringe because its true. he's a great drummer
Brandon does such good prep for these. He KNEW Stewart would steer a lot of the conversation and he seemed completely ready to go everywhere with him. Well done.
Thank you! With Stewart, you’ve gotta be ready to go ANYWHERE 😂
@@BrandonToewsYou really did a great job. Stewart is a *very* engaged conversationalist with so many wonderful things to say, and a lot of people just ask him the same questions.
@@Duskwynd He got nothing new out of him and he barely played!
The man is a walking drum encyclopedia of knowledge and very animated at that
@@BrandonToews great job indeed, even though I thought you sometimes looked like you struggled to keep Stewart from derailing your line of questioning. Or do I imagine that?
Stewart Copeland somehow elevates his Police bandmates while constantly cursing them. His genius isn't just on the drums. What a legend.
Great comment
He is the best!
Respect from a Frenemy is high praise. They are like brothers whether they like it or not,
A couple of things I’ve learned from this video:
1. The drums in The Police songs sound complex but as long as you have the fundamentals right, it’s not that complicated. No, you can’t master them in one day but you can play them. It’s about the feels and having fun.
2. Despite him making fun of Sting’s lyrics and their differences, Stewart has the utmost respect for him.
3. Stewart remains one of my favourite drummers of all time and this interview makes me appreciate him ever more.
Thank you Drumeo for this.
just start playing drums on beat 3 and ur good lol
4. Andy is and was a virtuoso.
If you can play No Time This Time, even with all the days of practice you want, you're something else.
Looking forward to your cover of Spirits in the Material World!
Yeah, but being the inventor of the police's drum parts, is what separates him. His uniqueness and creativity are where his genius lies.
Dear Drumeo crew... thanks so much for this episode ♡
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Hear it is...
My Father's Place
Roslyn Long Island
Sting's Birthday
Oct. 2, 1979
th-cam.com/video/19seUKwk5-I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=264d662Tx4-qnn52
You can hear at the beginning of so lonely sting shouts louder to Soundman Kim Turner the fourth member of Police to turn up his new Roland Space Echo. Also Stewart has a new echo & a new E-Drum Synare-3? Making that obnoxious sound that turns out doesn't fit Police music.
Bawoooooo..
Boys love toys.
Police played the same club six months earlier with only one album. Also a radio broadcast that you can find here on TH-cam. I advise seeking out the many radio broadcasts they did in America. Many are on TH-cam posted by the same few very cool Police superfans that have it all.
The show above I bought as a bootleg album just before I saw the Zenyatta tour with Xtc opening.
If you dont know XTC... Your missing a great band. Musicians especially love them. Like most Great stuff you may not feel it at first... But when you do... You will wonder how it slipped past you.
Cheers & Regards.. -dugair
-AUI- ↓2001↑
This one and Philo´s one are just awesome stuff
indeed….. He is a powerhouse..!
oh…and magnificent drummer too :P .
Stewart just has the greatest snare tone of all time. That is EXACTLY how a snare is meant to sound.
Check out Paralamas and their drummer Barone they have been releasing albums since 83 and Barone based his playing and sound on Copeland. Paralamas funny enough has more hits than the Police 4x over. Here is barone playing a 1984 track in similar drumeo style th-cam.com/video/W8p7Ad3lDTs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HGFgk1yqqU5Tkp4x
I also suggest you check out thr following classics Oculos, Mensagem de Amor, and so many more by Paralamas. If you are a Police fan u may like it.
The Arabic baladí vs reggae beat blew my mind.
Copeland is my favourite interview, period.
He looks CRAZY good for 72 years and his playing is still extraordinary. Legend!
Drummers age very well.
@@kingprawn171 Sadly not true for Phil
Ian Pace of Deep Purple also. Getting up there in age but still AN awesome drummer!! 👍 😊
My mom just passed and Drumeo is getting me thru...thank you
So sorry. I can't imagine your day. Hope the music helps.
I lost my dad in 1985, and he was a drummer and a huge Stewart Copeland fan. Music kept me going this entire time and I clicked on this video for him. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope music helps you through your loss as it did me. Peace and rock on!
I'm sorry my friend. I'm glad this channel is helping you get through these rough times. Sending positive energy to you. - hang in there, this will pass.
So sorry to hear this. Music and great characters like Stewart, who create it , are wonderful at giving a bit of perspective, calm and comfort. All the things you need right now. Sending you good wishes and peace in the future 👍
My condolences man!
Stewart in his 70’s still playing at a high level!
He's always been in pretty good shape. Could be genetics, his height, years of drumming, or all of the above.
The root of it is his energy, but it's important to stay active.
he never stopped drumming and did countless videos of what he drums in his home in LA
With a full head of hair.
@@ciadella1971 If he stayed in The Police, he wouldn't have his hair.
This is the “King of the hi-hat”
He's got like 5 different sounds for it depending on the tension with his foot and where he's hitting them. Amazing 👏
Indeed! Stewart Copeland and Papa Jo Jones/Max Roach are the hi-hat legends, without a doubt.
I'd maybe add Jimmy Chamberlain in the mix
He's got a unique pattern on the ride cymbal too
Don't forget the most dapper hi hat cat Roy Haynes
I'm 62 and I have to say this: The Police are The Beatles of my generation. Everything was new and everything was enjoyable for most of the people. This is the way to become a legend. "The Bed's Too Big Without You" is my favourite tune for the interplay between bass and drums and the many sound inventions within. Thank you guys! ❤
It’s true…like The Beatles, The Police were teen idols, pop hit makers, musically innovative/ambitious and broke up when they were at their peak powers.
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Supertramp, Blonde, Frank Zappa, The Cars, Kraftwerk, Genesis (with and without Peter Gabriel), Styx, Foreigner, Heart... Just sayin...
Memories!
My fave song too
@@bassomatic6055 Love that bassline! 🔥
Getting educated by Stewart Copeland on drum basics and history is something I didn't expect today, but here we are
Possibly my favourite drummer of all. Even unprepared, and half serious, he is playing the most exciting way possible.
I was in London late 70s early 80s when The Police hit the big time. Every drummer I knew in London lost their minds over Stewart Copeland. He was an instant legend and has remained so ever since.
Stewart was talking about the show on Long Island at "My Father's Place"
HEAR IS THAT GIG
On Sting's Birthday
Oct. 2, 1979...
th-cam.com/video/19seUKwk5-I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NkKsVjq23KpX89tt.
Besides echo Stewart had a new toy...an electronic drum.a Synare 3?
That "Bawooooo"
sound that doesn't fit Police music so much.
At the beginning of song 2 "So Lonely"
You can hear Sting shout "louder" to Kim Turner the soundman (and fourth member of the Police)...
To turn up Sting's new echo on his voice that Kim was controlling from the board.
Thank you for this. Real archive!@@-dugair
@@-dugair That Synare was put to much better use by Warren Cann on Ultravox's 'Vienna'.
Stewart is one of the most entertaining guests ever. His mind is genius which is reflected in his playing. I love that he has such an in-depth knowledge of his instrument as well as the history of music itself. What a great player he's been - a legend for the ages. Edit: This was THE most entertaining session ever. His personality and candor is second to none. I hope Sting realizes that Stewart's off-time, rebellious playing is what put the Police over the top. Without him they were just another garage band.
Exactly. Andy's top quality, but it was Stewart that made it special. I can't listen to more that 1 Police song in a sitting because I find Sting's voice so irritating. He always has to fill every space with his yodelling too.
I can imagine them arguing over that:
Sting: See, Every breath you take, I got you to drum like a normal person and it's our best selling song.
Stewart: Oh shut up you d*ck.
Andy (who actually wrote the guitar part without which the song would have been completely worthless): ...
One of the greatest, most proficient musicians of all time. Dude is so amazing. Punk, ska, funk, rock, jazz, reggae, contemporary, classic, blues, rockabilly. He can do any of those at an expert level.
1000 extra points for versatility!! Strongly agree!! 👍
What always struck me about Stewart Copeland is how he recorded the track and called it a day. He never once played a song the same way twice or even recalled the recorded track.
He was two different drummers. Very controlled and locked in when recording, but a free spirit on the stage.
This is one of the things that this video emphasizes well. I can totally understand how he would have driven Sting crazy because he never plays the same thing twice and he seems incapable of doing so, for otherwise he would find it too boring.
I mean, it's great that he can always make it sound incredible whatever he decides to play on the day, but even on this video he admits he has no idea (or no care, for that matter) what he actually played on The Police hits.
@@joshmartin5975
I know. All of us were sitting here like, “that’s not what you played”. Lol
@@joshmartin5975 Different, but familiar and definitely "good enough". I can see why they had so much friction. All virtuosos of their respective craft, combined with some degree of ego, opinionated and perfectionism.
Even if Stewart and Andy were willing to carry on with the band, I have the feeling that Sting wanted out more than they did. The guy just wanted to fly and soar he did once the ended things!
In my humble opinion, at their peak, this gentleman and Phil Collins were two of the very best drummers ever.
i think pick withers and dave mattox could be up there
@@stephanmarcouxdrums4877 i agree its emotive . I play guitar and can play bass and have taken up the drums recently but will never be great . it gives you a 360 degree view of a song ( i write songs ) and its really helped me .
I would add Peart, Bozzio and Bruford too!
@@memorythree yeah :)
Love the discussion so I will pitch in! I think the best drummer to have ever lived was Jeff Porcaro, but all these choices have been great!
I can listen to Stewart all day. I don't care about drumming at all, just his stories.
That Copeland snare!!!!! Killer!
Yep. Up there with Gavin Harrison and Jean "Winterhalter" Deflandre (Alcest)
The best!
Killer Snare! Stewart brings so much punch in it with his left hand. Always love his snare sound
Snare. Snare SNARE!!
absolutely killer...that's one of the unique sounds of Police
I LOVE how one of my favorite drummers of all time doesn’t take himself too seriously. At all.
This right here is magic!
I can only dream to be as articulate, passionate, and still fully engaged with life as this man is at age 72. So inspiring
Right! I hope to have this much spunk and energy at his age.
I'd settle for having the energy he has! I'm 14yrs away from his current age, and can only hope to have that kind of energy.
In my humble opinion, Stewart Copeland is the greatest drummer of all time.
Really?😂
Really ?😂
And Composer !! His work outside the police is just as good if not even better.
Let's say he was the best of his time? 😊 Best of all time has to be Vinnie Colaiuta. He's played with Zappa, Lemmy, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and also Sting. 15 Drummer of the year awards? C'mon
@@oscarleijontoft What about Steve Gadd?
Whenever Stewart plays drums, he's fascinating to listen to. Same when he's talking. This guy is so smart, so honest, so humble and so bad ass at the same time. That's why we love him. Thx for this great episode.
He's totally absorbing. Such a musical drummer, not just a time keeper.
Humble?? Self-aware I would say
@@g-man8705Unperturbed by his own greatness.
@@silverXnoise You could say that!
I am not a musician, but could watch/listen to Stuart Copeland interviews for days... The guy is just so energetic, engaging and interesting to listen to. He'd make a great college professor! Wildly talented, and he's such a great sport about playing the old Police songs, even though he's moved on to other things. Going to be watching this video many times.
You can tell that even though he bashes Sting, he clearly loves and respects the guy, though seemingly a little jealous of Sting's success.
I remember my brother coming home from the ghost in the machine tour and telling me he saw the best drummer on the planet.
I'm not a drummer and don't play any other instrument, but am in awe of the seemingly effortless way he plays the drums. Like watching a master paint, or Jordan switching from one hand to the other in mid-air.
He does look like he's having more fun than Michael ever did.
Totally agree
As a kid, Stewart Copeland was the guy that made me start paying attention to drums. Insanely great and influential.
Indeed....learnt a lot of his grooves from the police greatest hits, fun to play at that time😊❤
yeah! same here. "don't stand so close to me" was the song that got me hooked to his playing. love how he builds up his drum parts. so musical and so unique at the same time.
Me too !!!
Damn, I was 16 years old when the first Police record came out. I'm a bass player, but we all listened to it until we wore out the grooves (kids, ask your parents) and everyone kept saying to each other "wow, Stewart Copeland has totally changed the game."
Now I'm 61 years old, watching Stewart, once again, and nothing has changed. He's still redefined drumming, still does it all so brilliantly and effortlessly. Amazing.
I could listen to Stewart talk or play drums all day. I really hope there's a Stewart Copeland hears "X" for the first time that came out of this.
I think there might be!
This man is the reason why many people choose drums!! Thanks Stewart, thanks Drumeo✨🫡
This man is the reason I threw my sticks in the bin.
You are so right. I did find a way to survive with drum playing and he is the reason I did begin playing drums.
I just got done watching Rick Beato's interview with Stewart and thought, 'I need more of this.'
Low and behold, Drumeo blessed us with this video.
Thank you so much.
Is there anyone with a higher drum IQ than Stewart Copeland? My favorite musician and biggest inspiration!
I’m not a drummer either, but Copeland is also favourite musician of mine as well.
No. None higher than Stu.
Neil Peart is significantly beyond stewart and hes said that himself. He was very close with neil but aside from the absurd technical aspects of neils playing, he covered so many styles of drumming in 40 years of rush farrrrrrr beyond what stewart ever had the chance to do with the police who werent around long.
@@trenken I see that. The longevity of RUSH definitely provided far more opportunities for different styles and growth. Peart was a phenomenal artist. Good call!
Matt Garstka.
33 minutes in and I can now categorically say this is the greatest and most entertaining interview Drumeo have ever released.
I've watched it 10 times already.
Dear Drumeo. Ich love you for not censoring Copeland risking demonatisation... Thats what i call authenticity 😅
I'm a metal guitarist who's obsessed with drumming and drummers.
The magic of music is always in the kit and the drummer's stylistic choices and phrasing.
Even as a very young kid in the late 70s and early 80s, I remember loving Stewart's playing and the sound of his kit. Especially his snare sound.
What a legend
Not only is Stewart a phenomenal drummer, his stories are so great and his deliveries are HILARIOUS !!!!
Super fun personality
“Singers, I don’t listen to a word you’re saying, but…I love you “ 😂
Stewart - if you happen to read this, just know, you contributed to one of the most important movements in American music history - beyond so many clad in spandex and hairspray (low bar, I know - but still important). You’re a true artist and maintain an introspection that is rare these days. Know that you are secured in the annals of music that transcends beyond color, creed, style or persuasion. Thank you!
Could listen to Stewart talk and play all day long. One of my favorite all-time drummers from one of my favorite bands. Such fantastic music they made.
Ditto!
I love that Sting is so in Stewart's head he has conversations with him while drumming.
I was luckily enough to see The Police 3 times in their prime. To see a 20' something Copeland ripping through our favorites at warp speed was something to behold. He was truly a force to be reckoned with and the only drummer I'm certain that could stand up to Sting when he looked back at him playing live and said "SLOW DOWN!!!!""" Followed by Stewart flipping him off and playing how he wanted to. Always pushing the beat.
Being a drummer myself, Stewart was my biggest influence. Seeing this Drumeo video brought me back in time to where I was when I first heard these songs, first learned them on drums, and what they meant to me growing up. I also forgot just how entertaining this guy is. This hour video FLEW by and I was hanging on his every word. Such a force and unique, intelligent, cosmic dude. Stewart and Drumeo, thank you so much for an incredible look back in time at how all classic songs came to be and what they meant to you. And us for that matter. Congrats Drumeo...... By far your best one yet.
Just read your comment which was excellent 😊
All the best from a drummer in Yorkshire 👍
I’m not sure that he was pushing the beat as much as just speeding up the tempo. Which is slightly different. That would piss me off, too, because this song is a song. Of course you can play a song on a different tempo. But you should all be in agreement on it.
Wow! Closest thing to a Masterclass from the Master himself, what an absolute treat this was.
Immense Thanks to Drumeo.
6:56 His effort on explaining what's a blank space tells the whole story of Stewart's character. I love every piece of it 🤗
I can watch this guy drum forever. The accents, flams, restraint from fills, makes even the smallest fill so satisfying to hear
LOVED this. My Dad loved this band, too. He brainwashed me when I was a kid, playing the tape all the time in the car when he drove me to school. Thank you Dad.
Obviously, a most excellent Dad
Not only one of the greatest drummers of all time, but certainly one of the funniest man to ever walk the Earth (and the Moon)... Thank you for this great master class Drumeo!
This drummer is an absolute treasure and should be respected til the end of times.
I love Stewart's sense of humor and the way he carries himself. Always entertaining and educational hearing him talk all things music.
You can tell Stewart and Sting are extremely close and love each other, because of how they public talk about how much they hate each other. They are like brothers from another mother.
Who doesn't love this guy? Boundless energy... 😃
My favorite drummer of all time.
sting!!!
Can´t wait to see what are they throwing at Stewart in the "Hears for the first time" session.
It's a Police song. He didn't memorize ANY of them!
@@rodrigoaltaf983hes talking about another episode
@@collinwilliams7973 of course I know that. I was being ironic.
@@rodrigoaltaf983 oh okay. Cool. Im only in highschool but i dont know if that was a proper use of irony. Maybe im dumb though lol
I figure, they will have had to go deep and/or country-western for that, because he has almost certainly _heard_ it, when prompted, and as a result, it should be most interesting all on its own. A Police song would not be out of the realm of reality either.
I came across it by chance and was stuck for 67 minutes. THIS MAN IS A MONSTER, PURE ENTERTAINMENT, GREAT ACTING, JOKE, CHARACTER, ABSOLUTELY GREAT.
Stewart Copeland is what you call "a character." Loved his drumming since I was in high school.
Stewart Copeland: 72 years young and still playing with music like it’s recess! Gotta love how he just jumps in and has a blast with every beat.
I really appreciate the time that Stewart took to share these stories with all of us. He is ageless after all these years
Must say, this drummer changed drumhistory, bought almost every single and 33 records. Every young drummer wanted to be Stewart Copeland 😊
Agree. I play drums because of him.
one of the most innovative out there for the last 40 years !!
Yep. Pretty much every Gen X drummer. We all play because of him. I still get the same rush of excitement listening to him. The GOAT.
CORRECTION ... wanted to be able to play as as Stewart but not be him
What I love about Stewart is he's having an absolute blast. There's joy in his playing.
Stewart is simply a genius, PERIOD! The Police wouldn't be the iconic band that it is without Copeland on drums. But that goes for each of the three band members. The marriage of these 3 incredible musicians is just that tight, it's perfect. Enjoyed this interview so much, one of the most entertaining episodes ever.
I just started learning to play drums - my teacher says traditional grip is useless and wants me to play matched, but I started in marching band, so ... I'm glued to this interview watching everything - watching the height of his hand on the snare - how his cymbals are set up - the distance between the hats and the snare - the angle of the toms - that flip where he changes from traditional to matched and back again on a beat!! - also, everything everyone else said too - an absolute legend!
Good enough for one of the best drummers ever. Good luck in your journey.
Prodigies can of course use both grips... 😅 try both but the right hand is more powerful unless you're a leftie so giving the weaker hand the weaker grip doesn't seem wise, especially if you're playing loud back beats. If a grip is holding you back technique wise then it's ok to skip it and come back later
I’m primarily a “matched grip” player. That said, most of my favorite drummers are traditional grip players. Jojo Mayer made an amazing video many years ago. It analyzes several different grips & permutations. I don’t watch it often enough. My advise is to take lessons from your drum instructor, but learn from everyone possible. There is no one “right” way…
@@keithhouston3287 just went and looked for this - thank you so much!
@@oreoandoz7723My pleasure! Hope it helps. Good luck!
I have always had a very special place for Police music in my heart, souvenirs and emotions. I'm 52 now and each time I listen to Police songs it flies me back in time at a precise moment of my life. Almost each song has its own time and place coordinates. Thank you M. Copeland, Sting ans Andy for being The Police, for such incredible and unique groove and sound. I was there in Paris for the reunion tour. Wish you'll read this 👊🤛🤘
Stewart rocks. He's on my Mt. Rushmore of that era with Phil Collins, Neil Peart, and Bill Bruford. Excellent stuff and a hilarious dude
One of the most unique and inventive drummers of all time. Just insanely talented!!!!!!!!
Stewart Copeland is such a character, ha ha. I bet he would be a blast to hang out with. As a musician he is obviously a master of his craft and left an indelible mark on music history, to our many benefits. He jokingly, mockingly, and seriously refers to the others as genius, but is assuredly no less. Thank you Stewart Copeland! Thanks Drumeo! Good stuff.
I can't imagine having this much wit and energy (let alone maintaining my drum chops) at 72 years of age. I know because I'm in my late forties and I don't have this much wit, energy, or drum chops. God preserve Stewart Copeland.
I'm blown away. This guy is incredibly fresh, funny, adorable and able to explain things like no one else. Thank you Drumeo. You, along with Rick Beato, do the interviews that the old media, TV and radio, used to do badly and have consigned to oblivion these days. Keep up the good work and the good sound. And don't forget that if you enjoy doing it, we'll enjoy watching it even more.
One of the greatest drummers of all time and my most stylish drummer of all time.
Definitely the most rad!
Stewart Copeland : 18 years old forever.
His signature ride is a beast, super glad to own one. Didn’t know it came in green.
Paiste made him a complete set of green cymbals because that's his favorite color.
His enthusiasm is infectious
I feel like watching Copeland interviews over the years the older he gets the less focus we get out of him and I love it. His speech like his drumming is magnificently all over the place.
I had the pleasure of working with Stewart a couple of years ago and he was so kind, generous and pure joy to be around.
I can't think of another band for whom the drum is such a consistently dominant voice in their music. Stewart Copeland is a GOAT!
Copeland is on fire both verbally and musically. The energy is off the scale! It is everything one could hope for. ... And you've captured it all on film!
I'm a 30 year old man. While I've been playing music my whole life since I was a teen, I got into actual drumming during my mid-20s and while I was initially inspired by drummers like Travis Barker, Zac Farro, Phil Collins; it was watching and listening to Stewart Copeland that eventually made me dedicated to the drums and actually study the art. I mean, how could anyone not be inspired by his infectious energy and passion for music? I am grateful I got into The Police in my 20's and have inspired a whole new area in the wide, wide world of music. This dude is definitely my all-time favorite drummer.
Even ‘your favorite drummer’s favorite drummer’, *Neil Peart* was inspired by and a fan of Stewart. If you listen to Permanent Waves and Signals, Stewart’s influence is all over the drumming on those albums.
i don't want tracks without the drum. i want tracks without the music... erasing tracks from Copeland is a sin!
This session is fantastic, the closest i could be from chilling with my idol! thanks
Stewart has been one of my favourite drummers ever for some time - this video is an absolute BLESSING
He looks great for 72 years old. Drumeo is one of the best channels out there
Master at work. Hearing his work in The Police in my early teens, changed the way I approached timing and drumming arrangements forever. That was 30yrs ago now and he's still killing it.
I could watch and listen to Stewart Copeland all day ....
me too he's really under rated he's really great
Thank you....I was 16 in 1980.... the police were a global phenomenon and I remember how huge they were in the early 80s
Love listening to Stuart's drumming and his stories of the band and performing. It's like being there. Thank you.
Not only is he obviously a killer drummer but he just seems like one of the most fun people to be around, love this man’s energy and a great interview as well. Stewart looks like he’s always having such a blast and I love it
This guy is fascinating, I can't even pause the video. What an icon and entertainer
I love Stewart's drumming obviously. But, his personality and stories are pure gold.
I have played drums since 1989. Now it is 2024. Stew is a drumming god and its an honour to see him in this video. Thank you so much. My heart is moved, for real.❤
Even as a long-time, obsessive Police fan, I find my self watching this and marveling at how much the drum track adds to the interest of any given song. As good of a songwriter as Sting was, a lot of the group's songs are structurally pretty simple and wouldn't stand up to repeated listening so well if it weren't for the detail that Stewart's improvisation adds.
I could listen to him play AND talk about drumming for days. What a legend.
My favorite drummer ever. The Klark Kent album is one of my absolute favorites of all-time. One listen to that album will tell you exactly who made The Police sound the way they did. Stewart is brilliant.
Oh yes, there were three of them: Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland. Three great ones.
Yes! Especially the first two Police albums were essentially Klark Kent with a better vocalist, lol. It's clear that the band based themselves around Stewart until Sting and Andy could develop their own musical personas. It wasn't until I re-listened to Klark Kent recently that I realized how obvious it was.
He has so much fun. Contagious. That hour went by like 10 minutes.
Incredible video of this drumming master, Copeland uses that snare like dynamite. The Police is a band that only ever works with Sting, Copeland & Summers chemistry. The 70's had 3 all time great drummers active in bands, John Bonham, Keith Moon and Stewart Copeland. All had completely different styles and all are unmatched to this day.
You probably mean rock drummers? In that case, I think Neil Peart should also be mentioned.
No room for Bill Bruford ?
@@dennislindqvist1265You simply cannot have a conversation about the best drummers without including Neil. Indisputable.
This puts such a smile on my face. Life long metal drummer but have always loved the Police and Copeland. He's my drumming spirit animal and I love everything about him.
One of the most amazing drummer in rock history. This was a great generation to live in.
Quite possibly the most dynamic drummer in the history of drumming. No two performances are the same. Every time he plays it seems like he's improvising. And even though he talks about "the void" he always nails the beat.
Almost no 4 bars are the same, even in the same song, even same parts or choruses
He told a great story in his interview with Beato, I think it was, when he said something about never getting the air drumming that Peart did because he never played anything the same way twice. 😂
I have to say that this was the most entertaining hour I've spent on TH-cam in a long time. Stewart was hilarious and fun, witty and entertaining all the way through. The "what!?" when asked to play the most difficult Police song was my favorite part. And the creativity and fun with which he was playing each song was great as well.
The audio mix is INSANE. Well done guys! LEGEND!
Likely Jeff Seitz played a big part in that. ❤
Words cannot express the amount of influence this man has on me as a drummer and musician.
I used to mimic his every move as a kid and plays the drums on our sofa.
I once sat in front of him at a movie screening of “Dare to Drum” and I was way too star struck to speak to him lol
I do regret it.