Stewart Copeland's studio work and his live drumming from The Police Era is some of the most legendary drumming ever recorded, it inspired an entire new generation of drummers, everyone in the drumming world knows the name Stewart Copeland whether they care to or not, one of the top five drummers ever for me personally
SXI96 the old joke goes what do you call a man who hangs out around a bunch of musicians no not a male groupie ugh!! A drummer ! if ever there was an exception to that joke it would be STEWART COPELAND!!
SXI96 he’s like the office nerd in the cubicle behind you that says he’s a drummer and you totally brush it off not realizing your looking at a genius.
I love how energetic and wild he is. It’s chaotic, but really precise at the same time. Just soulful and inspired drumming. I don’t feel the soul or inspiration with a lot of “tighter” drummers who are considered better than him.
Neil was technically better.. but just did not have the power or wildness that comes from Stewart.. which is why NP is a highly respected drummer but will never achieve the same energy level that SC has@@samirait-kaci-gf3bn and I stress: judging musicians technique is always subjective. Now Vinnie on he other hand: better technique and close to the same energy level and wildness (kind of).. again.. subjecive :-)
@@HR2635 truth. Neil was great for that “machine-like” precision, but definitely lacked spontaneity, swing, and feel. I really appreciate his robotic vibe in its own way, but I’d rather be in a band with a drummer that makes me wanna dance a bit. Neil and the other guys in Rush were huge fans of The Police, which almost proves the point that Stewart kicks a ton of ass.
@@samirait-kaci-gf3bn totally. 💯 I love Neil Peart, but once I learned how to play along with Rush records, I had to spend a while relearning how to not be so uptight or brain-heavy on the drums. I had to basically relearn how to groove and not “think” so much while playing. 😆
Totally different style...but the late Jimmy The Rev Sullivan from Avenged Sevenfold is the same way. A talented musician and songwriter who happens to be an incredible drummer.
Peart sucks? I can understand if you aren't a fan .... different (drum) strokes for different folks ...... but to say he sucks is just about the dumbest thing you could say.
So you equate Peart's 40 year career as one of the most respected drummers in rock music with that of a comedian that became famous and flamed out in a 3 - 4 year span and became a pariah in the entertainment industry? All Dice did was shock - he was a one note comedian. It was funny on the first listen but didn't resonate afterwards. I don't see why you would find the two careers to be analogous. If you aren't a Peart fan, that's fine. I am. I am also a fan of a lot of other drummers too, including Copeland.
th-cam.com/video/elKAILyE1b8/w-d-xo.html Here Neil is over at Stewart's home Jamming away a good time along with Les Claypool. He does this a lot with people who live in LA and just want to rock out in the "Sacred Grove"!!
I love how he made a piece of music rather than did a wood shedding chops solo. I don’t know for sure in this particular instance but I would bet he wrote the entire piece, horns and all. Dudes a full on composer
Undynamic? Stewart Copeland could keep time with a wet noodle and a paper bag. That piece was thoughtfully arranged and masterfully performed with multiple changes and tempo variations in his solo. This must ne sarcasm , if so then I apologize , but two things that was not was boring and undynamic.
He did the soundtrack for Francis Ford Coppola's "Rumble Fish". Starring Matt Dillon, and Mickey Rourke. If you haven't seen it, I'd highly recommend it. Copeland did a phenomenal job.
My favorite drummer since I first heard the Police's debut album. The Jimi Hendrix of drums - he changed my drumming and countless others. Incredible taste and feel.
@@a.barnard3205 People quite often say that there are no real musicians any more. A quick look through TH-cam will disprove that assumption. There have always been great musicians.
I'm reading the comments, and seeing a lot of comments along the lines of "Drummer ___________ is better than Copeland". Music is not a contest. If you get too hung up on the skills of player X vs player Y, you may miss the musicallity of what is being played. PS. There are many player who are "better" than Stew.... He'll be the first to say it. That said, his approach to music is unique. His work with the Police, and after (there is some fun stuff on the Animallogic CD's that's great) stands up against so much that has come after. There may be players with more skill, but there is only one Stewart Copeland!
One thing that he does that is so interesting, is that he rarely plays two coresponding measures the same.... He'll do odd little things on the toms or cymbals or crashes in each that makes the feel so vibrant and alive! He always said "Every Breath" was one of the hardest songs for him to play because he had to keep everything extremely straight. PS. I'm actually the "Sting" guy in a Police trib band. Our drummer really has the "Stew" feel of things. If you listen to other trib bands on TH-cam, you'll find most of the drummers miss the mark because they get too busy with the kick drum, especially if they use a dual kick, which just about everyone uses these days. Stew played a single, and it was the most contant thing about his playing.
Stewart Copeland does a heck of a lot more than just play drums. The man is a complete package; a composer, having written full film scores like few other "rock" musicians.
thank you, sonicfrogdotnet! the world is full of too many sports-centric people. how many more times do i need to see a comment from some internet wizard about how john bonham wouldn't be fit to carry buddy rich's sticks.
I also don't understand why people make music so political either. I do not believe in " he/she is better than he/she " or " this person is the world's greatest drummer ".
One of my favorite drummers ever! So musical, yet powerful! A unique player and overall brilliant musician. Could listen to this guy play for hours and hours!
One of the greatest drummers of all time. He really has his own way of playing the drums. It is not easy to to play the drums great, you have to be a natural to play like him. Style of drumming, his style his playing? Wish I could play a little like him......
One of my favorite drummers. Not afraid to hit hard. He likes those octobons. I tried them but was never really that accurate at hitting them unless they were right in front of me. And with a drum set , almost impossible to set in front of you. I love the way they sound when he throws them into his rolls. With all the great beats he uses plus the "baby drums" to me, he is one of the greatest there is.
DUDE just KILLED IT on here!!! Stewart Copeland was the reason I even got INTO drumming!!! Have LOVED his time-signatures since FOREVER!!! Aces Stewart!!! :)
The one thing I've noticed as a drummer is that each person develops that thing that makes them. A style, character, idiosyncrasies that create the Perts, Bruford, Copelands, Portnoys, Joe Jones, Moons, Harrison, Palmers, Alvin Jones, Roaches, Blakely...the names go on and on and only in the West. It never ceases to amaze me how the art of drum set playing never sounds the same but always new and innovative. Whether it is w just a few drums or an armada of drums......
@moonbeamskies3346 does somebody like da purple? "START DA PURPLE START DA PURPLE" 💜 Michael Caine A Bridge Too Far th-cam.com/video/giNu19c02vY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LEyutjkRyaYj_MIs (Begins at 3 minutes forty seconds precisely)
Copeland is an absolute master. His drumming is legendary. Whether he likes Pearts drumming is subjective. They are both amazing percussionists. Just listen to Zenyetta (My favourite album) He kills it.
SC’s drumming is phenomenal. From his days with the Police to his present jazz drumming, just unbelievable. Keep tearing it up, Stuart!!!! Would be so awesome to have you, Sting and Andy do some jamming again!!!! Wow.
I'll admit, I got alot of work to do with my drumming but alot of elder drummer's/musicians always complement my playing even though I feel like I need lots of work. They ask me who my favorite drummers are and I say Jeff Porcaro, Stewart Copeland, Steve Gadd they get teared up. They can't believe I study or even know who those drummers are at my age. But I try to mimic their playing style. Creativity but never too much.
Stewart Copeland was the most interesting drummer/percussionist of the 80's and till date remains a major force and inspiration/influence to millions! Love this guy more than any other drummer!
Everything Stewart Copeland does is so Spyro-esque. Actually, Spyro is Stewart Copeland-esque. Every time I hear his compositions, I can't help but think of a level in a Spyro game. It's phenomenal. Such a unique, distinct style.
Btw the album version of this song (album is called Orchestralli) has a lot of the instruments he used when be composed Spyro. The song is called "Birds of Prey" it is on TH-cam and other music sites/streams.
+steve steve (steve76) copeland has stated many times that he thinks that drums arent a "soloing" instrument. obviously many will disagree, but copeland's style is to play with a band, not by himself. thats why he never did any solos while on tour with the police
He was a high-energy maniac back in the day with The Police. Nobody sounded like him. You know you're good when your playing influences Neil Peart (see Rush's "Vital Signs").
Speaking as an ex pro drummer, I’ve always been drawn to two things, style & sound. Hence my top three drummers are Ringo, Bonzo & Stewart Copeland. All three are so distinctive , not better or best but highly individualistic. It’s not easy ( especially today) to have Your own drum sound & a unique way of playing. ,
Ringo???? Brown Ringo more like, he was THE worst drummer ever. Listen to day tripper and imagine what cope land would've done, Ringo??? Shut face, fool
Dear Stewart, you're the best drummer of the world !!!! You made me dream with your skill, your talent and your incredible capacity of creation of rythm. I was a great fan of The Police and still i am. I was listening your album Bring on the night, every night till i slept when i was a teenage. I respect you very strong, you're forever this young man with the 99 on his back.... Your name is written forever in the music's history. Thank you......
Reading all the comparisons...they are futile. There are so many great drummers out there, all amazing in their own way. Billy Cobham, Alphonse Mouzon, Terry Bozio, Aynsley Dunbar, Phil Collins, Ian Paice, Ron Howden, Cindy Blackman Santana.....So I suggest just enjoy and don't trouble yourself setting up...top 10 lists. There is no such thing IMO.
no "one" drummer is the best. some of the greatest drummers are not well known to the genral public. Only drummers would know these guys. Personally I love Terry Bozio. You're 100% correct so many great drummers.
For all of the critiques are worth (y'all be the judge) Stewart Copeland is one of a few drummers who played and still plays with lots of style. That's what drew me towards the Police in the first place. It was their SOUND!! It still burns me they didn't give up one more album before they made their exit. But that's life. I still have what they left in the midst.
Drummers,they all real good drummers just different flavours and sounds,but you can learn from all off them ,really love copeland,ian paice,porcaro,bonham,clem burke, and check out simon phlipss he isalso very good, all diffirent styles are good to study,thanks.
I just read an interview with him where he said this was maybe the second time he has ever done a drum solo. Who woulda thunk it. In the interview he talks about how he gives Rush's Neil Peart a buddy of his a hard time about Pearts solo's.I guess for the most part Copeland is anti solo or at least its not what he really likes to do. Talked about how he and Peart are opposites,Peart plays well rehearsed figures while Stewart tends to wing it with less of a plan. Two greats that deliver the goods
Its not a competition, to me Copeland, Bonham, Paice, Peart, Gadd, Cobham, Heismann, Rich, Bruford, Phillips, the list goes on if you love drumming then love em all they are and were all Fucking great drummers
Rush is such an exclusive club that even Stewart Copeland wouldn’t be included. Geddy and Alex would never let that happen. They were way too close and Neil was aww so special!
If you think a great drummer is someone who is waving their arms all over the place, seriously, check Stewart Copeland out!! THAT is how you play the drums! You let your wrists and the sticks themselves mostly do the work. The rest of your arms you do not need to wave around like a mad man 99% of the time. It will only unnecessarily tire you out.
I think it has less to do with the drumming itself and more with showmanship. Most of the people who wave their arms around like crazy have to do that for an entire show and still maintain a tight rhythm...that's some serious endurance and focus, regardless of their musical ability.
For those who are wondering what's the composition's title, it is "Birds of Prey" on Stewart's album, "Orchastralli", the same album Letterman promoted right here.
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Stewart Copeland's studio work and his live drumming from The Police Era is some of the most legendary drumming ever recorded, it inspired an entire new generation of drummers, everyone in the drumming world knows the name Stewart Copeland whether they care to or not, one of the top five drummers ever for me personally
SXI96 the old joke goes what do you call a man who hangs out around a bunch of musicians no not a male groupie ugh!! A drummer ! if ever there was an exception to that joke it would be STEWART COPELAND!!
😎Ginger Baker who??😎
SXI96 everyone from Questlove to Chris Adler of Lamb of God. His musicianship inspires drummers of every style and genre.
Inspired me. He is incredible. Oh how I wanted to play the drums when I heard him. It was like electricity shot through me.
SXI96 he’s like the office nerd in the cubicle behind you that says he’s a drummer and you totally brush it off not realizing your looking at a genius.
You can tell a drummer composed this. The horns with a 3 against 4 polyryhthm was pretty indicative of that. I love it.
Anybody else notice the amazing camera work? It beautifully complemented Copeland's phenomenal drumming.
Directed by Jerry Foley.
One of the absolute greatest drummers of all time.
His fills were brilliant.
Glorious
The GREATEST - LOL
@@administration8961 You don't agree?
@@administration8961 Any musician who knows their way around a tom agrees Copeland has been brilliant.
I love how energetic and wild he is. It’s chaotic, but really precise at the same time. Just soulful and inspired drumming. I don’t feel the soul or inspiration with a lot of “tighter” drummers who are considered better than him.
listening to police albums I can't imagine a tighter drummer, I mean guy was TIGHT in all the right ways
Cough Neil peart cough cough
Neil was technically better.. but just did not have the power or wildness that comes from Stewart.. which is why NP is a highly respected drummer but will never achieve the same energy level that SC has@@samirait-kaci-gf3bn and I stress: judging musicians technique is always subjective.
Now Vinnie on he other hand: better technique and close to the same energy level and wildness (kind of).. again.. subjecive :-)
@@HR2635 truth. Neil was great for that “machine-like” precision, but definitely lacked spontaneity, swing, and feel. I really appreciate his robotic vibe in its own way, but I’d rather be in a band with a drummer that makes me wanna dance a bit.
Neil and the other guys in Rush were huge fans of The Police, which almost proves the point that Stewart kicks a ton of ass.
@@samirait-kaci-gf3bn totally. 💯 I love Neil Peart, but once I learned how to play along with Rush records, I had to spend a while relearning how to not be so uptight or brain-heavy on the drums. I had to basically relearn how to groove and not “think” so much while playing. 😆
Copeland is a brilliant - musician - who just happens to play the drums. Very few can do it like he can.
Totally different style...but the late Jimmy The Rev Sullivan from Avenged Sevenfold is the same way. A talented musician and songwriter who happens to be an incredible drummer.
What a beast of a drummer. And his drum tuning/tone is always great.
The difference is you don't have to 'look up' Copeland, because he's world famous.
jtsotherone haha huuuuuge detail there.
You know it’s a good solo in a song when you can still hear and feel the song during the solo through the drums; such a special listening experience
Exactly, either you get Stewart or you don't!
If you don't, go watch Taylor Swift , Ed Sheeran,Harry Style or whatevers no.1 right now😂
its all about having a unique personality behind the kit, and Stewart is one of those people that really do.
Stewart is one of the greatest. One of the few drummers Neil Peart has ever given props to.
FearThePuff peart and this man, my favourites. big drum kits ,but big talento too.
To bad Copeland never gave any props to Peart. Where is the drum solo btw?
Peart sucks? I can understand if you aren't a fan .... different (drum) strokes for different folks ...... but to say he sucks is just about the dumbest thing you could say.
So you equate Peart's 40 year career as one of the most respected drummers in rock music with that of a comedian that became famous and flamed out in a 3 - 4 year span and became a pariah in the entertainment industry? All Dice did was shock - he was a one note comedian. It was funny on the first listen but didn't resonate afterwards. I don't see why you would find the two careers to be analogous. If you aren't a Peart fan, that's fine. I am. I am also a fan of a lot of other drummers too, including Copeland.
th-cam.com/video/elKAILyE1b8/w-d-xo.html
Here Neil is over at Stewart's home Jamming away a good time along with Les Claypool.
He does this a lot with people who live in LA and just want to rock out in the "Sacred Grove"!!
I love how he made a piece of music rather than did a wood shedding chops solo. I don’t know for sure in this particular instance but I would bet he wrote the entire piece, horns and all. Dudes a full on composer
Given this is his piece off his album, Orchastralli, titled, Birds of Prey, I wouldn't be surprised!
terrible, and boring. the music is terrible, his soloing is undynamic
Undynamic? Stewart Copeland could keep time with a wet noodle and a paper bag. That piece was thoughtfully arranged and masterfully performed with multiple changes and tempo variations in his solo. This must ne sarcasm , if so then I apologize , but two things that was not was boring and undynamic.
He did the soundtrack for Francis Ford Coppola's "Rumble Fish". Starring Matt Dillon, and Mickey Rourke. If you haven't seen it, I'd highly recommend it. Copeland did a phenomenal job.
Yes, I watching the movie Good Burger for the first time in years and saw in the credits he wrote the music for that movie LOL.
Wow...love, love Stewart Copeland! One of the greatest drummers of all times. So grateful I got to see him with The Police in 1979.
Dont think The Police would have been as good without Stewart Copeland
Definitely!
would not exist
The police was Stewarts creation .
That would be like Emerson Lake and Palmer without Emerson.
That’s not an opinion, it’s a fact.
Any time you hear the unique combo of Splash cymbals you know it's Stewart!❤
My favorite drummer since I first heard the Police's debut album. The Jimi Hendrix of drums - he changed my drumming and countless others. Incredible taste and feel.
Copeland is my favorite drummer...brought something different to the table at a time when musicianship was at a low.
When was that?
@@canturgan Yeah, when WAS that?
@@a.barnard3205 People quite often say that there are no real musicians any more. A quick look through TH-cam will disprove that assumption. There have always been great musicians.
Very well said!!Though I do think there’s always been great musicians,Stewart certainly brought a unique style to the conversation!!
No matter how many times I’ve seen Stewart, his style and talent floors me every time; I love watching him jam.
Woweeee!!! His implied shuffle, his melodic, super intense fills, and the way he tunes his drums all together make him a spectacular drummer!
Stewart Copeland...swoon. Saw him live with The Police in Baton Rouge on 10 November 1983. Brilliant.
Cool, I saw them in Biloxi, MS, the next day or so.... It was awesome for sure. Synchronicity tour. I always have loved his drumming
I'm reading the comments, and seeing a lot of comments along the lines of "Drummer ___________ is better than Copeland".
Music is not a contest. If you get too hung up on the skills of player X vs player Y, you may miss the musicallity of what is being played.
PS. There are many player who are "better" than Stew.... He'll be the first to say it. That said, his approach to music is unique. His work with the Police, and after (there is some fun stuff on the Animallogic CD's that's great) stands up against so much that has come after. There may be players with more skill, but there is only one Stewart Copeland!
One thing that he does that is so interesting, is that he rarely plays two coresponding measures the same.... He'll do odd little things on the toms or cymbals or crashes in each that makes the feel so vibrant and alive! He always said "Every Breath" was one of the hardest songs for him to play because he had to keep everything extremely straight.
PS. I'm actually the "Sting" guy in a Police trib band. Our drummer really has the "Stew" feel of things. If you listen to other trib bands on TH-cam, you'll find most of the drummers miss the mark because they get too busy with the kick drum, especially if they use a dual kick, which just about everyone uses these days. Stew played a single, and it was the most contant thing about his playing.
Stewart Copeland does a heck of a lot more than just play drums. The man is a complete package; a composer, having written full film scores like few other "rock" musicians.
thank you, sonicfrogdotnet! the world is full of too many sports-centric people. how many more times do i need to see a comment from some internet wizard about how john bonham wouldn't be fit to carry buddy rich's sticks.
Typical childish comments, translated they mean "you should worship my idol"
I also don't understand why people make music so political either. I do not believe in " he/she is better than he/she " or " this person is the world's greatest drummer ".
The art of drumming is such an incredible craft. Few have mastered it. He’s one of the greats!
One of my favorite drummers ever! So musical, yet powerful! A unique player and overall brilliant musician. Could listen to this guy play for hours and hours!
Now that's some mighty fine drumming, Mr. Copeland!!
One of the greatest drummers of all time. He really has his own way of playing the drums.
It is not easy to to play the drums great,
you have to be a natural to play like him. Style of drumming, his style his playing?
Wish I could play a little like him......
One of my favorite drummers. Not afraid to hit hard. He likes those octobons. I tried them but was never really that accurate at hitting them unless they were right in front of me. And with a drum set , almost impossible to set in front of you. I love the way they sound when he throws them into his rolls. With all the great beats he uses plus the "baby drums" to me, he is one of the greatest there is.
I've never heard anyone to have his timing. I love him ❤❤❤
First time ive ever heard {seen} Stuart Copeland solo . exeeded all expectations .
*Stewart
He tells a story with the way he plays the drums. It's not just rhythm, but also melody and harmony. Great art!
DUDE just KILLED IT on here!!! Stewart Copeland was the reason I even got INTO drumming!!! Have LOVED his time-signatures since FOREVER!!! Aces Stewart!!! :)
The one thing I've noticed as a drummer is that each person develops that thing that makes them. A style, character, idiosyncrasies that create the Perts, Bruford, Copelands, Portnoys, Joe Jones, Moons, Harrison, Palmers, Alvin Jones, Roaches, Blakely...the names go on and on and only in the West. It never ceases to amaze me how the art of drum set playing never sounds the same but always new and innovative. Whether it is w just a few drums or an armada of drums......
That ride and that snare. Wow.
ANY DRUMMER: "I hit hard"
STEWART COPELAND: "Hold my beer."
Lol
Vinnie Paul hit pretty hard but that’s an entire different genre
Hitting the drums hard just make the sound to be not fully expressed.
i am a good drummer, but not even close to stewart haha
TBD ??
Best drummer of all time ❤
Why are you bringing up Ian Paice?
@moonbeamskies3346 does somebody like da purple? "START DA PURPLE START DA PURPLE" 💜
Michael Caine A Bridge Too Far
th-cam.com/video/giNu19c02vY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LEyutjkRyaYj_MIs
(Begins at 3 minutes forty seconds precisely)
I've always been a fan of Stewart copeland,and still am.
Thank you sir
He’s my idol! He influenced a lot of my drumming style!! Stewart is a beast!!
Stew stays lean and mean thanks to spending many happy hours in the morning riding the bicycle trails in Southern California.
He has an original and unique ‘voice’ and that makes him one of the true greats. Oh, and he’s a total beast chopping wood for shits and giggles.
I worked this perfomance with Stewart and own this complete setup he used for the solo :)
I have a personal pair of ginger baker drùm sticks.
Both of these things rad af
Copeland is an absolute master. His drumming is legendary. Whether he likes Pearts drumming is subjective. They are both amazing percussionists. Just listen to Zenyetta (My favourite album) He kills it.
My favorite.hell of technical drummer. RIP. Ginger,Cozy and Neil.
Copeland is such a great drummer! Brilliant touch, brilliant taste, superb execution.
One of the world's all-time greats. Fantastic, unique talent. thank you for posting.
Great drummer! Love the tight snare! Also his ride playing! Wrapped around your finger is a favourite of mine!
Stewart always has had it. One of the very, very best!
Different than the classic rock guys. Unique and utterly brilliant
SC’s drumming is phenomenal. From his days with the Police to his present jazz drumming, just unbelievable. Keep tearing it up, Stuart!!!! Would be so awesome to have you, Sting and Andy do some jamming again!!!! Wow.
I'll admit, I got alot of work to do with my drumming but alot of elder drummer's/musicians always complement my playing even though I feel like I need lots of work. They ask me who my favorite drummers are and I say Jeff Porcaro, Stewart Copeland, Steve Gadd they get teared up. They can't believe I study or even know who those drummers are at my age. But I try to mimic their playing style. Creativity but never too much.
Those 3 drummers pushed the boundaries in their day, though. Any drummer is really likes drumming will know the legends.
Steve Gaad on the steely Dan album aja
Stewart Copeland was the most interesting drummer/percussionist of the 80's and till date remains a major force and inspiration/influence to millions! Love this guy more than any other drummer!
Not all drummers can solo... But Copeland has laid some of the best and most original drumming on his records
So much energy in his playing.
This is a straight up Spyro song.
The dude's style is always unmistakable.
Copeland is enormously underrated.
One of the most jazzy rock drummers, if not in beat, definitely in crispness and control. Always been impressed. Fabulous.
One of the best underrated drummers ever...!☝
I don't think he's underrated really, highly regarded, justly so.
Nah. Stewart gets plenty of accolades in the drumming community. The Police as a band though, I believe are very under rated.
Are you joking?! He’s a top 10 rock drummer of all time. He’s by no means not known or underrated
@ please, Stewart Copelands name when people are talking about drummers never gets brought up, if it does , it’s brief ❗️😏
@@MobiusBandwidth Yeah but when drumming conversations are going, his name is rarely ever brought up…🤷🏻♂️
He got his own chops, signature sound... playing with dignity & balls... RESPECT!!🙌🏼
Everything Stewart Copeland does is so Spyro-esque. Actually, Spyro is Stewart Copeland-esque. Every time I hear his compositions, I can't help but think of a level in a Spyro game. It's phenomenal. Such a unique, distinct style.
Thought this myself hearing this. It’s like a Spyro concert!
@@bonitachika792 Glad I'm not alone! Stewart Copeland has such a distinctive style.
Btw the album version of this song (album is called Orchestralli) has a lot of the instruments he used when be composed Spyro. The song is called "Birds of Prey" it is on TH-cam and other music sites/streams.
@@Gamexpertvids Hey thanks for the info, Gamexpertvids! Much appreciated!
What a great and master is copeland, great musician zappa sesque too. One of my drums legends ever.
Always loved Stuart's melodic rhythm!!😊
What a joy to watch..such a master..
one of the most dynamic drummers ever....clever....and sometimes haunting touch.
Copeland he is definitely in top 3 drummers. I love this dude!!!
Yugo Lago disappointing solo
+steve steve (steve76) copeland has stated many times that he thinks that drums arent a "soloing" instrument. obviously many will disagree, but copeland's style is to play with a band, not by himself. thats why he never did any solos while on tour with the police
Who are the others two ?
RedMoore129 Keith Moon. Liberty DeVitto.
Definitely Art, Stew and Rich for me man
Soooo much style and so much soul in his drumming. A drum legend
man i love his playing
He was a high-energy maniac back in the day with The Police. Nobody sounded like him.
You know you're good when your playing influences Neil Peart (see Rush's "Vital Signs").
Sounds like his compositions from Spyro the dragon
lol was thinking the same ^^ love the jazz influences in his work with insomniac
My love for the FLAM comes directly from this drum god..
And pAisTe signature splashes.
Speaking as an ex pro drummer, I’ve always been drawn to two things, style & sound. Hence my top three drummers are Ringo, Bonzo
& Stewart Copeland. All three are so distinctive , not better or best but highly individualistic. It’s not easy ( especially today) to have
Your own drum sound & a unique way of playing.
,
The KitOwl the one thing They have in common is restraint. They focus on quality over quantity.
Duwanda Rodgers-Davis I agree, but they all have own sound as well.
Mike Portnoy said drummers are 50% the sound of their instrument and 50% playing ability. So true.
Since you're mentioning distinctive and individualistic, I'm very surprised that Bill Bruford isn't on your list... VERY surprised.
Ringo???? Brown Ringo more like, he was THE worst drummer ever. Listen to day tripper and imagine what cope land would've done, Ringo??? Shut face, fool
Definitely one of the best drummers ever..in fact, i think Stu is the best drummer right now!!! Greetings from Ecuador!!!
That Left Hand alone... Flawless!
Dear Stewart, you're the best drummer of the world !!!! You made me dream with your skill, your talent and your incredible capacity of creation of rythm. I was a great fan of The Police and still i am. I was listening your album Bring on the night, every night till i slept when i was a teenage.
I respect you very strong, you're forever this young man with the 99 on his back....
Your name is written forever in the music's history.
Thank you......
don't forget: Stewart is The Greatest.. LOL
Reading all the comparisons...they are futile. There are so many great drummers out there, all amazing in their own way. Billy Cobham, Alphonse Mouzon, Terry Bozio, Aynsley Dunbar, Phil Collins, Ian Paice, Ron Howden, Cindy Blackman Santana.....So I suggest just enjoy and don't trouble yourself setting up...top 10 lists. There is no such thing IMO.
no "one" drummer is the best. some of the greatest drummers are not well known to the genral public. Only drummers would know these guys. Personally I love Terry Bozio. You're 100% correct so many great drummers.
Don't forget Bonzo. Led Zeppelin. He was an icon.
had no idea this guy was so good until i watched an old 1980s live set. underrated drummer
I saw the Police in 1980 and thought this guy has got a groove on, Fantastic!
yup
For all of the critiques are worth (y'all be the judge) Stewart Copeland is one of a few drummers who played and still plays with lots of style. That's what drew me towards the Police in the first place. It was their SOUND!! It still burns me they didn't give up one more album before they made their exit. But that's life. I still have what they left in the midst.
Loved him since the beginning and Gavin Harrison!
Ellen Cox I was going to sub your channel until I saw your liked vids, Jesus, even Stewart wouldn't sub your channel with crap vids like that
Steward coplaND, Is a wonderful gift from God. So fascinating i love his interviews on you tube
やっぱ凄くいいなぁ♪手足のコンビネーションでドロロやるのもいいけど、こういうプレイは更にいい。
Always one of my favs. Just great to watch him practice
This guy is a legend👏🏻
My hero Love this guy. Brillant talented and one of the best of all time.
Very Spyro!
Spyrogyra, yessssssssss!
My thoughts exactly! Anybody knows what song is that and from which project?
Spyro The Dragon references...
Very Spyro indeed, given as he composed it. The song is "Birds of Prey" from his album Orchestralli.
More Gyra!
Stewart Copeland is simply fucking OUTSTANDING. Always loved his style and excellent tuning!
Reason why I always have 3 splash cymbals in my set up for past 35 yrs
markeemark85
Thank God, another normal person !
Reason why I never took up drums. Couldn't hold a candle to him so why try?
markeemark85
pAisTe i hope.
@@gutbucket260 it's always worth playing drums, even if it's just there to release and calm the spirit.
...and all this time I thought it was because of Manu Katche.
he was very creative and had lots of style playing in the Police he was the perfect drummer for that band and we owe a lot to him.
Drummers, this is a real drummer.
Drummers,they all real good drummers just different flavours and sounds,but you can learn from all off them ,really love copeland,ian paice,porcaro,bonham,clem burke, and check out simon phlipss he isalso very good, all diffirent styles are good to study,thanks.
Guitarists, this is not a guitarist.
We're very lucky to have your opinions.
Simone Buonadonna commenters, this is a comment
So..she said I was a real man !!
World's greatest percussionist!!!
I just read an interview with him where he said this was maybe the second time he has ever done a drum solo. Who woulda thunk it. In the interview he talks about how he gives Rush's Neil Peart a buddy of his a hard time about Pearts solo's.I guess for the most part Copeland is anti solo or at least its not what he really likes to do. Talked about how he and Peart are opposites,Peart plays well rehearsed figures while Stewart tends to wing it with less of a plan. Two greats that deliver the goods
That's the first actual solo if ever seen, 😎
Its not a competition, to me Copeland, Bonham, Paice, Peart, Gadd, Cobham, Heismann, Rich, Bruford, Phillips, the list goes on if you love drumming then love em all they are and were all Fucking great drummers
Stewart actually looks like a Stewart…and he plays like one!
Groove Maestro !
these 3:36 is a breath of fresh air in the desert of the new " music " out these days.
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I just had a great idea. Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Stewart Copeland. The New Rush.
I'd travel to see that.
Rush is such an exclusive club that even Stewart Copeland wouldn’t be included. Geddy and Alex would never let that happen. They were way too close and Neil was aww so special!
Love Stewart Copeland's playing and sound; very distinctive and oft-emulated.
How does he keep those arms attached to their sockets ?
there is no space where he ends and his drums begin, they are the same. I dont think I have ever seen that in another drummer. Brilliant!
If you think a great drummer is someone who is waving their arms all over the place, seriously, check Stewart Copeland out!! THAT is how you play the drums! You let your wrists and the sticks themselves mostly do the work. The rest of your arms you do not need to wave around like a mad man 99% of the time. It will only unnecessarily tire you out.
Jase Wolf
I think it has less to do with the drumming itself and more with showmanship. Most of the people who wave their arms around like crazy have to do that for an entire show and still maintain a tight rhythm...that's some serious endurance and focus, regardless of their musical ability.
I bet you're a really shit drummer.
For those who are wondering what's the composition's title, it is "Birds of Prey" on Stewart's album, "Orchastralli", the same album Letterman promoted right here.
Amazing drummer
One of the greatest drummers I have ever personally met
My favorite drummers...Neil Peart, Tim Alexander and Stewart Copeland.
Any two of those drummers are also favorites of the third.
Listening to Stewart Copeland taught me to do cool delays on my snare drum. And that high tuning on rack toms can sound cool.