The Police - Wrapped Around Your Finger (video of Stewart Copeland)

The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting (lead singer, bassist and principal songwriter), Andy Summers (guitarist) and Stewart Copeland (drummer). The Police became globally popular in the late 1970s and are generally regarded as one of the first new wave groups to achieve mainstream success, playing a style of rock that was influenced by punk, reggae, and jazz.
Stewart Armstrong Copeland (born July 16, 1952) is an American musician, multi-instrumentalist and composer best known as the drummer for the band the Police and for his film music soundtracks. He has also written various pieces of music for ballet, opera and orchestra.
Lyrics :
You consider me the young apprentice
Caught between the Scylla and Charibdes
Hypnotized by you if I should linger
Staring at the ring around your finger.
I have only come here seeking knowledge,
Things they would not teach me of in college.
I can see the destiny you sold turned into a shining band of gold.
I'll be wrapped around your finger.
I'll be wrapped around your finger
Mephistopheles is not your name
I know what you're up to just the same
I will listen hard to your tuition,
You will see it come to its fruition.
I'll be wrapped around your finger.
I'll be wrapped around your finger
Devil and the deep blue sea behind me,
Vanish in the air you'll never find me.
I will turn your face to alabaster,
When you'll find your servant is your master.
You'll be wrapped around my finger
You'll be wrapped around my finger
You'll be wrapped around my finger

[@TheMan-we4bc]

Finally a Police video focusing on the coolest member of the band.

[@cl8804]

Best instrumentalist!

[@MrMarkpark]

Yeah, to say you are a Police fan is to say you’re a Stewart Copland fan. Nobody is going to see Andy. Sorry Andy, still love you. Truth

[@nicklane9032]

@@MrMarkpark Except for omegaman

[@paulsharkey6576]

My favorite rock drummer.

[@Lylith909]

And the geekiest!!

[@definitelynotcainan3353]

Not a drummer... a master percussionist. THAT'S what Stewart Copeland is...

[@BreckKitts]

YEP. very technical and perfectionist. Several Opera's, movie soundtrack's, The Police is just a small piece of his career.

[@pimpshark]

If you listen carefully he is playing to a percussion overlay. That sucks a little bit.

[@MattiaPaganelliDrums]

@@pimpshark it's just a conga hit on beats 2 and 4 for texture everything else is still authentic

[@pimpshark]

@@MattiaPaganelliDrums Yes a conga beat which is overlaid percussion. Exactly as I said.

[@MattiaPaganelliDrums]

@@pimpshark does that really take away from the musicianship tho? not really

[@Niuway44]

This is not drumming. This is magic

[@yt.lilsantee]

Every little thing he does is magic

[@tamarayoung9861]

Perfect percussion 🥁

[@alanpartridge4681]

No, it is definitely drumming.

[@cesarspidey1297]

@@yt.lilsantee i thought the same comment lol

[@rainblaze.]

@@alanpartridge4681 No its plate spinning lol

[@JoakimKanon]

Fun fact: Right after this concert, Steward Copeland competed in The All Valley Karate Tournament.

[@drumfanatik316]

🤣🤣🤣

[@joehikuroa74]

But sadly lost to Daniel LaRusso!!! :)

[@mitchellpaine7557]

Although Derek Zoolander was forced out of work, it’s good to see he could upskill himself and find employment as a fairly successful musician. Great success story 👏

[@Hondo99]

This comment made me laugh. Thank you.

[@treverdavis5881]

GO FOR THE LEG STEWIE!

[@cojuk7]

Been a guitarist for 12 years and Copeland is the only drummer that has ever made me wished I had picked up the sticks instead

[@graag49]

i've played guitar well over 50 years & have the same wish...still.

[@finleavell]

Same x 1,000,000,000

[@roofy10]

Same here! Guitar for 8 years and bought my first little electronic drum kit this year, all because of copeland haha!

[@hughmcgowan5015]

You can do both!

[@splatacular]

@@hughmcgowan5015 yeah, ask Dave Grohl

[@gutgolf74]

With The Police, it's just not fair: You have one of the greatest singers ever, one of the most unique and innovative guitar players ever and one of the most unique and interesting drummers ever. What a trio!

[@michelleper5065]

sting is top 6 pop/rock musicians in history other in the list in no particular order: george michael freddie roland orzabal barry gibb david bowie so anyone who come in contact with string and played with him in a band by de facto is absolutely great and so is stewart copeland... after all he is part of the top 5 bands in history which is a very big deal.

[@stephenhill6143]

Yep!

[@hommerecorder7003]

so ist es

[@gavinhay6627]

You made one mistake. Copeland isn't a drummer. He's a percussionist 😀

[@BirdDogey1]

Sting is a great composer.

[@BobHarley]

237 dislikes are from people who had to set up all these microphones

[@wjohanw]

Or for the percussionists angry at his abuse of the timpani

[@RichM0410]

😂 good one!

[@charlief.7588]

😂

[@charlief.7588]

Each person would have to set up like 3 for there to be enough mics for all of Stewart’s stuff

[@sebastiancedillo7721]

LMAO!

[@jayaet]

Took me about thirty years to realise that Stewart Copeland is way beyond extraordinary.

[@jstohler]

It's a shame Sting never realized.

[@norgepolo]

Sting has always respected the talents and abilities of Copeland and Summers (and vice versa). The strife and disbandment came because Sting and Copeland disagreed on the drum rhythm for each song Sting wrote. They all realize that The Police are greater than the sum of their parts, and the reunion tour proved that. Watch “Better Than Therapy,” you see the dynamic and how with age came the maturity to overcome the strife.

[@jstohler]

@@norgepolo translation: he didn't respect Stewart Copeland.

[@_-Freeman-_]

Same here, he's brilliant.

[@Carmenetta]

Same , always loved the trio that were The Police but didn’t appreciate the absolute genius of their musicianship.

[@lynnleiby]

when Neal Peart says one of his influences is Stewart Copeland, that's saying something.

[@peterhodgkins6985]

They were very close friends... Along with Doane Perry from Tull.

[@mztweety1374]

Damn

[@kenanacampora]

RIP Neal peart

[@The02wooley]

Copland, Big time influence among drummers,

[@keithhutchins8803]

That says everything!

[@eddiehackim6534]

I like to imagine the conversation going like this: Stewart: "I'm gonna need a timpani for this concert tonight." Drum Tech: "Stewart that's crazy." Stewart: "You're right. Better make it two."

[@raylampert1243]

Eddie Hackim “Oh, and a gong. (Holds hand above his head) About this size should do it.”

[@chipsk8361]

I can hear this conversation in his voice

[@janus2059]

But it was such a good decision- the timpani sounds great

[@mattekudasai8249]

i mean hey compared to carl palmers kit its not that crazy, dude had a 2 ton stainless steel drum kit with 2 timpanis and 2 giant gongs on a giant rotating platform

[@michaelconnor7047]

Eddie what are u smoking mate? Your chatting shit

[@dkalafus]

I love how he plays for most of the song without using a classic snare backbeat… when he finally does add one (at 4:20) it’s like a shot ringing out. Not merely an amazing technical drummer… a true musician, who understood how he could take the band’s sound to another level.

[@robertdavison507]

The whole arrangement sets up that final chorus to be so impactful like that... I mean that's a beautiful groove he's on with that one

[@wndowpayne]

4:38 ..adding that cymbal....love that part...whole performance is amazing

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

The Paiste gong cost around $6,000.

[@nazfrde]

But someone *is* playing an eighth-note hit hat rhythm all the way through (or it's on tape).

[@emilgens8895]

@@nazfrde I keep hearing something like a tabla in the background, so it's accompanied throughout all (?) the song. Also someone is playing synth, so the backbeat could be programmed through synth.

[@kristinhernandez8946]

Stewart is unbelievably talented. He is so intelligent and wickedly funny. I love when he throws the mallets and drumsticks in the air as he transitions to each component. 🙌🏻❤️

[@janinem5196]

I loved that too. Quite the showman, on top of everything else!

[@kristinhernandez8946]

@@janinem5196 - A showman indeed! 😊

[@chetthehoss]

Probably the best version of this song I've ever heard. When I saw this in the concert video, my jaw was dropped for 6 minutes. Awesome.

[@kurtzcol]

funny this is one of my favorite songs and i dont think the tempo and pace really suit the song

[@lionessmummy4418]

I saw these guys live in 2008 and it was incredible. There were times when Stuart could easily take the spotlight away from Sting. Many times actually for me. That concert was one of the most memorable times in my life.

[@carlocarilli7666]

Too slow version

[@chetthehoss]

@@carlocarilli7666 That's your opinion. It's only marginally slower than the original was. The arrangement is what I was talking about. I prefer this rendition with the instrumentation. I feel it's just more impactful than the original. Don't get me wrong, I still love the original version, but this was something fresh, where the artists managed to play around and bring other nuances out of the song. At least, that's my opinion.

[@mepratt8465]

Mine, too.

[@pintpot]

The sound crew: "How many microphones do you need, Mr Copeland?" SC: "Oh, about 153 should cover it"

[@marcdavis4509]

I had no idea how complex this song was from a percussion standpoint. Absolutely amazing.

[@alanbaum3228]

The best thing about this reunion tour was the way they reworked a lot of the songs. In the 25 years they were apart, they all grew as musicians. Not only Sting with his solo success, Andy went deep into jazz and Stewart wrote operas, ballets, and film scores. They redid a bunch of their songs to reflect this growth. Slowing tempos, lowering keys, and extending and adding sections that didn't exist before. My favorite song from this tour was their new version of "Invisible Sun". Loved this slowed, deeper version of "Wrapped" as well.

[@princeofcupspoc9073]

Ticket prices were very high, so they needed to give the audience something special. What they did was take the hits, what the audience is there for, not the deep cuts, and extend them with solos and new material. A band of geniuses.

[@stereopolice]

Drumming is not a sport; and it's not a speed competition. The thing that I feel sets great drummers apart is the use of "space", and timing, and unexpected and off-beat fills and recoveries. Stewart is the man; every video I see of him is a drum lesson in musicianship. I remember back in the early 80's (yea, I'm old), the Police came to the Washington D.C. area. The buzz around high school was that Copeland was coming to town - gotta get tickets for Copeland. Cheers ...

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

Yes!

[@LHondrums]

thx for sharing, i believe so

[@3DPeter]

there's no need to excuse yourself for being old, because so are the police, and they are OUR generation. So when a young dude would aks me why i still go to a concert, then i would ask him what he's doing at a police concert, because he wasn't even born when the police started to get famous, and we the old people had the privilege to grow up with them and their music. REAL MUSIC that is, not that fake shit from today's "artist" who are dead in the water without auto tune.

[@LeighHughesSenlis]

Agreed - just one example of judicious restraint is how he leaves the cymbals to the end of 'Every Breath You Take'.

[@peebee143]

Saw them live, twice, here in the UK! That was way back in the day.

[@classicteachings]

Let’s be frank. Copeland’s talent is unmatched. This man is percussionist extraordinaire rather than just the best drummer I’ve personally ever witnessed. I’d love all The Police materials to be re-released with the lyrics removed so we can focus purely on the musical dexterity of all three members, which is totally stunning in itself.

[@BogartChannel7]

Let's be Frank? You mean Zappa? oh hell ya Frank found guys like Stuart Copeland, geniuses, prodogies!

[@GoldenMinotaur]

@@BogartChannel7 yeah, Copeland is def an all time fav percussionist of mine, but not sure anyone holds a candle to Bozzio

[@redrick8900]

@@BogartChannel7 Then why do his drummers always suck?

[@redrick8900]

@@GoldenMinotaur having a lot of drums isn't a substitute for being a good drummer.

[@BabyOatmeal]

@@redrick8900 Drummers don't ALWAYS suck, it's a thankless montonous job that attracts cocaine and alcohol, every band the drummer always dies first. Spinal Tap they were always getting new drummers. Stuart was the exception, Terry Bozio, Phil Collins, Ginger Baker, Moon and Bonzo, plenty of good ones were out there.

[@giorgiomartinico3774]

In this particular performance, he's totally beyond greatness!!!

[@acday4679]

This song is a classic. Without Stewart Copeland it wouldn't have reached our radar to the extent it has. He is PHENOMENAL.

[@tswrench]

Stewart Copeland, truly is one of the most musical percussionists you'll ever hear.

[@bdctube]

Copeland's drum tech earns his money!

[@swettyspaghtti]

hahahahahahaha

[@lydiasoto8723]

Jeff Carlson he is great mam in what he foes

[@lydiasoto8723]

In the 70s people where more inlightment then this fast world today. I played in a band I love this man Grace how he moves with the music love Lydia. .

[@nagomizik9358]

lol..4 real man.

[@avolite719]

@@lydiasoto8723 .... are you drunk?

[@bobdobalina838]

Goosebumps. It's not often that I applaud a video at the end. this man is one of the greatest percussionists in pop music history.

[@eddiezweers4158]

'Wrapped around your finger' from start to finish is one drum/percussion solo..by one man, Stewart Copeland. I consider this one of the best drum solo's ever...P.S. From an era when Sting by just opening his mouth, gave me goosebumps. Nowadays, not so much..

[@aceofspades856]

Copeland is a percussive genius, a true musician.

[@tworivers71]

Totally agree. A true drummer's drummer.

[@dvaidr]

Second only to Bill Bruford in my book. Superb!

[@LittleEgg1017]

I agree with you, but you did murder half the cast of season 4

[@kevinhullinger8743]

He is a pro. However considering he has been drumming all his life it’s expected. I mean if you were brought up under same circumstances it would be you here. Not taking anything away from him. If you have passion, time and money you too can be great.

[@ricrz2100]

Yes, agree, absolutely

[@lbukem4259]

Why dont musicians in today's bands put this much effort into their craft? An absolute master at work.

[@QUANTUMMUSIC101]

They do - The Police so unique - to this day their musicianship is hard to match.

[@keeganbrown5156]

They do, they just aren't popular enough to be easily discovered

[@thomasrudder9639]

Ya, really? Looped shit. I love the police but 80% of this shit is looped

@@thomasrudder9639 This isn't looped, but you are loopy.

[@thomasrudder9639]

@ bull freakin shit it isn’t. I’m a professional drummer.

[@delhowell4416]

Always considered this man the greatest drummer of all time…..Sting’s voice is phenomenal as we know….but the police were …….STUART COPELAND and his beats …..totally amazing🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@sandeepsanzgiri8003]

I was lucky to see them live in Bombay in 1980, couldn’t believe that 3 guys couldn’t sound so good. One of the best shows I seen, ever.

[@rjbron3038]

Without Copeland, The Police would have been a far less interesting group, and not as well known. A case can be made that he was the real star of that group.

[@beamerUSA]

No he is overdramatizing simple background music......No wonder Sting left and the POLICE demised.

[@StormOneUK]

Without Copeland, there wouldn't have been The Police as he created the group! It was literally Copeland's group and managed by his brother Miles. Copeland is also the core focal sound of the group.. wouldn't be The Police without Sting or Summers, but Copeland was the main ingredient who could not be substituted.

[@carguy3460]

beamer USA - You obviously have no understanding of the complexity of what he's doing.

[@beamerUSA]

he is just trying to make it appear that is complex spoiling the mood of the song and the effort Sting was putting in it... look closely and you will see the farce Car Guy

[@einarabelc5]

Did you know Copeland STARTED the group, despite Sting's frontman stuff he's actually the original founder.

[@daveoh13]

i love this particular performance of this song, especially this alternate-angle-view; it demonstrates very effectively just what a great musician stewart copeland is...

[@modelleg]

no question.

[@srdjanjapanmusic5817]

Truly Genius, Stew !

[@beamerUSA]

This punk is over-dramatizing it. Credit goes to Sting......No wonder Sting left the band.....

[@hippojuice23]

beamerUSA Stings music was and is, boring w/o the Police.

[@jessejace]

LOL yeah what a genius. Rhymed "knowledge" with "college." Shakespearean.

[@wrightcarl1181]

Just confirmation that the police were one of the greatest rock bands in history. One of the rare occasions a band sounding even better live than the recording

[@redrick8900]

If a band sounds better live than the recording then they did a bad job recording the song.

[@gustafsone]

@@redrick8900 It must suck to never enjoy a concert when the band you're there to see plays all of their songs slightly differently than they did when they recorded it years (and in this case, decades) ago. "Aja" by Steely Dan is often touted as one of the best studio recordings of all time. I've seen Steely Dan several times over the years and, other than Donald and Walter (RIP) being present as they were the two core members of the band, they had a rotating group of musicians who would tour with them any given year. As incredible as the "Aja" record is, nothing compares to when the band is playing it live right in front of you. Anything can happen during a live show and that's what makes it amazing. You shouldn't go to a concert expecting them to sound exactly like the record. That would be boring as hell. It's the imperfections of live music that makes it great!

[@redrick8900]

@@gustafsone You don't know how concerts work.

[@justuseloveineverything7184]

Best drummer I ever heard hands down Thank you Stewart 😊

[@tracygraf6662]

Mr Copeland....wow...you are no drummer..you are a scientist in the percussion world..your way beyond drums...Excellence......pure Excellence.......

[@QUANTUMMUSIC101]

he is a Rhythmatist - remember?

[@big62]

It was always about the drumming with the Police. Some fantastic songs by a great band. Mr Copeland gave those songs a unique edge with the use of his imaginative and creative drumming, but also his ability to know when to use the silence. He allowed the music to be enjoyed by refraining from the classic mistake of over playing. Great credit to all the members of the band and a big thanks for the fantastic music.

[@danielfox3276]

You point is fantastic,he really did allow others to express them selves.

[@jahread3322]

Well, let’s be fair...he also knew how overplay the fuck outa the space left by the other guys lol

[@johnnybigmac5756]

@@jahread3322 yeah I can see that 😂 but it was always with such a phenomenal feel to bring a ton of tension into the picture.

[@seanmalatesta4957]

Sting was good with just a simple drum track. Stew added all the rest.

[@georgeerhard1949]

@@seanmalatesta4957 A lot of bands need another guitarists, or keys, or other elements to fill the space. Stewart did that with his drums and percussion. What broke up the band was, Sting never learned to trust Stew's mastery of space and timing. He wanted a metronome, not a multicultural percussion section.

[@subyeknom8500]

The fact that every cheers for stewart shows how amazing he is

[@jeffsousa399]

I sold Andrew a New BMW in Beverly Hills, for his Son, in 2012, and being a ex touring professional musician and drummer myself, I expected some form of ego, before meeting him in person, but there was nothing but a warm gentle soul, and we talked music for a while, and he even played and signed a Strat that I had brought in for 15 Minutes, amazing person, and absolutely phenomenal guitarist.. he actually found the harmonic in the wood of the guitar body in 30 seconds, and it sounded like an acoustic, in our glass showroom. It was truly an amazing sight to see and hear. Will never forget it.

[@bbb462cid]

bay all accounts, Summers is a genuinely nice person

[@CusterFlux]

Lightening struck three times in the same place with this band …

[@MarkButton1]

My favorite Police song, and there are many to choose from. Always brings a tear to my eye. I remember sitting on the top of a cliff with the deep blue sea behind me in Malta and this on my walkman in 1984 listening to this - a perfect moment of synchronicity. A beautiful song.

[@zerokiryu6330]

A perfect moment of... synchronicity. ;)

[@Wraithlen]

I see what you did there. :) So many amazing Police songs. If I could only hear one band for the rest of my life I think it would be the Police.

[@mikeochoa2298]

This guy didn't miss a beat that's all years of a percussionist and one of the best

[@khaelamensha3624]

For the instruments : Sting two cases for guitar, Andy Summers two cases for guitars, Steve Copeland : three trailers ^^ This awesome musician has more instruments than I have music lessons in my life lol

[@tarrylrosier8443]

Stewart Copeland make percussion look like a true art.

[@morbidmanmusic]

it is art... what is true art in relation to drums...? Do you think drummers are less "artful" than a pianist, or sax player? Art is art.

[@tarrylrosier8443]

@@morbidmanmusic absolutely not. Every musician is an artist. I was talking about SC.

[@Mubishi2015]

Not only a great drummer and percussionist, he can beat Sting's ass.

[@geraldfriend256]

Not any more Sting got jiu jitsu now LETS GO

[@redrick8900]

@@geraldfriend256 So what? Copeland has like 3 inches and 40 pounds on him and his dad was in the CIA.

[@sasori390]

Definition of the great musician. You can tell who's playing with your eyes closed. The Police have three of those.

[@redrick8900]

They have one. With my eyes closed I can't even tell there is a guitar in this band.

[@christopherward5065]

The greatest showman and an iconic drummer. The Police was a band where the sum of the parts was beyond compare but the rivalry between Sting and Stewart Copeland was a catalyst for magic and a toxic entity. Stewart’s percussion work is terrific in this film!

[@lbukem4259]

That is some of the classiest musicianship you'll ever hear. Ever.

[@HiddenHandMedia]

It looks like he's playing an Italian deli..amazing

[@shawnrae2952]

Dude really?

[@matthewhartman7269]

@larshoneytoast33 instead of sausages, hams, cold cuts, and a skinned cow hung up/on display, he has chimes, splash cymbals, crotales and a gong :-)

[@OAlem]

@@matthewhartman7269 I think he means the pots and pans, ladles and plates, etc.

[@djsgravely]

I could watch this dude for hours. Amazing, total mastery of the drums. He UNDERSTANDS his place in the music.

[@timothyslaughter476]

Synchronicity was underrated and Stuart could not possibly be overated ever. Dude changed rock music. You can count the game changers on one hand. Hes 1.

[@artysanmobile]

Saying Synchronicity was underrated is simply crazy talk. It was a global smash hit changing the face of popular music forever. Do you know the meaning of ‘underrated?’

[@timothyslaughter476]

@artysanmobile lmaooouuut.....underrated as in some critics and even fans didn't love it, said it was self indulgent blah blah. I think it's amazing, incredible saw the tour and they were at the top of the game. I was really pissed when they split. Saw the reunion and it was great but not like the hey day. That's all. LOVE THE POLICE...ALL OF IT!!!

[@CharleswoodSpudzyofficial]

He's very precise in his playing. It's like he has a perfect ability to duplicate complex beats several times over without a single mistake

[@lechavs]

He misses many things if you pay attention

[@patrickbateman5088]

@@lechavs I disagree. He’s really not missing a ton of things. His recoveries flow into the rest of the song which is just his natural ability. His fills and said recoveries are what make Stewart Copeland in a different league than any other drummer.

[@lechavs]

@@patrickbateman5088 objectively he misses things. He's improvising quite a lot. He's awesome, but that doesn't change the facts, and I was replying to someone saying he's perfect

[@filsolano5465]

How can you not love this guy? A true master!!! Thank you Mr. Copeland for yet another inspiration. I need to get me a gong!!!

[@StormOneUK]

That gong is approx £10,000

[@drummingisdreaming4386]

to everyone else yes you are right, but I doubt Copeland is paying for ANY of his cymbals, being one of their highest profile endorsers on a world wide sold out tour, Paiste is handing him anything he wants.

[@StormOneUK]

I dunno.. maybe.. he probably pays for some stuff, and gets tons of kickbacks and preferential rates through endorsements.. £10,000 is a lot though they can't hand them out to every high profile drummer ;D

[@drummingisdreaming4386]

Not to mention the Paiste Sound Set he is playing and the two octave crotales & cup chimes, which are not cheap either, with the gong you're looking at about 20K in percussive sounds. I would not be surprised at all if they loaned him that stuff the tour, you be surprised at how well top level endorsers are treated with free gear though.

[@StormOneUK]

Oh btw he mentions in that video I just linked to, a free amp given to him by Ampeg. He IS extremely wealthy though, so free gifts or not it wouldn't seem to matter. :) I do know that celebrities get 20/30/40% off supercars like Lamborghini. Incidentally hs police kit sold for $122k. After nearly 30 years in storage I wonder how it sounded compared to the early days! www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/216/lot/89702/

[@Max-dd4ow]

The thing I love about Mr. Copeland is that when he plays drums it’s not like he just plays for fun, instead he plays with passion and emotion much like he is telling a story through is drumming.

[@wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522]

My piano teacher (jazz and classical) always told me to listen to the drummers, and how they deal with rhythm. I knew several drummers, took a look, and wasn't very pleased. Then, as a longtime Jimi Hendrix fan, I focused on Mitch Mitchell, and he was great. Sometime later I saw an interview with Stuart in which he indicated that MM was his favorite drummer and that he considered him exorbitantly underrated. I checked out Stuart immediately and he opened up a new world for me. What passionate musician. Thanks Stu!

[@TheKinoEye]

Guess what?. I got a fever! .. And the only prescription is... More Splash!!

[@WhisperVoyeur]

TheKinoEye 🤣🤣🤣 hilarious ....and i get it 🥁

[@brandonvanheerden1093]

You get those singers that sound like nobody else, like Copeland, I have not heard a drummer yet that sounds like him... only one of a kind, he has been a big influence in my drumming.

[@chrispartlow4533]

Brandon van Heerden Will give it 2 Copeland 1 other band were 4getting with the bad gas drums.NIRVANIA!!!!!!!!!DAVE IS THE MAN ON THE KIT......

[@beauch1119]

Never was a big fan of the Police or Stewart, but as I get older I’m appreciating him much, much more. He’s an excellent percussionist.

[@richardkruspe2427]

Master of percussion there is no one to equal him it does not depend on the speed it depends on the feeling when he plays I see him play and it moves me to tears ... Steward is the man

[@rhoads5417]

legend. no more words needed.

[@craigyost8443]

I'm glad there's a video that focuses on just the amazing drummer...rare to find. This is Excellent!

[@patrickcarter4012]

I'm a metal head. Also I play drums professionally. So this normally isn't the type of music I listen to. I'm in to listening and playing bands like Lamb of God. But this song I can listen to over and over. And I can listen to and watch Copeland play all day, this guy is a true master!! And I really love how the drums and lyrics fall in place together.

[@charlestravis5180]

Stewart Copeland baddest drummer out there in music industry

[@noellerma4248]

Truly a genius of his own craft. Stewart Copeland is the best!.

[@paulsharkey6673]

Stu style and feel make my spirit soar and reach to the sky. That's my experience of the man.

[@dlnnyc64]

I love this version. Inventive. Textured. Dimensional. Percussion forward to a classic song. Giving the audience the hits they love but also making interesting for The Police to perform. 👏🏼 Wish I saw this reunion concert!

[@leticiadelacruz9150]

You are not the only one!! 😢

[@jeanettewigham6330]

45 years I’ve loved Stuart drumming. Still on my bucket list for an hour with him, absolutely amazing

[@leticiadelacruz9150]

I’m right behind you 😮

[@carpet69mc]

I knew there was a reason why he (together with Neil Peart) is my favorite drummer.

[@MyAxolotl]

well said.... Ive always had Neil Peart in my head as Best Drummer I ever saw, but Stuart is great, lots of folk I know usually tell me to check out Stuart Copeland,,, and Wow,, I see what they mean..... However,, last week I saw a gig,,, where I probably saw the best drummer ever,,,, Simon Hanson drummer of Squeeze..........

[@vidyutm5072]

Sensational!! Stewart Copeland is always a class par excellence. Thanks for uploading this!

[@nursekate6772]

Grew up in the 80s listening and loving the Police. I had no idea Stewart was such a fantastic percussionist. (And he's kinda hot) lol Never had the opportunity to see them in concert. Would have loved to.

[@bleachersking]

I began to appreciate Stewart more when Zenyatta Mondatta came out. His work there blew me away. Thought highly of him since. Still do.

[@monkfry]

See kids, percussion is cool.

[@tangois]

Very unique version of this song... I love drums, but I don't play a note. In my humble opinion there's no need to play to notice the talent that this true master musician has. Sure, playing really fast is great and doing tricks impresses anyone but knowing your instrument and having creativity goes a very long way and Mr. Copeland is the best example of that. Mr. Copeland: I've been a fan since the beginning. Thank You for having us enjoy your outstanding talent. Thanks for the video!

[@charlesdaniel2313]

I could loop this all day and not be bored...!

[@jen3800]

what a kick ass drummer! for me the drummers are the real gems in bands. i know many who play other instruments and write and sing but few guitarists who can play drums

[@vigilhammer]

Ah the man who gave rhythm a meaning in the 70`s and 80`s. His style was so unique, it baffles drummers even today

[@WritersBlockWill]

I love the timpani work that starts around 2:13 ... gives an already fantastic version of the song such an epic feel.

[@mikemasiello5965]

"How to make a drummer's dreams come true."

[@danmack3461]

My god..they are just so good..even after the layoff of not performing together..the chemistry these master musician is completely undeniable

[@jayjensen771]

Just an unbelievable drum part. Fits the song perfectly as the great ones always seem to do. Copeland and the Police are in a league of their own!

[@rushfanjames2112]

Stewart Copeland and Neil Peart are two of the best to ever pick up the sticks. #Percussionists 🥁

[@pete5668]

My sentiments exactly.

[@southboygreen6334]

GSXR RIDER john bonham?

[@gdub454]

@@southboygreen6334 John Bonham was a good & powerful drummer...not very technical..

[@halcyon289]

Phil Collins.

[@vincentgallagher7562]

Senri Kawaguchi....

[@TheShawnmaxx]

Stewart Copeland is a genius

[@petebuck9889]

Wow I’d forgotten just how good the Police were

[@GMSummner]

what can i say ? Best drummer on mother earth ? yes , sure ! Best band ever ? no question, yes ! And such a huge Inspiration for so many people . I love those tree genius guys ....straight from the heart

[@ryannee850]

Copeland is a pure Badass! Excellent footage!

[@DerHerrMitR]

This man, together with Chad Smith and Bernard Purdie, taught me that the hi hat is a whole entire instrument all by itself.

[@yosemitesam8114]

The Master at his best. Love this !

[@vishalp3083]

Copeland you have inspired a lot of us. A true genius.

[@BCaldwell]

He's a god damn scientist with his kit!

[@MikeVDrumming]

He is allergic to back beats. Such a creative and understated drummer. wow

[@safelyanonymous5717]

i've heard a lot of drummers but stewart has his own sound is in a league of his own

[@pasodeminick]

When you listen to drums, even without music, just the drums, and you can clearly indentify the sign of the drummer, who it is, is that you are and will be always one of the greatests. Few drummers are in this club and a bunch of them might play at speed of sound but will never be remembered.

[@ericp4435]

Dave Grohl said something like this once in an interview, and he also mentioned Stewart Copeland as part of that group! “Play from the heart” is how he described it.

[@G90sChile]

stewart is a master class....period

[@joshmontgomery-realestatea897]

I’ve watched this a dozen times over the last few weeks, every time it pops up on my KZbin feed and it never gets old. Awesome on so many levels.

[@swordmonkey6635]

When Neal Peart sings your praises as a drummer/percussionist, you know you're doing something right.

[@demonicsweaters]

This is so amazing. All of the percussion work is so great! I must say too that Sting's vocals on this particular performance are completely flawless and wonderful. Such a great band, I love Stewart's playing and his personality!

[@blobcity3591]

the vocals are doctored.

[@dean6880]

The focus, timing and skill, whilst making it look easy is simply brilliant

[@ThiagodMoraes]

Exactly, it beyond amazing when the bass enters full tone together with the base drum, really special band!!

[@rediscoveringleonardodavin4227]

When a drummer is a true artist and a great musician

[@JohnKing-us8cc]

Copeland Master at his Brilliance what a Drummer and an ablsoute Legend.

[@thyearlofgrey]

I live for this track. The best drummer of all time

[@dhirajfernando5373]

Its a crying shame that more of good Copeland studio recordings of his drumming in his heyday don't exist. One of the all time greats in the drumming world.

[@richardburchett]

The great drummers all understand the concept of dynamics

[@grxengine]

Give this man his respect. His snap snare signed an entire generation. Trevor Horn even admitted to stright up stealing it for Owner of A Lonely Heart. Go Stu!