Police 2007 - Voices Inside / When The World Is Running Down

12 Feb 2007 - the Police announce their 2007 reunion tour at Hollywood's Whisky a Go Go with a "rehearsal" performance. Second of four songs performed.

[@piginasack]

Seriously, how could you think that this is not good? Above all else, this is a rockin' band that can kick arse without even trying.

[@mdub2000]

I hate how people are talking smack ...you guys have to admit people age and things change but these guys are musical geniouses and amazing as hell...downright one of my favorite bands...they still rock and i love how they tinker with time changes in concert.

[@patchlindy]

I like this intimate room setting. It makes their playing more intimate, and they have room to jam, talk to the audience, make jokes, etc. Somehow the bigger stadiums for just the three of them seems fine, but I like this one better.

[@mcclendonreport]

The Police are the "goods". They proudly display ethnic influences (reggae, blues, soul, world) while rocking as hard as any band in the land. It's a rare mix that the music business still hasn't caught up with. Good to see them back. It's good for music.

[@tragicallyhiprule]

Andy Summers is one of the most under rated guitarists of all time. For being 65, he plays like hes the youngest in the band.

[@BluesideUK]

Saw Police in Manchester and their version of 'World is Running Down' totally rocked. I was blown away by the way they shifted through the gears on this one: drums, bass and guitar all at the top of the dial. Sting gets some stick but in my eyes he is totally cool. Blueside

[@bigchip68]

I have to agree with Brilliantbeing. The Police are unbelievable for a three man band. The way that the fuse reggae with jazz with rock is incredible. There are just so many layers to thier music. Thow it was just a jam session, the jam session takes me back to being 14 again waiting for them to come to my town. Great decision to bring the majic of the Police back!

[@williamshaw6438]

Well said brother🫡

[@davideirth]

That was mind blowing. Love The Police, love Andys guitar playing in this small intimate setting, the man is a guitar monster.

[@gallaghim]

A lot of you obviously don't understand what they meant by 'rehearsal performance'. This was just a no pressure have a laugh press conference thingie which is why i really like it. Of course they're going to be a well oiled tight musical machine by the time the tour started.

[@katrowell]

I don't know what all these people are listening to--this was a fabulous performance. All of those people were so lucky to be there in that intimate environment and hearing 3 of the greatest musicians ever. One of the best bands ever.

[@tschak909]

And this shows just how GOOD they are at their craft. Even when improvising, their muscle memory is fluid. Stewart, Sting, Andy, if I could, I would shake your hands and say "thanks." for giving me something to strive for as a musician.

[@martingerup]

I am just so happy. Reunite The Police. Faith to the world. Running down. Get the best of what's still around. Whoo - it's just the best announcement this spring.

[@wepawoman]

THIS SET WAS ABSOLUTELY BANANAS!!!! my head is bent behind these two songs, especially that impromptu Voices revamping... i'm blown away

[@DrumAndreas]

This is called saving the show. On stage the show MUST go on, and that is exactely what Stewart does here. If you've been on stage yourself you know how important it is to keep things going on stage. I think it is pretty cool to see how a band like The Police keeps the show going no matter what happens.

[@rittersoftlan]

yeah, that's really true. Stewart Copeland is definitely one of the most amazing and influential drummers of all time. It's so much fun just to watch him play, watch his movements, the energy and passion in every beat.

[@preptic]

I waited all my life to see them play in Philly...was too young to seem in their last concert...dream come true....for this Philly Boy!

[@sid77777]

Thank you! For a moment, while i was at work at Heathrow Airport London, i heard this broadcast live! I never thought i'd ever the Police live ever again since the 80s! Thanks for posting this. It's very special

[@antblue363]

The sound of ANDY'S guitar will forever reverberate in my mind.

[@sickbrain]

I love what they did by combining voices/running down together. I loved it when i first saw this video and it sounded great at Fenway show.

[@jerrycamarillophotography5286]

I was truly the luckiest Police fan alive. I attended this set at the Whisky a go-go and stood elbow to elbow with Quest -Love of all people and we all rocked our minds off during this unbelievable mini concert to announce their tour. I am in this video several times when they pan to the crowd. It was unreal and I will never every forget it. I told my wife it will be mentioned in my eulogy as one of the most incredible experiences of my life. The Police are the total real deal, uber influential to so many artists that most younger listeners haven't a clue. ENJOY !!!!

[@riptide39]

my wife and I went to see the police two weeks ago in cardiff, still cant get the smile off my face !!!!!!!!!

[@mhm33lp]

WOW!!!!!!!! These 3 musical geniuses have written so many classic songs, that when Sting started playing the bass line to one of the greatest Police songs ever recorded Stu said, "What is that?" ONE OF THE GREATEST BANDS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

[@raymondcuadrado4404]

Andy highly underrated very good guitar player Copeland my all-time favorite drummer

[@gmc1966]

a great power trio

[@Wol1verine]

Man, this sounds REALLY good!

[@mholdr]

all I can say is --- Thank you STING for all the music and getting back together with the guys that you started off with....a true joy to hear.

[@roccotool]

Even stripped down, it sounds great.

[@davuldelici]

Ok they definately do not have the same tightness and power that they used to have, BUT they still display their special abilities, which are: playing in a very individual and original style,listening very great to each other and being fueled by stus impeccable drumming. I just love them.Especially stewart he still has that big intesity going on. I was definately moved to tears the first time i saw this and realized that i will actually be seing them live.

[@Wol1verine]

The MAGIC is back, Mama!

[@georginaelizondo]

WOW they sound really good playing together...

[@mets6891]

He is. I read an interview with him in Rolling Stone, and he claims he's just doing the reunion for his own pleasure. I'm not complaining though, the Police are awesome.

[@verticalslice]

Insane! Excellent musicians.

[@Dunkaroos248]

Andy getting loose with it, love impromtu performances

[@FISHMusik]

Set list or not the truth is that the one of the most influential bands ever. So lets repect the fact, they're together and they're sounding incredible. Right now those guys ca "fart" on stage and all of us have to shut up and smile, and you know why? because they have done some of the most incredible songs amusic in music history. So let's admire the fact that they got together and for those of you who never had a chance to see them before they broke up in '84 - ENJOY!!!

[@gpfmusico]

great bass, guitar, drums, and vocals

[@bei1016]

This video is Fantastic. These guys Rock......

[@NikkiKavanagh68]

Sorry 1DavidSun, this is for the masses of fans who never got to see em first time around - I don't care about new songs right now (although I guarantee you there will be some) as preptic says - this is a dream come true. I've waited so long for this - I never believed I would have the opportunity to see them live - they played in Ireland when I was 12 and my mum wouldn't let me go! OLD SHIT?!!!! Old classics my friend.

[@policedylan]

the police rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@Sagafan81]

What a awesome perfomence......Still Great....

[@BrettHoustonTube]

So good to see these boys back together again. They killed at the Bowl this Summer.

[@genespleen]

Seeing Copeland back in the office is lovely.

[@geoffjones6444]

Damn... sting dropped the proverbial mike there on Stew... this is awesome. Thanks for the upload.

[@Fergusongirl]

OMG,can you just stop fighting? These three guys are together,finally and that's the most important!

[@JayB2]

@0:32 Stewart ...."whats that?" LOL

[@JohnWoo22]

God that solo was amazing!

[@joannehines7806]

My British-American Rocker Babes!! Sting 🇬🇧, Stewart 🇺🇸, & Andy 🇬🇧! 💘

[@genauzo]

Watching this video and seeing it at MSG last night... two different bands! Much... much... much improved!!!!

[@laurentlaurent65]

formidable, fantastique

[@rmwaller]

Ever read those comments which say how easy it is to play like Summers on guitar hero II (some gimmick in bars)? Try playing his stuff from Synchronicity, or his solo stuff of the past 20 years! Underrated is an understatement. Bloody awesome player (and well-suited to jazz-fusion).

[@cokelalo]

vooiiicceeeeeeeeeesssssssss insiiiiiiiideee my head this police song is favorite for sting.

[@brothadude]

I knew of Sting as a solo artist, growing up I wasn’t a fan I thought his solo work was kinda dry and tamed. However when he’s with The Police he’s more electric in punk rocker way playing with two badass musicians. They bring out a better side of him in my opinion.

[@julosx]

Can they really be themselves (musically) outside of The Police ? It's still their best job !

[@wepawoman]

yeah , man... that bassline is sick.

[@alerich82]

I'll seey you in Turin!!!!!!!!

[@cokelalo]

they play now!!!!!!!! in vancouver iiiioooooooooooo

[@cokelalo]

no more fight,please!! three brothers together again,i'm happyful, i love the police i grew with you..

[@DarkRikko]

wow, Stuart is STILL the best drummer of the world.

[@duranasty]

two great album tracks,i would play these as a dj

[@riptide39]

love it , andy goes off , and he's 60 something , rock on X

[@TheBigDumpling]

"what's that? Your kidding right?" hahaha The Poice rules forever!!

[@gewglesux]

that Bass has been around.... and so has Andys guitar

[@chuckcribbs3398]

Zenyatta Mondatta is my favorite Police album.

[@modianos]

awesome. thanks for sharing :)

[@seanfunk1]

AS is a Jazz guitarist primarily and he's challenging the listener with his atonal stuff, forcing our perspective on where the tonal centre is. When he does it it's brilliant and well thought out, when I do it, it sounds like garbage. :-D

[@LukaArsenalSerbia]

killer solo from Andy

[@ccinsd]

"set lists are for wimps" copeland cracks me up. his time with claypool, etc. is paying off. cant wait to see them put to the test @ roo 07

[@GremLin211]

Incredible that solo was 2 minutes long. Thanks

[@cokelalo]

you right MPARESI7,you have knowledge about andy summers,he has talent is his style.

[@Dunkaroos248]

@sgtsteel1 I agree I think you misinterpreted what I was saying. I was giving the whole band props for being so good, especially under those conditions. Stewart copeland is one of my drummer heroes of all time

[@rmwaller]

Like the new arrangement.

[@rockcritic]

maybe the world isn't ending and is just running down!

[@Ultimonas]

Yowza!!!

[@metrakos]

agreed

[@1hewsonfan]

the stinger is a ledge, copeland looks like Egon out of the ghostbusters movies ha..

[@patchlindy]

Hey, is that gramps on the guitar!?!?!? Wow!

[@Fergusongirl]

Sting and Andy both said that they don't know "Can't stand losing you" For one moment I really thought-they have forgotten that song... *blushes It isn't true,is it?

[@gaae2000]

after 2yrs of touring at the end of this yr, each of them will take $100million bucks each! after all expenses.

[@alcantara06]

0:14 I guess they DID have a set list.

[@Dunkaroos248]

You really have to be on top of your shit as a musician to play like this. Sting is basically working as conductor here and andy and Stewart really have to follow his lead. Kudos to Andy for pulling that solo out of his ass. Not bad for a 60 something year old in an empromtu performance

[@sonajagerska8670]

Turn on my V.C.R. Same one I've had for years James Brown on the Tammy show Same tape I've had for years I sit in my old car Same one I've had for years Old battery's running down It ran for years and years Turn on the radio The static hurts my ears Tell me where would I go I ain't been out in years Turn on the stereo It's played for years and years An Otis Redding song It's all I own When the world is running down You make the best of what's still around When the world is running down You make the best of what's still around Plug in my M.C.I To excercise my brain Make records on my own Can't go out in the rain Pick up the telephone I've listened here for years No one to talk to me I've listened here for years When the world is running down You make the best of what's still around When the world is running down You make the best of what's still around When I feel lonely here Don't waste my time with tears I run 'Deep Throat' again It ran for years and years Don't like the food I eat The cans are running out Same food for years and years I hate the food I eat When the world is running down You make the best of what's still around When the world is running down You make the best of what's still around When the world is running down You make the best of what's still around When the world is running down You make the best of what's still around

[@bamboosa]

wow, um, well, I guess I was expecting something, um...I'm gonna watch Cream, now

[@RubHerSoul1]

they sound like John Mayer doing Voices inside my head.

[@Wol1verine]

Damn if these guys don't have the "magic" when they play togeher!

[@Doodlebugdude]

hahahahaha like that.

[@powerpop909]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@p3ximus]

They sound great, but I agree with JimiBeck regarding Summers' solo.

[@RadioCambodia]

Mesa Boogie

[@MiserablePyre]

About Andy's solo, cut the guy some slack. It's been years since they played together, and as simplistic as it was, I'd like to see the lot of you attempt it.

[@cokelalo]

verdad? donde salio esa informacion osea van a sudamerica

[@mestreroberto1234]

O SELO PSICOSE RIO GB 1969 MESTRE ROBERTO CABOTAGEM MCB MM

[@tolakangin]

steward copeland ruleeeeezz!!!!

[@CheesyKFC]

Lolol @ the guy TRYING to imitate Stewart at 4:48.

[@sebajo82]

6:06 oops!

[@Chrisdrumz]

I remember being so excited about the reunion then after seeing this "gig" realizing it wasn't gonna be that great after all. I mean,the 2 shows are saw were good,but I was far from blown away. Stings voice was a complete let down.

[@sepharothic2]

or ray manzarek from the doors?

[@finnisher16]

stewart copeland is the man.

[@rmwaller]

Nice story dude...nostalgia, eh?

[@cokelalo]

i'll like ear drums solo this song same produccion of zenyatta mondatta.

[@JesseJaceThomas]

It's too bad, because on the original album version of the song Stewart gets a lot of chances to show off.

[@robertk2007]

whats with stewarts shirt? is he teaching aerobics after?