Stewart Copeland Signature Kit

[@davidcudlip6587]

This guy could play a whole concert with just high hat. Always plays some interesting rhythms.

[@kipperfeast]

Yes! I absolutely loved it when I bought Peter Gabriel's "So" album and on just one song Stewart was credited with just "hi-hat"!

[@malinwj1167]

@@kipperfeast "Red Rain"

[@cinemaocd1752]

That's what comes of putting a left handed drummer on a right handed kit.

[@MarkHarrellJr]

When people have a genuinely humble ignorance about their own greatness, it just makes them greater!

[@matthew4694]

I’ve never heard any member of The Police referred to as “humble”

[@el.aye.bee.4477]

@@matthew4694 don't go by what you've heard or not heard. Watch the video and formulate your own opinion. I would think that would be the intelligent thing to do.

[@ericpatton5211]

Dude is his own biggest fan... cost him the best band he was ever in.

[@JoshShuman]

Fuckin' love this guy. Also, I'm no drummer but his snare is ridiculously distinctive. It's my favorite sounding snare of any rock drummer.

[@75DrummerBoy]

Josh Shuman I have his signature snare. It's the greatest snare drum I've ever heard or owned. And the only one I ever use now!

[@artimuspyle299]

Rod Westray Its his comfort zone, He feels more in control.

[@The_Other_Ghost]

Diecast over Tipple if I remember correctly.

[@tomtutt8458]

very distinctive share drum. Tama stainless drums because they can take it.

[@MJLU280]

The drum sound on Zenyatta Mondatta is amazing

[@GMSummner]

Best Drummer ever ! ..... and what a lovely normal Person .....

[@apollo9844]

MorbidManMusic Copeland is the best drummer up to this point.

[@SPAZZOID100]

@@apollo9844 debatable.

[@kennethgibson5728]

this man's sense of humour hits home as much as his drumming - it's a telling sign of timing from two very different disciplines..

[@mendicollier]

He's my mentor. I get to play drums for a living cause of this man

[@joetoe9207]

And modest. The end when he said "I got really lucky" floored me.

[@stevemisog]

I love The Police. I heard "Can't stand losing you" when it was first released back in 1978 and I knew they were going to be massive. I had never heard anything like them before or since. They are unique and a lot of this is down to Stuart Copeland's innovative beats. He will always be my favourite drummer.

[@JerseyToTheBone]

Not to sound confrontational by any means, Steve Dann, but while individuals may stand out in a group. The root of the success comes from what is created when the group plays together. Just the same, I hear ya and understand full well what you are saying. Cheers!

[@nickgodfrey1148]

Makes me chuckle when he says ‘rather’. That’s his London living coming through. One of my favourite drummers ever along with The Police being one of my favourite bands.

[@alexdemartino734]

Funny, Humble, Original, Innovative and "Lucky" still going at it with such great spirit :-)

[@dcb1138]

hmmm…I wouldn't say "humble"

[@kai326]

@@dcb1138 Why not? Because he insults and rips on jazz on a daily basis? Or because he's proud of his accomplishments?

[@dcb1138]

@@kai326 - I'd say more like "Cocky" . Going way back to his beginnings. Just ask Sting about it. I would NEVER use the word "Humble" to describe Stewart Copeland. Its almost laughable.

[@aqui-nohay-nadie5690]

@@kai326 He's got a point. Check the interviews he gave when he was with The Police on their golden days. He was anything but humble.

[@JerseyToTheBone]

Hasn't age one iota either!

[@einarabelc5]

Wow, this dude is the opposite of Sting. No wonder they fought.

[@jahread3322]

They might as well have been brothers who were born one right after the other....so close in age that they almost develop and mature at the same time but not quite...sometimes the older one is constantly needling the younger one about just figuring out how to do something they’ve know about for a whole 6 months. Other times the younger one hits a growth spurt and surpasses the older and has the ability to start world war 3 by just ever so slightly smirking while the older brother struggles with whatever the younger one has gotten down....never ever ever sharing any space any toy any praise...always fighting when at home and putting the other down or showing each other up...but without even thinking about it, they unite as a whole so much greater than the sum of its parts when ever faced with some external challenge or test that reflects on them both. You see it happen in sports, academics, work, art, music etc etc....two equally matched siblings, growing up together, who are both the fiercest of rivals and the most natural of partners. Never able to support each other in practice as everything in that space becomes a competition and yet, in spite of this, they come together as team effortlessly when it’s time for them to perform together. It’s beautiful and horrible and often produces some of the most amazing music, athletic accomplishments, etc...

[@JoseRodriguez-jc1vd]

Facts

[@patricksullivan8416]

😂😂😂😂

[@tinomuller3076]

It doesn't help, that Sting use to take coke in the 80's :D - You still use that account? Greetings

[@acesmitty6441]

One of very few rock drummers whose sound is so original, so distinctive, you can recognize his playing immediately. Great drummer! Awesome chops. Lots of power too! Love his work with The Police.

[@busywl69]

this guy rules

[@jaywar69]

+busywl69 That... he does.

[@sigmann66]

For me he's the most graceful and tasteful drummer ever.

[@jaristo1965]

Stewart is the best drummer ever. Not some dude that yells 'Solo!' every other minute. He plays very sophisticated and is a top-percussionist. And Tama is, by far, THE drumspecialist.

[@shawnbruce6934]

Tama are the Best rock Drums for sure.

[@Somerandomdrummer8]

@@shawnbruce6934 Always a tie between Tama and Ludwig My heart belongs to both

[@willhatfield6228]

Stewart is up there with the likes of Bonham. No question. Instantly recognisable, totally original. Amazingly tuned drums, especially the snare. Thanks for getting me into drumming when I was a kid.

[@johnwilliams1223]

My favorite drummer of all time.

[@billysequins]

Could listen to them Octobans all day

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Stewart is Top shelf 👍🏆. Legend

[@slaptwin7867]

i moved the beat to the left im no longer in the band...

[@tlezzy8252]

@ Alfredo.... he did say to "tell your band mates first" .... : ) hehehe good one though

[@Skyjuice70]

LOL

[@just82much51]

Priceless!!! Got a feeling you've upgraded to a better one by now!!

[@russ549]

What does he mean? Does he mean to for example hit the snare on one and three instead of two and four for a few bars and then go back to 2 and four again?????

[@Razdanilo]

Russell Weaver No, just hit the snare on 4 the whole time (in the song Roxanne for example).

[@Bernie0481USMC]

Stewart Copeland has always been "that guy" to me as a drummer. I've always pictured him in Grateful Dead or a fusion jazz band. He is cool and laid back, interesting. My uncle knew the band and loved Copeland

[@jiros00]

Copeland has a great sense of humour.

[@tgifhounds]

His quarter note statement was classic.

[@paistekid]

Ok...i just ran throughh the quarter notes with my band as he suggested. Now i just have to sit back and wait for the cash and women to start pouring in 🙃

[@jamesweldon9726]

Mr. Ben, I know, right? "...if you want to be on the cover of Drum World..." Most people would have no idea what he was talking about.

[@tlezzy8252]

@Alex... if the women are not there yet...... well, the money will help! : )

[@HighCoup333]

lol It sounds the same, that is just Copeland's weird humor about where to count the one. He just drops the joke so deadpan people forget to laugh.

[@kipperfeast]

I didn't quite get what he was talking about... Is it about the feel of his playing? It's either on the beat or it's not.

[@Johnnycdc31]

He finds it simple. He's genuine. He doesn't mind being freak or funny. He's just himself, why would he lie? :)

[@HughMartell]

I'm gonna move the beat 2 BEATS to the left and get REALLY rich! Take THAT, Mr. Copeland

[@smb6712]

Stewart Copeland's music is so creative and captivating. He composed the music for a video game series in the late '90s to early 2000s. The tunes are nothing far from perfection and creativity. Hearing the music (especially the first game of the series), you can clearly hear the percussion in each tune; the percussion is clearly the star. Stewart Copeland's personality is so fun and he's so easy-going. He's so fun to listen to. If you want to hear the music, it is from the original "Spyro the Dragon" game(s) series -- "Sunny Flight" is mainly composed with percussion, just if you are interested in hearing more of his percussion. It is incredible that he created the songs with simple MIDI on a keyboard, but the percussion stands out so clearly and is so complex. He's a very talented man!

[@jamesweldon9726]

SM B - He also composed and performed the music for the Showtime original series "Dead Like Me". Unfortunately, the show only lasted one season. But it was a great show, and his music made it even better.

[@jordanfreeman1584]

Wish they filmed him more in the videos, he's truly the centerpiece of the band and deserves recognition

[@shawnbruce6934]

Agreed Jordan.

[@williamrodriguez7551]

This is for Mr. Stewart Copeland My name is Willy Rodriguez You are to me the Greatest Drummer Of All Time I was in my 20s back in the 1980s Listening to You play I like your style The way you play Your are Awesome " So Blessed And Gifted I Pray that someday I can meet just to shake your hand You Are The Reason They Make Statues

[@mickavellian]

I own the Copeland official TAMA set (last one made) midnight blue, Zolacoat , octobans , one skin and the MASSIVELY HEAVY snare chrome-over-brass - special ordered from Sam Ash General Manager) toTama. Its been years since I have even seen the drums. recently we had a massive flood in NYC (6 feet of water) and the drums were floating in the garage to their amazing credit NOTHING was warped, in fact they dried by themselves maintaining their original tuning. All the hardware shinny and rust free. These babies will be worth a TON of cash one day. I paid over $2,000 37 years ago.

[@andrecraig3047]

He's the GOAT ...

[@nickknight5543]

Neil Peart, Steward Copeland and Alex Van Halen are my fav drummers.

[@drewper73]

I was ten years old when Synchronicity came out. I liked it. I liked the hit songs by The Police like, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Don't Stand So Close To Me, De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da, King Of Pain, Wrapped Around Your Finger, and Every Breath You Take. But then a few years went by and I stopped listening to The Police. My freshman year in high school, my brother bought Outlandos D'Amour on cd and it completely renewed my interest in The Police, because by this time I had been playing drums for 3 years. I eventually collected all of their studio albums and I have to say that my favorite album by The Police is Regatta de Blanc. When I was 16 I played that cassette in my car over and over again, absorbing every groove, fill, spash cymbal, rim click, everything. Songs like Contact, Does Everyone Stare, No Time This Time, Bring On The Night, Deathwish, Walking On The Moon, etc. That album gives you a lot to think about, from a drummer's perspective. Thank you Stewart for playing one note to the left of the music, or whatever it was you said.

[@rebelibya462]

Best and most unique drummer in the world ..

[@schism47]

rebelibya third best. Danny Carey is number one and Peart is number two.

[@paistekid]

Buddy Rich smoked Carey and Peart by a mile!

[@schism47]

Alex Van Hagar I'm saying amongst drummers that are still alive. yes buddy rich is the best ever

[@schism47]

monokhem than buddy rich?

[@mattchisholm6129]

Chris Porter of those 3 id go copeland carey then pert. Copeland has the best style which is more important to me than technical ability

[@hisnamewasrocco]

His syncopation is fantastic! One of my favorite drummers!!

[@drumsoclock3312]

Great attitude and talent goes a long way

[@FusionHowie]

Like Ringo and Charley, Stewart has the FEEL ! Nobody loves Virgil or Simon or Gavin more than myself but Stewarts sound is like no other! Peace from Detroit MI.

[@summerevening]

I've been seeing you playing the Tama drum set since 1980 and it still seems like yesterday!! Don't know how many times I watched your videos repeatedly. Thank you for being a part of my youth in life.

[@michaelhorn4008]

The way this dude accents his notes are legendary. When I think of Stewart Copeland, I think of wrist poppin'.

[@blica1]

Stewart's not just a drummer, but a superb musician, composer, song writer, and producer..That's what makes most drummers who meet him, shit their pants...

[@altonwilliams7117]

My favorite drummer.

[@bobbytogores4902]

A friend had a Stewart Copeland sig series kit 5 piece in his garage, I remember playing it ALOT, with different musicians that came thru, my only comment ALWAYS was distinctly "these drums SING!"

[@luigiguariso4356]

Good Morning Mr Stewart. Ci vediamo a Gardone Riviera!!!

[@steveaustin6467]

no one compares to s.c. totally nice guy mind blowing drummer

[@nirradyen-tolobaz3727]

Best drummer/percussion in the game.Stewart Copeland !

[@anpr1984]

I've got the Synchronicity Concert from 83 on video. SC definately got 3 rack toms as opposed to two as shown here.

[@AGOPIMOU1]

I love his humble-ness! I love him and he is in my top 5 favorite drummers of all time :)

[@tomtutt8458]

watched this video 50 times.... incredible!!!!

[@PaulJGeigertsc]

Started playing my beats one quarter note to the left. Thanks Stew

[@henryfowler7654]

lol

[@michaelthomas366]

Stewart Copeland is my favorite drummer of all time.

[@p47paul]

Stewart is so darn cool. Such a great drummer, and love that kit!!!!!!

[@FingersPlainview]

such an intense-talented individual! Maybe mellowed(in mood, not playing) with age. I saw the Police reunion tour back in 2007 in Montreal, He was the most impressive.

[@DavidHaughton70]

Well Stewart, you got me sold. I'm wanting Tama drums now! Learned alot from that!

[@mickavellian]

Make me an offer and you CAN own one of two made officially being Copeland's set. (1 of 2) Bids start at $15,000 Seriously I have not kept up with drum technology but from what I see not even TAMA has been able to reproduce the Copeland set. The little stuff (tom rack, quick mounts, Bass drum spurs) were jewels. The cymbal stands with the counterweight was a first and they ARE heavy (were?) My set seemed it was designed by NASA. GOOOOO TAMA . I did see recently a set of LUDWIG and was VERY impresed , still they do not project like a 37 year old TAMA.

[@toynazi]

The short stack hyperdrive kits are SO GOOD! BRING THEM BACK!!! I have been calmly waiting for a newer series of them to release. Until then I will keep playing my Saturn kit.

[@deletesoon70]

4:59 "The Police was the group that really invented me as a musician..." What a great guy, very evolved and well-adjusted.

[@1967botz]

Saw the Synchronicity Tour in Dallas in '83. Just blown away! Stewart's hi-hat work is reminiscent of a rock-n-roll Max Roach. Great nuances and detail. Impeccable musician, as are his mates in The Police.

[@jamesweldon9726]

With the Thompson Twins and The Fixx? I saw it in Tacoma, WA. I sat behind the stage (there was a PA system back there) so I could watch Stewart easier.

[@MJLU280]

1967botz amazing show!

[@elpablosky6300]

The best drum teacher ever !!!

[@andym28]

I joined a joy division /David Bowie style band as a kid. I hadnt heard indie but I loved copelands/Jimmy chamberlin sound so played that way. The band used to detune my snare tape up my Tom's. On refection it was an interesting fusion of sounds when it high pitched

[@just82much51]

Stewart Copeland...great drummer and seems like a GREAT guy!! Would love to sit down and have a beer and talk drums with him!!

[@healthsignalllc3456]

I very much enjoy listening to the intellectual prowess of SC! Also, as a mentor to many aspiring Day Traders, I know that musical prowess and gamer skills give an edge to those with them in our exciting Day Trading world. Stuart, though you may not have interest (or maybe you would), I speculate you could be and would be an extremely skillful and successful "Volatility Hunter" in our Day Trading World. May you always be able to do what you love.

[@rlmontenegro]

Un grosso. Con escuchar sólo un compás del tipo ya sabés que se trata de él. Muy pocos pueden darse ese lujo.

[@jimmybrock7660]

His beats are straight from the Hills of Lebanon...

[@larryj.1401]

As a brotha whose parents moved him to the suburbs back in the 70's... I was looking for a rock drummer who could supply some funk, some soul for me to relate to. Bonham gave me hope, Copeland closed the deal lol

[@pip12111]

love Stuart's high energy,and humour

[@aaron2709]

Greatest drummer ever.

[@biadrum]

he totally sold me now! I want a Tama kit... my friend has been telling me to look for one and his statement keeps coming back, but adding up to what I"ve learnt from this video... Stewart got me sold on a Tama! I'm hooked

[@honuman39]

biadrum with all respect to Tama these days you pretty much can't go wrong with any major drum set manufacturer. You probably get more improvement in drum sounds with different drum heads than with a different manufacturer (all other things being equal .. Sizes, wood used, etc).

[@JohnnyBeane]

Stewart is the man!!!

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

Keep drumming Stewart. It's what you were born to do.

[@ekathe85]

"I got lucky". No Stewart, that wasn't luck. You are a god-damn genius, that's what put you where you are.

[@tristantheuerkorn5124]

What a beautiful ride!

[@davidnorman4923]

Love those toms! Remo heads excellent!

[@maryluzalonsomoure9938]

El mejor baterista del mundo guitarrista y músico con eddie van halen en la guitarra y teclado... que emoción...

[@adam872]

Most of my favourite drummers (e.g. Peart, Philips, Copeland) have played or still play Tama. That probably says something!

[@linksauce_1]

adam872 Yeah. Tama's are great. I've had my reissue Imperialstar (their beginner series) kit for awhile now and they play and sound better than most other drum kits. Hopefully I will have enough mula to buy a nice Starclassic Maple kit like Stew here.

[@adam872]

+nick white Note that I said have. I'm aware that he plays DW now and Ludwig before that.

[@mookie2637]

I always admired him for his humility and humour. Here, that point about becoming rich and famous by moving everything one beat to the left (or right) is not only funny but at least partly true.

[@Me-gt7oy]

Epic, genius, drummer!

[@HENRYGAYLE]

So cool I love his style

[@rockyboy751]

+Giant 1 Thank you! I will listen to the interview with Jools and get some context for his comment about moving the beat to the right. No doubt, Copeland is a great drummer and his interviews and perspectives are always interesting, and dynamic.

[@lindacensi2750]

Che forza sto Batterista !!! Really a deep impact over all of us police's fans since ever !

[@Grit489]

My first Tama kit was a 6pc imperialstar with concert Tom's in a blue metallic wrap in 79, wish I didn't sell them but next kit was a 5pc superstar in mahogany. Great drums always sounded great.

[@jubankta1627]

Stewart is way too modest!!!!One of the greats!!!

[@Rossferatu]

You would think the tech would know that this kit is not a duplicate in terms of sizes, of the 1983 synchronicity tour kit.

[@loucifer4205]

One of my favorite drummers

[@deltafunction0]

Who are the ten people that disliked this video? Show yourselves!

[@lwlakksjd]

pearl fanboys

[@mikeb.3594]

YEAH YOU POTATO HEADS!!!! They are Tommy lee fans I'm certain.

[@davidpfeifer9489]

Mike B. Metal fans with double pedals and only one bass drum

[@JA-ou7nt]

Lars Ulrich fans !!

[@riproar11]

Jan 28, 2020 Now it's 40 people who need drumsticks shoved up their...

[@stefanoripari1816]

Stewart copeland GENIUS

[@lordofthemound3890]

I remember reading an article that his method of tuning a snare drum was basically to tighten the lugs is tight as he possibly could. When he couldn't get them any tighter, that was it.

[@demonicsweaters]

love that guy

[@domesticengineerlifecoach6938]

Kick ass drummer 👍

[@fitnessisgood4u]

0:40 the signature snare drum....good advert...with a trigger on, so out front you are hearing a sampled snare anyway.

[@Diax1324]

My guess is that its mixed in, or that it is running to a triggered sample with a delay, which could get feedback and nastiness and bleed with a mic.

[@alexanderhamilton8585]

He's the best.

[@mickavellian]

HEY I own the last one ever made!!!!!!!! A favor from TAMA to an executive of Sam Ash (The wonderful Howie Mendelson) THAT set went through a flood and floated in my garage for 3 days . After dry.. NOTHING was rusted, the ZOLA coat was VERY clean and the hardware just needed some lubrication, BTW THAT SNAKE is a work of ART! Price for the kit in 1983 $1,275!

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

Love my TAMA drums!!!

[@antoniomosterin2370]

Este lo vi hace algunos años! Excélente.

[@ronmiller9212]

Although I'm a Ringo , Charlie Watts type of player , I bought my Tama Artstar 2 kit 30 years ago just on the strength of Stewarts drumming .The kit is still going strong , but I have faded away because I played in the middle .You can get a machine to do that .

[@outlaw6066]

He got real lucky because he's sooo damn good is why!

[@stewartnicol3028]

I had been playing drums semi-pro for around err..well...about fwartyeen years, my style was Keith Moon/Buddy Rich/Carl Palmer/Joe Morello. Then Stewart came along and HEY PREMIER, I had my unique stylaphone!

[@mikestang679]

"I got real lucky" pretty much somes up evrything in life.........

[@SXI96]

Stewart, Sting, and Andy were all destined for greatness, all born with God-given talent, creativity, opportunity, and musical inclination I remember Eddie Van Halen talking about creativity and ideas.. he said they were simply given to him from an unknown energy as he pointed his hands into nothingness, RIP EVH There is definitely some higher power or cosmic energy creating greatness in a variety of areas of life, some people are just put on Earth to do incredible things

[@mikestang679]

@@SXI96 Could be, I've heard great musicians, in subway waiting areas, street musicians, random clubs, some these people are truly gifted, but have not cross over to stardom/celebrity status, never hooked up, maybe tomorrow or the next day is the hope, that keeps them jamming away, and/or it's the love of music itself, who cares about the money or fame....

[@luisrosario2938]

Tama drums are beast 🔥🥁

[@brianchisnell1548]

He's the kinda drummer ya just would like to enjoy a beer with. Huh?

[@pauldillon8497]

This man made drumming fun.

[@davidlenett8808]

I got real lucky!? Don't give us the aww shucks routine Stewart. A unique band, a unique sound and an inimitable drummer! 🥁🥇

[@wingchun-simplekungfu7584]

Ok. Got it. 1/4 to the left. I’m taking it 👍🏻