The Police - Invisible Sun (REACTION)

[@J-Loe]

This track gets overlooked these days but it’s one of my top 5 Police songs

[@PlainFucked]

Completely agree!!!!

[@kkampy4052]

Same

[@christopherhuot2826]

I saw them in 81, thier "Ghost in the machine " tour, KILLER

[@maxbrazil3712]

Hypnotic is my best description of The Police.

[@fredshred5194]

I think its about the conflict/war/troubles in Northern Ireland. "I don't want to spend the rest of my life looking down the barrel of an Armalite" Sting's girlfriend at the time was from NI .

[@seamusmcoyd7673]

Very rich music, lovely tones, dark gritty lyrics ...

[@gcats6059]

You guys are way off into the weeds!! Love that you brought this song back to me.

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Invisible Sun was an important (video) moment of seriousness for the group. Voices In My Head, and Walking On The Moon, are two of their best grooves, among dozens. Saw their first tour when they traveled on the cheap, to their last when they quit as one of the most successful acts on the planet. Dive in guys, there’s a huge catalog waiting and it’s all good.

[@Phillphine]

I'd hear "voices inside my head" at the skating rink. Caught me by surprise.

[@dab_family9405]

They had the world by the proverbial sack, and just quit. It was shocking.

[@barriehull7076]

Eurythmics were a British pop duo consisting of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. They were both previously in the Tourists, a band which broke up in 1980.

[@HardBlues]

My favorite tune by The Police. Glad you liked it

[@Lwize]

The Police went out on top in 1983. Their entire catalogue is worth your time.

[@MicheleJane]

The Police came out in the later 70's. Such a cool group.

[@CoolCoyote]

for me Only 'So Lonely' 💎💎 De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da 💎💎💎 Wrapped Around Your Finger 💎💎💎💎 Walking On The Moon 💎💎💎💎

[@alicericcardi3199]

It's not played often BUT it is one of their BEST SONGS!!!

[@MrAitraining]

Great choice. "Driven to tears" right into "when the world is running down" seamless kickass tracks I'd highly rec

[@georginawest3927]

100% you can't miss that!

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Good one here love you guys

[@Jewel_Owldove]

It is a different sound for the police, very dark. I love this song it has a great cold atmosphere and I love the lyrics too.

[@onemanwanders]

great tune, "Walking on the Moon", "Voices Inside My Head", "Driven to tears" and "When the World is Running Down" are also great Police tunes

[@davidmckenzie420]

Always loved this "lesser known tune" from them. Thanks.

[@owlcu]

If you really want to hear them, listen to "The bed's too big without you". The Reggae-funk in that is just hot.

[@AnnieCV]

I was born and raised on The Police as my soundtrack. My Pop and my favorite 🕊️🙌🏽🫶🏽🙏🏽

[@markburnham7512]

Very deep catalog, best explored chronologically in my opinion so that you can watch the band evolve over time.

[@jenniferandrews1917]

The Police have a discography that you two will thoroughly enjoy. Very much a fusion band with some major hits under their belt.

[@tripsaplenty1227]

This is specifically about the 1981 Hunger Strikes in Long Kesh prison near Belfast. The leader of that protest, Bobby Sands MP, was elected to the British Parliament while on hunger strike in prison. He died after 66 days. 9 additional volunteers followed him to the grave over the following months.

[@georgetaxi8179]

You have to do "Walking on the Moon". Copeland's drumming on that track is legendary! He is a beast!

[@kengregory6026]

yup,about The Troubles regarding Northern Ireland

[@tomgould3475]

This song is about what keeps us all going in our busy material world.

[@glenjohnson9128]

You guys make my day every day I listen to your reactions. Thank you!

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Great song that I totally forgot about since I was I kid!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mark-be9mq]

One of my favorite Police songs. Great feel & atmosphere. Love it, glad you did this one.

[@allisterfiend_2112]

Stewart Copeland is a top tier drummer...one of the best ever!

[@StevenBreault-o2f]

Sorry to disagree, but you OBVIOUSLY DON'T play drums

[@allisterfiend_2112]

@@StevenBreault-o2f You do not have to be sorry, I could care less if you disagree with me. I stand by my comment.

[@alrivers2297]

​@@StevenBreault-o2f Lol, he's on most people's list of best drummers ever

[@brandonboucher7090]

Facts spoken

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Stewart Copeland is TOP tier skill level on drums. Even Neil Peart admired Copeland's incredible drumming skill. Whoever that person was who disagreed in the comments has NO clue.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Those drums are fantastic. I see this song as guardedly optimistic as it is brilliant--in a dark, bleak, hopeless world, there has to be an invisible sun, that sheds it's warmth on everyone.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

They're so great. They were 'IT' for awhile in the 80s, hit after hit. They have fun, upbeat songs, moody songs, reggae songs..all 3 of them are so talented.

[@melvinwomack3717]

And tea in the Sahara that's another one 😁

[@ugadawgs1990]

The Police pay tribute to reggae and the Caribbean sound on a lot of their music. They were THE top band between 1978-85.

[@waynebrown3266]

Ghost in the Machine. The whole album is good IMO. Good to chill to at the end of the day with the lights turned down and maybe enjoying a cold one and just drifting on the sound. This might be the best song on the album. Their album Synchronicity is also good, but mostly a faster, louder sound with a couple odd but still memorable songs thrown in.

[@actuariallurker9650]

Some call then Reggae Rush or Reggae Prog - Rush was influenced by the Police - 3 guys and top tier drummer

[@rogercaruso9337]

What a great band to see live which I saw twice.

[@peterjonas4971]

Thank you all. Please do more Police! Stewart Copeland is the reason I'm a drummer. I was eleven when I first heard him in 1980, been playing since '81. I hope you all react to "Every Little Thing she does is magic." They created that "80s vibe."

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Seconded, and the composition and key are cool and unconventional.

[@liveorexist3661]

Thank you for reacting to my song suggestion. Not a fan favorite 😂. I think I suggested it while I was in a mood on a cold and snowy day in Michigan in April-anyone in MI who can relate? I do believe The Police are worth a good listen and agree that Sting's solo stuff is amazing. Cheers!

[@AirplayBeats]

We appreciate you!!

[@erickent3557]

You said "not a fan favorite" well, depends on the fan! I DEFINITELY like this kind of Police cut... very much a sound that set them apart, and very much a vibe that caught my attention back in the day.

[@erickent3557]

Your handle is "Live or Exist?" and that kinda encapsulates this Police track, yeah? You wanna feed your blood into a soulless metallic future? For what reward? Isn't it desperation to fool yourself there's an Invisible Sun in such existence...

[@MauricioDelaRosa-wz1sn]

Great suggestion love this track also from this album I would choose Secret Journey, Omegaman and Darkness.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Another great choice by your patrons, and excellent material for you reactions. Ghost In The Machine deserves a deep dive. It is my favorite Police album, moody, rich, thoughtful, brilliant, masterfully written and played, and subtler than their later work, which is great too. Each member is a master of their craft--composition, lyrics, singing, drumming, guitar, production. Sting addresses social issues with cutting insight, and uses unconventional keys and composition. And Che is right about the masterful drumming--Stuart Copland doesn't have Bonham's amazing power (arguably matched the The Who's Keith Moon), but his rhythmic skill and precision are unbeaten and widely praised. He is a drummer's drummer. Secret Journey and Every Little Thing She Does is Magic are prime examples of this album's chops---check out ELTSDIM's key--wow. Thanks for having me along. All my best to you and your families.

[@SammyRenard]

It's my favourite The Police song and it just screams "late-night hours" to me and I love it for it

[@ServusDei74]

Y’all HAVE to check out “Synchronicity II”. Such a killer tune! The Police have so many great tunes, but THAT ONE! 🤯🤯I know y’all will dig it.💪🏼💪🏼

[@cherylwoodward]

Great choice. Their writing was excellent and all three were talented musicians. Stewart Copeland is a drummer’s drummer. More selections from this bad will prove their worth. They hit hard during my college days in the 80s.

[@seanburrell4870]

The ideal soundtrack to being born in Belfast in the 80s, the song is about the Troubles. It really is dark all day and it does glow all night. More so 30 years ago

[@stevenmonte7397]

Dig in! They have a GREAT list of hits.

[@loisrogers9042]

I hadn't heard this one, and sorry, it doesn't grab me, but they definitely have other songs that do. "Walking on the Moon" is one.

[@garryiglesias4074]

Copeland (for Police), and Summers are both shadowed by Sting, but are both EXCELLENT musicians too. Police is "gold level".

[@randywhittington6622]

5 stellar albums from '78 to '83. Rocked my world in my teens and early 20s then. As already mentioned by others, best to listen chronologically like you're doing with Zeppelin. Every album is a gem and you hear the progression. Stewart Copeland hands down is my favorite drummer next to Bonham. Love you guys so much! You're my favorite reaction channel. Super refreshing to have musicians react who appreciate the artistry and incredible talent!

[@classic-kool]

When I bought my first 911, "Ghost in the Machine" had just been released, and I remember playing this song on the Blaupunkt sound system cranked to the max... It was f'n sureal !!!

[@lindaulloa4786]

Amazing band!! Their albums Synchronicity and Ghosts in the Machine are my favorites!! Can't go wrong with anything by this band! Copeland is an amazing drummer!

[@mr.snicker-doodles7081]

They had a HUGE influence on RUSH and the latter part of their career supposedly, I get it. Great band!

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Thumbs up for the reaction only. 👍🏻

[@bradsense7431]

Such a haunting sound on this recording.

[@EccentricAuntWanda1]

Many more great songs from this group - would like to see more

[@willo8794]

I saw Sting after his first solo album was released. The Dream of the Blue Turtles.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Again….3 people……talent level= master.They play with time and syncopated rhythms……great reaction 🔥 You would probably love “ the making of Band-Aid. “Charity song the UK artists did- “Do they know it’s Christmas “.

[@kenrutherford1109]

I love the chords and instrumentation in the choruses

[@anthonyv1719]

Early stuff is the best. Reggae + little punk - amazing guitar player and drummer. What you were listening to is more mainstream by them.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

I understand, and IMO Ghost In The Machine is a masterpiece.

[@xyloplax]

Woah, really dark and obscure song for a reaction channel. I wish folks would react to more of these more unknown songs.

[@Thomas-aka-TomD]

I hope you guys get into solo Sting. Branford Marsalis played with him for about 4 years. Check Sting's 60th birthday in NYC LIVE "Consider Me Gone " with Marsalis and Herbie Hancock. If not for reaction...for yourself...fire! Always love your energy...

[@tonickton]

Might be my favorite by them

[@elmerkilred159]

This is one band that should have never broke up.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Agreed. Sting said at the time that since he composed most of the songs, he didn't want to fight with Copeland and Summers over performance and production. IMO Stings solo work was great at times, but not as consistently brilliant as The Police

[@fudgebrownies69]

Unfortunately, it was the fighting that brought out the greatness. I 100% agree with you, though.

[@mouseshadow5828]

The drummer, Stewart Copeland, is the only American in the band. He has kind of a jazz/reggae-fusion style. He can also play bass, guitar, keys and several other instruments.

[@willo8794]

Eurythmics Here comes the rain again

[@elliottwesterman7704]

This song reminds me of high school. Very deep.

[@carlroza102]

This was a pretty good album ! I don’t remember skipping any songs.❤

[@greyhawk-111]

"Can't You Hear Me Knockin'", The Rolling Stones... it's your kinda jam (especially the no-beard guy... not sure who is La and who is Che).

[@teelurizzo8542]

Real Nice. If you feel like a great solo track from Sting, I highly recommend the live version of 'Bring On The Nigh/When The World Is Going Down' from the 1985 live record 'Bring On The Night'. He is backed by a killin band including, Omar Hakim, Daryl Jones, Kenny Kirkland and Branford Marsalis - some of the greatest Jazz players of the day.

[@alanjackson4104]

For me, it's ska rhythm plus. Excellent composition.

[@actuariallurker9650]

Many songs have calypso and samba time signatures- 3/4 5/4 7/4

[@OscarMadison45]

This band has everything 3 piece that never disappoints

[@melvinwomack3717]

Walking on the moon by the police is the one la👍

[@AirplayBeats]

I just played a couple seconds of it. 👀👀👀. I had to stop it so we can react to it. 😂

[@melvinwomack3717]

@@AirplayBeats that bass line👀

[@georgetaxi8179]

Copeland's high hat work on that song is ridiculous!

[@melvinwomack3717]

@@georgetaxi8179 indeed 😁

[@karimamlal9524]

The police its amazing group steward coppeland and andy summers the best

[@mikecaetano]

When you're ready for more from The Police, check out "Driven To Tears", which features a tech driven guitar solo, in what I call an "angular" style, that was frequently borrowed from by various artists for decades after. Summers pointed towards a way of soloing that wasn't based on the blues. Also check out "When The World Is Running Down, You Make The Best Of Whats Still Around" which grooves with an almost smooth jazz reggae funk. But, really, when it comes to funky time signatures, check out The Police "Spirits in the Material World" -- and challenge yourself to find the downbeat in it.

[@donholl]

If you like "angular" have you ever checked out Gang Of Four - especially their '79 debut album "Entertainment!"? It's pretty much loaded with it.

[@MrAitraining]

Driven to tears into when the world is running down. Great back to back tracks. That's how I always played it.

[@davidmastro5406]

Not sure why there are so many haters of this song--maybe they can't deal with the somber music and subject matter. "Invisible Sun" certainly isn't the Feel Good Hit of the Year, but it's still a great track. You could never mistake The Police for anyone else.

[@claymiller8171]

You definitely got it right when you said that the lyrics are like the world today, especially "I don't want to spend the rest of my life looking down the barrel of an Armalite" , "I don't ever want to play the part of a statistic on a government chart", "they're only going to change this place by killing everybody in the human race. They would kill me for a cigarette, but I don't even wanna die just yet. " Back when this song was released, hardly anyone heard of or knew what an Armalite (AR15) was, much less be looking down the barrel of one.

[@jakeenan]

Sting and the drummer were always banging heads....that's one of the main reasons they split up. But that's where the magic was. Then you had the guitarist sprinkle his magic over what the other two were laying down. In Sting's solo career he only had the best of the best drummers too: Omar Hakim, Manu Katche and Vinnie Colaiuta.

[@hpawebster65]

You guys will love the complete album "Zenyatta Mondatta"

[@bdboucher1]

Hole in my Heart

[@fidgetyram9222]

this one always hit different for me cause i knew

[@jacqueline4514]

I second Walking On The Moon! Reggae fused pop/rock brilliance. Someone stole my Police Tee Shirt out of my gym locker in High School; still pissed 😂

[@Phillphine]

They cover a lot of ground. Try "Roxanne (remember Eddie Murphy singing this song in his first scene of the movie, 48hours?) "murder by numbers", "no time this time (you won't need coffee in the morning if you blast this instead)", "bring on the night", "voices inside my head (I heard that even at the skating rink)", "tea in the Sahara", "message in a bottle", "so lonely", "can't stand losing you", "shadows in the rain". There's just lots (and lots) of good Police.

[@telebender]

Stewart Copeland is the Master of the high hat! Such an inventive drummer. Y'all gonna really dig this band, I think. Cheers lads

[@jaydMANifistation]

Also Sting's solo work Dream of the Blue Turtles.

[@robertwheatley9153]

Not really a huge fan but this and 'Voices Inside My Head' are 2 favorites of theirs. Interesting side note The Police was Jason Bonham's favorite band as a kid and thought Zeppelin was passé and were a bunch of old foggies. He asked his Dad John Bonham (Zeppelin's drummer) to take him to their concert. He did and while back stage the elder accidentally stepped on Sting's (Police vocalist) shoes. Sting told Bonham: said "Hey man don't step on my blue suede shoes." Bonham replied "I'm gonna step on your fkn head in a minute.."

[@lonobird4711]

3 piece band. Yeah!! That great!

[@STILL-KICKIN]

Secret Journey is another one of theirs I bet you will dig

[@roboi2241]

The song was quite controversial at the time as it alluded to the troubles in Northern Ireland which by 1981 were very volatile after Margaret Thatcher's British government had got heavy handed with republican nationalists and declared open warfare on them, interning suspected IRA members and political firebrands into prison. A number of them went on hunger strike and consequently died. The song's melancholic mood captured the tragedy of the troubles on the ordinary people of Northern Ireland rather than making any direct emotive political statement about the situation but I recall the video to the song was banned by the British media in 81 as it had scenes from Northern Ireland which the BBC classified as politically insensitive or something though some scenes appeared to be from old BBC news clips.

[@derekdonnell6503]

STING ALONE CATALOG IS SICK!!! I'VE BEEN RIDING WITH THEM SINCE 79. STING MUSIC IS ON SOME OTHER SHIT. HE'S A ARTIST 🎨 WITH THIS SHIT THIS SHIT WE CALL MUSIC. WORD. SMOKE AND LISTEN TO STING.😂😂😂😂😂!!!!!!

[@integraleric]

About the lead vocal during the verse: is that a vocal harmony or an effect that accompanies Sting's voice?

[@ajmackin]

Eurhythmics “Sweet Dreams”.

[@theivory1]

Murder by Numbers is a real good one.

[@SD-it9ne]

The drumming is top notch.

[@erickent3557]

Eurythmics is a great call out, actually. 70s industrial synth fed sound and attitude into both streams. Eurythmics latched onto synth sounds much more, whereas the Police just colored some of their tracks with it... but there's a counter-culture flow happening in both. Invisible sun is a hope for something more among a desolate industrial future.

[@jacqueline4514]

Eurythmics “Sweet Dreams” 🔥

[@Brian-tb1zs]

Good choice for listening to the Police, they have a lot of really fast tempo songs to get into.

[@SEANBANOG4]

The Police took great pride in being able to dodge labels.....this song is about the Troubles in Ireland...the six he is counting at the begining are the Six Counties that the British still occupy in Ireland . The song reached #2 in charts but the BBC banned the video as is showed kids throwing rocks at the occupying British army.

[@rapson672]

My favorite by them And it seems the issue's of today as well ?

[@astroteech]

Often lumped together with the Punk movement at that time, but they were not punk, they were progressive rock when rock had been eclipsed by punk, rap, and hip hop. Rock was resurrected with the Alternative movement of the Pixies and then the Grunge movement of the late 80's and early 90's. The Police stand alone amidst all this.

[@ursgeiser6570]

There are some pretty good live videos with guest Bono/U2 from Amnesty Int. Conspiracy Of Hope Tour 1985, which also featured U2, Lou Reed, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Bryan Adams and The Neville Brothers. With Live Aid in 1985, that tour 1986 and a terrific album Joshua Tree in 1987, U2 became Rock Hottest Tickets in the US after the cover of Time Mag. The guitarist Andy Summers didn't like the whole album Ghost In The Machine, the best+most dedicated, apart from the first two!

[@cindycig]

Love you guys. You should react to Phil Colin's, in the air tonight, live version