The Police - Message in a Bottle 2008 Live Video HD

The Police - Message in a Bottle "Reggatta De Blanc 1979"
"Live in Concert" at Baseball Stadium "Tokyo Dome" 2008 Japan
Sting - Vocals, Bass
Andy Summers - Guitar
Stewart Copeland - Drums

[@captross07]

Props to Andy. Playing that riff so cleanly for the duration of the song is impressive. It’s harder to play than it sounds

[@ash_530i]

Yeah I'm starting to try learn it atm as my first more advanced riff. It's quite an awkward stretch for the fingers & you need to change positions quickly!

[@Michel190778]

It´s a stretch, very good exercise for the fingers

[@justaroundthecorner2883]

Exactly. An exhausting riff to get right every time.

[@richardmurphy4520]

The riff on the record starts at concert pitch Dflat ( on fourth fret) and its just a semi tone jump from there to second part of it ( in Amajor 5th fret), you,ll then have a full 3 fret slide down from there to Bmajor ( second fret) and then up ( on same fret) to F sharp. I,ve played the riff live at every type of gig on and off for 40 years, and people never get sick of hearing it. @@ash_530i

[@richardmurphy4520]

p.s. Yes the riff played properly is an awkward 5 fret stretch from start to finish, once you,ve practised it to death and put your digits in spasms and cramps in the process it is worth it though. @@ash_530i

[@ugadawgs1990]

Copeland was as important as Sting’s vocals. He really is one of the best drummers of all time.

[@alessandrorigobello7551]

definitely!

[@rogacien666]

the 3 togheters... WOW...

[@swbusby]

The only contemporary drummer who comes close is Vinnie Colaiuta.

[@rthominc]

Damn Skippy!!!!!!!!

[@johnnybigmac5756]

Bonham, Peart, and Copeland... The holy trinity...

[@arthuroliveira4326]

Sting, Summers and Copeland. Hands down one of the best trios in music history.

[@nickhalden9220]

Just under RUSH

[@Doolbox9]

@@nickhalden9220 Nirvana

[@Denis-gd8yq]

King's X

[@josephwirtz8352]

Rush

[@beetleything1864]

The Jam !!!!👊🏻

[@stewartsnape2936]

Stewart Copeland puts 110% into the drums every time as does Sting and Andy

[@sergiorenebatalla7071]

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[@willy293]

This is my first time watching a live performance of the Police, and I never knew he played with traditional grip. Any other mainstream pop/rock bands with a traditional grip player?

[@garybarnfield1546]

100% is the maxium. Go back to school & learn basic maths.

[@willy293]

@@garybarnfield1546 fr

[@jackwalker6424]

@@garybarnfield1546 grow up mate

[@Pochaco2007]

Just a bass, a Guitar, a drummer and a lot of talent.

[@squonk86]

Sounds a lot like Rush but definitely agree with your comment...

[@marc-andrebrun8942]

like were the Cream, with a lead drummer!

[@gj8683]

And Sting's bass pedals on the floor

[@alexanderorest4243]

Indeed and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. There are a lot of great trios out there.

[@jockey123able]

Hell ya

[@isaacsvenson7042]

ANDY SUMMERS!!! everyone’s talking about sting and copeland who are legends in their own right but the way summers is able to fill up the space and pull the whole sound together is just as important as what the other two guys are doing - remember, for a three piece band to ever sound as massive as the police do, all three members need to play their instruments larger than life itself, which summers handily does in my opinion

[@DavisReed218]

Took the words right out of my mouth. Thank you!👊

[@lb81559]

Sugar coated Andy plays like a Yankee Doodle Dandy!!! No Andy no Police!

[@micheld5767]

absolument vrai ; Andy est extra et le groupe stupéfiant. merci.

[@ivanbumbal4849]

Andy Summers + Sting (Gordon Sumner) + Steward Copeland = The Police. Not only 1 or 2 but all of them together, doesn't matter they are successful even in their own projects.

[@HKKRAMER]

@@DavisReed218 Please put me down for that as well. Andy never gets the credit he deserves for being on that level.

[@jimmatherly]

As a drummer I absolutely love Stewart’s snare drum. The high tune cuts and gives all the Police songs uniqueness.

[@SelectCircle]

And the other two tried to curb his virtuosity and creativity and just play "normal"! Jealous - I imagine. He was showing them up!

[@happyoldhippy]

is he using a picolo snare?

[@ImpulseGenerator]

Yeah!I also adore his power. He manages to be precise and tasteful, but also very powerful. Much more than just hitting the drums hard, it's a crazy amount of control.

[@dasmuss6174]

Fucking oath, so original, awesome hi hat work, I’ve always thought that 👍

[@KentBuchla]

And the near cocktail kit kick drum

[@georgebanks4360]

Just my opinion here … Sting has one of the most iconic, powerful voices and it’s really on display here!

[@justinpsonn7675]

Agreed

[@31lafouine]

Stewart Copeland is a freaking beast

[@pauljohnson3340]

31lafouine Neil Peart is the greatest if you ask me, but Copeland is right up there. I would love to see those two on the same stage. Copeland is scary good.

[@31lafouine]

I prefer Copeland. I think his precision is a tiny bit superior to Peart (on the fast hi-hat for example). And his choice of drums his perfect, the plus that he gives to Police songs is, to me, unmatchable

[@pauljohnson3340]

31lafouine Either way, it's a hell of a good choice. :) Thumbs up.

[@TheFloofBoi]

I couldn't agree more!

[@ashtongardnermusic]

And Sting is a Bee King Feast

[@AllgoodthingsTv]

I've heard this song played live many, many times. This is definitely one of the best renditions I've heard ever. The entire band was on fire.

[@captmcneil]

Absolutely, if only the audience was, too. Stings voice is brilliant.

[@TheJhale1570]

Agreed, I think Copeland makes a huge difference in the total sound. I've heard other bands do ok with the bass and guitar, but never a drummer who could nail this

[@Funkbrother213]

Summers intro was BADASS

[@squonk86]

@@captmcneil That's what happens when you play in a foreign country this being Japan...

[@driptoohard9934]

Yep Japan’s crowd are known for being really quiet and respectful. I wished they had a video of another live performance somewhere else. At least we’ll see a real crowd!

[@robinrivai5366]

Still giving me chills everytime i see this video. All that sounds coming from only 3 person. Absolute legends.

[@billdover3165]

3 people*

[@troobell_9038]

nirvana was also 3 people

[@dumenek4102]

3 mature musicians who really mastered the live creation of a "wall of sound" As much as I respect Sting's decision to go solo more often than not (and he also gets the good ones like Vinnie, Manu, Miller, McBride, Morelenbaum etc.), I still prefer the Police "wall of sound", Andy's eerie guitar against Sting's grooving bass punctuated by Stu's frantic snares and hats.

[@bathvanityexperts]

RUSH too…

[@enriqueboone3870]

ZZ TOP ,Cream And Jimmy Hendrix also 3 people

[@jonathanyoung9369]

You can see the focus, intensity, and intelligence in Stewart's eyes. As much as he and Andy resent Sting's ego and past transgressions, they compliment each other sooo well musically on stage. Like Rush, Led Zeppelin, etc. you couldn't replace a member of The Police and it be the same.

[@smitsonavane6278]

Andy Summers was the second guitarist but yeah the main irreplaceable guitarist

[@jactrich]

@@smitsonavane6278 only for 6 months though

[@averagegamer1618]

@@smitsonavane6278 hes way better in my opinion

[@smitsonavane6278]

I think you guys misunderstood me I was saying that Andy Summers was the second guitarist But Andy was the main true guitarist who defined the Police

[@averagegamer1618]

@@smitsonavane6278 yeah I know what you mean all good

[@boogernights1]

Sting's voice hasn't aged one bit. Truly amazing band.

[@maxlumetzberger2505]

It's hilariously ironic how utterly mistaken your comment is. His voice is in a much deeper range than it was thirty-five years ago (obviously, you genius). It is still fantastic, however.

[@batlizard37]

listen to their 2008 version of so lonely. his voice has obviously changed

[@dougandreasen4197]

Max Lumetzberger There is literally nothing ironic about his comment. Although he is wrong, you should really chill out. It'll do you well. hahahahaha

[@onlyjoetee]

Voices don't age lol

[@batlizard37]

onlyjoetee sure they do, lol

[@rustykuntz94]

The sound of Copeland's drums, especially that ride cymbal just makes me smile for days.

[@YesuAiNimen]

that snare tho...

[@TempoDrift1480]

Yeah that bell is the fuckin bomb. I got a hollow logo Zildjian (I believe it to be a PING RIDE) that just about nails it.

[@marcoagius6926]

@@TempoDrift1480 no! Its his own paiste signature ride! The Ryhtmatist!

[@kevinremsen5627]

I have both his signature ride and his signature snare. Both make my band mates' ears bleed. Not cheap. The ride was $570 and the snare is near $500. Not cheap but they are the real deal.

[@hurvinek6683]

Paiste Signature 22" Blue Bell Rhythmatist

[@markmacintyre3422]

Copeland is a Drum MACHINE!!!! STAGGERING talent!

[@jackleonardo2167]

If The Police had any other drummer not named Stewart Copeland, they’re just another good trio-but his drumming-the fills, the spaces, the backbeat-makes all the damn difference and gives the band its massive sound with an almost frenetic force driving the songs forward.

[@chezchezchezchez]

True! (I'm a drummer)..BUT Sting is an incredible songwriter! Wait..Andy is phenomenal on guitar.

[@CaribSurfKing1]

3 guys making that sound is astounding

[@DerHerrMitR]

Have you heard of Rush?

[@etwilli2]

don't get it

[@SuzyQ334]

I'm an old baby boomer who took my Gen-Y kids to see Police live in Brisbane a few years back. And my son (who was about 14 at the time) loved the show and couldn't get over how three guys could hold a show in their hands the way Police ie, 3 guys did. Nuff said. xxxx

[@spaceorbison]

thats what I thought when nirvana hit, like how is that coming from 3 ppl

[@gadget00]

dont fall for it; behind that black wall/curtain there must be a whole band assisting them; you don't see them upfront

[@geraldhartley]

Nobody plays like Stewart Copeland. He was Neil Peart's favorite drummer for a reason.

[@BlairApplegate]

Wow. That’s high praise. Deservedly so.

[@CharlesButler1]

Stewart Copeland manages to make this version of this song even harder to play than the studio version. One of the greatest of all time. What a talent.

[@tlaf3045]

Hey kids……this other worldly sound you’re hearing is coming from the instruments of 3 people. Yes…..3 people. No rhythm guitar. No keys. No backup singers. NO AUTOTUNE. I count my blessings each day that I was able to grow up with actual artists that perfected their craft. This is incredible

[@chrisramsey3603]

They prefer autotune, they aren't listening to this.

[@adrianjohnson4151]

Stewart Copeland was always the heart and soul of The Police. Period!

[@JoelDTerry]

Not enough "thumbs-up" for that statement. I agree 100%. I've always believed that and always will. So many people automatically default to Sting as the be-all end-all of The Police, but if you listen to each member's songwriting contributions to The Police, then listen to each member's solo work away from The Police, it's quickly apparent The Police's trademark sound--and I'm not talking about just drums; I'm talking drums, guitar, *and* bass (Stewart can play all three instruments expertly, plus many more)--originated completely from Stewart. Of course, Andy Summers is a tremendously gifted guitarist with his own fantastic style--a very warm, jazzy style; however, his immediately identifiable guitar style and tone with The Police was largely an imitation of Stewart's guitar playing. And Sting? Well, to me, he's more or less the lyricist and bass player/lead singer in Stewart's band.

[@racketman2u]

if you listen to each member's songwriting contributions to The Police, then listen to each member's solo work away from The Police, it's quickly apparent The Police's trademark sound, and all the musical talent, belongs to Sting. Copeland IS a great drummer, though.

[@AJ-ey7gc]

Copeland separates this group from all their contemporaries. After 6 live concerts ranging from 1500 to 50 000 venue I can attest to that.

[@user-Soccer25]

Summers is incredible too neither get enough credit

[@pasodeminick]

Completely agree. Even if I'm a drummer, few people understand Robert Fripp and Summers way of playing. Andy poured of Fripp way of playing, they had albums altogether when The Police was altogether, and this are big words.

[@viktordorm2836]

Stewart Copeland is a great drummer...

[@jonnidematteis1753]

+Viktor Danilov at 3.31.. sx hand ,,

[@apelikemenace]

+Viktor Danilov and Stewart Copeland kicked Sting's punk ass!

[@bugaljuice]

+Viktor Danilov hell fucking ya! hes still ripping it!

[@apelikemenace]

So good right!?

[@0x777]

+Viktor Danilov Probably the best drummer alive.

[@AshLele2499]

The drummer is a monster

[@QQTER]

That "drummer" has a name: Mr. Stewart Copeland, one of the greatest ever!

[@paramorefan39]

Just 3 guys, their equipment, and no auto tune in sight, just pure talent and energy. They don't make bands like this anymore, and if they do, its a rare occasion.

[@booniespur1882]

Oxymoron?

[@Johano1rct]

Look up the great rock band "Kensington", amazing sound with 3 guys as well

[@megapulsar9244]

The thing is, they actually likely still do, but it's just that the world has obviously heavily changed ever since the late twentieth century and this century's first decade. Now we are to the point where we have to struggle and dig deep to find genuinely talented/good/original!/interesting music just like that of the previous decades, because "everyone" does music nowadays, and there are now so many different genres, and I'm under the impression that there's also some sort of disinterest about music now compared to before, where great bands and solo artists that were active back then and who were basically all mainstream were already achieving mass success and becoming iconic in their own right, and for very good reasons too, and they still are today. Now music just sounds great at best, but doesn't really sound like it has the potential to become timeless and iconic just like the older songs that still are to this day, and I think that's mainly because many other artists and bands from nowadays who could pretend to such a status are somehow being overwhelmed by the more mainstream plain stuff, almost relegated to some sort of underground/private status. Seems like some sort of cultural thing, with the advance of technology, social media and streaming platforms and all... Now there might be a few exceptions to that, like maybe The Week-End, whom my mother knows about (yeah I have a tendency to measure an artist/band's actual renown/fame through the knowledge of my parents about them, I know it doesn't necessarily work like that lol).

[@alexsuciu5638]

Greta Van Fleet. Rock talent is still among us

[@ShadeOfOrion]

that riff is GOLD

[@metalheadblues]

It's fairly modern sounding and somewhat challenging to play.

[@TheNanosofficial]

The_Alpha_Fox kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJiQm59titlogMU

[@TempoDrift1480]

Yeah and on a long scale Strat as opposed to a shorter scaled 335 or a Les Paul.

[@jittybugbug]

God damn Stewart copeland is a fucking machine

[@dougzander4959]

Yes. He is a god Damn fucking machine. Being tall is a definite blessing. He rules that set. That groove. For me, I would like to hear a lower sounding snare and longer crash cymbal delays though. His hats cut nicely though, as does his kick

[@chrisramsey3603]

​@@dougzander4959the master knows whats best, who are you to say it should be this or that? Sit down.

[@surfsideken9887]

Copeland is the best part. Love his drumming.

[@kontinued5823]

As a drummer who knows this song by heart, I really love people's appreciation of Copeland's drumming here.

[@GurkoKurdo]

Sting managed to keep his voice very good following the years. amazing.

[@rustykuntz94]

No drugs, no alcohol, or cigarettes & a healthy diet & exersize really help. Sting is as fit at 65 as most 30 year olds out there.

[@spaceorbison]

probably MORE fit than most 30 year olds

[@batabatonica]

ward

[@Fakename70]

lamalordddd Hate to say it, but, I thought Copeland was actually the weakest link during the reunion tour.

[@romanfields7900]

Based on what?

[@norezenable]

I'm so glad that the band was able to reunite to bring us Copeland on modern drums. His intensity and endurance cannot be overstated. You cannot accurately describe in words how amazing this guy is. His abilities are beyond human comprehension, outside of witnessing it for yourself.

[@gib59er56]

Stu Copeland is up there with the best to ever sit behind a kit. His wrists are so strong that it makes me think he has extra muscles and titanium steel oiled and warm in them. He is a lefty playing right handed. I think that is why he hits that snare, it sounds like a friggin gunshot. As a guitarist of 40+ yrs., I wish I pated more attention to early police tunes. Ghost in the Machine was their last good album imho. What a trio! Rush and Cream be damned. The only other tro that has that much talent is ZZ Top as far as I am concerned. At least that is what comes to mind for me right now. ELP just popped in my mind as well. Pure originality and professionalism on that stage.

[@firststatetate]

The absolute peak of mastery for the trio. Sharp, polished.

[@imagine9265]

Summers is so underrated. Never in the conversation of Great Guitarists 🎸 But listen for yourself. ANDY KICKS A**

[@DavisReed218]

One of the greatest fillers of space with a guitar. He truly is/was the missing piece for this band. Having someone’s chops like him on the guitar helped pave the way for their catalog to be what it was.

[@ivanjulian2532]

Andy Summers is underrated by absolutely NOBODY who knows anything about music.

[@andreacroci3249]

Comments under a random Police video: 90%: Explaining how Copeland is a drumming god 10%: Talking about relationship between the members

[@rosswaring2835]

You know what...that Stewart Copeland sure knows how to play drums ... just sayin’

[@janeenmoore9154]

Yeah 2:22 drumming beats perfect harmony

[@VCT3333]

And a couple of people pissing on Lars Ulrich!

[@tonymaner5510]

Plus, a lot of Rush fans making useless comparisons...The Police are the best and unique

[@simeonbanner6204]

what a drummer.. amazing.

[@mattb9528]

is he better than lars Ulrich of metallica?

[@glennwilde8011]

+Knawledge & Bookshelves agree

[@SuperEdge67]

+Knawledge & Bookshelves Yes far better

[@TMthe33rd]

Are u kidding?? Comparing real class to a clown that only standing while sticking his tongue out??

[@gooberthorpos8195]

Matt B infinitely better. One of the best rock drummers of all time.

[@adim947]

3人の天才が作った名曲、30年後でも演奏できている、これまでの努力に感銘を頂く

[@dannyinaus]

Thumbs up for Andy Summers - a very recognizable riff. Most people know the song by the first 4 bars - before the drums and vocals start. Now that is talent.

[@cvs84]

The way Stewart Copeland handles the left stick cannot be cooler...

[@RetroVzqz9313]

Well it's known as Traditional Grip and it does originate from Jazz after all ;)

[@billyjackson4692]

Richard Retro Vazquez actually originates from marching drummers because match grip wasn’t practical and then used by jazz drummers on the kit

[@XAVI72ENATION]

The syncopation and upbeat accents in a niche of their own!

[@mikeycon10]

He actually has an even more unique way of holding the left stick than almost any other drummer.He uses a form of traditional grip but regular traditional grip is with two fingers over the stick and two under. He has just one finger over and three under which actually feels really awkward to most drummers but it works great for him!😊👍🏻

[@xandergreeves1984]

bro it’s literally traditional grip

[@RichyJam2011]

fucking Stewart Copeland genius drummer

[@trevorhurst8689]

RichyJam2011 hell yea man!

[@drumlover1687]

Copeland and Sting are just phenomenal together, and Andy just brings it all together with his tasteful guitar work. What a great trio!

[@GotLotsaFaith]

Copeland's improvizational mastery exists on a razor's edge. His genius of blurring fantasy and reality is one of the rarest things I've seen in any drummer or band.

[@alanscott7798]

Andy Summers - for fuck's sake, brilliant.

[@zlrs0113]

The whole band are so talented.

[@philipatoz]

The Police were incredible because they were one of those rare bands where, at every instrument and in every member, they were each exceptionally gifted. Really, there is a VERY short list of bands in which EVERY every member was so talented. AND the music they made was exceptional - it REALLY holds up - and it transcended typical pop standards astoundingly. How many other bands so seamlessly blended rock, reggae, blues, pop, and jazz. How cool how different their records are, how they evolved, musically, as songwriters. Thing is, someone - often the singer / this case sting - becomes the focal point, the star. People so individually talented don't want their output and creativity to be diluted. They want THEIR specific vision for songs and music to go forward. In a band, there can't be multiple individualists, each having their own way. So, this is why it is rare for a band to hang together for decades - like the Stones or U2. This only works if individuals within are satisfied that their output is recognized, or they are fine with whatever is accepted by the entire band. But talents with ambition quickly grow disillusioned if their talent or genius feels slighted or not allowed to shine, have reasonable attention. Truth be told, The Police ended things JUST right - before they lost total respect for each other, and before being dragged down into the morass of the fickleness of popular musical tastes and record company stupidity. Which is why they were able to briefly re-unite so successfully. They all had to set free, so as to mature and individually prosper their talents.

[@beverlywummeland7474]

The Eagles were also one of those....

[@deserteagle272]

Beverly Wümmeland Led Zep, The Who, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Cream.. there is plenty of bands like that

[@ThomasJ502]

Ezio Auditore RUSH another trio of truly talented people

[@charlesdjones1]

Too many great bands even before Police can make the same claim. Cream, Rush, Jimi Hendrix Experience, all had amazing drummers, bassists, and guitarists as a 3 piece band. Not to take away from The Police of course.

[@jedrooney4302]

def leppard bon jovi green day linkin park led zeppellin acdc

[@stefanodalelio480]

Stewart Copeland Is an Drum Machine!

[@joaolucasalmeidapereira9526]

Stewart Copeland is the reason I play the drums!!! Total inspiration.

[@kodedart2311]

What the universe has from this trio - one of the greatest drummers - one of the greatest guitar gurus - Sting The Greatest

[@user-fp4dr6kv4p]

This is the best drummer i have ever seen in the world excellent copeland

[@davidnavarro4821]

This is one of the best live performances I’ve ever heard! Their gig is so full of energy and it even sounds better than the studio version!

[@ernestogasulla7763]

Yes, but the audience looks bored to death...

[@thiscorrosion900]

Not much guitar solo going on in this version but it's cool anyway.

[@kristgeo]

Love this! The Police is hands down one of the absolute best bands of all time!

[@Drewg351]

Copeland playing traditional grip with his left hand. Don't see many rock drummer's play that way. Awesome !!!!

[@SelectCircle]

Showing off his jazz background. Akane with Band Maid - Chad Smith come to mind.

[@Drewg351]

@Joe Momma, oh yea. The "professor" is my favorite drummer of all time. He took lessons to get even better in the 90's and learned traditional grip. Used it in his AMAZING solo's on the snare. Neil was the GOAT, in my opinion. He could do it all. As great a player as he was his composition was utterly brilliant. RIP Professor !!!!! We miss you !!!!

[@SelectCircle]

Scratch Akane. She just dropped it. : /

[@mikejaxn]

Certainly one of those drummers that mere mortals like me just can't emulate; he is always on the front edge of the beat, which is tough to do for a number of reasons, and which works perfectly to create the driving and seemingly frenetic sound of The Police.

[@malachi.gibbins7601]

Stuart Copeman is one of the greatest drummers of our time. Makes it sound like a four price when it’s a three

[@JoeinSeattle.]

Good call. Front edge of the beat but still grooves.

[@gangsterparadiserockers2597]

Sting's voice is magical ! His every song I've heard is a masterpiece ! He conveys a lot of messages in his songs !

[@bluepingu1]

stewart copeland is one of my fav drummer

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

Always preferred Sting's work with the Police to anything he did solo

[@johng2880]

I recently revisited Ten Summoner's Tales and I gotta say there's a lot of brilliant stuff on it. It doesn't hit as hard as The Police, but it's really great imho.

[@KAT-ew9wz]

oh I don't know, fields of gold and Englishman in new york are high competitors, but otherwise, absolutely.

[@alemutasa6189]

Yep. I wouldn't trade a single Police song for his entire solo discography

[@AaronKaiMCDNLD]

I liked copeland's solo works, mainly because he wrote the Spyro Soundtrack, and it was amazing.

[@awkwardme5375]

I saw these guys in July, '07 at Fenway Park on their reunion tour. My first concert. I was 11 years old, and it fucking changed my life. Had a newspaper route that I did, and I paid for the tickets entirely with my tip money. Never before had I experienced such energy and volume before. It was stellar. I'll never forget that show.

[@YOURTECHFRIEND]

Hah cool story 👍 I also saw them as my first concert at 11 years old. But that was in 1983 in Denmark 😎 Super loud but great experience 📢🎶

[@jongallardo8006]

Dude I’m one year older than u. So jealous that you got to see them on the last tour !

[@BaNeArroW]

You witnessed something legendary! That memory is worth a thousand times over. I'm in awe seeing them through the screen, I can't even fathom how it must be live!

[@chadwickworldwide]

That is awesome. You’ll never forget that for your whole life.

[@vortexpgo5753]

I come back to this once every while, the fact that all this sound comes from just 3 people still amazes me

[@Fuff63]

Each talented member of this magical trio is a pioneer in their own way. Cheers

[@JFK1180]

They sound as they should. Good to see that some tings never change. Rock solid playing. Andy Summers really impressed me. Copeland sounds like a ferrari still and Sting still got it, What beautiful bass playing he lays down.

[@MarkChittom]

Copeland is one of the most underrated gong players in rock history.

[@tubulus22]

Well, it could have had a bit more cowbell...

[@chrisramsey3603]

He is rated as one of the best. Underrated? Not hardly.

[@JustAThought155]

Every member of that three-piece made that band the BAND!!! Stewart’s energized playing kept a simple song moving. Just a fabulous band!

[@johnnyg.2200]

Saw them in Dallas a long time ago. Stewart was amazing!!! His drums were mic'd perfectly. I was just stunned! So glad I got a chance to see them.

[@christakonis325]

Stewart is so awesome! The best drummer ever! The Police are the best band ever

[@DocLockridge]

Arguably the best 3 piece band, ever.

[@StuartMiles74]

Three supremely talented musicians

[@jean-philippedaniel509]

One of the best guitar riffs ever. And Stewart Copeland is a beast on drums.

[@thezogs95]

The police are one of those 80s bands that don't sounds cheesy. They sound full and unique. If I grew up then I would be blasting their music

[@just-sayin67]

I did! Still love them and in my 50's now!

[@bretstine1097]

@@just-sayin67 EVERYDAY!!! Them and Journey are my two favorite groups. I miss the 80’s.

[@MattVideosMV]

Stewart Copeland is fucking awesome !

[@Wraithlen]

SC is rocking the drums on a very quick tempo for their age. He's flying on the drums. Much respect!

[@siedra4969]

Still one of my favourite riffs and one of favourite songs of all time. Andy Summers is a genius.

[@manualLaborer]

as a child i took for granted that they were a 3-piece band. but as an adult seeing clips of them live, it dawned on me that they qualify as "progressive" - for only 3 people to produce such a full sound with precision quality - *very* impressive.

[@oneidawolf776]

manualLaborer dont forget neil peart geddy lee and alex lifeson of rush!

[@manualLaborer]

+A Ar - indeed, in the studio.

[@reddevil944]

Oneida Wolf You beat me to it! I was going to mention Rush.

[@PKBassPlaya]

And Nirvana as well.

[@byrguy1295]

Jimi Hendrix Experience too :)

[@saltifate]

Looking like Sting when you are 120 years old is goals

[@Auntkekebaby]

lol

[@wesworach7441]

Those ninths played by Andy Summers are simply Genius ! Love it ! One of my fvorite Pop Rock tunes of all time ! ...

[@ashtongardnermusic]

Stewart is a Freaking Beast. And Sting is a Bee King Feast. Andy... is Summsational.

[@shitfieldsflyingv8354]

I have a lot of appreciation for Stewart Copeland he makes the band what it is. The sound and technological thought he did for his part is astonishing

[@UnitedStatesAviator]

It’s amazing how a three piece sounds so massive, these guys are amazing. Each and every single one of them are amazingly talented

[@itzaddam9910]

Hands down, the drums make this song. So much sound and feeling coming from out of that kit. With that said, for a 3 piece band to push out that much sound is incredible

[@ethanfullington9513]

Those are some of the best live vocals I’ve ever heard

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

Stewart Copeland....game changer!

[@Aodhain616]

Stewart Nicol as BILLY CONNOLLY completely agree, absolute machine

[@TSPH1992]

+Aidan Mc Callion He's a living drumming machine XD

[@pixiewings21_9]

@@TSPH1992 yes but he's also imaginative and musical - he has the complete package.

[@DrCrabfingers]

So awesome...this huge sound is generated from just three guys!!! Three guys playing their hearts out...stunning performance from all three...Stings vocals are superb. Huge performance.

[@joristolhuijs3703]

Honestly, Stewart is without doubt one of the best drummers. His energy, his style, his speed. He is truly one of a kind and i'm truly happy to live in the same time as him

[@victormonchalin8851]

Just a castaway An island lost at sea Another lonely day With no one here but me More loneliness Than any man could bear Rescue me before I fall into despair I'll send an SOS to the world I hope that someone gets my Message in a bottle A year has passed since I wrote my note But I should have known this right from the start Only hope can keep me together Love can mend your life But love can break your heart I'll send an SOS to the world I hope that someone gets my Message in a bottle Walked out this morning Don't believe what I saw A hundred billion bottles Washed up on the shore Seems I'm not alone at being alone A hundred billion castaways Looking for a home I'll send an SOS to the world I hope that someone gets my Message in a bottle

[@JoeinSeattle.]

Incredible how much sound these 3 put out. Got to be up there with Rush as the greatest trios ever.

[@2v_5r84]

Cream and Jimi Hendrix Experience too

[@craigsaunders3532]

As a 9yr back in 79 just really getting into music Message in a bottle was the first single i ever bought and Reggatta the first album and still have to this day. For me the Police are and always will be my favorite band.

[@Britboy2877]

Stewart Copeland has to one of the best drummers ever, amazing

[@enmarta9305]

Those bass lines, my god, how perfect this piece is.

[@VCT3333]

And Sting is singing too. I can't imagine how he's doing this.

[@ethannash8871]

ive rewatched this hundreds of times over the last 2 years and stewart copeland's drumming still blows my mind every time

[@ralphsmith1170]

The best band ever since the Beatles! They were so original and such brilliant musos! Stewart Copeland and Sting were one of the best rhythm sections in rock history!

[@shadowmaster1356]

It blows my mind how three people can make a sound of that scale that fills and entire auditorium.

[@byrguy1295]

Some of my favorite bands now that I think of it are 3 people on instruments. Maybe the sound is less muddled that way ? idk.. I liked watching the Netflix movie about Motley Crue. They had some guy on rhythm and were trying out guitarists. Mick Mars came in and they started playing .He pulled the rhythm guys plug out after a few seconds and said a band only needs one guitarist!

[@shadowmaster1356]

@@byrguy1295 Motley Crue is one of my favorite glam metal bands. Tommy, Vince and Mick kicked ass in their 80s peak heydays

[@gregbeth33]

Andy Summers always rolls into the song like a Pro. No Andy, No Police!

[@gabrielepini2673]

Copeland è il direttore e il motore, il generatore del trio.

[@Calvin-Coohey]

Doesn't get any better than this, great job friends.

[@jeffreywolfe1]

Seeing this song performed live twice in Denver (once outdoors at Red Rocks amphitheater) was a religious experience. Copeland is one of the best drummers in the world. Sting and Summers just nailed it, as well. Bless you three for decades of glorious music!

[@andresrodriguezmella8100]

Police debe estar entre los 10 mejores grupos de la historia de la música.

[@JackMcLeodJr]

Hugely inspirational guitar part from Andy Summers. Have heard many other pro's quote it as a very innovative riff of it's time. Phil Collen from Def Leppard is one of those pro's mentioned.

[@paulwhite4855]

I do not get tired of this song! A great classic!

[@jsshaffer1667]

No wonder Stewart kept skinny all these years...what a workout! HE ROCKS!

[@seraphthecreator]

Copeland's heart is an atomic clock

[@simonrooney7942]

Saw the last gig in Melbourne . They are still unforgettable

[@cawoodie12]

Even after all these years, The Police are still bad asses.

[@blackeye5370]

The focus and intensity Stewart is showing is great!

[@143Chippy143]

That Ride Cymbal.. and that Bell !!!!!