The Police RENEWED - Secret Journey (FYYC's Extended Remix & Special Video)

The song's about a mystical journey. Sting once said: ‘It's a quasi-mystical song. You have to do something, go somewhere, to get outside yourself. I read the book Meetings with Remarkable Men which says you have to make a journey. It doesn't have to be a real journey, it can be a mental journey.’ Although it wasn’t released as a single in Europe, the song did see a release in some countries, like the States and Canada in 1982, and also in Australia and New Zealand. Is this maybe why so many people from especially the U.S. asked me to make a remix of this song?
In the Melody Maker review of the album, it was called ‘the record's highest moment’. Other critics called it one of the ‘magic moments’ on Ghost in the Machine, and it was also described as ‘perhaps the best cut on the album’ by Chart Songwords. Andy noted the song once as one of his personal favourite Police songs, saying ‘I always thought that should have been a single.’ What’s your opinion about this song?
The part I really liked in the original version is Andy’s additional guitar part over the main riff, which unfortunately occurs only at the end for a short while. So I (amongst others) repeated this small part and integrated it at the beginning. Also I altered the guitar intro and middle section (by Andy on a Roland GR-300) a bit. Most footage comes from ‘Human’, one of my all-time favorite documentaries. This is a monumental 2015 film by the genius French environmentalist Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Please check his incredible work, you can watch it on the Tube!
I tried to match the video with the atmosphere and content of the song. So enjoy. I'm curious what you think of it, please let me know!
In the end all this is for a greater cause. If our protagonist(s) will ever listen to this: come on guys, especially Sting, the years are starting to count seriously, so surprise the world, break the myth about The Police as a closed legend, visit your old friends, and do what lots worldwide don't expect, but are really waiting for: reshuffle a few of each other’s solo songs, give each other some space and ready it is: THAT DAMN SIXTH POLICE ALBUM!

[@idanbjacobs]

Astounding. A&M should consider an official release of FYYCS remixes

[@fyyc]

No call yet, Idan! 😉

[@desmondknox]

Oddly Police final lP was going to be mixes never happened. They wanted to re record as u can tell u can do so much with the tunes they played. Copland is more or less doing it now de clutter versions..

[@user-fw9cf3wc5t]

@desmondknox Stewart is Brilliant ! So fortunate to have gotten to see them as much as I did.... Miss them...

[@deeroberto2]

Amsterdam calling ❤beautifull track.. Old favorite...Thank u Sir for posting ❤

[@Joaquinonbasstheelectriklovein]

Great inspiring work.Bravo!

[@ukok8177]

Love the sound and arrangements ❤❤❤I have been a fan since 1979 when I was only fifteen and still listening to legends again and again and love what FYYC is doing... Marvelous work... Keep on please ❤❤❤

[@bobm1618]

I can't get past the wave pool footage. Truly a sea of humanity......

[@fyyc]

@@bobm1618 ...and a sea of plastics!

[@Auntkekebaby]

This is what I needed. Give us the Andy overdose and isolated Sting vocals. One of my favorite Police songs. Excellent video ❤❤❤

[@potyez]

Esatto !! Overdose di atmosfere melodiche alla Summers e voci alla Super Sting , con i colori e l'incredibile drumming di Copeland ❤❤❤❤❤ ogni volta che ascolto questo brano , volo !!!😍😍😍

[@altondrew]

Thanks for sharing...

[@fyyc]

You're welcome!

[@user-fw9cf3wc5t]

Thank you... I actually spend quite a bit of time here.... Me & this song have spent decades together.... N3's³

[@fyyc]

Here? Where?

[@MarkKJones1969]

Absolutely love this FYYC thank you, always one of my favourites. Think they missed a trick not releasing it as a UK single. Remember being made up to get hold of a ‘secret red’ vinyl copy of the US single.

[@A1B2C3-y6k]

What you've done with these remixes is nothing short of remarkable. To all us Police fans, it gives us another facet to appreciate their amazing work. Thanks for all the time and effort and what you have produced. Amazing.

[@fyyc]

Nice words A1A1, thanks. It gives me another facet too..! 😉

[@andrewpinner3181]

Thanks FYYC for another great derangement ! I haven't seen the original film referred to but it looks to be moving & a real tug on the heart strings. The song, yet again very haunting, no complaints, it's one of my favourite aspects of The Police ! I learnt the bass line & then the guitar riff whilst still relatively new to both instruments years ago & remember thinking, esp. the guitar part, how do they do this ?! As to the drums, which of course I also love, well - I just would have sounded like somebody falling down the stairs ! Thanks again FYYC, it's always a pleasure.

[@ghislaingoure9168]

Thank you mate for thie brillant job on one of my favs ! This maxi 12" version is like a dream come true !

[@fyyc]

Merci Ghislaine! But I'm waiting for the moment you will go 'back in business'..! 😉

[@juanretuerto8203]

This very morning, I swear, this very morning, I thought to myself how much I was missing a new video by you! This one is magical, man. One of my favorite Police songs. Probably the most underrated one. Congratulations and thank you very much. This is beer number thirty something, you know what I mean.

[@rossydv]

And the fact he chose a non-single?!!🎉 Maybe Omegaman will be next🙏

[@fyyc]

Gracias Juan! But let me reveal you a little secret: I am not that much of a beer lover... sorry! 🙈 But maybe I can change it for bocadillo de calamares, cocido madrileño or callos a la madrileña? 🤣

[@juanretuerto8203]

@@fyyc The infamous beer is more of a token than anything else. We usually say "let's meet up for coffee" or "let's meet up for cañas (small beers)". Once you get there and order a red wine or whatever other than a coffee or beer, you won't be frowned upon. Anyway, about cocido, the one I make is very very good, so there's the offer! Fabada, callos, you name it!

[@fyyc]

😆😆😆👍👍👍👍

[@f.h.vanengelen7722]

What a great job. Thanks. Please more. Kind regards Fred van Engelen ( England )

[@paulfenton9896]

So, So Good. You're a bringer of much JOY. Thanking you kindly.

[@bepivisintainer2975]

your remixes are just fantastic !!!

[@ericford-io5zd]

You did it! You finally did it!!!! ❤❤❤ The absolute best work you have put out yet, and that is hard to say as all of your works are absolutely phenomenal! FYYC, God Bless You for this! I am in awe, and thoroughly needed this! Thank you!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@bluescoobyblue]

Wow yes this is superb...... and to think outside of Police fans barely anyone will even know of this track

[@christophebercaud6586]

Very nice video, thanks for your contribution, friend. I remain speechless. Maybe i'll open a beer and watch again before to go to my secret night journey "dreams and bed"🤣❤

[@jorgepina7451]

This is a regular jamming at the police times!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@David-tg8ku]

Love it - I thought you couldn't surpass Tea in the Sahara but you have.

[@user-fw9cf3wc5t]

Go back to the 70's & work your way forward to modern-day... This trio has put out some f#cking Amazing music ! Some Hallo,, some, much more dark than others.....

[@andrewfaulkner5280]

amazing again

[@DirkHardegen]

Beautiful.

[@calummcnab3222]

Once again Fantastic. More More More!

[@georginaelizondo]

Groovy trip vid thanks 4 share this inspiration Music

[@Brecconable]

Magnificent!

[@bobm1618]

great mix and visuals!

[@juanretuerto8203]

Oh, and ultra-special compliments on the video, amazing images, tasteful choices!

[@65alphonso]

Thanks! Great video, too!

[@christinelegriffon5220]

Should do a rerelease.

[@whisper2441]

Brilliant! Thanks.

[@mrBDeye]

Really good extended version.

[@VALERIOFOTOGRAFOVIDEO]

560 - bellissima canzone - ciao da VALERIO !!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrJubbley]

Lovely stuff! Thank you for this.

[@PWMoze]

Great video edit.

[@murraybozinsky7067]

This was unexpected. Very nice 👍

[@David-tg8ku]

What about remixes of Too Much Information, The Omega Man and Bombs Away! Looking forward to the next release 🙂

[@christopherwright8811]

Ooh yes, Bombs Away would be magnificent.

[@lauraidini4859]

Questa canzone mi è sempre piaciuta molto, molto evocativa, voi avete dato spunto a ulteriori riflessioni, grazie ottimo lavoro ❤❤❤👮‍♂️👮‍♂️👮‍♂️

[@MrBobbbi]

1234 through Darkness you ll see Light : Secret Journey

[@zenmasterjay1]

We Need Sora. Like yeaterday.

[@fyyc]

None of these images are AI created, Jay. All real!

[@ingoeulen8438]

oh, guys. i really have to bring disappoint all the lovers of this mix. the part where the drums come in is really bad. in the original it's so tricky and well done - listen to it. but its still a good choice to remix a police song!

[@Heavypotsmoker]

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