The Police RENEWED - Tea in the Sahara (FYYC's Extended Remix & Special Video)

In this remix version, almost 4 times longer than the original, I have given a lot of space to Andy's beautiful guitar playing, which wasn't present on the 1983 studio recording. Since (almost) all the instruments are played by Sting, Stewart and Andy, you could say it's a version The Police could have recorded, but never did. Unfortunately in my opinion. But I'm more curious to know what you think of it. So please let me know.
I tried to match the video with the atmosphere and content of the song. I've spent quite a bit of time in desert areas myself, so the song always had a special meaning to me. Although the original wasn't a favorite one. But this remake, in the same slower tempo that Andy and Sting favored after The Police (quote: "we always played it too fast in The Police"), made me love it more than ever before. Especially the guitar gives it a complete new feel.
I know by now that Sting sometimes watches my remixes. So come on Sting, appreciate the time and effort put into making this, and comment in a few words. All police nutters around the globe will appreciate it.
In the end all this is for a greater cause. So If our protagonist(s) do listen to this: come on guys, and especially mister Sting of course, 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 recent songs, give each other some space, and ready it is: THAT DAMN SIXTH POLICE ALBUM!
And yes, this audio remix version and video collage are copyrighted, so don't be a copycat. Enjoy!

[@susworld129]

That was perfection for these days. I have two sisters and this song is always playing in my mind but never before so beautiful. Thank you.

[@fyyc]

That is a nice compliment, thanks Sus! 🙏

[@dreamerofgame555]

Sublime guitar work on this one, love this extended version!

[@mauriziomasucci5265]

Sooner or later one of them will knock on your door and they will want to talk to you. The sixth album could see the light thanks to you. Congrats again my friend!

[@erikwouwenaar5964]

❤

[@potyez]

FYYC un lavoro stupendo ! Qui si vola attraverso un viaggio misterioso e meraviglioso , onirico ed evanescente ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fyyc]

✈️ Grazie mille, Potyez! 🙏

[@ericford-io5zd]

Oh FYYC, be still this heart!!!! This is an absolute gem!!! You out-do yourself each and every time! I love it and thank you for continuing the legend for the future generations! ❤️👍🏻👍🏻❤️🎵

[@fyyc]

...and the current generation, of course 😉 Thanks for your kind words, Eric!

[@ericford-io5zd]

@@fyyc the current generation should already be eternally grateful to you for producing the works of art!!! Video and audio alike!!!! Thank you!!!! 🎵👍🏻❤️👍🏻🎵

[@fyyc]

@@ericford-io5zd 🙏🙏🙏👋

[@berndgruner8510]

Danke für die. Reise.Danke Für den Flug ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@David-tg8ku]

Beautiful - listening to it with my headphones in a dark room and just drifting back to my childhood.

[@fyyc]

Thx David!

[@juanretuerto8203]

Gosh, this is out of this world! Another beer from me in Madrid to you! I would buy a CD with your work, know you that!!

[@DameTremonti]

Love this version - wish you'd do One World or Demolition Man , both on the Ghost album. Cheers

[@jimkardas4962]

I wish I had this version back in 1984. Maybe it was worth the wait.

[@fyyc]

👍🙏🙏🙏 (...I also think I should have made it waaaaaaay earlier! 😉)

[@andrewpinner3181]

FYYC, are you calling 'moi' a Police Nutter ? (quoted from above) - OK fair enough ! I can just imagine if I'd been full hardy enough to attempt nutting a Police Officer, then being lead off to the cells, whilst trying to proclaim my innocence & having a helmet / cap badge shaped bruise emblazoned on my forehead ; but seriously this track transported me back to late summer '83 & the feel of that era, even the cologne I was using at the time. As always an excellent group performance. Thank you for this beautiful expanded derangement, at times Andy's playing is almost elusive if one is not paying attention, but as per each member's contribution - essential ! Thank you again !

[@fyyc]

Thanks Andrew, nice words! 🙏

[@nathalielacampagne1101]

super comme d'habitude

[@DirkHardegen]

very very very very very good.

[@f.h.vanengelen7722]

Masterpiece. Thank you. Kind regards. Fred van Engelen

[@fyyc]

Thanks, Fred!

[@deanevo800]

Exactly what i love

[@paulopassos9274]

Moved me to tears. What a fantastic voyage!

[@xaviermartorivilardebo9089]

mesmerizing....

[@kajjohansson7629]

Wow man, this is just fantastic!! It’s the kind of stuff that you always dreamed of to find on a 12” remix single at the time, but never got. What strikes me in many of your remixes is the importance of Andy Summers - an orchestra of sound! Not that I wasn’t aware of it before, but it gets really obvious. Keep up the great work, it’s really amazing stuff. You make them come alive again - much butter than a reunion! 🙏🙏🙏🙏👊👊👊👊🥳🕺🎤🥁🎸🚓

[@fyyc]

Thanks for your nice words! 🙏 Yes, I think you can look at it in 2 ways: his guitar contributions on some of the original versions were sometimes so poor (e.g. 'Shadows', 'Tea') that they could be improved :-) But at the same time, he is the one who enhanced his own contributions afterwards (especially in live performances) more than the other two. On the other hand they are sometimes so magical that they ask for beïng emphasized. And of course, the guitar is also a less supporting instrument than drums or bass line, which are more vital for continuing a song structure, so many times Andy is the chosen one to fix or alter 😉

[@SamWhitfield]

Would definitely love that 6th album

[@andreaskerle5478]

Great, even when it’s a bit slower

[@indykalia8224]

This KZbin Channel is pure and distilled Genius! Whoever is creating this magic I humbly salute you to high heaven. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@fyyc]

🫡.... ⬆️ ☁️🌥☁️☁️ 😇

[@christophebercaud6586]

Tea in the Sahara or coffee why not? It is relaxing! Many thanks.😉

[@Dentistmentalust]

Decaffeinated though, you don't want to get dehydrated in the desert!

[@patrickdgarez86]

I just left a long comment on the Spirits Mix, so I won't ramble here. This is outstanding! I have always loved the original but you have extended and drawn out the pleasure. Absolutely gorgeous! I wish that I still smoked herb. =) Thank you.

[@georginaelizondo]

Extraordinary music vid, congratulations 🥂🥳🥁🎶👍 thanks 4 this share 😝

[@georginaelizondo]

Groovy Musik vid ❤

[@deanevo800]

Being in the hardest times in my life so far, you have no idea how valuable your 15 minute creation is and how it helps me.

[@fyyc]

Glad you can enjoy it now, Deanevo. Keep it up!

[@deanevo800]

​​​@@fyycthankn you, i won't give up. Your creation is part of something that empowers me. Music can be a huge power.

[@Bodlasona]

absolutely enjoyable

[@berndgruner8510]

Danke nochmal fürs Senden ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@GAPBYGAP]

Un chef-d'œuvre sublimé par ce remix.

[@luisaccardi8038]

- Solo Con A - excelente performance. Congratulations!!

[@fabiangarcia1178]

Excelente amigo! Otra obra maestra! Gracias! 👌👏👏👏

[@absting1]

incredible work FYYC... Love it... Thanks

[@rid9098]

Gosh man!!! INCREDIBLE atmosphere you have created in this one! Just ❤ it.

[@ukok8177]

What a fantastic mood you created with this song, its even better than the original, where on earth did you get the guitar riffs.. ❤❤❤

[@19zach75]

Magnificent!!!

[@berndgruner8510]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Danke nochmal für die Performance ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Danke für die. Botschaft ❤❤❤❤❤❤😂Danke

[@nikjanevmusic]

You have done another fantastic remix. The start was just amazing. All of it. Ty 💛💙❤️

[@josecanto9218]

Wow!! Happened upon this beautiful extended rendition of one of my favorite Police songs. Love it man...well done!! I actually thought the same too about how nice it would have been if they had slowed it down just a wee bit on the original. This is perfect....thanks for this wonderful creation you made!!

[@fyyc]

🙏👋

[@berndgruner8510]

Danke für das Video ❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂ich träume ❤❤😂😂😂😂😂und fliege ❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂❤❤😂Danke

[@SamWhitfield]

Have you ever thought about making an album/playlist of all your remixes that people can download for playback? I’d buy

[@Matt-nm8pj]

slow it down.. and it suddenly goes into a pink floyd, type of space

[@thomashandschuh8476]

🎉took❤it down😮top 0.25x🎉😢 YouRsoC😮ool, Bro 🎉❤t.

[@JB6Lights]

Nah, Pink Floyd was never this good

[@m5spark]

that bass line, man. I love every track in which you highlight bassline )) "The bed's too big without you" was #1 until today

[@kafee5559]

Beautiful atmosphere, I love it. Thanks!

[@jbeleni]

Love this!!! ❤❤❤

[@pablomaiten1528]

Genios totales

[@davewombwell8432]

Awesome 👍

[@MrBobbbi]

Ghost tracks in the Summer guitar riffs

[@spacerockwizard]

Maestro Echoplex. Actually, two I think.

[@mvasconcellostube]

Well done.

[@VALERIOFOTOGRAFOVIDEO]

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

[@NachoDimari]

What a song! Great remix. Congratulations!

[@MrBobbbi]

Definitely agreeing with you about the 6th album >>> Stingo , hear this please

[@scernik]

the best version is the Sting unplugged...........and this is "similar"..........congrats man

[@bluescoobyblue]

Superb..... echoes of Pink Floyd

[@dystopia2386]

Teas!

[@GAPBYGAP]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@fyyc]

👍

[@franciscomasruiz6201]

WUAU¡¡¡¡

[@Albrecht777]

Please excuse my ignorance, but where (or how) on earth did you gain access to these additional guitar tracks from Andy? I've only heard something similar from him on live performances of the song.

[@fyyc]

Hi Albrecht, I know his performances, bits and pieces are around, but the sound quality (or music quality) is not always very good. With a lot of careful post-production, chopping, sculpting, restructuring, rearranging, and some necessary painting, something beautiful and new can eventually grow out of it. Unfortunately, Andy never performed his later renditions with The Police. I tried to fix that with this. 😀 Enjoy!

[@Albrecht777]

@@fyyc Wow! That just shows how painstaking and punctilious your work is. Thank you very much for it, and for this information.

[@berndgruner8510]

In der. Nacht. Wird es kalt. Wie.bei.....mir................auch....am......Tag.....,

[@MrBobbbi]

extended Mint tea with baklava

[@ROXYMUZAK1964]

very nice but I don't get why slowing down the bpm

[@fyyc]

This remake is in the same slower tempo that Andy and Sting favored after The Police. Sting quote: "we always played it too fast in The Police". I think they are right...

[@paulwilk69]

Never a fan of this song , t You've changed that

[@fyyc]

Same for me, Paul! I do like it now... 😉

[@peterbrugier8979]

Police in space.