The Police - Spirits in the Material World

80's Police

[@NutsBurrito2]

DAT BASS!!!

[@Drweavil]

This is what happens when three phenomenally good musicians get together...

[@erreur]

Stewart Copeland was, in my opinion, the true driving force behind this band, and what made them great. Razor sharp precision and reggae styling. Pure energy. American, I might add...from Virginia.

[@sith08771]

The police is the best band that introduce the first reaggae styles and arragements I ever heard

[@tedGEGI]

the bass beat on this song is brilliant

[@overcastx3]

that dance... that hair.. LOL this band was too amazing for words

[@Rebelshana]

This song is based on the writings of Hungarian author and philosopher Arthur Koestler. Sting enjoyed Koestler's work, and the album Ghost In The Machine is named after one of his books. Koestler believed that outside influences could destroy our spirit and restrict our thinking. The "spirits" and "ghosts" Koestler wrote about were the innate higher functions that often get lost in the "machine" created by governments and corporations.

[@29memyselfandi]

Thanks for that. Must check him out.

[@decimated550]

I love Police videos - they are soo soo cheap! With the exception of synchronicity II, with the expensive set, the other vids usually just consist of them bopping around singing. And Stewart Copeland always is banging drumsticks in the air, on the case of "So Lonely", on random objects and Japanese people LOL

[@tentontoby]

Jamaica's OneDrop Reggae Riddim: "A Paradigm for the Cosmos" - Love you for that Stew! and for bringing it all together when the two sevens clashed!

[@freefred77]

Listen to this song in total darkness...spirits will emerge - percussion, mood, tune is hypnotic. One of a kind song with special meaning. Music does not get better than this-thanks for the post.

[@Tdsan26]

He's just a master at what he does and a great music connaisseur. I love the Police. Sting, Summers and Copeland; what a trio, definitely brilliant.

[@JohnnyCxviii]

Quite a thoughtful and intelligent man. Well spoken. He adores music and seems immensely happy to discuss it.

[@mimilucielle]

Copeland is an awesome drummer and actor. Saw him act in Law and Order SVU and the Equalizer

[@blastor138]

Punk, reggae and rock. It's doesn't get much better, folks.

[@RickGibbonsOfficial]

The Police were like the Cream of their time, in a way. I dunno, I'm blazed but this is great.

[@junipree]

i got the pleasure to hear stewart in 01 at clevelands palace theater (?) when he played with Oysterhead........his sound was unbelievable!!! he's such a hard hitter, with finess...i could go on & on...

[@brian5o]

I started out watching this for the song but I really enjoyed the interview at the end, too.

[@Flinh02]

the beatles of 80's

[@Etatdesiege1979]

"It's a paradigm of the Cosmos'!!!! awesome!

[@zakman246]

This is my all time favourite drummer - very, very talented!! (*.*)

[@subtletiger]

Mr. Copeland looks cooooool as hell with the aviators.

[@WarRogers]

Ghost In The Machine is one of the greatest albums ever, start to finish. Even the so-called fillers are brilliant. I don't even like rock music but I LOVE this album even to this day, listen to it often. Stewart's always interesting to listen to. OUTSTANDING drummer

[@Sir_Faraz]

Greatness! Eternal greatness!

[@mrmattstrat]

passion talent' energy/ ...and anger! ....thanks stewert!

[@edwardsausagehands]

I love hearing Stewart Copland talk about playing the drums: "anybody can do this, it's joke!"

[@tolerao]

I'm not a drummer, but that's a nice interview in the end.

[@luanrosa16]

The band more completely than ever, despite having only three members. But geniuses are three: Stewart with beats that no one had ever dared to do, technique and perfection, know just what I did. Andy, the guitarist with agility and creativity, the inventor of some effects, and the famous candied notes. And Sting, lead singer with the right voice to the rhythm and the right band, and there's still a show piece on the counter-baixo.A best band in the world in my opinion.

[@Lyngholm67]

Awesome snare-drum in the chorus...!

[@douglas2902]

I'm proud to have lived when great music like this was being recorded and released. 1955-2010 Greatest time for music

[@ronaldvanderkleij]

Yes sometimes there is a band you will never forget. Makes millions glad of their music. And what matters.Sometimes music wins gold.with brilliant.Sting goes ego and end 2008 they come together again.Thanks for the memories.

[@picpeige02]

This is one of those songs i just get zoned out 2 and seeing the video is extra sweet.Thanx 4 posting this:).I think i remember the sound from early childhood when it was played on the radio.Hearing it now does something strange 2 my ears,think i just hadda ear-gazem lol.

[@dalchimsky]

His words in the last 2 minutes are simply illuminating.

[@aprc1977a]

totally agree mate a great song and great interview at the end. I never knew Jools Holland was doing his thing back so long and he hasn't changed a bit

[@66LifesMistress77]

Wow, I could listen to him talk about it all day! He's brilliant!!

[@starmlk]

This was on the radio today! I am a music junkie and can't get it out of my head.

[@kuramaya]

one of the smoothest jams ever

[@chrisbenett9904]

you hear him talking about the reggae rhthmns of jamaica.All popular music,has its roots in jazz,the blues and reggae

[@anthonypi]

Stewart is awesome!! ... the soundtrack for Rumble Fish still makes my head explode..he's done countless movie soundtracks since his days with the Police , but Rumble Fish makes my head 'slpode

[@dogsbalearics]

hey easy listening great stuff by the police. excellent.

[@satchvanjohnson41]

This song is so sweet! See if the record producers can think THIS up for all those artists today. And the lyrics are so appropriate!

[@dickturnipmarlboro]

Fantastic baseline. Growing through the 80s was great in itself but groups like The Police to listen to made it even more memorable. Not heard this for years and it just came in my head for some reason today so just had to watch it. Still knew most of the words too..

[@PetitHibou72]

Just as relevant as ever, musically and in the meaning of the song... so fantastic those gents.

[@Vinci336]

That's a great tune.

[@donnyjr65]

Great song !!

[@buhoglive]

real music when there were real artists

[@edwardvdantes5326]

One of the greatest songs they did.

[@uzipolo]

the hardest song they ever or will EVER DO..says uzipolo king of decatur

[@JoeFWall]

I remember the first time I heard this song. I used to sleep with the radio on and I was in one of those half awake half asleep zones hearing this trippy song I never heard before. It was such an unreal moment and I didn't even need to smoke anything.

[@Dfins79]

There's something about The Police that makes me think they were way ahead of their time. Anyone else agree?

[@RachaelSellsHouses]

Copeland = best rock drummer, ever.

[@AlohaVideography]

Was living on Montserrat when they recorded this album. Saw the trio hanging out at Old Road Bay. Later in '87 I had the privilege to record my compositions at Air Studios.

[@Yardidol]

This has a reggae vibe to it.

[@tubeyhamster]

This is my favorite Police song of all.

[@54Fighting]

I just love how Stuart explains his drumming, and admits to guitar love.

[@bduhe219]

i luv the out-of-sync underliene of this song...one of my favs.

[@chilipina1]

I LOVE THIS SONG GOTTA LOVE THE 80's

[@littlenookie1]

4:24 - "I play with my feet!!!" - priceless, ha ha ha

[@romanosmth]

its amazing how a simple song sounds sooooo good :)

[@KnightsofZion]

If you were there back in the Day, Gossy High Street was a special place xxxx

[@winst2009]

lol damn genius! super!!!!!!

[@musiclover3928]

@WarRogers I completely agree. Ghost in the Machine is the best Police album (next to Synchronicity) ever produced. "Omegaman" is a wicked song on that album which should have been a top hit.

[@dartman71]

No one "ruined" the re-union. I saw three different shows on that tour and each one was better than the one before. They don't hate each other. As far as comparing them to the Stones, Floyd and Zeppelin - there's no contest. They outweigh all of those bands on sheer talent alone.

[@WhatsYourHzFrequency]

When u grow up with The Police, u kinda take it for granted. Many years later u realize how very special they were.

[@hummarstra]

wow. part at the end was a totally cool bonus to this video.

[@thetailsgoin]

Think Stewart's won the 'cast a cool shadow' competition.........it just lacks the aviators......... & at 5.20, Blur's Song 2 intro, it was him! Great posting, better than the official effort! Cheers!

[@Wilevaldo]

in the 1:39 ,it sounds like a magical atmosphere in the air ,copeland is the best!!!!

[@JellyBean2144]

Wow. That was so cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@KungFuRascals3]

0:43 My hair looks EXACTLY like that when I don't get a haircut for months...LOL!

[@SpiceyXSalsa]

Stewart is the nuts at playing drums!

[@Lulzorz125]

Yep. British bands are the best in my opinion. Beatles, The Police, you name it.

[@pandanurse]

This makes me want to dance!

[@musiclover3928]

@dexterdenise i most definitely agree with you. I love Deen Castronovo and Alex Van Halen as well.

[@blastor138]

@TheZeke165 Stewart is a freaking MACHINE!

[@WhatsYourHzFrequency]

"Synchronicity", "spirits in a material world", "new paradigm for the cosmos", these guys are quite conscious.

[@jaworskij]

Copeland was sure a cutie back then. Awww.

[@frognosticator7]

really enjoyed the dummer's comments. thanks for the up.

[@ladysandra1000]

my favorite

[@arkee71]

love the staccato keyboard line at 1:39

[@killassar]

Fuck they really don't make music as they it used to be. What an epic song.

[@Iloveofrahaza87]

would like to hear this tune played by Dave Weckl on drums, should be incredible ;-)

[@ripmowt]

@ :07 love dat dance!!!

[@4bdemon666]

was recorded in monseratt whilst recording,i see it in the early 80s as it was part of a comic relief show

[@jaggy-snake]

LEGEND

[@RubHerSoul1]

@Alejandroenfuego John Bonham certainly thought so as well. Before he died, he made a pilgrimage to check him and the police out backstage. I don't think he met Stewart though. He met Sting who was a bit arrogant. Funnily enough, Bonham took it in stride and told his friend who was with him that night that it was OK. That's the way he was when Zeppelin conquered the world too.

[@jeremylator]

master wave reggae!!!!!!!!!

[@KILIMANJARO9]

masterpiece.

[@simolui]

damn that bass......

[@richie616799]

@Germania72 I think Squeeze had split by then but not long. Good 'aul Jools :)

[@bulmixx]

i love!!!

[@IMAMEETOOL]

0:06 shake that ass Sting.

[@EtcEtcAndEtc]

I have a theory that having the kick on the 3 leaves more room for other bass instruments on the one - instead of the kick and bass locking up to create a punchy sound, as in rock etc, the kick and bass leave more room for each other, to create a thicker sound with more definition on the individual instruments, and a more constantly present bottom end

[@dexterdenise]

Stewart Copeland and Neil Part the best

[@ct92404]

...For example, look at how Sting sings "Synchronicity II" now and compare it to the original. I've seen videos of the re-union tour and I wanted to cry when I saw what Sting did to that song. I can't believe it...he f*cked up his own song.

[@dexterdenise]

@TheZeke165 HE IS AWESOME

[@ska0tahirany]

love this band. wish i was an 80s child. any1 know where i can get a hat like the guitarist? ive been looking for 1 for a whileee now =/

[@chrisbenett9904]

of course it does most of their material were largely reggae in its rhytmnn and vibe.check their interviews

[@Stephen7767]

Woow...Woow...Woow i never thought "the police" would make music to encourage getting stoned

[@RosePetal17]

Modern day poets!

[@AlejandroMS67]

Stewart is way too humble here, basic drums are easy to play, but the level at which he plays drums is very complicated, and he has a special talent, which of course he has also worked hard at. Yes, any dope can play drums, but not just anyone can play the way he can. He's a brilliant drummer, period.

[@mauriciosierra6759]

Arrrgh maytee!!