Who’s listening in 2024?

@nicolasfalcon5632

2 ай бұрын

Hasta que muera 🤟🏽

@user-vz7zu5ov4f

Ай бұрын

Right now

@petelawn

Ай бұрын

Yes im in bed. And its still amazing

@amitambienmeduele.

Ай бұрын

Mephistopholes

@jasonhale4639

Ай бұрын

I am and I was back in the early 80's too, I remember listening to this on my dad's old motorola B100W tube stereo that we had in the hallway of our farm house growing up. I used to listen to that radio alot when I was very young. That radio always had awesome base sound and was just good sounding radio all around.

songs like this only come once in a lifetime

@Townsendcat2

2 ай бұрын

I agree but I think it would still have done good even in 2024 just because this band did things very different and different is so awesome and still worth doing!!!!!

@robertmoses5451

Ай бұрын

Facts

@Aroundhere185

6 күн бұрын

But last a lifetime in one's psyche.

@NearLife4life

6 күн бұрын

its the truth

@SGZ12

4 күн бұрын

And they remain in our hearts forever

Who's just listening because y'all have good taste in music?

@jerryd1109

Ай бұрын

Just taking a stroll down memory lane

@garyrossetti2443

Ай бұрын

Me!

@SD-jf7nb

28 күн бұрын

I see what you're doing and I love it.

@phile5437

24 күн бұрын

I just watched a live performance of this song from the reunion tour. I came here to hear the studio version. They're both great, but I'm partial to the live performance because Stewart goes all out on all his percussive toys.

@KarenKreger-re9co

7 күн бұрын

​@@jerryd1109me too

Stewart Copeland is a calculated mastermind on the drums. Not a hit too little, not a hit too much.

@MultiDrummer09

3 жыл бұрын

Well said...

@christopherekberg5479

3 жыл бұрын

Hell ya he is one of the best always be in my top 5 I love his Dynamics his accents he plays light and loud the perfect effect for the song

@pamcurtis2717

3 жыл бұрын

Copeland is absolute genius.... GOAT.

@elove7796

3 жыл бұрын

All of THESE Gentlemen were & are STILL "GENIUS-Level" MUSICIANS Thoughhh #RealTALK

@willlastnameguy8329

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he's pretty good.

My absolute favorite song from the police. A masterpiece 🖤

@nlopez4978

6 ай бұрын

I want to play this song at my wedding 🖤

@SouthScapeMediaGroup

6 ай бұрын

nothing like it in the world

@user-uh2qs9tc9i

5 ай бұрын

my favourite song from the police too. it is indeed a masterpiece.

@VerticalMARS1

Ай бұрын

King of Pain a close 2nd 😎

@greun

Ай бұрын

agree

This is not a song, it's a masterpiece of the music

@amg4616

Күн бұрын

Holy yes man..exactly 👍👍

Best song EVER!!! God has me Wrapped Around His Finger!😌🙏🏽😇

😂 3 guys and a bunch of candles and it still rocks better than the music today! 🎵🕯️🕯️🕯️

Sting was born to be a rock star. Andy Summers is just an outstanding guitarist. He elevated Sting’s songs to a higher level and Stuart is one of the very best drummers of all time. Legendary band.

@mimmobaia9367

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you're right i agree

@Auntkekebaby

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Perfect comment

@AlejandroMS67

Ай бұрын

Stewart, not Stuart. And yes I agree wholeheartedly.

@nickgodfrey1148

Ай бұрын

@@AlejandroMS67 yeah I spelt his name wrong which is unusual as I’m a fan of his and the band in general. The Police were one of the true supergroups.

@Kieran.Net_

17 күн бұрын

Yeah. They are top 5 easily

Being born in 1964 and fully lived the 80s was the best thing could happen to me. This song is an absolute masterpiece!

@deannamolnar2082

Жыл бұрын

64 too. We were so lucky to have experienced the 80's.

@angiemeza9057

Жыл бұрын

Born in 65' and I saw the Police in concert when I was a teenager. Best music ever 🎶🎼

@deannamolnar2082

Жыл бұрын

@@angiemeza9057 Never saw them. Wish I had.

@RDeckardN6

Жыл бұрын

66 born and saw them live in 2008.

@thedoranwilliamsshow6863

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is. 1977. I used to watch this on Video One. Richard Blade was the host.

“Trouble on the deep blue sea BEHIND me, vanish in the air, you’ll never find me””

@user-hw2wt4qf2j

Ай бұрын

DEVIL and the deep blue sea behind me...

@jewllake

Күн бұрын

@@user-hw2wt4qf2j "I will turn your face to Alabaster - when you find your servant is your master" powerful lyrics.

When you find your servant is your master... Absolute gold lyrics

Over 8.2 million ppl know what good music is😎

@tomandrews6233

7 жыл бұрын

Make that 8.8

@Topfuelm

7 жыл бұрын

9 million please :)

@PaulaCypressPark

7 жыл бұрын

J vagabond nevermind

@dolobaby

7 жыл бұрын

gotye

@prcr5031

6 жыл бұрын

just a great song

Only Sting can effortlessly slip in lyrics about Mephistopheles and the Scylla and Charybdis into a rock song. Genius!!

@SuperPhunThyme100

Жыл бұрын

Guy is an absolute wizard with words. You can definitely hear his roots as an english teacher shine through with his lyrical prowess.

@Methadone4Life

Жыл бұрын

Indeed!!!

@milanporopat1157

Жыл бұрын

Agree100%

@sometimessnarky1642

Жыл бұрын

*Marilyn Manson has left the chat*

@ricomajestic

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperPhunThyme100 Not just with words but with melodies too!

Proud 80's kid here! This is one phenomenal masterpiece.

The music has laid back island vibes. 🏝️

Fucking love it when the guitar changes and the drums kick in towards the end, pure musical energy, love it

@wujBat

Жыл бұрын

That moment, exactly

@TheGracefacekiller

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@sunrise_coffee

Жыл бұрын

If you listen closely, this is the moment when the lyrics change too. It changes from him being the guy running for her (I'll be wrapped...), to the guy becoming the "master", letting go (You'll be wrapped...) and reclaiming his power. Even the listener feels the shift in feelings!

@KennyEvansUK

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Copeland had such a killer snare sound, just cuts through and rocks the whole tune.

@lanceschultz7132

Жыл бұрын

Called the "bridge" musical term....and yes.

How could you not love this song

@shannane5171

3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing. Just don't hear music like it anymore.

@haleyraven.lilrocket9241

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@micjam1986

3 жыл бұрын

My fav police tune

@johnutley2132

3 жыл бұрын

amen bro

@vfromthaburg

3 жыл бұрын

YOU ALREADY know bro😊... Sting, (& his band The Police) he came here 2do a job & he did it, stung the hell outta us...ty Sting/The Police..🐝🦂🐜🦟🕷(nvr thought about it, but he never clarified what type of sting the sting came frm..lol)

I can't believe this song only has 37M views. People are so dumb. One of the best songs ever!!

These are the only police id call if i was in trouble 😁🤦

Stewart Copeland’s drumming is insanely perfect in this song!!

@courtneytownsel4268

5 жыл бұрын

Dude is one of the top 10 drummers in the world.

@182markt

4 жыл бұрын

i play this as a cover on my roland electronic drum klt... yeah Copeland's drumming style is unique to itself...he copied no one with his signature sound, which I find refreshing!

@jc.1191

4 жыл бұрын

Love how he just holds out on that snare. Dynamics!

@paulsharkey6576

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite drummer

@Samson-cb1kx

4 жыл бұрын

You can say he was inspired by a lot of reggae drummers like Carlton Barret, Sly Dunbar and more. Reggae drummers play in that style.

Real instruments. Real voices. Real lyrics. Real Art. ❤️

@nihilistcentraluk442

4 жыл бұрын

High intelligence and personality behind it...a lost age

@jimblack120

4 жыл бұрын

boy linda >

@samgoy5934

4 жыл бұрын

FAKE PLASTIC

@goldjmarie

4 жыл бұрын

Secte fake

@jeremygonzalez2237

4 жыл бұрын

Beats and autotune is art too maybe not for u but for other people and believe or not his voice has autotune in it

The tension out of the chorus at 1:55, and that quirky guitar, it gets in your bones.

I remember when this first came out I'm 50 y.o. and still appreciate this work of art.

This was the last song my late husband and I danced to at a party in August 1985...Five months later he would be diagnosed with terminal Lung Cancer. We had two sons : a 1 1/2 year old and 3 year old ...he would pass away 19 months later...this song takes me back to an innocent loving supremely happy peaceful time❤️

@ekimnamdets6946

3 жыл бұрын

Cancer sucks, sorry to hear how that went

@colleenross8752

3 жыл бұрын

😢❤

@heathersw6731

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful song to remember your husband by.

@rodgano2780

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you. Sorry for your loss. But its good you can find happiness in a song such as this one

@jaguar_44marsh28

2 жыл бұрын

@@colleenross8752 m

I'm 56 and every time I hear this song I fly immediately back to my beloved 80's :-)

@lovelysosweet8386

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!👏👏👏💖

@hummumm2537

3 жыл бұрын

Umm Mistress

@bp6329

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@johnnycarter2283

3 жыл бұрын

let me ask you this i want to see if this is a hard or easy question for you if you could stay young and live your 80s life forever or stay older and have the life you have now which would you pick?

@klhood6940

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnycarter2283 easy for me brother I'd stay back in the eighties I'm with the beautiful girl I had in my teens in the eighties I'm 49 now and would love to be there again. Stay safe

" I will turn your face to alabaster, when you find your servant is your master... " Anyone who enjoys lyrics or writing poetry or music knows how epic that lyric is !

@rastomasstanford7708

10 ай бұрын

Yes

@jengriffin152

10 ай бұрын

Here! Here!

@michar9242

10 ай бұрын

Beauty moment

@littlemarmoset

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. And it isn't just that line, but the whole verbal buildup to it (and the instrumental buildup too, of course!). Starting with "Devil and the deep blue sea behind me."

@littlemarmoset

10 ай бұрын

One of the thing I absolutely *love* in poetry is the reversal of fortunes! Servant becoming master and vice versa! O fortuna!

"Devil on the deep blue sea behind me! Vanish in the air you'll never find me" is my favorite lyric / part of the song.

3:18 The way the finale builds up is phenomenal. Goosebumps. Always.

@mprogger5476

3 жыл бұрын

Props to Sting's bassline. That's what's building the climax

@TheSoapstef

3 жыл бұрын

It's the absolute best...then Stewart starts going off at 3:33 and it's just incredible.

@joepollockbass

3 жыл бұрын

I always get this vivid image of the former master in a dark room, with the servant's voice booming from all directions, taunting him, saying "You'll never find me!" And then he strikes in a flash of light.

@shamirahyishrael8030

3 жыл бұрын

Devil worship tho

@koryhodge2990

Ай бұрын

There is a reason for this, you can't outrun the devil and the deal you made. You think you can, so sting wrote it in hopes he was more powerful and could leave it all behind. You cannot, the song puts a spell like most that's why it is magic, evil and powerful. It's why we listen over and over. Look at the most repeated section on the KZread line..it starts at 3:18

Where are you 1983 laying in my bedroom watching this video on MTV doing my homework I was in 10th grade what wonderful memories so happy to be a teenager in the 80s you have to experience it to truly know how awesome it was

@duchesslustmoontype11a37

8 жыл бұрын

+Cyndi Foxx So true. My favorite of all time was the 1983 movie valley girl and it's moody soundtrack Most of our music back then for some reason was dark and moodey Like the pretty in pink soundtrack.

@xennial80sxberner

8 жыл бұрын

+Roger Stout - Most people who go online alot weren't born yet in 1983-early 84 when this song was brand new! I was just barely born lol, but I did grow up listening to this and other Police music in the early 90s.

@duchesslustmoontype11a37

8 жыл бұрын

+JPMcFly1985Two I was born 1968 This song hit mtv in 1983

@mehallday

8 жыл бұрын

+Cyndi Foxx : You got that right! I feel lucky to have been a teenager in the 80's. I don't ever think it could be replicated today.

@duchesslustmoontype11a37

8 жыл бұрын

+Meg Dit It was almost dream like I cherish those years To be a teenager of the 80s can't be explained, you're have to experience it, to really understand it

I was born October 28, 1975. This is one of the first real songs (not kid's music) I remember liking.

"when you find you servant is your master" is a very good lyric have to listen to it over and over again

@JasonSmith-dn1bq

2 ай бұрын

@janeydever752 yes, it is

@goodbyepolarbears172

Ай бұрын

Came here from Rick Beato's conversation just to hear that lyric that makes Stewart hate this song so much!

@maristoldboys5466

Ай бұрын

"I will turn your face to alabaster..."

@AbbyAxenty-rv8vh

Ай бұрын

An incredible change of power. It went from “I’ll be wrapped around your finger” to “you’ll be wrapped around my finger”. When I found the true message of the song, it just hit so much harder. Truly incredible.

I 1st heard this song in 1983. This is its 40th year. As an older man with a glass of wine and seeing this, it brings me to tears. A lot of repressed emotions. When the police broke up it broke me, but I kept it pent inside. I watch the lads perform and I listen to their genius and I seriously cannot keep the tears from coming anymore. I'll always love them till death. I saw them once live. I'd love to see Andy Summers perform.

My grandma was massively into drugs in the early '80's. My mom said even at her worst, she would throw on this album and just chill out the entire time. She eventually got clean a few years later. Thanks, grandma, for the Synchronicity vinyl. Hope you've been at peace the last few years.

Born in 1972 youngest of 6 kids. We would sit in the dining room after school doing our homework good songs like this would come on the radio we quick jump up and hit play/record button on my dads boombox and bootleg this song to play over and over…. That was living!

Tracks like this are GOLD.... Anything Police, Phil Collins, Prince.... When music was GOOD.

I absolutely CANNOT FATHOM that this song is almost 40 years old. Time flies so unapologetically swiftly.

@joewoo127

Жыл бұрын

Those were the day's

@jameslee8519

Жыл бұрын

Just reminiscing damn those days are never coming back thing's was so Mello 💯

@jamesbermingham7259

Жыл бұрын

Well said my fellow intellect

@ctguitarguy8510

Жыл бұрын

I am almost 40.....

@clarkkent3730

Жыл бұрын

we will be dead before we know it!

" I will turn your face to alabaster when you find your servant is your master " One of the greatest lyrics ever

@nihilistcentraluk442

4 жыл бұрын

Far too intelligent for today's audiences.One of the things which made music at that time worth listening to...

@debrawilliams7983

4 жыл бұрын

Mary Ella Sure are!

@jimblack120

4 жыл бұрын

she has CANCER >> last thx Day ever ... I am master .

@jimblack120

4 жыл бұрын

i will turn your face to choke > at all Girls want to swallow !!!

@USHGJDS

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

It's been 40 years since Wrapped Around Your Finger was released, and it still sounds as good as it did when it was released in 1983. The Police were no doubt way ahead of their time.

@jmythngdmb

9 ай бұрын

Holy shit I’m old

From a songwriting perspective, this is a masterclass in dynamics. Each of the three masters up their game in the 3rd verse, building the song to a crescendo that’s essentially unmatched in popular music. It’s not about volume. It’s not about tempo - but it is (as Jeff Porcaro would say) about “lope.” The song leaps ahead in the third verse - starting the with bass line, under the “Devil and the deep blue sea behind me” lyric - that’s a perfect “on ramp” to what’s about to come. Stewart plays hi-hat and rim clicks up to this point, but then erupts with tasty share fills, kick drum and ride cymbal (on the chorus) that elevates the song. Andy’s (added) guitar part sounds like an alarm blaring: it’s subtle, but it’s a great guitar “hook” alerting listeners to the upcoming chorus. And the lyrics leading into the third chorus are among Sting’s best (and that’s saying something): “I will turn your face to alabaster: when you'll find your servant is your master: you'll be wrapped around MY finger.” What a brilliant twist! The whole song comes alive, with each musician playing an equal part in building the dynamics. This is how songs can, and should “move”. It’s not quantized. It’s not even about tempo. It’s about chops, mastery of instruments, and songwriting. Thank you Sting, Andy and Stewart.

One of the best songs ever written, lyrically and musically.

@andymatthews7617

2 жыл бұрын

By a fantastic band

@melvingardner5282

2 жыл бұрын

Well what do u expect?? They are British after all 😊👍🇬🇧

@jsnterprise9nygra636

2 жыл бұрын

Period!!!

@zzputra

2 жыл бұрын

And the russians too..what a coinsidence the history repeats.

@thedoranwilliamsshow6863

Жыл бұрын

Most definitely

This song is one of the most powerful songs ever written.

@mimmobaia9367

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is indeed

@darlabishop124

2 жыл бұрын

Same is but there Lot others so look deeper o sok

@itsjustnopinionok

2 жыл бұрын

More powerful than "The Lollipop Guild" by the Munckins?

@Kevinb1821

2 жыл бұрын

Almost feels like it’s really about Stewart Copeland. Being the founder of the band. Then sting basically took control of the band and started to resent him.

@danodrum

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Check My Steel Drum Version - The Police Wrapped Around Your Finger by Dano's Island Sounds kzread.info/dash/bejne/jGyqz7qgeczJorA.html bleep77

This song is better then walking on the moon

Sting is brilliant song writer and performer and Andy has become one of my favorite guitar players after I rediscovered their music watching concert videos on YT. I really enjoy watching their flawless performances while dancing around the stage, and I am 75 years old (an old rocker since a teenager).

70s and 80s best for music .period .

@samfeldstein4498

7 жыл бұрын

60s was great too IMO

@KHALIDMAHMOOD-fr8rq

7 жыл бұрын

Love this track sting you the man .thats music .

@jimblack120

7 жыл бұрын

50's was and is ALWAYS Better .... the DRUG shit for brainless acid head shit ex t s or shit- t s dope acid stupid @ YOU shit pot= heads.... let Kennedy get killed . then inn the worst mistake YOUR GN has MADE ophbama @ let vajaja idiot lead YOU ALL AT TV ??????????????????? ignorant LAZY U SAGGIN PILE OF WELFARE SHIT ..... fuck you have many bullets FOR LAZY ......................................

@KHALIDMAHMOOD-fr8rq

7 жыл бұрын

I Wouldnt know im a very late 60s child 69 to be precise.i still say late 70s to late 80s were best for music for my generation.music today is bull crap.wanna be gangsters .the late 60s were tripping with flower power

@jimblack120

7 жыл бұрын

no@ ma kklliidd puke spit @ U .. have no mama-- No father - you are so hurt

well I'm a 74 yr old lady who is a total phanatic about the 70,80,and 90ies music,and I love all kinds.arent we great.👍

@grantoconnell3722

3 жыл бұрын

Classic

@rodrigoescobar9195

3 жыл бұрын

God bless you lady

@Jamie-gs3yp

3 жыл бұрын

Love this Judy 😂

@JPMcFly1985

3 жыл бұрын

This needs more likes. Judy was already in her late 30s in 1984 which means we know she's really cool and youthful (since a lot of people that age probably weren't into new music). I adore that

@natethornton5646

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 26 love the police.

I just heard this beautiful piece of art for the very first time ever today, and I absolutely love it. God, I love the 80's.

@jamesfalkner2713

6 ай бұрын

No auto tune and made very organically. A true beautiful song. Timeless. And so 80s.

@garymorris216

2 ай бұрын

I'm sorry you had to wait so long for the experience.

@mikekaraoke

Ай бұрын

How is th is possible, was you stu ck on a deset island till last week??????????????

@phile5437

24 күн бұрын

Watch the live performance from the reunion tour! Stewart goes all out on all his toys.

Greatest video ever filmed.

I'm 49, still swear that the 80s and 90s will always be the best era of great music. I will listen to this until I die and hopefully long after.

@MournfulMystic

3 жыл бұрын

49 too.. nothing will beat this era of music in my opinion..

@jenniferfields7113

3 жыл бұрын

60s.60s 80s 90s.early 2000s mid 2000s had stop with me .

@TheTmat007

3 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferfields7113 No! 70s, 80s, and early to mid 90s. That's not to say there weren't some classics beyond the mid 90s. But those were the golden years.

@lemuellopena1157

3 жыл бұрын

70's and 80's is for me

@TheTmat007

3 жыл бұрын

@@lemuellopena1157 70s, 80s, and early to mid 90s for me.

You'll never hear music like this again!! SIMPLY MAGIC!!

@vordman

2 жыл бұрын

You just don't get intelligence in music anymore. The likes of Dylan, Lennon, Jagger, Townsend, Bowie, Bush, Sting were seriously bright people able to delve into high culture for inspiration. They have no modern equivalents.

@slim_3

2 жыл бұрын

Macgyver era bravo jeje

@alanchamberlain9902

2 жыл бұрын

They had people wrapped around their finger back then and still do.

@thedoranwilliamsshow6863

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@thedoranwilliamsshow6863

2 жыл бұрын

@@tommyzeus2802 Agreed. Music was way better then. So was sports, movies, tv shows, and comedy.

One word to describe this song, masterpiece!❤

@redskies4530

6 ай бұрын

Hi I Recommend a song that's called 'The Bond Villain' by Robert Nix

When the song reaches its peak with, "I will turn your face to alabaster, when you find your servant is your master." So good!

This song always reminds me of an era gone by when music was music. Growing up, I had a chance to listen to all music. And I am thankful for music, like many great artists that I tuned into as a kid, a teenager, a young adult, and now as a 57 year old young woman. It's amazing how songs bring back memories, good or bad.

@samesabel2776

Жыл бұрын

I am 47. I do agree to your comments

@OHFORPEATSAKES

11 ай бұрын

50 and feel the same way.

@ishen3771

11 ай бұрын

There's is still music that is music today. The shame is that one must search for it; it's not readily found.

@jaybourne1185

8 ай бұрын

@@ishen3771 bingo... as an enthusiast of 70s, 80s and some 90s music i had basically given up on modern music a while ago until i ran across this young lady during the pandemic: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n2egqJSqdaSYk9o.html. that kind of unique authenticity and raw talent is just getting overwhelmed by high volume heavily marketed over produced mush and have to dig to find it

@paulcrawford6911

8 ай бұрын

63 and feel the same. Wondering what has happened. At least it easily accessible today to revisit.

In other words, what comes around. goes around.

@IDontSuckAtLifeakaJanis3975

7 күн бұрын

More like power struggle

Sting has a flow here ❤

Still a great song after almost 40 years. The Synchronicity album is a masterpiece!

@esseen100

2 жыл бұрын

Especially Synchronicity 2 (Reprise)

@jasintosamora5599

2 жыл бұрын

WHAT was it 83, 84 but that was 1 giant album.

@parkjamesshaw3189

2 жыл бұрын

Amen PJ rose from PJ Shaw

@SMCC81

2 жыл бұрын

I agree PJ Rose 🌹

@ronsworld250

Жыл бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly. It is one of my favorite albums of all time. Personally, I don’t think there is a dud on the album.

The Police never gets old, every song still a big hit to me

@peterlloyd2167

2 жыл бұрын

you are soooo right!

@matthewb9955

2 жыл бұрын

They are seriously underrated. Just as good as any other great band from the 80s but rarely mentioned among them.

@Sugarsail1

2 жыл бұрын

Even Peanuts?

@Sugarsail1

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewb9955 The Police were actually one of the biggest grossing bands in the 80s. They weren't even in the "just as good as any other band" club they were in a league of their own both in live ticket sales and income which is why they aren't mentioned among the others; they are not comparable, particularly when the musicianship in the 80s was on the decline due to the increased use of sampling and drum machines and less of a need for actual talent.

@Auntkekebaby

2 жыл бұрын

Forever. Fresh EVERY TIME! 🔥

Man, imagine a 23 of this generation loving this era of music, and the Police being one of his favorite bands of all time. Not constrained by the type of music most young folk in this generation listen to nowadays... Oh wait, that's me ❤ let's go Sting! Side note: Oh, and I'm also a black male from the "hood", so talk about breaking social norms.

When MTV did music videos...and Sting was The Police! One of the greatest music videos EVER produced...hands down!

Stewart Copeland’s drumming is...sublime. At 3:30, in the softer “Devil and the deep blue sea” section, and right after the next line, “Vanish in the air you’ll never find me”, Copeland brings it all back in with a single snare flam, and it’s so impeccably tasteful, so effective, so impactful in its simplicity...and so very perfect for the song, that it’s stunning. So many other drummers would have tried to fill that space (or really wanted to) with a busy, thundering (and yawningly predictable) huge drum fill... But Copeland? Nope. With that one flam on the snare, he “says” more than any 20 piece kit drummer could ever hope to present by pounding out some “big” fill, and rounding half a dozen toms in a pseudo Phil Collins “In The Air Tonight” style. Part of being a great player, particularly those that play as part of a band, is to play in ways that best serve the song, instead of serving themselves (and their own egos) with a “look how many push-ups I can do!” bragging style in their playing. Copeland is an amazing drummer to be sure, and it’s not that he can’t play technically complex fills or drum patterns, (because he absolutely can), but...he’s also a great MUSICIAN, because he has that rare gift of playing in a way that is always so very tasteful, and with parts that always serve any song he’s playing so incredibly well. IMO. 🙏

@Leetah36

2 жыл бұрын

Nice observation. I'm going to have another listen.

@nicprs5109

2 жыл бұрын

That single, potent, explosive flam is the pivot point of the track and is simple, subtle genius. Watch the recent Japan version too for more of it when Stu comes down from the huge array of percussion to pick up the bridge on his kit………just awesome.

@donnythompson408

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicprs5109 - thanks for the suggestion, I will definitely check that out. 🙏 The other thing about that snare flam that I forgot to mention, is that Copeland doesn’t (predictably) hit a crash cymbal on the downbeat after it, and that makes the flam all the more elegant. Sometimes (often, in fact), it’s what ISN’T played - a drum fill, a guitar lead, a bass riff, etc. - that can be far more tasteful (and way more effective and impactful) than any fancy drum fill or shredding guitar riff could ever convey. Stewart Copeland is a master of dynamics, and part of that mastery is recognizing both when and what NOT to play, and in letting a song breathe by allowing an exquisite sense of space to exist. IMHO. 🙏😊

@nicprs5109

2 жыл бұрын

@@donnythompson408 kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zmegls2skaeZpqQ.html. I completely agree with you. And as I reflect on all the drummers I’ve listened to over my life……it’s quite possible that Stu C is by far the most exciting and dynamic……because he’s so different…. And I love some of the greats. 🙏

@beetee2089

2 жыл бұрын

Fuckin A man.

Copeland's drumming on this track is sensational. You can hear lots of reggae influence. He always had his own style and sound which made him one of the all time best drummers in rock n roll history.

@corykelway-pope7657

7 жыл бұрын

3:33. Amazing

@Streetsofire

7 жыл бұрын

For sure, but I still can't understand why ''Mighty Max Weinberg'' doesn't get more attention!

@tryithere

7 жыл бұрын

Copeland is one of the best drummers and gets very little attention.

@spikemytea

7 жыл бұрын

+tryithere You guys are not from the drumming community, are y'all?

@stephenriley6449

7 жыл бұрын

True, but he's staring daggers at poor Sting...tensions in the band???

Staggering musical talent, genius songwriting, beautiful videography, and no soul-less auto-tuned vocals. That is why this song stands the test of time.

@Bronte866

3 ай бұрын

Well said. I’m in love.

"Mephistopheles is not your name" Classic line!

They'll never be a better era than the 80's

@kevindavis35

3 жыл бұрын

Nope

@southpaw8276

3 жыл бұрын

#facts

@baronironi9712

3 жыл бұрын

American top 40 on the radio at its best!!!

@lilrocnine6658

3 жыл бұрын

Ever!

@livefromdarylshouse.comhyo1621

3 жыл бұрын

...tenes razon....

Sting is an absolute genius on a cosmic scale. His mind is clearly artistic and extremely scientific. We are all blessed to experience such fluid Renaissance.

@redskies4530

Жыл бұрын

Hi I recommend a song and video called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

@uofm4life735

Жыл бұрын

Totally in agreement. You don't see the likes of him coming out in this crap age of music. He's next level talent.

@Auntkekebaby

Жыл бұрын

Yes. He's a magical elf or something. Reads a book, goes into the forest and comes out with magical chords and whole songs. He definitely improved my life. No one like him.

Is it just me or does anyone else think this is a wonderful example of a dark tune?

@redskies4530

10 ай бұрын

Hi I Recommend a song Called 'The bond Villain' By Robert Nix

This is so "Miami Vice"🌴

One of the best songs of our time.

@sharkfin2033

4 жыл бұрын

FrenchArtAntiques Paris It’s so beautiful, unique, dark, and overall a masterpiece

@jimblack120

4 жыл бұрын

REPORT AS SPAM >>

@pam164

4 жыл бұрын

No every little thing she does is magic there best song ever!

This song is a great late night listen. A timeless masterpiece of mood and atmosphere.

@Jani28

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. One thing about the late 70s and 80s very ethereal & atmospheric!

@anthonywalsh7613

2 жыл бұрын

I’m on it

@CreepinCapri1985

2 жыл бұрын

💕😎💯

@RiDankulous

2 жыл бұрын

The Police hit the spot. I forgot about them and glad to revisit.

@deannacheriamore2828

Жыл бұрын

🌠💞💖💞💯💓💓✨✨✨💫

Sting is so free in this video ❤

Wrapped Around Your Finger would always be the most poetic song in history and life

When I hear The Police I am reminded of a beautiful girl I knew back in the 80’s in my class and she loved The Police. Sadly alcohol took her and she is gone now. Sad to me, I always wanted better for her. But when a song from the Police comes on it almost always reminds me of her.

@angelvanhalen5150

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to here that ☹️🙁😕😔

@spindarella

3 жыл бұрын

Aww that is so sad, so sorry 😢 she now knows u cared..

@jerminator0688

3 жыл бұрын

She lives on through their music brother.

@incognoscente

3 жыл бұрын

I offer my condolences.

@lemuellopena1157

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your lose

39 years later you fully realize how masterful this piece of music it was

@LoinkyToinky

2 жыл бұрын

You are SO right! Although I loved it in 1983 I didn't fully realise that this record is quality in every way! Genius lyrics & a truly haunting melody that lingers for ages on the playout of the track - For me, this magical min or so of instrumental with stunning percussion just takes me to better place.....1983 again!

@wouldntyouliketoknow1894

2 жыл бұрын

Right

@wouldntyouliketoknow1894

2 жыл бұрын

@@LoinkyToinky starting at 82

@Auntkekebaby

2 жыл бұрын

I never stopped KNOWING that this is magical and masterful. Never stopped listening.

@brianoconnor7796

2 жыл бұрын

Ubetcha, fir me, it hit me (this song did hard when I was about 30) so sing was about 20 or a little more old

there's just something about this song/video...magic

This song wrapped around your finger is a work of magic I love it

@danafields7294

11 ай бұрын

I love staying in the rest of the group members they killed this song

@ubiratanguimaraes6996

Ай бұрын

this is literally magic, the lyrics and the video are pure occultism

@simonparkes8229

Ай бұрын

@@ubiratanguimaraes6996 jinn

The 1980's were magical. I wish we could go back and show EVERYONE but we can't. All we can do is ask them to listen to music such as this.

@dreg5845

3 жыл бұрын

I feel you

@Cokie907

3 жыл бұрын

@Juan Perez I think it's safe to say that Trump is NOT the "new Reagan". Reagan let Paul Volker set interest rates where they needed to be, in order to control price inflation. He didn't get on prime time TV with David Brinkley and beat the shit out of the FED for not printing enough money to finance "bailouts for anyone with a pulse". Reagan was not a socialist while it appears to me that Trump is one. Actions speak louder than words.

No bling bling, no silicone tanned bodies, just brilliant songwriting and powerful lyrics

@joevid1992

3 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention the best bassist to ever be recorded!

@martinevensen406

3 жыл бұрын

@@joevid1992 is he THAt good

@markconnelly1806

3 жыл бұрын

@@joevid1992 there is no best

@julianwalker4879

3 жыл бұрын

And candles

@ShogunX11

3 жыл бұрын

There were people like that. Haven't you heard of Hair metal? Anyways this song is dope

Good music has spaces. Like fine wine it has to be allowed to breathe. Todays music has no real spaces.

This is not some ordinary song it's beautifully written and meaningful as well. I love the way metaphor at the end of this song. Truly masterpiece.

@melissaraney8549

4 ай бұрын

🎉 4:55

@jessmason2112

4 ай бұрын

💯✌️😎🎧

Sting is a very under rated bass guitar player. This is another band from England who blessed the planet with many great songs!!!!!

@lurker6918

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I feel bassists in general are under appreciated, but sting is underappreciated even in the bass world which is a shame because he is such a good bassist.

@jaynewilliamson4019

4 жыл бұрын

Please say British band im Scottish and i love them too☺☺☺

@AlejandroMS67

Ай бұрын

Stewart is American, and he founded the band. He went and found Sting and Andy. 1/3 American, 2/3 British.

To this day, those candles are still burning.... We will never forget you, The Police!

@thedoranwilliamsshow6863

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir

This song got me laid for the first time in 1983. It's still just as fresh today as it was then. My favorite from the Police catalog. Deep, profound and amazing both musically and lyrically.

This song is art, and it has mystical undertones. Gets to your soul, quickly.

Some songs are PURE 80's.....THIS is one of them. Just DIAMONDS.

The only problem with this song: It ends

@danielcubillos1325

3 жыл бұрын

loop it, End the problem.

@andrewmasc3174

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@bp6329

3 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness it does.

@RS-rw5zp

3 жыл бұрын

So true!

@716ShaunW

3 жыл бұрын

Sreejan Rayhan Mahanta True

I am 19 right now and I have decided that if I get married , I would propose using this song since it's so perfect

@MissTJ516

2 ай бұрын

🧡🧡

This song is a masterpiece ❤ One of my favorites from the 80s

Someone who truly appreciates music knows the best songs are the old ones

@munkyballz7

Жыл бұрын

you can say that again!!

One of the most literate and literary songs ever to hit mainstream rock.

@bobyandow5627

5 жыл бұрын

the Beatles were pretty good at the literary stuff, i'm sure the guys listened to them quite often as kids.

Brought tears to my eyes as I remember the dark period of my life in 1983. Just had my son & had the baby blues, saw it on MTV before replay & KZread. Has a Bob Marley vibe going on there. Coudn't get enough. Music does transcends all.

@AlejandroMS67

Ай бұрын

yes, there is a floaty ethereal reggae vibe to the melody

@annelizabethcarroll3396

11 күн бұрын

@@AlejandroMS67 A perfect description. You nailed it.

Sting looks great with this beautiful song he leave us in the paradise

Someone who appreciates music, knows that this song is pure magic.

@tracyconner1497

4 жыл бұрын

Luis Carlos Vargas Durán 🤩

@louismagallon2339

4 жыл бұрын

That freaking bass line gets me

@BobbyNewb

4 жыл бұрын

'Magick', indeed.

@spoonman73

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, it has a mystical quality to it.

@shawnhapney8784

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. LA Musica is fantastico!

The Police was a group that helped define the 80's. I miss the 80's.

@ninidaniels2881

2 жыл бұрын

Yes 80's was a magnificent year

@maureent6800

2 жыл бұрын

Police YES llll

@peterparker-no5rz

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, we truly live in the end days now.

One of a few songs that never get turned off when it’s on the radio! That baseline still kicks major ass!

@tamaramadison7563

7 ай бұрын

I Love Sting his Music really Great one of the Ledgends

Best song by the Police. Apart from maybe Watching You. Absolutely class. British talent.

@AlejandroMS67

Ай бұрын

Watching you? Do you mean Every Breath You Take?

The 80's, kids. Where musical genius lived :)

Copeland's drumming in this song is criminally under rated. The gentle fills and artistic use of the symbols is a clinic for drummers to follow.

@robindear5043

Жыл бұрын

Listen to Driven To Tears as well👍

@thedoranwilliamsshow6863

Жыл бұрын

YES

@pauljordan4452

Жыл бұрын

Cymbals.

@FunksIncKeys

Жыл бұрын

I'm a musician, not a drummer though. I swear I've heard that fill on the snare a million times and I'm still not sure what he's doing there

@thedoranwilliamsshow6863

Жыл бұрын

@@FunksIncKeys Please tell me what are those chords starting at 2:02, when Sting jumps.

Old is Gold❤

2024 and in my opinion this is their best song ever!

This is not a song. It is a piece of art.

@mattclassic1855

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@unclesalty7778

Жыл бұрын

Yup! But when they play it live it becomes priceless garbage!

@torieowens3978

Жыл бұрын

L lql

@hankhill5498

Жыл бұрын

YOUR RIGHT!

@thedoranwilliamsshow6863

Жыл бұрын

@@unclesalty7778 I agree. Some classics do not translate live