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@ripvanwinkle2002
7 ай бұрын
Jamel, from a rando on the internet, youre the best friend i never met. hanging with you is part of the best time of my day! thanks for the peace.
@beerbratscheese12307 ай бұрын
"Caught between Scylla and Charybdis" may be one of the most cerebral lyric in a rock song. It refers to two monsters from Greek mythology and it basically means caught between a rock and a hard place.
@lisaspikes4291
7 ай бұрын
I remember having to look this up when I heard it. In the days before the internet! I thought it was pretty clever. Sting is a smart guy.
@nickrizzi4927
7 ай бұрын
Best left unsaid to the most....
@manuelvidal4484
7 ай бұрын
Read about those monsters when I was a kid. Odyssey, by Homer.
@carolinastringband
6 ай бұрын
As well as the Germanic mythology of Faust selling his soul to the devil Mephistopheles for-knowledge and power. Definitely the obscure genius in this song is Sting's creativity in his lyric writing, as we all know, the accessible genius with all three of those guys use of their instruments is easy for us all to recognize, fortunately.
@user-or1ye3iz6d
4 ай бұрын
Sting wrote such brilliant lyrics. There are so many examples of it in their songs. I saw an interview with Stewart Copeland (the brilliant and extremely talented drummer of The Police) who said back in the day, he just played the drums. All these years later, he actually listened to the lyrics of their songs and realized how brilliant Sting really was, when he thought about what it all meant.
@jeffreyresnick98017 ай бұрын
HALLELUJAH!!! You're FINALLY getting back to music reactions! It's been wayyy too long. Please don't let the music become secondary on your channel, Jamal. "Keep the music alive", was YOUR mantra for the longest, and I believe you still adhere to that. I love your reactions, and that's why I subscribe. Keep the faith,and keep the MUSIC reactions coming too,brother. Thanks!!! 🤘👍🤘👍🤘👍🤘☝✌
@dorisleone8006
7 ай бұрын
AMEN!! I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR IT!!
@Marigen1971
7 ай бұрын
The fact that his music reaction videos get censored a lot by KZread is why he has made less of them.
@AnthonyL0401
7 ай бұрын
Just be patient with Jamal.. youtube was cracking down on music big time
@Bluemgwes
7 ай бұрын
THIS. I was a bit worried to see him going down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole. I don’t want the internet to corrupt his awesome and genuine soul.
@johnsrensen3366
7 ай бұрын
Good news ❤
@AngelaGoodwin-fh6fw7 ай бұрын
The word "hypnotic" describes this song to me. My favorite Police song. Good to see you dipping your toe back into music. Good luck!
@maryreilly50927 ай бұрын
I wish Andy Summers received more props for his contribution to this band. Yes, Sting is a Genius and Stewart Copeland is the top in a class of his own... there's no denying that. Andy is incredible and I've always loved his purposeful, delicate strumming and picking. Who else feels me in this?
@Jude_196
7 ай бұрын
ME!!! I think Stewart AND Andy were underrated!! Agree - Sting is Genius - but: SO WERE THEY!!
@maryreilly5092
7 ай бұрын
@@Jude_196 Exactly Right, Jude!
@theresahenry74737 ай бұрын
When this came out, I was a freshman in high school. I had to pull out an encyclopedia, to figure out what he was talking about. You can tell he was an English major😂
@amyk91757 ай бұрын
The lyrics, “Caught between the Scylla and Charibdes” refers to two mythological monsters that occupied either side of a narrow strait that Odysseus had to pass through. One was a beast with sharp teeth and the other caused whirlpools. Both would mean death for the sailor and his crew. It has become an idiom meaning to choose the lesser of two evils.
@ericredlefsen55547 ай бұрын
Twist ending in the 3rd verse/chorus, the tables have turned: "You'll be, wrapped around MY finger."
@jerryboese88207 ай бұрын
Stewart Copeland shines on every song on the album . One of the great drummers in rock
@famijher7 ай бұрын
The Police was an amazing Group. So many great songs. My favorite is still probably "Message in a Bottle."
@jeaninia7 ай бұрын
My favorite Police song. Stewart Copeland is amazing!! 🙌
@jimmoore8951
7 ай бұрын
Only Stewart could make an interesting yet complimentary drum part to this song
@ePelle7417 ай бұрын
This verse is so intriguing to me ever since my first listen to this song in the 80s. And then when the drum beat picks up...a masterpiece! "Devil and the deep blue sea behind me Vanish in the air, you'll never find me I will turn your face to alabaster When you find your servant is your master"
@DeidreL97 ай бұрын
Such a mystical feeling to this song…it’s always been my favourite Police song. They managed to get a lot of “space” in their music, their sound created a vast soundscape…loved this Jamel❤️
@talkofthenowpodcast7 ай бұрын
Always enjoyed that song, even as a kid. Its worth owning their whole catalogue of music imo.
@yesiamanerd20407 ай бұрын
Lots of layers of meaning to this one. Here is a Sting quote: This song is vaguely alchemical and probably about a friend of mine, a professional psychic and my tutor in tarot, with bits of Doctor Faustus and The Sorcerer's Apprentice thrown into the pot for good measure. - Sting, Lyrics by Sting
@joanlajara39397 ай бұрын
God this album was the best ever! The Police bring back memories of meeting my husband of now 40 years! This album brought us soooo together!! Love the Police❤
@rudyb.7 ай бұрын
Uggghhh! Where have all the years gone??? I was in early 20’s when this song dropped. Thanks for this reaction…the song haunts my soul.
@wompa707 ай бұрын
The Police were so smooth. Even their heaviest songs had that reggae flow. They never missed a beat.
@revgurley7 ай бұрын
One of the most iconic videos of the 80s. Mention "the Police song with the candles" and most will know it (GenX especially). It actually took me a decade to figure out they mainly used reggae beats. How can you not sway to this?
@maryreilly5092
7 ай бұрын
Us younger Boomers were also on top of this song and video from the get-go, only being in our early to mid-twenties, this was my weekend mornings music!
@richardkafka56257 ай бұрын
Stewart Copelands drumming is unreal. One of the best drummers.
@djlp22127 ай бұрын
Fun Fact: when they made the video, they sped up the song and they sang, played and danced with the speed and then slowed the video to normal speed for viewing.
@wanderingfeet30537 ай бұрын
Jamel… This is what happened. They did the video and after they thought it was completed Sting hated it. He told everyone to leave except for the cameramen. He added candles and other stuff then redid the video … and what you see is Sting’s version. All of it was done with him and his ideas… enjoy… oh and they didn’t know he was going to knock over the candles… he shocked the hell out of everyone
@adrathemetaloutlaw7547 ай бұрын
Love this band. Stewart Copeland is a fave for me in the Drumming business.
@TurningoffyourGaslights7 ай бұрын
You should look at their live performances of this particular song. The lyrics...say so much in so few words, references to Greek mythology, European folklore..a story of a wizard and his apprentice. Awesome. Cheers
@myronscott86117 ай бұрын
One of my favorite groups ever
@-LOST-eb5xz7 ай бұрын
“Who lit all those damn candles?” 😆🤣
@quixote69427 ай бұрын
I'm Surprised we didn't have more mainstream groups/musicians incorporate Reggae into their songs! Sooo Relaxing! Thank You for coming back to Music Reactions Jamal!
@puddysue7 ай бұрын
Oh thank God! Back to music reactions! I have MISSED THESE SO MUCH!!!!!!! Love it, love it, love it!!!!!!!!!!
@bucknakedA7 ай бұрын
There is this live performance where Rufus Wainwright performs this with Sting on his birthday I believe.. I love that version. The slow almost bored voice (I love the voice of Rufus) singing this with Sting for back-up singer.
@rbodee6 ай бұрын
The video of them performing this in concert is amazing. Stewart Copeland's talent is amazing to see.
@darlenegamble34097 ай бұрын
I listened to lots of 70's and 80's heavy metal...then I heard the Police and they opened my mind to different music. I got into playing Classical guitar, a little Jazz and love it all.
@WineSippingCowboy7 ай бұрын
40 years 🎂, the song and the album Synchronicity. Written by Sting. Stewart Copeland likes 👍 playing the percussion here, especially live. The problem 🙄 is that he must race from percussion to drum 🥁 kit at each pre-chorus.
@DCMarvelMultiverse7 ай бұрын
My favorite Police song. Damn.
@katrinkelyfos75366 ай бұрын
went to a Sting concert in Thessaloniki Greece some years ago. I was 15. Thank God I always listened to older music and i got to recognize the rest of the Group. they were the police. my friends were no way. they haven;t been together for ages but we later read on the paper that they had all visited thessaloniki to go out and they played together but never advertised it. there were no more than 500 people. amazing experience
@user-vf1oj9lv3v7 ай бұрын
I love this song so much it’s my fave song by them.
@charleneoconnor27647 ай бұрын
The Police...such an awesome sound! Sting went on to have a huge solo career after they broke up. Listen to his "Desert Rose", if you liked this one...a similar vibe! Best luck always! Old Hippie Lady in Upstate NY
@dorisleone80067 ай бұрын
I JUST LOVE THE POLICE AND THEIR VIBE OF MUSIC!
@GinaGeeILuvu7 ай бұрын
I love this song...one of my favorite Police tunes! I loved that he turned it around on her at the end. This song made me smarter as a teen because I learned so many new words and their meanings! Sting's vocabulary is vast, maybe because he was a teacher in a former life!😂😂 💖💖
@deirdremacnamara98857 ай бұрын
Good to see you doing music reactions again. Great song. Thanks Jamel. 👍
@nickimontie7 ай бұрын
This was on heavy rotation on MTV. IIRC, this was filmed only with the candles for illumination.
@bullbearjeff7 ай бұрын
ive recently listened to more Sting solo records.. he is one of the best singers/entertainers of our time.
@daviatorcustoms31687 ай бұрын
The entire construction of the lyrics of this song is masterful poetry. This was the most cerebral that The Police ever were. If they were gonna go out on a bang on their last album, they certainly achieved it. The whole album Syncronicity is a piece of audio perfection, most especially this song. Got more than one copy on vinyl including the rare purple, nearly black version. Had it on cassette and on CD back in the day too.
@lisaspikes42917 ай бұрын
You should read about how they got the effect in this video. If I remember correctly, they played the song at a fast speed, and Sting danced around to it. Then they slowed it down to the regular speed and synced it. It’s pretty facinating.
@timtravasos27427 ай бұрын
Awesome, creative an mood encompassing song. And a unique reversal of fortune at the end!
@kristinholsapple67347 ай бұрын
I forgot how much I love this song Love seeing the reaction to music videos again
@tiogeorgeone7 ай бұрын
The live version of this track is SICK! Stewart Copeland doing WORK behind the percussion and drum kit(s)!
@beverlypearson53327 ай бұрын
Jamel, you’re almost at 1 MILLION subscribers! Awesome. This was a great reaction. I remembered this song from my college days, of course there wasn’t any slick video back then.
@brianjohnston53257 ай бұрын
This is great to see Jamel! Hoping this is a sign that things are changing with your block issue. Don't be discouraged by low view count at first as people aren't used to you being able to post music without blocks.
@jeanstrickland24457 ай бұрын
Love this song, so happy this is going good for you today ❤️🔥
@marniethedyslexic64457 ай бұрын
Jamel I always love your reactions. I absolutely love this song. The video Always makes Me wonder, Did They get burns From the candle wax making this video? Great song love to hear Sting he has a wonderful voice.❤️✌️🌼
@stevetournay61037 ай бұрын
Hey, a new Jamel music reaction! Nice. My all time favourite music reaction is one of Jamel's...the one featuring the Winter brothers' live performance of Tobacco Road. Such a joy to watch. Other favourites are to Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald (Gordon Lightfoot), Carry On Wayward Son (Kansas), and Ride Like The Wind (Christopher Cross...that one prompted a shoutout from Mr Cross himself). More!
@victoriajones52747 ай бұрын
Love this song❤
@aleeking14 ай бұрын
This is a great song, I remember when it first can’t out when in the early 80’s, you should see the rendition that they did for their drummer Stewart Copeland, it will blow you away !!!!
@dopiaza20067 ай бұрын
Have you done King of Pain yet? Similar vibe and equally beautiful.
@simianmoonstudios7 ай бұрын
I LOVE this song. The entire album is a masterpiece.
@caros47342 ай бұрын
The Police were a fabulous band.
@BijahD7 ай бұрын
Masterful play by Stuart
@debo93964 ай бұрын
Another rabbit hole. Police then Sting individually...sooo good.
@peterhadfield98407 ай бұрын
One of their best!
@Jude_1967 ай бұрын
The Police was ANOTHER DYNAMIC TRIO that sounded WAY more like 6 people: AMAZING!!! In your last video I watched, you mentioned the reggae flavor - in their earlier days, they had a LOT of reggae influence! Stewart Copeland is an AMAZING DRUMMER - Andy Summers is a very talented guitarist and, of course: Sting was SUPERB on BASS and played many instruments, actually....SO GLAD to see you enjoying music again!! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL, MAN!!
@Bluemgwes7 ай бұрын
Yes! Going back to audio reactions. Love it man. Great song too!
@HeatherANelsonАй бұрын
Man, it's great to see this reaction! I love seeing the Police get their flowers. They really are a bit of a musician's band, very technical at times. But worth a deep dive for sure! I think you would really like the Synchronicity album, right before they broke up and Sting went solo. It's got some really interesting ideas on it. :)
@DoomMomDot7 ай бұрын
you just have to do "synchronicity 2". its something else!
@swirll3607 ай бұрын
Thank you for this, this is the Jamel I enjoyed so much... keep doing this, yes I know it's frustrating never knowing if it will be blocked but you'll preserve your humanity and your wonderful catchphrase (Just be a good human) if you work through it. This made me smile 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
@leroystea80694 ай бұрын
I love this song ad yes has the reggae feeling to it. The drummer in the video at the time this was recorded reminds me so much of my brother who was amateur musician who played guitar and drums. Many years back, he committed suicide. We never knew the pain he went through but it is always nice to see this video. He loved the Police and Sting as well. Thanks for sharing and yeah....the video is so cool🤗
@brianvernon2497 ай бұрын
Keeping great music alive.
@esmeraldapooner7517 ай бұрын
You get the jest of this song. I thought you reviewed this already for some reason. Yes, I like the Reggie sound and candles too !!!
@Whateva676 ай бұрын
This is my favourite song from the police.
@roxie47727 ай бұрын
One of their best! 🙌🏻🙏🏻❤️
@SassyRedhead10117 ай бұрын
Thank you Jamel!! This is my favorite Police song. ♥️
@classicrocklady62887 ай бұрын
His voice is so special. Have you done Fields Of Gold? If not, please check it out. You won't be sorry.
@UrbanSwagger7 ай бұрын
Sting references mythological beasts: "You consider me the young apprentice, caught between the Scylla and Charibdes." 🐲
@007ndc3 ай бұрын
Back in the 80's some of the more hip school teachers used the lyrics of this song for it's literal references to Greek mythology etc. True story
@jameshughes19477 ай бұрын
Classic awesome song
@woodyheywood87927 ай бұрын
Yep thanks for coming back the music reactions! You do a freaking great job man...always uplifting!
@paxonearth7 ай бұрын
I'm a bass player, and Sting is one of my favorite bass players. He's no slapper or speed demon, but MAN! he knows what a song needs. He understands the role of bass so well.
@evanjazzista
7 ай бұрын
Well, he's actually able to slap like a real devil (I've seen him with my own eyes), but he almost never does it. That's quite smart of him. 😄 You're right, he just knows what the bass must do.
@christiebond42997 ай бұрын
Happy to see these. I really want this to work out for you
@matt21187 ай бұрын
Great song!
@TheLizardKing19677 ай бұрын
Great reaction! Do a reaction on there 1983 Hit > "Murder by Number".... The Gematria CLASSIC!
@lisafayepranger85617 ай бұрын
so much fun to watch you discovering the Police. Good stuff!!!
@onsesejoo26057 ай бұрын
Arguably the best song on the album. "Every Breath... is completely worn out. The video is by Kevin Godley & Lol Creme, whose venture was a major factor in 1980's music video industry. Before that they were known from the band 10 CC, drummer vocalist and guitarist vocalist respectively. Bed's Too Big Without You" - mono version please ! It truly sums up what the band was about in 1979 - 1980.
@carolinastringband6 ай бұрын
I always enjoy your views on music Mr Jamal. I would find it interesting if you evaluated song lyrics as well, as Stings genius in lyric writing is often obscured by the hypnotic music. I would recommend you look into the lyrics of this song. The references to Greek & medieval mytholog, and how the mythological characters experiences relate to the message of this song, is about as creative as it gets. Lastly, you'll find the message in this song is quite cold and calculated as the 'servant' turns things around on the 'master'. Peace, my brother!
@sdp-ui2lw7 ай бұрын
Next show be Everything she does is magic. A classic as well.
@tacowomansandyravage7 ай бұрын
Thanks for your content man. Long time listener.
@melanies54877 ай бұрын
The police was my favorite band when I was a teenager. I followed sting through his solo career- always will be my favorite singer. So glad you did a music reaction - I have loved watching you do these. Your my favorite! Keep it going ! 😊
@maryreilly50927 ай бұрын
I am SO HAPPY to see you!
@dathorndike49087 ай бұрын
Sting looks like he's about to break out a karate move at any point in this video
@eolson19644 ай бұрын
If you listen to the lyrics, it is about a Teacher and an apprentice about the power of Knowledge. With great power comes great responsibility
@direlyon7 ай бұрын
Music fits you better...nice reaction to an amazing catchy song
@joelyons37137 ай бұрын
Hey Jamal! I have a great suggestion! I don’t think you’ve done any The Guess Who yet! Great Canadian band including the song Bus Riders!
@wrightcarl11814 ай бұрын
My favourite police song
@Coowallsky4 ай бұрын
Another masterful Godley & Crème produced video.
@iainweller4527 ай бұрын
Such a cool song 😎🎶
@snowman40987 ай бұрын
Hey, hey Jamel ! - good to see a reaction ! Hope, there was a Tool song you missed .. I just saw them and got a stick tossed to me by the GOAT Danny Carey ! It's been over a month, and I am still so stoked! I'm glad you're jamming again. Culling voices is an amazing slow tune from their catalog! Take care
@user-qf1qd2es7d7 ай бұрын
The police had a lot of Jamaican a lot of smooth jazz going on with their music this song had to deal with young boys going after married women I was there when they handed their Mantle to U2 I was devastated but anyway I'm glad that you're showing more videos I missed that😎
@dianaanzaldua89587 ай бұрын
Glad to see u back😊
@javablanca5477 ай бұрын
I always got zen or shaolin monastery vibes from this video.
@sean_b_drummer7 ай бұрын
More, The Police: Synchronicity II
@DoomMomDot
7 ай бұрын
yes, yes, yes!
@chicagocubs71Ай бұрын
Devil and the deep blue sea behind me Vanish in the air, you'll never find me I will turn your flesh to alabaster Then you'll find your servant is your master!!!
@RC-ul2oe5 ай бұрын
If you have a system in you ride the fuckin bass in this song is crazy I have 15’s in my Escalade the bass drop is nutz
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@ripvanwinkle2002
7 ай бұрын
Jamel, from a rando on the internet, youre the best friend i never met. hanging with you is part of the best time of my day! thanks for the peace.
"Caught between Scylla and Charybdis" may be one of the most cerebral lyric in a rock song. It refers to two monsters from Greek mythology and it basically means caught between a rock and a hard place.
@lisaspikes4291
7 ай бұрын
I remember having to look this up when I heard it. In the days before the internet! I thought it was pretty clever. Sting is a smart guy.
@nickrizzi4927
7 ай бұрын
Best left unsaid to the most....
@manuelvidal4484
7 ай бұрын
Read about those monsters when I was a kid. Odyssey, by Homer.
@carolinastringband
6 ай бұрын
As well as the Germanic mythology of Faust selling his soul to the devil Mephistopheles for-knowledge and power. Definitely the obscure genius in this song is Sting's creativity in his lyric writing, as we all know, the accessible genius with all three of those guys use of their instruments is easy for us all to recognize, fortunately.
@user-or1ye3iz6d
4 ай бұрын
Sting wrote such brilliant lyrics. There are so many examples of it in their songs. I saw an interview with Stewart Copeland (the brilliant and extremely talented drummer of The Police) who said back in the day, he just played the drums. All these years later, he actually listened to the lyrics of their songs and realized how brilliant Sting really was, when he thought about what it all meant.
HALLELUJAH!!! You're FINALLY getting back to music reactions! It's been wayyy too long. Please don't let the music become secondary on your channel, Jamal. "Keep the music alive", was YOUR mantra for the longest, and I believe you still adhere to that. I love your reactions, and that's why I subscribe. Keep the faith,and keep the MUSIC reactions coming too,brother. Thanks!!! 🤘👍🤘👍🤘👍🤘☝✌
@dorisleone8006
7 ай бұрын
AMEN!! I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR IT!!
@Marigen1971
7 ай бұрын
The fact that his music reaction videos get censored a lot by KZread is why he has made less of them.
@AnthonyL0401
7 ай бұрын
Just be patient with Jamal.. youtube was cracking down on music big time
@Bluemgwes
7 ай бұрын
THIS. I was a bit worried to see him going down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole. I don’t want the internet to corrupt his awesome and genuine soul.
@johnsrensen3366
7 ай бұрын
Good news ❤
The word "hypnotic" describes this song to me. My favorite Police song. Good to see you dipping your toe back into music. Good luck!
I wish Andy Summers received more props for his contribution to this band. Yes, Sting is a Genius and Stewart Copeland is the top in a class of his own... there's no denying that. Andy is incredible and I've always loved his purposeful, delicate strumming and picking. Who else feels me in this?
@Jude_196
7 ай бұрын
ME!!! I think Stewart AND Andy were underrated!! Agree - Sting is Genius - but: SO WERE THEY!!
@maryreilly5092
7 ай бұрын
@@Jude_196 Exactly Right, Jude!
When this came out, I was a freshman in high school. I had to pull out an encyclopedia, to figure out what he was talking about. You can tell he was an English major😂
The lyrics, “Caught between the Scylla and Charibdes” refers to two mythological monsters that occupied either side of a narrow strait that Odysseus had to pass through. One was a beast with sharp teeth and the other caused whirlpools. Both would mean death for the sailor and his crew. It has become an idiom meaning to choose the lesser of two evils.
Twist ending in the 3rd verse/chorus, the tables have turned: "You'll be, wrapped around MY finger."
Stewart Copeland shines on every song on the album . One of the great drummers in rock
The Police was an amazing Group. So many great songs. My favorite is still probably "Message in a Bottle."
My favorite Police song. Stewart Copeland is amazing!! 🙌
@jimmoore8951
7 ай бұрын
Only Stewart could make an interesting yet complimentary drum part to this song
This verse is so intriguing to me ever since my first listen to this song in the 80s. And then when the drum beat picks up...a masterpiece! "Devil and the deep blue sea behind me Vanish in the air, you'll never find me I will turn your face to alabaster When you find your servant is your master"
Such a mystical feeling to this song…it’s always been my favourite Police song. They managed to get a lot of “space” in their music, their sound created a vast soundscape…loved this Jamel❤️
Always enjoyed that song, even as a kid. Its worth owning their whole catalogue of music imo.
Lots of layers of meaning to this one. Here is a Sting quote: This song is vaguely alchemical and probably about a friend of mine, a professional psychic and my tutor in tarot, with bits of Doctor Faustus and The Sorcerer's Apprentice thrown into the pot for good measure. - Sting, Lyrics by Sting
God this album was the best ever! The Police bring back memories of meeting my husband of now 40 years! This album brought us soooo together!! Love the Police❤
Uggghhh! Where have all the years gone??? I was in early 20’s when this song dropped. Thanks for this reaction…the song haunts my soul.
The Police were so smooth. Even their heaviest songs had that reggae flow. They never missed a beat.
One of the most iconic videos of the 80s. Mention "the Police song with the candles" and most will know it (GenX especially). It actually took me a decade to figure out they mainly used reggae beats. How can you not sway to this?
@maryreilly5092
7 ай бұрын
Us younger Boomers were also on top of this song and video from the get-go, only being in our early to mid-twenties, this was my weekend mornings music!
Stewart Copelands drumming is unreal. One of the best drummers.
Fun Fact: when they made the video, they sped up the song and they sang, played and danced with the speed and then slowed the video to normal speed for viewing.
Jamel… This is what happened. They did the video and after they thought it was completed Sting hated it. He told everyone to leave except for the cameramen. He added candles and other stuff then redid the video … and what you see is Sting’s version. All of it was done with him and his ideas… enjoy… oh and they didn’t know he was going to knock over the candles… he shocked the hell out of everyone
Love this band. Stewart Copeland is a fave for me in the Drumming business.
You should look at their live performances of this particular song. The lyrics...say so much in so few words, references to Greek mythology, European folklore..a story of a wizard and his apprentice. Awesome. Cheers
One of my favorite groups ever
“Who lit all those damn candles?” 😆🤣
I'm Surprised we didn't have more mainstream groups/musicians incorporate Reggae into their songs! Sooo Relaxing! Thank You for coming back to Music Reactions Jamal!
Oh thank God! Back to music reactions! I have MISSED THESE SO MUCH!!!!!!! Love it, love it, love it!!!!!!!!!!
There is this live performance where Rufus Wainwright performs this with Sting on his birthday I believe.. I love that version. The slow almost bored voice (I love the voice of Rufus) singing this with Sting for back-up singer.
The video of them performing this in concert is amazing. Stewart Copeland's talent is amazing to see.
I listened to lots of 70's and 80's heavy metal...then I heard the Police and they opened my mind to different music. I got into playing Classical guitar, a little Jazz and love it all.
40 years 🎂, the song and the album Synchronicity. Written by Sting. Stewart Copeland likes 👍 playing the percussion here, especially live. The problem 🙄 is that he must race from percussion to drum 🥁 kit at each pre-chorus.
My favorite Police song. Damn.
went to a Sting concert in Thessaloniki Greece some years ago. I was 15. Thank God I always listened to older music and i got to recognize the rest of the Group. they were the police. my friends were no way. they haven;t been together for ages but we later read on the paper that they had all visited thessaloniki to go out and they played together but never advertised it. there were no more than 500 people. amazing experience
I love this song so much it’s my fave song by them.
The Police...such an awesome sound! Sting went on to have a huge solo career after they broke up. Listen to his "Desert Rose", if you liked this one...a similar vibe! Best luck always! Old Hippie Lady in Upstate NY
I JUST LOVE THE POLICE AND THEIR VIBE OF MUSIC!
I love this song...one of my favorite Police tunes! I loved that he turned it around on her at the end. This song made me smarter as a teen because I learned so many new words and their meanings! Sting's vocabulary is vast, maybe because he was a teacher in a former life!😂😂 💖💖
Good to see you doing music reactions again. Great song. Thanks Jamel. 👍
This was on heavy rotation on MTV. IIRC, this was filmed only with the candles for illumination.
ive recently listened to more Sting solo records.. he is one of the best singers/entertainers of our time.
The entire construction of the lyrics of this song is masterful poetry. This was the most cerebral that The Police ever were. If they were gonna go out on a bang on their last album, they certainly achieved it. The whole album Syncronicity is a piece of audio perfection, most especially this song. Got more than one copy on vinyl including the rare purple, nearly black version. Had it on cassette and on CD back in the day too.
You should read about how they got the effect in this video. If I remember correctly, they played the song at a fast speed, and Sting danced around to it. Then they slowed it down to the regular speed and synced it. It’s pretty facinating.
Awesome, creative an mood encompassing song. And a unique reversal of fortune at the end!
I forgot how much I love this song Love seeing the reaction to music videos again
The live version of this track is SICK! Stewart Copeland doing WORK behind the percussion and drum kit(s)!
Jamel, you’re almost at 1 MILLION subscribers! Awesome. This was a great reaction. I remembered this song from my college days, of course there wasn’t any slick video back then.
This is great to see Jamel! Hoping this is a sign that things are changing with your block issue. Don't be discouraged by low view count at first as people aren't used to you being able to post music without blocks.
Love this song, so happy this is going good for you today ❤️🔥
Jamel I always love your reactions. I absolutely love this song. The video Always makes Me wonder, Did They get burns From the candle wax making this video? Great song love to hear Sting he has a wonderful voice.❤️✌️🌼
Hey, a new Jamel music reaction! Nice. My all time favourite music reaction is one of Jamel's...the one featuring the Winter brothers' live performance of Tobacco Road. Such a joy to watch. Other favourites are to Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald (Gordon Lightfoot), Carry On Wayward Son (Kansas), and Ride Like The Wind (Christopher Cross...that one prompted a shoutout from Mr Cross himself). More!
Love this song❤
This is a great song, I remember when it first can’t out when in the early 80’s, you should see the rendition that they did for their drummer Stewart Copeland, it will blow you away !!!!
Have you done King of Pain yet? Similar vibe and equally beautiful.
I LOVE this song. The entire album is a masterpiece.
The Police were a fabulous band.
Masterful play by Stuart
Another rabbit hole. Police then Sting individually...sooo good.
One of their best!
The Police was ANOTHER DYNAMIC TRIO that sounded WAY more like 6 people: AMAZING!!! In your last video I watched, you mentioned the reggae flavor - in their earlier days, they had a LOT of reggae influence! Stewart Copeland is an AMAZING DRUMMER - Andy Summers is a very talented guitarist and, of course: Sting was SUPERB on BASS and played many instruments, actually....SO GLAD to see you enjoying music again!! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL, MAN!!
Yes! Going back to audio reactions. Love it man. Great song too!
Man, it's great to see this reaction! I love seeing the Police get their flowers. They really are a bit of a musician's band, very technical at times. But worth a deep dive for sure! I think you would really like the Synchronicity album, right before they broke up and Sting went solo. It's got some really interesting ideas on it. :)
you just have to do "synchronicity 2". its something else!
Thank you for this, this is the Jamel I enjoyed so much... keep doing this, yes I know it's frustrating never knowing if it will be blocked but you'll preserve your humanity and your wonderful catchphrase (Just be a good human) if you work through it. This made me smile 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
I love this song ad yes has the reggae feeling to it. The drummer in the video at the time this was recorded reminds me so much of my brother who was amateur musician who played guitar and drums. Many years back, he committed suicide. We never knew the pain he went through but it is always nice to see this video. He loved the Police and Sting as well. Thanks for sharing and yeah....the video is so cool🤗
Keeping great music alive.
You get the jest of this song. I thought you reviewed this already for some reason. Yes, I like the Reggie sound and candles too !!!
This is my favourite song from the police.
One of their best! 🙌🏻🙏🏻❤️
Thank you Jamel!! This is my favorite Police song. ♥️
His voice is so special. Have you done Fields Of Gold? If not, please check it out. You won't be sorry.
Sting references mythological beasts: "You consider me the young apprentice, caught between the Scylla and Charibdes." 🐲
Back in the 80's some of the more hip school teachers used the lyrics of this song for it's literal references to Greek mythology etc. True story
Classic awesome song
Yep thanks for coming back the music reactions! You do a freaking great job man...always uplifting!
I'm a bass player, and Sting is one of my favorite bass players. He's no slapper or speed demon, but MAN! he knows what a song needs. He understands the role of bass so well.
@evanjazzista
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Well, he's actually able to slap like a real devil (I've seen him with my own eyes), but he almost never does it. That's quite smart of him. 😄 You're right, he just knows what the bass must do.
Happy to see these. I really want this to work out for you
Great song!
Great reaction! Do a reaction on there 1983 Hit > "Murder by Number".... The Gematria CLASSIC!
so much fun to watch you discovering the Police. Good stuff!!!
Arguably the best song on the album. "Every Breath... is completely worn out. The video is by Kevin Godley & Lol Creme, whose venture was a major factor in 1980's music video industry. Before that they were known from the band 10 CC, drummer vocalist and guitarist vocalist respectively. Bed's Too Big Without You" - mono version please ! It truly sums up what the band was about in 1979 - 1980.
I always enjoy your views on music Mr Jamal. I would find it interesting if you evaluated song lyrics as well, as Stings genius in lyric writing is often obscured by the hypnotic music. I would recommend you look into the lyrics of this song. The references to Greek & medieval mytholog, and how the mythological characters experiences relate to the message of this song, is about as creative as it gets. Lastly, you'll find the message in this song is quite cold and calculated as the 'servant' turns things around on the 'master'. Peace, my brother!
Next show be Everything she does is magic. A classic as well.
Thanks for your content man. Long time listener.
The police was my favorite band when I was a teenager. I followed sting through his solo career- always will be my favorite singer. So glad you did a music reaction - I have loved watching you do these. Your my favorite! Keep it going ! 😊
I am SO HAPPY to see you!
Sting looks like he's about to break out a karate move at any point in this video
If you listen to the lyrics, it is about a Teacher and an apprentice about the power of Knowledge. With great power comes great responsibility
Music fits you better...nice reaction to an amazing catchy song
Hey Jamal! I have a great suggestion! I don’t think you’ve done any The Guess Who yet! Great Canadian band including the song Bus Riders!
My favourite police song
Another masterful Godley & Crème produced video.
Such a cool song 😎🎶
Hey, hey Jamel ! - good to see a reaction ! Hope, there was a Tool song you missed .. I just saw them and got a stick tossed to me by the GOAT Danny Carey ! It's been over a month, and I am still so stoked! I'm glad you're jamming again. Culling voices is an amazing slow tune from their catalog! Take care
The police had a lot of Jamaican a lot of smooth jazz going on with their music this song had to deal with young boys going after married women I was there when they handed their Mantle to U2 I was devastated but anyway I'm glad that you're showing more videos I missed that😎
Glad to see u back😊
I always got zen or shaolin monastery vibes from this video.
More, The Police: Synchronicity II
@DoomMomDot
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yes, yes, yes!
Devil and the deep blue sea behind me Vanish in the air, you'll never find me I will turn your flesh to alabaster Then you'll find your servant is your master!!!
If you have a system in you ride the fuckin bass in this song is crazy I have 15’s in my Escalade the bass drop is nutz