Jeff Porcaro once said, "watch closely and study each and every drummer, as every drummer plays one thing differently and you'll be able to combine your knowledge". Don't look for just the pros, look at this guy for example. In that final chorus, idk if yall heard but he's like accenting the ride at specific times and combining the opening of the high hat and the crash symbol to really create this beautiful sound. And I've listened to the track very closely, he's definitely improving on some of this track, but like the top upvoted comment, this guy just blows it outta the park. Sometimes I watch this video instead of listening to the actual song cos it's so clean.

How the hell did Stewart work this drum pattern out when Sting first played him this song probably on an acoustic guitar, mind boggling....

@tblack9711

4 жыл бұрын

Hence the band breaking up. Part of the reason they fought so much was because Copeland wouldn't just play simple back beats. Copeland needed to be free to play what he wanted and I'm glad he did.

@tagquasar8791

2 жыл бұрын

@@tblack9711 indeed each player brought his own individuality to the group and together they created something fantastic, how blend sting's music was going solo by comparison

@joesmith9216

2 жыл бұрын

@@tagquasar8791 And never were either ever better solo, it's so amazing with different styles clash and create this masterpiece.

@alexbaum2204

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I’ve ever heard of Sting playing this song without Copeland’s presence. I’m sure for a guy like that - such a prolific song writer and recorder who wants things done HIS way - Copeland must have been an absolute nightmare. And for Copeland, I’m sure it was much the same. Clearly they also dragged (perhaps kicking and screaming) the best out of each other too. I’ve played drums since I was 11. I’m on the cusp of 41. My dad was a drummer. My younger brother is a drummer and percussionist. I’ve listened to and obsessed over drums and drum parts for my whole life. When I listen to music, I listen to it from the perspective of a drummer. What’s the drummer doing? Is the drummer doing what’s right for the song? Is the drummer leading the band? So on and so forth. It’s the first and last thing I hear when I listen to a piece of music (unless the drums are completely absent, and even then sometimes). There are so many amazing drummers out there with so many incredible drum parts. And I listen to it all. Heavy metal, jazz, Latin, reggae. Hell, Sting has even played with some of the best of them. Omar Hakim inspired me to start playing. And what can be said of the legendary Vinnie Collaiuta that hasn’t already? I’ll make my point. In my opinion, this is the most finely crafted, most beautifully arranged drum piece ever recorded. It probably did piss Sting off to have to wait however long it took for Copeland to finally come to the studio with this. But you have to figure that once he laid down his part, Sting must have been completely blown away. I’ve never heard anything that tops it (although this cover definitely did it justice). Perhaps for Sting it’s sacred ground. Maybe he saves this one just for his nemesis and friend, Stewart.

@Uiui97t

Жыл бұрын

Nice

Dude, as a mad Police fan I feel authorized to say this was brilliant!

@batacoPANTERAabbott

6 жыл бұрын

rossv69 same! Long live the police!

@oliveroneill1388

5 жыл бұрын

You english is very bad, . That was brilliant , past tense ,,,

@widescreennavel

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Great job, keep it up!

@chuckfawver2425

Жыл бұрын

@@oliveroneill1388 if someone is watching this for the first time then it "IS" brilliant so I guess your remark on trying to put someone down "IS failure on your part

Watching this you really can see how masterful Stewart Copeland's hi-hat work is. Outstanding drum cover here... Sam really captures Stewart's feel. Spot on drumming!

I’ve long admired the drumming on this, but only after seeing your cover did I realize just how complicated it is. Bravo. Brilliant!

@jadakid6942

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same exact thing! Bravo!

3:37 on drums makes my life complete. Always satisfying Always so cool

@Uiui97t

Жыл бұрын

Me too bro i wish that bridge built last for eternity

How can anyone not like this??? This is so good. Copeland is awesome and you nailed it.

MAN THIS IS A BAD ASS COVER

@barryadlington6920

2 жыл бұрын

Really???

@mares260

2 ай бұрын

@@barryadlington6920yes!!!

Your drum set sounds like Stewart’s. I can tell you have really studied Copeland to capture all of his nuances he does. Brilliant man.

this cover is so on point. this is my fav track of the police and I always look for decent covers and have been through several for this song and yours is the best drum cover I've seen. very impressive and very well done. you should cover darkness next.

WERE NOT WORTHY!!! hands down one of the best covers i have ever seen!!! note for note, you hit everything!!!! Mr. Copeland would be proud.

The Snare sound is just perfect like copeland snare :)

@samjmarks

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Cranked her all the way up. Its like a gun shot!

This is fantastic, first time I have ever seen this from the drummers perspective. fascinating to watch, impossible to emulate! Thanks for sharing your talent.

Você incorporou/assimilou o estilo, a alma do Stewart Copeland. Nem mesmo ele toca os arranjos da bateria como foram executados em estúdio. Gostaria que ele seguisse um pouco mais as linhas originais da bateria das versões de estúdio. Mas ele muda tudo quando toca ao vivo... Parabéns! Sucesso! (Sou baterista também)

I love Copeland and you sir nailed it.Very skilled.

I must be responsible of a good part of the views there is on this video as I find it absolutely brilliant. I've seen a shitload of drums covers and I can tell that you are the best I've seen on KZread. Could you, please, make more Police covers ? (I've seen Roxanne and Synchronicity II and they're awesome)

@ryk1265

3 жыл бұрын

Check out Petar Froggpond and his cover of 99 by ToTo, you will thank me later!

WOOOW!!!!!! U R absolutely crazy lad! Excellent drum cover Real Stewie's style Well done! 🥁

PERFECT! i´m not a drummer but i can hear every sound in the music that i like and this drum cover is just perfect!

Liking the minimalist, uncluttered setup, and the big, full sound you're getting out of it. Your hard work shows.

Man i just love that drum set dude fantastic not a mis up anywhere u just perfect

Man that was impressive ! That damn Stew does nothing like everybody in terms of drumming, so congrats !

Well done! Stew is such an amazing drummer for coming up with this in the first place! Takes talent to match his stuff!

You nailed this cover... hit by lick.... Great sticks Bro.... One of my favorite drummers is Stewart Copeland!

Steady drumbass and rimshot while hi hat is mad : 5 mn of happiness ! Excellent job !

As a drummer I must say this guy is a pleasure to listen.

Your kit is tuned perfect for police covers. Not to mention you were spot on in the pocket as well as the fluidity of your style deserves proper appreciation. 🥁🤘

Whoever did this cover did a phenomenal job with a phenomenal song. I llove Stewart Copeland's style and how he uses so many parts of the kit, toms, cybal work and hihat.

You sure you're not Copeland's love child ? haha I wish it was longer, so awesome to watch.

And this is why I’m a Stewart Copeland fan! Nice!

So bloody good mate ! I love the change in tempo just as Sting says "I will turn your face " . I don't think Stewart Copeland does simple but I love his style so much. 👍

This is awesome! I play drums (mostly to the Police) but not like this. This is so good! You completely captured the Stewart feel!

Such soulful and skillful drumming and you played all those parts so well.

Awesome!!!

@mariaemiliadelgadosalas9726

9 жыл бұрын

Jimena no le entendi no tiene gracia -.-U

@miguellara4512

3 жыл бұрын

Chingón

Awesome. Inspiring. smooooooth

It's 2024 and this drum cover still is "Outstanding" Bravo Sam!

as a mad Police fan, I salute you.

A real drum cover. Congrats.

Best cover of this song I've ever heard. Excellent

He added his own style and still killed it!!!

Such a great rhythm this song. Good cover!

Just like Stewart Copeland, pure 10. Bravo.

Excellent. Lot harder than most drunmers think. All on the and....well done.

The most complicated song drum part of The Police. I'm happy you nailed it. Steward Copeland will be happy for you.

Somebody already said it, But big Stewart Copeland and Police fan and this was perfection

One of my all time favourite Police songs. I always knew that Stewart had a busy part but I never seen a cover to the song. I truly enjoyed your playing. Thanks for sharing. You just earned a new subscriber. Cheer

@tremayne3

5 жыл бұрын

Constantine, you're the man with the bass....

From a drummer to another. This is amazing!!

This drum beat fascinates me

Holy shit!!!! This is beautiful .... your touch and feel and choices ... you are fantastic man!

..as a guitarist...sent that to my brother , who plays nothing ...but he understands musicianship .....he absolutely loved it ....great job ...cheers 👍

Thats the one I was looking for. Thank you.

WWoowW simply Wanderful just perfect congratulations

You’ve encapsulated the very essence of Copeland .. brilliant, well done!

Loads of Police drum covers on KZread. All of them fail miserably. All, except yours. For the first time ever I can say: you nailed it ! Adding this one to my all time favourite videos. Well done, sir !

Right on bro!! i could bet this is Copeland playing!! Flawless

Listening in 2021 this is my Favourite police song 🎶 you kick ass on it !

Simply amazing! He dived with his drums into the soul of music and came back in time for afternoon coffee!

Muy pero muy bueno debe ser una de las mejores interpretaciones de este tema. Considerando k copeland es un genio en la batería y cualquiera no toca sus ejecuciones musicales

The production quality and playing on this cover are way too good for you to only have 640 subs.

Masterpiece. Stewart a tradesman

Absolute perfection! I learned a few things from you that I missed were in this song. Bravo!

Amazing hi-hat work and love the splash cymbals!

Accurate & sick 👍

Another masterpiece. Why have i only just discovered you ? Damn algorithm!!!

DAMN BRO...GREAT JOB!! I can't stop watching this

Exceptional and such a well turned kit too. Great job!

Best I have heard. Love the angle and sound too. Yes, more Police songs please. Just subscribed. Just shared with two of my nutty Police fan friends. They will lose their minds over this. Thank you!

Excelent!! you couldnott have done it better Sam!! Congratulations!

so sweet...words not needed....

That’s the best drum cover I heard of this song

I have watched this a bunch of times now, and you did a terrific job. I like the balance between your performance and the recording on top of it all.

This is great. How are people not seeing this?

I continue to watch this it’s perfect ..incredible

Another stunning cover. Bravo !!

Perfect groove

Great playing very authentic playing and kit sound

Hey everybody! It's been long overdue but here is my new drum cover video for Synchronicity II by The Police! I'd thought I'll give you some more Copeland goodness! Synchronicity II - The Police - Drum Cover

@Betinvoz

9 жыл бұрын

SamMarks Very good :)

@niueroo

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome SamMarks.

@michaelgasche6988

7 жыл бұрын

Great Performance! I'm sure it already has been asked somewhere, but I need to know: I guess the Brand of those drums is Mapex, what's the specific type of that drum set? The drums sound awesome!

i dont drum, but i would love to and i can imagine that drumming along with the police must be very very rewarding indeed, Steward was amazing

If I did not know any better, I would swear you are Stings drummer. 👍🏾👍🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I have always loved a song with lots of symbols. great job sir!!

Fantastic! Love watching that!

As an absolute addict of a police fan, salutations amigo.

I hear this sound and feel good. Great drumming. thx for uploading 👍

Awsome!! My favorite drummer.

Spot on! We'll done.

Probably my favorite drum riff of the 80’s. We’ll done.

Es un gusto escuchar este gran músico.

One of my favorite songs for drums, the rhythm, dynamics, recoding quality. Good playing!!

I admire anyone who plays the drums. They gotta have great coordination. Kudos to you friend, well done!!

So subtle. So well done.

Outstanding drumming to my favorite song by the police you gave it justice Stewart would be proud

You've got it down to the tee,,,,,f-n awesome!!!!

My favorite song of theirs

Best drum channel on KZread

Superb work. Thank you for breaking-down Stewart Copeland's genius. Fun to watch and appreciate.

Absolutely Brilliant!!

I play it nearly every day. Love it. Lay back just a little.

Absolute magic!!!

You are the man!! awesome!!!

crafty and understated little piece of drumming in this song. Great cover 👌

SUPER ILL BRUVA !! ... I've Loved this song for so many years and never realized how meticulous and intricate the drums were ... I watch this video often ... keep on rockin !!