The Police ~ Message in a Bottle ~ Synchronicity Concert [1983] [CC]
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This live video shows The Police at The Omni Coliseum in Atlanta on 11-03-1983. Originally The Police wanted to release another concert, but were not satisfied with their 08-02-1983 performance. So Directors Godley & Creme filmed them again at The Omni in Atlanta, GA, USA on 11-02-1983 and 11-03 -1983. Some audience shots from the August performance were still used for the official release.
The Police's Synchronicity Tour ran between July 23, 1983 and March 4, 1984.
During the early dates, the band resided at a mansion in Bridgehampton, New York and were flown to the concerts. This was the band's final tour as a working unit and one of the highest-grossing tours of the 1980's.
"I was never relaxed," drummer Stewart Copeland recalled. "I had so much anxiety. And I know how crazy that must sound to people who do real jobs." Copeland did however cite the August 18 show at Shea Stadium as the peak of "Policemania": "Playing Shea Stadium was big because, even though I'm a septic tank (rhyming slang for 'Yank'), The Police is an English band and I'm a Londoner - an American Londoner - so it felt like conquering America."
The November 2 and 3 shows in Atlanta were filmed and recorded for a live album and DVD.
"Message in a Bottle" was released as the lead single from their second studio album, "Reggatta de Blanc" (1979). Written by the band's lead singer and bassist Sting, the song is ostensibly about a story of a castaway on an island, who sends out a message in a bottle to seek love. A year later, he has not received any sort of response, and despairs, thinking he is destined to be alone. The next day, he sees "a hundred billion bottles" on the shore, finding out that there are more people like him out there.
The song exemplifies the reggae rock/new wave style of early Police. It is composed in the key of C sharp minor with a chord progression of C sharp m9 - Amaj9 - B7-F sharp m.
According to the band's guitarist, Andy Summers, Sting had initially intended the guitar riff that "Message in a Bottle" is centered around for a different song. Summers said to L'Historia Bandidio in 1981: "Sting had that riff for a while, but there was another tune with it originally. He'd been fiddling about with it during our first American tour. Finally, he rearranged the riff slightly and came up with the song." Summers came up with, as Sting described, "lovely arpeggiated shiver" during the break prior to the third verse. Sting praised this addition saying, "He'd [Summers] do that - the song would be quite raw and he'd just add these lovely colors." The song was recorded at Surrey Sound Studios as part of the sessions for the Reggatta de Blanc album. Stewart Copeland's drumming, praised as his "finest drum track" by Summers, was "overdubbed [from] about six different parts."
The song was a massive success in Britain, becoming The Police's first No. 1 hit in the UK Singles Chart. The song also topped the charts in Ireland and reached No. 5 in Australia. Despite its popularity in the UK, the single only reached No. 74 in the United States.
"Message in a Bottle" is also a personal favorite of the members of the band. In addition to saying it was his favorite song in an interview with Jools Holland of the BBC, Sting described it as a "good song", and also said that he was "very proud" of it. Copeland said it was "one of our best moments in the studio and always great on stage." Summers described the track as a personal favorite in his book "One Train Later," and said, "For me, it's still the best song Sting ever came up with and the best Police track."
"Message in a Bottle"' is a good song. That can move me. I like the idea that while it's about loneliness and alienation it's also about finding solace and other people going through the same thing. The guy's on a desert island and throws a bottle out to sea saying he's alone and all these millions of bottles come back saying, So what So am I! I like the fact that the whole deal is clinched by the third verse. It makes a journey. - Sting, Q, November 1993
*The supporting act for the band was The Fixx.
Stewart Copeland - Drums & Percussion
Sting - Bass guitar, Lead Vocals (Backing vocals on Album)
Andy Summers - Guitar
Michelle Cobbs, Tessa Niles, & Dolette McDonalds - (Female backup singers at concert)
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Just a castaway
An island lost at sea, oh
Another lonely day
With no one here but me, oh
More loneliness
Than any man could bear
Rescue me before I fall into despair,oh
I'll send an SOS to the world
I'll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
Message in a bottle, oh
Message in a bottle
Oh, message in a bottle
Message in a bottle
A year has passed since I wrote my note
I should have known this right from the start
Only hope can keep me together
Love can mend your life
But love can break your heart
I'll send an SOS to the world
I'll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
Message in a bottle
Message in a bottle
Message in a bottle
Message in a bottle
Walked out this morning
I don't believe what I saw
A hundred billion bottles
Washed up on the shore
Seems I'm not alone at being alone
A hundred billion castaways
Looking for a home
I'll send an SOS to the world
I'll send an SOS to the world
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
I hope that someone gets my
Message in a bottle
Message in a bottle
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS, c'mon
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Sending out an SOS
Eeoh
H uyy
Hhhh
Hhhh
Jh
Hello
Stewart Copeland is a beast.
Yes he is.
it's unbelieveable
@@sofiagallo1581 fr it’s insane
True!
💯
Stewart’s snare sound is iconic in the drumming world
... fills and dynamic also
It is indeed ...
His fills are perfect!
And the hi-hat to :)
Always loved his ride work. Such an original. The Police were such a strange band to become so big. They’re almost like a band for musicians, yet they were the biggest band in the world for a bit there. Could never happen today.
Come on guys, let's not leave poor Sting out of the comments: Sting, you are so lucky to have been invited into Stewart's band.
lol ... c'mon now!
who is Sting????
@@matiasfiorenzo3781 the guy in the loud clothes singing lead
Them two will never get along. Warring brothers in a past life. Warring brothers in this present life as well.
He looks like background extra from a Mad Max beyond Thunderdome scene as one Tina Turner's court waterboy servants, who just got pulled from the scene because he looked to silly
One of the all time great drummers and we have to watch a lady dance through the entire video.
Unbelievable work by Stewart Copland. Everyone just sounds great on this but the drums are just on a higher plane. Amazing performance.
+45 RPM No doubt, Copland was at the top of his game during this period. He just kills on this tune!
+MчstícRhчthmsLívє Nice to be in touch with someone who gets it.
Copeland absolutely beasted.on the '83 tour. He was consistently interweaving 3 different rhythm lines on every song- amazing.
i hear on this version when i m on youtube just to hear Stewart Great work!
I realize how lucky I am as i was in a police concert in 1983. I am not a music specialist but I was impressed by the drum on this track
Stewart Copeland has to be the most dynamic drummer ever. Dropping it to a whispering then building it to exactly where it needs to be at any given time. His drums sing the songs. Pure genius.
Absolutely
Me: thinking I’m going to see Stuart Copeland play some great drums
Cameraman proceeds to show some woman in the audience dancing for five minutes.
It's genuinely annoyed me
@@markphillips6205 right! Did she go from this concert to a Springsteen video then to Friends? 🫣
The Police were a great back up band for Stewart Copeland.
That guitar playing has the conisstency of water.... So clean as a guitar player Andy is definitely one of my top ten guitarists.
He’s good but Top 10 is pushing it
@@Jackmeehoff225like you would know that much to say so
Copeland plays with the energy of punk but with the finesse and sophistication of a traditional grip jazz player. Amazing.
Stewart Copeland was truly ahead of his time.
Literally and metaphorically 😅
Insane drumming
Welcome to the Stewart Copeland show ❤️❤️❤️
Not often a drummer is the highlight of a band but Stewart always has been for me. 🔑
It's when you see Copeland's live drumming that you realize how this drummer is amazing.
Not to discredit the excellence that is Sting and Andy Summers, but there is no denying how insanely hypnotic Stewart is on those drums riding the cadence.
Copeland light years ahead
3 man bands always have the best drummers
SO true!
@@SXI96 Very Ttue! The drummer in RUSH was another Genius!!
Steward for the police,dave for nirvana
also bassist in a 3 piece
Cream, Jimmy Hendrix, blink 182.
Stewart Copeland is a God on the drums......He is definitely my favorite Drummer of all time......The Police were amazing......The Best Three Man Band ever......
I hope Stewart reads the comment section here, we love you Stewart! ❤
I love how most of the comments on here are about Copeland. Great drummer.
I love the Police, but he is the best part of that band for me.
@@katarzynab946 Dokładnie 👍
It’s hard to find a more original sounding drummer! You know when that man is playing.
Beast
Steward was made for the police
Remember. That’s Stewart Copeland on drums. Never forget it.
Quite simply there is no police without Stewart Copeland, he made that band
No doubt that w/out Stewart the band would have been something far different! Thanks for commenting!
The Police was Stewart Copeland's idea.
Great drummers usually do, at least to those who know a bit about music. They're all great, but great drums set everything up.
@@MysticRhythmsLive Different? lol
Best , most iconic snare tone and sound in rock drumming- nothing touches that crack!
Jesus, that drum intro is worth the price of admission.
Those drums😮
2:58 sorry lady, that was only on the studio version.
Great catch! LOL!
Holy Christ! Stuart Copeland's drumming! As a one time percussionist...I just close my eyes and nod my head to the beauty coming off that man's kit. He is totally nailing this. Complete respect to the other two band members...but there are not many, if any, drummers that could have played that. That was sublime. He took the baton and ran with it....
he is using phenomenal dynamics and so accurate... I love that tight hi-hat sound with the Paiste 602s
All Police fans know and appreciate the real drumming genius of Stewart Copeland. But come on guys Andy is very underrated guitarist!
Yes, he's the reason I started playing again after a 13 year absence.
Marwan Bayoumi Andy is my hero
On this particular concert Andy´s guitar is poorly recorded. He´s amazing.
Not really. I have the original vynyl from back then, and the sound of the guitar is awesome. It must have been remastered in the 90s, just to follow fashion and pump the bass up to where it melts everything down. Poor choice.
You also have to appreciate that Sting is one hell of a bass player.
Sting made the Police famous, Stewart’s made it legendary and timeless.
Stewart Copeland is a monster on the drums
Sting: “Can you drum any faster, Stewart?”
Stewart”: “Hold my coffee ☕️”
This is why Copeland is one of the top influential drummers. His simple yet free spirited original approach to playing never gets old. That crisp, poppy bang is so attractive to the listener.
"His simple yet free spirited original approach to playing never gets old." He is a master at his trade!
Stewart Copeland is a non stop drum solo.
That he is!!!!!!!!!
The lack of Copeland shots in this is a god damn crime....
The cameraman was announcing the free the nipple movement that will apper some years later....
Stewart Copeland is really amazing! The best drummer of the world.
Copeland’s drumming here is both brilliantly over-the-top and beautifully understated - an absolute masterclass in balance, energy and style. Amazing.
Yes it is! Fantastic drumming from start to finish.
This was the band at the top of their game. Copeland is in another league.
The crowd as a whole wasn’t giving this the energy it deserved
Sting: What tempo are we playing Message in a Bottle this evening?
Copeland: Yes
lol .........
Lol I realized that right away. The police were pissed at the drummer that night.
@@darcyperkins7041 absolutely yeah if you're not playing to a click, adrenaline takes over.
@@darcyperkins7041 i think they all use it.
@@darcyperkins7041 I toured with my band when I was young. I can confirm that haha!
Stewart's unique style, using splashes, octobans and bells..his accents on cymbals, distinctive sound and energy makes puts him on a separate page.
The use of octobans in the live performances of Bring On The Night by Copeland is just insane, it sounds like the man literally has 4 arms. My favourite drummer, I've caught grief from Peart fans for saying so, but I like Copeland better.
Peart is a great drummer. I enjoy his drumming quite a lot. However, Copeland is just a different drummer and his style is just unique. He is my all time favorite what can I say.
MoC He actually attended the last Rush concert
What a guy!
Yes man speed of him immense
Stewart Copeland is a monster
Sting: slow it down a bit man
Copeland: hold my🍺
Copeland is a drum god. Even with the praise he gets, I don't think people understand the technical and intricate playing he brought to these songs.
Copeland Beast Mode activated.
The opening and the fills...my God.
Stewart is a legend, Andy is one of a kind, and Sting is a genius. What else can be said?
underrated comment
Lots!
Yes me.
As a kid, this live performance by Copeland was what made me play drums seriously.
That snare sounds crisp.
Two words... Andy.Summers. Don’t get me wrong, Copeland is the backbone of this group and his parts on this mix in particular are otherworldly, but my goodness, Just imagine if Andy hadn’t come into the picture. To me, Andy was the key ingredient for this band to soar into the stratosphere of stardom, and he rightfully deserves credit for that. His playing, although very minimalistic, is unreal to listen and play to, and that telecaster... what a beautiful sounding and versatile instrument 😍🎸🔥.
I agree! Andy Summers was the perfect guitarist for The Police. I can't imagine The Police without Andy Summers. His playing was very minimalistic but beautiful tones and textures came out of his telecaster. He ROCKED in a very regal way. I love his playing!
Awesome. People maybe forget how massive The Police were. On a par with the beatles in terms of stadium filling and fan base admiration. They were absolutely huge. Stuart Copeland was just the most immense drummer. All three of the trio were proper hold your own ground masters....but Stuart Copleland's drumming is very hot wired. The early part of this video shows Stewart Copeland totally on fire...extremely quick flourishes, off rhythm, on rhythm, he is a power house and is always bang on the timing. Perfection. Sting's voice is huge...What an immense sound from just three men.
Early 80s splashes, crashes, accents and octobans, Stewart was a groundbreaking artist.
He sure was! Thanks for a great comment! -:)
The best thing about getting into the police? Stewart Copeland, and seeing how many other people love Stewart Copeland too!!! That’s HIS band!!!
damn, that 1983 frame by frame rotoscoping with neon outline, someone give that editor a raise
That chick is like 60 years old now. Yikes!
@@jumpinjojoyikes?
Around 90% of the comments are about Stewart, that's why i came.
I think that's why 90% of the viewer came...for Stewart Copeland. He's definitely the star here.
@@MysticRhythmsLive copeland is usually the star of police vids on youtube aha
Stuart Copeland! What a force of nature....his drum kit takes up most of the stage....he is absolutely right on the money....those little hmm tom tom's? He plays them with total crisp attention...all three guys are right on the money but Stuart Copeland is just the glue that builds the sound...I salute that man for his immense contribution.
Copeland in beast mode…that drum intro is awesome
Steward not only had the rhythm, but also the arms!
Amazing guitar playing by Andy Summers. Sure Copelands drums are great, but Andy imo is what makes this song memorable. Such a shame he never gets the credit he deserves. Kudos to Mr. Summers for that golden riff.
2:05
Stewart Copeland. The. Best. Drummer. Ever.
I'd put him up there with Billy Cobham.
No offense to the other guys but Stewart Copeland steals the show 🥵
Yes and No. Gordon made the perfect songs, Andy was a tier1 guitar player BEFORE The Police. The Police existed and continue being relevand even without playing together mostly cause Gordon, Stew just made it exciting for mainstream-taste people. It was always interesting for musicians tho.
@@demian1173 but realize you are replying to a drummer fan boy oblvious to anything outside of stews drumming, For any drummer to say no offense to the other two members of the police quite simply illustrates a childish immature drummer or someone that is starting it. I was that guy once when i was in a police cover band as the drummer but i eventually grew as a musician to realize that the other two did..never mind that sting wrote the hits..was good looking and a frontman.
@@jckhammer they’re all great, I was really just admiring Copeland’s performance in this song - particularly his physical prowess and power.
Without question, he's the driver.
Of all of the great greatness ever displayed by Stewart Copeland this is the greatest of that greatness.
Love his drumming style
Dude... Stewart Copeland was JACKED back in his prime!
Looks like Sting wasn't opposed to a little lifting as well. 😂
I think Stewart knew Sting was going to leave the Police soon and go solo, and he said to himself...."I'm going to do nothing but workout and practice drums on this tour ...and I will become so masterful at them....you will never be able to truly replace me." Mission Accomplished.
Mission accomplished! -:)
Just insanely incomprehensible complex drumming💪🏼
Stewart is so badass here I think he elvates to Bonham's level... Bonham was so good at moving time, here Stewart keeps it incredibly precisely...
drummer needed one less coffee
Best sounding snare in the history of music.
Agreed. However here all the drums are perfectly tuned. The sound is fantastic
@@ri067953
Oh yeah totally agree. His drum sound is unbelievable but that snare, man it just cuts through everything but is perfectly balanced if you know what I mean 👍🏴🙏
Au pair with Bill Bruford's!
Stu went way harder than he needed to when nobody asked him to. I'm not a massive fan of the Police, but I honestly think this is one of the greatest pieces of live music ever recorded. The performances on all levels were ELECTRIC this show!
Unparalleled talent and unparalleled commitment yield an unparalleled performance.
⚡🎼🎵🎶🎤🎸🥁🎸🔊⚡🔥
The percussion is out of this world. Listen to the intro! Wow! Stewart Copeland has to be the God of Drumming
Stewart actually writes with his left hand, hence his VERY strong and fast snare sound. Conversely, Jimi Hendrix wrote with his RIGHT hand and played guitar with is LEFT hand. It goes the other way. Extraordinary.
I am a guitarist, but orginally I wanted to be a drummer. Stewart Copeland was my first idol. Still is to this day. This whole band just kicked ass.
Ladies and gentlemen, the greatest drummer of all type.
No doubts
Stewart Copeland kicks ass in this song!!
Stewart Copeland is a true Original a Legend
NO ONE but Copeland sounds like Copeland.
Approximate time where subject person was the primary focus:
Sting: 1m21s
Stewart: 39s
Andy: 28s
Some random chick dancing: 21s
I would pay big $$ for a re-edit of the original master footage that only contained different angles of Stewart.
No doubt; he was a photo op to be had from every direction!
Hell yeah
@@stereopolice LOL! Well said!
@@tucano72 You're not alone!
Stewart Copeland. Genius.
"One of those drummers that came from nowhere" (Gavin Harrison on Stewart Copeland)
Stewart is a genius..... Gavin has the same dna too
Great quote! Thank you!
That explains it! -:)
I’ll be honest, I’m not a HUGE Police fan but Stewart Copeland is my favorite drummer of all time and inspires me to keep playing and learning every time I listen to him. His playing is so unique and instantly recognizable, and he brings so much energy to the kit every time he plays that it’s hard not to get wrapped up in his performance and focus entirely on him despite how talented Sting and Andy Summers are (I’m obviously biased because I’m a drummer before anything else but still, I mean come on)
He's astonishing and doesn't get the recognition he deserves IMO!
@@pixiewings21_9 Stewart Copeland is phenomenal. I think another drummer who doesn’t get the recognition he deserves is Carter Beauford from Dave Matthews Band.
Stewart Copeland is the best drummer ever.
Copeland is a beauty. His drum sound and creativity is enormously underrated. Sublime. Superior to Peart.
Great idea. Rush needs to hire Cope to replace Peart
Copeland ,peart, Bonham, porcaro ,paice ! top five 💥
@@ezechielamadeus2828 I'll agree with you there!!!! Those are my top 5 rock drummers as well... Then there is the whole different fusion/jazz crowd and I am always blown away by those cats as well... I would go Elvin Jones, Dave Wekyl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Tony Williams, Jimmy Cobb
Back in '83, i used to rent the video of this concert every week with my pocket money allowance. Play the VHS tape to death, and was always totally focused on Stewart Copeland. What a genius.
ahah thats a good one!
98% of the comments are about Stu... The man.
lolol- Yeah, he is da' man!
Stewart being lovable as always
OH MY GOD STEWART COPELAND
lololol ..........
Hahahhaa yeah!, Agry...but they all three are from other planet.
@@nothinglastsforever77 absolutely agree but stewart gave a divine performance
@@aledonny Stewart One of the bests
@@nothinglastsforever77 True! same as Rush...
what makes this even more incredible is that SC uses traditional grip
Ya I always u traditional grip way better in my opinion I'm used to. Because I'm in fife and drum and back the they used traditional
Stewarts pocket is INSANE!
I love how serious the drummer is in doing his work, no fancy smiles or stupid show tricks
Copeland. Pure genius. No Copeland. No Police.
How the hell could you sing so well and play good bass at the same time...amazing
geddy lee plays more complicated bass lines and plays keyboards,sings all at the same time
@@Augfordpdoggie yeh cuz its a competition isnt it lol
Being muti-talented helps a lot!
I hated when this band broke up. One of the best bands ever. I liked every album.
They broke many a heart when they did!
Stewart Copeland's band is amazing!
Most people commenting agree that it is Stewart's band! LOL!
@@MysticRhythmsLive Stewart discovered Sting and started the band so it really is his in the end 😂
"Welcome to the Stewart Copeland Show" - Sting
Incredible drummer
@@SXI96 His drumming is such a large part of the incredible sound of The Police. Sting may have been the front man and most visible, but at the end of the day one must admit it was Stewart's band.
This is the best drum cover for this song ever.
Stewart is playing his ass off. The guy is a monster!!
He's one of the greats for sure! I'm glad you enjoyed the share!
Big sound for a trio.....the Police were HUGE....you can see the size of the audience. I remember the hysteria in the mid eighties....there was no bigger band. They could fill any stadium. People were comparing the hype and enthusiasm to the Beatles...The Police were massive. Then at the very pinnacle they decided that that was a good time to bow out....what a class act.
Stewart was jacked!
He said in an interview that he was so damned nervous it was crazy!
I remember him mentioning in his Tama Starclassic Signature kit video that the drums made him like a gorilla! He wasn't wrong! 🤣
This song is an absolute banger
Stuart Copeland made sure of that!
Nothing beats this opening drums
Sounds like he kicked the entire drum kit down the steps and dove after it with a huge evil grin on his face
Stewart is a genius. Sting was so influenced by so many types of music, often his songs would have rock, r&b, reggae all in one song. You have to be on point as a drummer
I agree, Stewart Copeland is a genius and he is particularly impressive on this song. I think The Police influenced many bands themselves, one band being Rush. (another trio) They were great in incorporating so many different styles. Andy Summers was the perfect guitarist for them, and is often underrated by many. He was a texture player, which was very suited for the styles they played.
@@MysticRhythmsLive Rush was a band years before the police were a band. Come on man. I suspect you are a drummer. Be a musician and not just a drummer fan boy
3:16 Love Copeland's sound on that favored high-tuned 10x8 tom of his!
And the Octobans
That bass drum is out of this world
I read somewhere that Stewart used some kind of trigger as part of his bass drum sound to add subs that were blended with the acoustic sound.
I don't know if that ended up mixed in with this recording though.