In the mid 1970s, I formed a three piece band (guitar, bass & drums). Our style was a fusion of rock and reggae. We gigged quite a lot, but nobody really, 'got' what we were trying to achieve. At one gig at a US Air Force (in England) a guy in the audience slipped a note onto the stage, saying, 'Play Yellow Ribbon, or I'll kill the power supply'. We obliged, but we still played it in a rocky/reggae style. And then The Police came along and showed us how it should've been done. BTW, on the original record, right at the end of the fade of the repeated, 'Sending out an S.O.S.' you can just hear Sting singing, 'Sending out an Esso Blue', which was a heating oil at the time. Good old British sense of humour.
We were called, 'The Flying Heroes'. I don't think l have any recordings any more. And l don't intend to rummage around in the attic all day looking for cassettes. I don't have a cassette player anyway.
Totally agree. The only reason I clicked on this video was to make sure the sound on my phone was working, and I ended up watching the whole thing. Simply incredible.
what i really liked was the fact that you switch hands on the hi-hat flawlessly, you are truly versatile and skilled, that was amazing, you nailed every back beat, every splash hit, every ride cymbal part, you make it look easy !! nicely done !!
Totally blown away. That was just a superb cover. I'm 58 and The Police were a huge part of my life growing up. Never ever did I think I would see a cover as good as yours. I have just watched this 6 times in a row, your work is flawless. Well done young man. I look forward to seeing more from you.
Very impressive! 🤩👍 Copeland himself had done loads of overdubs on the studio recording, like the Ride bell in the verses, the descending toms in the chorus and the fill-ins in the outro 🙂
I have been a drummer since I was 4 years old, and during the time I have been playing I have come across many many drummers who can play flawlessly. However none as swift and talented as you, Well done!! your hard work has clearly paid off👏👏👏
This is amazing, your cymbal work is on point and everything else just blew me away. This is by far the best drum cover of this song out there hands down.
You and Michalkow (and in his cover, he looks like he's been playing a bit longer than you have) - top drawer. I can only echo the praise of others in this thread who have understood the details they say you nailed down with various kit components. Outstanding!
Adam, este cover es increíble. El sonido es claro y tu técnica....WoW...Es una canción muy difícil de tocar y una de mis preferidas. Great Job, Congratulations!!!!
Your drums sound killer. Excellent 4-on-the-floor Stuart technique. I've been playing the bass for 20 years - want to start a band???? You should. Get out of the house and co-mingle......
There's some free sheet music of this song and you followed it pretty much and added some nice stuff. Well done. Are you dubbing rim click quarter notes? Seems that's how it was recorded. Playing ambidextrous like Simon Phillips makes this easier. Look forward to other covers. Great Job!
Ive seen others play it, but yes this is how i remembered it and played it, very fast and some techno, most over play the techno jazz, when its not really that at all Great job👍😎
I like how you play your left hand on the hi-hat very cool very strong left-hand you have my friend a little bit too much sauce but it's awesome sauce but yes very well-done super impressed
Superb, good job Alan! I will use your video to learn how to play this timeless classic with your permission. By the way, I love how your crashes sound, would you mind telling me the brand, measure and model of both? Maybe Meinl Byzance Sand?
In the mid 1970s, I formed a three piece band (guitar, bass & drums). Our style was a fusion of rock and reggae. We gigged quite a lot, but nobody really, 'got' what we were trying to achieve. At one gig at a US Air Force (in England) a guy in the audience slipped a note onto the stage, saying, 'Play Yellow Ribbon, or I'll kill the power supply'. We obliged, but we still played it in a rocky/reggae style. And then The Police came along and showed us how it should've been done. BTW, on the original record, right at the end of the fade of the repeated, 'Sending out an S.O.S.' you can just hear Sting singing, 'Sending out an Esso Blue', which was a heating oil at the time. Good old British sense of humour.
What was your band called? I'd love to hear your songs :P
Yes I thought I was hearing things when he sang’ sending out an Esso Blue !
We were called, 'The Flying Heroes'. I don't think l have any recordings any more. And l don't intend to rummage around in the attic all day looking for cassettes. I don't have a cassette player anyway.
This is a flawless cover, and maybe Copeland’s best work.
By far the closest cover to the original I’ve ever heard, awesome job!
watch Jake gilbert's drum cover
i have watched so many drum covers of this song and finally someone played it like Stewart Copeland. My deepest respect!
Thank you so much!
Like everyone else I agree that this is by far the best cover I have ever seen..SC would be proud to shake your hand
Thank you so much, Clifford! That would’ve been a dream!
Well he might soon do it, Copeland is Alive anyway
You are so spot on. I thinking for any cover for that matter. How impressive. What talent!
Totally agree. The only reason I clicked on this video was to make sure the sound on my phone was working, and I ended up watching the whole thing. Simply incredible.
what i really liked was the fact that you switch hands on the hi-hat flawlessly, you are truly versatile and skilled, that was amazing, you nailed every back beat, every splash hit, every ride cymbal part, you make it look easy !! nicely done !!
Thank you so much for those kind words! I truly appreciate it :))
Totally blown away.
That was just a superb cover.
I'm 58 and The Police were a huge part of my life growing up.
Never ever did I think I would see a cover as good as yours.
I have just watched this 6 times in a row, your work is flawless.
Well done young man.
I look forward to seeing more from you.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I truly appreciate it!!
This drum part is Proof of the “off center-on purpose” genius of SC. It’s A real accomplishment to learn this cover. Kudos and Thanks
Yes, Copeland is a master at composing interesting rhythms. Thank you!
Very impressive! 🤩👍 Copeland himself had done loads of overdubs on the studio recording, like the Ride bell in the verses, the descending toms in the chorus and the fill-ins in the outro 🙂
超絶テクニック！
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I have been a drummer since I was 4 years old, and during the time I have been playing I have come across many many drummers who can play flawlessly. However none as swift and talented as you, Well done!! your hard work has clearly paid off👏👏👏
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Perfection. Right down to the rim tap. 👍👍
By far the exact way of drums play for MIAB..congrats..👍👍
Amazing! Nailed every lick, idiosyncrasy, nuance. Fabulous!
Superb!😮
Beautiful
BEST and most accurate cover I've seen so far for this song.....perfection, Thanks you
Thank you for your kind words!
When I was first learning this it was super hard
Impecable. Hats off.
What a groove. whoever your band mates are... they are lucky
Thank you so much, Oscar!!!
A spotless cover!!!
excellent! this piece has alot of complexity - very well done!
authentically beautiful.
nice job !! thank you.
Definitely the BEST and most accurate cover I've seen so far. Amazing job
Thank you so much, Julio!
Excellent, bravo 👍😉 .
This is amazing, your cymbal work is on point and everything else just blew me away. This is by far the best drum cover of this song out there hands down.
Thank you so much!! That’s great to hear!
Amazing cover my friend! Subbed :)
Awesome job! Grew up listening to the Police.
SOLID BRO!!
Great cymbal
Your timing is impeccable my man, drums sound awesome too 👍
Thank you!
You and Michalkow (and in his cover, he looks like he's been playing a bit longer than you have) - top drawer. I can only echo the praise of others in this thread who have understood the details they say you nailed down with various kit components. Outstanding!
Thank you so much!
Stunning!
perfect.... like it so much
Perfect good Job boy
You're a monster.... appreciate the effort put into this.. I had no idea it was so complex
Thank you! What makes it complex is really playing the overdub and the basic beat at the same time which Copeland never did.
Very well played! And perfect ride choice for this song btw.! Old classic Raker! :)
Thank you! Yes, it’s quite similar to the rides Copeland often uses :)
Excellent Drumming 🥁
Sooo amazing cover🎉
Killed it man, awesome job
EXCELLENT EXCELLENT,,,,,, JOHN
Great job, you looked stressed to make sure you got it right. You did! Stu would be proud.
I got an electric kit this week and just saw your video. And now I’m going to sell it
Haha that’s unfortunate!
Absolutely amazing.
Thanks!’
INSANE!
Phenomenal Drum Cover!
Thank you!!!
Grande!!!
Exceptional. Saw the Police live in December 1979 and message in a bottle was always my favourite. Excellent cover. Well done
Thank you!! Lucky you :))
Adam, este cover es increíble. El sonido es claro y tu técnica....WoW...Es una canción muy difícil de tocar y una de mis preferidas. Great Job, Congratulations!!!!
Thank you so much!!
What a Great performance !!! Congratulations ! 👏
You murdered it! Fantastic job!!
Thank you so much!!
Man oh man...I watched it a couple of times.
Gratz. Great feel and sound.
AWESOME
Thank you so much!!
@@adamliljedahldrums9882 no...thank you :-)
You are a master in recreating this drumpart of Copeland! Craftmanship, energy and sound. I realy appriciate this! 👍👍👍
Thank you so much for your kind words! He’s a very big inspiration for me :)
Belo cover.
Muito bem feito.
Parabéns.
Perfectamente ejecutado. Enhorabuena.
Fantastic drum cover - Bravo! Nailed it!
A bloody good effort on a crazy difficult track. Copeland is a beautiful balanced drummer and you have done him proud.
Thank you so much!
Independence, timing, groove, playing loose, ✅
Impressively done man.
Thank you so much!!
You nailed it 👍the best cover! Superb 👍
Thank you!
very nicely done. this tune has some crazy left hand stuff
Thanks!!
Nice technique. One of the best covers of message in a bottle!
Thank you so much!!
yooo really really good, good job!!
Got SC down and with your own extra flavor to it. Mad Respect!
Thank you so much!
Your drums sound killer. Excellent 4-on-the-floor Stuart technique. I've been playing the bass for 20 years - want to start a band???? You should. Get out of the house and co-mingle......
NAILED IT!!!!!
Great job Adam!
Чувак, ты крут!
Nice job! Stew admitted that he added another track for the cymbal bell in the third verse, but you did it all by yourself without overdubbing. Nice!
Thank you! Yeah, I decided to challenge myself and do it without overdubs.
I have played drums off/on for 40 years. i am solid but there is no way i can do what you did with this great song.
Just keep practicing man! You’ll get there :)
Excellent.
awesome, Thank you very much.
Thank you!
One of the best drum cover of police i had ever Seen!
Your hand technique and Switch is Amazing!
Thanks for this vidéo !
Thank you so much!!
perfect cover
Thanks!!
Holy high hat! Nice
Good job! 🥁
Best cover I've seen
Thank you so much, Steve!!!
Wow i thought i was good at police covers but thats insanely close. Excellent 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Haha thank you so much!!
Awesome cover, great sound, thank you so much...BRAVO!!🐱
Absolutely sensational 👏. Well done mate. Beautiful and articulate 🤌🏽
Thank you!!
There's some free sheet music of this song and you followed it pretty much and added some nice stuff. Well done. Are you dubbing rim click quarter notes? Seems that's how it was recorded. Playing ambidextrous like Simon Phillips makes this easier. Look forward to other covers. Great Job!
Nothing was dubbed in this cover. That seemed too much of a hassle haha. Thank you so much!
Excellent!! amazing cover!
Brilliant playing!. Not an easy song to do. You did great.!
Fantastic. You have some impressive chops, my friend!
Thank you!!
Perfection. 🤩🤩🤩
BEST COVER EVER, AND HE ALSO ADDED SOME CREATIVITY
Thank you so much, Frank!
Leading with the right AND THE LEFT!
Well done
Excellet!! one of the best drum covers without a doubt. Congratulations Adam.
Thank you so much!
Fantastic cover !! Great job!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you!
One of the best cover i seen !! What is the reference of the hi-hat ?
Thank you so much! The hi-hat is a Meinl Raker 14”. It has that crisp Copeland-sound :)
I miss my drum set! Excellent recreation, boy, let's see how you do it with One World, that one makes it more difficult in my opinion
Thank you! I can absolutely try that one :)
Ive seen others play it, but yes this is how i remembered it and played it, very fast and some techno, most over play the techno jazz, when its not really that at all
Great job👍😎
Thank you so much!
Awesome cover man, beautifully done.
Now try....
TOOL - 46 & 2
Gratz!!!!
that's insane actually
This is pretty good, you have good chops! 😎👍
Excellent job!!
Thank you!!
I like how you play your left hand on the hi-hat very cool very strong left-hand you have my friend a little bit too much sauce but it's awesome sauce but yes very well-done super impressed
Thank you! Can’t get enough of that sauuuuuce ;)
Nice playing, so cool how you use both hand on the hihat, for that song only doing it in that way makes it possible!
Thank you! Yes, there are numerous ways to play the grooves in the song but open-handed happened to be the easiest for me.
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Superb, good job Alan! I will use your video to learn how to play this timeless classic with your permission. By the way, I love how your crashes sound, would you mind telling me the brand, measure and model of both? Maybe Meinl Byzance Sand?
Thank you so much! Feel free to use it :) It's Meinl Byzance Foundry Reserve 18" and Meinl Byzance Vintage 18".