Stewart copeland interview 2018 by ken sharp youtube. The police drummer stewart copeland said he was not a fan of some of the alltime greats in the rock drumming department. Filmed at guitar center hollywood august 16, 2007 at stewart s only instore appearance promoting his anthology cd. The 2007 reunion gave the trio a much needed sense of. Stewart stops by to talk about everything thats happening in his music world. Ben harper, stanley clarke, stewart copeland at the sacred grove so fool for love. To understand what makes his playing so powerful, check out these ten exceptional recordings. So i interview stewart copeland legendary drummer for the police. This entry was posted in drums, entertainment and tagged stewart copeland, stewart copeland drum set, stewart copeland drum solo, stewart copeland drummer, stewart copeland interview, stewart copeland net worth, stewart copeland snare, stewart copeland wife, stewart copeland young, stewart copeland youtube on july 30, 2017 by demonicsweaters. He is known for his work on rumble fish 1983, highlander ii.
The polices stewart copeland is creating a new main theme for the spyro reignited trilogy, publisher activision blizzard announced during san diego comiccon on thursday. Stewart copeland says, in 1978, when i was a member of a struggling rock band called the police, i scraped together enough money to buy a super 8 movie camera. In a new interview with rock cellar magazine, police drummer stewart copeland once again talks about reviving oysterhead, a supergroup with copeland, primus bassist les claypool, and phish. In terms of interband conflicts, the members of the police might not have been the most atodds in history, but they were certainly close the band ground it out at the club level for years before suddenly exploding in popularity with a string of radio hits and. May 03, 2012 the full interview with stewart copeland, rock and roll hall of famer and drummer of the police. He was the drummer of the british rock band the police, has produced film and video game soundtracks and written various pieces of music for ballet, opera and orchestra. Supergroup gizmodrome stewart copeland, adrian belew, more share their selftitled debut album. Copeland discusses his mini residency at meadows, as well as current and past projects he has. Nov 04, 2008 filmed at guitar center hollywood august 16, 2007 at stewart s only instore appearance promoting his anthology cd. Stewart copeland tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster.
With the police he toured the world six times over, from the sea of japan to the cliffs of dover, as their song too much information used to say. The 2007 reunion gave the trio a much needed sense of closure, and. I mean thats too obvious but just to be a little more interested, led zeppelin would. With his long, gangling arms and legs, single minded intensity, offbeat way of accenting the flow, stewart copeland is the philly joe jones of rock. Supergroup gizmodrome stewart copeland, adrian belew. Jan 11, 2017 he founded the police, is known as one of the best rock drummers in human history, and has composed countless film scores and video game soundtracks since. Well, for a long time, strangely, when it came out, police world was a different place.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Buy stewart copeland tickets from the official site. The polices stewart copeland i could never take led. During the groups extended hiatus from the mid1980s to 2007, he played in other bands and composed soundtracks. I am allowed three questions, and my plan is to ask him these questions and then post the answers along with our demo tape, which i have dug out from all those years ago. Longtime band mates in the police and frenemies in real life sting and stewart copeland recently reunited for the purposes of an upcoming bbc documentary parts of their conversation will appear in the what is music and why. And as the rhythmic force behind one of the most popular bands on earth, the police, copeland is in the forefront of popular music. Stewart armstrong copeland born july 16, 1952 is an american musician and composer, best known as the former drummer for the english rock band the police, and for his film and video game soundtracks.
An interview following are excerpts and additional coverage from the stewart copeland feature in the november, 2001 issue of modern drummer. Nov 20, 2014 copeland addressed the oysterhead situation in a new interview posted by. Stewart copeland discusses oysterhead in new interview. Get stewart copeland setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other stewart copeland fans for free on. According to musicradar, copelands distinctive drum sound and. Stewart copelands life has been full of adventures, only one of which was drumming for the police. Stewart copeland on stage with the police, august 2008. Oct 04, 2009 stewart copeland s life has been full of adventures, only one of which was drumming for the police. Watch stewart copeland talking about life, career and music. For once, bob has remembered and even has a pricey gift planned, until kids tina. Ive been making little movie clips and doing cool stuff that you might be interested in. Nov 27, 2009 so i interview stewart copeland legendary drummer for the police.
Drummer stewart copeland gets quizzed on police tactics we ask the former drummer of the 1980s band the police three questions about questionable tactics used by actual police. They talk about several of copeland s projects including playing music with. Mar 10, 2015 stewart copeland discusses oysterhead in new interview. Stewart copelands answers to oysterhead questions by rock cellar. Listen to stewart copeland soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 55 tracks.
Feb, 2007 stewart copeland well half of all this is just because i enjoy the frisson caused by such comments, and the other thing that colors all this is that its not about the music, its about the guys. Stream tracks and playlists from stewart copeland on your desktop or mobile device. Stewart copeland reveals his most pointless argument with. Copeland explained in a recent interview with wenn that the documentary explores the. I dont own the rights to any part of this video, including footage and music. Copeland created a highly percussive theme of one minutes length, from which he evolved six ringtones and a softer alarm tone that are preloaded on the device. He also has released solo studio albums and worked on soundtracks of movies, tv. Copeland has set edgar allan poes gothic horror story the telltale heart to music and jones provided the libretto for the doctors tale, a story about a successful doctor who is. During the polices early years, copeland recorded a number of solo tracks under the alias klark kent. He founded the police, is known as one of the best rock drummers in human history, and has composed countless film scores and video game soundtracks since.
Jan 31, 2019 drummer stewart copeland marvels at the vitriol the creative process brought out in himself and front man sting. Copeland addressed the oysterhead situation in a new interview posted by. Apr 23, 2020 stewart copeland doesnt seem to ever stop. Stewart copeland chimes in on why the police didnt record. If you could play one show with any other band, who would it be. In march 2008, copeland premiered a new orchestral composition celeste at an evening with stewart copeland, part of the savannah music festival. The band went on an extended hiatus after the synchronicity tour ended in 1984, and would only play together on very special occasions. Stewart copeland chimes in on why the police didnt. Copeland, who is the series original composer, revealed a clip of the new theme during the spyro. Drummer stewart copeland reflects on the polices punk beginnings and their fourdecadespanning career in a 2019 interview with udiscover music. Stewart copeland biography stewart armstrong copeland born july 16, 1952 is an american musician, best known as the drummer for the band the police. May 17, 2019 copeland explained in a recent interview with wenn that the documentary explores the phenomenon of music from a variety of angles, including from biological and sociological standpoints.
Jul 12, 2018 from july 1622, hdnet movies will air classic rock week, a run of 19 music documentaries hosted and narrated by stewart copeland legendary drummer of the police and a masterful storyteller, too. He also has released solo studio albums and worked on soundtracks of movies, tv and games. Danny clinch stewart copeland spent the late 70s and early 80s bashing away on the drum riser. Rock and roll wouldnt be so fascinating were it not for the dysfunction it brought out of so many great musicians.
Heres what to watch this evening greasestained, pattyflipping patriarch bob is back for a 10th season, and its time for an anniversary celebration with wife linda. Enter the wacky world of the belchers for the animated sitcoms 10th series. Stewart copeland interview part two 1990 video dailymotion. I interview stewart copeland, legendary drummer for the. Stewart copeland reveals the pros and cons of being a rock star turned composer duration. Stewart copeland is one of the most influential drummers of the past several decades. Sting, stewart copeland have reunited for a documentary. From july 1622, hdnet movies will air classic rock week, a run of 19 music documentaries hosted and narrated by stewart copeland legendary drummer of the police and a masterful storyteller, too. Oct 28, 20 2006 extras adam weissler at home with police drummer stewart copeland. Apr 26, 2019 stewart copeland says, in 1978, when i was a member of a struggling rock band called the police, i scraped together enough money to buy a super 8 movie camera.
Get yourself into a state of calmness, and then ferocity will take care of itself. You can check out his chat with ug interviewer steven rosen below if you could play one show with any other band, who would it be. Dare to drum a documentary film dare to drum tells the story of rock star composer stewart copeland, drummer for the police, teaming up with ddrum, a texasbased world percussion group, and maestro jaap van zweden with the dallas symphony orchestra to create groundbreaking work, both on and off the screen. The full interview with stewart copeland, rock and roll hall of famer and drummer of the police. He has also written various pieces of music for ballet, opera and orchestra. Filmed at guitar center hollywood august 16, 2007 at stewarts only instore appearance promoting his anthology cd. He recalled the chore it was recording the polices biggest hit, every breath you take. I interview stewart copeland, legendary drummer for the police. Stewart copeland is probably best known as the drummer of the band the police. These tracks, such as the instrumental grandelinquent, showcase copeland pulling out all the stops, perhaps going into overplaying but still extremely enjoyable for drum enthusiasts. Police drummer stewart copeland and monty python star terry jones are the unlikely pair in a new operatic double bill which opens in london on friday. A case can be made that stewart copeland is the single most influential drummer of the last twentyplus years.
The cia, the police, and other adventures from stewart. Stewart copeland was born on july 16, 1952 in alexandria, virginia, usa as stewart armstrong copeland. Stewart copeland chimes in on why the police didnt record an. Stewart copeland well half of all this is just because i enjoy the frisson caused by such comments, and the other thing that colors all this.
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