The Iconic Drumming Behind “Message In A Bottle” | The Police
“Message In A Bottle” is one of the most famous tracks in The Police catalog, and Stewart Copelandโs drumming really brings it to life. He blends tight hi-hat work, ghost notes, and overdubs to create a drum part that’s instantly recognizable.
What sets him apart is his mix of precision, creativity, and spontaneity โย making him a huge inspiration for drummers around the world. His unique approach encourages you to break free from the usual patterns and explore new ideas.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:15 – Song Analysis
02:12 – What Makes This Song Special?
02:49 – How Stewart Created The Drum Parts
04:18 – Performance
09:09 – The John Peel Session
10:56 – The First Live Performance
14:14 – The Music Video
16:42 – Wrap-Up
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October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
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@jello_cudgel9213
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Wait a minute, if I can just go visit Stewart in Barcelona, with coffee, and have him teach me the song, why do I need Drumeo?
@ArchimedesWoo
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
๐ฅ๐๐ชผ๐๐ฅ
@skriabinfly
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Anuzzah lonely day
@christophedauge5659
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Superbe ! Merci ร cet immense artiste sans qui le son Police ne serait pas ce qu il est.
Merci Stewart Copeland
@tunggalsukmono5227
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Drumer terbaik, salam dari Indonesia
@gfc857
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Warum machen die 2 nicht noch mal was zussammen was
@gilsonrezende1395
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
queria legenda
@lauragrl16
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
I love this guy! and always have loved Stings voice. Vinnie is really good too with Sting. Loved watching the video clip when they were so young ! Oh, shoot I would love to go to Stewarts house and learn this with him. hahaa
@ERIKA80sRockPop
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Stunning ยกยก ๐๐๐๐ por problemas de Egos The police se desintegrรณ pero son toda una LEYENDA ..Gracias Stewart COPELAND eres unos de mis baterista favoritos saludos desde Lima Perรบ GRACIASยกโคโค
@glowbandgib
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Maestro!!!!! we are no worthy…..
@georgeakins
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Love the Police and really enjoyed watching this guy beat the living daylights out of his kit. Im 68 years old now, but this clip has inspired me to get Regatta de Blanc out (vinyl only, please!) and stick it on the record player and pogo round my lounge.
@mauriciovillamil6230
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
He plays with a unique groove
@davidcordes9283
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Virtuosoโฆ..I have a lot of drummers I love and I find that they are always under appreciated. Steely Dan is a good example of perfection starting with the drummer and his ability to play in the pocket. Copeland is my favorite. Unique, grew up in Africa, CIA Dadโฆ..whatโs not to love!
@johnnyRandomadness
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Still to this day, i wonder what a neso es is.
@frankfindout1505
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
He is incredible
@lauralovell9473
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Stewart's relationship with Stingo reminds me of the US colonies' relationship with England. Someone loves freedom, and the other loves control. ca. 1775.
@teur7078
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
8:40 imao , that's how he really feel about sting!
@Maxshade7
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Sounds better than the originalโฆ
@curias-xn6ko
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
ๅคฉๆ๏ผ
@JoseGomez-uh2uv
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Instinctif… รงa sent la musique et le groove
@martingifford5415
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Magical kind of guy.
@ASNPapuaBisa
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Heard of youshare the way you play along naturally remind me of myself because we need bring music to another level as an art rather than music sheet.., I like to play naturally too… , Because music is art… T.T
@nodrogremmus1695
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
It's clear that Stewart watches the video (14:16) "Message In A Bottle" with tenderness and nostalgia. Time flies…
@rmk6693
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
The three of them together were magicโฆ Genius!
@marillo68
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Chapeau bas ๐
@Muck006
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
It is actually a great situation to be in … having two other guys who "play the same stuff" … and then being able to "improvise" every time … but still make it good.
@grooviman4849
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Stewart Copeland jokes almost like a child but he is a great professional and very nice I have always liked the Police
@gcoast6040
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Just superb!
@worthless_opinion
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Who knew Ted Danson was such a beast on drums!
@togue777
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Stingo ๐๐๐
@spencerspencer5712
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Copeland is in my opinion the greatest drummer in the world!!!!!
@tmjmccormack
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
His album tracks are just mint. This is goppage.
@CDamo88
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
One of my all time favourite drummers. I've always thought that it seems like the drum kit is part of his body.
@pedrosura
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
I wish drumeo had Copeland play โShe Sheilaโ by the Producers. Whicb was IMO a style rip off of the Police. Listening to Copeland actually playing this song, would be special
@joelesmegmatico7922
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
La Concha de la Madre parecen dos baterias
@midnite22767
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
Never got a chance to see them in concert. Always admired SC's drumming. What a joy it is to get to see him play these great songs!
@kks1-w2t
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 pm
์ด๋ถ ์์ฒญ ์ ์พํ์๊ณ ์๊ฐ๋ณด๋ค ๊นจ๋ ๋ฉด๋ ์์ผ์๊ณ ์ฌ๋ฏธ์์ด์๐
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