Andy Summers on Recording "Every Breath You Take"
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- čas přidán 9. 04. 2024
- In this clip, Andy Summers talks about the trials of recording the album Synchronicity with The Police and shares some advice he received from legendary producer George Martin.
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Rick is so incredibly refreshing the way he completely enjoys every moment of spending time with these people who are his heroes, as opposed to enjoying every moment of hearing himself speak and constantly interrupting. The best.
A cup of tea solves everything
Damn straight!
lol...the way Andy talks...it must be more than Tea....and DEFINATELY more than 1 cup...
“The kettle’s on the boil and we’re so easily drawn away…”
Yes.....yes it does.
A fat joint could end a war❤
This guys contribution to guitar can’t be understated.
It is insane that Andy is not a credited writer on the song. That intricate (and difficult) guitar track is the heartbeat throughout
The copyrightable song consist of the lyric and the melody, the part you can whistle. Arranging, like the guitar figure, is a whole different thing.
Because Sting has an ego bigger than everyone else, he treated his bandmates like Nashville session musicians and wanted all the credits to himself, this is why the band split and they never got along, although Andy and Stewart get along well
Musically, Sting may be a genius, but his human qualities have often been called into question.
@@fillhixxthat arpeggio is pure composition not an arrangement...
@@MrRichieOtti Hes a good musician, creative for sure but hes no genius lol He hardly even understands music theory. Watch an interview
Between the 3 members of the Police, I always felt the Andy's interviews during their time were the most professional.
I wonder if his are the most honest about what was really happening?
@@user-qr7ee2cp4y The last piece of the puzzle is the 2021 Hugh Padgham interview. He produced the last 2 Police albums. Holy crap were The Police toxic.
Andy just has a unique guitar playing style that still stands out anytime i listen to the police
The Message in a bottle riff does it for me everytime
Much love to Andy
Andy has almost a decade on Sting and Stewart. He was literally too old for any of their shit.
Somehow, the "Respect your Elder's" got lost in translation.
Hahaha
Honestly it's probably why they were still able to power through even tho they hated each other. Andy was mature enough to keep them goin
My question is : how did he not get on in the 60's? Keith Richard mentioned Andy having been around London.
Guy looks really good for 81.
I thought you were joking then googled it..
I've watched this interview many times. Andy's dry, self-effacing humour is hilarious and his timing is spot on. A natural storyteller.
Since the first time I heard this song, my favorite part was hearing Andy's fingers drag along the strings. This is almost emphasized in this song. Tastefully done.
You can always count on Andy to give you a straight story. Not some overly philosophical emotional rubbish. Brilliant.
"They all stood up and applauded. Someone said, 'That's a number one right there.'" Sure, Andy, sure.
@@matthewphilip1977 You can hear on Murder by Numbers which was recorded live in real time everyone in the studio applaud at the end, its pretty believable they did the same for Every Breath's main guitar take.
Funny how his "straight stories" have studios literally applauding him and him being the key component in every story 😀
Nice when the guests do all the talking 💚
It's good to take a song out of the studio and hear it with other people. I often don't hear all the flaws in my work until someone else is in the room, then they all jump out at me mercilessly.
That comment about evaluating your songs/recordings in different contexts is GOLD.
Andy Somers sounds like Piers Morgan 🤔
I like how Andy plays his positions spread over 5 frets. It’s the same with Message in a bottle where he adds the 9th , 5 frets up from his root note , on every change. That’s not an easy riff for smaller hands. Very unique that He frets like a shredder , but has a fender clean sound and plays the riffs to support the song melody .
Mr. Summers is one of the best at playing just what the song needs, and not one superfluous note more.
Andy Summers has found the secret to NOT age...who could believe this guy is actually 81 YEARS OLD???
Wow !!!!!!!! Being creative and happy and prosperous are very good for you ❤❤❤❤
OMG. I thought that can’t be right so looked his DOB up and my Lord he is 81. He looks and sounds amazing, about 20 years younger.
Amazing story. Having met George Martin at rehearsals for an off Bway play, I had the same reaction. Magical.
Saw the Police during their 2nd tour of US after Roxanne was taking off. My Fathers Place @ Roslyn. Might’ve been a free showcase hosted by WLIR. They were unbelievable. Well, not really, just way better than you would’ve imagined based on Roxanne. These were jazz and prog rock guys. Head and shoulders above what I expected. This was people capable of playing Mingus or Monk and Yes and King Crimson. Wow….wish I still had the cassette recorded on my Blaupunkt Car Stereo
Rick is a fantastic interviewer!
I'm not reminded often enough how great he is . His work with Robert Fripp "I advance masked" etc. is brilliant too bad that all came to exist during the Madonna MTV era deserved more exposure I think .
Andy is an amazing storyteller!!
As a guitarist who did Police songs I bought his first book. It's really good.
@@johnwattdotca Agreed... His first book is fantastic!
man still get goose bump when i hear that
I love Andy Summers’ playing. He inspired me to build my own replica of his Telecaster. One of my favorite guitars and guitarists.
Me too! I built a PartsCaster with a SB Allparts DB body, an Allparts chunky-ish Maple V-neck, and Fralin PuPs. It is definitely one of my go-to guitars. When I want a change, I have a spare rosewood Thin Allparts neck. But to be honest, the V-neck is on it all the time.
My first concert was the polices farewell tour on this album... Musta been 1981 or 1982... It changed my life. For example, that album and tour are why I am watching Rick Beatto 40 years later
1983
Serving at Naval Air Station Keflavik when the album came out. Helped keep me on track listening then and all those years since.
Nice to know that you survived sunny keflavik😅
Rick, your interviews are outstanding. You're keeping proper music alive and interesting. Thank you so much .😊
Andy’s playing on the Police’ records is some of my favorite playing. I also like his stories. Although I equally enjoy all five full-length albums the Police recorded and issued, I still understand why Andy thought some of the music wasn’t suited for them.
Good use of an apostrophe!
He managed to fill a lot of sonic space without overcrowding anything.
@@herseem Done so, brilliantly, allows the song to properly breathe between all the aritists playing. You get to clearly hear everyone.
This guy will be forever young
I saw him at Wolf Trap "the Barns" in October. Of course, he was incredible and his droll sense of humor and funny stories helped make it an incredible evening. I will see him everytime he comes to the DC area!
Rick gives all his guests the best: Southern Hospitality!
Andy is a great storyteller. Love the voices!
Always loved Andy’s guitar playing but thought that there was a lot of his talent and abilities that were suppressed. Like having a sports car but never going past 2nd gear. Great interview!
I doubt his talent and abilities were suppressed. I'm sure Andy, like most experienced rock/jazz guys, can play a variety of styles. But this is the style that made him unique. This isn't Wes Montgomery or Jimi Hendrix. If Andy and Stewart just did what Sting told them to do, then Sting wouldn't have had to go solo. Of course, then they wouldn't have been the Police.
@@aquamarine99911 Sting went solo because he's an arrogant prick as was Copeland. I still wince at how he hogged the spotlight touring with Peter Gabriel on behalf of Amnesty International during the years of the Disappeared in Chili and Argentina -- Gabriel totally without ego didn't care, thank god. Don't care how brilliant Sting is. My sister in music industry knows him well, met him once back stage always looking over the shoulder of the person he was talking to in order to keep track of someone more important, yuck.
The reference to Monk & Ornette. Another musician giving props to the 50’s/60’s jazz greats. I love that. How many “musicians” of today would even know who those greats were?
RIck ! Awesome !! I love that I'm hearin the behind the scenes on "Every breath you take" , the groups problems/solutions and Summers simple and extremely effective riff that brought it alive :)
Having bought that cassette when it came out, i listened to it in and out of the dessert where i was working at the time. Brings back memories when i hear it.
"It's always context." Thank you for this interview!
The effects for Walking on the Moon always get me, my god that reggae vibe so smooth! One of the greatest band ever. 😎🔥🐐
This guy is a true legend, genius player !
I hear so many ppl play it wrong or different. They palm mute without letting the notes ring out and blend like he does. Makes such a difference
This guy and Ringo are both friendly, down to Earth, and humble.
Maybe that is behind their agelessness.
Love these interviews! 👏👏👏
I always appreciate the artists' candor.
I met Sting once. I was amazed at what a humble gentleman he was. I had heard Andy and Stewart say how difficult he was in so many interviews before I met him but I didn’t see it. Maybe Sting is such a perfectionist that he gets misunderstood. I hope the Police have at least one more album in them together. Great interview!
easy to seem like a humble gentleman for a few minutes. context: try meeting the unwashed rube. try teaching him some semblance of musicality, once that’s somewhat taken care of… hang out with him for 7 years while his ego grows. at some point he’s now instructing you from on high. his hair is perfect and he believes he’s a genius. it’s like Andy said, “context is everything..”
I think Stingo relaxed and mellowed out once The Police had split up and he also eased himself off the Charlie which he was clearly on so much between 80-84 as you can see him buzzing in many live TV interviews which can be found on youtube. It's during these interviews where he comes across as arrogent, rude and somewhat childish but I'm glad he got over that phase which was quite understandable considering the ridiculously hectic lives that they were living during that period.
Possibly. I’m just saying I didn’t see it.
Maybe you were not seeing the true side of him.. which is most likely what happened
@@robertTUBEbrazeauhe may not be a total genius, but I don't think the description "unwashed rube" could have ever fit Sting at any point
Thank you for this…priceless.
Another great interview. Well done all around!
Excellent interview, Rick!
I love this song for so many reasons and crank it up on radio every time
Another excellent interview !!!
Appreciate the wisdom Mr. Summers.
Thank you, Andy! Thank you, Rick!
That is probably one of the most beautiful Teles I’ve ever seen…
Love it love it!!!! amazing guitar part....
Love hearing about the inspiration for great work whatever it is!! Thank you
Just subscribed, love your content Rick
Love from Ireland
Monk & Ornette references that immediately went over most people’s heads. 😎🎹🎷
But not yours! Wish everyone were as smart and cultured as you.
Love this interview. Andy is a huge influence of mine. I love the police.
Nah, fuck the police 😜
Brilliant, Rick, just brilliant!
Subscribed to 1 and 2 for many years bcuz you are the 'top of the pop!' And I'm not a musician, just love music with the best host!!
LOL Felonious Monk, checking in here... for the late great Thelonius! Andy Summers love of jazz, infused with Sting's love of jazz, tempered at first by Stewart Copelands love of punk..... transmorgified into a portion of that New Wave that hit US shores. In a sense, they so much remind me of Steely Dan.... just so unique, there was no one else out there that sounded anything like these bands with jazz, fusion, and rock all melded into a style of music that deserved its own label as to type, there was just no pigeon hole it fit into.... Andy's totally sparse style of playing, combined with exotic jazz notes... proof that it is also leaving breathing space in the music for the rest of the band to shine, that makes absolutely great hits. I've got more love for good notes than a shredder with great chops and speed. Sadly, I missed the golden opportunity to see The Police, live. Did get to see Steely Dan live, while Walter Becker was still alive, at the Hollywood Bowl. I truly believe, if they could all get along, they could still fill huge venues with a World Tour, The Police.
Great story teller! 😍🔥
By the way, Blue Oyster Cult's new/old album comes out today. I hope you will talk about it. I've only heard you mention them like once and they're incredible.
Without Andy’s guitar part, that song is nothing.
Mr Summers is - grotesquely - one of the most underrated musician. his guitar work is fucking magical
Just subscribed here...long-term on your other...didn't realize this was different, and love your work ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Just.i got goosebumps the minute he struck those few cords .I still play that song flat out in the car
“Mysterious Barricades” is one of my favorite albums.
Amazing,
I was at that last gig.. Melbourne, at the show grounds.. 44,000 people.. incredible show.
It’s worth repeating that when Andy heard the first mix of Every Breath You Take, he flipped out because his guitar part was buried in the mix. He demanded a remix.
Amazing song
Thank you Rick for pointing out this is a different channel (just noticed the RB-2), I thought I was on your main channel. Subscribe button clicked! Cheers!
me too!
Very cool
3:36 is just magical
Andy summers is a master storyteller
“It got nice”
we want a Rick Beato 3!!
Lovely lovely guy. Andy Summers , also funny 😂.
This was a first-date song for a fellow servicemember I met when stationed in Frankfurt. It was on a jukebox in a small restaurant near the Kaserne we lived on.
chills
Vocal Sampling from Cuba does an amazing acapella version of this song.
I have the documentary of the Montserrat sessions. So good.
Andy rules
Andy’s got the burps!
Admiral Martin 🤘
It was years before I knew about the tension and fights in the band. I was a little kid and just amazed at what three talented guys could do.
Thank you for this one, gentlemen!
Please have longer interviews.. Gives u s more insight. 🙂🙂🙂
His interviews are like an hour or more, isn't that long?
check out what The Bad Plus do with the guitar line ....live concert ...it'll blow your mind
Stop fretting and looking at your watch, wisdom usually arrives on time.
I just subscribed!
That Tele is very, very dreamy
andy summers best policeman ever
Very simple parts, simple arrangement, simple recording.
WHAT is it about guitarists with such hilarious sense of humor? 😆I'd love to hear Andy and Lukathere doing a stand-up routine together, guarantee they'd have us dying. 🤣🤣🤣
Seems like a really nice guy
So interesting to see the man who made it happen play it all this time later. Lots of people play that guitar part and do it well but hearing and seeing Andy do it is different to me.
We want our Bands, Beatles, Police..to stay together forever but it gets to be stressful, egos, affairs, betrayals, it's never like the very beginning, it's not always laughs. Hopefully, they break them come back, for themselves, for the fans.
Only band that's never broken up that I'm aware of is the rolling stones.
@@bryantcochran5065 Rush.
I finally got my first Telecaster. I feel grown up now.
I thought we were gonna hear some licks from Wayne Gretzky
Rick every time you upload a video on this channel, I check to see if I'm subscribed. I'm always NOT subscribed and every time I immediately re-subscribe.
He’s playing the pattern a bit different here than in the recording! Wonder if he does it live this way?
I also wondered that. I just revisited Rick’s “What Makes This Song Great” video for Every Breath You Take and when he solos the guitars it sounds as we would expect. I watched some live stuff from different eras and Andy played it like the recording early on then switched as the years went on/when they reunited.
Very cool about its similarity to Mayonnaise. I love Billy and The Pumpkins.
I don’t know this for a fact, but the original may have had the 4th string (D) tuned up a whole step to E to avoid that huge stretch.