The Police - King of Pain (Guitar Cover)

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  • čas přidán 14. 11. 2020
  • This is my favourite song from the band, and also of Sting's work. I was originally thinking of Leppardizing it but after watching them play it on their reunion tour, I thought it would be better to cover it properly and incorporate some of Andy's live playing. Speaking of that reunion performance, I think they sounded incredible and Andy filled out the tracks beautifully with his playing and tone. Sure, there's the odd backing track here and there, but they do an amazing job considering they're only a 3 piece.
    I have attempted to set up my Boss to have a similar chorus-y flanger sound that Andy so famously got from his Electric Mistress. I've never been into flangers but I've come to really like this type of sound, even though my Boss cannot get anywhere near such a luscious sound. But I think it does okay for now (I play an example of the tone right after the fadeout).
    I use a Jackson DK2 Dinky from 2004 (I removed the tone pot and moved the volume over) into a Boss Me50 (where I get my tone) into a Palmer Pdi-09 (which simulated a mic'd up cab) into a Focusrite Scarlett into my computer running Logic Pro X (where I add a little EQ and Reverb).
    F.A.Q
    My headphones are purposely like that so they stay out of the way. The cable is very long.
    I'll be uploading my notation notes to my Patreon here / bwm5150 and if you are looking for custom tutorial content, then message me there or at my email bwmguitarlessons@gmail.com . Let me help you get playing the music you love!
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Komentáře • 111

  • @bwm5150
    @bwm5150  Před 3 lety +2

    Notation notes now available at my Patreon here - www.patreon.com/posts/43974061
    Or for custom work, send me an email at bwmguitarlessons@gmail.com
    Thanks!

  • @machaeroguy9865
    @machaeroguy9865 Před 3 lety +13

    I'm generation X. Your rendition makes me feel like a toddler again. Thank you.

  • @kldeich
    @kldeich Před 3 lety +23

    My absolute favorite police song! Thank you for doing this, I've tried to cover this song on guitar off and on for years and have never really captured it. This was incredible to watch and I'm totally "borrowing" your moves! Awesome!

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks, I pretty much just borrowed Andy's so go ahead. :P

  • @sasgayable
    @sasgayable Před 3 lety +14

    great cover. would love to hear a version fully leppardised.

  • @madmax3375
    @madmax3375 Před 2 měsíci

    I knew he’d put a Def Leppard spin on this and it’s awesome 😎

  • @eleinadzammol
    @eleinadzammol Před rokem +1

    perfect, fantastic, great!!!!!!

  • @benedettomansueto4016
    @benedettomansueto4016 Před 3 lety +5

    Outstanding!!! Andy Summers and The Police simply iconic band. Great Cover as always. Love This Song

  • @twicelucky9400
    @twicelucky9400 Před 3 lety +2

    OMG .. So flawlessy playing

  • @paulvandijk2204
    @paulvandijk2204 Před 5 měsíci

    great timing in your playing! I love it 🙂

  • @gabrielkartsch4637
    @gabrielkartsch4637 Před 29 dny

    Love it!

  • @originalfallinggirl
    @originalfallinggirl Před rokem

    Awesome! Andy Summers is the GOAT!

  • @The_Macaroon
    @The_Macaroon Před 3 lety +7

    Always liked this song, the Police were such a great band. I must look up the live version from the reunion.

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 3 lety +6

      This, Wrapped Around Your Finger and Walking on the Moon are my personal highlights. Stewart's percussion work on the first two is a reason alone to watch them.

    • @adamwarlock5286
      @adamwarlock5286 Před 3 lety +1

      I love what Andy did on the reunion tour. It is interesting to compare the two , I also think on 'so lonley' he completely rejuvenated the song with the solo at the two minute mark.

    • @Dmena373
      @Dmena373 Před 3 lety

      @@bwm5150 King Of Pain, Spirits in a Material World, Don’t stand so close to me 86’, and the beds too big without you are my favorite

  • @dipakpatel-gz1gv
    @dipakpatel-gz1gv Před 2 lety

    Def Leppard and the police, magnificent. Bonnie Scots lad.

  • @rossydv
    @rossydv Před 8 měsíci

    That was fun/great!
    I didn’t realize the chorus was a simple G.

  • @darrenkirmond3057
    @darrenkirmond3057 Před 3 lety +3

    Great stuff! Some good riffs from Andy Summers that must have been an influence on the Terror Twins. Love it!

  • @Havanacuba1985
    @Havanacuba1985 Před 3 lety +1

    Omg ,this has been on my brain for days as I’m listening to ‘police live album on cd a lot

  • @gilbertp.9851
    @gilbertp.9851 Před 3 lety

    Badass Jackson!

  • @411rrc
    @411rrc Před 2 lety +2

    You got to stop making it look so easy. Just reminds me how I suck. Awesome

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 2 lety +3

      Haha, remember you are seeing my highlights in these videos, not the struggles that I’ve had to get through too.

  • @dirkscooby5748
    @dirkscooby5748 Před 3 lety +2

    My favorite Police song. Awesome!

  • @nightwish6388
    @nightwish6388 Před 3 lety +3

    Great playing as alway. Your set up sounds so sweet. Andy Summers would love it. Thanks for sharing my friend!

  • @karamellkungend2444
    @karamellkungend2444 Před 3 lety +2

    You’re showing me so manny new songs man thanks 🤘

  • @arrosconpollo1
    @arrosconpollo1 Před 3 lety

    Wow man, this was great to watch! Outstanding, thanks for posting! Love The Police

  • @jdub7499
    @jdub7499 Před 3 lety +1

    Great song! Great cover!!! You killing it!

  • @efrainmontalvo1098
    @efrainmontalvo1098 Před rokem

    Nailed it!

  • @pancreas258
    @pancreas258 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant as ever!

  • @rugdnit911
    @rugdnit911 Před rokem

    Love this! Great tune and playing!

  • @aelmorky
    @aelmorky Před 3 lety

    Superb content as always! This is one of my fave from The Police and you totally nailed it again. Diggin your tone man. Cheers from the Philippines 🇵🇭

  • @shanepavey8274
    @shanepavey8274 Před 2 lety

    Man I have been a big fan of tours for a long time but you have just stepped up a heap of levels with that. Oh boy did you nail my favourite song ever

  • @Theworldofthisandthat
    @Theworldofthisandthat Před 3 lety +1

    F# A! Best cover of this song I've heard on CZcams!

  • @davidthompson3136
    @davidthompson3136 Před 3 lety +1

    Jings, you sure know where to add the highlights on all of my favourite tracks! I only picked up on your YT in the last few days. Brilliant Thanks for posting. 👍😎

  • @markbaker5395
    @markbaker5395 Před 3 lety +1

    excellent cover. One of my favorite songs from the Police.

  • @Boogieplex
    @Boogieplex Před 4 měsíci

    Perfect tone and playing. Nice job, very few players get this right. Nicely done!

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 4 měsíci

      Ah very kind, thanks!

  • @michaelaronson9447
    @michaelaronson9447 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Sweet. Great clarity.

  • @stevenausten9935
    @stevenausten9935 Před 3 lety

    Great job mate , sounds brilliant, also my favourite Police song 👍

  • @thelmalynch7109
    @thelmalynch7109 Před 3 lety

    This is my favorite song as well sounds amazing ben 👍 you are full of surprises I see you please keep them coming your journey fan always 🎧🎸🎶🎶

  • @tattooedtatt00ed12
    @tattooedtatt00ed12 Před 3 lety +1

    The best song they did I think.. Great job

  • @asherdevenouges7424
    @asherdevenouges7424 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful

  • @Havanacuba1985
    @Havanacuba1985 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing job

  • @paulkane817
    @paulkane817 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent 🎶😀

  • @michaelaronson9447
    @michaelaronson9447 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Marvellous!

  • @james6234
    @james6234 Před 3 lety +1

    Yessss I love this song!

  • @gillyc4550
    @gillyc4550 Před 3 lety +2

    Fantastic cover from my all time favourite band. More Police please! Thanks Ben x

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 3 lety +2

      Certainly would love to do more! Thanks!!!

  • @dyeph104
    @dyeph104 Před 3 lety +1

    Favorite song from Police!

  • @stratplayr6997
    @stratplayr6997 Před 3 lety

    Superb playing!

  • @normanlumhee
    @normanlumhee Před 3 lety +1

    Bravo!

  • @davidannett3322
    @davidannett3322 Před 3 lety

    awesome!!

  • @falcon0351
    @falcon0351 Před 2 lety

    Awesome bro👏🏻❤️

  • @adamwarlock5286
    @adamwarlock5286 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful m8. I don't know how you do it , I've been after this one for years kind of got half way there but this just a masterclass.
    😁👍 you got the 'close encounters' harmonics in ...nice

  • @toddalexander5517
    @toddalexander5517 Před 8 měsíci

    Mind blown. How the HELL did you figure that shit out. GEEZUS

  • @HollowBeers
    @HollowBeers Před 3 lety

    Just....Wow!

  • @Ale.S.Mo80
    @Ale.S.Mo80 Před rokem

    Great Man !!

  • @albertomaieli
    @albertomaieli Před 3 lety +1

    Ouverture harmonics are fab! You are great!

  • @teaboyuk
    @teaboyuk Před 3 lety +3

    Ace cover. Nice to the hear the police leppardized

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! I was trying not to Leppardize it but I guess I can’t escape doing that😅🙈

    • @kevinsmith7841
      @kevinsmith7841 Před 3 lety

      Nailed it. Very Andy Summerized. Leppardized? Naaaa.

  • @jukester0032
    @jukester0032 Před 3 lety +1

    Great cover. Most of your covers are on my hit list. Hope you do "What About Love" by 'til Tuesday.

  • @cjmadison2397
    @cjmadison2397 Před rokem

    Amazing cover. Andy doesn’t get nowhere near the love he deserves. A lot of his stuff is very difficult to play. The solo in this is also one of the more underrated.

  • @subpoppy1
    @subpoppy1 Před 3 lety +1

    Great cover. Subscribed!

  • @cesar635
    @cesar635 Před 3 lety +1

    Show, top!👏👏👏👏

  • @1MNUTZ
    @1MNUTZ Před 3 lety +1

    love your sound great skill always a pleasure would love to hear Walking on the moon from you

  • @onesixfive
    @onesixfive Před 3 lety

    how bizarre - another channel i watch just also did a cover of this. steve badach, bass covers. one of my fave police songs also. great cover!

  • @michaelbabroski657
    @michaelbabroski657 Před 2 lety

    Nice

  • @robinstevens9189
    @robinstevens9189 Před 3 lety +4

    Absolutely fantastic! Phil Collen would concur.

  • @pg-bs7cq
    @pg-bs7cq Před 3 lety +1

    Let’s gooooo

  • @rnaples21
    @rnaples21 Před 3 lety +2

    So good! rather listen to this than the original

  • @iangarner8857
    @iangarner8857 Před rokem

    Andy Summers is underated but the three of them are unreal!

  • @angelicamarcondes8336
    @angelicamarcondes8336 Před 3 lety +1

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @saga55
    @saga55 Před 3 lety

    great cover again of this great song, look on the 1993 Sting live version of this song on my channel, Check : "Sting-King of pain (live in Passariano-Villa Manin 1993)" , there is a great heavy impro in the middle of the song with his guitarist Dominic Miller.

  • @mattdawg83686
    @mattdawg83686 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent as usual! Is a cover of Demolition Man in the offing?

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! Hmmm maybe...

  • @sam_cost
    @sam_cost Před 3 lety

    It's great. I Love this Song. I am from brazil and watch all your video. Play loveboy from bilie ocean. Please

  • @importg37
    @importg37 Před 2 lety

    I like this guitar cover to King of Pain! Can you please do a cover of Sting’s Desert Rose?

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 2 lety

      Thanks, maybe some time in the future.

  • @JacQuie1776
    @JacQuie1776 Před 3 lety +6

    👏🏻👏🏻 sounds pretty Leppardized
    Was that "Walking on the Moon" at the end ?

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 3 lety +3

      Dam, I was trying not to 😅🙈.
      Yeah Walking On the Moon at the end.

    • @JacQuie1776
      @JacQuie1776 Před 3 lety +3

      @@bwm5150 you thought you could fool us lol ! Very cool nonchalantly sliding that in 😁👍🏻

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 3 lety +2

      Haha, I'll have to try better next time.

    • @adamwarlock5286
      @adamwarlock5286 Před 3 lety

      Is that chord the phaser demo ?

    • @JacQuie1776
      @JacQuie1776 Před 3 lety +2

      @@bwm5150 yes lol 😉

  • @rainerwinkler1026
    @rainerwinkler1026 Před 3 lety +1

    Lol also my favourite police song... Guess it resonates wiht Def Lep Fans

  • @fabiomorse
    @fabiomorse Před 2 lety

    Amazing cover as usual.
    I never saw a guitar cover of my favorite Police song (Don't Stand So Close To me 1986 version). Any chance of you doing it??
    Regards from Brazil!

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks! I like that version so maybe someday.

  • @343434richie
    @343434richie Před 3 lety

    Any chance you can do a cover of Middletown Dreams by Rush-cheers!

  • @shelbylittle5629
    @shelbylittle5629 Před 3 lety

    Hey bwm could you do covers from Warrant that would be awesome

  • @stevennava6920
    @stevennava6920 Před rokem

    Where are the guitar tabs for this?

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před rokem

      They’re on my Patreon, linked in the pinned comment.

  • @Antonivs
    @Antonivs Před 2 lety

    He he... very smart decision: fuse the 2007 version with recorded version and the end of synchronicity tour...

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 2 lety +1

      Haham thanks! I forgot to mention in the description but yeah I was taking a bit from the live versions too to fill out the sound like Andy would do also.

    • @Antonivs
      @Antonivs Před 2 lety

      @@bwm5150 and the result is very neat, congrats!!!

  • @curragh4635
    @curragh4635 Před 3 lety

    Hey man. Awesome job. You wouldn't have a tab for this would you? Or how about a video lesson?

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! I write up tabs on my Patreon page,

    • @curragh4635
      @curragh4635 Před 3 lety

      @@bwm5150 how about email?

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 3 lety

      @@curragh4635 that wouldn’t be fair to my Patrons

    • @curragh4635
      @curragh4635 Před 3 lety

      @@bwm5150 i thought for custom work email?

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před 3 lety

      @@curragh4635 send me an email to organise anything like that

  • @britoemitchoe1175
    @britoemitchoe1175 Před měsícem

    Sting gave you those chords didn't he?

    • @bwm5150
      @bwm5150  Před měsícem +1

      Well, I took them from seeing what Andy would play but he certainly could’ve got them from Sting

  • @eduardochagas1735
    @eduardochagas1735 Před 3 lety

    Nice