Lots of rumors going around, first the Grammy appearance and now the possibility of a tour. I did catch their performance last night on the Grammy telecast...was anyone else disappointed that they did Roxanne? I would've liked to hear at least "Don't stand so close to me" or "Synchronicity II". And only one song? Why no medly at least? Hell, they gave Justin Timberlake two songs and who cares about him...his balls haven't even dropped yet.
There is one thing, one member of that band that has always impressed the hell out of me and has always stood out more than the other two. And no, I'm not talking about Sting. The real genius of that band?
Stewart. Copeland.
Love his drumming, his enthusiasm for the music. Just watching the performance last night, I see he hasn't lost one bit of his greatness. I'm an amateur music geek and am mesmerized on every Police song with the drum line. The staccato; always on the 2's and 4's, never on the 1's and 3's. He just wraps the cymbals around the beat and is always surprising in his choices. For that alone, I will go see this tour. Fuck Sting, he hasn't changed in 20 years. I want to Stewart to blow my mind.
The rest of the Grammy show was so-so, of course had to turn it off when they showcased the country acts around 10pm EST or my husband would vomit. Mary J blew the roof off with her song (as I knew she would). I also liked the trio of John Legend, Corinne Bailey Rae and John Mayer. You'd never see that outside of this venue, and it flowed together quite well.
And of course, I loved the big FUCK YOU to the country set by giving the Dixie Chicks 5 awards. Seems like that sends a clear message to the people: The music industry has their back, even if their supposed "fan base" doesn't. How long do people hold grudges? A long time, per my coworker Mike. He talked to some people from Tennesse during the telecast and they are still pissed at the Chicks. Get over it...I'm sure there is something better in life to feel rage about, like your son going to Iraq for the 3rd time.
Usually I think the Grammys are generally behind the times, but this one seemed a bit better. With the exception of the Tony Bennett/Stevie Wonder duet winning best collaberation (had anyone heard that song? ever?) they seemed better. Boy, they didn't want to reward Timberlake at all for some reason. I guess John Mayer got the benefit of the geriatrics not feeling Sexyback...
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Love that you love Stewart Copeland. He had a very cool opera produced when I was in college: "Blood on the Moon." I don't know if a recording of it was ever made, but some perc friends of mine went to see it in Chicago and it blew them away! He's much, MUCH more of a musician than just "the drummer for the Police." See if you can find a recording.
Also, re: the Dixie Chix...I think their new album is pos-def kick ass! They seem to avoid the "new country" sound (as defined by having hard rock drums & guitars coupled with fiddle & pedal steel) and instead do a much more roots-y thing. Good for them!
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