Stewart Copeland turns his studio into a wild orchestra

Stewart Copeland, best known as the drummer for The Police, has turned his Los Angeles studio into a vibrant laboratory of sound. He has incorporated an array of custom percussion, tuned bells, waterphones, gongs, and even a vintage trumpet into his creative process.

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From custom percussion rigs and tuned bells to waterphones, gongs, and even a 1920s trumpet from his father, Copeland has turned the space into a living laboratory of sound.

Copeland's latest collaborators are not human. He has teamed up with British naturalist Martyn Stewart for a groundbreaking album titled "Wild Concerto." This project celebrates nature's orchestra by integrating the sounds of hyenas, owls, and howler monkeys into musical compositions.

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Copeland has teamed up with British naturalist Martyn Stewart to create a pioneering album called "Wild Concerto," which celebrates Mother Nature's orchestra.

The album draws inspiration from diverse sources, ranging from classical orchestral percussion to nature-inspired sound design. Copeland demonstrated how elements of his new project incorporate these natural sounds, showcasing a fusion of experimental music and environmental awareness. The studio itself functions as both a workshop and a performance space, embodying Copeland's distinctive experimental spirit.

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It's part workshop, part performance, and entirely in Copeland's experimental spirit.