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=About the song= | =About the song= | ||
| − | + | ==Writing== | |
| + | [[Sting]] wrote the song at Ian Fleming's "Goldeneye" residence on Jamaica around May / June [[1982]]. | ||
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| + | ==Utopia demo== | ||
| + | On [[1982-11-24]] he recorded a demo at [[Utopia Studios]] in London, England, UK. | ||
| + | The demo was quite the same as the finished LP version. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The demo was recorded with the song name [[Synchronicity]] (as there was no [[Synchronicity I]] song title yet). It kept that working title way into [[1983]], when [[Synchronicity I]] finally got its name. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Outtake== | ||
| + | On [[1982-12-23]] [[The Police]] recorded a 4:33 minute version of this song that is different to the LP version. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Extended version== | ||
| + | In January [[1983]] [[Hugh Padgham]] mixed an extended version of this song (5:48 minutes) that featured the [[Loch]] music in the song's middle section. Otherwise it's the song as we know it from the LP. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Alternate Mix== | ||
| + | Another alternate mix from [[AIR Studios]] done on [[1983-01-10]] is a bit different to the LP version and lasts 4:54 minutes. | ||
The guitar intro is the same, but [[Sting]] then counts the other instruments in. | The guitar intro is the same, but [[Sting]] then counts the other instruments in. | ||
| + | The instrumental middle part of this early mix is still "empty" with no guitar feedback yet, while the main guitar riff is played throughout. | ||
| + | This alternate take is a bit shorter than the LP version - missing one "Many Miles Away" in the fade out. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Instrumental version== | ||
| + | It seems that adding [[Andy Summers]]' guitar feedback to fill the middle part of the song was a very late idea. It can only be heard on the LP version and an instrumental version that was mixed at [[Le Studio]] in February [[1983]] and lasts 4:56 minutes. | ||
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| + | Near the end of the second chorus you can already hear bits from the feedback guitar that can not be heard on the LP version. The percussional oomph at the transition from that chorus to the middle section is missing here... Guitars in the feedback section are mixed differently. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The instrumental fades out one "Many Miles Away" earlier than the LP version. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==LP version== | ||
| + | The LP version we all knew before lasts 5:01 minutes. | ||
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| − | The | + | In One Two Testing magazine (December [[1983]]) [[Andy Summers]] explained how the guitars were recorded. He used the Stratocaster, double tracked twice, with maybe a Les Paul in one place. He recorded the basic track, overdubbed one section and then took out the original in that part. |
| + | The middle part was recorded with the Stratocaster and two Marshalls full up. Andy put the headphones on waiting for the control room to run the track for him. He started messing with the feedback - six minutes of screeching - not knowing that the tape was already rolling. On the LP version they used parts of this six minutes of feedback - with the main guitar riff being faded in halfway through the instrumental middle section. | ||
=Personnel= | =Personnel= | ||
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| [[1983-06-01]] | | [[1983-06-01]] | ||
| USA | | USA | ||
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| + | | [[Image:Police-album-messageinaboxthecompleterecordings.jpg|40px]] | ||
| + | | [[Message In A Box: The Complete Recordings]] | ||
| + | | [[1993-MM-DD]] | ||
| + | | UK | ||
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=Alternative and cover versions= | =Alternative and cover versions= | ||
| + | An early mix from [[AIR Studios]] features a few differences to the LP version. | ||
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A cover version of [[Synchronicity II]] appears on the following album release: | A cover version of [[Synchronicity II]] appears on the following album release: | ||
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* Wikipedia. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchronicity_II Synchronicity II]. | * Wikipedia. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchronicity_II Synchronicity II]. | ||
* UK magazines ([[Synchronicity II]] release date) | * UK magazines ([[Synchronicity II]] release date) | ||
| + | * Craig Betts (demo date) | ||
| + | * Fabio Trentini (demo info after listening to [[Pete Smith]]'s tapes) | ||
| + | * [[Synchronicity]] box set (released on 2024-07-26) liner notes | ||
[[Category:Songs (The Police)]][[Category:Songs (Sting)]] | [[Category:Songs (The Police)]][[Category:Songs (Sting)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:27, 15 August 2024
| "Synchronicity II" | |
|---|---|
| Recorded by The Police | |
| Released: | 1983
1984-01-25 (Japan 12") |
| Recorded: | December 1982 / January 1983 |
| Length: | 5:02 |
| Album(s): | Synchronicity |
| Label(s): | A&M |
| Writer(s): | Sting |
| Producer(s): | Hugh Padgham & The Police |
| Studio(s): | AIR Studios |
| Released as single? | YES |
"Synchronicity II" is a song written by Sting and recorded by The Police in 1983.
Contents
About the song
Writing
Sting wrote the song at Ian Fleming's "Goldeneye" residence on Jamaica around May / June 1982.
Utopia demo
On 1982-11-24 he recorded a demo at Utopia Studios in London, England, UK. The demo was quite the same as the finished LP version.
The demo was recorded with the song name Synchronicity (as there was no Synchronicity I song title yet). It kept that working title way into 1983, when Synchronicity I finally got its name.
Outtake
On 1982-12-23 The Police recorded a 4:33 minute version of this song that is different to the LP version.
Extended version
In January 1983 Hugh Padgham mixed an extended version of this song (5:48 minutes) that featured the Loch music in the song's middle section. Otherwise it's the song as we know it from the LP.
Alternate Mix
Another alternate mix from AIR Studios done on 1983-01-10 is a bit different to the LP version and lasts 4:54 minutes.
The guitar intro is the same, but Sting then counts the other instruments in. The instrumental middle part of this early mix is still "empty" with no guitar feedback yet, while the main guitar riff is played throughout. This alternate take is a bit shorter than the LP version - missing one "Many Miles Away" in the fade out.
Instrumental version
It seems that adding Andy Summers' guitar feedback to fill the middle part of the song was a very late idea. It can only be heard on the LP version and an instrumental version that was mixed at Le Studio in February 1983 and lasts 4:56 minutes.
Near the end of the second chorus you can already hear bits from the feedback guitar that can not be heard on the LP version. The percussional oomph at the transition from that chorus to the middle section is missing here... Guitars in the feedback section are mixed differently.
The instrumental fades out one "Many Miles Away" earlier than the LP version.
LP version
The LP version we all knew before lasts 5:01 minutes.
In One Two Testing magazine (December 1983) Andy Summers explained how the guitars were recorded. He used the Stratocaster, double tracked twice, with maybe a Les Paul in one place. He recorded the basic track, overdubbed one section and then took out the original in that part.
The middle part was recorded with the Stratocaster and two Marshalls full up. Andy put the headphones on waiting for the control room to run the track for him. He started messing with the feedback - six minutes of screeching - not knowing that the tape was already rolling. On the LP version they used parts of this six minutes of feedback - with the main guitar riff being faded in halfway through the instrumental middle section.
Personnel
Release History
Albums
Synchronicity II appears on the following album releases:
| Cover art | Album title | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Synchronicity | 1983-06-01 | USA |
|
Message In A Box: The Complete Recordings | 1993-MM-DD | UK |
Singles
CD Singles
| Cover art | Catalog no. | Songs | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Catalog no. | "Song"(s) | YYYY-MM-DD | Country |
7" Singles
| Cover art | Catalog no. | A-side song/B-side song | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AM 153 | "Synchronicity II"/"Once Upon A Daydream" | 1983-10-28 | UK |
|
|
AM 2571 | "Synchronicity II"/"Once Upon A Daydream" | YYYY-MM-DD | USA |
|
|
AMS 9747 | "Synchronicity II"/"Truth Hits Everybody (remix)" | YYYY-MM-DD | The Netherlands |
12" Singles
| Cover art | Catalog no. | A-side song(s)/B-side song(s) | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
AMX 153 | "Synchronicity II"/"Once Upon A Daydream" | 1983-10-28 | UK |
|
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AMP-12001 | "Synchronicity II"/"Once Upon A Daydream" | 1984-01-25 | Japan |
Video
"Synchronicity II" appears on the following video and dvd releases:
| Cover art | Video title | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Every Breath You Take: The Videos | 1986-MM-DD | Country |
|
Every Breath You Take: The DVD | 2003-04-07 | Country |
Awards, nominations, and certifications
Awards
This section needs more information.
| Year | Winner | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY | WINNER (album, song, producer, etc.) | AWARD (Grammy, People's Choice, etc.) | CATEGORY |
Nominations
This section needs more information.
| Year | Nominee | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY | NOMINEE (album, song, producer, etc.) | AWARD (Grammy, People's Choice, etc.) | CATEGORY |
Certifications
This section needs more information.
| Country | Certifier | Classification | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | CERTIFIER (RIAA, IFPI...) | CLASSIFICATION (Album, singles, foreign artist...) | CERTIFICATION (Gold, Platinum, Diamond...) |
Lyrics
Lyrics are property and copyright of their owners, and provided here for educational purposes only.
Ooooooooh... Ooooooooh... Ooooooooh... Ooooooooh... Another suburban family morning Grandmother screaming at the wall We have to shout above the din of our Rice Krispies We can't hear anything at all Mother chants her litany of boredom and frustration But we know all her suicides are fake Daddy only stares into the distance There's only so much more that he can take Many miles away Something crawls from the slime At the bottom of a dark Scottish lake Another industrial ugly morning The factory belches filth into the sky He walks unhindered through the picket lines today He doesn't think to wonder why The secretaries pout and preen like cheap tarts in a red light street But all he ever thinks to do is watch And every single meeting with his so-called superior Is a humiliating kick in the crotch Many miles away Something crawls to the surface Of a dark Scottish loch Another working day has ended Only the rush hour hell to face Packed like lemmings into shiny metal boxes Contestants in a suicidal race Daddy grips the wheel and stares alone into the distance He knows that something somewhere has to break He sees the family home now looming in the headlights The pain upstairs that makes his eyeballs ache Many miles away There's a shadow on the door Of a cottage on the shore Of a dark Scottish lake Many miles away Many miles away Many miles away Many miles away Many miles away Many miles away...
Quotations and trivia
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Alternative and cover versions
An early mix from AIR Studios features a few differences to the LP version.
A cover version of Synchronicity II appears on the following album release:
| Cover art | Artist | Album title | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
No Motiv | Policia! A Tribute To The Police | 2005-MM-DD | USA |
See also
This section needs more information.
External links
This section needs more information.
References
- Police, The. Synchronicity. (1983) [Audio recording], A&M Records.
- Police, The. Synchronicity II.
- Wikipedia. Synchronicity II.
- UK magazines (Synchronicity II release date)
- Craig Betts (demo date)
- Fabio Trentini (demo info after listening to Pete Smith's tapes)
- Synchronicity box set (released on 2024-07-26) liner notes
