STEWART COPELAND

Just wanted to let you know the latest from D'Drum and the upcoming Gamelan D'Drum performance with the Dallas Symphony. Stewart has been in Dallas since last weekend; the main reason for his visit was not to see Sting perform (his date here was a coincidence), but to work with D'Drum in the studio.

This week Stewart has been recording the percussion group's parts at Palmyra Studios in Palmer, Texas (http://www.palmyrastudios.com) so he can take them back to his studio and finalize the orchestrations. It has been a long week already, as they have recorded from morning to evening getting each movement, part, note and nuance perfect.

Plenty of video has been shot and photos taken, so stay tuned for some exclusive content.

Guess we now know not to look for SC on tonight's American Idol finale...

Seriously, glad to know what's going on with this. Thanks TD!

Thanks much for the update.

Is the recording just being made to get ready for the February performances or is there a release upcoming of the anticipated piece?

[quote="njperry"]Thanks much for the update.

Is the recording just being made to get ready for the February performances or is there a release upcoming of the anticipated piece?[/quote]

It's mostly pre-production. They were playing along to Stewart's orchestral samples. Doesn't rule out a recording of the performance though!

[quote="thedaner"]It's mostly pre-production. They were playing along to Stewart's orchestral samples. Doesn't rule out a recording of the performance though![/quote]

That would be excellent if there was release of it.

Are you pictured in the avatar with Stewart?

[quote="njperry"
Are you pictured in the avatar with Stewart?[/quote]

That's me, on the left. I attended some of yesterday's session, and met The Maestro. A pretty decent day, I must say.

thedaner wrote: A pretty decent day, I must say.

I believe you.

Divemistress of the Dark wrote:Guess we now know not to look for SC on tonight's American Idol finale...

Dang! (and I was hoping.....)

Excellent. Great to hear progress is being made.

Thanks for the update, Dane. Nice photo!

Thanks for all the updates, Dane. Much appreciated!!!

Thanks for the update, hope St. Jeff got some time to celebrate his b-day!