On 60 Minutes, musician Stewart Copeland gives a rare look inside his Los Angeles studio, revealing a creative space filled with diverse instruments from tuned bells to waterphones, gongs, and a vintage trumpet from his father. Copeland, famed for fronting The Police, has shifted gears into experimental sound design, blending orchestral elements with nature-inspired sounds.
He is collaborating with naturalist Martyn Stewart on 'Wild Concerto,' an innovative album that captures the sounds of Mother Nature, featuring collaborations with hyenas, owls, and howler monkeys. The studio showcases Copeland's inventive approach, incorporating custom percussion rigs and capturing organic sounds, making his space a living laboratory for musical experimentation.
During his visit, Copeland demonstrates unique instruments like a guitar gifted by Sting and discusses how his latest projects fuse traditional orchestral techniques with the natural world, creating an immersive auditory experience that is part workshop, part performance, and entirely avant-garde.