March 2003 - Police - mailman.xmission.com

latest update on video
by Josh Corwin 17 Mar '03

17 Mar '03

Hey everyone...good news...the police portion of the HOF show trimmed down to a little over 20 minutes. I didn't cut one second of their footage...just got rid of the commercials. I captured the video from my satellite, although the capture is analog via capture card and not pure digital, but still looks good. The good news is that it is only 648MB which means that I can put it onto a regular cd. I will still make up a menu, etc. and will send it to people as a SVCD. Basically, this will play on all computers and just about all standalone DVD players. As for the quality....it will be identical this way or if I burned the video file onto a dvd disc. will also try to post a low res version tonight (wmv or real player) but I do not currently have a webpage. If someone has space to post this file, please let me know and I'll send it. -Josh

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hof recording
by Toni Carbó 17 Mar '03

17 Mar '03

Hi I just want to ask a special favour to anybody who make a copie of the enteire show on DVD and send it to me this week to use on my radio program next Saturday!!.I need postal express or any private agency to arrive at time!!!,please anybody in US who want to help..please contact to me privatly. Best Toni Carbó barcelona,Catalonia TONICARBO(a)teleline.es

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Way to Go Stew
by SOMEDUDE20＠aol.com 17 Mar '03

17 Mar '03

Some said before that Andy seemed to be out of it and yes, he did seem like he was not all there. However, Stewart Copeland is God!!! I know ladies, he does not look like Sting but for 3 songs to have broken his snare head, thats passion! Stewart was there 10000000%. As a drummer, bassist, and guitar player for over 15 years; Stewart, tonight, has inspired me to keep on going for 100 more years. God bless Stewart Copeland. Goodnight from the Police fans. PS it is total crap that Message got cut as it IS the drummers song

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HOF on VH1
by Anne 17 Mar '03

17 Mar '03

Hey guys! I am getting so psyched about the show. I'm hoping to get lucky & have a friend of Jeff's record the show (he has Dish Network). Nonetheless, the suspense is driving me crazy. Hopefully I'll get to see it in a few short days. I'm looking forward to the impressions of everyone who will get to see it tonight. Keep the comments flowing, many of us are living vicariously through to few & the "lucky" (which I know is a subjective term) on this list. Antsy & impatient in Halifax, Anne

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Please write VH1 to Voice complaints
by SourKrauss＠aol.com 17 Mar '03

17 Mar '03

Hey-- As you all are like me, I am unhappy with the un-airing of "Message in a Bottle." So I've come up with a plan: Below is an e-mail address to customer service of VH1. I say we plague their inbox with comlaints about the editing of the Police moment. Say what you want in the e-mail, but please voice an opinion. Below also is my letter to Vh1. Please join me in this "petition" to hopefully get the fully uncut version on the air. Thanks. By the way, Roxanne was money...! Please send complaints to: help(a)vh1mail.com Here is the letter I worte: "I thought we learned our lesson when CBS cut off Frank Sinatra's acceptance speech during his Life Time Achievement moment on TV to never cut artists' performances short. I am very disappointed with vh1's decision to not air "Message in a Bottle" during the Police's segment of the 2003 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony. You have let down many fans and you have not fulfilled your duty to broadcast the ceremony. When a football game runs over, the network is obligated to show the whole game. If you're going to tape the show...then show the whole the show. It's as if a pizza was ordered and only delivered it us without the crust. The Police reunion is one of the biggest anticipated moments in music history and you deprived the public of sharing that moment. Again, I am displeased with this decision to edit their performance. Please either post the song on the Internet or rebroadcast the show unedited. Don't you believe in the non-censored performance of music? You have censored us in a true music moment. Please rectify this situation. I look forward to watching re-broadcasted unedited version of the whole 2003 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony. -Eric Krausse

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I miss that Stewart Copeland!!!
by Stingfan222＠aol.com 17 Mar '03

17 Mar '03

Wow. After all these years of Sting "being the man in the spotlight" on his own, I forgot how much I loved seeing Stewart do his thing. He truly is an amazing drummer! After seeing this broadcast, I'm glad my memory of seeing them live is still intact. Then again, maybe it was just because it was on TV and it seemed they were totally Sting versions. Sad that they didn't show all 4 songs? YES. Sad that I didn't go? No. I was regretting it after reading all the wonderful exploits of the dedicated that went last week, but now I feel I made the right decision for me. Kind of like seeing a loved one in a casket--- I'd rather remember them how they were when you knew them and loved them best. Just my little 'ole opinion and I'm sticking to it. The show was great closure for me as far as seeing them together again. Stewart is a god! Thought I'd never change my tune on my fav in the group, but oops, I may just have! M

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One word:
by TaoofKim＠aol.com 17 Mar '03

17 Mar '03

One word: Devastating. In a good way cause we haven't seem them together in so long and they still rock! In a bad way cause of the missing message and it is clear that this is the last. People who know people should find a way to get that footage released - Soon. I need to hear it. :) KIM

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HoF
by Sweetmomb＠cs.com 17 Mar '03

17 Mar '03

Have to agree, even tho my heart will always belong to Sting, Stewart was absolutely amazing!! And he looked great!! Sting was as lovely as ever, and as pissy as ever, but that's just Sting, nothing new there! Andy *did* look out of it -- is he in okay health? I seem to recall VH-1 making "videos" out of cuts from previous shows -- maybe they'll do the same for Message, in an attempt to get people to actually tune in to VH-1. (Sorry, but since VH-1 and MTV went to programming instead of just playing videos, they have both lost out. I really enjoy tuning in to VH-1 Classic now and then to see a lineup of videos for a change!) But I digress.... The Police together again were a joy to behold! Holly

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Hall of Fame and Copies to all
by Josh Corwin 17 Mar '03

17 Mar '03

Hi everyone...I'm sending info to the list as I got almost 20 requests for a copy of the show on dvd.....I will get to everyone...But I have no enthusiasm right now to even watch it again, let alone make it into a dvd or anything else...I am so fucking aggravated that they skipped message on the broadcast...I had my home theater blasting waiting for it at 10:45 at night and was getting so worked up about hearing that intro again...and shitty VH-1 skipped it...assholes...Sorry about my language...I ALWAYS blow off the bickering and bullshit on the list and keep my cursing to myself...But I am so annoyed, it's not even funny!!!! -Josh

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HOF
by Loziric＠aol.com 17 Mar '03

17 Mar '03

Wow! My heart is still pumping! At first I didn't like the idea of Gwen Stefani inducting the band, but I really identified with her. 3 perfect parts fitting together to create brillance! Sting looked a little uncomforable and Stewart crushed his drum that was hilarious. Anyway, It was awesome seeing them together again! Lou

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