Every Breath You Take (The Police ) | Soft Piano & Cello Cover

"Every Breath You Take" is one of the most recognizable songs by The Police, released in 1983 on their album Synchronicity.
Written by Sting, the song quickly became a global hit and earned two Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year.

Although many listeners interpreted it as a love ballad, Sting has explained in several interviews that the lyrics actually describe obsession and emotional surveillance, which gives the melody its unique mix of beauty and quiet tension. The song’s iconic guitar riff, played by Andy Summers, was recorded in a single inspired take and became one of the most quoted guitar lines in pop history.

For this cover, I wanted to create something more intimate and reflective.
The piece begins with soft rain and distant thunder, setting a calm and personal atmosphere before the piano enters. The arrangement is centered around soft piano, cello, bass and light strings. My goal was to keep the original spirit of the song while presenting it in a quieter, more intimate way. Something you'd listen to in a cold winter night while drinking hot cocoa.

The images used in this clip were generated by with Midjourney AI, chosen to match the soft, rainy, introspective mood of the music. Images of charcoal sketches, watercolors, and oils that aim to highlight the emotional tone without distracting from the arrangement.

Original Song Credits:
Writers: Sting (Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner)
Performed by: The Police
Album: Synchronicity (1983)

Piano & Cello Arrangement:
Arrangement/Production: Idan Schneider
Images: MidJourney7 (with paid license)

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