Leland your bass in that song is one of my favorite in all my life! The work you did with Phil is LEGENDARY!! God bells you brother - and ROCK ON!! 🙏💙😎👍
I felt the exact same thing! We musicians are a unique bunch! Felt a musical connection with you when I read your comment. I said the exact same thing just now to my wife while watching this video except I said,”power and anger” are in the drums and the agony are in the vocal. Good comment man!
Couldn't have said it any better, intense is really the word for this song, it's overflowing with so much emotion that it makes you forget how complex the actual arrangement is. 😄
I just love how Rick can pull out out a Bach reference to reinforce his analysis of Phil Collins. Rick’s understanding of both music theory and music history is fantastic
When I saw Genesis at the Philadelphia Spectrum, Phil Collins was one of the most energetic, engaging, dynamic lead singers and frontmen I had ever seen, and that memory has stayed with me for decades, and he remains one of the best ever. Couple that with being one of the best drummers ever, and then throw in being a highly gifted songwriter, and you have one solid amazing artist and performer.
I saw Genesis at least 10 times, and Phil by himself 4 or 5 times. Excellent showman! I saw Genesis' last tour. I loved seeing them for one last time, but it was crushing to see Phil unable to drum and stand while singing.
Same here! They (as well as Phil) were so creative back then. I'd also listen to Home by the Sea on that album just so I could get to the transition into Second Home by the Sea.
@@PhillBogart That's when albums were albums. How many concept albums came out of that period? How many albums had little connections between songs and things like that? Listening to an album was an event, an experience. Modern music culture is all about the 3 minute singles that you stream on Spotify. It's lost a lot of that magic.
@@tonyhudson8235 I couldn't agree with you more, my man. I love a lot of the classic rock from the '60s and '70s but the '80s had their own sound and energy that just set those artists/bands apart - especially from the terrible in between that was Disco .
@@PhillBogart People don't give the 80s the credit it deserves. Sure, the 60s and 70s were a golden age of new music and experimental sounds ... but the 80s really honed it. Bands like Def Leppard, all the way to Kate Bush. Even pop music was kinda new. I think coming out of the punk era was fantastic. Not that I dislike punk, but because it gave artists permission to be loud, heavy and outrageous... because it would always be milder than punk. I'm a massive fan of the 80s as a musical cornucopia. Whatever you were into, it was available.
This song came out when I was a senior in college. My boyfriend unexpectedly broke up with me. I thought I would die. This was THE song that was big at the time. Fast forward and I turn 60 this week. This song really brings me back to the 20 year old broken hearted coed trying to walk to class in the Midwest snow. Thank you for doing this song.
Hey Rick. You make me want to care about music again. After an education in music and teaching drums full time for over 20 years, I’ve lost my mojo. It’s refreshing to see someone passionate about music as I used to be. This song gives the feels for sure. Gold.
@@JoleneBurkeiseomagic no, it’s called losing passion for something. I’m passionate about other things. Music just isn’t at the top anymore. And that’s ok.
@jem9031 that's the saddest thing I have ever heard. When I get to a point I start feeling lost in music, I learn a different instrument and the passion always comes back. Just teaching myself piano and all I hear is classical music in my sleep lol. I don't even develop classical pieces but I am doing it anyway. I hope maybe something here helps you grow wings again.
Rick Beato, I'm 60 and love music and love the way you break down a song even though most of what you describe goes completely over my head . Your video's are compulsive viewing. Much love from London.
"Against All Odds" sounds just as beautiful today as I can imagine it did when it was released in the 80s. Collins' voice was amazing and paired with the piano makes the song tug at your heartstrings.
If there is one thing I think is true about Phil Collins, it’s that he RESPECTS the value of an incredible drum fill. As incredible as he is as a musician, he is a drummer with VERY few peers.
@@danieldaniels7571 I’ve tried it a time or two… and it’s dayum hard! 😉🤣 The beats are hardly EVER in unison, and it’s pretty instinctive to concentrate on one or the other rather than both. I honestly cannot do it. I’d end up with someone throwing whatever weighty thing at me that was handy.
It's tragicomic that Phil's solo career is considered to be crap by many deaf people simply because such pop is 'not cool enough' for them. He made brilliant pop songs through the 80s - exciting and fun to listen to, great ballads, great horn sections, great melodies, ambient sound. There's nothing like it today.
I think, 007, 'simply .... not cool enough' is your reason as to why people find him crap. They/I may be wrong but for many/most, it's nothing to do with that. With the exception of 'In the Air tonight' he simply does nothing for me. And as he does nothing for me, there will be many songs of his I haven't heard that might just surprise me. But please don't put cheap reasons forward for why someone dislikes someone you do. It's convenient but helpful.
@@peterdowney1492 I still think there are mostly shallow and stupid reasons to 'hate' his music or to pretend that his music is horrible crap. Everyone is allowed not to like any music, but Phil was satanized way too hard for way too long by people who even believe that what was shown in 'American Psycho' was true about his music, so some people today actually believe that Phil's music is so shallow and bad that you must be a psychopath to like it.
@@peterdowney1492 not sure why you needed to defend why you don't like him. The only reason you'd need to defend yourself is if you didn't find him cool. Him doing nothing for you is a separate reason and not really worthy of a retort.
So nice to know that if I don't drink the Phil Collins pop kool-aid, I must be deaf. What a stupid insipid comment. For the record, I like some of the stuff on his first two solo records. After that? Well, that's better left unsaid for me.
The song was written for his first album “face value” but he left it off thinking it was not good enough. He was busy with Genesis when he got asked to write a song for the film, so he resurrected this song changed a few lyrics and it became one of his biggest hits. Phil Collins is amazing.
There's a scratch version in the extra bonus tracks now, isn't there? It's not mych loke the final song but it really sounds like Tony Banks' keyboards are on it! I'd love to know if Phil nicled Tony's keyboards for that.
My favorite part of these tune analysis videos by Rick is the excitement that suddenly comes across his face when he's playing along on his guitar and comes upon a really cool chord concept he wants to lay on us 😂😂😂 so good! The sheer joy Rick shows about quality songwriting of days gone by may still keep it alive for future generations to realize.
Phil Collins is a genius who's reputation got destroyed by inferior, jealous musicians. Anybody that can drum and sing at the same time live as well as write songs like this deserves much more respect.
I totally agree. He made all this look simple - writing great ballads, good singing, very good drumming AND everything played in very good live performances - but truth is, very few can do the same. Honestly I don't know anyone else like him.
Phil Collins is one of the greatest artists, IMHO, EVER! His music has SERIOUSLY comforted me in tough times and also, made me smile! ANYONE who hates his music, is quite frankly, an ‘unimaginable’ human! Period! Oasis, especially, the Gallagher Brothers, have had harsh words for Phil Collins and like to compare themselves to The Beatles! That comparison should tell you the types of people you’re dealing with! No comparison, they have like, 4 good songs and Collins and The Beatles?! No comparison! Collins music is ‘incredible!’ Solo and work with Genesis. Incredible!
Phil Collins is an incredible artist, who is one of my favorite artists of all time! I listen to almost everything. From Slipknot to The Ramones, ti Chaka Khan, Enya, James Taylor, Zeppelin, Jazz, Classical, you name it! Collins is incredible and anyone who doesn’t think so, is certainly entitled to their opinion but frankly, I wouldn’t even consider their opinion because whatever they think is IRRELEVANT, as far as I’m concerned! His music had helped me through some tough times. It has also made me laugh, smile and it’s great, TBH! The saddest thing in music is how hatred from one musician towards another really can get in the way of appreciating the diverse types of music that everyone can enjoy and admire! It’s destroyed the careers of some fine musicians, I’m sure! Thank goodness Phil Collins prevailed, through whatever types of individuals who opposed his music! He gave us music that I’ll cherish for the remainder of my years!
Watching you break down a song is such a joy. Not just from a technical standpoint, but in the love for music you exude. We are blessed to have a spirit and teacher such as you, Rick.
I agree. I'm nowhere near his knowledge of theory and technique but we love music all the same and I'm glad he isn't doing this dryly. He doesn't simply drill into the song from an academic standpoint or something like that, he gets into the beat and air drums and smiles right along with me. Sometimes, also like I do, he'll take a moment and pause to shake his head and reflect on the overall mastery of the music.
Agree, you can see he just loves music to death. Happiness is just plastered all over his face at times. His understanding of music theory is just incredible to me.
As a child of the 80’s, I heard this song many times. I know the lyrics and melody well, but I had never paid much attention to the drums. Thank you for showing me a different side of this classic.
Brand X showed his virtuosity but nobody much ever heard any of it. Check out their album "Unorthodox Behavior" and you can't deny his drumming skills. But I could never find my way into tripe like "SuSuSudio" after the original Genesis. Yeah, I'm getting old but "Selling England By The Pound" and "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway", as well as so many others, are just far greater accomplishments in my mind. Just my opinion of course. Ed: Just thought I'd add that Tony Banks is an absolute musical genius.
Phil Collins played on an endless loop on the radio when I was in grade school. I'm in my late 30s now and am obsessed with Genesis and Phil. I originally just thought it was nostalgia but as time goes on I am realizing that Phil is a tricky genius and is a master at mesmerizing his audience with emotional chord progressions unique vocals and masterful drum fills.
Oh yes… this! I’m in that same age bracket, and I’ve been obsessed with Phil and Genesis since I was maybe 9 years old. The difference I found over time was that I finally gained the musical understanding, theory, and vocabulary to quantify WHY it was so good after all these years (VS. jumping up and down like a crazy kid going “OH MY GOD! THIS IS SO AMAZING! CAN YOU FEEL HOW AWESOME THAT SOUNDS?” 😂) I strongly recommend reading his autobiography “Not Dead Yet”. It’s wonderful.
I’m not a musician. But a magical chord progression (you know it when you hear it), let alone a song full of them, can drop the feels on me hard. Add a hit movie with a heartbreaking love story, and the sight of Rachel Ward crying at the end to this song…. And I’m blubbering. 😂😂
Same here Heather. Those haunting ethereal progressions ALONE often brings tears to my eyes but add the deeply heartfelt lyrics, passion and storyline of this song and movie and I'm just done....
@@herroyalhighness5634 there was back in the 80's by some people, he was everywhere and involved in a lot of projects..... some people thought he was vain or a showoff
@@herroyalhighness5634 During that period his music was commonly called Macdonalds music. ‘Here”s another Mchit.’My work place played the same radio station and the over exposure killed his appeal for many..
@@35milesoflead be wasted,my ears are 56 years old and been subjected to loud music and motorcycles,I’m really lost but impressed by what he says as I get what the jist is
“Trick of the Tail”…at the top of my favorite album’s list too! The song itself is a study in changing keys and tempos. “Against All Odds” is a song that is beyond comparison.
Agreed! Even his duets were great, too. I still find myself going on to YT to watch the old music video for Easy Lover with Philip Bailey and him. The music is just so great even all these years later but the personality and chemistry he had with PB in it was the icing on the cake.
It is interesting that Rick was thinking about Phil and that he may not have spent more time with his music. Phil was SO EVERYWHERE in the 80's that I think people got burned out on him as he was everywhere on the radio. It is strange, as it almost feels like there will be a resurgence of the appreciation of his music, as he did SO MUCH great music. It is almost like we take him for granted, but listening to this song, I am blown away again as how amazing Phil is! So sad what he is going through now. He is truly a legend.
Good point! That's just how I felt about Billy Joel growing up in New York in the late 70's and 80's. His music was played constantly on the radio and became like wallpaper. It took me many years to realize how many really good songs he had.
Phil Collins was handpicked by Sir George Martin to perform the Beatles' "Golden Slumbers Medley" in his Beatles tribute album. Collins was even prodded to play another 8 bars of drum solo, in addition to the existing 8... Martin even mentioned in the album's inner credits that Collins was so talented that he did all the backing vocals in that track, and if he weren't around to guard him during the sessions, Collins might have even played all the instruments himself 😁
That's a great comment. I noticed the extra bars - and the multiple drum kits in the video. Speaking of Beatles covers, Phil's version of Tomorrow Never Knows is a wonderful homage to Ringo - both drumming and sound.
Great drummer, and I mean GREAT. Phil achieved something very few can do: when he plays the drums it sounds like Phil Collins playing the drums. Which means that his style is distinct
I remember a story that he was nominated for an award for this song (Oscars? Emmys?), and had to sit in the audience listening to someone murder the song, instead of being asked to perform it himself. We saw him in concert once in Glasgow and it was outstanding. This is a great song. Thank you Mr Beato.
Love Phil Collins. Another good example of this sort of technique is his song "Take me Home". While it could have been just a normal, predictable pop song, he throws in these remarkable fills, and vocal accents that just puts it into the stratosphere.
That Lee Sklar bassline in "Take Me Home" is nuts-hard to play right, and the drum pattern is punishing as well. The guitars are classic Daryl Stuermer, too. Pretty much a perfect 80s pop song about living with mental health issues.
I have been listening to Genesis and Phil Collins since the 80’s and I’ve never gotten tired of them. Always timeless. Some favorites are Selling England by the Pound and Duke.
Gorgeous song! Phil Collins has one of the most incredible careers in music. He starts out as a very good drummer in Genesis. Becomes one of the REALLY special drummers in rock comparable to the best of the best. Then he becomes the singer of Genesis with similarities to Gabriel's voice and noticable differences which made for a wonderful transition in the band. He becomes a writer catapulting Genesis into the future while their peers became less relevant. Then he becomes a solo artist of huge magnitude further propelling Genesis' relevance and his solo career. Only he, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson sold 100 million records as a solo artist and as part of a group. Let's not forget his collaborations and work as a producer. So glad I saw the Last Domino Tour in December.
Back in high school, my best friend was of the opposite sex, and I was crazy in love with her, but she did not reciprocate. We remained friends regardless. We used to exchange mix tapes (remember mix tapes!?). Anyway, truth: The last song on every mix tape I made for her was Against All Odds -- "take a look at me now"
Us drummers who've been playing since the mid '70s can relate to a lot of Phil's drum parts as basic old school funk. When you refer to the 'weird' part he plays at 9:43 (with the upbeat kicks, etc), it's basically one of those go-to funk patterns that was part of the drum vocabulary in the early-mid 70s, especially when you notice that that particular drum phrase actually begins with a snare drum pick up on the last 16th note of beat 2 in that measure. If you play that part of the tune sped up (to 1.25 in the UA-cam playback speed settings), it becomes a bit more obvious. Remember that PC has always mentioned that R'n'B music played a big part in his drumming influences during his formative years.. In my opinion, I don't think he put a lot of predetermined thought into his groove and fill placement while he was tracking this tune; I think it was more of Phil "being Phil" - and as you mentioned, "he's just jamming" - which I think is a totally accurate observation!
Time and again I come back to your channel. And with this one I realised something.....you still have the child-like joy that comes from hearing a song that moves you. Even when you've known the song for decades. It happens at about 9:10 in this video and it's so damn infectious. You can see & feel the stoke when you can't hold out any longer with the stopping & explaining, because you're just enjoying the song so much and you start grinning like a cat. It's the magic of music. And you bring that across to us with such enthusiasm, intellect and humility. You give us the technical details, but you never squash the vibe & the feel of the song - you couldn't if you tried. 😁
Love Phil Collins. So sad he can no longer tour and play the drums, but we all get old and start breaking down. Saw him in 1992 in Hiroshima, Japan. So glad I did. If I had to name my three favorite voices, Phil Collins, Steve Perry, and Peter Cetera. But by far, Phil is the most personable and gracious of them all. A real person's guy!
I didn't appreciate Phil Collins when I was growing up. A few years ago I took another listen, and wow. He is an amazing artist, and one of my favorites now. Thank you for this video!
There was so much musical development in the 70s and 80s that was going on and I took it for granted since it was happening around me. It takes someone like Rick to put things in context so I can truly appreciate the talent.
I’ve always had an admiration for PC. He’s a great player, singer, composer and all around goof ball. And the brother has been through some rough seas. As most of us have and he wears his heart on his sleeve. He’s in a huge struggle now and in his twilight years. Tools down; Job well done, sir.
especially Collins' No Jacket Required album shaped my youth and young adulthood, an unparalleled piece of art for the ages.... still getting goosebumps and the urge to loudly sing along when listening to `don't lose my number`.... great artist & legend
My dad played A Trick of the Tail in the house/car a lot when I was a kid. He passed away 5 years ago and I now find myself listening to the album several times a year. It's a fantastic album (Ripples is my favourite) and it really helped me process the loss of my dad. I'm not a big fan of later Genesis and Phil Collins' solo stuff but I've always respected his musicianship. Dude really knows his craft, as this excellent breakdown demonstrates perfectly :)
@@TheCelticSeer Rutherford and Banks got writing credits - but the song was actually written by the entire group. During that immediate post Gabriel era Banks & Rutherford retained all the writing credits regardless of the contributions of other band members. Phil became the reluctant singer at the bands request but received no credit for the vocal melodies he helped craft. Steve Hackett got no credit for his guitar arrangements or solos either - as was standard practice back then. But Phil's contributions (as well as Steve's) were essential.
I've always felt the same. Not as big a fan of the more commercial stuff in the 80's & 90's but Phil's talent is undeniable. Makes me sad how he got blamed/shamed for Gabriel's departure. Many Genesis fans took their frustrations out on Phil not knowing that without him Genesis never would have made it big.
Phil is amazing. I honestly feel for him as he has really struggled with not being able to play drums as he grew older. It was like the one thing he loved the most was taken from him
@@cattymajiv His health issues prevent him from playing drums and performing often. He had a spinal injury years ago that left him with a lot of nerve damage in his back and arms. When he had back surgery to correct this, he developed an issue where his leg randomly gives out. This led to him having a bad fall where he cracked his head open and messed up his equilibrium.
@@RobCartwrightOMG, he deserves so much better! I would gladly suffer for him if I could. Why is life so unfair to one who has brought so much joy to so many?
After watching this video,I decided to go out on my boat by myself. Motor into a Quiet back water and anchor. I just finished listening to the entire “trick of the tail” album. Magical!
My #1 favourite album of all time! Entangled and Mad Man Moon are epic. Never thought I’d be lucky enough to see Ripples live, but it happened the second (and sadly last) time I saw Genesis live mid ‘00’s sometime…
Rick, this is far and away one of your best breakdowns. The detail involved is classic Beato, but the weaving of the emotional side of being an artist into it, and then expanding on how musical vocabulary allows the artist to reach those emotions makes this a cut above your usual weapons-grade AWESOMENESS.
Thank you so much for making my day via your comment. I was fortunate enough to see Phil Collins in concert years ago. All the best from VA (to where I relocated on the 3rd. after having lived in NY since day one BTW).
Mr. Beato, I have to say that, having always looked at songs from a singer's perspective, your channel has really opened my eyes to the technique built into some pieces of music and why those are the parts of a composition that really work. I could always hear what worked in my head but never knew exactly WHY it worked.
Every time I hear this song, I see Rachel Ward's face, with tears running down, just standing there and knowing something has been lost forever... O boy, I was so in love with that woman!!! And Phil is singing his pain out of his wits!
From what I remember reading in the Phil Collins: The Definitive Biography by Ray Coleman book, he said that this song was based on an unfinished song from the Face Value sessions. And when he was asked to create a song for the movie, he didn't have time to start from scratch and used the unfinished song and modified it.
I love this song. Without even looking at the cleverness of the lyrics, the chord progression takes you from grief, to entreaty and hope, through to the anger of a heart in pain and then to rage, exasperation, desperation and finally acceptance. Heartbreak in a song. Genius.
Rick - this channel is absolutely fantastic. I am 52 and Phil Collins was there through the 80’s, it’s so cool to hear him again. On a wider note, I have said on here before that you have brought back so many other rock type songs to me I had stopped listening to. I have been telling a number of friends about this channel, keep it up buddy. God save the king!
I was at the O2 for the last Genesis gig last March. When Tony played the first few piano bars off of Carpet Crawlers, well that is when I lost it - I wish I could go back to my teens and be a music geek :) Great channel!
I was into Phil Collins solo through In the air tonight, then my brother lent me Trick of the tail on cassette. I listened to it over and over for an entire holiday on my Walkman. That was my gateway album to all of the Genesis catalogue. Just went to a gig with G2 (Genesis cover band) they were so good my friend and I were virtually speechless in the interval. It was like we were able to time travel to a gig we would have been too young for at the time.
I saw Genesis play live twice in my life and it was one of the most amazing concerts i've ever seen. I had a drummer friend that turned me on to Genesis and Phil Collins drumming was truly genius and just damn entertaining to listen to. His drum solos with Chester Thompson just mind blowing, melodic, dynamic, and the complexity of his drumming just awesome. Wow! What a performer and musician! Still a Phil Collins and Genesis fan to this day. Thank you for reminding of those amazing times.
For a drummer who become synonymous with the biggest snare sound in history, Phil was always a very nuanced player, very agile and sneaky with his little touches. AND he wrote his songs from the heart - his breakup/divorce tunes always sound real, despite whatever sheen they have.
One of my favourite parts of any song is the Apocalypse in 9/8 portion of Supper’s Ready. He’s playing in an odd timing, but he’s playing all over the place, no two phrases are the same, but it all holds together, and builds dramatically. Pure drumming genius.
It's Phil at the top of his game playing syncopated odd time signature phrases over Tony Banks 4/4 keyboard phrasing. His use of accents and phrasing encouraged Steve Hackett to change his Los Endos riff from common to complex time, and took it into the stratospheres.
Rick, this was a great example of using your ears to open up to the possibilities of something that works, but doesn't seem possible when you look at it on paper. How a performer breathes life into the progressions and notes.
In 1987, when the charts actually meant something. There was a period where the entire top 10 was Genesis or related either Phil Collins, Genesis, or Mike and the mechanics. In fact, Invisible touch was Genesis's only #1 and it was dethroned by none other than Peter Gabriel with "Sledgehammer"
June-July 1986 Genesis and their members past and present were as close to The Beatles in terms of chart performance as any other band and has not been duplicated since.
After watching Ricks analysis, it’s clear that Phil Collins had a very instinctual playing of the drums as is mentioned. For me the up beat part of this song Rick mentions is the reluctant melancholy of truth. Phils drum progression was emotionally based, and that’s nearly always understood by the listener when any musician approaches an instrument this way. The following isn’t true but its taken three decades to realise Phil’s drumming was technically weird. 😁
Probably my favorite Collins vocal is the short song "Guide Vocal" on Duke. He sang it so poignently, I think Banks wrote the lyrics, but Phil interpreted it just brilliantly.
Phil Collins once said that his drum playing has always been his way of trying to channel John Bonham and playing the way Bonham might attack a song. That's the ultimate compliment to Bonham because the album containing this balled called "No Jacket Required" has sold over 25 million copies to date and the drum playing has had a big part in this album's success.
Speaking of Trick of the Tail being one of the best produced 70s rock albums, I genuinely believe Seconds Out to be the best live album ever recorded, all the fine detail is there, the overheads on both Chester's and Phil's kit is captured perfectly. Great stereo image too.
Separate Lives by Bishop is the Phil Collins song I feel is 'weird' but works so well. Against all odds always struck me as a song that starts mid-story, keeping you interested in hearing the rest of the story because somewhere in the details you hear how the story started
I’m not a huge Phil fan, but probably more than I would be otherwise in reaction to the haters. You gotta hand it to a guy who came out from behind the drums in a progressive band, helped make them even more successful, and then became even more successful as a solo act. He’s a very good singer, Great drummer with an iconic sound, and this happens to be a great ballad from an interesting movie. Sorry to see his health problems, but he’s out there doing it!
not sure what you mean "came out from behind the drums". Phil have been on vocals since day one in Genesis, singing solo, duet with Peter (both on the first "Phil and Steve" album) and, backing. So he's ben very much right there since the start :)
I've watched this 17 times since it was posted, no joke. It is my favorite analysis. This is one of those songs that hits so many parts of how we listen and what our brain hears-- so much build, layers, shifts, changes... but to hear the masterful Rick Beato break it down-- 10:11 to 13 we see his absolute joy and love of music. How can we not learn so much and enjoy the learning along the way? It's no wonder his followership has grown so much. Love this account.
I’m starting to realise how good a lot of songs from the 80s were. As a teenager I hated this song - but now realising how much more intelligent, genuinely emotional and interesting than the dross on the radio now.
I used to gime my parents so much crap for a lot of music they used to listen to, now I'm in my forties and I live so much of it! I guess kids know everything, right?
When ever Phil hit those powerful emotive vocal lines in any of his songs I always got the feeling that he was talking about something deeply personal to him... so great
Love all of his music: the ballads, the fast tempos, the happy ones and the dark ones. His music went from one end of the spectrum to the other end and it was done beautifully. His concert in Berlin I can't watch enough; every one of his hits is in it. Enjoy your retirement Phil and thank you for what you gave this world. 😊🙏❤
WoW so weird. My wife bought home a keyboard she acquired couple weeks ago. I have never played piano so I learned this song last week as my first piano song and then Rick comes out with this vid lol. I'm having fun playing something other than guitar 🙂
@@Tavat lool just the basic chords of it. I've been practicing the little things with the chords he does. It's def not easy. I am practicing my singing with it. I DEF don't sound like how Phil played it lool
Loved all the years I played with Phil. He is a most gifted artist and a dear friend. Glad Rick did this song.
I enjoyed following your recent tour vids.
@Leland I always love watching you play! You're great!
I M just as glad he was able to convince you to collaborate...You are BOTH artists I admire and have appreciated for many years...
Sir, you are a legend! Thank you for staying in touch with your fans online. And Rick has an amazing channel as well.
Leland your bass in that song is one of my favorite in all my life! The work you did with Phil is LEGENDARY!! God bells you brother - and ROCK ON!! 🙏💙😎👍
The sadness and pain are in the vocals. The anger is in the drums.
Well said
I felt the exact same thing! We musicians are a unique bunch! Felt a musical connection with you when I read your comment. I said the exact same thing just now to my wife while watching this video except I said,”power and anger” are in the drums and the agony are in the vocal. Good comment man!
Bingo!
You nailed it with this observation. Damn right.
YES! I’ve always loved this song (it was released when I was a kid). When the drums enter, it hits you right in the gut.
I know absolutely nothing about guitar or music theory but I am addicted to Rick's channel.
So am I! But I know the e minor chord on the guitar and the c major scale. A real expert 😂
Excellent comment
I thought I knew something about music UNTIL I watched Rick's channel ! Extremely talented and educated. True professional musician.
Me too 😂
Against All Odds is THE most beautifully intense ballads I’ve ever heard. Phil Collins is an amazingly talented man.
Couldn't have said it any better, intense is really the word for this song, it's overflowing with so much emotion that it makes you forget how complex the actual arrangement is. 😄
True. Tons of emotion in his songs. I saw him last year. Phil Collins is simply amazing.
I remember it from that James Woods Jeff Bridges movie.
Such a sorrowful and melancholy song
@@BenMJay You mean that RACHEL WARD movie?
I just love how Rick can pull out out a Bach reference to reinforce his analysis of Phil Collins. Rick’s understanding of both music theory and music history is fantastic
Here I am 65 years old and this song (although I hated pop music back then) still brings tears to my eyes..
Nobody wrote like Phil, nobody will.
When I saw Genesis at the Philadelphia Spectrum, Phil Collins was one of the most energetic, engaging, dynamic lead singers and frontmen I had ever seen, and that memory has stayed with me for decades, and he remains one of the best ever. Couple that with being one of the best drummers ever, and then throw in being a highly gifted songwriter, and you have one solid amazing artist and performer.
I saw Phil Collins at Sydney's Entertainment Centre mid '80's, one of the most amazing performances I have ever seen
I loved the spectrum ! Yo Philly ! ❤️
I saw Genesis at least 10 times, and Phil by himself 4 or 5 times. Excellent showman! I saw Genesis' last tour. I loved seeing them for one last time, but it was crushing to see Phil unable to drum and stand while singing.
I also saw Phil at the Spectrum. Scored tickets from a scalper. He performed on a rotating stage. Epic.
Picking "Against all Odds" as the opener for his "Not Dead Yet"/"Still Not Dead Yet"-Tour was such a strong, heart-breaking choice.
Mama is one of my favourite songs of all time.
It's kinda metal, kinda pop, dark and disturbing.
An underappreciated song that needs some love.
God I love that song! His vocals (including creepy laugh)😍…..plus every other dang thing in the song.
Same here! They (as well as Phil) were so creative back then. I'd also listen to Home by the Sea on that album just so I could get to the transition into Second Home by the Sea.
@@PhillBogart
That's when albums were albums.
How many concept albums came out of that period?
How many albums had little connections between songs and things like that?
Listening to an album was an event, an experience.
Modern music culture is all about the 3 minute singles that you stream on Spotify.
It's lost a lot of that magic.
@@tonyhudson8235 I couldn't agree with you more, my man. I love a lot of the classic rock from the '60s and '70s but the '80s had their own sound and energy that just set those artists/bands apart - especially from the terrible in between that was Disco .
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People don't give the 80s the credit it deserves.
Sure, the 60s and 70s were a golden age of new music and experimental sounds ... but the 80s really honed it.
Bands like Def Leppard, all the way to Kate Bush. Even pop music was kinda new.
I think coming out of the punk era was fantastic. Not that I dislike punk, but because it gave artists permission to be loud, heavy and outrageous... because it would always be milder than punk.
I'm a massive fan of the 80s as a musical cornucopia. Whatever you were into, it was available.
This song came out when I was a senior in college. My boyfriend unexpectedly broke up with me. I thought I would die. This was THE song that was big at the time. Fast forward and I turn 60 this week. This song really brings me back to the 20 year old broken hearted coed trying to walk to class in the Midwest snow. Thank you for doing this song.
😮❤
Although I was 8 in 1985 I carried this song through the mid 90's and all my relationships ❤😊 in my teens and 20`s
Oh, come on Eileen,
really?
🤣🤣🤣
🎹🎸🎹
⚡🤯⚡
Isn't it amazing how a song can bring back an emotion like a time machine?
It’s almost the “unrequited love” theme for high school kids in the 80’s. Spent a few hours listening to this one….
Hey Rick. You make me want to care about music again. After an education in music and teaching drums full time for over 20 years, I’ve lost my mojo. It’s refreshing to see someone passionate about music as I used to be. This song gives the feels for sure. Gold.
it's called depression
@@JoleneBurkeiseomagic no, it’s called losing passion for something. I’m passionate about other things. Music just isn’t at the top anymore. And that’s ok.
@jem9031 that's the saddest thing I have ever heard. When I get to a point I start feeling lost in music, I learn a different instrument and the passion always comes back. Just teaching myself piano and all I hear is classical music in my sleep lol. I don't even develop classical pieces but I am doing it anyway. I hope maybe something here helps you grow wings again.
Rick Beato, I'm 60 and love music and love the way you break down a song even though most of what you describe goes completely over my head . Your video's are compulsive viewing. Much love from London.
I hear you brother .. and agree completely with your sentiments 👍fr 🇨🇦
I've always loved how much of a slow burn this song is. Engineered to build until your heart wants to explode with emotions.
Wow! Well put. You are so right
I was going to say "Mama" but realized that was Genesis!
I love the breakdowns!
@@chrisblum9764 Same here. EIther thar, or "I don't care anymore." ALl very similar DNA.
"Against All Odds" sounds just as beautiful today as I can imagine it did when it was released in the 80s. Collins' voice was amazing and paired with the piano makes the song tug at your heartstrings.
It was pure magic in the 80's.
@@carebear4554 and still is imho
@@anenglishlife7210 Not in todays music.
@@Terk131 what do you mean? Classics like this song are still relevant and will still be when the next generations discover them.
legend
If there is one thing I think is true about Phil Collins, it’s that he RESPECTS the value of an incredible drum fill. As incredible as he is as a musician, he is a drummer with VERY few peers.
Absolutely no one else can sing and drum at the same time like Phil.
@@danieldaniels7571 I’ve tried it a time or two… and it’s dayum hard! 😉🤣
The beats are hardly EVER in unison, and it’s pretty instinctive to concentrate on one or the other rather than both. I honestly cannot do it. I’d end up with someone throwing whatever weighty thing at me that was handy.
This is legit one of my top 5 favorite songs ever. These chords are an incredible combination.
It's tragicomic that Phil's solo career is considered to be crap by many deaf people simply because such pop is 'not cool enough' for them. He made brilliant pop songs through the 80s - exciting and fun to listen to, great ballads, great horn sections, great melodies, ambient sound. There's nothing like it today.
I think, 007, 'simply .... not cool enough' is your reason as to why people find him crap. They/I may be wrong but for many/most, it's nothing to do with that. With the exception of 'In the Air tonight' he simply does nothing for me. And as he does nothing for me, there will be many songs of his I haven't heard that might just surprise me. But please don't put cheap reasons forward for why someone dislikes someone you do. It's convenient but helpful.
@@peterdowney1492 I still think there are mostly shallow and stupid reasons to 'hate' his music or to pretend that his music is horrible crap. Everyone is allowed not to like any music, but Phil was satanized way too hard for way too long by people who even believe that what was shown in 'American Psycho' was true about his music, so some people today actually believe that Phil's music is so shallow and bad that you must be a psychopath to like it.
@@peterdowney1492 I second 007s comment
@@peterdowney1492 not sure why you needed to defend why you don't like him. The only reason you'd need to defend yourself is if you didn't find him cool. Him doing nothing for you is a separate reason and not really worthy of a retort.
So nice to know that if I don't drink the Phil Collins pop kool-aid, I must be deaf. What a stupid insipid comment. For the record, I like some of the stuff on his first two solo records. After that? Well, that's better left unsaid for me.
The song was written for his first album “face value” but he left it off thinking it was not good enough. He was busy with Genesis when he got asked to write a song for the film, so he resurrected this song changed a few lyrics and it became one of his biggest hits. Phil Collins is amazing.
There's a scratch version in the extra bonus tracks now, isn't there? It's not mych loke the final song but it really sounds like Tony Banks' keyboards are on it! I'd love to know if Phil nicled Tony's keyboards for that.
@@davebellamy4867 he had his own set but he probably bought what he knew from Tony
Man, I have ALWAYS loved this song. I never tire of hearing it. You're right.....he couldn't not NOT write a hit in the 80's. So amazingly talented.
My favorite part of these tune analysis videos by Rick is the excitement that suddenly comes across his face when he's playing along on his guitar and comes upon a really cool chord concept he wants to lay on us 😂😂😂 so good! The sheer joy Rick shows about quality songwriting of days gone by may still keep it alive for future generations to realize.
Phil Collins is a genius who's reputation got destroyed by inferior, jealous musicians. Anybody that can drum and sing at the same time live as well as write songs like this deserves much more respect.
Yes ☝
Phil is legend...he is totally respected bro
I totally agree. He made all this look simple - writing great ballads, good singing, very good drumming AND everything played in very good live performances - but truth is, very few can do the same. Honestly I don't know anyone else like him.
Phil Collins is one of the greatest artists, IMHO, EVER! His music has SERIOUSLY comforted me in tough times and also, made me smile! ANYONE who hates his music, is quite frankly, an ‘unimaginable’ human! Period! Oasis, especially, the Gallagher Brothers, have had harsh words for Phil Collins and like to compare themselves to The Beatles! That comparison should tell you the types of people you’re dealing with! No comparison, they have like, 4 good songs and Collins and The Beatles?! No comparison! Collins music is ‘incredible!’ Solo and work with Genesis. Incredible!
Phil Collins is an incredible artist, who is one of my favorite artists of all time! I listen to almost everything. From Slipknot to The Ramones, ti Chaka Khan, Enya, James Taylor, Zeppelin, Jazz, Classical, you name it! Collins is incredible and anyone who doesn’t think so, is certainly entitled to their opinion but frankly, I wouldn’t even consider their opinion because whatever they think is IRRELEVANT, as far as I’m concerned! His music had helped me through some tough times. It has also made me laugh, smile and it’s great, TBH! The saddest thing in music is how hatred from one musician towards another really can get in the way of appreciating the diverse types of music that everyone can enjoy and admire! It’s destroyed the careers of some fine musicians, I’m sure! Thank goodness Phil Collins prevailed, through whatever types of individuals who opposed his music! He gave us music that I’ll cherish for the remainder of my years!
Watching you break down a song is such a joy. Not just from a technical standpoint, but in the love for music you exude. We are blessed to have a spirit and teacher such as you, Rick.
Rick is like a gourmet chef. He loves every ingredient, even the weird ones. He truly loves music in all forms.
I agree. I'm nowhere near his knowledge of theory and technique but we love music all the same and I'm glad he isn't doing this dryly. He doesn't simply drill into the song from an academic standpoint or something like that, he gets into the beat and air drums and smiles right along with me. Sometimes, also like I do, he'll take a moment and pause to shake his head and reflect on the overall mastery of the music.
Agree, you can see he just loves music to death. Happiness is just plastered all over his face at times. His understanding of music theory is just incredible to me.
As a child of the 80’s, I heard this song many times. I know the lyrics and melody well, but I had never paid much attention to the drums. Thank you for showing me a different side of this classic.
The A7/Gb arpeggio at 5:24 is also the second line of the piano intro to Fleetwood Mac's "Sara".
Even drummers don’t realize how great a drummer Phil collins was. A complete drummer with unique style and chops
Really?
I’ve heard numerous musicians and drummers complement Phil’s abilities.
Def a Ringo influence in there.
Phil's Big Band was pretty kick ass
Neil Peart mentioned years ago that early Phil stuff inspired him.
Brand X showed his virtuosity but nobody much ever heard any of it. Check out their album "Unorthodox Behavior" and you can't deny his drumming skills. But I could never find my way into tripe like "SuSuSudio" after the original Genesis. Yeah, I'm getting old but "Selling England By The Pound" and "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway", as well as so many others, are just far greater accomplishments in my mind. Just my opinion of course.
Ed: Just thought I'd add that Tony Banks is an absolute musical genius.
Phil Collins played on an endless loop on the radio when I was in grade school. I'm in my late 30s now and am obsessed with Genesis and Phil. I originally just thought it was nostalgia but as time goes on I am realizing that Phil is a tricky genius and is a master at mesmerizing his audience with emotional chord progressions unique vocals and masterful drum fills.
Oh yes… this! I’m in that same age bracket, and I’ve been obsessed with Phil and Genesis since I was maybe 9 years old. The difference I found over time was that I finally gained the musical understanding, theory, and vocabulary to quantify WHY it was so good after all these years (VS. jumping up and down like a crazy kid going “OH MY GOD! THIS IS SO AMAZING! CAN YOU FEEL HOW AWESOME THAT SOUNDS?” 😂)
I strongly recommend reading his autobiography “Not Dead Yet”. It’s wonderful.
I love the complexity and range of Phil's work in Genesis and solo. Then there's all his session work too. What a musical genius.
I’m not a musician. But a magical chord progression (you know it when you hear it), let alone a song full of them, can drop the feels on me hard. Add a hit movie with a heartbreaking love story, and the sight of Rachel Ward crying at the end to this song…. And I’m blubbering. 😂😂
Excellent comment, Heather.
Same here Heather. Those haunting ethereal progressions ALONE often brings tears to my eyes but add the deeply heartfelt lyrics, passion and storyline of this song and movie and I'm just done....
Absolutely, and place it all in Tulum...OMG...the beauty of that place.
Phil’s biggest problem was overexposure.
His talent is indisputable, but familiarity led to contempt.
He deserves so much more from history.
That's so true, great comment
I agree, and unfortunately a lot of people don't realize he has "handlers" like everyone with a record deal......... it wasn't his ego
@@herroyalhighness5634 there was back in the 80's by some people, he was everywhere and involved in a lot of projects..... some people thought he was vain or a showoff
@@herroyalhighness5634 During that period his music was commonly called Macdonalds music. ‘Here”s another Mchit.’My work place played the same radio station and the over exposure killed his appeal for many..
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In other words, he was successful.
I understand about 3% of Rick's theory - but love 100% of the vids. Go figure.
PERFECTLY PUT!
Lol,I’m about 1%
You know that Rick Beato has a good theory book for sale? Check out his website.
Dancing about architecture. Nothing to worry about.
@@35milesoflead be wasted,my ears are 56 years old and been subjected to loud music and motorcycles,I’m really lost but impressed by what he says as I get what the jist is
“Trick of the Tail”…at the top of my favorite album’s list too! The song itself is a study in changing keys and tempos. “Against All Odds” is a song that is beyond comparison.
It’s amazing that Phil Collins is not in the RRHF on his own. He’s got so many chart hits and great songs as a soloist.
Agreed! Even his duets were great, too. I still find myself going on to YT to watch the old music video for Easy Lover with Philip Bailey and him. The music is just so great even all these years later but the personality and chemistry he had with PB in it was the icing on the cake.
That’s because the RRHF is a total joke.
Is he rock tho? Think he's pop. But if there was a pop hall of fame he should be right up there.
@@annnee6818 Yes he is pop rock.
@@annnee6818 He is rock and if 2pac can make it to the rrhf so can Phil Collins.
It is interesting that Rick was thinking about Phil and that he may not have spent more time with his music. Phil was SO EVERYWHERE in the 80's that I think people got burned out on him as he was everywhere on the radio. It is strange, as it almost feels like there will be a resurgence of the appreciation of his music, as he did SO MUCH great music. It is almost like we take him for granted, but listening to this song, I am blown away again as how amazing Phil is! So sad what he is going through now. He is truly a legend.
I remember in the early to mid 80s the radio station in ny did a phil collins free summer
@@ldenorio LOL!!! Did they really! But I get it, he was EVERYWHERE all the time! It almost got to be too much!
Good point! That's just how I felt about Billy Joel growing up in New York in the late 70's and 80's. His music was played constantly on the radio and became like wallpaper. It took me many years to realize how many really good songs he had.
My favourite is still For absent friends.
@@chrisbjork1093That is exactly it. Wallpaper!! You miss how amazing it really is when it is all around you all the time.
Phil Collins was handpicked by Sir George Martin to perform the Beatles' "Golden Slumbers Medley" in his Beatles tribute album. Collins was even prodded to play another 8 bars of drum solo, in addition to the existing 8... Martin even mentioned in the album's inner credits that Collins was so talented that he did all the backing vocals in that track, and if he weren't around to guard him during the sessions, Collins might have even played all the instruments himself 😁
That's a great comment. I noticed the extra bars - and the multiple drum kits in the video. Speaking of Beatles covers, Phil's version of Tomorrow Never Knows is a wonderful homage to Ringo - both drumming and sound.
Wow 😮awesome
11:54 yes! The vocal performance on this song is unbelievable.
Phil's songs were such an integral part of Miami Vice. It's almost like Phil wrote them for the show like Jan Hammer did.
You are so right. Phil even appeared in the show and was brilliant of course.
I remember that as a kid," In the air of night" use to give me chills after a shootout lol
@@strumminfuel4625 I remember the video now, him standing in the middle of a neon triangle.
@@nickmelara78 Phil The Shill
No. It was the final credits song/soundtrack of a jeff bridges movie called One Million Ways to Die.
Quite strange really
My fave Phil Collins song other than "Easy Lover." (a duet but still). Phil's voice is so distinct, it's inimitable.
Inimitable except for how similar him and Peter Gabriel sounded.
Great drummer, and I mean GREAT.
Phil achieved something very few can do:
when he plays the drums it sounds like Phil Collins playing the drums.
Which means that his style is distinct
I remember a story that he was nominated for an award for this song (Oscars? Emmys?), and had to sit in the audience listening to someone murder the song, instead of being asked to perform it himself. We saw him in concert once in Glasgow and it was outstanding. This is a great song. Thank you Mr Beato.
My hubs was asked to suffer a similar humiliation when he was up for an award. He refused. We stayed home. F them.
Love the fills. I feel that he wasn't making groove or predictable pattern, but letting his vocals, emotion and lyrics guide those.
Love Phil Collins. Another good example of this sort of technique is his song "Take me Home". While it could have been just a normal, predictable pop song, he throws in these remarkable fills, and vocal accents that just puts it into the stratosphere.
...great video, too...
That Lee Sklar bassline in "Take Me Home" is nuts-hard to play right, and the drum pattern is punishing as well. The guitars are classic Daryl Stuermer, too. Pretty much a perfect 80s pop song about living with mental health issues.
Some of his vocal accents are contributed to Peter Gabriel and Sting singing backing vocals on the song.
I have been listening to Genesis and Phil Collins since the 80’s and I’ve never gotten tired of them. Always timeless. Some favorites are Selling England by the Pound and Duke.
Started listening to genesis in my prog rock days. One of the greatest bands ever.
Word.
Phil is a guy you really need to get a one-on-one interview with.
Definitely, and especially because Phil is scary frail - pick his brain and get his story before it's not an option
While you have him
YES!
Sadly he’s very old and very changed now
he can barely walk now or even stand. not doing good, he can't perform anymore. he is done
I'm so glad I went to Genesis Last Domino Tour last November in Chicago. Phil's music is so incredible.
Phil is an outstanding vocalist! His drum playing gets a lot of credit, and rightly so - but he is an equally good vocalist.
Gorgeous song! Phil Collins has one of the most incredible careers in music. He starts out as a very good drummer in Genesis. Becomes one of the REALLY special drummers in rock comparable to the best of the best. Then he becomes the singer of Genesis with similarities to Gabriel's voice and noticable differences which made for a wonderful transition in the band. He becomes a writer catapulting Genesis into the future while their peers became less relevant. Then he becomes a solo artist of huge magnitude further propelling Genesis' relevance and his solo career. Only he, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson sold 100 million records as a solo artist and as part of a group. Let's not forget his collaborations and work as a producer. So glad I saw the Last Domino Tour in December.
Not to mention the soundtracks...He even sang "You'll be in my heart" of "Tarzan" in German, and really well.
I think Phil is playing the drum fill to the emotions of the story line just as a guitarist or pianist would.
Rick, your enthusiasm and positivity is inspiring. Not just in music, but in life in general. It's infectious!
Back in high school, my best friend was of the opposite sex, and I was crazy in love with her, but she did not reciprocate. We remained friends regardless. We used to exchange mix tapes (remember mix tapes!?). Anyway, truth: The last song on every mix tape I made for her was Against All Odds -- "take a look at me now"
Did you ever tell her?
@@andywilliams8540 Yes, many times. But neither of us wanted to give up the friendship we had. So I put it away, as best as I could.
I am glad you gave it a shot
@@andywilliams8540 I didn't think you were going to do Moon River, but Bam, second encore!
You should make her one more mix tape and end it with Doobie Brothers’ ‘What a Fool Believes’. 🤷🏾♂️😂
Us drummers who've been playing since the mid '70s can relate to a lot of Phil's drum parts as basic old school funk.
When you refer to the 'weird' part he plays at 9:43 (with the upbeat kicks, etc), it's basically one of those go-to funk patterns that was part of the drum vocabulary in the early-mid 70s, especially when you notice that that particular drum phrase actually begins with a snare drum pick up on the last 16th note of beat 2 in that measure.
If you play that part of the tune sped up (to 1.25 in the UA-cam playback speed settings), it becomes a bit more obvious. Remember that PC has always mentioned that R'n'B music played a big part in his drumming influences during his formative years..
In my opinion, I don't think he put a lot of predetermined thought into his groove and fill placement while he was tracking this tune; I think it was more of Phil "being Phil" - and as you mentioned, "he's just jamming" - which I think is a totally accurate observation!
Time and again I come back to your channel. And with this one I realised something.....you still have the child-like joy that comes from hearing a song that moves you. Even when you've known the song for decades. It happens at about 9:10 in this video and it's so damn infectious. You can see & feel the stoke when you can't hold out any longer with the stopping & explaining, because you're just enjoying the song so much and you start grinning like a cat. It's the magic of music. And you bring that across to us with such enthusiasm, intellect and humility. You give us the technical details, but you never squash the vibe & the feel of the song - you couldn't if you tried. 😁
Love Phil Collins. So sad he can no longer tour and play the drums, but we all get old and start breaking down. Saw him in 1992 in Hiroshima, Japan. So glad I did. If I had to name my three favorite voices, Phil Collins, Steve Perry, and Peter Cetera. But by far, Phil is the most personable and gracious of them all. A real person's guy!
I didn't appreciate Phil Collins when I was growing up. A few years ago I took another listen, and wow. He is an amazing artist, and one of my favorites now. Thank you for this video!
I’m was the same and would skip his songs, but I’m coming around to his music again
He seems to be one of those artists that's popular to hate on, and I never understood why. He's an incredible writer, musician and performer.
There was so much musical development in the 70s and 80s that was going on and I took it for granted since it was happening around me. It takes someone like Rick to put things in context so I can truly appreciate the talent.
I’ve always had an admiration for PC. He’s a great player, singer, composer and all around goof ball. And the brother has been through some rough seas. As most of us have and he wears his heart on his sleeve. He’s in a huge struggle now and in his twilight years. Tools down; Job well done, sir.
God bless him. He gave so much.
@@Maxq1 And that album was kind of an extension of the Duke album from Genesis.
This was the first song that I learned to play on the piano, and you are right -- the complexity was fascinating and beautiful.
especially Collins' No Jacket Required album shaped my youth and young adulthood, an unparalleled piece of art for the ages.... still getting goosebumps and the urge to loudly sing along when listening to `don't lose my number`....
great artist & legend
oh yeah. I loved that album. That's the only one I ever bought (well, cassette)
My dad played A Trick of the Tail in the house/car a lot when I was a kid. He passed away 5 years ago and I now find myself listening to the album several times a year.
It's a fantastic album (Ripples is my favourite) and it really helped me process the loss of my dad.
I'm not a big fan of later Genesis and Phil Collins' solo stuff but I've always respected his musicianship. Dude really knows his craft, as this excellent breakdown demonstrates perfectly :)
Ripples was written By Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks, Not Phil, sorry!
@@TheCelticSeer Rutherford and Banks got writing credits - but the song was actually written by the entire group. During that immediate post Gabriel era Banks & Rutherford retained all the writing credits regardless of the contributions of other band members. Phil became the reluctant singer at the bands request but received no credit for the vocal melodies he helped craft. Steve Hackett got no credit for his guitar arrangements or solos either - as was standard practice back then.
But Phil's contributions (as well as Steve's) were essential.
I've always felt the same. Not as big a fan of the more commercial stuff in the 80's & 90's but Phil's talent is undeniable. Makes me sad how he got blamed/shamed for Gabriel's departure. Many Genesis fans took their frustrations out on Phil not knowing that without him Genesis never would have made it big.
Rick did a "What Makes This Song Great" episode on 'Dance On A Volcano'.
The best thing is how you enjoy the songs and their peculiarities, the way that makes you smile. It‘s wonderful to appreciate music so much.
Phil is amazing. I honestly feel for him as he has really struggled with not being able to play drums as he grew older. It was like the one thing he loved the most was taken from him
I feel exactly the same way. Heartbreaking.
@@shanekelley1920 How was playing drums taken from Phil Collins?
@@cattymajiv His health issues prevent him from playing drums and performing often. He had a spinal injury years ago that left him with a lot of nerve damage in his back and arms. When he had back surgery to correct this, he developed an issue where his leg randomly gives out. This led to him having a bad fall where he cracked his head open and messed up his equilibrium.
Sussudio is his strangest song, imo 😵💫
@@RobCartwrightOMG, he deserves so much better! I would gladly suffer for him if I could. Why is life so unfair to one who has brought so much joy to so many?
Watched this again. I am 61 and am going to start trying to play the keyboard again. Your music theory teaching is awesome. Such a great channel!
After watching this video,I decided to go out on my boat by myself. Motor into a Quiet back water and anchor. I just finished listening to the entire “trick of the tail” album. Magical!
My #1 favourite album of all time! Entangled and Mad Man Moon are epic. Never thought I’d be lucky enough to see Ripples live, but it happened the second (and sadly last) time I saw Genesis live mid ‘00’s sometime…
Love love love that album
Rick, this is far and away one of your best breakdowns. The detail involved is classic Beato, but the weaving of the emotional side of being an artist into it, and then expanding on how musical vocabulary allows the artist to reach those emotions makes this a cut above your usual weapons-grade AWESOMENESS.
Thank you so much for making my day via your comment. I was fortunate enough to see Phil Collins in concert years ago. All the best from VA (to where I relocated on the 3rd. after having lived in NY since day one BTW).
I loved this song when it was released, and all these years later, it's still beautiful
Mr. Beato, I have to say that, having always looked at songs from a singer's perspective, your channel has really opened my eyes to the technique built into some pieces of music and why those are the parts of a composition that really work. I could always hear what worked in my head but never knew exactly WHY it worked.
Every time I hear this song, I see Rachel Ward's face, with tears running down, just standing there and knowing something has been lost forever... O boy, I was so in love with that woman!!! And Phil is singing his pain out of his wits!
From what I remember reading in the Phil Collins: The Definitive Biography by Ray Coleman book, he said that this song was based on an unfinished song from the Face Value sessions. And when he was asked to create a song for the movie, he didn't have time to start from scratch and used the unfinished song and modified it.
I love this song. Without even looking at the cleverness of the lyrics, the chord progression takes you from grief, to entreaty and hope, through to the anger of a heart in pain and then to rage, exasperation, desperation and finally acceptance. Heartbreak in a song. Genius.
Rick - this channel is absolutely fantastic. I am 52 and Phil Collins was there through the 80’s, it’s so cool to hear him again.
On a wider note, I have said on here before that you have brought back so many other rock type songs to me I had stopped listening to. I have been telling a number of friends about this channel, keep it up buddy.
God save the king!
I was at the O2 for the last Genesis gig last March. When Tony played the first few piano bars off of Carpet Crawlers, well that is when I lost it - I wish I could go back to my teens and be a music geek :) Great channel!
Off of?? 😂
Lamb lies down , 1974 lp
phil collins IS the 80's to me.
the guy was everywhere..
Phil made life-changing music. Incredible writer and performer!
Indeed!
I was into Phil Collins solo through In the air tonight, then my brother lent me Trick of the tail on cassette. I listened to it over and over for an entire holiday on my Walkman. That was my gateway album to all of the Genesis catalogue. Just went to a gig with G2 (Genesis cover band) they were so good my friend and I were virtually speechless in the interval. It was like we were able to time travel to a gig we would have been too young for at the time.
Great album.
I saw Genesis play live twice in my life and it was one of the most amazing concerts i've ever seen. I had a drummer friend that turned me on to Genesis and Phil Collins drumming was truly genius and just damn entertaining to listen to. His drum solos with Chester Thompson just mind blowing, melodic, dynamic, and the complexity of his drumming just awesome. Wow! What a performer and musician! Still a Phil Collins and Genesis fan to this day. Thank you for reminding of those amazing times.
Yes! Entertaining is the key word!
For a drummer who become synonymous with the biggest snare sound in history, Phil was always a very nuanced player, very agile and sneaky with his little touches. AND he wrote his songs from the heart - his breakup/divorce tunes always sound real, despite whatever sheen they have.
One of my favorite artists of all time, him and Genesis. One of the most under-appreciated and unique voices.
Phil Collins is a perfectionist; wonderful songwriter and musician with a unique voice. A living legend ❤
I would love it if you could get an interview with Phil Collins. I greatly admire his talent.
One of my favourite parts of any song is the Apocalypse in 9/8 portion of Supper’s Ready. He’s playing in an odd timing, but he’s playing all over the place, no two phrases are the same, but it all holds together, and builds dramatically. Pure drumming genius.
It's Phil at the top of his game playing syncopated odd time signature phrases over Tony Banks 4/4 keyboard phrasing. His use of accents and phrasing encouraged Steve Hackett to change his Los Endos riff from common to complex time, and took it into the stratospheres.
You are so the Siskel and Ebert of Pop and Rock music!!! Your knowledge of “all music “ is amazing!!! It’s very interesting to listen to 😊
Rick, this was a great example of using your ears to open up to the possibilities of something that works, but doesn't seem possible when you look at it on paper. How a performer breathes life into the progressions and notes.
I love watching him explain the cords and how they sound, he makes me pay a lot more attention to music!
In 1987, when the charts actually meant something. There was a period where the entire top 10 was Genesis or related either Phil Collins, Genesis, or Mike and the mechanics. In fact, Invisible touch was Genesis's only #1 and it was dethroned by none other than Peter Gabriel with "Sledgehammer"
And GTR, of course.
Interesting that Invisible Touch was Genesis’ only #1 hit.
Dethroned by Sledgehammer! (in the US I think). Never knew that. Probably 1986...
June-July 1986 Genesis and their members past and present were as close to The Beatles in terms of chart performance as any other band and has not been duplicated since.
Let's not forget BANKSTATEMENT!
After watching Ricks analysis, it’s clear that Phil Collins had a very instinctual playing of the drums as is mentioned. For me the up beat part of this song Rick mentions is the reluctant melancholy of truth. Phils drum progression was emotionally based, and that’s nearly always understood by the listener when any musician approaches an instrument this way. The following isn’t true but its taken three decades to realise Phil’s drumming was technically weird. 😁
Probably my favorite Collins vocal is the short song "Guide Vocal" on Duke. He sang it so poignently, I think Banks wrote the lyrics, but Phil interpreted it just brilliantly.
Phil Collins once said that his drum playing has always been his way of trying to channel John Bonham and playing the way Bonham might attack a song. That's the ultimate compliment to Bonham because the album containing this balled called "No Jacket Required" has sold over 25 million copies to date and the drum playing has had a big part in this album's success.
Speaking of Trick of the Tail being one of the best produced 70s rock albums, I genuinely believe Seconds Out to be the best live album ever recorded, all the fine detail is there, the overheads on both Chester's and Phil's kit is captured perfectly.
Great stereo image too.
Everything about this song perfectly taps into the realization, pain, anger, defiance and release, of being dumped
Separate Lives by Bishop is the Phil Collins song I feel is 'weird' but works so well.
Against all odds always struck me as a song that starts mid-story, keeping you interested in hearing the rest of the story because somewhere in the details you hear how the story started
I’m not a huge Phil fan, but probably more than I would be otherwise in reaction to the haters. You gotta hand it to a guy who came out from behind the drums in a progressive band, helped make them even more successful, and then became even more successful as a solo act. He’s a very good singer, Great drummer with an iconic sound, and this happens to be a great ballad from an interesting movie. Sorry to see his health problems, but he’s out there doing it!
not sure what you mean "came out from behind the drums". Phil have been on vocals since day one in Genesis, singing solo, duet with Peter (both on the first "Phil and Steve" album) and, backing. So he's ben very much right there since the start :)
Those kicks help reinforce the rhythm and power of the lyrics over the top of them. Collins is a genius. That's why he plays them.
I've watched this 17 times since it was posted, no joke. It is my favorite analysis. This is one of those songs that hits so many parts of how we listen and what our brain hears-- so much build, layers, shifts, changes... but to hear the masterful Rick Beato break it down-- 10:11 to 13 we see his absolute joy and love of music. How can we not learn so much and enjoy the learning along the way? It's no wonder his followership has grown so much. Love this account.
12:01 exactly. "If Leaving Me Is Easy" gave me a lot of comfort during a bad break-up in the late 80's. It's my fav. Regards from Portugal. ♥
I’m starting to realise how good a lot of songs from the 80s were. As a teenager I hated this song - but now realising how much more intelligent, genuinely emotional and interesting than the dross on the radio now.
I feel you, buddy. I'm seriously thinking about listening only 80s songs from now on. It was the best decade.
Yes! I DETESTED this song!! Was 12 years old when it was on the radio ALL THE TIME. Never realized how good it really was all along.
A beautiful song, sung to perfection.....x
A down to earth guy,with extraordinary talent. Love you Phil
I used to gime my parents so much crap for a lot of music they used to listen to, now I'm in my forties and I live so much of it! I guess kids know everything, right?
When ever Phil hit those powerful emotive vocal lines in any of his songs I always got the feeling that he was talking about something deeply personal to him... so great
He had a *very* messy divorce.
I can relate.
Love all of his music: the ballads, the fast tempos, the happy ones and the dark ones. His music went from one end of the spectrum to the other end and it was done beautifully. His concert in Berlin I can't watch enough; every one of his hits is in it. Enjoy your retirement Phil and thank you for what you gave this world. 😊🙏❤
Phil Collins has been there throughout my whole childhood. Just like Billy Joel and more. I recall the movie "Against All Odds".
Easy Lover with Eric Bailey is one of my favourite Phil songs. I love it when drummers can sing.
His name is Philip Bailey. He's been a member of Earth, Wind & Fire for 50 years.
@@stevendenton4965 And wow can Philip Bailey sing! Easy Lover is just a tease of his capabilities.
WoW so weird. My wife bought home a keyboard she acquired couple weeks ago. I have never played piano so I learned this song last week as my first piano song and then Rick comes out with this vid lol. I'm having fun playing something other than guitar 🙂
Learned this as your FIRST piano song? Damn, that’s pretty impressive.
@@Tavat lool just the basic chords of it. I've been practicing the little things with the chords he does. It's def not easy. I am practicing my singing with it. I DEF don't sound like how Phil played it lool
That was one of the first that I've learned too, but on guitar. Great song.
Thank you, Rick, for teaching me WHY I love music of my youth! Phil was EVERY WHERE! Incredible.
Phil is one of the absolute greatest of all time in every single facet. Singer, songwriter, musician you name it. I hope Phil is doing well.