The concert was at the Palais Omnisports in Paris in 2004. So this was 23 years after In the Air Tonight was originally released. The bearded bassist is the great Leland Sklar, who is a legendary session musician and has played on more than 2,000 albums. He has a great UA-cam channel that you should take a look at.
I saw this same performance in Florida on his First Final Farewell Tour and the entire concert was amazing. He danced around the stage and always sounded perfect. I suggest watching the entire live concert this is from! (Live in Paris)
WATCH: Not just this concert footage which rises above expectation but also the scene from Miami Vice in how it's used. You truly are missing something if don't. This 'was' supposed to be Collins last tour (it wasn't). He was physically becoming immobile from health conditions. Sadly, has hearing loss, issues with nerves/tendonitis & spinal issues. The "last" legit farewell tour just completed. He couldn't do the drumming. His son did it for him & he mostly sat in a chair singing. Collins went to a London's equivalent of the US's 'Fame' school. He's starred while in school in a couple of East End musicals. He then became the drummer for Genesis. Phil's concert piece was stunning visually & musically watching him perform. Seeing the massive crowd is a jolt bringing in the love/anticipated emotion for supposedly his farewell tour. No that wasn't the exact introduction to his song. As many know, musicians/singers create added suspense to the intro so audience are unsure what to expect & aids in staging time gives the artist(s) time to get readied to go out. They also use lighting to hype up the suspense for the entrance. Right when Collins steps out is where the original song does begin.
Collins is a percussionist but also plays a variety of other instruments. He wrote the lyrics, composed the melody & arranged this song. There's a lot of percussion you may not realize present on the stage before his entrance (another drum set, cymbals, congas, & timbale). For this song, he played "all" the instruments in the studio including percussion laying the tracks then had other musicians play it live. Collins didn't just play with Genesis as the rock band's drummer, he did background vocals. Then became both drummer/soloist (which is crazy to be able to sing/drum simultaneously). After left group to be solo, he toured as a soloist & was known to have more percussion accompanying him. Additionally, he's dione stage ensemble work too (Pick Up the Pieces). What I also will state, he was one of the artists who first used & introduced fans to synthesizers when were in infancy stage. Although widely used, he was always experimenting using them in his music background.
Percussionist Started drumming at an early age. He attended this Fame-like school in England which also strengthened his voice. During time enrolled managed do a few movie roles & the musicals. Once graduated, he answered a tryout for Genesis. His initial claim to fame was being the professional drummer/backup vocalist for the rock group. Peter Gabriel (Sledgehammer) was the original lead then left the group to solo. Many may not know but Collins/Gabriel have similar style voices. Genesis spent time auditioning for a replacement for Gabriel. They couldn't find anyone having a similar sound. Not thinking, the group never heard Collins sing solo on his own to realize he had a similar style. They chose Collins & rest is history. Not only was he a very good percussionist, but sang lead too. That's exactly why he's an amazing singer & on beat. Keep in mind known for his drum solos while singing! This meant, he sang ALL the Genesis songs while playing drums! He then went on to do some solo work (still close to the band). This was not his only hit. He had many solo 'hits'. It came out & had charted. Then it was a fluke as it was lent to the soundtrack of the premiere TV show 'Miami Vice'. That made it hit the charts even bigger the TV audience watching the premiere episode of the show & wanting more of the sound. Reason behind song: The life of a musician can be hard on a marriages. At this time, he was married with 2 kids. Collins had been on a long tour which eroded his marriage. When returned home, he discovered that his wife had left w/ the kids & was in the process of divorcing him. Communication between them was very hostile & toxic. He also had a lot of downtime with pent up energy over this. He spent a lot of time writing & recording to deal with this surprise divorce & alienation. He was depressed, & was constantly in arguments w/ soon to be ex-wife. In an interview stated felt terribly alone not used to being by himself. He wrote this song during the fits of anger/depression & impulsivity. (Interesting his ex-wife was not amused about the song feeling uncomfortable he wrote it towards her & their private situation making it public. Now being it's a huge hit, no longer cares about that but the revenue streaming in.) There wasn't a plan or reason to the words it just came out of him. The drum solo he kept playing different drum fills on the recording takes. It was luck of the draw & timing he chose that one. This particular song was out prior to the show. It got added for filler for a TV pilot show (Miami Vice). It triggered such a strong reaction it started a trend where many current contemporary hits (including Rap) were incorporated into soundtracks for TV/movies to fit a mood. There had been music in the background, but not as strong as this was punched/featured. The setup: TV show based out of 1980s neon Miami. Atmosphere; wealthy, pretty girls in bikinis, Latin influence, European popular vacation spot & pastel colors (clothing & buildings). Miami at that time was known for its vicious gangsters, crime/drugs coming in from South & Latin Americas. It showed other than NYC & LA a strange criminal underworld. It re-introduced Miami to the rest of the country not only as a senior citizen retirement center, but a vacation get away but also of those who lived there. We see various mixtures of characters in cast supporting roles being in the undercover drug task force (including James Olmos). Crockett & Tubbs were the lead undercover police officers. These 2 main leads were a pairing of an odd couple. Crockett's been undercover for a while, is a little loose & reckless. He recently lost a partner. He lives on a houseboat with his pet alligator Elvis. He drives a confiscated black 1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona, commonly known as the Ferrari Daytona Spyder. Tubbs is more conservative stickler to the rules & more conscientious. The famous music scene: It's around dusk, they've been waiting for a criminal meet w/ the 'big' guy. Something happened as someone's been killed/injured & a person's been arrested. Minutes later, they get the phone call from one of their 'connections' to drive to the meeting point. They have no clue if been found out & what to expect at the meeting. Crockett gets in to drive the Ferrari, while Tubbs sits in the passenger seat. The top is down. All the while going to the site, this song is playing loudly in the background. It sets the tone of unease, suspense & nervousness. While driving, it changes to nighttime as the breeze goes through the car. Exception of a few words, they're silently passing on busy streets becoming more industrialized & isolated to point at some marina they get out of the car. ua-cam.com/video/-aMCzRj3Syg/v-deo.html I saw the pilot. It blew my mind how one song just fit the scene. Over the years, I used to drive hundreds of miles to go home. I wore this song out for about 5 years as I drove through the night. It fit the mood as I was driving through some not nice neighborhoods of the Bronx to get onto I-80 & go the 400 miles home. Hours driving miles in darkness being sometimes the only one on the road fit the mood. Miami Vice the show was also unique in that many singers appeared on the show. FYI: Phil Collins (himself), Sheena Easton, Glenn Frey, Gene Simmons, Leonard Cohen, Ted Nugent, Little Richie, Barbara Streisand, Frank Zappa, Willie Nelson, James Brown, Miles Davis, The Power Station, Isaac Hayes, Jan Hammer (wrote the Miami Vice theme). Lyrics: I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord And I've been waiting for this moment, for all my life, oh lord Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord Well, if you told me you were drowning I would not lend a hand I've seen your face before my friend But I don't know if you know who I am Well, I was there and I saw what you did I saw it with my own two eyes So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been It's all been a pack of lies And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord, oh lord Well I remember, I remember don't worry How could I ever forget It's the first time, the last time we ever met But I know the reason why you keep this silence up No you don't fool me The hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows It's no stranger to you and me I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord I can feel it in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord I can feel it in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord, oh lord I can feel it in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord, oh lord
(I can't believe this video was blocked. By whom? Not by Mr. Collins) the show is in Paris 2004 EPIC! and no disappointments! Note the drums rise from below. What a subtle showman extraordinaire. Ultimate Swag!
Brad where have you been. I am shocked you haven’t seen this or knew that Phil Collin’s is a drummer. He is amazing isn’t he!? I sang this in a band and love to sing it.
Is this a legendary song? Definitely! Is Phil Collins one of the best -if not THE best- drummers of all times? Undoubtedly! Is this an epic drum solo? Absolutely! But what I like most in this particular performance is that it's like watching an opera singer in play. 1. His vocals are impeccable. He hits the notes just right (at least to my untrained ear) and his voice never wavers. Studio quality in a live performance! 2. He's not singing; he's acting. He's not interacting with the audience, he's performing for them. He's singing -speaking- to his "enemy" for the audience to witness, conveying all the emotions in the lyrics with his stance and facial expressions as well. And all the time he's walking around the stage, going down the stairs and up again, he doesn't fall out of character for a single moment! You don't usually see these traits in live concerts nowadays. btw You have a lovely voice 🎶
Watch I Don’t Care Anymore ..another song about his divorce … by then he had had enough of Andrea and her and her lawyers divorce demands .. Live performance at Perkins Palace you can hear the anger in every word
Phil Collins is an icon! This song is incredible. Love your reaction!
Welcome to someone having their Superstar Moment. He KILLED This
I was at this tour. This song was so epic. Still remember how big it was.
Phil Collins......an original. G.O.A.T.
The concert was at the Palais Omnisports in Paris in 2004. So this was 23 years after In the Air Tonight was originally released.
The bearded bassist is the great Leland Sklar, who is a legendary session musician and has played on more than 2,000 albums. He has a great UA-cam channel that you should take a look at.
A true legend.
The bearded bass player is Leland Sklar. If you want to be amazed check out his career and discography.
Absolutely Leland is legendary!
I saw this same performance in Florida on his First Final Farewell Tour and the entire concert was amazing. He danced around the stage and always sounded perfect. I suggest watching the entire live concert this is from! (Live in Paris)
It’s my one regret that I didn’t see Phil in concert either solo or with Genesis !!!
We can see a classic scene with this song, in the first episode of TV show "Miami Vice" (in 1984)
God this never gets old! Phil’s performance here is absolutely mesmerizing! What an icon!
He meant business, and he took care of it!
Omg the sheer joy on your face watching Phil drum is wonderful
Phil is the best. Gave 110% at every performance whether solo or with Genesis. Love him. Great reaction. Thanks.
WATCH:
Not just this concert footage which rises above expectation but also the scene from Miami Vice in how it's used. You truly are missing something if don't.
This 'was' supposed to be Collins last tour (it wasn't). He was physically becoming immobile from health conditions. Sadly, has hearing loss, issues with nerves/tendonitis & spinal issues. The "last" legit farewell tour just completed. He couldn't do the drumming. His son did it for him & he mostly sat in a chair singing.
Collins went to a London's equivalent of the US's 'Fame' school. He's starred while in school in a couple of East End musicals. He then became the drummer for Genesis.
Phil's concert piece was stunning visually & musically watching him perform. Seeing the massive crowd is a jolt bringing in the love/anticipated emotion for supposedly his farewell tour.
No that wasn't the exact introduction to his song.
As many know, musicians/singers create added suspense to the intro so audience are unsure what to expect & aids in staging time gives the artist(s) time to get readied to go out. They also use lighting to hype up the suspense for the entrance. Right when Collins steps out is where the original song does begin.
Collins is a percussionist but also plays a variety of other instruments. He wrote the lyrics, composed the melody & arranged this song.
There's a lot of percussion you may not realize present on the stage before his entrance (another drum set, cymbals, congas, & timbale). For this song, he played "all" the instruments in the studio including percussion laying the tracks then had other musicians play it live.
Collins didn't just play with Genesis as the rock band's drummer, he did background vocals. Then became both drummer/soloist (which is crazy to be able to sing/drum simultaneously). After left group to be solo, he toured as a soloist & was known to have more percussion accompanying him. Additionally, he's dione stage ensemble work too (Pick Up the Pieces). What I also will state, he was one of the artists who first used & introduced fans to synthesizers when were in infancy stage. Although widely used, he was always experimenting using them in his music background.
Percussionist
Started drumming at an early age. He attended this Fame-like school in England which also strengthened his voice. During time enrolled managed do a few movie roles & the musicals. Once graduated, he answered a tryout for Genesis. His initial claim to fame was being the professional drummer/backup vocalist for the rock group. Peter Gabriel (Sledgehammer) was the original lead then left the group to solo. Many may not know but Collins/Gabriel have similar style voices.
Genesis spent time auditioning for a replacement for Gabriel. They couldn't find anyone having a similar sound. Not thinking, the group never heard Collins sing solo on his own to realize he had a similar style. They chose Collins & rest is history. Not only was he a very good percussionist, but sang lead too. That's exactly why he's an amazing singer & on beat. Keep in mind known for his drum solos while singing! This meant, he sang ALL the Genesis songs while playing drums! He then went on to do some solo work (still close to the band).
This was not his only hit. He had many solo 'hits'. It came out & had charted. Then it was a fluke as it was lent to the soundtrack of the premiere TV show 'Miami Vice'. That made it hit the charts even bigger the TV audience watching the premiere episode of the show & wanting more of the sound.
Reason behind song:
The life of a musician can be hard on a marriages. At this time, he was married with 2 kids. Collins had been on a long tour which eroded his marriage. When returned home, he discovered that his wife had left w/ the kids & was in the process of divorcing him.
Communication between them was very hostile & toxic. He also had a lot of downtime with pent up energy over this. He spent a lot of time writing & recording to deal with this surprise divorce & alienation. He was depressed, & was constantly in arguments w/ soon to be ex-wife. In an interview stated felt terribly alone not used to being by himself. He wrote this song during the fits of anger/depression & impulsivity. (Interesting his ex-wife was not amused about the song feeling uncomfortable he wrote it towards her & their private situation making it public. Now being it's a huge hit, no longer cares about that but the revenue streaming in.)
There wasn't a plan or reason to the words it just came out of him. The drum solo he kept playing different drum fills on the recording takes. It was luck of the draw & timing he chose that one.
This particular song was out prior to the show. It got added for filler for a TV pilot show (Miami Vice). It triggered such a strong reaction it started a trend where many current contemporary hits (including Rap) were incorporated into soundtracks for TV/movies to fit a mood. There had been music in the background, but not as strong as this was punched/featured.
The setup:
TV show based out of 1980s neon Miami. Atmosphere; wealthy, pretty girls in bikinis, Latin influence, European popular vacation spot & pastel colors (clothing & buildings). Miami at that time was known for its vicious gangsters, crime/drugs coming in from South & Latin Americas. It showed other than NYC & LA a strange criminal underworld. It re-introduced Miami to the rest of the country not only as a senior citizen retirement center, but a vacation get away but also of those who lived there.
We see various mixtures of characters in cast supporting roles being in the undercover drug task force (including James Olmos). Crockett & Tubbs were the lead undercover police officers. These 2 main leads were a pairing of an odd couple. Crockett's been undercover for a while, is a little loose & reckless. He recently lost a partner. He lives on a houseboat with his pet alligator Elvis. He drives a confiscated black 1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona, commonly known as the Ferrari Daytona Spyder. Tubbs is more conservative stickler to the rules & more conscientious.
The famous music scene:
It's around dusk, they've been waiting for a criminal meet w/ the 'big' guy. Something happened as someone's been killed/injured & a person's been arrested. Minutes later, they get the phone call from one of their 'connections' to drive to the meeting point. They have no clue if been found out & what to expect at the meeting.
Crockett gets in to drive the Ferrari, while Tubbs sits in the passenger seat. The top is down. All the while going to the site, this song is playing loudly in the background. It sets the tone of unease, suspense & nervousness. While driving, it changes to nighttime as the breeze goes through the car. Exception of a few words, they're silently passing on busy streets becoming more industrialized & isolated to point at some marina they get out of the car.
ua-cam.com/video/-aMCzRj3Syg/v-deo.html
I saw the pilot. It blew my mind how one song just fit the scene. Over the years, I used to drive hundreds of miles to go home. I wore this song out for about 5 years as I drove through the night. It fit the mood as I was driving through some not nice neighborhoods of the Bronx to get onto I-80 & go the 400 miles home. Hours driving miles in darkness being sometimes the only one on the road fit the mood.
Miami Vice the show was also unique in that many singers appeared on the show.
FYI:
Phil Collins (himself), Sheena Easton, Glenn Frey, Gene Simmons, Leonard Cohen, Ted Nugent, Little Richie, Barbara Streisand, Frank Zappa, Willie Nelson, James Brown, Miles Davis, The Power Station, Isaac Hayes, Jan Hammer (wrote the Miami Vice theme).
Lyrics:
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord
And I've been waiting for this moment, for all my life, oh lord
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord
Well, if you told me you were drowning
I would not lend a hand
I've seen your face before my friend
But I don't know if you know who I am
Well, I was there and I saw what you did
I saw it with my own two eyes
So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
It's all been a pack of lies
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord, oh lord
Well I remember, I remember don't worry
How could I ever forget
It's the first time, the last time we ever met
But I know the reason why you keep this silence up
No you don't fool me
The hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
It's no stranger to you and me
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord
And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord, oh lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord, oh lord
Drummer of Genesis
Watch the NYC one
(I can't believe this video was blocked. By whom? Not by Mr. Collins) the show is in Paris 2004
EPIC! and no disappointments! Note the drums rise from below. What a subtle showman extraordinaire. Ultimate Swag!
Yes agree as Phil does not block his videos
The drums rise up from the floor. That when the crowd went wild
I was looking for this comment.
Great song and reaction
Loved your song. ❤
Brad where have you been. I am shocked you haven’t seen this or knew that Phil Collin’s is a drummer. He is amazing isn’t he!? I sang this in a band and love to sing it.
He mentioned Phil being a drummer at the beginning of the video and mentioned several times that he expected Phil to get on a set.
@@VENOMS_WRAITH yes he said I guess he is.
@@Sparkysings2 I heard "I know he's a singer and a drummer"
Been listening to Phil forever. Great performer. You have to listen to a Canadian band April Wine ROLLER . A BANGER . You would love this one.
Is this a legendary song? Definitely!
Is Phil Collins one of the best -if not THE best- drummers of all times? Undoubtedly!
Is this an epic drum solo? Absolutely!
But what I like most in this particular performance is that it's like watching an opera singer in play.
1. His vocals are impeccable. He hits the notes just right (at least to my untrained ear) and his voice never wavers. Studio quality in a live performance!
2. He's not singing; he's acting. He's not interacting with the audience, he's performing for them. He's singing -speaking- to his "enemy" for the audience to witness, conveying all the emotions in the lyrics with his stance and facial expressions as well. And all the time he's walking around the stage, going down the stairs and up again, he doesn't fall out of character for a single moment!
You don't usually see these traits in live concerts nowadays.
btw You have a lovely voice 🎶
Watch I Don’t Care Anymore ..another song about his divorce … by then he had had enough of Andrea and her and her lawyers divorce demands .. Live performance at Perkins Palace you can hear the anger in every word
🤘🔥🤘
Why is video blocked. Every other reaction channel shows the video
He wrote this about his divorce, his anger is showing.
There’s a 2Pac version of this song as well
2004 Paris
You didn't have to block it...