I never tire of watching people react to this iconic Phil Collins video. Dude is a BEAST - singer, songwriter, musician- just ultra talented. Phil Collins is an international treasure! Great reaction, guys!
This whole build up is like the calm before the storm. Absolutely amazing. Also, people rarely mention this, but the whole crew is effing killing it, everything is so perfect.
A Legend and Master at work! Phil is a world class drummer with an outstanding voice. A true musical ICON. I am the only 1 who gets massive chills at the drum drop? Phil and this song are IMMORTAL one of the greatest performance ever given. The greatest drum drop of all time!
I love the rush everybody gets when that beat finally drops. It's a pretty triumphant feeling. A testament to the showmanship, but also the pure genius songwriting.
You can't get that much rush without that much buildup. And for a buildup this long you have to make it interesting enough, so that people stay and listen - not easy. Masterclass in songwriting.
I am old enough to remember when they played it on the tv show "Miami Vice" I watched that and it was during a heavy moment in the series and fit it perfectly, true showman, the GOAT of all drummers!
This song IS the 1980's it defines the generation. The ultimate drum break. Phil was one of the most prolific performers of the era. We will not see his like again. Great to see his legacy continues. This was the start to the second part of the concert.
Iconic early 80's, this is an epic song, on par with literally anything! This is the best version of this song live ever recorded (in my humble opinion).
I just don’t agree. It may be the best video recording due to it being the last pro-shot performance, but his voice, even then, nearly 20 years ago, wasn’t near was it was at his peak in the 80’s, and that really elevates those earlier performances, even if the video isn’t as clear. But this seems to be the go to for UA-cam reactions.
@@michaelfried3123 Well, people like this version. I've never really seen anybody actually compare it to the 80's performances. Nobody ever reacts to those so who knows if a lot of people have ever actually seen them. It's like, yeah this is the greatest performance they've seen....and the only one. Go on the comments of those older videos and you'll probably see all the comments say that particular one is the greatest.
@@michaelvielhaber9342 I tend to prefer sound quality over a time period closer to when the music was created. I'm 54, live music has come a long way since I was young, especially on the recording quality of it.
@@michaelvielhaber9342 His voice is spot on. Timing and Pitch Perfect. PLUS, he is playing and singing. On the recordings he usually adds the vocals in a voice-over.
This bring back memories when i would being cruising in my 1973 Cutlass Supreme playing this CD ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Those were the days when music was REAL MuSIC (60's thru the 90`s)
Goosebumps still. Watched it literally hundreds of times. Been a Phil fan since Genesis arrived while I was in Jr High. He is such a fun guy. Watch I Can’t Dance by Genesis. Too much fun! I love you guys. All about the music! 😎☮️❤️
A lot of people hate that 'Dance' song, but you are right, the official video is SO well done. Actually, all the Collins era videos are spectacular. I especially like 'Mama' and the one with Eric Clapton 'I Wish It Would Rain Down'. The video is clever with so many little details and references to Hollywood. Plus, the band really hams it up on acoustic while the music is electric. Eric deadpans like a pro as he waves his guitar around like a rock star. Very tongue-in-cheek. Phil has a great sense of humor (to add to his sense of drama).
I saw him in concert twice, both in the early 80s. I still find it amazing that he played London and Philly for Live Aid, the only artist to do so. I truly appreciate your most insightful take, not only on the video, or the song, but to get into the drum technique. Truly awesome.
Phil is left handed so his kit is setup accordingly! It always blows me away, how he can play in perfect unison with Chester Thompson (a master in his own right) while singing! Serious talent.
And Chester is right handed, so their drum kits are essentially mirror images. I saw Phil and Chester dual drum at 10 Genesis shows and 4 Phil solo band shows. 14 iconic drum duets, countless instrumental drumming in tandem. I treasure every one.
@@kbrewski1 And in every performance that I've seen them drumming together, they both look like they wouldn't want to be anywhere else, and they're absolutely having the time of their lives!!! Love it!
That was a GREAT reaction. Have you ever been more animated on any other song you’ve reacted to? I don’t believe so. A classic drop, one of the best ever. Glad you went back and did the live version. Shout out to Lee Sklar, the dude with the beard, on bass. One of the best ever. That was 🔥 gentlemen, pure, unadulterated 🔥
Good to see someone recognized one of the best bassists in the music industry. Leland Sklar has played with some of the best in the business and has appeared in over 2000 recordings. Still around today at 76 years old, what a legend.
And his drumming with Genesis from 1971 to 2007 is crazily unknown by many. Saw Genesis with Phil and Chester 14 different times with Genesis and Phil's band. Their drum duets are a frickin master class in drumming.
My favorite moment of the intro is when the camera pans past Lee Sklar's epic beard. His bass been around for so many iconic moments in music history that it always gets me excited to see him.
Huge concert, and I read he was 52 years old when this took place …… He sang his heart out, and I can’t believe the way he sang it and beating on those drums also !!!! Can’t be an easy thing to do !!!! I LOVE THIS, I have to listen often!!!! I’m so glad u guys got to see this😘💥
I love Phil and enjoy his Genesis but I was so lucky to see him drumming up a storm in the last tour with Peter Gabriel doing the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway double album in an amazing performance. After that epic they came back for a second set of classics, ending with Watcher of the Skies. Great Phil memory with 5 master musicians at their peak.
You're right that it sounds like the closer of the concert. Even better, though, was that it was the opener after intermission. How to create a mood for the rest of the concert. Unbelievable! The entire concert is available on UA-cam. To see a full show filled with elite musicians at the top of their game. It's truly mesmerizing.
Phil Freakin Collins!! One of the best live concert recordings of recent years. Tremendous buildup and anticipation for that drum ending, Phil has so many great songs but this is at the top of Rocks totem pole all time; a true everlasting classic! Enjoyed sharing the experience with y’all 👏🏾✌🏾😊
He was 53 years old when he did this concert in the Bercy neighborhood of Paris in 2004. Truly an amazing performance by Brad Cole (keyboards, synthesizers, Vocoder), Daryl Stuermer (6 String Guitar), the incomparable Leland Sklar on Bass Guitar, Chester Thompson (Drums) and Phil himself (vocals, drums). It was performed in front of 20,000 + people at the "Palais Omnisport de Paris" (now called "Accor Arena-Bercy") and truly was, if not the greatest, close to the greatest live performance ever. It was from his "Finally... The First Farewell" Tour and this particular concert in Bercy started with an amazing "Drums, Drums & More Drums" track performed by Phil and his other drummer, the previously mentioned Mr. Thompson. Incidentally, this track ("In the Air Tonight") was the 17th in the tracklist sandwiched between Separate Lives and Dance into the Light. Phil had the energy he had in this song all the way through to the end of the concert (as did his musicians). Now that he can no longer drum, his son Nicholas plays drums almost as well as the old man did--literally--Phil is in his 70's now. His son was on the Domino tour with Genesis last year and it seems to have been Phil's swan song. Oh and of course, his daughter Lily is rapidly becoming a famous actress in her own right. So, he's still doing alright I suppose (tongue in cheek).
I seen him in concert back in the late 80s ...was amazing! The music shows us we are really together....we gotta keep that music together. Yall are appreciated!
I saw Phil on his "Hello, I Must be Going" tour, 1983, and it was astonishing! He had Face Value, HIMBG, and he had songs from his Fusion (Jazz/Rock) band Brand X to play in the set! He didn't play any Genesis songs but he was fine with all those other hits and deep-cuts from his first two albums. It was incredible! Not only is he one of the best drummers and singers of all time, he's also one of the best Front Men and songwriters of all time! What a career! He's such an inspiration for me (I'm a drummer and a writer too)!
Yep, its crazy considering he drummed with Genesis from 1971 to 2007. AND with jazz fusion band Brand X! Some of the greatest Progressive Rock and jazz fusion drumming ever. He's up there with Bruford as the greatest drummer of the last half century. A shame he can no longer drum.
@florencemiller7826 Bonzo was a great drummer no doubt, but unfortunately only had 10 years with Zep. And Collins and Bruford played complex various time signatures in Progressive Rock and Jazz fusion bands. Their jazz chops sets them in a class by themselves, over Carl Palmer, Neil Peart, Keith Moon and Bonzo.
You’re not an old fart….. Im not even half a century old and appreciated REAL music….. way too young to pop my moms Joplin, Zeppelin, Hendrix …The Who.. vinyls Lars Ulrich states something interesting upon collaborating with the SF Symphony Orchestra…….”If you think about it, music is all based upon metal…. Horns… violins……etc” I do feel drummers are underrated….. except for The Professor
GREAT REACTION GUYS!! This is the best live version out there , audio and video quality wise. Its from 2004 in Paris. The buildup, the anticipation and the TIMING OF HIS WALK HAS TO BE PERFECT. He's done that song at every solo concert since 1982, so he has that slow walk timed PERFECTLY for the huge drum fill! Its a master class in staging and performance. And yes, those were always real drums on this song, using a GATED REVERB EFFECT, that Collins himself developed while drumming on his ex Genesis band mate and prior lead singer Peter Gabriel's song INTRUDER from his Melt album. The gated reverb is a way of increasing and prolonging the amount of echo reverb via compression you get on the drums, the "gate" controls the time of the sustained echo. The idea is to make those drums sound even louder and "bigger" sounding. Peter wanted that sound with no cymbals for a eerie creepy drum sound for INTRUDER. So that is the 1st song to use this Gated Reverb Effect, 1980. Phil liked what he came up with so he used it on this 1981 iconic In the Air Tonight which defines this heavy drum sound in the 80s. I would LOVE it if you guys could react to Gabriel's INTRUDER, (not a video), it's one of his best songs and you'll love it. Also, other great songs with this signature Collins drum sound are: >I DONT CARE ANYMORE from Collins 2nd album 1982, this time the heavy drum sound starts right away as Phil directs his anger and frustration over his marriage failing through the drums. The original album cut or there are a few great early 80s videos where Phil sings while the great Chester Thompson is doing Phil's drum parts. >MAMA>Genesis self titled album. Huge hit, opening track of the album, similar to ITAT as the heavy drum fill kicks in during the middle of the song. There is a good live video from 1987 Wembley outdoors, its the opening song of the concert. Same type of gated reverb heavy loud drumming. Phil was everywhere in the 80s, that drum sound was iconic and very influential and copied. Re when in the concert this was played, I saw Phil Collins solo band tours 4 different years. My recollection is early on it was the last song of the set or an encore. But by this time, 2004, my recollection is that it was the FIRST song after a mid concert intermission. That way the crowd had time to get settled in, and Phil had time to get ready and the stage set up (his drum kit was hidden and then rose up to that top level). That's the way he did it the last time I saw him do ITAT in 1997. Thanks for the great reaction, please DO INTRUDER and the other 2 if possible.
The way he nails the timing on the drop is just epic. He sits with just a split second to grab his sticks before the drop. How much did he practice that timing. Good lord. Love you Phil you legend!
The drum sound was created using "Gated Reverb", it was discovered/invented when Phil worked on Peter Gabriels 3rd album. And yes, Prince and everybody in the 80s wanted the Phil Collins sound.
@@MrsLynB Phil is truly a legend. No disrespect intended towards Phil but I can't help to compare the 72 year old Phil Collins to the 74 year old Ted Nugent. How is it that Phil is so frail while Ted looks like he has more energy than he did 40 years ago. I am sure it has nothing to do with Phil Collins being a lifelong alcoholic & prescription drug addict, atheist vs Ted Nugent a Born Again believer in Jesus with a lifetime of zero drug or alcohol use.
@@PH_INFO_101 Your right, it has nothing to do with it evident by the abundance of modern day rappers addicted to lean and pills, and the number of rock and roll greats who were religious and had their addictions and vices. If you seriously think the Atheist or Christian part of either of their lives being drug filled or drug free is a primary factor, you have no real world experience with drug addicts or alcoholics.
Chester Thomson was the other drummer. Him and Phil could double up on some Genesis instrumental sections when Chester toured with them. Now that was amazing. Saw Phil in ‘76.
I must of heard this song on the radio a million times watching you guys getting so excited about the music I grew up with makes feel good (keep going)
You guys are so good. When your viewers say we wish you should've reacted to the "right" version, you don't wait months or dismiss it altogether, you come back with the version we know and love. Thank you PS: Maybe that means you can go back and react to the live LONG DRUM version of Soul Sacrifice by Santana just for me😉 Supposedly in this one you can see Janis Joplin behind the drummer enjoying the band and waiting her turn to perform. I think I can spot her, see if you can
This Live version is a MASTERPIECE! Your reactions #PRICELESS!!! I got excited watching both of your REACTIONS. I bet going to a concert with you two would be Next LEVEL! I've noticed things and heard new treasures just watching along on your journey. Love, love, love how much FUN you guys have! It's super exciting seeing 'your reactions' and hearing 'your comments'. Best music channel EVER.🖖💥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏆👑 This is HOW MUSIC IS SUPPOSED TO EFFECTS US! Right on!
I would venture a guess that most who have seen this video prefer the live version; over the studio one, something you can’t say about every song or performance in music. Having seen it live myself in concert I will always contend it’s almost like a different song, as the emotion when he performs it live certainly comes across much more strongly.
Phil is AMAZING, one of my favorite artists for sure! (MJ still by FARRRR my favorite) but I love Phil! Imagine MJ and Phil making a song!!! the Rythem it would have had!!!!!!!
Not many realize he is left handed. So, his drums are arranged opposite of where they would be placed. And, he had retractable Sticks. That’s why you don’t see him reaching for them. He had them, with him the whole time! Loved your reaction. & the way you let the video play through with hardly no talking. I just found you, I have subscribed, & I will be back!
This is one of the best reactions to anything I've ever seen. Loved this! I believe this was the first song of the second set during this tour, if i'm not mistaken. Phil's got tonnes of massive hits and we'll worth a deep dive. Bomb his solo career and his career with Genesis. I've you get the chance, check out some of the instrumental live stuff with Phil on drums. He's unbelievable. The Brazillian, the instrumental section of Abacab, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, Duke's Travels/Duke's End, so many more. There's a show from 1977 or 78 that's full of his drumming. I'd love to see you guys react to it.
The sad part as Phil wrote this song after coming home and his wife was with someone else and the divorce proceeded. He was trying to protect his children from the mess and you know that doesn't happen. I think the second drummer was Chester Thomanson and Phil played with him all his career
That was Chester. He played with Genesis when they toured when Phil took over lead vocals. There was always a second drum set for Phil to jump on. The two had a falling out (I think of Phil’s making) and Chester was not on Genesis’ final tour.
Uk music 60/70/80's unbeatable, soooooo grateful to have been born in1954 and have Beatles, Stones, Who, Queen and oh so many other Monster Bands....Zeppelin, Pink Floyd omg had an absolute blast!!!! Thanks for the memory guys❤
I never tire of watching people react to this iconic Phil Collins video. Dude is a BEAST - singer, songwriter, musician- just ultra talented. Phil Collins is an international treasure! Great reaction, guys!
And actor. Have you seen 'Buster'?
@@rozannaherring1578 Haven’t seen it. Will have to check it out. The guy is multi-talented and an international treasure!
@@cheryljackson5659 It's on UA-cam and I am sure you will enjoy it.
YES!!
😍😍😍😍😍
It is the greatest song 🎶 I
In the 80ties. My teenage years. The years of these greatest hits in the 80’s, from Phil Collins
This whole build up is like the calm before the storm.
Absolutely amazing.
Also, people rarely mention this, but the whole crew is effing killing it, everything is so perfect.
💯❤️
Phil Collin loves to fill his band with assassins, including his son recently who kills it like his father!
Yes!! Every one of them truly deserves the recognition and applause, just phenomenal as a band ❤
This song was released in 1981.... Some music never looses it's appeal. LEGENDARY!!!
After so many years, I still get the chills when I hear this! ❤
He's not the evil villain. He the hero calling out the evil villain.
Feels more like the former villain, coming in after the hero fails, and redeeming himself...
@@HamSandwich-xk3omperfect description of this song
@@HamSandwich-xk3omlike Darth Vader
He had not long split with his wife/ partner and this song reflects his feelings.
Classic calm before the storm love Phil Collin’s best drummer ever❤
That is how you take the stage and OWN IT!
A Legend and Master at work! Phil is a world class drummer with an outstanding voice. A true musical ICON. I am the only 1 who gets massive chills at the drum drop? Phil and this song are IMMORTAL one of the greatest performance ever given. The greatest drum drop of all time!
Yep , the drum drop is the deal
This is THE most iconic drum roll in human history
I love the rush everybody gets when that beat finally drops. It's a pretty triumphant feeling. A testament to the showmanship, but also the pure genius songwriting.
Amen!
You can't get that much rush without that much buildup. And for a buildup this long you have to make it interesting enough, so that people stay and listen - not easy. Masterclass in songwriting.
ABSOLUTELY!!!😊
The best beat drop in history!!
You two men are an absolute pleasure to watch on YT. The world needs more men like you guys.
I am a 61 year old black man who grew up watching/listening to Phil Collins. Thanks God for his singing
Can you imagine being there right then watching it live? Can you imagine the energy flowing through the room?
Closest feeling to heaven on earth ngl
I've been there. It's like an orchestra of fireworks.
I am old enough to remember when they played it on the tv show "Miami Vice" I watched that and it was during a heavy moment in the series and fit it perfectly, true showman, the GOAT of all drummers!
I saw that too! If it wasn't the first episode it was the second. Then he was a guest star as a drug dealer in a later episode.
Also Risky Business
The stamina Phil Collins has in this performance at the age of 52 is incredible. His voice and drum skills are fantastic.
This song IS the 1980's it defines the generation.
The ultimate drum break.
Phil was one of the most prolific performers of the era.
We will not see his like again.
Great to see his legacy continues.
This was the start to the second part of the concert.
This is clearly one of the greatest live performances in rock history.
The man is a LEGEND. This song is LEGENDARY. NOTHING like it anywhere. Mike 🫳 drop
Phil closed with this, but ends every show with an encore of Take Me Home. The crowd walks out singing it still. It's f'n beautiful, man.
Iconic early 80's, this is an epic song, on par with literally anything! This is the best version of this song live ever recorded (in my humble opinion).
I just don’t agree. It may be the best video recording due to it being the last pro-shot performance, but his voice, even then, nearly 20 years ago, wasn’t near was it was at his peak in the 80’s, and that really elevates those earlier performances, even if the video isn’t as clear. But this seems to be the go to for UA-cam reactions.
@@michaelvielhaber9342 you seem to be in the minority with your opinion.
@@michaelfried3123 Well, people like this version. I've never really seen anybody actually compare it to the 80's performances. Nobody ever reacts to those so who knows if a lot of people have ever actually seen them. It's like, yeah this is the greatest performance they've seen....and the only one. Go on the comments of those older videos and you'll probably see all the comments say that particular one is the greatest.
@@michaelvielhaber9342 I tend to prefer sound quality over a time period closer to when the music was created. I'm 54, live music has come a long way since I was young, especially on the recording quality of it.
@@michaelvielhaber9342 His voice is spot on. Timing and Pitch Perfect. PLUS, he is playing and singing. On the recordings he usually adds the vocals in a voice-over.
I'm 60 and we had the absolute best music throughout my life.
Yes I'm 56
I have watched about 10-15 reactions to this iconic song and every time Phil starts playing the drums I lose it!
You guys are awesome. Period.
This song leaves you in a freaking trance....heard it 10000 times and always the same.... timeless
I’m so 😊thrilled you loved this performance as much as I did 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Great reaction(s) gentlemen. Thank you!
Been listening to reacts to this song ALLLLLLL DAY...still not bored
Yep! BAAADAAASSS!!!
Phil Collins is a MONSTER on drums!
I was a screenwriter on Disney's 'Tarzan' and Phil outdid himself on the score. Fire!
This bring back memories when i would being cruising in my 1973 Cutlass Supreme playing this CD ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Those were the days when music was REAL MuSIC (60's thru the 90`s)
It's like those drumsticks just appeared out of thin air as he sits down just *in time* ...pure magic.
I've seen this so many times and I have never seen such perfect timing WOW!
The most underrated set of pipes in rock.
The breath control!!!!!!! Amazing!!!!
Goosebumps still. Watched it literally hundreds of times. Been a Phil fan since Genesis arrived while I was in Jr High. He is such a fun guy. Watch I Can’t Dance by Genesis. Too much fun! I love you guys. All about the music! 😎☮️❤️
A lot of people hate that 'Dance' song, but you are right, the official video is SO well done. Actually, all the Collins era videos are spectacular. I especially like 'Mama' and the one with Eric Clapton 'I Wish It Would Rain Down'. The video is clever with so many little details and references to Hollywood. Plus, the band really hams it up on acoustic while the music is electric. Eric deadpans like a pro as he waves his guitar around like a rock star. Very tongue-in-cheek. Phil has a great sense of humor (to add to his sense of drama).
Same😀🥰
And Counting..listened to it 6x this morning 😊
You two are simply The Best!!
Watching this reaction was mesmerizing.....this is an epic performance and it was great to share that with you guys. 🔥❤️
I saw him in concert twice, both in the early 80s. I still find it amazing that he played London and Philly for Live Aid, the only artist to do so.
I truly appreciate your most insightful take, not only on the video, or the song, but to get into the drum technique.
Truly awesome.
Phil is left handed so his kit is setup accordingly! It always blows me away, how he can play in perfect unison with Chester Thompson (a master in his own right) while singing! Serious talent.
Loved seeing the two of them together. There is another reaction they should do of the two of them soloing. A masterclass!
And Chester is right handed, so their drum kits are essentially mirror images. I saw Phil and Chester dual drum at 10 Genesis shows and 4 Phil solo band shows. 14 iconic drum duets, countless instrumental drumming in tandem. I treasure every one.
@@kbrewski1 And in every performance that I've seen them drumming together, they both look like they wouldn't want to be anywhere else, and they're absolutely having the time of their lives!!! Love it!
I'm left handed too and I played the drums so I watched a lot of his old drummer videos so I would know how to play leading with my left hand and kick
Best react to this LIVE ITA YET!! Thank you! You are sweethearts!!
Epic Performance 🔥 This one will go down in history!! Great Reaction Guys ❤
when he remembered and then didnt worry,...i felt that shit
That was a GREAT reaction. Have you ever been more animated on any other song you’ve reacted to? I don’t believe so. A classic drop, one of the best ever. Glad you went back and did the live version. Shout out to Lee Sklar, the dude with the beard, on bass. One of the best ever. That was 🔥 gentlemen, pure, unadulterated 🔥
I call him Father Time on the bass.
Exactly as a drummer he appreciated Phil's incredible sound.
@@G_Demolished He sure is, having played on thousands of LA recordings and with big name tours.
Good to see someone recognized one of the best bassists in the music industry. Leland Sklar has played with some of the best in the business and has appeared in over 2000 recordings. Still around today at 76 years old, what a legend.
Welcome to the 80s guyz! I was 17 when this song was released!! Still ROCKING to it!!😊❤
People forget that Phil Collins is actually a phenomenal Drummer. Check out some of his work with Brand X.
Yup, I remember buying that first Brand X record, Unorthodox Behavior, and was blown away by it. Still one of my favorite fusion bands of all time.
This ☝️
And his drumming with Genesis from 1971 to 2007 is crazily unknown by many. Saw Genesis with Phil and Chester 14 different times with Genesis and Phil's band. Their drum duets are a frickin master class in drumming.
My favorite moment of the intro is when the camera pans past Lee Sklar's epic beard. His bass been around for so many iconic moments in music history that it always gets me excited to see him.
Bros, we saw this show and the drums were so strong you could feel them inside your chest... amazing!
So you were there when he performed it?
That's simply a masterpiece
Seeing the drum kit raise out of the stage never gets old.
The great built up and anticipation is so appro, getting you to feel it in the air before the song - Feel it in the Air.
Huge concert, and I read he was 52 years old when this took place ……
He sang his heart out, and I can’t believe the way he sang it and beating on those drums also !!!!
Can’t be an easy thing to do !!!!
I LOVE THIS, I have to listen often!!!!
I’m so glad u guys got to see this😘💥
OMG I can't believe I've never seen this performance before and I've been listening to this song since it came out! How epic!
Best reaction guys! Brought a tear to my eyes. So glad you enjoyed it. I need to sit down and have a drink with you two. Talk music !!😎👍🎵🎸🥁
I was raised on Genisis and Phil Collins. Was lucky enough to see them both in concert. It was amazing!!!
I love Phil and enjoy his Genesis but I was so lucky to see him drumming up a storm in the last tour with Peter Gabriel doing the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway double album in an amazing performance. After that epic they came back for a second set of classics, ending with Watcher of the Skies. Great Phil memory with 5 master musicians at their peak.
You're right that it sounds like the closer of the concert. Even better, though, was that it was the opener after intermission. How to create a mood for the rest of the concert. Unbelievable! The entire concert is available on UA-cam. To see a full show filled with elite musicians at the top of their game. It's truly mesmerizing.
Phil Freakin Collins!! One of the best live concert recordings of recent years. Tremendous buildup and anticipation for that drum ending, Phil has so many great songs but this is at the top of Rocks totem pole all time; a true everlasting classic! Enjoyed sharing the experience with y’all 👏🏾✌🏾😊
This is my favorite reaction to this!!!
I love people's reaction to this song that don't know who Phill Collins is he is class in a glass
He was 53 years old when he did this concert in the Bercy neighborhood of Paris in 2004. Truly an amazing performance by Brad Cole (keyboards, synthesizers, Vocoder), Daryl Stuermer (6 String Guitar), the incomparable Leland Sklar on Bass Guitar, Chester Thompson (Drums) and Phil himself (vocals, drums). It was performed in front of 20,000 + people at the "Palais Omnisport de Paris" (now called "Accor Arena-Bercy") and truly was, if not the greatest, close to the greatest live performance ever. It was from his "Finally... The First Farewell" Tour and this particular concert in Bercy started with an amazing "Drums, Drums & More Drums" track performed by Phil and his other drummer, the previously mentioned Mr. Thompson. Incidentally, this track ("In the Air Tonight") was the 17th in the tracklist sandwiched between Separate Lives and Dance into the Light. Phil had the energy he had in this song all the way through to the end of the concert (as did his musicians). Now that he can no longer drum, his son Nicholas plays drums almost as well as the old man did--literally--Phil is in his 70's now. His son was on the Domino tour with Genesis last year and it seems to have been Phil's swan song. Oh and of course, his daughter Lily is rapidly becoming a famous actress in her own right. So, he's still doing alright I suppose (tongue in cheek).
I seen him in concert back in the late 80s ...was amazing! The music shows us we are really together....we gotta keep that music together. Yall are appreciated!
When he got behind the drums that was bangin on my tv. Cant even imagine what that was like live at that show!!!
I saw Phil on his "Hello, I Must be Going" tour, 1983, and it was astonishing! He had Face Value, HIMBG, and he had songs from his Fusion (Jazz/Rock) band Brand X to play in the set! He didn't play any Genesis songs but he was fine with all those other hits and deep-cuts from his first two albums. It was incredible! Not only is he one of the best drummers and singers of all time, he's also one of the best Front Men and songwriters of all time! What a career! He's such an inspiration for me (I'm a drummer and a writer too)!
I can certainly see how the man could be inspirational.
I saw every solo tour Phil did in the U.S. He always put on an amazing show.
He would have played Behind the Lines, a Genesis song he did in a jazzier way on his 2nd solo album.
It was worth the wait fellas...
So glad you did the live, it brings all the beauty of this song and cranks it up to 11. He beats those drums like they're a red-headed stepchild.
LOL
hahahah haven't heard that in a while.
remember when this first came out. I was 10 years old............
Phil Collins just doesn't get the recognition as one of the greatest rock drummers ever!
Yep, its crazy considering he drummed with Genesis from 1971 to 2007. AND with jazz fusion band Brand X! Some of the greatest Progressive Rock and jazz fusion drumming ever. He's up there with Bruford as the greatest drummer of the last half century. A shame he can no longer drum.
Yes he is one of the best drummers ever, and bonzo from led Zeppelin
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Bonzo was a great drummer no doubt, but unfortunately only had 10 years with Zep. And Collins and Bruford played complex various time signatures in Progressive Rock and Jazz fusion bands. Their jazz chops sets them in a class by themselves, over Carl Palmer, Neil Peart, Keith Moon and Bonzo.
He's living proof people don't have to jump around the stage and make an @ss out of themselves with rude, disgusting moves. Yep, I'm an old fart.
You’re not an old fart….. Im not even half a century old and appreciated REAL music….. way too young to pop my moms Joplin, Zeppelin, Hendrix …The Who.. vinyls Lars Ulrich states something interesting upon collaborating with the SF Symphony Orchestra…….”If you think about it, music is all based upon metal…. Horns… violins……etc” I do feel drummers are underrated….. except for The Professor
Iconic and legendary ❤
GREAT REACTION GUYS!! This is the best live version out there , audio and video quality wise. Its from 2004 in Paris.
The buildup, the anticipation and the TIMING OF HIS WALK HAS TO BE PERFECT. He's done that song at every solo concert since 1982, so he has that slow walk timed PERFECTLY for the huge drum fill! Its a master class in staging and performance.
And yes, those were always real drums on this song, using a GATED REVERB EFFECT, that Collins himself developed while drumming on his ex Genesis band mate and prior lead singer Peter Gabriel's song INTRUDER from his Melt album. The gated reverb is a way of increasing and prolonging the amount of echo reverb via compression you get on the drums, the "gate" controls the time of the sustained echo. The idea is to make those drums sound even louder and "bigger" sounding. Peter wanted that sound with no cymbals for a eerie creepy drum sound for INTRUDER. So that is the 1st song to use this Gated Reverb Effect, 1980. Phil liked what he came up with so he used it on this 1981 iconic In the Air Tonight which defines this heavy drum sound in the 80s. I would LOVE it if you guys could react to Gabriel's INTRUDER, (not a video), it's one of his best songs and you'll love it.
Also, other great songs with this signature Collins drum sound are:
>I DONT CARE ANYMORE from Collins 2nd album 1982, this time the heavy drum sound starts right away as Phil directs his anger and frustration over his marriage failing through the drums. The original album cut or there are a few great early 80s videos where Phil sings while the great Chester Thompson is doing Phil's drum parts.
>MAMA>Genesis self titled album. Huge hit, opening track of the album, similar to ITAT as the heavy drum fill kicks in during the middle of the song. There is a good live video from 1987 Wembley outdoors, its the opening song of the concert. Same type of gated reverb heavy loud drumming.
Phil was everywhere in the 80s, that drum sound was iconic and very influential and copied.
Re when in the concert this was played, I saw Phil Collins solo band tours 4 different years. My recollection is early on it was the last song of the set or an encore. But by this time, 2004, my recollection is that it was the FIRST song after a mid concert intermission. That way the crowd had time to get settled in, and Phil had time to get ready and the stage set up (his drum kit was hidden and then rose up to that top level). That's the way he did it the last time I saw him do ITAT in 1997.
Thanks for the great reaction, please DO INTRUDER and the other 2 if possible.
Imagine being there . Stay with you forever. Great reaction 👍
The way he nails the timing on the drop is just epic. He sits with just a split second to grab his sticks before the drop. How much did he practice that timing. Good lord. Love you Phil you legend!
Your reaction said it all. I love to watch you guys because it’s all about the artists and their music. Thank You
I get goose bumps every time I see this performance!!! ❤😁❤💥💥💥
The drum sound was created using "Gated Reverb", it was discovered/invented when Phil worked on Peter Gabriels 3rd album. And yes, Prince and everybody in the 80s wanted the Phil Collins sound.
Thanks for this one Guys! Phil is a legend and unfortunately, age has gotten the best of him. Say a prayer and spread the love 🐶😎🇺🇸
Saw him last year on tv so frail broke my heart x
@@MrsLynB Phil is truly a legend. No disrespect intended towards Phil but I can't help to compare the 72 year old Phil Collins to the 74 year old Ted Nugent. How is it that Phil is so frail while Ted looks like he has more energy than he did 40 years ago. I am sure it has nothing to do with Phil Collins being a lifelong alcoholic & prescription drug addict, atheist vs Ted Nugent a Born Again believer in Jesus with a lifetime of zero drug or alcohol use.
@@PH_INFO_101 but Nugent has zero talent, so there's that
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@@PH_INFO_101 Your right, it has nothing to do with it evident by the abundance of modern day rappers addicted to lean and pills, and the number of rock and roll greats who were religious and had their addictions and vices. If you seriously think the Atheist or Christian part of either of their lives being drug filled or drug free is a primary factor, you have no real world experience with drug addicts or alcoholics.
I love how he was able to express his feelings of his wife's betrayal in this song. I mean if you're gonna get your revenge, do it with a song!
Chester Thomson was the other drummer. Him and Phil could double up on some Genesis instrumental sections when Chester toured with them. Now that was amazing. Saw Phil in ‘76.
First time heard this song I was a tiny kid ,it was on Miami vice lol. My brother loves him in the band he was in.
I must of heard this song on the radio a million times watching you guys getting so excited about the music I grew up with makes feel good (keep going)
They were before their time, this is amazing!
You guys are so good. When your viewers say we wish you should've reacted to the "right" version, you don't wait months or dismiss it altogether, you come back with the version we know and love. Thank you
PS: Maybe that means you can go back and react to the live LONG DRUM version of Soul Sacrifice by Santana just for me😉 Supposedly in this one you can see Janis Joplin behind the drummer enjoying the band and waiting her turn to perform. I think I can spot her, see if you can
Yes, that long version of Soul Sacrifice is worth searching for!
Love it! Love your reaction! I saw Phil in concert twice and he is amazing! Best concerts ever!
This Live version is a MASTERPIECE!
Your reactions #PRICELESS!!!
I got excited watching both of your REACTIONS. I bet going to a concert with you two would be Next LEVEL! I've noticed things and heard new treasures just watching along on your journey. Love, love, love how much FUN you guys have! It's super exciting seeing 'your reactions' and hearing 'your comments'. Best music channel EVER.🖖💥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏆👑
This is HOW MUSIC IS SUPPOSED TO EFFECTS US! Right on!
I saw this tour and he actually opened with this song and the arena was up for grabs after that opener!
It’s crazy how excited people get for the drum part including myself. Phil is fantastic ❤ awesome reaction y’all.
you have been Philled!
A Legend in his own time.
And that's how a real rock star opens his farewell tour...
When we saw Phil we had 3rd row seats front he sat on a amp singing he jumped off right on his set and we went crazy and started playing
Gives me chills every time I watch that
He's a genius pure and simple!
I would venture a guess that most who have seen this video prefer the live version; over the studio one, something you can’t say about every song or performance in music. Having seen it live myself in concert I will always contend it’s almost like a different song, as the emotion when he performs it live certainly comes across much more strongly.
Too fun to watch. He's incredible.😊
Phil is AMAZING, one of my favorite artists for sure! (MJ still by FARRRR my favorite) but I love Phil! Imagine MJ and Phil making a song!!! the Rythem it would have had!!!!!!!
Not many realize he is left handed. So, his drums are arranged opposite of where they would be placed. And, he had retractable Sticks. That’s why you don’t see him reaching for them. He had them, with him the whole time! Loved your reaction. & the way you let the video play through with hardly no talking. I just found you, I have subscribed, & I will be back!
This is one of the best reactions to anything I've ever seen. Loved this! I believe this was the first song of the second set during this tour, if i'm not mistaken. Phil's got tonnes of massive hits and we'll worth a deep dive. Bomb his solo career and his career with Genesis. I've you get the chance, check out some of the instrumental live stuff with Phil on drums. He's unbelievable. The Brazillian, the instrumental section of Abacab, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, Duke's Travels/Duke's End, so many more. There's a show from 1977 or 78 that's full of his drumming. I'd love to see you guys react to it.
Never get tires of the new school appreciating the old school💖
The sad part as Phil wrote this song after coming home and his wife was with someone else and the divorce proceeded. He was trying to protect his children from the mess and you know that doesn't happen. I think the second drummer was Chester Thomanson and Phil played with him all his career
Well he too was cheating and away from home for months.
That was Chester. He played with Genesis when they toured when Phil took over lead vocals. There was always a second drum set for Phil to jump on. The two had a falling out (I think of Phil’s making) and Chester was not on Genesis’ final tour.
@@bmiamiwai I was going by the interview with his son who played drums on the final tour. I wonder if the son was trying to give his version.
@@chrissiler6075 I bet his son knows a lot more.
@@bmiamiwai I have a step son I love dearly and pray his safe return from war.He is my reference on not escaping the mess. Between his mom and me.
Uk music 60/70/80's unbeatable, soooooo grateful to have been born in1954 and have Beatles, Stones, Who, Queen and oh so many other Monster Bands....Zeppelin, Pink Floyd omg had an absolute blast!!!! Thanks for the memory guys❤