I saw him perform this live in 82 or 83 at Indiana university. The anticipation for those drums. Static tension you could feel. Waiting and waiting for the moment he let loose on the drums. Entire album is awesome
Robert Tompkins, is sad to see Phil this way. Phil was a constant showman in his days without a doubt. I love Phil and Genesis and will miss all of them.
It's sad. He can nolonger hold his drumsticks. I saw a picture of him in his last concert ever with Genesis in Paris. Most painful to see this little old man sitting there in a chair with his cane... looking so helpless. I guess I hurt so bad for him because he and I are the same age, I use a cane when I walk but sometimes I have to use my upright walker and sometimes things get so bad that I have to use my mobility scooter. I don't know to what level his disabilities are but I feel for him. I was a guitar player but can't play anymore since most of the feeling is gone from my fingers. To any musician, I once heard Ringo Starr say that musicians never retire. Music is in us, that's what we know that's what we do that's who/that's what we are and once we stop, we die. I'm 71 times around the sun and over 65 years of that has been make music on some level albeit that 6yo little kid teaching himself to play guitar (like Elvis then later The Beatles) to getting my degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in music. What I guess I'm trying to say is if you were a musician you probably still are a musician down deep inside so bring it out, do something for the Phil Collins' in the world who would if they could.
@@armadillotoe here's a little bit of a positive twist on things Getting old and being sickly might suck but really give this some thought... getting old and being sickly might suck but it just might beat the alternative.
The first time I watched the live performance I cried. It was such an experience. His vocals are perfection, the timing on everything was perfect. All of it was just so perfect. I still get chills every time I hear this version. It is truly an epic performance.
There was a time in history when all music was like this. Musicians played real instruments, sang songs with their real voice and performed with heart and soul.
Phil was a drummer long before he was a vocalist/frontman/songwriter. He didn't become a frontman until 1975 when Peter Gabriel left the band (Genesis) where he then pulled double duty in the recording studio and when not singing on stage he was always behind the drum kit with his second live drummer Chester Thompson (also in this video). During the 80's he was a busy man recording and touring with Genesis as well as his own [solo] band, and on top of that touring and recording with people like Robert Plant [of Led Zeppelin], Eric Clapton and many others as their drummer. His drumming was iconic, distinctive and in high demand by many collaborators in the industry.
I had the good fortune to see Eric Clapton in the late 1980s. It was his “farewell tour”lol, Cobo Hall downtown Detroit. Everyone who saw Eric that night were shocked and thrilled to see none other than Phill Collins behind that drum kit. Didn’t sing one song, just sat back there banging it out the entire time. Absolutely phenomenal percussionist‼️🍻🍻
Yes its definitely the song, and yes you want to be at that concert! I've been lucky enough to see Phil Collins live 3 times and he killed it every time. An absolute legendary performer 💕
The absolute best live performance EVER! That performance touches your soul on a cellular level! I think he's touring his last tour now. He's in such bad health with a bad back and depillitating arthritis he has to sit to sing. Next gig....Rock and Roll Heaven with all the other greats.
Phil Collins of Genisis is one of the greatest drummers of all times. This song is emotional he wrote it after catching his wife cheating on him. Powerful response! Love your reaction 💕👍
Definitely do the studio version. The live versions just don’t have the same impact with the drums. The official video can be distracting because it has so many movie clips, so just listen to the audio version.
Phil Collins is one of the greatest drummer's of all time, for year's he was the drummer in a super group called genesis when the lead singer left Phil was asked to take over and was a huge success.
I have seen Phil Collins in concert with Genesis, Phil Collins solo, and once I saw Eric Clapton on tour is a straight Blues Act, Roots Blues only no less! And Phil Collins was the drummer for Eric Clapton for the whole tour.
This whole concert is worth the full watch! Paris, France. Phil Collins is legendary from Genesis to solo! And yea, one of the greatest drummers, vocalist, song writer, performer!
I've seen this performance reacted to abunch of times, nobody isn't moved by it. Phil Collins is the goat. What in incredible one this would have been to see live.
I have been a huge Phil Collins fans since I was young. My daughters bought me tickets for this concert. I went with one daughter and by the end of this song we were both in tears. She is a huge Phil Collins fan now too!
Phil was the drummer for Genesis and became the lead singer too after Peter Gabriel left. Check out Another Day in Paradise…the official video version…if you haven’t…soooo powerful!
Primal. Such an epic performance! Literally takes your breath away. (the whole concert is a great vibe 2004 Paris) When you watch his live concerts Phil has incredible timing and loves to tease you about getting to the drums or the mic on time....he NEVER misses. Really. NEVER. amazing musician) Check out Phil from Genesis in the early '70s.....he is a total hippie!
Notice the entire time he is banging to drums to perfection, his eyes are closed. He's doing this out of absolute perfection. He doesn't need to look; it just happens.
I also play drums. Phil Collins has been my bigger influence as Genesis was always one of my favourite bands during my whole life. I saw then live in Madrid in 1987, when I was 17. Now they are on tour again (Genesis) and I feel so sad to see how Phil has to be seated singing the whole show and he can´t play drums anymore. He is a legend.
Phil was a drummer first for Genesis till the frontman left and Phil took over doing both drumming & singing... add in the writing and the rest is music history ✌😎
These '70s and '80s Masterpieces are amazing. To have lived through these times makes me feel sorry for these kids who don't know of Miami Vice and the songs and styles of artists who were dictated by a script. I love watching the emotions of these folks is worth watching. Y'all do great Todd and Dee
Lest we forget Live Aid in 1985 where in a single day he performed this song both in England and America and blue balled the crowd both times by not having the drum fill.
I never knew such things as "reaction videos" existed until a reaction to this song by one of your fellow reactors (those cute young twins) actually made the network evening news! When the drums came in, the look on their faces was PRICELESS! I don't listen to them much anymore, but they & Phil Collins set me down this path that has brought me so much pleasure.
Ditto re: discovering reaction vids via the twins. Continue listening to them, they're still cute as buttons. And actually still amongst the best that do reactions. #Facts
I watched the twins before they became so famous, and although they are still ok I do prefer their older videos where they seem like ordinary kids next door.
@@samolevski1119 They're still ordinary kids next door. They're not celebrities, the twins in fact told in one of the videos that they "only got 800+k subscribers, there are bigger channels". Something along the lines. Besides, it's not their fault they went viral, they just happened to be the reactors who went viral out of all the other reactors, it could be anyone.
The bass guitar player with the long grey beard is the legend himself...Leland Sklar! Check out his UA-cam Channel when you get a chance. He has GREAT STORIES to tell! Chester Thompson on drums and Daryl Stuermer on 6-string electric, too!
In this video Phil uses a device called a vocoder. I did not know of this tool until this video. Phil is such a talent!! Another part of this masterpiece that I love is how Phil walks all over the stage. YET, he arrives at his drum kit at the exact right time for his drum solo. TALENT!!!! People often forget he is a drummer!!! Dee your reaction to Phil sitting down behind those drums was priceless!! The way you smiled and perled up was great! Very cool lady!!! The audience is loving this! And they should be. I guess Phil is having some physical issues these days. t/he man is a gift from above! T/his video is great. I so enjoy you all channel. Phil also plays the keyboards. Such talent! Greatness......... Dee you were SO happy!! I can not blame you.
Phil Collins started out as a drummer with Genesis back in late 60's to early 70's. Genesis had Peter Gabriel as lead singer while Phil was background vocals with some leads in few songs. Then Peter left the band for solo career. Genesis continues on with Phil until band broke up. Phil continued on with his solo career. Then he took a break to raise his family. Recently, Genesis regrouped for final tour. But Phil's son, Nic Collins doing drums. Phil has sit in a chair during each concert.
Dee & Wilburn, Please note Phil's sense of timing. At first you think he is just out for a walk. But he gets to HIS drum kit at the exact correct time for his riff... Timing!!!! The man is a master... i hope Dee liked this.... I love it!!!!! Classic. He also plays the keyboards..... Phil is a master craftsman.
It's so funny there are three types of people. Ones that didn't know that Phil sang, ones that didn't know the Phil played drums and ones that knew he did both😂
Guys, guys, you need to get a couple pair of headphones. It is hard to really appreciate great music without them. There is a drummer, a drum kit and a set of tall tom-toms on the stage. When you talk about timing, Phil's drum kit is hidden below the stage and isn't raised till right before he got to them.
It transfers well on video. In person we got chills too. People like Collins, Gabriel, Bowie, Floyd--their shows are like operas or dramas. They're very theatrical.
What's truly amazing about this song is how dark and truly unsettling the lyrics/themes are about and yet it's so entertainingly enjoyable not unlike say The Police's 'Every Breath You Take' (the stalker song) - Phil was in the midst of a bitter divorce and wrote this thru his pain/angst. And it shows. So well used on MIAMI VICE too. Great choice; reactions. The concert experience is akin to watching a high-wire act (breathless).
You mean 'poll' By the way, anyone considering drummers who can sing, has to listen to Levon Helm, who was one of the best Search for The Band, especially The Last Waltz material
I didn't know Yes made an album in 1994....I didn't know, man.....I was in You Tube and You Tube brought up things that I might want to see or listen to.....and this album from Yes entitled, "Talk" came up....so i said let me click on this album and see and listen to Yes in 1994...right? Bro....Bro.....I was Blown AWAY!!!! Every track was GREAT!!!!! I had tears in my eyes of Joy and Ecstasy because it was sooooo good....A Masterpiece.....so I got on it and request every Reactor on You Tube who like Yes to listen and react to the album, "Talk." It has been 7 months.....since anybody has reacted...You my friends could be the second reactors to react to this album or this song "Endless Dream" on this album titled, "Talk."......sooooo underrated in the Age of Hip-Hop and Rap.....no one young or old or middle age knows about this Incredible album or this amazing song "Endless Dream,"!!!!! And that whole album is "Heavy Metal meets Ambient and Funk" Hahahaaha...lol....hahahaha...It left me "Speechless" Great Reaction from Popenyco who was the first reactor after 7 months of me requesting the song "Endless Dream" and the album "Talk" by YES.....and I Popnyco and other reactors will react to more songs on this "Talk" album from Yes released in 1994. I want you to react to the first two songs on the album "Talk." I want you to react to "The Calling" and "I'm Waiting."
I went to that concert that year in Houston. An outdoor show and I wore the white Talk concert T-shirt. Got Chris Squire and Alan White sign it back stage.
Don't know if you have done it already, but watch this entire concert when you can. It's his Paris show on the 2004 First Farewell Tour. It's available free on UA-cam. Two hours of top shelf musicians and singers. As a drummer, Chod, the first 10 minutes of that concert is killer. Fantastic call and response drum session.
Hey you all!! Phil shows some of his talent in this one. Just some. Unless you have been living in a jungle somewhere, at 2:something you know what's next. Is the man focused or what? His timing in this classic is perfect. It looks like he is wandering around the set. BUT he gets to his drum kit at exactly the right time. Perfect..... Well Dee, when Phil sat down behind his drum kit you responded like I thought you would. Was this great OR what???? You smile says it ALL..... This song does draw out all kinds of feelings & emotions.
Happy to see that a drummer chose to react to this video. As you no doubt know, Phil Collins was a drummer way before he was ever a singer front man. In fact, he’s one of the greatest rock drummers in history. As for your reaction, I want to offer a good faith suggestion. If you look at all of the top reactors, they all make some pauses for comments throughout the video. Not every other second of course, but it’s better than sitting and watching someone looking at a video and not saying a thing. I think some people are afraid to pause because they think listeners will get annoyed. Like I say, the top reactors understand that the reality is most of your viewers have already seen the video and know the artist. What we are tuning in for is to see you react, and, the vast majority of us don’t want to have to wait until the very end. Just my two cents! I wish you well with future reactions.
If you didn't know, this song is about his pain and reaction to his wife's infidelity. He was 53 when he did this in front of a crowd of over 20,000 people live in concert in France.
Quite simply the most epic mic drop drum riff of all time. Phil will ever be remembered for that. Thank goodness too. Most people only think of him making the Disney songs. But there is so much more too him than that. If you like his drumming, you should listen to him playing in a jazz fusion band called Brand X.
The live version is one of the first reactions I saw and I think it is my favorite to see people react to the first time. It makes me feel like I have never heard the song before 🥰
I always think of something else I want to say after I post a comment 😅 I actually search for new reactions to this about once a month I can't get enough of watching people react to this
I know I'm a little late to the party but Phil was 53 years old when he did this concert in Bercy, Paris in 2004. Truly an amazing performance by Brad Cole (keyboards, synthesizers, Vocoder), Daryl Stuermer (6 String Guitar), Leland Sklar (Bass Guitar), Chester Thompson ("Rhythm" Drums) and Phil himself (vocals, drums). It was performed in front of 20,000 + people at the "Palais Omnisport de Paris" 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 70 now. His son is on the Domino tour with Genesis currently. 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 saw him perform this in concert a couple of years ago, he couldn't play drums because he was recovering from back surgery, but his son played the drums, both talented, brilliant song especially live.
In the air tonight is one of the greatest songs of all time (maybe the greatest). So, it is no wonder that Dee whished that she would have been at that concert:)
You should always watch the live versions where you can for any reactions. there nothing like seeing real musicianship in action. You don't get chills from a studio version. 🙏🙏❤❤
21 January 2023, after all this time watching it again but with you folks this time, this just proves my point that once you seen your favorite songs in concert video live video concert it's hard to go back to the audio only. It is it's hard to go back to Audio Only. You just got to see it live even if it's video a good video. But your wife is spot-on it will give you chills gave me chills videos are more appealing they can get very emotional videos are top-notch to react to. 10 months plus or minus later thank you too for this reaction.
if i could only take 2 albums with me to another planet - here my choice: FACE VALUE - Phil Collins and OLDER - George Michael. These two masterpieces mean simply EVERYTHING to me. Face Value was Phil's first solo album and my first LP record i bought. That was in 1981 and i was only 14 years young 😄😘
This vid of Phil was from Paris. Genesis is currently in Paris. So sad that Phil sits in a chair for the whole show because of his poor health. No longer able to drum his son Nick has taken over on drums. These are the final GENESIS shows-FOREVER!!
Phil Collins is not only a drummer, but one of the best. That's what he's known for.
IMAO. A drummer who did not know Phil Collins was a drummer. Priceless.
Thank you so very much for just listening with no interruptions
I saw him perform this live in 82 or 83 at Indiana university. The anticipation for those drums. Static tension you could feel. Waiting and waiting for the moment he let loose on the drums. Entire album is awesome
This performance still gives me goosebumps…and I’m now 65 years old 😊
You can always tell when someone is listening to this song - it's impossible not to air-drum THE drum part.
It is a testament to the strength of the song that no matter how many times you hear it... it STILL draws the emotion from you
Just the look on her face when Phil exploded on the drums. Priceless.
Sad his health is so fragile now--it is hard for those of us who remember his vitality in the 80s.
His Son Nicholas has taken over the drumming duties now, but the apple didn't fall far from the tree. Nicholas does a masterful job.
Robert Tompkins, is sad to see Phil this way. Phil was a constant showman in his days without a doubt. I love Phil and Genesis and will miss all of them.
It's sad. He can nolonger hold his drumsticks. I saw a picture of him in his last concert ever with Genesis in Paris. Most painful to see this little old man sitting there in a chair with his cane... looking so helpless. I guess I hurt so bad for him because he and I are the same age, I use a cane when I walk but sometimes I have to use my upright walker and sometimes things get so bad that I have to use my mobility scooter. I don't know to what level his disabilities are but I feel for him. I was a guitar player but can't play anymore since most of the feeling is gone from my fingers.
To any musician, I once heard Ringo Starr say that musicians never retire. Music is in us, that's what we know that's what we do that's who/that's what we are and once we stop, we die. I'm 71 times around the sun and over 65 years of that has been make music on some level albeit that 6yo little kid teaching himself to play guitar (like Elvis then later The Beatles) to getting my degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in music. What I guess I'm trying to say is if you were a musician you probably still are a musician down deep inside so bring it out, do something for the Phil Collins' in the world who would if they could.
I am one year younger than he is, and I can tell you being old and sick sucks. Glen Campbell broke my heart at the end of his career.
@@armadillotoe here's a little bit of a positive twist on things Getting old and being sickly might suck but really give this some thought... getting old and being sickly might suck but it just might beat the alternative.
Amazing performance...guy is a legend.
The first time I watched the live performance I cried. It was such an experience. His vocals are perfection, the timing on everything was perfect. All of it was just so perfect. I still get chills every time I hear this version. It is truly an epic performance.
It was like that live each of the 5 times I saw it. Unreal.
So do I! It's such an awesome performance. God be with you Phil! I know you're not doing well. Love to you! 💞💞💞
I cried also ……. Every time I listen to this song I get very choked up !!!!! It is about
A big breakup. LOVE THIS EPIC VIDEO!!!
Phil Collins is a British legend, he was absolutely massive back in the 80's 🇬🇧
MIAMI VICE Season 1 Ep 1 Sonny and Tubbs in that black corvette with this thrumming in the background while Tubbs is loading the shotgun... EPIC!
HE'S ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE TODAY NOW FOR ANYBODY IN THE KNOW HOW THAT KNOWS ABOUT PHIL COLLINS!!! ✊️🤝👏
There was a time in history when all music was like this. Musicians played real instruments, sang songs with their real voice and performed with heart and soul.
Phil was a drummer long before he was a vocalist/frontman/songwriter. He didn't become a frontman until 1975 when Peter Gabriel left the band (Genesis) where he then pulled double duty in the recording studio and when not singing on stage he was always behind the drum kit with his second live drummer Chester Thompson (also in this video).
During the 80's he was a busy man recording and touring with Genesis as well as his own [solo] band, and on top of that touring and recording with people like Robert Plant [of Led Zeppelin], Eric Clapton and many others as their drummer. His drumming was iconic, distinctive and in high demand by many collaborators in the industry.
You can easily see the devide coming. The 80s were all about videos. The 70s, it was the Music that mattered !
Took its toll on him.
Phil also played with a jazz fusion group called Brand X. If you are a fan of his drumming, he really shines on those Brand X albums.
I had the good fortune to see Eric Clapton in the late 1980s. It was his “farewell tour”lol, Cobo Hall downtown Detroit. Everyone who saw Eric that night were shocked and thrilled to see none other than Phill Collins behind that drum kit. Didn’t sing one song, just sat back there banging it out the entire time. Absolutely phenomenal percussionist‼️🍻🍻
He replaced Peter Gabriel in Genesis
Yes its definitely the song, and yes you want to be at that concert!
I've been lucky enough to see Phil Collins live 3 times and he killed it every time.
An absolute legendary performer 💕
This never gets old. Magnificent and mesmerizing.
Always gives me goosebumps when he hits those drums.❤🎶🎵
One of the greatest drummers of all time
Three generations of my family rock to this song...1960s, 1980s, 2000s... me, my daughter and grandkids....love this song especially his drum solo.
The absolute best live performance EVER!
That performance touches your soul on a cellular level!
I think he's touring his last tour now. He's in such bad health with a bad back and depillitating arthritis he has to sit to sing.
Next gig....Rock and Roll Heaven with all the other greats.
The greatest Air Drum moment in R&R History!!
Change My Mind!! 😁
Phil Collins of Genisis is one of the greatest drummers of all times. This song is emotional he wrote it after catching his wife cheating on him. Powerful response! Love your reaction 💕👍
I got the chills too ...I went to see Phill Collins in concert at the Inglewood forum in 1994..great concert and sound
This HUGE production for a stadium show is great, but these guys and their instruments in a room without anything else sound just as great
I am so happy to see how much she enjoyed this, it's truly an amazing performance! Phil is a legend, I hope she gets to hear more from him.
Love, love, love her reaction!! Every time that beat drops, the reaction is the same.
Chills every time I see this...magnificent.... love Phil....
She has to hear the studio version of Against All Odds /Take A Look At Me Now. That voice! He pours his heart out.
That song reminds me of when my dad left. I sing it to him.
Definitely do the studio version. The live versions just don’t have the same impact with the drums. The official video can be distracting because it has so many movie clips, so just listen to the audio version.
@@jwsel The Live Aid '85 version is close, but without percussion; just Phil behind the piano. 😊
Phil Collins is one of the greatest drummer's of all time, for year's he was the drummer in a super group called genesis when the lead singer left Phil was asked to take over and was a huge success.
I have seen Phil Collins in concert with Genesis, Phil Collins solo, and once I saw Eric Clapton on tour is a straight Blues Act, Roots Blues only no less! And Phil Collins was the drummer for Eric Clapton for the whole tour.
This whole concert is worth the full watch! Paris, France. Phil Collins is legendary from Genesis to solo! And yea, one of the greatest drummers, vocalist, song writer, performer!
I've seen this performance reacted to abunch of times, nobody isn't moved by it. Phil Collins is the goat. What in incredible one this would have been to see live.
I have been a huge Phil Collins fans since I was young. My daughters bought me tickets for this concert. I went with one daughter and by the end of this song we were both in tears. She is a huge Phil Collins fan now too!
His voice live is always such an amazing treat!!! Such talent. Im always in awe of him❤️
Phil's singing always looked so effortless. Here he is just wandering around like he's having a quiet chat but sounding like that. What a talent.
A vocal coach said that this is very hard to do, do the drums and singing at the same time...She was impressed.
Dude, you didn't see the look of sheer delight on ya missus face when he kicked in with the drums. It was priceless.
Phil was the drummer for Genesis and became the lead singer too after Peter Gabriel left. Check out Another Day in Paradise…the official video version…if you haven’t…soooo powerful!
I so agree with your wife. If there was ever a concert I would have loved being at … it’s this one!!!!!!! ❤️
Primal. Such an epic performance! Literally takes your breath away. (the whole concert is a great vibe 2004 Paris) When you watch his live concerts Phil has incredible timing and loves to tease you about getting to the drums or the mic on time....he NEVER misses. Really. NEVER. amazing musician) Check out Phil from Genesis in the early '70s.....he is a total hippie!
Notice the entire time he is banging to drums to perfection, his eyes are closed. He's doing this out of absolute perfection. He doesn't need to look; it just happens.
I also play drums. Phil Collins has been my bigger influence as Genesis was always one of my favourite bands during my whole life. I saw then live in Madrid in 1987, when I was 17. Now they are on tour again (Genesis) and I feel so sad to see how Phil has to be seated singing the whole show and he can´t play drums anymore. He is a legend.
Nice! Saw Phil on his solo tour, but was also awsome leading Geniesis.... Thanks you two!!!😃🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Phil was a drummer first for Genesis till the frontman left and Phil took over doing both drumming & singing... add in the writing and the rest is music history ✌😎
Being at a live Genesis gig is something you never forget. The atmosphere, anticipation, everything. Great musicians - all of them.
One of the best drummers ever! A great musician!
These '70s and '80s Masterpieces are amazing.
To have lived through these times makes me feel sorry for these kids who don't know of Miami Vice and the songs and styles of artists who were dictated by a script.
I love watching the emotions of these folks is worth watching.
Y'all do great Todd and Dee
Lest we forget Live Aid in 1985 where in a single day he performed this song both in England and America and blue balled the crowd both times by not having the drum fill.
Phil is an awesome drummer. He's always been a drummer. Check out the band genius.
I never knew such things as "reaction videos" existed until a reaction to this song by one of your fellow reactors (those cute young twins) actually made the network evening news! When the drums came in, the look on their faces was PRICELESS! I don't listen to them much anymore, but they & Phil Collins set me down this path that has brought me so much pleasure.
Ditto re: discovering reaction vids via the twins. Continue listening to them, they're still cute as buttons. And actually still amongst the best that do reactions. #Facts
That is how I got hooked!
Same!!💙💙
I watched the twins before they became so famous, and although they are still ok I do prefer their older videos where they seem like ordinary kids next door.
@@samolevski1119 They're still ordinary kids next door. They're not celebrities, the twins in fact told in one of the videos that they "only got 800+k subscribers, there are bigger channels". Something along the lines. Besides, it's not their fault they went viral, they just happened to be the reactors who went viral out of all the other reactors, it could be anyone.
The bass guitar player with the long grey beard is the legend himself...Leland Sklar! Check out his UA-cam Channel when you get a chance. He has GREAT STORIES to tell! Chester Thompson on drums and Daryl Stuermer on 6-string electric, too!
Daryl's guitar on this is freaking amazing. That sustain is so good.
Thank you for mentioning the supporting legendary musicians, who all have been legendary session musicians and very underrated.
@@darrenmaguire6298 It's my way of honoring those who paid their dues. These guys are legends!
Absolutely love this family.
Chills are real
In this video Phil uses a device called a vocoder. I did not know of this tool until this video. Phil is such a talent!! Another part of this masterpiece that I love is how Phil walks all over the stage. YET, he arrives at his drum kit at the exact right time for his drum solo. TALENT!!!! People often forget he is a drummer!!! Dee your reaction to Phil sitting down behind those drums was priceless!! The way you smiled and perled up was great! Very cool lady!!! The audience is loving this! And they should be. I guess Phil is having some physical issues these days. t/he man is a gift from above! T/his video is great. I so enjoy you all channel. Phil also plays the keyboards. Such talent! Greatness......... Dee you were SO happy!! I can not blame you.
I love that the crowd gets excited when he steps up to his drums, excellent musician 👏
They know what's coming in the air,tonight!
@@melissagerber7231 lol exactly
Everytime I watch this video I cry my eyes out!!! Phil looks even better in his later years than when he was in his 20s. Brilliant artist !!
I saw Phil in Phoenix in 1985(ish). His back up horn section was the horn section from Earth, Wind & Fire.
It didn't suck.
Chad, brother you're like the person that's spoils them surprises in a movie! You needed to let her find out for herself.lol
Phil Collins started out as a drummer with Genesis back in late 60's to early 70's. Genesis had Peter Gabriel as lead singer while Phil was background vocals with some leads in few songs. Then Peter left the band for solo career. Genesis continues on with Phil until band broke up. Phil continued on with his solo career. Then he took a break to raise his family. Recently, Genesis regrouped for final tour. But Phil's son, Nic Collins doing drums. Phil has sit in a chair during each concert.
Dee & Wilburn,
Please note Phil's sense of timing. At first you think he is just out for a walk. But he gets to HIS drum kit at the exact correct time for his riff... Timing!!!! The man is a master... i hope Dee liked this.... I love it!!!!! Classic. He also plays the keyboards..... Phil is a master craftsman.
I saw that tour and it was incredible, but I also saw an Eric Clapton show when Phil played drums only!!!
He is incredible!!
Phil. A GIFT FROM GOD! RJ
It's so funny there are three types of people. Ones that didn't know that Phil sang, ones that didn't know the Phil played drums and ones that knew he did both😂
Phil in my regards IS the voice of a generation for the kids that came of age back in the 1980’s.
Did you notice the kit rise up from the lower level? Makes it even better. One of the best rock tunes ever!
FAN-BLOODY-TASTIC! That's how a reaction video should be. You guys rock!
Arguably one of if not the best live performances ever.
Yup, Phil Collins drops his own beat 😂 Genius musician that man is, for real.
Phil at his best!🥁🎤
Guys, guys, you need to get a couple pair of headphones. It is hard to really appreciate great music without them. There is a drummer, a drum kit and a set of tall tom-toms on the stage. When you talk about timing, Phil's drum kit is hidden below the stage and isn't raised till right before he got to them.
It transfers well on video. In person we got chills too. People like Collins, Gabriel, Bowie, Floyd--their shows are like operas or dramas. They're very theatrical.
What's truly amazing about this song is how dark and truly unsettling the lyrics/themes are about and yet it's so entertainingly enjoyable not unlike say The Police's 'Every Breath You Take' (the stalker song) - Phil was in the midst of a bitter divorce and wrote this thru his pain/angst. And it shows. So well used on MIAMI VICE too. Great choice; reactions. The concert experience is akin to watching a high-wire act (breathless).
My favorite Phil Collins song. Amazing!!
That an "everybody gets the chills" mega hit! Love watching your girls first time reaction! Great RV guys!
One of the most iconic drum fills ever recorded. I don’t recall the pole, but he was voted best drummer that could sing.
You mean 'poll'
By the way, anyone considering drummers who can sing, has to listen to Levon Helm, who was one of the best
Search for The Band, especially The Last Waltz material
Yes… poll. Thanks
Rick beato did his list of the top 20 drum fills and this took first. Neil Peart was 2nd with his fill from tom Sawyer.
He was 57 when he did this concert.....He is EPIC............!!!!
I didn't know Yes made an album in 1994....I didn't know, man.....I was in You Tube and You Tube brought up things that I might want to see or listen to.....and this album from Yes entitled, "Talk" came up....so i said let me click on this album and see and listen to Yes in 1994...right? Bro....Bro.....I was Blown AWAY!!!! Every track was GREAT!!!!! I had tears in my eyes of Joy and Ecstasy because it was sooooo good....A Masterpiece.....so I got on it and request every Reactor on You Tube who like Yes to listen and react to the album, "Talk." It has been 7 months.....since anybody has reacted...You my friends could be the second reactors to react to this album or this song "Endless Dream" on this album titled, "Talk."......sooooo underrated in the Age of Hip-Hop and Rap.....no one young or old or middle age knows about this Incredible album or this amazing song "Endless Dream,"!!!!! And that whole album is "Heavy Metal meets Ambient and Funk" Hahahaaha...lol....hahahaha...It left me "Speechless" Great Reaction from Popenyco who was the first reactor after 7 months of me requesting the song "Endless Dream" and the album "Talk" by YES.....and I Popnyco and other reactors will react to more songs on this "Talk" album from Yes released in 1994. I want you to react to the first two songs on the album "Talk." I want you to react to "The Calling" and "I'm Waiting."
I went to that concert that year in Houston. An outdoor show and I wore the white Talk concert T-shirt. Got Chris Squire and Alan White sign it back stage.
Thanks for the info....on my way to listen!!!🤘🤘🤘🎵🎼🎶🥁🎸🎹🎧🎙🎤
Don't know if you have done it already, but watch this entire concert when you can. It's his Paris show on the 2004 First Farewell Tour. It's available free on UA-cam. Two hours of top shelf musicians and singers. As a drummer, Chod, the first 10 minutes of that concert is killer. Fantastic call and response drum session.
Hey you all!! Phil shows some of his talent in this one. Just some. Unless you have been living in a jungle somewhere, at 2:something you know what's next. Is the man focused or what? His timing in this classic is perfect. It looks like he is wandering around the set. BUT he gets to his drum kit at exactly the right time. Perfect..... Well Dee, when Phil sat down behind his drum kit you responded like I thought you would. Was this great OR what???? You smile says it ALL..... This song does draw out all kinds of feelings & emotions.
Phil Collins was also the drummer for the jazz fusion group 'Brand X' and the music they played was incredible.
Happy to see that a drummer chose to react to this video. As you no doubt know, Phil Collins was a drummer way before he was ever a singer front man. In fact, he’s one of the greatest rock drummers in history. As for your reaction, I want to offer a good faith suggestion. If you look at all of the top reactors, they all make some pauses for comments throughout the video. Not every other second of course, but it’s better than sitting and watching someone looking at a video and not saying a thing. I think some people are afraid to pause because they think listeners will get annoyed. Like I say, the top reactors understand that the reality is most of your viewers have already seen the video and know the artist. What we are tuning in for is to see you react, and, the vast majority of us don’t want to have to wait until the very end. Just my two cents! I wish you well with future reactions.
If you didn't know, this song is about his pain and reaction to his wife's infidelity. He was 53 when he did this in front of a crowd of over 20,000 people live in concert in France.
Quite simply the most epic mic drop drum riff of all time. Phil will ever be remembered for that. Thank goodness too. Most people only think of him making the Disney songs. But there is so much more too him than that. If you like his drumming, you should listen to him playing in a jazz fusion band called Brand X.
The most iconic drum drop of all time. Period.
I saw Phil and Genesis but wasn't enough. He is epic, voice, drums, piano ++++++++
The live version is one of the first reactions I saw and I think it is my favorite to see people react to the first time. It makes me feel like I have never heard the song before 🥰
I always think of something else I want to say after I post a comment 😅 I actually search for new reactions to this about once a month I can't get enough of watching people react to this
Que lindos y geniales en sus recciones ...saludos y espero que sumen mas suscriptores .....reaccion a GENESIS (phill collins ) Invisible touch
I know I'm a little late to the party but Phil was 53 years old when he did this concert in Bercy, Paris in 2004. Truly an amazing performance by Brad Cole (keyboards, synthesizers, Vocoder), Daryl Stuermer (6 String Guitar), Leland Sklar (Bass Guitar), Chester Thompson ("Rhythm" Drums) and Phil himself (vocals, drums). It was performed in front of 20,000 + people at the "Palais Omnisport de Paris" 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 70 now. His son is on the Domino tour with Genesis currently. 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 saw him perform this in concert a couple of years ago, he couldn't play drums because he was recovering from back surgery, but his son played the drums, both talented, brilliant song especially live.
In the air tonight is one of the greatest songs of all time (maybe the greatest). So, it is no wonder that Dee whished that she would have been at that concert:)
Great song great video!!! i got goose bumps when he started playing the drum's
Her beautiful face said it all!!💖💖💖💖
Two hearts, Phil playing 4 people.
You should always watch the live versions where you can for any reactions. there nothing like seeing real musicianship in action. You don't get chills from a studio version. 🙏🙏❤❤
21 January 2023, after all this time watching it again but with you folks this time, this just proves my point that once you seen your favorite songs in concert video live video concert it's hard to go back to the audio only. It is it's hard to go back to Audio Only. You just got to see it live even if it's video a good video. But your wife is spot-on it will give you chills gave me chills videos are more appealing they can get very emotional videos are top-notch to react to. 10 months plus or minus later thank you too for this reaction.
if i could only take 2 albums with me to another planet - here my choice: FACE VALUE - Phil Collins and OLDER - George Michael. These two masterpieces mean simply EVERYTHING to me. Face Value was Phil's first solo album and my first LP record i bought. That was in 1981 and i was only 14 years young 😄😘
In the UK, this was just everywhere when it came out
Lovely wife!!!!
This vid of Phil was from Paris. Genesis is currently in Paris. So sad that Phil sits in a chair for the whole show because of his poor health. No longer able to drum his son Nick has taken over on drums. These are the final GENESIS shows-FOREVER!!
I saw them at work last year they did the damn thing
So long as they make it to London on Friday night, 'That's All' I'm praying for . . .
it's sad
And they did, and it was fantastic.
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Phil is just so freaking good. It is sad to see him now. His health has turned on him. He can't play the drums anymore either.