MASTERPIECE!!! | PHIL COLLINS - "In The Air Tonight (Live)" | REACTION & ANALYSIS

[@erinhafer228]

Whether black or white, left or right, one thing that we can ALL agree on is that this is the most important drum break in music history 🥰

[@lindasmalley5864]

Hands down. Full stop.

[@mommabird2813]

Fact

[@ordinarybear7037]

Lyrical Logos (Greek)

[@Officialpaulsimon1]

This is my absolute favorite song by Phil Collins. I could listen to it over and over again.

[@sharonbabyboomer3618]

This performance is not just of a song.......it is a full blown experience!!!

[@straightup6472]

Phil is a EPIC LEGEND!!!

[@cindipossidento5688]

I literally cried when I first listened to this LIVE performance !!!! Unbelievable !!!!!! How the heck does he belt out that song, both singing and drumming !!!!! Hard to believe anyone can do that !!!! He is AMAZING !!!!!! EPIC !!!!!! 😘

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

He is the song writer, plays all the instruments, producer, actor, who calls himself a "drummer, who sings a bit."

[@TexasRose50]

That’s what you call being humble. So rare these days. There will never be another Phil Collins!!

[@ordinarybear7037]

True as . . . .

[@AylaOlivieri]

No matter how many times I watch this I still get full on chills and I well up. It’s amazing, and that drum solo is just WOW

[@michelascheuerman7166]

Same ;)

[@angiet6500]

Yes, it's hard not to well up, I can't recall the number of times I've watched it but it still has the same affect on me.

[@dianenormandin8561]

I get goosebumps every time! This live is epic!

[@frndofbear]

I've surely listened to this song over 100,000 times. Still get chills.

[@leeannies-tears369]

Hi. Thanks for your time Anton. I've seen this 1000 times and it never fails to give me chills. GREAT REACTION ❤

[@Cath1027]

He was a drummer to start. He’s a musical genius. The amount of instruments he can play. He’s amazing. Great reaction

[@ocb-boston]

One of the greatest live performances of all time. Epic. Blows me away every time I watch it.

[@janetburrows137]

Real glad you liked our Phil. First class performer. He’s from the era performers could actually sing. You should check out Queens set at Live Aid 1985. You’d love it. ❤❤❤🫶🇬🇧🫶🇬🇧🫶🇬🇧

[@rickybranch4547]

I don't think people understand how hard it is to sing and play drums at the same time. That was phenomenal!

[@davedavenport8673]

Introducing all the instruments and the tension it builds and the anticipation of the confrontation is amazing.

[@Fallopia5150]

The only reactor not to interrupt that drum solo! Well done.

[@בלהאלגריסי]

פיל קולינס מהמם הוא אגדה!!!!.זמר מדהים.הוא איקוני....❤❤❤❤אהבתי את התגובה שלך👍👍👍👍🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@Cheng-jq6fc]

Phil just nonchalantly walking to the DRUMS.. & blessed the world with his talents.. i never knew he could play the drums **multi-talented musician**

[@RobynHurley-zp9sh]

Hes a drummer first. He sang after

[@jackiegoodrich1351]

Phil will always be THE G.O.A.T! God Bless you Phil! Rev. J

[@JojiDoomo]

No matter how many times I watch This 😢 it always Hits hard on my heart ❤❤❤❤❤❤.....

[@bonnielee78]

i've seen it a million times and will watch it a million more. I love this live version of 'In the air tonight'. Goosebumps from the first note.

[@raisa_cherry35]

Mind blowing 💓💓💓 totally knocks my socks off.

[@kathys6402]

The huge smile on your face when the drums dropped was priceless. This is one of the most famous drum drops ever. I remember when this song was first realeased back in the 80's.. you were just cruising along and then bam.. you were NOT expecting that! LOL... Like some others have said the airwaves were saturated with Phil Collins so I got a bit tired of listening to him, but in recent years have gotten back into him.. no matter what, you have to respect his musical genious. Thanks for doing this one, young man...

[@Muck006]

Sadly it is too short AND it works best with headphones on at full blast.

[@Cherokeelion]

Oh you arent kidding. NOONE was ready for the first time that drum drop hit. 40 years on, I am ready with my panasonic boombox and fresh D batteries.

[@pianoekket]

When he jumps on the drums and play his bit, it has to be the best little thing in history of songs! Always max volume when that comes, always!

[@quinny6920]

He’s a genius….period He plays almost every instrument and that voice!!!!! Phil started as a drummer.

[@rk41gator]

What an incredible built up. Phil Collins drums SING. He works the drums with his voice together to create visceral emotion. 'In The Air Tonight' literally takes your breath away. JUST WOW.

[@bigua1428]

He do same work through the years in Genesis , drumming and singing.

[@Mamawaffa]

I’ve loved Phil Collins since the 80s with Genesis. He’s such an amazing and commanding presence. When he sings and plays…you listen♥️And he’s got an amazing British sense of humour too!👌🏼😂😂This always, always gives me chills..transports you somewhere else🙏🏻♥️♥️

[@Old_Man001]

He 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).

[@rachelc.9570]

The entire Disney's Tarzan soundtrack was Phil. You'll be in my heart makes me cry everytime

[@jamiek1985ify]

Also brother bear

[@NatashaBailey]

It IS a spiritual experience!

[@haroldlee1989]

Phil Collins is a genius; the arrangement of this song is amazing; the drum drop is worth the wait

[@victaflyer]

It is almost theatrical, the steady building, storytelling ending in a crescendo, leaving you emotionally moved. His passion and execution are stunning. Leaves me in chills, very much like Disturbed's version of Sound of Silence.

[@rk41gator]

It IS theatrical. (he studied drama and acting in school)

[@sarahrose1665]

"Chosen "...so true ... None of that intro is left to chance ...absolutely magnificent...(I've watched eight other KZbin individuals reacting to this tune...) Your critique is thoughtfully the best! 🙋🌹👍

[@michelascheuerman7166]

When I first heard this song, I was 18 and I got blown away. Now, 40 years later, I still get chills and yes, this is a spiritual experience!!! Enjoy younglins ;) Love Genesis too. I subbed.

[@kellyhoward6941]

Isn't it interesting to see young folks experience stuff we've loved for decades? Great fun to sorta share the experience across generations. I've been a Phil nut since the late 70s

[@Perspectiveon]

Same. Still can´t resist airdrumming to it.

[@cheryljoseph2501]

Always have chills when i watch his performances amazing talent love ❤️ ❤️ ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@fifi23o5]

One of the most underrated musicians around. And still a living legend.

[@marthalikens482]

I flew from Indiana to see this concert!

[@jasonmeadows712]

I'm glad you enjoyed this performance. It's one of the most legendary ever. This song was a huge part of my youth and has an emotional connection with me. Music like this is eternal ❤️

[@sargonsblackgrandfather2072]

First time I heard this song was on Miami Vice when I was a kid. It was magic, pure magic and the combination of the visuals, the emotional drama and this track was seared into me

[@amandalinard9835]

Phil’s live performance is an experience. 🙌🏼

[@ggsworld8762]

I love to see the reaction of people seeing the live version of this song. Such a classic, brings back great high school vibes

[@wandaprescott6672]

Phil What a Legend ! It's Now 2024 ! I Will Love Phil 4 Ever..Thank u Phil..Your In My Heart Tonight..❤😁🎼🎶🎵⚘️❤️❤️❤️

[@denisebell5101]

I've listened to this many times and I still get goosebumps ❤ we had the best music in the UK back in the day ❤

[@karendavis2668]

Such an amazing performance. One of my favorites to watch the reactions of 💖🦋

[@teresapatterson6978]

He wrote this out of anger and grief as he was going through a bad divorce from his first wife. You can feel all his emotions in this song. Phil Collins is the G.O.A.T.

[@RhettAnderson]

The programming of the CR-78 is awesome. when he gets on the drums it's perfect. It's true this isn't complicated, but it's tasteful and just right. His drumming on all the crazy time signatures in Genesis songs shows his drumming chops.

[@suzewood9987]

Phillip Collins towards the end of this Concert was in pain from his back.. he did an Awesome job to continue.. bless him..the ultimate Entertainer..🌿💜👣🌅❤✨..🦘🇦🇺🐨

[@renovandermade2051]

Such a great performance! Goosebumps every time! This entire concert is def worth to check out. He has so many classics! Its the Finally... The First Farewell Tour

[@trgoohileshea2820]

That is fucking phenomenal!!!

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

I think it's really great when a reactor can completely and totally respect - and appreciate the nuances of this song. Of course I love Against All Odds - and love his cover of You Can't Hurry Love.

[@shannonquinn]

Probably THE most popular, recognized, and epic drop in music, and one of the best live performances ever No matter how many times I see or listen to this, I still get chills every single time. ❤️

[@Muck006]

Fleetwood Mac - The Chain wants to have a word with you ... because _"you shouldnt have killed my mom and smashed my Walkman"._ Watch the live version from 82, you can SEE the animosity and feel the tension.

[@kathcasey2090]

@@Muck006 - Interesting... will do

[@Pipsicle330]

Never get tired of watching this. So good. And great reaction, well done for not interrupting every 10 seconds!

[@michellebarry1555]

When Phil was the drummer for Genesis he sang more in the background but when Peter Gabriel left to do a solo career Phil became the frontman. Amazing how this song resonates just as much today as it did back then.

[@Justine_Warsaw]

That was a masterpiece.

[@chrisretro9380]

Phil Collins put his ALL into this performance as though it was his last WOW..

[@seangendreau2951]

One of the best live performances I've seen. The man's a legend

[@AmyAndThePup]

OMG, those drums!!! Wow! 9:32 and following. i'm so there. That music in the beginning was fascinating. This sounds silly, but I didn't realize they could make such keyboard sounds when I was a kid in the 80s. Fascinating. My favorite song by him, that never fails to make me cry, is "Groovy Kind of Love". I didn't know his was a cover until only a few years ago--I thought it was his song. Now what my dad said when I was six makes sense. At that time I thought he was saying Collins' cover was recorded 25 years before then. He was actually saying that the song came out 25 years prior, and that Phil had rerecorded it. :) Good memories. Okay, so... 2004, according to another comment, was when this was recorded. It makes sense with all the vocoder and keyboard stuff being more advanced. Love, love, love the drums. WOuld love to hear just the drum track for this.

[@sarahrose1665]

Even to this day...There are people who drop everything...to play air drums To the drum drop... It's just as Fresh years later... as it was way back when... I'm 74 years old and I truly enjoy watching you ... As I have others...on KZbin who have never heard this ...react to it... IT'S CALLED "ART"! 🙋🌹👍

[@cherylbuisine5311]

I just found your channel, and am so happy to find someone who has such a great vocabulary. That is almost impossible to find anymore. Your eye roll at the end, that emotionally drained look, was awesome. It is breathtaking, and your reaction was perfect!

[@stevendow2606]

This masterpiece is proof that good music touches souls no matter of age! For those who don't know details about Phil Collins: he was born in 1951, an English drummer, singer, record producer, songwriter, and actor. Collins is considered one of the world best, accomplished artists. Between 1982 and 1990, Collins achieved three UK and seven US number-one singles in his solo career. He said that story of this song (only a story, mind you, not reality) is that he saw the guy his wife cheated him with drowning and just stared while voraciously taking in the revenge. Also this show was maybe the last before his retirment.

[@spectrelead]

I saw Phil in concert back in 1997. This song is really that electric in the venue

[@donnagay5866]

It takes your breath away.

[@nicholettealexander4907]

Absolutely perfect reaction to a perfect performance!

[@susanpeterson9947]

I’m so glad that you hadn’t seen the live version before. It’s like an entirely different song!

[@lianabaddley8217]

I just watched the music video again. A week ago(?) (It's been a while since the '80's) You can barely tell it's the same song. Almost. Same singer. Words are mostly in the same order. But music is different and the same.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

The build up for this is unbelievable!!! Wait for it...wait for it.... Then.... Drums!!!!

[@kevingeorge862]

yes every detail of the arrangement and production is right on including staging and lighting. And Phil of course, is outstanding

[@riekaakier1526]

He still got it!!!!

[@TheBlaster54]

Phil was the percussionist for the rock band Genesis. He became the lead singer of Genesis when then leader singer, Peter Gabriel left the band to pursue a solo career. Phil is in the top three of all time greatest song writers and performers. I believe only, Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney are ahead of him. Phil had the golden touch. He wrote several chart topping songs for decades.

[@timothywhite9992]

I knew he started on the drums but I didn’t know he played them on this song❤️👍👏

[@tombanaski3251]

Great reaction---very good observations. I will look forward to more of your reactions---and you got it right, Seeing this live, I had the same reaction in June of '85.

[@richardwilson5560]

Yeah, this is so awesome! Everybody has heard it before, but watching it is next level! Phil was great! Great reaction! 😁😁😎

[@abigailjohnson4270]

It speaks to your soul..... right in there. As a musician I just fall into this and never want it to end....

[@fibromentalhealthstruggles3533]

Love him ❤, he's so ill now, can't hold the drumsticks 😪

[@raisa_cherry35]

😢

[@dreamer33ish]

It breaks my heart to see Phil so Iill but he will never give up ! he may not be able to stand a while or use his hands as he once did and make those drums sing …..his talent is phenomenal and I’ve loved him all my life. God bless you. X

[@zzzeus78]

A 44-year-old grown ass adult here. EVERY time I hear this song, I do the air drums. Can't help it. Come on, I know I'm not the only one!!

[@havoc092]

Yeah, this is just raw pleasure as a piece of musical instrumentation. I've heard him speak to the crafting of the musical bits for this song and he felt a little underwhelmed with the drums in the aftermath. I'm an artist, just not a musician and i can identify with this in a way. Sometimes we don't know when to quit. He wanted something big and elaborate for the drum solo. The problem is that would likely have ruined or wasted the masterful buildup to it. The simplicity of the drums here give an almost primal sense to the song which it seriously needs. The emotion he was working out in this song has to have it. And when he unloads on the kit, a little bit is quite enough. It's one of the most powerful songs in it's intensity that I've heard in my life now at 53. This was originally written as a piece for the show Miami Vice back in the day. It was a masterpiece then.. what he's done with it overtime has encrusted more treasure on the pile. This is perfect.

[@lynne8755]

I saw Genesis in Allentown Pennsylvania in 1973. They were playing in a barn out in the boonies. They were so young and the show was outstanding...Even though it was in barn. At least we got bales of straw to sit on.

[@markl2322]

When he got to the drums, and that smile started to cross your face, I felt my own face matching it, and when he kicked them into action, I think we both broke into the same big grin. You looked into the camera, and I looked at your reaction, and it was almost as if we were looking right at each other at that moment and thinking; "YYEEEEAAAAHHH!!"

[@deborahdennehy9937]

He used to be the drummer for Genesis years ago. At the time their was another lead singer. When he came out on his own, WOW, just SUPERB!! He is in his 80's now but going strong!! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@chantalmassicotte3934]

Is it me or did musicians just work harder back in the 80's? No auto tune...just pure talent. I so miss the 80's. Phil will always be one of my all time favourite drummers.....and Neil Peart of course.

[@der_Basaltmann]

That‘s Right!

[@CindyLou67]

This is my happy place. I also got into it and had chills. He's one of my inspirations for taking drum lessons. Ty for sharing. 💯❤️

[@joebright4607]

He hasn’t even started singing yet, and I subbed you ! I love your insight and breakdown ! “Better than the sum of it’s parts” ! Thank you my brother. You stated what I thought but couldn’t put into words. Good luck, and good fortune to you !

[@robbiem9293]

Everything about this performance/production was well thought out and intentional to maximize the experience for all audiences, the attendees and whoever watching this recording. I was one of those that got sick of him. Now I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. I love his live performance from 1982 Perkins Palace of I Don’t Care Anymore. Then of his Genesis performances Home by the Sea/Second Home by the Sea From the 1992 tour.

[@frankonthebike]

Man I was 12 or 13 when I was on Sardinia/Italy Camping Vaccation at Seaside, listening to it when released in the early 80s on a Ghettoblaster and I remember that my bodys about gonna explode on the chills i had, walking along a river there to a City by sunset. So this masterpiece brought me back to it, thank you for the timetravel. Got tears as I listened to this masterpiece! Just unbelievable.....👍👍👍

[@evelynne2846]

It was a phenomenal performance. Glad you loved it too. Thanks for reacting to great music.

[@dwimmor]

I know you question why Phil was happy to just drum for Genesis. Both Peter and Phil are geniuses for another level, but if you want any sort of explanation watch Peter perform In Your Eyes live. It's pure magic.

[@kristagerry8505]

This song/performance, Another Day in Paradise and Easy Lover

[@kellyhoward6941]

Love the reaction & musical analysis. Phil is a giant, but he & Mike Rutherford & Tony Banks had an interactive genius that made them all even greater. I've listened to this song thousands of times (at least) since it came out, still get goose bumps as the drum drop approaches. If you're into drums, check out the duets between Phil & Chester Thompson (who is also a genius drummer). The way the 2 of them play together, trade off leading & following, is magic.

[@KamarieAitken]

This is one of my favorite songs!! Love that you reacted to it. Would love to see a reaction of Dance of the superplum fairies by Pentatonix. They won a Grammy for it

[@robinkarns7512]

I agree with everything you said! I went to see him in concert in the 80s and it got the same reaction. He is so brilliant! 😊❤

[@dcgoth520]

I’ve seen him twice, once on his first solo tour and then about five years later. They were both incredible shows. My top three songs by him, which is a tough choice, (I may have to go four), are: In the Air Tonight, I Missed Again, Against All Odds, and, with Philip Bailey, Easy Lover; however, there are so many In leaving out that deserve mention.

[@Phantasm57]

Strange Story related to this song. So i was in my early 20's and i still had my Great grandmother but she was in bad health to the point where it was just a matter of time before she passed although with her attitude you wouldnt think so. i was home jamming to music and it was really early in the morning , i had just got off a call with a friend well while im listening to music this song came on and not 10 minutes after it ended did my family get a call that my great grand mother passed away.

[@Helgacabbage]

It's the way his voice doesn't waver at all with the exertion when he's beating the hell out of his drums. He has such impressive vocal control. I've seen him live at least half a dozen times, and his concerts were always incredible. It's so sad he can't drum anymore due to health / spine problems. My favourite Phil Collins songs are "I Wish It Would Rain Down", "Against All Odds", and "All of My Life". My favourite Genesis songs (from the Phil Collins as singer era) are "Dreaming While You Sleep" and "Mama", but there are just so many brilliant ones.

[@globaltvandmovies4905]

One of the best live performances ever. Great instrumentation and truly epic.

[@paulamoya7956]

A masterpiece on my reg rotation since it was released in the early 80’s when I was a teenager . This is the cherry on top of decades of love for me .

[@angiet6500]

I believe Phil wrote this song after he'd been on tour with Genesis for 2 months, he came home to find that his wife had left him and run off with someone else. His heartbreak is evident in the lyrics and his emotion in his voice. As for pounding those drums it seems he is taking his frustration out on them and belting the life out of them for the pain and suffering he's been through. That's my interpretation anyway as a layperson listening to someone who is totally devastated and showing raw emotion.

[@mairiconnell6282]

To be young and have music like this was magical. So many great British bands, live music and the talent was immense. Try Queen Bohemian Rhapsody. This song helped me cope with my Divorce I could relate to every word. Genesis were a bottomless pit of talent.

[@leav4g]

Oh my God.. I love this. U need to watch the full concert you will go through all emotions.

[@carolynnewcomb2153]

Chills every time I watch it! And I’m always a little nervous that he’s not going to make it to the drum kit on time, lol!

[@thankyouforthemusic4881]

Have not decided my top three yet but this live version of "In the Air Tonight" is my number one. Jeezz it is so so so good. Second place is "Another Day in Paradise". Still not sure of my third placed top song from Phil Collins; might be "Easy lover".

[@creativitycell]

Best cover of the Cadbury advert ever! 🤣🙏😎

[@cesarcanales5]

The best intro drum that i´ve never listened in my life!!. Phil is one of the most emotional singers!!. Thanks for your comments

[@amybennett8447]

Thank you for commenting on the intro! You would be shocked at how many people reacting to this video skip through the intro and miss the whole effect. Thank you!! ❤