R4R Phil Collins In the air (Live)

This is another genius when it comes to live performances.

[@andrewmccormack4295]

No reaction AT ALL to one of the best drum intros ever,I don't understand it..I've played the drums for about 40 years and the drums in this song ABSOLUTELY blows me away EVERY time I hear or see it.Not to mention he is singing this song as well..Stunning.

[@shawndenty6038]

I bet you guys are really good at catching flies on a hot summer day!

[@dxb8086]

The claps are not off time, they are being picked up delayed by the microphones, because of the distance.

[@reactions4real525]

I didn't think of that.

[@saraashcroch3551]

Absolutely correct. Phil Collins fans GET IT!!!

[@johnnosiennek7066]

@@reactions4real525 Ambience mkes will allways be out of sync

[@winterlongone]

@@reactions4real525 You obviously never were in a concert hall in the early 80's. I was. They weren't always correctly acoustically designed, causing the clapping "off-time", when it's just echoes.

[@robinakym2356]

He’s not a percussionist. He’s a drummer. Played with Genesis for years before going solo. The clapping is not off time. There is a delay in ‘sound to mike’ audio that happens in live recordings. Pretty uninformed critique guys 👎

[@SpaceMermaid86]

I get the chills when Phil starts on the drums of this song EVERY SINGLE TIME! Amazing! I'm 33 & my parents raised me on everything from The Beatles to Pat Benetar. Journey & Genesis were part of that list. As long as I can remember talking to my dad about the bands, I've known Phil Collins was a drummer. Did you know the lead singer of Foo Fighters was the drummer for Nirvana & he still plays the drums in concert? Phil also did Disney's Tarzan "Trashing the Camp" percussion along w/singing a good portion of the soundtrack.

[@davidtaylorbfd]

You have just watched one of the wonders of the world, and you had blank look on your faces.

[@DalionHeartTTV]

People react differently. If you want someone to react exactly the way you would, or exactly way you want them to, react to yourself in a mirror.

[@bumper321]

I agree with David. We are watching this video to see a reaction. Its called a reaction video. The word reaction is part of their channel's name. There was no reaction..... Nothing.... They sat there like they were watching a fish tank.... Lame video.

[@nedahopkins996]

Is Army guy breathing, tap a foot,Bob a head. I'm a 65 yrs. old woman and everytime I hear this I play my imagery drums

[@goaway2803]

I can't wait to see this vid after these comments XD This is one of the most iconic songs and I don't know anyone in any age group that doesn't appreciate this song.

[@sandyrizzo961]

I thought the same thing...is Army guy alive?

[@LyndasDiamonds]

The best most epic drum solo and no reaction.....what?

[@stuartsibbald7394]

I think the were probably listening to Justin Bieber in their headphones.

[@LyndasDiamonds]

@@stuartsibbald7394 I totally agree. One of the worse reactions ever.

[@georghelpenstein-michels6586]

everyone who still knows Genesis as one of the most adventurous and forward psychodelic, progressive rock bands that ever existed, knows that Phil Collins was the drummer and after Peter Gabriel (another name you probably do not know) left them became their lead vocalist.

[@johnnosiennek7066]

Deffinitely wouldn't know who Peter Gabriel was that's for sure

[@tyraaiken6884]

This reaction has to be one of the most boring reactions to a LEGEND like Phil Collins I have ever seen!! Don't think this channel will make it if this is how all of your "reactions" are!!! EDIT: Anyone who KNOWS about Phil Collins KNOWS he was a "master percussionist" before he was a lead singer!!!

[@aussiejojo73]

There was no reaction to that drum drop at all. Just crazy.

[@knarf4083]

How old were you when you found out that Phil was in Genesis ... duh !

[@irisschell5557]

Sooo agree with these comments ..!!

[@joeg9540]

Absolutely these guys look like Space Cadets especially the guy with the Army shirt that was the most amazing performance two jackasses

[@timamberstar8767]

Jep...i am speachless. Music/Artist Knowledge = 0, stupid looking = 100

[@angelastewart5033]

I watch this video over an over ....love it

[@wendi8446]

Did you and I just watch the same video together? And you had that kind of reaction? Phil Collins is epic singing songs writing songs and playing the drums which one of those can you guys do I didn't think so.

[@sarahholland1375]

Erm, 99.9% of the UK & all his other fans worldwide know Phil is a world class drummer. This track was also Miami Vice's track whenever Don Johnson drove thru Miami at night. Hence, adding even more to its already iconic. status.

[@grimleaf2178]

Can't believe that what was taken from this monumental performance was the time sequence of the audience. Wow guys, keep your channel.

[@foxlloyd1737]

This has got to be the most boring reactions to this epic, classic song. I've seen Phil over 15 times. If you didn't know Phil was a drummer to begin with, then you don't know music.

[@NATIVESUNSETS65]

Phil is awesome on drums , he kicked a$$ when he toured with Plant on The Principle of Moments tour which was an awesome show . These guys look like there watching grass grow.

[@tanya334]

I think its only because they already know who Phil Collins is 😁, just don't think they are as big of fans as most of us are ! This man gives me chills every time 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@29tinkypoo]

@@tanya334 there are many who react to this that also know phil's music but they still get bowled over by this performance

[@tanya334]

@@29tinkypoo True so sad his health is so bad, he is a phenomenal artist !!!

[@2eleven48]

I swear the guy on the left is a ventriloquist.

[@jmango2636]

I have never seen two people with the least amount of reaction humanly possible for such an iconic song GTFOH

[@kimberlyrineer6822]

17, my boyfriend turned me on to Genesis in 1977. I saw him and Chester Thompson dual drums. It was AMAZING.

[@billb.5183]

Were you reacting to an epic song or watching sloths mate?

[@terrisatterfield6765]

I know right ! 😵

[@rossg6735]

LOOOL

[@LoloMoonChild]

No expression...no excitement. They seemed more pumped about the clapping being off...🤷

[@kt5570]

I'll never watch these 2 again.. Epic song.

[@karencomer6540]

Reaction, Not!

[@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 in his 70's now. His son was on the Domino tour with Genesis recently. 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).

[@mildredwolf8722]

Wake up, boys! This is fucking epic! Thank you, Sir Collins! 🙏

[@donepearce]

The claps were exactly what you expect in a large auditorium. The ones close to the stage spot on, and those further away delayed by the sound propagation time. What we hear depends on where the ambience mics are placed.

[@melsalteraustralia]

Exactly. They were perfect on time I dont know what they were listening to.

[@petrajakovac6409]

And no mobile phones at all. How great is that! Good old times. :) (I am of the generation who saw him perform life with Genesis and solo).

[@acb1057]

The first time you stop the video is to make a 'white people' comment. Classy.

[@winterlongone]

Your parents are either embarrassed or should be ashamed of themselves.

[@NATIVESUNSETS65]

Good music is good music ~ colorless . Their reactions are like there watching paint dry.

[@АлексБе]

Hello from Russia. What is this reaction of dead possums? When Phil burns on the drums, my ushanka jumps up a good meter, the vodka pours itself, and my pet bears drum with uranium rods on my home reactor, imitating Phil! My tank stops starting at the sound of a guitar solo, and I myself don't even want to go and conquer the Baltic States and Poland. (even in normal times, we do not remember their existence, but American journalists say that we really want to win them. However, these journalists never say " why? ". After all, there is nothing there but despondency). In general, what is this reaction? I expected more from the damned capitalist pigs! )))

[@kens32052]

So your main comment is the audience clapping..."GREAT REACTION VIDEO"...:( :( :(

[@ESCLuciaSlovakia]

I love this song. And he is perfect live.

[@Isleofskye]

I saw their first ever Top Of The Bill performance in 1972 so 36 years b4 our friend knew. It was in Croydon, S E London, England and the original Bill Toppers=Bell and Arc disbanded the previous week leaving them to lplay solo in front of the 3,000 crowd, 49 years ago.... This is the 19th reaction I have seen and the crowd gave Phil a tumultuous ovation which was a perfect finale and 17/19 showed it but not this one, I'm afraid....

[@creinicke1000]

I'm 63 grandma.. I remember Collins as the drummer.. then took over singing after lead left..

[@PrincessLaMala1]

Phil Collins.....in the air tonight live.....LIFE!!!!

[@TheBlaster54]

Reactions 4Real, Phil Collins was the drummer for the rock band “Genesis”. He became the lead singer after the original lead singer, Peter Gabriel left to pursue a solo career. The other drummer you see in this video is Chester Thomas. Chester has been with Phil for decades, dating back to the Genesis years. Phil is a prolific song writer whom has written in incredible amount of highly successful, chart topping songs. Phil wrote the songs for Disney’s, “The Lion King” and other famous movies.

[@kathyhanks2750]

Anyone who followed Genesis knew Phil is an awesome drummer. It is a terrible that due to a spinal injury he is unable to play much anymore but hopefully with time his capability to play will improve. He is an awesome performer

[@brianjones8432]

Not likely we will ever see Phil playing the drums live ever again. It was severe nerve damage that affected both his back and arms. Hence why he had his son playing the drums for him on the most recent tours. But yeah, anyone who knows anything about Genesis should know Phil was a drummer first, singer second until Peter Gabriel left the band in the 70's. I just think it's an issue of most people not being old enough to remember or never being turned on to early Genesis material these days.

[@reactions4real525]

@@brianjones8432 His son is pretty damn good. I hope he follows his fathers steps.

[@brianjones8432]

@@reactions4real525 Yes, he is good. Hope he continues on as well.

[@uwerieger9793]

you cant find this kind of music anymore and this is really sad so please go on and react to more of this stuff

[@Nothome19]

Our phil is a legend and fantastic song writter Nd musician and we are proud in the uk of our boy , hes better live than anything

[@RubesGoodBrainCoffee]

Peter Gabriel was the original lead singer for Genesis, and when he left the band they couldn't find a new lead singer to replace him. They went through many auditions and even picked a guy to sing, but they had to fire him when they tried to record the album because he couldn't handle the songs. So they finally let Collins, the drummer, sing. (He had been teaching the songs to those trying to audition them, anyway.) After they recorded the album, they continued auditioning for new singers to go on tour until they just gave up. This put the band in a dilemma, however. They needed to find a touring drummer. Eventually, they settled on Chester Thompson -- the other drummer in this video.

[@lharrill7229]

Noobs. I've known about Phil since his genius days. This is one of my fave Phil Collins songs.

[@drcarp7377]

Phil is awesome! So sad he is only known for his Disney stuff by the younger generation. He was self trained too, and had a natural great ear. When he first auditioned as the new drummer for Genesis, he could hear all the others before him playing a set routine. When it was his turn, he shuffled up to the drum kit in his typical matter of fact manner, sat down, made a few adjustments, and then banged out the routing perfectly backwards. The band were blown away, and the rest is history.

[@reactions4real525]

That is awesome. He is just an amazing person

[@racheljensen9585]

Watch Phil on the drums during Abacab (Genesis at Wembley concert) and then there's The Brazilian too ❤

[@mytubevideos16]

The dude is not feeling anything in the air tonight. Is he even alive?

[@babyboomermemories6150]

Thought you were gonna react.

[@carolcraft5842]

He is amazing

[@johnfranckiewicz8710]

i went to a Genesis concert in 1975 in Vancouver Canada and only knew Phil Collins as the drummer until Peter Gabriel left the band and Phil Collins became the lead singer as well still playing the drums, and we all know what happened next, they went on for years

[@rickjennings6189]

R4R -- need to find another line of work. What are you good at?

[@edileuzagomesdesouza3851]

Phil Collins 💕

[@marthalikens482]

I am 74yo and I can guarantee you I know Phil Collins is!!!

[@villejohansson9516]

Phil Collins was the original drummer of Genesis before he took over as the singer when Peter Gabriel left the band.

[@Forestfalcon1]

I knew him as the drummer in Genesis before the lead singer Peter Gabriel left.. He didn't want to be the lead singer.. It was meant to be temporary..

[@invisibletouch5094]

You might want to try actually reviewing the music 👎

[@Gavrev]

Absolutely he's an excellent drummer. Massively underrated, as anyone who's looked into Brand X will tell you..

[@hmj8469]

Guys, forget about the freakin' audience and the clapping. I never noticed until you guys kept harping on it..

[@MostafaAkoushahly]

where is the reaction?

[@jp927]

Such a great song and you have to harp on clapping.

[@janetsmith1763]

Claps r on time!!!

[@winterlongone]

They don't understand the concept of sound echoes in a non-studio environment.

[@charlesmarks2916]

Where have you guys been hiding Phil Collins has always been a drummer when he first started out in a group called gennisis. Check them out. Enjoy.

[@stevebrown661]

If there's a zombie apocalypse these two will be the first mistaken identity casualties

[@johnnosiennek7066]

Phil was also an actor. eg Buster,(film of the same name)The Artful Dodger (Oliver) musical on stage and voice overs on many Disney animations He wore many hats our Phil

[@jasoncook4008]

You should check out Richie Kotzen The Damned , My Angel , Twisted Fate & The Road . Then check out his band The Winery Dogs songs Desire , I'm No Angel & Regret .

[@4981ish]

Dude it's a REACTION video, and you gave zero, wow.

[@DLCSTexas]

Your guy there still had no reaction to this. He just ask a question. From here we see Phil only on the drum. But, he wrote the sound track to Disney’s animated movie Tarzan which was also a musical. The guy had to have a concept of writing sheet music and therefore probably played other instruments. It was his concert and I gaurentee he had an idea what he wanted those musician to do.

[@timmartin3796]

I was 10 years old when i knew

[@johnnosiennek7066]

I found out way back when he was the drummer with Genesis with Peter Gabriel on vocals

[@terryhawk1452]

you two looked bored watching this video

[@markrussell3663]

You guys will never make it and I wouldn't say a word if you don't know what you're talking about. Journey originally included keyboardist and vocalist Gregg Rolie, lead guitarist and vocalist Neal Schon, rhythm guitarist George Tickner, bassist and vocalist Ross Valory, and drummer Prairie Prince. The drummer at that time was never the lead singer.

[@debbiefreeman9481]

‘Against All Odds’ with Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward played this song in the movie.

[@manny3655]

A: Speak for yourself when you talk about rhythm… even stickin’ race in there. B: I knew and SAW Phil Collins being a Master percussionist, probably before you were even born, and finally, C: Is that guy on the right even breathin’? Somebody stick a mirror under his nose and see if he fogs it. You guys from Philly? It don’t seem like it. I’m from right over the bridges, in Jersey and I’ve known guys from this area my whole life… you two would stick out like a sore thumb. “Yeah, and you blend…”

[@susanhoh1414]

Phil wrote this after a messy divorce his cheating wife. He slso plays the keyboard. He was 53 at the time of concert. Song is as bout 40 years old.

[@RubesGoodBrainCoffee]

At 2:33 -- The legendary Lee Sklar!

[@mildomaggins8210]

Spect to the army dude for not moving his head once the whole time

[@Lorre16]

Where is your reaction during the song? Your like statues.

[@Jen6374]

Clapping Because no cell phone in sight

[@carlottavaldes6222]

the man who wears the Army T.Shirt .....is he still alive ?????

[@patwalker9890]

You forgot to mention Don Henley in great vocalist drummers.

[@daiman56]

I'm surprised that you did not know that Phil Collins was the drummer in Genesis. Wow do your research first.

[@t.yvonneworley8124]

Don't get too excited guys!!Lol..

[@LaptopLarry330]

If you like Phil Collins' drumwork, check out his work in Genesis for their song, "ABACAB", either the music video, or a live performance film clip.

[@RubesGoodBrainCoffee]

If you want a good look at Phil Collins' virtuosity on the drums, check out 'And So to F...,' which was a song he did with Brand X. (This is him doing it on his solo tour with his own band.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYDUenaals5gftU

[@tomekstrand1988]

The point of a reaction video is to react. You guys just sit and stare. So maybe work on that.

[@pamelaeneas1985]

JEEZ..BUNCH OF WHINY PEOPLE COMMENTING HERE...ENJOY THE MUSIC.....

[@elainesensiper4812]

Dudes! Please !!! Why do you not enjoy the music to a level that affects your body movements also? You are missing out on a cultural gift passed down from the beginning of humankind? People have danced around bonfires etc forever. And they sing! Or at least mouth some familiar phrases during the performance.. ?? Tap into some o that. You'll still be manly, I promise.

[@scottmacninch3499]

Two dopes watching paint dry...exciting (yawn)

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

when an early 80s song still sounds relevant today

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

The uncanny thing is, by the late 1990s, the iconic, classic live drum beats he does, sounded just like a hip-hop beat...and it was all acoustically played in 1981, in a studio, by Phil, all alone.

[@stang7342]

Dudes were you paused the whole time???

[@juliegordon361]

oh my good god, if you love music you would know phil collins is a drummer, what ever age you are...seriously need they ask ????

[@winterlongone]

I knew Phil Collins was a master drummer in the 1970's, when he was the drummer in the prog-rock Genesis era. I also made sure my daughter, who is your age, was aware of who Phil Collins was, what he could do, and the fact that "Face Value", his first solo album, was done with Phil playing: vocals, drums, piano, synths, percussion, and guitar, as well as singing. My daughter would never even *think* to start a sentence with "white people...". You embarrass me. Your parents should be more embarrassed.

[@smudgersmithmale4085]

Has this guy ever been asked to watch paint dry ?

[@pamelaeneas1985]

WAS THIS AT THAT SWISS JAZZ FESTIVAL?

[@abbey01]

My first dislike of ANY video on KZbin. That video/song has been loved and cherished for many generations.

[@gasparillacaptiva2772]

Army dude is a pencil pusher

[@lynnemorris7516]

The man has no emotions, I think he is deaf.

[@johat713]

Reaction video with no reaction!

[@rneu1978]

Like many below me....I dont get it guys? really ..I dont mean to offend you..but ...Mr. Army t shirt man there....I am at a loss for words....this is a R E A C T I O N ..you named it i didnt...i saw no change in expression on your face...you gave no verbal reaction....Mr. Phone t shirt man at least you acted a bit like you were listening.....all you did was say he was drummer? what? huh? what was the purpose of this? Your reaction was no reaction...right? you had no "feel" for the music. this is a epic performance!...I am at a loss for what this was about...and I watch many of these ...and you guys are the winners.... would you explain what you were doing.l would really like to hear what your reaction was to your reaction was?

[@muffinamy83]

Ummm.... I knew Collins was a drummer from when he was in Genesis in the 70s.

[@veracinicola4354]

POKER FACE! NO REACTION FROM ARMY T SHIRT?

[@seangendreau2951]

Insulting reaction to a legend. The man obviously doesn't know what expressions are lol. The whole time I'm like wow not a smirk or smile nothing, surely the drums will wow this guy.....nope nothing it would take a 747 plane crashing in his backyard to invoke a reaponse

[@timothykaren5214]

Army dude stoned as a bat 🤷‍♂️

[@yesorlando05]

The claps being off have zero to do with being "white". I mean, where in the heck did that come from? lol It has to do with there being a delay when recording. Too, when there are several thousand people clapping at the same time, the odds of them being off increases exponentially the more people you have, no matter their race.....lol smh. This is a true legends and this is one of the worst reactions I've seen in awhile.

[@dougbarton4668]

Doesn’t anyone realize who’s playing guitar???

[@TheJolanda01]

From genessis on

[@helenab7390]

Ive seen more reaction from a bag of crisps ffs lol

[@maherameherouche8363]

Je ne vois aucune réaction !!!

[@tomekstrand1988]

Actually, the people are clapping on the 2 and 4 of the measure. Snotty reactions to white people would say they clap on 1 and 3. They're on the off beat. Where people with rhythm clap. So there's that.