This Mistake Made Phil Collins a GENIUS

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[@rk41gator]

Brilliant. As a long-time Genesis fan who morphed into a Phil Collins fan, thank you. Your discussion of early Genesis and Phil's history with the accident that became 'In The Air Tonight' reveals the genius that I feel Mr. Collin truly is. Phil's unique approach and drum sound, coupled with a one-of-a-kind voice, are so well presented we really get a warm view of the man without it being too 'fan-boyish'. It is factually interesting, well-paced, and entertaining. What more can we ask? I now need to see more of your work. Oh, and the cover is pretty fire, too.

[@DimitriFantini]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! As a drummer I didn’t realize just how badass Phil’s early Genesis work was. My reactions to those tunes were unplanned and genuine! And for months now, after filming, I keep going back and listening to these records as a new fan myself :) And by the way, as far as NoRadio’s music… there are some very special original tunes releasing next! Please make sure to say hi over on our channel and IG! ❤️

[@JeffCogswell]

Beautifully stated!!

[@rk41gator]

@@DimitriFantini Every time I go back and listen, I am again amazed. These guys were so well-balanced. All equal in creativity and ability. But Phil brought an energy that boosted the entire ensemble. He made everyone better. Subtle, bold, nuanced, bombastic.....whatever it took he seemed to find it. Huge respect. Plus, he can sing a bit.

[@42roadsforman44]

Agreed especially selling England by the pound

[@freethebirds3578]

"In the Air Tonight" is GenX. In the college dining hall, it would play on the juke box and everyone would stop talking and eating and mime the drum fill. Seeing hundreds of people do that at the same time was hilarious and unifying. Now that we're all older adults, we still still stop and do the drum fill. In public.

[@JohnMacRae23]

One part of Phil's history you completely missed is Brand X (and as a drummer you should know). Brand X were basically Phil's side fusion band that toured and recorded simultaneously from the mid 70s to early 80s as he was in Genesis. Some of Phil's best drumming were on those records.

[@DimitriFantini]

You’re absolutely right about Brand X! Too much to cover in one video… in fact a close friend of mine tours with them and had asked me to sub for him… then Covid happened and everything changed! I would have definitely put that in this video if it had happened haha

[@rk41gator]

Perhaps when the dust clears, you can find time to feature Collins in Brand X and highlight the fusion style he snuck into Genesis. Perhaps even showing the full arc of his drumming. Everyone knows Phil's voice, but too few fully appreciate the musicality (and nuance) of his drums.

[@flapjacktexas1774]

That's 👍 right

[@zenphony]

BrandX wasn’t some of PCs best drumming, it was his best drumming. The style of course provided a better platform.

[@MichaelVLang]

Nuclear Burn, a level-set for drums. He played great drums on a lot of other interesting albums.

[@paulis7319]

I was raised in the 70's and 80's and never knew this about Phil's famous song. Now I understand why I've never been able to reproduce that sound on a regular synth or drum machine!

[@cristiantoma1500]

It's not just the drumfill itself. It the tension build before it, the drumfill itself as a surprise (more like a shock) and the anger discharge that follows until the very last drum beat.

[@DimitriFantini]

1000%

[@amostlyreasonableguy]

I love the build up of tension in the song and when the drum fill hits it’s truly perfect. The thing is, I’ve always felt the rest of the song didn’t live up to that incredible buildup. The drum fill IS the climax of the song. I always felt like it needed a heavier ending or something, or a tasteful lead melody that soars on guitar or keys. But it just kind of continues on to the end.

[@mikezdyb]

@@amostlyreasonableguyExactly!

[@crnkmnky]

9:14 Peter Gabriel is sitting to the left. The person in front is actually 🎸 Steve Hackett, who stayed until 1977.

[@specialbeat]

Ha, I came here to say exactly that!

[@DimitriFantini]

Yes we messed up in editing! Sorry Steve!

[@rogerdale5451]

Peter looks like Liza Minelli with that haircut and makeup.

[@Reprint001]

​@@specialbeat Same here. He's the front man in the picture, but not the actual front man. Gabriel is the left man in the picture. 😊

[@duncan-rmi]

until banks forced him out too....

[@tomashowie1360]

Phil had mentioned that the fill itself was lifted from Frank Zappa. Chester was playing with Frank at the time. They recorded some live material for Roxy and Elsewhere. One song was Trouble Coming Every Day. Zappa had two drummers, Chester and Ralph Humphries. There was this blistering double drum fill with monster toms descending in pitch. Chester told Phil, Phil heard it, and "borrowed" it.

[@Tdub0911]

Sophomore in high school (85), 100mph, 11pm, minimal freeway lights, windows wide open....In The Air Tonight on full blast. That what I remember most when I think of this song. That moment is burned into my souI. It is still one of the greatest ever.

[@KaiPonte]

Old dude here. I absolutely loved Phil's work for the first few albums. in the Air Tonight still reminds me of Miami Vice today. I remember being in college and driving to school. The DJ introduced In the Air Tonight and started playing it. Right before the drum fill, he paused the song, broke in, and said, "okay, everyone, get your air drums ready!"

[@johnmccann1960]

I started my love affair with Genesis in 1970 with the release of Trespass, I was 10 years old, and went on a journey listening to Trespass. "Prog Rock" at it's best. I am 64 years old now, an ex-drummer and still escape to the world of Genesis. It has been the only constant in my otherwise life of constant changes. From 1969 - 1978 (And Then There Were Three) Were (For Me) the best years for Genesis, for the "Prog Rock" era. I did purchase "Duke" (1980) and "Abacab" (1981) though really good albums, for me, they didn't have the means to take you on a journey as the albums of old. For me, just my humble opinion, Phil is a world class Drummer, he's up there with the greats in my opinion. Their best album, for me, is and will ever remain "The Lamb Lies Down on Broardway" (1974) Just put your headphones on, turn the volume up and lose yourself in an emotional rollercoaster, in another world.

[@baerjamin]

As someone coming up on 60, it's so heartening to see people discover my all-time favorite band. I fell in love with Genesis back in 1978 or so... (along with Rush, whose drummer, Neal Peart, with all respect for Phil Collins, is just that much better!) That said, having been to numerous Genesis and Phil Collins concerts through the '80's, '90's, and 00"s, it's wonderful to go on journey's like this one. To relive all the music over and over is fantastic and to see new listeners experience it for the first time! For those of you listening for the first time there are a number of other Genesis, Peter Gabriel, and Phil Collins albums and hundreds of hours of fantastic music not covered in this video... Go and explore and enjoy!

[@dougsowell]

Phil and Chester live was incredible. I got to see them quite a few times together with Phil solo and Genesis. Fond memories.

[@linnightl9277]

The algorithms have been dropping this on me for weeks. "Phil Collins" - nope, not going to click. Not for lack of respect, but more for years of oversaturation. Now here I am loving the unexpected journey and outcome of this video. Oh, and subscribing over there. All I can say is "damn that was courageous and lovely".

[@DimitriFantini]

glad you enjoyed it! some commenters are saying they already know all this stuff... glad it's entertaining for you!

[@oxynimrod]

I couldn't have said it better. Sometime around the early 90's, the classic rock station I listened to had a "No Phil Collins weekend"

[@peterwhite3953]

This is just ace. Phil Collins has been such an influence on my playing, he doesn’t get anywhere near the accolades he should. I went to a gig last year and it was hard to see him as he is now. Thankyou for doing this.

[@DimitriFantini]

I'm so glad you liked it Peter, thank you so much!

[@rk41gator]

I could not bring myself to go. I prefer to see Phil as he was, not as he is. More power to him. He has given us SO much.

[@sidalientv]

his son is a hell of a drummer actually. I saw Phil live in Munich a couple years ago and I was astonished.

[@chadb6964]

I worked for Modern Drummer magazine for over a decade, have worked to get thousands of drum sounds as a touring drum technician and rarely think a modernized cover of an iconic song sounds legit, but you guys actually nailed this as a cover. The drum idea is legit and the way you kept the airy space feeling totally works. Thanks for trying and actually succeeding at it.

[@DimitriFantini]

thanks Chad really really appreciate that!!!

[@luisgil5699]

What I love the most about Phil Collin’s is that he is the GOAT of rock but yet humble enough to pass right beside you as a random dude. Also please mention next time who record all instruments in the song. That makes In the air tonight even a bigger song.

[@IJustFiguredThisOut]

I've been playing the drums for over 25 years, and I finally bought an electric kit a few years ago just to be able to practice at night when I can't be loud. I bought a Alesis Strike Pro Se, and one of the preprogrammed kits on it is named "Tonight's Air", basically meant to mimic the sound of the drums from that song. They get pretty close, they sound pretty good.

[@moorebounce]

I have a good Genesis story. I watched Mtv from day one but never really knew the history of any of the white acts. I was riding somewhere with a manager I worked for and I want to say we were listening to a Peter Gabriel song on the radio. I told my manager that Peter Gabriel would be great as a lead singer for Genesis and he started laughing. I asked him why are you laughing and that's when he told me Peter Gabriel used to be the lead singer for Genesis. That blew my mind but also made me realize I had a good ear for music.

[@ytsm]

Haha, brilliant!!!

[@user-oj1cy9me4x]

My introduction to Genesis was their Three Sides Live album. I was stationed on a ship in the Navy and must have listened to that album hundreds of times. Simply FANTASTIC!

[@hotpotato4027]

My first Genesis purchase too, it’s a brilliant album and an ideal greatest hits for its time..🙋🏼‍♂️

[@user-rx7if5pu7s]

9:20 This is so funny how he just laughs so modestly and shrugs it off when some guy walks right thru his live interview! 😆😆

[@elusive1970]

Great video, really entertaining. I'm a Phil fan and still think that Squonk is probably THE deepest drum groove I've ever heard. Phil's time and sound are legendary. He got some backlash through the years as people got a little tired but he wrote, produced, played and toured relentlessly. Totally deserves credit.

[@DimitriFantini]

I totally agree about Squonk!! That song really knocked me out. The groove, the pocket, the whole vibe of the song is badass

[@chrisdarcy8998]

Great work! I was born in 1963 and there was huge richness in the world with music in my childhood, too many bands to mention but several stuck with me to this day, Rolling Stones, Led Zep, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, Yes, Rush, and of course, Genesis. My favourite will vary with my mood, you’ll often find Pink Floyd playing too. Your work suggests you respect their work greatly, very flattering to be the source of covers and you do great work! Genesis music certainly evolved but I’ll listen to anything from Trespass to Calling All Stations (preferably live versions). Out of my 64 concerts, 6 were Genesis and 3 were Phil Collins/Phil Collins big band. What an entertainer! Thanks, keep up the great work!

[@peterburi2727]

Phil forever in my heart, what a monster on the kit.

[@user-yj4rn3te4n]

I have followed Genesis since Trick of the tail. which is still my favorite genesis song. My 25 year old son hates rock but loves genesis. Phil is an absolute genius. Thanks for your input

[@williambenner701]

Thank you so much for sharing this story with us, and your own cover of In The Air Tonight with us! Your singer is just so beautiful in so many ways!🎉

[@DimitriFantini]

ah thank you so much for the kind words!! I'm really glad you liked the video :) :)

[@smartervilleonroute66]

Agree!

[@RTS907]

Being in my earlier 20’s at this time, no matter what I was doing I always had to pretend to do that drum beat from In the Air Tonight, including driving. I remember coming home from work one day at a stop light and there it was on a local radio station, so I did my thing. Toward the end of the beat my head shifted right, there is another guy doing the same. 😅 I guess it’s called being old, but I will always miss the real band music of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Thanks Phil, love you man!

[@Skraeling1000]

There are, thankfully, several up and coming bands, not like Genesis et al but at least showing promise. Chief among them right now imo, is a Mexican band called The Warning. They are all over youtube, go have a look, you may be surprised. Although my wife complains that their chord progressions are juvenile, lol.

[@hanshuber9907]

The music is still there, it's just way harder to find them due to the massive overload of nonsense you hear all the time in radio/charts/whatsoever. The Warning (like Skraeling mentioned), The Hu from Mongolia, Alex Henry Foster from Canada, Amarok and Riverside from Poland, Tuber from Greece (Desert overcrowded is just awesome) ...

[@plecman]

It was also the "stone room" at Townhouse studio 2 that was important in the drum sound. I worked with a band in the early 90's and spent a week there and the stone room had an amazing vibe and sound to it and was quite unique.

[@JeffCogswell]

“They composed experiences.” NAILED IT. ❤

[@stephenmccarthy1795]

Turns out to be kind of an infomercial, but I approve. It’s done the right way with valuable info with a great take on an old song that is at once completely original and true to the original.

[@mrdavidurquhart]

You have such a great personality for making any videos. But with deeeeep research and this amazingly assembled content .... so impressive. World class.

[@DimitriFantini]

Very kind of you to say, thank you so much! 🙏

[@dalesandberg7698]

As an old sound engineer I've always loved the sound of Phil's drums - the gated verb is something I used for a long time. I've stepped away from engineering for many years and am getting back into it. I really like this video and would love to have you go through your recording setup.

[@VickersDoorter]

You say you are an old sound engineer - I am one too, one too...

[@antonnym214]

Phil was SO popular in the 80s. ALWAYS on the charts. He had 18 Top 40 hits in the 1980's alone, and would go on to have 27 such hits on the Billboard Hot 100. To the point where: when some humor group released a parody of USA Today newspaper, they listed hit tracks, and one of them was "You'll Never Get Rid of Me" by Phil Collins. ROFL.

[@WalterPidgeonsForge]

Kodo introduced me to the magic and magnificence of the Taiko.. Glad you found it for this!

[@Panufo]

I love seeing Don Moen in this video - two of my songs got released on the label he was on. I eventually got Chester to tell me how he almost got Abe Laboriel Sr. to play with Zappa when Tom Fowler broke his arm. Abe was home taking care of Paul McCartney's future drummer (Abe Jr.) and couldn't do the gig.

[@eyetalic]

The accident doesn’t matter. Phil Collins showed vastly more talent in the YEARS before his solo album playing with Genesis and Brand X. His solo work would have been amazing anyway.

[@sc3639]

I play this for my kids occasionally and tell my kids to listen up as this is the best song that was ever recorded.

[@RickyBrenner]

Phil Collins IS a musical genius. One of the greatest songwriters of all time, and the MOST successful musical artist of the 1980s. Phil dominated the 80s, like The Beatles dominated the 60s, he was THAT ubiquitous.

[@PQcoyote67]

Man, I’m glad I watched to the end because that Taiko was brilliant!

[@DimitriFantini]

Thank you so much!!

[@sat1241]

@@DimitriFantini Nice cover but when the Taiko plays I would not be able to tell it's a Taiko. It sounds like it has a snare layered with it. Why is this?

[@ruifaria994]

Dimitri, my congrats to you on making this video. Superbly documented, very well edited, truly good. A breeze to watch as it’s so interesting. As a true Phil Collins fan, a gem. Phil’s genius and artistry spans way beyond his drum talent. As a singer and multi instrumentalist as well. A big, big fan of his work from a young age and really grew on to appreciate him that much more as I’m a fellow musician myself. And congrats too on your project NoRadio. Cheers.

[@DimitriFantini]

thank you SO much for the kind words! It really means a lot that you enjoyed this!

[@antonnym214]

WOW on Chester! Great resume', of course, great history, and I was immediately struck by the man's energy level! Great stuff!

[@KnowzsPenge]

The song was a massive hit because Phil Collins is one of the best of all time, its more than just drum fills, the guy understands music and how it connects to the soul which is why its powerful. You guys did a nice job, I enjoyed listening, thanks.

[@erikc3057]

What a great video! Glad this came across my feed! I'm 50 and my intro into Genesis was their 1983 self-titled album featuring "That's All" which I believe was one of their first really big radio hits. Later, in 1986, my friend made a cassette copy (yes Gen Zers, that's a real thing) of Invisible Touch. I was blown away by the sound volume of "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight," "Domino" and "The Brazilian." Always thought they were a pop band, but in 1989 I started working at a restaurant and the chef there turned me onto "classic" Genesis with Nursery Cryme, LLDOB, and their live album Seconds Out. It opened up an entirely new level of appreciation of not just Phil Collin's talent, but Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford. In 1992 I went to see Genesis live in Chicago for their "We Can't Dance" tour. Was an absolute phenomenal show. They opened up with "Mama." In 1995 (I now lived in D.C) I saw Phil on his "Both Sides" tour. The concert would culminate with Phil and Chester doing a drum solo/duet that would lead into "In the Air Tonight." In the arena, you could feel every drum hit in your chest. While Phil was a lovable pop star with ballads like "Groovy Kind of Love," you'd have to see him perform live to realize how hard he could rock out. So many good memories of his (and Genesis') music. I feel fortunate I was able to see Phil multiple times while he was healthy enough to perform. When giving an example of incredible drum playing of all time, I always point to Seconds Out's live version of "Dance on Volcano" leading into "Los Endos." It will melt your face off! For what it's worth, you now have a new sub for life!

[@garri5108]

The best Phil work was in drumming for prog Genesis, people need to talk about this for generations instead of "In the air tonight" drum fill

[@DimitriFantini]

I think his later work is fantastic (In The Air etc) but I agree ... I wasn't familiar with the proggier side of Genesis before this video and I was FLOORED

[@michaelv.3655]

Nah, not only all the daddeling he did during this time. Don't get me wrong, this was great, but Phil also had some serious skills in playing money beats, which are often overlooked. Especially these days with all this drum gymn around. For example listen to Eric Clapton's "Bad Love." A wonderful, energetic drumpart, you can even hear the fun he had during that session. Or search for "Phil Collins Big Band - Pick up the pieces", live Montreux 1998 here on youtube. If you ever wondered what playing in the pocket means, listen to this. Phil is grooving like crazy.

[@EvoSchecter]

Yeah his most basic works get KZbin episodes hahahaha! Genesis rocked!

[@Kuntlip]

Thanks for saving me the time. He turned Genesis into a piece of commercial shit.

[@EvoSchecter]

@@Kuntlip I would argue that was more of a Mike Rutherford issue more than Phil.

[@zaskarelli]

Trick of the Tail has remained my fav album for decades

[@behnkenj]

Preach.

[@SIE44TAR]

I discovered Genesis when a friend loaned me his "Seconds Out" album in 1977. I copied it to cassette and listened to it relentlessly. Then I started buying their back catalogue - "Wind and Wuthering", "Trick of the Tail"... but I never much liked pre-Collins Genesis. So those three albums plus "And Then There Were Three" and "Duke" are my favorite time period of the band. I also saw Peter Gabriel live in 1982, and the 1993 Secret World Tour, and they were two of the best concerts I've ever seen.

[@chemoautotroph]

My first Genesis memory is The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, sometime in the early 80s via my cousin who is much older than me. Didn’t know anything about the band but i liked what i heard, then i heard Follow you Follow me and i’ve been hooked ever since to both, the band and Phil alone. One of my favorite bands of all time.

[@derekstocker6661]

Absolutely love the Genesis of Phil Collins time. Fabulous sounds and unforgettable performances and so many great tracks.

[@cfusilier2]

Awesome. I feel very familiar with the history of this tune, but you explained it all in such a way that made it easier to understand. And your cover of it is outstanding. Great job. 🎉

[@DimitriFantini]

thank you! That really means a lot to hear!

[@Angelboy99]

I’ve been following Genesis since I was 12 years old. There progressive classic rock sound was unique. I saw them live 4 times with and without Peter Gabriel. Phil Collins brilliantly took over lead vocalist. Still listen to them daily.

[@davelindstrom6005]

THERE = a location over yonder THEY'RE = a contraction of the phrase "they are" THEIR - belonging to them *THEY'RE* playing *THEIR* instruments over *THERE* What is it that makes something so simple as this into such an intellectual challenge to grasp?

[@paulis7319]

And now, I just listened to NoRadio's cover...as a huge thunderstorm climaxed with huge thunder just as that drum part hit. Completely unreal sound!

[@DimitriFantini]

I think maybe we were in the same thunderstorm!

[@paulis7319]

@@DimitriFantini SW Arkansas?

[@DimitriFantini]

@@paulis7319 nevermind! haha

[@paulis7319]

@@DimitriFantini Alternate universe? lol

[@10hunterLab]

I first heard and saw Genesis in 1978 at a concert in Saarbrucken, Germany. I've been hooked ever since. A very unique and wonderful sound indeed. Thanks for the memories.

[@alexmanne]

I only knew the hit songs from the Phil Collins era of Genesis. I never thought much of Phil Collins as a drummer until I dove into the Peter Gabriel era of Genesis about 15 years ago. My mind was blown. I love Phill Collin's sound and listening to him play. Very nice breakdown and cover of the song. I enjoyed this video.

[@DimitriFantini]

Exactly my experience! Thanks for the kind words I’m so glad you liked this!

[@brunoluizdesign]

Dude, your videos are just amazing. Please, keep doing this. Very good quality.

[@DimitriFantini]

Thank you so so much!!

[@fmradio42]

TIL Peter Gabriel's "Intruder" was the first to use the "gated reverb" drum sound, later popularized by Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight"

[@DarronPotter]

Your taiko drum fill, goosebumps, everywhere, and along with NoRadio's voice it is an amazing and hauntingly beautiful rendition of In The Air.

[@DimitriFantini]

We’re both NoRadio (I play produce mix and direct everything) but thank you! 😊

[@DarronPotter]

Ok, this is the first time I've seen or heard you, youtube algorithm at work, anyway you are both great, and have earned a sub from me.

[@DimitriFantini]

@DarronPotter thank you, really appreciate the love!

[@drwheycooler8423]

The irony of Gabriel not liking cymbals...and then getting Copeland specifically play the hi-hats on Red Rain is pure gold...

[@IggyWhite]

First four albums were very different from So. That's probably the main reason. So is mostly (deliberately) very poppy, unlike aforementioned four before it.

[@drwheycooler8423]

@@IggyWhite thanks scoop! Never would have figure that out on my own. 🙄

[@bugoobiga]

In the early 2000s, I worked with a guy named Gino that was really into progressive rock like Yes, Camel, Gentle Giant ( I would tease him and intentionally misname them Giant Genital) BMS, PFM, King Crimson, early Genesis, etc. With a raised eyebrow, he would literally make that exact same face you're doing here 4:35, all while either air drumming or pointing at the speaker when a certain part would come on, as if instructing me in the way of prog-rockism. You prog rock guys are the good guys.

[@DimitriFantini]

Can’t help ourselves! Haha

[@MikeGervasi]

Why did you completely pass over Steve Hackett and even putting a question mark over his silhouette?

[@DanielArnolf]

I think he meant to darken the silhouette of Peter Gabriel instead, first from the left.

[@michaelbinbc]

I saw Phil on drums for Robert Plant's Principle of Moments Tour in Vancouver,1983. The encore was a take-off of the psychedelic part of Whole Lotta Love, with Plant yelling, "push it!, push it!", and Phil had black sunglasses and a wig. 😎

[@kennethnorman8079]

You also missed Flaming Youth.

[@onomatopoeidia]

Also stunning sound and playing from Phil on all Plant’s albums. Incredible. In The Mood is a masterpiece.

[@michaelbinbc]

@@onomatopoeidia he opened with In the Mood. Everything fogged up, light from behind so Plant was silhouetted, arms stretched sideways, rorating his hands like some Egyptian dance. It was pretty wild. And Robbie Blunt on guitar was freaking amazing.

[@davidbishop407]

Very cool. I also had the privilege of studying with Chester. Completely transformed my playing.

[@davidbishop407]

Did your teacher happen to attend Belmont University?

[@DimitriFantini]

I believe he did!

[@markkempton4579]

Very well done! Lifelong PC/G fan so I did not expect to learn much new, but you shared a lot of clips I haven't seen before and i learned more than I anticipated! (Most of my fandom pre-dates the modern internet, so my learnings were from books and text interviews back in the 90s, along with official band releases). I love your rendition of ItAT. I'll be checking out your band along with the rest of your videos. Thank you!

[@DimitriFantini]

Aw Mark thank you so much for the kind words!! Your message really means a lot. So glad to have you here!! (ps - we have an original single releasing in a week and a half that I think you’ll like!)

[@nortonnewmann3711]

And he did it all playing LEFT HANDED... just because he could!

[@guidofoc7057]

A Trick of the Tail is one of my favorite albums ever. It's somewhere between classical music and rock, unique.

[@satevo462]

Anyone else underwhelmed by the drum fill in the cover?

[@jerryhatrick5860]

Piss on that and then there were three was genius, trick of re tail also. Phil was a beast on drums.

[@fasullamail]

A Trick of the Tail might be the best album of their entire discography; I think that's because they were at the peak of both creativity and technique, and thou Gabriel had just quit, the album is full of his influences.

[@atomicdmt8763]

The SOLID video I didnt know I needed to see! Rawsome.

[@DexterP255]

Very nicely done ! Thanks !

[@MartyMcTube]

Waited for you to play Intruder, Peter's song and first song to use gated drums, and mention Steve Hackett, who still tours today and plays original Genesis live, but alas.

[@Eric_W]

I was introduced to Genesis by a friend of mine. I was at his house and Duke was one of the albums he played. He had just bought the album too. I loved their sound and I also loved how the drum track kept playing from one song to the next. Almost every song on that album was played on the radio at some point.

[@angiskaggs73]

Fun fact…my first concert was Eric Clapton ….with Phil on drums that tour - SO AMAZING! Front row too! (and I’d been a HUGE HUGE Genesis fan since I was seven years old…yeah, I was a weird kid) 🤷🏻‍♀️ the, fast forward and I saw Phil with Chester on drums in concert a few years later…. THEN…YOU , Dimitri, were MY drum teacher for a short moment in time….remember that? (Thanks to Lauren Ruth Ward) I remember when we chatted before I decided to try virtual drum lessons with you…you told me about your connection to Chester thru YOUR drum teacher and I was like “TAKE MY MONEY” …..and in case you’re wondering…YES! I’m STILL playing the drums! 😊 Hope you’re well! Angi

[@DimitriFantini]

Hi Angi!!! I remember that! It’s so great to hear from you! Whoa it’s been… how many years?

[@lasentinal]

As a Singer, I have a problem with cymbals. My hearing gets crowded out with so much what I call, white noise that I cannot pitch, so I always ask drummers to not use cymbals when I am singing with an explanation as to why. Politely and gently of course.

[@GooGoo007]

Great video Dimitri! Life long Genesis and PC fan here since the late 70's when I was a kid. Have had the pleasure to see him in concert a few times. PC's drum solos on live shows are UNREAL!

[@oldskipper1394]

Became huge Genesis fan in '75, loved the early band and eventually saw them in '77 during the Wind and Wuthering tour. If you want to hear that show, listen to Seconds Out, their live album. Still enjoyed the "Pop" Genesis and I was glad to see them get some commercial success, but the old stuff is where it's at.

[@loveslovecraft]

When you played the Taiko drum I got goosebumps, and I've heard that song hundreds of times

[@jamesburke1019]

Late here but thank you for this Dimitri. What I want to argue is that Duke was not their big mainstream play but actually was their last great conceptual piece. They just added a lot of filler so that the actual “concept” piece was only about 25 minutes. Do yourself a favor and program a listen to Duke without Misunderstanding, Heathaze, Alone Tonight, Cul de Sac and Please Don’t Ask. I think it was among the best work of the last 3 players (Rutherford on both bass and guitar). Banks in particular was unconscious at the end of that record.

[@timbofromkeno]

Great video, dude. I loved the way you explained gates. So easy to understand!!

[@DimitriFantini]

man thank you so much, glad you enjoyed that part!

[@denisweimer8791]

As a long time Genesis fan before Phil ever had a solo career, I was stoked to get to hang with most of the band at the NAMM show in Anaheim back in '88. Simmons was debuting their SDS drum system that year and the first prototype off the line was made for Rick Allen of Def Leppard (he had just lost his arm in the car crash and they engineered that system to help him be able to play with his original complexity despite his injury). I got to play that prototype briefly before they gave it to Rick because I had a friend on the inside at Simmons. At the NAMM show, I went to see my buddy at the Simmons booth and they had two more of the kits set up in a sound booth. I saddled up to one just to play around, and while I'm sitting there, Chester Thompson comes in and sits at the second kit. I remember thinking, "This must be how it feels to be Phil Collins at a Genesis concert... except I suck." LOL! You talk about intimidating! I played a few licks in tandem and then I just set the sticks down and watched the man work. Wasn't even human. And if you never got to see Chester and Phil TOGETHER on stage - Dance on a Volcano / Los Endos comes to mind - I feel sorry for you. It was a near-religious experience every time.

[@jasonsereno4718]

Anyone who is a fan of Genesis and Phil Collins should absolutely read Collins' memoir, "Not Dead Yet'. In fact, I would recommend you get the audiobook to hear it in Phil's own voice. As a life-long Genesis and Collins fan who thought he knew every there was to know about the band, I highly recommend it.

[@williamkjwilliamkj1815]

The Taiko drum worked really well. That was a great choice.

[@onomatopoeidia]

Phil is totally underrated (and a lefty like so many famous drummers interestingly??!! Genesis, Deep Purple, Rolling Stones, Simon Phillips, The Police, U2, Faith No More, Cheap Trick, Nirvana, The Beatles, Blink 182, all Lefties). His feel, sound and technique, technological open mindedness were masterful alone and influenced my own drumming and sound production hugely and many other greats I’ve worked with. Then add that he replaced one of the greatest Gabriel, singers of all time whilst playing, writing and taking Genesis to worldwide success. Then massive solo success thanks to his huge writing skills and people seem to forget the dude is a beautiful keyboard player and songwriter and clearly a leader and inspirational person to work with. His book ‘not dead yet’ is a blast too! Funny guy. Legend.

[@polygonalmasonary]

My mothers next door neighbours sons wife’s best friends cousins step sister once made a cup of tea for Collins in Abby Road studio canteen 😮🇬🇧🙏🌈👍♥️

[@andrewmalcolm1140]

I used to steward at Wembley, one night Phil and Chester were just out of sync, Phil and Chester spent around 20-40 minutes just trying to get that sound... only stewards were in position, gates were kept closed until they were both happy, talk about a masterclass, incredible to watch.

[@LakeLyfe315]

Ive been listening to Genesis since i was a kid in the 80s. My parents loved them and passed that along to both me and my brother Marissa is stacked!

[@ShaunieDale]

Following Phil Collins in the air tonight is a tough job but you managed a pretty good job of it I’d say.

[@jackzimmer6553]

Was And Then There Were Three chopped liver? I loved that album about as much as Duke. Trick of the Tail was great as well!

[@cacornhusker2940]

My College Roommate bought Face Value as soon as it hit the stores. I got to see Genesis in the early-mid 80's on their self titled "Genesis" album Tour at Omaha's Civic Auditorium. What a Show. They even played Illegal Alien and Phil came out with a Fake Mustache and a sombrero....that would make Heads explode today. If i had to pick 1 Genesis Album it would be 3 Sides Live. Then in '85 our College Cover Band played ABACAB and that song got us 2nd in the Battle of the Bands...or course we should won 1st Place LOL.

[@jooei2810]

Phil Collins is my spirit animal, love him!

[@hoisin75]

Sublime explanation of gate. Best ever in fact

[@DimitriFantini]

🙏

[@philipbottomley2537]

It’s a shame you didn’t include his playing on the song ‘No Self Control’. That’s the sound you’re talking about.

[@ThePipemiker]

So true. "In the Air tonight" seems watered down when you compare the two.

[@frankphillips7436]

Phil’s work on the Genesis song Firth of Fifth is legendary and amazing!

[@philwright2480]

The Live album with peter is my favorite..Get Em Out By Friday!

[@rexpayne7836]

You made the song proud. Great content and presentation. 🇦🇺 😊

[@scootdaws25]

Trick of the Tail was a brilliant, seamless album. I thought they were done when Gabriel split. Happy to be wrong.

[@skilletpan5674]

Charismatic voice (the youtube channel) did a video on in the air tonight. That's worth a look as well because she talked about his singing. Playing the drums AND singing is fantastic. Doing it exceptionally well is genius.

[@andrewp200]

In all honesty I am a trained singer, guitarist and drummer and I never understood the problems people would talk about regarding singing and playing this song on Drums... I have no issue at all with that, some things you do some you dont. However it was not until 2020 when I was choosing a few covers to play on a limited run tour in my band The Vegetarian Vampires where I was mostly playing acoustic guitar and performing lead vocals. I find playing the accompanyment on guitar, as simple as the chord chart is is very difficult and relatively easy to lose it for a crotchet or more if you're not completely mindful of what you are playing as rhythm guitar parts down to an exaggerated tea. I never lost it on stage during that tour but I spent quite a while deciding exactly what I would play and where I would change parts and arrangements. Give it a shot, it's just dm C Bb C and then it shifts the rate of the chord changes. It is quite difficult to play because of that sneaky digital drum part and the way that plays completely against the rhythm of the vocal part. Look at a chart of the vocals, it is all over the place in phrasing. See if you find the same thing. Almost as hard to play and sing as The Afternooons Hat by The Arctic Monkeys where Alex strums 1a 2 3a4 and changes chords whilst singing a very strong but rhythmically different vocal part. He's essentially playing 3 against four. It's a tricky one and probably the best B side in history.

[@johnmcvicker6728]

Good video. Big Genesis fan here, Supper’s ready is probably my favorite song of all bands. Anyway, get to a show by The Musical Box, who recreate old Genesis concerts so very well. I never saw Genesis in concert, did see Phil with Chester, Leland Sklar and many other great band mates. Even Neil Peart was a big fan of Phil.

[@DimitriFantini]

Ah thanks! I will have to check out that show then!

[@healthy2202]

YES... I loved that he heard that in early Genisis.

[@windyworm]

My 2nd cousin Peter Ford taught Genesis music at Charter House public school. He said the original drummer was persuaded by his parents to become an accountant. How must this guy feel now?!?!

[@sjazzp]

Excellent video! I had most of those Genesis and Phil Collins records. Selling England by the Pound was one of my favourites and of course Genesis Live which was my introduction to the band in the late 70’s. In the air tonight is one of my favourite songs ever, and the cover you made is outstanding, it’s so pleasant to see new generations performing that immortal music. Well done!

[@robboshuijzen6849]

Great video! And, very, very smart to use the Taiko drums to create a big sound instead of just covering the tom fill. It really adds something in this new recording!

[@DimitriFantini]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!!!

[@wozzywick]

Phil Collins is such an underrated drummer. Even some of the pop era Genesis songs have really interesting drumming- Turn It On Again is a good example

[@christiandady2581]

That would be my pick as well, along with "Just A Job To Do". Great drumming on both tracks!

[@RealGrover]

Collins is widely acknowledged as one of the top drummers of his time. An international superstar. That‘s hardly what underrated means.

[@wozzywick]

@@RealGrover Collins was a hugely successful pop star but I do think he’s underrated as a drummer. He never seems to be on best drummer lists

[@stephenpatton6985]

Can people stop using the word underrated.... it's a buzz word that people use but doesn't make sense... anyone who knows Phil's playing will know he's up there in the highest order of drummers.underated my arse.

[@wozzywick]

@@stephenpatton6985 It definitely makes sense. There was a huge backlash against him and a lot of people don’t rate him highly at all. I never hear him mentioned among the greats