In today’s video I break down Phil Collins’ strangest and most complex hit song. Can you guess which one it is?
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I love a trick of a trail but I like wind and withering by a hair. I would also recommend Steve Hackett’s first solo album.
During live aid Phil played this song and got the cords wrong so he never played with song solo, until maybe during the 97 tour as he did against all odds a few times on the solo piano.
I remember watching phil play Against all Odds at live Aid live on tv in the uk (he hopped on a plane that day and played in the USA live Aid as well) Needless to say my heart skipped a beat when he hit a duff note on the piano, In hindsight he should of Got Tony banks to do the piano work, especially considering phil aint a natural piano player and being under that much pressure (The whole world was watching him)
I was really hoping it was gonna be Against All Odds!
accent up beats are the magic in rock and roll and swing. Phil is also a big band drummer and arraninger. I love those things you call odd SO much.Theyr the kinds of things I hear in my head and in my hands and fingers if i'm tapping beats while listening to music always. I wish young drummers would listen to what he's doing there and bring it into their work. It's not odd or wierd… it's where the magic lies. For Collins it's instinctual.
I was born in 1983 and I firmly remember being a young lad and being in love with Phil and MJ. I think there’s something to be said for what the mind/ears of a child latch onto. Still some of my favorite songs to this day
When Phil played the backbeat on 2 and then added the “ah” (not ghosted), so it’s a dotted eight-16th figure, he may have been thinking of Liberty Devitto’s, “Goodnight Saigon” beat (Nylon Curtain, 1982). Just the fact that it’s not a ghost note makes it sound accented whether it is or not, and even if you still play the BD on 3 this move gives this wonderful, Floaty effect…putting some space, some “air” into the groove, as well as a sense of push & pull. Of course, where he judiciously put it within the chorus was particularly brilliant…Cheers, Rick, and keep up the great work!
I own 1 Oasis album and 15 Phil Collins/ Genesis albums. That's about the correct ratio for credibility and talent between the two.
When are you going to ABBA ?
Phill was trully a genius. Can you breakdown Heathaze as well? Hauntingly beautiful song
7:15 there's some classic Elton John vibes too
Thank you Rick for the analysis of this beautiful, immortal song from Phil Collins. Greetings from Klagenfurt – Austria.
We must never forget that Phil have experienced the intricate compositions of Genesis, the virtuosity of Brand X, played with many other musical talents, The Best humanity have ever reached. I guess musically he was armed like a war tank when he started to write his own stuff..
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It’s amazing that Phil Collins is not in the RRHF on his own. He’s got so many chart hits and great songs as a soloist.
Tony Banks chords! Phil learned well.
I have no idea what Rick is talking about, but I watch him anyway, because I love him.
Phil a true true drummer
Still waiting for the big one. The three hour Frank Zappa special.
does an sg sound that much different than a les paul? i love my les paul but want an sg. but is there a reason to buy one. any thoughts.
he used c minor because he doesnt know how to play piano. thats whats cool about him. elton john plays piano like a guitar. weird sounds good.
PHIL'S cat sings "take a look at meow"
This is one of my favorite songs for playing guitar with a karaoke track to do a Jeff Beck instrumental type thing. I just love the dynamics and the melody of this song.
So how often does a drummer actually create chords that track the human voice. One of a kind.
Sometimes just jamming and playing what you feel is perfect. Its not supposed to make sence, but fits perfectly.
Phil Collins was one of the most brilliant drummers of our time. He didn't showboat like a Carl Palmer. Instead, like Ringo, he played the parts necessary for the song and feel. His timing was always impeccable and his sound undeniable.