Genesis members Phil Collins and Chester Thompson perform a flawless drum duet. Drum War at Genesis "the way we walk" tour. It´s an amazing solo frome these two super drummers. The coordination is amazing too. enjoy it
I honestly don’t know where Phil got the energy to sing and drum like that for 2.5 hours straight nightly. The energy you have to expend is incredible. People don’t understand how much it takes out of you to do this. He is one of a kind.
Phil Collins. Drumming with eyes closed. Check. Drumming while chewing gum. Check. Being one of the most versatile musicians in rock history. Check. Epic.
It’s too bad people will never see the likes of these two on stage again. The immense power was like a tsunami building and coming upon you. I caught them only twice in my concert going years way back at MSG and Byrne Arena and their power was ground shaking.
When I was the Duke tour with Phil and Chester I was just flat out blown away. They read each others minds. I've seen other bands use double drum sets but these guys are in another league.
They look like two people, chillin at their house just playing for the heck of it and we just came in to their house and sat down and listened... two wonderful powerhouses
@@ThorstenGowik Instead of a duel, I think they compliment each other. As each strives to do his best, it only pushes the other to do better also. Both are masters of their art.
55 years old. I've heard most great solos. Phil is the best. However, this is ICONIC for drum masters. Most drummers are so individualistic they get lost in their one percussion. These two are THE BEST. It takes stellar talent to work together and put together a cadence this complex. THIS IS THE BEST SOLO.
Playing drums like a boss and chewing a gum simultaneously.Only Phil can look so cool, be so in the moment, and make playing drums look so easy and natural.You've just met the most versatile, technically perfect drummer there's ever been. He owns the world of drums.
@@paulmccurdie6253 For what its worth, Peart counts Phil as the first or second most important influence on his playing; cites Phil's playing on Selling England by The Pound as "the enduring masterpiece of rock drumming", which "couldn't have been played better or differently"; hearing him on the tour for that album as his inspiration for becoming the best progressive drummer he could be; stated that he learned what he'd have to aim for as a drummer by hearing Phil's feel and capacity to get a sound, a tone, a touch, "Lyrical", "exciting", "dynamic" "always in service of the music", with "his refined technique", and that while Peart applied what he learned from Collins and a few others to his "fff approach" (musical term for very loud and hard hitting), he couldn't imagine reaching that degree of dynamic subtlety, the way Phil goes from delicate and swinging to making the drums "bark". Phil was a fanatical student of the drums - who developed his particular "technique" after drilling the rudiments, because he had a kind of dyslexia for music notation - but he stopped focusing on developing as a technical drummer, and shifted to playing tasty simple beats like the Motown and Basie-era drummers he loved. Peart went on and kept developing his unique and powerful control and creativity. Neil was a beast, who deserves his reputation, but he was modest about who he was and wasn't - he played mostly within a narrow, heavy dynamic range, and was specific about how he simply didn't have the capacity to develop the kind of touch needed to play jazz, even though he used some imitation big-band stuff in his solos, which were a lot of fun, using such a variety of triggers and sounds. Jazz drumming uses of lots of seasoning - shifting accents, grace notes, commentary and variation between limbs, as well as a certain way of laying out the punches (cymbal/bass drum accents), such as in big band music. Phil used actual big band swing approaches in Genesis, sometimes even mixing actual bebop and swing ride and snare patterns into the music (listen to Fountain of Salmacis, from Nursery Crime, his first album with Genesis in 1971) - NC is a serious piece of classic prog in which a 20 year old Phil, young and busy but tasteful, tosses everything he loved to do into the mix. That was just the beginning. And then there's Brand X, Unorthodox Behaviour being their first official album, which is a watershed album for complex, fun fusion - like Return To Forever mixed with Monty Python. Love Peart's playing (as you should)? Listen to Nuclear Burn, Running On Three, Malaga Virgin, ...and so to f... The Seconds Out version of Firth of FifthCinema Show (folks say that's Bruford.... but Bruford plays during the verses, and then switches to assorted percussion while Phil takes over the drum kit on the 7/8 instrumental section, with Bill coming in for double drums in the final third of the instrumental section). The studio version is a graceful 7/8 shuffle with jazz accents; the Seconds Out version is a burning, syncopated, symphonic-prog masterpiece). Then listen to Villa Strangiato or any of several Rush epics. You can hear how Peart synthesized several influences into his unique voice. but "better"... at this level, better doesn't apply. Each player is using his own voice to create what he hears. Phil did intricate things within the music which Peart simply never did, not that he couldn't, but Rush's music didn't need that particular approach, and Neil himself says it by emphasizing his own "fff" style. Collins' best stuff is much more intricate, more going on inside the music, than what Peart did with Rush; Peart was honest about what he did and didn't do. Neil composed and perfected awesome, powerful drum parts - never spontaneous, played with classical attention to detail and technical control; Phil created grooves which evolved and varied over the years, similarly to the way jazz musicians build upon standard songs, which develop organically and end up as new arrangements which become signature pieces which changed for each tour. Spontaneity with structure. Phil is divisive among people, but without getting too deep in the "greater than" thing, he is one of the chief inspirations for so many drummers of every style (except mainstream jazz, where he dabbled for a few years, using a tastefully old-fashioned swing approach devoid of fireworks. But the guy has helped define so much of pop history, and was the inspiration for so many artists of different genres, being the drummer of choice (and chief motivator, best friend.... Plant, Clapton, John Martin), that, taste aside, you can't question his significance or ability as a drummer during the twenty years or so in which he was on fire, and before hand and spine injuries. He was a unique voice on drums, and, doing things his own way, he had a remarkable degree of fluidity with all four limbs, extraordinary time and taste, and - this is a biggie - he made complicated time signatures sound like fun grooves. Turn it On Again has a pretty advanced turnaround, but sounds like its danceable in 4/4. Bonham taught Jason and used that song, plus lots of other Collins beats, considering them great tools for learning different sticking patterns as well as keeping a groove no matter what time signature it is. I'm thankful we have music and musicians like this.
well I have been reading some of the comments on hear and I think a few people have been taking something they shouldn't have, phil in this video played most of this with his eyes closed and chester spent most of this looking at phil, watching his moves and playing to phils lead, these guys together are freekin awesome, even separate there awesome, I met phil in 1988 and was lucky enough to be able to cook him a meal while we was doing something for the princess trust in caster near gt Yarmouth, he is the most down to earth bloke I have ever met and spoken to, even today his music is still played and loved my millions, fair play to both of them
Phil Collins is, or was, one of the greatest progressive rock drummers ever. Listen to what he did with early Genesis before he went solo. This is child's play compared to what he can really do. Chester Thomas is also an amazing drummer. This solo is simply relative to what both these guys are capable of doing. It's a show and they must conserve their energy. Ever time I listen to Genesis, Phil's drumming is sublime. He is gifted beyond words in every aspect of being a musician. Also, I saw him play with Robert Plant and he just blew me away.
+Todd Lavigne Amen Todd, Phil Collins re-wrote the book on drumming. Besides being a lead singer behind the skins for years before getting a backup, his whole set-up and tuning was a first and never repeated. I have seen him live several times (including with Clapton) and never ceased to amaze me.
+Todd Lavigne John Bonham's feel and groove are second to none. There are guys that play with more technical precision, but feel is instinctive. Feel can't be taught, and it can't be learned. Only feel can take a crap song, like Misty Mountain Hop, and make it groove hard.
@@Pitbullflboy So true , seen them play twice , in 79 and 81, Chester was the man, Phil used to call him the heat artillery and man he was , stay safe bro , blessings to you
@@morbidmanmusic You've gotta love the internet. You make one drunken good hearted comment under a music video. One year later someone sees it, takes it literally and takes time out of their life to correct you. I wish I had this growing up...
The first time I heard this I was about 7. I was in a dark room and my dad put this on the projector, playing it in surround sound. I could feels the drum beats go through me, making me want to get up and do something, anything. But I couldn't move because I was dumbfounded by how amazing it was. The awe I felt back then has still not been lost on me all these years later
That is the difference in a live performance. The drums permeate everything and everyone in the room. This is not only a musical event, but it truly vibrates every molecule of your body. It makes you feel like you could fly when you are stone cold sober. Amazing.
+Guy Pearce This show took place at the Earls Court Arena in November 1992. I don't really know which day it was because they performed there on 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 of November. When they edited the footage for this VHS/LD/DVD, they used pieces from all of those shows, if I'm not wrong.
Chester and Phil-brothers from different mothers. To be able to play in sync like that you have to be in touch in a unique way. They are the best drummers ever bar nine.
Oh it still gives me goosebumps. Makes my lungs to a Tom than my heart like the bass drum. I always share this to people who say Phil Collins is some middle of the road love song singer. The man is a genius in my eyes
I remember hearing this as a beginner musician at age 9 or 10. I listened to it over and over and especially the cool fill parts by Phil. Genesis was the first band I took seriously as musicians and as a musician. I love em. Always will. ThankYOU Genesis.❤️🙏🙂
Chester Thompson has always been amazing. And he was able to play with Phil Collins , something I envy, and be great. Phil is an awesome drummer. And this drum battle shows the talent of both men.
Phil and Chester's drum duets - always a highlight at Genesis and Phil Collins concerts! Gives me goosebumps! Thank you for the memories - love you guys!!!!!!
25 years on and this still is a master craft on drumming, if they stayed at the same tempo throughout it would be cleaver the fact that they don't makes it incredible.
I saw the double drum solo during the ABACAB tour. It was really amazing! I find that Phil Collins is one of the best rock drummers. His percussion is instantly recognized as that 80/90s rock/pop drum sound. It is a real shame about his current health but this is the way of life, nothing lasts forever. I was once a 13 year old kid watching Genesis playing ABACAB tour!
There's plenty of great drummers, some arguably better than Phil (but not many). But how many drummers have an actual distinctive sound? I'd say even many non Phil Collins fans could recognise his drumming.
CHOPS. These guys got 'em. Such attention to detail. Phil Collins approaches all his music and performances with the same insane precision and flawless attention to detail. Mr. Thompson and he played together for 40 yrs. and we can see why. Perfection!
Often the rest of the band rely on the drummer to keep time. Ringo Starr was v good at keeping time for The Beatles. You often see the other band members turned to the drummer listening to him and watching him for timing.
+Nige Hodgetts (Nige GSX1400UK) Ringo was also a very creative drummer, he did cool stuff, but always supported the music and never overpowered the music. Very underrated drummer.
My parents took me to see genesis when i was 10 years old, it was my first ever concert and i was up until gone 1am on a school night ! Had the following day off school as i was so tired ....... 👍👍👍 thanks mum and dad, i will never forget that night 👍👍👍
As I Live And Breathe I am so fortunate to have had the pleasure of Growing up listening to Genesis. My Husband was a musician , played the piano and sang a lot of Phil's songs. That's what you did, Covering the Chart topping songs. I Lost him to Cancer in 2000, he was 46. Every time I hear a Older song that the band did it warms my Heart.
dear Karen. what you wrote touched me. sorry about your loss, but were you ever lucky to have someone to play Genesis songs right in your home. God bless.
I was fortunate to have seen them perform together at Maddison Square Garden. Our seats were behind the stage looking down on the drum sets. It was truly mesmerizing and a performance I will always remember.
My dad loves phil collins and genesis. He also loves playing drums. He made me and my name is collin, and when i was young i was fascinated by the drums. Im now sitting here at 22 years old playing drums for a punk band. My belief is he named me after phil collins but he didnt expect i would be such a beast at the drums. Im glad im making my dad proud. Btw foxtrot is the best album
I had the privilege of seeing Phil Collins live a few years ago, and when Phil played the drums in "In the air tonight", it sent chills through me. I really thought the walls would collapse. When your hair vibrates and your eyes rattle, you know they are delivering everything they have. The best light and sound show I have ever seen, out of the many decades of music and events I attended, has to be Pink Floyd. When the space ship lands and Roger Waters appears is stunning. The best outdoor stadium show was Led Zeppelin. We are fortunate to live in a time of such musical greatness. Party on...
Saw Floyd in it's many incarnations both pre and post Roger Waters. I was even at the infamous show in Montreal where he spit on a member of the audience. Big O ! I hate the shows that I saw there ... they either ended in riots ( Gun's and Roses) or the productions were so bad you could hardly see or hear anything (eg. Pink Floyd Animals and Echos) . I never learned my lesson with that Damm Olympic Stade but Montreal always got the best acts next to Toronto here in Canada back in the 70,80 and 90. Saw Genesis here in Ottawa for Abacab in 81ish.. Great show.. Zeppelin was Supposed to play Montreal for 80 In Though Out Door... but you know what happened before the tour :( Saw Plant with Stevie Ray Vaughn instead. That made up for it! Ahhh the concerts ......
Bet you could feel that beat through your entire body and into your soul! There is something so primitive and tribal about the drums. I'm always in awe of drummers.
They took the two drummer thing to high levels of playing, drum sound, and tuning. The really cool thing was the two of them playing during the instrumental sections of the older Genesis songs. They didnt just wing it, and get loose and sloppy, like other guys who have tried it. They were so well rehearsed, and precise; and knew exactly what they were doing at any point in the song. Ultimate professionals.
I confess I had to watch this twice, I could not believe how fantastic it was, never heard anything so beautifully executed in my 75 years, wish I could get a recording on CD
don't get me wrong, both these guys are absolutely fantastic. And yes, you are right, I heard the same thing about Buddy. It's too bad Phil won't play drums anymore because of his health tho. Just love the interaction between those two, awesome.
Saw that one also. Sadly, That was the end of the prog era for the band and they turned to the pop culture after that. Most songs after this tour don't last as long as this solo. I listened to Selling England before this. Gives perspective.
He retired today! I started drumming because of Phil! Now i teach 35 kids how to drum. Have a nice retirement Phil, but please, play or sing for us from time to time, u are one of the great musicians we had in the 20th century!
So sad to see that he physically is falling apart to do what he did best in his career, playing the percussion set. Happy to know that I attended the Genesis concert in the 1980’s when rock was the driving genre. Love you Phil. 😍
I remember seeing Genesis back in Buffalo,NY right after Peter Gabriel left and Chester was playing drums while Phil led the singing and after a couple of songs as Phil was introducing the band and finally got to Chester and Phil said "Hey give the bloke in the back a hand and keep one thing in mind that the drummer is the goalkeeper of the band"..i`ll never forget that folks..G`Day Y`All!
And drummers have GOT to have not only lots of energy but loads and loads of concentration/focus. Cant drift off and think about anything else but what they're doing. Drummers rock.
sefrims1 You're absolutely right. I could never pull that off. Especially when your playing along with someone else. I highly admire both of these guys, and always feel honered to be able to bring up awesome videos like this one.
Its on - The Way We Walk: Vol2 The Longs - Its the last track. I love this. I think this was live at knebworth during very early nineties. I used to own a TV recording of the concert. Itson VHS somewhere in my parents house.
