What Makes This Singer Great? Phil Collins

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What Makes This Singer Great? Phil Collins

When Phil Collins took over the reigns of Genesis after Peter Gabriel left it was no small transition as he moved from behind the drums, to the front of the stage.

The transition was seamless though and led by Collins' passionate singing and gritty vocals, their first album with Collins as frontman was a huge success, both commercially and critically.

Phil's influence helped turn the band's music into a more radio friendly, pop-rock sound, which helped to expand their fan base in the US.

With his great phrasing, unique melodies, and spot on pitch, Phil has gone on to release 8 studio albums and sell over 100 million records worldwide.

I'll be breaking down what I think made Phil great, as I dive into a live performance of his. I'd love to get your input as well so please be sure to share what you stood out about him for you!

Also check out this vocal coach reaction I also did to Phil here:

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[TYinNH]

If you are with a buddy and he/she doesn't play the air drums when In The Air Tonight comes on the radio .... get rid of them. You don't need that negativity in your life :) I enjoy listening to him. His voice is easy on the ears

[typho]

He has the tone, the power, extreme agility, speed and precision when maneuvering his voice and has musicality like few others.

[neverenoughcowbell]

Phil is a multi generational talent. I love the fact then he sings and can also crush ot on the drums. I know when his solo is approaching in " in the air tonight". I am cranking the volume to the max

[MarkBennett]

He’s a great talent .... impeccable timing and phrasing.
Unique vocal tone.

[jonesy]

Phil's singing is ethereal. His voice is unique and not just in tone, but it's very reflective somehow. When I hear him sing, I can't even think straight because I'm just overcome with emotion. I really don't know if there were any effects added to his vocals, but it almost sounds like there are two singers inside of Phil. Like, I can almost hear two tones or something. It's always struck me as odd and amazing.

[leon]

Ken. Phil Collins saved me from ending my life when i Was a Child he is the reason i survived my childhood drama. he inspired me to start learning to play drums and singing. and I have a request for a song called tonight tonight tonight by genesis

[arashghafari]

I love Phil Collins, He is very popular and famous in Iran and I was very upset recently when I found out about his physical condition, I hope he regains his health...

[RainbowWoods]

I love the way he highlighted the issue of homelessness with “Another Day in Paradise” 😎💛🌈

[tonygward]

What's unique about his voice is how well it sits in a mix, when he took over his Genesis bandmates commented that he gave the music more room to breathe.

Vocally his peak year was 1983. Listen to the studio version of Against All Odds or Mama, they're both staggeringly good and amazing he could sing them live exactly the same.
Every tour since then his voice has declined slightly... yet he makes it work. His experience kicks and he nails it.

[armymomheatherc]

HIS versatility, PERIOD. A true musician who loves what he does and honed his skills. COMPLETE. JUST SO VERSATILE and smart. He lives here in Texas btw lol...he LOVES Texas history, a real history buff. Not many know that. Good dude.

[tiedupsmurf]

His singing voice was simply dynamic and unique

[MrAcEsNeIgHtS]

Against All Odds is one of those songs that is instant time travel! His performance of that one is just perfection!

[MattBlenderDesign]

When I think of Genesis there's this song "Ripples" from A Trick of The Tail that I simply cannot grow tired of. The lyrics, the melody and Phil Collins voice is just absolutely perfect. For me it's one of their best songs, and his voice and interpretation makes it so much more impactful.

[WineSippingCowboy]

Multi instrumentalist. Underrated on piano. Great duet with Philip Bailey, sang with Sting in Take Me Home. Underrated producer. Worked with.Bailey, Frida and Howard Jones. Wonderful songwriter.

[SummeRain]

I LOVE his voice! So unique and always the voice of Disney for me ❤️

[silverhazey]

Honestly to me throwing it all away has always been something I have wanted to be able to sing at karaoke. Love his vocals in throwing it all away

[jdean]

My opinion, I don't think Phil has what i call a pretty voice as much as distinctive and unique. His songs and voice also take me to places all over the world in my head. I think he's an unbelievably brilliant talent. thank you for sharing Ken!

[hibbasc]

Phil is a legend among rock legends. Saw him live about 10 years ago and it opened my eyes (and ears) to just how good a musician and singer he really is. Go back to 1985 and watch his Live Aid performance at the piano - no theatrics - just a genuinely amazing performance with a piano and a microphone. No auto tune - no reverb, no delays etc - just a heartfelt performance. His music is timeless and the 80’s and 90’s music scene wouldn’t be the same with him (and Genesis). All his work on movie soundtracks is icing on a career that I am grateful to have been able to experience. My favorite Phil Collins song is arguably on of his least famous - We Said Hello Goodbye. If you are reading this now and never heard it - go have a listen - it’s a testament to all of his talent.

[rasmusherskind]

Phil has always taken his vocal to the very edge; that is part of his magic. The fact that he’s been able to do so for the past (soon to be) 50 years is a true testament to his unbeatable stamina! I deeply respect his versatility, and his overwhelming musicality shines through in the way he sings. That’s why he’s touched so my hearts through the years. He understands how to convey emotion in ways that only a gifted few can match. That goes to show how important it is to not “just” be a singer, but actually gain insight into the engine bay of songwriting, arrangement, production and I could go on. I’ve both heard and worked with one too many singers who don’t manage this, and they fail to impress me. Vocal technique is just a drop in the ocean of skills one needs to aquire in order to reach the level of legends such as Phil.

[madlenmuir]

One of the best musicians of all time. Love him.