SoundPress.net DVD Review: Phil Collins

PHIL COLLINS - GOING BACK
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SoundPress.net DVD Review: Phil Collins - Going Back

Phil Collins - Going Back to His Musical Roots!

Phil Collins is a drummer, singer and songwriter best known for his work in the band Genesis and his successful run of hits as a solo artist. Collins' musical style runs the gamut from pop to progressive and he has many awards to his credit.

Phil Collins: Going Back - Live At Roseland Ballroom, NYC (Eagle Rock Entertainment) is the apt title for the concert and related CD where Phil Collins pays tribute to the music of Motown and soul. During the show, Collins recalled that Motown had motivated him before joining Genesis. However, that group was not into covers, thus, Phil had few opportunities to perform the music that had inspired him as a young lad.

Going Back was Collins' chance to sing the songs of Motown. He invited The Funk Brothers who played on many of the original Motown records and two members from his regular live band to support the project. In total, Phil surrounded himself with an eighteen piece ensemble complete with a horn section and backing vocalists.

Phil's approach was to keep the originals intact with slight alterations to the arrangements but Genesis fans should not be looking for any prog interpretations here. The live show recorded at Roseland Ballroom features Phil at the helm of his well dressed and well rehearsed band. Phil was sincere in his delivery but in some cases his backing vocalists were the stronger singers for the material and their dancing and support added much to the orchestrated performance.

The live show was spirited with over twenty songs including "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" and "Dancing In The Street", which Phil described as iconic as he and the band worked through its drum fills during rehearsals, which is included as part of the DVD bonus features. "You Can't Hurry Love" and "My Girl" closed the NY show on a celebratory note with Collins returning to his musical roots.

• Info: -- USA 2010: www.philcollins.co.uk (Laura Turner Lynch/Kweevak.com)

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