Watch Phil Collins - Going Back - Live at Roseland Ballroom, NYC

Phil Collins - Going Back - Live at Roseland Ballroom, NYC is a musical concert film, featuring one of the most iconic and successful musicians of all time, Phil Collins. The film was recorded in 2010 at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City, as part of his Going Back Tour. The movie showcases Phil Collins and his music in a unique and intimate-style performance. He is seen singing and playing drums interactively with his band on this live stage. It is an emotional experience that takes the audience back to the sound of the Motown era.

The film features Phil performing some of his best songs in a soulful touch. Phil’s voice is as unique and emotive as always, and he connects with the audience so effortlessly, with the crowd responding enthusiastically to his artistry. The concert pays tribute to some of the greatest soul legends of all time, including The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and Aretha Franklin, amongst others.

Although Phil Collins may not be known solely for his love for Motown music, this film shows his deep connection with it. The audience gets to see a side of Phil that they might not have seen before - a more relaxed and laid-back musician, still with powerful vocals that can alter any audience’ emotion.

The film opens with an introduction from Phil, who speaks about his love of the Motown music and how the same music served as significant inspiration for him. The “Going Back” tour was meant to be his farewell tour before his retirement from music, which gives the concert a bittersweet significance.

Throughout the concert, the band, featuring musicians such as Bill Cantos and Connie Jackson, provided backing vocals and incredible instrumentation that blended so well to make the entire experience an enjoyable one. The crowd was also well-involved, offering a "back-up singing" quality that only the best of concert-goers can muster.

The concert flows nicely, with Phil Collins singing hits like You Can’t Hurry Love, Dancing in the Street, and I Heard It Through the Grapevine, to mention but a few. Phil also performs two of his own hits, including In the Air Tonight and Easy Lover, both with a soulful feel, reworked to fit into the era’s concert's groovy style.

Phil Collins - Going Back - Live at Roseland Ballroom, NYC is a well-shot film, with dynamic and exciting angles that make it feel like you are watching the concert right from the audience's perspective. This production quality presents a chance for the audience to get as close to the stage as possible without physically being there.

The stage production is stunning, with the background projected with animations that bring the entire experience to life. One cannot help but marvel at the sophistication that went into creating the entire production. The lighting and sound quality are also excellent, adding glamour to both the stage and the music.

Finally, the film captures everything that makes Phil Collins a legend: his powerful voice, his humor, his ability to connect with the audience and his dedication to music. The concert shows soundness in his voice and the passion he feels when singing his music, with every note he hits ringing soulfully in the hearts of everyone present in the room.

Overall, Phil Collins - Going Back - Live at Roseland Ballroom, NYC is a concert film that anyone can watch and appreciate, whether you are a hardcore Phil Collins fan or not. The live performances from Phil Collins, Bill Cantos, and Connie Jackson are captivating and inspiring, while the atmosphere of the entire occasion is infectious. The film takes the audience back in time, and as the concert winds down, it leaves viewers with an almost emotional longing for the return of the 60’s and 70’s Motown era.

Phil Collins - Going Back - Live at Roseland Ballroom, NYC is a musical with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.2.