Genesis Live: How a Phone Video of Phil Collins Went Viral

Genesis Live: How a Phone Video of Phil Collins Went Viral (and Why I Had to Film It)

If you’re wondering how to go viral with a phone video, it usually starts with something simple — a moment worth remembering.

I was at a Genesis concert, standing among thousands of fans — just soaking it in. Then Phil Collins walked out, not standing tall like the tours of old, but seated. Still. Fragile. His health has been declining for a while now — complications from back surgery, limited mobility, nerve damage. You could feel the weight of it in the air.

But when he started singing, all of that faded.
And just behind him? His son — Nic Collins, taking the drums, calm and composed.

It was more than a performance. It felt like a passing of the torch, and I knew I needed to hit record.

🎥 Watch the viral moment – Over 629,000 views

What Made This Video Work

I filmed it on my Samsung S20, using Pro Video Mode, handheld — no setup, no tripod, just instinct.
And by the end of the clip, my arm was shaking. But I held it, steady as I could. Not because I thought it would go viral… but because I knew the moment mattered.

This short video has now had over 629,000 views on YouTube. And I think it resonated because:

  • It was authentic — no filters, no edits.

  • It was timed right — capturing the emotion of the moment.

  • It was good enough quality — clear sound, solid framing.

  • And it was deeply human — a father and son sharing a stage.

What This Taught Me About Storytelling

I run a small creative studio called MD Media, where I focus on video production, live event filming, and visual storytelling. But moments like this remind me that it’s not about the camera — it’s about being present.

Whether I’m behind the lens for a brand story, a live performance, or a personal moment — I try to make people forget the camera is even there. I talk, I listen, I create space. That’s how I get the real stuff. The stuff that sticks.

This wasn’t for a client. This was just me, in the crowd.
But sometimes those moments turn into something that touches hundreds of thousands of people.

And if that’s not storytelling… I don’t know what is.

So, Why Am I Sharing This?

Honestly, just to tell the story. But if you’re curious about how I work, or you’ve got a moment coming up that needs to be captured — you’re welcome to reach out.

No pitch. Just a conversation.

 

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