G4 to become G1 - how long before Jon goes solo..

Doppleganger · Joined: Jan 17, 2006 Posts: 29 Location: Scotland

Hello all.

One thing that has struck me when listening to G4 is how the tenor, Jon, drowns the other 3 out on many sections of songs. Is something any of you have noticed? He is also the one with the highest profile.

It's almost as if he's being groomed for solo stardom. This is definately the impression I am getting. Thing is, I don't think he's as good as some of the other solo tenors already out there, like Jon Christos for example.

Thoughts?

Nicola · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:51 pm Post subject:

After listening to G4 rather extensively now I must say I very much like Jon.

I'm sure you know that I agree with you regarding Jon drowning out the other 'somebodies' (someone on the forum has finally agreed with me!)

I think Jon would make a fantastic solo artist and I am waiting for it to happen. I think you underestimate him slightly. He has a huge booming voice but that isn't what makes him good solo material, it's the distinction of his voice. I can honestly say I have never heard a voice quite like it. When I first heard it I thought it was down right weird but after some Jon conditioning I learned to appreciate it. Most tenors out there sound the same no matter how good their vocal ability, Jon would stand out from the crowd because of his unique sound. Jon can only improve I am sure.

(P.S. I have listened to Jon Christos' cd... nice voice, very ordinary, I was wondering how he got a record deal - but it was only first listen, we know what I said about Amy Nuttall as soon as I got her album).
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xrainy · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:52 pm Post subject:

Jon was given the option of being solo at the X factor auditions if i remember rightly, and he said how they were a 4piece not wanting to go solo.
but who knows what the future holds, Hope he dont go solo tho, cos out of G4 i prefer Mike's voice Very Happy

Doppleganger · Joined: Jan 17, 2006 Posts: 29 Location: Scotland

Don't get me wrong Nic, he has a very controlled technical voice but to me it sounds a bit brassy and nasally. He doesn't have a lot of warmth in his voice. If he went solo (which will happen at some point) he will be pretty successful as he has quite a big fan base now but he won't ever be considered in my eyes as one of the great tenors. There's something missing for me.

I haven't listened to the Jon Christos CD but I have heard him singing 'live' a few times. What I heard I really liked - he is effortless and has a warmth to his voice that the other Jon just doesn't have.

103 posts already? You've been busy here! Laughing

xrainy · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:01 am Post subject:

i find G4 Jon nasally too, glad i'm not the only one Laughing

I like his voice in conjuction with the other 3 members of the group, but on his own it would annoy me too much.

Never heard Jon christos voice, only seen what he looks like

Nicola · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:09 am Post subject:

I don't think mentioning him optioning fo rhim to stay in a group justifies how things are now. X Factor was very different. It was all about team power. Now that Jon is living it like a star that attitude may change. I'm not saying fame will turn his head or anything, but he may decide that it doesn't suit him after a while.

I agree Christos is effortless, but I don't find him warm, I find him boring. Laughing

We shall see! It wouldn't be the first time I am wrong Smile

103 posts... yea... call it sitting in front of an essay not knowing what to write so wondering off to find something to do in the mean time until I think of something to write. It's not a very good technique though. Laughing

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Penny · Joined: Jan 14, 2006 Posts: 94

Doppleganger · Joined: Jan 17, 2006 Posts: 29 Location: Scotland

Well I don't know about him being the next Josh Groban - I'm clearly not as a big fan of Jon as you are. Personally I'm not a big fan of the tonal qualities of his voice (or of G4 as a whole for that matter). I do agree though that he'd be pretty successful as a soloist in the classical crossover field and that it's a matter of time before this happens.

Molly · Joined: Jan 14, 2006 Posts: 516

carly · Joined: Feb 03, 2006 Posts: 13

I've been to a lot of G4 events and heard them sing live many times and Jons voice doesnt drown out the others as much when performing live.....the production of the album definately makes his voice stand out more

I think when they guys do go their seperate ways (which will happen but i hope wont happen for a very long time) Jon will have a successful career as a soloist, but i also think Ben will go far as a solo tenor. He has such an amazing soft tenor voice that nobody gets to hear much of, the sort of voice you can listen to for hours on end...whereas Jons voice (as much as i love it) can get a little too much for me. Hes an AMAAZING singer but sometimes the other 3 get shadowed by him. They all have sensational voices, hopefully we will get to hear more of Ben, Matt and Mike because they certainly have a lot to show us! Very Happy

Mikechristiefan · Joined: Feb 06, 2006 Posts: 7

Jon wont leave

He is loving what he does plus the others do get too sing
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Cheryl · Joined: Feb 19, 2006 Posts: 11 Location: Winchester

I think a lot of people have noticed how Mike, Matt and Ben seem to have more of a 'backing' role in the group, and you are right about Jon's vocals quite often drowning out the others.

However, as inevitable as him going solo at some stage is, I don't think it will be too soon. They are doing brilliantly as a group and who knows what's to come. There's no need for him to go solo as I'm sure he'll have far more success as part of G4 Very Happy

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Doppleganger · Joined: Jan 17, 2006 Posts: 29 Location: Scotland

Watched G4 on Loose Women today and it was really noticeable, at least to me, that Jon was given centre spot with Lesley Garrett. Now 'Barcelona' is definately one of those songs set up as a duet but the rest of the lads must be thinking how long they have left before Jon goes solo.

Now I'm going to go out on a limb here and predict that G4 will split up within a year, with all the boys going their seperate ways, or maybe G4 minus Jon continuing on as a vocal trio. I just don't see them staying together long term.

Kerry · Joined: Feb 03, 2006 Posts: 66

I don't agree - the boys are loving what they are doing at the moment, they enjoy performing as a 4 piece, they've said it time and again. They have immense support and welcome constructive criticism, all the time trying to improve on what they are doing.

Yes, Jon takes centre stage with Lesley on Barcelona - but it's essentially a duet so not that strange really. Each of the boys will get their chance to shine individually on the tour again this year, but it's as a group that they truly show what they can do. Some of the songs on the second album don't use their harmonies to their fullest potential but hopefully that'll be remedied on the 3rd album.

They'll be around for a long time yet Mr. Green

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jaydh · Joined: Jan 14, 2006 Posts: 95

I disagree too. Jon had amazing opportunities offered to him which he turned down to stay with the group. They all have said they love performing together and all bring their individual strengths to the sound.

Only today, they were in a radio interview being very enthusiastic about their career as a group and Jon said he hoped it would continue for a very long time Smile

So I don't think he has any solo plans just yet... and his voice has such a range that he hasn't even begun to explore what it can do.
I think some of the negative comments come from his tendency to sing in a higer register than some of the songs are really suited for.. and it's a shame because whilst he has the most fantastic high tenor for classical pieces, it perhaps doesn't suit some of the pop covers as well as it might.

His lower tenor voice does have a warmth and depth to it which I think he is only just starting to explore... let's face it he only just turned 24.. his voice didnt' break until he was 16... give him a chance to develop and I think he will be a truly stunning talent in the years to come Very Happy

J
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