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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 04 2012 at 15:57
Peter Gabriel. I like Jon's singing at least equally, but I have a severe allergy to spiritual crap, so I discard him as a lyricist.
Both are archetypical prog vocalists.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 04 2012 at 18:56
Jon's singing is a lot better than Gabriel's, but in general, yes, Gabriel.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 04 2012 at 18:58
One vote for Jon's lyrical melodies and positive attitudes.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 04 2012 at 19:01
Gabriel, no question
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 04 2012 at 19:08
I really hate this polls between Gabriel and Anderson, because I really dislike Gabriel's singing; for me, it doesn't sound beautiful, and it seems to me he is not a good singer technically either (as, for example, James LaBrie, whom I might recognize that technically he is a great singer, but rather dislike his singing anyway). On the other side, Jon Anderson is one of the singers I enjoy the most, I find his voice really beautiful, and I believe technically he is among the better singers in rock too, something really unique. On the other hand, I don't really enjoy either's lyric writing, but I find Gabriel's weird "humor" rather unenjoyable, and sometimes gives something not to like from a song I actually like. On the other hand, even though the meaning of Anderson's lyrics may be somewhat... meaningless, I often find myself enjoying the way the words sound (just as Anderson is suposed to want to do). So, as I wrote in the beginning, I hate this Gabriel-Anderson polls, because of how much I like Anderson better than Gabriel, and Gabriel always beats Anderson by a wide margin... and that's somewhat frustrating.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 04 2012 at 19:39
^ Sorry to hear that. The opinion of the majority does not necessarily have to be taken into account seriously by any individual when it comes to music, ... but you probably already know that.

I think Jon's voice is more like a gentle, creamy voice of an old man. Gabriel sounds like a sheep with chainsaw overtones (well, maybe that's not a very accurate description anyway). On the other hand, Jon's lyrics just don't do jack. They are overly cryptic. Those of Peter ... well, Peter can convey a lot to the listener with his lyrics.

I would probably have to go with Peter, though. Sorry, Dell. I can put up with his voice. I can put up with Jon's lyrics, but they just don't do anything.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 04 2012 at 20:11
I don't think either Jon or LaBrie are technically GREAT.  Loads of singers can hit really high notes, especially in metal.  To me, no singer who does not utilize accent and dynamics well in his vocal portions is a great singer, just a good or very good one at the most.   THAT is something Gabriel is excellent with, in spite of his many limitations.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 05 2012 at 02:30
Peter Gabriel have more MTV awards which tilts it for me to vote in favour for him, Thumbs Up, so interesting music viedos,and forwardthinking music full of freshness and gravety, it pulls you to the music like a sponge atracting water
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 05 2012 at 03:52
13 votes for Jon are not bad considering how much Genesis are rewarded on this site
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 05 2012 at 05:36
Jon Anderson.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 05 2012 at 05:51
Peter Gabriel. He is a great singer, and an interesting story teller with his tongue in his cheek occasionally.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 05 2012 at 07:23
Gabriel.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 05 2012 at 07:52
PG, by a million miles, Jon is pleasent sometimes, Gabriel is pure genius. And not specialy his Genesis era, as much what he has done after, as a solo artist, and with Laurie, Fripp, The Call, Robbie Robertson, Artists united against apartheid, ect. Ect.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 05 2012 at 13:16
Gabriel is one of the greatest musicians around here.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 05 2012 at 18:37
Gabriel.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 05 2012 at 19:06
Certainly Jon. His spiritual aproach is kind of fascinating as for his lyrics and the musical direction of the band itself. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 06 2012 at 05:12
I love both, but without a doubt Jon
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 06 2012 at 15:12
For the voice, Peter for sure !
For the lyrics, I don't understand much the meaning of what both sing...
Maybe there are different meanings ...


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 06 2012 at 15:40
Originally posted by deckard33 deckard33 wrote:

For the voice, Peter for sure !
For the lyrics, I don't understand much the meaning of what both sing...
Maybe there are different meanings ...



I can understand you not understanding much of Jon's lyrics. He doesn't!!

However, Gabriel's lyrics, certainly in his solo output, has always been very direct and easily deciphered. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 06 2012 at 19:34
Voice, depends really. Jon Anderson's voice is absolutely perfect for Yes's spiritual, uplifting music. I couldn't imagine anyone else up there with such a distinctive, distinguishable voice that's so associated with Yes's sound and Prog Rock in general. I've always enjoyed Yes's lyrics more as well for the optimistic vibes, though sometimes it can be a bit out there. LOL As an artist, as a whole, Peter Gabriel is obviously much more prolific and acclaimed. Always rewriting himself and breaking conventions of modern pop music. My vote goes to Gabriel.
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