Musicians Fight 4: Jon Anderson or Peter Gabriel
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Topic: Musicians Fight 4: Jon Anderson or Peter Gabriel
Posted By: Earthmover
Subject: Musicians Fight 4: Jon Anderson or Peter Gabriel
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 08:32
You should compare them not just as singers, but as musicians in general (which should include lyric writing too  ).Peter for me. -------------  |
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Posted By: The Jester
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 08:37
I think Jon Anderson doesn't have even the slightest chance here!  Peter Gabriel for me as well... ------------- If anybody wants please visit: http://www.gfreedomathina.blogspot.com/ This is my Blog mostly about Rock music, but also a few other things as well. You are most welcome! Thank you. :) |
Posted By: Hercules
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 08:39
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Gabriel in every possible way. ------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
Posted By: Earthmover
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 08:44
I hope not. I'm not a Yes fan (I'm not a Genesis fan yet, I've yet to hear most of their discography, but I love what I've heard), but I hope Jon will get some votes. ------------- |
The Jester wrote:Posted By: ScorchedFirth
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 08:50
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Peter Gabriel, no contest at all. Jon Anderson can be pleasant, but he can't compete at all with Peter Gabriel in any important area.
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Posted By: cqc19_genesis
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 09:05
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Very difficult.. Peter Gabriel!
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Posted By: thellama73
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 09:47
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First vote for Jon! I like his voice better, I like his songs better, and I like his fascination with spiritual themes. I have nver been a big Gabriel or Genesis fan.
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Posted By: rogerthat
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 11:01
| I would have voted for Gabriel even if the poll had only pitted them as singers. Once I consider Gabriel's solo career, it's not even close for me. Gabriel. |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 11:20
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Gabriel. I prefer his lyrics far more than Anderson's esoteric blandities, and Gabriel's body of work has been far more consistent over the years (and at times extraordinary). ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: thellama73
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 11:35
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Five words: So Long Ago So Clear
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Posted By: Earthmover
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 11:49
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I didn't expect results like this. ------------- |
Posted By: MuzikLuva
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 12:08
| While I love Anderson's voice, his lyrics throw me off. I enjoy both immensely but much prefer Gabriel's work - both with Genesis and solo efforts. The only thing I really liked by Anderson as a solo artist was Olias of Sunhillow. Even his works with various other artists aren't as impressive. |
Posted By: smartpatrol
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 12:27
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Jon Anderson rocks, but Peter Gabriel
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Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 13:03
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I have almost the whole Anderson's discography and just a couple of Gabriel's issues. As musician in general I should say Gabriel, but taking into account that Olias is totally written and performed by Jon I think he is a bit underrated as musician. Third vote for Jon ------------- Curiosity killed a cat, Schroedinger only half. My poor home recorded stuff at https://yellingxoanon.bandcamp.com |
Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 13:09
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4th vote for Jon. Hey, we are more outspoken As much as I like Gabriel's lyrics for Genesis and his stage performance, I must say that I prefer Anderson's compository qualities and his groundbreaking creativity in the mid - seventies especially for Yes and solo.
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Posted By: Wanorak
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 13:33
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PG by a wide margin. His solo albums have been much more consistently good. ------------- A GREAT YEAR FOR PROG!!! |
Posted By: The Jester
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 13:59
I told you... I'm not so long in this forums, but I have noticed that are some artists and/or bands here that are something like a Totem! (You know, the Indian's wooden statues that were representing their Gods)... Eh, I think Peter Gabriel might be one of these Totems...  (The others I have noticed are for sure Genesis, VDGG, and King Crimson)... ------------- If anybody wants please visit: http://www.gfreedomathina.blogspot.com/ This is my Blog mostly about Rock music, but also a few other things as well. You are most welcome! Thank you. :) |
Posted By: digdug
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 14:12
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sympathy vote for Jon love both ------------- Prog On! |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 14:27
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I prefer Peter in all fields by a mile. The choice is quite simple. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Raccoon
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 15:28
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Jon writes lyrics not by they make sense, but that they 'sound' good! So the obvious choice is Peter. Real unique voice on top of great imagery lyrics. ------------- Check out my FREE album: A one-man project The Distant Dynasty |
Posted By: someone_else
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 15:57
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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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Posted By: hinafu
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 18:56
| Jon's singing is a lot better than Gabriel's, but in general, yes, Gabriel. |
Posted By: Progosopher
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 18:58
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One vote for Jon's lyrical melodies and positive attitudes. ------------- The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty" |
Posted By: Eria Tarka
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 19:01
| Gabriel, no question |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date 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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Posted By: Dayvenkirq
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 19:39
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^ 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 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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Posted By: rogerthat
Date 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. |
Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 02:30
Peter Gabriel have more MTV awards which tilts it for me to vote in favour for him,  , 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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Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 03:52
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13 votes for Jon are not bad considering how much Genesis are rewarded on this site ------------- Curiosity killed a cat, Schroedinger only half. My poor home recorded stuff at https://yellingxoanon.bandcamp.com |
Posted By: The-time-is-now
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 05:36
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Jon Anderson.
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Posted By: Terra Australis
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 05:51
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Peter Gabriel. He is a great singer, and an interesting story teller with his tongue in his cheek occasionally. ------------- Allomerus. Music with progressive intent. http://allomerus.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - http://allomerus.bandcamp.com |
Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 07:23
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Gabriel. -------------  
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Posted By: tamijo
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 07:52
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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. ------------- Prog is whatevey you want it to be. So dont diss other peoples prog, and they wont diss yours |
Posted By: Ytse_Jam
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 13:16
| Gabriel is one of the greatest musicians around here. |
Posted By: akaBona
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 18:37
| Gabriel. |
Posted By: Caporegimi
Date 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. |
Posted By: Cesc
Date Posted: September 06 2012 at 05:12
| I love both, but without a doubt Jon |
Posted By: deckard33
Date Posted: September 06 2012 at 15:12
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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 ... |
Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: September 06 2012 at 15:40
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. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org |
Posted By: Fox On The Rocks
Date Posted: September 06 2012 at 19:34
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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. 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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Posted By: silverpot
Date Posted: September 07 2012 at 13:47
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Both have voices that annoy me no end these days. Both write rather obscure lyrics. But when it comes to melodies, Genesis is the winner. Although, that may not be due to Gabriel's abilities, probably more Banks/Rutherford, don't know actually. Can't vote. |