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G4
Origin Guildhall, City of London, England
Genre(s) Opera
Pop
Rock
Ballad
Swing
Years active 2004-2007
Label(s) Sony BMG
Website http://www.g4site.com/
Members
Jonathan Ansell
Mike Christie
Matthew Stiff
Ben Thapa

G4 were a successful vocal troupe made famous by ITV's The X Factor television programme in 2004 in which they came second. Guildhall School of Music and Drama is an independent music and dramatic arts school which was founded in 1880 in London, England. For London as a whole see the main article London. The City of London is a geographically England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Opera is an art form in which Singers and Musicians perform a Dramatic work (called an opera which combines a text (called a Libretto Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. A ballad is a Poem usually set to Music; thus it often is a story told in a Song. Swing music, also known as swing jazz, is a form of Jazz music that developed in the early 1930s and had solidified as a distinctive style by 1935 in the United In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group Jonathan Mark Ansell (born 10 March 1982) is an English singer formerly the high Tenor of the vocal group G4. Michael Phillip Christie (born April 21, 1981 in Redhill Surrey) was a baritone singer with British vocal troupe G4. Matthew William Tansley Stiff (born December 13, 1979 in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire) is a Baritone -bass singer formerly Ben Vishala Thapa (born 2 March 1982) is a former Tenor in the group G4. Independent Television (generally known as ITV) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters set up under the Independent For versions in other countries see The X Factor (TV series. The X Factor is a British Television The members were Jonathan Ansell, Matthew Stiff, Mike Christie and Ben Thapa. Jonathan Mark Ansell (born 10 March 1982) is an English singer formerly the high Tenor of the vocal group G4. Matthew William Tansley Stiff (born December 13, 1979 in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire) is a Baritone -bass singer formerly Michael Phillip Christie (born April 21, 1981 in Redhill Surrey) was a baritone singer with British vocal troupe G4. Ben Vishala Thapa (born 2 March 1982) is a former Tenor in the group G4. All the members met at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and formed G4. Guildhall School of Music and Drama is an independent music and dramatic arts school which was founded in 1880 in London, England. The members then were Jonathan Ansell, Mike Christie, Ben Thapa, and Tom Lowe. Jonathan Mark Ansell (born 10 March 1982) is an English singer formerly the high Tenor of the vocal group G4. Michael Phillip Christie (born April 21, 1981 in Redhill Surrey) was a baritone singer with British vocal troupe G4. Ben Vishala Thapa (born 2 March 1982) is a former Tenor in the group G4. Later, due to artistic differences, Tom Lowe resigned as bass, and Matthew Stiff took his place. Matthew William Tansley Stiff (born December 13, 1979 in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire) is a Baritone -bass singer formerly They were mentored on the The X Factor by Louis Walsh. For versions in other countries see The X Factor (TV series. The X Factor is a British Television Michael Louis Vincent (born 5 August 1952 in Kiltimagh, County Mayo) better known as Louis Walsh, is an Irish Music manager, and

After losing in the final of The X Factor to Steve Brookstein they signed a 1. For versions in other countries see The X Factor (TV series. The X Factor is a British Television Stephen "Steve" Desmond Brookstein (born 10 November 1968) is a British jazz and soul singer who rose to fame in the United Kingdom after becoming 5 million album deal with Sony BMG and went on to outsell the winner. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group Their debut album "G4" was released on February 28, 2005. G4 is the self-titled debut album from the vocal group G4, released in 2005. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. It reached Number One for Mother's Day weekend 2005 and sold over 245,000 copies in the first week. Mother's Day is a day honoring Mothers celebrated on various days in many places around the world Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Their debut single "Bohemian Rhapsody" was released on March 14, 2005 and entered the charts at #9. is a Song written by Freddie Mercury and originally recorded by the band Queen for their 1975 album ''A Night at the Opera''. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A while Later Simon Cowell (the man who mentored Steve Brookstein on the X Factor) admitted that G4 and Louis Walsh were the real winners of the competition as they had massively outsold Brookstein. } Simon Phillip Cowell (born October 7 1959 is an English artist-and-repertoire ("A&R" executive and Television personality / producer Michael Louis Vincent (born 5 August 1952 in Kiltimagh, County Mayo) better known as Louis Walsh, is an Irish Music manager, and Their second album "G4 & Friends" was released on November 28, 2005. G4 and Friends is the second album released by X Factor group G4. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. It entered the charts at #6. They made hundreds of public appearances including BBC Proms in the Park in 2005 and O2 Party in the park. In total they have sold in excess of 1. 5 million albums in the UK, completed 5 sell-out UK tours, sold in excess of 40,000 live at the Royal Albert Hall DVDs (one of the concerts on their first tour) and also released a best selling autobiography.

Their name, G4, comes from the fact that they were all students at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and stands for Guildhall 4. Guildhall School of Music and Drama is an independent music and dramatic arts school which was founded in 1880 in London, England. The group were rumoured to be called G-Force, but over time changed to G4. However, the group denied that they had ever been known as G-Force during an interview on BBC Radio Bristol in November 2006. Coincidentally, the group opened a rollercoaster named G-Force in 2005 at Drayton Manor Theme Park.

The group performed contemporary hits such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Yellow", "Beautiful", "Circle of Life" and "You're the Voice", the swing classic "Fever", alongside classical pieces like "Nessun Dorma", "La Donna E Mobile" (which they had their audience sing along to during the 2006 tour) and "Pearl Fishers' Duet", and even Radiohead's "Creep". Radiohead

G4's third album was released on 27 November 2006. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. It entered the charts at #21. The album is titled Act Three and includes tracks such as "Somebody to Love", "O Sole Mio", "I Don't Like Mondays", "Volare" and "Silent Night". Act Three is the third and final album to be released by X Factor stars G4. " Somebody to Love " is a song written by Freddie Mercury and performed by English rock band Queen featured on their 1976 album It also includes "No Matter What" with Stephen Gately.

In 2006, G4 made a special appearance at the American 4th of July party at Winfield House, home of the US Ambassador to the UK, and sang The Star-Spangled Banner. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. " The Star-Spangled Banner " is the National anthem of the United States of America

On April 5, 2007, the group announced on GMTV that they will be splitting after their 2007 tour due to arguing within the band. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. GMTV ( Good Morning Television) is the national ITV Breakfast television contractor broadcasting in the United Kingdom. It was rumoured that they were not getting on, and they wanted to remain friends, but staying in the group would have led to resentment. G4 made their final performance at an outdoor gig in Romsey on July 28th 2007. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [1][2]

Contents

X-Factor Performances

Genres of Music

G4 has been known for successfully singing many genres of music. " Everybody Hurts " is a song by REM, originally released on the band's 1992 album Automatic for the People and was also released as a Music video The video for the song features Patrick Macnee, the actor who played John Steed in the 1960s Television series The Avengers "Circle of Life" is an Academy Award -nominated song from Disney's 1994 animated film The Lion King, composed by Elton " You'll Never Walk Alone " is a Show tune from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. " O Holy Night " (" Cantique de Noël " is a well-known Christmas carol composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to the French poem is a Song written by Freddie Mercury and originally recorded by the band Queen for their 1975 album ''A Night at the Opera''. Nessun dorma (English edition None shall sleep tonight) is an Aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini 's Opera is a Song written by Freddie Mercury and originally recorded by the band Queen for their 1975 album ''A Night at the Opera''. It was commented by fans that if G4 wanted to do a certain genre, then G4 would perform it, without hesitiation. Here are some examples of songs of a type of music they performed:

Discography

Albums

Title First Released UK Chart Label BPI Certification
G4 February 28, 2005 1 Sony-BMG Double Platinum
Sales 800,000
G4 & Friends November 28, 2005 6 Sony-BMG Platinum
Sales 400,000
Act Three November 27, 2006 21 Sony-BMG Platinum
Sales 300,000

Singles

First Released Title UK Chart Label Notes
March 14, 2005 "Bohemian Rhapsody" 9 Sony-BMG Available on 2 CDs
July 2005 "Life On Mars" N/A Sony-BMG Download only
December 19, 2005 "First Of May"/"When A Child Is Born" N/A Sony-BMG Featuring Robin Gibb, ineligible for chart position due to a sticker included in the case
March 20, 2006 "Happy Mothers Day" N/A Sony-BMG Available as online purchase or download only

DVDS

"Live at the Royal Albert Hall" Released November 28, 2005

Sales 40,000+

Live only performances

G4 has performed some cover songs only on their tours, as they think that they are only suitable for live performances. Nessun dorma (English edition None shall sleep tonight) is an Aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini 's Opera Glam rock (also known as glitter rock) is a sub-genre of Rock music that developed in the UK in the post- Hippie early 1970s which was "performed by Operatic pop is a subgenre of Pop music that is performed in a classical operatic style The Music of the Caribbean is a diverse grouping of Musical genres They are each syntheses of African European Indian and G4 is the self-titled debut album from the vocal group G4, released in 2005. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group G4 and Friends is the second album released by X Factor group G4. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group Act Three is the third and final album to be released by X Factor stars G4. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. is a Song written by Freddie Mercury and originally recorded by the band Queen for their 1975 album ''A Night at the Opera''. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. " Life on Mars? " is a song by David Bowie first released in 1971 on the album Hunky Dory. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group See also Bee Gees Robin Hugh Gibb CBE (b December 22, 1949) is a singer and songwriter Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In Popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition ( Performance or Recording) of a previously recorded commercially released These include "Surfin' USA" by The Beach Boys, "...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears, and "Somebody to Love" by Queen (later released on their Act Three album). Surfin' USA is the second album released by The Beach Boys and was released in early 1963 The Beach Boys is an American rock band Formed in 1961 the group gained popularity for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a California Youth culture Britney Jean Spears (born December 2 1981 is an American recording artist and entertainer " Somebody to Love " is a song written by Freddie Mercury and performed by English rock band Queen featured on their 1976 album Queen were an English rock band formed in 1970 in London by guitarist Act Three is the third and final album to be released by X Factor stars G4.

References

  1. ^ "Classical group G4 announce split", BBC News, 6 April 2007.  
  2. ^ "G4 splitting over 'boiling frustrations'", Evening Standard, 5 April 2007.  

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