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Classically trained, this four-piece vocal group, wowed a captivated audience week after week on The X Factor. Their highly original takes on seemingly untouchable pop classics established them as true one offs and despite coming out of the competition in second place, the act were undoubtedly one of the artistic success stories of the series.
Amazon.co.uk
Are G4 pop, are they opera or are they indeterminately heterogeneous enough to be identified as a new species called popera? Runners-up in the compellingly addictive television talent show X-Factor, this young and classically-trained male vocal quartet were arguably the only act distinctive enough to fulfil the incomparability criterion alluded to in the contest's title. When it came to the judges' evaluation, even the normally forthright and disputatious Simon Cowell found himself floundering between dumbstruck reticence and fence-straddling equivocation. What is clear, however, from G4's debut album is the populist supermarket direction they've been prodded in. In mitigation, perhaps this is understandable. Despite the bravery and accomplishment of applying operatic blossom to REM's "Everybody Hurts" and Radiohead's "Creep"- and let's hear some more of this emotive excellence, please--Trevor Horns' fail-safe production and the steadfastly predictable musical arrangements on the pop numbers enforces the sort of backdrop karaoke conservatism which distracts from G4's more interesting vocal work, which, after all, is this ensemble's very raison d'etre. So, there's no sign of G4's daft rendition of Britney's "Baby One More Time" but "Bohemian Rhapsody" is present in all its pleasantly pompous glory (a whole orchestra stands in for the Brian May guitar solo) while a hearty "Jerusalem" is likely to out belt the Welsh in any international rugger match singing showdown. And for tearful followers of the round ball game? "Nessum Dorma" and "You'll Never Walk Alone". --Kevin Maidment
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars G4
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5.0 out of 5 stars G4 are Excellent
I have just received my copy of G4's new album from Bolo & have listened to it through a few time's & I think it is absolutely brilliant, I know they are all covers but so what, Sometimes you don't even take any notice of what a singer/band is playing unless it's something you already know. So how will you get to like the sound of their music in the first place, everybody has to start somewhere & I think they are superb singers & would defiantly buy their music again covers or not.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this album today as much as when it was ...
Love this album today as much as when it was first released. Re ordered due to only having the album on my iTunes and no longer being able to find original cd. Quick delivery.
4.0 out of 5 stars So far, so good?
Having watched X Factor I was`nt exactly expecting an earth shattering album, and this is precisely what we got. A very nice,but non-earthmoveing, easy listening set of songs that do not tax the ear. The exceptions being, "Creep",I have not heard the original and thus cannot compare,I just enjoyed this at face value. "Circle Of Life", an excellant interpretation of Sir Elton's timeless song, and the classic "Nessun Dorma", without which etc etc... The turkey? Jerusalem, this seems totally out of place in here, and is perhaps a bit to overtly religious for my taste. Overall, this album will please most of the people of a certain age,(20-60) for most of the time.Not then Il Divo, or even Amicie Forever, but, on the strength of this album, and the power of their collective voices, one can safeley assume that their second effort will certainly be a contender.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect sound anytime, turn the volume up and up
Knew I would love it as I had it before but left it in for in my car when I changed the car!! Perfect😍
5.0 out of 5 stars G4 cd
This is for myself I very much like this type of music, although I have not as yet played it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent purchase
Bought for thank you gift to neighbour perfect …
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful
I was gutted when G 4 first split, but then found out they had reunited so was really pleased with this item. Have since gone on to order three more cd's
Not for me
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Wish I could review it!
I have not received the G4 CD that I ordered and paid for. I could find no user-friendly way to address this issue to Bolo. I sent my complaint to the 'Contact Us' email but have received no response. I truly would love to be able to review this item!!Mark
Two Stars
Only a couple of songs that I liked
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Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United Kingdom
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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.
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Description:
Classically trained, this four-piece vocal group, wowed a captivated audience week after week on The X Factor. Their highly original takes on seemingly untouchable pop classics established them as true one offs and despite coming out of the competition in second place, the act were undoubtedly one of the artistic success stories of the series.
Amazon.co.uk
Are G4 pop, are they opera or are they indeterminately heterogeneous enough to be identified as a new species called popera? Runners-up in the compellingly addictive television talent show X-Factor, this young and classically-trained male vocal quartet were arguably the only act distinctive enough to fulfil the incomparability criterion alluded to in the contest's title. When it came to the judges' evaluation, even the normally forthright and disputatious Simon Cowell found himself floundering between dumbstruck reticence and fence-straddling equivocation. What is clear, however, from G4's debut album is the populist supermarket direction they've been prodded in. In mitigation, perhaps this is understandable. Despite the bravery and accomplishment of applying operatic blossom to REM's "Everybody Hurts" and Radiohead's "Creep"- and let's hear some more of this emotive excellence, please--Trevor Horns' fail-safe production and the steadfastly predictable musical arrangements on the pop numbers enforces the sort of backdrop karaoke conservatism which distracts from G4's more interesting vocal work, which, after all, is this ensemble's very raison d'etre. So, there's no sign of G4's daft rendition of Britney's "Baby One More Time" but "Bohemian Rhapsody" is present in all its pleasantly pompous glory (a whole orchestra stands in for the Brian May guitar solo) while a hearty "Jerusalem" is likely to out belt the Welsh in any international rugger match singing showdown. And for tearful followers of the round ball game? "Nessum Dorma" and "You'll Never Walk Alone". --Kevin Maidment
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars G4
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5.0 out of 5 stars G4 are Excellent
I have just received my copy of G4's new album from Bolo & have listened to it through a few time's & I think it is absolutely brilliant, I know they are all covers but so what, Sometimes you don't even take any notice of what a singer/band is playing unless it's something you already know. So how will you get to like the sound of their music in the first place, everybody has to start somewhere & I think they are superb singers & would defiantly buy their music again covers or not.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this album today as much as when it was ...
Love this album today as much as when it was first released. Re ordered due to only having the album on my iTunes and no longer being able to find original cd. Quick delivery.
4.0 out of 5 stars So far, so good?
Having watched X Factor I was`nt exactly expecting an earth shattering album, and this is precisely what we got. A very nice,but non-earthmoveing, easy listening set of songs that do not tax the ear. The exceptions being, "Creep",I have not heard the original and thus cannot compare,I just enjoyed this at face value. "Circle Of Life", an excellant interpretation of Sir Elton's timeless song, and the classic "Nessun Dorma", without which etc etc... The turkey? Jerusalem, this seems totally out of place in here, and is perhaps a bit to overtly religious for my taste. Overall, this album will please most of the people of a certain age,(20-60) for most of the time.Not then Il Divo, or even Amicie Forever, but, on the strength of this album, and the power of their collective voices, one can safeley assume that their second effort will certainly be a contender.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect sound anytime, turn the volume up and up
Knew I would love it as I had it before but left it in for in my car when I changed the car!! Perfect😍
5.0 out of 5 stars G4 cd
This is for myself I very much like this type of music, although I have not as yet played it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent purchase
Bought for thank you gift to neighbour perfect …
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful
I was gutted when G 4 first split, but then found out they had reunited so was really pleased with this item. Have since gone on to order three more cd's
Not for me
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Wish I could review it!
I have not received the G4 CD that I ordered and paid for. I could find no user-friendly way to address this issue to Bolo. I sent my complaint to the 'Contact Us' email but have received no response. I truly would love to be able to review this item!!Mark
Two Stars
Only a couple of songs that I liked
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