Four Voices
In 1993, when Bradley High School students, Chad and Brandon Guyton, attended a Harmony Explosion presentation, they had no idea what lay ahead. A few years later, they recruited two fellow Lee University musicians, Lester Rector and Jayson VanHook, to form Four Voices. Contrary to popular belief, the "Four Voices" name was not inspired from the obvious, that is the requirement to fulfill the prerequisites of a quartet. Actually, these young men met in the Voices of Lee, a 16-member vocal orchestra group at Lee University, where they contributed four of the eight men's voices to make a unique, harmonious sound that has gained international recognition.
The Four Voices decided to enter the 1996 MBNA Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest in Salt Lake City and were fortunate enough to come away with the championship. In 1999, the quartet agreed that it was time to take a shot at the "Big Leagues" and entered the Dixie District Contest. They were thrilled to come away with the championship, but they were not finished yet. They set a goal to qualify for International in 2000 and reached this dream in March by qualifying at the Dixie District preliminary contest. After only three short years of International Competition, Four Voices became the first International College Quartet Champion to win the World Championship of Barbershop! In Portland Oregon the quartet captured the coveted gold medal.
All in their early twenties, Four Voices is only just beginning! Their music has taken them literally around the world. Performing in concerts, corporate venues, television shows, and churches from California to Israel, Four Voicesı unique sound and fresh approach to their style is exciting to say the least.
In their "civilian" lives, 3 of the guys are married and the other is actively taking looking! Lester works in the Music Department at Lee University, directing one of the campus choral troupes while pursuing his masterıs degree. He is married to the lovely Holly. Jayson is the director of Institutional research at Lee University, and in his spare time (ha) has begun his PhD work. He is married to the wonderful Arlyene. She and Jayson have an incredible new son, Christian Logan. Brandon also works for Lee University in the Information Systems Department and is married to the beautiful Noemi. She and Brandon are also the proud parents of a new son, Chandler Pierce, and one on the way! Chad, well Chad broke the mold entirely. He does not work for Lee University but serves as the Communications Coordinator for the Church of God denomination.
Listen to "Lazybones" from the SPEBSQSA Top Quartets 2002 CD.
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No No Nora The One I Love You Made Me Love You Charleston Lazybones After You've Gone (Live) My Mother's Eyes Muppet Show If I Only Had A Brain Yes Sir That's My Baby Lamb of God Bonus Track |
The four Christian young men who are Cleveland, Tennessee-based Barbershop group Four Voices won the Gold at SPEBSQSA's 2002 convention in Portland, and "II" shows us all the faith, charisma, humor and rock-solid harmonies that caught the ear of the judges. 12 songs, "No No Nora," "The One I Love," "You Made Me Love You," "Charleston," "Lazybones," "After You've Gone," "My Mother's Eyes," "Muppet Show," "If I Only Had a Brain," "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" and "Lamb of God." You know the kind of barbershop chord that goes on longer than it's possible to hold your breath, and rises to a chord so high and sweet, the hairs on the back of your neck stand up? Four Voices sings those kind of chords--simply the best!
Listen to "Yes Sir That's My Baby" in Real Audio.
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Brand New Day Ain't Misbehavin' After You've Gone This Little Light Of Mine My Father, My Friend Ballgame Bright Was the Night It Is Well Barbershop Style Didn't Want To Fall I'll Fly Away Bonus Song: All Rise |
Having won the 1996 Collegiate and 1999 Dixie District Championships,
the clamor for a recorded set has been strong. Seeing the Four live at 2002
National, it seemed certain they would place top ten. They won it all. Their
robust and hearty delivery is matched by the fullness of their tone. "Bright
Was The Night" begins delicately, before swelling into a dramatic coda; "It
Is Well" follows a similar strategy. The gentle sway of "Barbershop Style,"
"Ainıt Misbehavinı" and "After Youıre Gone" are good-natured remembrances of
another era. The most stirring arrangement is the gospel flavored "This Little
Light Of Mine."
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