Owen Jones (15 February 1809 – 19 April 1874) was an English-born Welsh architect. A versatile architect and designer, he was also one of the most influential design theorists of the nineteenth century. He helped pioneer modern color theory, and his theories on flat patterning and ornament still resonate with contemporary designers today.
He rose to prominence with his studies of Islamic decoration at the Alhambra, and the associated publication of his drawings, which pioneered new standards in chromolithography. Jones was a pivotal figure in the formation of the South Kensington Museum (later to become the V&A) through his close association with Henry Cole, the museum's first director, and another key figure in 19th century design reform. Jones was also responsible for the interior decoration and layout of exhibits for the Great Exhibition building of 1851, and for its later incarnation at Sydenham. Jones advised on the foundation collections for the South Kensington museum, and formulated decorative arts principles which became teaching frameworks for the Government School of Design, then at Marlborough House. These design propositions also formed the basis for his seminal publication, The Grammar of Ornament, the global and historical design sourcebook for which Jones is perhaps best known today.
He had from boyhood studied Welsh literature, and later devoted time and money to its collection. Assisted by Edward Williams of Glamorgan (Iolo Morganwg) and Dr. William Owen Pughe, he published, at a cost of more than £1000, the well-known Myvyrian Archaiology of Wales (1801–1807), a collection of pieces dating from the 6th to the 14th century. The manuscripts which he had brought together are deposited in the British Library; the material not utilized in the Myvyrian Archaiology amounts to 100 volumes, containing 16,000 pages of verse and 15,300 pages of prose.
Jones was the principal founder of the Gwyneddigion Society in London in 1770 for the encouragement of Welsh studies and literature; and in 1805 he began a miscellany, the Greal, of which only one volume appeared. An edition of the poems of Dafydd ap Gwilym was also issued at his expense.
John Owen-Jones (born 5 May 1971) is a Welsh musical theatre actor and singer, best known for his portrayals of Jean Valjean in Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg's Les Misérables and of The Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. He most recently appeared as Valjean on the 25th Anniversary Tour of Les Misérables, and as The Phantom in The Phantom Of The Opera UK Tour, as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations. He has now recorded three studio albums.
Background/Personal Life
John Owen-Jones was born in 1971 and originates from Burry Port in Carmarthenshire. He was educated at Glan-y-mor Comprehensive School, and went on to train at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He graduated in 1994 with a BA (Hons) in Acting.
He has been married since 1999 to Teresa, a primary school teacher and they have a daughter called Nia and a son called Owen. They live in Surrey.
Musical theatre
During 1995 he played the 'liebeslieder' in Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music at the National Theatre along with Judi Dench, Patricia Hodge, Joanna Riding and Siân Phillips, and in The Ladies Paradise at the RNT Studio.
John Owen Jones (1 January 1861 – 2 March 1899), commonly known by his bardic name of Ap Ffarmwr ("farmer's son"), was a Welsh campaigning journalist.
Early education
Jones was born at Ty'n y Morfa, Trefdraeth, Anglesey. Following his father's death, his mother remarried and the family moved to Dwyran, where he was educated at the local Board school. On leaving school at fourteen, he was apprenticed to a draper, but his wide reading and further part-time education enabled him to win a place at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and he went on to Owens College in Manchester.
Journalism
Jones began his journalistic career by working as a London correspondent for Welsh newspapers, but soon returned to Wales to set up a school in his home town, continuing to work as a journalist. He campaigned on behalf of agricultural labourers in north Wales, and his articles on the subject of their working conditions led to a conference at Llangefni on Easter Monday 1890, where agreement was reached with employers on a shorter working day. Jones campaigned only on behalf of male employees, and female workers continued to have to work the longer hours.
John Owen (1754-1824) was born in 1754 into a religious family who personally knew Rev. John Wesley, one of the founders of the Methodist faith. His mother Hannah Frances Owen is mentioned several times in Wesley's journals in conjunction with a boarding school for girls she ran in Publow, Somerset; and his father John Owen was a wealthy shipping agent from Portsmouth. Owen first aspired to be a painter, and apprenticed under the Cornish artist John Opie (1761-1807). However, he felt called to the clergy instead, and matriculated on 6 December 1771 at Worcester College, Oxford, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1775 and a fellowship to New College. He next became curate of Walthamstow and later St. John's, Clerkenwell, before embarking in 1783 for India as a missionary with the British East India Company. He and Opie remained close, and some of their letters from Owen's missionary days survive.
John Owen-Jones at the gala closing concert of the 66th Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. July 2012
published: 02 Dec 2012
'Music Of The Night' / 'All I Ask Of You', John Owen-Jones & Lesley Garrett - BBC Proms in the Park
John Owen-Jones performs 'Music Of The Night', and John Owen-Jones & Lesley Garrett perform 'All I Ask Of You'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 September 2016.
published: 24 Sep 2016
The Music of The Night - John Owen-Jones (Audio Only)
The Music of The Night from The Phantom of the Opera
Vocalist: John Owen-Jones (The Phantom)
Performed on 11-25-2015
I do not own anything. All credit to John Owen-Jones and those associated with The Phantom of the Opera and its music.
I apologize for the sound quality. I went to the show two nights back to back and John Owen-Jones was phenomenal as always.
Thank you for listening and please remember to show support for your favorite artists by getting tickets to their shows, buying their CDs or other merchandise!
Lyrics:
Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defenses
Slowly, gently night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn yo...
published: 26 Nov 2015
John Owen-Jones Lytham 2022 - Music of the night
published: 05 Sep 2022
John Owen-Jones: Anthem Fawr Y Nos / Music of the Night in Welsh
West End Phantom John Owen-Jones sings Anthem Fawr Y Nos (Music of the Night) in his native Welsh tongue.
published: 21 Jun 2014
John Owen Jones and Sierra Boggess - The Phantom of the Opera (Olivier Awards 2011)
published: 04 May 2014
'Bring Him Home', John Owen-Jones - BBC Proms in the Park NI 2016
John Owen-Jones performs 'Bring Him Home'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 September 2016.
published: 24 Sep 2016
John Owen-Jones - Last night of the world
From the BBC broadcast of the Faenol Festival 2007
published: 11 Sep 2007
Bui Doi - John Owen Jones & Men Aloud
from Men Aloud: Live from Wales. Buy the song here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bui-doi/id384846256?i=384846420
published: 06 Aug 2013
John Owen-Jones - Unmasked behind the scenes
John Owen-Jones is an award winning and record-breaking West End and Broadway performer probably best known for his performances as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, and is currently playing the role in theatres around the UK in Cameron Mackintosh's brand new 25th Anniversary production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera.
John's second album on Sain Records, titled 'Unmasked', releasedApril 16th reveals why his devoted fanbase keeps growing - his remarkable voice. A collection of popular tracks which include 'Music Of The Night' from The Phantom Of The Opera and a stunning version of the Bond classic 'Thunderball' to 'Till I Hear You Sing' from Love Never Dies and 'Somewhere' from West Side Story.
Take a look at a short video ...
John Owen-Jones performs 'Music Of The Night', and John Owen-Jones & Lesley Garrett perform 'All I Ask Of You'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Reco...
John Owen-Jones performs 'Music Of The Night', and John Owen-Jones & Lesley Garrett perform 'All I Ask Of You'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 September 2016.
John Owen-Jones performs 'Music Of The Night', and John Owen-Jones & Lesley Garrett perform 'All I Ask Of You'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 September 2016.
The Music of The Night from The Phantom of the Opera
Vocalist: John Owen-Jones (The Phantom)
Performed on 11-25-2015
I do not own anything. All credit to John ...
The Music of The Night from The Phantom of the Opera
Vocalist: John Owen-Jones (The Phantom)
Performed on 11-25-2015
I do not own anything. All credit to John Owen-Jones and those associated with The Phantom of the Opera and its music.
I apologize for the sound quality. I went to the show two nights back to back and John Owen-Jones was phenomenal as always.
Thank you for listening and please remember to show support for your favorite artists by getting tickets to their shows, buying their CDs or other merchandise!
Lyrics:
Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defenses
Slowly, gently night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light
And listen to the music of the night
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before
Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
hear it, feel it secretly possess you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness that you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Let your mind start a journey to a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savour each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
The Music of The Night from The Phantom of the Opera
Vocalist: John Owen-Jones (The Phantom)
Performed on 11-25-2015
I do not own anything. All credit to John Owen-Jones and those associated with The Phantom of the Opera and its music.
I apologize for the sound quality. I went to the show two nights back to back and John Owen-Jones was phenomenal as always.
Thank you for listening and please remember to show support for your favorite artists by getting tickets to their shows, buying their CDs or other merchandise!
Lyrics:
Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defenses
Slowly, gently night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light
And listen to the music of the night
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before
Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
hear it, feel it secretly possess you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness that you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Let your mind start a journey to a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savour each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
John Owen-Jones performs 'Bring Him Home'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 S...
John Owen-Jones performs 'Bring Him Home'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 September 2016.
John Owen-Jones performs 'Bring Him Home'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 September 2016.
John Owen-Jones is an award winning and record-breaking West End and Broadway performer probably best known for his performances as Jean Valjean in Les Misérabl...
John Owen-Jones is an award winning and record-breaking West End and Broadway performer probably best known for his performances as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, and is currently playing the role in theatres around the UK in Cameron Mackintosh's brand new 25th Anniversary production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera.
John's second album on Sain Records, titled 'Unmasked', releasedApril 16th reveals why his devoted fanbase keeps growing - his remarkable voice. A collection of popular tracks which include 'Music Of The Night' from The Phantom Of The Opera and a stunning version of the Bond classic 'Thunderball' to 'Till I Hear You Sing' from Love Never Dies and 'Somewhere' from West Side Story.
Take a look at a short video interview with John as he takes us behind the scenes during the recording of unmasked.
John Owen-Jones is an award winning and record-breaking West End and Broadway performer probably best known for his performances as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, and is currently playing the role in theatres around the UK in Cameron Mackintosh's brand new 25th Anniversary production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera.
John's second album on Sain Records, titled 'Unmasked', releasedApril 16th reveals why his devoted fanbase keeps growing - his remarkable voice. A collection of popular tracks which include 'Music Of The Night' from The Phantom Of The Opera and a stunning version of the Bond classic 'Thunderball' to 'Till I Hear You Sing' from Love Never Dies and 'Somewhere' from West Side Story.
Take a look at a short video interview with John as he takes us behind the scenes during the recording of unmasked.
John Owen-Jones performs 'Music Of The Night', and John Owen-Jones & Lesley Garrett perform 'All I Ask Of You'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 September 2016.
The Music of The Night from The Phantom of the Opera
Vocalist: John Owen-Jones (The Phantom)
Performed on 11-25-2015
I do not own anything. All credit to John Owen-Jones and those associated with The Phantom of the Opera and its music.
I apologize for the sound quality. I went to the show two nights back to back and John Owen-Jones was phenomenal as always.
Thank you for listening and please remember to show support for your favorite artists by getting tickets to their shows, buying their CDs or other merchandise!
Lyrics:
Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defenses
Slowly, gently night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light
And listen to the music of the night
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before
Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
hear it, feel it secretly possess you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness that you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Let your mind start a journey to a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savour each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
John Owen-Jones performs 'Bring Him Home'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 September 2016.
John Owen-Jones is an award winning and record-breaking West End and Broadway performer probably best known for his performances as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, and is currently playing the role in theatres around the UK in Cameron Mackintosh's brand new 25th Anniversary production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera.
John's second album on Sain Records, titled 'Unmasked', releasedApril 16th reveals why his devoted fanbase keeps growing - his remarkable voice. A collection of popular tracks which include 'Music Of The Night' from The Phantom Of The Opera and a stunning version of the Bond classic 'Thunderball' to 'Till I Hear You Sing' from Love Never Dies and 'Somewhere' from West Side Story.
Take a look at a short video interview with John as he takes us behind the scenes during the recording of unmasked.
Owen Jones (15 February 1809 – 19 April 1874) was an English-born Welsh architect. A versatile architect and designer, he was also one of the most influential design theorists of the nineteenth century. He helped pioneer modern color theory, and his theories on flat patterning and ornament still resonate with contemporary designers today.
He rose to prominence with his studies of Islamic decoration at the Alhambra, and the associated publication of his drawings, which pioneered new standards in chromolithography. Jones was a pivotal figure in the formation of the South Kensington Museum (later to become the V&A) through his close association with Henry Cole, the museum's first director, and another key figure in 19th century design reform. Jones was also responsible for the interior decoration and layout of exhibits for the Great Exhibition building of 1851, and for its later incarnation at Sydenham. Jones advised on the foundation collections for the South Kensington museum, and formulated decorative arts principles which became teaching frameworks for the Government School of Design, then at Marlborough House. These design propositions also formed the basis for his seminal publication, The Grammar of Ornament, the global and historical design sourcebook for which Jones is perhaps best known today.
(Words & music by Clevant Derricks) I once was lost in sin, but Jesus took me in And let a little light from heaven fills my soul. He bathed my heart in love, and He wrote my name above And just a little talk with Jesus makes me whole. (Now let us) have a little talk with Jesus (Let us) tell Him all about our troubles (He will) hear our fainted cry (He will) answer by and by (When you) feel a little prayer wheel turning (And you) will know a little fire is burnin' (You will) find a little talk with Jesus makes it right. --- Instrumental --- I may have doubts and fears, my eye be filled with tears But Jesus is a friend who watches day and night I go to him in prayer, He knows my every care And just a little talk with my Jesus make it right. (Now let us) have a little talk with Jesus (Let us) tell Him all about our troubles (He will) hear our fainted cry (He will) answer by and by (When you) feel a little prayer wheel turning (And you) will know a little fire is burnin' (You will) find a little talk with Jesus makes it right. And just a little talk with Jesus makes it right...