Emarosa - A Toast to the Future Kids [Absolutepunk Backstage Sessions]

AbsolutePunk.net exclusive backstage session with Emarosa performing "A Toast to the Future Kids!" in Providence, RI on July 12, 2010

[@fla_huer]

He's to me, the best male voice. I never felt the same with another male singer. His voice is special and different to me.

[@rockoutkids]

Agreed.

[@Yusoo8]

harry mack with that voice, I would

[@thelonelycaterpie3207]

Hecs a close 2nd to me... 1st is tillian pearson respectfully

[@joshuathompson9659]

He made me fall in love with the entire genre.

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

Jonny is a light mid-tenor like the weeknd with amazing technique of adding rasp when the song calls for it given that his voice is light and beautiful naturally. I have to say Jeff Buckley has the greatest male voice of all time with songs like "That's All I ask" (live at Olympia) really showcasing the greatness of his voice. I definitely have to say though that Jonny is one of the most emotional male singers I have heard in the last 20 years. I can't listen to either version of ' nicotine armoire' and not be moved by the greatness of his voice.

[@christopherpace7291]

2020 in quarantine this is still fire

[@NovaSixx]

Insane that your comment is 7 months old and nothing has really changed since then. Who would've thought.

[@warloro]

@@NovaSixx 3 months later and hasn’t changed

[@m31a70]

@@warloro Life is crazy huh

[@warloro]

@@m31a70 constantly fleeting

[@authoritybias9678]

2022 still alive

[@mmmindy1998]

he has one of the best voices I've ever heard

[@ianh2527]

the best*

[@JuliaM-wb5jh]

I think him and Tyler Carter are the best singers in the scene

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

Jeff Buckley is probably the best male voice I have heard as well as Jimmy Gnecco, but Jonny Craig is definitely up there for me. His singing is nothing short of amazing in the age where so many people rely on studio tricks to sound good.

[@joshtorresfdu6621]

It’s honestly sad, because even with all the issues and problems he’s had in his life when he’s in the live performing realm he looks so happy and enjoying it. We may never get rock Jonny ever again but I’ll still enjoy R&B Jonny!!

[@JohnDoe-mv2be]

He's bringing the Relativity lineup back under a different name, and also putting out 2 new records as well as a Slaves record this year. It's his comeback.

[@Hatchbackpapii]

@@JohnDoe-mv2bemore on this please

[@MrEL91N]

god i cant get over how amazing his voice is and how amazing he was with emarosa. I'd give anything for them to get back together.

[@necromancer584]

+Elgin Coates i'd give anything too. self-titled is everything to me still, 6 years later.

[@jacobwhobrey3943]

same. slaves is soooo bland compared to this and DGD

[@randiellissa8587]

Same. What a legend he is

[@TheBookworm24]

In all seriousness, I'm so glad Jonny decided to use his voice for the post hardcore scene. He could've easily just gone solo, or sung hip hop, or pop, or jazz, or whatever. But no, he blesses us with his gift, and he's just perfect singing this type of music.

[@3manimaniac]

When he makes that rough parts. It's heavenly.

[@sinksinkswim]

1:21 That subtle vibrato gets me every time

[@lolfish78]

I wish he could still sing like this 😪

[@Luvox]

i love how he did it so perfect, that even the media detector youtube implemented recognized it as the actual song..

[@AvenSevGed]

I listen to this around 5 times a day, pure talent right here.

[@Carrinak4l]

Still my favorite acoustic cover almost 15 years later

[@JuliaM-wb5jh]

Absolute perfection

[@johaneuceda]

I see what you did there lol

[@1409pikachu]

This is how you know that he doesn't do anything to his voice while recording. He is naturally amazing. I love Jonny Craig to the fullest. Forget about his past.

[@yessi1378]

I can't imagine my life without Jonny and his voice, I just love him.

[@TheJSBUCK]

Jonny Craig in his fucking prime right here.

[@MrWalkwaySc2]

I think his prime would be right now because hes sober.

[@SilversteinRescue]

i think his prime was Downtown Battle Mountain, closely followed by Relativity, but this would be third for me

[@Lildrummerboy714]

MrWalkwaySc2 was just about to say that, his vocals seem BEASTLY now that he's taking it seriously

[@PurplePotents]

Only Jonny Craig can rock a mullet and make it amazing

[@Paladin1034]

His voice is literally every bit as good acoustic and unfiltered as it is in studio. Incredible.

[@ravendeath1128]

Speachless. Only God could give a voice so pure!

[@Aron97.]

Fucking amazing performance, he is so on point right here. gotta love him guys. fuck..

[@jamesphilipdorse8161]

I just found this video and your channel from your upload of The Wonder Years acoustic set in September 2022 and I am now a glass case of emotion. These songs and his voice take me straight back 🥲🥲🥲

[@atuck4l97]

damn, he's so young in this video.. I miss the mullet

[@YZFMX256]

atuck4L currently growing the hawk mullet like Jonny had back then, these kids don't know what was up 10 years ago

[@archangelq721]

Ahhhh old memories :-) This guy needs to come to Albuquerque ...along with DGD of course

[@amyelevens]

If I had Jonny's voice I would never stop singing.

[@DesVenin]

You can see how much of himself he puts into his music which is why he always sounds so amazing live. One of the most naturally gifted vocalists I've ever heard, he gives me shivers. Amazing video.

[@eduardo.9619]

Piece it all together now Because I sell myself short every time Oh, how you became my life You took me in before I could back out Well I still have faith It will start again Oh, I still have faith Well I'm about to spend my cold life Cutting corners, placing blame Any moment this could catch fire, Erasing all the stains, so here's to starting over We could be the same, we'll change it all together The future's mine to claim, Claim, mine to claim You can't get out Fear, couldn't place its hands on us my dear My pride has dropped Because I couldn't sell short myself this time String it along Say you'll love me either way Well I'm about to spend my cold life Cutting corners, placing blame Any moment this could catch fire, Erasing all the stains, so here's to starting over We could be the same, we'll change it all together The future's mine to claim Seeing past It's about time I asked for more Watching my life, at the distance we have come While I bled, while I've learned But I always seem to give up on my self (Self, self, self, self) String it along Say you'll love me either way Say you'll love me any way While I'm alone Say you'll love me either way Mine to claim, claim! Well I'm about to spend my cold life Cutting corners, placing blame Any moment this could catch fire, Erasing all the stains, so here's to starting over We could be the same, we'll change it all together The future's mine to claim...

[@Cazaril]

At 54 sec the guitarist makes a funny face after making a mistake lmao.

[@andishawjfac]

And Johnny makes a face back a second later :P

[@gibbous7869]

What a shame, his voice is a gift from God. His darkness comes from many things, but maybe it's also from access to that angelic power. It probably gets to you.

[@Rissaroothatswho]

i love the lyrics and his voice is just so amazing and fitting

[@mythgirl123456789]

HIS VOICE, MOTHER OF GOD. So beautiful it's like almost unbelievable *.*

[@TheLastPariah]

Jonny Craig doesn't have a "prime" Hes Jonny Craig. Nuff said

[@pleclerc2112]

Agreed

[@RandomRaichu]

Fucking truth!!!

[@iamthelastcall2053]

still.

[@DnAfilms405]

Youre right bro, this nigga always on drugs

[@Artem-hq9vc]

Dylan Hite, 😂🤩

[@brandonswaney_88]

Jonny Craig and Tyler Carter both chill me to the bone with how amazing of a voice they both have ( just throwing Tyler in my feels)

[@Juanpg2705]

Tyler is a beast as well. My favorite lead singers on this genre are Jonny by far, followed by Tillian and Tyler.

[@xoRockinRose27xo]

His voice... oh my god. gives me chills. he's flawless.

[@Causeimlegitt]

They both pause and give the same look when its over, Its the look of "I know amazing right?" Genius.

[@AshleighLmfao]

I get chills everytime I listen to him sing...

[@Morgyyymorg]

I

[@blossommafia7608]

Still gold in 2019

[@shortycake408]

by far the BEST voice ive EVER heard. not even exagerating..

[@truthbetold7771]

this is the best music to listen to. it is absolutely amazing.

[@dontpestermechild]

i don't care what you people think, he's amazing.

[@blahblahsam]

i can NOT stop watching this...AMAZING

[@blueis6181]

I'm so uninterested in anyone who covers his songs because I'm convinced that no one could ever come close. Gosh that voice is delicious.

[@RunningFromReality09]

Look at the way he moved his mouth! amazing, just pure amazing!

[@jerstiene6861]

Song still hits 2021

[@EliszxD]

I'm still like fucking jaw dropped staring at this how the words come out so easily. Perfection.

[@emostar1122]

the way he says bye at the end, unff

[@gingerninja3x]

this surley proves that mullets arent such a bad thing..? he literally has just made my whole week, what a beautiful being jc is eh?

[@Justeez4free]

Still gold

[@ShaunaRainbow]

I'm in love with his voice.

[@Beasty02]

Ain't nobody duckbill with them!! Fell in love with this song in Spencer's when I was buying gauges.haha

[@ChewTubeOfficial]

You can tell they all loved, And had fun doing this. :)

[@777DHUO777]

that rough period is his life. it's one thing to not be perfect and another to do nothing and not feel like you're doing nothing wrong. i believe in people as long as they take responsibility for their mistakes...he doesn't.

[@ike123ify]

Anyone wyo can sound this amazing with out analizing it is amazing

[@XxxMoreIsRockXxx]

Thanks for telling me man and I will check them out!

[@shichung4092]

he was amazing in dance gavin dance backward battle mountain, amazing in emarosa and also created an awesome solo path. amazing :D

[@XDTheLaughingManXD]

I wish people would stop bad mouthing this man. when i met him at Webster hall and everyone left i met johnny and his manager. He bought my friend and i drinks and chatted with us for an hour or so. He's incredible if you get to know him a bit.

[@JeffblinkHardy]

I wish Jonny and Jonas got along better, they compliment each other amazingly well. I think the whole band talks with Jonny on occasion still, would be sweet to see them make more music.

[@Jacumbrella]

ahhhh hes amazing.

[@MoAtTheDisco]

Beautiful! Jonny has such a great voice!

[@emmytee0x]

I can't find words.

[@MHavok]

He has been blessed with a voice

[@mcrislikewoot444]

he will never die o.o

[@MoAtTheDisco]

Beautiful!

[@wagonercharlene]

I Love His Voice

[@AlishaLooBoo]

I met him last year at Warped Tour, and he was nice to me! :D

[@Wittminator]

I thought I was the only one who rested my head on the guitar when I played, glad I am not the only one ahahha

[@VanHornJosh]

this is so good

[@22metalbabe]

i.love.him.

[@TheKaefkaef]

when i could wish something , definately his fuckin´voice.....shit on never die...i want his voice!!!!!!!!!!

[@Cariiwrld]

amazing......

[@mady9350]

It looks so sweaty in there.

[@CliffBuschhart]

great voice&wonderful guitars!

[@Andrewvictory]

God damn it, i wish he'd get his shit together. So fucking good.

[@RandomRaichu]

Perfection

[@oatmealrasinasian39]

He has a hell of a voice. Damnn.

[@ericb11211]

in the beginning the way jonny is sitting and the look on his face, you can tell that in his head hes like "fuck i dont want to do this!"

[@xMyrax]

@chazatkinz1 as much as i love emarosa, he's in a completely different league when in DGD. Just so much more powerful as a band IMO. it's good to know he's back in DGD as well as sticking with Emarosa. :)

[@TheBookworm24]

God, do you hear those notes? This guy is a CHAMP.

[@xkickit17]

that man uses his voice as an instrument, and it is a beautiful instrument at that [:

[@cahockey70]

legend

[@imarisbandmom]

Jonny's voice heals. Simple is that. ER and Jonas are the Dynamic Acoustic Duo.

[@Amnesiamnesica]

I stayed there throughout the song : O

[@Chrisbarberous2010]

wow well that was perfect

[@cestlaguerrex]

that voice.

[@felippesantos2326]

2021 eu ainda escutando essa musica. Mais alguém? @felippe.marlon

[@heyrenexox]

Jonny sings like an angel

[@jonnyjenkins100]

He just killing me

[@halo3iskewlyay]

I could mistake these acoustic sessions for the actual album version. He truly is talented lol.

[@dontpestermechild]

being a huge fan of SWS fan, i agree with you.

[@pomuloelocuente]

Ni que la hubiera escrito yo a la cancion, gracias Emarosa

[@justgostudy]

I'm actually proud of his mullet.

[@TheBookworm24]

Yes, definitely check out Dance Gavin Dance, they are siiiiiiiick :)

[@xoa9317]

Love it!!!

[@CrazyCow500]

@lifesabigpoem When you listen to great singers you will notice that a lot of the time when they sing live they will take the original melody (usually what is sung on the actual recording) and switch it around a bit. This is known as challenging the melody. It adds interest to a performance and a lot of times helps emphasize the emotion of the song by giving the listener a new way to look at the song/passage. Bang Bang.

[@thenik5000nikcollins]

Listening in 2020!🤟🏼

[@catrinacraft]

That boy doesn’t stop! JC

[@xXJettaXx]

Ohhhh to sing with you someday..... AMGG

[@daniellundh1477]

What a voice!

[@sinbeforehalos]

what i would give to have his voice O.O

[@collinse90]

If I met a genie, one of my wishes would be his voice.