| | Closer CD Groban, Josh CDS
(5 Customer Reviews)
Asian edition of the acclaimed vocalist's sophomore album features 15 tracks including two bonus tracks, 'Mi Morena' & 'She's Out Of My Life', plus a bonus DVD (NTSC/Code 0) featuring 'Josh Groban - From Los Angeles to Paris' - Los Angeles, Studio, Paris, interview with Chris Douridas & 'Hymne A L'amour'. Approximate running time 20 mins. Packaged in a six panel digipak. WEA. 2004. Closer Classical Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)   Wow, wow, wow. This CD/DVD is well worth the price I paid (just over $30) because of the bonus tracks Mi Morena and She's out of my Life...
plus the 20 minute DVD (the Making of Closer) is quite good. I'm not going to review it. You need to experience this for yourself.
All I can say is it came about 2 weeks ago and I still haven't stopped listening to it. Submitted by danielle (Warren, CT, population1300 +/-)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Remarkable talent Without question,Josh Groban is a talented star whose rise will continue for years to come. Whatever song he chooses to perform is made all the better because his voice captures every note and sends it to your soul. This latest CD is magnificent! Submitted by a reviewer (La Mirada, CA, USA)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Pure Energy Talented Person!!! This album is really super. By the time I listened to this album, Closer, I was amazed to hear his voice again & I think all the fans of Josh Groban will agree with me. He put pure energy when he recorded this album. When I listened to his music, I feel relax & at peace by just listening to his voice. I already have 3 CDs of Closer. And I just wish him to produce more albums to entertain all his fans. His first attempt to compose a song entitled, Remember When It Rained, it's simple but meaningful, whatever he had in his mind at the time he composed it. And of course, he is the one who played the piano. It's great that Josh finally released his second album & I can't wait for his next album. He's really a very talented person. Submitted by Donna/ladydove04 (Philippines) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Language is no barrier on this album Josh Groban has done it once again. This album is a wonderful mix of language, song and sound. From English to French, from Spanish to Italian, Josh covers it with wonderful grace and great authenticity. Classics like the popular Caruso also sung by the likes of Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli and Russell Watson are included here. Also included is the wonderful cover of Lara Fabian's Broken Vow. I was somewhat suprised to hear Josh's own version of She's Out of My Life, a song first introduced to me by 98 degrees. Mr. Groban shines in his writing debut in Remember When it Rained, simple but beautifully song with uplifting vocals. Finally, the amazing You Raise Me Up, the title proves true. No disappointments here, truly amazing! Submitted by Peter (St. John's, NL, Canada) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Impressive maturity Groban's voice never ceases to amaze, and it continues to mature. It's unfortunate, though, that such vocals have to be buried beneath the schlock production values of David Foster (with a more sophisticated producer than Foster, I would have easily rated this disc a 5). Foster's own piano-playing is just as heavy-handed as his producing, and I despise those familiar old, metallic-sounding, Barry Manilow-style drum "climaxes" -- ugh! But the song selection IS nice, and Groban's voice adds incredible class and depth to each selection, in spite of the arrangements. This limited edition of Closer is a bit overpriced, but ultimately it's worth the cost for the two additional tunes, especially She's Out of My Life -- Groban blows Michael Jackson out of the water with his rendition. A very rich, entertaining album. Here's hoping that someday Groban will be allowed a producer worthy of his talent. Submitted by a reviewer (Warren, MI, USA) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
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Closer Songs | 1. Oceano (4:03) | | Composer | Andrea Sandri / Leo Z | | Conductor | William Ross | | Performer | Michael Thompson (Guitar) Josh Groban (Voice) Leo Zimmerman (Percussion) Andrea Sandri Angie Passarella Jochem van der Saag (Drum Programming) Devis Marotti (Flute) | | Date Written | 2003 | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 2. My Confession (4:56) | | Composer | Richard Page (1953 - ) | | Conductor | William Ross | | Performer | Jochem van der Saag (Programming) Josh Groban (Voice) Ramon Stagnaro (Guitar) Richard Page | | Date Written | 2003 | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 3. Il Postino (The Postman), film score: Mi Mancherai (Il Postino) (6:05) | | Common Name | Il Postino The Postman | | Composer | Luis Enríque Bacalov (1933 - ) | | Conductor | Jeremy Lubbock | | Performer | Jochem van der Saag (Programming) Josh Groban (Voice) Joshua Bell (Violin) David Foster (Piano) | | Genre | Film Score | | Date Written | 1994 | | Country | Italy | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 4. Si volvieras a mi (4:19) | | Composer | Klaus Derendorf / Mark Portmann / Claudia Brant | | Conductor | Jorge Calandrelli | | Performer | Raphael Padilla (Percussion) Jochem van der Saag (Drum Programming) Josh Groban (Voice) Mark Portmann (Programming) Ramon Stagnaro (Guitar) | | Date Written | 2003 | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 5. When You Say You Love Me (4:32) | | Composer | Mark Hammond | | Conductor | Jeremy Lubbock | | Performer | Jochem van der Saag (Drum Programming) Michael Thompson (Guitar) Josh Groban (Voice) Mark Hammond (Keyboards) | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 6. Per te (4:17) | | Composer | Walter Afanasieff / Josh Groban | | Conductor | William Ross | | Performer | Jochem van der Saag (Programming) Mike Schroffel (Programming) Josh Groban (Voice) Walter Afanasieff (Keyboards) | | Date Written | 2003 | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 7. All'improvviso amore (3:39) | | Composer | David Foster / Paul Schwartz | | Conductor | Chris Boardman | | Performer | Jochem van der Saag (Drum Programming) Michael Thompson (Guitar) Courtney Blooding Josh Groban Marco Marinangeli Paul Schwartz [Producer] (Programming) David Foster (Piano) | | Date Written | 2003 | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 8. Broken Vow, song (4:34) | | Composer | Walter Afanasieff / Lara Fabian | | Conductor | William Ross | | Performer | Jochem van der Saag (Programming) Courtney Blooding Josh Groban (Voice) David Foster (Piano) | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 9. Caruso, for voice & orchestra (5:07) | | Composer | Lucio Dalla (1943 - ) | | Conductor | William Ross | | Performer | Robert Manoukian (Synthesizer) Dean Parks (Guitar) Jochem van der Saag (Programming) Courtney Blooding Josh Groban (Voice) David Foster (Keyboards) | | Genre | Aria | | Date Written | 1989 | | Country | Italy | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 10. Remember When it Rained (4:41) | | Composer | Josh Groban / Eric Mouquet | | Conductor | William Ross | | Performer | Norbert Gallo (Guitar) Eric Mouquet (Keyboards) Jochem van der Saag (Programming) Michael Thompson (Guitar) Courtney Blooding David Fall (Drums) Josh Groban (Voice) | | Date Written | 2003 | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 11. Hymne a l'amour (4:04) | | Composer | Edith Gassion / Marguerite Monnot / Geoffrey Parso | | Conductor | Jeremy Lubbock | | Performer | Dean Parks (Guitar) Jochem van der Saag (Programming) Courtney Blooding Josh Groban (Voice) David Foster (Keyboards) | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 12. You Raise Me Up (Por Ti Sere), song (4:50) | | Composer | Brendan Graham / Rolf Lovland | | Conductor | William Ross | | Performer | Adam Jackson (Voice) Alexandra Brown (Voice) J'Anna Jacoby (Violin) Debra Gates (Voice) Terry Bradford (Voice) Eric Rigler Angela Brown (Voice) Jochem van der Saag (Programming) Michael Thompson (Guitar) Nita Whitaker (Voice) Courtney Blooding Joey Diggs (Voice) Josh Groban (Voice) Paul Schwartz [Producer] (Drum Programming) Roy Galloway (Voice) Wil Wheaton (Voice) Mortinette Jenkins (Voice) David Foster (Keyboards) | | Date Written | 2002 | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 13. Never Let Go (3:55) | | Composer | Deep Forest (1992 - ) | | Performer | Norbert Gallo (Guitar) Eric Mouquet (Keyboards) Courtney Blooding David Fall (Drums) Josh Groban (Voice) | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 14. Mi Morena (4:39) | | Composer | Martin Page (1959 - ) | | Performer | Jimmy Copley (Drums) Russel Broom Courtney Blooding Josh Groban (Voice) Martin Page | | Date Written | circa 2003 | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / | | 15. She's Out of My Life (3:46) | | Composer | Tom Bahler | | Conductor | William Ross | | Performer | Michael Thompson (Guitar) David Foster [Bass Guitar] Courtney Blooding Josh Groban (Voice) | | Date Written | 1980s | | Venue | Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California / |
Composers : Andrea Sandri / Leo Z, Tom Bahler, Brendan Graham / Rolf Lov, Lucio Dalla, David Foster / Paul Schwa, Deep Forest, Edith Gassion / Marguerit, Mark Hammond, Josh Groban / Eric Mouque, Klaus Derendorf / Mark Po, Luis Enrique Bacalov, Martin Page, Richard Page, Walter Afanasieff / Josh, Walter Afanasieff / Lara Conductors : Chris Boardman, Jorge Calandrelli, Jeremy Lubbock, William Ross Genres : Aria, Film Score Performers : Walter Afanasieff, Alexandra Brown, Andrea Sandri, Angela Brown, Angie Passarella, Joshua Bell, Courtney Blooding, David Fall, David Foster [Bass Guitar], Debra Gates, Devis Marotti, Joey Diggs, David Foster, Roy Galloway, Josh Groban, Mark Hammond, J'Anna Jacoby, Adam Jackson, Mortinette Jenkins, Jimmy Copley, Jochem van der Saag, Leo Zimmerman, Marco Marinangeli, Michael Thompson, Mike Schroffel, Eric Mouquet, Nita Whitaker, Norbert Gallo, Martin Page, Richard Page, Dean Parks, Mark Portmann, Raphael Padilla, Eric Rigler, Robert Manoukian, Russel Broom, Paul Schwartz [Producer], Ramon Stagnaro, Terry Bradford, Wil Wheaton
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