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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.
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List Price $27.98 (You save $4.19)
Label Warner Bros. (Record Label)
Orig Year 2003
All Time Sales Rank   266    Top 500
CD Universe Part number 6403179
Catalog number 48606
Discs 1
Release Date Nov 11, 2003
Recording Time 8 49
Additional Info With DVD; Limited Edition; Digipak
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Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

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 +/-) Verified Buyer
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5 stars 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) Verified Buyer
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5 stars 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)
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5 stars 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)
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4 stars 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)
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Closer Songs


Closer Songs Detailed Work Information



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 /


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