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Personnel: Josh Groban (piano); Dean Parks, Andy McKee (guitar); Lucia Micarelli (violin); Jochem van der Saag (programming); Richard Page (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Humberto Gatica.
Recording information: Chartmaker Studios; EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England; Rak Studios; Westlake Audio.
Directors: Bill Ives; Kirk Franklin; Craig Jessop.
Photographer: Frank Ockenfels.
Unknown Contributor Role: London Symphony Orchestra.
Arrangers: William Ross ; E. Taylor; Josh Groban; Kirk Franklin; Brad Dechter.
Only his fourth studio album, NOEL finds Josh Groban already tackling that canonical mainstay of the adult contemporary singer, the Christmas album. As always, NOEL is a masterfully performed set, balanced neatly between pop standards and the more operatic material that showcases Groban's roots. Interestingly, he sounds best on the most familiar holiday standards, like "I'll Be Home For Christmas" and Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song," both of which he invests with casual, jazzy phrasing, providing a welcome disinclination for the usual Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby homages that many other young singers in the style fall into. Even this early into his career, Groban clearly has a deeply held sense of who he is as a singer and interpreter, and this lovely collection is proof that he's one of the most exciting adult contemporary stars to appear in ages.
Vocalist Josh Groban delivers his first Christmas themed album with 2007's Noel. Once again produced by longtime "man behind the curtain" David Foster, the album features more of Groban's dewy, supple vocals set to Foster's cinematic orchestrations. As per the holiday theme, these are primarily classic tunes of the season including such chestnuts as "Silent Night," "Ave Maria," and, of course, "The Christmas Song." However, also included are a few lesser-known traditional songs as "Panis Angelicus" and "Angels We Have Heard on High." Similarly, while most of the productions here should appeal to longtime fans of Groban's particular classical-crossover sound, some cuts like soft rock inflected "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" and the Celtic folk leaning "Little Drummer Boy" do expand upon the Groban/Foster palette in a pleasing way. Notably, also showcased here are guest appearances by country superstar Faith Hill, R&B stalwart Brian McKnight, and perennial holiday backing band the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. ~ Matt Collar Noel Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Did you have any doubt???
I have only heard a couple songs from this CD on Oprah, but having all his other CD's I have no doubt this will be excellent also. Ever since I first heard him I wanted him to do a Christmas CD and finally I have my wish.
Submitted by Cheryl (Cortland, OH)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 2 found this helpful. ANOTHER WINNER FOR JOSH
WOW,Stunning voice again. Josh Groban has another hit with this cd. Old classics brought back to life with the voice of an angel. Josh's "I'll be home for Christmas" with the soliders from Iraq or Afghanistan just brings you to tears. And a new song "Thankful" really makes you think that you should be thankful for what you have. Great job Josh. Love, love, love this cd and looking forward to your next. YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!
Submitted by lynn101a (Navarre, Florida, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 2 found this helpful. True Spirit of Christmas
Noel is nothing less than a pure masterpiece. Josh Groban has the voice of an angel.The combination of his voice and the music selection is just beautiful, and brings tears to my eyes each time I listen to it. If you find yourself having a hard time recapturing the spirit of Christmas, this young man will help you find it again.
Submitted by Agnes Connor (Radford)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No BEAUTIFUL!!!
Not enough stars to rate this! It's at least a 10-star! If anyone can get through listening to this without tearing up, or just plain outright crying, simply because of the beauty of Josh's singing, I'd be surprised. Not to mention what some of the songs might personaly mean to some people. And, yes, I agree with another reviewer - I could listen to this all year long. Don't wait until Christmas. It is a masterpiece!
Submitted by phyllis (Tigard, OR, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Stunningly Beautiful & Poignant
Josh's has shown himself to be the vocalist par excellance and Noel will be, without a doubt, the best Christmas album ever produced. Josh is in a class by himself vocally with powerful vocals, depth of soul and expression in the lyrical way in which he sings. A voice for the ages and he has only begun. We are in for a wonderful journey in music with him. Panis Angelicus, Ave Maria, Silent Night and O Come All Ye Faithful are magnificent! I'll be Home for Christmas with the messages from the troops is so special it makes the heart cry; You cannot name a favorite as they are all 5 stars and favorites!_jacy
Submitted by classymusic (Washington, DC)
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Purchase Noel CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas Eve And Other Stories CD (1996)
Noel
 $9.95    
Trans-Siberian Orchestra includes: Paul O'Neill (conductor).
In 2004, Trans-Siberian Orchestra finished their "Christmas trilogy" with the massive -- some would say ponderous -- The Lost Christmas Eve. Wasting none of the holiday season's precious shopping time, the Christmas Trilogy box set landed two weeks after that album, giving the band's loyal fan base a set to give -- some would say inflict -- to their friends. Then again, maybe they'll just want to hold on to the set since there's a DVD with appearances by Jewel and Michael Crawford and the lavishly illustrated booklet includes all the lyrics and background stories. You really should dabble in Trans-Siberian's dramatic, huge world of Christmas music through the eyes of classic rock before laying down the money ...
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Personnel includes: Josh Groban, The Corrs, Charlotte Church (vocals); William Ross (conductor); Ramon Stagnaro, Dean Parks (guitar); Lili Hayden (violin, background vocals); Richard Marx (piano, keyboards); David Foster, Walter Afanasieff ...
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Personnel includes: Josh Groban (vocals); Leo Z. (piano, keyboards, programming, background vocals); Angie Passerella (acoustic & Classical guitars); Dean Parks, Ramon Stagnaro, Michael Thompson (guitar); Joshua Bell (violin); Devis Mariotti (flute, whistle, ...
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