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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 ... Full Descriptionmore 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. Hide DescriptionPurchase Noel CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Josh Groban CD (2001)
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Josh Groban's meteoric rise to stardom began when hit producer David Foster selected him as a last-minute replacement at the dress rehearsal for the 1999 Grammy Awards, where the then-17-year-old singer stood in for Andrea Bocelli in a duet with Celine Dion. The rest, as they say, is history. But can the precocious baritone truly compete with the more seasoned powerhouses of the Classical Crossover scene?
Groban's self-titled debut album validates Foster's prescience and proves that the young vocalist is more than able to hold his own. He moves confidently through an eclectic program with a poise that belies his youth and relative inexperience. He uses his warm voice to great effect in a variety of settings provided by veteran songwriters such as Richard Marx, Albert Hammond, Carole Bayer Sager, and Linda Thompson, among others. Highlights include a poignant reading of Don McLean's "Vincent," a dramatic account of the Neapolitan song "Canto Alla Vita" (featuring the Corrs), and a rock-anthem version of Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" (with Lili Haydn on violin), as well as "The Prayer," a soaring duet with fellow wunderkind Charlotte Church. With this debut, Groban delivers a crowd-pleasing effort that marks the beginning of what will undoubtedly be a stellar career.
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Engineers include: Felipe Elgueta, Humberto Gatica, Nick ...
| | Josh Groban Closer CD (2003)
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Powerhouse vocalist Josh Groban may not be all things to all people, but he's certainly many things to many people. An international sensation, Groban is a Broadway-ready belter, romantic crooner, and classical/pop crossover phenomenon. Groban largely shies away from the more operatic side of his musical personality on CLOSER, leaning more towards a lush, cosmopolitan style that finds him singing in Italian, French, Spanish, and English with equal aplomb.
While the album is speckled with adult-contemporary pop production touches courtesy of Groban's mentor David Foster, much of the record sports a cinematic, grandly orchestrated feel. And on the closing track "Never Let Go," his collaboration with ambient popsters Deep Forest, Groban even bucks for inclusion on a future volume of the PURE MOODS series, showing that he's always got another stylistic surprise up his sleeve.
Recorded at Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California.
Personnel includes: Josh Groban (vocals); Leo Z. (piano, keyboards, programming, background vocals); Angie Passerella ...
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CHRISTMAS COLLECTION is also available with a bonus disc in the limited edition IL DIVO GIFT PACK.
Quickly following up the success of its 2005 self-titled debut, the international pop/opera quartet ...
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Expectations for vocalist Josh Groban's third release ran high, especially given the phenomenal success of his sophomore effort, CLOSER, which reached number one on the Billboard charts. Like Andrea Bocelli, Groban treads the line between classical, operatic singing, and crossover pop. AWAKE manages the synthesis beautifully. With its strong batch of songs, and Groban's voice continuing to develop, the album may even best its predecessor.
Opener "Mai," sung in Italian, sets the tone for the album. Highly romantic, stirring, and couched in tasteful orchestral arrangements, the song is the perfect canvas for Groban's heart-melting delivery. "February Song," which finds ...
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Those who find the pairing of '70s rock god Robert Plant with contemporary bluegrass queen Alison Krauss unlikely have probably not been paying attention to Plant's latter-day work, which is full of intimate, acoustic-flavored balladry. While the organic-sounding, low-key Plant/Krauss collaboration, RAISING SAND, is a far cry from Led Zeppelin's stadium rock, it offers up some hauntingly moody textures that should appeal to "Battle of Evermore" admirers.
Consisting mostly of sagely chosen cover tunes, the album finds Plant and Krauss bringing their warm-but-eerie harmonies to everything from Townes Van Zandt's nihilistic ...
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Noel Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Listen to "Thankful" all year long
This is one of those Christmas collections that I'll want to replay parts of, even when the holiday season is over. It's so joyful and uplifting, especially the duet with B. McKnight. The beautiful carol "Angels We Have Heard on High" starts out softly and by the end it's truly exhilarating. Sometimes I play that track three times consecutively while driving along!
Submitted by Patricia (Akron, OH, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 2 found this helpful. Absolutely Awesome
I am a musician who loves a variety of genres - he IS true musicianship. This blend is awesome - I love all his albums and this is truly a blessing at this time of year. Excellent blends with other musicians as well - great choice. Thanks Josh for the extraordinary!!
Jen
Submitted by Jennifer (Wilmington, NC)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 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 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)
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It's a masterpiece. The best collection of Christmas songs ever!!!
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