| Product Summary | | Label: REPRISE / WEA | | UPC: 00093624443520 | | Release Date: 11/7/2006 | | Buy.com Sku: 203106249 | | Item#: M36XL5 | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 25654 | Format:  CD |
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Disc 1
| | Song Title | Sample | | 1. Mai - (Italian) ~ Josh Groban |  | | 2. You Are Loved (Don't Give Up) ~ Josh Groban | | | 3. Un Dia Llegara - (Italian) ~ Josh Groban | | | 4. February Song ~ Josh Groban | | | 5. L'Ultima Notte - (Italian) ~ Josh Groban | | | 6. So She Dances ~ Josh Groban | | | 7. In Her Eyes ~ Josh Groban | | | 8. Solo Por Ti - (Italian) ~ Josh Groban | | | 9. Now Or Never ~ Josh Groban | | | 10. Un Giorno Per Noi - (Italian) ~ Josh Groban | | | 11. Lullaby - (with Ladysmith Black Mambazo) ~ Josh Groban | | | 12. Weeping - (with Ladysmith Black Mambazo) ~ Josh Groban | | | 13. Machine - (with Herbie Hancock) ~ Josh Groban | | | 14. Verita - (Bonus Track) ~ Josh Groban | | | 15. Awake - (Bonus Track) ~ Josh Groban | |
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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 the artist accompanied only by piano, is more reserved and plaintive. Other album highlights include "Machine," with a funky, jazzy backdrop provided by Herbie Hancock, and "Lullaby" and "Weeping," which feature the South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mombazo.
| | Album Notes and Credits |
Notes & Personnel Info |  | Personnel: Josh Groban (piano, keyboards, drums, background vocals); Josh Groban; Bakithi Kumalo (vocals); Tawgs Salter (guitar, piano, keyboards, programming, keyboard programming); Dean Parks, Roman Stagnaro, Michael Hart Thompson , Joel Shearer, Michael Thompson, Vincent Nguini, Robbie McIntosh (guitar); Chris Elliott (dulcimer, piano); Fiona Hibbert (harp); James Freebarin-Smith (cello); Tower of Power (brass); Greg Adams, Greg Vail, Lee Thornburg, Nick Lane, Tom Scott (horns); Imogen Heap (piano, programming); Walter Afanasieff (piano); Eric Mouquet, Glen Ballard, Sean Hurley, David Foster (keyboards); Jochem van der Saag (synthesizer, programming); Frank Ricotti (vibraphone, percussion); Nathan East (bass guitar); Anton Fig, Ian Thomas (drums); Kaitlyn Barton (tambourine); Blair Sinta (percussion); Jason Boshoff, Alexis Smith (programming); Anna Ross, Vusi Mahlasela, Susie Suh (background vocals); Tim Pierce (guitar); Marius de Vries (piano, keyboards, programming); Matt Chamberlain, Vinnie Colaiuta (drums); Ladysmith Black Mambazo. | | Audio Mixers: Humberto Gatica; Imogen Heap; Andy Bradfield; Alejandro Rodriguez . | | Recording information: Angel Studio; Chartmaker Studios; EMM Studio France; Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA; Paramount Scoring Stage; Paramount Studios, LA; Sony Studios, New York, NY; The Hideaway, London, England; The High window, Hollywood, CA; The Refinery, Johannesberg, South Africa; The Salt Room, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The Strongroom, London, England; The Studio At The Sunset Marquis; Westlake Audio, Hollywood, CA; Westlake Studios, LA. | | Editor: William Malina. | | Photographer: Christian Lantry. | | Arrangers: Eric Mouquet; Josh Groban; David Foster; Tawgs Salter; William Ross . | | 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 the artist accompanied only by piano, is more reserved and plaintive. Other album highlights include "Machine," with a funky, jazzy backdrop provided by Herbie Hancock, and "Lullaby" and "Weeping," which feature the South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mombazo. |
Producer: Eric Mouquet; Josh Groban; Humberto Gatica; Glen Ballard; David Foster; Marius De Vries; Tawgs Salter; Imogen Heap; Eric Mouquet; Glen Ballard; Marius De Vries; David Foster |
Engineer: Humberto Gatica; Marius De Vries; Tawgs Salter; David Channing; Gary Thomsa; Imogen Heap; Jochem Van Der Saag; John Brough; Scott Campbell; Alejandro Rodriguez; Humberto Gatica; Alejandro Rodriguez |
Musical Guests | | Ladysmith Black Mambazo |
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| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 11/07/2006 | | Original Release Date : 2006 | | Catalog ID : 44435 | | Label : Reprise | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Studio/Live : Studio | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00093624443520 |
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| | Bio | | When Warner Brothers Records inquired about signing the young singer to a recording contract, Groban put his schooling on hold to pursue his music career. His self-titled debut was issued in November 2001. The album was produced and arranged by Foster, and featured appearances by Charlotte Church, the Corrs, Rhys Fulber, and Lili Haydn. Around the same time, Groban put his acting and vocal talents to use in the season finale of the US television show, Ally McBeal, singing "You're Still You". An in-concert set was released as a stop-gap the following year while the singer worked on his new studio album. Closer, released in November 2003, confirmed Groban's star status in his homeland, taking up residence in the US Top 10 over the Christmas period. The album eventually topped the charts in January 2004.
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