| Product Summary | | Label: Wea/warner Bros. | | UPC: 00093624815426 | | Release Date: 11/20/2001 | | Buy.com Sku: 60511511 | | Item#: MHK7YX | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 25654 | Format:  CD |
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| After hearing the extraordinary voice of 20-year-old Josh Groban, Ally McBeal creator/ executive producer David E. Kelley invited him to perform "You're Still You" on the 2000 season finale of the hit TV series. The sensational reaction led to Sarah Brightman's La Luna tour and now the tenor's solo album debut, Josh Groban, produced by the renowned David Foster (Celine Dion). Performing pop ballads such as Don Mclean's "Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)" as well as "The Prayer" (with Charlotte Church) and Bach's "Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring," and singing in English, Italian and Spanish, Los Angeles native Groban just may be the next great genre-bending singing sensation.
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Notes & Personnel Info |  | 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 (keyboards); Curt Bisquera (drums); Rhys Fulber, Felipe Elgueta (programming); Efrat, Marco Marinangeli (background vocals). | | Producers include: David Foster, Walter Afanasieff, Toni Renis, Richard Marx, | | Humberto Gatica. | | Engineers include: Felipe Elgueta, Humberto Gatica, Nick Marshall. | | Personnel includes: Josh Groban (vocals); Angie Stone, Andrea Corr (vocals); John Williams (conductor); Lili Hayden (violin); David Foster (piano); Rhys Fulber (keyboards). | | Adapter: Claudia Brant. | | Personnel: Dean Parks, Michael Hart Thompson , Ramon Stagnaro, George Doering (guitar); Lili Haydn, Lili Hayden (violin, background vocals); Richard Marx (piano, keyboards); Chris Elliott (piano); David Foster, Walter Afanasieff (keyboards); Curt Bisquera (drums); Mike Plotnikoff (ngoma); Felipe Elgueta, Robert Conley, Tony Renis, Greg Bieck (programming); Matt Prock, Matt Walker (drum programming); Marco Marinangeli (background vocals). | | Audio Mixers: David Cole; Felipe Elgueta; Humberto Gatica. | | Recording information: BBC Recording Studios, Cardiff, Wales; Capitol studios, Los Angeles, CA; Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales; Chartmaker Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Coupe Studios, Boulder, CO; Master Control, Burbank, CA; Renegade Studio, Chicago, IL; Sony Studios, Culver City, CA; the Record Plant, Hollywood, CA; Wallyworld, Culver City, CA; Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, CA. | | Photographer: Jay Blakesberg. | | Translators: Alberto Testa; Tony Renis. | | Arrangers: Jeremy Lubbock; Marco Marinangeli; Rhys Fulber; Richard Marx; William Ross; David Foster; Walter Afanasieff. | | 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. | | In the wake of Andrea Bocelli's successful opera-pop crossover, young Josh Groban came along and added a crucially marketable element to the mix; that of a college-age heartthrob type destined to enchant listeners of the female persuasion from pre-teen to senior citizen. For the follow-up to his highly profitable 2001 debut, Groban chose to release a live album, all the better to further the feeling of intimacy already inherent in his emotive style. As IN CONCERT makes plain, Groban sounds equally committed and convincing whether he's making like Bocelli on "Un Amore Per Sempre" or delivering a stately version of Don McLean's '70s folk-pop classic "Vincent." He stirs the pot still further by taking on "The Prayer" as an elegant duet with none other than neo-soul queen Angie Stone, and it's as impressive to hear how well he blends with her as it is to note how well she adapts her voice and approach to the situation at hand. You can keep waiting for a misstep from this wunderkind if you want, but it sure doesn't seem likely to happen. |
Musical Guests | | Angie Stone | | The Corrs | | John Williams | | Charlotte Church | | Lili Haydn | | Andrea Corr | | David Foster |
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| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 11/20/2001 | | Original Release Date : 2001 | | Catalog ID : 48154 | | Label : 143/Reprise | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Studio/Live : Live | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00093624815426 |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Production |  5 | | Performance | 5 | | Composition | 5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Josh Groban Steals Your Heart Wednesday, December 11, 2002
DJ Caldwell from Melville, NY
Josh Groban with his debut album conveys a soulful meaning and heart warming sensation with each song. His voice penetrates your very being. After just one listen Your Still You became the wedding song for my wife and I as did dedications from this beautiful album fill our reception with joy and happiness. This ablum is a must have for any who truly love to feel the music and if you are an Andrea Boccelli fan - you will LOVE JOSH GROBAN. Was this review helpful?  
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5 of 5 I LOVE this CD Thursday, November 14, 2002
Rachael from Puyallup, Washington
Somebody gave me this CD for a birthday present. As soon as the first song came on, I was HOOKED! Josh Groban has an incredible voice. The musical score appeals to a wide range of audiences. The songs are ethereal and change my whole attitude and outlook on life. I tell everyone I know to get this CD! Was this review helpful?
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5 of 5 Fabulous Wednesday, July 31, 2002
mkhammett from Madison, AL
I have worn out 1 CD already and have ordered another one.
Everyone at work has a copy, I went and bought 25 CD's for all of them and we listen to him all of the time. His misuc is great to relieve stress at work or at home. Was this review helpful?
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5 of 5 He Has a Gift From God Wednesday, June 19, 2002
mkhammett from Madison, AL
His voice and music is so relaxing and brings life to you in an ordinary day. He can lift you up when you are down. I can not wait for another CD release. Was this review helpful?
6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Oustanding voice!!!! Sunday, November 25, 2001
A Listener from Brooklyn, NY
Featured on Fox TV's Ally McBeal, this young opera-like singer sang "You're Still You" and blew me away! There's going to be a new genre with Josh Groban - maybe Pop/Opera? What a strong voice! The other track, The Prayer, with Charlotte Church is also memorable. Check out this new young voice talent! Was this review helpful?
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Lovely New Voice Sunday, November 25, 2001
dazerkel from Niles IL
Contents of this CD were presented on Public Television 11/24/01.
Instant fascination! Sweet, operatic-type voice (think Bocelli),
with American-pop styling. Excellent musicianship. Mostly middle-range display, with beautiful low-C. Exquisite taste: very romantic, but with restraint. Makes you want to hear more.
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