| Product Summary | | Label: Warner/reprise/maverick | | UPC: 00093624992950 | | Release Date: 10/9/2007 | | Buy.com Sku: 205600337 | | Item#: M3SL3T | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 2010 | Format:  CD |
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Disc 1
| | Song Title | Sample | | 1. Silent Night ~ Josh Groban |  | | 2. Little Drummer Boy - (with Andy Mickee) ~ Josh Groban | | | 3. I'll Be Home For Christmas ~ Josh Groban | | | 4. Ave Maria ~ Josh Groban | | | 5. Angels We Have Heard On High - (with Brian McKnight) ~ Josh Groban | | | 6. Thankful ~ Josh Groban | | | 7. Christmas Song, The ~ Josh Groban | | | 8. What Child Is This? ~ Josh Groban | | | 9. First Noel, The - (with Faith Hill) ~ Josh Groban | | | 10. Petit Papa Noel ~ Josh Groban | | | 11. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear ~ Josh Groban | | | 12. Panis Angelicus ~ Josh Groban | | | 13. O Come a Ye Faithfull - (with Mormon Tabernacle Choir) ~ Josh Groban | |
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Notes & Personnel Info |  | 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 |
Producer: David Foster |
Engineer: Trent Walker; Humberto Gatica; Sean Adams; Jochem Van Der Saag; Jorge Vivo |
| Entertainment Reviews
 | Josh Groban's Noel - CD Review By: Mack Rawden - Cinema Blend CD Reviews Published on: 11/27/2007 10:18 PM | | Before I start into this CD review, I need to get a few things out in the open. I love football. I drink beer on at least a semi-frequent basis, and I think boobs are a pretty good time. Now that you're aware of the aforementioned details, I'd just like to say Josh Groban's voice has the most soothing, angelic tone I have ever heard. I wish the calming timbre just followed me around on a loud speaker, whispering sweet nothings into my ears ...read the full review |
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| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 10/09/2007 | | Original Release Date : 2007 | | Catalog ID : 231548 | | Label : Reprise | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Studio/Live : Studio | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00093624992950 |
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| | Bio | | | Josh Groban Groban's 'hands on' approach in the creative process of Awake is reflected in several Groban penned and produced songs along with musical contributions from Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dave Matthews, Glen Ballard, Eric Mouquet, John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting) Marius DeVries, David Foster, Imogen Heap and Herbie Hancock. Awake's 13 new songs including the first single, "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)" show the Grammy nominated Groban's tremendous growth as a vocalist, producer and songwriter since he first appeared on the musical landscape. "I learned from touring that my fans are really open-minded, musical, intelligent people and I feel like they want to come on this new journey with me. The music still sounds like it's coming from my heart and my soul and my voice. That is always the most important thing to me. My goal on Awake was to create the music and find the best people to help me create it," commented Groban. With a lineup of stellar producers including Marius DeVries, Guy Sigsworth, Glen Ballard and David Foster, the album contains songs in Italian, Spanish and of course English. An early stand-out, "February Song" with Josh on keyboards came to the 25-year-old Los Angeles native on a sleepless night. "I wanted to write a song that melodically and lyrically represented the craziness I felt in that moment in the dark dark space. I walked over to the piano and it just came to me in a half hour in the most magical way." Additionally, Groban recorded a suite of two stunningly haunting songs where he harmonizes with longtime idols Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The first song, the Groban/Dave Mattthews penned "Lullaby" is sung a cappella and the follow up, the South African song, "Weeping" which Josh first heard on a trip to South Africa. "The musical tapestry of the country and their heated history, the honor of meeting Nelson Mandela and visiting schools in Soweto was totally inspiring. And, it was a dream of a lifetime for me to sing with Ladysmith in the studio. I've loved them from the moment I heard Paul Simon's Graceland."
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Production |  5 | | Performance | 5 | | Composition | 5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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5 of 5 I don't mind listening to this one Tuesday, December 23, 2008
A Listener from Trimble, MO
My wife loves her Christmas music.
I do okay for a few weeks and then I have to put my headphones on or go to the garage.
However, I bought her this one for Christmas and I still don't mind listening to this one when it is playing. Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 Beautiful CD Monday, December 08, 2008
A Listener from Midway, UT
Most amazing voice of the century. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Amazing Voice Thursday, January 03, 2008
Greg from Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Josh Groban's Noel is amazing to listen to. This artists voice is amazing and can relax you from even the worst day that you are having. If you want to hear great music sung by an amazing artist, get this CD. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 A must buy... Thursday, January 03, 2008
JoeV from Baltimore, MD
Can't write anything better than what's already been written... go ahead and treat yourself or someone you love to this cd. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Noel CD by Josh Groban Tuesday, January 01, 2008
A Listener from Clintwood, VA 24228
I was overwhelmed with this cd. Just superb! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Wonderful CD Sunday, December 30, 2007
celene.lancaster from Camden,TN
The CD Noel is great. It is a mix of Christmas songs done operatic and regular American English. I am really enjoying the CD. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Beautiful Wednesday, December 19, 2007
BJ from Ocala, Florida
This CD is a beautiful addition to the holiday listening season. Can't go wrong with Josh Groban. It's wonderful.
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