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Perhaps it’s because I’m a faithful follower of Josh Groban, otherwise known as a “Grobanite.” Perhaps it’s because we in Northern Michigan embrace Josh Groban as one of our own given that he attended the Interlochen Academy of the Arts during the summers of 1997 and 1998 as a musical theater major, and it was at that time that Josh was revealed to master producer David Foster. Perhaps it’s the way that Josh Groban is as deeply devoted to his fans as his fans are to him.
I’m confident it’s because of all of the reasons stated above, and more, that I am loyal to this very talented, charming artist who possesses a work ethic that is focused and passionate. The warm resonance of his voice and how he arranges his songs in a way that draws the listener in makes them feel like they’re in an intimate setting, and Josh is singing just for them. Combining a classical/pop sound, he has a way of moving his listener to a place that is very special, and, at least for me, there has never been an occasion where I wasn’t moved to tears many times listening to his messages of love, loss, celebration and hope through his gift of music. His song “To Where You Are” holds a very unique and sacred place in the hearts of my family and me when we lost a beloved member of our family. Even now, when I hear that song, I feel as if our dear one is standing right here beside us.
Josh came back to Interlochen in the summer of 2004 to grace us with a concert that stands out in my mind as one of the most splendid and marvelous concerts I have ever seen. It was as if our prodigal son had returned and we welcomed him home with wide open arms with hearts full of pride and smiles. It was our sincere hope that summer evening that Josh felt the warmth of those who have adopted him as one of our own and, yes, we’d love for him to come back to us very, very soon.
Three years have passed and with each tour he has accomplished, it is apparent how much he’s grown and how he has taken what he’s learned and, with that work ethic, he’s succeeded in becoming one of the most beloved entertainers in the world. He has participated in many projects, including lending his singing talent to movie soundtracks such as “The Polar Express”, “AI: Artificial Intelligence”, “Troy”, and who can forget his role in television’s “Ally Mcbeal” when he sang “You’re Still You.” He’s performed with artists such as Celine Dion, Charlotte Church, Lara Fabian, Sara Brightman and many, many others.
It was in November of 2001 that Josh’s first self-titled album, “Josh Groban” was released and, from that moment on, his career has flown on the very wings of the heavenly angel who touches his remarkable voice. His other works include “Closer” (2003), “Awake” (2006), and live concerts, “Josh Groban In Concert” (2002), and “Josh Groban: Live at the Greek” (2004) that are a joy to listen to. And, yes you guessed it; I’ve played and replayed the DVD’s of those concerts countless times. Once the DVD of the live concert from his “Awake” tour comes out in early 2008, I’ll be right back in line, buying up another Josh Groban masterpiece.
Buy Josh Groban - Noel
01 Silent Night
02 Little Drummer Boy
03 I'll be home for Christmas
04 Ava Maria
05 Angels We Have Heard On High
06 Thankful
07 The Christmas Song
08 What Child is this
09 First Noel
10 Petit papa Noel
11 It came upon a Midnight Clear
12 Panis Angelicus
13 O Come all Ye Faithful
Josh Groban - Noel
