Josh Groban Fans--Are you Awake?

JOSH GROBAN NEW CD 'AWAKE'IN STORES ON NOVEMBER 7TH The legions of Josh Groban fans will slumber no more as Reprise Records announced today a November 7th worldwide release of the hotly anticipated "Awake", the follow up CD to the mega star's previous two albums, the self titled “Josh Groban” and the multi- platinum "Closer" which collectively sold well over 13 million CD’s.

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 just released 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." Josh Groban burst on to the international music scene in 2001 with the release of his self-titled debut album featuring the hit single, "To Where You Are." His follow up CD "Closer" with the smash hit "You Raise Me Up" brought enormous success to the young singing sensation. He has made scores of television appearances beginning with Ally McBeal and continuing with countless performances on Oprah Winfrey, Good Morning America, The Today Show, two PBS specials, the Superbowl, the Oscars and the closing ceremonies of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics with an audience of over 2 billion people. His first PBS Special went on to become the No. 1 selling DVD of 2002. On the touring front, Groban started out his now legendary 40-city concert tour (which sold out in a record breaking 20 minutes) and then went straight forward to a two year arena tour across the US. A Josh Groban tour for 2007 is expected to be announced shortly.

1 posted on 10/28/2006 8:02:06 AM PDT by mom4kittys

To: Neenah; sageb1; motormouth; ladyinred; I'm ALL Right!; Eagle9; ShadowDancer; Jedidah; ...

2 posted on 10/28/2006 8:03:08 AM PDT by mom4kittys (If velvet could sing, it would sound like Josh Groban)

Machine is way cool. (Last song in the concert) Very different for Josh. It is a collaboration of Josh, Deep Forest & Herbie Hancock.

3 posted on 10/28/2006 8:22:56 AM PDT by mom4kittys (If velvet could sing, it would sound like Josh Groban)

Thanks for the ping....only problem is I cant open the link. :o)

MM

4 posted on 10/28/2006 8:32:19 AM PDT by motormouth (Faith is a passionate intuition.)

How about this one?

http://myweb.cableone.net/rkjlc/media.html

Click on the one that says BBC2 "Friday Night is Music Night"
October 27, 2006

Please let me know if that works for you. It is an mp3 format.

5 posted on 10/28/2006 8:35:59 AM PDT by mom4kittys (If velvet could sing, it would sound like Josh Groban)

Woohoo! Thanks for the heads up and the link. What a voice!

Sage

6 posted on 10/28/2006 8:56:59 AM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)

#1 on my Christmas 'want' list!
He looks like the old illustrations of angels, and has a voice they would envy.

7 posted on 10/28/2006 9:15:51 AM PDT by ClearBlueSky (Whenever someone says it's not about Islam-it's about Islam. Jesus loves you, Allah wants you dead!)

To: ClearBlueSky

He is beautiful inside and out. I was drawn by that voice. I was walking from one end of my house to another and heard "the voice" on tv and was already hooked. Then I saw how handome he was. I've also had the good fortune to meet him a few times and he is very sweet. What a complete package!

8 posted on 10/28/2006 9:21:12 AM PDT by mom4kittys (If velvet could sing, it would sound like Josh Groban)

Incredible talent. My daughter graduated with him at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. As a sophomore, he had glasses and looked like an engineering nerd. By his senior year, his transformation was remarkable, and everyone knew he would be a star.

9 posted on 10/28/2006 9:21:49 AM PDT by doug from upland

To: doug from upland

He was recently honored by Los Angeles County High School for the Arts at a fundraiser for the school. A lot of my grobanite buddies went to the event. His parents have done such a great job of keeping him grounded and normal. It is hard to believe he was born and raised in Los Angeles.

10 posted on 10/28/2006 9:26:33 AM PDT by mom4kittys (If velvet could sing, it would sound like Josh Groban)

I'd like to hear him with more choirs backing him. 'You Raise Me Up' just soars!
A Christmas CD- that's what we need! The classic songs in Latin, Adeste Fideles ,Silent Night...ohhhh, that would be glorious! Surely he will do one eventually. Can anyone suggest it where he might see it?

11 posted on 10/28/2006 9:36:45 AM PDT by ClearBlueSky (Whenever someone says it's not about Islam-it's about Islam. Jesus loves you, Allah wants you dead!)

To: ClearBlueSky

Don't I wish too! There were a lot of rumors when he went into recording that it would be a Christmas CD. I made my own CD with Believe and Oh Holy Night lol! I think he will make one eventually. That heavenly voice would make an incredible Christmas CD.

Go to this site: http://myweb.cableone.net/rkjlc/media.html Then you have to choose from the left column--go to year 2002 and click Video Sept - Dec Then move down till you see Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting December 4, 2002
It will give you goosebumps. He sings Oh Holy Night.

12 posted on 10/28/2006 9:44:12 AM PDT by mom4kittys (If velvet could sing, it would sound like Josh Groban)

To: ClearBlueSky

Just to let you know--I found Believe (Christmas song from Polar Express) and Oh Holy Night on Itunes if you want to make your own JG Christmas CD.

13 posted on 10/28/2006 10:25:33 AM PDT by mom4kittys (If velvet could sing, it would sound like Josh Groban)

If you can't recognize good music, I would hate to see what kind of crap you listen to.

15 posted on 10/28/2006 11:05:16 AM PDT by mom4kittys (If velvet could sing, it would sound like Josh Groban)

16 posted on 10/28/2006 11:08:12 AM PDT by 1forall (America - my home, my land, my country.)

17 posted on 10/28/2006 12:01:05 PM PDT by Shimmer128 (My beloved is mine and I am his, Song of Sol 2:16)

Yes, that one worked. Thank you very much.

MM

18 posted on 10/28/2006 12:08:30 PM PDT by motormouth (Faith is a passionate intuition.)

I was a bit disappointed in his O Holy Night. With his voice, he could have nailed it, but he seemed to hold back.
I think he is quite a talent all the same!

MM

19 posted on 10/28/2006 12:15:37 PM PDT by motormouth (Faith is a passionate intuition.)

That was a live version. I have the recorded mp3 (it is on itunes)It is wonderful and more powerful than the video. If you like the Star Spangled Banner watch this:

Go to this site: http://myweb.cableone.net/rkjlc/media.html Then you have to choose from the left column--go to year 2002 and click Video Sept - Dec Then move down till you see Concert for America September 11, 2002 (All the way down the page)

I have a pet peeve about people mangling this song! In fact this was the moment I actually discovered Josh. Tell me what you think.

20 posted on 10/28/2006 12:22:34 PM PDT by mom4kittys (If velvet could sing, it would sound like Josh Groban)

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