Josh Groban - Awake Live CD/DVD
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Free Music Review: A fun, high energy performance
Hit: 5 Stars
Josh in person is quite different from his studio CD's. On the one hand, his singing is somewhat less technically perfect and there are times when he goes nasal. On the other hand, he is high energy and has great stage presence, so one gains something from seeing him live. He has a beautiful voice, but his zest for communing with and touching his fans is even more beautiful. Josh is almost religiously casual, with five o'clock shadow, shirt untucked, and awkwardness in attempting to dance -- accompanied by barefoot string soloists. He has an uncanny ability to project a boy-next-door persona, rather than celebrity.
The other performers are fabulous.
On this DVD, Lucia Micarelli plays two amazing solos. One, "Kashmir," a cover for a Led Zeppelin rock piece, is quite probably the most extraordinary violin performance ever recorded -- a performance in which music is changed, irrevocably, where the very nature of the instrument is transformed. If you have not seen this performance, you simply must. There is no other possible course of action.
The evolution of the DVD is starting from Josh's prior pop/classical crossover stuff, but going more toward a folk/rock/jazz type direction at the end. Josh's drum solo is not at all classical sounding.
Josh is clearly a person who loves all music and cultures and ultimately will likely visit all genres -- and bring back music to us from many more countries as he does from Ireland, Italy, and Africa here. Those of us addicted to his beautiful voice will be compelled to follow where he leads us, hoping his musical judgment remains as excellent as it has been so far.
Free Music Review: Brilliant Brilliant!
Hit: 5 Stars
I have already watched this DVD through twice, and couldn't wait to sit down and write a review. In short, it is absolutely FANTASTIC! The sound quality is perfect (just as good as "Josh Groban in Concert") and the camera work is terrific (Josh is all over the place, and there are more than enough camera angles to cover him and his band/orchestra.) Josh's voice is incredible, even with all his movement across the stage his voice is strong and lovely.
Highlights for me were:
1. In Her Eyes- if you haven't seen it elsewhere I won't ruin it for you, but I LOVE how he does this and still sounds so perfect!
2. Aurora/Kashmir by Lucia Micarelli- she's fabulous, keep on rockin', Lucia!
3. Pearls (duet with Angelique Kidjo)- a very different and haunting duet, performed perfectly;
4. Un Giorno Per Noi- not really 'pop concert' material, but performed just as beautifully live as in the studio recording;
5. Awake- beautifully done, words slightly changed to fit the circumstances, very emotional!
My only slight disappointment is that most of the fun 'goofy' stuff in between songs is not on the DVD (which is still much longer than the other concert DVDs, so I understand); also, his sweet "Not While I'm Around" from Sweeney Todd is also missing...
If you have had the chance to go to his concerts or wish you had, do the next best thing and get this DVD/CD. Keep it up, Josh, I will enjoy this and I can't wait for what's next!
Free Music Review: As good as being there in person
Hit: 5 Stars
I really appreciate this excellent DVD documentation of Josh's Salt Lake City concert on his AWAKE tour. I was blessed to see him in Sacramento during the first leg of this tour last March. When he added the second leg of the tour for late summer, I flew to Seattle in August to enjoy the magic of this concert once again. No matter where he performs he is fabulous and his energy and interaction with the audience is gorgeous. This DVD captures the energy and devotion of Josh's audiences. Even little kids were groovin'. It is rare to go to concerts where audiences are uniformly respectful and classy. Josh draws these kinds of fans and the feeling of being in a total "lovefest" with such a spectacular and flawless performer whose voice has no equal is beyond description. Not even a heavy duty downpour that we confronted after the concert could dampen the enthusiasm of people exiting The Key Arena into a traffic jam that boggled the mind. So I am going to close this brief review with a heartfelt thank you for a treasure that I will revisit often. Rain or Shine.Free Music Review: A truly great voice matures
Hit: 5 Stars
I have been a Josh Groban fan from the first time I heard his voice 2 or 3 years ago. First let me say at the outset that I am not a great fan of popular music. It's OK, but it doesn't make my putter flutter. Nonetheless, it seemed that this young man was destined for greatness even if he veered away from the classical repertoire.
Awake is a mix of classical and pop, but it is surely aimed at the pop music fans who filled the Salt Lake City auditorium where this was recorded live at a concert.
This recording is a large sample of the songs he sung there, and there isn't a clinker in the bunch. If this is your first exposure to Josh, then be prepared to become a fan. If you are already a fan, this album marks a further progression in the professionalism, training, and just plain talent on display here.
Buy it. You won't regret it.
Free Music Review: Great Music, High Energy Performance
Hit: 5 Stars
I think this DVD is a must purchase for anyone who's seen Josh in concert. I haven't had that good fortune, but this DVD makes me want to. In addition to the big, lush melodies for which his gorgeous voice is perfectly suited, Josh is also moving in the direction of more modern, edgy music .The DVD version of Canto Alla Vita was a thrilling surprise, with Josh playing on both synthesizer and drums. I love that this talented artist is evolving and creating a unique niche for himself. Violinist Lucia Micarelli's cover of Led Zepplin's Kashmir is breathtaking on the DVD. I recently purchased Josh's Awake CD as well--that is, the studio version that was released in late 2006. I recommend it in addition to the DVD, because it has artists not on the DVD, including Ladysmith Black Mambazo on two songs (Lullaby and Weeping) and Herbie Hancock on Machine.