Who in the heck is Josh Groban? (NRR)

David Foster wrote:

Josh Groban is the type of singer who comes along once every fifty years. When he was 17, he was discovered by music mogul David Foster. His first big gig was "You Raise Me Up" for the Titanic soundtrack. He's friends with Celine Dion. Definitely not from American Idol. He'd be even bigger than he already is if he was into rock or pop, but rock and pop singers can't sing like this guy. He can be very loud without a microphone.

Josh Groban is a fine vocalist, but I wouldn't say there are no pop singers who can hang with him. How about Beyonce? Aguilera? I mean I'm not gonna go buy a Beyonce album, but those girls can belt it out with the best of em. Older people prefer Groban because his music is more "adult contemporary" and his song content is similar to reading a hallmark card. But just because his vocal style is more "proper" doesn't mean he's better than some of the really outstanding pop singers. He is quite good though.

It's not my kind of music but I'm able to appreciate his stuff... talent is a pleasure to observe wherever it is.

He's not good looking though, sorry.

Cross between Michael Bolton and Yanni. Chicks dig him because he's got the "sensitive new-age guy" look. Guys hate him for the same reason. Chicks dig him for the same reason guys dig Shakira.....they really aren't listening to the music, they're imagining themselves boffing the musician.

My mother got defensive and visibly upset when I told her that I didn't like Josh Groban. You would have thought that I'd slandered her brother instead of criticizing a pop singer. He looks like an overgrown hobbit.

Josh Groban can beat Rexing in a 5k....in trainers!

Alan

Pop stars' albums, and yes, even Aguilera's, require editing. Aguilera is pretty good, but what you hear on CD is not what you hear on stage. She cannot hold her notes as well at award shows. Probably the biggest editing happens with Ashlee Simpson, Britney Spears or Justin Timberlake and all the rap guys, their albums sound SO much better than their nonsense on stage. With Groban and other classical/opera/jazz singers, what you hear on CD is what you hear on stage. No editing. He and Celine Dion are worlds better than their cohorts.

wla wrote:

Daft Punk recently performed in Sydney. Their music kicks ass and their shows are actually fun. They are the ultimate performers with innovative visual effects. I recommend seeing them in concert.

Josh Groban is gifted with a great voice, but more thought needs to go into the selection of his material and into his production. David Foster, who has been mentioned here, is largely to blame. I heard his first CD and yeah, he can sing, but all of the material was bland, overproduced, and dull. In the words of Fresighn Theatre, he needs to be sent in for "regrooving."

Imagine Clay Aiken, but good looking and straight.

Personally his music sounds like sappy christian contemporary music, but I think David Foster or whoever was behind his career was brilliant in keeping him out of that limiting industry and have him accessible to the masses.

"You raise me up" is just as sappy as "Wing Beneath My Wings", but when Josh sings it, I am oddly moved.

When someone can move you with a sappy song, that takes true talent and charm.

Friend of Oprah? I loathe him already.

You have great taste tx...His music really provides a lot of training thoughts.I work with many world class athletes and Josh really stimulates my mind.For your information, the MIND controls your actions,so i'm always looking for new ways to dig deeper.Thanks for the videos.Coach

He's a vocalist in the Lemmy Kilmister mode, but not quite as handsome. He used to perform as Jimmy in a Osmonds tribute band.

Whoever said hes like Jeff Buckly...just no. Groban has a fine voice, but it seems much more sappy. Buckly is original and very moving corpus christi carol anyone?

coach1 wrote:

You have great taste tx...His music really provides a lot of training thoughts.I work with many world class athletes and Josh really stimulates my mind.For your information, the MIND controls your actions,so i'm always looking for new ways to dig deeper.Thanks for the videos.Coach

that was a really dumb post. I wouldn't let you coach my pet rat with lame thoughts like that.

any guy who admits to liking this fruit should be ashamed

the guy freaking sucks