Josh Groban Live at The Greek (CD/DVD) (B00063LTH4)

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Josh Groban Live at The Greek (CD/DVD)

Binding: Audio CD
Published: 2004-11-30

$5.95

Josh Groban Live at The Greek (CD/DVD)
by: Josh Groban

Editorial Review:

Josh Groban's 2002 PBS "Great Performances" special was a #1 selling DVD and the best-selling long-form music video of 2003. His second "Great Performances" special was taped at L.A.'s Greek Theater in the summer of 2004. For fans of the young sophisticated pop phenomenon who has sold more than 8 million albums, this CD+DVD package is just the latest great performance in the career of Josh Groban. DVD Extras: On the road with Josh for Summer 2004 Tour and a special performance of "Believe" from The Polar Express (it's PBS footage mixed w/ film footage).
If Josh Groban's unabashedly melodramatic musical fusion inspires grousing on both sides of the classical/pop pundit divide, the screams of the (mostly) young female fans that punctuate these 2004 performances at L.A.'s historic Greek theater better underscore the real point. This set's CD and more expansive DVD complement each other well; if anything, supplemented by a live string ensemble and crack backing band, they're a warmer, more focused showcase for the singer's talents than the studio albums that made his meteoric fame. In peak form, Groban variously delivers forceful renditions of his pop-operatic powerhouses "Canto Alla Vita" and "Anna Luce Del Sole" (the former featuring a drum solo [!] from Groban, the latter a fine guest turn by Bela Fleck on banjo), takes a surprising solo piano break on Paul Simon's "America," waxes Central Asian on Troy's "Remember" and brings the crowd to its feet with the heart-on-his-sleeve dramatics of Closer's "Never Let Go." They're all informed by the singer's insouciant, youthful enthusiasm, arguing that Groban is gifted with more than just a magnificent voice; he's a complete natural as a performer as well. The DVD also includes a tour diary narrated with typical charm by the singer, as well as bonus live performance of "Believe" from the Polar Express soundtrack. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0

GREAT BUY:

We just love listening to Josh Groban, and this video set is just wonderful. I great buy for anyone who loves his music. This is a great gift idea for a love one. I gave it to my wife for her birthday and she loves it. Worth every penny.

Gosh Gorban-Live at the Greek:

I recieved this product in a faster period of time than normal.it arrived in excellent cond. I would defintely purchase from this seller again.++++
The CD plays perfect and the sound quality is excellent.The DVD,the entire concert from start to finish is awesome,but then again I am a huge Gosh Gorban fan and in my opinion,everything he does is just amazing.You won't be disappointed with the slection.

Not much to say:

I used to like Josh Groban, but this DVD made me turn my back on him so completely. Somewhere in his giddy success he has lost the gift of touching hearts, now he's just a platinum singing machine that's powered on by his fame and the highly-placed crowd he's associated with. Very boring.

It's Got "My December!":

Leather pants? Josh was wearing leather pants at this concert? Hmmm. I'll just have to look at the DVD again, only this time more closely.
I recently bought this oldie for two reasons. First, I've gotten everything else I could find that Josh has put out, and second, it's the only thing available that has his cover of Linkin Park's "My December."
Josh's voice wasn't up to par on this DVD, but that doesn't mean it was terrible. It just wasn't at its glorious best. Many of the negative reviewers... more info

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