Josh Groban is far from average in
regards to his incredible ability to sing and captivate listeners. His style is
one that has crossed over the borders between many genres; predominantly
linking opera with pop. Though his style seems to defy any concrete classification,
many have tried. The result has been awkward and contradicting labels such as ‘pop-opera’
or ‘classical pop’ and other hybrid genres of the sort. Regardless of his
label, (or perhaps the lack of one) his music seems timeless.
A naturally gifted baritone, Josh
Groban does not have to try hard in order to have a beautiful voice. However, he is adamant
in voice training which in turn helps him to consistently be on key in vocal
timbre as well as the vast range of notes he is able to hit.
I find Josh Groban worthy of sharing
because he is both an incredible singer and an inspiring person beyond his
talents. He has contributed to numerous foundations and selfless projects that
speak to who he is as a person. As a result, the uplifting messages in his
songs seem to deepen with meaning as listeners can believe in the sincerity of
his words. His voice has touched the hearts of many genres as he has used his
music as gate-way in order to uplift his listeners.
This website is a fantastic place to start in order to get
to know Josh Groban and his work on a deeper level. It offers everything from a
short biography with previews and lyrics to some of his songs, to his own
personal blog. His blog helps reveal more about who Josh Groban is
behind the voice and the spotlight.
Josh
Groban’s YouTube page is full of videos of both his live and edited
performances. From his most well-known You
Raise Me Up, to some of his lesser known songs, it is always a pleasure to
watch the artist at work.
This
is a nice resource for learning what Josh Groban has to say for himself in
regards to his musical career, specific songs, and his life outside of
music. The site contains a large number
of interviews Josh Groban has done in his lifetime from 2001 until the present.