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What Happened??

Serabella | Boston | 12/06/2004

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I'm such a dedicated fan of everything Josh Groban has done (I have multiple copies of his CD's and two copies of the first PBS concert) that I was thrilled to learn he had another concert! I saw it last night. What happened?? The first PBS concert was stylish (appropriate for a quasi-classical performer) and the focus was on that beautiful voice! The guests were equally wonderful performing with Josh. THIS concert was a complete turn around. Looks like Josh is trying to change it all in mid-stream but I'm not sure what it's supposed to be. Maybe "Josh Groban does the Backstreet Boys." At any rate, I was very disappointed. This concert had songs that were repeats from the first concert (in very different arrangements that didn't quite work), and a very small selection from "Closer." I tried my best to concentrate on Groban's lovely voice but the camera people seemed to think we'd rather see fans waving light sticks. When he performs "To Where You Are" (again) we see Groban through tiny flags being waved by fans (annoying and distracting). On a couple of songs his voice seems strained and I agree with one reviewer here that he sounds congested. At one point Groban goes back and forth across the stage (like this bunch really needed to be more frantic!). I stopped watching after the first hour and decided I have to be content with what I have. THIS PBS concert DVD and CD will not make it into my collection."

Not a keeper

Phil Buckberg | Olney, MD USA | 12/06/2004

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Disclaimer: these remarks are based on watching the PBS broadcast on 12/5, not from watching the actual DVD or listening to the CD. However, I concur with almost everyone who wrote their reviews AFTER the broadcast: this is a disappointing collection. Josh Groban's voice, while often strong and true, equally often is nasal and thick to the point of distraction. The live audio versions of the songs on this collection simply don't compare to the studio CDs or the previous live versions on "Josh Groban In Concert".

As for JG's performance, it seems like he's taking his excellent songs and trying to infuse some energy into them, taking this genre of music to the masses by mixing classical-style music with an arena-rock stage show. Personally, I like the idea, and it's a shame that it doesn't quite come together here. I was happy to seem him so much more animated and self-confident. Unfortunately, I think it was at the expense of his vocals, as he is clearly using his energies to concentrate on the entire delivery of each song, not just on the vocals.

If this CD contained a lot of new music, I'd buy it anyway just to have it. But since it offers nothing new except (IMHO) inferior version of songs I already have on CD, I don't feel the need for it."

Watched Josh Groban's "Greek" on PBS

Regan | Queenstown, MD | 01/17/2005

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I found out that PBS had another "Great Performance" by Josh Groban and set two TV's and VCR's to film it I was so excited. As I watched though I grew more disappointed with each minute. Josh Groban's voice which has always been powerful and gorgeous, was not very good at all. This was in the first few minutes of the concert and especially during "Mi Mancherai." I remembered that one because it's the first and there were others but I didn't jot them down for this review. Since this show was before Christmas I was prepared to buy a couple of the DVD's for me and my daughter, but decided against that. With very few exceptions, I already have all of the songs in the Greek concert already on CD or the first concert DVD and loved them all. I don't think Groban had a "cold" as someone has stated here, because he didn't sound that way on all of the songs. My sister used to take voice lessons and she told me that the "nasal" sound is really from strain. Whatever the reason, I didn't guy this Concert DVD. I also think Groban sounds better in a more controlled studio environment. The beautiful young Lucia Micarelli was truly remarkable and she reminded me of Josh Groban when I first saw his premiere concert. I'm sure Josh has more beautiful music ahead of him and I'm otimistic also."

Wish I could recommend the "Greek"

Kate Galacte | Aurora, OH | 01/17/2005

(2 out of 5 stars)

"But after watching it for the zillionth time, I just can't honestly recommend that others buy Josh Groban's "Live at the Greek." I bought it and before doing this review I wanted to be as focused as I could. Josh Groban has voice problems and it plays out on the DVD and the CD. In addition, there are skewed camera angles which look very amateurish and some poor sound quality. If Josh had done more of his newer songs from "Closer" this concert DVD would have a more new feel, but that didn't happen. It's much like watching the first concert but with so many problems that it's hard to watch."

A Different Performance From Josh Groban

Melanie Brooks | Orlando, FL, USA | 01/18/2005

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I've kept up with Josh Groban's career since I first saw him on "Ally McBeal" on American TV. I've bought all of his CD's and absolutely loved his first concert, filmed in 2002. That concert was stylish and lovely with Groban's voice absolute perfection. With "Live at the Greek" we see a very different Josh Groban and his voice shows the strain of maturing while keeping up a rigorous concert schedule. While that alone should not pose a problem, there are many issues with the "Greek." In the first few minutes of the concert I heard his voice go from reasonably good to nasaly and poor. It was difficult to watch and more difficult to listen. Groban is dressed down this time, looking more casual. That itself would not be a problem if his performance were still good. It's not even close. Groban's only true talent, the one talent that made him a mega-star, is his voice. His voice is definitely poor during the Greek concert. I was fortunate enough to purchase my DVD set at a store that gives refunds."

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