Comments on: Noël, Josh Groban: Revisited http://www.thelisteningblog.com/2008/12/noel-josh-groban-revisited/ “Listen all the time, and remind yourself when you’re not listening, or else the mike and the tape recorder will get the best of you.” – Pauline Oliveros Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:08:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anonymous http://www.thelisteningblog.com/2008/12/noel-josh-groban-revisited/comment-page-1/#comment-364 Anonymous Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:30:00 +0000 http://ajtesttest.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/noel-josh-groban-revisited/#comment-364 I'm no music critic, just know what I like. And, yep, "the voice" took me to this Christmas cd. I grew up going to church - full-blown Christmas services, soaring choirs, even an orchestra brought in, so I'm a sap for the traditional. This cd has it in spades. <br/><br/>The major kudo I can give it is for "Little Drummer Boy". I have *never* liked that song and would be most happy for the kid to take drum and exit stage left. Anyone that can make LDB palatable has my vote. This version did just that. I'm also not a big Silent Night fan, but the opening sets a sweet, soft, quiet tone that I had never heard, and my reaction was unexpected. Take the Faith Hill number and toss it.<br/><br/>Oh, yes, crescendos abound, but that is music embracing the season. If "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" doesn't get you in the Christmas spirt, nothing will.<br/><br/>Thanks for taking a second look, and your commentary. I’m no music critic, just know what I like. And, yep, “the voice” took me to this Christmas cd. I grew up going to church – full-blown Christmas services, soaring choirs, even an orchestra brought in, so I’m a sap for the traditional. This cd has it in spades.

The major kudo I can give it is for “Little Drummer Boy”. I have *never* liked that song and would be most happy for the kid to take drum and exit stage left. Anyone that can make LDB palatable has my vote. This version did just that. I’m also not a big Silent Night fan, but the opening sets a sweet, soft, quiet tone that I had never heard, and my reaction was unexpected. Take the Faith Hill number and toss it.

Oh, yes, crescendos abound, but that is music embracing the season. If “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” doesn’t get you in the Christmas spirt, nothing will.

Thanks for taking a second look, and your commentary.

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