Josh Groban - Illuminations
Pop, Classical, Opera | mp3 (v2) 200 Kbps | Playtime: 49:52 min | Size: 64,1 MB
Label: AReprise Records / 143 Record | Tracks: 13 | Rls.date: 2010-11-15
On 'Illuminations,' Groban worked with veteran producer Rick Rubin, known forhis critically acclaimed work with Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, JohnnyCash, and Dixie Chicks among many others. Groban co-wrote the majority of thesongs, including 'Hidden Away,' which he wrote with Dan Wilson - former leaderof the band Semisonic and co-writer of several cuts on the Dixie Chicks' 'Not Ready to Make Nice.' 'Hidden Away' was recorded live with Groban singing and playing piano, Matt Sweeney and Smokey Hormel on acoustic guitars, and veteran R&B icon Spooner Oldham on organ, with a striking orchestral arrangement by David Campbell added later. The opening piano chords and the unfolding melody evoke a timeless Americana, a thread from Stephen Foster through Aaron Copland through Paul Simon and Randy Newman, as Groban makes a heartfelt plea not to hide true love or one's true self.