Those things are great, sure, but just sugary icing on an already perfectly sweet cake. (And of little consequence since I'm never going to meet the guy.)The Sweet Cake...
What I am able to fully appreciate about Mr. Groban is:
- his musical genius (yes, I said genius)
- what he stands for
- who he is as an artist
- his global vision and compassion
- the risks he takes
- the songs he writes
- the music he makes
- the causes he supports
and so on and so on...
But most important of all, I'm profoundly in love with his singing voice. If his big heart is the pinnacle of his beauty as a human being, then his big voice is its instrument. There are very few people who can bring me the kind of chills one gets when they know they are hearing the voice of God. The music of Mozart has this effect on me. Andrea Bocelli’s voice sometimes brings me tears as well as goose bumps. There are a few others too, but at the top of this list is Josh Groban, who's so humble that he'd be sure to disagree.
A la mode...
Whether he realizes it or not, his gorgeous music is such an important contribution to this world. It’s inspiring. It’s a reminder of things that are lovely in life, and that reminder alone can give hope and comfort during depressing times. Not to mention how he uses it to directly help others with his foundation, getting involved with just about every charity and relief effort out there. All the while, enriching lives by sharing his amazing gift. I hope he continues to do so for years and years to come.
...Oh, and did I mention he appeared on the dear-to-my-heart TV show Glee twice? That's a double-scoop bonus!
Okay, I'll stop gushing now. Why am I suddenly hungry for cake and ice cream? Strange. Anyway, here are a few of Groban's many delicious recordings. Enjoy!
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