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Bridges Live: Madison Square Garden
Pop · 2019

Bridges Live: Madison Square Garden

Josh Groban

A masterclass in arena-sized vocal pop, capturing the resonant power of a world-class baritone amidst the electric energy of a sold-out Madison Square Garden.

April 19, 2019 · Reprise Records

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Bridges Live: Madison Square Garden is more than just a live document; it is a victory lap for an artist who has spent two decades bridging the gap between high-art opera and accessible pop. The sound is massive, characterized by the natural reverb of one of the world's most famous arenas, yet it retains a startling intimacy during the piano-led ballads. You can feel the weight of the air in the room, the collective breath of thousands of people, and the sheer physical power of Groban's baritone as it effortlessly cuts through a full orchestra.

Moments Worth Listening For
the transition from a hushed piano intro to the full orchestral explosion during Bring Him Home
the specific timbre of Jennifer Nettles voice blending with Groban during their duet on 99 Years
the roar of the MSG crowd that momentarily drowns out the piano before a particularly difficult high note
the playful theatrical chemistry during the Lullaby duet with Idina Menzel
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How does Bridges Live: Madison Square Garden sound next to the rest of Josh Groban's catalogue?

Urban Night+3.4σ

Urban Night saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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