Josh Groban is famous for his incredible voice.
He could sing the phone book and it would still sound beautiful.
Groban really is a shining talent in his genre.
All it takes is a quick glance through the comments section of any Josh Groban video to see how many people regularly have their tear ducts activated by him.
When he covers songs, he brings his own vocal gravitas.
Especially when the songs are already beautiful and heartwarming.
In this video, he performs his rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon and Garfunkel. It’s a track known for its heartfelt and poetic lyrics.
Written by Paul Simon and traditionally sung by Art Garfunkel, the song is about being there for friends and family in times of need.
So what happens when Josh Groban embraces the song?
You get a rendition that could make a stadium cry.
He performs with Rock Choir and the BBC Concert Orchestra in Hyde Park as part of Last Night of the Proms Celebrations for BBC Radio 2.
That’s one big crowd, not even counting the hundreds of thousands of views online.
He’s come a long way since his young emergence.
But his voice has only refined over time.
He may now wear a beard and glasses, signifying a more mature Groban, but he is as graceful in his performance as ever. That’s fair considering he started off as a full package since his debut in 2001.
And the Rock Choir is fantastic too.
Well the name Rock Choir might lead you to expect a group singing ACDC tracks, but they can certainly handle a track by Simon and Garfunkel.
They echo Groban through some of the verses and add an almost gospel feel to the show. Altogether, they add yet another level of energy to this already powerful performance.
Not to mention the Orchestra!
Between the Rock Choir and Groban’s fantastic vocals, what could make this rendition better?
Well, watching the video the answer is obvious; a world-class British orchestra pulling (or playing) all the strings!
And here we go… Groban brings the big finish!
As the song swells toward the end, Josh Groban pulls out all the stops and raises the heavens with his larger-than-life voice.
He is able to provide such power, yet remain silky smooth. Groban really is a one-of-a-kind talent and is arguably at the top of his game now.
It’s incredible to watch Groban absolutely deliver with this performance. It’s amazing to see just how powerful his voice still is.
Check out the full video of Groban’s performance below!
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