Josh Groban - Touching the Soul - Healing the Grieving Heart
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Josh Groban - A Voice to Soothe the Griving Heart
The first time I realized the healing effect of listening to Josh Groban sing was watching him sing 'To Where You Are' on an episode of Ally McBeal in 2001.
David E. Kelly wrote the special Christmas episode as a tribute to those who had died on September 11th.
In the episode Josh sang the uplifting song, 'To Where You Are' at a funeral.
- Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile to know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are
For any one who has experienced the loss of a loved one, the thought of that loved one only being "a breath away" can be very comforting.
For the Holiday Season 2007, Josh released the much anticipate Noel album. Included on the album was his new version of the classic Bing Crosby song, "I'll Be Home for Christmas." When I first listened to Josh's new version I was moved to tears and still tear up a bit nearly every time since.
Photo Source: © 2007 Shou-ping Yu. From 8/3/07 - The AWAKE Tour in Hershey, PA. Used with Permission.
Josh Groban - Activating the Power of the Heart
- True creativity quite simply starts with balancing your emotions and activating the power of the heart.
Through practicing emotional management from the heart, you tap into the highest form of creativity possible-recreating your perceptions of reality.
Doc Childre
Photo Source: Keeandra. Still in My Heart. Royalty Free Use.
The Voice of Josh Groban - A Gift of Healing
A Collection of Inspiring, Soothing and Healing Songs
I first saw Josh Groban in Concert on one of the first performances of the Closer Tour. The concert was in the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, a smaller venue. His was in an incredible, mind-blowing performance.As I watched this young singer, I realized I was witnessing something truly remarkable, the sharing of an amazing gift with the audience...the gift of song, the gift of his voice.
Watching Josh sing, you can feel his passion for performing and for sharing his gift and feeling that voice and the spirit of the music resonate in the heart. I also realized as a bereavement expert, the healing effect that his voice could have on others grieving a loss, as those listening to his music may begin to heal their grief.
This is a collection of the songs that Josh Groban has sung and performed that I have found to be the most inspirational, the most soothing and the most healing for anyone who has experienced a loss.
Photo Source: © 2007 Shou-ping Yu. From 7/21/07 - The AWAKE Tour in Atlantic City, NJ. Used with Permission.
Josh Groban - Soothing the Grieving Heart
A Donation To the Believe Birthday Auction 2005
With beautiful photographs from Shou-ping Yu, I created and donated several Josh cards for the Believe (2005) auction. I wrote the haiku that was incorporated into this image.
These cards along with several special Believe Packages are listed on the Grobanites for Charity Page of Special Thanks.
Photo Source: © 2005 Shou-ping Yu. Josh Groban - Photos by Ping. Used with Permission.
These cards along with several special Believe Packages are listed on the Grobanites for Charity Page of Special Thanks.
Photo Source: © 2005 Shou-ping Yu. Josh Groban - Photos by Ping. Used with Permission.
Josh Groban - I'll be Home for Christmas on YouTube
Josh sings I'll be Home for Christmas on Good Morning America. He also introduces some military families.
This clip starts on a silly note, with Josh giving his impression of Alvin and the Chipmunks. You get to experience his sense of humor and his gift of charity.
This clip starts on a silly note, with Josh giving his impression of Alvin and the Chipmunks. You get to experience his sense of humor and his gift of charity.
Josh Groban - I'll be Home for Christmas
When I first listened to the new Josh Groban Holiday album, "Noel" I was moved to tears when his new version of the classic Bing Crosby song, "I'll Be Home for Christmas" first played and nearly every time since.-
I'll Be Home for Christmas - Coping with the Holidays
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The classic song, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," is a song about longing to be home with the ones that you love. Listening to this beautiful melody and lyrics is one way of being home for a bit even when you're far apart...if only in your dr...
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To Where You Are - Comforting Those Who Grieve
Others Thoughts on the Comforting Words
- "To Where You Are" brings such comfort to a grieving heart.
Our loved ones who have passed really are just a breath away.
Brown Betty
To Where You Are - A Tribute to Those Lost on September 11, 2001
Josh Groban on Ally McBeal
This clip is return for Josh to Ally McBeal as Malcolm Wyatt in the role that had many noticing this amazing performer.
David E. Kelly wrote the special Christmas episode as a tribute to those who had died on September 11th. In the episode Josh sang the uplifting song, 'To Where You Are' at a funeral.
David E. Kelly wrote the special Christmas episode as a tribute to those who had died on September 11th. In the episode Josh sang the uplifting song, 'To Where You Are' at a funeral.
To Where You Are
A Tribute to Someone Who is No Longer Around
Beautiful video version featuring Josh Groban with flashbacks about a loved one who is not longer around.
Supporting the Josh Groban Foundation and Grobanites for Charity
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A List of all of the Healing Songs by Josh Groban
Songs that Touch the Soul - Heal the Grieving Heart
This is a list of all of the songs featured on this site by Josh Groban.
- To Where You Are
- The Prayer - With Celine Dion
- The Prayer - With Charlotte Church
- The Prayer - With Angie Stone
- You're Still You
- The National Anthem
- For Always - With Lara Fabian
- You Raise Me Up
- Remember When it Rained
- Vincent
- In the Arms of an Angel - With Sarah McLachlan
- Smile
- The Music of the Night
- Don't Give Up, You Are Loved
Josh Groban's Music As Therapy
Recommended Songs to Soothe the Grieving Heart
While Josh Groban's songs may not be on a list of recommendations by music therapists (yet) as songs that soothe the heart, many people recognize the calming, soothing, healing effects of his songs and his voice.Several of Josh Groban's earlier songs have been included on a Music for the Grieving Heart compiled for the Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center, Survivor's After Suicide Program.
This collection of Songs that Touch the Heart - Heal the Spirit on this lens will stand as another list of recommendations.
Photo Source: © 2007 Shou-ping Yu. From 7/30/07 - The AWAKE Tour in Uncasville, CT. Used with Permission.
Music to Soothe the Grieving Heart
Compiled by Lois A. Bloom in memory of her Son Samuel C. Bloom, III
This list was compiled for the Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center, Survivor's After Suicide Program.
- Music for the Grieving Heart
- A list of music to soothe the grieving heart on the Suicide Prevention Center. The list includes comforting, spiritual and relaxing music, along with music with meaningful lyrics.
Music Therapy, Music Thanatology - Using Music to Heal the Heart
Music to Heal the Mind, Body and Spirit
Music Therapy and Music Thanatology are two established disciplines using the soothing, healing ability of music to comfort, calm and provide relief of suffering.-
Music Therapy - A Harmonious Complementary Therapy
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According to the American Music Therapy Association, Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. Music therapy improves the quali...
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Music Thanatology - Music as Therapy at the End of Life
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Music Thanatology is the practice of using music to comfort, calm and relieve the suffering of someone in the final stages of life; it is using music to ease the passage of someone who is terminally ill or dying. Since Music has been a part of my lif...
The Prayer - Version 1
Josh Groban with Celine Dion
A big break for Josh when Andrea Bocelli was unable to perform at the 1999 Grammy Awards. A sampling of the beautiful lyrics, some of which are performed in Italian.
- Let this be our prayer
As we go our way
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe
The Prayer - Version 2
Josh Groban with Charlotte Church
This is also the song that the two performed at the closing ceremonies for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
The Prayer - Version 3
Josh Groban with Angie Stone
The version with Angie Stones is featured in the Concert album.
The National Anthem - Concert for America
Marking the First Year Anniversary of September 11, 2001.
- Today we mourn the lost, honor the living and celebrate the character of our country and the creativity of our people.
President George W. Bush
You're Still You
Josh Groban in Concert
The first song performed by Josh Groban in the role of as Malcolm Wyatt on the season finale of Ally McBeal in 2001.
The moving lyrics on coping with pain, sadness and loss:
The moving lyrics on coping with pain, sadness and loss:
- You walk past me
I can feel your pain
Time changes everything
One truth always stays the same
You're still you
After all
You're still you
For Always
Josh Groban and Lara Fabian
For Always was the theme from the movie "A.I. - Artificial Intelligence" recorded by Josh Groban and Lara Fabian, a song about a love that endures...beyond time, beyond space, for always.
- For always
Forever
For us there's no time and no space
No barrier love won't erase
Wherever you go
I still know in my heart you'll be here
You Raise Me Up - SuperBowl XXXVIII, NASA Tribute 2004
Josh Groban's Tribute to the Columbia Astronauts
Josh Groban moving performance it at Super Bowl XXXVIII, in a special NASA commemoration for the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
A very touching moment and a moving tribute to honor the loss of the Columbia Shuttle Astronauts.
A very touching moment and a moving tribute to honor the loss of the Columbia Shuttle Astronauts.
You Raise Me Up
A Song of Courage and Hope
Josh Groban version of "You Raise Me Up" reached the top of the Billboard AC Charts and remained there for 6 weeks. He also gave a special surprise performance for Oprah Winfrey's 50th birthday in 2004.
Josh's recording also was nominated for a 2005 Grammy award.
The moving and inspiring lyrics:
Josh's recording also was nominated for a 2005 Grammy award.
The moving and inspiring lyrics:
- When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.
Remember When it Rained
Written by Josh Groban
One of my favorite melancholy song. The music written by Josh is beautiful. This has been one of my daughters favorite songs to sing (since it was one of the earlier ones just done in English).
- Remember when it rained.
I felt the ground and looked up high
And called your name.
Remember when it rained.
In the water I remain
Running down
Vincent - Starry, Starry Night
A Tribute to a Troubled Artist
"Vincent" is a song written by Don McLean as a tribute to Vincent Van Gogh. It is often referred to as "Starry, Starry Night."
Josh Groban is among many artists who have recorded a version of this sad song. His version appears on his debut album. It continues to be a popular song in concert.
- Now I think I know what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they're not listening still.
Perhaps they never will...
Image Source: Wikipedia.org. Images. Starry Night. Vincent van Gogh, 1889.
Josh Groban - Vincent
Meaningful Lyrics for Survivors of Suicide
Josh Groban's version of "Vincent" is featured as a one of the songs with meaningful lyrics on the Suicide Prevention Center website, in the Music Bibliography for a Grieving Heart.
- And when no hope was left in sight
On that starry, starry night,
You took your life, as lovers often do.
But I could have told you, Vincent,
This world was never meant for one
As beautiful as you.
In the Arms of an Angel
Josh Groban with Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan's "In the Arms of an Angel" has been one of my favorite bereavement and grief songs. The imagery of someone being carried off in the arms of an Angel is a very healing one.
- You are pulled from the wreckage of your silent reverie
You're in the arms of an Angel;
may you find some comfort here
Smile Though Your Heart is Aching
An Inspirational Song to Help You Through the Tough Times
It interesting that a song written over 70 years ago can still work to heal the heart. This underscores the universal nature of loss and power of words to bring a bit of hope during difficult times...no matter how old or when the loss occurred.
- Smile though your heart is aching;
Smile even though it's breaking.
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by.
Smile When Your Heart is Breaking
A beautiful version of Charlie Chaplin's song, "Smile"
These is a good Video clip to bookmark as a favorite to play again on those days when you are feeling a bit blue.
- If you smile through your fear and sorrow,
Smile and maybe tomorrow,
You'll see the sun come shining through for you.
Josh Groban as Phantom of the Opera
The Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera
Perhaps these lyrics help to explain the appeal that Josh and his music has for so many fans...
- Softly, deftly,
music shall surround you . . .
Feel it, hear it,
closing in around you . . .
You alone can make my song take flight -
help me make the music of the night . . .
Don't Give Up, You Are Loved
An Inspirational Song During Times of Challenge
A good song to be playing for anyone grieving a loss, a reminder to not give up during challenging times that family and friends will be there to help you through the darkness.
- It's just the weight of the world
When your heart's heavy
I will lift it for you
Don't give up
It's just the hurt
That you hide
When you're lost inside, I
I'll be there to find you
Healing Songs by Josh Groban
Songs that Touch the Spirit
Pick Your Favorite Healing Song/Video from the list.
If your favorite isn't on the list, add it in.
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The Prayer - With Celine Dion
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To Where You Are
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Your Still You
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The National Anthem
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For Always - With Lara Fabian
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You Raise Me Up
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Remember When it Rained
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Vincent
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In the Arms of an Angel - With Sarah McLachlan
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Smile
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The Music of the Night
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Don't Give Up, You Are Loved
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Josh Groban Songs Featured as the Music for a Grieving Heart
Compiled by Lois A. Bloom in memory of her Son Samuel C. Bloom, III
The list of Josh Groban Songs featured as part of the "Music Bibliography for a Grieving Heart."
- The Prayer - Josh Groban & Celine Dion
An example of Spiritual Music
- The Prayer - Josh Groban & Charlotte Church
An example of Spiritual Music
- You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
An example of Spiritual Music
- Vincent, Starry, Starry Night - Josh Groban
An example of Music with Meaningful Lyrics
- You're Still You - Josh Groban
An example of Music with Meaningful Lyrics
- To Where You Are - Josh Groban
An example of Music that reminds one you may meet in the future
Josh Groban Web Resources
Main Websites for Josh Groban
For more information about Josh Groban, scheduled performances, news about the tour or to become a Friend of Josh Groban start at these Josh Groban sites.
- Josh Groban
- The Official Josh Groban Website with news, information, updates, tour dates, music and videos.
- Friends of Josh Groban
- Friends of Josh Groban is the official Josh Groban Fan site run by Warner Brother Records. Members receive a variety of benefits.
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