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Conditon: New.
On 'Illuminations,' Groban worked with veteran producer Rick Rubin, known for his critically acclaimed work with Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash, and Dixie Chicks among many others. Groban co-wrote the majority of the songs, including 'Hidden Away,' which he wrote with Dan Wilson - former leader of 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.
Track Listing
1. Wandering Kind, The (Prelude)
2. Bells of New York City
3. Galileo (Someone Like You)
4. Ora Dell'Addio, L'
5. Hidden Away
6. Au Jardin des Sans-Pourquoi
7. Higher Window
8. If I Walk Away
9. Love Only Knows
10. Você Existe em Mim
11. War at Home
12. London Hymn
13. Straight to You
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