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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 6, 2005 22:51:05 GMT -5
?* ?* Peter Knight has done several orchestrations and arrangements for the Carpenters. Most of them being on the albums "Passage" and "Christmas Portrait". What are some of your favorite Peter Knight arrangements. First I'd have to say "I Just Fall In Love Again" is probably the finest arrangement Knight has done for the Carpenters. It's a sweeping power ballad with strings, keyboards, electric guitar, orchestra, and Karen's outstanding vocal. It's a pieced together to a heartwarming effect. "I Just Fall In Love Again" is still considered by many to be a missed single for the Carpenters. I agree wholeheartedly. If released as a single it most likely would have reached the top 20. Any other thoughts on Peter Knight's work with the Carpenters and other artists?  |
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Post by karen69roland on Mar 7, 2005 6:56:08 GMT -5
 I just love Peter Knight's orchestrations.
No wonder why *Christmas Portrait* and *Passage* are my two best Carpenters albums.
*I Just Fall In Love Again* is on my Top 10 list..., I've always wondered what it would be like to do that guitar solo live with that orchestration..., and then, just after finishing the solo, there's that VOICE taking place again..., WOW!! Here comes the chills...
Notice, also, on *Passage*..., Knight's work on *Don't Cry for Me Argentina* and *Calling Occupants*..., awesome.
As for Knight's work on other artists albums..., of course..., The Moody Blues 1967's *Days Of Future Passed* is a classic and one of my all-time favorites..., note that on that album Peter Knight's orchestrations are between The Moody Blues songs..., as oppose to his work with The Carpenters where he is bringing the best out of Karen's voice..., very different. [glow=red,2,300][/glow][shadow=red,left,300]  [/shadow][shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow]
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 7, 2005 20:35:43 GMT -5
$% Right off the top of my head, I am enamored by "Just Fall In Love Again" - this was released the same year my first child, my daughter, was born. I used to sing this song to her as a lullabye - think about the words - it is wonderous to have your first child, and I fell in love again everytime I held her in my arms. And I used to so love holding her in my arms and singing her to sleep with Just Fall In Love Again. Peter Knight is just tremendous. I'll look up some of his other orchestrations and reply further. But this one is a great one. @@ |
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 7, 2005 22:33:08 GMT -5
[glow=teal,2,300] $% [/glow] Knight was one of the finest musicians of alltime. His work was first rate. He helped "Christmas Portrait" become the special work of art it is. Knight did the arrangement on my favorite Christmas song. That is "Home For The Holidays". He captured the upbeat joyful Christmas spirit perfectly. He also did a fantastic arrangment for "What Are You Doin' New Years Eve?". Outstanding this song was tailor made for Karen by Peter Knight. He captured the essence of her voice beautifully. |
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Post by enigma on Mar 7, 2005 23:02:34 GMT -5
I just love Peter Knight's orchestrations.
No wonder why *Christmas Portrait* and *Passage* are my two best Carpenters albums.
*I Just Fall In Love Again* is on my Top 10 list..., I've always wondered what it would be like to do that guitar solo live with that orchestration..., and then, just after finishing the solo, there's that VOICE taking place again..., WOW!! Here comes the chills...
Notice, also, on *Passage*..., Knight's work on *Don't Cry for Me Argentina* and *Calling Occupants*..., awesome.
As for Knight's work on other artists albums..., of course..., The Moody Blues 1967's *Days Of Future Passed* is a classic and one of my all-time favorites..., note that on that album Peter Knight's orchestrations are between The Moody Blues songs..., as oppose to his work with The Carpenters where he is bringing the best out of Karen's voice..., very different. [glow=red,2,300][/glow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow][shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow] Have to agree with all you said there Roland Peter Knights arrangements on Passage are awsome and Christmas Portrait would not be the same without his involvement. I also feel that Days of Future Passed is a must have for any music lover just one listen to the album and especially Nights In White Satin and its clear the genius of Peter Knight. I Just Fall In Love Again is my Carpenters highlight that he was involved in just a great body of work. |
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