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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 15, 2005 10:00:04 GMT -5
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Post by DVB3 on Mar 15, 2005 13:08:39 GMT -5
I almost fell out of my chair when I heard this track, great vocals as always and then bam bathroom time
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Post by enigma on Mar 15, 2005 13:26:09 GMT -5
Not to be difficult but I found this track to be rather goofy but I can appreciate the Carpenters attempts at humour. It was quite and unexpected track when I first got the record and listened to it for the first time I did not laugh at it but it did think to myself what on earth am I listeneng to here? and admit I did crack a smile when I first heard it. Now I just skip it.
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 16, 2005 0:06:35 GMT -5
I generally skip "Intermission" these days. But when I first bought "A Song For You" in late 1972 it was on 8-track. I had no choice but to listen to the song. What I like about it is that it's an unassuming type humor. They perform it completely seriously. The vocal harmony is impeccable. And the overdubbing is worked precisely. Richard truly arranged a fine tuned intermission for us. What a clever wit.
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Post by Ming on Mar 16, 2005 2:57:24 GMT -5
I think intermission is one of the shortest songs of the Carpenters.It is quite good.
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 16, 2005 9:38:50 GMT -5
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 17, 2005 1:05:37 GMT -5
It was only a few yrs. ago that I bought a tape cassette of A Song For You...I really love the whole album....and always listened to the Intermission, and I never knew just until I got so curious to know what that last word was that ...ok..they'll be right back after they ...and so thanks again to metrolyrics site again the other day.... and really... the bathroom ...I was a little surprised and chuckled to myself about it...especially, when I realized it took me so long to get curious enough to look up that last word! the harmony is terrific and perfectly performed... but I may start skipping it too...it's ok and I appreciate a bit of humor.. it's a little odd. BUt That's where I'm headed if there's ever an intermission or break to be had...so... ha...
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Post by JIM on Mar 19, 2005 11:43:10 GMT -5
!@ Its not difficult to see how Karen and Richard felt a need to incorporate a bit of humor into an album, where the majority of tunes are very heavy, save Piano Picker and TOTW. I find intermission to be profoundly inspired. On one hand Karen and Richard found a way to express there love of vocal harmonies by way of a Grigarion(sp) chant, which up until the last word "bathroom" takes you by complete suprise. Genius! I do not have an original print of A Song For You 72 and I may be remembering something that never was. So if anyone has the original does RC sing "bangin on my key's" and on later releases sing "playin on my key's"? In Piano Picker. Just curious.
Jim
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Post by enigma on Mar 19, 2005 14:18:42 GMT -5
Hi Jim
As far as I know Richard has always sang banging on the keys I do have 2 different versions of ASFY and there is a noticeable difference in alot of the tracks on the record...different mixes and they even sound a little different so I assume I have an early and late copy of the record. Piano Picker is not any different on either version I have. Hope this helps.
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 19, 2005 14:56:53 GMT -5
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Post by OceanKing on Mar 19, 2005 15:21:32 GMT -5
The original joke of "Intermission" is lost on CD. On the original vinyl album, "Intermission" was the last track on Side 1. You had to get up and flip the record over to Side 2 on the turntable. On CD, this transition is lost, so its placement might sound odd to folks who've never played a record.
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Post by JIM on Mar 19, 2005 19:29:24 GMT -5
!@ Ocean King You make a good point. A CD lacks what indeed is truly an intermission when played in album format. Hey Enigma I could have sworn the lyrics were different on the remasters. Rick I had Live At The Pilladium many years ago but thanks for letting me know my old brain is not starting to play tricks on me.
JIM
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 19, 2005 20:30:42 GMT -5
The original joke of "Intermission" is lost on CD. On the original vinyl album, "Intermission" was the last track on Side 1. You had to get up and flip the record over to Side 2 on the turntable. On CD, this transition is lost, so its placement might sound odd to folks who've never played a record. You are so right. Good observation.
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 24, 2005 2:35:55 GMT -5
Rick I had Live At The Pilladium many years ago but thanks for letting me know my old brain is not starting to play tricks on me. JIM Yes the lyrics on "Live At The Palladium" are completely different. I actually like the version of "Piano Picker" from "Palladium" as much as the original maybe even better. I think Richard did a great job on the song when it was used in the TV special "Space Encounters". Another tidbit on "Intermission". Isn't it based on a classical piece?
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 24, 2005 9:33:10 GMT -5
Yes the lyrics on "Live At The Palladium" are completely different. I actually like the version of "Piano Picker" from "Palladium" as much as the original maybe even better. I think Richard did a great job on the song when it was used in the TV special "Space Encounters". Another tidbit on "Intermission". Isn't it based on a classical piece? $% Well Rick, it certainly sounds like it is - I have the music at home - perhaps it will tell me. I'll check it out and post my findings.
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