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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Nov 5, 2006 20:20:09 GMT -5
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Post by Rick Henry on Nov 5, 2006 21:21:03 GMT -5
...Since "Make Believe It's Your First Time" was mentioned I just want to add that I love the sparse keyboard parts on Karen's solo version (from her solo album). The keyboard is so delicate and intimate - really adds to the beauty. Does anybody know who played keyboards in that one. I think it was Greg Phillanganes or possibly Bob James. It even sounds a bit like Rob Mounsey (who did keyboards on "Guess I Just Lost My Head" - also on Karen's solo album). Anyone know? [/b] [/center][/quote] I, too, love the sparkling keyboard work on Karen's solo version of "Make Believe It's Your First Time." Given how the credits for the keyboards are ambiguously presented in the CD booklet notes, Richard Tee could be a fourth possibility as well. Since Bob James is specifically credited for arranging and orchestrating this song, it would seem not a far fetch that he played the keyboards for it as well. [/quote] yes, you are right Dreams... it has to be Bob James playing keyboard on the song. What a great job he did.
On the topic of Karen's singing two notes in one syllable... again Dreams you are right... the term is called a "vocal slur".
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Nov 5, 2006 22:53:10 GMT -5
I, too, love the sparkling keyboard work on Karen's solo version of "Make Believe It's Your First Time." Given how the credits for the keyboards are ambiguously presented in the CD booklet notes, Richard Tee could be a fourth possibility as well. Since Bob James is specifically credited for arranging and orchestrating this song, it would seem not a far fetch that he played the keyboards for it as well. yes, you are right Dreams... it has to be Bob James playing keyboard on the song. What a great job he did... So another connection is that Bob James played piano on all these albums as well.
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Post by Rick Henry on Nov 5, 2006 23:01:21 GMT -5
yes, you are right Dreams... it has to be Bob James playing keyboard on the song. What a great job he did... So another connection is that Bob James played piano on all these albums as well. Hey Dreams... I believe you meant for this comment to go in the Twisted Logic #23 thread.
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Nov 5, 2006 23:12:59 GMT -5
So another connection is that Bob James played piano on all these albums as well. Hey Dreams... I believe you meant for this comment to go in the Twisted Logic #23 thread. Yes, thanks. I will expand my answer in the other thread. I got carried away continuing on your train of thoughts on Bob James...
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Post by Rick Henry on Nov 5, 2006 23:17:21 GMT -5
Just to get back on the topic of "Most Beautiful Songs"... I think the last one I mentioned was "Two Sides" - what a wonderful song. I think I mentioned the mellow trio of guitars which starts the song out. Another aspect I love in this song is the way Karen holds the note at the end - just sheer beuaty.
I also love "All Because Of You" from Karen's solo album. This song is a real beauty. Karen's voice is silky smooth and filled with soul and emotion. Karen's beauty really shines through in this song. Like "Two Sides" it has a bit of a country feel to it.
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Post by makapipi on Nov 9, 2006 14:28:11 GMT -5
Medley: Superstar/ Rainy Days and Mondays from the As Time Goes By cd , what a nice, relaxed, and such vocal control song.
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Post by Rick Henry on Nov 11, 2006 0:58:09 GMT -5
A few more of the most beautiful...
"Solitaire" - Deep, dark and soulful filled with strins of beauty from beginning to end.
"I Won't Last A Day Without You" - From the first oepning lines this song is streaming with sounds of beauty and love. One of my favorite singles.
"Top Of The World" - Makes even a stormy rainy day seem like a beautiful sunny day.
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Post by wisejester7 on Nov 11, 2006 10:49:45 GMT -5
Among the most beautiful ...
The 'jingle' (sounds too harsh for this melody) for the Japanese chocolate commercial.
I only wish it was a full composition.
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Post by Rick Henry on Nov 19, 2006 0:55:18 GMT -5
Among the most beautiful ... The 'jingle' (sounds too harsh for this melody) for the Japanese chocolate commercial. I only wish it was a full composition. Hi Wisejester... the song is "From The Heart"... I agree it's a nice tune and also wish there was a full length recording of the song.
"Aurora" and "Eventide" are also amongst the most beautiful songs Carpenters ever recorded.
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Post by merlinjones on Nov 21, 2006 13:36:50 GMT -5
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Post by smoothie2 on Nov 21, 2006 23:19:20 GMT -5
;D Interesting feedback on all accounts ....it's hard to think of very many songs they did that weren't beautiful. "Make Believe its Your First Time" "You're the One" "Heather" "A Song For you" "Solitaire" "The Wedding Song" (or "Because We Are in Love")..gorgeous choral back-up and music is very fitting. I will admit that it's hard for me to listen to "You're the One" .. because it is so very intimate, the lyrics catch you from the start "every line of your face"...the flow of the song itself is just heart warming, as is the case also with the others I've listed.
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