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Post by wisejester7 on Feb 16, 2007 7:41:22 GMT -5
I also find it interesting that the music of the Carpenters unexpectedly cropped up in the movie "Tommy Boy" in 1995. For those who don't know, in one scene of the movie, Chris Farley and David Spade were cruising along in a convertible and criticizing each other's choice of music on the radio as they channel surfed and came upon Karen singing "Superstar." Disparaging the music as "lame," both characters gave each other the option of changing the channel, but ended up singing along with Karen with a surprising depth of raw emotions, both apparently closeted fans... Here is a video link: youtube.com/watch?v=zB_sTns8NToThanks for the link, Dreams! I watched it a few times for laughs. The clip plays to many peoples phobic problem of getting caught actually liking Carpenters. A fear that must still persist today - the latest example being the Grammy's 'non-nod' to the C's as they set up the Alpert/Moss award section.
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Feb 16, 2007 9:35:33 GMT -5
I also find it interesting that the music of the Carpenters unexpectedly cropped up in the movie "Tommy Boy" in 1995. For those who don't know, in one scene of the movie, Chris Farley and David Spade were cruising along in a convertible and criticizing each other's choice of music on the radio as they channel surfed and came upon Karen singing "Superstar." Disparaging the music as "lame," both characters gave each other the option of changing the channel, but ended up singing along with Karen with a surprising depth of raw emotions, both apparently closeted fans... Here is a video link: youtube.com/watch?v=zB_sTns8NToThanks for the link, Dreams! I watched it a few times for laughs. The clip plays to many peoples phobic problem of getting caught actually liking Carpenters. A fear that must still persist today - the latest example being the Grammy's 'non-nod' to the C's as they set up the Alpert/Moss award section. So....I wrote an email to the Grammy Board about this very lack of acknowledgement. Don't know if they'll even respond, but it was completely irresponsible of them, or whoever wrote this intro, to have let slide that Carpenters were NOT mentioned. What about Herb? Shouldn't they have objected too? I mean, after all, it was CARPENTERS that really turned things around for A&M....by the consistent recording of hit after hit after wonderful hit. Somebody besides us ought to be really mad about this, eh? Thoughts from you? Tim
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Post by wisejester7 on Feb 16, 2007 19:26:14 GMT -5
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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 16, 2007 21:34:18 GMT -5
I have watched the movie "Tommy Boy" several times, I really enjoyed it. Again, this was not a movie I would have normally chosen to watch - but because of the Carpenters reference I watched it and ended up liking it quite a bit.
I am looking forward to the new "Ghost Rider" movie as it seems that the main character may have even more of a link to Carpenters music than some in other movies. And again I am a big fan of Nicholas Cage movies.
If anybody watches the movie upon release... please give us a report.
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Post by smoothie2 on Feb 17, 2007 0:04:19 GMT -5
8-)I, like others have mentioned am not a big fan of intense sci-fi or horror type shows, so I probably won't be seeing it unless some of you catch it and give your thoughts about it, and then I might see it on DVD.. Unfortunately, I'm not a big Cage fan either. but as far as the fact that it involves the C's and the attention it might bring as a result, then sounds great. I didn't watch Grammys, but I surely agree that the C's should surely have been mentioned in relation to the Alpert/Moss award. It's high time the C's should have a part in the Grammys a real tribute. Glad you wrote them Tim.s
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Post by BethMosior on Feb 17, 2007 1:07:27 GMT -5
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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 18, 2007 21:35:41 GMT -5
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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 20, 2007 23:59:14 GMT -5
In the movie "Ghost Rider" Cage's character, Johnny Blaze, finds peace in jellybeans and the tranquil sounds of the Carpenters. "You're stepping on Karen," he barks when someone starts speaking while the duo's recording of Superstar plays in the background.
Here is a link to the article with this quote in it: www.azcentral.com/ent/movies/articles/0220ghostrider0223.html
"Ghost Rider" is doing quite well in the box office. As far as I know "Superstar" is played in the moive. I will keep searching to find out if there are any other Karen Carpenter references or songs in the movie.
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Post by wisejester7 on Feb 21, 2007 8:43:46 GMT -5
Thanks for posting the link, Rick. It was a short, but interesting read.
Has anyone ventured forth to see the movie?
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Post by Rick Henry on Feb 21, 2007 11:58:52 GMT -5
There is a soundtrack to the movie - but it does not include any Carpenters songs on it. It's actually a score for the movie so it's all instrumental composed by Christopher Young. There is one instrumental on it titled "A Thing For Karen Carpenter".
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Post by wisejester7 on Feb 21, 2007 13:29:20 GMT -5
Here is one reviewer's take on the soundtrack for the movie "Ghost Rider": Ghost Rider movie year: 2007 composer: Christopher Young label: Varese Sarabande (302 066 789) released on 2/13/2007 Demetris Christodoulides's review of this soundtrack CD: 5 stars An apocalyptic ride into the deepest pits of hell; or alternatively: Christopher Young's Ghost Rider. Primarily orchestral and with a massive sound, this is a frantic ride into heavy rock / metal paths fused with furious symphonic outbursts and dissonant clusters which move along The Core's general lines and also with brilliantly chilling and complex choir writing in the vein of Bless the Child. Coming to complete the assault is the strong percussion and drums section (notably aided by the clever use of the metal-like fast double bass drumming) that will literally blow you out of your seat. This is one truly genuine evil and primitively raw score which will likely leave nobody unmoved. Christopher Young is the undisputed master of modern horror writing for orchestra and this 5-star gem is a bold, golden verification. This makes me wonder just what in the world Track 4 ..." A Thing For Karen Carpenter" ... sounds like. Dubious??
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