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Post by Carlo on Jul 27, 2003 14:41:36 GMT -5
Carlo posted 7/24/03 3:29 AM
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From what l understand, richard had filmed almost every concert the carpenters performed. But what l don't understand is, why richard will not release any of these. At least not so far,other than budakon japan concert. I was lucky enough to attend three carpenters concerts 1973 75 and 76, all in Toronto. Evelyn Wallace had me meet bear alias,mark rudolph. This took place before K & R's concert. I then was taken back stage, to meet the carpenters. One of the brightest moments in my life. They were incredibly nice,very down to earth. Karen was a very beautiful woman, and richard was very nice. What memories, I will never forget that night. iT WAS AUGUST 5TH 1976.Toronto. Thanks for reading. Carlo
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Post by Federico Cruz on Jul 27, 2003 14:42:16 GMT -5
Federico Cruz posted 7/24/03 2:59 PM
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And thanks for share your appreciated memories.Do you have more ?
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Post by Rick Henry on Jul 27, 2003 14:44:04 GMT -5
RickHenry posted 7/25/03 6:00 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I had the honor of seeing The Carpenters once. The date was December 29, 1977. It was my 18th birthday. We saw them at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Karen sounded great. They performed all their hits. Karen did her fabulous drum solo with the mirrors above her so you could see her play - she was great. Richard did his piano solo. The Warsaw Concerto. They also did the oldies medley and came out on stage on a roaring motorcycle. Karen spoke to the audience quite a bit and also mentioned that entire front row was filled by visitors from Japan. I enjoyed the show tremendously and only wish I would have seen them more. www.carponline.bravepages.comThe Carpenters Online |
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Post by Jeff on Jul 29, 2003 23:56:00 GMT -5
The Carpenters performed in concert in New Orleans at Loyola University next to Tulane, on April 27, 1971. Somehow I never found out about it. I missed it and I will never forgive myself. What really hurts is that I was on the Tulane campus in the architecture building, a block away from the hall.
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Post by Sammy on Aug 16, 2003 11:46:03 GMT -5
Does anybody know if Live In Japan has ever been released in the U.S. on video or DVD?
I would really like to see a DVD release of the Carpenters live in concert, especially after Ken and Mitzi Welch started producing their concerts.
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Post by smoothie2 on Sept 9, 2003 13:46:28 GMT -5
:)What a wonderful wonderful thrill it must have been for all of you who did get to see them! I guess reflecting back on the 70's , there were many great artists then much great music..but none come close to the Carpenters.
I don't recall any commercials they were in, but they may have been. I think it's super that we have the wonderful technology that we do these days, to hear enhanced music.
Why not stay lost in such memories, there's too much greif and sorrow and war going on in the real world these days.
Unfortunately, very much so, Karen must have felt very trapped by her success as so many did and do.
Such a tragedy to lose her, but she calms my soul with her very natural vocals.
Still.
katt
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Post by ThomB on Sept 9, 2003 19:26:15 GMT -5
::)It is something how Karen's voice can touch the soul and reach in deep. There aren't many singers who can captivate the senses as totally as Karen does.
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Post by karenandrichfan on Apr 22, 2004 13:36:16 GMT -5
I am looking for any live concert VHS or DVD by the Carpenters is there anything avaible in the states. I've searched a few sites that sell videos/dvd's but have not found.
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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 22, 2004 20:55:19 GMT -5
I am looking for any live concert VHS or DVD by the Carpenters is there anything avaible in the states. I've searched a few sites that sell videos/dvd's but have not found. Have you tried ebay? I'm not sure but I thought I saw "Live In Japan" listed for sale. |
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Post by Peteruk on Apr 23, 2004 11:52:49 GMT -5
Not sure if every Carpenters concert was filmed -that would entail huge expense and film crews around the world  Certainly various USA , Vegas , London , Japanese, European and Australian concerts were filmed and some shown as TV Specials worldwide  Met Ray Coleman at 1990's UK convention , he was fascinating on various aspects of Carpenters career and did confirm -Richard had many concert films plus several hundred live taped performances from every year of their active career in his archive treasure....  Would be great for Richard to issue long overdue USA live 2CD set plus live DVD/ Video release and perhaps a Vegas / Tahoe double set from MGM Grand seasons -we will have to write and encourage Richard to issue both with enhanced film & audio tapes -mixed and mastered for best sound ....  These would be great new releases ..... Peter |
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Post by JIM on May 12, 2004 5:30:34 GMT -5
I attended a concert at West Virginia University in 1973 at the
age of 10. I can't seem to track
down any info on film archives but
it would be so cool to jolt the
memories of this event! I can only
remember bits and peices.
JIM
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Post by Rob813 on May 12, 2004 18:29:43 GMT -5
I had the pleasure of attending two Carpenters concerts in the 1970's at the Performing Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ. The second concert was the retooled version and was much more animated. I didn't get to go backstage, but did get to shake Karen and Richard's hands from the audience. It was a thrill. I've always been a HUGE Carpenters fan and am happy to have these memories of our favorite duo. Thanks Richard for the wonderful music you and Karen have given us.
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