A Slideshow Tribute: In Honor Of Karen Carpenter

[Rick Henry]

Hello friends... this is a slideshow I assembled in tribute to Karen in this month of celebrating the life and life of Karen Carpenter.

Hope you enjoy it!

Click on the picture of Karen and Richard to view this slideshow

[wisejester7]

What's this! Wow!! I love the idea, Rick. I was surprised when I logged onto the site to find this new gift you have given us. Thank you!!!

I have never heard this sped up version of Jimmy Mack. (I like the slow/regular version). Ah, so it is something new for me, all around!

[wisejester7]

I forgot to say that this format is a real nice way to share photos and hear some of the Carpenters/Karen's/Richard's songs.

[Rick Henry]

The version of "Jimmy Mack" is not sped up... it's done with a change in tempo. The bass is enhanced and the rhythm track is doubled to give it a stronger beat. I really like this remix as it gives the song a peppier edge.

For those who don't know "Jimmy Mack" is one of the unreleased songs from Karen's solo album recording sessions.

[GoodOldDreams]

admin said:

The version of "Jimmy Mack" is not sped up... it's done with a change in tempo. The bass is enhanced and the rhythm track is doubled to give it a stronger beat. I really like this remix as it gives the song a peppier edge.

For those who don't know "Jimmy Mack" is one of the unreleased songs from Karen's solo album recording sessions.

Interesting info. Given the acoustical quality of the recording and "retro" nature of this selection, this song sounds more more a demo recording made earlier in their careers. Nice job on the slide show, Rick!

[Rick Henry]

Yes, the sound quality of "Jimmy Mack" is only fair... as the nine unreleased songs from Karen's solo recording sessions are unfinished and unmixed... so at best any unprofessional remix of these songs is going to be only fair in sound quality... anyhow, I still love this perky upbeat number and feel it should mixed, mastered and released (along with the other eight unreleased KC solo songs).

[wisejester7]

admin said:

The version of "Jimmy Mack" is not sped up... it's done with a change in tempo.

Tempo change = speed change.

[Rick Henry]

Tempo chage = speed change is partially correct. If the speed were changed than everything would be changed at the same rate. With the tempo change only portions were changed.

[smoothie2]

Love the upbeat version of J. Mack along with the terrific slideshow....thanks...This version somehow reminds me of an 80's beat for some reason and would be superb to have it released along with the others.

[wisejester7]

I slideshow #2, too!

Keep 'em coming, Rick!

This adds such a fun bit a spice.

[Rick Henry]

wisejester7 said:

I slideshow #2, too!

Keep 'em coming, Rick!

This adds such a fun bit a spice.

Thank you WJ7... This is all part of the tribute to Karen Carpenter. We should declare February 4 to march 2 as Karen Carpenter month.

I will most likely construct one more Slide Show before march 2nd.

Here's the second Slide Show which features Karen singing "Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee".

Please Click on Slideshow Image to Play

[YesterdayOnceMore]

OUTSTANDING job, Rick! I loved watching these. Thanks so much.

Lots of fun and you put some work into this. They are excellent.

Tim

[Rick Henry]

Thanks Tim... and all! I'm really glad you have enjoyed these Slide Show Tributes to Karen.

I will be making one more by March 2nd.