Post by Rick Henry on Mar 31, 2008 8:23:38 GMT -5
carpentersgermany said:
admin said:
I agree it is thrilling to think of the possibilities of what a DJ like Soulwax (one of my favorites) could do with Carpenters' music. I've heard the Soulwax mix of Dolly Parton's "9 To 5" and it is really excellent. Much of Dolly's music lends itself quite well to remixing. I think choice songs of Carpenters would do quite wel on the mixing board such as "Only Yesterday", "Close To You", "Please Mr. Postman", "B'wana She No Home", "All You Get From Love Is A Love Song", "Road Ode" and Karen Carpenter's entire solo album.
Sadly Richard keeps a very tight reign on Carpenters' music and I'm sure he would not allow remixing of this type to happen... as he has said he wants to preserve the originals. But, in my mind the originals will always be there and will always be loved... a remix album would not harm the integrity of the originals one bit. If anything a remix album would once again bring the music of the Carpenters to the forefront again. I can't help to believe that had Karen been around today she would most likely be all for a remix album.
Sadly Richard keeps a very tight reign on Carpenters' music and I'm sure he would not allow remixing of this type to happen... as he has said he wants to preserve the originals. But, in my mind the originals will always be there and will always be loved... a remix album would not harm the integrity of the originals one bit. If anything a remix album would once again bring the music of the Carpenters to the forefront again. I can't help to believe that had Karen been around today she would most likely be all for a remix album.
I absolutely agree, I love the "9 to 5" Remix they did. The whole album is perfect for parties and this song was always a highlight.
I also think a Remix album could not harm the originals.
The Remix-Albums of Giorgio Moroder and Cerrone for instance made me listen to the originals, that I really love.
So I think, a Remix Album together with artists like Soulwax could be a chance to see the originals in a different light and could at the same time get a new generation interested in the originals. I'm sure that would work!
Concerning Karen's solo work: yes, it would be great to hear some good remixes of her song. But I think, her songs are so up to date, they could be played in a club in the original version.
I'd love to hear that!
Hi CG... I find it interesting that you say Karen's songs are so up to date that they could be played in a club as they are. I find this even more interesting coming from you because of your young age and the fact that you are in tune to the sounds and styles of today's music. I have to agree with you in that Karen's album has actually aged quite well musically. "Guess I Just Lost My Head" would sound perfectly natural on the radio next to Gwen Stefani or Christina Aguilera. "Remember When Lovin' Took All Night" would be a great "pack the dance floor" number. "All because Of You" would be a great country radio music tune right alongside Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift. "Make Believe It's Your First Time" could hit #1 on the adult contemporary charts easily and give Colbie Caillat and Sara Bareilles a run for their money. Too bad A&M just did not promote this album when they released it in 1996.