lucky77
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Post by lucky77 on Apr 22, 2007 14:41:38 GMT -5
I'm shocked he hasn't been mentioned here. I used to be a huge fan of his guess I still am however I love the Carpenters alot more. But his music isn't all that bad either lol sorry Barry..Did u know that Karen used to date him?? Just ask Ron Dante and he'll tell u. Any "closet BM fans" here besides me?? Also am a huge fan of Neil Diamond I've been to 2 of his concerts recently for the 1st time and had a great time:D
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Post by wisejester7 on Apr 22, 2007 17:21:53 GMT -5
I know we talked about Barry before, but I sure couldn't find anything when I went to look for it. Go figure, huh? Anyway, I think he has done quite well for himself ... time has been good for Barry and his music.
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Post by sunnybunny on Apr 22, 2007 21:16:51 GMT -5
I have a cd of his.Olivia Newton-John does a duet with him so that is the only reason I have it.I've listened to a few other tracks on it and they were pretty good.Which brings me to a kind of funny story,so I was talking to a friend of mine the Olivia board,he is a Barry Manilow fan,and I had told him that I had gotten the cd that day.Well I thought he would just tell me what he thought of it,in the end he not only tells me what he thinks of it he gives me the story behind it.
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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 23, 2007 9:16:53 GMT -5
 I've never been a big fan of Barry Manilow - but I do like about half a dozen of his songs - mostly the earlier hits like "It's A Miracle", "Could It Be Magic", "Sunrise" and "Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again".
A note on "Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again" - although I do like Manilow's recording - The Carpenters' recording, in my mind, is far superior both musically and vocally. The Carpenters recorded the song as a dark and mournful power-pop song. The Carpenter are actually the first artists to record the song having recorded it a year before Manilow - but it was never released until 1995. They recorded the song during the "Horizon" recording sessions. |
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Post by ps11932 on Apr 23, 2007 16:16:46 GMT -5
I guess I probably consider Barry Manilow my favorite male vocalist- I especially like "Daybreak", It's A Miracle" & "Weekend In New England." After multiple listens of his version & Carpenters version of "Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again" I'm coming to appreciate the way the C's version reflects edge, despair and discord; better reflecting the mood of the song. Manilow's version may be more pleasant to hear but Carpenters has the power impact. (They also have a more realistic interpreatation of "Ticket To Ride" than Beatles.)
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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 23, 2007 21:28:00 GMT -5
Also am a huge fan of Neil Diamond I've been to 2 of his concerts recently for the 1st time and had a great time:D Oh... Neil Diamond... I didn't see his name mentioned on the first read. Neil Diamond I like quite a bit. Definitely a favorite of mine. diamond really put a good amount of emotion into many of his songs. He was quite aN excellent earthy type singer.
Liam McKahey (lead vocalist for Costeau) has a similar singing style. Cousteau is a group which banded together in 1999. Their sound has a light jazz influence with tones of pop and rock. Their music is strong in melody and harmony. Liam McKahey is similar in a dark and dusky vocal style as Neil Diamond. Although McKahey's rich baritone voice is a tad bit more clear and pure in tone than Diamond's. After multiple listens of his version & Carpenters version of "Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again" I'm coming to appreciate the way the C's version reflects edge, despair and discord; better reflecting the mood of the song. Manilow's version may be more pleasant to hear but Carpenters has the power impact. I agree Carpenters' recording of "Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again" does seem to reach the core of the soul in a way unlike Manilow's recording. Carpenters put more emphasis on the soul instead of the
commercial aspect - which in turn makes the song quite powerful. And Karen's voice is absolutely crystalline perfect. (They also have a more realistic interpreatation of "Ticket To Ride" than Beatles.) Oh, oh... don't let a Beatles fan hear you say that - that could start a revolution.   |
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Post by GoodOldDreams on Apr 25, 2007 1:25:37 GMT -5
(They also have a more realistic interpreatation of "Ticket To Ride" than Beatles.) Oh, oh... don't let a Beatles fan hear you say that - that could start a revolution. I, too, think the Carpenters did a more effective interpretaton of "Ticket to Ride" than the Beatles' take on their own song. The Carpenters' arrangement of it as a ballad is more reflective and appropriate to communicate the sad and somber emotions associated with lost love than the Beatles' more upbeat pop treatment of it. Richard often cited the Beatles as one of his musical influences, so it was a major achievement and no fluke that the Carpenters' astounding re-interpretation of the previously unremarkable versions of "Close to You" (by Burt Bacharach, Richard Chamberlain and Dionne Warwick) beat out the Beatles' "Let It Be" for the Grammy Awards' Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in the years 1970-1. |
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Post by wisejester7 on Apr 25, 2007 11:17:08 GMT -5
I, too, think the Carpenters did a more effective interpretaton of "Ticket to Ride" than the Beatles' take on their own song. The Carpenters' arrangement of it as a ballad is more reflective and appropriate to communicate the sad and somber emotions associated with lost love than the Beatles' more upbeat pop treatment of it. Richard often cited the Beatles as one of his musical influences, so it was a major achievement and no fluke that the Carpenters' astounding re-interpretation of the previously unremarkable versions of "Close to You" (by Burt Bacharach, Richard Chamberlain and Dionne Warwick) beat out the Beatles' "Let It Be" for the Grammy Awards' Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in the years 1970-1. Well said. I couldn't agree more! |
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Post by Rick Henry on Apr 25, 2007 11:29:48 GMT -5
When it comes right down to it... I have to agree that Carpenters' treatment of "Ticket To Ride" quite a bit more intense musically and far more superior vocally.
But talk like this could still cause a "revolution".  |
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Post by smoothie2 on Jun 29, 2007 23:31:03 GMT -5
 "Just browsing" through...I absolutely Love Manilow always have, and N. diamond and of course Beatles.
Barry's album "Even Now" is especially one of my favorites of his.
It would be a real treat to see him in concert.
He gives each song real emotion too. "Sunrise", "Somewhere in the Night" and Wk. end in N. England and Trying to G. the Feeling
are wonderful. The C's did a wonderful job for "Trying.." as well as "Ticket"...I do like C's better on that "Ticket", and "Trying" but I sure don't want to start a "revolution " either.
Most of all when I think of Neil, when he came out with hit after hit in the 60's and 70's, I think of my brother and the 8 track tapes he had of Neil
always listening to Neil, and I also loved those songs too.
Kentucky Woman, Solitary Man, Cherry Cherry, I Am I Said...
Those are nice memories. Little sister me getting in the way,
he drove me to school a few times... 
Manilow is just clear talent all the way around. I don't know much about any of his recent recordings. I'm glad he's one of the oldies but goodies who really enjoys performing. 
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