This Masquerade

[Rick Henry]

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[smoothie2]

Gave this a definite 5 stars....seems like so many other songs...it was made for her. I believe this is very suitable also for her too because it mirrors her personal life also.
Even though Karen loved singing and her fans, I can only imagine what a lonely life is like for someone who devotes her life totally to perform ....no real base for a home.
"thoughts of leaving disappear each time I see your eyes, and no matter how hard I try...to understand the reason why we carry on this way...we're lost inside this crazy game we play"

[Carps1000]

I used to hate it and it was the 2nd song I ever hear em sing when I first became a fan ( B-side of Postman single. But over the years it has a lot of meaning for me & I love it. BRILLL

[Rick Henry]

Five Stars

Absolutely one of the Carpenters' finest finest recordings all the way around. It has a dark and mysterious mood about. Karen sings this one to perfection. Outstanding!

[Ming]

5 stars. It is a perfect song for Karen.

[YesterdayOnceMore]

As many of you already know, this is my favorite of all Carpenter songs. A beautiful ballad written by the incredibly talented Leon Russell, this dark moody piece does, indeed, fit Karen Carpenter's basement voice to a tee. A brilliant read by a brilliant artist. Of course, Richard's arrangement of this classic tune is perfect for Karen's vocal, and lucious in all the right places, though certainly these areas are few, and so tastefully inserted. In fact, I believe it safe to say that This Masquerade's simplicity is actually one of it's highlights.

I would agree that lyrically, the song matches the life of Karen in many ways, and I found its use in The Karen Carpenter Story in the perfect place - as she was still making music following a grueling schedule, while being married to Tom Burris, who was NOT getting any quality time with her, as she was wasted after giving her all to her work. A sad state of affairs, but it showed us the devotion Karen had to her career, and sadly, the state of affairs regarding her marriage to Tom.

This piece is full of drama, mystery and intrigue, and it all comes across so beautifully as sung by a talented Karen Carpenter.

Definitely the highest possible rating - 5 stars.
Tim

[JIM]

Deffinetly one of the finest recordings by the Carpenters. It has a smoky jazz feel and the lyrics apply to so many relationships. Richard was a genius when it came to choosing lyrics as well as melody

Jim

[Prisoner_Walking]

I do not like "This Masquerade" very much, and I feel somewhat baffled as to why this is. It just lacks a little inexplicable 'something' for me - which is weird considering that it has all the fine ingredients of a Carpenters classic.
When I was introduced to the Carpenters, I felt it was boring in comparison to what I'd heard up to that point and undeservedley included on Greatest Hits albums. Maybe I've never really got over that. Contraversial I know, considering that the vast majority of fans consider this an ultimate favorite. Don't hate me!

3 Stars. L

[JohnnyAngel]

Absolutelly 5 million of stars!! The song is great Karen's vocals are great Rich's arrangement is great! One of my all time favourites!