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Post by Rob813 on Jul 15, 2004 16:11:02 GMT -5
I just purchased the new CD As Time Goes By and I must say it just knocks me out. What a treat to hear something "new" from Carpenters. As with all their music, I am relistening to it to more fully appreciate what it contains. If you've purchased it or listened to a friend's copy, please share your reactions to the CD.
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Post by Rick Henry on Jul 15, 2004 18:32:41 GMT -5
Hi Rob, I've had "As Time Goes By" for 3 years now. I bought it when it was first released in Japan. I also have the recent U.S. release. Golly am I obsessed? It really is a great collection of songs. I especially like "Leave Yesterday Behind" and "Rainbow Connection". Karen's voice is wonderful as always.
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Post by Moe on Jul 15, 2004 22:16:46 GMT -5
I also bought the Japan version of the CD a couple of years back. I was scrolling through Amazon.com and found it had been released. I was so excited when it arrived at home, like a child's eyes on a Christmas night... I love Ranibow Connection, Leave Yesterday Behind, the duet medley with Ella, and the Rainy Days/Superstar medley. I love listening to "new" music from the Carpenters and hope it continues through the years. Richard sings a little too much on it for my taste and the Como medley is not my favorite, though Karen shines on a couple of Como's songs. In any case, the CD is a true treasure!
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Post by Rob813 on Jul 15, 2004 22:41:47 GMT -5
I agree that Richard's vocals are too much. I was struck by the poor quality of his voice. Perhaps he was singing too high for his range. Anyway, the liner notes are very informative and give alot of background information that die-hard fans would enjoy. Karen's voice is incredible on every track. Leave Yesterday Behind and Rainbow Connection are wonderful. Karen's new rendering of Superstar and to a lesser degree on Rainy Days and Mondays give a new freshess to what we have heard on other recordings. Her voice was in top form right to the very end, despite rumors to the contrary. I never cease to be amazed by Karen's ease with any song. She was just amazing!
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Post by BethMosior on Jul 16, 2004 2:48:01 GMT -5
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Post by smoothie2 on Jul 17, 2004 22:17:01 GMT -5
;D I don't have that one yet, but seriously thinking it's time to get another bit of the music.
or a video.
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Post by enigma on Jul 17, 2004 22:52:19 GMT -5
This effort was a good effort. I found it was overproduced but still a good listen and a real treat to hear 'new' Carpenters material. I give it a posative review.
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