http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Tue, 2 Dec 2008 01:18:11 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software /archives/2008/04/07/091821.php#comment-783246 I lived in Downey on Casanes, about a mile from where her parents lived when she was taken from us that Friday. I had seen them around town on occasion, and even had the chance to talk with her briefly one day on Newville, just north of Florence Bl. She was riding a motor scooter. I just wanted to tell her what a great voice she had and how much I appreciated listening to it. She was very cordial, sweet, and said she would never grow tired of hearing such sweet comments. I also have an incredible music book that she and Richard signed for me. Forget what Don sang about in American Pie, for this man, Feb. 4, 1983 was the day the music died. 783246@blogcritics.org Tue, 2 Dec 2008 01:18:11 EST /archives/2008/04/07/091821.php#comment-723640 Carpenter had a unique and engrossing voice. Quite subtle in the way it could seduce the listener into paying attention to the song. I was not a fan when she was current, but in recent years I always make it a point to listen when I chance to hear one of her recordings. 723640@blogcritics.org Wed, 4 Jun 2008 18:01:35 EDT /archives/2008/04/07/091821.php#comment-723596 Thanks for the input and the info. Sounds like you were in a position to know the real Karen. 723596@blogcritics.org Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:44:43 EDT /archives/2008/04/07/091821.php#comment-723576 Hi...Thanks for the great information about Karen. I agree it's tough to look past her untimely demise and focus on her voice. ( Personally knew Karen being in the fan club for 11 years) I certainly have never heard anyone with a voice like that in my lifetime (46) and I'm sure I never will. The minute a Carpenter song plays by two notes you know it is her and the emotions kick in all over again. She is sweetly and greatly missed. Thanks you for keeping her legacy alive. She would be so honored. Best to All.... Robin 723576@blogcritics.org Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:48:21 EDT /archives/2008/04/07/091821.php#comment-708873 Appreciate the comment, Brian. 708873@blogcritics.org Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:20:34 EDT /archives/2008/04/07/091821.php#comment-708314 Karen Carpenter was absolutely brilliant. She had an amazing voice & she played the drums. A musician way ahead of her time...It's a shame she is no longer with us! 708314@blogcritics.org Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:58:19 EDT /archives/2008/04/07/091821.php#comment-708165 Thanks, Josh. I've always wondered how her voice would have sounded as she got older, since it was so mature even then. Guess it was not to be... 708165@blogcritics.org Mon, 7 Apr 2008 16:30:13 EDT /archives/2008/04/07/091821.php#comment-708142 Well done, Geez. Her voice really was something else. More than anything, I think it was some of the material that held her back. Some of those songs are a little heavy in the schmaltz department, but that voice rings so pure and clear. Some vocalists have to strain and struggle to deliver any emotion while others are naturally graced with that kind of voice. Karen Carpenter was one of those. 708142@blogcritics.org Mon, 7 Apr 2008 13:56:23 EDT