The Carpenters Covers: Harriet, Tori Holub, Chloe From Solitaire Carpenters Tribute | Reaction Video
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Hi Bob - Thanks for your thoughtful review and reaction to these talented gals! I am Jim, the organizer, audio/video guy, and
vocalist/ pianist/clarinetist of Tori's video of 'We've Only Just Begun'. Her vocal ability is just sublime and effortless. She is Blessed with that natural sound - she's not imitating or trying to be something she's not. She's authentic and genuine. Thanks for seeing that yourself. Also, thank you for noticing the effort to create all of those backing tracks. We do it purely for the love of the music. So glad you enjoyed it, and again, thank you so much for your kind words! -Jimmy
It’s wonderful,Jim…a work of art! I shed a few tears hearing Tori singing this! Thank you(from a 70 y.o. fan of Karen)!❤️
Hi Jimmy. Thanks so much for the response! I absolutely LOVED Tori's version. There were definitely two sides to that...Tori and then you. Watching the video and seeing how much was involved in making this sound as well as it did was just incredible to see. So much respect your way. I've re-watched this video numerous time already. What you managed to pull of here was nothing short of amazing. Then to take your skills and throw in Tori's vocals, just wow! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to pull that all together. Like I said in the video, there was definitely a core memory unlocked when listening to it. Needless to say, I've already subscribed to your channel. Great job and hope to see more great things coming from your direction.
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Thanks so very much!
I hope more collaborations are in the works. That was truly amazing! I can hardly watch it without being absolutely overpowered.
@@johnbutler4631 Overpowered is certainly the right word. Perhaps knocked me over would also apply. But, really, no adequate words.
I love that Richard Carpenter asked Tori to sing for the Carpenter’s Anniversary at the Downing Church where they had Karen’s funeral.
That would be the Downey Methodist Church.
Correction. Richard Carpenter DID NOT ask Tori to sing for the Carpenters 55th Anniversary Celebration at the Downey United Methodist Church. Not sure where you got that information, but it is false. The Carpenters 55th Anniversary Celebration chose several Carpenters tributes to perform at the Downey United Methodist Church for a special acoustic concert on April 25. We were one of those acts - "Carpenters Legacy". We also performed our full show at the Downey Theatre the night before. Earlier that week, we had a special private meeting with Richard at his Yesterday Once More car collection warehouse which lasted over two hours. Videos from the meeting are on our UA-cam channel…
ua-cam.com/video/o0VIDrhyI2Y/v-deo.htmlsi=4E-4GQW0rTizOg9V
Tory....WOW. I'm a 60 year old bloke with tears in my eyes listening to her and James. Wonderful
Every time I hear Torri Holub sing I find tears running down cheeks.
all three have good enough voices to carry a Carpenter song, but Tori is one class above.
Harriet and Chloe were good. They were also of an age. Tori is 20 years old. And what I heard was spot on for Karen vibes with Tori. My vote is for the kid.
And here is the irony, Karen was also 20 years old when she did We've Only Just Begun
It's that intangible "feeling" that can't be bought, and it can't be copied. Tori has it. No question.
Two words....She Does! ...and it's pretty amazing.
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMindcomepletely agree...she nails the essence of Karen in EVERY Carpenters song she covers. Its a beautiful thing!
In an interview, Tori said she studied Karen's inflection! Tori voice is natural and not forced! Tori did say she doesn't mind being compared to Karen. Tori voice is limited on what she can sing.. she does have a original song out! It sounds like the brother wrote the song!
God created Tori Holub to cheer us up in the rough times we are going through now, like He did with the Carpenters in the rough period 50 years ago. 🙏
That’s beautiful! ❤
That's such an interesting way to think about it. Thanks for sharing.
I figured the same. Karen got me through my teens and early 20’s. Tori is here for the back end time. ❤
The simulation was created to find the perfect voice. Tori was a fortunate random permutation, so now they've decided defer the shutdown. Phew!
I like that thought!
Yo soy admirador de la mejor voz femenina del mundo de todos los tiempos Karen Carpenters y esta muchacha Tori le llega mucho felicitaciones por esa gran voz tan parecida a mi ídolo le doy un 95% de similitud 👏
Yep. Oh My God! That was my instantaneous reaction as well when Tori sang a few lines. You knew immediately she was the closest to bring KC's spirit of their songs.
So beautifully performed by all three singers::💕::
02:22 Harriet - Goodbye to Love..🌸
09:10 Tori Holub - We’ve Only Just Begun 🌹
16:35 Chloe Folston - Only Yesterday..🌺
I can’t help but loving the 3rd song more each time hearing it again over and over.. such a complete transformation of melody flows..::🍃🍁::..
I think that my late wife Lorraine, who loved Karen Carpenter and cry so much when she died would love Tori.
I love your expression when Tori sung the first line. You closed your eyes and smiled, as if transported back in time and hearing Karen singing it. Tori has that effect on people.
Tori is it. ❤
Tori hit 95% of Karen and Chloe From Solitaire hit 90% of Karen.
Tori is in her early 20's and she is already incredible.
I'd say Chloe hit 97% because of the extremely similar reedy tenor in her voice.
I believe she's exactly 20. I know she was for that video with Jim. She's so awesome. I just wish she would do full songs on her UA-cam channel.
I've only been following her for a couple months but I'm ready for more and it doesn't have to be Carpenters covers.
Tori Holub is awesome
Tori Holub has an amazing voice and is nearly identical to Karen's voice as far as tone and pitch accuracy. It's amazing that she is only 20. Let's just say her talent was a gift just like Karen's was.
I was surprized you didn't include Ksenia Buzina, a Russian woman that tours with Leonid & Friends. Her voice is just like Tori's yet is more experienced. If any of you haven't seen the videos of Leonid & Friends, please do so. You will not be disappointed.
Tori Holub is amazing! I loved The Carpenters. She is so good!
Dude, I could see it in your eyes, you were 13 again when Tori started singing. Did the same for me. What a gift she has given everyone, especially those of us who first heard Karen in the 1970s. I’m 67 and couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Wow.❤
I’m British. I’ve seen Harriet twice in concert. She’s a lovely lady with an uncanny, vocal resemblance to Karen. In her shows, for many years, she deliberately didn’t cover any Carpenters songs - instead she sang some of her own material and covers of others.
Her’s is a great interpretation. I wish Richard would hook up with her when he tours the UK for a week in September 2024. 🤞🏻 It might happen.
Chloe has a beautiful voice. Tori Holub is very, very good. In fact, it pains me to say it (being a Brit and routing for Harriet) but Tori has it locked.
I think Harriet had KC voice. Listen to her other covers - Goodbye to Love version is great but her best which I believe has an edge over Tori.
@@TFG0045 find Tori’s short cover #2 of Goodbye To Love and say that again. Not even close, Harriet slowed it down to breathe. Tori sang it through on one breath. That’s the special difference. Karen did it, Tori did it.
Tori is fantastic ! The best. Wow. I can’t stop listening to her. Geesh. How can someone sound so much like her ?? Omg. Do you know if Richard has heard her? It would blow his mind. I have to say Chloe was really excellent too. She didn’t have the backup that Tori had so I would like to hear her with Jim Wilkas.
Without a doubt....Tori, and I am proud to call her a friend!
Your reaction after Tori and Jim's cover was probably the same as everyone else, simply jaw dropping.
Tori holub, shes great i like her
I discovered Tori Holub a few weeks ago here on UA-cam. And I'm blown away too. She gives me goose bumps and brought me to tears with some songs. Such a beautiful voice and modest person. Bravo 👏👏👏
Can't help but get emotional listening to these voices and remembering Karen Carpenter.
It's so sad she left us way too young. Beautiful talent lost to the world. Tori Holub blows me away too !!
Listening to these takes on Karen's songs, just really brings you back there, doesn't it? That's one of the things I love about covers...especially ones from "way back when". Thanks for the listen.
I am totally blown away by Tori's voice. I closed my eye's when each song started so I could only hear the song and when I heard Tori, I thought I was listening to Karen! Tori is hands down the best when it comes to recreating the Carpenter sound. Her voice is the best Karen Carpenter rendition out of the 3.
Tori Holub hands down. No contest. Check out her new arrangement of Georgia On My Mind. Amazing! Also an original Something To Believe In. In fact check out everything she has done. You will not be sorry you did. Always enjoy your reactions and comments. Thanks!
All three are splendid. Chloe does a Carpenters tribute. But Tori is a stand out and does more than Carpenters covers. I hope there is a Herb Alpert out there to give her a shot at a recording career.
* "Solitare" is the title of a Neil Sedaka song that the Carpenters covered. Look it up, it is quite lovely.
I'm 76 and still find music that I love. I'm not locked into any time.
If Karen was still alive today, she would be 74-years-old. If Karen met Tori Holub, she might be excited that her music would live on with this incredibly talented young woman.
Yep, agree.
@Sctmpsn if you haven’t noticed, Tori met Richard very recently, which, to me, suggested an ultimate approval.
Not only does Tori have Karen Carpenter locked in, she's also a bright, intelligent, and sincere person.
Tori. Simply because she's a very talented singer that it's so happened that she's a sound engr too, so that's why. She's quite so amazingly great. But it would be much more interesting if you have included Ms. Shane Ericks too in this commentary video. Thanks for having this shared. Very interesting. Good job. Keep it up. God bless.
They were all 10 out of 10 but tori is a 20 ❤️♥️
Several people have already suggested listening to Ksenia Buzina from Leonid and Friends, doing Superstar.
I’ll put it this way, her rendition of Superstar was so impressive, that Richard Carpenter invited her to his home for dinner with he and his wife.
That’s the respect she got from Karen Carpenter’s brother.
Leonid and Friends are currently on tour in the eastern part of the US.
Tori also has a cover of Superstar and the Burt Bacharach medley that Karen sang.
@@MikeHammer1 Okay……. So?
One thing about Harriet, is she doesn't just do Carpenter's covers but she does a whole array of 70's covers.
Tori also does other artists and also his released an original recently.
And, she does her own material too!
Three wonderful tribute performances right here.
Harriet right at home with her take on "Goodbye to Love", with that sensitive end section you noted Bob. Harriet actually sings this song in a key a semitone LOWER than Karen. The Carpenters performed this in B flat major, Harriet sings it in A major. [Woodwinds love the flats!]
It has all been said about Tori Holub. I was also lost for words, but so much X factor in this performance. I loved it when we saw multiple Toris in the video when she was double tracking and more!
Listening to her speak, you can tell that what we are hearing is natural range for her.
Finally Chloe Foston was right up there. I would have liked to hear one of her slow ballads rather than "Only Yesterday", from the toe-tapping sing along repertoire. On the slow ballads she is most convincing. Slightly different pronunciations are fine by me, especially for someone born in Scotland. Note also that Chloe is a SOPRANO opera singer, who also has this low range she can use with her Carpenters tribute work. She is singer with the technical foundation to emulate other singers if she wishes.
It seems like tribute acts are coming of age when it comes from the Carpenters, with modern technology very much there to help.
My wish is that we would see a renaissance of Soft Rock, the mainly 70s era was over all too soon last time.
Tori is stunning!
Tori❤Tori❤Tori❤Tori❤😂
Loves your Stunned "Dumbfounded "face at the end of her singing... 🤣😂
I was in a band with James Wilkas... he is an awesome musician
Wow, that's pretty cool! Yes, he definitely is.
I gotta tell ya, I heard this piece with torri and it made me cry. 50 some years ago my wife and I saw a Carpenters concert in Chicago. What a pleasure to here this beautiful young lady sing.
I was blown away with Tori Holub too.
You, me and every other single person who heard her sing! ;)
Oh my, did Harriet do an excellent rendition! So Beautiful! Tori (and company) sounded spot on! What a talent! Chloe is also very talented, but she needs to learn to smile and look like she's enjoying what she's doing. Thanks Bob!
Thanks for checking these out. I was wondering what your thoughts would be on these. Glad you enjoyed them. Too funny that you saw the same thing I did with Chloe. Beautiful singer, just needs to show a little emotion. ;) Good to hear from you.
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind By the way, I loved that you did three songs at once. I don't mind that it makes the video a little longer. If you do three songs from one artist, or group by song style, or whatever; you could get through more of your request list longer. Just an idea. 💡
It's a shame this was an old video of me that was used. I would have preferred one of my newer ones were used as I have worked on the act since then. @@ModernLifeForThe70sMind
Harriet is enjoyable to watch when she's recording in the studio. Her facial expressions remind me of Karen's videos, IMO. I missed that here, but, WOW, these three were all wonderful in their own ways. Just joyful to hear karen-esque music!
Tori= WOW!!
It's great seeing such young people appreciate music from back then.
Tori hands down.....did not think i would live to hear anyone come close to Karen Carpenter. Incredible! The other girls well done.
Yea, I kinda thought the same thing. What a nice surprise. All three really sounded wonderful.
Beautiful vocal on these ladies. Tori is my favorite. I think she has such a wonder tone. Thanks for sharing these song.
Harriet has a beautiful voice but higher register. Chloe has that fantastic lower voice with depth like Karen's and I love her voice! But... Tori blew me away!!!!! If Tori plays the drums I'm going to go crazy! I noticed your smile and facial expressions when you heard Tori.
That's funny about the drums. Wish I had thought of that!
Will! You know she does! Not at THAT level, but to quote her “I can keep a beat.” Now guitar and piano. Yummy.
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMindBob, as know Will knows. She does but… se my comment above. ❤
Joe
Heard Tori sing this loads of times and still get goosebumps. Shes incredible and absolutely spot on for Karen Carpenter reincarnated. Her tone, her pitch, the bottom bass of her voice is exactly the same, the way she holds the notes, its Karen all over again. Plus all the backing in this video is Tori layering her voice over it. Brilliant Tori
I must admit I am biased and such a big fan of Tori Holub. The other two are very good, but Tori did the best cover. Thanks for your honest review. Tori for the Win!
Excellent job offering three extremely talented renditions. My understanding is that Tori is only 20 or 21 yrs. old. So wonderful that she is willing to share her gift and appreciation for the Carpenters with her generational peers. Thanks to Ron for the request.
Tori is also an amazing acoustic guitar player!
I've listened to Tori singing We've only just begun many many times & I still get goosebumps. Beautiful.
I had tears ..literal tears
@@leahburgeois6373 Even my goosebumps have goosebumps!
Until now only one artist filled my eyes with tears while listening, that was and still is Olivia Newton John.
Yes and now Tori Holub..she’s absolutely amazing.
We just lost Olivia, but now we have Tori! 🥰
Alright, two down, one to go. (It's gotta be in 3's). Who will take home that coveted third spot???? ;)
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMindi dont have answer yet....but Tori does both Karen and Olivia awesomely!
Go listen to Tori's take on an ONJ hit, too -- not exact, but a lovely version, too!
Have you heard Tori sing Olivia? She sounds incredible covering her voice as well.
No matter how many times I hear Tori I get a whole body chill. KAREN incarnate I swear. OMG indeed! Your reaction was priceless!
To me late 60s up to early 80s is music golden era. Agree?
Hi Bob, I laughed when Tori started singing. I thought for a moment your jaw was about to hit the floor, ha, ha. It happened to me the first timeI heard her sing a Carpenter's song. There is a video on UA-cam that overlays Tori's vocal over a Carpenter's old video, where it switches her vocal back and forth with Karen's---it's really eerie. If this cover here doesn't convince of the uncanny similarity in their voices, then the latter I'm pretty sure will.
I've seen that video. Their voices are so similar it's almost eerie. To listen to them like that has a 'magical' quality and effect.
The second woman by far.❤❤❤. So perfect. 👍👍👍 I forgot to add her name Tori . Brought tears to my eyes. 🤗
well, i think we all can be very happy, that we waited 999999 times for the one in a million voice having again. tori holub is incredible good and close to karen.
LOL, that's a lot of 9's!
tori is my favortie singer. I can't wait for more from her
I vote for Tori Holub, very very close to Karen Carpenters ❤
Tori - Unbelievable! Goosebumps!!!
I have heard all three before and I think they are very nice but Tori !! Tori is amazing! I was raised on The Carpenters and all the 70s music. I feel like an expert by now.
Who ever did the producing/mixing/arrangement for Tori absolutely killed it.
As stated with-in n typed right Above : at 13:46 James Wilus ? Wilcus ? /Jim / Jimmy = @jimmididr Bob's our Thoughtful n sharing YT Host here. Wonderful ~ jus Wonderful to have happened onto this Musical Magic LATE Last night, and Lasting into 2 - 3:am = Thursday April 25 2024.
As already mentioned, James Wilkes -@jimmididr was the producer and did many of the instruments.
However, if you check out Tori’s own channels, she is a more than competent editor/producer herself in addition to her beautiful voice.
Tori, is by far the best!! I've seen some of her other Carpenteresque videos. I (67) grew up listening to Karen and Richard, always my fave. Tori is so spot on, I couldn't believe it when I heard her. I would also LOVE to see Tori expand that repertoire in her own style. Her voice is just amazing!
Tori is so incredible, & sounds just like Karen Carpenter to me. I'm hoping we hear more of her with some of her own music, too. I really believe Tori has a great shot at a professional music career. 😊👍👏❤️🌹
Loved all three, each had their own voice of The Carpenters. Harriet was more solo, but that was the song. Tori and her "group" knocked it out of the park. Chloe was great and sang like an angel.
Tori is incredible. She does have an original new song. Check it out.
Enjoyed all three artists. Great video. Just a note on Tori: Before her collab with Jim, she put together myriad videos of herself singing on multiple tracks. She has quite an ear and is very conversant with multitrack decks and sequencing software.
Bob, i am so stunned right with you. i loved your reaction when you closed your eyes! it was like Karen's voice coming through with so much love
Tori Holub all the way!! She has quite a future ahead of her if she wants it.🙂👍🏺
Tori has almost like Karen’s voice, so perfect.
Not only incredible sound, but nearly pitch perfect throughout the song. Just beautiful.
Tori is perfection.
Let's save a little praise for the engineer who put this together. And Richard Carpenter for the sound he got with the equipment that he had. I heard a comedy record last Christmas. Don't remember the male voice. But the song's name is Flu Ride. Whoever the female vocal is in that version. Does another Karen Carpenter sound alike? Could even have been her. It's maybe old enough. If anyone knows. Pass it along.
It’s hard to express this feeling in words.
I remember those days when I was full of dreams.
76 years old Japanese man
I'm glad I lived long enough to hear Tori Holub! I've got something to look forward to following her career take off.
very nice Harriet
I’ve been listening to Tori Holub for few months now, and I enjoy listening to everything of hers. I was 14 when the Carpenters burst into our world, I loved the 70s with the Carpenters in it, shattered by our loss of Karen in 1983. When I first heard Tori singing a Carpenters song, I was in shock, and I still get chills. I want to cry to hear that Karen sound again, it miraculous. Find her Olivia Newton-John songs, wow! Tori is so talented she can do anything, and so young, she has a huge world ahead of her. That said, all three singers here were wonderful, I enjoyed them all, thank you for doing this for us!
This was actually more fun that I thought it would be. Karen had some mighty shoes to fill and it's nice that there are singers out there who are fighting to keep her music alive.
1st and 3rd could be called elvis impersonator like but the 2nd one was scarily like a rush to the past. I agree with you about torri's future as a true talent not just an impersonator.
Chloe Foston, is her name. If she could perfect her enunciation of selected words, she would nail it. She is from the British Aisles, so she naturally has a British accent when talking. Her low range is unmatched.
I listened to Tori’s “We’ve Only Just Begun”, but this time with my eyes closed as I listened to Tori singing. It could have been Karen singing as I listened. The best!
Scottish born I see
amazing
Let’s hear it for Quisp! My favorite cereal as a kid.
I
am admittedly a Tori fanboy that being said Chloe did awesome. I am impressed.
Tori actually has two originals, her latest is out now, Something to Believe in, however, because it's her natural voice, (not fake), she still sounds like Karen. She's becoming quite famous on social music, feel free to listen to more of her music, you will swear Karen has returned.
This blows me away every time I hear carpenters related music. Tori is a phenomenon. You react to the song like I do. Have looked at reaction videos often and always look to see how it affects the UA-cam creator.
Liked your video ! Congrats!
I am a long time Carpenters fan from the early 70's ever since I first heard Karen sing Close To You. I have NEVER heard anyone that sounded exactly like Karen....she was too much her own special vocal sound. However, with that being said, I have heard many over the years, tribute artists and covers and they are all good in their own way. But when I heard Harriet, I literally got goose bumps. She never wanted to be a Karen copycat, but so many people wanted her to do Carpenter covers, she finally started doing more of them. She also does original songs. Her facial features seem to contribute to her sounding like Karen in so many ways. She doesn't TRY to, she just does. I don't think this song really conveys her voice as well as it should.Her Tik Tok covers are wonderful and I am a NEW fan of hers. Not saying others aren't good, but they just don't "do" anything for me. Nice comparisons.
Tori was absolutely spot on, amazing!! Thanks for the wonderful video x
These ladies were absolutely stunning.
Yes, all three. Really enjoyed doing this.
I avoided Tori for the longest time because I love Karen so much. When I finally listened to her ...wow. This girl could sing all the songs we never had from Karen. She is a talent all of her own though and I am a fan.
My 1st ever concert was "The Carpenters" in the SF Bay Area 1970! Discovered Tori roughly 2 weeks ago; you might want to check out her video on "How the Carpenters Get That Famous Harmony Sound?"
ua-cam.com/video/vaqOlvQOkzA/v-deo.html
Tori also kills "The Carpenters Burt Bacharach / Hal David Melody" ua-cam.com/video/nmMWorQxlUU/v-deo.html
She also does a wonderful cover of "Merry Christmas, Darling" (audio only)! ua-cam.com/video/1ZolAU9O7SY/v-deo.html
Thanks for the follow-up information. I had requested Tori here and was going to use some of those for follow-up requests but that's okay. Hopefully he reacts to them.
@@ronraskind She is absolutely sensational. Read that she is an aspiring sound engineer; someone stated about Karen -"a drummer who can sing!" Well, perhaps not too far down the road someone will say of Tori "a sound engineer who can really sing!".
@@rlew49ers@rlew49ers Yes she is a very special artist. And she is gradually getting known on social media. She will be performing at the Carpenter's tribute in Southern California the end of this month. She also has sent an audition tape to Richard Carpenter and I don't know where that is going but it's exciting. I think she does dabble just a bit with the drums but her main instruments are guitar and piano. She is an aspiring sound engineer and in several performances online, does her own layering of her harmonies. I think she is learning from Jim wilkas. I don't get the impression that she will be a drummer professionally🤔
@@ronraskind Yes, I did hear about Tori performing at the tribute. When I'm watching reactions to other artist (Lucy Thomas, Lara Fabian, Gigi De Lana and Morissette Amon) and if Tori isn't on a specific reactors line-up; I have been suggesting they check out Tori). I believe Tori hasn't been on YT that long maybe 3-4 years? - Ron from Northern California
Hi, another Ron I believe! Cool! More than welcome to Tori’s Troops! I’m Joe if you’ve heard reactors shouting out me, I’ve been on the mission since November after being algorithm’d Tori in October. What a journey. As an OG Carpenters fan she was the breath of sunshine I always hoped for. Ron is my friend and has joined the team as it were. Thank you for requesting also! I’m starting to see a few independent of us requests or self starters just shouting out about Tori. I will be seeing her at Downey, can’t wait.
Joe
These were really beautiful. I, like others, prefer Tori because of course I do!
Harriet had a beautiful cover that was more her than Karen, but it was beautiful and gutsy because it invites comparison to the original. It has a different atmosphere, and I respect her effort to go for a slightly different mood.
Obviously Tori is truly amazing, and she being so young has a bright future ahead of her. I love not just her performance, which takes me on a journey every time I listen, but also her love for the Carpenters music that is so evident and palpable.
The last one, Chloe, has a lovely voice and definitely reminds one of the great Karen herself. It's interesting that some have commented on how she didn't look like she was enjoying herself. If you look at some of Karen's older foorage, you might say the same of her facial expressions. Of course, the difference is that Karen was ... well, Karen.
There will probably never be another, but Tori has the best shot at it if anyone does.
Chloe sounded a little British
I agree, there was ONE Karen, but Tori does come very close.
Bob, that was a surprise to have three different artists covering the Carpenters. I told you you would love Tori. I am actually familiar with all three of them and each brings a little something different to the table. But for me, Tori brings everything. It doesn't sound like she is covering another artist. It is her voice naturally and it is stunning. And yes you are right, the production that Jim provides here is stellar. Tori actually sang all of her own harmonies and Jim put it all together. Notice also that there is no autotune or pitch correction. Tori does cover a few other artists currently and also has an original song. What confirms what I just said earlier is that you still hear some of the Karen Carpenter tone in her other songs, demonstrating how natural that is for her. Here is a link to her original song that has very much a carpenter's vibe in terms of style.
ua-cam.com/video/bQURbjijAbI/v-deo.htmlsi=c99nsiDgzUWIdYLt
And one thing not mentioned is that relative to the other singers today who are much older, she is only 20 years old. Thanks Bob for this very interesting presentation and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Peace out.
By the way, you will see that Jim Wilkas himself actually responded below in the comments!
Ron, I thank you for recommending Tori to Bob. As a curious twist of fate, I have now discovered Modern Life for the 70s Mind by following Tori links.
Bob’s immediate reactions (facial and verbal) were identical to mine and I’m sure many thousands of others (can’t say millions yet, but it won’t be long).
Even when I sent a link to my 28 year old daughter her response was simply OMG!
You are absolutely right that each of the artists had very strong plus points, but Tori has no negative elements. She just seems to produce this naturally and effortlessly.
Yeah, She did it again! Where's the tissue box? 🥲
Tori is brilliant. I have been listening to her material for a couple weeks now and she does her own music and covers other singers as well. I love her new original song. I hope that she starts getting the recognition she deserves.
Thank you so much for the video! I've been following Tori since last year, but glad I found 2 more Karen C.
Here in the Philippines Carpenters songs are eternally being played any day in radios and Karaoke.
BTW, Tori Holub has an additional gift, and that is she's somewhat a sound engineer. I'd seen her video doing all the vocals on different levels and she uses equipment to do that teaching the viewers how The Carpenters have done such choir-like sounds. 💝
Plus she can play piano, guitar, and drums too. 👏
We are so blessed to have Tori in our midst today! 🙏🏽
Yes, we are. I want to check out more of her videos, but I think I'll hold off so I can react to them. Thanks for the listen.
So wonderful that I discovered Tori Holub just a few days ago. I prefer Tori😊
Actually, I do as well.
I loved your reaction to tori holub, it was the same as mine. She just blew me away. Harriet & chloe are new to me on this video & wow, i've found another 2 incredible voices to investigate. Magical stuff, thanks for the video dude. P.S: If you are interested the youtube channel 'wings of pegasus' does a great side by side of tori & karen with the graphical analysis of their pitch which is how i found out about her & it shows just how close she is to karen's perfect pitch & tone. Thanks again.
Tori's got it going!!!
Can't argue that one!
Great video Bob and thanks to all 3 artists for keeping The Carpenters music alive.
All 3: A++! Glad to see some oldies getting the love. tavi.
OMG! You have a box of Quisp cereal! Talk about taking me back to my childhood! That and Quake cereal were my favorites!