Vocal Coach/Arranger Reacts to CARPENTERS - “SUPERSTAR” (Analysis of the most classy band ever)
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- Опубліковано 15 лют 2024
- In this video, I react for the first time to Carpenters performing “Superstar”. I analyze Karen Carpenter's amazing performance, explain and demonstrate her vocal techniques and I'll tell you what I think made it so great. The Carpenters are arguably the most classy band ever to grace the earth, spinning musical silk. I am SO happy I got to react and analyse this for you. Daphne loves their music, it makes her relax!
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One doesn’t try to explain Karen Carpenter’s gorgeous voice. One just realizes they’re in the presence of someone who comes to visit us mere mortals once in a millennium.
Wow Lolli, take a bow.
Hearing Karen's warm voice coming out of your beautiful face was pleasantly shocking and made me a bit teary eyed.
Totally agree with that 😍
Totally agreed
You mean hearing Loki lol sorry autocorrect, lolli sing like Karen, not the her voice coming out of lolli, that would be a completely different skill set that is way above singing and music lol. Not trolling just noticed how you typed it and it made me smile cuz I do that stuff all the time
@@ronard2345 I did it on purpose for rhetorical impact.
Not an accident.
You really did sound like Karen had to go back and make sure it wasn’t her took my breath away, you could easily cover her
The keyboard player is her brother Richard Carpenter. He also does the music arrangement, and sings backup.
I was hoping someone would explain Richards role in this song
thanks
Richard was the brains of the group, with respect to arrangement and songwriting. Karen has the best female voice you've ever heard and was a great drummer also.
My mother's favorite song was "I'm On The Top Of The World. Check it out..please.
And also has a significant car collection from what I have heard.
A Richard continued to write for well known singers all the way to the early 2000s
Seriously, never been more wow'd with Lolli's vocal prowess than in this video.
The way she takes on Karen Carpenter so nonchalantly... color me way impressed
i agree,
She deserves any opportunity that comes her way.
True she is talented, but it's easier to copy then it is to invent.
@@phoebus talent, unfortunately, does not beget fame these days. Many in music industry are talentless or has been and still garner attention unjustifiable. Taylor Swift is a perfect example
@@phoebus name a band that has never done a cover, i am sure she will find her own way soon
Her voice is one of the most beautiful sounds ever produced on this planet.
I believe so
Utter Perfection ! 😯
Can't deny KAREN CARPENTER as one of the BEST FEMALE VOICES,....Everrrrrr
And also a world class drummer.
Not ONE OF, Karen was the GOAT of singers-male or female.
Nobody's mentioned that she was a great drummer, a great singing drummer
In 1975 She was voted the best drummer of the year over John Bonham...
🙋🏻♂️ and sing at the same time 👍
By the readers of Penthouse I believe..!@@mitchfleming274
She was a fantastic drummer who was, in a way, cursed with the best voice in pop music
@@kburke4618 With the curse which was: great voice - a lot of success - pressure - anorexia nervosa; that's the idea, isn't it?
This is why lolli is my favorite reactor/coach. Not only can she deconstruct and explain all the techniques, but actually execute and sing. Lolli are you secretly a lyrebird or something? How can you sing like literally any singer. Not close, exactly! Exact same vibrato and everything. It's uncanny.
It was pretty close to Karen’s voice exactly. Not many woman can get that low with the same feeling in it.
@@simonkoorn honestly, not really close to Carpenter's, who is? But she is pretty good.
Her voice is one of the best, natural voices in music history. Just stunning.
I'm a metalhead but I've always enjoyed the Carpenters. Karen has such an incredible voice and when I hear her I always get a little sad realising what an enormous talented and beautiful person we lost in 1983. Anorexia is such a terrible desease.
Btw, you did an amazing Karen Carpenter impression, impressive!
Anorexia was just a symptom of a more deeper serious problems. She had a cptsd caused by her narcissistic abusive mother. She was a scapegoat and her brother was the golden child. She longed for a mother’s love but never received a single “I love you” from her that she really needed.
Hip hop, rap, metal head, hard rocker, whatever your genre, there is no way your ears can deny absolute greatness, the wonder of Karen Carpenter.
@@ChuckHackney I totally agree, why limit yourself to a genre while you can enjoy everything. I'm perfectly happy listening to some Abba after hearing some Megadeth while ordering the blu-ray of the Ayreon concert I visited last year with my stepson.
Amazingly Karen sang this song in one take. Karen sang way beyond her young 21 year old age. Hauntingly beautiful, etheric. and timeless! ❤
huhuhh
Lolli, you never cease to amaze me with your ability to duplicate the sound of the people you review. You did an almost perfect impression of Karen. Your joy always blesses me.
Damn Lolli, you recreate the voice nuances of one of the greatest pop singer in history like it is no big deal. You could do a masterful cover of this. Nobody else would dare.
I agree, I’d love to hear her sing!!!
Oh, they would dare. And have. Check out Ksenia Buzina with Leonid and Friends. She does a masterful cover of this song. She doesn't have quite the depth and richness of Karen's lower register (no one ever will), but she is close. And the band that Leonid has put together is top tier pro level. Oboe, french horns, strings, harp and acoustic guitar accompany a horn section and a rhythm section as good as the best in the world.
@@stephenfisher2595Worry of musical tributes.
My mom sounds exactly like her, wish my mother didn’t have terrible stage fright and never sang in public
@@stephenfisher2595 she can and has many times. This may be her best and it dropped to honor Kacie’s birthday in heaven.
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So glad you have chosen the Carpenters. She has a beautiful voice. Such a tragedy 😢
I'm so happy that you are reacting to and checking out the Carpenters. Karen Carpenter is a divine piece of inspiration and heartbreaking cautionary story to anyone whose lives have been touched by hers and brother Richard's art...
Rest easy, little drummer girl. Love you forever... ❤️🌹🥁
I've seen many reaction videos for this song, but you hear and analyze things that nobody else does. You can even sing like her!
Great job!!!
Yes, Richard's arrangements are a work of art all on their own...then add Karen...sublime
Supposedly a terrible task master that demaded perfection and assuredly added to Karens self doubts!
@@bobbygrace7520 yup sadly the dynamic of a golden child and a scapegoat child 😢
Karen Carpenter was an Angel 😇 sent from Heaven and left us way too soon! One of the most beautiful voices ever heard! The compositions are the direct result of her brother Richard Carpenter who really played to Karen’s strengths as a singer! I LOVE ❤️ the music of The Carpenters! RIP Karen!
Karen Carpenter never had any formal vocal lessons. Truly a God given talent. Her brother was a masterful pianist, lyricist and composer. He specifically structured songs to fit Karen's angelic pitch perfect voice.
Her brother Richard is a musical genius. Pair that with Karen's voice and you have one of the best groups ever. Check out "Rainy Days and Mondays".
Good shout there mate... I'd love to hear Lolli's analysis of Rainy Days... ua-cam.com/video/PjFoQxjgbrs/v-deo.html
I’d say Karen was more of a genius if she had studied piano I’m sure she could be at her brother’s level if not more but her mother wouldn’t let her shine where her brother shined because she’s the scapegoat child and he was the golden child. Not just she’s a perfect pitch singer she’s a great drummer too and played guitar as well. The record label initially just wanted her to be a soloist but their narcissist mother didn’t approve of it as she was just a minor at that time. She only approved if her son would be given a deal too.
She was the caused why she developed anorexia. That’s the only thing she had a control in her life and she got carried away. Agnes thought her son was more or was loved by the people like Karen but no. When Karen died Richard career also died.
oh, my goodness...you must do a Carpenters Cover on one of your channels...your ability to capture that sound is unbelievable.
I want this.
I always melt at the sound of Karen's voice. Such a shame we can only imagine how much further she could have gone.
I wish she would have done a duet with Linda Ronstadt
Check out Tori Holub. She'll impress you and reincarnate Karen for you
You are stunning, both visually and vocally...and your sense of humor is "spot on".
stop
Many people have great voices, and many are featured on youtube. Was very impressed to hear yours, and singing to one of the best singers in recorded history. You're much more than a voice coach.
I have waited 50 years for your analysis and I just hope those that criticised the Carpenters back then watch and realise just how little they know. This was a feast of educational commentary performed in such a humble manner. I have never heard anyone do what they did since and sadly we lost their partnership far too early which denied us a plethora of emotive entertainment. Thank you so much for enlightening us, you truly are a star.
This song was mastered in 1971 with their band providing the instruments BUT Richard took this master and 19 others to England in 2018. He rerecorded with Karens voice and released "Carpenters with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra" December 7, 2018 35 years after Karen died. Richard Carpenter served as the album's producer, arranger and conductor.
The way you personally demonstrate the vocals, and dissect with such delicate reverence = you are supreme at the music challenge of echoing a true icon of the past. Please . . . keep posting your wonderful content!!
Rip Karen Carpenter was an angel just like Lolli ❤❤
Gosh, you're so good in what you're doing... and once again I'm sooo impressed by your singing voice!
Dang Lolli, I've always been impressed by the way you are able to demonstrate techniques used by the artists you are analysing but your (extended) singing of this song is more than impressive, it is beautiful (I love the Carpenter and especially this song)
You're a positive joy to listen to. Someone must indeed love us very much to give us trees. . tea . . this music, and your very talented self.
And marshmallows!
Excellent analysis, I learned a lot. As you probably know, Richard was a superb keyboardist as well as an equally superb arranger, and was very fond of the oboe. Bravo FVM. There are few who can demonstrate vocal technique by example the way you do. Astonishingly, AFAIK, Karen never had a voice lesson in her entire, tragically short life. It was all instinctive. Your delight exploring the Carpenters is palpable. More please..
It's gutwrenching to think about her decline...she was so wonderful, she should still be singing
The credit for all the nuances of the instruments as well as backing vocals goes to Richard Carpenter. He did almost all of their arrangements and was, in my opinion, a genius arranger and writer.
An angel reacting to an angel..
Crazy how well you do KC! Well done! I am so impressed with your knowledge and skill, and of course your very musical spirit makes these reactions among the best.
Fairy does Carpenters. This day just turned around nicely.
Always, always loved Karen’s voice and their arrangements. Gives me goosebumps and tears and vibes for days.
Holy moly Lolli, what a reaction. Your amazing excitement for music and vocal skill made this reaction a unique adventure.
Your enthusiasm and "nerdy" exuberance is contagious!!! I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction to one of my favorite singers. I have always loved Karen's voice and the songs the Carpenter produced and now you are explaining to me why I have loved them so much. There were so many little details that you picked up on that, even though I'd listened to this song "a million times", I did not realize that was what she (they) were doing.
Goosebumps from the first measure. The sign of a great song! Richard's arrangement and keyboards are stunning, as are Karen's beautiful singing and masterful drumming. True familial genius! Karen truly knew how to vocally deliver a song!
Extraordinary!
The Carpenters, officially known as Carpenters,[a] were an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen (1950-1983) and Richard Carpenter (born 1946). They produced a distinctive soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's harmonizing, arranging, and composition skills. During their 14-year career, the Carpenters recorded 10 albums along with many singles and several television specials.
That is one of the best reaction/analysis of this song I have heard.
PLEASE do more Carpenters, it's so satisfying to learn from you why these songs blow my ever loving mind.
I'd love to get your analysis of the Carpenter's Ordinary Fool. The arrangement is so mysterious and magical to my ears.
It was always said the brains behind the voice were Richard's arranging and acumen.
Besides that, I adore watching the charming and captivating facial expressions in this analysis. Such a great thing to watch and listen to. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Loving this reaction. Karen Carpenter had such an enveloping voice, a hero to all altos! And loved hearing you singing more for us and demonstrating how & why the approches she uses were so magical !
And also loving the commentary on all the instruments!!
The greatest female voice to ever grace the planet. Her voice healed millions of hearts and souls before she was called back to heaven.
I am so delighted with your analyses of this masterpiece. Always loved her voice (I was an active musician [stil am, search Rogers double bass here on YT] during the 70's and all friends were sooooo in love with Karen) You have really increased my appreciation of the Carpenters work. Thank you so much! First time here. I liked & subed! ❤😂🎉😊❤
Thank you for this incredible reaction video to The Carpenters 'Superstar' performance! Oh my!!! Lolli, you have such an amazing voice and highlight the nuances of singer's vocals that even a noob like myself can understand. I have only been subscribed for a little while ... but, have almost listened to every one of your personal singing videos. Keep on sharing your 'gorgeous' talent with us!
What a wonderful reaction/review. It was nice that you gave so much attention to the music and arrangement which are usually overlooked. You did Karen proud when you mimicked her.
Lolly this is perfect, the best vocal reactor reacting to the best singer. love your reactions.
100% agree with the genius of The Carpenters' perceived simplicity in their music. Karen's voice is absolutely one of my faves of all time & "Superstar" is a masterpiece vocally and musically. ❤
Your comments on Karen's voice are matched by your own passion - ..."...a very fine ear...a very fine attention to musical detail...and a deep care...you don't need it, you want it..."... - pure magic !!! Bravo Lolli, keep it up !!!
Honestly can’t think of a better vocal coach. Covering the nuances of the band is just brilliant and the editing and the musical and singing examples inform so much. Lolli’s voice is beautiful. Best reviewer by far. Lolli is top top tier.
One of gteh better/best anaylsis of Karen's voice that I have heard.
This is why the Carpenters were so immensely popular for so long. Richard's songwriting and arranging along with his sister's amazing voice and style were unique and unforgettable. They gave us so much beautiful and timeless music, that can take us back to the same memories and feelings as when we first heard them. RIP Karen.😪
You are by far my favorite Vocal coach and reaction channel on social media, your love and passion for music is nothing short of inspirational
Your videos make me want to learn how to sing, which i have wanted to try for a while anyway, but you explanations accompanied by demonstrations and knowledge bombs that explain not only how to do the technical aspects, but also how it works and what is happening while it works is amazing. It is like you are teaching the science and biology of the voice, and i absolutely love it,
Thank you for coming into my youtube algorithm and in turn, my life.
You amazing human/genius
Love the reaction and understanding of the music you bring. I loved how you sang to your cute little pooch (dog).
1 thing I'll say, of all the voice reactors, and there are many I've watched, you know your shit and I was captivated by it. I will definitely be watching more, good job.
Their is such a haunting, melancholy beauty and also purity to her voice. Truly, an angelic voice and a timeless one for the ages. Tears well up every time I listen to her voice, it touches my soul and spirit like no singer ever has. Ever. A once in a lifetime, generational talent.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Holy crepe! You just enriched my appreciation and enjoyment a song from my youth. You are immensely talented and engaging! 😮 W O W !
Btw Karen is listed on DrummerWorld's list of the Top 500 Drummers of all time. Yes she really was that good.
Always enjoy your reaction videos and this one in particular was one of my favorites, with an added bonus of you actually be able to recreate Karen's amazing tone and vocal ability...thank you!!!
Wonderful! Karen does some amazing vocal gymnastics on 'Goodbye to Love' too, such long melody lines and such a beautifully sad song.....and wonderful fuzzy guitar....
Totally agree. I was intendING to suggest the same. The guitar solos are so atypical and almost jarring for the Carpenters but bloody awesome. My fav song by them.
The birth of the power ballad!
The amazing thing about her voice is that she can just fill your soul, and completely break your heart at the same time. A master of her craft.
You’re a “Superstar” reactor Lolli! Love your outstanding musical knowledge and very entertaining analyses. Love you and look forward to watching more Fairy Voice Mother reactions ❤
Richard Carpenter went on to have a notable career has a producer, arranger and composer. In fact over the years, Richard Carpenter has composed many theme songs for TV series.
You are not just the Fairy Voice Mother, you are the Lady of the Lake, the High Priestess of Avalon. You perfectly mimicked Karen Carpenter. Magical!
Wow!! Lolli, I watch a lot of reaction/analysis videos. The best are made by real musicians who break it down instrumentally, vocally, and the composition. This may be my all time favorite analysis of all time! I watch a lot of Elizabeth Zharoff (The Charismatic Voice) who is outstanding. You rank right up at the top with her. I'm loving exploring your videos. Thank you for sharing!
I've learned so much from hearing your analysis of this classic song. You bring up so many things that others skip over. Thank you for sharing your insights.
Thank you for this wonderful critique of this song, Lolli. I have watched it more than twice! Haha
Again, very well done.
What a wonderful review of this wonderful Carpenter's song! Lolli, your voice is also truly amazing! Your analysis of songs are amazing, knowledgeable and informative! Thank you and keep up the great videos ... truly amazing!!
Best song analysis I have ever come across. Congratulations on a great job!
Karen has the voice of an Angel. Richards arrangement adds a touch of class. Love The Carpenters.
Hey Lolli! Your voice is just a bout a perfect match. Very inspired, Thank You!
Such nice vocal timbres in this one, thanks so much for breaking them down and all the other musical details!
Best vocal coach reaction video out there. You picked up on some things I didn't even notice. You should review her rendition of "Solitaire".
This is the very best reaction to this song. Thank you.
I am very impressed with your analysis of the arrangements and the backing musicians. And your voice is incredible! R.I.P. Karen, the voice of an angel.
My goal is to find a place in more conversations to use the "Bloody hell" phrase. Although I don't think it would be as endearing as when you use it 🤗
That was an incredible breakdown. Super job.
Great reaction! Your voice is amazing also. Stay well and be happy.
Karen Carpenter's voice literally made me fall in love with her, and I was crushed watching her whither away and die the way she did. I was a great loss! You sound much like her in your examples and you too have a beautiful voice and great talent!
SOMEONE does love us and I love THIS reaction...as I have all of your other spot-on analysis/reactions...just love your content selection and amazing analysis...each and every time...LU FVM
Always impressed by her vocal abilities, and how she draws us in, forgetting about our sorrows for a while, enjoying the joy she brings. Karen is not bad either. 🌻
You, Lolli, are simply amazing, and truly a joy to watch. Thank you so much for all you do.
This is the best video you’ve done in my opinion because I got to hear you sing. I’d love to hear more of your voice.
"game recognizes game" 😊
u r a diamond💎💎💎
213,000 subscribers cannot be wrong, and they aren't. You have become one of my favorite people on UA-cam. I am so happy that I found your channel. You are wonderful and very gifted, in more ways than just singing. Keep on doing what I know that you love to do. Thanks for brightening my week!
I've loved Karen and this song for 50 years, you have just taught me how to listen to it with different ears. Thank you.
So many more songs from the Carpenters for you to explore. I sincerely hope you do. There is a reason why so many in the music industry agree that Karen had the best voice of all time. She was a once in a generation (maybe several generations) talent. And gone far too soon. Her voice is like a warm hug that embraces the soul. May I suggest listening to their song Sing? Such a fun, lyrically uplifting song, not to mention the glorious instrumental accompaniment.
Karen is as you describe. Once in a creation I say. There’s something so powerful and simultaneously so soothing about Karen Carpenter’s voice. What a gift.
Thank you...and...your "simulation" of her voice is rather...well...impressive...Thank you...😎
I'm a musician and love this song but you've helped me hear things in it I've never noticed before.
Fascinating video, you are the best I have seen so far breaking down "Superstar" and Miss Carpenters vocals. Please breakdown Rainy Days and Mondays, and I Need To Be In Love by the Carpenters. All three songs mention where Miss Carpenters favorites. Also As you know Miss Carpenter was never taught or took lessons how to sing. How could this be possible??? Or was she an angel sent to the earth from heaven with those singing qualities???? Is Daphne your precious dog, if so play Superstar for her.
"Not breathe is generally bad advice.'' You make me so happy. Thanks for that.
HER! VOWELS! Man !!!
It's an impressive imprint of Rita Cooledge's original version, written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell.Karen and Richard were students at Cal. State Univ. Long Beach and as benefactors, they cotributed to the Music Dept., building an auditorium.
It is one of the clearest voices I've heard
YOU give me the chills...you demonstrate such a gift teaches us & with such beauty
Karen recorded this vocal on the first take.
Personnel
Karen Carpenter - lead & backing vocals
Richard Carpenter - backing vocals, piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano, orchestration
From the Wrecking Crew:
Joe Osborn - bass guitar
Hal Blaine - drums
Earle Dumler - oboe
Lolli, I can only say how impressed I am with your voice!
Everyone else sounds like dirt after hearing Karin, you match up so well!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice with us. You are truly an amazing talent yourself!