Tori has a very smooth and pleasant voice. Yes, Karen Carpenter voice still there, but glad Tori is exploring new things with her voice. She is becoming herself as an artist.
Tori is 20 and from Minnesota. She was at the Carpenter's 55 Anniversary April 25 this year at the United Methodists Church in Downey, California with her father and gave a performance that included Yesterday Once More. Richard Carpenter made a surprise appearance on the last day and word is Tori was asked into a side room and Richard followed for a meet.
Pretty much as it happened. It wasn’t Tori alone, there were a lot of dignitaries there, that night. But Tori did get some one on one. That picture is on my thumbnail of her live performance from the Thursday concert. It’s on my channel, linked in my ID graphic.
I am with everyone else. Tori is the love of my musical life. She just released a video of her singing live for the first time in front of an audience singing Yesterday Once More. A real voice! She also has a recording with a new arrangement of the Ray Charles classic Georgia On My Mind. Every time I listen it takes me to a special place (Goose Bump Heaven). Love your reactions and comments. Thanks!
It has been statistically proven that it is physically impossible to not fall in love with Tori Holub. It's her amazing natural vocal ability, but also that she is an old soul. She brings something amazing to the table that hasn't been seen in decades. Truly a one in a million talent.
I saw this first a few days ago and was convinced it was from one of the later Carpenters albums or Karen's solo album or something and I just wasn't as familiar with it. Then reading the comments I saw it was an original. It's not clear to me if she wrote it, on her video she writes, "Something To Believe In was brought to me by the incredible Richard Kraft and produced by the lovely Jimena Caballero, who worked to arrange and produce the song with my style in mind." Whoever wrote it, it's such a classic Carpenters vibe.
I was in the Royal Navy at HMS Collingwood when Karen Carpenter was riding high and the Moon Landing was in motion (1969). I was instantly captivated by her beautiful voice and Tori Holub's renditions are just as superb!
It's great we are now getting a choice other than the latest so called Pop music, with young singers reviving some of the old classics and even writing new songs like Tori's, which would have been classed as Middle of the road music back in the day. Fingers crossed it' a trend that catches on.
Been a Tori fan from the moment she unleashed that magical voice on my ears (sometimes UA-cam brings you a gem of a suggestion). Great review Jeff, it is indeed a lovely song, performed perfectly. Tori, thank you for always making me smile & for sharing your beautiful voice with us all.
Jeff, you and I grew up in the same period with very similar exposure to the great music that came out during that time. I wished everyone would stop saying Tori's videos was cover of Carpenter songs. They were not covers but instead tribute performances. Her intent, as a huge fan of Karen and the style of music, was to try to get as close as possible to Karen's voice with phrasing and pitch and yet still have her own. If a person listened blindly and wasn't told it was a test, they'd swear it was Karen's voice and recording. That is what makes thise videos amazing. Now Tori is singing originals and with her style and we see how we are blessed with a young great artist. For the diehard Laren fans that only want Karen, they will moss out. What's wrong with having Karen Carpenter AND Tori Holub?! Lastly, what has happened with pop music is similar to what has happened in cinematography. Back in the 1970s, artist held long tones and didn't keep having unneeded runs all over the place. Today many singer's Tori's ahe don't hold a note longer than 1 second and can't keep on pitch. Movies are also shot with quick camera shots and the camera is bouncing all over the place. It seems both industries are run by people with high levels of ADD and what they produce isn't much quality. I want to see songs that are song as if the voice is a brush slowly painting a beautiful landscape and Tori has the chops to do it. God bless her.
Such a FAN. I also miss hearing music like this as well. I was born in 1968 and grew up listening to the Carpenters and I agree that this song is just like a new song from that time period. I really think she can add to the genre and bring back this timeless era of music. She's picked up the baton that Karen laid down when she passed away. Go Tori go!!!
I commented on one of your previous videos something you'd be impressed with, that she has a demo of harmonic layering done by Richard Carpenter. She did this on a TASCAM multi-track PortaStudio. In the video, she lamented her ProTools sequencer was giving her problems that day. So I won't rehash that (though I just did). My one ongoing thought is that it's impossible not to fall in love with this wonderful young woman by just letting her gorgeous singing wash over you. I'm with you in being happy about her doing originals, and I hope she ultimately puts together a collection of them and puts that out. She's remarkable.
It would be a shame if Tori Holub is written off as just another "tribute artist." There are a couple of interviews with her out there where she says she has hopes of making it "as herself"" It would seem that Tori and her smooth, warm voice have a very bright future!.
I am certainly a fan. You are absolutely right about the music of late 60s and early 70s. Groups like The Carpenters, Bread, America, along with soloists such as Mini Ripperton, Dianna Ross, Roberta Flack, Janis Ian, Dionne Warwick, etc just simply do not exist in todays music. I miss those days when a new song is discovered over the airwaves on crackling thin sounding AM radio.
So true. Tori’s channels, mostly UA-cam and Instagram, I’m not on TT. Are like a torture chamber of radio of my youth. The torture, they’re mostly shorts!! I’m getting into a groove and that TT noise happens. ARGH. Still, I go torture myself more and do it all over again. ❤
Maybe Tori can sing the standards that Karen didn't get around to sing. Not sure if Richard would be interested in teaming up with her for a special album or video.
Her lower register is not quite Karen, but close enough for government (covernmint?) work, and lightyears ahead of that AI dreck i was being bombarded with a few months ago in Karen's name. But her higher register seems to be something special. Where Karen might whisper, Tory can belt a little if the song calls for it. I am definitely a big fan.
Spot on (2)! When Tori covers Olivia, it’s like How?? I say it’s like; Karen is in The Basement, Tori is a few steps down the staircase but she can follow ON-J up to the stratosphere, that Karen never could. People just dissing Tori and moving on are missing the point, entirely. Tori can cover or originate the songs you loved or will love and do them justice. I can’t think of a single current artist anywhere close.
@@jbs256 I just hope she finds the right songs and management that treat her right. She's a woman but she's still young. Good comment about ONJ. Fingers crossed 🤞
@@anthonyclarke5579 she’s off to a good start with some talented people around her. I hope Richard does more than he already has. (Look into detail on Georgia) I think he’s still influential.
@@anthonyclarke5579 check out, if you haven’t, her new cover of “Sam” on her channel. OMG. She took down Never Been Mellow, so this stands as her high range. Also, her shiny new microphone. Familiar with what a U87 is and its significance?
Very much enjoying your reactions to Tori's work, please continue. Great analysis and sincerely personalized. My vote for another reaction would be the Bacharach/David Medley. Tori utilizes the higher register or head voice (?) much more actively in that piece and totally nails it .
@@StrateleStudiosJeff, just to make sure you know. There are two versions. The original solo from last October and the new one, a duet of a sort with Jim Wilkas from February 2024. The second one is what brought the two together. Both have Tori’s version intact, with her doing the “Richard” parts. Especially in Walk On By, which is a duet. Jim added “More Richard.” Some new to Tori may not be aware. Can’t wait! I see Tori in Downey, tomorrow. Yay! Joe
This is a very impressive song, sung by an exciting and musical singer. I would be interested to know what coaching she has had as a singer. The comment about Tori tastefully leaping to higher notes without "transition" to a different register is something that the singer teachers impart .. I wonder if Tori has had training or whether this comes naturally.
Thank you again Jeff! I knew you were going to love this, I mean BakerStudios kinda said it all. It happened to me last October when UA-cam said “you may like THIS!!!” UA-cam has messed up a lot, that recommendation, it was perfect. I’ve been on the Tori journey since and have requested her songs over the months from a lot of reactors and analysts. I thank my friend Ron for pointing me at you. I can give you a few tidbits I’ve learned and will link to a recent interview that will show you the person behind the voice. Tori is 20, and from the Minneapolis area. She’s self taught on singing and piano by ear and guitar with lessons and plays by ear. She does write songs and that reveal could be coming. As of today 4/21/24, she is either on her way or preparing to be on her way. She’s going to HOLLYWOOD! Well, maybe a few miles south to Downey, CA. She’s performing a couple of songs at the Carpenters 55th Anniversary Celebration, on the Acoustic Night (4/25). A question Lee got an answer to from Tori in the interview. Does Richard know? The answer with a lot of “squirming” was yes. She wiggled out of answering any more. A highlight of the interview. I hope this whets your appetite as more is coming and there’s a small library of completed songs, like this one. There are four more on the streamers and iTunes. So, I’d encourage folks to get some, in certainly have. I can ask Alexa to play Tori Holub and if I’m lucky, she will. Maybe some Tori Amos?? LOL. She’s got another original that was written by a team and offered to her after they heard a Carpenters short. That’s called Christmas Again. One of her three Christmas songs up in the streamers. One more factoid and I’ll stop. The co-writers of Christmas Again, Steve Eaton and Donnie Demers. Steve has THE connection. He wrote: All You Get From Love Is A Love Song. The last Top 40 hit for Carpenters. More to explore. Thanks again Jeff VERY MUCH!! It was fun watching you melt like we all do. I learned I’m a bit older. I was 14 when I bought Close To You in 1970. My adventure started then. Joe The Lee Richie interview: There may be a spoiler about The Medley, Jeff. I forgot. You’ve seen the other two. All clips are clips. ua-cam.com/video/POKO_ieOWLg/v-deo.htmlsi=E6riZekTojLMzzkG .
@@StrateleStudios she’s busy right now, LOL. I’ll give Jim the heads up. Remember, Kacie was 20 for the big start of the Run. The Medley that’s to come. BOTH were 20 for it!. Edit: The Lee interview has no spoilers, only what you’ve seen and shorts. No Medley part.
@@StrateleStudiosa couple more things, restless brain. This song was written in the style of Bacharach/Carpenters so, no accident and they arranged it for Tori. I previously linked you to Crazy On You, I hope you checked that out. You mentioned smoothly going to her higher register. For someone that can sound like Kacie, how about Livvy? To me this is her highest. ua-cam.com/users/shortsE_XnO0-4NfY?si=tmXWs-esEcgbIQ4G .
Tori has a very smooth and pleasant voice. Yes, Karen Carpenter voice still there, but glad Tori is exploring new things with her voice. She is becoming herself as an artist.
Tori is 20 and from Minnesota. She was at the Carpenter's 55 Anniversary April 25 this year at the United Methodists Church in Downey, California with her father and gave a performance that included Yesterday Once More. Richard Carpenter made a surprise appearance on the last day and word is Tori was asked into a side room and Richard followed for a meet.
Pretty much as it happened. It wasn’t Tori alone, there were a lot of dignitaries there, that night. But Tori did get some one on one. That picture is on my thumbnail of her live performance from the Thursday concert. It’s on my channel, linked in my ID graphic.
Her voice is so soothing. Like Karen C. Thanks
I am with everyone else. Tori is the love of my musical life. She just released a video of her singing live for the first time in front of an audience singing Yesterday Once More. A real voice! She also has a recording with a new arrangement of the Ray Charles classic Georgia On My Mind. Every time I listen it takes me to a special place (Goose Bump Heaven). Love your reactions and comments. Thanks!
Just love it Tori. Great job. 😊
It has been statistically proven that it is physically impossible to not fall in love with Tori Holub. It's her amazing natural vocal ability, but also that she is an old soul. She brings something amazing to the table that hasn't been seen in decades. Truly a one in a million talent.
Very well put. Couldn't agree more
She's the singer of 21st century like Karen was of the 20th century.
I'm with you on this. I'm gobsmacked and smitten with this amazingly talented artist.
Yes indeed. And I like many, am not a statistical anomaly. 😊
@@BakerStudiosIndy Sheer Magic!
So glad to hear young people starting to make real music again.😊
I saw this first a few days ago and was convinced it was from one of the later Carpenters albums or Karen's solo album or something and I just wasn't as familiar with it. Then reading the comments I saw it was an original. It's not clear to me if she wrote it, on her video she writes, "Something To Believe In was brought to me by the incredible Richard Kraft and produced by the lovely Jimena Caballero, who worked to arrange and produce the song with my style in mind." Whoever wrote it, it's such a classic Carpenters vibe.
What a beautiful original song! Tori, I'm hooked!
I was in the Royal Navy at HMS Collingwood when Karen Carpenter was riding high and the Moon Landing was in motion (1969). I was instantly captivated by her beautiful voice and Tori Holub's renditions are just as superb!
I close my eyes and I hear Karen Carpenter. Remarkable.
Can’t wait till she releases her first album! She’s only 20! Wow!
It's great we are now getting a choice other than the latest so called Pop music, with young singers reviving some of the old classics and even writing new songs like Tori's, which would have been classed as Middle of the road music back in the day. Fingers crossed it' a trend that catches on.
Been a Tori fan from the moment she unleashed that magical voice on my ears (sometimes UA-cam brings you a gem of a suggestion). Great review Jeff, it is indeed a lovely song, performed perfectly. Tori, thank you for always making me smile & for sharing your beautiful voice with us all.
Jeff, you and I grew up in the same period with very similar exposure to the great music that came out during that time.
I wished everyone would stop saying Tori's videos was cover of Carpenter songs. They were not covers but instead tribute performances. Her intent, as a huge fan of Karen and the style of music, was to try to get as close as possible to Karen's voice with phrasing and pitch and yet still have her own. If a person listened blindly and wasn't told it was a test, they'd swear it was Karen's voice and recording. That is what makes thise videos amazing.
Now Tori is singing originals and with her style and we see how we are blessed with a young great artist. For the diehard Laren fans that only want Karen, they will moss out. What's wrong with having Karen Carpenter AND Tori Holub?!
Lastly, what has happened with pop music is similar to what has happened in cinematography. Back in the 1970s, artist held long tones and didn't keep having unneeded runs all over the place. Today many singer's Tori's ahe don't hold a note longer than 1 second and can't keep on pitch. Movies are also shot with quick camera shots and the camera is bouncing all over the place. It seems both industries are run by people with high levels of ADD and what they produce isn't much quality. I want to see songs that are song as if the voice is a brush slowly painting a beautiful landscape and Tori has the chops to do it. God bless her.
Such a FAN. I also miss hearing music like this as well. I was born in 1968 and grew up listening to the Carpenters and I agree that this song is just like a new song from that time period. I really think she can add to the genre and bring back this timeless era of music. She's picked up the baton that Karen laid down when she passed away. Go Tori go!!!
Great talent anda genuinely lovely person. You go girl!
Wonerfule new song
First time hearing, on the radio ?!?!
_BEEN THERE !!! _*_DONE THAT !!!!!_* 😉
I commented on one of your previous videos something you'd be impressed with, that she has a demo of harmonic layering done by Richard Carpenter. She did this on a TASCAM multi-track PortaStudio. In the video, she lamented her ProTools sequencer was giving her problems that day. So I won't rehash that (though I just did). My one ongoing thought is that it's impossible not to fall in love with this wonderful young woman by just letting her gorgeous singing wash over you. I'm with you in being happy about her doing originals, and I hope she ultimately puts together a collection of them and puts that out. She's remarkable.
Speaking of 'impossible', have you heard her cover of Perry Como's 'Impossible' with Dan Wesley? To use another 'i' word - Incredible!
@@dcinpa1134 Yes!
It would be a shame if Tori Holub is written off as just another "tribute artist." There are a couple of interviews with her out there where she says she has hopes of making it "as herself"" It would seem that Tori and her smooth, warm voice have a very bright future!.
I'm hooked. She really does sounds like Karen. ❤
This song sounds like it could've been written by Burt Bacharach back in 1971.
That was the idea. It was in the spirit of Bacharach/Carpenters then arranged for Tori. ❤
All Tori lacks is a capable produce/arranger and a "Herb Alpert" willing to invest in and take a chance on her.
She sings great.❤
I am certainly a fan. You are absolutely right about the music of late 60s and early 70s. Groups like The Carpenters, Bread, America, along with soloists such as Mini Ripperton, Dianna Ross, Roberta Flack, Janis Ian, Dionne Warwick, etc just simply do not exist in todays music. I miss those days when a new song is discovered over the airwaves on crackling thin sounding AM radio.
Yes! 🤩
So true. Tori’s channels, mostly UA-cam and Instagram, I’m not on TT. Are like a torture chamber of radio of my youth. The torture, they’re mostly shorts!! I’m getting into a groove and that TT noise happens. ARGH. Still, I go torture myself more and do it all over again. ❤
Maybe Tori can sing the standards that Karen didn't get around to sing. Not sure if Richard would be interested in teaming up with her for a special album or video.
Her lower register is not quite Karen, but close enough for government (covernmint?) work, and lightyears ahead of that AI dreck i was being bombarded with a few months ago in Karen's name. But her higher register seems to be something special. Where Karen might whisper, Tory can belt a little if the song calls for it. I am definitely a big fan.
Spot on.👍
Spot on (2)! When Tori covers Olivia, it’s like How?? I say it’s like; Karen is in The Basement, Tori is a few steps down the staircase but she can follow ON-J up to the stratosphere, that Karen never could. People just dissing Tori and moving on are missing the point, entirely. Tori can cover or originate the songs you loved or will love and do them justice. I can’t think of a single current artist anywhere close.
@@jbs256 I just hope she finds the right songs and management that treat her right. She's a woman but she's still young. Good comment about ONJ. Fingers crossed 🤞
@@anthonyclarke5579 she’s off to a good start with some talented people around her. I hope Richard does more than he already has. (Look into detail on Georgia) I think he’s still influential.
@@anthonyclarke5579 check out, if you haven’t, her new cover of “Sam” on her channel. OMG. She took down Never Been Mellow, so this stands as her high range. Also, her shiny new microphone. Familiar with what a U87 is and its significance?
Very much enjoying your reactions to Tori's work, please continue. Great analysis and sincerely personalized. My vote for another reaction would be the Bacharach/David Medley. Tori utilizes the higher register or head voice (?) much more actively in that piece and totally nails it .
Thank you! That one is coming up in May!
@@StrateleStudiosJeff, just to make sure you know. There are two versions. The original solo from last October and the new one, a duet of a sort with Jim Wilkas from February 2024. The second one is what brought the two together. Both have Tori’s version intact, with her doing the “Richard” parts. Especially in Walk On By, which is a duet. Jim added “More Richard.” Some new to Tori may not be aware. Can’t wait! I see Tori in Downey, tomorrow. Yay!
Joe
@@jbs256 Hi Joe, I’ll be honoring whichever video the requester sent me.
@@StrateleStudios cool! Both have relevance.
That’s what my mother said about the 40s music, that they don’t make them like that anymore.
🤯💕😎
She sings just like Karen and does everything in perfect Karen fashion.
This is a very impressive song, sung by an exciting and musical singer. I would be interested to know what coaching she has had as a singer. The comment about Tori tastefully leaping to higher notes without "transition" to a different register is something that the singer teachers impart .. I wonder if Tori has had training or whether this comes naturally.
To my understanding, self taught by ear. She answered a comment on one of her shorts. The reply was; don’t get lessons, they’ll ruin you.
@@jbs256 She must be a natural then. She may think lessons may ruin her, but coaching does make a difference to the vast majority of us!
@@georgebur no, the commenter said that would ruin, her.
@@jbs256 That makes more sense. I wonder what the commentator knew!
Thank you again Jeff! I knew you were going to love this, I mean BakerStudios kinda said it all. It happened to me last October when UA-cam said “you may like THIS!!!” UA-cam has messed up a lot, that recommendation, it was perfect. I’ve been on the Tori journey since and have requested her songs over the months from a lot of reactors and analysts. I thank my friend Ron for pointing me at you.
I can give you a few tidbits I’ve learned and will link to a recent interview that will show you the person behind the voice. Tori is 20, and from the Minneapolis area. She’s self taught on singing and piano by ear and guitar with lessons and plays by ear. She does write songs and that reveal could be coming. As of today 4/21/24, she is either on her way or preparing to be on her way. She’s going to HOLLYWOOD! Well, maybe a few miles south to Downey, CA. She’s performing a couple of songs at the Carpenters 55th Anniversary Celebration, on the Acoustic Night (4/25).
A question Lee got an answer to from Tori in the interview. Does Richard know? The answer with a lot of “squirming” was yes. She wiggled out of answering any more. A highlight of the interview.
I hope this whets your appetite as more is coming and there’s a small library of completed songs, like this one. There are four more on the streamers and iTunes. So, I’d encourage folks to get some, in certainly have. I can ask Alexa to play Tori Holub and if I’m lucky, she will. Maybe some Tori Amos?? LOL. She’s got another original that was written by a team and offered to her after they heard a Carpenters short. That’s called Christmas Again. One of her three Christmas songs up in the streamers. One more factoid and I’ll stop. The co-writers of Christmas Again, Steve Eaton and Donnie Demers. Steve has THE connection. He wrote: All You Get From Love Is A Love Song. The last Top 40 hit for Carpenters. More to explore.
Thanks again Jeff VERY MUCH!! It was fun watching you melt like we all do. I learned I’m a bit older. I was 14 when I bought Close To You in 1970. My adventure started then.
Joe
The Lee Richie interview: There may be a spoiler about The Medley, Jeff. I forgot. You’ve seen the other two. All clips are clips.
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20 years old?! Geeeeez. I need to do an interview with her.
@@StrateleStudios she’s busy right now, LOL. I’ll give Jim the heads up. Remember, Kacie was 20 for the big start of the Run. The Medley that’s to come. BOTH were 20 for it!.
Edit:
The Lee interview has no spoilers, only what you’ve seen and shorts. No Medley part.
That was great! Thank you for introducing me to this amazing artist. I will definitely be following her.
@@StrateleStudiosa couple more things, restless brain. This song was written in the style of Bacharach/Carpenters so, no accident and they arranged it for Tori. I previously linked you to Crazy On You, I hope you checked that out. You mentioned smoothly going to her higher register. For someone that can sound like Kacie, how about Livvy? To me this is her highest.
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