FIRST TIME HEARING | The Carpenters | This Masquerade | REACTION VIDEO

[@tomschmitz261]

the most beautiful, rich, intimate, warm, moving, pure female voice of love and romance songs ever..

[@chrissiler6075]

Karen makes such great choices in vowel placement and mouth shape so you hear every word clear as anyone ever

[@nardaziz]

Agree!!!

[@debratroeak77]

Her voice is as smooth as silk. Also, George Benson does a magnificent version of this song. ❤️

[@ericanderson8886]

Great Leon Russell song George Benson or The Carpenters, both versions are great.

[@bigd1345]

Leon Russell said that Karen sang his songs the best.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Obviously George Benson is the standard for this track...but how can anyone be more perfect than Karen? Sheer, utter perfection....every note, every inflection, every little nuance. Brilliance.

[@gerlieannmanuel7283]

Just close your eyes,,and you hear an angel singing,that's her voice does on us.

[@jojones1082]

Karen was an absolute vocal beast and will always be one of the GOATs, in my opinion. And Richard was genius at arranging the music so that it perfectly complemented her vocals. Another great song by them that I think you would enjoy is I Know I Need to be In Love - she slays it.

[@tonylance8107]

Great reaction! And in case you didn't know, Karen Carpenter is also playing drums on this track.

[@laynecox3992]

Only one Karen Carpenter, gone from us too early never to be beaten nor replaced.

[@realbser1956]

I like that, sneaky brilliance. With each song you react to by The Carpenters, it becomes crystal clear how brilliant Karen was and also Richard with those arrangements. The piano solo, if that was Richard, was excellent and the flautist, my goodness, that was jazz at its best. This song is a jazz standard and they nailed it. 🔥✌️

[@ScottiLinden]

I saw them 4 times in 1968,69 and I’m 63 years old now and forever grateful for you sharing them because I loved them as an 8 year old little girl and wow this is amazing!!! Thank you so very much and I’m hooked on your place for sure ❤

[@Strangenstein]

This song needs to be in a James Bond movie.

[@vickiadkins9844]

Richard on the piano! OMG

[@fredmarinovich5477]

Phenomenal analysis of one of the best singers

[@michaelasay8587]

THE BEST

[@cattsunn]

A beautiful song...masterfully done. Thanks again, Michael.

[@michaelplotino7046]

I love the "sneaky brilliance" theory... Bravo! - Brooklyn Mike

[@heidisprouse4290]

Every song is a treasure.

[@johnbrowne3950]

The singing. The arrangement. Perfection.

[@Isleofskye]

Really good reaction,my friend and thank you for not pausing this masterpiece:)

[@deborahscalise3215]

I love this version. Karen's voice was so silky smooth and I love her drum playing on this track.

[@johnb.2518]

Everything came together for them and reached a peak on this song, this recording - the arrangement, the instrumentals, that incredible voice and her unique vocal styling - popular music in its highest form and as good as it gets - if only they had concentrated on music like this and pushed it to its limits - their best was a brilliant synthesis of all that was great in the American Music world for the 50 years before them and right up thru their time...an ingenious hybrid of the best that came before because they knew it so well.

[@swoesteban5570]

Karen Carpenter had one of the most beautiful voices of all time. When she's singing, it's as if she's singing directly to you personally.

[@JimboKM]

Up until this time I'd only heard George Benson's version and didn't know it was written by Leon Russel. Thanks

[@seankennedy26]

Highly recommend you check out Crescent Noon by The Carpenters. A song I feel doesn't get enough praise. One of their most hauntingly beautiful tracks, Karen's delivery of the lyrics are so impactful and can be interpreted a few ways. Her voice on it is so raw and powerful in the lower registers. Love her

[@jollyj3285]

My favorite voice....no one compares

[@alexarmendariz7763]

This was a great song that Leon Russell wrote and Richard Carpenter arranged it a beautiful song by The Carpenters and Karen Carpenter wow what a voice rest in peace Karen Carpenter

[@Isleofskye]

I bought my first singles in London 62 years ago, in 1960 and this is in My Top 10:)

[@deeberwill51]

"This Masquerade" is a song written by American singer and musician Leon Russell. It was originally recorded in 1972 by Russell for his album Carney and as a B-side for the album's hit single "Tight Rope".

[@rowenanunn590]

As always, loved the reaction... loving the different genres✌️❣️🇦🇺

[@bruschmidt9943]

Ever since "Close To You" hit the airwaves in c1970, Karen's talent has stood the test of time. I knew even then as a young child, she was far beyond most singers. Just everything about her vocals that's been said; not enough adjectives to describe the beauty of her VOICE.

[@amandameale6000]

Agree with your comments. I haven’t heard this before and I LOVE George Benson. But this was a wonderful arrangement and of course Karen’s beautiful voice… Gorgeous. Thanks for your reaction.❤

[@rxgirl9609]

Absolutely right. The sultry voice pulls you in and captivates, keeping you mesmerized to listen for what's next. My friends and I played flute so we also became interested in copying the beauty of the flute instrumentals.

[@nanadeborah8717]

Great song and piano. Thanks Michael!

[@daleb1279]

There is a TV special that was filmed with Karen and Ella Fitzgerald singing together and included among them was this song. Two of the greatest ever together. Also, remarkable on this recording is both Richard's arrangements and his piano skills.

[@bigd1345]

Great analysis. Karen was brilliant.

[@bjspeck4337]

So glad you did this one. I had forgotten until I saw the photograph of her in the Lead Sister in front of the drumset that she was the drummer for them.

[@Ncxgroup]

Drama, Good to see you showing up in my feed again. Have you ever thought about reacting to Al Jarreau? Incredible voice. I would start with Teach Me Tonight and the other is Round, Round, Round. I haven't seen any reactors react to his music.

[@dsusan17]

Smooth! How many people can relate to the lyrics. I don't think they had a bad song! Some were "lighter" than others. Great pick and reaction!

[@stevetournay6103]

This wasn't one of Richard's, it's a Leon Russell song, but oh how Richard could pick covers...

[@charleigh1681]

Marc Broussard just dropped a cover of Al Green's "Fire" he even sprung for horns this time.

[@vernakautz6883]

Loved them so much. Had We only just begun at my wedding

[@Dastardly_X]

🌟K 🌹 C🌟

[@ndpd11]

People in the comments say many beautiful things about Karen's voice and talent, and I echo all of them. She is literally one in a million, maybe a hundred million. But I want to tell you that I really appreciated your comments. I liked it that you waited until the song was over instead of interrupting it, and I thought your evaluation was excellent. Nice work, DramaSyde!

[@danielboyer3272]

Merci DramaSydETV !!! Votre écoute est respectueuse des spectateurs et auditeurs: vous écoutez avec beaucoup de musique en vous -même et votre analyse est brillante et sobre !

[@maxwellroxy3184]

I love your voice! So deep and thoughtful.

[@f7serrano17]

Fully agree!!!

[@josephkane829]

So beautiful 💕😍

[@timgrady4630]

Nailin it here ...more , please.

[@tetuone11]

Thank you for the video. Take care and best wishes to you and your family.

[@stevetournay6103]

Anybody notice this reactor sounds like actor Ron Glass? I like that...

[@stevetournay6103]

Great to hear this one reacted to. Carpenters did far too few standards. Had Karen lived they'd have done whole standards albums, I don't doubt (and made a lot of money at it). Check out these, too: When I Fall In Love Little Girl Blue I Can Dream, Can't I And from Carpenters' 1980 TV special, the standards medley involving KC and the iconic Ella Fitzgerald...

[@anngallifrey]

Try the Source- Leon Russell

[@teresaburke1868]

Other worldly....

[@timgrady4630]

How's about Sergio Mendez & Brazil '66 , when time permits ??? Blessings .

[@LinDuhLou]

Welcome to Karen’s legacy.

[@daventunes3822]

Is it just me, or does it go from minor to major at the bridge, and then back to minor?

[@DramaSydETV]

Gonna have to listen again