Is THIS Karen Carpenter's voice reincarnated?! This is REAL music ladies and gentlemen!

[@GaryBadger]

I'm the trumpet player in this video. Tori is indeed an amazingly talent vocalist! Thank you for your wonderful review, Fil, and the comments from subscribers on this page. Huge kudos to the other collaborators on this project: Ynping Mak (violins), Clayton Wisenant (bass), Yoann Palacio (drums), and James Wilkas (everything, including being the glue that holds us together).

[@wingsofpegasus]

Great job Gary! Thanks for the comment!

[@dougdumbrill7234]

Hi; from another trumpet player! Is it kind of intimidating laying down a famous track like this? Did Richard play on the original? I know he played. 🎺

[@cheneyrobert]

👏👏👏👏outstanding performance 🍾🥂

[@jbs256]

Well done Gary and the whole crew! ❤

[@kellycoleman715]

As a fellow trumpet player I must give you kudos. Well done! 👊🏼👏🏻

[@LD-bv1pm]

She has a great voice, very similar to KC but honestly this just makes me realize just how ridiculously flawless KC was.

[@Water_is_Sacred777]

Excellent comment!

[@craft-o-matic399]

Totally agree!!

[@TroyBraiden]

👍

[@jamesbatcho]

My thought while listening as well.

[@chuckgrenci6404]

Totally agree with this comment; let's face it, I'm totally ensconced with Karen's voice.

[@jerrys.1910]

Closest capture of Karen Carpenter's voice, resonance and style I've ever heard in my life. Karen always had the best female voice ever. This is eerily mind blowing.

[@artfartzy]

There is another singer, I forgot her name but she sounds just like Karen.

[@artfartzy]

But I think the best I have heard is a woman named Harriet.

[@mvgco82]

Could it be Shane Ericks you are thinking of?

[@lindakickliter9934]

She has a lovely voice, but doesn’t sound like Karen Carpenter to me.

[@stephanieboyce4860]

@@artfartzy the only other voice I’ve heard that is similar is Rumer, worth checking out if you’re not familiar with

[@ToriHolub]

WOW! Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review of Jim and I’s collaboration. I learned stuff about my own voice that I didn’t even know! 😂 Jim is an amazing musician, producer, video editor, and not to mention, so fun to work with! Definitely much more to come. Love the channel, and how intelligently you look at the production, vocals, musician, etc.! Thanks for letting us be apart of it! Tori

[@fewwiggle]

Tori's in the comments -- Yay!!!!! Thank you for a great performance and for your appreciation of Karen. :-)

[@Water_is_Sacred777]

Thanks so much for bringing Karen back to us. You are phenomenal. 😭♥

[@petecalgaro]

Tori, you are amazing! Thank you for the music.

[@1okedoke]

Wow so amazing Tori❤ Can't believe you are here commenting!!

[@jimmididr]

It's been my honor to do this recording with Tori! She sets the bar quite high, and she has inspired me to meet it the best I could!❤

[@cynthiamontoya6369]

Nice to see a young person pay a lovely tribute to the great Karen Carpenter.

[@amyhenningsgard8618]

Yes, indeed. Lovely!

[@tomatencio9223]

Tribute my a##

[@byrnc927]

My first impression was "Goosebumps!" Followed that up by a welling up of tears. Awesome!!!

[@musicandmoviefan9217]

glad I wasn't the only one

[@socopoc]

Same here

[@adamknight7041]

It's good but she doesn't get me emotionally sorry, Lucy Thomas on the other hand does whether or not she has been pitch corrected is irrelevant because Lucy sounds even more beautiful live then in the studio.

[@kennywood53]

Likewise!

[@bibianaprosper1828]

me too!

[@donmoore7785]

As a fan of Karen Carpenter for 40 years, Tori's cover is truly music to my ears. Wonderful production!

[@morbidmanmusic]

voice is great.. production is weak.... on the mix side of things.

[@darioinfini]

@@morbidmanmusic Tells you what magic those people in the 70s were able to achieve. Still, this is truly stunning. Cannot imagine this level of musicianship today.

[@ceacea364]

Agree. What a lovely voice!

[@billyboy1093]

@@morbidmanmusic I agree, especially the drums, then again it's hard to beat Hal Blaine who was the go to studio percussionist of the day. He played on hundreds of hits and is considered the quintessential studio drummer of the late 20th century.

[@billyboy1093]

@@darioinfini The magic is the analog production, digital recordings remove a bit of the human element and yes, the mix is weak, but those harmony's are killer!

[@skohaya]

Karen Carpenter was in a Class of Music that No One has matched. But it is so great to see people try keep Karen Carpenter's alive! She to was amazing😊

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

Anne Murray came close.

[@leadsin99er]

This singer has a nice voice, nowhere similar to Karen Carpenter, she is better off establishing her own style. Just like Steve Augeri and Arnel Pineda, they are talented, but they can only sing cover versions of Steve Perry's songs.

[@dianamanzanilla2261]

There is no way the new singer even comes close to Karen Carpenter. She is hitting the same notes but doesn't have the depth or richness of tone. The vibrato doesn't ring true as natural. She can sing, sure. But not like Karen Carpenter.

[@artfartzy]

@@leadsin99er To me she is very similar to Karen

[@jbs256]

@@dianamanzanilla2261you have no idea. Just a little research would help. But no.

[@AmericanSurvival001]

I’ve waited my entire life and I’m 55 years old for someone who had Karen Carpenter‘s voice she sang like an angel, and just stole your heart. I never thought I would ever hear her voice again, except on a recording. This young girl has quite a career ahead of her, people miss Karen Carpenter, so terribly that the tragedy of her life ending has never gone away and now something to smile about and honoring her

[@Mary-t2u]

Hope no career comes out of this imitation

[@jenniferlynn3537]

@@Mary-t2u How thoughtful and kind you are in response to people who have generously taken their time - and a considerable amount of trouble - to bring their talents to the world. It’s precisely your brand of “appreciation” which inhibits people with similarly exceptional abilities from sharing their own gifts. I can’t imagine why you’d begrudge someone of Tori’s vocal skill success pursuing a musical career. What do you stand to lose from it, anyway?

[@charlesmarkley220]

​@@Mary-t2ufine art comes from fine art. Grow up.

[@MarianneMartin-hy7ls]

From someone who appreciates the great voice Karen Carpenter had as well as the music the Carpenters produced, would aesthetically appreciate hearing the amazing voice Tori has and if America is fortunate enough to get this ultra talented woman to agree to pay tribute to her music, it will be a win-win for Americans who remember this time period and for this young talented musician. There is no disrespect for Karen and the Carpenters

[@onbe804]

This is wonderful for fans She could do concerts Unlike those clones who sing so badly By the way this is not the first time Gloria extefan has a very similar voice to KC

[@cindi1313]

Wow, that was kind of eerie when she first started singing, because she sounded SO much like Karen Carpenter! As the song went on a little more, you could tell it wasn't her, but still, what an amazing rendition, and such maturity in her voice and delivery at a young age. Let's hope she stays true to her artistic integrity and kudos to Jim for his production.

[@reddragonready]

Is that really "artistic integrity" to emulate another , original, artist perfectly?

[@AhBeeDoi]

@@reddragonready I'd like to hear something Tori sings that isn't a Carpenter's cover for comparison. I suspect she naturally sounds like Karen Carpenter.

[@marybradley3871]

​@@reddragonready As a vocalist myself, I grew up emulating the artists songs that I loved and this how I learned to sing. Artistic integrity it isn't, but it's almost it's own artistic expression, to me.

[@karlaedson1003]

I could definitely tell it wasn’t Karen Carpenter. Tori’s voice is lovely but Karen’s voice was like a parfait, so many layers to give it a full body. Tori’s voice is missing one/some of those layers. Maybe Tori could be Karen’s “little sister”. 😊

[@SuziQ.]

Those first few notes sounded exactly like Karen Carpenter. I would have sworn that it was KC singing the intro verse.

[@jimmididr]

Wow, thanks so much for your in depth review of our cover! We do these purely for the enjoyment of the music... and KUDOS to YOU for recognizing all the behind-the-scenes efforts! I am not a fan of autotune, and having discovered Tori, am so grateful for her amazing voice. Where she has the characteristics of KC's voice, I think she has such a beautiful vocal quality that is indeed her own. Again, thank you for the wonderful review! - Jim

[@Yesica1993]

She does sound eerily like KC. But I would also love to hear her do original music!

[@lauraallen55]

I love her individual sound the most, to be very honest as she has her own unique sound as does everyone. I love what makes people stand out from anyone else. Very nice voice, nice job to you both! Does she (hopefully) have plans for non-covers or no?

[@Terri_MacKay]

Thank you for this beautiful cover. Tori has such a warm expressive voice...perfect for this song.

[@SuziQ.]

You both sound wonderful. 🎶

[@suspicious_white_van]

Jim, thank you for keeping it real! Great playing, singing, and mixing.

[@svenmorgenstern9506]

It's rare to see a YT presenter that was having so much fun doing a technical "deep dive" analysis as I saw here. For my part, courtesy of the almighty algorithm I became aware of Tori Holub just slightly over 24 hours ago (one might say "Only Yesterday" 😉) and...Tori has hit the "uncanny valley" (in a positive sense rather than the more typical definition of the term) almost spot on. Her singing is so amazingly similar to Karen's, but just enough different to still be distinctively her own. Well done, liked & subscribed. 👍

[@mgalego4729]

Karen Carpenter could put power and softness in her voice at the same time, that's the difference. But, how can we don't let a tear come from our eyes listening to this touching rendition? What sweet voice has Tori...

[@lanalou77]

No real comparison.

[@karlholtz2472]

I'm watching this literally in tears. Karen was a big part of my growing up and that voice is so recognizable. God has sent us a gift.

[@contentedspirit9022]

I fully agree with you. I never believed anyone else could ever sing like Karen Carpenter again. She was such a a beautiful and talented young woman who had a tragically sad life. This is beautiful.

[@SierraGal]

I sobbed too. Hit me hard to hear her voice. I felt like “Karen is back” and I know it’s not possible but wow, Tori’s voice is sooo similar.

[@wookieelover9103]

When I first came across her singing like KC. I was instantly hooked and impressed she is very good. I kept saying that those short ticktock videos aren’t long enough. I love this

[@eyeshowyou]

True. The best voicealike of Karen Carpenter

[@addicted367]

She sounds just like her

[@samanthaharrell7342]

Your huge smile when Tori starts singing tells us everything. You were like a Cheshire Cat listening to her! She’s remarkable and I can’t stop listening to her!

[@MarianneMartin-hy7ls]

You can tell he appreciates a beautiful voice

[@rayspeakmon2954]

I was born in 1962. Grew up with the Carpenters. Outstanding cover all of you! There will never be another Karen Carpenter, but your cover honors her memory! Tori is very talented!

[@njphilwt]

She’s an amazing vocalist, but honestly, hearing her makes me long to hear Karen. Beyond talent and skill, it’s the character of Karen’s voice that we will forever be in love with.

[@MT-or7lv]

Amazing. I have to admit, I'm a little freaked out to hear someone that sounds so similar to Karen yet not see Karen singing. Beautiful job by Tori. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheMinisterofDefence]

I would like to point out how much vocal utility Fil has, in order to illustrate these points. A less talented singer could still make these observations, but the ability to reproduce fair approximations of what the vocalist is actually doing, is something that really sets Fil's videos apart. He covers a wide range of singers and does a pretty good job of reproducing most of their sounds. Well done, sir.

[@suelucey9621]

Yes...and his guitar work is exceptional also.

[@garydiamondguitarist]

Yeah you can tell he can sing pretty well, because his pitching and vibrato just off the cuff when demonstrating something is really good.

[@leandabee]

Agreed 👌

[@johnwatson2887]

Yes, he's amazing! And it's not just his voice. It's his ear!! A lot of times he describes nuances that I (a non-musician) can't hear at all. But I'm glad to take his word for it.

[@roblawhorne1015]

And Fil does such incredible instrumental breakdowns of the songs.

[@DiamondGirl-1234]

Fil, your smile says it all!! ❤ Amazing and true voice. Finally!!! Great video.

[@stevemarriott2788]

Now that's a voice. Took me back to the 70's.

[@ggrace1133]

Oh my gosh!-she sounds so much like her! Like 90%! Beautiful voice Tori!!!

[@pbcanal1]

The first thing I thought when I first saw this is "please, don't let it be tuned and corrected." Thanks for this. It brings a tear to my eye every time and watching the joy in your face made me smile.

[@davidjenson4512]

Maybe everyone else knows this, but what strikes me as uncanny and rare is the ability Tori has to turn her vibrato on and off for expression and coloration. I seldom hear this in singers other than Karen Carpenter. To me it's the mark of a top-flight singer. It takes the performance from black and white to full glorious color. This girl can SING!

[@thebabscat]

That is EXACTLY what I couldn't put my finger on!! I agree!

[@sandances]

She truly does! I majored in music in college and she has amazing musical ability. Her voice is beautiful & when she does excellent videos on her in depth analysis of the Carpenters' music.

[@gobsmacked230]

I remember playing this song on my "45"...repeatedly (I was 14 at the time). I was SO smitten with the sheer beauty of Karen Carpenter's voice. At age 68 I relived that joy listening to this phenomenal performance.

[@jaykay1053]

Yes, the richness of her alto register and the gorgeous wide-open vibrato is spectacularly-surprising to my ear-only KC and this gal can do that. Beautiful!

[@ceciliaverissimo207]

Very beautiful

[@josegagui6769]

It is now 2024 in Maryland. Back in 72, while I was in the Navy stationed in California, my ex-wife and I watched the Carpenters concert in LA. This Cover took me back to that time and concert. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.❤

[@Water_is_Sacred777]

This cover made me cry... Although Karen's legendary honeyed velvety timbre will never be matched, it was once in a century, I've heard many KC covers and tributes but Tori comes closest to Karen than anyone I've heard so far. It's an epic cover. Thanks for sharing!

[@ralex3697]

Closest to Karen I’ve ever heard

[@JewandGreek]

That's about as close as you'll ever get to KC

[@universalassociates6857]

Until the Resurrection (John 5:24-29)

[@tomg5176]

Check out Superstar by Leonid and Friends.

[@BoHolbo]

@@universalassociates6857 No dummy! Your superstition is irrelevant to the reality that we all live in!

[@webman1956]

She is great although her deep voice is not quite a low as Karens.

[@dalechambers5234]

@@tomg5176 she is good but not even close to Karen imo

[@VancouverMagic]

A few years ago, I came across another KZbin singer who also sounds a lot like Karen Carpenter, as well - Shane Ericks. Both Tori & Shane are very talented singers & I love how you analyze these amazing singers voices. Keep up the great work.

[@KiNTOLiMBO]

I couldn't stop smiling as soon as she started singing.🥰

[@paulburke9198]

same here , almost burst into tears , (but I'm a though guy , Ha Ha .😭😭😭🥰.

[@kimtobon9042]

Me too! Smiles and tears! It was a somewhat innocent time for me And how many generations Loved her! My grandma and Gramps were huge fans! I didn't know anyone who didn't at least like them!

[@Scuffed_Andy]

@@paulburke9198 I must have watched that video 40 times now and tears roll down my face every time.

[@ssoozee]

You have such a happy and expressive smile when you’re especially pleased with a voice or musical concept! I love it!

[@Elaine_Parhamovich]

Haven't seen you this happy doing an analysis in a loooooooooooong time! 😄

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

I agree! The smile says it all

[@stevec404]

A very nice, mellow rendition...made with her own interpretation. The original had a crystal quality and an energy that was unique to Karen Carpenter.

[@AXE668]

Love these videos, Fil! Watching your face as you listen to the track speaks volumes about how good this is going to be...😌

[@melissa564]

Wow - she really just has that beautiful smooth, expressive sound that Karen had. ❤

[@amyhenningsgard8618]

I agree with you ❤️

[@ralex3697]

Astonishing Slight differences but still very beautiful

[@cherylllll00]

Just got chills as soon as she started singing

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

I did too, and then some tears. Just beautiful!

[@donnatregaro7375]

Me three. WOW. 😮

[@thewebdiva5903]

Goosebumps!

[@lskylarbrown]

I love your commentary! I always learn something.

[@lizmurphy5994]

That is SO joyful with outstanding singing. That's brightened my evening. Real voices, real beauty. Thanks, Fil, for another excellent video.

[@johnr5847]

Truly lovely. Not a reincarnation, it's a very beautiful rendition of the original. This song sounds so well, the rest of their music deserves a listen.

[@karencilman3002]

What a beautiful alto voice. Very pure, effortless, perfect for the Carpenters' music. Thank you for posting this.

[@quicksite]

Look at that, Karen. You just added another descriptive layer here teaching me that hers is an alto voice. Thanks!

[@emerald637]

Tori Holub has a truly wonderful voice. She did an amazing job with her rendition of Karen Carpenter's song like no other has been able to achieve. However, God had blessed Karen Carpenter with the most unique and magical voice. The wealth of range, tone, control, and quality was only the beginning of her gift. What made Karen Carpenter so exceptional was the deep, deep emotions she communicated with, which we later learned was based on so much pain. Others may have written the lyrics, but only Karen Carpenter could deliver the songs with an everlasting impact that instantly captures your heartstrings and takes hold of your soul.

[@brianhouha4579]

On KZbin, you might listen to Harriet sing Carpenters.

[@nocakeforsusan8701]

Goosebumps! I never thought we'd hear an angelic voice like Karen Carpenter. Beautiful! Excellent breakdown.

[@anthonyriche552]

SAME!!! I thought we'd never hear her beautiful voice again then I found Tori on Instagram and couldn't believe my ears. I'm sure Karen is smiling down from heaven.

[@kentscoffey]

You said it right, "Finally a singer that can do more than just hit the notes". Anyone can sing as well as Richard Carpenter but few can hold a candle to Karen. You said it right again, when it's done right, It's MAGIC. That's what I've always have called it.

[@sallywilliams5444]

Thank you for showcasing Tori Holub. I found her several months ago. She is just fabulous.

[@julzy3]

I admit that at first she sounded so much like Karen Carpenter that I thought it may be a lip-synch fake. As she sang on I did hear the differences but she is emulating Karen's tone and delivery almost perfectly. 🐦 They are making beautiful music by ear just as it has been done for millennia before computers were invented. 😻 No gremlins in this music.

[@willarth9186]

I don't think she was consciously mimicking Karen. I'm thinking it really is just the way she sings naturally sounding like Karen. Wow, I've waited 40 years to hear that smooth voice again.

[@kevinm6790]

Gremlins is a good word for it.

[@springertube]

​@@willarth9186I think it's a bit of both. She is a major Carpenters/KC fan and so she probably can't help but want to emulate, but at the same time I also agree that it is her natural voice. How serendipitous the congruity with her talent and quite unique in the similarity!

[@julzy3]

@@springertubeI know I sometimes consciously try to sound just like certain singers so much so that I think myself a parrot.😂 Emulate is a better word than mimic in this case.

[@sloebone7399]

If you play this version and the original version at the same time and synch them up (it’s easy to do), they are virtually identical. Perhaps completely identical. Her main performance looks unedited which means word for word, note for note, beat for beat she nailed everything Karen Carpenter sang. I don’t know how thats possible.

[@SalGomez]

I have been following Tori for the last couple of years, back when she was just singing to prerecorded tracks into her headphone mic in her bedroom. She is an incredible vocalist and naturally talented. She will be singing live at an upcoming Carpenters Anniversary gathering in Downey CA at Richard & Karen's former Methodist Church during the celebration.

[@djmips]

How brave! That's awesome, I hope she gets good monitors and support from the crowd.

[@Mrvictorfernandes]

I'm beyond ecstatic to see Tori Holub get the Fil analysis treatment. She's probably the only current singer who can reduce me to teary eyed goosebumps within less than a minute without the aid of autotune. A precious musical drop in our current ocean of noise, that's for sure. Tori is making "Kace" proud.

[@claythomas7982]

This little lady has a future in the music industry. This is music mastery, sends chills up ones spine and a tear to the eye its so perfect.

[@Mary-t2u]

Her own originals would be better

[@PauloEduAmaral]

Unfortunately, the music industry is not interested in great singers.

[@jenihansen7201]

Paul Williams was a GREAT songwriter.

[@thriftwithjoy]

Agreed. He is still with us as far as I know.

[@petervanderwaart1138]

This song was written for a bank ad showing newlyweds getting a mortgage.

[@jenihansen7201]

Just looked it up, yes he is still with us. @@thriftwithjoy

[@jenihansen7201]

thank you, interesting info.@@petervanderwaart1138

[@suzettebavier4412]

​@@petervanderwaart1138 Oh yeah, that's Right; I had forgotten

[@jhankri]

If my eyes were closed I might have said that's Karen Carpenter. I have very good voice recognition generally but would waiver on this. Wow this is amazing. I do think there's a slightly fuller deeper rounded out tonal quality in Karen Carpenter's voice.

[@craigpaske9351]

You've got to be kidding me?

[@DanielByers-qf9qi]

Agreed. Knowing it is not Karen Carpenter, I can detect very subtle differences. But if I were not paying close attention, I might mistake it for the original voice as well. This singer not only has a similar timbre and range, but has a similar sense of phrasing. Like Karen, Tori manages to be very precise in pitch and tone while never seeming mechanical.

[@Carolevw]

Yep, agree with last sentence.

[@l.baughman1445]

Exactly. Karen’s range went a little deeper, and the east coast “accent” Karen had could be distinguished. I grew up listening to Carpenters.

[@Carolevw]

@@l.baughman1445 Me too! I just adored her voice!

[@Agetawod]

Your heart and passion for music in its pure form showed through loud and clear on this analysis! It was fun to see you having so much enjoyment from this video! :0)

[@PapaNicksMusic]

That was amazing. Stone cold courage to take on a Karen Carpenter cover and phenomenal ability to do it successfully. Amazing!

[@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782]

Tori is a huge talent in her own right. Karen was amazingly talented. Thank you Fil.

[@Zonker66]

Beautiful... and you respected the video enough to let it play through, thank you.

[@davidfielding8001]

A delight on the ears. So smooth, melodic and natural. What a relief from autotune.

[@JoshBruin77]

Her tone and vibrato are SPOT ON! 🔥 Just incredible.

[@deenarocco8908]

Well Done! Thoroughly enjoyed this recording, brought tears of joy.. and your analysis . Thank you!

[@-Brent_James]

Absolutely Beautiful.. Thank You for showcasing this woman, What a voice.

[@marvlusbloke]

I have seen a lot of performances claiming to be the reincarnation of Karen Carpenter's voice over the years, and I expected this to be the same. For once this girl's voice is astounding and captures the KC sound in a way I never thought I would ever hear. Fantastic!

[@psimonchess]

A few years ago I had heard Tori's covers, she is exceptional. Karen Carpenter's voice was mind-blowing. Thank you for bringing this video and doing this detailed analysis!

[@janlongmire]

This post proves why your channel is my all time fave!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks as always Fil.

[@kurtweeks1540]

Chills. Wow , the entire arrangement and her Voice. So beautiful ❤️

[@ronraskind]

Wonderful analysis much appreciated! Tori is one of the finest vocalists that I will now follow. I would not call this a cover! This is a tribute or in fact a rediscovery of the Carpenter song. Karen will never be replaced, but Tori has brought her to life again in a way that no other single that I have heard can do as well.

[@patrickburke6789]

Nicely done, Fil. You say it's real... then show us why it can't be anything but real. This authoritative review is getting referenced all over the place, and Tori Holub is going viral... as she so well deserves.

[@RealGriz]

Thank you for this! I found her months ago and showed my wife her singing. My wife insisted it was fake. I have now sent her this video. Love your analyses and the fact that you cover both new and established artists.

[@lauraallen55]

I've heard Tori sing this song before. She has a great voice! Although I would never mistake her for Karen. There are some noticeable differences. If you listen to some songs she's done that aren't Carpenters' song, you can hear her unique sound, and she sounds great on those too.

[@robertmarszalek1978]

Fil, the only thing I could add to all of this regarding this amazing young singer is that one of those magical things about Karen was that she sang with such joy and you can feel her happiness in her voice as she would phrase the lyrics, and Tori exemplifies that quality here as well. I definitely will check out their Channel and great analysis as usual!

[@supasoulproductions]

Beyond the astounding KC style vocals, the meticulous attention to detail in recreating Richard Carpenter's brilliant arrangement. And in demonstrating it through the video, even to the point of showing the lead vocal doubling where it occurs. Great reaction. Fantastic performance.

[@JdeBP]

@AnneReburn's videos do the same thing. M. Reburn whimsically calls them "clones". It's actually not uncommon for KZbin singers to do this with their videos.

[@avioncamper]

Fil, I was singing along. Waiting for Richard to chime in. Back in the day guys would never admit to be Carpenter or ABBA fans, you buds/mates would pick on and call you names. Today, at 57 I don't give a hoot. I like what I like. Great to see a rocker can appreciate all types of musics. You are good at this, keep it up. Hello from NC,USA.

[@SuziQ.]

Us girls had to shun Karen at a certain age (6th grade?). I never could stand ABBA, though, or most female singers, except for Ann Wilson, until much later in life.

[@HolgerJakobs]

I was never shy to tell that I have always been a fan of Abba and The Carpenters. I even had a big Abba poster on the wall when I was 15 (in 1975).

[@jans8790]

My brother who is 71 years old, was a Karen Carpenter fan from the get go! That said, Tori has a beautiful voice and the music is lovely. Thank you for this.

[@andreajoybelle]

Hallelujah!! a REAL voice 🙏🏼.....and a beautiful one.💜 All of this- every part of the performing & production_ is worthy of admiration & respect. ✅👏🏼Thank you for reviewing it xx

[@guillermo3564]

Holy sh*t! I almost fell off of my chair during the first line.

[@dcallan812]

What a great voice. I like how the video is laid out so we can see who and how many parts each person is singing / playing. Her voice is just beutiful and she can hold a note near the line with the feeling and movement the voice has. Fantastic video 2x👍

[@ArmandRoseTV]

Stumbled upon this and I'm glad I did. Your analysis was awesome and thank you for sharing this AMAZING voice!

[@cheypam]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!! When I heard that beautiful sound come out of her mouth, my heart skipped a beat! Pure Magic! Hopefully the world will be able to hear her too! ❤️

[@karashea7823]

Yes!!! Jim’s backing vocals and production is spot on! Beautiful cover, Jim and Tori!!

[@dennisminer7952]

Tori even has Karen's adorable wisp-of-a-lisp as she projects certain letters. So many have waited so long for this beautiful moment. Tears of gratitude.

[@stoneangel777]

Yeah,I loved her slightly flawed pronunciation on certain words,it was so expressive.

[@Tam_Eiki]

Watching your pure enjoyment at listening to someone who isn't auto-pitch corrected brought me so much joy on your behalf! I'm also very impressed at how pure and beautiful this cover was as well.

[@harveystig9704]

She's fantastic Fil, thanks for checking that out.🤘

[@dnettewakefield8686]

the production is great! and the musicians are to be commended for keeping so close to the original song. I was a fan of the Carpenters in the 70s. My heart goes out with this cover. Thank you all.

[@debbier938]

Hi Fil, This was such an enjoyable analysis. Tori did Karen proud on this cover. She has a very beautiful voice and it’s just perfect for this song! You can see and feel Tori really has a connection to the song and her singing. Great one to look at today! Thanks Fil, love Ya’…. Debbie☮️

[@112musician]

This is one of the best reaction/reviews I have ever seen on KZbin! I learned so much via your software and explanation. I have been following Tori on TT for a couple of years now and I ALWAYS enjoy everything she posts, and she seems like the nicest person. I have commented on many of her videos and she is always gracious and genuine. I am so excited to see where her career takes her as well!

[@madsquishy3410]

Fil, seeing you smiling while watching the vocals go through the pitch monitoring software is such a treat lol. Even if I couldn't see it on the screen myself, I would've known it was good just by the smile you had. What a great cover of a total legend!!!

[@kimbercole2657]

Great cover, the backing vocal was so good, i thought Tori was singing with the original Carpenters backing track, i am even more impressed, thank you for this!

[@richarddeese1087]

Stunning. She's effortlessly accurate, & even gets tiny details the same. It sounds like they've studied the production techniques the Carpenters used. A lovely breath of fresh air in a stale, auto-tuned world. tavi.

[@jaykay1053]

Her brother, Richard, would have been impressed, I think. I wonder if he’d be knocked over backwards by her wide-open vibrato that sets itself so comfortably and rolls so beautifully within that rumbling, rich KC (now Tori) timbre. …like caramel pouring onto a melting, soft-serve ice cream sundae.

[@LJB-me]

Finally! Fil, I enjoyed just as much the look of pure delight on your face as you listened to this beautiful, authentic recording!

[@LOL-Can]

A very capable and listenable singer. Such a treat for you to bring to us. Your enthusiasm shines through. The whole music piece is well done. Excellent analysis. Thank you.

[@jacquelynhowell2045]

Amazing. What a joy to hear music as real, not manufactured!

[@lskylarbrown]

I love your whole channel! You are so good at explaining why things are so good or so bad. This one hit my heart.

[@atreb56]

That was incredible. Miles above the pitch correction/auto tuned versions. Thanks so much Fil. ❤

[@shawnthompson6145]

Wow. Just.... Wow. Amazingly beautiful. Pure and clear, as all vocalists should strive to be. Thank you so much for sharing the blessing of your talent with the world.

[@DanMartin-r2n]

Fil, you do such an amazing job explaining what makes real, genuine, authentic performances! It's wonderful to experience your passion for the magic of music!

[@thriftwithjoy]

Yay! I got a little scared in the beginning when I saw the lines so close, but the goosebumps and tears in my eyes told me this is the real thing. Thank you for sharing this, especially after yesterday!

[@the_original_t]

OMG! I'm breathless. I started singing at three years old to...Karen Carpenter. I was so sad when she left us. Her voice is..I can't even! It's beautiful, warm. It wraps you up and takes you "there". Thank you so much for introducing me to her. I'd not heard of her. It's clouds and velvet. It's that first kiss and first crush. I'm in my 50's now, but my first marriage (at 17) was the song I walked down the aisle to. She's a dream. I love the reality of her voice. I don't want perfection. It doesn't sit right in my ear. Robotic, stiff, predictable. I just don't feel that sort of thing. Anyway-thanks! I love her! PS: don't think I didn't catch that smile and your face absolutely light up. I think many of us did the same!

[@andyschnell58]

I learned of Tori Holub just a few weeks ago and was stunned. I never got to see The Carpenters live but hope I will get to hear Tori live. She has made my top 5 artists I have discovered on KZbin since the pandemic began. The others are Angelina Jordan, The Warning, Eva Cassidy and Alma Deutscher.

[@earlgrey691]

@@andyschnell58 There's a great singer called jk jones on YT who covers Joni Mitchells songs to an impressive degree.She agreed to tackling my personal favourite of Joni's-'Morning Morgantown' and i wasn't disappointed,

[@andyschnell58]

@@earlgrey691 Awesome. Thanks

[@DanielByers-qf9qi]

That is what has always amazed me about Karen Carpenter: Her exquisite perfection that always seemed organic and natural and unforced. When I recall that she thought of herself as a drummer first, I am astounded. (I heard Carpenters live once, and, yes, Karen drummed during part of the concert.)

[@andyschnell58]

Thanks @@DanielByers-qf9qi for your reply and I am jealous you got to see The Carpenters live. Karen was a great drummer. Now I have Paulina, the drummer for The Warning to enjoy her great rock vocals while drumming.

[@derekcartner4826]

Well done Fil, there is hope after all! Keep up the good work!!

[@estherstone4860]

Beautifully done! I’d like to hear more from her. (We had that song sung at our wedding in 1971)

[@lindadescafano3749]

I am a huge fan of Karen Carpenter so I didn't know what to expect. I do hear the differences of course but after listening to Tori sing I really enjoyed her version. Thanks Fil for this analysis 😊🎸🎵

[@abchandorkar1]

Just awesome. Brilliant Teri Holub, @GaryBadger and the rest of the team for taking me down memory lane. Hats off, you teared me up at the precious memories from nearly half a century ago. Very well done, indeed

[@daryls212]

Thank you again Fil. I'm blown away, ... again, ... by what you share. I also noticed Tori in the comments and thanked her as well. So amazing it brought tears to this old rocker's eyes. You sir, are brilliant. Bless you. 🙏

[@drewpall2598]

Nice to know that all is lost in the music industry there still hope with you Fil and Jim MIDI Doctor, Tori Holub vocals are excellent here I think Karen and Richard Carpenter would be proud of the cover.

[@deathby47]

Such a great video, as always Fil! I always enjoy the happiness in your face listening to a great performance. If it hasn’t already been done, someone needs to connect Tori with Richard Carpenter. It would be amazing to see him play for someone that sounds so much like his amazing sister Karen.

[@jbs256]

They’ve met but they knew each other before the official meeting. So 🤞 something is in the works.

[@juanjoseescanellas3798]

Your analysis and the cover were amazing, incredible, thank you!

[@URnickel_MY2cents]

Thank YOU for bringing this exceptional singer to our attention !!! I was skeptical when I saw this, but this was amazing ! Her singing gave me goose bumps ! So reminiscent of Karen ! Appreciate that there are singers who can still actually sing without "cheating."