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).
@wingsofpegasus5 ай бұрын
Great job Gary! Thanks for the comment!
@dougdumbrill72345 ай бұрын
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. 🎺
@cheneyrobert5 ай бұрын
👏👏👏👏outstanding performance 🍾🥂
@jbs2565 ай бұрын
Well done Gary and the whole crew! ❤
@kellycoleman7155 ай бұрын
As a fellow trumpet player I must give you kudos. Well done! 👊🏼👏🏻
@LD-bv1pm5 ай бұрын
She has a great voice, very similar to KC but honestly this just makes me realize just how ridiculously flawless KC was.
@Water_is_Sacred7775 ай бұрын
Excellent comment!
@craft-o-matic3995 ай бұрын
Totally agree!!
@TroyBraiden5 ай бұрын
👍
@jamesbatcho5 ай бұрын
My thought while listening as well.
@chuckgrenci64045 ай бұрын
Totally agree with this comment; let's face it, I'm totally ensconced with Karen's voice.
@ToriHolub5 ай бұрын
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
@fewwiggle5 ай бұрын
Tori's in the comments -- Yay!!!!! Thank you for a great performance and for your appreciation of Karen. :-)
@Water_is_Sacred7775 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for bringing Karen back to us. You are phenomenal. 😭♥
@petecalgaro5 ай бұрын
Tori, you are amazing! Thank you for the music.
@1okedoke5 ай бұрын
Wow so amazing Tori❤ Can't believe you are here commenting!!
@jimmididr5 ай бұрын
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!❤
@jerrys.19105 ай бұрын
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.
@artfartzy5 ай бұрын
There is another singer, I forgot her name but she sounds just like Karen.
@artfartzy5 ай бұрын
But I think the best I have heard is a woman named Harriet.
@mvgco825 ай бұрын
Could it be Shane Ericks you are thinking of?
@lindakickliter99345 ай бұрын
She has a lovely voice, but doesn’t sound like Karen Carpenter to me.
@stephanieboyce48605 ай бұрын
@@artfartzy the only other voice I’ve heard that is similar is Rumer, worth checking out if you’re not familiar with
@cynthiamontoya63695 ай бұрын
Nice to see a young person pay a lovely tribute to the great Karen Carpenter.
@amyhenningsgard86185 ай бұрын
Yes, indeed. Lovely!
@tomatencio92235 ай бұрын
Tribute my a##
@byrnc9275 ай бұрын
My first impression was "Goosebumps!" Followed that up by a welling up of tears. Awesome!!!
@musicandmoviefan92175 ай бұрын
glad I wasn't the only one
@socopoc4 ай бұрын
Same here
@adamknight70414 ай бұрын
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.
@kennywood534 ай бұрын
Likewise!
@bibianaprosper18284 ай бұрын
me too!
@donmoore77855 ай бұрын
As a fan of Karen Carpenter for 40 years, Tori's cover is truly music to my ears. Wonderful production!
@morbidmanmusic5 ай бұрын
voice is great.. production is weak.... on the mix side of things.
@darioinfini5 ай бұрын
@@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.
@ceacea3645 ай бұрын
Agree. What a lovely voice!
@billyboy10935 ай бұрын
@@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.
@billyboy10935 ай бұрын
@@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!
@skohaya5 ай бұрын
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😊
@Leftatalbuquerque5 ай бұрын
Anne Murray came close.
@leadsin99er5 ай бұрын
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.
@dianamanzanilla22615 ай бұрын
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.
@artfartzy5 ай бұрын
@@leadsin99er To me she is very similar to Karen
@jbs25618 күн бұрын
@@dianamanzanilla2261you have no idea. Just a little research would help. But no.
@AmericanSurvival0015 ай бұрын
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
@user-rl2jh3wn4t4 ай бұрын
Hope no career comes out of this imitation
@jenniferlynn35374 ай бұрын
@@user-rl2jh3wn4t 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?
@charlesmarkley2204 ай бұрын
@@user-rl2jh3wn4tfine art comes from fine art. Grow up.
@MarianneMartin-hy7ls4 ай бұрын
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
@onbe80419 күн бұрын
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
@cindi13135 ай бұрын
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.
@reddragonready5 ай бұрын
Is that really "artistic integrity" to emulate another , original, artist perfectly?
@AhBeeDoi5 ай бұрын
@@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.
@marybradley38715 ай бұрын
@@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.
@karlaedson10035 ай бұрын
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.5 ай бұрын
Those first few notes sounded exactly like Karen Carpenter. I would have sworn that it was KC singing the intro verse.
@mgalego47295 ай бұрын
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...
@lanalou775 ай бұрын
No real comparison.
@samanthaharrell73424 ай бұрын
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-hy7ls4 ай бұрын
You can tell he appreciates a beautiful voice
@jimmididr5 ай бұрын
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
@Yesica19935 ай бұрын
She does sound eerily like KC. But I would also love to hear her do original music!
@lauraallen555 ай бұрын
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_MacKay5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this beautiful cover. Tori has such a warm expressive voice...perfect for this song.
@SuziQ.5 ай бұрын
You both sound wonderful. 🎶
@suspicious_white_van5 ай бұрын
Jim, thank you for keeping it real! Great playing, singing, and mixing.
@karlholtz24725 ай бұрын
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.
@contentedspirit90225 ай бұрын
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.
@SierraGal5 ай бұрын
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.
@wookieelover91035 ай бұрын
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
@eyeshowyou5 ай бұрын
True. The best voicealike of Karen Carpenter
@addicted3675 ай бұрын
She sounds just like her
@josegagui67695 ай бұрын
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.❤
@rayspeakmon29545 ай бұрын
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!
@njphilwt5 ай бұрын
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.
@ggrace11335 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh!-she sounds so much like her! Like 90%! Beautiful voice Tori!!!
@TheMinisterofDefence5 ай бұрын
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.
@suelucey96215 ай бұрын
Yes...and his guitar work is exceptional also.
@garydiamondguitarist5 ай бұрын
Yeah you can tell he can sing pretty well, because his pitching and vibrato just off the cuff when demonstrating something is really good.
@leandabee5 ай бұрын
Agreed 👌
@johnwatson28875 ай бұрын
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.
@roblawhorne10155 ай бұрын
And Fil does such incredible instrumental breakdowns of the songs.
@stevec4045 ай бұрын
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.
@svenmorgenstern95065 ай бұрын
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. 👍
@KiNTOLiMBO5 ай бұрын
I couldn't stop smiling as soon as she started singing.🥰
@paulburke91985 ай бұрын
same here , almost burst into tears , (but I'm a though guy , Ha Ha .😭😭😭🥰.
@kimtobon90425 ай бұрын
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_Andy2 ай бұрын
@@paulburke9198 I must have watched that video 40 times now and tears roll down my face every time.
@pbcanal15 ай бұрын
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.
@patrickburke67894 ай бұрын
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.
@johnr58475 ай бұрын
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.
@DiamondGirl-12345 ай бұрын
Fil, your smile says it all!! ❤ Amazing and true voice. Finally!!! Great video.
@stevemarriott27885 ай бұрын
Now that's a voice. Took me back to the 70's.
@claythomas79825 ай бұрын
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.
@user-rl2jh3wn4t4 ай бұрын
Her own originals would be better
@PauloEduAmaral4 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, the music industry is not interested in great singers.
@cherylllll005 ай бұрын
Just got chills as soon as she started singing
@wildmountainthyme41235 ай бұрын
I did too, and then some tears. Just beautiful!
@donnatregaro73755 ай бұрын
Me three. WOW. 😮
@thewebdiva59035 ай бұрын
Goosebumps!
@melissa5645 ай бұрын
Wow - she really just has that beautiful smooth, expressive sound that Karen had. ❤
@amyhenningsgard86185 ай бұрын
I agree with you ❤️
@ralex36975 ай бұрын
Astonishing Slight differences but still very beautiful
@MT-or7lv5 ай бұрын
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.
@Water_is_Sacred7775 ай бұрын
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!
@ralex36975 ай бұрын
Closest to Karen I’ve ever heard
@davidjenson45125 ай бұрын
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!
@thebabscat5 ай бұрын
That is EXACTLY what I couldn't put my finger on!! I agree!
@sandances5 ай бұрын
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.
@gobsmacked2305 ай бұрын
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.
@jaykay10535 ай бұрын
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!
@ceciliaverissimo2075 ай бұрын
Very beautiful
@dennisminer79525 ай бұрын
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.
@stoneangel7774 ай бұрын
Yeah,I loved her slightly flawed pronunciation on certain words,it was so expressive.
@emerald6375 ай бұрын
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.
@Elaine_Parhamovich5 ай бұрын
Haven't seen you this happy doing an analysis in a loooooooooooong time! 😄
@tnmoppylaura54765 ай бұрын
I agree! The smile says it all
@DigitalianFX-GT2 ай бұрын
The explanation of the violins not having frets playing slightly different from each other was so spot on wow! So that's why they sound so good playing together.
@Mrvictorfernandes5 ай бұрын
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.
@VancouverMagic5 ай бұрын
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.
@lizmurphy59945 ай бұрын
That is SO joyful with outstanding singing. That's brightened my evening. Real voices, real beauty. Thanks, Fil, for another excellent video.
@SalGomez5 ай бұрын
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.
@djmips5 ай бұрын
How brave! That's awesome, I hope she gets good monitors and support from the crowd.
@lailaingrid96593 ай бұрын
How wonderful that the violins and horns aren't simply copied upon each other, but are played individually and each new recording layered giving such a rich authentic sound. Lovely example of honest musicianship. ❤
@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano7825 ай бұрын
Tori is a huge talent in her own right. Karen was amazingly talented. Thank you Fil.
@jenihansen72015 ай бұрын
Paul Williams was a GREAT songwriter.
@thriftwithjoy5 ай бұрын
Agreed. He is still with us as far as I know.
@petervanderwaart11385 ай бұрын
This song was written for a bank ad showing newlyweds getting a mortgage.
@jenihansen72015 ай бұрын
Just looked it up, yes he is still with us. @@thriftwithjoy
@@petervanderwaart1138 Oh yeah, that's Right; I had forgotten
@kentscoffey5 ай бұрын
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.
@nocakeforsusan87015 ай бұрын
Goosebumps! I never thought we'd hear an angelic voice like Karen Carpenter. Beautiful! Excellent breakdown.
@anthonyriche5525 ай бұрын
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.
@richarddeese10875 ай бұрын
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.
@jaykay10535 ай бұрын
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.
@davidfielding80015 ай бұрын
A delight on the ears. So smooth, melodic and natural. What a relief from autotune.
@marvlusbloke5 ай бұрын
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!
@HamiltonSurrey4 ай бұрын
This had me in tears when I was 19 because KC sang about what I hoped from in my future life. Now it has me in tears at 71 because I was so very very lucky to meet a lady who gave me such a wonderful life.
@PapaNicksMusic5 ай бұрын
That was amazing. Stone cold courage to take on a Karen Carpenter cover and phenomenal ability to do it successfully. Amazing!
@JoshBruin775 ай бұрын
Her tone and vibrato are SPOT ON! 🔥 Just incredible.
@karencilman30025 ай бұрын
What a beautiful alto voice. Very pure, effortless, perfect for the Carpenters' music. Thank you for posting this.
@quicksite4 ай бұрын
Look at that, Karen. You just added another descriptive layer here teaching me that hers is an alto voice. Thanks!
@Canyon20235 ай бұрын
Karen’s voice is better, richer and deeper. Karen still reigns! 🌹❤️
@jimpowers95535 ай бұрын
Agreed. Spot on.
@tubewacha5 ай бұрын
That's what I was thinking is that Karen had a richness and depth that is unique to her and gives those extra goose bumps. Nonetheless a very very nice cover.
@murtheblur5 ай бұрын
Tori does sound like Karen, BUT, I have an issue with that. I don't want a copycat. I want a cover that pays respect to the original(or most popular version).
@wilsonbrownofficial28285 ай бұрын
If a gun was put to my head, I’d have to go with Karen’s voice because of her prominent clarity and top end on her mid and low range vocal - but Tori does a great job notwithstanding. You’ll not get anyone else as close to Karen as this.
@eh64545 ай бұрын
I agree. Karen’s voice conveys an intimacy that cannot be matched 😢
@sallywilliams54445 ай бұрын
Thank you for showcasing Tori Holub. I found her several months ago. She is just fabulous.
@abchandorkar13 ай бұрын
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
@JewandGreek5 ай бұрын
That's about as close as you'll ever get to KC
@universalassociates68575 ай бұрын
Until the Resurrection (John 5:24-29)
@tomg51765 ай бұрын
Check out Superstar by Leonid and Friends.
@BoHolbo5 ай бұрын
@@universalassociates6857 No dummy! Your superstition is irrelevant to the reality that we all live in!
@webman19565 ай бұрын
She is great although her deep voice is not quite a low as Karens.
@dalechambers52345 ай бұрын
@@tomg5176 she is good but not even close to Karen imo
@julzy35 ай бұрын
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.
@willarth91865 ай бұрын
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.
@kevinm67905 ай бұрын
Gremlins is a good word for it.
@springertube5 ай бұрын
@@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!
@julzy35 ай бұрын
@@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.
@sloebone73995 ай бұрын
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.
@user-pe1eh4lx3t5 ай бұрын
This post proves why your channel is my all time fave!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks as always Fil.
@lindadescafano37495 ай бұрын
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 😊🎸🎵
@guillermo35645 ай бұрын
Holy sh*t! I almost fell off of my chair during the first line.
@ArmandRoseTV5 ай бұрын
Stumbled upon this and I'm glad I did. Your analysis was awesome and thank you for sharing this AMAZING voice!
@avioncamper5 ай бұрын
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.5 ай бұрын
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.
@HolgerJakobs5 ай бұрын
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).
@jans87905 ай бұрын
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.
@supasoulproductions5 ай бұрын
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.
@JdeBP5 ай бұрын
@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.
@andreajoybelle5 ай бұрын
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
@psimonchess5 ай бұрын
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!
@calfrom6855 ай бұрын
Excellent video! What a treat to hear someone with a voice that pays such homage to Karen’s .
@Zonker665 ай бұрын
Beautiful... and you respected the video enough to let it play through, thank you.
@ronraskind5 ай бұрын
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.
@jacquelynhowell20455 ай бұрын
Amazing. What a joy to hear music as real, not manufactured!
@franciskeys98104 ай бұрын
Love seeing that big grin. You know a vocal track is great when Fil just sits and smiles instead of interrupting to talk.
@jhankri5 ай бұрын
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.
@craigpaske93515 ай бұрын
You've got to be kidding me?
@DanielByers-qf9qi5 ай бұрын
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.
@Carolevw5 ай бұрын
Yep, agree with last sentence.
@l.baughman14455 ай бұрын
Exactly. Karen’s range went a little deeper, and the east coast “accent” Karen had could be distinguished. I grew up listening to Carpenters.
@Carolevw5 ай бұрын
@@l.baughman1445 Me too! I just adored her voice!
@estherstone48605 ай бұрын
Beautifully done! I’d like to hear more from her. (We had that song sung at our wedding in 1971)
@AXE6685 ай бұрын
Love these videos, Fil! Watching your face as you listen to the track speaks volumes about how good this is going to be...😌
@tammydoolittle60545 ай бұрын
Karen Carpenter was and still is my favorite female singer. I have heard her songs for years with headphones on, and just got blown away by her beautiful and mesmerizing voice. I have heard only one other singer in Japan who came pretty close to sounding like Karen. I have to say that i am impressed with Tori's voice and how much her voice sounds like Karens voice. Thank you, Fil, for this analysis video, i really enjoyed it! ❤
@Tam_Eiki5 ай бұрын
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.
@lskylarbrown5 ай бұрын
I love your commentary! I always learn something.
@-Brent_James5 ай бұрын
Absolutely Beautiful.. Thank You for showcasing this woman, What a voice.
@harveystig97045 ай бұрын
She's fantastic Fil, thanks for checking that out.🤘
@RealGriz5 ай бұрын
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.
@williamholmes75292 ай бұрын
How moving is that vocal and the musical arrangement and the backing vocals, ooh. Had me crying tears of happiness 😊
@MoonFairy115 ай бұрын
I am so moved by this video. Fil, this is real music. So much feeling. Just beautiful.
@thriftwithjoy5 ай бұрын
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!
@dnettewakefield86865 ай бұрын
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.
@URnickel_MY2cents5 ай бұрын
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."
@the_original_t5 ай бұрын
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!
@andyschnell585 ай бұрын
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.
@earlgrey6915 ай бұрын
@@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,
@andyschnell585 ай бұрын
@@earlgrey691 Awesome. Thanks
@DanielByers-qf9qi5 ай бұрын
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.)
@andyschnell585 ай бұрын
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.
@drmatt3574 ай бұрын
Great video! I’m sure Jim, Tori and the rest of their crew really appreciated not only how you acknowledged everyone but pointed out all of the subtleties of their production so even dummies like me could totally appreciate their work.
@lauraallen555 ай бұрын
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.
@kurtweeks15405 ай бұрын
Chills. Wow , the entire arrangement and her Voice. So beautiful ❤️
@robertmarszalek19784 ай бұрын
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!
@khill65105 ай бұрын
It's so fun to see how excited you get when you review real talent. 😊
@cheypam5 ай бұрын
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! ❤️
@lskylarbrown5 ай бұрын
I love your whole channel! You are so good at explaining why things are so good or so bad. This one hit my heart.
@kimbercole26575 ай бұрын
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!
@drewpall25985 ай бұрын
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.
@michaelglisson12495 ай бұрын
I have been listening to Tori for several months. So happy she is getting the well deserved attention she deserves. She is incredible! Thank you!
@DonRRicks5 ай бұрын
Awesome cover. The dead-on vocals makes those of us who grew up with The Carpenters and watched beautiful Karen wither before us brought tears to this 69 year old man’s eyes
@BobBlarneystone5 ай бұрын
Fil is over the moon! A velvet-voiced human sings without the distortion of a musical AI
@kevinbrennan87945 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this analysis, Fil. Happy to see you happy with a piece of work.
@123Rockchild5 ай бұрын
This may be the first instance that Fil has let the video play completely through before making any comments. Yep, my ears were hearing an untouched vocal performance.
@shawnthompson61455 ай бұрын
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.