She Has Karen Carpenter's Voice!!! We've Only Just Begun Cover Featuring Tori Holub (Reaction)

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[@jimmididr]

Much appreciated Shawn & Mel! I'm Jim, the pianist, clarinetist, backing vocalist, audio mixer and video editor. I was honored to make this video with Tori. She is truly a star in the making! Again, many thanks for your kind words!

[@kinnonmoss]

Jim, you are excellent and a breath of fresh air yourself. The entire production was a masterpiece. More power to you, Tori, and the whole crew. Peace and blessings.

[@cyntheazeni3421]

Forgive me for thinking of you as "Richard" :D

[@jimmididr]

@@cyntheazeni3421 😄 - That's actually pretty sweet!

[@memorylane7068]

I hope that you and Tori do some more Carpenters!

[@jbs256]

@@memorylane7068Stay tuned!

[@markwest9119]

Your first shocked facial expressions were great! That's how we all were when we first heard Tori's voice on this cover. The whole production is incredible too! Love all your reactions!

[@kendallcarstens9194]

Not only does Tori sound like Karen, but Tori also impliments the multi track layering that Richard Carpenter used to make the iconic Carpenter sound.

[@sammyejacobs7991]

Thank you I was going to say the same ❤😊

[@jbs256]

For this one Jim did the engineering/editing/mixing. But Tori is amazing, she did The Medley.

[@hubrisnaut]

I am in shock. I've seen some computer analysis of Tori's voice because I could not believe she sang this. It is insane how close to Karen's voice she is. thank you Shawn and Mel. I will be watching `this young lady's career. I think God gives gifts. This woman is unbelievable.

[@ronraskind]

To call this a cover is a disservice to Tori and her collaborators. This is a beautiful reincarnation and tribute to the Carpenters, that I have never seen emulated since the Carpenters were on the scene. Thanks for a nice reaction!

[@christopheryochum3602]

Guys! What you DON'T know is that Tori put together myriad covers of Carpenters songs in her home studio. She actually sang all the parts and overdubbed them. She actually has a demonstration of how she did this in a video in which she plays back various parts of the harmonies one at a time, then plays them all at the same time. She does this on a multitrack deck and also uses a highly advanced program called a sequencer to put the parts directly into a computer. If that isn't enough, she also has covers of Olivia Newton-John, among other artists. As you know, Olivia wasn't a contralto like Karen, so Tori covering Olivia demonstrated the broadness of her vocal range. But not just that she could get into soprano territory, Tori effects a lighter, airier sound like Olivia's. She also has done a few songs of her own. Her vibrato adds to the quality of her covers because she can hold a note without the vibrato waivering. She's nothing short of phenomenal.

[@jbs256]

❤

[@kinnonmoss]

Very well said. 👍

[@weldog71]

God is telling us nothing is lost forever

[@Jeo-fq1zw]

Karen has blessed Tori.....it's heart warming and truly inspiring to hear Karen again....Thank you for the love❤

[@Blood657]

Beautiful voice an beautiful lady ❤

[@kinnonmoss]

Shawn and Mel, love Yall's reaction. A few weeks back I heard this rendition from Tori Holub for the first time. It immediately shocked me, and then made my eyes water up. So very few folks in the world sound like this. Beautiful. The looks on your faces just blessed me. Cause you both [like so many folks] felt this, what I would describe, a refreshing joy in this moment, this treasure. Peace folks, I enjoy your reactions regularly.

[@teririckett3684]

This is absolutely unbelievable. Karen Carpenter is, was and will always be my favorite. I was literally crushed when she passed at such a young age and never thought there would ever be another voice that could come anywhere close to matching Karen's angelic sound. Karen Carpenter has been reincarnated in this amazing young lady!!

[@MarySpain1958]

This was my 1st wedding song. Played during the ceremony. Only the original song by Karen.never heard of Tori. This wedding was in the 80's. It came out in 1970 so was old when I got married but I loved that song was my first marriage....

[@Hicock1]

thank you Shawn and mel a great reaction oh and thank you jimmiddr or James im a big tori fan she takes me back to the carpenters . Pete from wales x

[@user-lc4ui5jz9l]

Anne Murray was the closest Ive heard to Karen before now. Truly remarkable talent. This young lady could easily cover Anne's songs as well.

[@jbs256]

She has! And Olivia, Joni, The Beatles, Bread, ❤ Both sisters, Patsy, and so many more.

[@jbs256]

Thank you Shawn and Mel!! I didn’t realize it’d be this fast. I notified the crew. This was kinda the reaction I expected. If you don’t know about Tori, she has that effect on people. Next week is a huge week for her. She will be performing a couple of songs on “Acoustic Night” as part of the Carpenters 55th Anniversary Celebration, in Downey (L.A.) CA. I’m going. It’s a 4 day shindig! Woot! There’s another song that’s close to dropping. Maybe someone can help. LOL. With Miss Kacie’s picture over your head Mel, I really wanted this for you. When you had that special video a few weeks ago. I left a long comment about our issues all 3 of us, you me and Karen have and had. If you go back you’ll see it. Now you know me. I wish you strength and joy and more Tori and of course all the Karen you can listen to. Oh, Tori is full of the music of the 60-80’s. So many short covers and a few full length like this one. She does songs by, Olivia, Joni, ❤, The Beatles, Bread and so many more. She doesn’t sound like them all (ON-J!) but her voice is perfect and sounds like them to an extent. Never just a copy, more of an homage. Her full length audio of Merry Christmas, Darling will 🤯. She was 19 when she did that one. I’m so glad you enjoyed this song of discovery. James did an amazing job of orchestrating/editing and playing some instruments on it and doing the male harmonies. He’s a genius. Thanks again! Joe Edit: Shawn, because of the angle I hadn’t realized you were pointing to Karen over your shoulder, too! ❤ Next to Aretha! ❤ One day maybe Tori will join the wall of fame. ❤

[@jbs256]

@@michaelasay8587 ABSOLUTELY! Also, every new song Tori covers. I go and rediscover the original artist. Ebb Tide, Coyote. I didn’t know those two! Bad on me and thanks to Tori, I now do.

[@cyntheazeni3421]

WOW I am amazed by this woman!!!

[@cyntheazeni3421]

and the man wasn't bad either lol

[@justincase8533]

She also does a respectable Olivia Newton john.

[@joebabe302]

Wow!! That’s amazing!! I almost thought she was lip syncing!! Crazy!

[@NY12jets]

I love your reaction. It was the same as mine.

[@cherylsims5636]

Yor shocked expressions were the same as mine. She is the re-incarnated Karen Carpenter. If anything proves re-incarnation this does. Well lets hear LOTS MORE of her!!

[@jbs256]

Hey Shawn & Mel! An update. For the last 4 days I’ve been attending the Carpenters 55th Anniversary Celebration. Tori and her dad were there for the whole run. On the last night dinner and conversation with Chris May. Well, things changed rapidly when Chris was introduced as “The Authors of “Carpenters: The Musical Legacy” (Mike the 3rd author was sick and video apologized for not coming) Out from behind a wall in the ballroom came Chris May and RICHARD CARPENTER!!!!!!!!!!!!! The crowd as you may imagine, 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 He was not scheduled to be there. He was interviewed and chatted with Chris for about 90 minutes or so. Then when it all officially ended, RC hung around (Mary too) signing albums chatting. Then! Tori was hustled behind the wall and to the adjoining room. Then RC went back there and met with the people in that room, including Tori. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 It’s official! I didn’t eyewitness the meeting. But it happened and she was on cloud 9 for a good bit afterwards. ❤ Joe

[@garygoodrich7495]

The comparison has been run through scientific testing...it's Tori's voice...she isn't lip-syncing.

[@timothysarris9742]

What a great voice! Sounds identical to Karen Carpenter. She has a future singing Carpenters’ songs.

[@timothysarris9742]

Ok then 95%, you get my drift. She’s the closest thing that will ever be.

[@jessewright4329]

Just incredible

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Far out!!!!!!! She does sound like Karen❤❤

[@user-kp3zk9go3x]

Peace

[@MattJocks]

I've heard some people doubt that this was actually her or whether they played games with the vocals. But a few days ago, she posted a video of her performing Yesterday Once More live in a club. She said it was her first real live performance ever. It's all Tori.

[@jbs256]

And she’s on her way to HOLLYWOOD! Actually, Downey. Close enough. I can’t wait, seeing her on Thursday.

[@jbs256]

@MattJocks now I posted her live from the church at the 55th. AND RC showed up and Tori met him officially, face to face.

[@MattJocks]

@@jbs256 I just watched that. Thanks! I bet that was a special moment. Wish I'd been there the first time he heard Tori.

[@jbs256]

@@MattJocks Tori just posted her pic with RC on her socials. ❤️❤️ Edit: I added it to my thumbnail.

[@websurfin9575]

Sounds like Ms. Karen! WHAT?! If Tori is not doing lip-sync..... I'm totally blown-away!

[@weldog71]

tears flowin yall

[@ericzeichert511]

If you or anyone else still needs proof, check out the original "Carpenters" song that Tori dropped on her website last month. It is TRULY "Something to Believe In"!

[@jbs256]

Ain’t it a hoot! Love that song! It was written in the style of Bacharach/Carpenters and given to Tori.

[@ericzeichert511]

Yes! And I am honored by your reply. Keep up you excellent work boosting Tori on the internet. With friends like you her career path seems assured.@@jbs256

[@10libra63]

This voice IS Karen Carpenter and her brother.

[@mikev5767]

She sounds IDENTICAL

[@SQUATCHY614]

Y’all thought y’all was being punked. I have my jaw open first time I saw this also.

[@darryltoombs1076]

As a comparison of the Carpenters and Tori Holub I think you should watch this one as well......same song but it switches between them and you can get an even better idea of just how good she is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaPTmndsnrV4Zsk

[@johnsavard7583]

Incidentally, it's spelled Голуб; and if says H even though it starts with what looks like a G.... this name comes from a place in the news today; it's a Ukrainian name.

[@KevanHillsaxman]

SHE SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE KAREN CARPENTER!!

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Yes she does.

[@joanfisher1079]

If sge can play drums like Karen or sing while playing them, I'll then say she's Karen. Flattering to imitate but original Karen can't be beat. Glad she was blessed with a voice and is giving new listeners a view into Karen and Richard though.

[@sheilaminardi1049]

Hey you guys we enjoy you weekly from Daytona beach Shores Florida we would love for you to bring your crew to our band shell for a night of fun it would be a hit

[@ShawnandMel4Life]

Sounds great!

[@cd72]

Her voice though does not sound as deep as Karen....she has the inflection though

[@jbs256]

Because she isn’t Karen. That’s her voice and it’s damn close. She’s NOT mimicking KC, when she sang at the church, audible gasps my iPhone didn’t pick up. Gave me chills. My video is on KZbin search Tori’s name and sort by recent. It’s right there. Joe

[@jamesventresca]

are you guys serious....?

[@10libra63]

If you listen to the original from Karen they are the same. Do not be deceived.

[@jbs256]

This is Tori and Jim, no deception. Wings of Pegasus analyzed this.

[@user-wi7ct4si7v]

As a carpenter fan from the 70's, she is good but doesn't have the contralto nor the emotion Karen put in her songs. Also have to remember how equipment has changed.

[@roydownes2458]

she doesnt have quite the depth or sustain that karen carpenter had vocally. what does richard carpenter think about this?

[@jbs256]

He knows, Tori was interviewed about a week ago.

[@jbs256]

The main reason is because it’s her own voice. Last Saturday Richard met Tori in person for the first time. See the video I posted, search Tori’s name and sort by date, the photo is on the thumbnail.

[@user-ud7xq4qq1b]

Ya'll have said the 50's, 60's and 70's had all the great singers, and they're no longer any great singers today. I believe there are just as many great singers today, it's just that the massive corporations that have taken over the music industry no longer promote them; the same with great songwriting and song production. Tori's a throwback and I believe Mel is a throwback, but the music industry isn't interested in putting out beautiful music with great singers. BTW, I would like to hear Mel sing a full sung acapella, or karaoke, in a video. I bet she's good, based on her voice singing her name.