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Summary: Carpenters Close To You
Review: I enjoyed this video especially the comments from other musicians on how their songs were made hits by Richard and Karen Carpenter. Paul Williams Burt Bacharach, Herb Alpert, Petula Clark, Joe Osborn, and others. Also it was nice to see footage from MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC and the Christmas show footage. Over all this DVD is a good value and it will last a lifetime.
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Summary: Remembering the Carpenters with love yesterday and today
Review: I first time I saw "Remembering the Carpenters" was on TV. I was flipping channels, bored with commercials, and for a flash I thought I saw the Carpenters. "No way" I thought, then putting the remote into reverse, and to my surprise "Yes" it was "The Carpenters", and for a moment I was back in time; remembering exactly where I was the first time I heard "Close to You". I was a teenager again ready to graduate from high school, and now I was seeing my favorite brother/sister duo again, singing some of my most favorite songs. They had my undivided attention, and I only hoped I could someday have a copy of this on tape. Karen and Richard have always been #1 in my heart and their music will always live on and be a part of my life and that of many people who remember the Carpenter's Legacy. I can relate many of the Carpenter's songs in the video to a particular year or event within my life. The traditional "Merry Christmas Darling" is played every year at Christmas and this release has made special memories for many people, including myself. Christmas would not be the same without hearing this song. When listening to their sound in the video, you know they were unique and the lyrics are those you need not worry about playing with mom and dad and even the kids around. Their music will make you laugh or cry and even sing along in your car. Role models such as the Carpenters are unheard of today. Their sound was fine tuned, original and could never be replicated. I love Richard and Karen and would like to thank those who made this video "Remembering the Carpenters" possible and for sharing all the songs I grew up with, treasure and continue to listen to today.
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Summary: Remembering the Carpenters with love yesterday and today
Review: I first time I saw "Remembering the Carpenters" was on TV. I was flipping channels, bored with commercials, and for a flash I thought I saw the Carpenters. "No way" I thought, then putting the remote into reverse, and to my surprise "Yes" it was "The Carpenters", and for a moment I was back in time; remembering exactly where I was the first time I heard "Close to You". I was a teenager again ready to graduate from high school, and now I was seeing my favorite brother/sister duo again, singing some of my most favorite songs. They had my undivided attention, and I only hoped I could someday have a copy of this on tape. Karen and Richard have always been #1 in my heart and their music will always live on and be a part of my life and that of many people who remember the Carpenter's Legacy. I can relate many of the Carpenter's songs in the video to a particular year or event within my life. The traditional "Merry Christmas Darling" is played every year at Christmas and this release has made special memories for many people, including myself. Christmas would not be the same without hearing this song. When listening to their sound in the video, you know they were unique and the lyrics are those you need not worry about playing with mom and dad and even the kids around. Their music will make you laugh or cry and even sing along in your car. Role models such as the Carpenters are unheard of today. Their sound was fine tuned, original and could never be replicated. I love Richard and Karen and would like to thank those who made this video "Remembering the Carpenters" possible and for sharing all the songs I grew up with, treasure and continue to listen to today.
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Summary: Excellent excerpts of The Carpenters Music and TVs.
Review: I have listened to the Carpenters since I was probably 14 or 15, now I am 26 - that is a long time. I was not even exposed to their music directly, but rather got drawn to it through a movie called The Karen Carpenter Story (but strange I can't find that movie anywhere!) Anyway, what I am trying to say is that having been a big fan of the duo for over ten years says something about the quality of their music. I have just seen this DVD and this has fulfilled my dream of seeing them performing live from their earliest days. Sure these are not complete music videos, but the story, interviews, footages (the White House concert, etc.) presented are a thrill to watch. Any of us can listen the Karen's music anytime on CDs, but seeing her live when she was alive and well is priceless. And oh, that hauntingly, angelically beautiful voice !!! The thing I like most about the DVD is how it makes you love the Carpenters even more after watching it. Own it and you will fall in love with the Carpenters all over again.
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Summary: "Carpenters, Live in Concert" DVD-Japan ONLY Release
Review: I have reviewed "Close to You-Remembering the Carpenters" DVD earlier; so I am writing to all those people who asked for a "Carpenters, Live in Concert" DVD. According to the Grant Guerrero website; there is a "Carpenters, Live at Budokan,(1974)" Concert DVD. It was released Only in Japan in 2002. It has the same content as the VHS tape of the same, which many Carpenter fans already own. I am sure the sound and video has been upgraded to the DVD level. The only way a USA person can see this DVD is if they have an all-region DVD player, or a DVD player that can play Japan-region DVDs. I wonder if A & M/Universal has any real regard for the USA Carpenter fan.
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Summary: "Carpenters, Live in Concert" DVD-Japan ONLY Release
Review: I have reviewed "Close to You-Remembering the Carpenters" DVD earlier; so I am writing to all those people who asked for a "Carpenters, Live in Concert" DVD. According to the Grant Guerrero website; there is a "Carpenters, Live at Budokan,(1974)" Concert DVD. It was released Only in Japan in 2002. It has the same content as the VHS tape of the same, which many Carpenter fans already own. I am sure the sound and video has been upgraded to the DVD level. The only way a USA person can see this DVD is if they have an all-region DVD player, or a DVD player that can play Japan-region DVDs. I wonder if A & M/Universal has any real regard for the USA Carpenter fan.
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Summary: For Carpenter Fans only - Somente para Fans
Review: I have this DVD. It is realy good, bud doesn't have the musics. It is the carpenters story Eu tenho este CD. E muito bom mais nao tem as musicas. É a historia dos carpenters
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Summary: a glimpse at true talent
Review: I have to admit, I'm a big Carpenters fan. When I bought the DVD yesterday, I watched it all twice. For some reason, this woman's talent makes us all want to understand her and know her. Yes, the documentary is controlled by Richard, but as her brother, who better to serve her memory? He does not paint her as a saint, but merely portrays their rise to success and the popularity that they were able to achieve in so few years. The fact that snippets of songs are played, and not the whole song, didn't bother me at all because if I want to hear the whole song, I put on the CD. The segways beteens numbers are interesting, such as Richard's humming "Ticket to Ride" in the interview and the music meshing into Karen's recording of the song. I really love this DVD. Yes, I would love to have a full Carpenters concert on DVD so that I could see the live performance in its entirety, but this glimpse at this wonderful music group is worth every penny and you'll want to watch it over and over again.
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Summary: a glimpse at true talent
Review: I have to admit, I'm a big Carpenters fan. When I bought the DVD yesterday, I watched it all twice. For some reason, this woman's talent makes us all want to understand her and know her. Yes, the documentary is controlled by Richard, but as her brother, who better to serve her memory? He does not paint her as a saint, but merely portrays their rise to success and the popularity that they were able to achieve in so few years. The fact that snippets of songs are played, and not the whole song, didn't bother me at all because if I want to hear the whole song, I put on the CD. The segways beteens numbers are interesting, such as Richard's humming "Ticket to Ride" in the interview and the music meshing into Karen's recording of the song. I really love this DVD. Yes, I would love to have a full Carpenters concert on DVD so that I could see the live performance in its entirety, but this glimpse at this wonderful music group is worth every penny and you'll want to watch it over and over again.
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Summary: Lots To Like, But Lots Hidden
Review: If you are a fan of the Carpenters, this DVD will be a welcome addition to your collection. The disc offers quite a lot of information and footage: the documentary itself covers the Carpenters from their beginnings as a jazz trio to the A&M hits to Karen's tragic death at the age of 32. The disc has lots of extras too: A portion of the Carpenters performance at the White House, some of their commercials, and a listing of singles and albums in the discography section. Really a lot to like... Being a documentary, fans should understand that this is NOT a concert film. Some reviewers are upset that the songs aren't played in their entirety. Again, it's not a concert DVD. Buy the CD's. The biggest disappointment for me is the lack of understanding we come away with of Karen (and Richard too, for that matter). The DVD tells briefly about Karen's wedding, but doesn't even mention who she married!!! What was it that made Karen such a tragic figure? What is Richard doing now and how did the end of the Carpenters change his life? Maybe I'm asking for too much and maybe all this is still too painful for the family to deal with. I don't think fans are asking for tabloid-type reporting. I do think a lot of fans sincerely want to know what was going through Karen's mind, what demons she was dealing with and what Richard is dealing with now. Maybe that's too much for them to present to the general public. Be glad that the Carptenters gave us some great music and some great memories, many of which are captured on this DVD.
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