WYBIMLA
Well-Known Member
As we will head into a new year 40+ years after The Carpenters debut I'm thinking about this question... They did leave behind such an incredible legacy as a nice, decent duo with a great harmony sound.
I consider the music industry in recent years... with it's sharp/clear digitalized sound and a lot of pop stars belting their way to the top of the charts... and I wonder where my dearest most favourite and treasured artists fit in.
Over the past few decades in popular culture "Close to you" seems to have staying power, and possibly strong memories of "We've only just begun" for those wedded at the time of it's release.
Along with the use of "Top of the world" in film (Shrek 2010/Dark shadows 2012).
When Richard's reign over the catalogue allows such use.
And as we approach the Christmas season it will undoubtedly be a time for older artists to shine.
It's exciting to think that Karen's voice will be played once more or see "Christmas portrait" appear on store shelves again. Although, I haven't seen that near me yet.
Based on spars oldies radio play or songs you hear while shopping "Rainydays and Mondays" or "Superstar" would be up there too with a few others probably like "Yesterday once more".
You look at "ICON" and that might be all some of today's public may be aware of... or not at all.
As a fan, I know Carpenters were much more diverse/eclectic with their music than the lasting impression of the buying public. They did cross into different styles and sometimes languages. "Soft rock/pop" seems to be the all encompassing decided term to describe them which is fair, and categorizing their music as "Love songs" with vague memories of country-tinged music and hot topic sic-fi inspired production.
Carpenters have a bit of a mixed message of wanting to make people happy which they did and still do while at the same time providing those chilling sorrowful/reflective pieces.
Visually there's some nice things left behind, but also some cringe inducing moments (you don't have to dig too far) and obvious tragedy associated with the name.
Is it just me or is this actually a hard question to answer?
I consider the music industry in recent years... with it's sharp/clear digitalized sound and a lot of pop stars belting their way to the top of the charts... and I wonder where my dearest most favourite and treasured artists fit in.
Over the past few decades in popular culture "Close to you" seems to have staying power, and possibly strong memories of "We've only just begun" for those wedded at the time of it's release.
Along with the use of "Top of the world" in film (Shrek 2010/Dark shadows 2012).
When Richard's reign over the catalogue allows such use.
And as we approach the Christmas season it will undoubtedly be a time for older artists to shine.
It's exciting to think that Karen's voice will be played once more or see "Christmas portrait" appear on store shelves again. Although, I haven't seen that near me yet.
Based on spars oldies radio play or songs you hear while shopping "Rainydays and Mondays" or "Superstar" would be up there too with a few others probably like "Yesterday once more".
You look at "ICON" and that might be all some of today's public may be aware of... or not at all.
As a fan, I know Carpenters were much more diverse/eclectic with their music than the lasting impression of the buying public. They did cross into different styles and sometimes languages. "Soft rock/pop" seems to be the all encompassing decided term to describe them which is fair, and categorizing their music as "Love songs" with vague memories of country-tinged music and hot topic sic-fi inspired production.
Carpenters have a bit of a mixed message of wanting to make people happy which they did and still do while at the same time providing those chilling sorrowful/reflective pieces.
Visually there's some nice things left behind, but also some cringe inducing moments (you don't have to dig too far) and obvious tragedy associated with the name.
Is it just me or is this actually a hard question to answer?