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Carpenters Horizon Album Review
Cashbox June 21, 1975
I find it strange that the review lists Eventide as a top cut, when it's identical to Aurora
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Carpenters Horizon Album Review
Cashbox June 21, 1975
Technically it's not identical. LolI find it strange that the review lists Eventide as a top cut, when it's identical to Aurora
Hi Chris May, with Karen Carpenter credited as Associate Producer of HORIZON what area of focus would she be involved in ....perhaps?
Good answer. I wonder what specifics in a studio setting that Karen had her hands associated with.I've seen references to Karen being the one who contacted some of the musicians invited to play on their albums (such as calling Tony Peluso, before he joined the touring band, to contribute to "Goodbye to Love"). I assumed that was her main contribution, although it could also refer to her serving as another set of ears after Richard had guided the principle tracking. I doubt it was entirely token.
I think that HORIZON was the best album they created during Karen’s lifetime. The next best was CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT.Doing some desktop publishing today for a job due in two weeks. Tune on i-tunes, and Horizon comes up. What beautiful sounding collection. Karen sounds amazing! With Richard's powerful arrangements, they created a modern masterpiece.
Me....listening to...
I Can Dream Can't I,
all I can say is I really love this song, the arrangement, the vocals.....
Horizon might be plodding to certain folks,
but, it's another Carpenters' album which I listen to from beginning to end--
no skipping......superb.....
...it's another Carpenters' album which I listen to from beginning to end--no skipping......superb.....
@GaryAlan, I totally agree with your assessment of this great song!
Funny anecdote: Last night I was listening to "I Can Dream Can't I," a song I've played countless times before (over 42+ years). It begins, "As we eye the new horizon's bend." And then suddenly, BINGO! "Horizon!" "Horizon!" Whether an intended link to the album's title or a mere coincidence, I never made the connection before now. Could I really be this clueless for this many years? (Just a rhetorical self-analytical question. Please let's not make this point a discussion thread.... )
Thanks for letting me know that I'm not alone, @toeknee4bz! At least, in your case, you haven't played the song as often... But we do agree that it's an outstanding album!You're not alone. Until I read your statement here, I never caught it either. What's ironic about this is HORIZON has always been my favorite Carpenters album. "I Can Dream, Can't I" was always my least favorite track, though. Don't get me wrong. It's not a 'bad' song, but it's just a bit too syruppy for my taste. So I usually skip over it.
@GaryAlan, I totally agree with your assessment of this great song!
Funny anecdote: Last night I was listening to "I Can Dream Can't I," a song I've played countless times before (over 42+ years). It begins, "As we eye the new horizon's bend." And then suddenly, BINGO! "Horizon!" "Horizon!" Whether an intended link to the album's title or a mere coincidence, I never made the connection before now. Could I really be this clueless for this many years? (Just a rhetorical self-analytical question. Please let's not make this point a discussion thread.... )
Whenever I want that ONE song that is the quintessential low-register, rich and smoky hot buttered rum Karen we all know and love, this is the one I play. Don't get me wrong, there are a plethora of recordings showcasing Karen as we all know, but this one for some reason sits at the top of the heap for me!