Live Q&A?
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Geographer
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My vote is for it to be done live. If those that live on the other side of the Atlantic and Pacific are *real* fans, they would have no problems participating no matter what hour of the day or night this happens...International Date Line and Prime Meridian be dammed. 21st Century technology can make this happen!
WYBIMLA
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For these purposes, I'd go for second option. With the nature of live chats, the text moves so fast and both the audience and talent/guests can feel a bit discombobulated by that. I think the subject matter deserves a bit more of a controlled, slower pacing for questions.
I'm still hanging on a hope for Rich to expand on his experiences working on the Time album, and stories/memories working with Veronique and Akiko Kobayashi. Things like that, that haven't really been touched upon before. If there are questions whizzing by, then he has the chance to not really answer the questions or feel rushed.
I wouldn't want him to feel like that because I would like you guys to pick his brain. Lol
I want to hear about the 80s stuff because there are gaps there, and I don't think he ever really talked much about his solo career. I think now would be a good opportunity to talk about those experiences. Even the remixing in the 90s and early 2000s.
There's still more to talk about and expand on rather than hit similar talking points.
Really I'm interested in things like an updated response to his thoughts about the changes in the music industry too. The way songs are composed, written, arranged, produced now. If he could talk more about it from his perspective, and offer thoughts on some of the changes in technology, and things he might like to see in the industry.
Kind of like how Abba recently discussed some of those differences. I know he'd say something to the effect of how it is a manufactured sound and more of the Idol/The Voice packaging.
I wonder if there's more insights Rich could talk about on those points since digitization took place. Perhaps he feels the same on how there's a sense of modern music that doesn't make sense the same way as it used to.
Again I don't think there can be much of an expansion of thought with time constraints. I'd prefer expansion rather than the chance for a constricted presentation. But see what you guys can do. I'm sure it'll be good regardless.
I'm still hanging on a hope for Rich to expand on his experiences working on the Time album, and stories/memories working with Veronique and Akiko Kobayashi. Things like that, that haven't really been touched upon before. If there are questions whizzing by, then he has the chance to not really answer the questions or feel rushed.
I wouldn't want him to feel like that because I would like you guys to pick his brain. Lol
I want to hear about the 80s stuff because there are gaps there, and I don't think he ever really talked much about his solo career. I think now would be a good opportunity to talk about those experiences. Even the remixing in the 90s and early 2000s.
There's still more to talk about and expand on rather than hit similar talking points.
Really I'm interested in things like an updated response to his thoughts about the changes in the music industry too. The way songs are composed, written, arranged, produced now. If he could talk more about it from his perspective, and offer thoughts on some of the changes in technology, and things he might like to see in the industry.
Kind of like how Abba recently discussed some of those differences. I know he'd say something to the effect of how it is a manufactured sound and more of the Idol/The Voice packaging.
I wonder if there's more insights Rich could talk about on those points since digitization took place. Perhaps he feels the same on how there's a sense of modern music that doesn't make sense the same way as it used to.
Again I don't think there can be much of an expansion of thought with time constraints. I'd prefer expansion rather than the chance for a constricted presentation. But see what you guys can do. I'm sure it'll be good regardless.
tomswift2002
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The second one might be better. In that case, what’s up with “B’Wana She No Home” being in stereo on the original LP & 45’s from the 70’s to 90’s, but being in mono on all the CD & digital releases.
Also, will he ever release his versions of “Toyland” and “Home for the Holidays”?
Also, will he ever release his versions of “Toyland” and “Home for the Holidays”?
Shalom Bresticker
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There does not have to be a contradiction between the two.
A live Q&A can be recorded and the video can be posted and a text transcript made.
A live Q&A can be recorded and the video can be posted and a text transcript made.
Another Son
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If you all would like to submit your questions—particularly those pertaining to the process in writing the book, I'm happy to create some video segments addressing your questions. If you have questions that do not directly relate to the book, I'm happy to answer and give you Richard's take, provided he and I have had conversation about a particular subject or topic.
Given there are hours of archived audiotapes that we gathered for the book, there are likely segments where Richard is talking about things that we never specifically detailed.
In my Q&A video responses, I'll try and incorporate some of those soundbites, as well as any clips from the TalkShopLIve appearance we all made together back in September, if there happened to be dialog related to any given question posted here.
Richard’s namesake
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Richard’s namesake
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As I’m in the UK the second would probably work best for me
Thank you, Richard! Music to my ears (as well as Mike and Richard, I'm sure)!Definitely Chris. Just nearing the end of the book and it’s a masterpiece
Richard’s namesake
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As I’m in the UK I’ll vote for option 2 please
Richard’s namesake
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Please pass on my thoughts to them. Also would love to comment on your interview with John Bettis a few years ago. Love it!!
Thanks so much! John is a great guy, and he's very honest, which I love. One of my favorite interviews as well.
Martin Medrano
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I'll start off with 3 questions
1. Will richard ever consider re releasing the sacd?
2. Will he be open to making another sacd for the fans who would have liked to hear other songs in surround even though its an outdated format?
3. Would there ever be a consideration for special editions of the carpenters catalog. Like an expanded version of their albums with demos of their songs. Or a second part to the karaoke cd?
1. Will richard ever consider re releasing the sacd?
2. Will he be open to making another sacd for the fans who would have liked to hear other songs in surround even though its an outdated format?
3. Would there ever be a consideration for special editions of the carpenters catalog. Like an expanded version of their albums with demos of their songs. Or a second part to the karaoke cd?
Geographer
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A perceived contradiction in recollection/stories:
1. Herb Alpert has stated in the past that upon hearing Karen's voice on the demo tape, it sounded as if "she was sitting in" his "lap;" however, we learn that,
2. Herb Alpert is also said to have been surprised that Karen even sang asking her "you sing, too?" upon hearing some finished recordings from Offering.
Which is it? Did he know she could sing from first listen of the demo tape or discovered that later after A&M signed them. Or, if it's both, how is it explained?
tomswift2002
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Why does “B’Wana She No Home” play in stereo on the original vinyl/45’s, but it’s mono on all digital releases?
JohnFB
She was born to belong to the lines of a song...
Here's what I said in Post #498 in the "Legacy" thread:
The chapter on Karen Carpenter is far too short - and very disappointing.
Since this is a book geared predominately toward a detailed discussion of the Carpenters' musical legacy this chapter should have dwelt at length and in depth on her development as a world class singer and as a highly accomplished drummer, i.e., the history of all of the factors and influences that led to the ultimate creation of the woman many consider to have musical talent that was "mind boggling" and "off the charts"...
The brief, cursory summary of her battle with anorexia should have been relegated to another appendix at the back of the book, and then only for the sake of newbies unfamiliar with this inexplicable tragedy.
Would you please address whether you might consider revising and expanding this chapter to talk much more about her development as a vocal and instrumental artist - and to place any brief discussion of her "health problems" (and Richard's) in a separate appendix at the end of the book?
The chapter on Karen Carpenter is far too short - and very disappointing.
Since this is a book geared predominately toward a detailed discussion of the Carpenters' musical legacy this chapter should have dwelt at length and in depth on her development as a world class singer and as a highly accomplished drummer, i.e., the history of all of the factors and influences that led to the ultimate creation of the woman many consider to have musical talent that was "mind boggling" and "off the charts"...
The brief, cursory summary of her battle with anorexia should have been relegated to another appendix at the back of the book, and then only for the sake of newbies unfamiliar with this inexplicable tragedy.
Would you please address whether you might consider revising and expanding this chapter to talk much more about her development as a vocal and instrumental artist - and to place any brief discussion of her "health problems" (and Richard's) in a separate appendix at the end of the book?
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