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A complex drum rhythm begins, soon followed by a chorus of tight harmonies. The drums build and build. Clean paradiddles set the stage for Karen Carpenter to begin singing. But she\u2019s not just singing, she\u2019s the one behind the drum set as well. \u201cAll I Can Do\u201d from the Carpenters\u2019 debut album Ticket to Ride<\/em> (1969) introduces the impressive percussive and vocal talents of Karen Carpenter, and the beautiful flow of Richard Carpenter\u2019s compositions. The Carpenters captured the easy-going sound of the \u201870s, much like Carole King and Joni Mitchell. Karen\u2019s gentle, yet powerful vocals hit the heartstrings of listeners as Richard\u2019s orchestrations create a colorful atmosphere. Long after Karen\u2019s unfortunate passing, the legacy of this duo lives on as a time capsule of aural peace amidst a turbulent decade in history, and Karen\u2019s mastery of the drums has established her as one of the best drummers in history. Every time I listen to her ballads, my heart swells with emotion. Her lyrics are poetry and the honesty in her tone elevates every word. March 2nd would have been her 75th birthday, so I want to take a brief look at the history of how the Carpenters came to be and the beautiful legacy that lives on through Karen\u2019s voice, lyrics, and percussion.<\/p>\n

The Carpenters were a sibling duo from Downey, California, a city just south of Los Angeles. The pair grew up surrounded by music, and quickly picked up instruments of their own. In her high school marching band, Karen played the glockenspiel, a percussion instrument similar to a marimba or vibraphone. Percussion continued to steal her heart as she soon switched to the drums. Her talent was clear from the start; her drumming skills eventually reached impressive heights. In the meanwhile, Richard had been working on his piano skills and he soon started his own jazz outfit\u2013The Richard Carpenter Trio\u2013 with Karen on drums. <\/p>\n

As the ’60s came to an end, Richard and Karen joined forces as a duo and released their debut, Ticket to Ride<\/em>. Karen was only 19 when she and Richard launched into the rapidly shifting music world of the \u201870s. She laid her soul bare through her music and her 20s were spent in the hustle of the music business. The Carpenters released ten albums between 1969 and 1981 before Karen passed away in 1983. They performed more than 800 live shows from 1971 to 1975. Most notable were their live TV appearances, Karen\u2019s energy behind the drum kit was inspiring. She played with passion and gusto and harnessed a powerful mastery of percussion. However, the workload took a toll on her mental and physical health, and the more famous the Carpenters got, the further away she got from her drum kit. Audiences wanted to see her at the mic, not behind the snare and cymbals. She was being pushed from the place onstage she enjoyed the most, so despite all the love she continued to receive, Karen struggled with her self-esteem. <\/p>\n

When Karen sings, you can tell her words come from the heart. One of my favorite Carpenters tracks is from their second album, Close to You<\/em> (1970), which features their most celebrated song: \u201c(They Long To Be) Close To You.\u201d This sophomore album closes with \u201cAnother Song,\u201d a reflective piece of perseverance amidst loneliness. When I first digested this song, I was immediately reminded of Miles Davis\u2019s \u201cBitches Brew\u201d from his legendary jazz fusion album of the same name. Interestingly, Bitches Brew<\/em> and Close To You <\/em>were released only months apart in 1970. Jazz heavily influenced the music of the Carpenters, so I can\u2019t help but wonder if the discordant chords introduced 20 seconds into \u201cAnother Song,\u201d after a gentle intro, were inspired by the musical tension of jazz fusion. <\/p>\n

In \u201cAnother Song,\u201d Karen sings with a haunting tone, pumping her poetic lyrics with emotion: \u201cAnd when the day had come \/ The light that fell at dawn was cold \/ The warmth of you had gone.\u201d The chord progressions, melody, and harmonies reflect the story that Karen is telling. The minor chords and tension in the harmonies emphasize the pain of loneliness. The rhythm of the drumming is similar to that in jazz tunes, driving the music forward as Karen\u2019s echoing vocals ring out. The second half of the song is void of vocals, instead ascending into an energetic jazz breakdown. A flute is introduced against the driving force of the drums, and as the song continues to build, more instruments come into play, symbolizing the groove of the early \u201870s. Every musical element assists in formulating a complex atmosphere. Karen\u2019s evergrowing energy on the drums, upping the tempo, is hypnotizing. She speaks with every crash. A stark contrast to their usual ballads, \u201cAnother Song\u201d is a masterclass in musical storytelling. Layers of sound and multi-tracked harmonies played a large role in creating the giant, yet gentle atmospheres among their discography. It\u2019s clear that their sound was crafted with meticulous attention, precision in the fine details of each track. They may sound simple upon first listen, yet are complex. Deconstructed exists many elements working together to create masterful sound. <\/p>\n

The legacy of the Carpenters lives on through numerous documentaries and, most notably, the 1994 tribute album, If I Were A Carpenter. <\/em>This collaborative project was constructed by notable \u201890s musicians, featuring iconic covers. The Cranberries capture the haunting beauty of \u201c(They Long To Be) Close To You,\u201d Sonic Youth\u2019s electric version of \u201cSuperstar\u201d elevates the love song to a brooding desperation, and Sheryl Crow infuses her folksy sound into \u201cSolitare.\u201d The music lives on, exploring different tones and inspiring a plethora of musicians. <\/p>\n

 Rolling Stone<\/em> named Karen Carpenter one of the greatest female vocalists of all time, and rightfully so. The Carpenters\u2019 introspective ballads and easy-going tunes are timeless and still conjure tears in modern eyes. A beautiful soul lost too soon, a hard goodbye for many, and a death that continues to sting the music world. In 1972\u2019s \u201cGoodbye To Love,\u201d Karen concludes with a heartbreaking line: \u201cWhat lies in the future is a mystery to us all \/ No one can predict the wheel of fortune as it falls \/ There may come a time when I will see that I\u2019ve been wrong \/ But for now this is my song \/ And it\u2019s goodbye to love \/ I\u2019ll say goodbye to love.\u201d Happy birthday, Karen. Please know that your voice and rhythms are timeless and full of soul. You\u2019re right, no one can predict what the future looks like, but know that you are dearly missed. Thank you for the music and for sharing your heart with us. As your songs flow in and out of our ears, we\u2019ll make sure your heart continues to be protected, as you always deserved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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