Queen of the Cover Songs...
This is something I'm doing just for fun -- to live out a lifelong dream since the age of around 7 or so when I realized that I could carry a tune (without the use of a bucket!) and it didn't sound bad.
Much love and thanks go to those in my SoundClick family (and now beyond!) who helped to encourage/challenge me to spread my wings to try this out and continue to take it to the next level. Without your kind support I'd still be just a listener (not that there's anything wrong with that).
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Tom King
Nov 25, 2010
Nice Rendition.Oh Yes,What A Voice.You made my day tonight...tom King
ALEXIS PATRICK
Nov 20, 2010
So beautiful!!!! I am happy for you.:)
The Smivets
Nov 17, 2010
Love that double-tracked sound - it's quite tricky to sing it twice through in time and in tune, so it gives that real flanging effect you can never get using electronics - but you nailed it here! And the backing vox are spot on too! Excellent!
Peter Chapman
Nov 14, 2010
Remember this song well, it was a little eerie when your vocal came in, it sounded so like Karen Carpenter and the double-tracking just adds to the effect. Nicely done, I bet you really enjoyed doing this. It's also very smoothly produced.
ROBERT M LISANTI
Nov 11, 2010
Awesome! Wonderful rendition!
Major Snagg
Nov 11, 2010
This is a great song and you really sing it well. You sound like you are enjoying singing it too (which is important; as It comes across to the listener). It's probably slightly 'un-cool' for a guy to admit liking The Carpenters ! but hey, I do . . .and Abba :)
Well done Mary.
Julienne Music Publishing
Nov 10, 2010
Hi Mary, thanks for the invite and sorry it took me so long.
This is one of my favourite songs great choice and you do a great job
Keep us posted
Julie
Judy Henry Church
Nov 09, 2010
One of my favorites. Karen Carpenter was one I truly admired back then. I like your voice, Mary. Always remember to be YOU and your own voice. It's good to have a favorite artist, song, etc. but always implement your style and your touch when singing. Reverb enhances your voice as long as it is not too much. Great job! :)
Swampman And The Machine
Nov 07, 2010
Great cover of a classic and your voice is wonderful !
Jiri Hajek - composer
Nov 07, 2010
Wonderful music, very impressive, I like it very!! Jiri
C Norden
Nov 07, 2010
Very nice! I didn't know the song or Karen C. before, but your clear, distinct vocals have true passion and its clear that the song suits you very well. To have a good sense of what style one can perform reallly well is key to a good result of course, so well done there!
I saw some remarks on the production from our other friends here that I agree with, so no more to say about that.
Rodrica Rudge
Nov 06, 2010
It's a lovely song and it's made for you! You already have elements of Karen Carpenter in your voice, the doubling effect enhances this even more because there was often subtle "doubling" on the Carpenter's songs. You'll learn a lot from experimenting with your effects and software, learning about mic & vocal techniques - it's all a matter of fiddling around and gaining experience. You have come a long way in a very short time and this recording made me so proud of you.
Michael Bennett
Nov 06, 2010
I've backed up many singers that have done
versions of this song, but yours is one of the
best versions that I've heard!!! :) Nice one!!!
victory 01
Nov 06, 2010
Wow !!! Now that I've heard the whole song,
I am just so impressed and proud of you !
This is beautiful Mary Clare ...
Now you can compose your own on a
regular basis ... Congrats !
Hugs
Santa.
Harry Edgar
Nov 05, 2010
well done your vocal has a real karen carpenter feel i really like the sound you are getting keep them coming
VMP (USA)
Nov 05, 2010
A fine choice! Great song, Sonic Youth covered this one in the 90s, it's been a real fav ever since. Nice vocal performance, you're sounding more relaxed, and it appears you've procured some effects software, so fun, keep it going, way to go!
Classic!