David M Silver: Music for me is all about about the sound and the voice. No duo better...music is supposed to overcome your senses. Maybe a Barbra and Karen duet could be better than each individually. Thank you for this gift.
United States on Nov 05, 2023
Jose a velez: Great book! Story about the carpenters
United States on Oct 26, 2023
S.Irwin: Loved the book
United States on Oct 07, 2023
Leo S. Sicat: "Carpenters: The Musical Legacy" is a comprehensive and loving tribute to the iconic musical duo, Karen and Richard Carpenter. Written by Mike Cidoni, Chris May with Richard Carpenter, this book offers a deep dive into their remarkable career and enduring impact on the music industry.
Schmidt meticulously explores the Carpenters' journey from their humble beginnings to international stardom, offering valuable insights into their music, personal lives, and the challenges they faced. The book is enriched with rare photographs and detailed discographies, making it a treasure trove for fans.
However, it's important to note that this book primarily focuses on their music and legacy, so those seeking an in-depth look into their personal lives might find it somewhat limited. Nevertheless, for music enthusiasts and Carpenters fans, "Carpenters: The Musical Legacy" is an engaging and informative read that celebrates the timeless melodies of this beloved duo.
United States on Sep 06, 2023
Richard H.: Great book researched with Richard Carpenter's blessing and input. This book is about the music, their schedules and time lines. Some reference to their personal life but mostly about the music. Great book for Carpenter fans.
Canada on Apr 30, 2023
Lynn Hadley: This book is a must-have for Carpenters fans. A very interesting read, full of photos, it's a lovely book.
Canada on Dec 14, 2022
Freddie Higham: A must-read for any Carpenters fan, with much here that I have not seen elsewhere, no doubt thanks to Richard's close involvement. Richard turns out to be a strong critic of his own work, though the minutiae of the many remixes he's done are probably of interest to only the most obsessed Carpenters fan. The book's organization is confusing and it's a great shame that album track listings are omitted and that under the song-by-song listings many songs have just white space under "notes". Nevertheless a great read with lots of inside information and very well illustrated.
United Kingdom on Feb 09, 2022
el dindondero: Una pietra miliare per i fans questo splendido volumone, zeppo di fotografie e di notizie.
Richard Carpenter è stato coinvolto nel progetto, basato su un centinaio di ore di interviste esclusive e che verte programmaticamente solo sulla storia musicale del duo, escludendo ogni analisi inopportuna sulla vita privata e sugli album realizzati da "solisti" (anche se qua e là si possono cogliere confidenze di Richard in merito a questi argomenti)
Nonostante siano già stati editi altri libri su di loro, questa è la prima versione ufficiale in cui il Carpenter sopravvissuto racconta genesi e sviluppo di singoli e album, non lesinando dettagli tecnici per musicofili.
Richard dimostra il suo leggendario perfezionismo, esagerando forse in autocritica e quasi pentendosi di alcune scelte discografiche operate in passato e causate dalla fretta, dai pressanti impegni e dalle condizioni di salute precarie di K & R.
Molte altre notizie, finora ignote anche ai fans più sfegatati, potranno essere gustate in questo libro !
Unica nota negativa è il non eccelso numero di immagini inedite, ma anche le foto già note acquistano in questa lussuosa veste un...
Italy on Nov 29, 2021
Ken: Upon hearing there was a new”Carpenters” book out I raised my eyes .. All been done before stop ripping off the public…but like a sheep ready to be milked .. I bought it
Was it worth it ?
How much more “ new “ information could be learned it’s got to be awful .
Wrong
I hadn’t even read the authors note the introduction notes before whooping with glee. Jacket sleeve is one go the best Cs pics done & taken from the A Kind Of Hush LP pic sessions & the back AsTime Goes By session pics.A inner page has the same wallpaper as the inside of the Hush jacket LP had.
The Hardback Has “Carpenters “(A dark version of the Tan Album) but from then on the pictures facts figures information plus more left me stunned and on a different planet & I just shut everything out such was my absolute joy at this creative creation.
This to me was like having a new Carpenters LP out with my memories of the feeling I felt years ago when something new record wise did come out altho in those days No social media advertising as such & you told nobody you loved the Cs for fear of ridicule until some “hip” stated they were “cool” & then practically...
United Kingdom on Nov 16, 2021
Carpenters: A Musical Legacy, Edited by Mike Cidoni Lennox and Chris May | Just as I Am: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment in Memoir Form | Reflecting on My Life: A Journey of Self-Discovery | |
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Total Reviews | 69 reviews | 992 reviews | 807 reviews |
ISBN-10 | 1648960723 | 1982157992 | |
Publisher | Princeton Architectural Press | Simon & Schuster; Illustrated edition | |
ISBN-13 | 978-1648960727 | 978-1982157999 | |
Language | English | English | |
Dimensions | 9.15 x 1.45 x 11.85 inches | 5.5 x 1.2 x 8.38 inches | |
Item Weight | 3.9 pounds | 1.3 pounds | |
Best Sellers Rank | #235 in Composer & Musician Biographies#367 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies | #97 in Television Performer Biographies#530 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies#1,562 in Memoirs | |
Actor & Entertainer Biographies | Actor & Entertainer Biographies | Actor & Entertainer Biographies | |
Composer & Musician Biographies | Composer & Musician Biographies | ||
Hardcover | 344 pages | 304 pages | |
Customer Reviews | 4.7/5 stars of 982 ratings | 4.8/5 stars of 12,730 ratings |
Jerry: Karen & Richard Carpenter produced a sound like no other. This beautiful book chronicles this magic duo's musical legacy and focuses strictly on that. No personal problems, no scandal, no negativity, just a straight forward detailing of the history and accomplishments of a vastly underrated pair of superb musicians.
United States on Nov 25, 2023