I agree with the comment that this is one of the great undiscovered tracks of all time--and it shows the incredible versatility and power of her voice.
nobuo uematsu's music for the macalania woods in ff10 and also esto gaza in ff9 must have both been inspired by this genius arrangement of richard carpenter which in turn seems inspired by satie
@abcdefghijklmnop0385 “You’re” is always a contraction of “you are.” If you’ve written “you’re,” try substituting “you are.” If it doesn’t work, the word you want is “your.” Your writing will improve if you’re careful about this.
Just trying to help improve the world one contraction at a time!
The texting generation.. A HOLE NU LANGIDGE N stuff. OMG..
Gorgeous visuals in perfect synchronicity with this gorgeous song. So melancholy, haunting, so uplifting. Thanks for all these wonderful tracks.
I program my computer alarm to awaken me to this song before the sun rises.There in the darkness of pre-dawn I come to consciousness to that singular voice that permeates that darkness, that salutory voice that freezes time.
What a discovery !! Didn't know this song from Karen, think it's one of her best ... tears in my eyes... This beautifull video is really made from the heart! Thanks Ned! :-)
This will always and forever be my favorite Carpenters track. I can sit and literally listen to it for hours, letting its subtle message touch me deeply. When I hear it, I often think of my dog, Penny, whom we found on a warm fall day in 2000. On a winter night ten years and four months later, she died, her own Green September burning away. I miss you, Penny, and you will always be in my heart as this song plays in my ears.
How fleeting life is. I don't think one starts to realize this until one is about 40. I am now 50, and time (when one can slow down enough to appreciate it) seems extremely precious, with loved ones we've known our whole lives passing on, and the general demise of this country'a moral & ethical values. Top it off with ever changing e-crap/I-phone, "let's make life faster" technologies, and I LONG for days gone by.
Thank you so much for the beautiful video. I have loved this since the 1970's and each September and Fall I listen to the haunting melody. Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures and the amazing work that you performed for this video.
Thank you so much for the beautiful video. I have loved this since the 1970's and each September and Fall I listen to the haunting melody. Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures and the amazing work that you performed for this video.
Thank you so much for the beautiful video. I have loved this since the 1970's and each September and Fall I listen to the haunting melody. Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures and the amazing work that you performed for this video.
Beautiful pictures, a voice of perfection in Karen, Damn it Ned, you made me cry again. One of my favorites of the Carpenters' lesser known tunes. Thanks
Thank -you, Mr. Nickerson for this beautiful production. Zero dislikes speaks volumes. My father is experiencing medical problems, and has slowed down drastically. The seasons are yet again changing, and life feels like a set of diminishing returns. Can't bring back the green Septembers. I'm the last of my family (no wife/kids), so it's going to get brutal in the loneliness dept. My only hope is Christ.
I cannot tell you how great this video is Ned. This song is truly one of the great "undiscovered" tracks of all-time. It's obvious that you too love the song to take the time you did to produce this clip. There isn't a person with a pulse that would not appreciate what you've done here--to show God and all His beauty, perfectly woven in with the beautiful Carpenters song featuring an amazing vocal performance by Karen.
@BroncosWn Thank you for your kind comments. This is one of my favorite Carpenter tracks, and also, one of my favorite videos that I have created for their music.
I remember The Carpenters hitting the inner city all black radio station in Cleveland. I was shocked that so many ghetto folks were digging this musical team. I didn't hear one deragatory word against them, not even from the Panthers. Their soothing quality was so remarkable that they permeated the wall of racism for over three years. This song hit that station and I remember a young lady crying on her porch as it played. Never found out why. Richard and Karen reached us all.
This song/video = required hearing/viewing. Grandparents are dead; mom is dead; many I have known are dead. The world passes away and the lusts threrof. Eternity is what I'm looking for, and it ain't here!
"You and I were born like the breaking day" is one of the (many) great moments in Carpenters recordings. There is also a rare recording of Karen singing this with her college choir.
What a wonderful voice ! Karen will stay on my heart and on my soul forever. Each time I listen her it's like an angel who coming down especially for me.
This is one of those songs, arguably my favorite form the Carpenters, that I just want to scream from the mountain tops - "listen to this song, hear this song!" God I can't believe her voice here! Some gems will just never be uncovered, I guess.
I agree with the comment that this is one of the great undiscovered tracks of all time--and it shows the incredible versatility and power of her voice.
brianrgoss 2 weeks ago
nobuo uematsu's music for the macalania woods in ff10 and also esto gaza in ff9 must have both been inspired by this genius arrangement of richard carpenter which in turn seems inspired by satie
Hexachloraphine 1 month ago
i thought your the one who performed it that's why when i read that it was ned blah blah presentation i exited......you shouldn't put your name on it
abcdefghijklmnop0385 2 months ago
@abcdefghijklmnop0385 “You’re” is always a contraction of “you are.” If you’ve written “you’re,” try substituting “you are.” If it doesn’t work, the word you want is “your.” Your writing will improve if you’re careful about this.
Just trying to help improve the world one contraction at a time!
The texting generation.. A HOLE NU LANGIDGE N stuff. OMG..
LOVE The VID..
karmakomodia 1 month ago
Great - even after all these years!
a333bz 2 months ago
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I love this song
Diamondowl 3 months ago
Always loved this track - stunning photography
SuperBernie1958 3 months ago
such a magical song, so mysterious and haunting! very moving.
maleficentdiva 3 months ago
Gorgeous visuals in perfect synchronicity with this gorgeous song. So melancholy, haunting, so uplifting. Thanks for all these wonderful tracks.
I program my computer alarm to awaken me to this song before the sun rises.There in the darkness of pre-dawn I come to consciousness to that singular voice that permeates that darkness, that salutory voice that freezes time.
mselbit 3 months ago
"No one [sees] a quiet mountain bird"
EatMeSometimes 3 months ago
What a discovery !! Didn't know this song from Karen, think it's one of her best ... tears in my eyes... This beautifull video is really made from the heart! Thanks Ned! :-)
Bobberdolf 4 months ago
This will always and forever be my favorite Carpenters track. I can sit and literally listen to it for hours, letting its subtle message touch me deeply. When I hear it, I often think of my dog, Penny, whom we found on a warm fall day in 2000. On a winter night ten years and four months later, she died, her own Green September burning away. I miss you, Penny, and you will always be in my heart as this song plays in my ears.
R.I.P Penny and, of course, Karen.
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vixenrevitup 4 months ago
How fleeting life is. I don't think one starts to realize this until one is about 40. I am now 50, and time (when one can slow down enough to appreciate it) seems extremely precious, with loved ones we've known our whole lives passing on, and the general demise of this country'a moral & ethical values. Top it off with ever changing e-crap/I-phone, "let's make life faster" technologies, and I LONG for days gone by.
greenwich1754 4 months ago
Love the song Love the video thanks. But it is weird to see image of the moon everytime she sings noon.
celtdoggy 4 months ago
Not too many singers - if any - can sing the line "Led to December's frozen ground" the way Karen does - and all in one breath!
dgobbie1 5 months ago
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Thank you so much for the beautiful video. I have loved this since the 1970's and each September and Fall I listen to the haunting melody. Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures and the amazing work that you performed for this video.
Thank You Thank You
flyingdutchable 5 months ago
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Thank you so much for the beautiful video. I have loved this since the 1970's and each September and Fall I listen to the haunting melody. Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures and the amazing work that you performed for this video.
Thank You Thank You
flyingdutchable 5 months ago
Thank you so much for the beautiful video. I have loved this since the 1970's and each September and Fall I listen to the haunting melody. Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures and the amazing work that you performed for this video.
Thank You Thank You
flyingdutchable 5 months ago
Another beautiful song sung by Miss Carpenter. In my opinion, all of their earlier songs are worthier of being called "Hits."
lrgabriel1 6 months ago
Beautiful track on side 2 of the Carpenters' CLOSE TO YOU album. One of my favorites.
MrNorm1949 6 months ago
Thank you, Ned. A beautiful tribute to a beautiful track.
adefi381 7 months ago
Beautiful pictures, a voice of perfection in Karen, Damn it Ned, you made me cry again. One of my favorites of the Carpenters' lesser known tunes. Thanks
gr8gildy 7 months ago
Thank -you, Mr. Nickerson for this beautiful production. Zero dislikes speaks volumes. My father is experiencing medical problems, and has slowed down drastically. The seasons are yet again changing, and life feels like a set of diminishing returns. Can't bring back the green Septembers. I'm the last of my family (no wife/kids), so it's going to get brutal in the loneliness dept. My only hope is Christ.
greenwich1754 7 months ago
@greenwich1754 I know how you feel. Keep the faith, I hope everything will be OK for you
dgobbie1 4 months ago
My favorite song of life .
kidkosh 7 months ago
*sigh* Just beautiful.
jondy58 7 months ago
After hearing your new post I had to hear this song again....
ssoko 8 months ago
I cannot tell you how great this video is Ned. This song is truly one of the great "undiscovered" tracks of all-time. It's obvious that you too love the song to take the time you did to produce this clip. There isn't a person with a pulse that would not appreciate what you've done here--to show God and all His beauty, perfectly woven in with the beautiful Carpenters song featuring an amazing vocal performance by Karen.
Kudos to you Sir with deepest thanks!
BroncosWn 10 months ago 6
@BroncosWn Thank you for your kind comments. This is one of my favorite Carpenter tracks, and also, one of my favorite videos that I have created for their music.
NedNickerson2010 10 months ago
I remember The Carpenters hitting the inner city all black radio station in Cleveland. I was shocked that so many ghetto folks were digging this musical team. I didn't hear one deragatory word against them, not even from the Panthers. Their soothing quality was so remarkable that they permeated the wall of racism for over three years. This song hit that station and I remember a young lady crying on her porch as it played. Never found out why. Richard and Karen reached us all.
avengerspeel 10 months ago 6
Beautiful song! Beautiful video!
countrysinger1952 10 months ago
I love this song!!!!
Carpenters are cool!!!!!
thorwaldjorgensen 11 months ago
Beautiful video. Thanks for posting.
plojka1 1 year ago
I can't believe I found this song...it sure brings back memories.....beautiful video too.....
Icecrystalblue1013 1 year ago
i love this song been looing for it for awhile now and the video behind it is just awsome too
mink551 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful video to this beautiful song, thanks so much for posting it...even though I now have a tear in my eye...
southflboi1972 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful video to this beautiful song, thanks so much for posting it...even though I now have a tear in my eye...
southflboi1972 1 year ago
WOOOOOOOW SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL
kcrcbest 1 year ago
This song/video = required hearing/viewing. Grandparents are dead; mom is dead; many I have known are dead. The world passes away and the lusts threrof. Eternity is what I'm looking for, and it ain't here!
greenwich1754 1 year ago 2
@greenwich1754 You'll find it soon enough, my friend, and will be united with your loved ones once again. Be hopeful!
plojka1 1 year ago
Takes me back to 1975. My family and my father's last months. . this song will always be my own memory of this time. RIP Dad....
birdie2219 1 year ago
Beautiful...
my Autumn always starts with this song.
PirateABE 1 year ago
awesome... thanks for posting this.
RJWojo 1 year ago
"You and I were born like the breaking day" is one of the (many) great moments in Carpenters recordings. There is also a rare recording of Karen singing this with her college choir.
tennis219 1 year ago
@tennis219 do you have the recording?
vaccavo 1 year ago
@vaccavo yes, I have it on CD somewhere - but of course it's not anywhere near as good as the version that later appeared on the Close to You album
tennis219 1 year ago
What a wonderful voice ! Karen will stay on my heart and on my soul forever. Each time I listen her it's like an angel who coming down especially for me.
Beausoir1 1 year ago
Yes, I've listened several times...I have always loved their music, and this is one of their best....are you still staying in Fresno? Sue
siouxlin 1 year ago
This is one of those songs, arguably my favorite form the Carpenters, that I just want to scream from the mountain tops - "listen to this song, hear this song!" God I can't believe her voice here! Some gems will just never be uncovered, I guess.
greenwich1754 1 year ago 2
Excellent!
youin1 1 year ago
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Your video has wonderful pictures. Excellent!
DreamLordGarsha 1 year ago
... Beautiful...
Herakles60 2 years ago