Search - Carole King :: Carnegie Hall Concert - June 18 1971

Buy the remastered for the incredibly improved sound.

James Peyton | columbia, sc United States | 07/30/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is just a note to say that the import is superior in sound. There isn't nearly as much tape hiss, and Carole's voice and piano have greater depth and definition. However, I can't understand why the recording engineers couldn't give her a better sound overall from the beginning. Regardless, this is a trememdous improvement."

Near-perfection- minimalistic originals

Drew Wutke | Huntington, IN USA | 03/24/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is full of feeling, soul, and some of the most well-crafted piano-driven ballads in the female singer/songwriter catalogue. Recorded in 1971, this album should be celebrated as a great live concert experience. A string quartet brings added musical flavor towards the end of the album. As the music goes from solo piano, to added guitars and bass, and then finally even another vocalist, we experience King's authentic and powerful ballads, which although lyrically may be fairly straightforward, are harmonically and melodically advanced for pop music. Although King's voice takes a certain amount of grace to accept, it's heartfelt and genuine timbe and pure communicative ability cannot be overlooked. The minimalistic approach to the pieces is in stark contrast to contempary over-production and forgettable lyrics and melodies. Excellent live album, a great sampling of relatively early King music. recommended for any King fan, and any customer who enjoys piano-driven albums. Great live concert experience."

Classic King in concert in '71 !!! A "Tapestry" of great son

Jason Pumphrey | Falls Church, Virginia United States | 02/27/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great CD of Carole King in concert,lots of great songs and most of Tapestry is performed here! James Taylor make a cameo apperance!!! I'm glad they released this on cd,great sound and booklet too!!! A perfect companion piece to the timeless Tapestry!!! And it's now available at an incredible price too!!! A+"