LEONID AND FRIENDS Superstar - The Carpenters cover (REACTION) #thecarpenters #musicreactions #easylistening
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@scottchapin232310 ай бұрын
I think Leonid prides himself in that he pays strict attention to the original and doesn't vary too much from it, if at all. He has assembled a class act of musicians to play with as well.
@bruschmidt9943
9 ай бұрын
Yes, they all reincarnated Richard's arrangements to a "T". Impressive!
@rayburn200710 ай бұрын
Ksenia sings so good and she is so beautiful
@alcambrola2834
10 ай бұрын
Yes, very easy on the eyes.
@bruschmidt99439 ай бұрын
This is the best cover of ANY Carpenters song I've ever heard. The orchestrations & horns were on point, all playing Richard's original arrangement. Solo well done, this was B e a u t i f u l. Richard would be impressed!
@zigman8550
7 ай бұрын
Richard was impressed. He went to their concert last November 18 in Oxnard, CA. He even had Ksenia over to his house and signed a copy of the sheet music for Superstar for her. She has pictures posted on her Facebook page.
@ChuckHackney
5 ай бұрын
Karen is up in heaven, looking down and applauding. What a beautiful and haunting cover of Karen's great, moody song. She does have a similar contralto tone as Karen. Are they Russian? Ukrainian? Are they still making music? I want to hear more. Their covers are so good.
@ChuckHackney
5 ай бұрын
@@zigman8550Wow. What a great story. Making my eye ducts get a bit misty right now.
@zorak170410 ай бұрын
I saw them perform this live a couple weeks ago. Pure magic. ❤
@michaelbucceri9215
10 ай бұрын
they were amazing, saw them in May. blew me away
@censorshipsucks9493
9 ай бұрын
You're lucky. I saw them about four years ago. This was not in the repertoire yet. I do miss Sergey though.
@vern141810 ай бұрын
This group is outstanding ! The attention to detail is amazing. Thanks for sharing them with the world. Awesome Harri!
@davidyerkey742510 ай бұрын
Their Chicago covers are spot on! GREAT STUFF 👍
@MrWrp240810 ай бұрын
After seeing and hearing Leonid and Friends cover this mesmerizing Carpenter's hit-it amazes me how great the Carpenters really were to play and produce this tune.
@jazzmaan7079 ай бұрын
She's awesome, and great arrangement. They did a great version, and she has a great voice too.
@billdCT9710 ай бұрын
She does Karen Carpenter like no one else
@roykliffen96749 ай бұрын
Ksenia Buzina is such a rare and gifted human being; she is beautiful, has a master in International economics, speaks seven languages, and can sing like this. She's an absolute gem.
@flyingmachine7206
9 ай бұрын
Did not know these details, but am not surprised. Very accomplished and has great poise, composure and stage presence.
@user-pn4rk5je5j
8 ай бұрын
I am able to see and to hear. So: yes, she is may be one of the most beautiful woman I ever seen and yes her voice is exactly at the same level. Just listen her voice, look her attitude ... Me, I studied only law and economics, speak only 4 langues (my god, how stupid i am) and can't sing at all because of a tuberculose sikness before. So in my next life i will do my very best to speak 3 languages more and hope to have a good voice again to be able to have a coffee or glass with this unique woman.
@snedshill10 ай бұрын
When I watched this video the other day, I thought, "Karen Carpenter's voice was perfect in tone and enunciation, inimical, yet this singer, Ksenia Buzina, evokes her delivery quite brilliantly." I believe you explained this aspect of the song very well.
@clannad99germany7010 ай бұрын
Again, another amazing cover version of this Russian band, and Ksenia has such a lovely voice, different to Karen, but also awesome. And nobody can sing like Karen did, she got just a specific tone, vibe and mood in her voice, her singing. But again this cover version is so fantastic again !!
@marybaillie890710 ай бұрын
Leonid and Friends always have the unique ability in capturing the spirit, the musicality and the dynamic vocals in their replication of such classic Band tunes. These vocals are so close to Karen's and give the strength, emotion and perfect diction we knew as Karen's. This is a joy to hear. The instruments are outstanding in their great performance. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri for more Leonid and Friends. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
@agnetesorensenelbom5085
10 ай бұрын
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@marybaillie8907
10 ай бұрын
@@agnetesorensenelbom5085They always amaze me with the perfect renditions of the original fabulous hits. ❤❤❤
@flyingmachine7206
9 ай бұрын
@marybaillie8907 "They always amaze me with the perfect renditions..." Yes. Contrary to the reviewer's comments, here is someone, who may not have perfect English, perfectly reproducing a great vocal from the most mellow of voices. Each of Leonid's covers are about the closest thing to the original as I ever heard. (You can see Leonid loves doing that signature bass part! Smiles each time...) If I stumbled upon this on the radio, I don't think I would have thought it was anyone other than the Carpenters. It is that close to the group I listen to in my teens and early twenties.
@davidbentley14510 ай бұрын
You've got a winner in this one brother Harri...Thank you
@markfarley67110 ай бұрын
I am looking forward to hearing this live on Sunday night. Great stuff!
@miltonslocum895710 ай бұрын
Great request! This was a marvelous and beautiful cover of a classic Carpenter song. Truly amazing! And Harri, I enjoyed your comments as well.
@craigaust330610 ай бұрын
Very impressive!
@andyd549210 ай бұрын
I love their 26 or 6 to 4.
@scottchapin232310 ай бұрын
She did a great job on this
@rulebs10 ай бұрын
Thanks for introducing me to them. All the covers I've heard them perform have to fantastic !
@aandpman10 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ I GET TO GO SEE THEM PLAY SATURDAY IN TEXAS !!!
@fiasco200310 ай бұрын
I somebody begged me to think of a criticism of this, then I'd reluctantly admit that maybe - it's too perfect!!
@Steina_The_Yarnist10 ай бұрын
Wow! If Karen had had a daughter, this probably would have been her sound; such tonal similarities are most often found in singing families, so this surprised me. Thank you!
@flyingmachine7206
9 ай бұрын
@Steina_The_Yarnist "Wow! If Karen had had a daughter..." More likely granddaughter. Karen would be 73 now if she lived. The sentiment is valid, though! 🙂
@samuelgates593510 ай бұрын
Welllll she does sound like Karen Carpenter....a lot like her.
@Wishpool9 ай бұрын
I discovered L&F in 2018 and saw their first U.S. tour in Jan. 2019. They're ALL so talented, but Ksenia truly is a shining superstar! ⭐🌟
@carlossouza40299 ай бұрын
I had already heard Ksenia. I'm used to her talent, but this time the song choice was perfect.
@Ker-mk3bf10 ай бұрын
Another song that's on my playlist Thank you for the review. 😊
@gotrhythm110 ай бұрын
Perfection!
@wentibbetts783310 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@Lionize72810 ай бұрын
Wow
@rayeckert24210 ай бұрын
Good day, Harri! Leonid And Friends used to be a hidden treasure, but they’re just too good to be kept from the world. If you get a chance to see them , RUN to wherever they are playing and prepare to be thoroughly entertained. I actually hoped they would try THIS song. Careful what you wish for…
@robertphelps157410 ай бұрын
Song was originally by Delaney & Bonnie
@angelicamarch340710 ай бұрын
I Love The Carpenters! So Sad What Happened To Karen😭. This is Amazing Though
@jon-kl9mk9 ай бұрын
I'm loving the instruments playing what would be the back up singers in The Carpenters version. Awesome band!
@ericmcdowell57629 ай бұрын
Yeah, ... Leonid is so talented, ... and to have Ksenia sing this, was just fantastic.
@joebell308 ай бұрын
Harri, you are by far, the best reaction on KZread! Keep up the great work!
@davebzen79510 ай бұрын
Harri - You are actually the one who turned me on to Leonid and Friends. Thank you for that and for reviewing others, such as this one.
@johnlong953410 ай бұрын
You have to remember, the Carpenter's version was a cover. The song Groupie (Superstar) was written by Leon Russell, Bonnie Bramlett and Delaney Bramlett and was first released by Delaney & Bonnie and Friends. There is a video of her singing it at Leon Russell's funeral, very moving. BTW, I love Leonid and Friends.
@markdecker619010 ай бұрын
Bravo!
@tonycrispino44933 ай бұрын
I like your reactions. I've been following Leonid for years. Seen them live. Worth the ticket. Do need to mention Ksenia is beautiful? And she can sing wonderfully.
@larrysmith18518 ай бұрын
Ksenia's voice is so powerful, precise, and adaptable to any musical genre. In this case she obviously knew how critical Karen's vocal style is to Carpenters music and clearly studied and mastered the subtle intonations that bring this cover closer to the original than most would ever expect possible. This band is so exceptionally talented and their covers connect so many of their own fans with the great works of music that inspired them. Can't wait to see them live again as soon as they return to Florida USA!!!
@excidedous10 ай бұрын
WRITTEN BY LEON RUSSELL!
@John_Locke_10810 ай бұрын
Only heard their covers of Chicago. This is spooky. Really spooky.
@geraldbryden672010 ай бұрын
Another Leon Russell composition with Delaney and Bonnie.
@pauldover140310 ай бұрын
||It always amuses me, with the Carpenter's clean-cut reputation, that the song was originally called Groupie (Superstar) and the woman singing is a groupie. The song was co-written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell. The original song was first recorded by Delaney and Bonnie. That's my favourite version.
@agnetesorensenelbom5085
10 ай бұрын
👍🙏❤️
@alanscopp1114
9 ай бұрын
I could be wrong, but I think Rita Coolidge's version on Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen(with Leon Russell on piano) predates the recorded version by Delaney Bonnie. Rita's version is excellent--especially that piano!) and Bonnies' version with her throaty voice with that wide vibrato is great as well. I'd call it a tie! I had to laugh when Karen Carpenter's sanitized version came out, knowing the subtext of the song, but I've grown to appreciate it -- especially the beautiful resonance of her voice.
@eatitdrinkitluvit9559 ай бұрын
This is the best cover band in existence and the best cover of this song. At moments she sounds like Karen. She captures the inflection and pace and the band is amazing. They also do Chicago amazingly well.
@maxxmasson42639 ай бұрын
Wow Karen would be proud ,her memory lives on for the new generation
@ChuckHackney6 ай бұрын
BEAUTIFUL!!!! And I still miss Karen so much
@GasmanChris57052 ай бұрын
Beautiful ❤
@larryemcgraw8 ай бұрын
Just amazing!
@richyz016 ай бұрын
Amazing performance!💗
@jimwilliams459910 ай бұрын
Ksenia is a class act !!!
@wilsoncougar42674 ай бұрын
you are the Best.....🙏🙏
@rgbaerialphotographyvideob399510 ай бұрын
Seen them now for 4 years...better every time...Go Ksenia!
@ChuckHackney6 ай бұрын
Just beautiful. Karen would be proud
@deborahsinger-sullivan67993 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@DrFlippin9 ай бұрын
the harp and horns!!!! - they perfectly frame Ksenia's impecable voice/cover.
@guntherwohner1538Ай бұрын
Wonderful Ksenia ❤102❤
@jimrentz9 ай бұрын
As amazing as their videos are, and I love everyone I've seen, seeing them live, in concert is just another level of WOW! I saw them last May and I was on the first row at the concert. They are wonderful as performers and just like in their videos, their music is like ear candy. Can't wait to go see them in concert again. Ksenia's voice is like like pure honey and I'm like Pooh Bear when I hear her sing...I can't bet enough! Great job Harri, keep up the good work!
@AmirFazadh10 ай бұрын
Stellar! Stunning vocals from the lovely Ksenia...she nailed it!
@ChuckHackney6 ай бұрын
Your channel is diamonds in my ears.
@terri89889 ай бұрын
We are seeing them next month I can’t wait 😊
@jahl149 ай бұрын
Ksenia is a dream!!
@ChuckHackney6 ай бұрын
Harri, you are the best.
@user-pn4rk5je5j8 ай бұрын
Hi Harri I absolutly agree. This is a band where every member is a unusual musical diamond. I saw them about 1 month ago on youtube and since then i can't stop to look their videos. What they perform is for me really music on a very, very high level. And this (nota bene) in many musical styles! Funky, soul (like EWF), romantic (like this song) or really groovy (like the songs from chicago), wow, it is all at the very finest. What happen here with my stupid european nabours? Why this band is not wordfamous here? They should really be and i really hope, that it will be very soon. Even if many people here are not so interested about (good) music in Europe, i am shure, that they could have an enormous success. Best regards to you and all from Switzerland
@user-eb6th5zl4o10 ай бұрын
Wow and I will see exact same time you said your first comment I was making my first comment almost exactly the same... This version is just different enough to be better, Okay, It's not better but Unique it's not Karaoke And i'd love the little added guitar points or harp points, A little bit more drums very nice very very nice
@harveyklatzko34619 ай бұрын
More than awesome............
@BIGEUSMC8 ай бұрын
What I find amazing is most of not all of them have broken English, they are Russian and Ukrainian but they sing so beautifully like you’d never know they weren’t American. Enjoy your videos
@DaveyL19543 ай бұрын
Ksenia's solo stuff is unbelievably superb. She's so much better than the hyped up tosh in the British and American charts.
@taquitopicante58639 ай бұрын
Saw Leonid & Friends perform this live yesterday in Oro Valley AZ, with a 10-pc. orchestra and it was absolutely beautiful. Seriously, one of their best songs of the day. Just.....wow. 😍
@ChuckHackney6 ай бұрын
It is so important that groups and singers continue to produce music like this. Even if it is not Karen, she is doing a great job. Pls good people, keep this type of music going strong.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@alcambrola283410 ай бұрын
It might be Leonid & Friends, but Igor the drummer is definitely the boss-lol
@TNKHART8 ай бұрын
I saw Leonid and Friends live last night. They were just amazing. This song on your video was also sang and it was spot on. They sound great live and have a wonderful chemistry on stage. Respects.
@miltonchavez12628 ай бұрын
Yes, indeed. This IS the best and most accurate cover of the song Superstar I have ever heard. Ksenia Buzina is a gifted and very accomplished women, lovely, talented, graduate degree holder, multilingual in several languages, plays piano, and sings. You put such a person in front of a group of extremely talented vocalists and musicians with top notch sound engineers, and you get recordings like this. Magic!!! Richard Carpenter is being honored here as is his sister RIP Karen Carpenter in the way accomplished musicians and accomplished vocalists honor the people they admire via as accurate and faithful a rendition as possible. This is best complement to Richard and Karen you can give as musical artists. Leonid and Friends know what it means to be a tribute band and all the work that goes with it in performing extremely accurate renditions of popular rock music. Well done! The kicker here is these talented Russians are having a blast playing American rock music on worldwide tous in front of adoring fans. And it all started as a fun activity for Leonid for a special occasion.
@jbn19589 ай бұрын
We were blessed to see their first live performance of Superstar in Anderson, Indiana last September....wow!
@michaellazzeri20693 сағат бұрын
Ksenia Buzina ! What a voice. No, it's NOT Karen's alto / contralto-------indeed, she's a natural mezzo soprano with range. But she does this so beautifully, I cannot help but love it, just as I love Karen & Richard Carpenter doing this 70's Classic. ---MJL, 77 y/o
@evnpaul9 ай бұрын
Totally agree with your assesment Harri, this band in every way is exceptional, love all the covers they have performed, all excellent!
@cuacuacuau8 ай бұрын
Karen tenía una cadencia muy desvanecedora , he visto cientos de covers , nadie puede llegar a eso , está muy bien interpretada muy linda voz , es un 9.89
@macedindu82910 ай бұрын
Saw them live a couple of weeks ago, and I really recommend it. It's not often you'll have the opportunity to see classics played by such amazing musicians.
@davepowell30019 ай бұрын
We saw them live in Kansas City in June, 2023. And they surprised everyone by presenting this song. No string section and a somewhat smaller presentation but outstanding anyway! The entire concert was excellent! I loved it all ..... even the $55 t-shirts for sale!
@tomoday44509 ай бұрын
Incredible
@mr.mustard697 ай бұрын
Great musicians! Awesome voice of Ksenia!!
@kimk.47109 ай бұрын
Please review their version of the BST song I love you More Than You'll Ever Know.
@clare10618 ай бұрын
OMGOODNESS My mother loved the carpenters.
@vladbox19 ай бұрын
She is singing in the same key but adding some color to it. BTW the Guitar is great, makes it more melancholic.
@bobburroughs62419 ай бұрын
Thanks H - as a long time fan been playing this since it arrived. Remember it's a tribute not a cover. I think UK's unlikely, many dates would have to be booked.
@iansamuel84289 ай бұрын
I started follow Leonid and Friends just as i love classic choon bands with brass section. It wasn't long before i was amazed of the chemistry amongst the band. Dynamic vocals from all that sing on the tracks combined with good mixture of instruments brought together by Leonid... but this version of The Carpenters has blown me away. Ksenia best vocals to date for me.. HarriBest i have had contact too and yes we need to get these to the UK.. just need to know how much interest..
@rogerdsmith6 ай бұрын
Richard Carpenter was so impressed with Ksenia’s performance, that he invited her to his home to have dinner with him and his wife. Beyond that, if anyone can ever figure out a way to clone her, I’m getting in line ……
@fillippV9 ай бұрын
Они действительно шикарные музыканты 🙂
@user-zc8uq3hl6q10 ай бұрын
She did not make it her own I wish you would have she's got a good voice
@michaelbucceri921510 ай бұрын
Harri, you must google Tori Holub. Its Karen reincarnated. I am a super fan of Ksenia, but Tori sounds AMAZING!!! She needs a boost and must go viral.
@memorylane706810 ай бұрын
Hari, 1970's Monster Movie called and they want their skin-shirt back. Their alien isn't as scary without it.
@agnetesorensenelbom508510 ай бұрын
👍🤩❤️😇🙏
@stevetournay61039 ай бұрын
Really nice replication of a classic Carpenters recording. The original, incidentally, featured what had been a "work lead" vocal track that was Karen's first singing of the song ever... The lovely acoustic guitar ornaments in the second verse make me think of a different Richard...Marx. (Now And Forever, for example.) Lead singer may be channeling KC a bit here...but she actually sounds like someone else: Agnetha Faltskog. This group ever cover ABBA? Love it when the artists reach out to a reactor. Pleased to hear this band got in touch with you, Harri...
@cristianespinoza72119 ай бұрын
Quiero que estén en chile ahora ya!!!!!
@ChrisKrolak9 ай бұрын
I love the Luther Vandross cover of this song, as well. I wasn't a huge fan of his, but he did very well on this song. He didn't try to over do it, which is the downfall of most cover attempts.
@satyapras76679 ай бұрын
they are exceptional but i miss the hi-hat before the singer start
@IanPunter9 ай бұрын
Arent they the group that covers Chicago?
@chuckchristianson43349 ай бұрын
Ksenia and Leonid are tremendous but Karen will always own this song.
@kirkkimball-martinez24029 ай бұрын
If you think Leonid and Friends is great and they are, you should check out the Hinckley Street Country Club and lexington lab.
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I think Leonid prides himself in that he pays strict attention to the original and doesn't vary too much from it, if at all. He has assembled a class act of musicians to play with as well.
@bruschmidt9943
9 ай бұрын
Yes, they all reincarnated Richard's arrangements to a "T". Impressive!
Ksenia sings so good and she is so beautiful
@alcambrola2834
10 ай бұрын
Yes, very easy on the eyes.
This is the best cover of ANY Carpenters song I've ever heard. The orchestrations & horns were on point, all playing Richard's original arrangement. Solo well done, this was B e a u t i f u l. Richard would be impressed!
@zigman8550
7 ай бұрын
Richard was impressed. He went to their concert last November 18 in Oxnard, CA. He even had Ksenia over to his house and signed a copy of the sheet music for Superstar for her. She has pictures posted on her Facebook page.
@ChuckHackney
5 ай бұрын
Karen is up in heaven, looking down and applauding. What a beautiful and haunting cover of Karen's great, moody song. She does have a similar contralto tone as Karen. Are they Russian? Ukrainian? Are they still making music? I want to hear more. Their covers are so good.
@ChuckHackney
5 ай бұрын
@@zigman8550Wow. What a great story. Making my eye ducts get a bit misty right now.
I saw them perform this live a couple weeks ago. Pure magic. ❤
@michaelbucceri9215
10 ай бұрын
they were amazing, saw them in May. blew me away
@censorshipsucks9493
9 ай бұрын
You're lucky. I saw them about four years ago. This was not in the repertoire yet. I do miss Sergey though.
This group is outstanding ! The attention to detail is amazing. Thanks for sharing them with the world. Awesome Harri!
Their Chicago covers are spot on! GREAT STUFF 👍
After seeing and hearing Leonid and Friends cover this mesmerizing Carpenter's hit-it amazes me how great the Carpenters really were to play and produce this tune.
She's awesome, and great arrangement. They did a great version, and she has a great voice too.
She does Karen Carpenter like no one else
Ksenia Buzina is such a rare and gifted human being; she is beautiful, has a master in International economics, speaks seven languages, and can sing like this. She's an absolute gem.
@flyingmachine7206
9 ай бұрын
Did not know these details, but am not surprised. Very accomplished and has great poise, composure and stage presence.
@user-pn4rk5je5j
8 ай бұрын
I am able to see and to hear. So: yes, she is may be one of the most beautiful woman I ever seen and yes her voice is exactly at the same level. Just listen her voice, look her attitude ... Me, I studied only law and economics, speak only 4 langues (my god, how stupid i am) and can't sing at all because of a tuberculose sikness before. So in my next life i will do my very best to speak 3 languages more and hope to have a good voice again to be able to have a coffee or glass with this unique woman.
When I watched this video the other day, I thought, "Karen Carpenter's voice was perfect in tone and enunciation, inimical, yet this singer, Ksenia Buzina, evokes her delivery quite brilliantly." I believe you explained this aspect of the song very well.
Again, another amazing cover version of this Russian band, and Ksenia has such a lovely voice, different to Karen, but also awesome. And nobody can sing like Karen did, she got just a specific tone, vibe and mood in her voice, her singing. But again this cover version is so fantastic again !!
Leonid and Friends always have the unique ability in capturing the spirit, the musicality and the dynamic vocals in their replication of such classic Band tunes. These vocals are so close to Karen's and give the strength, emotion and perfect diction we knew as Karen's. This is a joy to hear. The instruments are outstanding in their great performance. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri for more Leonid and Friends. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
@agnetesorensenelbom5085
10 ай бұрын
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@marybaillie8907
10 ай бұрын
@@agnetesorensenelbom5085They always amaze me with the perfect renditions of the original fabulous hits. ❤❤❤
@flyingmachine7206
9 ай бұрын
@marybaillie8907 "They always amaze me with the perfect renditions..." Yes. Contrary to the reviewer's comments, here is someone, who may not have perfect English, perfectly reproducing a great vocal from the most mellow of voices. Each of Leonid's covers are about the closest thing to the original as I ever heard. (You can see Leonid loves doing that signature bass part! Smiles each time...) If I stumbled upon this on the radio, I don't think I would have thought it was anyone other than the Carpenters. It is that close to the group I listen to in my teens and early twenties.
You've got a winner in this one brother Harri...Thank you
I am looking forward to hearing this live on Sunday night. Great stuff!
Great request! This was a marvelous and beautiful cover of a classic Carpenter song. Truly amazing! And Harri, I enjoyed your comments as well.
Very impressive!
I love their 26 or 6 to 4.
She did a great job on this
Thanks for introducing me to them. All the covers I've heard them perform have to fantastic !
❤❤❤ I GET TO GO SEE THEM PLAY SATURDAY IN TEXAS !!!
I somebody begged me to think of a criticism of this, then I'd reluctantly admit that maybe - it's too perfect!!
Wow! If Karen had had a daughter, this probably would have been her sound; such tonal similarities are most often found in singing families, so this surprised me. Thank you!
@flyingmachine7206
9 ай бұрын
@Steina_The_Yarnist "Wow! If Karen had had a daughter..." More likely granddaughter. Karen would be 73 now if she lived. The sentiment is valid, though! 🙂
Welllll she does sound like Karen Carpenter....a lot like her.
I discovered L&F in 2018 and saw their first U.S. tour in Jan. 2019. They're ALL so talented, but Ksenia truly is a shining superstar! ⭐🌟
I had already heard Ksenia. I'm used to her talent, but this time the song choice was perfect.
Another song that's on my playlist Thank you for the review. 😊
Perfection!
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Wow
Good day, Harri! Leonid And Friends used to be a hidden treasure, but they’re just too good to be kept from the world. If you get a chance to see them , RUN to wherever they are playing and prepare to be thoroughly entertained. I actually hoped they would try THIS song. Careful what you wish for…
Song was originally by Delaney & Bonnie
I Love The Carpenters! So Sad What Happened To Karen😭. This is Amazing Though
I'm loving the instruments playing what would be the back up singers in The Carpenters version. Awesome band!
Yeah, ... Leonid is so talented, ... and to have Ksenia sing this, was just fantastic.
Harri, you are by far, the best reaction on KZread! Keep up the great work!
Harri - You are actually the one who turned me on to Leonid and Friends. Thank you for that and for reviewing others, such as this one.
You have to remember, the Carpenter's version was a cover. The song Groupie (Superstar) was written by Leon Russell, Bonnie Bramlett and Delaney Bramlett and was first released by Delaney & Bonnie and Friends. There is a video of her singing it at Leon Russell's funeral, very moving. BTW, I love Leonid and Friends.
Bravo!
I like your reactions. I've been following Leonid for years. Seen them live. Worth the ticket. Do need to mention Ksenia is beautiful? And she can sing wonderfully.
Ksenia's voice is so powerful, precise, and adaptable to any musical genre. In this case she obviously knew how critical Karen's vocal style is to Carpenters music and clearly studied and mastered the subtle intonations that bring this cover closer to the original than most would ever expect possible. This band is so exceptionally talented and their covers connect so many of their own fans with the great works of music that inspired them. Can't wait to see them live again as soon as they return to Florida USA!!!
WRITTEN BY LEON RUSSELL!
Only heard their covers of Chicago. This is spooky. Really spooky.
Another Leon Russell composition with Delaney and Bonnie.
||It always amuses me, with the Carpenter's clean-cut reputation, that the song was originally called Groupie (Superstar) and the woman singing is a groupie. The song was co-written by Bonnie Bramlett and Leon Russell. The original song was first recorded by Delaney and Bonnie. That's my favourite version.
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I could be wrong, but I think Rita Coolidge's version on Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen(with Leon Russell on piano) predates the recorded version by Delaney Bonnie. Rita's version is excellent--especially that piano!) and Bonnies' version with her throaty voice with that wide vibrato is great as well. I'd call it a tie! I had to laugh when Karen Carpenter's sanitized version came out, knowing the subtext of the song, but I've grown to appreciate it -- especially the beautiful resonance of her voice.
This is the best cover band in existence and the best cover of this song. At moments she sounds like Karen. She captures the inflection and pace and the band is amazing. They also do Chicago amazingly well.
Wow Karen would be proud ,her memory lives on for the new generation
BEAUTIFUL!!!! And I still miss Karen so much
Beautiful ❤
Just amazing!
Amazing performance!💗
Ksenia is a class act !!!
you are the Best.....🙏🙏
Seen them now for 4 years...better every time...Go Ksenia!
Just beautiful. Karen would be proud
Beautiful
the harp and horns!!!! - they perfectly frame Ksenia's impecable voice/cover.
Wonderful Ksenia ❤102❤
As amazing as their videos are, and I love everyone I've seen, seeing them live, in concert is just another level of WOW! I saw them last May and I was on the first row at the concert. They are wonderful as performers and just like in their videos, their music is like ear candy. Can't wait to go see them in concert again. Ksenia's voice is like like pure honey and I'm like Pooh Bear when I hear her sing...I can't bet enough! Great job Harri, keep up the good work!
Stellar! Stunning vocals from the lovely Ksenia...she nailed it!
Your channel is diamonds in my ears.
We are seeing them next month I can’t wait 😊
Ksenia is a dream!!
Harri, you are the best.
Hi Harri I absolutly agree. This is a band where every member is a unusual musical diamond. I saw them about 1 month ago on youtube and since then i can't stop to look their videos. What they perform is for me really music on a very, very high level. And this (nota bene) in many musical styles! Funky, soul (like EWF), romantic (like this song) or really groovy (like the songs from chicago), wow, it is all at the very finest. What happen here with my stupid european nabours? Why this band is not wordfamous here? They should really be and i really hope, that it will be very soon. Even if many people here are not so interested about (good) music in Europe, i am shure, that they could have an enormous success. Best regards to you and all from Switzerland
Wow and I will see exact same time you said your first comment I was making my first comment almost exactly the same... This version is just different enough to be better, Okay, It's not better but Unique it's not Karaoke And i'd love the little added guitar points or harp points, A little bit more drums very nice very very nice
More than awesome............
What I find amazing is most of not all of them have broken English, they are Russian and Ukrainian but they sing so beautifully like you’d never know they weren’t American. Enjoy your videos
Ksenia's solo stuff is unbelievably superb. She's so much better than the hyped up tosh in the British and American charts.
Saw Leonid & Friends perform this live yesterday in Oro Valley AZ, with a 10-pc. orchestra and it was absolutely beautiful. Seriously, one of their best songs of the day. Just.....wow. 😍
It is so important that groups and singers continue to produce music like this. Even if it is not Karen, she is doing a great job. Pls good people, keep this type of music going strong.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It might be Leonid & Friends, but Igor the drummer is definitely the boss-lol
I saw Leonid and Friends live last night. They were just amazing. This song on your video was also sang and it was spot on. They sound great live and have a wonderful chemistry on stage. Respects.
Yes, indeed. This IS the best and most accurate cover of the song Superstar I have ever heard. Ksenia Buzina is a gifted and very accomplished women, lovely, talented, graduate degree holder, multilingual in several languages, plays piano, and sings. You put such a person in front of a group of extremely talented vocalists and musicians with top notch sound engineers, and you get recordings like this. Magic!!! Richard Carpenter is being honored here as is his sister RIP Karen Carpenter in the way accomplished musicians and accomplished vocalists honor the people they admire via as accurate and faithful a rendition as possible. This is best complement to Richard and Karen you can give as musical artists. Leonid and Friends know what it means to be a tribute band and all the work that goes with it in performing extremely accurate renditions of popular rock music. Well done! The kicker here is these talented Russians are having a blast playing American rock music on worldwide tous in front of adoring fans. And it all started as a fun activity for Leonid for a special occasion.
We were blessed to see their first live performance of Superstar in Anderson, Indiana last September....wow!
Ksenia Buzina ! What a voice. No, it's NOT Karen's alto / contralto-------indeed, she's a natural mezzo soprano with range. But she does this so beautifully, I cannot help but love it, just as I love Karen & Richard Carpenter doing this 70's Classic. ---MJL, 77 y/o
Totally agree with your assesment Harri, this band in every way is exceptional, love all the covers they have performed, all excellent!
Karen tenía una cadencia muy desvanecedora , he visto cientos de covers , nadie puede llegar a eso , está muy bien interpretada muy linda voz , es un 9.89
Saw them live a couple of weeks ago, and I really recommend it. It's not often you'll have the opportunity to see classics played by such amazing musicians.
We saw them live in Kansas City in June, 2023. And they surprised everyone by presenting this song. No string section and a somewhat smaller presentation but outstanding anyway! The entire concert was excellent! I loved it all ..... even the $55 t-shirts for sale!
Incredible
Great musicians! Awesome voice of Ksenia!!
Please review their version of the BST song I love you More Than You'll Ever Know.
OMGOODNESS My mother loved the carpenters.
She is singing in the same key but adding some color to it. BTW the Guitar is great, makes it more melancholic.
Thanks H - as a long time fan been playing this since it arrived. Remember it's a tribute not a cover. I think UK's unlikely, many dates would have to be booked.
I started follow Leonid and Friends just as i love classic choon bands with brass section. It wasn't long before i was amazed of the chemistry amongst the band. Dynamic vocals from all that sing on the tracks combined with good mixture of instruments brought together by Leonid... but this version of The Carpenters has blown me away. Ksenia best vocals to date for me.. HarriBest i have had contact too and yes we need to get these to the UK.. just need to know how much interest..
Richard Carpenter was so impressed with Ksenia’s performance, that he invited her to his home to have dinner with him and his wife. Beyond that, if anyone can ever figure out a way to clone her, I’m getting in line ……
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She did not make it her own I wish you would have she's got a good voice
Harri, you must google Tori Holub. Its Karen reincarnated. I am a super fan of Ksenia, but Tori sounds AMAZING!!! She needs a boost and must go viral.
Hari, 1970's Monster Movie called and they want their skin-shirt back. Their alien isn't as scary without it.
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Really nice replication of a classic Carpenters recording. The original, incidentally, featured what had been a "work lead" vocal track that was Karen's first singing of the song ever... The lovely acoustic guitar ornaments in the second verse make me think of a different Richard...Marx. (Now And Forever, for example.) Lead singer may be channeling KC a bit here...but she actually sounds like someone else: Agnetha Faltskog. This group ever cover ABBA? Love it when the artists reach out to a reactor. Pleased to hear this band got in touch with you, Harri...
Quiero que estén en chile ahora ya!!!!!
I love the Luther Vandross cover of this song, as well. I wasn't a huge fan of his, but he did very well on this song. He didn't try to over do it, which is the downfall of most cover attempts.
they are exceptional but i miss the hi-hat before the singer start
Arent they the group that covers Chicago?
Ksenia and Leonid are tremendous but Karen will always own this song.
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