Right? I've been pleasantly blown away by all of the Carpenters reaction videos here, and how much love they, and especially Karen are getting. I was young when they were at the height of their popularity, but as I recall, they did not get nearly the appreciation in their own time as what has grown through the years since Karen's passing.
@@IBGECKO they used to be made fun of as fluff, and syrupy drivel. Only in the last couple decades have they gotten the respect and admiration they deserve from everyone, no matter what type of music people like. They are loved by hard rockers, indie rockers, Punk rockers, And everyone else. Everybody now appreciates how incredibly brilliant they were and how incredible her voice was. There's actually an album that came out in the 90s called if I Were a Carpenter. It's a Carpenter's tribute album by punk rock groups. It's actually good.
I think about that a lot. Just think, when they made these videos who could have imagined that there would be people reacting to them in 2020!! And, as ALWAYS, falling in love with that music and most especially her voice!! I know she is smiling down at us right now!!
Right...she had such a soothing, golden voice...I hope Richard Carpenter or his kids watch these reaction videos of The Carpenter's songs and realize just how wonderful and appreciated their music was/is. 👍🏻
She is definitely the best Contralto I have ever heard. It is very difficult for a woman to sing in a tenor range and sound this pure. You have to compare apples to apples. As a trained classical singer, you can not compare her to a soprano and to someone who only sings pop music.
Karen Carpenter had such a hauntingly beautiful voice no one has ever sounded anything like her she was a one-off. So sad she died so young I think she was 32 of anorexia she had a heart attack
My sister took me to see them in concert when I was about 8 years old -around 1970. My first concert. I was completely star struck. Still my absolute favorite female voice. The best.
Arguably the greatest female voice in the history of recorded music. Karen's voice is like that of being cradled by angels that are sitting in God's lap. Check out Rainy Days and Monday's and We've only Just Begun. 😎👍🏻✌🎵🎶🎵
@@paulk9985 Man, Woman, Child or Beast... When there is so much pressure to conform and be pressured into what you think others want you to be... It doesn't matter how many types or chromosomes you have that make you who you are... The fact is the world lost another beautiful soul because she thought she wasn't good enough...Such a massive loss and it breaks the heart
Karen was superb. Richard's arrangements were impeccable. But more than that, their music just makes me happy. I can sing along with Karen's contralto...her diction was so clear. Just awesome. Some suggestions: Rainy Days and Mondays, We've Only Just Begun, Sing, Top of the World, Solitaire... Check out the ones where Karen was the drummer.
She was a great drummer as well as singing. She had a voice better than most female singers. Her brother Richard, could arrange any kind of genres of music. He certainly can play the piano!!
I believe her brother arranged most or all of their songs. He doesn't get nearly enough love. Recording engineers loved her because she sounded great regardless of the mic. She could also sing and play vigorously without degrading her vocals. This vocal was a first take, sung while reading for the first time from the lyric written on a napkin.
I agree. Karen had a beautiful voice, and Richard's arrangements only elevated it even further. She still gets all the "exposure" so many years after her death for her singing, and rightfully so..but Richard should be shown some love, too. He was just as amazing, and incredibly talented.
I’ve always appreciated him, love his talent. But….. She would have been supremely successful without him. Whereas, nobody would have known he existed without her. Her untimely death proves that.
I love it when young bro's go stank face when they hear music like this for the first time. Karen shown us that a woman didn't need to hit the high notes to be a great singer.
I have loved the Carpenters since I was very young, the first album I ever got was this band. Karen will always be my very favorite singer. I still miss her to this day. Wonderful reaction to this classic duo!
Everyone's face on every First Reaction Videos makes the same reaction upon hearing Karen's voice the first time. They stop, freezing the face staring, then slowly smile to a big grin. Loving her one of a kind voice.
Carpenters/Top Of The World, Sing, A Song For You, Rainy Days And Mondays, Hurting Each Other, It's Going To Take Some Time, Desperado, I Won't Last A Day Without You , Close To You and more! Karen Carpenter along with her brother Richard made music history and musical magic!
the carpenters, karen and richard, were the top u.s. hit makers of the 1970's with over 12 top 10 all time pop classics... this song released in 1971 reached #2 on the charts, following other recent hits like "close to you" (#1), "we've only just begun (#2), "for all we know (#2) and "rainy days and mondays"....... karen a world class drummer sang lead, her brother richard, a world class pianist arranged their songs and sang back-up.. they did ALL of the background vocals and harmonies themselves using the dubbing technique... karen then and now is considered one of if not thee greatest female pop voice of love and romance songs ever... she was ONLY 21 years old the time of this song "superstar" and legend has it, it was recorded ON ONE TAKE! with her reading the lyrics off a napkin!... otherworldly incredible...
Ms. Karen has one of the purest voices ever; her voice is as smooth as budder.. In case U do not know Ms. Karen is a very good drummer.. We lost her way too early.. ♠W.G.
It’s reassuring to see a generation discovering music like this. At the time, the Carpenters were not considered “cool” but time has proven those critics so wrong.
She was an amazing drummer. Check out utube for that. RIP Karen! We miss you. Please go down that rabbit hole!! Smiling watching you enjoying her voice. One of a kind..
She now gives singing lessons to the Angels! Every time she sings I think: Open a phonebook to any page. If Karen sang the names and addresses it would win a Grammy
@NoLimitTwon Btw, Karen and her brother Richard made up the duo, The Carpenters. Richard was very musically talented as well. However, he didn’t not have the great vocals that Karen did (who does? She had an amazing range and flawless voice). You’ll see Richard in the video. He is the blonde haired guy in the foreground (after the camera pans away from Karen then zooms up towards her again). Richard was playing the piano. Btw, Karen also played drums. She and Richard were very, very close. It nearly devastated him when she passed away.
Karen has given you the fever! Try these song, if you’d like: yesterday once more, solitaire, masquerade, only yesterday, rainy days and Mondays… Those can get you started. Love the reaction!
Karen Carpenter had such a smooth voice, and she made it sound so effortless. By the way, that instrument at the beginning was a clarinet. FWIW, she was a great drummer, too! Her brother Richard (backing vocals and piano) is often underrated because she was just so damn good. Some other Carpenters songs worth trying out include - "Close to You", "Rainy Days and Mondays", and "We've Only Just Begun"
Very few recognize the oboe and french horn any more. I was going to mention it, but you beat me to it. They have such beautiful sound - when played well.
Even almost 50 years of hearing Karen, I get goosebumps! Growing up, we all had our favorite music to listen to (Earth, Wind, and Fire, Eagles, Chicago, Doobie Brothers, etc.). But, when the Carpenters music was playing we'd all shut up........and just listen.
Music schools use recordings of her voice for the perfectly pitched and toned female contralto voice. Interesting because she really just wanted to play the drums, her first love, instead of singing.
Karen's voice was angelic! This is my favorite song but u should react to more of her. "Rainy days and mondays" "We have only just begun " "Top of the world " to name a few Amazing💕
Loved your reaction. I miss Karen. She had a beautiful voice. I loved Rainy Days and Mondays, Close to You, We’ve Only just Begun, Superstar - probably their best songs. Karen’s a drummer too so if you see Rainy Days and Monday’s video you’ll see her play drums.
By now, I promise you have had more requests than you thought possible. Seven straight No.1s and... she's a drummer. Her brother Richard did the arrangements in addition to keyboards and vocals.
An example of a great title song for a not-so-great movie, starring a teenaged Bill Mumy IIRC. I saw it on tv back in the mid-70s only because I already knew the song.
Thanks,. NL - do you get the story? she had a one-night-stand with a "superstar" - her lyrics, then -- ".. don't you remember you told me you loved me, baby.. said you'd be coming back this way. again. maybe..." --
She was one-of-a-kind. Her brother was a good songwriter and arranger, too. But that voice -- there is NOBODY who ever sang like that before or since. Her lows are mind-blowing. That's an English horn playing the plaintive melody. So tasteful.
Like KC's lead vocal on Superstar, eh? This particular vocal was not only a first take on the day, but the first time she had ever sung the song. That was how good Karen was...
All the vocals you hear in this song are hers and her brother Richard, overdubbed. The other musicians are lip-syncing, although for concert, they helped supplement the vocal sound....this single sold over 1 million records and became a gold record....they sold over 10 gold million selling singles from 1970-1975
"We've Only Just Begun", "Close to You" -( STUDIO VERSION) "Yesterday" - "Top of the World" - "Rainy Days and Mondays" ...these are just a few of their awesome hits!!
i'm so glad to hear your reaction to this song, Karen C is a GODDESS in my book, her voice is sublime and the orchestration on this gives me little chills.
Karen's voice and Richard's her brother arrangements are like therapy for a stressed our world and an ideal way you unwind and destress after a trying exasperating day and show you there is more to life than constant agreevation and tension and departed this world way to soon. R. I. P. KAREN, this worls is poorer without you.
@NoLimitTwon It was said of Karen Carpenter that she never needed more than one take. Others involved in the recording of the songs she sang may have needed additional takes. But not Karen. People who worked with her said her voice was absolutely flawless.
She had a voice of an angel.She came into the World agreeing upon a short existence, just to let us know what angels sound like and returned with her mission accoomplished.
The first melody you hear in the intro is played on an oboe. It looks like a clarinet, but has a different type reed. You thought it sounded like a violin, but it's a wind instrument.
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Every time I hear Karen's voice, I think of one word...."pure"
How ironic Greg. In fact her name "Karen" is a Danish name meaning "pure".
Just coming to comment... That's what our name means! ❤️
pitch perfect and can interpret the actual meaning of the song...emotes so perfectly....love Karen's voice
I hope that somewhere Karen is able see the effect her voice has on young people all these years later.
Right? I've been pleasantly blown away by all of the Carpenters reaction videos here, and how much love they, and especially Karen are getting. I was young when they were at the height of their popularity, but as I recall, they did not get nearly the appreciation in their own time as what has grown through the years since Karen's passing.
@@IBGECKO they used to be made fun of as fluff, and syrupy drivel. Only in the last couple decades have they gotten the respect and admiration they deserve from everyone, no matter what type of music people like. They are loved by hard rockers, indie rockers, Punk rockers, And everyone else. Everybody now appreciates how incredibly brilliant they were and how incredible her voice was. There's actually an album that came out in the 90s called if I Were a Carpenter. It's a Carpenter's tribute album by punk rock groups. It's actually good.
I think about that a lot. Just think, when they made these videos who could have imagined that there would be people reacting to them in 2020!! And, as ALWAYS, falling in love with that music and most especially her voice!! I know she is smiling down at us right now!!
Right...she had such a soothing, golden voice...I hope Richard Carpenter or his kids watch these reaction videos of The Carpenter's songs and realize just how wonderful and appreciated their music was/is. 👍🏻
When his face stopped as she started singing it brought tears to my eyes.
You are listening to the best female singer who ever lived. I love to see young people appreciating great music.
Yes you are right, Karen is the best.
AMEN!
Ummm, have you heard Ann Wilson ....?
Ann who ???
She is definitely the best Contralto I have ever heard. It is very difficult for a woman to sing in a tenor range and sound this pure. You have to compare apples to apples. As a trained classical singer, you can not compare her to a soprano and to someone who only sings pop music.
One of the greatest female voices ever
Rainy days and mondays,goodbye to love and only yesterday are just a few of there great hits
The best!
Agreed!
Karen Carpenter had such a hauntingly beautiful voice no one has ever sounded anything like her she was a one-off. So sad she died so young I think she was 32 of anorexia she had a heart attack
My sister took me to see them in concert when I was about 8 years old -around 1970. My first concert. I was completely star struck. Still my absolute favorite female voice. The best.
Arguably the greatest female voice in the history of recorded music.
Karen's voice is like that of being cradled by angels that are sitting in God's lap.
Check out Rainy Days and Monday's and We've only Just Begun.
😎👍🏻✌🎵🎶🎵
Great description!
Richard Carpenter is considered one of the most respected arrangers in the music industry.
She could sing Ikea instructions and make it magical.
Her death was how the world found out young women could die from eating disorders. The first time I ever heard of anorexia.
I guess men can't die from anorexia?
@@paulk9985 no one ever said that
@@precious7562 It's a question, not a statement. And how do you know that no one ever said that? Idiot.
@@paulk9985 Man, Woman, Child or Beast... When there is so much pressure to conform and be pressured into what you think others want you to be... It doesn't matter how many types or chromosomes you have that make you who you are... The fact is the world lost another beautiful soul because she thought she wasn't good enough...Such a massive loss and it breaks the heart
What a monumental loss for this world 😢
Karen had the beautiful voice.
Their music production was A1
She was gone too soon.
React to We’ve Only Just Begun
Not only is that a killer song that she sings perfectly, but session drum god Hal Blaine plays one of his grooviest drum tracks ever behind it.
Karen was superb. Richard's arrangements were impeccable. But more than that, their music just makes me happy. I can sing along with Karen's contralto...her diction was so clear. Just awesome. Some suggestions: Rainy Days and Mondays, We've Only Just Begun, Sing, Top of the World, Solitaire... Check out the ones where Karen was the drummer.
The music of my youth.
Her voice is the purest, sweetest, most lovely in the history of 70’s pop.
She was a great drummer as well as singing. She had a voice better than most female singers. Her brother Richard, could arrange any kind of genres of music. He certainly can play the piano!!
I believe her brother arranged most or all of their songs. He doesn't get nearly enough love.
Recording engineers loved her because she sounded great regardless of the mic. She could also sing and play vigorously without degrading her vocals.
This vocal was a first take, sung while reading for the first time from the lyric written on a napkin.
That's partly his fault. He's been out of the mainstream since Karen's demise. I never hear any of his personal work broadcast or on XM radio?
@@bruschmidt9943 He was making the rounds for a while. It felt like he was trying to bolster his legacy.
I agree. Karen had a beautiful voice, and Richard's arrangements only elevated it even further. She still gets all the "exposure" so many years after her death for her singing, and rightfully so..but Richard should be shown some love, too. He was just as amazing, and incredibly talented.
I’ve always appreciated him, love his talent.
But…..
She would have been supremely successful without him. Whereas, nobody would have known he existed without her.
Her untimely death proves that.
We've Only Just Begun, Rainy Days And Mondays, Close To You, Hurting Each Other...
I love it when young bro's go stank face when they hear music like this for the first time. Karen shown us that a woman didn't need to hit the high notes to be a great singer.
The Carpenters “ Rainy Days and Monday’s” , Top of the World “ , Clos” Close to You.” Just to name a few. Enjoy ❣️
Such a beautiful voice that pierced your heart. You can literally feel the sadness in her singing. Gone far too soon! 💜
Karen had an amazing voice, and she was an amazing drummer as well. Incredible chops with the sticks.
RIP sweet Karen. Your voice was like an angel. Losing you so young was one of the saddest days in the music world.
One of the best voices ever, and she was a kick ass drummer as well. 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
I have loved the Carpenters since I was very young, the first album I ever got was this band. Karen will always be my very favorite singer. I still miss her to this day. Wonderful reaction to this classic duo!
Way before the days of auto tune. She just had the most captivating voice
They did all of their own background vocals.
Everyone's face on every First Reaction Videos makes the same reaction upon hearing Karen's voice the first time. They stop, freezing the face staring, then slowly smile to a big grin. Loving her one of a kind voice.
Karen had the voice of an angel. Her life was cut way too short, and so tragic.
Carpenters/Top Of The World, Sing, A Song For You, Rainy Days And Mondays, Hurting Each Other, It's Going To Take Some Time, Desperado, I Won't Last A Day Without You , Close To You and more! Karen Carpenter along with her brother Richard made music history and musical magic!
Her voice is GOLD, our music teacher in the late 1970s would only have us singing Carpenters songs.
the carpenters, karen and richard, were the top u.s. hit makers of the 1970's with over 12 top 10 all time pop classics... this song released in 1971 reached #2 on the charts, following other recent hits like "close to you" (#1), "we've only just begun (#2), "for all we know (#2) and "rainy days and mondays"....... karen a world class drummer sang lead, her brother richard, a world class pianist arranged their songs and sang back-up.. they did ALL of the background vocals and harmonies themselves using the dubbing technique... karen then and now is considered one of if not thee greatest female pop voice of love and romance songs ever... she was ONLY 21 years old the time of this song "superstar" and legend has it, it was recorded ON ONE TAKE! with her reading the lyrics off a napkin!... otherworldly incredible...
She was taken from us way too young. I can only imagine the music that might have been. 😞
Ms. Karen has one of the purest voices ever; her voice is as smooth as budder..
In case U do not know Ms. Karen is a very good drummer.. We lost her way too early.. ♠W.G.
It’s reassuring to see a generation discovering music like this. At the time, the Carpenters were not considered “cool” but time has proven those critics so wrong.
Karen was happiest playing drums and always said she was a drummer that sang. There a 2 or three videos of her doing drum solos.
And she never really considered herself that good of a singer. She considered herself a drummer first, which she was when their career started.
She was an amazing drummer. Check out utube for that. RIP Karen! We miss you. Please go down that rabbit hole!! Smiling watching you enjoying her voice. One of a kind..
Playboy music poll voted Karen higher as a drummer than John Bonham. He was pissed.
Rainy Days and Mondays and For All We Know.
Now you have meet the Carpenters. Brother and Sister team Magnificent. Lost her to soon. Enjoy
She now gives singing lessons to the Angels!
Every time she sings I think: Open a phonebook to any page. If Karen sang the names and addresses it would win a Grammy
“Raining Days and Monday’s” is their best to me.
Yes, I'd say that's one of their best songs. For your next Carpenters reaction, I suggest either "Close to You" or "We've Only Just Begun".
@NoLimitTwon
Btw, Karen and her brother Richard made up the duo, The Carpenters.
Richard was very musically talented as well. However, he didn’t not have the great vocals that Karen did (who does? She had an amazing range and flawless voice).
You’ll see Richard in the video. He is the blonde haired guy in the foreground (after the camera pans away from Karen then zooms up towards her again). Richard was playing the piano.
Btw, Karen also played drums.
She and Richard were very, very close. It nearly devastated him when she passed away.
R.I.P. Karen Carpenter. One of the best female vocalists of all time.
She has one of those classic voices you can never forget.
Karen has given you the fever! Try these song, if you’d like: yesterday once more, solitaire, masquerade, only yesterday, rainy days and Mondays… Those can get you started. Love the reaction!
Karen Carpenter is one of thee best, thank you 😁 please could you check out Elton John, rocket man, another amazing performer 😊
Her voice was incredible 💖
There's a great video of Karen singing a duet with Ella Fitzgerald that's really wonderful.
The Carpenters had so many great hits to choose from. Close to You is my recommendation.
Karen's voice takes your breath away. RIP Lead angel
Love the Carpenters, they were really popular in the late 60's and early 70's, one of my favorite groups.
The ultimate female voice! Angels could only hope to be her backup singers. No-one can touch her!
Her voice was phenomenal and her drumming skills just made her magical
No flashing of the flesh. No drum kit.
Just raw talent.
Karen Carpenter had such a smooth voice, and she made it sound so effortless. By the way, that instrument at the beginning was a clarinet. FWIW, she was a great drummer, too! Her brother Richard (backing vocals and piano) is often underrated because she was just so damn good. Some other Carpenters songs worth trying out include - "Close to You", "Rainy Days and Mondays", and "We've Only Just Begun"
I always thought it was a French horn.
It was an oboe
@@Momspennies2 oops - you're right.
Oboe
So many great songs . React to Only Yesterday , Goodbye to love , Close to you. On top of the world, Goodbye to Love. Her is voice was outstanding .
Those beautiful sounds were made by an oboe and french horn.
Very few recognize the oboe and french horn any more. I was going to mention it, but you beat me to it. They have such beautiful sound - when played well.
Even almost 50 years of hearing Karen, I get goosebumps! Growing up, we all had our favorite music to listen to (Earth, Wind, and Fire, Eagles, Chicago, Doobie Brothers, etc.). But, when the Carpenters music was playing we'd all shut up........and just listen.
Music schools use recordings of her voice for the perfectly pitched and toned female contralto voice. Interesting because she really just wanted to play the drums, her first love, instead of singing.
There never has been or ever will be another voice like Karen Carpenters. So absolutely perfect.
Watching you react to this reminds me of how I felt when I first heard this. Awesome!
Your reaction was as enjoyable as the song...Yeah,that voice,that beautiful,mesmerizing voice...She was special...
Karen's voice was angelic! This is my favorite song but u should react to more of her. "Rainy days and mondays" "We have only just begun " "Top of the world " to name a few Amazing💕
Loved your reaction. I miss Karen. She had a beautiful voice. I loved Rainy Days and Mondays, Close to You, We’ve Only just Begun, Superstar - probably their best songs. Karen’s a drummer too so if you see Rainy Days and Monday’s video you’ll see her play drums.
By now, I promise you have had more requests than you thought possible. Seven straight No.1s and... she's a drummer. Her brother Richard did the arrangements in addition to keyboards and vocals.
The Background Music is Violins and the High Instrument is an Oboe., Oboes and Strings are very Devastatingly beautiful.
Bless the Beasts and the Children is a favorite of mine
An example of a great title song for a not-so-great movie, starring a teenaged Bill Mumy IIRC. I saw it on tv back in the mid-70s only because I already knew the song.
At 1:09 it's a wind instrument called an oboe. BTW, I think you would love to take a First Time Hearing of "We've Only Just Begun" by the Carpenters.
Thanks,. NL - do you get the story? she had a one-night-stand with a "superstar" - her lyrics, then -- ".. don't you remember you told me you loved me, baby.. said you'd be coming back this way. again. maybe..." --
She was one-of-a-kind. Her brother was a good songwriter and arranger, too. But that voice -- there is NOBODY who ever sang like that before or since. Her lows are mind-blowing. That's an English horn playing the plaintive melody. So tasteful.
Like KC's lead vocal on Superstar, eh?
This particular vocal was not only a first take on the day, but the first time she had ever sung the song.
That was how good Karen was...
Karen's voice was heaven sent. A true angel voice. God bless her.
All the vocals you hear in this song are hers and her brother Richard, overdubbed. The other musicians are lip-syncing, although for concert, they helped supplement the vocal sound....this single sold over 1 million records and became a gold record....they sold over 10 gold million selling singles from 1970-1975
Lots of good choices...We’ve Only Just Begun, Close To You. Also, look up Karen drums solos!
Karen's voice, not the most powerful, noy the greatest range but...that tone...like sunshine pouring into your ears.
that instrument is an Oboe. she is the greatest
"We've Only Just Begun",
"Close to You" -( STUDIO VERSION)
"Yesterday" - "Top of the World" - "Rainy Days and Mondays" ...these are just a few of their awesome hits!!
i'm so glad to hear your reaction to this song, Karen C is a GODDESS in my book, her voice is sublime and the orchestration on this gives me little chills.
Karen's voice and Richard's her brother arrangements are like therapy for a stressed our world and an ideal way you unwind and destress after a trying exasperating day and show you there is more to life than constant agreevation and tension and departed this world way to soon. R. I. P. KAREN, this worls is poorer without you.
@NoLimitTwon
It was said of Karen Carpenter that she never needed more than one take. Others involved in the recording of the songs she sang may have needed additional takes. But not Karen.
People who worked with her said her voice was absolutely flawless.
Check out Paul Davis, "I Go Crazy". Great song.... everyone can relate to!
Another Great Carpenters song
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She had a voice of an angel.She came into the World agreeing upon a short existence, just to let us know what angels sound like and returned with her mission accoomplished.
🖤🧡 Just , WOW!!! 🧡🖤
Karens voice is the best famale vocal ive ever heard, absolutely flawless.
My favorite is "Close To You" ✌️💙🎼
She didn't just sing, she gave you everything she had. Not just a show and the people knew it and loved her for it.
Her voice is as clear and pure as crystal, beautiful lady. I got to see them in concert in the early 70’s.
I'll say goodbye to love, Rainy days and Monday's, We've only just begun.
You MUST listen to Solitaire by Carpenters.
Rule #1 Never interrupt a Carpenters song. Rule #2 refer to Rule 1
They had tones of great songs. But you should also see her playing drums. She was a great drummer. Her brother played the piano.
Karen carpenter was a drummer and did not want to be the front girl. She couldn't escape it with that voice
Try Solitaire by the Carpenters it is wonderful.
Her voice is warm caramel~
I've been listening this song for 30 years and I never get sick of hearing it.
Your expression is one of hurt and ecstasy. That was the point
This song was also a giant hit for Luther Vandross. I think that was an oboe in the beginning.
Rainy Days and Mondays is my fav.! Love her voice!
You should check out a band called ‘Faithless’. They are fantastic live. Not any live reactions on you tube.
The first melody you hear in the intro is played on an oboe. It looks like a clarinet, but has a different type reed. You thought it sounded like a violin, but it's a wind instrument.