"Superstar" (Carpenters Cover) by Leonid & Friends Reaction/Analysis by Musician/Producer
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- "Superstar" (Carpenters Cover) by Leonid & Friends Reaction/Analysis by Musician/Producer
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This cover was so well received by Richard Carpenter that he invited Ksenia to his home to have dinner with him and his wife.
Now that's appreciation!
Wow! That's big respect.
Was never a big fan of much of the Carpenters music, but I always loved this song (even Sonic Youths weird cover). But I will always give Richard props for being a great keyboardist and music arranger.
Wow, that is awesome. When I first heard this cover, I wondered how Richard would react to it. It's good to hear that he welcomed Ksenia into his home. She did an amazing job, and it was a great tribute to Karen.
Leonid is the Bass player.
This is THE GREATEST BAND ON THE PLANET RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Agreed100 ❤
They are truly gifted musicians, and singers. NO DOUBT!!
I've seen them five times so far, and already have tickets for show #6.
Oh, I agree 100%. They are INCREDIBLE!! ♥
Yes
This tribute band certainly warrants a deeper dive. They started with music of Chicago, later expanded to Earth, wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, and then some, each tribute incredibly close to the original.
They also covered My Old School by Steely Dan. They are great. I saw them twice!
Arguably, better than the originals. I have been a huge Chicago fan since I was a pre-teen (late ‘60s). I’ve been blessed to see Leonid and friends twice now. Their superb musicianship never ceases to astound me.
Better than!
I actually prefer Leonid & Friends perform classic Chicago over the current lineup of Chicago.
They are so amazing live!@@lyndarougeau2763
Leonid and friends are not only master class musicians, they bring a sense of joy to their performances that is infectious. You can’t watch/listen and not feel happy!
This group is the top of the top with everything they do! Phenomenal!
They continually amaze me with their beautiful mesmerizing talents🌹🌹🌹🌹
Wow, this whole band totally nailed it. Their instrumentation was fantastic. The vocalist was pitch perfect with incredible breath control. 👏 👏 👏
She does well on her breath control, but the timing of each breath is slightly early, especially during the verses. Kesnia seems to use the top of each breath instead of Karen's middle exhalation & then her bottom breath. Karen took small breaths perhaps because she was also playing the drums. I poured over The Carpenter's Greatest Hits album for years & learned each song with the audible breaths in those songs. That study, along with learning to breathe for staged plays & public speaking to sustain notes on short breaths leads me to this HO. It is Leo-nid on the bass, BTW. Leo (as in the astrological sign) nid rhymes with lid. I don't believe they use Leah (as in Laia/Leaha Luke's sister). I adore L& F and have been following them for years. Thank you for reacting to them!
Thank you for your perspective. 👍
I'm a musician of over 50 years and I've been watching Leonid's videos since he started posting them. While all the musicians in his core group, AND the ones he brings in for specific songs, are all really excellent, watch a dozen or so videos and pay close attention to Igor, the drummer. Even when you can't see him, listen for him, because he is one of THE best drummers I've ever heard! His skillset is virtually unlimited. It seems that there's nothing he can't do, and do it fantastically. He is the real deal! Really, they all are, but he's way above the bar. Check out their take on "One Fine Morning!" Wow!
Igor is a MACHINE. PERFECT timing, EVERY time.
@@swiftmatic Yes, but he's more than that. His attention to detail is incredible as well. I think he one "those" who has tremendous innate ability that seems to easily go above the bar with practice. Most musicians have met people like this. I've stood ten feet from Ginger Baker during a rehearsal in 1969, stood backstage watching Keith Moon at a Who concert in 1970 and watched Mick Fleetwood from the first row at a concert in 1979, and my opinion of Igor is that he is a BEAST!
You are absolutely correct. Igor is one of the most talented and skilled drummers I have EVER heard! He is the quintessential backbone of a group of extremely talented musicians. I wish more drummers would understand the “More is not necessarily better” concept. I’ve been listening to Leonid and friends for almost 2 years now and my first reaction to experiencing their artistry was very much like yours! I always look forward to their you tube posts and can’t wait to see them in concert.
@@ronnedmunds7935 If you have not watched their cover of "One Fine Morning", paying very close attention to Igor, you really should. Even if you have seen it, you should watch it again because I guarantee you that you missed something. I've probably watched it a dozen or more times and I always find some little Igor gem that I missed before. There is SO much going on in that song, that it's easy to take the drums for granted, but it is a tour de force performance from a master.
@@theflash1425 Thanks. I have listened L&Fs cover of One Fine Morning many times and you are right; Igor REALLY shines here. So many superlatives come to my mind when I think about how to describe Igor’s playing. I believe the definition of the musical term “In the Pocket” should have links to several of Igor’s performances. Steve Gadd, Buddy Rich, Ed Shaughnessy, Neal Pert and Louie Bellson would most likely all have described Igor’s talent as God Give and God Blessed.
Brought tears to my eyes..the music and that voice... Karen Carpenter is the Queen...and what an incarnation ❤
Leonid and Friends has redefined music.
Their Earth, Wind and Fire covers are extraordinary! They sound better than currently Chicago sounds. Ksenia is incredibly gorgeous who is a fantastic singer, too.
Jeff Castanon, thanks for this....... I can picture Richard Carpenter crying his eyes out listening to this amazing talented lady and group. As I have said before I will see Leonid&Friends this September 2024............cannot wait to see them
Wow Im in tears she nailed it Yes Yes Yes
The man behind all of this, the man looking around...is Leonid, the bass player!
Saw them in concert in the Austin area this fall. Excellent.
BTW, Hal Blaine and Joe Osborn from the Wrecking Crew backed up the Carpenters along with the Ron Hicklin Singers on background vocals.
This is the best cover of a Carpenter song that I have ever heard in years. Leonid and Friends are setting a very high standard for very accurate covers of songs. Ksenia just nails the vocals. Karen Carpenter has a very unique voice and you cannot fudge. This is just wonderfully done. This tribute band takes covers to a very high standard and their ability to perform...Tower of Power, Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, etc. with such accuracy to the original recordings is top notch. This group of performers is as good as it gets and lets not ignore the sound engineers that make the vocal and musical talent magic work so faithfully to the original recordings and then some.
So Beautiful. I Love It. I’m Crying 😢. But This Is Awesomen
So Beautiful. Awesome I Love ❤️ It Pete sr Siny
Ksenia... My love. Ha ha! She nailed this!
this one brought tears to my eyes. Closing my eyes, and listening to this I could see Karen Carpenter singing this. That's what this band does, they bring back the beauty of the bands they honor. Just beautiful!
Their cover of Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Fantasy”. Wow. Incredible. On point with everything, even Phillip Baileys vocals. Very much worth your time to see.
Ksenia is my celebrity crush 😍
Fluent in a bunch of different languages, amazing voice, and gorgeous.
They are known for their Chicago covers, but my favorite song of theirs is their cover of My Old School by Steely Dan. But everything they do is great, not a bad song in the bunch!
I enjoyed your reaction!
Yes, she's very easy on the eyes and talented to boot.
I totally agree with you about their version of My Old School. 👍
Have not seen My Old School. Will have to search it. Hope there is more Steely Dan. Great catalog for L&F.
Listening to this brings tears to my eyes. Carpenters are my all-time favorite group and for Leonid & Friends to cover them (with this exceptional performance) is truly an honor. Thank you for reacting to this.
This group’s history is fascinating. They started with Chicago covers which are incredible! I’m so excited to see them next month with a meet and greet. Several documentaries about them on RUclips worth checking out.
As a first time viewer of your channel, I loved watching your reactions to this Carpenter’s song. I’ve been a Leonoid fan for 4 years. As a diehard old-school Chicago fan, I am totally blown away how well this Russian group, that’s right, they are from Russia, can replicate any Chicago song, especially “Beginnings” and “Make Me Smile.” You must, must, must listen to their renditions of these 2 songs. I promise to watch!
@@jamesglynn3231Don’t know if you realized you are replying to my comment instead of posting to general comments. You are “preaching to the choir” as I already follow them and enjoy most of their songs like you do. We think alike 😊
@@Nancyshank I hate when that happens - LOL!!!!😁
The entire group are flawless but that Ksenia is kind of incredible.
Love the drummer Igor, his timing is perfect ❤
I am too...amazing performance#
I found this group by accident a couple of years ago. Leonid is a genius. His story is amazing. The music they started with, Chicago, (my favorite band of all time) is master class. 7:16
Living in Russia, they had no access to any sheet music. Leonid transcribed the music for every instrument and vocal. With maybe 1 or 2 exceptions his singers and band members knew absolutely no English.
He not only coached them on how to sing the songs but also made sure they understood exactly the meaning of the words they were singing.
Ksenia Buzina his main female singer is fluent in 8 languages which had to be a huge help. When she sang Karen Carpenter I was amazed and can't wait for more.
The bass player is looking around probably because that is Leonid the leader and producer of the band. This was amazing❗️
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I've seen people rejoice over a reaction video. But nothing like this man melting over a video that he considered perfect and amazing tribute of karen and the carpenters !
I just love watching Jeff's reaction to L&F's music, and apparently discovering for the very first time what thousands of fans across the USA have been drooling over for so very long. As someone has already pointed out, Richard Carpenter is apparently well aware of Ksenia's vocal masterpiece and, in fact, hosted her at his home while the band was on their latest California trip. I can't think that there has ever been a better cover band in the history of music on this entire planet! Everything they touch turns to gold!
So Beautiful. There are no Words How Great of A Cover This Is Truly Masters I Love all There Work What a Band. Wow. Every Emotion Captured in My ❤️ Heart. 😮😢😊. Pete Siny.
Jeff, I am happy you liked "Superstar." I met the band a little over 4 years ago. I rapidly advanced from fan to friend to family. Not sure I deserve all the privileges that they give me. I go out on tour with them when I can. You can't find a nicer group of people anywhere. The talent this group has on stage all at once is incredible, yet they are all very humble. You won't find any divas here. I describe Ksenia Buzina as a multifaceted diamond. Besides her undeniable beauty, she is extremely talented. As someone noted earlier, Ksenia can speak and sing in multiple languages. She also has a degree in International Finance and is a piano virtuoso. I have been telling her that she is a "superstar" for quite some time now. I am glad she and the rest of the band are getting some of the recognition that they well deserve. Leonid (pronounced lay-o-nid) is the mastermind of this group. The band does not have prearranged charts to play from. Leonid painstakingly listens to the original studio recordings and writes out the parts (by ear) note for note for all the instruments! He is an absolute genius with absolute pitch. That is why the songs sound perfect like the original. They are as good live as they are in the studio. You must see them in concert. Their chemistry on stage and the interaction back and forth with the crowd is amazing. Valentin Zubakov posted a music video of "Superstar" with Leonid & Friends in one channel and The Carpenters in the other. You will be astounded how close those versions sound.
Thank you for this wonderful comment! This really looks like a group of positive and talented musicians!
I discovered them 6 years ago and because I’m in Canada I’ve only been able to see them twice but I will claim them as family any day! Ksenia knows how much I love her! Oleg does to!
Possibly the best cover Of a song I've ever heard they nailed it in every department 😮 .
A great comment, I wish I could give you 10 "thumbs up". Thank you for your personal insight to this fantastic group. I have been a fan for some time and am very pleased to hear these positive comments about them. I love them all but isn't the oboe player in this song just incredible? And I never thought I would ever make a comment about an oboe!
Ray, I really missed seeing you out on tour! I am sure we will meet again in the spring.
Fabulous cover of arguably the Carpenters' greatest recording. The lead singer lady perfectly nails Karen's rendition -- even down to the point her dress is the same as Karen wore when she sang Superstar at the 1972 Grammy's. But let's not forget that Karen did her classical rendition on a first-take work-lead -- with the lyrics on a napkin!
They do a cover of a pop song, the same way a major orchestra would do a cover of Beethoven. It’s with full appreciation and dead on note perfect precision.
This is a spot-on description of their incredible talent and what amazes me is that what you hear in the video is pretty damn near what you'll hear in concert as well. I've seen them three times and met them twice - they are incredibly gracious, humble folks
This band, Leonid & Friends is probably the greatest cover band on the planet. Every song, by every artist is dead on. Have been following them from the first songs they did.
The production is fabulous, clean, well defined, understated, just right. And I can't fault the vocalist, since I don't think anyone could quite match Karen Carpenter's voice, breath control, and perfect phrasing, but nevertheless she did an outstanding job. I got chills from this, it was so good, and I even got choked up a bit.
Their cover of Earth, Wind & Fire's FANTASY is amazing! I play it over and over and over... just awesome‼️❤
Every cover song they sing is Golden
Your smile as she begins singing says it all. :)
😊😊😊
I love all the girls!
It was a gorgeous rendition of this song. The vocals were also very nice. I still think Karen's voice was so pure. I miss her so much.
These guys do a lot great Chicago covers too!
And EW&F..!!!
Ksenia did a sensational job singing this song. And this is NOT meant as a criticism, but no one will ever be capable of singing it quite like Karen Carpenter. RIP to one of the most beautiful female singing voices ever.
One of the best cover bands on earth. She speaks multiple languages, sings like and angel and is gorgeous
This lead singer is awesome. Look at her site. Ksenia Buzina - My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion cover from years ago. Another awesome job!
That bass player is Leonid.
He is the man pulling all of this work together. No small task.
Everything this band does is that great. We saw and met them in Birmingham Al. Very good players, and people. Check out Steely Dan my old school or everything they do. Life is good.
Blown away with their cover of My old school
I am a huge fan of this group ever since I first started listening to them.
I've just watched this twice and am stunned. This is the best song that Karen Carpenter ever did, even though I love many of them. She just came back to life for me. I'll be following this group!
Check out their version of Tower of Power's "So Very Hard to Go."
It’s outstanding and pure beautiful 🎉🎉🎉🎉
To those who are nolstagic , this cover will make you cry.
Thanks, Jeff. A wonderful band playing a truly great cover version. You're gonna love the integrity of their other covers, too. 👍
Dude, I saw it in your eyes... You fell in love--just like we all have. They hit everything--and I mean everything--out of the park. You'll enjoy it all man.
I’ve got “Dialogue Part I & II” (Chicago Cover) coming soon. I could barely sit in my seat. You’re gonna get a kick out of it. Hahaha
Thank you for your thoughtful review. To add another layer of OMG, she is performing that close to Karen in a language that isn't even hers!! All the subtle nuances in pronunciation require immense attention and practice. Leonid puts all these performances together and has such a reputation that all these performers travel from great distances whenever he asks. He transcribes each part by ear!! Everyone learns their part and nail it. All of these musicians are successful in their own right but come together out of love for Leonid. They tour America each year...catch a show if you can!
Ksenia speaks english. My daughter took Russian in HS, it was not easy to get the accent right. I can imagine they all practice for hours to get it perfect on the songs.
I've heard her speak. She certainly isn't fluent and has a very heavy accent....not a criticism by any means!!...it simply shows how much work she put in to enunciate and sound like Karen's California/American accent.@@nancy9478
The bass player is Leonid the band leader and transposer of every note of every song.
It’s so incredible how this band has played such perfection of the Carpenters,Earth Wind and Fire and Chicago such a tribute to them all 😃
Agree 10 out of 10
Leonid and Friends is so much fun to watch on RUclips. Have fun reviewing their covers of Earth Wind and Fire
I have never heard of this group and they are exceptional to the covers they are doing
You are on point on many counts. Ksenia was even invited to meet Richard. To be correct that praise to the drummer, which I also gave a while ago but said Hal Blaine is looking down and smiling. Hal was the original drummer. Now you gave this 10/10 and I’d agree, almost. What if there’s an 11/10 of another Carpenters classic? I’m leaving one letter and we’ll revisit this soon. T. Wonderful reaction. I’m already a subscriber but missed this gem. Also credit to Richard Carpenter for his original arrangement. Masterful.
Joe
I've been watching L&F's tributes (we really can't consider this level of meticulous accuracy as a "cover") for about a year. Whith Superstar, they not only nail Richard Carpenter's orchestration, but Ksenia absolutely hits dead center on Karen's vocals. I've not seen anyone come as close as she has in sounding like our much missed Karen.
1:50 I had the exact same impression on my face when I heard this first! Focusing in to see what exactly is going on! I couldn't believe this is not Carpenter singing!!
A little deeper down this rabbit hole you'll find their cover of Steely Dan's "My Old School " featuring the Rox Bros.
And yes, Ksenia is GORGEOUS and sings like a bird
Thanks Richard!
Leonid and friends are just awesome
Not only can Ksenia sing fabulously but so beautiful!! Been a fan of the Friends for 3+ years now…started in their great Chicago covers!!
I have seen this band twice…….one word! Amazing!
I especially like the oboe, brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard this recording. And, oh yeah, the French horns…lovely! The Classical Guitar was an unexpected delight. I can identify with the trombone player, he definitely did his job. Trumpets “sang”their part. Sax and piano were not a highlight written part on this song, but definitely adding support. Not really an electric guitar highlight song either, but so well played. Drums, so tight, didn’t step on anyone. Electric bass..felt as well as heard. Harp, delightful! Violins, violas, and cello, oh yeah!
The bass player is the leader and transcribed all the parts by ear listening to the original track. Also, Hal Blaine was the drummer on the record with Joe Osborn on bass. Both were part of The Wrecking Crew.
Saw them at MGM in Northfield Ohio, they were GREAT!
discovered them couple years ago. they have tons of AWESOME covers mainly chicago
Beautiful rendition!! lovely to say the least
The bass player is Leonid and he kind of directs things with a glance. They are quite excellent!
Beautiful
I have attended three of their concerts and I would say they are just as good as Chicago which I have attended one of their concerts.
I’ve seen artists from Buddy Rich to Steve Perry with Journey to EWF, to recently Seal with Trevor Horn. I have never been moved as much as I was by Leonid & Friends. They’re great musicians. The love what the do. They exude a contagious joy.
I’d recommend checking out their cover of EWF’s “In the Stone.”
I am so in love with Ksenia . Just touched my soul and heart so much!
In all actuality, the Carpenters version of this song is a cover.... the first one to record this Leon Russell tune was Delaney & Bonnie.
Leon wrote this for Bonnie Bramlett to sing.
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that's Leonid!
Leonid and Friends is top tier. Their Chicago stuff is unrivaled...by even Chicago. The strings section is usually inhabited by the Official Moscow Symphony I think. the bass player is the head honcho. Start your Chicago rabbit hole with 25 or 6 to 4.
To even attempt this song of Karen Carpenter is so risky in itself but this is excellent. I thing these guys (and gals) could cover anything.
16 yr radio veteran here.. I played this in its radio heydey....i totally agree with you Jeff on everything you said! I had tears in my eyes listening to the vocals...tagged it spot on....wow! Thank you for this!! Made my day!
More than perfect
If you haven't already, you should hear these guys' version of My Old School - it's a real winner. 😁
I rarely enjoy covers but I could listen to these people all day long what I find most amazing is they are from Russia. But you could never tell it by the vocals. Very very talented every song is perfection
Seen them live four times. I love this band.
They are the best Chicago and Earth Wind And fire tribute band they have a great original track called Speck of Dust the same beautiful lady smashed this one to
Can hardly believe i get to see this group on April 17th❤❤❤
Thanks - I thought I was the only one completely blown away by this version. your 10 out 10 rating is exactly how I felt.
Same here😂they couldn’t get any more awesome 🔥🔥🔥
Это потрясающе! Чистый родник!
Tha bass player is Leonid, and he transposes the recording to score and arranges it for his orchestra. All of the orchestra/vocalists speak Russian and not English. There are some videos of them strugling with their pronunciation. Boy do they work hard at the execution of every song that they cover.
Seen them live, twice, and they are spectacular.
Huge shoes to fill, but they pulled it off in spectacular fashion. This group pays attention to EVERY detail
You know something is good when a Professional with thousand years of experience just got amazed. Your reaction to them was priceless and really made me happy.
Been watching this group for 3-4:years and they are spot on perfect musical performances. The singer is fabulous.
I’ve been following them for about two years now and they are incredible! A comment from another reaction video to this song was spot on: “You got to have brass balls the size of church bells to cover Karen Carpenter!”
This track is absolutely stunning as it evokes memories of KC, but in the same breath, brings us a modern update on what is a classic song. Leonid & friends, sprinkled with the angelic voice of Ksenia Buzina have absolutely nailed it!
Beautiful !!! just beautiful!!
Awesome!!!! She sounds just like her Great video.
Simply awesome 👍
Stunning, that’s all I’ve got. Just stunning…😮
Leonid and Friends has set a new standard for music production
That's Ksenia doing what she does 😊. She's amazing at everything. The bass is Leonid. It was his birthday present from his friends to play some Chicago but over the past 5 years, they expanded to EWF, Chaka Khan, and more. They just toured the west coast.
L&F are incredibly talented. I love their Chicago covers, especially how well their guitarist Sergey Kashirin covers the late Terry Kath.
Take a listen to their version of 25 or 6 to 4 or Make Me Smile.
Love you video react to Superstar. Be well
Can’t wait to hear more!