Jim MIDI Doctor
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Moonlight Feels Right - Starbuck (cover by James Wilkas) featuring Charley Marenghi on Marimba
Starbuck’s MOONLIGHT FEELS RIGHT - cover by me on vocals, keyboards, drum programming and a tiny bit of wah wah guitar (if you could believe that). This song features the incredibly talented Charley Marenghi on Marimba!
I started this cover over two years ago, but had the hardest time finding the huge missing piece to the puzzle. Thanks to my former student and long-time friend Charley Marenghi, he connected me with his son Charley, a percussion/mallets major who recently graduated from UCONN (University of Connecticut). Charley eagerly accepted my invitation to play the iconic Bo Wagner marimba solo on this tune, and did an outstanding job of it! Special added points for the YES T-Shirt, ...
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We've Only Just Begun - cover - featuring Tori Holub
Просмотров 371 тыс.4 месяца назад
Fasten your seatbelts. Here's my new friend Tori Holub singing The Carpenters' "We've Only Just Begun" with me on backing vocals, pianos, clarinet and percussion. I also handled audio mixing and video editing. Joining us are my great Bandhub friends Gary Badger on trumpets and flugelhorns, Ynping Mak on violins, Yoann Palacio on drums and Clayton Whisenant on bass. When I first heard Tori sing,...
Tori Holub - Jim Wilkas - Burt Bacharach/Hal David - Carpenters Medley Cover
Просмотров 144 тыс.5 месяцев назад
My incredibly talented new friend Tori Holub sings The Carpenters' Bacharach/David Medley - I wanted to add the dimension of a 'Richard' harmony part to her beautiful 'Karen' vocals! I am so honored to be allowed to join her! By request, here is the background on how Tori & I began our collaborations! I’ve been a musician all of my life. Being an instrumental music teacher, I had a background i...
Seinfeld Theme cover by Jim Wilkas
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Jonathan Wolff's masterpiece theme song as covered by me... It was only natural to cover this theme as Seinfeld is my most favorite TV show ever! I recorded it using a Yamaha MOXF8 synth, and Native Instruments FX7 plugin for the Electric piano sound, and a sampler plugin called GRACE, for the vocal percussion. I also built the set model in the video. Obsessed much?
This Guy's In Love With You - cover by James Wilkas
Просмотров 2 тыс.6 месяцев назад
This Guy's In Love With You - Burt Bacharach/Hal David - cover by James Wilkas. Vocal and all instruments played by me. Including the mediocre trumpet.
Alfie - by Burt Bacharach and Hal David - cover by James Wilkas
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.7 месяцев назад
One of my favorite Burt Bacharach and Hal David songs - I was inspired by Burt's solo performance of this song in one of his concerts in Japan. I hope you enjoy it!
Westchester Modular Homes - House build time lapse 2010
Просмотров 39010 месяцев назад
Westchester Modular Homes rebuilt our house back in 2010 following a fire the previous year. I found videos I made of the rebuild on set day, and edited it down to a time-lapse from basement to finished which occurred in a single day. Background solo acoustic guitar music played by the incomparable Bob Ranaudo.
Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin - Cover by Jim Wilkas
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Год назад
Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin - cover by Jim Wilkas Jim Wilkas - Keyboards, Vocals, drum programming Joe Mendicino - Guitars, Sitar The intro on my recording is from the actual tape mix from Connecticut Recording where Harry Chapin recorded this great song. That's Harry's voice counting it in!
NIKKI by Burt Bacharach - cover by Jim Wilkas
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Год назад
This is Part 2 of my tribute to Burt Bacharach. This is another song that mesmerized me when I was just starting high school. The song "NIKKI" was written in 1968 and was Burt's tribute to his daughter who was found to be autistic before much was known about the condition. The song was also adopted as 'The ABC Movie Of The Week' theme in the '70's. The song's melody is what intrigued me, as wel...
Pacific Coast Highway by Burt Bacharach - cover by Jim Wilkas
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
Burt Bacharach was one of my favorite composers in my musical formative years. As a tribute to him, I covered two songs that I was mesmerised by as a kid. This is the first of them, entitled "PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY" from 1968. I always loved the orchestral arrangement of it, and the sound of the soprano recorder (it actually may have been an ocarina) playing the beautiful melody. I want to thank...
Call On Me - CHICAGO (cover)
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.Год назад
Our cover of Chicago's CALL ON ME - Many thanks to my super-talented friends who joined me in this great musical collaboration! Performed by: Jim Wilkas - Keyboard, Alto Sax, Backing Vocal, Percussion Paul Lemanski - Trumpet Ben Kon - Trombone Billy Esposito - Vocals Steve Malandro - Drums Jeff Gilbert - Bass Joe Mendicino - Guitar Jose Rosa - Congas
Piano Model video
Просмотров 3973 года назад
How I made a 1:12 model of my Yamaha C3 Grand Piano. Hope you enjoy it! Music: My recording of Dave Grusin's 'On Golden Pond Theme'.
Gaslighting Abbie - Steely Dan (cover by Jim Wilkas)
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.3 года назад
This is our rendition of 'Gaslighting Abbie' by Steely Dan, from Two Against Nature (2000). We started working on this tune a while back when Bandhub was still available, but it is finally completed! Many thanks to my friends around the world who played an important role in this recording. It was a big challenge, but I think it was worth the effort. We hope you enjoy it! Performed by: Jim Wilka...
Across The Miles - Original by A. Grella, J. Wilkas
Просмотров 7763 года назад
“Across the Miles” began as a song idea that Waterbury Connecticut bassist and vocalist Al Grella composed back in 2009, using simply his bass guitar and a Roland JV-30 keyboard for drum effects. Using a Tascam 24-track digital mini-studio, he laid down the basic chord progression track, employing double-stop techniques on his bass, a separate track for the main bass line, another track for syn...
Steely Dan - My Rival (cover by Jim Wilkas)
Просмотров 2 тыс.4 года назад
Steely Dan - My Rival (cover by Jim Wilkas)
ME playing along virtually with Vlad & Leonid & Friends - Got To Get You Into My Life EWF cover
Просмотров 44 тыс.4 года назад
ME playing along virtually with Vlad & Leonid & Friends - Got To Get You Into My Life EWF cover
Love Will Keep Us Together cover Captain & Tennille
Просмотров 7 тыс.4 года назад
Love Will Keep Us Together cover Captain & Tennille
Questions 67 & 68 - Chicago cover Jim & Gary
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.4 года назад
Questions 67 & 68 - Chicago cover Jim & Gary
Gary & Jim Make Me Smile LIVE Aug 7, 2019
Просмотров 5174 года назад
Gary & Jim Make Me Smile LIVE Aug 7, 2019
The Streets of San Francisco (Bandhub cover)
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.5 лет назад
The Streets of San Francisco (Bandhub cover)
Star Wars - Cantina Band Jazz Edition (Bandhub cover)
Просмотров 7495 лет назад
Star Wars - Cantina Band Jazz Edition (Bandhub cover)
Hawaii Five 0 Theme/No Nonsense (Bandhub cover)
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.5 лет назад
Hawaii Five 0 Theme/No Nonsense (Bandhub cover)
Theme From Mission Impossible (Bandhub cover)
Просмотров 8965 лет назад
Theme From Mission Impossible (Bandhub cover)
The Ballad of Gilligan's Island (Bandhub cover)
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.5 лет назад
The Ballad of Gilligan's Island (Bandhub cover)
WKRP In Cincinnati Theme (Bandhub cover)
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.5 лет назад
WKRP In Cincinnati Theme (Bandhub cover)
Barney Miller Theme Song (Bandhub cover)
Просмотров 10 тыс.5 лет назад
Barney Miller Theme Song (Bandhub cover)
Frasier TV Show Theme by Kelsey Grammer (cover)
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.5 лет назад
Frasier TV Show Theme by Kelsey Grammer (cover)
IGY Donald Fagen (cover by Jim Wilkas)
Просмотров 20 тыс.5 лет назад
IGY Donald Fagen (cover by Jim Wilkas)
Beginnings - Chicago (Bandhub Cover)
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.6 лет назад
Beginnings - Chicago (Bandhub Cover)

Комментарии

  • @squib311
    @squib311 День назад

    Nothing but pure awe and admiration from me and even that seems woefully inadequate.

  • @andrewwinter4399
    @andrewwinter4399 2 дня назад

    I sometimes get home from the bar like tonight and what I love to do is watch reaction videos to this song... doesn't matter if the person has ever heard the Carpenters before or they grew up with them... as soon as they hear Tori sing they are always like 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

    • @jbs256
      @jbs256 День назад

      Yes, it is a special pleasure, isn’t it. ❤ Joe

  • @isabelcarreno6863
    @isabelcarreno6863 2 дня назад

    NO HAY NI HABRA NINGUNA COMO KAREN CARPERTEN.ELLA UN GENIO. ME EMOCIONO HASTA LAS LAGRIMAS CUANDO ESCUCHO SUS CANCIONES.Y SIGO SOSTENIENDO SU VOZ ES LA MAS PURA Y LA MAS HERMOSA DELLLL MUNDOOOOOOO. DESCANCE EN PAZ QUERIDA KAREN.DIOS SE GANO UN ANGEL MARAVILLOSO EN EL CIELO QUE ES MAS QUE SEGURO HOY ES PARTE DEL CORO CELESTIAL DE ANGELES DE NUESTRO SEÑOR. UN BESO INMENSO QUERIDA KAREN AL CIELO DE TODO EL MUNDO QUE TE ADMIRO Y TE SIGUE ADMIRANDO DESPUES DE SU PARTIDA.SU VOZ ES UNICA.

  • @WindyDazeSunnyDaze
    @WindyDazeSunnyDaze 2 дня назад

    I literally tear up at Tori's first note, again at 1:37 and again at 2:32. More Carpenters with Tori ... Please !

  • @lincolnengland5005
    @lincolnengland5005 3 дня назад

    Wow.....just wow!

  • @GBarba1
    @GBarba1 3 дня назад

    Wow!!! Tori really channeled Karen Carpenter in a big way! And the band was on point and perfect too! 👉 Bravo!!!! 👍👏

  • @dougmildram3032
    @dougmildram3032 4 дня назад

    Funny how all the comments so far talk about the real/Leonid band while Jim MIDI Doctor is playing his own Rhodes-like piano (bottom LH corner) so well that we overlook you're not in the L+F band. Did you filter out the keyboards? I don't hear both (would likely conflict at least a bit if you didn't) Sounded perfect to me, the band is big with plenty of other instruments so focusing/hearing keyboard(s).. isn't easy. I approve, i mean...thanks/enjoy!

    • @jimmididr
      @jimmididr 3 дня назад

      Thanks for noticing, Doug! LOL I didn't try removing anything, but my piano is slightly louder than Vlad's in the mix - I wasn't completely perfect rhythmically, but I tried hard to stay as 'on' as I could! Thanks again for your kind comment! - Jim

  • @peterlagroove6555
    @peterlagroove6555 4 дня назад

    Tori's voice is Karen Carpenter reincarnated

  • @frankgarnevicus1187
    @frankgarnevicus1187 4 дня назад

    credits to all involved - a masterful production

  • @frankgarnevicus1187
    @frankgarnevicus1187 4 дня назад

    Tori - I have heard you sing Carpenter Covers, Herb Albert Covers, you in a Capella and one entirely new song that I purchased in mp3 format. You have given us all something not only precious but timeless. Thank you for redefining the music industry and getting me to listen again. Thank you.

  • @JTCJTC-vj3ke
    @JTCJTC-vj3ke 5 дней назад

    Awesome. 👍👍👍

  • @dougmildram3032
    @dougmildram3032 5 дней назад

    The whole crew/band here is Super Tight ... Leonid's finest/funkest performance ever? on bass...

  • @rodnibee
    @rodnibee 5 дней назад

    Nice! Good job Bailey!

  • @TheBennie102103
    @TheBennie102103 5 дней назад

  • @dennisseger6717
    @dennisseger6717 6 дней назад

    Wow

  • @68caribou
    @68caribou 8 дней назад

    :: Yes!!!!! ::

  • @user-xg5op8jk7w
    @user-xg5op8jk7w 10 дней назад

    This BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN IS INCREDIBLE (>> YOU GO GIRL) <<💥💥💫

  • @guyosburn8858
    @guyosburn8858 10 дней назад

    I am completely without words!!!!!! We lost this amazing Talent much too early for her flame to be extinguished. Tonight I happened. to have stumbled across this video and I was absolutely mesmerized. You have successfully imitated the most amazing female vocalist this world has ever seen ! I hope that Richard Carpenter, Karen’s brother, has the opportunity to hear your wonderful voice! I’m sure he has music he would love for you to record!

  • @MrRealtorJim
    @MrRealtorJim 10 дней назад

    All I can say is AWESOME!!

  • @WDXash
    @WDXash 10 дней назад

    Slightly different timbre to KC but in no way is it less pleasing.

  • @wesmiddaugh230
    @wesmiddaugh230 10 дней назад

    i was born in 1948 and have listened to so much music. I have thousands of records and this was the first one i bought at White Front in san diego. So Cal Purples and I Am A Man....listen and go party. About Tori and what you did together. I was never a Carpenter fan and then i heard Tori sing. Karen had to me a dark side to her voice that all the others never had. You and Tori opened up something i had just ignored. Thank you

  • @terryjones3018
    @terryjones3018 11 дней назад

    I have no words...!!! Truly Unbelievable. You should do a dedicated album of the best of the Carpenters & I will be straight to the record shop to invest in a copy or 2 (put a 2nd copy away for a backup, so I never loose the album)....

  • @jimpierce3138
    @jimpierce3138 11 дней назад

    There's only one Karen Carpenter.

  • @davidsongheng5967
    @davidsongheng5967 11 дней назад

    OML!!! Going pass 60 and I can't believe what I'm hearing!! I never thought I'd hear this song again after Karen passed away in the 80's. Thank you so much Tori, for bringing back so many good memories!!!

  • @anneolear9125
    @anneolear9125 12 дней назад

    So perfect! You never cease to amaze!!❤

  • @elizabethzempel8280
    @elizabethzempel8280 13 дней назад

    I can usually tell a knock off from the original but THIS is amazing! It fooled me.

  • @barryh.4220
    @barryh.4220 13 дней назад

    Brilliant ....

  • @jpconnect4015
    @jpconnect4015 13 дней назад

    Nicely done...thanks for sharing 👌 👍 👏 Aloha from Hawaii

  • @H_S-f2e
    @H_S-f2e 15 дней назад

    How wonderful ....

  • @edvaldooliveira3845
    @edvaldooliveira3845 15 дней назад

    simplesmente maravilhoso. adorei.

  • @Dean-hy8zb
    @Dean-hy8zb 16 дней назад

    Being a Karen Carpenter fan from too many years ago, I was stunned the first time I heard Tori sing. The more I listened to her, the more I realized how exact her voice compared. She even has the little lisp that Karen had. Fun to listen to.

  • @hpiccov
    @hpiccov 17 дней назад

    Muy bien, felicitaciuones a todos. Saludos desde Falls Church, Virginia USA

  • @dennismurillodennis3079
    @dennismurillodennis3079 17 дней назад

    Paul Williams is a genius writer.Tori is a great interpreter of the song.

  • @Scuffed_Andy
    @Scuffed_Andy 18 дней назад

    Tori of course is incredible but Jim and friends you've done a fantastic job I've not seen a music video done that way before. Marvelous. Waiting and hoping for more. 🙂

  • @siegfrid442
    @siegfrid442 18 дней назад

    What a voice! Great!

  • @edwardkaminsky8142
    @edwardkaminsky8142 18 дней назад

    Absolutely star struck 😯. Infatuated with Karens drumming and singing from the early seventies.....originally from Connecticut...Daughters name is Victoria but she goes by TORI. Started drum lessons at 63 and still follow The Carpenters legacy. Hallelujah Thank you Tori! Thank you.

  • @patrickjobling8676
    @patrickjobling8676 18 дней назад

    That was ace tors ..😍😎😁pip pips and carryon

  • @TonyFletcherPhotography
    @TonyFletcherPhotography 18 дней назад

    What a Joy, Brilliant.

  • @apatriotone
    @apatriotone 19 дней назад

  • @mikcall54
    @mikcall54 19 дней назад

    I've always wondered when the next Karen Carpenter would arrive. If she did that on The Voice, 4 chairs would turn immediately.

    • @edwardkaminsky8142
      @edwardkaminsky8142 18 дней назад

      Agree....This individual absolutely mesmeriz's me. It's like reincarnation and I don't believe that. It's a sign like the white bison baby born in Yellowstone.

  • @poldidak
    @poldidak 20 дней назад

    I love the authentic sound of the UB-Xa, Jim. Great job as always covering all the parts. And Charlie's marimba solo was spot-on.

  • @johnsavard7583
    @johnsavard7583 21 день назад

    This is indeed amazing. I'm curious about one thing: which part or parts were recorded first? My guess is that the lead vocal would be among the parts recorded first, so that the other musicians could follow its pace. But since singing _a capella_ would be needlessly difficult, presumably at least one instrumental part, perhaps the lead keyboard, was recorded together with her singing the lead vocal?

    • @jimmididr
      @jimmididr 21 день назад

      Hi John, and thanks for your kind words. I had recorded all of the backing tracks first with some of my international friends, then Tori sang the lead, and then she and I added all of our harmonies last.

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 18 дней назад

      @@jimmididr Good technique! Beautifully done.

  • @robdgz8719
    @robdgz8719 22 дня назад

    Gemela de voz...hermoso trabajo y muy elegante de la agrupación

  • @littlebobby178
    @littlebobby178 22 дня назад

    You have a wonderful talent, your voice is like gold dust...

  • @maryellenkopp5388
    @maryellenkopp5388 22 дня назад

    A-amazing!

  • @davidlove827
    @davidlove827 22 дня назад

    Outstanding! Well done!

  • @jmm1000
    @jmm1000 23 дня назад

    The MINI !!!!

  • @jaimesolorza4186
    @jaimesolorza4186 24 дня назад

    Awesome

  • @mechanshican
    @mechanshican 24 дня назад

    Simply stunning... Watching reaction videos of this, I've never heard the word "Wow!" said so many times in my life. So yeah, Wow!!!

  • @michmuch21
    @michmuch21 24 дня назад

    Excellent!!! Bravo 🙂