Wednesday 23 August 2006

Mariah Carey connects in diva-licious concert

Mariah Carey's "The Adventures of Mimi Tour" made a stop at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston Monday night and brought with it hits, hotties, and of course, lots of glitter. The crowd of mostly teen girls was warmed up by the sexy voice and suggestive moves of Sean Paul, who performed a string of his hits, beginning with "Like Glue". Along with his four backup dancers, he brought enough energy to the stage to have everyone out of their seats during his entire 45-minute set.

After a long 75-minute intermission, the curtains - adorned with the initials "MC" in pink glitter - opened to reveal a stage fit for a queen: Mariah had arrived. Beginning with her hit "It's Like That", Carey announced her mission for the night - "I came to have a party" - and the crowd's deafening screams showed they were ready for just that. Decked out in skimpy purple-glitter booty shorts and crop top, Carey hit those infamous high notes and delighted the crowd with their favorite songs, old and new.

The elegant two-level stage came complete with four video screens, a star-filled backdrop with a disco beaded curtain and was topped off with "MC" right in the center. It was a perfect fit for the diva who has poise and confidence, as Carey clearly did.

There was a sweet moment when Carey slowed it down and sang the ballad "My All" as she stood on the stairs in a single spotlight. Shadows of a couple dancing behind a screen set the mood for this older hit, as fans sang along with the song about wishing for one more moment with the one you love.

With a quick change back to the upbeat "Shake It Off", lights spelling "Mimi" came down onto the stage. Carey danced in front of them, teasing the audience with a moment of pole-dancing. She took it way back with her first single from 1990, "Vision of Love" and told the audience that second show of her career was in Boston and was the best of her life. She chatted with fans as if they were all good friends and even took a moment to sing "Happy Birthday" to a male fan in the audience.

Carey made a number of diva-style wardrobe changes into sexy-yet-elegant dresses that still didn't stint on glitter. Midway through the show, she moved to a smaller stage in the middle of floor and the audience went wild with the chance to get a better view of their idol.

As the show drew to a close, Carey dedicated "Hero" to anyone who has been through any tough situation and had the audience singing along and waving their hands in the air. For an upbeat ending, a full gospel choir in white robes joined Mariah and her dancers on stage for "Make It Happen".

Carey then graced the stage in a skin-colored, full-length dress for the encore song, "We Belong Together". As she said good night to Boston and walked off the stage to "Butterfly", glitter cannons exploded sending pink and purple butterfly shaped glitter over the audience - a graceful ending for a diva-licious evening.

(The Lowell Sun)



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