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Re: #marchforwhat? (81,264) (81,275) by Andrew from UK Actually, Hero is for "You and you and you and you. And you and you and you and you. You you you, you you." Get it right. (Wednesday 7 March 2018; 07:13)

Re: #marchforwhat? (81,269) (81,274) by Andrew from UK My point was that these hashtag movements are a bandwagon on which people briefly jump and they do not really look at actual problems and often only blanket a superficial and sometimes inaccurate answer over them. Look at Make Poverty History over a decade ago. What happened to that? Every celebrity came out to be identified with it, including Mariah. Has anybody given a shit since? Time's Up infers that all women suffer because of all men: if you are a man you are a sexual predator, or a potential one, and, if successful, only achieved said success at the expense of a woman. Maybe in some or many cases. But the stars supporting it are the ones who prospered from it in silence and now feel the need to lecture everybody with every platform they have. BLM has a similar simplistic view of things. Next we will march on Washington because yet more children were hosed down in a frenzy of bullets while at school. Stars send bandwagon tweets about it but it is practically forgotten now. There will be another school shooting in a couple of weeks. Rinse and repeat. These hashtag, populist movements are, I believe, oddly self-serving, simplistic and dull as [censored]. What they do is serve to manipulate people in their homes into believing a certain thing about a cause without really debating fairly and openly the issues and go as far as to suggest that if you're not with them and the alleged victims, you are, or are potentially, one of the aggressors and/or of bad character. And I like Mariah Carey because of her music. Frankly I couldn't give a shite what political love-in she has joined this week. Nor Meryl Streep, nor anyone else. If somebody on here or elsewhere were to change my mind about this then amen. I can see an argument somewhere for shows of solidarity and love - "love" always being a worthy cause. As long as my account is here I will likely leave my opinion. I do not have a constant need to be witty, I probably just stand out in a pool of blandness. It is for that blandness reason I have asked Eric to delete my account and, thus far, he has not. (Wednesday 7 March 2018; 07:08)

Re: Sade (81,267) (81,273) by Mara from United States Happy early birthday Deedre. (Wednesday 7 March 2018; 06:39)

Album cover when it comes eventually (81,272) by Susana from USA I would say that I would like to see Mariah in something bright like this although this is very reminiscent of one of her most famous, I would love to see an album cover like this. (Wednesday 7 March 2018; 06:29)

Re: Sade (81,267) (81,271) by enwar00 from usa I didn't get to hear it either. I was so bummed. It was already removed, I can't wait though. I love Sade and will always struggle with not forgoing one night of Lollapalooza to attend one of her three shows here a few years ago. I pray she will tour once again. When is your birthday, are you a fellow Pisces? Have we had this conversation before? Lol. The years on here have started to blur together. (Wednesday 7 March 2018; 06:28)

Re: Sade (81,266) (81,270) by RibbonB from USA I heard this highly anticipated song last night, but wasn't wowed by it. I am sure it will fit the movie well though. The song sounded like music from her Soldier of Love CD but without all this musical texture. Sade's voice is rich and smooth as ever though so that is good. (Wednesday 7 March 2018; 02:29)

Re: #marchforwhat? (81,258) (81,269) by Tijl from Belgium Andrew, the US might be a nation that has some serious issues and flaws but at least they take pride in their country and they are willing to fight for change. Do not forget that the US is the land of the free with little to no social classes resulting in the first elected black president in the history of Western civilization. Your post is tasteless and shows little respect and the constant need to be witty has failed miserably this time. By the way, how would you react if I would define the UK as simply "#brexit"? (Tuesday 6 March 2018; 22:48)

Selling Mariah collection (81,268) by Alex from UK Hi all. If anyone's interested I'm regretfully selling some of my Mariah CDs, most of them are hard to find promo CDs from UK, USA, Mexico, France or other European countries. I have close to 500 CDs and have now decided to start selling them as when life throws lemons at you you sometimes need money to make lemonade. It's hard for me to let my collection go as I've been collecting CDs for a good 20 years but I try to remember that what matters most is the music. You can find the items I've started listing under "ryancooperinlondon" on eBay. I hope some lambs will enjoy those as much as I've enjoyed chasing and collecting them. Take care. (Tuesday 6 March 2018; 21:24)

Re: Sade (81,266) (81,267) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I love Sade but didn't get to hear the song. I can't wait. My Latin soul is also very happy as there was a great salsa singer on the voice last night. I am looking forward to seeing what happens for him. Between Toni Braxton, Sade, Marc Anthony and a new Enrique remix in Spanish dropping two days before my birthday, I'm a happy music lover. (Tuesday 6 March 2018; 19:17)

Sade (81,266) by Mara from United States So I managed to listen to the new song by Sade before they removed it this morning. Seven years is a long time and it doesn't disappoint. It's called Flower Of The Universe and it's everything you would want from a Sade song. I just want to listen again in HQ and download it. Not sure when the soundtrack comes out. It should be soon. She is another artist on another level who just takes you somewhere with her music and unique voice. She is another one that is pure musical food for your soul good. (Tuesday 6 March 2018; 17:08)

Re: Singing low (81,255) (81,265) by TJ from Norway "If it's Over". One of my favourite songs of all time, and of course the live version of "You and I". (Tuesday 6 March 2018; 14:41)

Re: #marchforwhat? (81,260) (81,264) by tadatorao from japan Webmaster, this song is for you: Hero. (Tuesday 6 March 2018; 11:41)

Re: #marchforwhat? (81,261) (81,263) by Susana from USA He requested it. Now he can't say he was banned, please do it now. (Tuesday 6 March 2018; 07:37)

Re: #marchforwhat? (81,261) (81,262) by Hilton from USA Ha. (Tuesday 6 March 2018; 02:02)

Re: #marchforwhat? (81,260) (81,261) by Andrew from UK Cool. Please delete my account and all posts and I will stop posting. Cheers. (Tuesday 6 March 2018; 00:07)

Re: #marchforwhat? (81,258) (81,260) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I think you're trying to become the most hated person on this messageboard. Well, I think you've reached your goal. (Monday 5 March 2018; 23:24)

I had Musicbox dream (81,259) by Jamie from UK I had a dream last night that Musicbox was rereleased for the 25th anniversary and it had loads of unreleased songs on it. Imagine how cool that would be if it came true. I over heard a guy at the SSFT saying that apparently there's a whole albums worth of songs from between Musicbox and Daydream era. I hope that's true also as her voice was on point then. (Monday 5 March 2018; 23:06)

#marchforwhat? (81,258) by Andrew from UK In a land where no social change ever seems to truly come about, has the United States just become a land of hashtag-ionable movements? What nonsense. (Monday 5 March 2018; 21:54)

Re: Singing low (81,255) (81,257) by Chicago Lamb from USA "Melt Away" from Daydream is a great example of Mariah singing in her low register, or a low key. (Monday 5 March 2018; 16:13)

Favorite televised performances (81,256) by Tijl from Belgium Hello everybody, what is your list of favorite televised performances by Mariah. Mine are (in a random order): - "Close my eyes" live at the Rosie O'Donnel show (1998). This is Mariah in her purest form without any diva attire or behaviour. A beautiful and stripped version of one of her most poignant songs. - "Got to be real" with Patti Labelle. Mariah's cameo during "Live. One Night Only" in 1998 is pure fun and both ladies' voices blend nicely. The TEOM era (2005) brought some fantastic and even epic performances. Everything was so much on point: Mariah's attitude was professional, fun and fabulously glamorous. - "Shake it off" and "We belong together remix" at the 2005 MTV VMA in Miami. Mimi performs outside of the evening's venue at the National Hotel on South Beach in a set-up befitting the comeback queen. Completely OTT but absolutely fantastic. - "It's like that" at the VH1 Save the music in NYC. The most fun I have ever seen Mimi have on stage. Great connection with the audience and one hell of an entrance. - "We belong together" at the 2005 MTV Movie Awards. It felt like an audience with the queen. Fantastic optical effect with the black and white versus Mariah in the red Armani dress. A legendary performance. - "I'll be lovin' You long time" at the 2008 MTV Awards in Japan. Mariah is at ease and owns the stage. One of the last times she really showed why she is an absolute superstar in the firmament of pop music. (Monday 5 March 2018; 15:39)

Singing low (81,255) by Jeff from USA Hi everyone. I've been on a kick lately trying to find songs that MC sings "low". (I'm not musically inclined, so I'm not sure if it's a key or a register... someone can instruct me, if you're willing.) Anyway, looking particularly at Daydream forward for any songs that qualify. Is anyone out there able to think of any good examples? Much love. (Monday 5 March 2018; 12:58)

Re: Hero rendition (81,249) (81,254) by Andrew from UK How amazing is that? Still doesn't beat Languishing or Close My Eyes. (Monday 5 March 2018; 11:37)

Re: Don't Explain (Billie Holiday cover) (81,250) (81,253) by Andrew from UK Again I don't see what is professonal or quality about this. It is not the standard of performance she would once out on. This jokey mumbling and awkward movements coupled with quick bursts of "Mariah's doing something and I dont know something something something with a little something something" followed by a long "ho" followed by fluttery eye sheepish smile may be funny to some fans but it is not vocal entertsinment as far as I am concerned. But hey let me not "hate". Just do not get what anyone sees in this. Sometimes with Mariah now it feels like the singing is secondary. Like its an annoyance she just wants to get out of the way. Kinda like you lot with me (Monday 5 March 2018; 11:36)

Re: Don't Explain (Billie Holiday cover) (81,251) (81,252) by Bill from the UK Lullaby of Birdland was down on the original track listing for MIAM. It pains me that there is potentially a studio recording of this somewhere, and not just what we heard on the Elusive tour. I agree, Don't Explain was sung really well and this is exactly the type of style Mariah should be singing in now, rather than lipping notes she can no longer hit and yelling out "EH" every so often. I've always said a jazz album would really suit her, but she could put a modern edge to it. Like, I don't know, jazz classics with a modern sample behind them, or her re-arranging the song or re-writing the lyrics. An even new material written in that timeless style. She did all that with The Wind back in 1991, and that's probably now the only song she can sing from the Emotions album unaided. (Monday 5 March 2018; 11:32)

Re: Don't Explain (Billie Holiday cover) (81,250) (81,251) by Stacey from USA Yes, and yes, and yes. Lullaby of Birdland too is a fabulous track. It would be nice to see her dip more into this genre. (Monday 5 March 2018; 05:35)

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