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Re: Setlist (80,117) (80,127) by enwar00 from usa I understand what you're saying, but who cares? The question was what songs would we want to hear her sing. I don't really think Mariah is checking this board to figure out her setlist. So I still vote for Meteorite. I like the Thirsty idea as well. Heartbreaker isn't my favorite at all but would work well. There is no rule that says artists have to sing specific songs on tv. Another reason she sings the same songs is because she doesn't take chances. Barely even does at her concerts. Some artists do. (Friday 29 December 2017; 23:28)

Re: Setlist (80,122) (80,126) by Bill from the UK I deflated a bit when I heard Hero was going to be performed. It'll be sung in the strained 2008 arrangement with the usual lipped "you'll find the waaaaay, hey then a hero comes along" finale. Meh. (Friday 29 December 2017; 23:19)

Re: Anything but Hero (80,123) (80,125) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I had a feeling that this would always end up on the setlist somehow. I know she would like to have a moment with the fans about overcoming adversity and all that especially after last year's flub, but still, really? Now anyone who has watched her post-2010 perfomances of this song definitely know what to expect. The usual runs, the notes she would dodge, the ad-libs, the "you and you and you" ending, etc. It's all so predictable now. And although Hero is a classic, it's just sad how her choice to stick to a limited selection of songs from her vast repertoire over and over again only serves to highlight her hesitance to step out of her comfort zone and possibly her laziness to at least create new arrangements for those big hits she has already sung to the ground. The only way Hero could make sense on New Year's Eve is if it's in the form of an energetic house remix ala the My All one. I hope the other songs are not (caps) Emotions, We Belong Together, and Vision of Love. Now Mariah, this initial news may be a bit disappointing, but please still go ahead and redeem yourself regardless of song choice. (Friday 29 December 2017; 23:07)

Re: Setlist (80,122) (80,124) by Anonymous from I agree Licia lol, at least she's performing two. (Friday 29 December 2017; 23:01)

Anything but Hero (80,123) by CMC from NY,NY Mariah needs to bring it not only with the energy level and looks but with the setlist. Now they're saying Hero? Come on now. Cheeses schmaltz and she even says that herself. Why on earth would her team not encourage a more up beat energetic medley of party songs to blast onto 2018 and forget last years mess. I'm hoping this isn't a missed opportunity, but this Hero news is crazy disappointing. (Friday 29 December 2017; 22:24)

Re: Setlist (80,117) (80,122) by Licia from USA Most of us know and understand that she won't sing her lesser known songs. We just want her to pick her known uptempo songs. The last song I want to hear while I'm drunk going into the new year is Hero. Lol. (Friday 29 December 2017; 21:51)

Re: What songs should she perform? (80,113) (80,121) by Licia from USA I just watched an interview with Ryan Seacrest saying Mariah will be performing a couple of songs, one of them is Hero ( blah). That's the one she will be singing before the ball drops. I guess. I thought I was going to get away from Hero. Lol. (Friday 29 December 2017; 21:45)

Re: What songs should she perform? (80,113) (80,120) by Anonymous from I must be one of the very few that actually dislikes Migrate. Since its release in 2008 it seemed outdated, as if it should have been released back in 2000. With the added T-pain feature and auto tune, plus the over cheesy lyrics, I can't help but cringe when I hear that song. For the performance I would absolutely love Mariah to shake things up a little: 1. Thirsty - This would prove Mariah can still make current hip music, without the feature of anyone else. I think the song is sassy, clever and extremely catchy. Dedication to Stella perhaps. 2. Unforgettable with French. The song didn't get the acknowledgement it deserved. Would prove Mariah can still be relevant and be regarded as a significant artistic to work with. It would be extremely popular with the younger demographics. 3. Heartbreaker - Jay makes an appearance. It's an old skool fave and would remind the world just how great she once was. Plus being on stage with Jay wouldn't hurt. 4. Mariah's Theme - If she could hit the "shining brightly" note at the end then the earth would literally stop turning. It's basically Hero 2.0. If too difficult to sing then DYKWYGT, it's easy to sing and a classic amongst older fans. 5. Aud Lang Syne - It is New Year after all. I think the song is better than the original and has the potential to become tradition amongst a larger audience on New Years Eve. Whatever she performs I have faith the performance will go down well, come on Mariah. (Friday 29 December 2017; 21:36)

Re: Setlist (80,117) (80,119) by RibbonB from USA Hero? Yikes. We'll best wishes to her. (Friday 29 December 2017; 21:13)

Re: Billboard (80,095) (80,118) by MusicfanJ from Germany She's still at number three this Friday on the German charts. That's pretty impressive for a holiday song from 94. (Friday 29 December 2017; 20:13)

Setlist (80,117) by Will from England Ryan Seacrest has confirmed that Mariah will perform two songs, one of which will be Hero. I agree with The Real Deal, obscure album cuts aren't meant to be sung at major events. That's why she sticks with ABMB, Hero, WBT etc. for major, non-fan based events because she knows that people know them and will be invested in the performance, especially if it's a short one. With longer setlists, she can have a little more wiggle room to dive into the more unknown, fan-favourite songs. (Friday 29 December 2017; 19:48)

Instagram (80,116) by SM from Citizen of the World I love the pictures/videos Mariah posted on her trip in Aspen, she looks gorgeous. I am just so happy for her. (Friday 29 December 2017; 14:41)

New pics from Aspen (80,115) by MusicfanJ from Germany Have you seen how young and beautiful Mariah looks at the latest pics in Aspen? It's really a 180 degrees change compared to those pics who were taken a year ago. I wish her the best holiday ever and I'm so excited for the NY gig. Happy holidays everybody. (Friday 29 December 2017; 14:09)

Refinery29 (80,114) by Pau from Mexico Let's make viral this video. I follow Refinery29 on Instagram and they publish positive stuff of MC every now and then. But this video is beyond good, it is awesome. Here is the shorter version on IG. Enjoy. (Friday 29 December 2017; 01:36)

Re: What songs should she perform? (80,112) (80,113) by The Real Deal from USA Artists never perform album cuts at these major events. They only perform and are expected to only perform their well known songs. So you can forget about "Meteorite", "Migrate", etc. Before anybody interjects by saying that "Auld Lang Syne" isn't a known single from her - you're right, it's not - but the song itself is a well known song and associated with New Years Eve. In regard to "It's like That", it may not even be considered one of her biggest hits, but there's a slight chance that it might happen. What I think would be amazing is if she did the exact same set list as last year and of course, snatch wigs with her vocals on all of the tracks. BUt please, leave the feathers at home lol. (Friday 29 December 2017; 00:21)

Re: What songs should she perform? (80,110) (80,112) by MusicfanJ from Germany After reading all your opinions about "Hero" I have to agree. "Meteorite" would be so perfect for the new year. And I never get tired of My All/remix. The same with "Vision of love". Maybe we'll be surprised with the set list. I'm happy with every song as long as she's "feeling it" and ready to rock the stage. (Thursday 28 December 2017; 18:53)

Re: What songs should she perform? (80,110) (80,111) by Bill from the UK Haha Randy you are priceless. You'd just die if she came out singing Right To Dream hehe. (Thursday 28 December 2017; 17:11)

Re: What songs should she perform? (80,101) (80,110) by Randy from USA Oh come on. Y'all don't want Hero with a "I don't know if you know this next song" intro? No Vision of Love with the clenched fist tryna strain out be? No WBT with the lip sync fist punching the air last chorus? You guys are not true fans. (Thursday 28 December 2017; 14:18)

All I Want For Christmas Is You video (80,109) by Edouard from France I've realized I never paid that much attention to the video until this year and I must say I'm surprised. Mariah was already herself in this video. You can tell how playfull and sexy she feels even back then. She seems confident and very much rooted into who she is. When you think about it the album gave her the opportunity to explore more of her musical roots as well. It's funny how the first Christmas album allowed her to explore more of an RnB direction. I believe a lot of the freedom she claimed and conquered later in her career and personnal life was inspired by the making of this album which is deeply connected to spirituality and faith (and I'm not only refering to the religion aspect of things). I also love, love, love how she says bye bye to Tommy Mottola aka fake Santa at the end. (Thursday 28 December 2017; 13:21)

What song should she perform? Andrew is 100% right (80,108) by Sheila from United States I hate to admit it, but he's right. My All. Fantasy is the turnup and Heartbreaker - bring Jay Z out and turn New York City out. One of his more "normal-unhateful" post. Ok hunnie for the 2018 turn-around. (Thursday 28 December 2017; 11:42)

Re: What songs should she perform? (80,088) (80,107) by 90sMariah from SG Please no more VOL or WBT. I'm sure she's so tired of singing to those songs more than I'm done with her performing them "live". (Thursday 28 December 2017; 08:46)

Re: Weather (80,100) (80,106) by darrian liu from taiwan The most important thing Mariah could do is to warm up her voice. Go to rehearsals, make sure to hydrate more, drink warmer beverages to help loosen up her voice, do all those silly vocal exercises like lip trills and tongue trills to help warm up and do soundchecks. That way, although she's faced with cold weather, her voice will still be flexible and reliable. (Thursday 28 December 2017; 05:54)

I agree with Meteorite (80,105) by jaker20 from US It's a bit easier to sing, it's fun and festive and timely. I'm looking at a production similar to It's Like That BET performance. (Thursday 28 December 2017; 00:15)

Re: What songs should she perform? (80,088) (80,104) by enwar00 from usa I vote for Meteorite. I heard it today and thought it could be festive and a good fit for New Years. And they can have fireworks go off in the sky while she's performing. (Wednesday 27 December 2017; 23:27)

Re: What songs should she perform? (80,101) (80,103) by Lee from UK Definitely not We Belong Together, Vision of Love or Hero. And nothing with that sustained belt she is keen on doing these days either. It was interesting at first, then it seemed to crop up in every other song. Now she uses it to distract us from everything she is not currently able to do. I'm hoping for something a capella. Remember when Beyonce was busted for lip syncing the national anthem at Obama's inauguration and then came back with an a capella version of it for the Superbowl? That's what Mariah needs to do in my opinion. (Wednesday 27 December 2017; 22:29)

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