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Re: Daydream (75,731) (75,745) by Terna from Nigeria You'll make a terrible judge as a result of your tendency to be sentimental or is it bias? You obviously have an emotional attachment to that album, hence you can't or won't accept certain opinions. The term "buttery" cannot be used to describe her sound on "Daydream". That would be all her albums and recordings prior to "Daydream". By "Merry Christmas", that full buttery sound was thinning out into a more metallic slightly gritty raw sound though still very sonorous at her mix register that's when she projects and yes very effortless, especially in her whistle register. ("Daydream" was when Mariah actually mastered the used of the whistle register.) But her main chest voice diminished noticeably becoming lighter, airier and less dark. Remember that post a trained soprano wrote about "The diminishing of Mimi"? That's what she was referring to. Mariah's voice wasn't like Whitney Houston and Christina Aguilera who are spintos, they thrill and cut easily and that's their strength (Christina overused hers though) hers was a heavy dark, buttery, firm and very resonant voice and not as bright. Her constant use of the whistles and singing outside her range is culprit. A classically trained vocal coach I follow on YouTube says Mariah's voice type is a "LyricoSpinto coloratura" soprano. Now that's a complicated voice. Lol. Also "Butterfly" is her Magnum opus don't even go there. (Friday 26 May 2017; 01:26)

Re: Daydream (75,739) (75,744) by Terna from Nigeria Lol. I was just trying to start sh*t here in order to distract us all, if only temporarily about Martyn. (Friday 26 May 2017; 00:46)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey back in business with Hallmark Channel (75,732) (75,743) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands "Eric, are you excited about her upcoming Hallmark movies?" No not at all, I think Mariah is a terrible actress and after all the terrible movies I hope she never acts again. But I saw this news article today and I just wondered what happened with this deal. I hope it gets shelved forever. (Friday 26 May 2017; 00:03)

Article: Mariah-Bruno Mars mashups are taking over the internet (75,742) by Jono from USA The Emotions/That's What I Like mashup is incredible. Pow. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 23:51)

Re: Martyn who? He is not the only victim (75,698) (75,741) by Jono from USA Delete your account. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 23:49)

Re: Martyn who? He is not the only victim (75,723) (75,740) by Stacey from USA Oh how I have missed you here. Well said. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 23:27)

Re: Daydream (75,726) (75,739) by Stacey from USA No need to run for cover. That's your opinion. You're wrong, lol, but nonetheless you have the right to express your opinion. Funny you mention TEOM. That album to me sounds like Daydream, part 2. I love TEOM. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 23:26)

Side Effects featuring Jezzy (75,738) by B from USA I played Side Effects for my brother and he said why didn't she release that song as a single. I told him I had no idea. He said it reminds me of Breakdown and that if she released it today it would be a hit. I hope Mariah writes songs like Side Effects and Breakdown for her upcoming album. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 23:24)

Re: Andrew (75,712) (75,737) by B from USA It wasn't about me, it was about Martyn. I thought that she should know that a member of the Lambily had passed away. She never acknowledged me and I didn't want her to. I was hoping she would acknowledge Martyn and she did. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 23:14)

Re: Daydream (75,716) (75,736) by B from USA Daydream was the first album I bought. I still have a cassette tape copy of it. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 23:08)

Re: Instagram (75,728) (75,735) by B from USA I believe she wrote it herself, not her tween social manager. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 23:02)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey back in business with Hallmark Channel (75,729) (75,734) by B from USA Guess they lost their financial backer Mr. Packer. Was he involved with A Christmas Melody? (Thursday 25 May 2017; 22:59)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey back in business with Hallmark Channel (75,729) (75,733) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter There was supposed to be one for Valentine's Day, that didn't happen. If I'm not mistaken they said they'll turn the AIWFCIY book into an animated movie. Don't know if that's for Hallmark or not. I honestly wish they'd stop milking the song too much. It's so huge on it's own. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 22:54)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey back in business with Hallmark Channel (75,729) (75,732) by Edward from USA Eric, are you excited about her upcoming Hallmark movies? If they're anything like the first one, I'm actually happy they haven't come out. Lol. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 22:53)

Re: Daydream (75,716) (75,731) by Edward from USA Daydream is an album I hold close to my heart. The perfect blend of Pop and R&B. I think is the most cohesive album Mariah has ever released. Her voice was buttery and effortless, her whistle register was barely used, only to adorn certain tracks, and besides it wasn't really needed. The tracks flow seamlessly as if they were tied together but with different types of emotions. Whoever compares Daydream to TEOM in terms of voice quality, lyrics and delivery must be in need of hearing aid. TEOM was a great return to form overall, but her voice sounded strained and sometimes too nasal. While Daydream relies purely on her voice and lyrics and sound TEOM relies too much on belting and her whistle register almost in all its tracks, and Mariah didn't pen one single track by herself. I love TEOM, and I love myself some Butterfly, probably my favorite album, but Daydream is definitely Mariah's magnum opus. There's a reason why it had so many nominations and solidified Mariah's status as megastar. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 22:49)

Re: Martyn who? He is not the only victim (75,714) (75,730) by Naruto from Indonesia Yes, so much hate out there. *playing I wish you well* (Thursday 25 May 2017; 22:18)

Article: Mariah Carey back in business with Hallmark Channel (75,729) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands What happened to these movies? It's been over a year and since then we haven't heard a thing about them. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 22:08)

Instagram (75,728) by Bill from the UK I love that Mariah posted about Martyn, that is the most heart felt thing she could have done. Thank you Mariah so much for bringing him into our lives in the first place, and for being there for us when he left them. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 22:03)

Re: Martyn (75,722) (75,727) by Blackground from France The news of Martyn passing away has upset me in a way I never thought it could put me in such a bad mood. I'm absolutely devastated that such a beautiful, kind and joyful spirit has had his life taken by a senseless and disgusting act. So many things ahead planned for the next months. That is so unfair. I've been crying since yesterday whenever a picture of him shows up on Twitter. I'm really glad and touched that Mariah paid him tribute on social media, her message was really beautiful and I hope that it helped his family and close friends. My prayers and thoughts go to all of them, as well as all of the other victims. It's still uncertain yet but Ariana Grande could go back on the road after June 5, if that's the case then I'll definitely have a huge thought for him during the show that I'm supposed to attend. I've read one of his old tweets that says that if I'd pass away, I'd like "One Sweet Day" to be his funeral song, so this is my tribute to him that I posted on Twitter. "Now you're wandering around above us, looking downward as we cry. So young to die, how could you let it all pass you by." You'll forever be missed, rest in peace. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 21:37)

Re: Daydream (75,716) (75,726) by Terna from Nigeria Oh please. Her voice was shot and suddenly metallic on "Daydream" and her vocal delivery was lazy and sleepy on most of the ballads. Not to talk Walter's overproduction especially "One Sweet Day" as if she were singing through another dimension. I really don't like that album as much. Try "The Emancipation of Mariah Carey" instead. (Oh dear *runs for cover*) (Thursday 25 May 2017; 21:09)

Twitter (75,725) by Jamie from UK Add me on twitter, be nice to get some friends with common interests. @jaminosworld (Thursday 25 May 2017; 20:43)

To the poster (75,724) by Matty from Vancouver Canada To the poster on here who believes anyone on this forum, Insta, Facebook, news outlets or anywhere is saying that only one victim of one tragedy matters: give your head a shake and smarten up. This isn't a time for trolling. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 20:30)

Re: Martyn who? He is not the only victim (75,698) (75,723) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom You're disgusting. What gives you the right to judge the value of someone's life? I do not think anybody in their right mind would not have sympathy and support for anyone suffering these vile acts worldwide. That does not mean we cannot single Martyn out to show respect. He is after all, one of our own, in that he is a lamb. People on this board will be more affected by Martyn's death because of his association to Mariah and this messageboard. We have every right to pay our respects. If you don't like it, then perhaps find a more appropriate web based community to share your "values" with. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 19:22)

Martyn (75,722) by Jenny from South Africa I was really shocked and saddened to come onto the message board and read that Martyn had passed away. I always admired him being a voice of reason and a peace keeper on this message board. May he rest in peace. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 18:58)

Re: Martyn who? He is not the only victim (75,715) (75,721) by Hilton from USA Ignore that person. Why even bother to respond? I'm not entertaining that behavior. Carey on message board. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 18:54)

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