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Re: All I Want For Christmas - Beacon Theater 2014 (58,343) (58,347) by ktktkt from Philippines Her tone in that performance sounded just like Daydream esp the mid belts. (Friday 11 December 2015; 12:34)

Friday night at Beacon, I can't wait (58,346) by enwar00 from usa MCA Lambily, I am so excited to see the show tonight. Is anyone else going? If anyone wants to say hi or get a drink reply or email me. (Friday 11 December 2015; 7:42)

Z100's 8th anniversary party (58,345) by Warrior Butterfly from USA Do any lambs know what Mariah performed at the Z100's 8th anniversary party in 1991. I've always been curious. Reference point. Thanks everyone. (Friday 11 December 2015; 6:50)

Welcome (58,344) by Mara from United States Welcome to the board Michael and Merry Christmas to you II. (Friday 11 December 2015; 3:58)

All I Want For Christmas - Beacon Theater 2014 (58,343) by 123 from USA This was Mariah's performance of AIWFCIY on the final day of her 2014 run at the Beacon Theater. This has got to be the best performance of the song in years. I love how she keeps singing even after the song is over and goes for the belts instead of giving you a whispery vocal and making up lyrics and improvising. "What More Can I Say", "Feliz Navidad". She is already sounding better on her first night this year versus 2014. Can't wait to hear how she sounds on the final show of her 2015 run. (Friday 11 December 2015; 3:22)

Pap photos vs video (58,342) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I think we can also safely say she is at least a couple of pounds lighter than what we see in the paparazzi photos. In the pap photos of her making her way to Busta's concert, she looks wider, but if you check out the video from the same night of her performance wearing the exact same dress, she looks way thinner and very close to the instagram shot she posted. It's good to see her feeling confident again and hopefully people will now keep quiet about her giving up and not caring about her looks. (Friday 11 December 2015; 3:06)

Ugh (58,341) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter This picture is straight out of 2005. Like how does this woman stay so gorgeous. I love this dress that she has been wearing to the show, along with the sexy red number. The gold dress just hugs her and let's go at the perfect places. Her hair is perfection. That skin is flawless. Like girl bye, I can't deal with these high standards of beauty she is setting. The woman doesn't age. She is looking better than ever with each passing day but what is adding to her beauty the most is that she looks like she is finally happy and free in some way. I said this before, and I will say it again, she better get a music video done real soon and release it to rub it on people's faces. Plus can we please get started on the much delayed photo shoots. Where are the magazine covers yet? Stella, when are we getting a glimpse of the MAC photo shoot boo? (Friday 11 December 2015; 2:52)

Article: New Mariah Carey TV special (58,339) by B from USA Mariah and Babyface which was something we were asking for a few months ago is happening and she looks stunning. (Friday 11 December 2015; 1:59)

Re: Thanks for the welcome (58,337) (58,338) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada Merry Christmas and welcome to the board. (Friday 11 December 2015; 1:32)

Thanks for the welcome (58,337) by Michael from UK To the people who welcomed me and also upvoted my post, thank you very much for your kindness and solidarity. I do not intend to be a negative presence, and to be honest I feel a bit embarrassed about how upset I allowed certain people to get me. I agree with those who said we should focus on the spirit of Christmas, that is what I'll do. Mariah killed it in the Beacon videos I've seen, it's just another example to the people that count her out. For every bad day, she has awesome days. I will hold her to the same standard to which I hold myself, I'm human and that's ok. Merry Christmas everyone. (Friday 11 December 2015; 0:46)

Beacon (58,336) by B from USA I'm so tired of people complaining because Mariah lips a few notes. She's human and every artist in the industry has done it. Saying she hasn't had a decent vocal performance since 1996 is insane. (Friday 11 December 2015; 0:33)

Article: Hot 100 chart moves: Mariah Carey jingles back (58,335) by Lee TS from USA It's still thrilling to see her chart, even if it's only for a couple of weeks. (Thursday 10 December 2015; 23:44)

Criticizing has limits (58,334) by QueenLambassador from Portugal Some people go the lenghts to see which arts were pre-recorded or not. Are you for real? if you listen only to point out the flaws, why do you even press play? (Thursday 10 December 2015; 22:01)

It's a Mariah Carey show for sure (58,333) by QueenLambassador from Portugal Mariah sounds amazing. Her vocals are on point, her hapiness shines trough. I just dont understand how some still say she wasnt all that great. The problem (and I've said it before on this board) is that people are stuck on the recorded versions and on the 90's. She sounds flawless. Just take it as it is and leave the rest. (Thursday 10 December 2015; 22:00)

You're Mine (Choreo. Jinstar x Doo) (58,332) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End This hip-hop dance troop is amazing in seven kinds of stuffing. I especially can't believe I've never heard this innovative remix before but it might be very local seeing as all parties involved are likely based in South Korea. Not surprising since that's a big market for MiMi. Lambs are so creative, I wish we had an even bigger sense of community and ability to reach out to each other. These language barriers suck tbh. But whatever, enjoy the clip and Merry Christmas Lambily. (Thursday 10 December 2015; 19:49)

Re: Beacon performance of AIWFC (58,327) (58,331) by Marissa from USA Wow, that was the best performance I've seen her do since 2013. She completely slayed. But of course the gp will harp on the Rockefeller performance from last year. Oh well, at least the lambily knows how good it was. (Thursday 10 December 2015; 18:56)

Re: Let's focus on the present (58,319) (58,330) by Marissa from USA Oh okay. No worries. (Thursday 10 December 2015; 18:42)

Emotions (58,329) by Luke from United Kingdom This is amazing. This is probably her best performance of this song in years, and the top it off she's strutting around that stage while throwing those notes there's no tomorrow. (Thursday 10 December 2015; 15:17)

Re: Comping (58,326) (58,328) by Sarah from Netherlands She was exhausted here. You can tell by the way she's talking. No wonder her guard was down. One the one hand, it's good to see her so relatable. On the other hand, if you know why she is that way it's worrisome. (Thursday 10 December 2015; 13:31)

Beacon performance of AIWFC (58,327) by Martyn from England, UK Cannot believe how good Mariah is sounding here. One of her best performances of AIWFC in years. Such a shame she hasn't pulled it out of the bag like this at a big scale event where the media spotlight is on her and we get a televised recording. Oh, and to those who were getting angry of me for criticising her performance with Busta Rhymes a few days ago, this is what I was talking about. I will always point out when Mariah does well, I'm just not deluded enough to think her vocals are consistently good nowadays. (Thursday 10 December 2015; 11:31)

Comping (58,326) by Billy from Greece For anyone who doesn't know what comping is, which I mentioned in my previous post, here's Elton giving some wisdom. (Thursday 10 December 2015; 10:47)

Glitter interview (58,325) by Billy from Greece Mariah at her most unguarded and humane. (Thursday 10 December 2015; 10:15)

Re: Randy (58,318) (58,324) by Billy from Greece Randy, you say that "there are hardly any trustworthy receipts outside of the studio after 1997". I find this to be a huge exaggeration. First of all, I don't think that Mariah has the obligation to address anything that may have happened pertaining to her voice or any other fact that may have affected her voice, not to the fans, not to anyone. Not right now anyway. Secondly, I really can't understand how a person who is a fan either of Mariah or of vocalists in general cannot appreciate Mariah's vocals after her so-called prime. I'm in no way neglecting her shortcomings as a live performer, not so much vocally, but in terms of taking chances or being more experimental musically. Personally, I see a continual evolution in terms of vocals, studio or live. The woman is a vocal prodigy, and still a powerhouse. Just listen to any "Thank God I Found You" performances this year. Also, you wouldn't have Miss Powerhouse herself Patti Labelle saying that "Mariah can sing her face off" if she really couldn't do it. Whitney also said that "Mariah, I tell, she can go... she's a hell of a vocalist." Did you ever see her throw shade to MC in terms of vocals? Hell no, because as a singer she got it. The real problem for me, the real issue, which again I can't understand why Mariah does it, is her insistence on duplicating the recordings to the T, hence her "need" to lip specific vocals. Take the 2013 live in Central Park for example. She did "My All" perfectly, without lipping the usual opening line. She could just slow down the pace of certain songs and that would be it. Some songs are just not realistically performed the way they are recorded. That's why although I adore the second Christmas album, it's downside is the instances of bad comping (stitching good parts together). Vocalists need time for breathing. As long as Mariah performs within the idiom of contemporary "popular" music that might be a problem. The moment the setting changes and becomes more improvisatory (see Carlyle 2012), there is a drastic change in vocals. There you see the full, present gorgeousness of her instrument. And don't forget the 2012 Australian tour. Fantastic vocals. Mariah grows still as a vocalist. The main issue is industry techniques that she no doubt learned next to Tommy. It's the unrealistic standards that are put on pop performers, not musicians. Mariah falls in between. She still has the musicianship, but she also has to cover the industry (and public's) expectations. She could tomorrow rearrange her ballads or uptempos and blow you. Also, don't discount the crippling stage fright that apparently had, lost and reacquired. Say what you will, but don't say that Mariah has not offered moment of stunning vocals after 1997. And I'm not talking once a year. And trust me, as a person who adores legendary vocalists like Sarah Vaughan, Whitney, Ella, Aretha and so on, my standards are very high. (Thursday 10 December 2015; 10:04)

Re: Glittering mic (58,313) (58,323) by ianianyo from Singapore It's not just the microphone, but her gloves are gone too. (Personally, I prefer her without them gloves.) (Thursday 10 December 2015; 5:48)

AIWFCIY cover (58,322) by darrian liu from taiwan Guys. I've never expected the festive bubbly song could sound so creepy. This cover is probably the best cover of AIWFCIY imo. (Thursday 10 December 2015; 4:39)

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