Mariah's sound (50,950)
by JAXGH from United States
I was listening to I'll Be There and realized how much Trey Lorenz sounds the same pretty much. And how Mariah sounds distinctively different in every era. I think it's amazing how she sounds so different in every album. Literally the only artist who's voice really evolved. Because some one could listen to an unreleased song by MC not knowing when it was recorded but a true lamb will know which era it was done just by listening to Mariah's voice. Do you guys get what I mean? 1990-92, she was a power vocalist, 93-94 got more soulful, 95-96 voice evolved and she mastered the art of style, 97 she looked and sounded the best, this was her prettiest year and her own style really came out, voice completely matured, the real Mariah. 98-2001, still was amazing years vocally in the studio, 2002-04, the whisper years lmao, 2005-07, she grew even more vocally, 2008-9, I know she didnt sound like Butterfly but still were good years artistically, 2010-2014, it kind of went down hill from there. But nonetheless Mariah is amazing. Praying for a miracle for 95-97 Mariah to come back. Please Lord. (Monday 16 March 2015; 20:32)
Luke (50,949)
by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter
I think she has some marks left from the accident. Someone pointed out that in of the pictures she tweeted months back of her, Nick and Dembabies, her hand was exposed and it had marks on it so maybe she hides it with the gloves. (Monday 16 March 2015; 20:30)
Abraham (50,948)
by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter
I agree with you. I mean we have all been asking her to drop the lip syncing and sing live and she did that. It wasn't the best, but it was certainly not the worst. I think she did a pretty good job, especially considering the fact that some people were saying she can't sing one line live anymore. She did what we wanted, she went live this time. So give her a break. Plus this was not a major concert so chances are that she didn't really warm up much for this. Let's not judge her preparations for Vegas based on this informal performance of hers. She was mainly there to show her support for a cause she believes in. Secondly I am just glad that for a change when you type "Mariah Carey" in Google news this time around, there are positive articles about her performance. Which is something new because usually right after her performances the negative articles and flood the internet search results. (Monday 16 March 2015; 20:15)
Re: Orkut (50,947)
by Carol from Spain
Her speech? Are we there now? A deep speech? She was speaking of her own experiences with gay people. It's as deep and as real as it gets. Praise Mariah for being natural and not preparing a speech for most occasions. (Monday 16 March 2015; 20:08)
Mariah's fans are no lambs anymore (50,946)
by Carol from Spain
I find it interesting how everyone is an expert on how Mariah should be. I take some time to comment here because it's hard to deal with all this negativity. You people dare to say Mariah sould look differently, should sound differently, should live like this and like that. For one of you in particulary what Mariah did was already outdone by others, she lost her spark. You criticize when she falls, when she wears gowns, when she wears heels, when she goes off key, when she is on key, when she goes to the park with her kids, when she doesn't promote or, if she promotes she didn't do it the way you'd like to see. What I think is : the only page/forum/group I visit where all this overlayered criticism happens is here on MCA. This happens because it's allowed due to freedom of speech and right to an opinion and so on. I dare many of you to go on a Mariah page on facebook and Twitter to post all that negativity. See what happens. (Monday 16 March 2015; 20:05)
MC (50,945)
by Jay from USA
I don't get why some want her to be something she's not. Or at least that's how interpret it. We ask that she sounds like she did in the 90's. That may never happen again. Some of us want her to go back and did pop songs she did in the 90's and criticize her r&b /hip-pop songs. Why don't we just take her as she is? Move on if it's not your bag anymore. And pop in the Music Box/Daydream/Emotions cd and relive the splendor, if that is what you want. I don't understand the feeling that she'll be different at Sony. It's not like Tommy and Walter are still there. She's there because of the guy from Island. I totally forgot his name. (Monday 16 March 2015; 19:57)
Glove (50,944)
by Luke from United Kingdom
Some new pics of Mariah just surfaced on Twitter and she looks amazing. I have always been confused about the glove though haha. However, I actually think I'm getting used to it. Especially the black biker one she wears, which makes her look edgy. Does anyone know what the one glove thing is about? I thought maybe it was to do with her accident but that was a while ago. (Monday 16 March 2015; 19:39)
HRC thoughts (50,943)
by Dove from USA
I just saw the clip of her performance and I enjoyed it a lot. I liked her speech too, it sounded heartfelt and genuine. I love Mariah Carey so much. She's so glamorous and like a living doll but with a beautiful soul. Sidenote: Sorry about my weird "vision" post this morning. I had just woken up. I was still halfway asleep and feeling extra cheesy. If MC knew me I think she would think I was "schmaltzy" because I can be a cheese-fest. (Monday 16 March 2015; 19:38)
Hero performace HRC (50,942)
by Warrior Butterfly from USA
I can see what everyone is talking about the choppiness. However I did like the "find the way" 2:50 mark from the link Lee shared with us. Thanks. (Monday 16 March 2015; 19:10)
Hero (50,941)
by Jenny from South Africa
I personally feel like she sang it well. It wasn't 90's standard but I still think it was a solid and enjoyable performance. I don't think she lipped the climax. She didn't hide her face behind her hand or turn away and we all know those are the usual lipping signs for MC. Her voice was clear all through the song. (Monday 16 March 2015; 17:43)
The introduction before the performance / Amber (50,940)
by Orkun from The Netherlands
What I think of the performance is obvious I'm sure. I prefer skipping talking about that. What I wish is that her speech before her performance had more depth to it. It seemed too casual and too regular. A powerful speech would have had a big impact. Lost oppertunity. Amber makes a valid point, calling this The Charmbraclet era. I don't think Mariah is there yet and I'm crossing my fingers for Vegas. (Monday 16 March 2015; 17:08)
Leave Mariah alone (50,939)
by Abraham from USA
You criticize her when she lips, then criticize when she sings live. The performance wasn't her best but it wasn't terrible. A little hoarse but that's nothing new. You think Mariah doesn't know how her own voice sounds. She's doing Vegas for a reason. And how everything turns out is on her and her team. But there's no need for all the bashing. If she isn't up to your standards anymore, just stop being a fan and wasting your time posting here. (Monday 16 March 2015; 16:50)
M's spiel at HRC (50,938)
by Lee TS from USA
How adorable was she? A touch of diva yet a very nice intro to the song. Not trying to make any excuses for anything but she sounds like she either has a cold or a tad bit tired. She did "preface" it by saying she's been in the studio. Anyway, a great event and a nice moment for M and the lambs. (Monday 16 March 2015; 16:00)
Addition to last post (50,936)
by Dove from USA
I wanted to clarify something about my last post. Each person has free will to create their own destiny. The vision I have (or that you have) for her life and career may not be the same as the vision MC has for herself. Her vision will win out. I just like to put my vision out there because she might like it and accept it. It would be easier to know what to pray for if we knew what her vision was. I guess we could pray that her vision is realized if it's God's will. (Since the infinite intelligence knows the big picture and what's best better than us.) Side note: Not all Sony artists have the scary symbolism in their videos some of you mentioned. I don't think Adele does and I haven't seen it in any of L.A. Reid's artists. I don't watch them over and over, though, so I may be wrong. (Monday 16 March 2015; 15:44)
Faith / Amber (50,935)
by Dove from USA
I woke up with so much faith this morning. I opened my eyes and noticed the flowers that grow outside my window. It made me think about how they weren't there before and now they are. There is a process that makes flowers grow and bloom, but if we don't understand the process, it seems as if they appeared out of thin air. That's kind of how faith works. If we collectively focus on a vision, if we believe and are enthusiastic about it, it will manifest sooner. Those of you who also want to see MC rising from the ashes to reclaim her place in the music universe, please believe and think positive thoughts. Sometimes I also fall into negative thoughts but starting now I'm going to try to focus on a perfect vision. My desire is for MC to be well and healthy in every aspect. For her career to sky rocket and for her voice, music, and person to inspire the world to be love and a light to others. (Kind, forgiving, calm, gentle, patient, helpful, brave, faithful, encouraging, etc.) Amber, the energy you put out for others will come back to you. Please be careful with your thoughts. I say this to you because the things you are saying are nowhere near true and I wonder why you're saying them. (Monday 16 March 2015; 15:26)
My wish for Vegas (50,934)
by B from USA
I hope Mariah sings like she did when she sang Looking In and My All at the MLB Charity Concert in Central Park. Her vocals were husky and impassioned. She also did a good job at the HRC benefit. I'm not worried about Vegas. She's a professional. (Monday 16 March 2015; 15:25)
Deedre / Andrew / Jon (50,933)
by Dove from USA
Deedre, I love your post (50,924) and agree with it. Andrew, I enjoy reading your posts now too. Before I felt they were abrasive and hurtful, but now they make me laugh. I realize now that's just your sense of humor, like Howard Stern and Simon Cowell. I appreciate your descriptive and well written observations and I don't feel like you hate Mariah anymore. Jon, I'm like MC that way, just call my name and I'll be there. (But I've been doing a bunch of extra shifts lately so it actually may take a few days.) (Monday 16 March 2015; 15:20)
Assuming (50,932)
by B from USA
Assuming Mariah Carey isn't taking care of her God given gift is ridiculous. Like the saying goes assuming makes an ass out of you and me. I think her performance of Hero at HRC gala was proof that she's taking care of her voice. (Monday 16 March 2015; 14:53)
Commentary on her HRC vocals (50,931)
by ADAM from USA
Andrew I enjoy your posts. Don't be detracted. It was really nice to see Mariah perform Hero stripped down and mostly live. I've accepted that this choppy singing is the best her voice is going to get nowadays. My logic is that leading up to the HRC performance she hasn't had much going on therefore all that down time her voice would be in, the condition it's in now - is the good voice it's going to be in. And about her in the studio lately, we don't know how much she's actually singing vs writing or producing at the moment so I wouldn't rule that as the reason she's hoarse. I can't remember the last performance where her vocals weren't raspy and choppy. I think her instrument is just irrevocably damaged. Let's be honest here, MC knows how to train her voice and she's been MIA for a long time so she's clearly has a lot of time these last several years for rest and tea with honey, so if this is what she sounds like live during Rockefeller and HRC, this is what its going to be. She's never going to be candid enough to tell us what really happened with her voice so at this point all we can do is speculate amongst fans and either root or jeer whenever she decides to perform "live". I'll just say that I'm glad I don't have plans to see her in Vegas sounding like that. (Monday 16 March 2015; 14:39)
Thank you Lee / worried (50,930)
by Ardis Logic from Earth
I am truly worried about Mariah's voice. If it's true that she is already working in the studio, then that means she is not resting her voice at all. I don't see how she is going to heal her instrument if she is doing this. The performance was not bad, but it's not what we are used to. We are used to the long smooth vocals, not this "choppy" singing. I am really not a fan of this style. It's ok once in a while for an accent or something but not through the whole song. I don't think her voice is going to be able to hold on through all this singing in the studio and then Vegas show after show. It's really sad to me. She doesn't seem to be too concerned. It's just the same old routine. (Monday 16 March 2015; 14:04)
Sidenote (50,929)
by Lee TS from USA
M's fairy godmother Ms. Patti Labelle is going to be on Dancing With The Stars this season, it would be cute if M would make an appearance to show support. (Monday 16 March 2015; 13:17)
Hero at HRC (50,928)
by Lee TS from USA
For the ones that couldn't view the performance on YouTube, here's a link to the performance on Facebook. After seeing the whole performance I thought it was ok, not her best but definitely not her worst either. I felt it was a bit more conservative and she didn't try to reach the big notes, maybe fearing of getting off key and get that scratch/rasp. (Monday 16 March 2015; 12:46)
Oh Andrew (50,927)
by Shezz from Pk
Andrew your posts are borderline hilarious now. You've gone from being the most infuriorating poster to read to the one I look out for now because I want to see how much meaner and more negative you can get. I'm from the school of thought that says let the poor girl be. She's not how she was. Enjoy her for what she can give you now instead of demanding perfection from her. Life is just so much better without all these expectations. (Monday 16 March 2015; 12:31)
Psychiatrist / Hero (50,926)
by Luke from United Kingdom
I'm impressed with the amount of trained psychiatrist's on this board. Who are you to say she needs help and therapy? None of us have any idea how she copes with things in her life. I think for how young he was when she started, what has happened in her family and marriages she is doing pretty damn well. As for her performance, that was her best in years. I'm not sure what people expect from a song like this when it's a slow building ballad. .She never used to do much singing Hero in the 90's either. I have wondered if maybe she changes the notes on purpose because I never considered it a hard song to sing apart from the ending. She changed parts of songs in the 90's purely because on a good day she could sound exactly like the recording, and then get chewed up and accused of lip synching. As the saying goes, don't judge someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes. (Monday 16 March 2015; 9:37)
Bill (50,925)
by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada
I enjoy the Rainbow album. Funny enough, I had just listened to the Jay-Z version of Heartbreaker before I listened to the interview. I just love his addition to that track and have always wondered if they'd work together again. I think her cover of Against All Odds is beautiful. I think Bliss is underrated for what is actually accomplished on that track musically. Petals, well what can you say? To this day I still love "Thank God I found you". "Cry Baby" grew on me over time. At first I didn't like it. I really like the interludes on this album too. (Monday 16 March 2015; 6:14)
