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Music Box vs. My Prayer (103,308) by Bobby A from United States This theory makes better sense than mine. Does iTunes and Amazon update their websites with the tracklisting for upcoming Friday releases every Tuesday? (Tuesday 5 September 2023; 00:04) this is a reply to message 103,304

Music Box vs. My Prayer (103,304) by Bill from the UK I like this theory. (Monday 4 September 2023; 19:13)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,307) by Bobby A from United States I am wondering the same too. She didn't do a 30th anniversary for Mariah Carey or Emotions. Music Box must be really dear to MC. Daydream's 30th anniversary will probably be huge with the release of her version of Somebody's Ugly Daughter. (Tuesday 5 September 2023; 00:00) this is a reply to message 103,302

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,302) by BFF from United States I'm so glad we are getting a high quality version of the Extended/Uncut Version of "Anytime You Need a Friend". This is my absolute favorite song on the album. I wonder which of Mariah's other albums will get an "anniversary" re-release. I would like to see that happen for "Daydream" and "Glitter". (Monday 4 September 2023; 14:43)

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,306) by Andrew from the UK Far be it for me to throw a spanner in the works but I am forced to agree with Eddie: Music Box is not one to be messed with. More to the point, perhaps: having read original and somewhat up-to-date reviews of Music Box: how pithy the negative critiquing of Music Box as an engineered money-maker. Blockbuster movies are created to be blockbuster movies: the timing, the CGI, the actors, the release date, the budget, the production studio... everything is on point to make a blockbuster. So Mariah made a ballad heavy pop masterpiece in order to show that she was not going to be taken on by Whitney hands-down. She created one of the move successful albums there ever was - and that came from within her. What a ridiculous - actually if I could label it as it is without Eric deleting it, I would - state of affairs to be criticised for being good. So she didn't sell as well with Emotions - and, boy, did they write about that. She sold extremely well with Music Box - and, boy, wasn't it just "selling out"? GTFO. Music Box is a masterpiece. It is her biggest selling album because it contained grand songs, timeless masterpieces and a vocal performance that ought to have won her more accolades than it did. To have created an answer to The Bodyguard soundtrack was in and of itself a stroke of genius that could only have been done by MC. Music Box is her best-selling work and is flawless for that it is. A Blockbuster. But I am sure as shit certain that don't nobody need the 2009 Hero. Get me Ed Shapiro on the phone. (Monday 4 September 2023; 23:40) this is a reply to message 103,298

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,298) by Edward from USA Unless tracks from that recording sessions are released, like All I Live For, she should leave Music Box alone. (Monday 4 September 2023; 02:14)

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,305) by Edward from USA Blanche was something else. The ladies are iconic. May they all rest in peace. (Monday 4 September 2023; 22:56) this is a reply to message 103,300

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,300) by Stacey from USA I love me some Blanche Devereux. (Monday 4 September 2023; 08:44)

Music Box vs. My Prayer (103,304) by Bill from the UK I like this theory. (Monday 4 September 2023; 19:13) this is a reply to message 103,299

Music Box vs. My Prayer (103,299) by Shezz from Pk Maybe this is the song the Clark sisters worked on. According to one fan site she used a full orchestra to rerecord an unreleased song. Rest easy Bill, I don't think she's rerecorded the entire Music box album - just unreleased/unfinished song or 2. Friday is too far away after that teaser she released. Sounds like her current voice? (Monday 4 September 2023; 04:46)

Not yet (103,303) by Randy from USA I stated this last year and y'all beat me up. I do not want her legacy to be this song. I love the song AIWFCIY. But my hopes for MC was to be taken seriously as a singer songwriter. In the vein of a Carole King, Jewel, Sarah Mc, Dianne Warren, Lauryn Hill, Joni Mitchell. To me she's every bit as "deep" as they are. The problem is this diva image and this new idea that she's to be thawed out every November and put away in January. Mariah has a catalogue as robust and timeless as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Prince, Madonna and Barbra Streisand. I am worried sick that her live flubs, overreliance on being a busty Mrs. Claus and a teetering diva in stilettos is not only going to tarnish her legacy but destroy it. Oh, this is all wrong. (Monday 4 September 2023; 19:00)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,302) by BFF from United States I'm so glad we are getting a high quality version of the Extended/Uncut Version of "Anytime You Need a Friend". This is my absolute favorite song on the album. I wonder which of Mariah's other albums will get an "anniversary" re-release. I would like to see that happen for "Daydream" and "Glitter". (Monday 4 September 2023; 14:43) this is a reply to message 103,266

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,266) by Bobby A from United States It will be out on 9/8. Here's what will be included on the 4LP 3CD cassette anniversary edition: Expanded edition with bonus tracks 1. My Prayer - new track from the recording sessions 2. Hero - 2009 Version 3. AYNAF - Extended Version 4. Music Box - Acapella... Oooh wee. I need to hear this version. 5. Dream Lover - Live at the Top of Pops *Live at Proctor's Theatre 1. new remastered audio *Behind the Scenes of Dream Lover video - Mini Documentary *Dream Lover video 4k *MC Then and Now featurette *And many more bonus features (Thursday 31 August 2023; 16:45)

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,301) by Jamie from UK I agree. (Monday 4 September 2023; 12:02) this is a reply to message 103,297

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,297) by Bill from the UK Please no. Why paint the peacock? (Monday 4 September 2023; 00:17)

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,300) by Stacey from USA I love me some Blanche Devereux. (Monday 4 September 2023; 08:44) this is a reply to message 103,297

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,297) by Bill from the UK Please no. Why paint the peacock? (Monday 4 September 2023; 00:17)

Music Box vs. My Prayer (103,299) by Shezz from Pk Maybe this is the song the Clark sisters worked on. According to one fan site she used a full orchestra to rerecord an unreleased song. Rest easy Bill, I don't think she's rerecorded the entire Music box album - just unreleased/unfinished song or 2. Friday is too far away after that teaser she released. Sounds like her current voice? (Monday 4 September 2023; 04:46) this is a reply to message 103,294

Music Box vs. My Prayer (103,294) by Bobby A from United States I have always wondered if Music Box started out as as a gospel song but evolved into what we have today. Listening to Music Box, MC makes you think she is talking to God in one verse and in another verse is to talking her lover. The use of the word "thee" makes me think Music Box was a gospel song before MC changed the lyrics to make it more secular with the use of the words "sweet", "tenderly", and "baby". Therefore, I am wondering did My Prayer evolve out of Music Box to become the gospel song MC wanted. I think that it is safe to assume that My Prayer is a gospel song. I hope The Price sisters and Melonie Daniels took it to church. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 16:59)

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,298) by Edward from USA Unless tracks from that recording sessions are released, like All I Live For, she should leave Music Box alone. (Monday 4 September 2023; 02:14) this is a reply to message 103,296

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,296) by Jamie from UK Just seen a post that there's a rumour Mariah is re-recording one or more tracks for musicbox30 or another project to be released this year. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 19:50)

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,297) by Bill from the UK Please no. Why paint the peacock? (Monday 4 September 2023; 00:17) this is a reply to message 103,296

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,296) by Jamie from UK Just seen a post that there's a rumour Mariah is re-recording one or more tracks for musicbox30 or another project to be released this year. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 19:50)

Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,296) by Jamie from UK Just seen a post that there's a rumour Mariah is re-recording one or more tracks for musicbox30 or another project to be released this year. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 19:50)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,295) by Jamie from UK I find both Mariah Carey and Emotions albums to be a little lower in volume compared to Music Box onwards. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 18:35) this is a reply to message 103,291

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,291) by Bill from the UK I don't have that version my friend, but that's because it's a lot of snake oil. It won't sound any better than the CD. CD audio (16bit/44.1khz) is better than the top range of human hearing (but a substantial margin), so much like the gold "hi-res" stamp you see, it's marketing with no discernable difference. The fact the K2 CDs play on a regular CD player, which cannot encode any better than the Redbook standard, is testament to that. The only true difference can be heard on the SACD/HDCD format, which you need to play on special decoders/systems. You will hear nuances in the music and perhaps elements deeper in the mix brought to life a bit more. To my knowledge only #1's and Divas Live has been released on that format from Mariah's catalogue. Any difference you hear on the K2 version will likely be down to the mastering, and in most cases it's "louder" only. So, put in your regular Music Box CD and turn up the volume dial and you'll have the same outcome. We are fortunate Mariah recorded her albums in top quality Sony studios (up until Rainbow), the CDs all sound fantastic and are the absolute best they can be. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 10:58)

Music Box vs. My Prayer (103,294) by Bobby A from United States I have always wondered if Music Box started out as as a gospel song but evolved into what we have today. Listening to Music Box, MC makes you think she is talking to God in one verse and in another verse is to talking her lover. The use of the word "thee" makes me think Music Box was a gospel song before MC changed the lyrics to make it more secular with the use of the words "sweet", "tenderly", and "baby". Therefore, I am wondering did My Prayer evolve out of Music Box to become the gospel song MC wanted. I think that it is safe to assume that My Prayer is a gospel song. I hope The Price sisters and Melonie Daniels took it to church. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 16:59)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,293) by Bobby A from United States That's what I thought too, Bill. K2 technology is just a waste of money. I have always thought that from 1990-1997 MC's recordings had the best sound. Sony was a powerhouse back then in every aspect of the music industry. I will save my money for the 8th. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 16:27) this is a reply to message 103,291

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,291) by Bill from the UK I don't have that version my friend, but that's because it's a lot of snake oil. It won't sound any better than the CD. CD audio (16bit/44.1khz) is better than the top range of human hearing (but a substantial margin), so much like the gold "hi-res" stamp you see, it's marketing with no discernable difference. The fact the K2 CDs play on a regular CD player, which cannot encode any better than the Redbook standard, is testament to that. The only true difference can be heard on the SACD/HDCD format, which you need to play on special decoders/systems. You will hear nuances in the music and perhaps elements deeper in the mix brought to life a bit more. To my knowledge only #1's and Divas Live has been released on that format from Mariah's catalogue. Any difference you hear on the K2 version will likely be down to the mastering, and in most cases it's "louder" only. So, put in your regular Music Box CD and turn up the volume dial and you'll have the same outcome. We are fortunate Mariah recorded her albums in top quality Sony studios (up until Rainbow), the CDs all sound fantastic and are the absolute best they can be. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 10:58)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,292) by Edward from USA I absolutely agree with you. Remastering anything from the late 80's on has resulted in CD's with louder volumes, that's it. Sometimes the remastering process has even ruined the original feel of the CD. For me, remastering works wonders by removing background static noise from recordings that predate the CD era and by improving those recordings that sounded as if the artists were singing from inside a well, other than that, it's just a way to entice people to buy again. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 13:37) this is a reply to message 103,291

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,291) by Bill from the UK I don't have that version my friend, but that's because it's a lot of snake oil. It won't sound any better than the CD. CD audio (16bit/44.1khz) is better than the top range of human hearing (but a substantial margin), so much like the gold "hi-res" stamp you see, it's marketing with no discernable difference. The fact the K2 CDs play on a regular CD player, which cannot encode any better than the Redbook standard, is testament to that. The only true difference can be heard on the SACD/HDCD format, which you need to play on special decoders/systems. You will hear nuances in the music and perhaps elements deeper in the mix brought to life a bit more. To my knowledge only #1's and Divas Live has been released on that format from Mariah's catalogue. Any difference you hear on the K2 version will likely be down to the mastering, and in most cases it's "louder" only. So, put in your regular Music Box CD and turn up the volume dial and you'll have the same outcome. We are fortunate Mariah recorded her albums in top quality Sony studios (up until Rainbow), the CDs all sound fantastic and are the absolute best they can be. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 10:58)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,291) by Bill from the UK I don't have that version my friend, but that's because it's a lot of snake oil. It won't sound any better than the CD. CD audio (16bit/44.1khz) is better than the top range of human hearing (but a substantial margin), so much like the gold "hi-res" stamp you see, it's marketing with no discernable difference. The fact the K2 CDs play on a regular CD player, which cannot encode any better than the Redbook standard, is testament to that. The only true difference can be heard on the SACD/HDCD format, which you need to play on special decoders/systems. You will hear nuances in the music and perhaps elements deeper in the mix brought to life a bit more. To my knowledge only #1's and Divas Live has been released on that format from Mariah's catalogue. Any difference you hear on the K2 version will likely be down to the mastering, and in most cases it's "louder" only. So, put in your regular Music Box CD and turn up the volume dial and you'll have the same outcome. We are fortunate Mariah recorded her albums in top quality Sony studios (up until Rainbow), the CDs all sound fantastic and are the absolute best they can be. (Sunday 3 September 2023; 10:58) this is a reply to message 103,290

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,290) by Bobby A from United States What do we know about Dolby Atmos technology that was used for mastering the 30th anniversary edition? Also, I just found out Music Box was released on a K2 HD mastering technology CD in 2011. Bill, do you have the K2 CD? (Saturday 2 September 2023; 15:36)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,290) by Bobby A from United States What do we know about Dolby Atmos technology that was used for mastering the 30th anniversary edition? Also, I just found out Music Box was released on a K2 HD mastering technology CD in 2011. Bill, do you have the K2 CD? (Saturday 2 September 2023; 15:36) this is a reply to message 103,288

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,288) by Bill from the UK Me too. I just keep praying I don't die before Friday so I get to experience it. (Saturday 2 September 2023; 14:00)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,289) by Jamie from UK Haha that made me giggle. (Saturday 2 September 2023; 15:06) this is a reply to message 103,288

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,288) by Bill from the UK Me too. I just keep praying I don't die before Friday so I get to experience it. (Saturday 2 September 2023; 14:00)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,288) by Bill from the UK Me too. I just keep praying I don't die before Friday so I get to experience it. (Saturday 2 September 2023; 14:00) this is a reply to message 103,287

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,287) by Jamie from UK Yes I keep looking around to see if it's anywhere online. I can't wait. (Saturday 2 September 2023; 13:54)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,287) by Jamie from UK Yes I keep looking around to see if it's anywhere online. I can't wait. (Saturday 2 September 2023; 13:54) this is a reply to message 103,285

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,285) by Bill from the UK I'm not sure, but presumably through her website and, for an artist if her standing, I'd imagine it would be on Amazon and so on. The trailer does say there is an "expanded digital version" which I am assuming is the 3xCD version. It's next week, so I'm surprised it's not yet available to pre-order anywhere. (Saturday 2 September 2023; 13:01)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,286) by Bobby A from United States September 8th is the day at midnight on MC's website. The expanded digital package will be made immediately available on digital platforms while the physical items will have ship dates assigned to them. Hopefully, the 3 CD set is ready now to be shipped from a warehouse. The 4 LP will be assigned a November or December ship date. I hope the 4 LP vinyl set receives the same packaging as The Rarities. (Saturday 2 September 2023; 13:30) this is a reply to message 103,284

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,284) by Jamie from UK Do we know how we will be able to purchase this yet? And will it also be available on digital download? (Saturday 2 September 2023; 09:38)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,285) by Bill from the UK I'm not sure, but presumably through her website and, for an artist if her standing, I'd imagine it would be on Amazon and so on. The trailer does say there is an "expanded digital version" which I am assuming is the 3xCD version. It's next week, so I'm surprised it's not yet available to pre-order anywhere. (Saturday 2 September 2023; 13:01) this is a reply to message 103,284

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,284) by Jamie from UK Do we know how we will be able to purchase this yet? And will it also be available on digital download? (Saturday 2 September 2023; 09:38)

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,284) by Jamie from UK Do we know how we will be able to purchase this yet? And will it also be available on digital download? (Saturday 2 September 2023; 09:38) this is a reply to message 103,270

Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,270) by Bill from the UK I am so excited for this news. And wow, a new song from the recording sessions, I can't wait to hear it. And finally, to have the Thanksgiving concert on audio at last. Music Box was my first Mariah album and still to this day remains one of my favourites. It is a beautiful album, thank you Mariah for this gift. (Thursday 31 August 2023; 23:58)

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