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Re: St John the Divine (91,228) (91,236) by Dove from United States I found it glorious, I love how raw it sounds. If I close my eyes it makes me feel like I'm there. I also like how the new tracks flow and feel like part of the concert. Worth my money. (Sunday 3 November 2019; 23:25)

Re: St John the Divine (91,231) (91,235) by Salmon skin roll from Unagi Basically what I said. Have you been posting here long? (Sunday 3 November 2019; 20:47)

Re: Walkers commercial (91,227) (91,234) by Bill from the UK Haha, yes this is better than what I was expecting. Mariah was brilliant, in every way. She looks a million dollars and she was great with the comedic aspect and sending herself up. I really, really hope all this publicity, the deluxe, the new video etc. help to give Mariah a new number 1 with AIWFCIY. No song has ever been more deserving, it is universally lauded and will be going strong long after we've all gone. (Sunday 3 November 2019; 20:30)

Re: St John the Divine (91,231) (91,233) by Chicago Lamb from USA I agree totally and was expecting re-mastered, properly mixed, dubbed versions. Had anyone known they were going to need it 25 years later, betcha they'd have produced it in line with JTTW. Here's to a 19th #1 this December, Lambs. (Sunday 3 November 2019; 18:48)

Re: St John the Divine (91,230) (91,232) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I agree with Bill on this one, I appreciate the concert. I enjoy hearing the adlibs and imperfections. For me the experience wouldn't be the same without them. I confide myself lucky we have this on CD at all and my physical copy arrives Monday, looking forward to the artwork and eventually the cd single. One of the reasons I can't spend the energy being upset at her for having insecurities is because I can understand how she developed them. People get upset if something sounds too edited and they get upset if it's left alone too. I'll be listening to this lots and so glad it is in her Christmas catalogue now. (Sunday 3 November 2019; 16:54)

Re: St John the Divine (91,228) (91,231) by Edward from USA That concert wasn't recorded with the intention of releasing it either in video or audio form, one track was and the dubbing made it perfect. It's not the same when all instruments and voice are coming together through one single channel and when the venue wasn't suited for this type of recording. I'm pretty sure people in attendance must've had, as always, a different experience, a great one. It's obvious though that we were expecting "JTTW" type of quality, and for such anticipated release silence on the board speaks volumes. I personally won't be listening to those tracks again, I'll pretend they were not released, just like the R-Kelly and Mary J. Blige collabos. I'm not mad, I just once again set my expectations too high, but just did so because it was 90's Mariah. (Sunday 3 November 2019; 03:00)

Re: St John the Divine (91,228) (91,230) by Bill from the UK I will have to respectfully disagree here. The fact it isn't dubbed to within an inch of its life and is a pure and genuinely honest representation of that concert is what makes it so great. The undubbed Unplugged, MSG and others are so much better because it's not perfect. Imperfection is perfection. The new little ad libs and flourishes Mariah added were great, she was energetic and I love that Mariah put it on the deluxe as is, because no singer could do a concert like that. As was said earlier by someone, you truly do realise just how talented this woman is, and what a God given gift she has. (Sunday 3 November 2019; 01:08)

Re: St John the Divine (91,228) (91,229) by Will from England Scroll down a little further. Plenty of good comments on it. (Saturday 2 November 2019; 22:46)

St John the Divine (91,228) by Salmon skin roll from Unagi Is the silence on this due to it being a little underwhelming? A quantum of confusion, isn't it? It's great that we can hear it. But Joy To The World is stratopheric. And AIWFCIY is difficult. She has always had trouble with this song. As with Dreamlover, never comfortable singing it live. The best was Disneyland 2003ish. But St John the Divine feels hollow, no? No reverb. Can't hear the audience. All songs lead to anti climax. It's good. But the expectancy was probably way too high. The Sugar Plum Fairy is genius. But leaving out the First Noel seems a missed opportunity. Anyway it's good. If not great. If not number 1 this year then when? (Saturday 2 November 2019; 22:18)

Walkers commercial (91,227) by MusicfanJ from Germany Isn't it hilariius? I can watch it again and again. So funny and MC looks very beautiful. Mariah will be the ultimate Christmas queen this year for sure. Good times to come. I can't wait to get my early present "the deluxe album". (Saturday 2 November 2019; 22:13)

Rainbow - 20 years (91,225) by Billy from Greece Happy anniversary to "Rainbow". (Saturday 2 November 2019; 16:29)

Merry Christmas Deluxe - the aftermath (91,224) by Bill from the UK Okay. So now some time has passed and I have composed myself, let me give my thoughts. My physical version arrived yesterday, and I was so not prepared for the beautiful packaging and pictures. I opened the digipak and gasped at Mariah's beauty in those unseen shots from the original shoot. And then all these beautiful pictures in the new booklet, wow. It's a great deluxe, and now we have the new unseen footage of AIWFCIY. The original video was probably one of my faves, as Mariah had never looked more beautiful than in the snow running around like a little girl and looking like an angel. She is just perfection. What an era, and how blessed are we all to have lived this. Worth the 25 year wait. (Saturday 2 November 2019; 12:32)

Re: MCIIY (91,219) (91,223) by Hector from Mexico The tracks from her second Christmas album are really a bonus thing. Everybody can go and purchase Merry Christmas II You anytime. The true star of this album is the St. John the Divine live performance. (Saturday 2 November 2019; 02:43)

Re: Questions regarding the Deluxe Anniversary cd (91,221) (91,222) by Bobby A from United States I can answer all of your questions. The version sold in MC's online store is the same version you can find in your local retailer. The online store was like the hook to draw you into the Deluxe Anniversary being released. It doesn't say it on the packaging, but both songs from MC and MCIIY have been remastered. You can really tell it on disc 1. The sound is incredible. Sugar Plum Fairy shows why MC is one of the greatest female vocalist ever. I think there is a hidden track on disc 1 after Jesus Oh What A Wonderful Child. Anybody else notice the second insert with AIWFCIY's chart accomplishments? It is like MC knows this is the year she is going to get her 19th number one Hot 100 song. (Saturday 2 November 2019; 01:29)

Questions regarding the Deluxe Anniversary cd (91,221) by sally from united states I'm wondering about a few things about the deluxe anniversary edition of the Merry Christmas album and hoping some of you may know the answer. First of all, does anyone know if it's limited edition and thus will no longer be available once the holidays are over? Furthermore, I'm wondering if the version of the deluxe cd sold on the official Mariah Carey shop website is completely one of a kind or if it's the same version you can buy elsewhere in stores, etc. I'm asking because on the official MC shop it is mentioned that this cd contains "rare photos, a personal note from Mariah, and some Mariah-themed Christmas decorations". So basically, does anyone know if this is the version of the deluxe edition that I'd find in a store or would I have to order it from the MC shop in order to get it? (Friday 1 November 2019; 23:28)

Re: MCIIY (91,219) (91,220) by sally from united states I noticed that too. I do wish she had included One Child, such an underrated song imo. (Friday 1 November 2019; 23:15)

MCIIY (91,219) by Todd from Melbourne, Australia I can't help but notice the omission of all but three of the songs from her second Christmas album on this Christmas Spectacular she's just dropped. I also remember her saying in one of her Christmas concerts something along the lines of "This is from my second Christmas album, Merry Christmas 2 or whatever they ended up calling it." Potentially not her favourite festive moment. I'm also glad she didn't include the Bieber version, but had secretly hoped for a Michael Buble duet. (Friday 1 November 2019; 21:32)

Re: St John the Divine (91,207) (91,218) by Hector from Mexico Mariah sounds glorious on this concert. I really love it. It's a great addition to the original Merry Christmas. Breathtaking. (Friday 1 November 2019; 21:11)

SJTD (91,217) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) A perfect addition to a masterpiece of art. Bravo MC, you are truly the queen of Christmas. (Friday 1 November 2019; 19:35)

Re: St John the Divine (91,215) (91,216) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada I don't care if I am sappy. I literally just got tears in my eyes listening to the concert footage. Nope she's not perfect, but she is a music legend. If there is ever a DVD of this concert, I'm snapping it up. (Friday 1 November 2019; 18:08)

Re: St John the Divine (91,211) (91,215) by Bill from the UK I didn't know of the CD single version, so thanks for letting me know. I have ordered it (and also the 7-inch and cassette). Guys, the concert is better than I could ever have hoped. I was worried MC would engineer the crap out of it but it sounds raw and beautiful and perfect. What a treat and what a gift. I am so happy. I can't believe this wonderful music and singing was kept locked away for 25 years (exclamation mark). (Friday 1 November 2019; 12:39)

Re: St John the Divine (91,207) (91,214) by virgo.miss from australia I have ordered this and it arrives Tuesday. Since I already own the original this is now my very first duplicate, which means I think I now qualify as an actual lamb. Yay. (Friday 1 November 2019; 10:19)

Sugar Plum Fairy Introludes (91,213) by Billy from Greece And this is yet another reason why Mariah is in a class all of her own. Say what you want about tiaras and tantrums, the woman is a legend. (Friday 1 November 2019; 09:24)

Re: St John the Divine (91,209) (91,212) by Billy from Greece I'm listening to the live concert as I type. I feel emotional. This is basically only the second official live concert by Mariah released. I'm not sure how obvious it was back then, but listening to her 25 years after this concert one realizes that she is really one of the greatest voices to ever walk on this earth. Beautiful packaging as well. (Friday 1 November 2019; 09:17)

Re: St John the Divine (91,207) (91,211) by Bobby A from United States I can't wait either. I can't sleep tonight. Do you know that a St .John the Divine live version of Hero is included on a new AIWFCIY CD single sold at Mariah Carey.com for 2.98? It has 4 tracks on the CD. This will make my fourth item that I have purchased since she announced the Deluxe Anniversary Edition on her website. Something tells me a DVD of the concert is coming soon. (Friday 1 November 2019; 04:31)

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