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Working Hard (Terry Hunter Remix) (103,395)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 9 September 2023; 20:41) | | |
| It sort of reminds me how the David Morales club remixes start out with a fast beat with MC's ad libs and humming to let you know the vocals are going to be on fire. How we get the WH remix to the top of the dance chart? |
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This is a reply to message 103,394 by
Edward from USA
(Saturday 9 September 2023; 17:29) | | |
Working Hard Remix is on fire. I prefer it over the original.
I had a dream that Mariah had released the Papua New Guinea version of MB30 CD1 with "Randy's Theme" at the end. One can have a "Right to Dream". |
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Randy (103,392)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 9 September 2023; 14:17) | | |
| Hey Randy. I am anxious to hear your thoughts about MB 30. I hope you have had a chance to listen to the masterpiece. |
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My Prayer (103,383)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Friday 8 September 2023; 23:10) | | |
| Brillant rendition. MC can definitely take a remake and make it her own. MC keep digging in that vault. |
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This is a reply to message 103,380 by
Andrew from United Kingdom
(Friday 8 September 2023; 18:05) | | |
| It's anastonishing vocal performance. But I can't stop hearing Unchained Melody when the arpeggio kicks in. The song is great but - now don't shoot me - feels very out-dated, even for the 90s. |
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Music Box acapella (103,374)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Friday 8 September 2023; 15:03) | | |
| Music Box acapella is just beautiful. It has always been one of my favorite tracks on MB. All of the tracks on disc 2 really flow very well together. |
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It's here (103,363)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Friday 8 September 2023; 06:32) | | |
| Speechless. Mesmerizing. 90s Mariah perfecto. |
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This is a reply to message 103,359 by
Edward from USA
(Friday 8 September 2023; 01:19) | | |
| How so? |
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Release date (103,344)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 7 September 2023; 22:22) | | |
| Yes. Be ready on the website at 11:50pm Eastern because items are going to sell out quickly. |
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This is a reply to message 103,342 by
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(Thursday 7 September 2023; 21:57) | | |
| Seems it's coming out at midnight tonight? Thought it was tomorrow? |
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Clivillés and Cole (103,339)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 7 September 2023; 13:55) | | |
| Does anyone know the backstory how this dynamic duo came to work with MC? I believe MC was looking for a producer to give her some uptempo hits for her second album. |
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This is a reply to message 103,335 by
enwar00 from usa
(Thursday 7 September 2023; 07:37) | | |
| Haha it's funny because the past couple weeks I've been listening to my Seduction album that they made just before they hooked up with Mimi. To be honest I never realized she held Music Box this dearly to her. Thought she thought it was too basic or something. Then was almost thinking this is getting such a better treatment with the re-release because it's her highest seller. I guess I may be wrong. |
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Disc two (103,330)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 7 September 2023; 01:53) | | |
| MC just tweeted the disc one tracklisting. You were right about EFA, Bill. Music Box will now get a proper ending for U.S. fans. I will be finding out tomorrow from Grimey's Record store in Nashville if the 3CD will be released to retailers Friday. I am just hoping it has been kept in warehouses all summer. |
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This is a reply to message 103,319 by
Bill from the UK
(Wednesday 6 September 2023; 23:31) | | |
Full tracklisting for the bonus disc:
1. All I Live For (extended version)
2. Endless Love (duet with Luther Vandross)
3. Do You Think of Me
4. Workin' Hard
5. My Prayer
6. Hero (2009 version)
7. Anytime You Need a Friend (extended mix)
8. Music Box (a capella)
9. Dreamlover (live from Top of the Pops)
10. Without You (live from Top of the Pops)
11. Dreamlover (Def Club Mix)
12. Anytime You Need a Friend (C&C Club Version)
13. Anytime You Need a Friend (Soul Convention Remix)
14. I've Been Thinking About You (Terry Hunter Remix)
15. Workin' Hard (Terry Hunter Remix)
This indicates that Everything Fades Away may be placed as track 11 on the regular album (its rightful place). I cannot wait for Friday.  |
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Working Hard remix snippet? (103,328)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 7 September 2023; 01:14) | | |
| It definitely sounds like the original is a Civilles and Cole production. She has been working in that vault all summer. |
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This is a reply to message 103,323 by
RJJ12 from USA
(Thursday 7 September 2023; 00:15) | | |
| Since it's so close to the release date, here is a snippet DJ Terry Hunter played in July at a Chicago House Music Festival in July. |
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Music Box 30th Anniversary (103,322)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 7 September 2023; 00:14) | | |
| The concert will be on digital platforms too. |
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This is a reply to message 103,318 by
Andrew from United Kingdom
(Wednesday 6 September 2023; 23:22) | | |
| I must admit I don't really understand what is being released and how? Is Proctor's Theatre being released as an audio? If so, is it going on Spotify or do you have to actually purchase a hard copy? It's all pretty confusing. |
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Disc two (103,317)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Wednesday 6 September 2023; 23:11) | | |
| Go check out MC's Twitter page. She just released the tracklisting for disc 2. There is another new song called Workin Hard along with an extended version of All I Live For and an IBTAY remix. Disc 2 is 15 tracks. This MB 30th is better than The Rarities. |
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My Prayer - The Platters (103,313)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Tuesday 5 September 2023; 01:17) | | |
| Great post Pedro. My Prayer was a #1 hit on Billboard Top 100 and R&B charts in 1956. Glenn Miller and The Ink Spots covered it too. I did some investigated work myself and found one fan on PulseMariah said that it makes sense that My Prayer has not been registered in MC's name since she is not the writer for My Prayer. And it makes sense for 2.50 song length. It is very typical for songs in the 50s and 60s to be less than 3 minutes. I am really excited now. |
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This is a reply to message 103,310 by
Pedro from Brazil
(Tuesday 5 September 2023; 00:18) | | |
| Some fans are speculating that Mariah's "My Prayer" is actually a cover of a song of the same name by the group "The Platters", because in the promotional video, Mariah's track lasts 2:50, which is similar to this one. What do you think, guys? |
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Re-recording Music Box 30 (103,309)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Tuesday 5 September 2023; 00:07) | | |
| My father couldn't understand why I wanted to watch the Golden Girls as teenager. He found out why when I was 20. Lol. |
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This is a reply to message 103,305 by
Edward from USA
(Monday 4 September 2023; 22:56) | | |
| Blanche was something else. The ladies are iconic. May they all rest in peace. |
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Music Box vs. My Prayer (103,308)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Tuesday 5 September 2023; 00:04) | | |
| This theory makes better sense than mine. Does iTunes and Amazon update their websites with the tracklisting for upcoming Friday releases every Tuesday? |
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This is a reply to message 103,304 by
Bill from the UK
(Monday 4 September 2023; 19:13) | | |
| I like this theory. |
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Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,307)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Tuesday 5 September 2023; 00:00) | | |
| 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. |
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This is a reply to message 103,302 by
BFF from United States
(Monday 4 September 2023; 14:43) | | |
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". |
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Music Box vs. My Prayer (103,294)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Sunday 3 September 2023; 16:59) | | |
| 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. |
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Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,293)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Sunday 3 September 2023; 16:27) | | |
| 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. |
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This is a reply to message 103,291 by
Bill from the UK
(Sunday 3 September 2023; 10:58) | | |
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. |
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Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,290)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 2 September 2023; 15:36) | | |
| 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? |
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This is a reply to message 103,288 by
Bill from the UK
(Saturday 2 September 2023; 14:00) | | |
| Me too. I just keep praying I don't die before Friday so I get to experience it. |
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Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,286)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 2 September 2023; 13:30) | | |
| 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. |
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This is a reply to message 103,284 by
Jamie from UK
(Saturday 2 September 2023; 09:38) | | |
| Do we know how we will be able to purchase this yet? And will it also be available on digital download? |
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Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,279)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Friday 1 September 2023; 21:31) | | |
| This will be the one time the Lambs will make MC's website crash. Lol. We might want to have 2-3 devices active at the same time. Be ready for 9.8.23 at 11:59pm. |
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This is a reply to message 103,278 by
Bill from the UK
(Friday 1 September 2023; 15:00) | | |
| The 3CD edition is encouraging, as that indicates 1 disc for the album, another for the Thanksgiving audio, and the other for the bonus tracks. I'd imagine it'd include the three tracks from The Rarities, plus the four she's shown on her social media accounts. That leaves plenty of room for other surprises which I am pumped about. Also, the clip on Instagram had footage from the Music Box tour. Could it be, finally, we receive this gem? That is "my prayer". |
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Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,269)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 31 August 2023; 21:45) | | |
| Yes, this is the refresh we needed to hear today. I am celebrating the MB 30th release by listening to her two best compliations: #1 To Xfinity and The Rarities. |
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This is a reply to message 103,268 by
Stacey from USA
(Thursday 31 August 2023; 20:57) | | |
| This was my first album I ever bought. Hero was the first song I ever heard. Yes it's schmaltzy but who cares. This album has its place in history. The remixes alone are trendsetting. Happy Anniversary Music Box. |
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Music Box 30th anniversary revealed (103,266)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 31 August 2023; 16:45) | | |
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 |
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Where is she? (103,263)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Wednesday 30 August 2023; 22:00) | | |
| My heart feels for my girl MC. It must be an awful feeling for someone who has lost his or her gift and not be able do what he or she loves doing? 1995 Mariah would have been in the studio until 6am this morning finishing her album to be released in October. I hope that she can get her gift back. |
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This is a reply to message 103,259 by
Zachariah from Croatia
(Wednesday 30 August 2023; 12:08) | | |
| Guys, where is she? What is happening? No news, no nothing. |
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New era? (103,247)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 26 August 2023; 03:52) | | |
| Is this the new era that no one expected? An era where we get new items dropped in MC's store quarterly and occasional video posts on Twitter. I believe this is the new norm. Therefore, I am disappointed with the release of the new Honey 2 LP. The gold colored vinyl is not worth buying. I don't purchase color vinyl because it does not produce brillant stereophonic sound like black vinyl. This is where we are from the start in 1990 to 2023. It is really disappointing that MC hasn't addressed anything. Did Elton John or Janet Jackson experience a career slow down like this without some type of announcement? I would like to know. |
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Great topics this week (103,245)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Wednesday 23 August 2023; 19:56) | | |
| Edward, it's the British accent that is intriguing to me. Lol. |
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This is a reply to message 103,244 by
Edward from USA
(Wednesday 23 August 2023; 07:42) | | |
| Robert-Anthony, make up your mind about all these British men. Remember that Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins. |
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