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TEOM concerts (106,239) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Ok. So if you see this video containing the whole concert from that perspective, you would think that there could be some lipping, but the rest would be mainly live. But if you see all the Mariah videos from the first concert uploaded 7/8 days ago on this channel, you truly can see the real thing happening, that is, she's lipping everything except for 5 specific moments throughout the entire concert. The recordings are so zoomed-in that it is so evident. Besides, sometimes she skips phrases, she starts miming two seconds later or she's just too lazy to pretend to be making an effort on the belting parts. As I said before, at least, we have new high-quality recordings of most of the songs. To be honest, I became aware of the lipping thing (you know, the lipped parts of some songs) back in 2008. At that moment and after analyzing so many performances, I realized that she had been doing it from 1997 (the belted section of Honey at Top of the Pops, for example). It was a total and complete letdown, and I took my time to process it. I'm a huge fan and I'll always be. I'll keep following her forever. For sure, she uses lipping for whatever reasons, some of them have been explained or theorized here and I can agree with them, but it is a fact. And right now it has come to a point where almost the whole thing is. Anyway, we love her. (Sunday 21 April 2024; 01:39) this is a reply to message 106,238

TEOM concerts (106,238) by TJ from Norway I might be blonde, but after watching a lot if clips on YouTube I don't believe that she lipped like 90 percent of the show. I know this is a little late, after all the fuzz on the board. Peace. (Saturday 20 April 2024; 22:26)

Las Vegas (106,179) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Sorry. I didn't mean for you to go that far. Anyway, it is what it is and that's it (vocally speaking). In fact, after the Circles rehearsal video, I had thought she was preparing for more live vocals. But this is just the next step after the Christmas shows, that is, everything is lipped. However and as I said before, at least there are new pre-recorded renditions of almost everything. It's better than nothing. (Monday 15 April 2024; 16:11) this is a reply to message 106,172

Las Vegas (106,172) by Bill from the UK I'll always love Mariah, but a grand total of 2 minutes of actual live vocals from a 2 hour show is appalling. Mariah fans love to mock J. Lo, but Mariah herself is no better. I think I'm finally done with her now. There's nothing more to say. Good luck y'all. (Monday 15 April 2024; 09:03)

Las Vegas (106,171) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain This is all she sang live on the first night. The new renditions sound really good though. (Monday 15 April 2024; 01:02) this is a reply to message 106,152

Las Vegas (106,152) by Shezz from Pk She fooled me first with the low resolution videos coming out. I thought wow she really did work hard for these shows and got her voice back. To be fair, it is her current voice - I think it's clear now she's not getting her confidence back to sing them live. Her voice sounds good though. She looked great, not as stiff as her first Christmas shows, she'll only get better on stage. I didn't see enough clips to see how much she was singing live but her 2 mostly live staples VOL and Hero seemed majorly lipped. Still hoping for MC16 sometime soon. (Saturday 13 April 2024; 13:59)

I Don't (105,725) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain It's the usual playback: the most demanding parts. In "I Don't": the chorus "'Cause when you love someone, you just don't treat them bad..." and the final belting part. I mean, the parts sung perfectly well. She did a really good job on both occasions and her voice was in a really good condition at that time. Another impressive performance was VOL at Jimmy Kimmel. By the way, I don't know which "I'm That Chick" performance you're referring to. (Saturday 24 February 2024; 21:11) this is a reply to message 105,678

I Don't (105,678) by Robert-Anthony from United States No way. Not I Don't too? They both sound completely live. Can you post the last time MC performed 100% live on network TV before The Distance in 2019? I am thinking when she performed I'm That Chick on the Victoria's Secret primetime CBS special. Right? (Friday 23 February 2024; 02:12)

I Don't (105,676) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Neither one is fully live. (Friday 23 February 2024; 01:18) this is a reply to message 105,662

I Don't (105,662) by Robert-Anthony from United States I forgot that she did perform I Don't 100% live. She was having some fun and was happy during this era. (Thursday 22 February 2024; 11:11)

MC (104,651) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Merry Christmas to all. Ho ho ho. (Monday 25 December 2023; 13:20)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,530) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain She even says "Wow" to one belt by JHud. Lol She's not that mean to her after all. Well, seriously, do you think Mariah's vocals are all live? Take a look at 1:37, for example, or the whistles and belts at the end. I don't know. Well, I think I must stop analyzing the performance. Jajaja. (Wednesday 13 December 2023; 00:25) this is a reply to message 104,516

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,516) by Andrew from the UK This is just conjecture, but if Mariah focused on J-Hud it may have resulted quickly in her being challenged to "bring it". Concentrating on Ariana was a very safe bet. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 02:18)

Christmas collabs (104,529) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Lol. You foresaw it. Really? (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 23:57) this is a reply to message 104,484

Christmas collabs (104,484) by Andrew from the UK Seeing as Mariah doesn't even pretend to lipsync now, she might as well just let Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande to a duet on stage while she watches, claps, and says "I love you" a few times. (Saturday 9 December 2023; 14:54)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,528) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Leaving the comments by the author aside, this video captures better the situation of the moment (better quality and angle). It's not that bad. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 23:55) this is a reply to message 104,516

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,516) by Andrew from the UK This is just conjecture, but if Mariah focused on J-Hud it may have resulted quickly in her being challenged to "bring it". Concentrating on Ariana was a very safe bet. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 02:18)

Did you know about this rule in China? (104,449) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Share message - Mayday: Taiwan rock stars deny breaking China's lip syncing ban. Well, Mariah wasn't caught. Lol. (Thursday 7 December 2023; 11:41)

New music? (104,223) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Yeah, sorry. I realized shortly after sending the message. But it's true I haven't listened to that song very much. And it got a Grammy nomination, like someone said. (Sunday 26 November 2023; 01:56) this is a reply to message 104,213

New music? (104,213) by Bill from the UK That's the remix of Workin' Hard from MB30. (Saturday 25 November 2023; 01:56)

New music? (104,209) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain New song in the background? "I'm looking for... looking for my love." (Friday 24 November 2023; 23:14)

Different vocals (104,187) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain I think I heard this some time ago. (Thursday 23 November 2023; 22:23)

All I Live For (103,490) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain I think it's just a selection of the best different recordings put together, as she usually does to make the final perfect version (I would do too). Take a listen. The first chorus is exactly the same on both except that the 2020 version has one out of every two sentences cut off. The cutting can be heard if you listen closely. Have a try. (Thursday 14 September 2023; 23:54) this is a reply to message 103,487

All I Live For (103,487) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia The first chorus is different. Mariah sings the whole first chorus in the Extended Version. In The Rarities, basically the background singers do the whole first chorus. Also I noticed that in Extended Version, Mariah's voice is less nasal especially in "nobody's gonna steal my heart away". (Thursday 14 September 2023; 18:34)

AYNAF extended version (103,489) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain The finale of the song had been on YouTube long ago. I remember listening to it. And a more polished version a month ago. (Thursday 14 September 2023; 23:48)

Rainbow was bigger than Daydream (102,747) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain She was really having fun. Look. (Sunday 21 May 2023; 00:39) this is a reply to message 102,746

Rainbow was bigger than Daydream (102,746) by BFF from United States I definitely loved the "Rainbow" era. Mariah seemed to be having fun with the promotion and seemed more relaxed than in previous eras. Out of her #1 singles, I have always felt that "Thank God I Found You" was the most under appreciated - especially the original version. The song probably would have been better as a duet with Joe rather having 98 Degrees on it, but it's still a great slow jam/ballad. "Crybaby" was also a great song that probably should have gotten an official release rather than as the double A-side with "Can't Take that Away". The only song on the album I don't care for is "X-Girlfriend". I wonder how many of the songs that ended up on "Rainbow" were originally intended for "Glitter". I'm pretty sure I remember Mariah saying that "Heartbreaker" was originally intended for the project when it was called "All That Glitters". (Saturday 20 May 2023; 22:18)

Concert in France (102,658) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain It was last April 30th. (Friday 5 May 2023; 01:01) this is a reply to message 102,652

Concert in France (102,652) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway What is this concert I keep see footage from popping up on YouTube, was this recently, or is it from last year? From what I can hear at least, she is better than Global Cityzen, but still throaty and raspy, and still using the backing tracks we have become custom to. But she seems a bit more confident and happy. If the concert was from last year, then just forget this message. Then we just have to wait for Mariah's next gig which is not that far away. (Thursday 4 May 2023; 12:16)

1994 video (102,496) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain She's always been saying the same. (Thursday 6 April 2023; 21:46)

Edward (102,480) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Happy birthday. I'm eternally 18, by the way. I've been turning 18 since 1997. Lol. (Thursday 6 April 2023; 00:40) this is a reply to message 102,471

Edward (102,471) by Bill from the UK Happy Anniversary Edward. (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 15:37)

I miss albums (102,479) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Definitively. I remember at that time my CD player wasn't working. So, after buying the album, I had it at home for 3 days until I was able to get to a friend's home and burn a cassette tape. Imagine my frustration, but, at the same time, the anticipation created up to when I finally got to listen to it. That process (waiting for the day of the release, going to the store, coming back home, playing the CD over and over) doesn't happen anymore and I do miss it too. (Thursday 6 April 2023; 00:38) this is a reply to message 102,477

I miss albums (102,477) by Edward from USA I totally agree with you. Having an album, a theme, the lyrics on a carefully crafted CD insert was simply a pleasant journey. I remember rushing home with the Butterfly CD still unopened in in my hands. The anticipation felt like having butterflies in my stomach, such a surreal moment, at least for me. Since I hadn't listened to anything other than the "Honey Maxi Single", I almost died when "Butterfly" kicked. I miss those days. (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 23:06)

Vanishing live in Sydney (Butterfly Tour) (102,459) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain It's really amazing to hear such wonderful and impromptu performance. Wow. (Monday 3 April 2023; 23:24) this is a reply to message 102,458

Vanishing live in Sydney (Butterfly Tour) (102,458) by Lee from UK Yes, yes, yes. Butterfly era vocals on Vanishing. Chef's kiss. I really enjoy coming across new rarities. Thanks for this. (Monday 3 April 2023; 22:51)

Song of the Summer (102,209) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain That was my favorite song of the 2008 summer. I always used to play it when I got dressed and ready to go out. It's so uplifting. This comment refers to I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time. (Saturday 11 February 2023; 23:17) this is a reply to message 102,204

Song of the Summer (102,204) by Tevin from USA Maybe this is wishful thinking but the song that I feel never got a fair shot for how good it is, is [I'll be loving you long time]. It reminds me of a modern day version of [Always be my baby]. I wish we could get just for that song this year and make it a song of the Summer. (Friday 10 February 2023; 18:46)

It's A Wrap EP (102,206) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain That was my favorite song of the 2008 summer. I always used to play it when I got dressed and ready to go out. It's so uplifting. (Friday 10 February 2023; 23:19) this is a reply to message 102,205

It's A Wrap EP (102,205) by JC from USA While I have little hope of the song ascending to the top 10, I love the Edit Version. Much more radio friendly and, musically, love the bass at the :07 mark and scaling back the instrumental over some lyrical highlights (ex Maury Povich). I always this song was cute and humorous. I like a light hearted Mariah (cue the chuckle at the end). (Friday 10 February 2023; 18:56)

Butterfly (102,074) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Butterfly is the song of my life. There are different approaches to it. (Sunday 15 January 2023; 02:02) this is a reply to message 102,072

Butterfly (102,072) by Brad from USA With my mother's recent passing, I think of her in the context of this song and sending someone you love on to the afterlife and hoping that world will embrace them and that one day we will join them again. It's a bit of a different take on the lyrics of this song and the song's original meaning but equally fitting in many ways, especially when your loved one has gone through so much before their eventual passing. (Saturday 14 January 2023; 19:00)

One Child rehearsal (101,606) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain There were two rehearsals of that song. Both amazing. (Monday 7 November 2022; 23:28) this is a reply to message 101,604

One Child rehearsal (101,604) by MC1989 from Spain I just saw the clip from Mariah's rehearsal of "One Child" live in Washington in 2010. Wow. This was one of the last times Mariah went for really powerful high belted notes live. What a a treasure she is. (Monday 7 November 2022; 19:18)

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