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Re: Songwriters speech (100,475) (100,481) by TheWind from England Incoherent. Missed the mark. Undermined her purpose for being there. It's embarrassing that at her age she is unable to get it together for these events. Aside from her speech, her outfit and hair were awful too. I don't know who is styling her lately, but that outfit was something befitting a real housewives reunion and not a seasoned diva. And to be clear, that isn't a good thing. (Friday 17 June 2022; 19:47)

Re: Collaborations (100,438) (100,454) by TheWind from England I don't believe I said I wanted 90s style runs or indeed music. I clearly stated that I think Mariah needs to keep it simple and stop chasing trends. If you think Caution is truly great, then good for you, but the general public and most fans alike don't agree, as proven by the sales. If most people can see what is glaringly obvious, but a small few cannot, then I'm afraid it isn't us who are out of touch. A 52 year old writing, producing and stylising music akin to that of a 20 year old is not a good look. What I want from Mariah is authenticity, and Caution is anything but that. I also believe Mariah was under Roc Nation at that time of promoting Caution, and I strongly suspect most of the album's promotional budget was spent buying positive reviews, something Roc Nation are known for. There is no way on earth that Caution can by any measurable standard be considered better than Butterfly, Daydream, TEOM, or indeed any other Mariah album, just because it was supposedly well received by critics. It's easily her worst album. There's a reason the late night version of WBT was so well received by fans. It was mature, sophisticated, and sexy, all at the same time. Something we haven't seen for a while. A few tracks of original material written in that vein would not go amiss. (Wednesday 15 June 2022; 21:06)

Re: Collaborations (100,427) (100,429) by TheWind from England I couldn't agree more. The current Mariah is at her best when she just strips it back, doesn't overthink it and just goes with the music and melody. This constant thirst to be current is exhausting and counterproductive. The irony of it all is, if she just stuck to her guns, trusted the simplicity of her process and went with it, she'd get more acclaim and we as fans would be happier, that's for sure. Caution was an example of Mariah chasing current trends, albeit in her own style, but selling the album as not chasing trends, to save face should it not do well. We need no more of that. Get a piano, some strings and get into the studio and do what you do best. Nobody has ever fallen in love with Mariah because of songs like Thirsty, or anything off of Caution. Go back to basics Mimi and give us what we want. (Saturday 11 June 2022; 12:58)

Masterclass - taking care of your voice (100,195) by TheWind from England I loved the masterclass sessions. Seeing Mariah produce should be enough evidence for any doubter as to how good of a songwriter and producer she is. However, did anyone else notice in the taking care of your voice session, that Mariah didn’t really show any real knowledge of how to warm her voice up, or protect it beyond using humidifiers and not talking. That really surprised me and shows that perhaps a proper vocal coach for a prolonged period of time could help her. No disrespect intended towards Mariah or the sessions. I thought they weee fascinating and that her voice was gorgeous throughout. I loved every minute. It was just something I noticed. (Sunday 17 April 2022; 10:38)

Re: Memoirs is an attempt at Butterfly II (99,955) (99,966) by TheWind from England It was a good album. Languishing is modern Mariah at her best. (Monday 21 March 2022; 22:49)

Re: Underated? (99,570) (99,577) by TheWind from England Did Celine Dion write or produce anything in Falling Into You? Show Mariah's pen game some respect. I agree that she hasn't written anything of real substance in some time, but don't dismiss everything she did in the first 15 years of her career to just to make a point that compares her level of talent to Celine's. Celine has had a great career and is very talented, but Mariah has had every right to be arrogant about her songwriting. It did set her apart, it does set her apart and those songs have stood the test of time. It takes a supreme level of talent to sing, write and produce at the level Mariah did, even if she hasn't done that in 10 years or so. It's worth remembering that Mariah wrote and produced more number ones on her debut album than Celine or Whitney did combined for the whole of their careers. And to be clear, I really like them all. They are all very talented, but Mariah's artistry is unique and gives her a different edge when comparing them. We as fans, myself included, can sometimes take for granted the levels Mariah showed. Just because we don't see it much anymore, doesn't mean we shouldn't respect that she had that in her locker. Every year she has a song she wrote in 1994 go to number one. She is timeless. (Tuesday 1 February 2022; 00:37)

Re: Smoke and mirrors (99,219) (99,229) by TheWind from England With all due respect, do you even know what projecting means? I'm not quite sure you understood my post. (Monday 20 December 2021; 10:06)

Smoke and mirrors (99,215) by TheWind from England I don't fully buy the message being sent out by Mariah that her voice has been restored over lockdown, as well as her reasoning for not wanting to tour again. I think that over lockdown she posted some well edited, and carefully doctored performances that were very well received by fans and the public. Her voice hasn't received that much praise in a long time. She now knows that the studio environment is the only place where her voice can shine like that in its current state, and I suspect her insecurities are getting the better of her. Hence, the focus on the Butterfly Lounge idea, where she highlights her songwriting process and can show her voice off in a setting that she is completely in control of. Whilst I think it is a great idea, I don't think it will bring in the money she needs to fulfil her lifestyle, so don't be surprised if she tours again in a year or two. The Butterfly Lounge would work best when accompanying an album that displays Mariah's maturer writing side, followed by a tour. On a slightly different note, I haven't been impressed with her output this Christmas. It seems a little lacklustre to me. Her appearance with James Corden was embarrassing for a star of her caliber. She was drunk, the weird hand movements covering her face shows she is at a place where she is being ruled by her insecurities. I do hope she starts to give less smurfs about what people think, and embraces how amazing she is. (Sunday 19 December 2021; 13:48)

Loverboy Firecracker (95,925) by TheWind from England Mariah was robbed in every sense of the word. The Firecracker version of Loverboy is amazing. Wow. Just wow. The version released sounds rushed, and disjointed, and lacks a chorus that punches. This version would have been a huge hit. No doubt. It just pops right out of the speakers. The vocals are fire too. (Friday 2 October 2020; 23:04)

Re: Out here on my own (95,602) (95,623) by TheWind from England Didn't realise it was [a] cover lol. (Friday 18 September 2020; 21:21)

Out here on my own (95,602) by TheWind from England "Out here on my own" is the kind of music Mariah should be making consistently. Great melody. Relatable lyrics. Gorgeous vocals. Not overthought. Not overproduced. Not over layered. An absolutely gorgeous track, and the best I've heard from Mariah in a long, long time. She should trust her writing instincts more and keep it simple. (Friday 18 September 2020; 07:16)

Re: Andrew (95,037) (95,065) by TheWind from England You, and nobody else on this message board gets to comment on somebody else's mental health. Not only does it do harm to people who suffer from mental health issues, but trying to "out" people, for want of a better word, is despicable. I'ts also hugely offensive to diminish someones opinion based on mental health issues. If someone wants to talk about their mental health issues, it is great, but unless you're qualified and know the person you're diagnosing personally, then you're doing more harm to sufferers of mental health than good. If you can't handle a different opinion, then I'm afraid it isn't Andrew who needs to leave this message board. The whole point is to listen to an array of views, and not just sycophantic fandom for the sake of it. I don't always agree with Andrew, but I do respect the basis of his opinion and his ability to deal in fact. (Friday 21 August 2020; 12:53)

Re: Triumphant (94,817) (94,826) by TheWind from England Just to be clear, it wasn't even an era, that's how out of touch it was with Mariah's fan base, as well as the general public. If Mariah fans were the problem, what was the issue with the general public, were they somehow deluded as well? Triumphant was garbage. It sounded like it was recorded through a cheese grater. If that's your introduction to Mariah, and let's say, the bar in terms of excellence for you, then I feel for you. There is a back catalog of B sides that Triumphant can't even hang with. (Wednesday 5 August 2020; 22:57)

Re: Triumphant (94,820) (94,825) by TheWind from England Finger snap, and twirl in agreement. (Wednesday 5 August 2020; 22:51)

Re: Martyn Hett (94,165) (94,171) by TheWind from England Well said. (Friday 22 May 2020; 15:06)

Re: I Don't (94,151) (94,155) by TheWind from England I agree. The sample is really well done. It's just a shame the video looks like a low rent porno. (Thursday 21 May 2020; 08:39)

Re: Through the Rain/Make It Happen (Rise Up NY) (94,097) (94,098) by TheWind from England It was definitely creative. (Thursday 14 May 2020; 23:16)

Re: Through the Rain/Make It Happen (Rise Up NY) (94,092) (94,094) by TheWind from England I appreciated it for what it is, in the context of Mariah's current voice. By recent standards it was good. I am dubious as to whether it was dubbed or not though. It looks like it was pre-recorded and may have been dubbed, with some studio magic added to the parts where she sings fast. However, I don't have enough technical knowledge to make more than an uneducated observation regarding this. (Thursday 14 May 2020; 12:17)

E=MC2 (93,911) by TheWind from England I've never liked this album. For me, it was the first time we have heard Mariah's voice in what is essentially her current state. Prior to this, Mariah was capable of producing an album with vocals that were outstanding, even if they were not at her 90s peak. On this album, her voice was noticeably thin, dry and lacked power. No matter how much Mariah's voice changed, I always felt that up until this album, she was an elite vocalist, and that on her best day was as good as anyone else out there. This album and the subsequent performances were ultimately the starting point in a period of mediocrity. I tried listening to it again the other day, and quickly realised why for me it is probably one of Mariah's worst albums. The sequencing is odd, and the vocals are a let down. The album has some great moments, like Touch My Body, For The Record, Thanx for Nothin, but it was essentially full of We Belong Together rip offs. I get Justice for Glitter. I would love Justice for Charmbracelet, but Justice for E=MC2 is a stretch. It had its dues, it was number 1 and produced a number 1 single. (Friday 1 May 2020; 14:26)