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About this_is_qhm from the Philippines: I love the intricate vocal harmonies only Mariah can make.

Re: I Don't - so far I'm liking it (71,853) (71,859) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Yup. I'mma reserve my final comments for later when the song actually comes out. What I've heard so far sounds like a combination of Faded (beats) and Infinity (phrasing) and everything since done since 2005 (vibe). With that being said, I feel like I should be complaining, but I'm not. It weirdly sounds boring yet interesting at the same time. It's lyrically and thematically not as mature and classy as MJB's Thick of It, but this sounds more expensive and melodic than any of her own recent offerings. (Tuesday 31 January 2017; 15:19)

Re: Special interview (71,491) (71,512) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines This interview is amazing. It's probably the most honest I have ever heard from her. Ever. It shows that: 5. Mariah really is a songwriter. You can tell it from her choice of words. 4. Mariah does care about what people say about her. Or at least the '90s version of herself did. 3. The diva persona is really a running joke that has progressed into, as we know now, a larger-than-life caricature that has taken on a life of its own. 2. To say that Mariah respects her influences is an understatement. 1. Mariah really knows her stuff. Seriously. The link to this interview should be reposted here every once in a while to remind us of how Mariah really is, as opposed to the shallow, self-absorbed cheating gold digger image our dear friend Stella has worked so hard to cultivate for her. (Sunday 22 January 2017; 15:50)

Re: Charmbracelet on replay (71,468) (71,475) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Last week? Really? Yeah, that really is a shame. Just kidding. There Goes My Heart is one of those songs that are, from first listen, you just know they're never gonna make the final tracklist. It's light and breezy, something that's quite rare in Mariah's catalog. It transports you to a sunny beach, with you running on the sand or swinging on a hammock. Not all songs should hit hard lyrically. Sometimes it's okay to get a bit lazy and create songs this fun and carefree. (Friday 20 January 2017; 9:15)

Re: Charmbracelet on replay (71,444) (71,450) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Lullaby is one of my top 5 songs on Charmbracelet. It's very interesting because even though it's a sequel to The Roof, it's mood and vibe is the exact opposite - bright and flirtatious. Like the perfect summer tease jam. (Thursday 19 January 2017; 11:44)

Re: Mariah's world (spoiler alert?) (71,442) (71,448) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines My money's on Mariah and Stella. Marella, then? If things turn sour between this two, I'll be legitimately worried for what Stella can do to the (unrequited) love of her life, her "sister-wife" (ugh), Ms. Mariah Carey. Judging by how classy Stella handled the NYE fiasco, it's gonna be something for sure. (Thursday 19 January 2017; 10:52)

Re: Mimi L (71,437) (71,439) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Same here. I'll remember the Rainbow era as the time when she left the understated, sophisticated sexy look of the Butterfly era and moved towards a more fun yet less-classy sexual bombshell/pinup girl image. This was the introduction to what she would look like for the next 5-6 years. This was also the time she started flaunting a more tanned skintone, and her breasts became noticeably bigger than usual. Still gorgeous, but significantly less conservative. It also was a rough period for her voice, as it was when the stress of the first 9 years of her career really began to show. It also probably was a major vocal transition as she lost a lot of fluidity and mostly sounded tired or hoarse. (Thursday 19 January 2017; 4:55)

Re: Article: Rare gem: Mariah Carey - When I Feel It (71,359) (71,377) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Part of the appeal of this song to me other than the genius production is that the vocals in it sound the most raw among all the songs I've heard recorded for TEOM. Sure, the lack of studio polish might just be a result of it being pulled out of the final tracklist, but isn't this how Mariah should sound on her final recordings? The studio magic has progressively been turned up to overkill with each album in an attempt to mask her weaknesses, but this pursuit of perfection is a double-edged sword. Casual listeners would definitely appreciate it, but to us fans, listening to these overproduced pieces is like tasting artificially flavored drinks - we kinda like them, but there will always be this suspicious fake aftertaste. We just know she won't be able to pull off this flawless execution and vocal acrobatics live. And in a post-NYE 2016 performance world, it's not just us fans who know this anymore. Mariah feels the pressure to live up to the high standards she set for herself because it's what people know her for, but other singers such as Whitney Houston ('98-'09) and Lisa Stansfield ('99 onwards) have made albums that perfectly fit their current vocal abilities and they did fine. Will Mariah ever get the memo? (Tuesday 17 January 2017; 10:51)

Re: (71,374) (71,376) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I would express the same sentiments as well, but ultimately choose not to as we know that outside of this board, it's the women who are judged in the same way, even worse. It's unfair to Tanaka and Cannon, but hey they're the easiest punching bags in a Mariah-centric board. The mere thought of it is just mean and twisted - viewing what's happening here as the universe's way of somehow balancing out the severity of (the opposite) that happens outside. It's not right, but that's just how it is. (Tuesday 17 January 2017; 10:07)

Re: Billboard and Ed Sheran (71,223) (71,226) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Exactly. It would have been easier for Mariah to recover if it only weren't for her stuck-up attitude. She doesn't understand that the diva act she puts on display mostly jokingly is not taken as a joke by many people. And now that Stella has enabled such behavior even more and even amplified it thanks to that trashy trainwreck of a show mistakenly named "Mariah's" World. People eventually got fed up and a lot of them think of her NYE performance as some kind of karmic retribution. But then again, the entire world has already moved on from the NYE debacle. Mariah's image, though, has taken its worst beating yet. This time I don't think she can recover as much or as fast as she did before. It's gonna take more than just time. (Friday 13 January 2017; 15:31)

Re: New Stella quotes about Tommy (71,172) (71,185) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I'd like to think that Stella must have picked up the word "unbridled" from listening to Butterfly, but then again I have to remind myself that the extent of her knowledge of Mariah's music career may just be limited to the fact that Mariah is a singing legend. That's just about it. (Thursday 12 January 2017; 5:11)

Re: Why [...] mad? (71,158) (71,184) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I'm not letting negativity thrive. The webmaster has been generous enough to let everyone's opinion be heard, even the ones most would consider nasty. So stating that isn't an answer to me, but is rather a message to the moderator of this board. Is he letting negativity thrive, then? Even if you see posts from the most polarizing and outspoken "critical" ones here, Andrew - you know that deep inside he still does have this level of respect you're talking about, if you really look hard enough. They have butt heads with Eric several times in the past but then you still see his posts out here. It's all in the name of fairness. We're all Mariah fans after all. Now if you deem those points of view as hate messages under the guise of being "strong opinions", then you're free to believe so. If you feel those don't have a place on a Mariah fan board, then you're also entitled to do so. If you think that this is just "tolerance for negativity" tagged as "fairness / respect of freedom", then so be it. But ultimately, whether those messages get posted or not is up to the webmaster who has been nothing but fair to all of us. I believe it has been fully established by now that this isn't some sanctuary for Mariah fans where they can be shielded from all sorts of perceived negativity. Like someone else has stated here before, if anyone doesn't like how things are done here, then they can always start a board of their own, full of rainbows and butterflies. Just don't come out here constantly wondering why there are so many negative comments because all you're ever gonna get is a reaction in the lines of, "Ooh, someone's new to the internet." (Thursday 12 January 2017; 4:59)

Re: Why [...] mad? (71,143) (71,150) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines If there's anything I have learned on this board, it's how much you'll learn to appreciate scrolling. I used to be like you - complaining about every comment which I felt was derogatory to Mariah in the least bit, defending her all the time, and staying positive like I was born with rose-colored contact lenses. The thing is that all the whining won't make sense or amount to anything anyway because everyone knows you have the option to just scroll through to skip what you don't want to read. Don't stress yourself. Have you seen other fan boards? How different are they from what you see here, really? I consider this board as a random sample population of all types of Mariah fans. I don't look at it based its general tone at a given time, but rather an eclectic mix of personalities where some criticize more than others, but I can assure you that every single one of the regular posters, even the most notoriously critical ones, do say something good every once in a while. To me that's enough. And despite Languishing being dedicated to fans, she knows that she (or anyone who actively pursues a career in showbiz for that matter) basically put herself out there for public scrutiny when she decided to take the path she has been on for the past 27 years. This board does need more optimistic fans like you to maintain a healthy balance, but if the perceived negativity and disrespect hits you this hard, then you're right, you do need a break. (Wednesday 11 January 2017; 10:59)

Re: Eye roll (71,125) (71,148) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines So true. I totally agree, and I'm someone who used to be one of those which you might deem "irritating eternal optimists". But like someone posted here before - if even fans as "blindly devoted" as I was back then are starting to get more critical, that's how you know something's terribly wrong. Criticism is good as long as it is not overdone and comes from a genuine place of concern. (Wednesday 11 January 2017; 8:18)

Mariah's World (71,134) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Such a wasted opportunity. It really could have been the docu-series that Mariah insists it is if it were more focused on one thing such as her creative process, rather than how she goes through her posh celebrity life, because those kinds of shows are why we have the Kardashians and the Real Housewives. I get that her lifestyle may heavily influence her creative process, but at least having that focus would narrow down everything they have to cover, lessening the need to include the soapy, unconvincing, made-up storylines we have to sit through today like the gross Tanaka charade. Why not talk about actual music/performance related problems? Address her growing challenges when it comes to performing live. Shed more light on her nodules and just how unique yet fragile her vocal abilities may be. Expose her limitations and how she copes with them, with the use of backing tracks and everything (even to the extent of her admitting to lip-synching). Show her studio life, doing different takes of songs with her team. Present her dealings with the record company, or if those conversations are strictly confidential then at least show how she chooses producers to work with, her songwriting and co-producing sessions. Then if all that's still too boring then throw in a bit more of the promotion side - the different side projects and ventures she also gets into. Then intersperse scenes of her balancing being a mom and a musician/entrepreneur. Mariah's World could really have been less of the cringe-worthy reality show it is today if it actually were more candid and honest. But then again, that won't happen because Stella, for some effed-up reason, is still her manager despite her knowing absolutely nothing about the music industry. What are you hiding for, Mariah? After countless embarrassing major flubs and rumors swirling around of you not being able to sing anymore, don't you think all this pretense is already pointless? Isn't it about time you addressed these in the most honest way possible, even at the expense of risking your legacy? (Tuesday 10 January 2017; 23:51)

Stella almost sent Tanaka home (71,106) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines It was interesting to see Stella actually meaning to send Tanaka home in this week's The Stella Highlighter Chronicles episode (I swear it gets cheaper and tackier each week). She sees through the thirsty playa's bullsh*t only to end up kissing Mariah's ass at the end. But then again, Molly is an actress so God knows what else is manufactured in this colossal mess of a "docu-series" that Mariah simply refuses to call a reality show. Denial much? (Tuesday 10 January 2017; 11:46)

Sometimes, the best advice (71,042) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Comes from old fans whom she alienated throughout her career. It's tacky copying from a comments section of some site, but in this case, the most basic, non-musical advice make sense: "1. Stop drinking. 2. Stop eating everything within sight. 3. Practice to walk on those high heeled shoes, it looks ridiculous getting carried around at your age. 4. Just because you're famous doesn't mean you don't need to practice. 5. Stop dressing like you're 12. 6. And last but not least start taking responsibility for your actions." And if I were to add anything, it would be for her to fire her current team, but we all know that ain't happening soon, so: 7. Forget about explaining the incident further. Stop fanning the fire. Drop it - the whole world has moved on and so should you. (Monday 9 January 2017; 13:17)

Re: Stella: A 360 view (70,893) (70,894) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines So true. The lines are too blurred. Makes you wonder exactly how much Mariah saves as her current team is practically a multi-tasking one-stop shop - none of whom apparently have never heard of the word "boundaries" before. (Friday 6 January 2017; 10:46)

Re: Dear diary... (70,721) (70,730) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I echo the sentiments of everyone here who praised Mariah on how she handled the situation. I may be disappointed in her determination to keep up this now fully exposed charade of her still being able to sing like she used to, but this may be her most mature and legendary act yet. The whole world was watching, things took a turn for the worse in the most embarrassing way possible, and yet she took full responsibility for it by standing there and powering through the madness when pretty much any other artist would have just stomped out or thrown a hissy fit of epic proportions right then and there. This is how I defend her against bashers out there. I simply go, "Face it - even Beyonce would've cussed her way out and sobbed in the corner but Mariah endured every painful moment." You don't get to be considered the (all caps) diva for nothing. (Wednesday 4 January 2017; 2:40)

Re: Mariah's only saving grace (70,691) (70,702) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Yeah. Even if the public loves a good redemption storyline, Mariah already had that 12 years ago, and chances for a repeat at this are getting slimmer every year. Of course, manager extraordinaire Stella isn't helping her chances at all. (Tuesday 3 January 2017; 12:54)

The Stella conundrum (70,700) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines At first I just wanted to give Stella the benefit of the doubt. Even after all the unprofessional and irresponsible actions, I still wanted to believe Mariah saw something good in her for hiring her. But after seeing how she handled Mariah's biggest debacle since Glitter, I really gave up drew the line. A fangirl does not a good manager make. Her antics are not just "ghetto" (I mean no offense, just using that for lack of a more appropriate word as I'm typing this) - they're downright barbaric. It's just as if she's yelling and cussing at everyone just to remind them and reinforce the fact that apparently she's in charge now and there's nothing we nor even Mariah herself can do. I was gonna channel all my vitriol towards her and then I remembered - oh yeah, Mariah actually hired this bitch. Again, blind leading the blind. Hope she wakes up. Soon. (Tuesday 3 January 2017; 12:51)

Worst start to a year ever (70,538) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I was dreading this for the longest time but I guess it was only a matter of time before her luck ran out. I'm being more dramatic than necessary, but that's how you officially throw 26 years down the drain. I am beyond embarrassed. I am livid. It's sad when the very woman who wrote Clown as a diss song has become what she once hated. I don't care how and who is responsible for the "Sh*t happens" remark after the debacle, and I guess it doesn't matter, because that's pretty much what both Mariah and her team have become over the past year. Harsh, but true. I hope in whatever's left of my heart of hearts that she can come back from this, but right now, I honestly don't even think she's got it in her to do so. And it's not because she can't - but because it seems she just doesn't want to anymore. The music comes first? These days? Really? That will remain a joke until she proves me wrong. (Sunday 1 January 2017; 14:09)

Re: Mariah Carey remembers friend George Michael (70,344) (70,345) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines The intro of the original One More Try is almost identical to that of Mariah's Can't Let Go. (Tuesday 27 December 2016; 16:12)

Re: Article: Mariah wears sexy green fishtail dress and high heels (70,312) (70,315) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines You make a valid point. It's sad how it has come to this, though. We're now settling for unflattering, mismatched get-ups over constant boob spillage. (Monday 26 December 2016; 11:26)

George Michael (70,311) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines This brings me back to how I felt when Michael and Whitney died. I still listen to all of his albums, even the ones he's had with Andrew as Wham! Faith is one of the strongest debut albums of all time. It deserves every bit of praise it gets and Kissing A Fool is quite possibly the sexiest and most affecting torch song of all time - the best, really. Listen Without Prejudice Vol. I was good as well that I would have loved to hear its Vol. 2. Older, to me, is the equivalent of Mariah's Butterfly from a male artist. So moody, lush and introspective. Songs From The Last Century is mature and elegant. Patience is the comeback that could have even been bigger. And now he's found a different corner. So devastating. (Monday 26 December 2016; 4:52)

Re: George Michael dead (70,301) (70,306) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Love Blue and Nothing Looks The Same In The Light. (Monday 26 December 2016; 1:14)

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