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About MusicfanJ from Germany: I'm a fan of Mariah since Daydream came out.

Re: Ariana (84,930) (84,963) by MusicfanJ from Germany "I'm reading some articles from 1991-1996. There always was a lot of negative press about her." That's so true Dennis. At that time the press often titled her as too perfect, Cinderella, just a pop-princess and so on. They were mean almost from the beginning. But at that time she really seemed "supernatural" so the envy people were trying to bring her down. She was already a legend at the age of 25. Not many artists have reached this. (Tuesday 16 October 2018; 20:19)

Re: Caution (84,886) (84,910) by MusicfanJ from Germany Didn't expect it too. Nice surprise. I really like that it's short. (Monday 15 October 2018; 19:46)

Re: If Mariah would (84,881) (84,909) by MusicfanJ from Germany Hilton your posts are always great. I feel the same way especially with "After this I hope she walks away from the chart chasing for good and just makes music with real musicians." She broke every record and I don't need another number one. She's the one. I'm exited for the new album. But real musicians for the future and so on (I love Babyface, his greatest hits are still so enjoyable) would be nice for her fans who are there since beginning or mid-late 90ies. (Monday 15 October 2018; 19:44)

Re: New Mariah Carey song co-written by Fresco Kane (84,820) (84,835) by MusicfanJ from Germany Really strange. I don't like that this guy brings alcohol to the studio. After a recording session (if everything is done), I don't mind if the artist will have a drink because the "project" is done and to celebrate it. But to drink cognac or whisky shots for a singer like Mariah just no. I mean she's not a Rock singer. That's pure poison for the voice. Even wine wouldn't be helpful. I can't understand that a professional is allowing this. A rapper or a producer might get no problems by taking some shots but a singer? It's just not good at all to be honest. (Saturday 13 October 2018; 11:58)

Re: Homecoming special (84,819) (84,834) by MusicfanJ from Germany I also love the way she was talking in it. So down-to-earth and just lovely. (Saturday 13 October 2018; 11:48)

Re: Homecoming special (84,793) (84,796) by MusicfanJ from Germany Oh how I love the Homecoming special. Mariah was sweet, fun and so beautiful. Great songs and most of all she seemed to have fun on stage and with the students. It's impossible to love her not after watching this. When she says Bill has never looked harder (the big teddy), it's too funny. And the part when she talks to the ex-classmate. So cool. And not to forget the ex-principal. So many great scenes on it. That should have been on a DVD. (Friday 12 October 2018; 16:13)

Re: With You video (84,724) (84,745) by MusicfanJ from Germany It's definitely growing on me too. And compared to the "GTFO" video it's pretty good. Black and white videos are never wrong. (Thursday 11 October 2018; 13:44)

Re: Music biz today (84,615) (84,639) by MusicfanJ from Germany Great post Deedre. Completely agree with everything. I love to collect cd's, books, movies and so on too. (Lol the three headed-snake, I know this reaction as well.) I need to read the booklet of a cd. The same with the movies. A good movie is worth watching at a cinema. There are people who have 3000 songs downloaded but I bet they never "really" listen to it like if you're turning your stereo on with a cd and take the time to enjoy it. I think that we all agree that the digital things like streaming, downloads etc, didn't give quality to the arts. Everything is available very soon and everywhere. I compare it a bit with food. There's nothing wrong with fast food once in a while but a real cooked meal is another thing. Both makes you full, but the cooked meal you will enjoy and appreciate more. (Wednesday 10 October 2018; 10:47)

Re: Classic Mariah (84,545) (84,551) by MusicfanJ from Germany I would love a jazz album too. She can still be an RnB singer but making one jazz album, because she is able to do it like the examples "The wind", " Subtle invitation" has shown. Even Lada Gaga did one with Tony Bennett, respect for that. When Mariah was on tour and did the introducing of the band, it was also very jazzy and sounded so good. And it's not like we are asking for a rock or country album. And she sung the Billie Holiday song live. Hmm I will keep that dream. (Monday 8 October 2018; 18:32)

Re: Maybe it's time to pass the pen (84,496) (84,506) by MusicfanJ from Germany Hello Licia, yes this is the James Poyser I had on my mind. It's not like I want her to make pop and no Rnb. In my youth I only listened to Rnb and some Hip-Hop too. It was the great 90ies Rnb which I still love. But most of the Rnb today feels heart- and soulless to me. Rihanna for example is not a pleasure to listen to, but I love Whitney and Toni Braxton. It's hard to describe, maybe you know what I mean. And I'm getting older too. I love all the great soul artists. Stevie Wonder, Aretha, Bill Withers, Sam Cooke, all the legends. And some young like John Legend, Leon Bridges, Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys. But the "hot" things on the radio today and charts with EDM and modern Rnb, it all sounds the same to me. It doesn't touch my heart, nor my feet to dance. My fear is that the album will sound like everything on the radio. Of course we don't know now. If I'm wrong, perfect. (Sunday 7 October 2018; 18:06)

Re: Maybe it's time to pass the pen (84,481) (84,487) by MusicfanJ from Germany Ben Margulies was great. I love all the songs he wrote with Mariah. Timeless quality music. Instead of another hot DJ/rapper or famous hip-hop/rnb producer. James Poyser, Walter A., David Foster and many more are top musicians/producers who could bring back the contemporary sound. And I'm sure they would love to work with Mariah again. Or some unknown professionals or at least not so famous ones who could also bring back a more soulful vibe with real instruments. That would be a big surprise and no trend at all. I think a lot of music lovers would appreciate it, enjoy it and buy it. (Sunday 7 October 2018; 14:20)

Re: Give it a rest (84,425) (84,449) by MusicfanJ from Germany "Bacardi and getting high on weed in It's Like That." Yup, but this was in 2005 and "It's like that" is a party-song. So it fits. But now it seems a bit desperate, trying to sound cool. But it's not. Mariah herself set the level for her music so high. I mean we're not talking about Britney Spears or J.Lo. Mariah was a musical genius and I think she still is, but the two new songs doesn't show it. Someone said here it would be interesting if Mariah releases something without her "eternal 12" feelings. If I listen to debut I'm still blown away what she has recorded at the very young age. A young girl, with an old soul (I guess Edward wrote it). Wouldn't it be great if a grown-up Mariah releases something with that "old-soul" again? (Saturday 6 October 2018; 18:37)

Re: Oh for fx sakes (84,398) (84,403) by MusicfanJ from Germany "And she just doesn't realized fully how those songs touch so many people's lives because of their deep sometime introspective lyrics." So true. I wish she would work again with him, even if it's just for one song. But I think it won't happen. Mariah and Walter really created magical songs. I miss the collaboration since the latest on "Butterfly". (Friday 5 October 2018; 20:31)

Re: Oh for fx sakes (84,390) (84,401) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, I just can't understand it. It makes no sense. Lol. Effing Merry Christmas. Maybe we'll get a remix with it. Seriously, someone who is proud of the songwriting like "our" MC (and I always loved her songwriting) should be able to write something more mature. (Friday 5 October 2018; 20:15)

Re: With You (84,368) (84,381) by MusicfanJ from Germany What do the members on here think about the lyrics honestly? I would enjoy it more without the alcohol references again. (I think Deedre already mentioned it.) And without the f.. again. I hope on the new album there is a song without those words. The language outside is "aggressive" enough, I would prefer lyrics more deeply by Mariah. With deeply I mean more poetic and less "cool". But I had to laugh about the word "Vulgariah" posted on here. (Friday 5 October 2018; 14:28)

Re: History repeats itself (84,351) (84,376) by MusicfanJ from Germany "The only question left: is the album like GTFO or With You?" Good question, I ask myself too. I just have a feeling we may all be surprised, positive or negative we'll see. When will the album be released? Is there a difference for the date between USA and Europe? (Friday 5 October 2018; 13:52)

Re: A message for Adam (84,353) (84,371) by MusicfanJ from Germany Chris and Adam you speak from my heart. I feel the same way with everthing you said. It's really heartbreaking and sad. Yes, "Looking in" was telling that fame and money and the gift that the world was praising and loving didn't give happiness. "I believe Tommy on some level was trying to protect her from the destructive influences of fame and the vipers den that is the music business, but he overplayed his hand and lost her. The irony is that when Mariah freed herself from Tommy's control she became a slave to the fame itself and all of the yes-men and sycophants that come with it. Now she goes through the motions, cynical and passionless. I don't think she ever had the temperament to cope with fame." Absolutely agree. I don't care if the new songs are on the charts, she has enough number ones. I only wish that Mariah the artist would show up a little bit more, not the superstar. It's hard to believe that a woman who sung "Vision of love" and "Everything fades away" are the one who releases "GTFO". Yes, it may be modern or all for fun, but it's hard to recognize Mariah Carey. I know the 90ies will never come back (in every way) but I would love to see a more contemporary Mariah. I don't need pop music, RNB and soul are great but please for grown-ups and not for teenagers. They already have their "entertainers". I guess most of Mariah's fans are no teens. When Mariah started her career, she seemed more grown-up like today. I always find that a bit weird. Normally it is the opposite when someone starts. Fame really must be the hell, like you have said Elvis, Micheal, Whitney, George Micheal and many more were just a shadow of themself at the end. I will always love Mariah and I'm still excited for the new album, but it's good to know that some fans on this board share the same thoughts and feelings. (Friday 5 October 2018; 10:49)

Re: With You snippet (84,205) (84,216) by MusicfanJ from Germany I already love the snippet. No childish lyrics and I enjoy the "daydreaming" vibe. I still don't like "GTFO" (sorry) but the few seconds of "With you" makes me smile. (Tuesday 2 October 2018; 13:14)

Re: I like the With You cover (84,127) (84,162) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, it looks nice and different. That's a good thing. So if the song is good too, I'm happy. (Sunday 30 September 2018; 17:06)

Re: Worst Mariah song - in your mind (84,104) (84,118) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love Meteorite too. And O.O.C is also a good one. But interesting. I choose "Infinity" and this "Why you mad" remix as well. (Saturday 29 September 2018; 20:13)

Re: #1's (84,103) (84,117) by MusicfanJ from Germany Thanks Billy for reminding. And yes, I feel old now. Love the ones. (Saturday 29 September 2018; 20:10)

Re: Listening party (84,080) (84,083) by MusicfanJ from Germany "I'm at a loss how a song like that is by the same person that sang Never Forget You." The same here. I will never understand. It makes no sense. (Friday 28 September 2018; 21:43)

Re: Mariah's voice and breath control (83,982) (83,983) by MusicfanJ from Germany Great post Randy. "Her sad expression told it all when in 2009 she was on GMA and they showed her a clip of her singing in 1990." That's tough. I would be heartbroken too. Imagine you're the best singer ever (well the best of three) and then you loose your voice. Terrible. One said Mariah should talk honestly about her voice "problems". I agree with that. Of course it's the lifestyle, but not only. I do believe like Randy that something happened after the Daydream tour. But I also think if she takes care again of her voice, she can recover. I hope so. (Monday 24 September 2018; 19:47)

Re: A technical analysis of "Without You” (83,904) (83,905) by MusicfanJ from Germany I still love "Without you" so much and always will. I remember when I heard it on the radio in 94 for the first time and I was totally blown away by the emotion and the voice. The song was played every evening on the radio. Good times. I do like the original version a lot, but Mariah's version is a highlight from the first note on. When she sings that low tone and starts the first chorus: eargsam. (Friday 21 September 2018; 10:22)

Re: Mariah needs a real "video" A theme again (83,853) (83,857) by MusicfanJ from Germany Completly agree. The over-sexuality can be used for all the talentless out there. A real singer doesn't need it, even today. I can't believe Mariah still thinks this is the only way to sell music. MC had the most success by only showing her real talent. Singing and looking like a superstar without trying too hard. I hope the official single is a real video with a theme. (Tuesday 18 September 2018; 19:44)

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