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About Tijl from Belgium: Enchanted by Mariah ever since 'Butterfly' dem Gucci heels in the pool!!!

Re: Something personal (91,065) (91,071) by Tijl from Belgium I am really sorry to hear that. Take care and most importantly take care of yourself. All the best. (Thursday 17 October 2019; 10:19)

Re: About siblings (91,028) (91,029) by Tijl from Belgium Givers have to set strict boundaries because takers have none. (Thursday 10 October 2019; 11:13)

Re: About siblings (91,023) (91,024) by Tijl from Belgium The relationship with our true self is the most important one in our life. If it requires to cut out people in order to remain healthy and happy, so be it. I can only respect Mariah for doing exactly that. We don't know what happened so who are we to judge her? There are people in the world who are simply toxic, soul vampires that crave on others. Unfortunately I have lived it. (Wednesday 9 October 2019; 16:18)

Re: Celine Dion (90,955) (90,960) by Tijl from Belgium Céline Dion is very MOR. She makes schmaltzy music that appeals to every suburban housewive around the globe; without risk or soul. Mariah is in a very different league. I would have to get paid to go and see Céline in concert. I would pay to hear Mariah read the phonebook. Two professionals albeit from a very different universe. (Tuesday 1 October 2019; 23:29)

Memoirs (90,938) by Tijl from Belgium I can hardly believe it's already been a decade since MC released "Memoirs". An album that feels like reading somebody's diary. A shame it didn't perform as well at the time so the "Angel's Advocate" project never saw the light of day. I still love the Jump Smoker's remix to H.A.T.E.U. (Monday 30 September 2019; 11:47)

Re: Mariah's best disses (90,907) (90,927) by Tijl from Belgium Would you guys consider TAOLG a diss track? "Go to Mimi on your contacts, press delete." (Saturday 28 September 2019; 09:38)

Re: Mariah's best disses (90,907) (90,911) by Tijl from Belgium 1. GTFO: Nobody has ever sung "get the f##k out" in such a sweet and gentle voice. 2. Obsessed: "Got you all fired up, with your Napoleon complex. Seein' right through you like you're bathin' in Windex." Not to mention the very sarcastic video. 3. UOMF: "Pretend you on the sofa and I'm on the TV. Might see me on a poster, see me at a show but you won't see me for free." I loved the idea of the video starting with MC and Nikki as dolls in a box (she sings). That should be official merchandise lol. 4. A No-No: "He's a slut, he's a hoe, he's a freak." Not her lines but the message is out. 5. Clown: "You don't want the world to know that you're just a puppet show and the little boy inside often sits at home alone." Honourable mention for ILT: Not a diss yet fabulous. "Them chickens is ash and I'm lotion." (Friday 27 September 2019; 13:07)

Re: Heartbreaker at 20 (90,871) (90,872) by Tijl from Belgium The budget was huge and "Heartbreaker" is still in the top 10 of the most expensive videos ever made. Why? The rental of the cinema at 100.000 dollars for one day only. Apparently the fee to hire Jerry O'Connell was very high because they had to recast at the very last minute and the animated sequence was rather costly as well. Furthermore there are two versions of the original version with different scenes in which Jay-Z does appear and a mansion was rented to shoot his scenes. A great video but one wouldn't imagine it to be that expensive. (Monday 23 September 2019; 10:43)

Re: In The Mix (90,852) (90,855) by Tijl from Belgium Hello Randy, I gave it a few runs and I did try to get into it. Underwhelming in my point of view but it is not an "official" MC single either. (Thursday 19 September 2019; 09:57)

Re: Loverboy stolen sample (90,833) (90,845) by Tijl from Belgium Lifts the song to a different level. Sigh, what could have been. (Wednesday 18 September 2019; 09:52)

Re: Sorry guys (90,816) (90,828) by Tijl from Belgium I have always had a weak spot for "Sweetheart" as well. Plus, she looks incredible in that video. (Monday 16 September 2019; 11:34)

Re: It's not just Glitter (90,780) (90,785) by Tijl from Belgium Nine movies? Which ones? I absolutely adore Mariah as a singer and songwriter but she should stay away from acting. In most cases she merely played a version of herself with "Wisegirls" being the most significant role compared to the cameos in "SP2", "Zohan" and "Girls Trip". Her part in "Precious" was minor and overrated. I am not a hater but a realist. Where is Andrew when you need him? (Wednesday 11 September 2019; 10:21)

Glitter aka another disaster movie (90,759) by Tijl from Belgium I just rewached "Glitter" last night and well... it is still a bad movie. Not the atrocity the press made it seem to be at the time yet a missed opportunity. 1. Mariah wasn't ready to be a lead actress and to carry (pun unintended) an entire film. 2. The script is full of mistakes and is geared towards teenagers. 3. There is absolutely no chemistry between MC and Max Beesley. 4. The '80s revival started over a decade later hence the nostalgia had little to no relevance at the time. 5. The production values were of inferior quality. The soundrack however still rocks. (Friday 6 September 2019; 15:13)

Re: Mariah and Ellen (90,751) (90,752) by Tijl from Belgium Which visit to the Ellen show are You referring to? I don't think I have seen it. (Wednesday 4 September 2019; 17:12)

Re: Caution (90,739) (90,740) by Tijl from Belgium It is just another era. People hardly ever purchase physical copies of an album. Most just stream the particular songs they like and that is about it. (Monday 2 September 2019; 00:48)

Re: Mariah and Ellen (90,726) (90,731) by Tijl from Belgium I always had the impression that Ellen and Mariah got along rather well. Mariah has been to Ellen's birthday parties and such. Anyway, these shows are scripted and hardly ever spontanuous. Furthermore, it is the Ellen show and clearly Ellen has to be the funny one. It is all a bit boring in the end. I prefer the snippets with Andy Cohen to be honest. Less staged and more of a nighttime television vibe. As well, I guess Mariah is no longer pushed to do all of these interviews for publicity as she used to. I can imagine it becomes tedious to answer the same bullsh#t over and over. Watch her on the Genius interview. She is so funny, humble and real there because it is about her artistry and not some random hello - this is my new movie/ book/ album/ perfume/ other crap - goodbye and up to the next guest. (Sunday 1 September 2019; 11:59)

Re: Will Mariah Carey release rock music? (90,721) (90,725) by Tijl from Belgium MC is a lot but she is not a rock-chick. Ain't gonna happen dahling. Ever. (Saturday 31 August 2019; 21:45)

Re: Videos (90,719) (90,724) by Tijl from Belgium I don't dislike the video of GTFO but regarding the lyrics the concept could have been pulled in a direction beyond vanity shots. Love, love, love the song as an anthem though. (Saturday 31 August 2019; 21:44)

Re: Videos (90,712) (90,715) by Tijl from Belgium Interesting how people don't like the video to Triumphant. I find the "golden" look of the video very glamorous, especially the finale. It was very well produced. Maybe most fans just don't care for the song hence the video wasn't well received either. (Saturday 31 August 2019; 15:43)

Re: Videos (90,702) (90,704) by Tijl from Belgium Best: 1. Honey 2. The Roof 3. We Belong Together 4. With You 5. I Still Believe Worst: 1. I Don't 2. Auld Lang Syne 3. Love Story 4. I Want To Know What Love Is 5. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (Friday 30 August 2019; 09:59)

Re: Heartbreaker question (90,697) (90,698) by Tijl from Belgium It was a cute video and one of the most expensive to be ever made. Personally I favour the videos for ILT and WBT: beautifully shot, expensive and stylish looking with a story arc that made sense. Not to mention the momentum of her big return to the highest echelon in pop music. (Thursday 29 August 2019; 10:05)

Re: Bizarre campaigns (90,685) (90,689) by Tijl from Belgium Indeed. I forgot about the running in the Butterfly video. Actually that is a beautiful and poetic video. I wish she would do these videos with a narrative again. (Sunday 25 August 2019; 18:29)

Bizarre campaigns (90,681) by Tijl from Belgium That ad was completely bonkers. Especially the part where Mimi starts to run looks very fake. I don't think I have ever seen her run lol. (Saturday 24 August 2019; 13:07)

Re: The Bedford Mansion (90,673) (90,674) by Tijl from Belgium Hello Dennis, I believe the 20th anniversary special edition of the LP features notes from MC mentioning the story about the fire. I just can't seem to find images of the inlay. But I am sure I have seen it. Shame I don't own that particular edition. (Friday 23 August 2019; 15:35)

Re: The Bedford Mansion (90,670) (90,671) by Tijl from Belgium The mansion burned down years ago. I believe it happened in 1999. In the fire between all the debris Mariah found the only remnant of the fireplace; an ornament adorned wih a butterfly. She has written about this in one of the CD inlays. I just can't remember which one. (Friday 23 August 2019; 10:19)

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