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I'm brought to Tears (101,837) by Tevin from USA

Please everyone hear me out. So I was going to vent, get angry, get upset, but at the end of the day as I'm typing this before I go to bed, I realized it doesn't matter. I doesn't matter if the "Yessss Queen" always positive Lambs come up with excuses. It doesn't matter if the negative nacys has their critiques. It doesn't matter if people spend or don't spend there hard earned money to see Mariah live. It doesn't matter if her team and close friends are telling her the truth, trying to help her, or are just using her as a cash ATM machine. It doesn't matter if most people on this message board could now sing a song such as Hero (dare I say it) better than The Mariah Carey can. It doesn't matter if she has vocal nodules, if she hasn't practiced properly for this mini tour, if she did not build up her vocal stamina because she hasn't toured in 4 years. The point of my rant is this, as the old saying goes, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. What I'm trying to say is this, I don't expect Mariah to sound like the 90s. Heck I don't even expect her to sound like the early to mid 2000's. But from some of the recent performances that she has been doing this year (especially after she said her voice was back and in great shape), we all can see something is seriously wrong. I've never seen her voice give out so many times in a song and it pains me. I firmly believe she can turn this around and put on a decent performance. But as I watch some of the past performances of Mariah, like My All in 2016 and 2018, some of the Caution tour (performances after she had dem babies, for people that used the "pregnancy causes her voice to get deeper" excuse) I'm truly saddened and brought to tears. Not for myself, because we will always have the music, videos and the records. But I'm saddened for Mariah. All fame, money, prestige aside, I'm saddened that just like Whitney and unfortunately Celine to (though not as bad), that the voice that may go down in history as one of the most beautiful, unique, impressive and complex voices in history, is now gone (at least at this time). Whether it's her own fault, or circumstances out of her control (such as medical issues). I just hope that she is able to turn some of this around, not just for our sake but for her own sake as well. Mariah says that singing is her therapy and life, and I just want to see her gain some confidence in her voice and in herself. Her performance doesn't have to be perfect, heck it doesn't even have to be great. I just hope it's good enough that she can feel content with what voice she has left. As much as we don't want to admit it, even though the voice will never be of the 90s again, that same women is still from the 90s, she knows her vocal flaws and mistakes and what she can and cannot do anymore, more than we do. I just hate seeing her look miserable and terrified on stage. If its health issues causing this, like Celine, she should just tell us that she needs time away from singing to focus on her voice or family, whatever excuse. But if its simply a lack of vocal care, then I hope she gets and seeks the help that she needs. By the way, vocal nodules don't cause your voice to go out like that throughout songs, that's caused by things such as not working on your breathing techniques and warming up properly. I firmly believe that Mariah can turn her situation around, if she wants to, but I can't help getting this feeling out of my gut that the last two of the three women that I grew up listening to (rip Whitney), may be semi retiring. I hate to end on a somber note and I hope that I'm wrong, but this may be the end of the vocal trinity (from a live/touring perspective). But at least we have the music and the memories.

Man do I hope I'm wrong.

(Thursday 15 December 2022; 05:48)

"Emotions" in "The Crown" (101,622) by Tevin from USA

I love The Crown. I'm on season 3 though. Gotta catch up.
(Thursday 10 November 2022; 14:33)


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Concert in Saudi Arabia (101,551) by Tevin from USA

Nick G, why would you joke around about something like that.
(Wednesday 26 October 2022; 14:20)


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Touch My Body (101,512) by Tevin from USA

Stop singing my part now baby. Lol. I always sing that line in my head when the ending climax of the song starts.
(Saturday 22 October 2022; 15:01)


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Migrate vs Obsessed (101,503) by Tevin from USA

So I was listening to Migrate (aka should have been a single) and Obsessed yesterday, and I wanted to get everyone's opinion. Out of the two, which song do you prefer, had Migrate been released as a single, which one do you believe would have charted higher? Finally, which one do you think would have had better longevity?

(Friday 21 October 2022; 18:36)

Re: Upcoming projects (101,434) (101,435) by Tevin from USA

Robert Anthony, no matter what Mariah releases, I'll be pleased.

(Monday 10 October 2022; 03:45)

Upcoming projects (101,433) by Tevin from USA

OK so can someone confirm this for me please. Based off of what Mariah has said, and as long as nothing gets shelved by the record company, we should expect to see these projects over the next year or two:

1. The Butterfly Lounge

2. Someone's Ugly Daughter (Mariahs original vocals and Millie B Brown)

3. A themed album (maybe Jazz, maybe Gospel)

4. Movie on Mariah

5. Soundtrack for the movie on Mariah

6. One normal original album from Mariah (unfortunately this may be her last chance with this project to score a top 10 hit)

7. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't there supposed to be a Rarities 2 coming out? I need to hear" I lose control", in her debut vocals

So if nothing gets shelved, we should be in for a lot of treats over the next 2 to 3 years. Am I missing anything? And I'm I right about Rarities 2?
(Saturday 8 October 2022; 22:37)

Re: Just a thought, let's be kind (101,418) (101,432) by Tevin from USA

I know everyone is talking about 2 or 3 camps of opinions on what Mariah should do, but my question is, why can't Mariah do both? Trust me, I would love to see Mariah sing live since I've never had the opportunity to attend one of her concerts. But as some have mentioned, more and more it seems like her ever touring again is not going to happen due to her vocal decline and how taxing it is on a vocalist.

It would be great if Mariah could create a album that the singles are relatable, lyrically pleasant, and song in an easy simple straight forward way. Maybe 4 songs like that. Then the other 6 to 8 songs she can do the other studio trickery, vocal rest, 10 to 100 piecemeal takes to make them sound amazing.

As for performing she sound stick to doing a couple live televised performances and maybe a couple venue performances a year. Hop on tracks like she did with Big Energy Remix, and work on collaborations, like she seems to be doing with the Butterfly Lounge. That way the handful of times she does sing live, she can rest, and properly prepare to sing the 90 to 100 percent live, while sounding good or decent.
(Saturday 8 October 2022; 22:29)

Re: Another taste of honey (101,266) (101,271) by Tevin from USA

Mimi L, I was sitting in the quite waiting room for my chiropractor appointment, and I read your comment about the "Sea Men" and eggs. I literally busted out laughing.

(Monday 19 September 2022; 22:11)

Re: Butterfly 25 (101,205) (101,210) by Tevin from USA

No matter what happens or what is released, I'm just happy that Mariah defrosted early this year lol, and is dropping material.

On another note, she did say "other surprises" so who knows what that could mean? Butterfly demos maybe, I hope. I think unlike her other albums, the reason why Mariah didn't have any vault tracks from Butterfly, is because she gave the ones that weren't going to make it on the album to other groups like Allure, or she used them on the Glitter project (like Lead the Way). Anyway tomorrow can't come soon enough.
(Thursday 15 September 2022; 20:10)

Re: That Girl - Mariah (101,028) (101,043) by Tevin from USA

Ok, can someone please explain why the Grammys had it out for Mariah?? I know the mess that happened in 2006, as it was revealed from an insider that she was actually supposed to win Album of the Year (hence why WBT started playing when U2 was announced), but a couple head honchos on the Grammy board or something made the decision not to give it to her, but why the hate in 96?
(Thursday 25 August 2022; 16:13)

Re: Best breakup album: Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (100,888) (100,891) by Tevin from USA

So if I'm getting this list right (we all love lists don't we lol) these are the confirmed and unconfirmed songs Mariah wrote or choose about Derek Jeter.

1. The Roof
2. My All
3. Honey
4. Babydoll
5. Against All Odds
6. Crybaby
7. Lullaby
8. We Belong Together (maybe not the song, but the video highlights Mariah escaping for a younger guy)

Am I missing anything??
(Wednesday 3 August 2022; 21:07)

Re: BET performance (100,595) (100,597) by Tevin from USA

Wow I was not expecting that. That is how you make an entrance. Mariah looked amazing, sung fully live, and wow those whistles still pack a punch. 10 out of 10

(Tuesday 28 June 2022; 00:21)

Re: Runway (100,582) (100,583) by Tevin from USA

I love it. I've had it on heavy rotation for the last week. Perfect song for a morning wake up alarm.
(Sunday 26 June 2022; 15:47)

Re: I wonder (99,674) (99,684) by Tevin from USA

T. [your] Caution [album] idea sounds amazing.

(Thursday 10 February 2022; 22:49)

Re: Rarities 2 (99,529) (99,538) by Tevin from USA

I agree Bill, we need to hear more debut vocals.

(Wednesday 26 January 2022; 04:36)

Rarities 2 (99,525) by Tevin from USA

Do you think Mariah will drop a Rarities 2 this year or just stick with her Butterfly Lounge remakes and jam sessions, and drop Rarities 2 next year? What musical eras do you think she will pull songs from to put into Rarities 2? More 90s material or more 2000+ material?
(Tuesday 25 January 2022; 17:18)

Re: Reimagining albums into 10 tracks (99,464) (99,469) by Tevin from USA

Robert Anthony (at least make Circles a bonus track). I love that song.
(Tuesday 18 January 2022; 17:16)

Re: Top 5 best album openers (97,526) (97,527) by Tevin from USA

1. Fantasy
2. VOL
3. It's Like That
4. Migrate (should have been a single)
5. Dreamlover
(Monday 1 March 2021; 15:14)

Re: One Night (95,970) (95,972) by Tevin from USA

I feel like Mariah could have released this back in the day and have TLC on the chorus singing with her and Left Eye could have had a rapping verse on it for a remix.

What do you all think?
(Monday 5 October 2020; 01:12)

Amazon (95,942) by Tevin from USA

So I pre-ordered Mariah's book on Amazon, and it came in on time, but my pre-ordered The Rarities CD said that it wasn't coming until November. I'm like what the heck. So I canceled my order and bought the CD from Target. Amazon is slipping. Anyone else has a problem getting their pre-order book or CD?

(Saturday 3 October 2020; 21:14)

Re: The Rarities - track by track review (sorry) (95,937) (95,941) by Tevin from USA

Nice tracklisting post Bill.
(Saturday 3 October 2020; 21:12)

Re: Out Here On My Own (95,587) (95,589) by Tevin from USA

This is angelic. Was it MJB that said that you can hear God in Mariah's voice? This was so true. Only 15 sec of Mariah singing and I'm ready to shed a tear on this song.

(Thursday 17 September 2020; 21:45)

Re: Vinyl re-issues (95,461) (95,466) by Tevin from USA

Thanks so much Robert.

I can't wait to jump into the vinyl world. Thanks for the detailed explanation.
(Thursday 10 September 2020; 04:53)

Re: Vinyl re-issues (95,455) (95,457) by Tevin from USA

Robert do you have any other suggestions for purchasing a record player? I was thinking about jumping on the vinyl bandwagon to see how I like the sound. Is there any difference in sound quality with vinyl vs cd?
(Wednesday 9 September 2020; 21:01)

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