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Celine Dion (53,677) by B from USA Mariah has used humidifiers for years. I believe it was Luther Vandross that gave her the suggestion. She sleeps in a room full of humidifiers. (Friday 22 May 2015; 21:42)

Dennis (from Ukraine) (53,676) by ktktkt from Philippines Oh thanks. We also have that kind of show in the Philippines (called "Your face sounds familiar") where it's more of a "visual" show because they tend to copy the "looks" only and not the voice of the artist. But this woman from that show (in Georgia) must be really talented (vocally) because I watched some of her impersonations on that show and I was impressed. We have our Mariah impersonator in "Your face sounds familiar" but I got furious because the participant makes her Mariah impersonation laughable and far from Mariah sound and looks (though she can sing). Baby, well, for the show where the "goal" is to just impersonate, the girl did a pretty impressive job compared to other version of that show in other countries. And also, her runs/melismas kinda close to Nippy/MC. And it's the closest I heard. I heard karaoke versions in YouTube (Lisa Lavie and some others doing note by note Mariah cover and they don't even come close) that's for me is impressive because Mariah voice is impossible to be duplicated. And of course, I don't want a copy cat in the real business (hi Ariana Grande, that's why I'm not a fan of that girl). That show's purpose is to impersonate and that woman did an amazing job. (Friday 22 May 2015; 21:34)

Bino / Live with Kelly & Micheal (53,675) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada Lea Salonga is an excellent example. I enjoy her. Thought Mariah was simply lovely on the show today. And wow to the dress. (Friday 22 May 2015; 20:33)

Infinity (53,674) by Malcolm from Asia I'm so happy that as of now, Infinity climb to the 100 bracket in iTunes chart. I wish it will continue to climb and boost up to the top 50 again. As for her performances, I'm so very happy because it is fantastic, I think if she will perform more and more, the rawness of her voice will eventually be back and I hope Mariah will follow Celine's advice about the humidifier (please someone correct me if she is using it already). About the music video, has someone any updates about it? The long wait must be over but I think she will release it on May 27 as the 1 month of Infinity. Have a nice day Lambily. (Friday 22 May 2015; 20:22)

Re: Baby (53,673) by Bino from Spot-on observations, Baby. I don't know why is that either. Perhaps because of almost 400 years of colonialization by Spain, US, and Japan? So we try to aspire to be like the "other"? I love karaoke too, but I never attempt to sing Mariah's songs. A lot of big names in the Philippine music industry follow Mariah's style. But there are still plenty who have their own individuality and musicality. Off the top of my head: Lea Salonga, Dulce, Aiza Seguerra, Sharon Cuneta (80s). Sorry a little off-topic. New to this board. (Friday 22 May 2015; 20:07)

Baby from Sweden (Pinoy) (53,672) by juan from Dubai The impression Mimi/Nippy was not a Filipino show. But regarding your comment, Pinoy culture is rich but the popular culture is more money-generating, so emulating who are really popular is the business which goes back to the 50's and went on as US Marines who are in the PH and are needing entertainment imitating their home country. Saying that, late 80's and 90's were the days of diva-power-belting, like Mariah, Celine, Whitney, who are the supremes and extremely successful, are the measure of real singing and success shaping the culture of what we are seeing now everywhere. (Friday 22 May 2015; 19:49)

Very happy (53,671) by SM from Citizen of the World With everything Mariah and her team has been up to promoting her. And her voice, so in love the past week with her performances. I just think if #1 To Infinity had two new songs, like a more uptempo summer song she would be even hotter now on the charts and airplay, but I get the whole #1 To infinity and VOL to Infinity, I just think she needs another pow solo uptempo friendly song and she would be so hot like fire. (Friday 22 May 2015; 19:19)

ktktkt and my impression (53,670) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Honestly, it's not stellar. Neither the Nippy or Mimi impressions were anything to write home about. But: Yay for effort. The gratuitous hologram of M was on point though, pointless, but on point. BTW, what is the back story to why the Pinoy have such love of extreme karaoke? It's a pity so much emphasis is placed on emulation of great singers rather than the development of individual quirks, tones and musicality. It's very obviously not for lack of talent. Maybe I'm just not exposed to the right Filipino artists but that's been my impression so far. Am I making any sense? (Friday 22 May 2015; 18:26)

Kelly and Michael and Infinity (53,669) by enwar00 from usa I thought that performance was so good, Mariah and company sounded really nice, I dug the outdoor atmosphere and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Bravo to the extra effort being put forth. It's making a difference as it's not going unnoticed. Also, the ending of Infinity where the music breaks down and she sings "I believe infinity is more than just a made up dream" twice and does the whistle is so emotional to me. Does anyone else feel that? I feel the emotion from her and with the sound of the violin I really like that. (Friday 22 May 2015; 17:35)

ktktkt (53,668) by Dennis from Miami, FL It's taken from the Georgian version of Your Face Sounds Familiar franchise. On a side note. Similar number was done on the Russian version, the only difference was that Whitney was the hologram. The Russian girl who did that is a close friend of Walter A., it's quite possible they've had a fling. (Friday 22 May 2015; 16:26)

Impressive Mariah/Whitney impersonation (53,667) by ktktkt from Philippines It's a spot on impersonation. Anyone knows the singer or what show this is? (Friday 22 May 2015; 15:52)

TGIFY (53,666) by B from USA Mariah performing TGIFY at the Vegas show was a highlight for me. I thoroughly enjoyed the Vegas show. (Friday 22 May 2015; 15:46)

Kelly and Michael (53,665) by B from USA Mariah slayed vocally. Kelly and Michael calling Mariah a queen made my morning. Respect. (Friday 22 May 2015; 15:42)

VOL / Infinity - Disney (53,664) by ktktkt from Philippines She sounded great and also she did the whistle/head voice twice. (Friday 22 May 2015; 14:59)

Trish / thoughts (53,663) by clueey23 from USA Hey. I was at the 5/20 show. MC was great. Thank God I Found You was my favorite performance. That stripped down arrangement with just the vocal and piano took the song to another level. Like a vocal testimony that took me to church. This version of the song brought me to tears the other night. But it was kinda lame about texting to get a copy of the track for free though. Anywho, I am very happy with this promotional season. I like the fact that my favorite is still very much relevant 25 years after her debut. My girlfriend went to the show with me and she said she now understands why I love MC. She said she seems just like a really talented wealthy diva that is more down to earth than what she would've thought. My girl is also mixed so she was telling me the impact MC had on her growing up, truly something special to bond over MC with your better half. Lol. (Friday 22 May 2015; 14:30)

Emotions (53,662) by Bino from Has anyone seen this performance? She failed to hit the rest of the whistle notes (see how she changed the failed whistle part to "high in the sky"). Great clarity and tone, she was simply divine here. After all these years, she still amazes me. (Friday 22 May 2015; 13:14)

A revisit of this Hero performance (53,661) by Lee TS from USA I don't know if many lambs have seen this performance but I love this. Her performing Hero on Jay Leno way back when. I've never seen this until like yesterday and it's pure perfection. This is one of those where she can just stand there and sing but not stiffed and awkward. (Friday 22 May 2015; 12:53)

Watch this Lambily (53,660) by M from UK Hey Lambily, peep this new video of a YouTuber called Flannibal unboxing Mariah's new #1's album. He is incredibly complimentary and hilarious. I love it. Support fellow lambs. (Friday 22 May 2015; 11:55)

Top 3 #1s (53,659) by TheOne from Philippines 1) Vision of Love - I think this is one of her most mature songs because of its content. I still can't believe how mature she was at the age 20. 2) Fantasy - This is her most uplifting song IMO. Whenever I listen to it, I feel happy and great. This song does not get old and I think it would still rock the charts if it's released today. 3) Hero - This is one of her most iconic songs. This songs helped me through a lot of things. When I'm depressed or discouraged, I always play this song. I still can't believe that Gloria Estefan should've sung this instead of her. (Friday 22 May 2015; 8:51)

Vegas concert / Thank God I Found You (53,658) by Trish from USA I got to see the show on Wednesday 5/20, and overall I loved it because I loved hearing some of the older songs live, but I do have a gripe. No, not about her voice which still brings me to tears, but about Thank God I Found You. Mariah stripped it down and sang with just her and the piano (something she doesn't do *nearly* enough anymore) and it was breathtaking. My problem is she basically only sang the chorus and told the audience they were still working it out, but we could download it for free if we sent a text to some #. Huh? I dropped $250 on my ticket, $600 on travel and you haven't worked out how to perform one of the songs in the show? What fan needs a free album version of TGIFY? And how hard would it be to rework it in to a solo for your concert? I felt slighted. (Friday 22 May 2015; 8:43)

#1 To Infinity is still doing well Internationally (53,657) by Travon..SweetSweetFantasy from USA I am pleased with international fans and their response to this album. Music sales might be nothing now in the USA but international countries tend to still buy albums. People or haters say Mariah is not a global artist but how can you explain this consistent effort with no promotion in these countries for almost 5 straight days. The United Kingdom and Japans' cosistency are huge for this album. She is now starting to impact European countries. Kworb album: #1 to Infinity #2 Nigeria #3 Taiwan #4 Hong Kong #4 Turkmenistan #5 Botswana #6 Indonesia #6 Japan #6 United Arab Emirates #9 Egypt #9 Malaysia #9 Singapore #9 Vietnam #10 South Africa #11 Namibia #12 Bulgaria #13 United Kingdom #13 Italy #14 Turkey #16 Kazakhstan #16 Sri Lanka #16 Zimbabwe #18 Macau #18 Trinidad and Tobago #19 Qatar #21 Azerbaijan #21 Cayman Islands #21 Saudi Arabia #27 Finland #27 Israel #27 Mauritius #27 Spain #27 Thailand #29 Chile #29 Norway (Friday 22 May 2015; 8:33)

So I just had a thought (53,656) by Amber C from USA I haven't been on here in ages. Anyway does anyone else recall the article written about a certain artist who stole material or ideas from Mariah? I don't want to accuse anyone, but here is just a beginning of a theory: Remember when Me. I am Mariah came out, and Beyonce fans asked why Mariah would use a title so close to I Am... Sasha Fierce. Well it just dawned on me that the title isn't the only similarity. Also the album covers are very similar. I don't think Mariah did this unintentionally at all. I'm not saying Mariah stole the idea, I'm saying Mariah did what she did on her album cover and album name to make it clear that she knows who stole her intellectual property. To me Beyonce was the first person that popped up in my head when Mariah was going on about stolen ideas. Mariah even had her ring on the same hand that Bey's bracelet is, but that's not where M wears the ring. (Friday 22 May 2015; 7:53)

My top 3 #1s (53,655) by JCS from United States Vision Of Love - When I first heard this song, I thought it was Whitney Houston. And then I realized it wasn't. I still knew this girl was special and gonna change the game. Hero - It's a special song. Great message for confidence and self esteem. Emotions - That voice, that range, that power. Such a fun uptempo song to play while driving around. And I love that these songs are not break-up songs. All very positive. (Friday 22 May 2015; 7:48)

Another vocal prime? (53,654) by TheOne from Philippines Guess who's back in the motherchuckin house? (Sings Heartbreaker Remix.) Lol this video is giving me life. She can still sing her original adlibs with such "ease". She definitely got rid of the nasal part of her voice and reveals her deeper tone that makes VOL sounds soulful. Good job Mariah. (Friday 22 May 2015; 7:22)

Butterfly (53,653) by Darryle from USA I love this album so much. Every time I listen to it I feel like I'm rediscovering it for the first time. It truly is Mariah's magnum opus. (Friday 22 May 2015; 5:31)

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