Last night, one of my besties and I saw Mariah Carey in concert.
Wheeeee!
The concert was faaantastic! Mariah's voice is still as amazing, accomplished and powerful as it was in the early-, mid- and late-90s. (I guess I could just say it's ALWAYS been accomplished, hahah, even beyond the "golden 90s".) Needless to say, she nailed all those crazy-high notes.
"Seeing one of my beloved childhood/90s musical icons in concert" = well, I can cross THAT baby off my proverbial bucket list!
(...or retrospectively put it on the real one!)
Back in Karlovac I'd always loved Mariah, but it wasn't until mama bought me my very first CD a few months after arriving in Oz July 1994 that I was hooked (that CD was, of course, Mariah's hit album "Music Box"). And even though I no longer listen to Mariah and no longer like her like I did when I was a kid (no duh), I've always had a soft spot for her. Yes, even in spite of the melismatic vocal gymnastics. Ha!
But anyway, the concert!
It lasted 1h & 20min (a wee bit on the short side given most concerts are at least 1.5-2hrs on average), and there were some major hits she didn't sing (boo!), AND she didn't do an encore[!] -- quelle horreur! BUT! Overall it was excellent, and I'll focus on the overwhelmingly positive aspects of the concert. Highlights: "I'll Be There" (with the wonderful Trey Lorenz right there to duet with Mariah, given he came as one of her backup vocalists!) + "Emotions" + "Always Be My Baby" + "My All" + "Close My Eyes" + "We Belong Together" + "Hero"...
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"Hero" made me cry...sniff!
(I used to perform the karaoke version in front of my mama and grandpa back in 1995.)
And you know what?
Every time I go to a concert, I kind of...regret(?) that I never pursued singing in a more professional capacity. Ugh. I mean, sure, I'm a soprano soloist in a chorale, and I love that, I really do, but I feel like every time I go to a concert, my heart aches a little because I wanna be doing THAT. I wanna be right there on that stage. And it's not like I want the pop stardom type of singing, God no, but...part of me would love to be a backing vocalist part- or full-time. And hey, I've had backup vocal experience in the past.
(Boy, I sure didn't expect to "get deep" with this post, hahah.)
In a perfect world? If I were a singer professionally? I'd wanna do music that's a fusion of Eva Cassidy, Sarah McLachlan, Adele, Bic Runga, Heather Nova, Fiona Apple, Lana Del Rey, Tori Amos and Agnes Obel. (...I know, right?)
Maybe I should play around with writing some songs, music and lyrics...? Heh heh.
I was there too! Totally have to post a right up as well. I was suprised by how genuine and actually funny she was. Suppose I am a big subscriber to the diva public image...and we kept saying how amazing her voice was too. Apparently because she went on late she had to finish early in line with the venue noise curfew. Bummer..
ReplyDeleteAh, we could've met! Who knows, maybe we walked past one another or sat nearby, hee! I totally agree about the down-to-earth(edness)...I think the diva public image is one she perhaps projects as a way of protecting who she really is? Dunno. As for the curfew, I'd be surprised if she or her people didn't know about it...but it's all good. :-)
DeleteLooks like you've had a wonderful time at the concert. And the singing thing - you know what they say - it's never too late!! I've heard you sing and your voice is so beautiful. I say go for it! :)
ReplyDeleteAw. Sniff! Thanks, dear. You're too sweet. I'll see what I can make happen. :-)
DeleteOh you saw Mariah in concert? That's fantastic!! I was always a HUGE fan up until the mid 2000's... now I still appreciate some of the music but I'll never forget how much I used to love her. I'd like to go though, one day, if I have a chance ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm the same, was a huge fan and looooved her during the 90s...but not so much the later stuff. After about 2000, I lost interest 'cause her music changed. You should definitely go one day, m'dear! :-)
DeleteOh gosh, I bet going to a Mariah concert was so fabulous! My inner 90's girl is super jealous! I'm sure her voice is just as amazing as ever!!
ReplyDeletexo TJ
It was, yes! My inner 90s girl was fangirling all over the place, hahah. xo
DeleteI used to have a crush on Mariah when I was little. It would be awesome to see her in concert!
ReplyDeleteHeheh. You should totally go if you get the opportunity!
DeleteOH Mariah in the 90s, I just picture her in that white bikini on a boat doing some fairly lame dance moves that I always wanted to imitate.
ReplyDeleteHahahah...ah yes, that'd be Honey! I remember the "controversy" that song and video caused because it was seen as overtly sexual and so different to the Mariah that the world had become accustomed to.
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