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Mariah's unique tone and sound (109,534) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain This is absolutely right. The most prominent thing about Mariah's voice is her versatility and musicality. She is so creative that several listens are needed so as to be able to appreciate all the nuances. That's why I always like her, but in this song specifically she sounds quite restrained. She could have given a bit more. I know her voice is not very powerful today in live performances, but I think it still is in the studio (at least). (Sunday 29 June 2025; 23:38) this is a reply to message 109,501

Mariah's unique tone and sound (109,501) by jaker20 from US One thing stood out for me on this song is how unique her voice is. This record made me realize, again, why I fell in love with her. She's actually more reserved here, and respectfully stepped back. But it also made me realize how unique her voice is. Streisand's voice is classic and powerful, Ariana is also a good vocalist and has her own style. But side by side with other artists, how Mariah "play" with her tone stands out. Her power is probably not the same anymore, but the playfulness, texture and dynamics is always going to be there. It's hers and hers only. She goes from whisper then like a "fracture" or break, head and chest, and then back to soothe again. I don't understand vocal terms so I'm clearly sounding senseless now. But then Mariah herself said she never had a formal training. But that quality on her voice is really what makes me recognize it's her and make her voice unique. That even great vocalists, even if they try to sing her song, it's just not, and will never be, the same. (Friday 27 June 2025; 19:36)

Three voices, one problem (109,533) by Edward from USA Lyrics got written, music was produced and then a demo was made. Barbra most likely recorded the entire song by herself. Then, the parts that Ariana and Mariah were meant to sing were stripped from the demo and sent for them to fill in the blanks. Of course the original demo was also sent to use as reference. Then, Walter later stitched it all together. So no, these ladies were never in the studio at the same time. It's pretty standard these days and even easier with technology. Mariah prefers laying her vocals alone with her recording engineer. Ariana lays her vocals in a completely dark booth. Could this be considered as a Mariah and Walter collabo? No, in my humble opinion. In 99% of their collabos, Mariah wrote the lyrics and had the melody in her head, then Walter would put that melody into music and produced it. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 21:19) this is a reply to message 109,526

Three voices, one problem (109,526) by Shezz from Pk That's exactly how it went according to Barbra in a recent interview. They all recorded their parts separately and then it was put together. How does that even work I sometimes try to imagine. All 3 sing all of it then their parts are picked or they just sing their assigned parts? Sounds like there's no room for any synergy of energies there. I don't fault Mariah here at all. She did not write the lyrics, the melody, nothing. Did the best she could with her voice. I don't think this is any indication of MC16 whatsoever. Not a bad song but it could have soared. Mariah should have been in charge of writing and producing it but I suppose with Walter in charge that was not really an option. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 14:20)

Living like Babs because it's evergreen (109,532) by Lambi from USA Every single artist on this Barbra album is simply paying homage to her. She was a part of their growing up, and they really didn't care that it was cheesy. I know Mariah doesn't acknowledge time, but aging is real, and biology is real. Barbra nearing 90 should signal to you that she really doesn't have much time left and when her time comes, they'll all say, "I'm so glad I said yes to that." So let's just leave it at that. No need to nitpick and trash it up. It's such a godsend that she's able to live a long life making music. I pray to God Mariah gets to bow out as beautifully and is blessed with the same graceful exit. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 19:51)

Christmas snow globe (109,531) by Dove from United States I just wanted to share, since I wasn't here when it came out, I was so disappointed with the Mariah Carey snow globe last year. I feel like I waited years for one to be available and when it finally came, it was Wish quality. It was almost as bad as the Galinda Hallmark ornament. Fingers crossed that at some point they'll offer a better quality one. (I didn't buy it and I don't regret it.) (Sunday 29 June 2025; 19:50)

One Heart, One Voice (109,530) by Lambi from USA Right, and people are allowed to defend their bold claims as well so where is your raw, unfiltered Hero performance? No filter, no effects. Just your voice proving us "unprofessionals" really out sing Mariah today. You talked pretty big so I was really hoping to hear your vocal cords shine. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 18:50) this is a reply to message 109,525

One Heart, One Voice (109,525) by Bill from the UK Oh, chill out for once. People are allowed to have an opinion and express it. The song is banal and bland, and Mariah doesn't sound good. The only good thing to come out of it, for me, is that the book can now finally be closed on Mariah and Walter teaming up again. They had their day in the sun. I would take the songs on Emotions, Music Box, Daydream and Butterfly over any further paint-by-numbers triteness such as this. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 11:23)

One thing to say (109,529) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I have only one thing to say about this song, and that I heard it once, and I don't think I will ever listen to it again. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 18:26)

Lullaby of Birdland* (109,528) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Just a random question about this song. In 2013 when Mariah was about to release The Art of Letting Go album, the tracklisting that leaked had this song on it together with You're Mine, You Don't Know What, Supernatural etc, so I know that leak was legit. Then the album was postponed and this song was not on the album but Mariah performed it on her tour in 2014. Later this song was released as live version taken from her concert on The Rarities. So my question is, do you think Mariah had a hidden album version of this song somewhere in the vault? It would be nice to hear a studio version. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 16:06) this is a reply to message 109,527

Lullaby of Birdland* (109,527) by Dove from United States Lullaby of Birdland* (Sunday 29 June 2025; 14:37)

Lullaby of Birdland* (109,527) by Dove from United States Lullaby of Birdland* (Sunday 29 June 2025; 14:37)

Three voices, one problem (109,526) by Shezz from Pk That's exactly how it went according to Barbra in a recent interview. They all recorded their parts separately and then it was put together. How does that even work I sometimes try to imagine. All 3 sing all of it then their parts are picked or they just sing their assigned parts? Sounds like there's no room for any synergy of energies there. I don't fault Mariah here at all. She did not write the lyrics, the melody, nothing. Did the best she could with her voice. I don't think this is any indication of MC16 whatsoever. Not a bad song but it could have soared. Mariah should have been in charge of writing and producing it but I suppose with Walter in charge that was not really an option. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 14:20) this is a reply to message 109,513

Three voices, one problem (109,513) by Lee from UK Considering this song is highly reminiscent of 90s adult contemporary music, I was expecting more. There was definitely room here for "All I Ever Wanted" style vocals from all of them. Mariah held back to her own detriment. It feels like these three were never in the same studio. It's like they all recorded their individual parts from their home studios and then emailed them to Walter A to sew together. If these three could have gotten together and arranged their vocals with each other, this could have become something special. It just feels very bland unfortunately. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 09:25)

One Heart, One Voice (109,525) by Bill from the UK Oh, chill out for once. People are allowed to have an opinion and express it. The song is banal and bland, and Mariah doesn't sound good. The only good thing to come out of it, for me, is that the book can now finally be closed on Mariah and Walter teaming up again. They had their day in the sun. I would take the songs on Emotions, Music Box, Daydream and Butterfly over any further paint-by-numbers triteness such as this. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 11:23) this is a reply to message 109,519

One Heart, One Voice (109,519) by Lambi from USA One, Mariah didn't write it. Two, the song is not bad considering 80% of the board here profess their liking to it, it was truly well received. Three, it's really more about Mariah being able to have a special moment with another late diva, Barbra. Aretha already passed and she never got to record anything in the studio with MC. Patricia Carey already passed and I bet you Mariah wishes she did more projects with her. With this context, it should inform you that this collaboration hold some weight for MC. Like your common sense should actually come on. And saying, "it's not a song that needed to be written" should ring to be unbelievably disrespectful and unbelievably tone-deaf. Are you just deluded with your "music taste" superiority that you thought that was okay to say? It is grandma music but like literally Barbra is nearing 90 years old. What the hell else did you expect? Also what is up with lambs being like this? "Go on and attack me." It's like they ruthlessly attack someone's artistry and then they get a warranted response and suddenly they're the ones being "attacked". The level of derangement is actually so comedic at this point. Stop gaslighting us. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 23:44)

One Heart One Voice (109,524) by Stacey from USA Exactly. I'm glad she's still recording music. It's not as bad as some claim. Don't forget we have Crapfinity and I Don't. Yikes. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 07:36) this is a reply to message 109,514

One Heart One Voice (109,514) by MusicfanJ from Germany "I'll take a relaxed, dated sound to some of the junk that is supposed to be music or respectable vocal prowess these days, at any time." I completely agree. I just watched the charts yesterday on Deluxe music TV and it felt like "ear torture". The cheap videos were also not enjoyable. No wonder why so many youngsters are a little depressed when listening to garbage, that "modern" music has no heart and soul. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 10:26)

More thoughts (109,523) by Dove from United States I get what everyone is saying about how it could have been more on par with Tell Him (which is also really cheesy btw). A small part of me was hoping for that too. (Side-note: In high school my choir sang Tell Him as one of our concert songs. Even back then I thought it was super cheesy but I wanted to go on the choir trip to Disneyland and that's why I joined choir in the first place. That's one of the few Barbara [sic] Streisand songs I had ever heard, but it wasn't her singing it. It was some really bad singers who record the demos for choir classes. I had a religious experience listening to a string of Barbara [sic] Streisand songs earlier today, though.) Anyway, maybe Mariah can't sing like that anymore. If she could, she probably would have. But she can still sing and she can still write. Taylor Swift is one of my favorite artists and she has practically no range. Her songs have made me feel the entire range of emotions. It's not over for MC. She needs to trust herself. After 35 years in the game she's a master songwriter too. Lullaby's of Birdland was sung in her current voice and I love it. Whenever it comes on my Mariah playlist it makes me smile. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 05:02)

If anything I'd like to see one more (109,522) by T from USA One Heart One Voice only proves to me that she and Walter could still do something really special together. If both their hearts are into it. He is a master engineer with a great ear. She is a lyrical genius with a great voice. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 03:32)

One Heart, Four Voices (109,521) by T from USA I love the song. I think it's the best song she's done since Caution. I would've really loved if Celine wasn't sick and she was asked on it too. And then a music video with the four divas. That would've made this whole thing even that much better. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 03:28)

One Heart, One Voice (109,520) by Hector from Mexico I want more dated songs like One heart, One Voice please. I love it. (Sunday 29 June 2025; 02:27)

One Heart, One Voice (109,519) by Lambi from USA One, Mariah didn't write it. Two, the song is not bad considering 80% of the board here profess their liking to it, it was truly well received. Three, it's really more about Mariah being able to have a special moment with another late diva, Barbra. Aretha already passed and she never got to record anything in the studio with MC. Patricia Carey already passed and I bet you Mariah wishes she did more projects with her. With this context, it should inform you that this collaboration hold some weight for MC. Like your common sense should actually come on. And saying, "it's not a song that needed to be written" should ring to be unbelievably disrespectful and unbelievably tone-deaf. Are you just deluded with your "music taste" superiority that you thought that was okay to say? It is grandma music but like literally Barbra is nearing 90 years old. What the hell else did you expect? Also what is up with lambs being like this? "Go on and attack me." It's like they ruthlessly attack someone's artistry and then they get a warranted response and suddenly they're the ones being "attacked". The level of derangement is actually so comedic at this point. Stop gaslighting us. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 23:44) this is a reply to message 109,512

One Heart, One Voice (109,512) by Randy from USA It's not that I am against something wholesome. The song is just bad. When you look at Mariah duets, Mariah and Boyz II Men, Mariah and Dru Hill, Mariah and Busta, Mariah and Whitney. This song is not on any of those level. When you look at Mariah songs about hope, Hero, Anytime You Need A Friend, Can't Take That Away, Through The Rain, Fly Like A Bird. This song is not on any of those level. Mariah's bar for a duet or a song of hope is so high she can't just release anything and expect we get behind it. You fine with mediocre? Go on, celebrate, jump up and down, attack me. It's not going to make the song inch closer to what she's capable of. In addition, I have an attitude with songs that say a lot but don't say anything. Ima write one for you right now. There's a chance to win. If you look within. Find strength to fight. It'll all be alright. There's a universal truth. You should've learned from youth. If you would just hear it. You can't crush the human spirit. Pretty good huh? Ima pitch it to Miley Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Nicks for the next multi-generation song. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 05:17)

iTunes (109,518) by Tameka walker from United states Where is the song on iTunes charts? (Saturday 28 June 2025; 21:45)

Three voices, one problem (109,517) by Bobby A from United States I hope MC16 brings this year full circle for MC. If I was a part of her team deciding MC16's rollout, I would say this at the meeting. 1. Release two singles at the same time with videos ready to go on their release day. One should be an uptempo jam and the other should be the Clark Sisters' gospel song. August 8th. Drop the uptempo remix with Cardi B on August 15th with a video. 2. Announce that MC16 will drop in 30 days. September 12th. Sell 7" versions of the new singles on her website along with album variations and special bundles with fan surprises. 3. Give interviews and performances on the morning news and late night talk shows during the 30-day promotional period. Do radio station drop ins in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Nashville. Give Rolling Stone, Billboard and Ryan Seacreast interviews. 4. Drop MC16 on the same day as Ed Sheeran's new album on September 12th. Give him some competition on that day. Be the closing artist for the summer concert series on the Today Show or Good Morning America on September 12th. 4. Be ready to perform the two new singles during her iHeart Music Festival performance. 5. Perform on SNL's fall season premiere episode. 6. Announce a world tour for 2026. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 14:27) this is a reply to message 109,513

Three voices, one problem (109,513) by Lee from UK Considering this song is highly reminiscent of 90s adult contemporary music, I was expecting more. There was definitely room here for "All I Ever Wanted" style vocals from all of them. Mariah held back to her own detriment. It feels like these three were never in the same studio. It's like they all recorded their individual parts from their home studios and then emailed them to Walter A to sew together. If these three could have gotten together and arranged their vocals with each other, this could have become something special. It just feels very bland unfortunately. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 09:25)

One Heart, One Voice (109,516) by Dove from United States It's on par with the Tony Bennett duet. Not every song is going to be extraordinary. I'm just happy she's still recording, she's still trying. She doesn't have to make these songs at all. It's cheesy like Hero, but I'm okay with that. I played it on Amazon Music today and then a bunch of Barbara [sic] Streisand hits played afterwards. I had no idea what an emotive singer BS was. I never cared to really listen to her before. I also had the thought after hearing this song that the songs that WA writes are kind of generic. MC really did add the sprinkle of magic. It made me think about a David Foster concert I watched on YouTube. He had amazing singers performing on it but it felt a little generic and dated. I'm glad Mariah went in a different direction and didn't stay locked in to the 90's power ballads. I don't mind that One Heart, One Voice is understated. She has plenty of songs where she belts. I appreciate it for what it is. I don't think it's meant to be a hit and I'm sure Mariah knows that too. Honestly, I'm rarely disappointed with the music that MC puts out. Even if at first I don't like it, eventually at some point it'll grow on me. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 14:12)

Latest releases (109,515) by Mariahsbaby from usa [One Heart, One Voice] production is amazing, the lyrics are the weakest point in my opinion. All ladies sounded good. The [biggest] difference between their songs in the 90s and this song is that Mariah had no part in it. Y'all have been praising Walter since forever and it proves that he is [nothing] without Mariah and not the other way around. Anyways, let me go and stream the song of the summer aka Type Dangerous. I can't wait for [MC16]. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 11:38)

One Heart One Voice (109,514) by MusicfanJ from Germany "I'll take a relaxed, dated sound to some of the junk that is supposed to be music or respectable vocal prowess these days, at any time." I completely agree. I just watched the charts yesterday on Deluxe music TV and it felt like "ear torture". The cheap videos were also not enjoyable. No wonder why so many youngsters are a little depressed when listening to garbage, that "modern" music has no heart and soul. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 10:26) this is a reply to message 109,503

One Heart One Voice (109,503) by Dave from USA A beautiful song. No one screaming or trying to outdo each other. Barbara [sic] giving MC and AG equal footing on her project is just class personified. She didn't relegate them to mainly provide background. I'll take a relaxed, dated sound to some of the junk that is supposed to be music or respectable vocal prowess these days, at any time. Well done. (Friday 27 June 2025; 20:50)

Three voices, one problem (109,513) by Lee from UK Considering this song is highly reminiscent of 90s adult contemporary music, I was expecting more. There was definitely room here for "All I Ever Wanted" style vocals from all of them. Mariah held back to her own detriment. It feels like these three were never in the same studio. It's like they all recorded their individual parts from their home studios and then emailed them to Walter A to sew together. If these three could have gotten together and arranged their vocals with each other, this could have become something special. It just feels very bland unfortunately. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 09:25)

One Heart, One Voice (109,512) by Randy from USA It's not that I am against something wholesome. The song is just bad. When you look at Mariah duets, Mariah and Boyz II Men, Mariah and Dru Hill, Mariah and Busta, Mariah and Whitney. This song is not on any of those level. When you look at Mariah songs about hope, Hero, Anytime You Need A Friend, Can't Take That Away, Through The Rain, Fly Like A Bird. This song is not on any of those level. Mariah's bar for a duet or a song of hope is so high she can't just release anything and expect we get behind it. You fine with mediocre? Go on, celebrate, jump up and down, attack me. It's not going to make the song inch closer to what she's capable of. In addition, I have an attitude with songs that say a lot but don't say anything. Ima write one for you right now. There's a chance to win. If you look within. Find strength to fight. It'll all be alright. There's a universal truth. You should've learned from youth. If you would just hear it. You can't crush the human spirit. Pretty good huh? Ima pitch it to Miley Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Nicks for the next multi-generation song. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 05:17) this is a reply to message 109,508

One Heart, One Voice (109,508) by Lambi from USA "It's not a song that didn't need to be written." Okay so since we already have My All, why did Mariah have to write After Tonight and I Only Wanted? We already have so much heartbreak records. "One of the songs sung before a Super Bowl national anthem with young girls from around the world tryna count steps with lame choreography." Literally what's wrong with that? That's every family gathering and every Sunday church service. That's literally okay. Family suited songs are okay. Songs that can be sung around children are okay. Perhaps you were upset because you were abruptly awakened, but it might have been better to leave the phone alone for a while and let the mood settle. This is where lambs lose and are just objectively annoying. Mariah does something with a legend and it's actually quite wholesome. Probably special because she made a friend out of Ari and it's obviously a big deal since she was willing to disregard all beef with Walter just to honor Barbra's invite and some lambs just have to ruin it. We can't have anything nice and wholesome. (Friday 27 June 2025; 22:57)

One Heart, One Voice (109,511) by Brad from USA This "song" is hideous. What is it supposed to even convey? I don't think any of the people singing it could tell ya. The three voices are not harmonized and do not complement one another. At all. Mariah does not sound in good voice at all here. Her chords are strained like a piano wire about to snap. Babs' voice also sounds thin here. The lyrics are just dreck. What a waste. I hope this isn't what MC 16 has on it, I won't even buy that mess if so. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 03:43)

One Heart, One Voice (109,510) by Edward from USA I want my mp3 back, I want my mp3 back. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 01:49) this is a reply to message 109,495

One Heart, One Voice (109,495) by Randy from USA I don't like it. Here's the thing. I knew it would be a ballad from the 90s. I knew it would feel "crowded". And I do think it's genius how he interchanged them throughout the verses. I am a Mariah Carey fan and what's most important to me is a lyric. Then the vocal. Then the arrangement. The lyrics are both banal and generic. It's not a song that needed to be written. It's been written before. I feel as though this is one of the songs sung before a Super Bowl national anthem with young girls from around the world tryna count steps with lame choreography. It belongs at the end of a really bad movie where the credits are more entertaining than the plot. My favorite person on this board woke me up out my sleep with a text for this? It's just Another Trite Hope Song rackin my brain like crazy. (Friday 27 June 2025; 16:40)

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