The Anticipation of The Emancipation
I've had Mariah stuck in my head for weeks now and so yesterday I excitedly marched up to HMV (forsaking all thoughts of going to the gym) to browse around and buy some CDs. It was a slightly chilly evening but sunny. I walked up Yonge past the square where people got shot a couple of days ago and ducked in to the store, my musical mecca. I spend way too long in that store sometimes.
Browsing through the new layout of the store (CDs and DVDs are all mixed up now) I discovered that I'm way out of touch with 'alternative' music. I could barely identify any of those groups and found myself diverted towards the Pop, Jazz and Classical sections. The second floor has an entire section for punk and metal. Some angry sounding white boy was screaming out of the speakers out there. I now truly understand that "Music for some is noise to others". I found myself quickly heading up one more floor to the quieter confines of classical and jazz section. I discovered some nice sounding "popera" (my term for popularized opera a la Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, etc.) as well was some good jazz vocals. Some standouts: Jazz - Madeleine Peyroux and Jane Monteith, Popera - Il Divo (4 young hot looking Latin tenors...ohhh baby! Cant wait for April 19th when that CD goes on sale). k.d. lang's Hymns from north of the 49th Parallel is also fantastic.
I've added those to my shopping list for the next time I am in there.
Mariah - The Emancipation of Mimi
I hadn't been this excited over the release of a new CD in a long time. After months of anticipation and excitement, my favourite diva released The Emancipation of Mimi yesterday. Thanks to FlipBoyTO and Willariah for keeping the countdown going and reminding me when it went on sale, not to mention the wonders of the bootlegging and the internet to give me a preview. (BTW, if any secret music police are reading this blog, no one mentioned in this blog or the author himself is responsible for circulating pre-release copies!)
A few days ago, I was awoken to the sweet sounds of the second single "We Belong Together" and since then its been stuck in my head. I think it's been permanently wired into my subconscious since I heard the song in a not fully awoken state. That song is so damn good. It tells of heartache and builds to a crescendo towards the end sending shivers through my entire body and nearly bringing me to tears. Not since Alicia Keys' piano tinkling to "You don't Know My Name" has a song had such effect.
Emancipation sees Mariah moving forward with the best elements of her previous work. She does what she does best, which is wrenching every bit of emotion she can out of all 8 octaves. She even does the dog whistle! Ahhhhhhh! You can bet that Mariah has found a permanent spot in my CD player. I think will last me well through the summer.
Other CDs bought - Jack Johnson - In Between Dreams, Michael Buble - It's Time.
Browsing through the new layout of the store (CDs and DVDs are all mixed up now) I discovered that I'm way out of touch with 'alternative' music. I could barely identify any of those groups and found myself diverted towards the Pop, Jazz and Classical sections. The second floor has an entire section for punk and metal. Some angry sounding white boy was screaming out of the speakers out there. I now truly understand that "Music for some is noise to others". I found myself quickly heading up one more floor to the quieter confines of classical and jazz section. I discovered some nice sounding "popera" (my term for popularized opera a la Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, etc.) as well was some good jazz vocals. Some standouts: Jazz - Madeleine Peyroux and Jane Monteith, Popera - Il Divo (4 young hot looking Latin tenors...ohhh baby! Cant wait for April 19th when that CD goes on sale). k.d. lang's Hymns from north of the 49th Parallel is also fantastic.
I've added those to my shopping list for the next time I am in there.
Mariah - The Emancipation of Mimi
I hadn't been this excited over the release of a new CD in a long time. After months of anticipation and excitement, my favourite diva released The Emancipation of Mimi yesterday. Thanks to FlipBoyTO and Willariah for keeping the countdown going and reminding me when it went on sale, not to mention the wonders of the bootlegging and the internet to give me a preview. (BTW, if any secret music police are reading this blog, no one mentioned in this blog or the author himself is responsible for circulating pre-release copies!)
A few days ago, I was awoken to the sweet sounds of the second single "We Belong Together" and since then its been stuck in my head. I think it's been permanently wired into my subconscious since I heard the song in a not fully awoken state. That song is so damn good. It tells of heartache and builds to a crescendo towards the end sending shivers through my entire body and nearly bringing me to tears. Not since Alicia Keys' piano tinkling to "You don't Know My Name" has a song had such effect.
Emancipation sees Mariah moving forward with the best elements of her previous work. She does what she does best, which is wrenching every bit of emotion she can out of all 8 octaves. She even does the dog whistle! Ahhhhhhh! You can bet that Mariah has found a permanent spot in my CD player. I think will last me well through the summer.
Other CDs bought - Jack Johnson - In Between Dreams, Michael Buble - It's Time.
posted by jadedmonkey at 12:05 p.m.
4 Comments:
The Emancipation of Mimi is hot!! When she tours, we will need to be there front row worshipping. Make sure you also watch Much More Music for the Save the Music concert 'cuz 2 of my divas are featured. Mariah and Joss Stone! WOOOOORD!
Ooohhhhh btw, Il Divo was on Oprah...oh baby, hottie mac hot hots! And they're not all European. I think the cutest of them is the American dude.
hey sexy. omg. i'm so in love with "we belong together". the video is ridiculous because the guy's WAYYY too young for her and then when he goes and fetches her to run to him, it's as if he's holding a treat in his hand for a dog to come and get it. it was too funny! xo. i'm glad u were excited abt the album. did u get the special edition? xoxo. il divo is the hottest group name i've ever heard in my life! -willariah-
Mimi is all grown up now, she's almost a cougar!
Like Cher and other divas before her, she must collect an assortment of boy toys! hehehe
Special Edition with the fold out poster! *shreiks*!!!
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