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Another point of delight was when her seven-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe dashed onto the stage and joined her in “Always Be My Baby”. He removed his outer shirt to reveal an “M” on his sleeveless top as he sang and danced to “Touch My Body”. One such moment was when an enthusiastic fan was invited from the audience to the stage.
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In addition to the seamless multitude of audio and visual feast by the artists on stage, there were some unexpected playful and fun moments. Her recent works that formed the evening repertoire included the ballad “With You” from her new single and the melodic groove “The Distance” from her upcoming fifteenth album Caution. He even sang a captivating “One Sweet Day” with Carey which elicited an outburst of cheers from the audience.Ĭarey’s signature use of melismatic style and whistle register were especially protuberant in familiar hits from the 90s such as “Love Takes Time”, “Emotions” and “My All”, which garnered thunderous applause from the audience. After each interlude, she appeared with a glitzy and dazzling figure-hugging gown which magnified her unfading glamour.Īmong the backup singers was Trey Lorenz who has been a vocal pillar of Carey since her first promotional tour in 1990. There was not a dull moment even when she was off-stage. These interludes were filled by song and acrobatic dance acts of her talented backup singers and dancers who entertained the audience during her absence. Even the few short intermissions where she went for the costume change was buzzing with animated fervour from her adoring fans. Love and passion were the key themes of the evening with non-stop robust and excellent five-octave singing from the Songbird Supreme.
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She kicked off the concert with “Honey” from her album Butterfly (1997), followed by the upbeat “Shake It Off” which set the fans dancing from the spacious seating with ample legroom. While the foyer was swarmed with fans of the pop diva, one could navigate through the foyer to the concession stands and merchandise counter with ease.Ī glance at the packed 5000-seat auditorium affirmed that the pop star has charmed audiences far beyond those who followed through her music in the 90s the youth turnout solidified her magnetism and appeal in recent years as well! Seated beside me were a granny and her teenage grandson who persuaded her to bring him to the concert.Ĭarey, in a stunning shimmering golden outfit, emerged from a sea of blazing flames formed on the majestic widescreen. The theatre foyer is inviting, with its spacious and sleek design. To my relief, I was able to reach The Star completely dry as it is connected to the MRT station with a sheltered walkway. I, too, walked out of the station with eagerness and excitement though I was without an umbrella. The evening rain failed to dampen the high spirits of the fans at the Buona Vista MRT station who were heading to The Star Theatre to watch Mariah Carey ‘Live in Concert’.