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I don't think they sound retouched. There's enough minor issues that I notice (not that I'm a voice teacher, but I notice inconsistencies... a struggle to move between notes in one part, a shake in a longer note that would have been removed if there was auto tune involved) that if these vocals were retouched, the original track must have been a trainwreck. The track is, though, heavily edited and her vocals are sliced and diced from what seems like several recording sessions to get the best portions of her upper register. I know it's common practice to use a lot of takes, but it's particularly noticeable here.
they are enhanced, not retouched. i think the compressor was heavily used on this one, as well as equalizers. the sound is just too round and perfect. mariah still delivered a strong vocal performance tho
EXACTLY! I hate it when people can't accept when a singer's voice changes. It doesn't take anything away from Mariah to say her voice has deteriorated due to nodules, difficulty vocal music (imagine doing "Emotions" every night), some technical faults, and age. She is still one of the greatest vocalists in western pop history. No one can take that from her.
To those who say that this song doesn't come on in the end credits: It doesn't come on at the beginning of the end credits but if you stay tuned for long enough, you'll hear it.
[Intro] Hey, hey You're almost home You're almost home You're almost home [Verse 1] I've seen the light in the sky In disguise, like fireflies Burning bright, just to vanish in the dark I've held hope in my two hands That there would be another chance To find the kingdom I'm believing in my heart [Pre-Chorus] 'Cause underneath the good Is something greater than you know [Chorus] When you're almost there and you're almost home Just open up your eyes and go (go) When you're almost there, almost home Know you're not alone, you're almost home, home (You're almost home) [Verse 2] When you run, run so far You've forgotten who you are Where you're from It's like some other universe You count your steps like they're regrets You catch one breath, then lose the rest Wrong is right, right is left And there's nowhere left to turn So don't believe in everything You think, you think you know [Chorus] When you're almost there and you're almost home Just open up your eyes and go (go) When you're almost there, almost home Know you're not alone, you're almost home, home (You're almost home) [Bridge] When you let your heart be the compass You won't get lost, not if you trust it When you hear the sound of the trumpet Louder than ever before [Chorus] Oh, when you're almost there, almost home Just open up your eyes and go (go) 'Cause you're almost there, almost home Know you're not alone, you're almost Home, home, home, home When you're almost there, almost home Just open up your eyes and go (go) You're almost there, you're almost home (Know you're not alone, you're almost Home, home, home, home)
I just love that she's singing Daydream-style for the last minute and a half. She sounds more comfortable in that key than in her midrange. It's incredible (her vocal). I hope she has a fresh single for us come April.
She can do anything: R&B and even hip hop for years, now a pure pop song again like it´s nothing... and Xmas music and gospel oriented music. Everything. A true queen-true great. One of the last few true greats still standing
She should make more music like this!!! Her voice is most angelic and beautiful when it's used for beautifully composed songs like these... like in the 90s days. :D I LOVE MARIAH CAREY
Omg!!! I almost couldn't recognize her voice in this song..... She is indeed a 1 of the most versatile singer of all time... We known her for unique high note but truly she is magical!!!!
Its weird how people are commenting on the autotune or other studio effects they hear on mariah's voice but i didnt notice anything. It siounds great to me, and i love this WAY more than Beautiful. I think she sounds wonderful whether its autotune or not.
I love how she utilizes her full range (lower and upper) in this song! Stargate and Mariah really created a beautiful production here. We are about to hear lots of amazing music from her this year. She says her album is "raw ballads heavy" and she is collaborating with some of her favorite producers from the past too!
Wtf how have I never heard this? Why didn’t she promote this? It’s so straight pop. I haven’t heard her do a legitimate pop song in a long time. They’re usually pop/hip-hop so this is pretty unique. Sounds like a song current Celine would sing. There’s one song from her last English album that sounds like this called Unfinished Songs. Both have the same vibe and kind of the same message too lol
Hey, it was recorded for ‘Oz The Great And Powerful’, a movie. There are actually two versions, a slightly less polished version which they rushed out in time for the release of the movies. It played as soon as the End Credits started rolling. Search RU-vid for the ‘alternative version’, I prefer it, you may too. Thanks for telling us about Celine’s Unfinished Songs song, I will go and check it out! You are absolutely right, it totally sounds like a somg Celine would record - spot on!
I read somewhere that in 2018, Mariah said she "didn't like this song." I am hearing this for the first time ever (it's 2022) and I like it! What is she talking about?!!!
Very well said mate...Her voice and musical abilities are beyond amazing...She is in a league of her own and since her debut in 1990, she (together with Whitney) has become the benchmark of vocal greatness.
This is what I call real pop music. No one can belt those notes like Mariah did. Those who question her talent really need to check out Vision of Love which is considered one of the most vocally challenging song. EVER.
Finally Disney comes back to life making meaningful theme songs for their movies. Mariah Carey's voice here is so pure and magical. I love this song. Can't wait to see the movie and to have her new album that will be released this March! So So Excited!
Yeah! I love songs like this. Most fantasy movies feature great songs similar to this one. I recommend you to listen to: "Wunderkind" - Alanis Morissette "You Can't Stop the Girl" - Bebe Rexha "Castle" - Halsey "Breath of Life" - Florence and the Machine "The Call" - Regina Spektor "There's a Place for Us" - Carrie Underwood "Hope Has Wings" - Brie Larson "Shine" - Cassidy Ladden "Loyal Brave True" - Christina Aguilera "Strong" - Sonna Rele "Destiny" - Play
Amazing song... been a fan of Mariah since I was three, but then stopped listening to her after the whole glitter thing. Finally, I started listening to her again in late December last year. I've got to be honest, this song deserves to be number 1. No one can sing as amazing as Mariah.
Totally love this song the very first minute i heard it. So refreshing and yet relevantly current. I am listening this song on a repeat mode daily. It has the same infectious allure like "My All". Bravo, Mariah! You have regain back a fan in me.
This is just perfection, OMG Mariah your voice is still perfect to all who says that she cant sing, come on dude, she is just an angel, god bless you dear
This song is so amazing, Love her voice and the beat is so fresh, had it on repeat since i bought it, It should be number 1 around the world! make it happen! she deserves to be at the top of the charts, this is what you call real music! Love you Mariah
I think this has to be one of her most underrated songs! in little time it has become one of my fav Mariah songs and I'm a lamb since long ago! This is just amazing, so addictive and beautiful :')
I picture myself on a hot air balloon in the stratosphere of Islamorada sailing home, pondering escapes and enlightenment and reaching my destination. Mariah, over the last decade+ has taught me to have faith within myself. Within me lies faith.
her voice is on fire! In australia, she sang l'll be there with the highest range in that song ever, also Love takes time sounded IDENTICAL, if not better than any performance she did during her prime and AIWFC in the original key - even during her prime she usually lowered the key! I think it depends whether or not she rests her voice properly!
Does anyone else love that beautiful 10 second note she held at the end ahah and people started doubting mariah the queen showed yuh she claims the best singer alive today
MARIAH!!!! DAMMIT GIRL I SWEAR THIS IS A GREAT BUILD OF A TRACK...CAUSE WHEN IT GOT TO THE LAST CHORUS I LITERALLY GOT UP AND SHOUTE... FROM 3:00 TILL END IS WHAT SETS MARIAH APART FROM ANY SINGER... I THOUGHT... SHE LITERALLY HAD MOMENTS ALL OVER THIS SONG.... I ESPECIALLY LOVE 2:30-2:34...ONLY MARIAH
OMG!!! I love this song! You have recaptured my heart yet again, Mariah. This song ks extremely pure and angelic. Love it! We gotta make this her 19th #1 song.
Whitney, Michael and the other real legends are proud of you Mariah. Keep going, so glad the industry, bad business people and the pressure didn´t kill you. Congrats
Mariah does ACAPELLA improvisations at all of her concerts...she does not NEED auto-tune. She used a few effects on here just like all other artists do these days. Her voice is strong and on point. Call and request this song! The video premieres on Friday I think!!
There's no need to worry yet. The song is great and once Mariah sings it everywhere as well as the release of the video, people will know this masterpiece and it will find its way to the charts including downloads. Come to think about it, there wasn't even a solid promotion but Almost Home already debuted on 4 Billboard charts. Needless to say, it's a real grower.
AUNQUE MI INGLES ES MUY MALO, HE TRATADO DE COMUNICARME POR TODOS LOS MEDIOS, ME SIENTO ORGULLOSO POR ESTA CANCION, UNA LETRA CON LA QUE ME IDENTIFICO, ME DA ESPERANZA DE SEGUIR ADELANTE, UNA LUZ CUANDO UNO CREE QUE TODO ESTA PERDIDO, MARIAH DIOS TE DIO UN TALENTO, UNA INSPIRACION PARA ESCRIBIR E INTERPRETAR LO REAL, LO VERDADERO, POR TI LA GENTE COMO YO PODEMOS SOÑAS Y LLEGAR A CASA. MARIAH GRACIAS POR SER UNICA Y AUTENTICA.
I had forgotten about this song. It's one of my favorites she's ever done. I can't say it's terribly strong lyrically and while she's usually very unique in her delivery (all her songs are undoubtedly Mariah), I didn't know this was her the first 10 times I heard it. I will say this: she has NEVER sounded as free and uncluttered on record as she does on here. She's always trying to pose as an aggressive, sexy woman layered underneath 12 gospel singers and 5 rappers. Her voice hasn't sounded as confident in forever -- and I'm including the Mimi years. It glides a bit smoother than recent memory. The highs are steadier. The lows are enunciated better. There's no posturing, no diva swagger, it's just a simple song. Her voice remains not as strong as it was in the 1990s (evident by the occasional struggle in pitch and the heavy, HEAVY editing -- it sounds like it was pieced together from 10 different recording sessions), but she's still a leader in the pack and knocked out a nice 9-second solo note towards the end. I can't believe radio did not latch onto this. It's a home run.
AND FOR THOSE THAT SAY THAT THE BEGINNING DOESN'T SOUND LIKE HER PLEASE LISTEN TO "MELT AWAY" . MARIAH HAS THAT INATE ABILITY TO PLAY WITH HER VOICE..... TO GET HIGH OR LOW AND IN BETWEEN..... THATS WHY I LOVE HER!!!!!!!!
I luvvvv Mariah!!! she is so Compassionate and Empathetic on Idol...u can tell right off,,she hates to be negative re: any of their voices...C L A S S !!!!
Esta cancion esta buena que no paro de escucharla, Billboard, Grammy, Golden Globe y Oscar, alla va Mariah, es el momento de hacer historia Mariah Carey. Tienes todo para continuar siendo una Leyenda y la mejor de todas
This is true, it's no more edited than standard radio fodder. I can easily hear the verses, chorus and bridges are slammed together from multiple takes. I guess most singers are subject to the same thing when their final product is released. Then again, this is Mariah Carey. If you're going to champion her, it doesn't help your case to say this song is like "any song". To me, it just sounds like she isn't able to sing the song all the way through in one take.
