 MUSIC
BOXData di pubblicazione: 31 Agosto 1993 Copie Vendute: 25 Milioni Massima posizione raggiunta in classifica: #1 Singoli estratti: Dreamlover,Hero,AnytimeYouNeed A Friend,Never Forget You, Without You |
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Info: Un album
importantissimo per la carriera di Mariah, xchè se gli albums precedenti
l’avevano già resa un mito negli US, questo la consacra definitivamente anche
al pubblico mondiale soprattutto quello Europeo. L’album esce nel 1993, anno
molto importante anche per la vita personale dell’artista, poiché sposa alla
St. Thomas Episcopal Church di New York il 5 Giugno, l’uomo che aveva creduto
in lei e le aveva offerto il contratto discografico che segnò il suo debutto,
Tommy Mottola ovviamente. A tutt’oggi Music Box è l’album più venduto di Mariah,
arrivando ad un totale di circa 25 milioni di copie in tutto il mondo, conquistando
la vetta sia della classifica albums Americana sia di quella Inglese. Il primo
singolo estratto, “Dreamlover” accompagnato da un video molto fresco e carino,
scala la classifica americana e si posiziona al #1 dove resterà per ben 8
settimane. Il secondo singolo, “Hero”, canzone stupenda e ancora oggi uno
degli “highlights” dei concerti, raggiunge la vetta della chart americana
proprio come il primo. Il terzo singolo, “Without You” non arriva al #1, fermandosi
al #3, ma segna il “big break” per Mariah in Europa, essendo il primo singolo
dell'artista a raggiungere il #1 della classifica Inglese dove rimase per
un mese intero; un autentico successo, anche qui in Italia, perché porta l’album
in alto in classifica dove rimarrà a lungo. La canzone è la cover dell’originale
portata al successo da Harry Nillson, purtroppo scomparso qualche tempo prima
che il singolo uscisse in tutto il mondo. Meno fortunata, la meravigliosa
Anytime You Need A Friend, quarto singolo estratto in USA, che si ferma al
#12,.
A parte i singoli, molto bella anche la bonus-track per l’Europa, “Everything
Fades Away”, per le altre canzoni, Mariah collabora ancora una volta con la
coppia Clivillés & Cole per "Now That I Know" e "I’ve Been Thinking About
You"; un’altra collaborazione importante è quella con Babyface per "Never
Forget You", che esce sia come b-side di “Without You” sia come singolo da
solo con alcuni remixes. Altri produttori e collaboratori, W. Afanasieff e
poi Corey Rooney con cui Mariah collabora ancora adesso.
Curiosità: perché questo titolo?! “Il bel suono tintinnante che viene
fuori da un carillion è così bello e delicato. Lo adoro.” Mariah Carey.
Fonte: ROE
SINGOLI ESTRATTI
| PERFORMERS |
| Walter Afanasieff: Guitar (Acoustic), Keyboards, Organ, Synclavier, Synthesizer |
| Mariah Carey: Vocals, Vocals (Background) |
| Gary Cirimelli: Synthesizer |
| Robert Clivillés: Drums, Percussion |
| David Cole: Keyboards |
| Melonie Daniels: Vocals (Background) |
| Dave Hall: Keyboards, Synthesizer |
| Kayo: Bass |
| Ren Klyce: Synthesizer |
| Michael Landau: Guitar |
| Cindy Mizelle: Vocals (Background) |
| Kelly Price: Vocals (Background) |
| Shanrae Price: Vocals (Background) |
| L.A. Reid: Vocals (Background) |
| PRODUCTION CREDITS |
| Walter Afanasieff: Arranger, Producer, Programming |
| James T. Alfano: Programming |
| Babyface: Arranger, Producer |
| Kyle Bess: Assistant Engineer |
| Mariah Carey: Arranger, Main Performer, Mixing, Producer |
| Jim Caruana: Assistant Engineer |
| Dana Jon Chappelle: Engineer |
| Gary Cirimelli: Programming |
| Robert Clivillés: Arranger, Mixing, Producer |
| David Cole: Arranger, Mixing, Producer |
| Ricky Crespo: Programming |
| Frank Filipetti: Engineer |
| David Gleeson: Engineer |
| Mick Guzouski: Mixing |
| Dave Hall: Arranger, Producer, Programming |
| Acar S. Key: Engineer |
| Ren Klyce: Keyboard Programming, Programming |
| Manny Lacarrubba: Assistant Engineer |
| Bob Ludwig: Mastering |
| Jennifer Monnar: Assistant Engineer |
| Bob Rosa: Engineer |
| Daryl Simmons: Arranger, Producer |
| Kirk Yano: Engineer |
| Jim "Z" Zumpano: Engineer |
| SPECIAL THANKS |
| Dear Lord - As always, I thank you so much for blessing me with the ability to realize my dream. |
| Tommy Mottola - You're my best friend in the whole world. There's not enough room on this page to even begin to thank you for everything you've done for me. So I'll just say thank you for making my life so beautiful in every way and I love you always. |
| Randy Hoffman/Horizon Entertainment - Thank you for being here for me way above and beyond the call of duty! You're the best! |
| Don Ienner - Thanks so much for all your belief and support since the beginning. You've been an enormous help to me and I really appreciate everything! (P.S: I had a great time this year with you, Michelle, Jason & Garrett!) Extra special thanks to my entire Columbia family. You're the greatest! |
| To my Mom - Once again, thank you for teaching me to believe in myself and to believe that this could be a reality for me. I love you. |
| Morgan - Thanks again for believing in me since I was a little girl and for all your help - Love, M. |
| To Alison, Mikey & Shawn - I love you guys! |
| Walter Afanasieff - I've learned so much working with you. You're truly a genius. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. |
| Dana Jon Chappelle - Thanks for dealing with me through a whole year of drama! You're my favorite engineer in the whole world-and not such a bad person either! |
| To Ren (The Hen) & Gary (Goo) - Thanks for all your hard work. |
| David Cole - Hey D.C., I always have a great time working with you because you're so crazy and talented! Thanks! |
| Robert Clivilles - Thanks so much for all your help! |
| Dave Hall - See, even though it's happy-it's still okay! Thanks! |
| Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds - I had a great time writing together--let's do it again! |
| Corey Rooney - Thanks for all your help! You're really talented and I had a lot of fun working and gossiping with you. |
| Trey and Patrique - Hey Do Do's I love you guys even though you fool! Yeah ha! I think you're so wonderful (I do). P.S. Where are our hats? Oh yeah, and by the way, no! |
| Price Sisters and Melonie - You are definitely three of the best singers in the world! Thanks for everything--and anotherrrrr! |
| Cindy Mizelle - Hey Cynd! Thanks for all your help! |
| Brenda - Once again, thanks for all your help way back when. You're a great person. |
| Nancy West/Right Track - Thanks! |
| Jim Caruana - Even though you were never in the room, thanks! |
| Karen Rizzo - Thanks for all your long hours and not so hard work! Helliew! You're lucky you're such a riot. |
| Ann "The Energizer" Glew - Thank you so much. I couldn't have done so many things without you and I love you a lot! |
| Nick - What would you rather do? This is so 12th yet 11th-living in a cartoon! |
| Feen Dean Ludwig - Thanks for being such a great friend. I love you! |
| Columbo - That's good Jen! Fend for yourself! |
| Clarissa - Thanks again for all your help! |
| Diane Martel (Tante) - You've really helped me so much in so many ways. Thanks for being here for me! |
| Billy B - You better work the make-up sweetie! Ha ha! We've been through a lot together. Thanks for everything! |
| Sid Curry - You better whip up those hair dos! Thanks! |
| Last, but definitely not least, thank you so much to all my fans! I couldn't do this without you and I'm so grateful for all your support. |