The first book to critically examine the legacy of pop superstar
Mariah Carey. When it comes to Mariah Carey, star power is never in
doubt. She has sold hundreds of millions of albums and cut more
chart-topping hits than any other solo artist—ever. And she has
that extraordinary five-octave vocal range. But there is more to
her legacy than eye-popping numbers. Why Mariah Carey Matters
examines the creative evolution and complicated biography of a true
diva, making the case that, despite her celebrity, Carey’s
musicianship and influence are insufficiently appreciated. A
pioneering songwriter and producer, Carey pairs her vocal gifts
with intimate lyrics and richly layered sonic details. In the
mid-1990s, she perfected a blend of pop, hip-hop, and R&B with
songs such as “Fantasy” and “Honey” and drew from her
turbulent life to create the introspective masterpiece Butterfly.
Andrew Chan looks beyond Carey’s glamorous persona to explore her
experience as a mixed-race woman in show business, her adventurous
forays into house music and gospel, and her appeal to multiple
generations of queer audiences. He also reckons with the
transcendent ideal of the voice that Carey represents, showing how
this international icon taught artists around the world to sing
with soul-shaking intensity and a spirit of innovation.
General
Imprint: |
University Of Texas Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Music Matters |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Andrew Chan
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Pages: |
168 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4773-2507-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-4773-2507-7 |
Barcode: |
9781477325070 |
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