Reaction: Mariah Carey Joy to the world LIVE at St. John the Divine

'tis the season for Mariah Carey's christmas songs! Yes, I know "Joy to the World" isn't hers per se, but her rendition of it is iconic, so we're checking out her live performance.
Watch the full, uninterrupted performance here: Mariah Carey - Joy to the World (Live at St. John the Divine): • Mariah Carey - Joy to ...
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[@mcis4ever]

Fact: Her version of this song is still the most widely used by other singers, the arrangement is unbeatable! She definitely the QUEEN OF CHRISTMAS 🎄👑✨❤️

[@ramonpadilha9987]

Who wouldn't want to sing like this Queen?😍😍😍❤❤

[@mcis4ever]

@@ramonpadilha9987they can sing it but they cannot replicate the way MC sings it

[@ibramnarendra]

O Holly Night too.

[@GRid-es4hz]

The arrangement is similar to that of Michael Bolton.

[@uditsahu4537]

Literally every Mariahs cover song is better than the original

[@Neonlike0]

What I love about Mariah (aside from pretty much everything) is that she is not afraid to do a good, clean, ascending run.

[@dantan1249]

Emplooooooooo😂😂😂

[@HegeOfficial]

I love when people recognize how impressive an ascending run is. :)

[@MonarchButterfly.]

@@HegeOfficial Hi Hege could you react to "I Wanna Love You Forever" live @ Netherlands by Jessica Simpson ? At 07:30 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIekhKSprb6gbJo

[@blehlee6745]

i have no idea about vocals, what is an ascending run?

[@instrumentsmrti]

​@@blehlee6745when you're doing an upwards run from a lower note to a higher one, it's like any run but you're making your voice go higher, hope this makes sense lmao

[@ryantimm92]

Mariah straight sang her ASS off. Her rent was due and she PAID THAT DAMN RENT.

[@AndreRodrigues-qd6cu]

Mariah writes all of her songs, except the Covers, according to her. And I believe that because she talks about how she wrote and produced some of her songs in some of her interviews. She told once that she plays piano, but really bad. However, it was enough to make Vision Of Love and All I Want For Christmas Is You.

[@ibramnarendra]

Of course her voice is changed, but mariah is mariah and will be mariah the one and only. Legend

[@kev121]

Sheree Price on tambourine. She, her sister Kelly Price, and Melonie Daniels are the three women in black in front of the choir. They were Mariah’s main background divas during the early part of her career. They’re also in the 1960s inspired video of “All I Want For Christmas Is You”.

[@HegeOfficial]

Thanks for that! :) She did a heck of a job here, and I'll keep an eye out for her in other Mariah content as well.

[@never152]

They are amazing. A big part of mariah's early sound and live performance.

[@Ciclopea2]

Mariah is a religious person, she definitely cares about the religious aspect of this performance because of her faith, it's just a beautiful modern Gospel version of a Christmas classic, and she more than did it justice.

[@HegeOfficial]

Yeah, we don't disagree here, I love what she's done with it. I feel that’s pretty clear given all the praise I give her in this video. And I said I don't care about it being religious, because some people will get offended by religious content even though I don’t, but that's not what we focus on on this channel. I didn’t say *she* doesn’t care.

[@never152]

Love the appreciation of the low notes. She could do it all!

[@HegeOfficial]

Thank you! Good low notes and the ability to move down in your register after singing high notes, are wildly underrated skills imo :)

[@raykkenmnc1555]

Idk if the sound of the audience was lowered cz I didn't hear much cheer after this UNBELIEVABLE performance... If it was nowadays then people will die for screaming how much good it was

[@sampagan8809]

The performances get dubbed to lower the audience and other noises and bring out hers and others sound to where it should be.

[@raykkenmnc1555]

@@sampagan8809 ok , I wish they appreciated her more 💗

[@danielm4436]

I've heard this was a benefit concert so a lot of the audience was supposedly businesspeople and professional types.

[@jessonsalinel9238]

your hair is kinda similar with Mariah in this performance! loves it! i didn't realize how Mariah really has the swiftest runs until you point them out.

[@krissy9128]

Ikr her hair gives the same vibes from this MC look lol Mariah mastered the melismatic singing style. The number of notes in ever bar she insane. Also, she naturally has a very agile voice, so her riffs and runs are very quick. You have to listen to her catalog over and over and you pick up on something different every time. I also recommend listening to her studio stems/ a capellas available here on KZbin. Like for ...emotions, Can't let go, Joy to the world, any time you need a friend, one sweet day, so on and so forth.

[@HegeOfficial]

Her runs are so effortless and nicely done every time ☺️🙌 And I love that people are pointing out the hair haha, I didn’t realize until I read the comments. Thank you for watching!

[@vermutungwer]

I was gonna say the same thing about the hair haha.

[@radostdinkova7909]

i put on repeat that performance on Christmas. My fave Christmas song

[@ryantimm92]

10:12 when she does that “Joy to the world, all the boys and girls” CHILLS. The way she does that upward run on “girls”. That hits EVERY SINGLE TIME. ❤

[@angieh612]

Mariah looks likes she’s having so much fun and is truly in her element here! It starts out so tenderly and then at the end she’s just…other worldly! You’re so right that typically these classic songs don’t go over as well with a lot of improvisation but Mariah is the exception to this rule lol Great reaction video!

[@zusman84]

I think I reacted to this before but omg you have such a great ear. I love when you sang that same note. Omg you should cover a Mariah song if you haven't already. React to Mariah Hark the herald sing live, if you haven't already.

[@CaueGoten00]

My favorite Christmas Song of her 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@mikeygee16]

Love your MC reactions! This performance always gives me goosebumps, so good! 🎄🎅🏼

[@HegeOfficial]

Thank you so much

[@LUCASDOMINGUES21]

Every time that i listen to this song i always got goosebumps There's a live of Mariah in 1993 that she sings "Without you" i highly recomend this reaction, it's AMAZING 💙

[@HegeOfficial]

I feel you, she sounds absolutely incredible! And thank you so much for the recommendation ❤️🙏

[@Y49life]

Lovely reaction. Mariah is the best 🥰😍❤️

[@HegeOfficial]

Thank you so much. :) And Happy New Year!

[@theslaytoendyourfaves]

just flawless 😍

[@robbpowell194]

She is in full Queendom. This is one of the greatest and most majestic songs, ever, and she honored it ⭐️ Seeing you respond like this only amplifies our enjoyment 🌟❗️

[@HegeOfficial]

I love her rendition of it :) Queendom indeed.

[@HI-mz9st]

Ok your hair is giving Daydreamriah yasss

[@matthewkelrey]

YESSS

[@HegeOfficial]

I didn’t realize until I saw the comments haha. Thank you ☺️✨

[@zusman84]

Yes yes, was waiting for this reaction. In my humble opinion this is the best rendition. Even other singers try to sing her version. She's amazing.

[@HegeOfficial]

I love this arrangement. That intro too, it's flawless

[@GS-qr3om]

Mariah's version on BET live in 2001 was better than this, check it out.

[@eltonsouzasantos4875]

Mariah 👑

[@perseusfin1778]

As soon as the video started only thing I could think was “They are twinning with this hair” if Mariah lost the ponytail it would be uncanny! Marvelous job on the bangs!

[@HegeOfficial]

haha thank you!

[@LCtheman]

I really enjoyed your reaction video, not only you’re a pro when it comes to analyzing her vocal, but also your personality😊

[@HegeOfficial]

Aw, this made me so happy! Thank you :) And happy new year!

[@JacksonCaesar]

In vocal classical music runs are called Ornamentations/Decorations/or in bel canto it's called Coloratura. Mariah Carey displays these techniques in a pop/gospel style. Very nice job and nice review. Happy Holidays!

[@HegeOfficial]

Yes, you can definitely use both "ornamentations" or "coloratura". Generally they're used more when talking about the musical aspects of the piece/arrangement, and we often use the word "melisma" to describe the vocal technique itself. But "runs" work too and I prefer to use that word in my videos as everyone will understand what I mean, and as I usually react to pop productions and not classical music :). Glad you liked it, and thank you so much for watching! Happy New Year! :)

[@kikokeee]

I love how you and Mariah almost have the same hair style and colour in this video haha

[@HegeOfficial]

Haha I didn’t realize until I saw the comments 😄 but you’re right it does look similar

[@williamslino-id3vb]

a melhor cantora internacional do mundo sem comentários e surreal brinca com a voz esse anjo que deus colocou na terra voz poderosa do seu fã numero 1 will curado 4 recife pernambuco te amo mariah carey a melhor .

[@lushpuppies9753]

Did you realise your hair is identical to mariahs when you were recording this. Stunning

[@HegeOfficial]

Haha, I didn’t realize until people commented on it ☺️ Thank you so much ❤️

[@hughw2377]

It's simply pure perfection!🔥😍😭

[@Serendipity7425]

Loved your reaction and analysis on this 😊 Subscribed. I guess many of us are simply addicted to appreciating amazing talents and Mariah Carey is surely one of them, a living icon. 💙

[@karenfriebel7680]

Hey Hege❣️ First of all, your sweater could not BE more adorable! And the satiny-wrapped earphones are super cut too 🙂 But I digress…I love this high-energy gospel arrangement of this song, WOW! Mariah really WAS feeling’ it❣️ Part of the joy of watching your reaction videos isn’t just the sharing of your musical knowledge and seeing your emotional responses, but hearing when you chime in and throw in your own vocals❣️Yes, I think hymns is the correct English term you were wondering about 🙂 I wasn’t expecting the transition into and back out of 3 Dog Night’s Joy To The World! 🙂 Fun❣️ AND I have to say it every time I watch one of your videos - your voice is STUNNING, Hege! 🥰 Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones 🎄

[@HegeOfficial]

Thank you so much, Karen ❤️☺️ I absolutely love this arrangement too, it’s so energetic and I LOVE the choir. But what a stamina Mariah’s got, it’s incredible 🙌. Thank you so much for your kind words about my vocals too, I just have to try out some of the things I hear, so I hope my neighbors are as cool with it as you are haha. Hope you’re having a wonderful christmas ❤️🎄✨

[@curieusechine]

Hi Hege 🖐️, it's always a great pleasure to watch your reactions. As mentioned earlier, I love your voice, your technical skills and mostly your enthusiasm, which is so infectious. I'm not a big fan of Mariah Carey, but I had forgotten how great singer she was, at least in her early days. I'm less of a fan of the last few years. she's obviously a great performer. I really appreciated your analysis ... as always. Merry Christmas 🌲🌨️🧑‍🎄💃🥂 Gilles your french fan 😉👍 Sorry for my english ☹️

[@HegeOfficial]

I'm too late to wish you a merry christmas, but here's to a Happy New Year!! :) So happy you liked the video, Gilles. And your English is totally fine, no worries!

[@curieusechine]

@@HegeOfficial Thanks Hege, Happy New Year and I wish you the best for 2023 👍😉

[@KevinPlaysGuitar]

This is such a great performance! She definitely took us to church. I like the drums too, it's so 90s. lol 😃 🎄🎅🤚(I had to get the hand emoji because she uses her hands on this one). Merry Christmas my friend!

[@HegeOfficial]

Merry Christmas, Kevin 🎄❤️☺️ (you do have the perfect name for this season)

[@KevinPlaysGuitar]

@@HegeOfficial Aww thank you! 🥰 Are you referring to Home Alone? 😃

[@RhonJed]

sooooo love this reaction! more mariah plsss thanks and happy holidaysss 🎄🎄🎄

[@ramonpadilha9987]

DAHling you're cute.

[@HegeOfficial]

Thank you so much ☺️❤️ there will be more Mariah for sure. Happy holidays!

[@gonvelour]

Loved your reaction! More Mimi pleaseee

[@HegeOfficial]

Thank you so much!! :) Will do

[@PRAISEBIBLEFLY]

pls react to other performances from this concert! silent night and hark the herald angels sing are great too

[@HegeOfficial]

It'll have to be for next christmas, but I really appreciate the recommendations! :)

[@AndreRodrigues-qd6cu]

Could you react to "If It's Over" at Grammys in 1992? I guess It's her best live performance

[@HegeOfficial]

Thanks for the suggestion :) I'll put it on my list. I have filmed 2 new Mariah reactions already that will be coming up in the near future. So it may take a while for me to get to this one, but I appreciate your recommendation.

[@AndreRodrigues-qd6cu]

@@HegeOfficial thank you for your attention

[@never152]

Amazing reaction again!

[@HegeOfficial]

Thank you so much!!

[@mezmerized4lifejay654]

Live your Mariah videos and commentary ❤️ Can you react to Mariah's "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" live ft Patricia Carey (mom)

[@HegeOfficial]

Thank you so much! :) And I appreciate the recommendation. Maybe for next christmas? :)

[@ismaelm.mbaangue9147]

You have a similar hair to Mariah on this video so beautifull 🤩❤

[@HegeOfficial]

Thank you ☺️✨

[@craiggregory5113]

Please react to Mariah Carey "Make it Happen" live at Madison Square Garden ‼️‼️‼️ I love your reactions and your falsetto is audibly appealing ❤️

[@HegeOfficial]

Thanks for the recommendation :) I've put it on my list! And thank you so much for the compliment on my falsetto

[@lexburgess2436]

🎄xo

[@fuerchtnix1]

💛🧡❤💖

[@Monster-yu3vf]

❤️

[@noturdreams236]

I just realized your hair and bang really similar to her

[@HegeOfficial]

haha :) so many have commented the same thing and I'm not mad about it

[@zaidahmed2926]

🎄

[@danielm503]

More Mariana please!!

[@DumitruVitcauscas]

I love your reactions ❣️. You can check another Christmas song "Mariah Carey - O holy night" Live. Thanks a lote,you are so beautiful 😘

[@HegeOfficial]

Thank you so much :) It'll have to be for next year, but I appreciate the recommendation. Happy New Year!

[@mir.oficial5538]

Very similar hair

[@HegeOfficial]

haha :) it was a coincidence, but it's fun.

[@lushpuppies9753]

If mariah and vanessa williams had a baby together it would be u x

[@napileericsony.1699]

Please do react to morissette amon's songs AKIN KA NA LANG

[@napileericsony.1699]

Also her mariah medley

[@Swimdeep]

Love Mariah; her control is supernatural. Her vocal gymnastics are epic. One criticism: too many runs for my taste. She sounds so great but would be better (IMO) if she stayed on the phrase longer without melismatic runs every other bar. Regardless of stylistic choices, her voice, ability and stamina is spectacular. 🎄✨🎁💝

[@rezaariel8406]

That's what makes mariah MARIAH she doesn't wanna follow how people usually sang this song she made it her own if she stayed on the phrase longer she will be the same as people who have been singing this song before her that's why she change it.. i didn't know this song was a cover at first i thought she is yhe original...see that's why i love mariah she made it her own and doesn't follow other people version phrase longer thing would be boring for her and sound plain...

[@krissy9128]

But that's what makes Mariah, Mariah. She mastered the melismatic singing style and it has been her thing since day one. The number of notes in one bar is insane...and of course, the number of riffs, runs and transitions throughout an entire song (any MC song) is also asinine. What surprises me is that no matter how excessive, it doesn't come off annoying in any way - always pleasant. You don't even notice unless you're studying the vocal arrangements. Beyonce for example, in her DC days and early career would do runs excessivelyyyy to the point you would lowkey lose track of the melody or essence of the song. Thank God she moved away from that. P.s. I love Beyoncé. I'm just giving an opinion. Ik her hive are psychos - can't give an opinion without them losing their sh**.

[@ccalexander1924]

Her runs are what made me a HUGE fan. I love it. I don’t think she over runs. It sounds so gorgeous

[@ismaelm.mbaangue9147]

Every run that comes from her mouth has a musical purpose and that's what makes Mariah sounds only like herself. Often imitated but nobody Match her Musicality and tone (IMO).

[@HegeOfficial]

She really is spectacular! :) I appreciate your input and think it's great that you have your own taste and opinion on the musical and stylistic choices made. And I like that you praise the talent and skill, regardless of your taste, and you don't just write it off as "bad". Personally, I'm a huge sucker for riffs and runs, especially when the singer has a good ear like Mariah and they show musicality as well as agility and control of their instrument. So to me, when it comes to Mariah it's a "more is more" situation :D haha.

[@jdfodio]

@1:29 - Yep, it is sin to keep pausing this much! And that's why I won't be finishing this video beyond this point. I clicked on this recommended video to hear Mariah's performance and an informed reaction. But the constant pauses every 3 seconds is ridiculous...and YOU KNOW IT.

[@HegeOfficial]

If it’s not for you, you can just leave. Yet here you are adding to the engagement on the video and helping push it to more people :).

[@debutriah2854]

Bye lol

[@ilovetati91]

do you need a gay best friend bc i love you ❤ 😂

[@HegeOfficial]

Hahaha ❤️ I’ll always have room for more gay people in my life 🥰

[@mobius730]

You almost look like Mariah Carey though.

[@JoshieCakez]

Umm… omg your voice is EVERYTHING ❤❤❤❤

[@HegeOfficial]

Oh gosh, thank you so much!!

[@ManifestationPowerhouse]

❤