Watch Fantasy: Mariah Carey at Madison Square Garden
- NR
- 1996
- 59 min
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8.3 (239)
Fantasy: Mariah Carey at Madison Square Garden is a concert film directed by Larry Jordan and released in 1995. The film is an excellent opportunity for audiences to experience Mariah Carey's mesmerizing live performance at the iconic Madison Square Garden. The concert starts with Mariah Carey entering Madison Square Garden in a tight-fitting outfit, equipped with a microphone, and surrounded by dancers. The audience goes wild as she starts singing "Daydream Interlude" in a low sultry tone, mesmerizing everyone present. Then, the beat changes to "Emotions," and Mariah's incredible vocals quickly take center stage, completing another energetic and flawless performance.
Throughout the concert, Mariah moves effortlessly between her older hits, including cuts like "Dreamlover," "Fantasy," and "I'll Be There," and newer tracks like "Butterfly." The audience's reaction is electric, and Mariah looks like she's having a blast.
One of the most iconic moments of the concert is when Mariah brings out Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men, and together they perform an emotional rendition of "One Sweet Day." The connection between the singers is palpable, and the entire crowd is on its feet, swaying and cheering.
Throughout the entire performance, Mariah Carey's voice remains at its absolute best, flawlessly hitting and holding notes that other singers only dream of reaching. Her range is incredible, going from low and sultry to high and powerful with ease. She proves why she is one of the greatest singers of all time.
Another moment of note is when Mariah performs "Thank God I Found You" and invites her background singer, Trey Lorenz, onto the stage. The crowd sings along, almost drowning out Carey's singing with their enthusiastic contribution.
The concert's visuals are also no slouch, syncing perfectly with Mariah's performance, brightening and dimming in all the right places. There are also moments of stunning choreography fringed with beautiful pyrotechnics and water effects, adding an extra layer of excitement to the audience's experience.
Fantasy: Mariah Carey at Madison Square Garden ends with rousing performances of "Always Be My Baby" and "Hero." During "Hero," Mariah took a moment to acknowledge the audience's presence, gratitude for their unwavering support over the years. At the climax of the track, the visuals displaying the colors of the American flag adds a layer of patriotism to the already overwhelming expression of love.
Overall, Fantasy: Mariah Carey at Madison Square Garden is a thrilling experience that excellently captures the magic of Carey's live performance. Her beauty, talent, and grace are on display in full force. Although it was released years ago, it continues to be a must-watch for true fans of live music.
Fantasy: Mariah Carey at Madison Square Garden is a 1996 music movie with a runtime of 59 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.3.