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==Music and lyrics==
==Music and lyrics==

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Carey wrote the gospel ballad "Fly Like a Bird" alongside James "Big Jim" Wright. The song incorporates and draws influence from 1950s [[jazz]], as well as incorporating the musical genres of [[Gospel music|Gospel]], [[Soul music|soul]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], and features a message of unconditional love for [[God]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=BRYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA56&lpg=PA56&dq=say+somethin+and+fly+like+a+bird+released&source=bl&ots=E8VVF7iMdR&sig=DWLZfnZaLOMCEWaG5WSeZVmi9xM&hl=en&ei=vKFOTdHiGYTGlQeVzOzCBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CFQQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=fly%20like%20a%20bird&f=false|title=Mariah Carey - Say Somethin'|work=[[Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=2006-04-06|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> According to sheet music published at Musicnotes, the song is written in [[Time signature|common time]] with a moderate tempo of 84 [[Tempo|beats per minute]]. The song is written in the [[Key (music)|key]] of [[B minor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdVPE.asp?ppn=MN0068521|title=Song arrangment|year=2005|publisher=Musicnotes.com. [[Peer International (music publishing)|Peer International Music Publishing]]|accessdate=2011-08-26}}</ref> <!--Do not add vocal range from MusicNotes as it is incorrect--> Carey's deceased pastor, Clarence Keaton, is featured on two parts of the song, where he recites over two verses from the [[Bible]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Cinquemani|first=Sal|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/mariah-carey-the-emancipation-of-mimi/560|title=Mariah Carey - The Emancipation of Mimi|work=[[Slant Magazine]]|date=2005-04-05|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> Tom Fergusen from ''Billboard'' called the song a "classic" and wrote "the re-crowned [[diva]] delivers a consummate vocal."<ref>{{cite web|last= Ehrlich|first=Dimitri|url=http://www.books.google.com/books?id=FCcEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA139&dq=mariah+carey+say+something&hl=en&ei=5ixOTZOyJsOblgfHiOjzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=mariah%20carey%20say%20something&f=false|title=Revolutions|work=[[Vibe]]|publisher=[[InterMedia Partners]]|date=2005-05-05|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> Ehrlich wrote that in the song, Carey was able to "fully exercise her vocal acrobatics" and prove she could still "blow her army of imitators off the stage."<ref>{{cite web|last= Ehrlich|first=Dimitri|url=http://www.books.google.com/books?id=FCcEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA139&dq=mariah+carey+say+something&hl=en&ei=5ixOTZOyJsOblgfHiOjzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=mariah%20carey%20say%20something&f=false|title=Revolutions|work=[[Vibe]]|publisher=[[InterMedia Partners]]|date=2005-05-05|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> Similarly, Cinqumani felt the song easily helped make Carey "likable again".<ref>{{cite web|last=Cinquemani|first=Sal|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/mariah-carey-the-emancipation-of-mimi/560|title=Mariah Carey - The Emancipation of Mimi|work=[[Slant Magazine]]|date=2005-04-05|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> The lyrics describe a veritable prayer that explicitly references God, "Sometimes this life can be so cold/I pray you'll come and carry me home, Carry me higher, higher, higher."<ref>{{cite web|last=Sinclair |first=Tom|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1046344,00.html|title=Mariah carey - The Emancipation of Mimi|work=''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''|publisher=[[Time Inc.|Time]]|date=2005-04-11|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> Aside from Keaton, the song features a full range of gospel background vocalists during the song's climax, as well as Carey's usage of the [[whistle register]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Cummings|first=Jozen|url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/careymariah-emancipation/|title=Mariah Carey: The Emancipation of Mimi - Review|work=''[[PopMatters]]''|date-2005-08-09|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> In an interview with [[CBS News]], Carey opened up about the feedback from fans after hearing "Fly Like a Bird", as well as her personal feelings towards the song and her ballads in general:
Carey wrote the gospel ballad "Fly Like a Bird" alongside James "Big Jim" Wright. The song incorporates and draws influence from 1950s [[jazz]], as well as incorporating the musical genres of [[Gospel music|Gospel]], [[Soul music|soul]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], and features a message of unconditional love for [[God]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=BRYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA56&lpg=PA56&dq=say+somethin+and+fly+like+a+bird+released&source=bl&ots=E8VVF7iMdR&sig=DWLZfnZaLOMCEWaG5WSeZVmi9xM&hl=en&ei=vKFOTdHiGYTGlQeVzOzCBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CFQQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=fly%20like%20a%20bird&f=false|title=Mariah Carey - Say Somethin'|work=[[Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=2006-04-06|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> According to sheet music published at Musicnotes, the song is written in [[Time signature|common time]] with a moderate tempo of 84 [[Tempo|beats per minute]]. The song is written in the [[Key (music)|key]] of [[B minor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdVPE.asp?ppn=MN0068521|title=Song arrangment|year=2005|publisher=Musicnotes.com. [[Peer International (music publishing)|Peer International Music Publishing]]|accessdate=2011-08-26}}</ref> <!--Do not add vocal range from MusicNotes as it is incorrect--> Carey's deceased pastor, Clarence Keaton, is featured on two parts of the song, where he recites over two verses from the [[Bible]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Cinquemani|first=Sal|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/mariah-carey-the-emancipation-of-mimi/560|title=Mariah Carey - The Emancipation of Mimi|work=[[Slant Magazine]]|date=2005-04-05|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> Tom Fergusen from ''Billboard'' called the song a "classic" and wrote "the re-crowned [[diva]] delivers a consummate vocal."<ref>{{cite web|last= Ehrlich|first=Dimitri|url=http://www.books.google.com/books?id=FCcEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA139&dq=mariah+carey+say+something&hl=en&ei=5ixOTZOyJsOblgfHiOjzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=mariah%20carey%20say%20something&f=false|title=Revolutions|work=[[Vibe]]|publisher=[[InterMedia Partners]]|date=2005-05-05|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> Ehrlich wrote that in the song, Carey was able to "fully exercise her vocal acrobatics" and prove she could still "blow her army of imitators off the stage."<ref>{{cite web|last= Ehrlich|first=Dimitri|url=http://www.books.google.com/books?id=FCcEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA139&dq=mariah+carey+say+something&hl=en&ei=5ixOTZOyJsOblgfHiOjzDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=mariah%20carey%20say%20something&f=false|title=Revolutions|work=[[Vibe]]|publisher=[[InterMedia Partners]]|date=2005-05-05|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> Similarly, Cinqumani felt the song easily helped make Carey "likable again".<ref>{{cite web|last=Cinquemani|first=Sal|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/mariah-carey-the-emancipation-of-mimi/560|title=Mariah Carey - The Emancipation of Mimi|work=[[Slant Magazine]]|date=2005-04-05|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> The lyrics describe a veritable prayer that explicitly references God, "Sometimes this life can be so cold/I pray you'll come and carry me home, Carry me higher, higher, higher."<ref>{{cite web|last=Sinclair |first=Tom|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1046344,00.html|title=Mariah carey - The Emancipation of Mimi|work=''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''|publisher=[[Time Inc.|Time]]|date=2005-04-11|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> Aside from Keaton, the song features a full range of gospel background vocalists during the song's climax, as well as Carey's usage of the [[whistle register]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Cummings|first=Jozen|url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/careymariah-emancipation/|title=Mariah Carey: The Emancipation of Mimi - Review|work=''[[PopMatters]]''|date-2005-08-09|accessdate=2011-06-28}}</ref> In an interview with [[CBS News]], Carey opened up about the feedback from fans after hearing "Fly Like a Bird", as well as her personal feelings towards the song and her ballads in general:

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Song

"Fly Like a Bird" is a song recorded by Mariah Carey for her tenth studio album The Emancipation of Mimi (2005) and released as the album's final single in 2006. Written and produced by Carey and James "Big Jim" Wright, the songs genres are derived from Gospel, soul, R&B. Its arrangement is built on piano chords and guitar, and its lyrics feature the protagonist speaking to God: "Fly like a bird, take to the sky, I need you now Lord, carry me high!".

The song received mix reviews regarding the condition of Carey's vocals, with critics both praising and disregarding her vocal performance. Although no music video was shot, Carey performed the song on several different television shows, such as the 48th Grammy Awards on February 8, 2006 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, as part of a medley with "We Belong Together", for which Carey received a standing ovation at the end.

Music and lyrics

Carey wrote the gospel ballad "Fly Like a Bird" alongside James "Big Jim" Wright. The song incorporates and draws influence from 1950s jazz, as well as incorporating the musical genres of Gospel, soul, R&B, and features a message of unconditional love for God.[1] According to sheet music published at Musicnotes, the song is written in common time with a moderate tempo of 84 beats per minute. The song is written in the key of B minor.[2] Carey's deceased pastor, Clarence Keaton, is featured on two parts of the song, where he recites over two verses from the Bible.[3] Tom Fergusen from Billboard called the song a "classic" and wrote "the re-crowned diva delivers a consummate vocal."[4] Ehrlich wrote that in the song, Carey was able to "fully exercise her vocal acrobatics" and prove she could still "blow her army of imitators off the stage."[5] Similarly, Cinqumani felt the song easily helped make Carey "likable again".[6] The lyrics describe a veritable prayer that explicitly references God, "Sometimes this life can be so cold/I pray you'll come and carry me home, Carry me higher, higher, higher."[7] Aside from Keaton, the song features a full range of gospel background vocalists during the song's climax, as well as Carey's usage of the whistle register.[8] In an interview with CBS News, Carey opened up about the feedback from fans after hearing "Fly Like a Bird", as well as her personal feelings towards the song and her ballads in general:


Critical Reception

"Fly Like a Bird" received mixed reviews by critics following the release of "The Emanciption of Mimi", with most paying attention to the condition of Carey's vocals, and referred to "Fly Like a Bird" in particular. Tom Sinclair, editor of Entertainment Weekly, praised her vocal performance, pointing out how nearly every song "showcases Carey's undeniable vocal strengths."[10] After reviewing "Fly Like a Bird", Sinclair concluded his review with "It's so moving that we'll resist the temptation to be crass and interpret the song as a plea for heightened record sales. Help from above is always welcome, but Emancipation sounds like it just might do fine all on its own."[11] Stephen Thomas Erlewine, senior editor of Allmusic, called the album a "highly crafted piece of dance-pop" and felt that although it isn't as smooth as it should be, the album qualifies as a "relative comeback" for Carey.[12] Aside from the praise, Erlewine shared in a common critique of the album; Carey's voice, which was described as "damaged" in comparison to her "glory years" in the 90s.[13] He commented that in the strong and belted songs such as "Fly Like a Bird" and "I Wish You Knew", Carey's voice sounded "as airy, thin, and damaged as it did on Charmbracelet".[14]

The song also generated reviews upon its official release as a single, with Cintra Wilson of LA Weekly giving a detailed description with regard to the meaning of the songs lyrics, "'Fly Like A Bird', is a kitchen-sink, hyper-produced gospel number, but is really quite moving. There is a real, human yearning for mercy in it — Mariah’s true cry for help from a place of near-suicidal despair: 'Sometimes this life can be so cold /(Lord) I pray you'll come and carry me home'. But there’s a lot of hope and faith in this wounded voice: Carey keeps, with touching conviction, a firm grip on the idea that some higher, divine intelligence out there loves her, even if nobody else does; even if she is lost to herself. It comes across emotionally, because her heart is fully in it — Mimi has been beaten, humiliated, heartbroken; joys have been slapped out of her hands quicker than she could appreciate them. She’s deeply confused, and God, she really needs help. Hell: We’ve all been there."[15]

Awards

Year Region Award Category Result
2006 United States 17th Billboard Music Awards Top Hot Adult R&B Song Nominated[16]

Chart performance

In April 2006 "Fly Like a Bird" was released to U.S. urban and urban adult contemporary radio stations, at the same time "Say Somethin'" (featuring Snoop Dogg, the sixth single from The Emancipation of Mimi), was released to pop and rhythmic radio stations. "Fly Like a Bird" failed to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, instead reaching number 4 on Billboards Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which represents the twenty-five songs below the Hot 100's number 100 position that have not yet appeared on the Hot 100.[17] It peaked at number 19 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and topped the Hot Adult R&B Airplay chart for six weeks. The song had longevity in the urban market, reaching its peak on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in its twenty-fourth week. It was still in the top thirty after its fiftieth week.[18]

Live performances

On September 9, 2005, Carey performed the song at the Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast charity concert, in support in of raising funds for the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.[19] Carey performed the song as part of a medley with "We Belong Together" at the 48th Grammy Awards on February 8, 2006 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.[20] The performance started with Carey performing a shortened version of "We Belong Together", which the lead into "Fly Like a Bird, where pastor Clarence Keaton, who is featured on the song, recited two verses from the Bible on a B-stage in the audience. Towards the end of the song, Carey was also joined on stage by a gospel choir.[21] On April 9, 2008, Carey made an appearance on Idol Gives Back at the Kodak Theatre in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles.[22][23] As with previous performances of the song, Carey was joined on stage by a full gospel choir, as well as being joined on-stage by American Idol judge Randy Jackson, who played bass in the song.[24] "Fly Like a Bird" was also included on the set list of Carey's The Adventures of Mimi Tour and Angels Advocate Tour concert tours.[25][26]

Charts

Chart (2006) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles[27] 4
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay[28] 66
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[29] 19

References

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  2. ^ "Song arrangment". Musicnotes.com. Peer International Music Publishing. 2005. Retrieved 2011-08-26.
  3. ^ Cinquemani, Sal (2005-04-05). "Mariah Carey - The Emancipation of Mimi". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
  4. ^ Ehrlich, Dimitri (2005-05-05). "Revolutions". Vibe. InterMedia Partners. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
  5. ^ Ehrlich, Dimitri (2005-05-05). "Revolutions". Vibe. InterMedia Partners. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
  6. ^ Cinquemani, Sal (2005-04-05). "Mariah Carey - The Emancipation of Mimi". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
  7. ^ Sinclair, Tom (2005-04-11). "Mariah carey - The Emancipation of Mimi". Entertainment Weekly. Time. Retrieved 2011-06-28. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  8. ^ Cummings, Jozen. "Mariah Carey: The Emancipation of Mimi - Review". PopMatters. Retrieved 2011-06-28. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help); Text "date-2005-08-09" ignored (help)
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  10. ^ Sinclair, Tom (2005-04-11). "Mariah carey - The Emancipation of Mimi". Entertainment Weekly. Time. Retrieved 2011-06-28. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  11. ^ Sinclair, Tom (2005-04-11). "Mariah carey - The Emancipation of Mimi". Entertainment Weekly. Time. Retrieved 2011-06-28. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  12. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Emancipation of Mimi – Review". Allmusic. All Media Guide (Rovi). Retrieved 2011-06-28. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  13. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Emancipation of Mimi – Review". Allmusic. All Media Guide (Rovi). Retrieved 2011-06-28. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  14. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Emancipation of Mimi – Review". Allmusic. All Media Guide (Rovi). Retrieved 2011-06-28. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  15. ^ Wilson (2005-05-05). "I Gotta Be Mimi!". LA Weekly. Village Voice Media. Retrieved 2011-06-28. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |fist= ignored (help)
  16. ^ "17th BMA Winners and Nominations". Billboard. Rock on the Net. 2006. Retrieved 2011-08-28.
  17. ^ Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles
  18. ^ Artist Chart History - Mariah Carey
  19. ^ "Mariah Carey performs at charity concert". MariahCarey.com. 2005-09-09. Retrieved 2005-09-09. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  20. ^ Pareles, Jon (2006-02-09). "Few Big Surprises, Except One: The Music Dominated". The New York Times. Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, Jr. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
  21. ^ Pareles, Jon (2006-02-09). "Few Big Surprises, Except One: The Music Dominated". The New York Times. Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, Jr. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
  22. ^ "Idol Gives Back 2008". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
  23. ^ "Video: Idol Gives Back 2008". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
  24. ^ "Carey Gives Back". Base Magazine. Retrieved 2011-06-28. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  25. ^ "The Adventures of Mimi setlist". Setlistfm.com. Retrieved 2011-06-28. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  26. ^ "Angels Advocate Tour setlist". Setlistfm.com. Retrieved 2011-06-28. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  27. ^ Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles
  28. ^ Billboard Hot 100 Airplay
  29. ^ Artist Chart History - Mariah Carey
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