[flyonthetable]

Mariah Records "Almost Home" For Disney's "Oz The Great and Powerful"

Disney announced today that multiple GRAMMY® Award–winning superstar Mariah Carey has recorded the song, “Almost Home,” for “Oz The Great and Powerful,” the studio’s highly anticipated fantastical adventure, directed by Sam Raimi, releasing in theaters nationwide on March 8, 2013.

“Almost Home” will be released as a single by Carey’s label, Island Def Jam, on February 19, 2013. Award-winning photographer/director David LaChapelle will direct Carey in the music video for “Almost Home.” The two long-time collaborators are reuniting in what LaChapelle describes as “a duet between Mariah and the movie.” LaChapelle photographed Carey previously for album covers, and directed her in the music video “Loverboy.” Disney, Carey and Island Def Jam plan to launch a promotional campaign to support the single, the video and the film.

“‘Almost Home’ has a message that works beautifully with the film,” Mariah Carey says of the song she co-wrote and co-produced for “Oz The Great and Powerful.” “It’s a feel-good record; it gives you the feeling of reaching your home and being with people that you love.”

“Almost Home” is performed by Mariah Carey, produced by Mariah Carey and Stargate for 45th & 3rd Music LLC, written by Simone Porter, Justin Gray, Lindsey Ray, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen and Mariah Carey. Courtesy of Island Def Jam Music Group/Universal Music Group.

http://mariahcarey.com/news/34661

[tracystapes]

I can't wait! Especially as I've been anticipating this movie for a long time. I love Mariah!

[Imperfect Angel]

Really hope it's a huge hit for her. She's long overdue one.

[tracystapes]

I hope it will be available to download on iTunes on the 19th. Sounds good.

[johnboybetter]

Really excited for this, hope the music sounds fresh, but still being classic Mariah!
I really want this to become a hit for her she deserves one.

[Imperfect Angel]

She released the single cover

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BDFIZavCcAIJXCv.jpg

[Imperfect Angel]

Snippet

https://soundcloud.com/mariahcarey-1/almost-home-clip

It's her most poppiest single since God knows when

[maddiesdoor]

This looks like such a promising song. I'm excited for the single and the movie

[Butterflies]

Yay! Some new Mimi material. I need the full version now!!

[johnboybetter]

Didn't expect that kind of sound, love her voice on it! Very excited for this now

[sweetm1995]

Heres the full song http://thelavalizard.com/2013/02/new...y-almost-home/

Loving it!

[gpk]

it doesn't sound like her to begin with. you can tell its stargate produced, i really like it though.

[Andrew_Duncan]

The start of it sounds as if someone has messed with the pitch but as it goes on it gets better and the last minute or so is Mariah at her best. I love the song! Let's hope she makes more of this style of music and not go continue to go down the rapper, urban root. Great song.

[maddiesdoor]

Wow what a lovely track! Will definitely buy this. Fits the movie too.

[itunesfestival2]

At the beginning I was like 'Say WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAT'
But by the end, I was smiling so much! So euphoric! Love it Hope this is a hit for her in the UK!

[Imperfect Angel]

It's amazing

[LynxSoldier]

Her belts/runs everything is amazing. I'm obsessed.

[JustArun]

Me right now: http://i.minus.com/iTl0KKSqKdJx7.gif

It's AMAZING.

[Lewnaticc]

Originally Posted by Andrew_Duncan

The start of it sounds as if someone has messed with the pitch but as it goes on it gets better and the last minute or so is Mariah at her best. I love the song! Let's hope she makes more of this style of music and not go continue to go down the rapper, urban root. Great song.

Someone has messed with the pitch, it's been lowered.
EDIT: Oh I was listening to a YouTube upload which had the pitch lowered. The one here is legit: http://lovebscott.com/music/mariah-c...ew-music-full/

[Anika Hanson]

I love it. Can't wait to download it from iTunes tomorrow.

[WhyHelloWorld]

The snippet had me thinking this would be a lot better!

Still like it though!

[Lewnaticc]

Originally Posted by WhyHelloWorld

The snippet had me thinking this would be a lot better!

Still like it though!

My reaction exactly. I actually think the climax chorus should have more effect on the song before it, it's really catchy and upbeat whereas the first two choruses sound somewhat boring.

[Imperfect Angel]

I love that the song builds it makes the climax all the more epic.

[medulla_86]

Perfect showcase of the 2 things to which no other female artist in the industry can compare - her voice and her melodies.

[Imperfect Angel]

It's available to buy on itunes and Amazon