Music video Ī music video for the song was filmed at Carey's house and released on her Vevo channel on November 5. She went on to say that, "Mariah sounds as incredible as ever, with her trademark whistle tone still sending chills down our spines when she whips it out towards the song's crescendo, and Khalid's soulful tone compliments her perfectly". Metro writer Emma Kelly praised Carey's vocal but gave mixed reviews to the Christmas element of the song noting that the song is "just a well-crafted R’n’B slow jam with Christmas keywords shoehorned in". Gotrich also praised Khalid's vocals stating that "the 23-year-old R&B singer knows no one can outdo Carey, so his harmonies add just the right amount of tinsel". NPR writer Lars Gotrich also gave the song high praise stating that the song "is a carol for grown folks several seasons into their love and the kind of sumptuous torch song that Carey hasn't sung in a minute". The New York Post writer Brooke Kato also noted that "the new holiday tune was met with support and joy online as listeners flocked to listen right as the clock struck midnight". She went on to praise Franklin as a choirmaster noting that he "brings the gospel choir in and kicks things up a notch". Vulture writer Rebecca Alter called the song an "extremely smooth duet with Khalid" praising their harmonizing. Upon release, the song received generally positive reviews. The song was performed on Carey's second Christmas special for Apple TV+, titled Mariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues, which was released worldwide on December 3, 2021. The official artwork includes photos of the three artists as children against Christmas wrapping paper. On November 1, Carey officially announced the song, which was scheduled for release on November 5, through a 30-second preview, revealing the song to be a romantic R&B-tinged ballad, with Carey and Khalid singing together in the chorus and a gospel inspired choir led by Kirk Franklin. But just in case you missed its debut, you can view the official music video online below.On October 31, 2021, Carey shared via social media a clip teasing the release of a song. “Are You Listening” premiered on the Gospel Music Channel earlier this week.
Mullen, Jessica Reedy, The Neville Sisters, Troy Sneed, Micah Stampley, Melinda Watts, and Brian Courtney Wilson. The song gets support from an an all-star choir which includes Shari Addison, Kathy Taylor Brown, John Gray, Bishop Darryl Hines, Stephen Hurd, Karima Kibble, Judith McAllister, Nicole C. Moss, Smokie Norful, Marvin Sapp, Karen Clark-Sheard, Kierra “KiKi” Sheard, BeBe Winans, CeCe Winans and Marvin Winans. The chorus rings passionately, “Is there anybody out there listening? And does anybody know my name? No, my friend we were not there, but we’re here and we care, and yes, we feel your pain.”Īmong the artists who contributed their gifts to the recording of “Are You Listening” were Yolanda Adams, Jeremy Camp, Shirley Caesar, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Natalie Grant, Fred Hammond, Tamela & David Mann, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Bishop Paul S.
The touching ballad speaks of the helplessness one might feel watching the news of the tragedy unfold from so far away, but assures that help is on the way.
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