The Charmbracelet World Tour was the fifth worldwide concert tour in 2003–2004 by American singer-songwriter

Mariah Carey Mariah Carey ( ; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Songbird Supreme" by ''Guinness World Records'', Carey is known for her five-octave voc ...

in support of her ninth studio album '' Charmbracelet'' (2002). The tour started on June 21, 2003 in Seoul, South Korea, and visited several countries in Asia, Europe, and North America before ending on February 26, 2004 in Dubai. At the end of 2003, the tour placed 83rd on Pollstar's "Top 100 Tours", grossing more than $6.0 million with 25 shows from her first North American leg.

Background

In April 2003, Carey announced a world tour in support of her recent studio album ''Charmbracelet''. The tour followed her Rainbow World Tour in 2000 and was her most extensive lasting for sixty-nine shows over eight months. The tour reached many places in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Since her debut on the music scene in 1990, Carey has toured very infrequently compared to many other established acts. As such, the length of this tour had actually been extended due to Carey attempting to promote the ''Charmbracelet'' album which was underperforming. After the initial stretch of the tour, Carey decided to add additional dates. For the new dates, she performed a more condensed show, removing several songs from the set list and performing a few new songs in their place with Christmas elements during the seasonal period. In the United States, venues were switched from large arenas to smaller, more intimate theatre shows due to slow sales in some cities. According to Carey, however, the change was made in order to give fans a more intimate show. She said, "It's much more intimate so you'll feel like you had an experience. You experience a night with me." However, while smaller venues were booked for the US leg of the tour, Carey performed at some arenas in Asia and Europe, and performed for a crowd of over 35,000 in Manila, 50,000 in Malaysia, and to over 70,000 people in China. In the UK, it was Carey's first tour to feature shows outside London; she performed in Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester.

Critical response

The tour garnered praise from music critics and audiences, many of whom complimented the quality of Carey's live vocals and the production of the shows. Fans were given the opportunity to request songs from Carey's catalog, which added to its positive reception. At her concert in Manila, Rito P. Asilo from ''

Philippine Daily Inquirer The ''Philippine Daily Inquirer'' (''PDI''), or simply the ''Inquirer'', is an English-language newspaper in the Philippines. Founded in 1985, it is often regarded as the Philippines' newspaper of record. The newspaper is the most awarded broad ...

'' wrote, "I didn't expect her voice to be that crystal clear!" He added, "After 15 songs, we couldn't seem to get enough of Mariahand we became a believer!". Carey's sexual image also generated some controversy during the tour. In various countries, she was often criticized for her choice of dress, and a Pan-Islamic youth leader attempted to have her banned from performing in Malaysia.

Set list

# " Looking In" (Instrumental introduction) contains elements of "

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") # " Heartbreaker" (includes elements of the "Desert Storm Remix") # " Dreamlover" (includes elements of " Juicy" by The Notorious B.I.G.) # " Through the Rain" # " My All" (includes elements of "Classic Club Mix") # "Marionette Show" (interlude) # "

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" # " Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)" # "Honey" (video interlude) # "

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" (includes elements of "Bad Boy Remix") # " I Know What You Want" # "Subtle Invitation" # "My Saving Grace" # " I'll Be There" (with Trey Lorenz) # "Friend of Mine" (Trey Lorenz solo) # " Bringin' On the Heartbreak" # "

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" (Bad Boy Remix) # " Always Be My Baby" # " Make It Happen" Encore #

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Reprise" (Outro)

Shows

Personnel

* Randy Jackson – musical director *

Lionel Cole Lionel Cole is an American pianist and composer. He has served as a regularly touring member of Mariah Carey's live band. Cole also partnered with Malcolm-Jamal Warner, to create the jazz and funk band ''Miles Long.'' The first album, ''The Many ...

- piano, keyboards *Eric Daniels – keyboards *Sam Sims - bass *Vernon Black – guitar *Gregory "Gigi" Gonoway – drums * Trey Lorenz – background vocals *Mary Ann Tatum – background vocals *Sherry Tatum - background vocals *Takeytha Johnson – background vocals

References

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