Mary Kiani's Front Porch Sessions

Although maybe for some it's her 2002 Eurovision contender that she'll be remembered for (famously overturned for having previously been released).

 
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@Kala do you know more details?
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I don’t - this is the first I have heard. Never In A Million Years is better than Come Back, and I think could have potentially won Eurovision that year (although she would have performed 2nd so perhaps not) but it’s an absolutely outstanding song. Such a shame it got disqualified, it was never officially released but it got promoed in 2000 (with a mix by Boy George no less) - but then Find Love by Layla from 1996 was released in 1995 and wasn’t disqualified. Of course it’s much easier now to find out this stuff than back then.

I think I recall it having being released on some compilation CD in Hungary in 1999 so the BBC decided to play it safe and disqualify it. Hungary weren’t even in the contest back in 2002 so I don’t think the song would have had an unfair advantage.

I knew she had written I Imagine but I had no idea she had released it as a single in 1992! Her ballad version is lovely! RIP Zee! :cry:
 
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MÄRY KIÄNI - Reimagined

The long-awaited new album from Mary Kiani is finally here — and it’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. Presented as a 32-track USB credit card housed in a sleek digipack, this standout release is designed to sit perfectly alongside your CD collection while delivering a fully modern listening experience.

At the heart of the album are six brand new tracks written and performed by Mary, remixed by Dutch legend Matt Pop. Spanning a vibrant mix of Pop, Trance, Disco and Tech House, the album showcases a fresh and dynamic sound while staying true to Mary’s roots. Alongside these are stunning re-recorded versions of Mary’s iconic solo hits, originally released on Mercury Records in the 90s — now refreshed and reimagined for a new era.

This is more than just an album — it’s a complete celebration of Mary’s sound, bringing fans right up to date with a powerful blend of nostalgia and fresh energy.

The USB includes all 32 tracks in both high-quality WAV and MP3 formats, plus the official video for Giving In, Giving Up and exclusive bonus content.

Strictly limited to just 250 units worldwide, this collector’s edition is available on a first come, first served basis — once it’s gone, it’s gone. Please note estimated delivery June 30th 2026

And for vinyl lovers, a 10-track edition will soon be available via ElasticStage — with purchase details coming soon.

Track Listing:

01: WHEN I CALL YOUR NAME PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RADIO EDIT
02: I FEEL YOU LUV FOUNDATION (UK) RADIO EDIT
03: 100% 7TH HEAVEN RADIO EDIT
04: I IMAGINE NICK JAY & JEAN LUC RADIO EDIT
05: 1993 MATT POP RADIO EDIT
06: I GIVE IT ALL TO YOU MATT POP RADIO EDIT
07: ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE MATT POP RADIO EDIT
08: BREAK OUT MATT POP RADIO EDIT
09: APARTMENT DEL GIBBONS RADIO EDIT
10: 2 BE LOVED MATT POP RADIO EDIT
11: DREAMS RINALDO MONTEZZ RADIO EDIT
12: FAMILY BIMBO JONES RADIO EDIT
13: SOMETHING IS WRONG MATT POP RADIO EDIT
14: GIVING UP, GIVING IN 7TH HEAVEN MIRRORBALL RADIO EDIT
15: NO MORE TEARS (ENOUGH IS ENOUGH) 7TH HEAVEN MIRRORBALL RADIO EDIT
16: LET THE MUSIC PLAY FATKID RADIO EDIT
17: WHEN I CALL YOUR NAME ANDY HALDANE REMIX
18: I FEEL YOU LUV FOUNDATION (UK) REMIX
19: 100% 7TH HEAVEN EXTENDED MIX
20: I IMAGINE NICK JAY & JEAN LUC 3AM EXTENDED MIX
21: 1993 MATT POP CLUB MIX
22: I GIVE IT ALL TO YOU MATT POP CLUB MIX
23: ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE MATT POP CLUB MIX
24: BREAK OUT MATT POP CLUB MIX
25: APARTMENT DEL GIBBONS EXTENDED MIX
26: 2 BE LOVED MATT POP CLUB MIX
27: DREAMS RINALDO MONTEZZ EXTENDED MIX
28: SOMETHING IS WRONG MATT POP CLUB MIX
29: GIVING UP, GIVING IN 7TH HEAVEN MIRRORBALL MIX
30: NO MORE TEARS (ENOUGH IS ENOUGH) 7TH HEAVEN MIRRORBALL MIX
31: FAMILY MASA & TOPHER REMIX
32: LET THE MUSIC PLAY FATKID EXTENDED MIX

Includes promotional video for GIVING UP, GIVING IN
 
1993 (which sounds more like 1999 in style) was quite good when I heard her lip sync to it on a covid-era webcam interview, and a Glasgow contact megafan tells me she's performed it a few times when she's came over.

I'll maybe order it nearer the time - it's not a CD so I'd rather just buy it digitally.
 
Saw a video of Mary imploring people to buy it for her birthday, helpful suggestions such as buy it for your gay friend or someone young around 40 or 50, so I crumbled and ordered.
 
Do you think she'll have it on Spotify?

I can see her bringing a suitcase of the remaining copies to her next time she does a "UK tour". Would be a reasonable way to flog them.

Matt Pop though. I feel they should have covered other 90s classics instead of her own songs yet again. Intrigued for the new stuff at least - and 1993, which I have a soft spot for.
 
I received an email from Ross Alexander (who’s behind this project) containing a whopping 66 tracks to download for this album. I’m almost scared to download them in case Mary wreaks havoc on my device by doing so.
 
I heard a clip of a new song and I'm wondering if it's been written using AI - if so, truly the Val Cherish of 90s dance.
 
Aww. It does appear she has taken almost all of her porch song sessions down from YouTube (or made them private). They were quite something, particularly the one where she'd been scammed and had her entire bank account wiped and was singing in tears (I must sound horrible here, but I promise you it was the most theatrical thing I don't even have the words for, all the whilst her internet connection kept playing up so the screen would freeze).
 
Probably quite unusual for the audience members to get the actual singer for once. I'm assuming it was last year as she's rocking red hair at the moment.



Edit: good lord it's in the caption.
 
Not at the minute, I think they want to sell their physicals. I saw a video by Mary to flog the USB but not seeming to quite understand what it was and saying it was a CD and correcting herself.

I sold my USB on eBay when I realised I wouldn’t use it and bought the CD instead.
 
Having a wee moment to 1993 as lipped here at the 1:02 (1 hour 2 minutes) mark. Wee bit gutted the new album doesn't have this original version alongside the new one(ironic that neither sound anything like 1993).

 
I do like the the bursts of Romanian house saxophone they’ve added to the Reimagined version of 1993 though.
 
Just saw on instagram our Mary doll will be at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in a few weeks (they don’t seem to have the event up on their website though 🙈)
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That looks quite fun. Mind you they’ll not get through many questions as Meery Doll will go off on an instant lengthy tangent with an anecdote yet somehow circle back to the original question and actually answer it.
 
I threw the idea out there to my pal, but they nibbled the line only a little so looks like I'll skip it, but something about Mary talking absolute nonsense to a bunch of Londoners tickles me. So we'll see.
 
Producer location is my guess. I'm surprised no other gigs mentioned as normally she packs in as many as possible, presumably to fund it all. I just wonder what the numbers will be like.
 
straightorbroken said:
Producer location is my guess. I'm surprised no other gigs mentioned as normally she packs in as many as possible, presumably to fund it all. I just wonder what the numbers will be like.
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Did you see she did a live from Sydney airport asking for someone to get her a gig in Glasgow for this weekend? 😂 I just love her!
 
"If you're having a party" :D

Aww, Cheers up in Aberdeen. I went there once a few years ago. Everyone was so friendly, coming up and saying hello. I loved it.
 
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