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[Libeck528]

Yeah TCS bleh
Let's hear something else!  

Thanks for the pictures!  They're awesome!

[stevethefan]

Lou555, on Dec 19 2008, 12:26 AM, said:

Here's a review already out on the web :

http://www.startribu...3aPc:_Yyc:aUUsr

"Then she started yakking about her 7-year-old son and 81-year-old mom being on tour with her, the youngest of 14 children. "I can talk all night," Celine said in a moment that seemed more spontaneous than scripted."

Actually that part WAS scripted!  

[Lou555]

stevethefan, on Dec 19 2008, 12:33 AM, said:

Lou555, on Dec 19 2008, 12:26 AM, said:

Here's a review already out on the web :

http://www.startribu...3aPc:_Yyc:aUUsr

"Then she started yakking about her 7-year-old son and 81-year-old mom being on tour with her, the youngest of 14 children. "I can talk all night," Celine said in a moment that seemed more spontaneous than scripted."

Actually that part WAS scripted!  

Even though Céline knows that she's going to tell the people about that, it's not scripted really because she says it the way it comes out that particular night. It's not rehearsed or anything it's obvious because some nights it comes out better, in a less or more articulate way or funnier or....some night it's short and on others she talks longer about there being with her on tour...
I guess that's why it may look spontaneous...because "in a way" it is.

Edited by Lou555, 18 December 2008 - 11:44 PM.

[Libeck528]

Haha but it sounds scripted everytime!

[Lou555]

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Maybe she could have explained the stains on the derriere of the lavender mini-dress she wore to open the program. (Sorry, an in-the-round show means you're looking at a performer's backside for a good part of the time.) Or why she chose to do six songs from her new album "Taking Chances"

- taken from the review

For the second part of the question this tour is to support her latest cd TC and this tour is called "Takinng Chances" ..Hello!!!    As for the first part, what does that mean? There was a stain visible on her dress?

[Libeck528]

No I think that he saw the lighter colored petal things...they do kind of look like stains like from sweat or something.

Anyone know what songs she sang yet?

[Lou555]

Libeck528, on Dec 19 2008, 12:58 AM, said:

Haha but it sounds scripted everytime!

Not to me and apparently not to Jon Bream!    Repetitive for every fan who went numerous time to see her show? or have been listening to every single one on youtube? Maybe! for the audience maybe not! At my concert September 1st she never talked about RC being 7 or Maman Dion being 81 or being the 14th child of the family! I wonder why?         

Goodnight everyone, take care!

Edited by Lou555, 19 December 2008 - 12:25 AM.

[Allie]

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At one point while sitting on the piano, she broke into an a cappella "Purple Rain" by Prince for two lines

  I wanna hear that!

[nano]

Allie, on Dec 19 2008, 08:11 AM, said:

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At one point while sitting on the piano, she broke into an a cappella "Purple Rain" by Prince for two lines

  I wanna hear that!

Me tooooo...  

[Libeck528]

Me three!!!  Let's hope someone got a video!
Where is everyone?

[celineangel7]

OMG you guys I have sooooo much to talk about so ask away, and then I will spill EVERYTHING.
Sorry I'm torturing you lol, but I had the luckiest day all day today from start to finish.
There were some crappy moments too.
That review was boring with no substance and so short.
I'm very happy SOMEBODY got pics cause I hate my camera! and you can spot my row in one of those pics.
She was sweating jeez no stains damn reviewer.
If I have to stay up and get everything down I will, but I might need to rest a little off and on.
If I miss anything I will get it all out before I forget anything.

[Thomas]

HQ pic from the review:

[maxceline]

thanks guys for the photos... but did she sing TCS???

[lissie]

She didn't sing any Christmas songs, but she did sing Pour Que Tu M'aimes Encore!
She was gorgeous. She apologized profusely for postponing our show and I could tell she felt really bad.
God I have so much to say and so many pictures.

Edited by lissie, 19 December 2008 - 05:13 AM.

[kathy4]

thanks for sharing the pictures and i am glad that everyone had a great time at the show.

[maceta_biloxi]

Was the same playlist? anything different? (beside the purple rain lines!?)

[Lou555]

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Celine gives us her goddess turn
By Ross Raihala
Pop Music Critic
Article Last Updated: 12/19/2008 03:38:06 AM CST


Say what you will about Celine Dion, but her Thursday-night gig at the Target Center was never, ever — not for even one second — boring.

Performing on an in-the-round stage, surrounded by about 16,500 reverent fans, Celine — who by this point has earned one-name-only status — turned in an eye-poppingly, jaw-droppingly extravagant show. On technological terms alone, it bested anything the Twin Cities have seen in years, even from razzle-dazzle masters like Kenny Chesney and U2.

Of course, a mere mortal might get lost among the hydraulic platforms, video cubes, moving sidewalks and fleet of backup dancers. But Celine came across like a singing, dancing, gesticulating machine, descended from another planet that existed solely to create Celine Dion before imploding into ashes. (Actually, she's from Quebec, but I digress.)

Part Zeus, part Eva Peron, Celine exuded the sort of otherworldly confidence that comes hand-in-hand with an earth-shattering ego. Yet there was an endearingly weird and chummy aura about everything she did, a certain innocence that made it easy to, gulp, almost fall in love with her. Even when she was banging her chest and clenching her fists and mugging more than 1,000 Jerry Lewises headlining 1,000 telethons.

She even dared to occasionally veer off script, a rare move among divas who travel in her stratosphere. That included an extended apology for postponing her show back in October, when she was suffering from a
respiratory virus. Later, she broke into an impromptu, a cappella "Purple Rain" and joked about having Prince's phone number (she doesn't) and meeting the Purple One in person (she has).
Oh, and she sang, too, fitting in most of her big hits, including "The Power of Love," "It's All Coming Back to Me Now," show opener "I Drove All Night" and a final encore of, what else, the "Titanic" theme song "My Heart Will Go On." All the while, she trotted out an ever-escalating series of sparkly, sometimes provocative outfits that included a billowing 10-foot cape and a pair of black bell-bottoms enhanced with what appeared to be a bejeweled thong.

And, again, say what you will about this woman, but after watching her for 105 minutes, it was obvious she doesn't phone it in, even 11 months into her tour, or for that matter, more than 25 years into her career. Take her cover of Heart's "Alone," a fairly routine, if widescreen, love song that Celine could knock out of the park over her morning coffee. But she sang every word like it could be her last, and often seemed to really, truly get lost in the music she was singing.

It was entirely possible to leave the show hating Celine's music. But I doubt even one soul left without a newfound love for Celine the performer.

Here is another review! Good day everyone!

[Costa Santos]

Lou555, on Dec 19 2008, 11:30 AM, said:

Quote

Celine gives us her goddess turn
By Ross Raihala
Pop Music Critic
Article Last Updated: 12/19/2008 03:38:06 AM CST


Say what you will about Celine Dion, but her Thursday-night gig at the Target Center was never, ever — not for even one second — boring.

Performing on an in-the-round stage, surrounded by about 16,500 reverent fans, Celine — who by this point has earned one-name-only status — turned in an eye-poppingly, jaw-droppingly extravagant show. On technological terms alone, it bested anything the Twin Cities have seen in years, even from razzle-dazzle masters like Kenny Chesney and U2.

Of course, a mere mortal might get lost among the hydraulic platforms, video cubes, moving sidewalks and fleet of backup dancers. But Celine came across like a singing, dancing, gesticulating machine, descended from another planet that existed solely to create Celine Dion before imploding into ashes. (Actually, she's from Quebec, but I digress.)

Part Zeus, part Eva Peron, Celine exuded the sort of otherworldly confidence that comes hand-in-hand with an earth-shattering ego. Yet there was an endearingly weird and chummy aura about everything she did, a certain innocence that made it easy to, gulp, almost fall in love with her. Even when she was banging her chest and clenching her fists and mugging more than 1,000 Jerry Lewises headlining 1,000 telethons.

She even dared to occasionally veer off script, a rare move among divas who travel in her stratosphere. That included an extended apology for postponing her show back in October, when she was suffering from a
respiratory virus. Later, she broke into an impromptu, a cappella "Purple Rain" and joked about having Prince's phone number (she doesn't) and meeting the Purple One in person (she has).
Oh, and she sang, too, fitting in most of her big hits, including "The Power of Love," "It's All Coming Back to Me Now," show opener "I Drove All Night" and a final encore of, what else, the "Titanic" theme song "My Heart Will Go On." All the while, she trotted out an ever-escalating series of sparkly, sometimes provocative outfits that included a billowing 10-foot cape and a pair of black bell-bottoms enhanced with what appeared to be a bejeweled thong.

And, again, say what you will about this woman, but after watching her for 105 minutes, it was obvious she doesn't phone it in, even 11 months into her tour, or for that matter, more than 25 years into her career. Take her cover of Heart's "Alone," a fairly routine, if widescreen, love song that Celine could knock out of the park over her morning coffee. But she sang every word like it could be her last, and often seemed to really, truly get lost in the music she was singing.

It was entirely possible to leave the show hating Celine's music. But I doubt even one soul left without a newfound love for Celine the performer.

Here is another review! Good day everyone!

OMG!

[takeachance]

looking 4ward to reading the reviews from the forum members who were at this!!!!!

[stevethefan]

It's good to hear that she added PQTME back in to the show.

One thing that drives me crazy about almost every interview I've read about this tour, even the GOOD ones is that the writer almost always starts by apologizing. For example in that review from last night starts out "Say what you will about Celine Dion, but..." They always have to say something like that in the beginning.  

[celinedream]

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All the pomp and Cirque du Soleil-ness -- the eight dancers, in-the-round stage lit from underneath, oh, I could go on and on -- was just her way of making sure what happened in Las Vegas (her record-setting five-year, 717-show run that drew 3 million to Caesar's) came on the road with her for 100 performances in 24 countries on five continents. Whew!

*From the starTribune review

Wow buddy! get your facts right please!!

Celine's World Tour is NOT her Vegas show ....geeeez.....

Here is the setlist according to the startribune...some song titles are funny
1. I Drove All Night (Cyndi Lauper song) 2. Power of Love 3. Taking Chances 4. It’s All Coming Back to Me 5. Because You Loved Me 6. To Love You More  (flamenco segment by band) 7. Eyes on Me 8. All By Myself (the Eric Carmen hit) 9. I’m Alive 10. Shadow of Love 11. Just Fade Away 12. I’m Your Angel 13. Alone (the Heart hit) 14. Pour Que Tu M’aimes encore 15.My Love 16. My Prayer (w Andrea Bocelli on video screen) (soul medley by band) 17. It’s a Man’s Man’s man’s World (the early James Brown hit) 18. Love Can Move Mountains  1st ENCORE 19. River Deep, Mountain High (the Ike & Tina Turner smash) 2nd ENCORE 2 20. My Heart Will Go On

Edited by celinedream, 19 December 2008 - 10:30 AM.

[jjlovescéline]

celinedream, on Dec 19 2008, 10:26 AM, said:

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All the pomp and Cirque du Soleil-ness -- the eight dancers, in-the-round stage lit from underneath, oh, I could go on and on -- was just her way of making sure what happened in Las Vegas (her record-setting five-year, 717-show run that drew 3 million to Caesar's) came on the road with her for 100 performances in 24 countries on five continents. Whew!

*From the starTribune review

Wow buddy! get your facts right please!!

Celine's World Tour is NOT her Vegas show ....geeeez.....

Here is the setlist according to the startribune...some song titles are funny
1. I Drove All Night (Cyndi Lauper song) 2. Power of Love 3. Taking Chances 4. It’s All Coming Back to Me 5. Because You Loved Me 6. To Love You More  (flamenco segment by band) 7. Eyes on Me 8. All By Myself (the Eric Carmen hit) 9. I’m Alive 10. Shadow of Love 11. Just Fade Away 12. I’m Your Angel 13. Alone (the Heart hit) 14. Pour Que Tu M’aimes encore 15.My Love 16. My Prayer (w Andrea Bocelli on video screen) (soul medley by band) 17. It’s a Man’s Man’s man’s World (the early James Brown hit) 18. Love Can Move Mountains  1st ENCORE 19. River Deep, Mountain High (the Ike & Tina Turner smash) 2nd ENCORE 2 20. My Heart Will Go On

What?  No Christmas song??

[agacs]

A nice review from a 'casual' fan from last night over at the Classic Whitney forum:
http://classicwhitne....com/topic/4184

[CellyDee87]

Libeck528, on Dec 19 2008, 05:02 PM, said:

No I think that he saw the lighter colored petal things...they do kind of look like stains like from sweat or something.

No they are sweat stains they are more noticeable on the lavender dress than the pink and black, she had the sweat marks in LA and Phoenix too, she's human

[jjlovescéline]

agacs, on Dec 19 2008, 10:57 AM, said:

A nice review from a 'casual' fan from last night over at the Classic Whitney forum:
http://classicwhitne....com/topic/4184

Wow!  Thanks for finding that review and posting it here in the Forum!  Brought tears to my eyes to read the words of this "casual fan."  Accolades go to our Céline, of course!  I'm so proud to be in her fan base!

[celinedream]

Apologizing for postponing the show:

Edited by Thomas, 19 December 2008 - 12:39 PM.

[CelineAndRene]

Looked so amazing!

[celinevegas]

celinedream, on Dec 19 2008, 12:58 PM, said:

Apologizing for postponing the show:

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It is cool that she apologize on these postponed shows she  is very human, Céline!
So cute!

[j411celine]

Hello Everyone!!

I just got back from the concert. It was great. The roads going down to the TC were great-coming back they were getting bad so I'm glad that the concert wasn't over the weekend.


Here is my review of my night (it's kind of long but I don't want to leave anything out):

We (group of 3) arrived early to our hotel (Embassy suites-stay there it is great if you go to the  twin cities, great comp. bar/breakfast and the rates were good but the pool was closed). Right away when we checked in the guy at the desk right away said "Are you down for the concert?" We said yes-a lot of people were down there for the concert.

We used the skywalk to get to the TC-got lost twice but two guys helped us. We arrived a little before 7 and everyone was waiting in the skywalk to enter and they were super excited  (BTW I'M SORRY I DIDN'T SEE CELINEANGEL OR ANYONE THAT I KNOW OF ON THE FORUM;-( ).

The doors opened a little after 7, our tickets were scanned and we were helped to our seats and they were asking people if they wanted drink (is this a VIP thing?) which were like 4 bucks for a bottle of water lol (FL 7 row 3). People were piling in kind of late so Gordie Brown didn't take the stage until about 8:15. Brown was on for 30 minutes and there was a delay for about 15 min. At that point almost all the seats were filled (95-98?%).

Celine came on stage at 9. People on the floor were going nuts a person in front of me had a sign, people on the left of the stage had signs, a card and roses. When she took the stage everyone was standing up and taking pics. I didn't because I don't have a dig. camera.  AFter that everyone sat down so people could see. Security told people in the isle to sit down a one point during the show. A few people in front of me and back of me were really annoying with the cameras lol.

The opening she was wearing the lilac dress (and later the vest outfit, white outfit, sexy gold outfit, and black dress) and was stunned at the people there (probably b/c of the postponement. She apologized to Minneapolis for the month wait, talked about her mom, son, etc and that she could talk forever.

She sang the songs everyone has been listed-no x-mas song  or Queen but PQTME yes. She talked about Prince as well.

We were like 10 feet away from her-amazing. She is younger looking in person and she is really tiny. She has long legs that make her look taller but she is average hight (5 ft 7 in?))


I know a lot of people have debated the lip-synching (like TPOL I'M YOUR LADY part) but I think everything was live compared to the Youtube clips. Nothing sounded lipped.

RDMH and MHWGO everyone was standing up. They lit real candles during MHWGO and they were like 15 ft from the stay so we didn't see her until the end when was was to the side and front of us.

She got off the stage at the opposite side of me and did get the flowers some brought as we saw on the screen.  Everyone in my party had a great time (except for a guy spilling a wine drink on my tourbook but I managed to save it lol and walking back to the hotel after the skywalk was closed lol.)

Did anyone buy a shirt? Did anyone go to the VIP/soundcheck/package? I didn't on both.

Anyway, if I see her again I will get seats higher up as someone else suggested. It was great being close to the stage though).

Anyway, that is my review! My first time seeing Celine yahoo!!

Edited by j411celine, 19 December 2008 - 03:11 PM.

[sazzlepop123]

Thank you for the photos and reviews   Veryyy much appreciated!!

Oh and the marks on her dress someone spoke about....well it does look like sweat or like her dress wasn't completely dry.  I've never noticed those marks in previous concerts so something must have happened!
She looked stunning and I love her hair  tooooo! beautiful!