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[scielle]

célinedionfan_16, on 24 October 2019 - 07:41 PM, said:

does anyone know when the ticket prices get dropped so low? i checked today like 40 minutes before the show and the cheapest tickets were $64

When there's excess supply (which, by the sounds of it, only happened for one show).

[célinedionfan_16]

scielle, on 24 October 2019 - 07:44 PM, said:

When there's excess supply (which, by the sounds of it, only happened for one show).

because i know this happened in ottawa but also at her first show in ohio..

[scielle]

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[Tyler1991]

Show over for 2 hours and no update?? I knew i should've went lol.

[scielle]

For those who don't like the medley, just be glad it's not 10 minutes longer!

Anyway, some interesting tidbits in this one. Implies they'll be playing other songs from record once it's out.

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"[...] Scott Price had served as Dion’s musical director in Las Vegas since 2015, when “Celine” was revamped. The Montreal native carried his duties over to the tour.

[...] “The Vegas show is the Vegas show. This is a different kettle of fish for sure,” he says. “The visual aspect is completely different, revamped and much improved.”

In addition to overseeing the band and music, Price plays piano and occasional synthesizers during the show.  While the Las Vegas show certainly didn’t skimp on anything, he says, the tour is more elaborate in its use of digital screens, video and production elements. Planning for the tour started while “Celine” was still running. Dion, management, lighting and sound directors, and others spent late nights after performances of the Vegas show hashing out details for the upcoming tour.

Through it all, one thing remained key, Price says: “She’s the boss. She ends up deciding what’s in the show. It’s her stamp.”

He knows there are diehard fans who want to hear some of Dion’s lesser-known songs — along with the biggest hits such as “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,” “Love Can Move Mountains” and “My Heart Will Go On” — but the show caters to fans who didn’t make it to the Las Vegas show.

“There will be a couple of chestnuts that people might love,” Price says. The set list will evolve throughout the tour, which kicked off its U.S. shows Oct. 18 in Cleveland. (Some dates in Canada were postponed while Dion recovered from a throat infection.)

Dion’s new album, “Courage,” is out Nov. 15, and the show incorporates two new songs, including the title song.  “It’s a beautiful song, and live is when she really nails it,” Price says. “Some songs sound great on the record; some songs work great live. The songs we’re doing from the record now are powerful and wonderful. ‘Courage’ is a powerful ballad, though I wouldn’t call it a sentimental ballad.”

The show has its share of cover songs — some Dion is known for, such as “The Power of Love” (Jennifer Rush) and “If You Asked Me To” (Patti LaBelle) and some less associated with Dion. Some carry over from Vegas, including “Kiss” (Prince).  “When we were practicing, it ended up being 10 minutes longer (than it is), but we realized maybe that was too much of a stretch,” Price says. “We got it into a form that’s pretty pleasing. Some songs we rejected right off the bat.”

“Courage” is his favorite part of the show, and he loves any intimate moments when he accompanies Dion on piano. But nothing beats “the audience reaction — the love she gets from the people,” he says.

Before working with Dion, Price worked with Charles Aznavour and Petula Clark, along with variety and entertainment shows in France.  He calls working for Dion musically enriching and a bit of a whirlwind. It’s not hard work, he says, because she’s so good at what she does, mistakes are rare and everyone stays focused.

Challenges arise when making changes to the show that must be implemented the next day. “When you have a show of this magnitude, when you change something, it involves the lighting, the video, several departments that have to follow along,” Price says. “You’re part of a team, it’s a show and it’s a lot going on.”  That’s what happened with John Farnham’s “You’re the Voice,” which was added to the Vegas show after Dion brought it to soundcheck. Now it’s included on the tour.

“There are 25 more songs we could have put in if we wanted to,” Price says.

Price will be busy with Dion at least through September 2020, when the “Courage World Tour” is scheduled to come to an end.

“Vegas is done, as far as I know, though there’s all kinds of speculation about her going back,” he says."

Edited by scielle, 24 October 2019 - 10:27 PM.

[CelinesDIVO5]

scielle, on 24 October 2019 - 10:15 PM, said:

Challenges arise when making changes to the show that must be implemented the next day. “When you have a show of this magnitude, when you change something, it involves the lighting, the video, several departments that have to follow along,” Price says. “You’re part of a team, it’s a show and it’s a lot going on.”  That’s what happened with John Farnham’s “You’re the Voice,” which was added to the Vegas show after Dion brought it to soundcheck. Now it’s included on the tour.

Things nobody takes into consideration.

[Nmj]

scielle, on 24 October 2019 - 10:15 PM, said:

For those who don't like the medley, just be glad it's not 10 minutes longer!

Anyway, some interesting tidbits in this one. Implies they'll be playing other songs from record once it's out.

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"[...] Scott Price had served as Dion’s musical director in Las Vegas since 2015, when “Celine” was revamped. The Montreal native carried his duties over to the tour.

[...] “The Vegas show is the Vegas show. This is a different kettle of fish for sure,” he says. “The visual aspect is completely different, revamped and much improved.”

In addition to overseeing the band and music, Price plays piano and occasional synthesizers during the show.  While the Las Vegas show certainly didn’t skimp on anything, he says, the tour is more elaborate in its use of digital screens, video and production elements. Planning for the tour started while “Celine” was still running. Dion, management, lighting and sound directors, and others spent late nights after performances of the Vegas show hashing out details for the upcoming tour.

Through it all, one thing remained key, Price says: “She’s the boss. She ends up deciding what’s in the show. It’s her stamp.”

He knows there are diehard fans who want to hear some of Dion’s lesser-known songs — along with the biggest hits such as “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,” “Love Can Move Mountains” and “My Heart Will Go On” — but the show caters to fans who didn’t make it to the Las Vegas show.

“There will be a couple of chestnuts that people might love,” Price says. The set list will evolve throughout the tour, which kicked off its U.S. shows Oct. 18 in Cleveland. (Some dates in Canada were postponed while Dion recovered from a throat infection.)

Dion’s new album, “Courage,” is out Nov. 15, and the show incorporates two new songs, including the title song.  “It’s a beautiful song, and live is when she really nails it,” Price says. “Some songs sound great on the record; some songs work great live. The songs we’re doing from the record now are powerful and wonderful. ‘Courage’ is a powerful ballad, though I wouldn’t call it a sentimental ballad.”

The show has its share of cover songs — some Dion is known for, such as “The Power of Love” (Jennifer Rush) and “If You Asked Me To” (Patti LaBelle) and some less associated with Dion. Some carry over from Vegas, including “Kiss” (Prince).  “When we were practicing, it ended up being 10 minutes longer (than it is), but we realized maybe that was too much of a stretch,” Price says. “We got it into a form that’s pretty pleasing. Some songs we rejected right off the bat.”

“Courage” is his favorite part of the show, and he loves any intimate moments when he accompanies Dion on piano. But nothing beats “the audience reaction — the love she gets from the people,” he says.

Before working with Dion, Price worked with Charles Aznavour and Petula Clark, along with variety and entertainment shows in France.  He calls working for Dion musically enriching and a bit of a whirlwind. It’s not hard work, he says, because she’s so good at what she does, mistakes are rare and everyone stays focused.

Challenges arise when making changes to the show that must be implemented the next day. “When you have a show of this magnitude, when you change something, it involves the lighting, the video, several departments that have to follow along,” Price says. “You’re part of a team, it’s a show and it’s a lot going on.”  That’s what happened with John Farnham’s “You’re the Voice,” which was added to the Vegas show after Dion brought it to soundcheck. Now it’s included on the tour.

“There are 25 more songs we could have put in if we wanted to,” Price says.

Price will be busy with Dion at least through September 2020, when the “Courage World Tour” is scheduled to come to an end.

“Vegas is done, as far as I know, though there’s all kinds of speculation about her going back,” he says."

The sad part is the 10 minute longer version of the medley probably has better songs then the current one!

I’m guessing when he says some songs off the new album sound great on the album and some sounds great live.... is geared toward “Imperfections”

Edited by Nmj, 24 October 2019 - 11:10 PM.

[Alice]

Del, on 24 October 2019 - 04:26 PM, said:

I still look at my photos and videos from Quebec every other day. Post concert depression is such a real thing.

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Really? I was definitely manic post-concert. I guess everyone reacts in their own way. When the mania subsided, I got a really bad bronchitis. Too much emotion, I guess. I wonder what's in store for me this time

[Shamrock_1982]

Forget the diehards then, just please the casual fans or first timers in the nosebleeds!

If it wasn’t for the diehards there would be a lot more empty seats, especially on the front floor VIP areas and those two Vegas residencies would not have been as successful as what they were!

Basically we are happy to take your money, but you take what your given?!?

A**holes!

[jpatdeleon09]

See!

“ Price says. The set list will evolve throughout the tour”

[Shamrock_1982]

jpatdeleon09, on 25 October 2019 - 12:30 AM, said:

See!

“ Price says. The set list will evolve throughout the tour”

What is the UK getting TT?!?
Wow!!!! Mind blown.... thanks for the heads up Scott!

Oh wait...

Edited by Shamrock_1982, 25 October 2019 - 12:41 AM.

[jpatdeleon09]

Shamrock_1982, on 25 October 2019 - 12:40 AM, said:

What is the UK getting TT?!?
Wow!!!! Mind blown.... thanks for the heads up Scott!

Oh wait...

I think more new songs will be added when the album is released and for sure TT will be added as well.

[AdrienneM]

The “diehards” dont even make up like 5% of her total audience. I mean this forum is what? 30,000 people (mind you its the same 30 active all the time)? How many off of this forum would be attending every show? Chances are none. At a venue of say 15,000, you’d be lucky is 5-10 mega fans were there, so how do we feel we can demand anything when we’re such a small subsection in the grand scheme of things. OF COURSE i want a better set list in terms of fan favourites, but its silly to act as if we’re in any position or have any right to demand anything... let alone say whats crap or great when this tour has had nothing but stellar reviews from critics and the GP

[ryba]

jpatdeleon09, on 25 October 2019 - 12:30 AM, said:

See!

“ Price says. The set list will evolve throughout the tour”

well, knowing them I would take this with a grain of salt. Maybe by „evolving“ he means adding 1 new song to the setlist. That’s very possible...

Edited by ryba, 25 October 2019 - 01:52 AM.

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AdrienneM, on 25 October 2019 - 01:11 AM, said:

The “diehards” dont even make up like 5% of her total audience. I mean this forum is what? 30,000 people (mind you its the same 30 active all the time)? How many off of this forum would be attending every show? Chances are none. At a venue of say 15,000, you’d be lucky is 5-10 mega fans were there, so how do we feel we can demand anything when we’re such a small subsection in the grand scheme of things. OF COURSE i want a better set list in terms of fan favourites, but its silly to act as if we’re in any position or have any right to demand anything... let alone say whats crap or great when this tour has had nothing but stellar reviews from critics and the GP

But I do not think the diehards are all in this forum. I think there are many many people that know her for years and they are the ones that go to most of her concerts. And I think these fans are not a small group at all

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Shamrock_1982, on 25 October 2019 - 12:26 AM, said:

Forget the diehards then, just please the casual fans or first timers in the nosebleeds!

If it wasn’t for the diehards there would be a lot more empty seats, especially on the front floor VIP areas and those two Vegas residencies would not have been as successful as what they were!

Basically we are happy to take your money, but you take what your given?!?

A**holes!

I agree.  And there must be some changes ahead since he says they have been preparing this show for a while.  I mean come on.. Gone with the prince songs please.. Gone with you're the voice.  when are you really taking chances or have the courage to present new and old stuff on stage??

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[jpatdeleon09]

ryba, on 25 October 2019 - 01:51 AM, said:

well, knowing them I would take this with a grain of salt. Maybe by „evolving“ he means adding 1 new song to the setlist. That’s very possible...

Well, i hope not. I hope the setlist will evolve

[JoshRafa21]

"Price will be busy with Dion at least through September 2020, when the “Courage World Tour” is scheduled to come to an end"

😣 Still hoping that they will go to Asia..

[stevo]

Why anyone would want to shell out hundreds of pounds on something they don’t like the look or sound of is baffling. Simple- don’t like it, don’t buy it!...and there are plenty others who will snap it up!

They can’t please everyone. Yes, it could be so so much better, no we absolutely didn’t get what we were told we were going to get (as ‘die-hard’ fans) but again it’s a case of us knowing every word she says and sings. Have they just been super lazy? - I think yes and no. The show is getting rave reviews. So they’ll be happy enough and we’ll have to like or lump it.

[celinedion87]

Well... I hope the setlist in paris is not the same like Quebec ...
please not again DANM AND JUSTE AFTER TERRE !!
Add that’s the way it is in place of Terre
Remove Ziggy and add Destin
Remove you’re the voice and add think twice
Remove BATB and add  another like taking chances !!
Please Céline come on !

[Xpresso]

Shamrock_1982, on 25 October 2019 - 12:26 AM, said:

Forget the diehards then, just please the casual fans or first timers in the nosebleeds!

If it wasn’t for the diehards there would be a lot more empty seats, especially on the front floor VIP areas and those two Vegas residencies would not have been as successful as what they were!

Basically we are happy to take your money, but you take what your given?!?

A**holes!

You are over-reacting I think.
Sounds like you didn't go to Vegas... because the diehards were not there when I went - twice!

[JulienMcbeal]

Yes, the reviews by professional critics are great. And what do you read in these reviews?
That Celine is bold to open the show with a song as challenging as IACBTMN and that her voice really hits all the notes in this song, that there is no sign of lypsinc at all...
So obviously they're incompetent - or liars who are just paid to say what Celine's team wants or suckers only wanting Celine to itw for them.
I won't trust anything they write!

Besides, it is possible to please everyone: just change 3 songs.
As if the the general public would be disappointed if she ditched RDMH/LCMM.

Edited by JulienMcbeal, 25 October 2019 - 04:01 AM.

[jpatdeleon09]

I want her to add these songs in her setlist:

- A World To Believe In

(Live 2008, Japan. Too bad the fancam was deleted.)



- That's Just A Woman In Me

(Live 2008, South Africa)



- Fade Away

(Live 2008, South Africa)



- Can't Fight The Feelin'

(Live 2008, Sydney)



- Alone

(Live 2008, Montreal)



- Eyes On Me

(Live 2008, South Africa)



I think these songs will fit for the Courage Tour

[Xpresso]

You want her to sing 40 songs or something?

[Shaun]

Surely even the most casual of the “general public” aren’t expecting to hear John Farnham, Prince or Queen songs when they go to a Celine Dion concert.

I can’t remember ever going to see another artist and thinking to myself during the show “oh really hope they sing Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion tonight.”

Edited by Shaun, 25 October 2019 - 04:10 AM.

[DionFanAlways]

scielle, on 24 October 2019 - 10:15 PM, said:

For those who don't like the medley, just be glad it's not 10 minutes longer!
Through it all, one thing remained key, Price says: “She’s the boss. She ends up deciding what’s in the show. It’s her stamp.”

“There will be a couple of chestnuts that people might love,” Price says. The set list will evolve throughout the tour, which kicked off its U.S. shows Oct. 18 in Cleveland. (Some dates in Canada were postponed while Dion recovered from a throat infection.)

"There are 25 more songs we could have put in if we wanted to,” Price says.

For those of you few who blame Scott, if the boss don't want it it ain't happening. I'm glad they consider IYAMT a "chestnut"!

Look,  I love her, been following her since Unison and will continue to do so but 25 songs. I wonder what they were???

Edited by DionFanAlways, 25 October 2019 - 04:13 AM.

[AdrienneM]

Sooo you want TCWT 2.0 lol

[jpatdeleon09]

Xpresso, on 25 October 2019 - 04:08 AM, said:

You want her to sing 40 songs or something?

That would be AMAZING! LOL a 3 hours concert? Why not! For sure No one will complain anymore Haha

Edited by jpatdeleon09, 25 October 2019 - 04:13 AM.

[jpatdeleon09]

AdrienneM, on 25 October 2019 - 04:10 AM, said:

Sooo you want TCWT 2.0 lol

Yeah! haha

[Del]

Shaun, on 25 October 2019 - 04:09 AM, said:

Surely even the most casual of the “general public” aren’t expecting to hear John Farnham, Prince or Queen songs when they go to a Celine Dion concert.

I can’t remember ever going to see another artist and thinking to myself during the show “oh really hope they sing Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion tonight.”

When I saw Bryan Adam's last year I was secretly hoping he'd sing Let's Talk About Love.  Then again it did appear as an extra on a single (his version not Celine's).

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Edited by Del, 25 October 2019 - 04:29 AM.