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[ehild]

I think she likes certain styles of songs and sounds in different phases of her life. Right now we seem to be in a Sia phase, among other sounds.

[PuraVida]

ehild, on 01 September 2021 - 07:41 PM, said:

I think she likes certain styles of songs and sounds in different phases of her life. Right now we seem to be in a Sia phase, among other sounds.

The Sia phase has lasted 8 years lol.

I think Celine is behind on music trends if, as she has said before, she doesn't listen to a lot of music. The pandemic could have easily changed that, though, since she had time. The only problem is mainstream pop music has gone downhill in the last few years, imo.

If Celine were getting influence or inspiration from the lesser known pop innovators such as Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, Christine and the Queens, Angele, Pomme, Aya Nakamura, Rina Sawayama, etc. I think she would really have more exciting new music of her own to bring us.

Edited by PuraVida, 01 September 2021 - 10:45 PM.

[Celinelife]

First reaction of this song. Is it really catchy? Cause this person looks like this song's lyrics got stuck in his brains.

[Del]

mirage, on 01 September 2021 - 01:53 PM, said:

Lol, are there 2 versions?
Shows that it's definitely not in my favorites list haha

Yeah there are 2.  The movie version came out first and I remember there being huge criticism about it and then when the album version came out the arrangements were somewhat different and didn't end so abruptly.
Both versions are on YouTube.

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[Céline RO]

rfkavanagh, on 01 September 2021 - 01:06 PM, said:

Glad I'm not the only one to love Unfinished Songs - I always feel like it gets put down constantly!

ordinary fan, on 01 September 2021 - 01:16 PM, said:

Same here, I love the song, the movie version and the album version. I listen to it daily

Same. Always been one of my favorite songs on LMBTL.

[Céline RO]

Del, on 02 September 2021 - 10:18 AM, said:

Yeah there are 2.  The movie version came out first and I remember there being huge criticism about it and then when the album version came out the arrangements were somewhat different and didn't end so abruptly.
Both versions are on YouTube.

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I remember people were so relieved at the time that it wasn’t the movie version lol. I liked both.

[CelinesDIVO5]

Del, on 02 September 2021 - 10:18 AM, said:

Yeah there are 2.  The movie version came out first and I remember there being huge criticism about it and then when the album version came out the arrangements were somewhat different and didn't end so abruptly.
Both versions are on YouTube.

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I love the album version over the movie version any day.

[todos]

https://variety.com/...iew-1235050574/

„….. but timing isn’t always a great song’s best friend.

The same is true of Warren’s long-awaited re-pairing with Celine Dion for the new “Superwoman.” The gently contagious song huffs, puffs and is definitely dated in a Toni Braxton-meets-Cher manner. But if songcraft like Diane Warren’s is so wrong in an era where that kind of big diva balladry rarely tops charts anymore, who needs being right?“

I like the song and don’t agree that it sounds dated.

Edited by todos, 02 September 2021 - 11:52 AM.

[celinequeen]

Not into Celine's raspy voice again & the melody but very into the lyrics!

[PuraVida]

todos, on 02 September 2021 - 11:47 AM, said:

https://variety.com/...iew-1235050574/

„….. but timing isn't always a great song's best friend.

The same is true of Warren's long-awaited re-pairing with Celine Dion for the new "Superwoman." The gently contagious song huffs, puffs and is definitely dated in a Toni Braxton-meets-Cher manner. But if songcraft like Diane Warren's is so wrong in an era where that kind of big diva balladry rarely tops charts anymore, who needs being right?"

I like the song and don't agree that it sounds dated.

These journalists make me so mad lol. I don't mind if they crituqe Celine or a song, but they *never* have any original viewpoint and they keep recycling the same old cliches/stereotypes about Celine. Total losers.


Toni Braxton meets Cher? WHAT does that even mean?

[browseceline]

Has anyone of you heard the new Abba songs?  Now that is quality and they stay true to their sound. Not trying to sound modern but just giving their fans that timeless sound. What a difference with Celine nowadays. I wished she gave her fans those timeless songs with the way she used to sing those songs. That is what most fans want to hear, classic Celine, not Celine wanting to sound like Sia or whoever. Those Abba songs gave me really goosebumps and tears. Have to wait to have Celine that effect on me.


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[PuraVida]

browseceline, on 03 September 2021 - 04:10 PM, said:

Has anyone of you heard the new Abba songs?  Now that is quality and they stay true to their sound. Not trying to sound modern but just giving their fans that timeless sound. What a difference with Celine nowadays. I wished she gave her fans those timeless songs with the way she used to sing those songs. That is what most fans want to hear, classic Celine, not Celine wanting to sound like Sia or whoever. Those Abba songs gave me really goosebumps and tears. Have to wait to have Celine that effect on me.


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I think many people expected Courage to be that kind of album for Celine

[Nmj]

browseceline, on 03 September 2021 - 04:10 PM, said:

Has anyone of you heard the new Abba songs?  Now that is quality and they stay true to their sound. Not trying to sound modern but just giving their fans that timeless sound. What a difference with Celine nowadays. I wished she gave her fans those timeless songs with the way she used to sing those songs. That is what most fans want to hear, classic Celine, not Celine wanting to sound like Sia or whoever. Those Abba songs gave me really goosebumps and tears. Have to wait to have Celine that effect on me.


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I think the last time, I felt a song on one of Celine’s album that impacted me/ moved me on the first listen was probably something on “One Heart”. “Taking Chances” was the beginning of this new Celine sound in my opinion, it wasn’t as in your face as it is now but definitely something began to change with the type of songs on that album and her approach to singing them. Then the LMBTL era came and it solidified it. However, I much prefer “courage” album over LMBTL album.

I know it’s 2021, but I want strong power ballads, with the clear vocals (no asking for anything her voice isn’t still capable of doing). It would be one thing if she wasn’t able to give that clarity and range but she is and she’s proved it.
Power ballads, mixed with great uptempo songs in her signature voice and I’m grand. I think that’s why I love the “One Heart” album it has the crazy vocals of IDAN, Coulda Woulda Shoulda,  and the soaring ballads of IKWLI and In His Touch, in addition to the great mid temps like Faith, and Forget Me Not…. BUT ALL using the most beautiful tone and singing technique and her signature voice!

[PuraVida]

Don't know what classifies as ballads. For me, "Change My Mind" and "Boundaries" were just pop songs off of Courage, and those for me were exactly the type of pop and musical direction I wanted out of Celine.

[Chantemoi]

browseceline, on 03 September 2021 - 04:10 PM, said:

Has anyone of you heard the new Abba songs?  Now that is quality and they stay true to their sound. Not trying to sound modern but just giving their fans that timeless sound. What a difference with Celine nowadays. I wished she gave her fans those timeless songs with the way she used to sing those songs. That is what most fans want to hear, classic Celine, not Celine wanting to sound like Sia or whoever. Those Abba songs gave me really goosebumps and tears. Have to wait to have Celine that effect on me.


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And I see they’ve charted #1 on iTunes 😲

[jpatdeleon09]

Just like Courage few years ago.. but damn 4 decades since the last released album?

[ordinary fan]

jpatdeleon09, on 04 September 2021 - 12:52 AM, said:

Just like Courage few years ago.. but damn 4 decades since the last released album?

Four decades ago she released her very first album, not the last one

[browseceline]

PuraVida, on 03 September 2021 - 10:34 PM, said:

Don't know what classifies as ballads. For me, "Change My Mind" and "Boundaries" were just pop songs off of Courage, and those for me were exactly the type of pop and musical direction I wanted out of Celine.

When I listened change my mind I do hear some classic Celine belting but she also tries to sing with that nasal Sia voice…  Yes then people say to me, but Celine has always had this nasal Voice. And for a part i agree, her voice is a bit nasal but still pleasant, but this way of singing, also like here on Superwoman where she clearly puts on that sort of tough way of singing like Sia does, exaggerates the nasal sound. It is not a pleasant sound. And I am sure she can sing clearer with some help from her producers and vocal coach.

From the first time I listened to ‘I still have faith in you’ from Abba, I got goosebumps and tears in my eyes. I have not had this feeling for a long time, that I want to listen to a new song so often. The way I was so excited listening to my heart will go on, to it’s all coming back to me now, a new day has come…
Tried  to do this with Superwoman….what a different quality. It is bland, emotionless and her way of singing is unpleasant to my ears. Yesterday I listened again and it is boring, nothing to be excited for. Some filler on the courage album.


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Edited by browseceline, 04 September 2021 - 01:04 AM.

[jpatdeleon09]

ordinary fan, on 04 September 2021 - 12:59 AM, said:

Four decades ago she released her very first album, not the last one

Yeah 40 years

https://edition.cnn....lbum/index.html

Edit

I just listened to the first track of their new album and I like it. It’s very orchestral too. The effect on their voice reminds me of what Madonna is using in her current voice.

Edited by jpatdeleon09, 04 September 2021 - 01:10 AM.

[Céline RO]

ordinary fan, on 04 September 2021 - 12:59 AM, said:

Four decades ago she released her very first album, not the last one

He meant Abba.

[Céline RO]

jpatdeleon09, on 04 September 2021 - 12:52 AM, said:

Just like Courage few years ago.. but damn 4 decades since the last released album?

Courage was actually number one on Billboard Top 200. Much more impressive.

[ordinary fan]

Céline RO, on 04 September 2021 - 06:32 AM, said:

He meant Abba.

Oh sorry my bad well yeah 40 years is amazing, I freaking love ABBA and the new songs

Edited by ordinary fan, 04 September 2021 - 07:37 AM.

[Celinelife]

In my opinion, Celine's viral moments(especially the one which brought quite a traffic on her videos and songs)

1. Release of Courage(I think it was really hyped by everyone, even my sister's friend knew she is releasing an album dedicated to her husband.)
2. I surrender- that fan singing in front of Celine in 2020.
3. Marcelito Pomoy- especially AGT performances.
4. The Prayer- Global Citizen.
5. Release of Ashes.
6. Carpool Kareoke.
7. All By Myself Review- Adam Neely.
8. Priyanka and Kiara Lip Sync to I Drove All Night.
9. The Voice battle of I Surrender 2020.
10. All "All By Myself" performances from The Voice, AGT and other contests.
11. Gum ad for Its All Coming Back To Me Now.
12. Death of Jim Steinman.
13. My Heart Will Go On-2017 BBMA performances.
14. The Show Must Go On- 2016 BBMA performance.

Any other you know?

Edited by Celinelife, 04 September 2021 - 11:33 AM.

[nuts2you]

Delete

Edited by nuts2you, 04 September 2021 - 01:32 PM.

[comingback]

browseceline, on 03 September 2021 - 04:10 PM, said:

Has anyone of you heard the new Abba songs?  Now that is quality and they stay true to their sound. Not trying to sound modern but just giving their fans that timeless sound. What a difference with Celine nowadays. I wished she gave her fans those timeless songs with the way she used to sing those songs. That is what most fans want to hear, classic Celine, not Celine wanting to sound like Sia or whoever. Those Abba songs gave me really goosebumps and tears. Have to wait to have Celine that effect on me.


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I love ABBA. I want to hear Celine's version of The Winner Takes It All.

[PuraVida]

browseceline, on 04 September 2021 - 01:02 AM, said:

When I listened change my mind I do hear some classic Celine belting but she also tries to sing with that nasal Sia voice…  Yes then people say to me, but Celine has always had this nasal Voice. And for a part i agree, her voice is a bit nasal but still pleasant, but this way of singing, also like here on Superwoman where she clearly puts on that sort of tough way of singing like Sia does, exaggerates the nasal sound. It is not a pleasant sound. And I am sure she can sing clearer with some help from her producers and vocal coach.

From the first time I listened to ‘I still have faith in you’ from Abba, I got goosebumps and tears in my eyes. I have not had this feeling for a long time, that I want to listen to a new song so often. The way I was so excited listening to my heart will go on, to it’s all coming back to me now, a new day has come…
Tried  to do this with Superwoman….what a different quality. It is bland, emotionless and her way of singing is unpleasant to my ears. Yesterday I listened again and it is boring, nothing to be excited for. Some filler on the courage album.

I was responding to the new pop direction I wanted from Celine and the type of song, not her vocal delivery. I didn't think she was very nasal on Change My Mind at all compared to other songs.

[weasley123]

Celinelife, on 04 September 2021 - 11:32 AM, said:

In my opinion, Celine's viral moments(especially the one which brought quite a traffic on her videos and songs)

1. Release of Courage(I think it was really hyped by everyone, even my sister's friend knew she is releasing an album dedicated to her husband.)
2. I surrender- that fan singing in front of Celine in 2020.
3. Marcelito Pomoy- especially AGT performances.
4. The Prayer- Global Citizen.
5. Release of Ashes.
6. Carpool Kareoke.
7. All By Myself Review- Adam Neely.
8. Priyanka and Kiara Lip Sync to I Drove All Night.
9. The Voice battle of I Surrender 2020.
10. All "All By Myself" performances from The Voice, AGT and other contests.
11. Gum ad for Its All Coming Back To Me Now.
12. Death of Jim Steinman.
13. My Heart Will Go On-2017 BBMA performances.
14. The Show Must Go On- 2016 BBMA performance.

Any other you know?

A Change is Gonna Come - 2019, Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul’ show.
Met Gala 2017 and 2019.
All her Paris Fashion Weeks.
Vogue Couture video.

[PuraVida]

Celinelife, on 04 September 2021 - 11:32 AM, said:

In my opinion, Celine's viral moments(especially the one which brought quite a traffic on her videos and songs)

1. Release of Courage(I think it was really hyped by everyone, even my sister's friend knew she is releasing an album dedicated to her husband.)
2. I surrender- that fan singing in front of Celine in 2020.
3. Marcelito Pomoy- especially AGT performances.
4. The Prayer- Global Citizen.
5. Release of Ashes.
6. Carpool Kareoke.
7. All By Myself Review- Adam Neely.
8. Priyanka and Kiara Lip Sync to I Drove All Night.
9. The Voice battle of I Surrender 2020.
10. All "All By Myself" performances from The Voice, AGT and other contests.
11. Gum ad for Its All Coming Back To Me Now.
12. Death of Jim Steinman.
13. My Heart Will Go On-2017 BBMA performances.
14. The Show Must Go On- 2016 BBMA performance.

Any other you know?

This could be a good idea for a thread. Her most recent viral internet moment in recent years IMO was the meme of her being sung to in NYC in her car, when the fan sang "I Surrender" to her. Not sure how much that contributed to her Youtube views or streams, though. Other than this recently I think it was Rene's passing (RIP) and the release of Ashes.

[BartFCS]

comingback, on 04 September 2021 - 01:43 PM, said:

I love ABBA. I want to hear Celine's version of The Winner Takes It All.

Apparently she recorded this song in the 90’s. As far as I remember years ago it was among those DAT tapes that were on the auction. I bet it sounds divine!

[garyhollander]

browseceline, on 03 September 2021 - 04:10 PM, said:

Has anyone of you heard the new Abba songs?  Now that is quality and they stay true to their sound. Not trying to sound modern but just giving their fans that timeless sound. What a difference with Celine nowadays. I wished she gave her fans those timeless songs with the way she used to sing those songs. That is what most fans want to hear, classic Celine, not Celine wanting to sound like Sia or whoever. Those Abba songs gave me really goosebumps and tears. Have to wait to have Celine that effect on me.


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Thank god celine album doesnt sound liek a throw back album who needs another all by myself and another my heart will go on.. Artists evolve and grown and change their sounds... I hate it when artist stay stuck in same pattern... People need to get over the fact that she is trying new things to fit her voice if you want old sounds listen to her old cd's... She is allowed to experiment and try new things i love the rasp in her voice.... I like her clean voice too... some just fit better with rasp other better sung clean I dont hear rasp in courage she sang it pretty clean so dont know what everybody is hammering about... Courage is a perfect celine dion ballad without any sia esc mimicing