"These Are Special Times" album - Official Topic

[LuisMa]

I am so glad "I Met an Angel" never made the cut on that album.

 

For me the music of this song is so agressive and annoying.

 

I thought I was the only one who didn't like that song.

[CelinesDIVO5]

I have to share this story: Today, I had my third driving lesson and the radio was playing some awful Greek pop songs, but I wasn't really paying attention cause I can't focus on anything when I'm driving (I'm acting like a nerd during the entire thing)! My teacher disliked the songs so he decided to try another station and then another one... He seemed to enjoy the music in this third music station and he told me ''This is much better, right?'' to which I replied ''Yes.'' without paying ANY attention to the song, I barely understood what my teacher told me, cause - again - I could focus on nothing but the road! A few seconds later I realized that we were listening to 'I Met An Angel (On Christmas Day)' (!!!) and I was pretty much shocked that my 60-years-old-straight-macho-teacher (who comes from the same homophobic hometown as I do) enjoyed a Celine song! And it's not only that, I was also surprised by the fact that radios play this song which was not even released on the album. Such a wasted opportunity to have a timeless classic, this song is very catchy, cool, positive and radio friendly. It should have been included in the album 'These Are Special Times' and even released as a single! I might sound overzealous, but to me this song had potential to be for Celine what 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' is for Mariah..!

 

I was just thinkin that recently too!!! No wonder you're my hubby!!

[CelinesDIVO5]

Double post Edited December 12, 2013 at 09:04 PM by CelinesDIVO5

[LukeD]

I am so glad "I Met an Angel" never made the cut on that album.

 

For me the music of this song is so agressive and annoying.

You have to admit that it fits the album much more than 'Brahms Lullaby' though..!

[zuv]

You have to admit that it fits the album much more than 'Brahms Lullaby' though..!

 

hmm, no i don't agree sorry.

Brahms lulluby fits this album, maybe really slow compared to the rest of the album, but it does give a nice break from all those big high notes and big musical production from the album. And it still has that fairy theme, it's also very warmhearted to listen. It fits a little quiet christmas night with kids that need to go to bed cause it's late and "when the day comes back, they will wake up" and it will be Christmas day

[LukeD]

hmm, no i don't agree sorry.

Brahms lulluby fits this album, maybe really slow compared to the rest of the album, but it does give a nice break from all those big high notes and big musical production from the album. And it still has that fairy theme, it's also very warmhearted to listen. It fits a little quiet christmas night with kids that need to go to bed cause it's late and "when the day comes back, they will wake up" and it will be Christmas day

But it is a LULLABY! A song for kids to sleep in a Christmas album! Anyway, I'm not trying to change your opinion, just wanted to see your perspective..! Edited December 13, 2013 at 02:32 AM by LukeD

[amelie]

But it is a LULLABY! A song for kids to sleep in a Christmas album! Anyway, I'm not trying to change your opinion, just wanted to see your perspective..!

 

It could be the lullaby sung to Jesus! you lullaby hater

[LukeD]

It could be the lullaby sung to Jesus! you lullaby hater

I like 'Berceuse' a lot, the best lullaby she recorded and 'Brahms Lullaby' is also great, it just doesn't fit a Christmas album. Worked much better on 'Miracle'!

[LukeD]

^ Of course, 'La Mer Et L'enfant' is by miles her best recording around motherhood. I treasure that song!

[LuisMa]

But it is a LULLABY! A song for kids to sleep in a Christmas album! Anyway, I'm not trying to change your opinion, just wanted to see your perspective..!

 

It's for kids to sleep until next morning that they get to wake up and see their presents.

 

Now I wish I was a kid again.

[couldawouldashoulda]

I don't know if you all are aware (I apparently can't start a new thread) but Celine is being beaten by Mariah in ew.com's poll on who has the best version of O Holy Night. Go vote!!

 

http://popwatch.ew.c...sion-christmas/

 

Ha! Never mind. I just went back to it to vote again and the poll is now closed. I'm glad my vote got in but Celine lost. Josh Groban is #1 with Mariah at #2. Celine is 3rd.

 

Perhaps if the topic I tried to start yesterday had been approved, we all could've show our love for Celine in the poll.

Edited December 15, 2013 at 03:20 PM by couldawouldashoulda

[TommKat22]

Groban's carbon copy version of Celine's take on O Holy Night always bothered me because it became more acclaimed and received more airplay over recent years. I'm just glad that they haven't forgotten Celine's version!

[TommKat22]

As his version comes on the radio just now lol

[LuisMa]

I received my German TAST today. The beautiful picture. And the old logo, even if it's a 2006 rerelease with a different cover... makes me long for more of it in future releases.

 

http://imageshack.us/a/img23/7966/5rmd.png

 

[Javito]

Yes, you can see part of Anne Geddes hair in that picture too . I don't know who chose that picture, which is nice, but she was next with Anne Geddes for the Miracle project. As if Céline hadn't enough unused pictures from her photoshoots!

 

Anyway to me the best one is and always will be the original 1998 design. Not even the 2007 collector's edition had the printing quality that the original album had (and they also changed the font), even though if they included a couple of brand new photos

[Jessyka]

I received my German TAST today. The beautiful picture. And the old logo, even if it's a 2006 rerelease with a different cover... makes me long for more of it in future releases.

 

http://imageshack.us/a/img23/7966/5rmd.png

 

It's so beautiful! Where did you get it?

[LuisMa]

 

 

It's so beautiful! Where did you get it?

 

I got it on Amazon.es at just 6 euros.

 

http://www.amazon.es/Ihre-Schoensten-Weihna-C%C3%A9line-Dion/dp/B000V9PUAU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387190590&sr=8-2&keywords=ihre+celine

 

Maybe you can order it with shipping to Brazil.

[Davey84]

Groban's carbon copy version of Celine's take on O Holy Night always bothered me because it became more acclaimed and received more airplay over recent years. I'm just glad that they haven't forgotten Celine's version!

 

I'm really annoyed by Micheal Bubbles version of The Christmas Song, to me it's like they used the same music as Celines!! Of course hers is not the Original, but still it sounds like a vocal and musical note to note copy!

 

the most annoying thing is, that when the song starts to play on the radio, I think it's Celine but then Michael starts to sing

The only Celine song on the radio I hear is I Met An Angel on Chirstmas Day! IMO that song and Christmas Eve could have been Celines All I want For X-mas...

 

I never play the album before December 5th cos of our 'Santa' Sinterklaas... Everything Christmas is forbidden before that!

I still love the album, but I wish we got a new one after 15 years Maybe interviewers need to ask her that question, to let her know we want it!

[amelie]

i went to the local store today, No TAST but they had Mariah's with 7euro sticker

[Jessyka]

TAST is hard to find here in Brazil too.

I was looking for a copy to give my mother in law this Christmas, but couldn't find it.

[LuisMa]

Some stores have no TASTE in restocking TAST.

[Jessyka]

Some stores have no TASTE in restocking TAST.

 

Shame on them.

[amelie]

Some stores have no TASTE in restocking TAST.

 

i should have bought that collectors edition 2 years back together with TC live when i saw them at Metropolis, then the store closed :S

[LuisMa]

i should have bought that collectors edition 2 years back together with TC live when i saw them at Metropolis, then the store closed :S

 

TWST for not getting TAST!

 

(Those Were Silly Times)

 

J/K

Edited December 16, 2013 at 02:34 PM by LuisMa

[amelie]

TWST for not getting TAST!

 

(Those Were Silly Times)

 

J/K

 

I probably still had my old copy back then

[Stuart2007]

Noticed a couple of things when I watched my old vhs copy of the cbs special.

 

Rosie O Donnell was cut from the broadcast, a shame as I think the uk would love Rosie's amazing sense of humour.

 

This lovely announcement before the special began.

 

announcer : Musical passion and emotion now on bbc1 Scotland. A personal soundtrack from a pop superstar who just gets better and better.

[Javito]

http://www.nola.com/..._who_sings.html

 

It seems TAST its getting some credit here, this time because of her version of Lennon's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" :wub:

[ehild]

I started listening to mine again a couple of weeks ago. I seem to have a new fave with each season. Funny how that works..... At any rate, it's a timeless album. I'd love to see another one or a bonus/anniversary edition with a few new songs on it.

[LuisMa]

I just checked the iTunes chart, and the second highest ranked Celine song after "Incredible" is "O Holy Night" at 608.

[Miha]

I am so glad "I Met an Angel" never made the cut on that album.

 

For me the music of this song is so agressive and annoying.

:shocking: :confused1: