Celine on the X Factor on October 27 - Performing live!

[Xpresso]

Relax people!! From what I had read, I expected something terrible! But not at all. Sure, not her best but she did a great job when you think there were sound problems (she couldn't hear herself) and some fog (oh no!!) on stage. We could barely hear the band but you know what, it gave the song a different feel, more accoustic/raw, less overproduced.

 

The problem is that many of you have played this song about 10,000 times (and more!!) and you expect to hear the EXACT same notes, and every little detail to be the same!! And that's not going to happen. When Celine tours, I'm sure she will change things here and there and it will be nice to hear some differences. And of course she hits the note in the studio as someone said, but she's like at home in the studio. She doesn't have to fly accross the ocean to get to the studio (normally), she doesn't have a live audience and millions of people watching at home and the sound is always perfect!!!

 

Overall, she did a great job and looked FABULOUS!!

So it's a good start as far as I'm concerned....

[Ted]

Relax people!! From what I had read, I expected something terrible!

Overall, she did a great job and looked FABULOUS!!

So it's a good start as far as I'm concerned....

 

I agree. It wasn't bad at all! I think the performance was pretty good.

[katie555]

i don't want tis performance and this celine on stage in france and in tour

this is not good for the promo to do a performance like this in the tour world

 

Are you out of your mind!!!! what are you sayin!!! OMG what is wrong with you people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fab]

sorry for my english i'm french i'm tell the word that coming

sorry

[Xpresso]

i don't want tis performance and this celine on stage in france and in tour

this is not good for the promo to do a performance like this in the tour world

 

Are you out of your mind!!!! what are you sayin!!! OMG what is wrong with you people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Fab, i suggest you stay in your room, no more tv, no more Celine on the internet, and no concert for you in France or elsewhere.

Sounds like a spoiled kid to me!!

[fab]

i don't know how to tell what i want to tell sorry again for my english

[artistman2007]

I'M SORRY FOR U THAT U CAN'T READ IT WHAT CAN I SAY?,BUT U CAN STILL TRY

[okidokios]

she was good maybe she was sick or tired but she wasn't bad lets hope she do it better on next performances

 

What if u SAY!!!

[celinerific]

Yummyyy. Celine looked AMAZING

But, I must comment on the performance. I think the entire song was sung wrong. It seems lower in key than the actual song... And some may believe it's the band's fault, but actually, it's a little Celine blooper. I'm led to believe she started off on the wrong note and that caused an alternation in the entire song to be sung in a completely different key. It sounded good overall, but she's singing in the wrong key. I think she was overall too flat... but also sometimes a bit too sharp.

Edited October 28, 2007 at 12:40 AM by celinerific

[Xpresso]

i don't know how to tell what i want to tell sorry again for my english

OK, I understand Fab... but that message was not very nice...

We won't hold it against you. FOR NOW!

[ByuSmurf]

Am I the only one thinking the sound on the interview clip is in high frequency enough to make the dogs cry in Australia?

 

Could someone please convert a better sound before PETA sues us al for playing that clip?

 

/fred

 

 

I thought I was the only one! But after watching a second time... I think it's the British accent. Everyone talked really fast and it seemed like they didn't take a breath between sentences.

 

After seeing the performance - I can totally understand Céline's reaction to the fans outside her hotel.

Being the perfectionist that she is... she was probably upset about the technical difficulties and her performance. She has a lot to deal with... the jet lag, nerves, hectic schedule and performing new material for the first time on the #1 show in the UK. She looked really tired! Not to mention, I'm sure René gave her an ear full on the way back to the hotel! She was probably on the verge of crying and just wanted to get to her hotel room, in complete solice, before losing it.

 

HANG TOUGH GIRL!! WE LOVE YOU!!

Edited October 28, 2007 at 12:43 AM by ByuSmurf

[Thomas]

You could see when the camera was behind her that she was reading the words from the autocue (or at least needed them for backup) so it shows how unfamiliar she is with this song. I'm sure she'll be more relaxed for the upcoming performances, especially the ones that aren't live and they have time to correct any techical problems.

[celinerific]

I just spent the past five minutes skimming through the last ten pages of this thread.

Poor baby. Hang in there Celine, I'm coming over to give you the biggest huge ever! And you can even pour the water on my shoulders.

 

Let us send bunches and bunches and bunches and bunches and bunches and bunches and bunches of love to our Celine.

Edited October 28, 2007 at 12:48 AM by celinerific

[Mozinha]

Celine usually sounds stupid?

 

Ok. I've had it. Seriously.

[celinerific]

What?! Okay... time for some slapping! Celine sounds stupid when she talks now?

To whom it may concern, I can bet you she has more wonderful things to say in one single interview than you can ever come up with in your whole life. Celine is an inspirational woman. She's talented, loving, and gorgeous. Some people on here are so pesimistic, it's rediculous.

 

Celine's human, she has her flaws... don't expect her to be absolutely 100% perfect all the time. That's a lot of freaking pressure. Try putting yourself in her shoes... deal with the critics, the nerve-raking moments before a performance, the media... I can bet you my paycheck you wouldn't be able to stand it for long. Some people should just learn to leave her alone sometimes. Quit stepping on her heals and let her be.

Edited October 28, 2007 at 01:12 AM by celinerific

[nickah79]

You could see when the camera was behind her that she was reading the words from the autocue (or at least needed them for backup) so it shows how unfamiliar she is with this song. I'm sure she'll be more relaxed for the upcoming performances, especially the ones that aren't live and they have time to correct any techical problems.

 

You're saying she didn't know the words to the song???

[okidokios]

You could see when the camera was behind her that she was reading the words from the autocue (or at least needed them for backup) so it shows how unfamiliar she is with this song. I'm sure she'll be more relaxed for the upcoming performances, especially the ones that aren't live and they have time to correct any techical problems.

 

 

actually all tv stations put the lyrics on telepromters for a backup beacause sometimes the singers forgot or confuse the lyrics so all tv stations use the telepromters to show lyrics or the things the hosts have to say but ur right she have to do it better next time im thinking maybe she get scared when the fire comes up

[CelineTheBest5]

What?! Okay... time for some slapping! Celine sounds stupid when she talks now?

To whom it may concern, I can bet you she has more wonderful things to say in one single interview than you can ever come up with in your whole life. Celine is an inspirational woman. She's talented, loving, and gorgeous. Some people on here are so pesimistic, it's rediculous.

I totally agree with you!! Shes always so cute, truly person, nicely and may times when the time is to be serious is very intelligent about some subjects!

[celinerific]

And may I add her musical intelligence is 50,000 times higher than everyone else's. Edited October 28, 2007 at 01:18 AM by celinerific

[nano]

I just came home (it's 3am) and I have watched the performance 4 times. I think she nailed it, there was some difficulties but she did awesome job!!!!!

 

thanks for the youtube links.

 

:wub:

[one_heart_1_hart]

She was wonderfull

she did a great job no question about it

[Polar Star]

I can't believe some of the things I've read in this thread!!!!!!

For what it's worth, I think her performance was Bloody FANTASTIC!!!!!!! She also looked stunning.

I thought it was so funny when Dermot was trying to shut her up and she kept on talking!!!!!

[Dansons]

Thanks for the screencaps! She looks good!

Hope we can watch the video soon.

[WaterFromTheMoon]

as Celine said herself the voice changes every day...maybe it wasn't that good, but I'm sure the next performances will be better because I can imagine how she felt after her singing that song and she doesn't want it to happen again - but still it was a good perfomance and Celine - we will ALWAYS love YOU!

[celinesounds]

i was expecting for a performance full of energy like RDMH or LCMM, but was nice and live

[djs31982]

I am afraid to say anything negative, for fear of getting stoned.

 

The performance was pretty good...she can and will do better I am sure. I mean this is the first time she has sang this song live, correct? Give her a break. Only thing I didnt really care for was the dress, but hey...she looked pretty good.

 

The song didn't sound the same as the album, but hey it was live. I'd rather see her sing live and not perfect than lip a song any day. I am sure this is the start of many good performances to come.

[SarahJB5]

WOW! Thanks to everybody for sharing the caps and the links to the video! Yay, personally I think that Celine was wonderful!

[piglot82]

I'm not gonna say what I really thought about the performance because it seems that this has become quite the sensitive topic and there is a good deal of fans in here who are taking others opinions waaaay to personal BUT I will say it wasn't her best by far. Am I suprised...not so much. We'll see whats to come in upcoming performances. Edited October 28, 2007 at 03:18 AM by piglot82

[kathyc25]

Ok. First off, thanks to Vinny, Seb and Lisa for the youtube videos. Secondly, I don`t think some of you understand what its like to perform live in front of millions of people, seasoned professional or not. Its very scarey! Celine herself has said that she still gets nervous for performances. She was out of her comfort zone people! Coming from a venue that she`s performed at for the past five years to a show in a country that hasn`t been exactly kind to her, I can only imagine her nerves. Plus its still a new song, she wasn`t with a band that she was confortable with and on top of everything else she had technical difficulties! I mean give her a break! I`m so glad I watched the performance before I read some of your comments . Was it her best performance? No. Could it have been better? Of course. But I`m not going to bash her. I`m sure she feel bad enough as it is without some of us doing it. Well done Celine! We will always love you

[salsacolin]

Right right right, where to begin?

 

Can I just say that I was utterly proud to be a Celine Dion fan tonight. The UK's most watched television programme literally revolved the entire show around Celine tonight, it was all about her! Truly amazing.

 

During the mentoring clips Celine was gracious, honest and gave her true assessment of each individual performer or group, something which she should be commended for. It's refreshing to actually her someone speak their mind.

 

As for the build up to Celine's performance, you couldn't have asked for any better, the audience and judges and host of the show were all going nuts for Celine hence her "thank you" at the start of the song and then the little VT prior to her performance- the build up was huge and justified.

 

The stage was set for Celine - a captive audience, a live band, stunning set.

 

The performance wasn't the best BUT this was one of the first times Celine has ever sung this song live, she CLEARLY had techincal issues and moreover it was BLOODY obivous that for whatever reason she was entirely nervous. Tonight was an important night for Celine, they made it all about her, she was performing "Taking Chances" for the first time and she hasn't been in the UK for years where she KNOWS what her reputation is, she isn't stupid. Of course nerves got to her.

 

But you know what, she pulled it off.

 

Yes, there was a few dud notes. She did struggle at times. And yes, we all expect better of Celine.

 

But the point is there were so many other mitigating circumstances that the fact Celine managed to hold it together and pull off a credible performance that the general public would in no way scrutinize the way we are doing is a huge credit to Celine.

 

Welcome back to the UK Celine! Roll on a certain chart hit next Sunday!

 

 

I agree

 

I think this forum is being awfully hard on her. Although not her best performance it still gave me chills. Her voice just does.....

 

The general public will not notice and Celine was better than anyone else. Every syllable was crystal clear she did look a bit nervouse but its a very hard song to do live. I expect some of the other performances will be lip sync