Definitive proof that Celine is a lyric coloratura soprano

[delo3934]

I have found a video posted on youtube by user screenname esterdion that showcases celine singing glory alleluia with her family. In the beginning of the performance right before she sings the chorus, her family comes out and surprises her and start to sing. she hits a whistle note that is a High Db. This moment can be caught at second 0:46. I know you guys might say anybody can do that, but i finally have solidified proof that she has hit a whistle note and her voice type has that capability. It's a fantastic performance. Take a listen for yourself. Oh and I know that the note doesn't go with the song but it is proof at least that she's done, whether in shock or not. All credit to Esterdion for this capture and video.

 

[Love,]

LOL

 

That's just a girl screeching in excitement.

 

To call her a Coloratura Soprano because of this is totally an misstatement.

 

Before and during puberty, I was able to hit all kinds of notes, and I even "whistled" along with Mariah in "Emotions."

[RLAAMJR.]

It's not that high actually if compared to Mariah and Georgia Brown's whistle.

[drove all night]

Now, come on, that's a girl screaming!

 

But apart from that I'm pretty sure that she could sing opera. And in 2008 she met with the concuctor Kent Nagano in Berlin. They wanted to check if Celine was able to sing opera. Rene said at that time, that if she has to play the part of Maria Callas she needs to sing opera music. After listening her, Kent Nagano suggested her to take song lessons and a master with the great Italian opera-singer Renata Scotto. Nagano also asked her if she knew few opera-works and if she can read music. She replied "no" to each question. It wasn't a problem for him. He told her, that even Pavarotti couldn't read the music.

Edited June 10, 2009 at 08:17 AM by drove all night

[stevo]

Hehe- it's not a whistle- just a girl squealing. I can squeal higher than that and don't think I can do a Mariah.

[Javito]

Come on

 

 

That's a simple scream of excitement! If everyone that can make that scream is considered a soprano, then I think many people is soprano, even a boy can do that!

[emily wong]

i think that is really just a scream... as what esterdion mentioned there, she was just surprised by the appearance of her family...

nothing special... anyway, thankyou sooooo much for sharing this wonderful video with us!

[Filine]

I, myself, was able to hit the highest note I ever heard when I went down a waterslide called "The Tornado" when I suddenly made a free fall when I did not expect it It was from pure terror hahahaha Edited June 10, 2009 at 02:12 PM by Filine

[Sunday1988]

she hits a whistle note that is a High Db. This moment can be caught at second 0:46. I know you guys might say anybody can do that, but i finally have solidified proof that she has hit a whistle note and her voice type has that capability.

 

Hi, what is a 'lyric coloratura soprano'? Never heared before.

Anyway the performance is really good. And the person who uploaded it has a few more good Céline videos.

 

Christina

[Scramasboy]

lol! That was a yip!

 

 

But no joke, I can do an B6 It's a squeeker, but still. I can do falsetto E6. I'v been messin' around with my pitch analyzer and I try and go higher and higher all the time, lol.

 

 

Anyway, Celine hits notes at around 1:50 that are higher than the chirp you noted, according to my analyzer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzm9tFvTvBk...re=channel_page

Edited June 10, 2009 at 08:30 PM by Scramasboy

[Selina286]

that was just a squeak of joy.

[Claudette]

LOL! Why is it so important for some of you for her to be able to hit a whistle note? Anyway, nice video!

[MTJ]

I think because back in the 90s Celine was rumored to have so much more of a range than she probably actually does, all of the nonfans believe it. I bet if you asked any nonfan the difference between mariah's whistled notes and what celine could do, they would think she could -- and maybe she can?

 

I don't know,

the point is, everyone knows she has an amazing range, and some even think its larger than it is. There's no need to argue that she can hit the high notes.

[Lou555]

Now, come on, that's a girl screaming!

 

But apart from that I'm pretty sure that she could sing opera. And in 2008 she met with the concuctor Kent Nagano in Berlin. They wanted to check if Celine was able to sing opera. Rene said at that time, that if she has to play the part of Maria Callas she needs to sing opera music. After listening her, Kent Nagano suggested her to take song lessons and a master with the great Italian opera-singer Renata Scotto. Nagano also asked her if she knew few opera-works and if she can read music. She replied "no" to each question. It wasn't a problem for him. He told her, that even Pavarotti couldn't read the music.

 

That's true and during that meeting it was also confirm that Céline was a soprano.

 

I think Denise Bombardier also talks about that in her latest book about Céline. Bombardier meet with a well-knowed French opera teacher and singer or something that told her how sad it was for the world of opera that Céline wasn't trained as an opera singer early in her carreer because she had exactly the same register or range as Maria Callas she said.

Edited June 11, 2009 at 02:40 AM by Lou555

[CelineDionFan710]

Yes i agree she was screaming but it was good tho.

[CelinesDIVO5]

you also can't take a video from 1980 something where her voice was not fully matured and say that she's a "lyric coloratura soprano" NOW in 2009...come on really..her voice is nothing like that anymore.

[isurrender]

I think because back in the 90s Celine was rumored to have so much more of a range than she probably actually does, all of the nonfans believe it. I bet if you asked any nonfan the difference between mariah's whistled notes and what celine could do, they would think she could -- and maybe she can?

 

I don't know,

the point is, everyone knows she has an amazing range, and some even think its larger than it is. There's no need to argue that she can hit the high notes.

 

"so much more range"?? that's over-exagerated, don't you think so? I mean she is known to have 5 octaves... if it's higher than what she has, that's not "much more"... because EVERYBODY has a range between 2 and 2,5.

I don't think I'm wrong when I say that Celine's range is higher than a "normal person".

 

Plus, back in 2002, in a french tv show, she was asked about these whistled notes(or something like that...), she had a very smart answer: because she doesn't do it doesn't mean she can't so it. There's no need to copy other singers.

 

Do you really think she has done everything she can with her voice? Celine has it's own way of singing.

 

Mariah's comparaison is not justified anymore because she can't do anything anymore. She has become a common r n b singer, she is no longer a vocalist while Celine's voice has expanded.

 

But you're right, there is nothing to argue about. Don't think Mariah's fans wonder if she can belt a la "all by myself"...

Edited June 11, 2009 at 08:07 AM by isurrender

[Scramasboy]

I think because back in the 90s Celine was rumored to have so much more of a range than she probably actually does, all of the nonfans believe it. I bet if you asked any nonfan the difference between mariah's whistled notes and what celine could do, they would think she could -- and maybe she can?

 

I don't know,

the point is, everyone knows she has an amazing range, and some even think its larger than it is. There's no need to argue that she can hit the high notes.

 

"so much more range"?? that's over-exagerated, don't you think so? I mean she is known to have 5 octaves... if it's higher than what she has, that's not "much more"... because EVERYBODY has a range between 2 and 2,5.

I don't think I'm wrong when I say that Celine's range is higher than a "normal person".

 

Plus, back in 2002, in a french tv show, she was asked about these whistled notes(or something like that...), she had a very smart answer: because she doesn't do it doesn't mean she can't so it. There's no need to copy other singers.

 

Do you really think she has done everything she can with her voice? Celine has it's own way of singing.

 

Mariah's comparaison is not justified anymore because she can't do anything anymore. She has become a common r n b singer, she is no longer a vocalist while Celine's voice has expanded.

 

But you're right, there is nothing to argue about. Don't think Mariah's fans wonder if she can belt a la "all by myself"...

lol, I'm sure all the lambs think she can, LOL.

 

 

Anyway, I don't care if she does, but it's like she hints at having this crazy range, and I just want to hear Celine scream! hahahaha That sounds so dumb, lol, but I mean there are so many videos where she is going crazy in IAMW and all that, and I miss it.. damn TCWT being over D:

[Terre]

It sounds like a scream but it was a really good performance. Thanks for the link!

[emily wong]

Anyway, Celine hits notes at around 1:50 that are higher than the chirp you noted, according to my analyzer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzm9tFvTvBk...re=channel_page

 

 

OMG!! this performance is absolutely AMAZING!

especially the last note!!! 4:35

[Prince Whiskers]

Whistle notes are mere ornamentation. Emotion and vocal purity ruuuuuule.

[Filine]

I agree A lot of whistle notes make me want to break something haha

[Love,]

I agree A lot of whistle notes make me want to break something haha

 

Wow, Cindy! I didn't know you were so violent! :giggle:

[ladylindsey]

 

 

so so cute

[Filine]

I agree A lot of whistle notes make me want to break something haha

 

Wow, Cindy! I didn't know you were so violent! :giggle:

 

I have sensitive ears!!

[Belle Céline]

LOL! Why is it so important for some of you for her to be able to hit a whistle note? Anyway, nice video!

I agree, to me personally it doesn't matter how high of a note or what kind of soprano or whatever Celine is. I like her because she sings beautifully not because she can hit the highest note possible.

[SensationalCeline]

I think that if she had the proper training that she would be able to do it but I love her voice and her notes just the way she is and does.

[disadiva]

I truly believe that Celine is a "Colouratura Soprano" according to her speaking voice she has a bright speaking voice and she can hit very high falsetto notes and when she reach the head voice it is glass shattering she has incredible vocalrange also. Edited June 14, 2009 at 11:47 PM by disadiva

[pat200]

According to Celine's speaking voice, she would be a mezzo soprano no doubt about it. However, Kent Nagano (i believe that is his name) said she could be a soprano. Keep in mind, that a soprano in pop is not similar at all to a soprano in opera, and any music knowledgeable person will tell you. She can reach very high chest notes and her vocalizations show that she can sing clearly in the head voice and that is enough to speculate that she is a soprano. As for coloratura, she definitely is,whether in soprano or mezzo soprano registers, as her voice is very versatile and flexible

[unicorn]

And,if we're talking bout her voice in "childrenhood", she was able to do a very high note in Seul en oiseux blanc, to.

Look at this

 

 

when she sing "blanc......................." or "vreimant......................"