Céline, Une Seule Fois - Sur Les Plaines D'Abraham (July 27, 2013)

[Kyle_Jared]

thank god in the heavens there were 42,000 and not 60, because I don't know where an extra 18000 could of went. We were packed in there like sardines. Let me tell I was in Section C and it was mad....had a blast but holy s*** the people Edited July 29, 2013 at 06:59 PM by Kyle_Jared

[BLM]

what are you "justsayin"?

“Justsayin” for me is FYI, wasn’t intended to cause offense or annoyance.

[Fuzzy]

http://i39.tinypic.com/oqj7ll.jpg

[anewdayhascome]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vldNbOgkLvw

 

Perhaps my favorite.

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[PuraVida]

Celine's vocal performance during this show was fascinating. I felt it marked a return to the "singing robot" in some ways and that she struggled to maintain control at times, but her endurance was phenomenal. She revealed that she has been developing (or rather redeveloping) the disciplined vocal technique she needs to stay on top in the industry. I think she was feeling great, singing confidently, and I also think that many of her performances the other night can be considered career highlights; she could never have sung this show during the first Vegas run, which means she is doing something right; the magic has returned.

 

I think her technique has returned, but the voice is just starting to falter.

[Daysleeper]

"Je sais pas" sounds HEAVENLY!! The instrumental ending with a guitar is outstanding. One of my top favorites Céline's songs.

[québecflower]

 

 

I think her technique has returned, but the voice is just starting to falter.

 

i hope she continues to falter a little while, i like her voice now .

[Javito]

I think her technique has returned, but the voice is just starting to falter.

 

I don't know if its accurate to say that her voice is not as good as it used to be, but for sure she doesn't sing as great as 10 years ago. Come on, her voice is still amazing live, but when she always surpassed herself the studio versions of her songs when she performed live during the 90's, today its the opposite, she clearly sings better the studio recording than the live version. At least on the songs she has performed over 1,000 times, because in the new ones (like Loved Me Back To Life) you can still notice she puts all her passion and quality in the performance. But that just does not happen in Dans un autre monde, Je sais pas, Destin, PQTME etc etc, its pretty clear!

 

Je crois toi was also much better vocally in the Au coeur du stade concert than here, but its logical... its been 14 years!

[Davey84]

Not to go off too much off topic on this 'her voice is faltering topic'...

but back in the 90's Céline went for days without speaking when she was recording, when she had concerts, that, together with extensive vocal exercises, was what made her voice sound so pure and amazing every single time!

but now she has three kids, can you really expect her to not talk to them for days!?!

Times have changed, but IMO if her voice is still as powerful as ever! It ages with her, and I am a 100% sure that she still we be able to sing amazingly in 30 years time. And that is not something a lot of singers of today (and past) will be able to do.

[Lindah1984]

Some pictures from

Barnev Valsaint Jean-Seb Carre & Andre Coutu

 

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[Lindah1984]

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/524299_614901701883562_2109973940_n.jpghttp://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/63046_614897225217343_208707430_n.jpg

[gafsa]

I love seing Celine with Andre Cotou, they always seems to have fun together. I can't believe it's maybe over than 15 years they work together.

[DionFanAlways]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vldNbOgkLvw

 

Perhaps my favorite.

Andre is like, YES!! Now this is a concert!

[nuts2you]

Does anyone know how long it was before we go Sur plains 400, the last DVD of this concert back in 08, cause the reason I ask is because I wonder how long it will take them to put this one out

[DionFanAlways]

How did QPVSA sound?

[celine-rc]

AMAZING !!!! It was amazing !

 

I don't have Videotron since it's not available in my area I guess that I will have to harass my friends to go watch it at their house ! XD

[LukeD]

In terms of vocals, this concert is FAR better than the ''Taking Chances World Tour'' and ''A New Day... Live in Las Vegas'' (2004) CD/DVD which were official releases.

[DionFanAlways]

AMAZING !!!! It was amazing !

 

QPVSA was amazing? Is there video out of it? (my fav. from SA)

[québecflower]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiD9GdeTMqA&feature=player_embedded

[Peppercorn1991]

^go to the redheads YouTube they have a lot of the performances in he

 

Kev x

[mike_z]

Yeah! Her voice might be faltering but she can still hit a wonderful G5 in INCOGNITO <3

 

 

 

 

And her performance of L'amour existe encore has to be one of the least nasal in the last decade!!! despite the fact that she cracked the high notes! The middle range was crystal clear... 90s sounding!

[c4n4d4]

Someone posted one of the production passes on instagram from the concert...It features a new picture from the Alix Malka

 

http://31.media.tumblr.com/8f3b60afcc9f9612bd406e3076808106/tumblr_mqq8vsknaP1rothmmo1_500.png

[divaslive98]

Not to go off too much off topic on this 'her voice is faltering topic'...

but back in the 90's Céline went for days without speaking when she was recording, when she had concerts, that, together with extensive vocal exercises, was what made her voice sound so pure and amazing every single time!

but now she has three kids, can you really expect her to not talk to them for days!?!

Times have changed, but IMO if her voice is still as powerful as ever! It ages with her, and I am a 100% sure that she still we be able to sing amazingly in 30 years time. And that is not something a lot of singers of today (and past) will be able to do.

 

And this is why this performance she just gave was so incredible! Not only did she retain her confidence throughout a vocally demanding set, she did it without the days of silence beforehand. She did it in the middle of what has essentially become an ongoing tour in one of the world's most vocally challenging environments. Can Mariah still sing a set like this? Has she ever been able to sing a set like this? What about Whitney? Celine continues to astonish the world with her talent and she will do so for as long as she walks this Earth.

Edited July 30, 2013 at 03:05 AM by divaslive98

[celinefanonline]

Someone posted one of the production passes on instagram from the concert...It features a new picture from the Alix Malka

 

http://31.media.tumblr.com/8f3b60afcc9f9612bd406e3076808106/tumblr_mqq8vsknaP1rothmmo1_500.png

i want that pic!! lol it looks really good!!!

 

also i think Celine's voice was about 85 - 95% but good enough! also i think if it's in door her voice would be better!

[mebe]

Yeah! Her voice might be faltering but she can still hit a wonderful G5 in INCOGNITO <3

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npl4VQtWvrA

 

 

 

And her performance of L'amour existe encore has to be one of the least nasal in the last decade!!! despite the fact that she cracked the high notes! The middle range was crystal clear... 90s sounding!

 

I love the ending of Incognito!!

[Prima_Donna1]

And this is why this performance she just gave was so incredible! Not only did she retain her confidence throughout a vocally demanding set, she did it without the days of silence beforehand. She did it in the middle of what has essentially become an ongoing tour in one of the world's most vocally challenging environments. Can Mariah still sing a set like this? Has she ever been able to sing a set like this? What about Whitney? Celine continues to astonish the world with her talent and she will do so for as long as she walks this Earth.

Mariah-no! Nodules/alcohol and lack of rest.

Whitney-it's her fault because of we all no why.

Celine is the only one out of the vocal trinity that lasted and can still sing. Mariah has her good days when she is rested.

Edited July 30, 2013 at 05:26 AM by Prima_Donna1

[Alex_Incognito]

To say her voice is faltering is bloody absurd. She's at a vocal peak right now.

[divaslive98]

To say her voice is faltering is bloody absurd. She's at a vocal peak right now.

 

Yes she may be at a vocal peak, but she is also losing the ability to sing the standard live set that she sang during her last vocal peak, her true vocal peak, which is what she is trying (and largely succeeding) to do right now. Celine's true late-career vocal peak will arrive when she stops singing all of these incredibly demanding songs all in the same shows, when she abandons her standard repertoire so to speak, or rather retires it, which is probably something she would very much like to do anyway. Her voice is gaining in elasticity and versatility while also losing its tensile strength, and so she is becoming more fluid and more muscular as a vocalist but in a less consistent or reliable way than before, meaning that she loses and thus reestablishes control more often than before. This new voice is in contrast to the voice she developed during Vegas and TCWT, during which she maintained a remarkable endurance at the expense of fluidity and depth of tone. She must now strike a balance.

Edited July 30, 2013 at 06:25 AM by divaslive98

[LVCeline]

How did QPVSA sound?

 

I thought it was flawless! Definitely awesome to hear that live finally!

[québecflower]

Yes she may be at a vocal peak, but she is also losing the ability to sing the standard live set that she sang during her last vocal peak, her true vocal peak, which is what she is trying (and largely succeeding) to do right now. Celine's true late-career vocal peak will arrive when she stops singing all of these incredibly demanding songs all in the same shows, when she abandons her standard repertoire so to speak, or rather retires it, which is probably something she would very much like to do anyway. Her voice is gaining in elasticity and versatility while also losing its tensile strength, and so she is becoming more fluid and more muscular as a vocalist but in a less consistent or reliable way than before, meaning that she loses and thus reestablishes control more often than before. This new voice is in contrast to the voice she developed during Vegas and TCWT, during which she maintained a remarkable endurance at the expense of fluidity and depth of tone. She must now strike a balance.

 

I think your post is true in a technichal point of view.. I can hear what you express. She has more difficulties maintening notes in the same level, she experiences also more often flat notes , creating maybe for her confidence issues. But i can also hear more feelings ,especially with her latest song. Her tone is more pleasing and relax, creating in me the same emtions. In the end, i love it .

 

In my opinion, you can't have it both ways, technically perfect and full of true émotions. She has to fill herself to give something reel, living more of a normal life. So , i'm ready to accept little technicals imperfections.