"Courage" album - Official Topic

March 1, 2020 at 09:15 AM

Celine gave a very nice interview in a Greek newspaper that came out yesterday. I tried to translate it for you.

A few months ago you released your first English album in six years. When did you start writing "Courage"? Did you have a vision of what you want to explore, both musically and lyrically?

Basically, I feel like I've been working on this album my whole life, but it was actually two years ago when I started working on it. I had no specific vision of what I would like to do or get from this record. It is my first English-language album since my husband's death. So it was the first time I sang in English without him by my side. However, when the songs started coming to me, they put me in a mood to want to record them and be pretty excited about them. I don't write my own songs and people know that. Not that I'll never write. I hope one day I can do it. But at the moment I'm not writing my own pieces. So, in a way, I'm always curious. I am very proud of this album because we have new artists, composers and producers. This album has a sense of savagery. Many people go through difficult times. I too - for the sake of precision all my family - had a hard time, after losing one of my brothers. And when you have songs to hold on to and you can show yourself to people, knowing that it's very therapeutic for you, it's kind of liberating. In a way - and I want you to believe it - it helps people, because music is not just an exp<b></b>ression, you get married. It doesn't matter what music you like when you're getting married or losing people. You just find support for a song and it helps. So, I hope "Courage" like the rest of the album's songs help people get through some "happy" moments. I would not like to say sad moments, even though we all know they exist in life. I am proud of this album and I hope the fans have not been disappointed.

What was the biggest challenge you faced in recording "Courage"?

I did not face any particular challenges because it was fun to work with new people, as well as a different sound and approach. Especially at the point where my career is right now. You know, I don't need to sound in a specific way. I don't need to avoid specific things. Basically, I can do anything. I have my own band, which supports me and we choose my songs together, but I will always say the last word. If I don't feel or dislike a song, I won't interpret it. As for the album process, it was very creative. For example, I choose to sing the whole album with a microphone, but this time we chose different microphones. We've tried things like playing with technology and sound just a little bit more. We chose a particular approach, more immediate and more inspiring. We took some risks because when you are in this phase of creativity, you can take as many as you want, as the album is not yet released. Something I've done more than ever on this record.

"Flying On My Own" coincided with the closing of your concert in Las Vegas and the announcement of the tour and the album. Aside from being a great, dynamic song, does it represent a newly discovered life that you can have?

"Flying On My Own" is a great and powerful song. At first, I am very happy to have an uplifting song and "Flying On My Own" was very representative. I'm not going to tell you the whole story because, as you know, I went through a lot. Some difficult times. And it meant a lot to me to say to myself and the world that my wings were not trapped. I can fly on my own. With the help of many people, don't get me wrong, but even though René has died, I can still fly, I can still sail, I can still sing, I can still have dreams, I can still feel the need, the love and the passion to sing. "Flying On My Own" represents a beautiful, joyful and powerful energy, which I feel and recall within each time I interpret it. I'm very happy that this song has gone so well.

"Courage" really talks about your ambitions, a new chapter and an evolution of yourself. Was there anything that you felt you needed courage to call the album that way?

I didn't know that a song like this would come. But when it came, it affected me emotionally, because before the song came we had received some pretty songs and I feel very blessed to have people in the process writing for me. However, when "Courage" came into my hands, it somehow represented the whole journey I had gone through, as I explained to you a while ago. Consequently, "Courage", as a song, has this message, which represents not only the album and the tour, but also the three years I've been trying to find the strength within me, among my friends, of the people we work with. , as well as through my fans and their support. And it was quite natural for us to call the tour that way too. And I'm ready. I feel strong because it takes courage to be able to perform songs like this.

Tell us, what is the message behind the song "Imperfections" included on your new album...

"Imperfections", both musically and lyrically, is something different to interpret. I didn't want to say the song verse by verse, but whole. You may have many dreams and goals, but at some point the situations are stacked on top of each other. When I say in the song that "I have my own imperfections", as well as "I can't hold your heart when I'm fixing mine," it's like you're still mourning your man's loss and it's hard to see light. It's hard to put yourself in touch with other people. Some people ask me "do you have someone in your life?" or "Do you think you'll fall in love again?". It's hard to fall in love again. I'm not saying it won't happen to me, but at the moment I am trying to heal my own feelings, my own problems, my own 'imperfections' before I put myself in the process of making you feel part of the problem. So one thing at a time.

Family has always played a key role in your life. Will it be more of a challenge now that you won't be in Las Vegas?

It will be difficult for me, not because it will not be my base in Las Vegas, but because it will be the first time I will not have all three of my children with me on the tour. The reason we decided to do this is because all three were smaller in the past. However, the way the tour is designed means that we will move much faster and much more often. We used to have a base in the past. For example, on a tour we did in Europe, our base was Paris for two to three months. So I could get on the plane, travel to whichever country I had to travel in Europe, and then the same night get on the plane and go back to sleep with my kids. This time we are moving a lot more and it would not be healthy for my sons to lose their lessons. It would be tiring. It is difficult, but sometimes you have to forget what you want or want ideally and think about what is most important. And for me it is my children and what is best for them. And with this plan we are all okay. Some time ago I did a little test with them. When I went to Paris with my stylists and left for about eight to ten days, we were talking on Skype and they usually had little time. This has shown me that everything will go well, because two or three times during the tour I will not be able to be with them for about two and a half weeks. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see you in the mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. I think we can make it work. It will be healthy for all of us and everything will go well. After all, we'll talk via Skype. Surely everything will go well.

You have said in an earlier interview that you enjoy dancing a lot. What does dance offer you? Will it be part of the show in some way?

At some point, I stopped for a while and basically had a reflection of myself. And I would say, 'What am I doing for me? Nothing". I always loved dancing, even though I never showed it. For example, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, just to name a few, who love dance so much, say, "Since you love dancing, why don't you dance?" I suppose the songs I chose to perform on stage were not suitable for incorporating a dance number. So finally, when I started "A New Day" in Las Vegas, instead of myself dancing, I said let's hire fifty dancers, it would be so easy and simple. So I had some people do this job for me. However, they were so amazing, so unique and fantastical that I thought, "Jesus, this is the dance after all." And then I thought, 'Well done, Celine. Smart move. " Of course, that was Franco Dragone's idea, and I wouldn't want to receive the credit for it myself. It was really enviable to see all this dedication and warm-up. Get inside the training area and smell the hard work, perseverance and sweat. It was just great. Therefore, I have always loved dance. However, to keep me going, I do ballet and Pepe comes with me and improvises. He is very generous because he really has no time to do this with me. But she's a great dance partner. As well as being my stylist along with Sydney Lopez. I'm addicted to dance.

Obviously you have a great sense of humor. Do you think that is why your admirers feel so attached to you?

The fact that I get to feel that we are connected is a huge benefit to me and I really enjoy it. I believe we know each other for more reasons than songs and music. So I think I love when I'm on stage and I'm touring. Because I don't feel like I'm singing one song after another. I feel, among my songs, when I talk to them, when they look at me, they really know me and I like that. I come from a large family, so it's like talking to my brothers. I love that. They make me feel comfortable. I try to be absolutely sure that I make them feel comfortable. They sing with me and many times when I forget my words, they shout words to me to remember. Really, they know the lyrics of my songs better than I know them. So yes, this is definitely a great help. However, I do feel that I do have a connection. I don't know if it's because of my humor or because I talk too much or because I wear great outfits or if it's all the above. One thing is for sure, though, that I love them very much.

What do you think is the key of being confident and maintaining a positive attitude towards life?

It is not easy to maintain a positive attitude towards life and overcome difficulties, but as I said during the interview, we all have had bad times. And, you know, when life decides to give you something, to impose it on you, it's not something you choose. But you have the choice of how to overcome it. There are always two sides to a coin and for me it is one positive and one negative. It doesn't mean it's easy. Some people have a lot of help, while others meditate or are quite extroverted. However, I find that being very spiritual is a great advantage. Having a spirit helps you. You have to stay strong for your friends, family, and yourself. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see your mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. Everything will be fine.

Here's the full interview: https://www.ethnos.g...os-diskos-kai-o

Thank you so much!

Kev x

March 1, 2020 at 09:29 AM

Thank you!! It's been a long time since I read such and good interview of her.

Celine gave a very nice interview in a Greek newspaper that came out yesterday. I tried to translate it for you.

A few months ago you released your first English album in six years. When did you start writing "Courage"? Did you have a vision of what you want to explore, both musically and lyrically?

Basically, I feel like I've been working on this album my whole life, but it was actually two years ago when I started working on it. I had no specific vision of what I would like to do or get from this record. It is my first English-language album since my husband's death. So it was the first time I sang in English without him by my side. However, when the songs started coming to me, they put me in a mood to want to record them and be pretty excited about them. I don't write my own songs and people know that. Not that I'll never write. I hope one day I can do it. But at the moment I'm not writing my own pieces. So, in a way, I'm always curious. I am very proud of this album because we have new artists, composers and producers. This album has a sense of savagery. Many people go through difficult times. I too - for the sake of precision all my family - had a hard time, after losing one of my brothers. And when you have songs to hold on to and you can show yourself to people, knowing that it's very therapeutic for you, it's kind of liberating. In a way - and I want you to believe it - it helps people, because music is not just an exp<b></b>ression, you get married. It doesn't matter what music you like when you're getting married or losing people. You just find support for a song and it helps. So, I hope "Courage" like the rest of the album's songs help people get through some "happy" moments. I would not like to say sad moments, even though we all know they exist in life. I am proud of this album and I hope the fans have not been disappointed.

What was the biggest challenge you faced in recording "Courage"?

I did not face any particular challenges because it was fun to work with new people, as well as a different sound and approach. Especially at the point where my career is right now. You know, I don't need to sound in a specific way. I don't need to avoid specific things. Basically, I can do anything. I have my own band, which supports me and we choose my songs together, but I will always say the last word. If I don't feel or dislike a song, I won't interpret it. As for the album process, it was very creative. For example, I choose to sing the whole album with a microphone, but this time we chose different microphones. We've tried things like playing with technology and sound just a little bit more. We chose a particular approach, more immediate and more inspiring. We took some risks because when you are in this phase of creativity, you can take as many as you want, as the album is not yet released. Something I've done more than ever on this record.

"Flying On My Own" coincided with the closing of your concert in Las Vegas and the announcement of the tour and the album. Aside from being a great, dynamic song, does it represent a newly discovered life that you can have?

"Flying On My Own" is a great and powerful song. At first, I am very happy to have an uplifting song and "Flying On My Own" was very representative. I'm not going to tell you the whole story because, as you know, I went through a lot. Some difficult times. And it meant a lot to me to say to myself and the world that my wings were not trapped. I can fly on my own. With the help of many people, don't get me wrong, but even though René has died, I can still fly, I can still sail, I can still sing, I can still have dreams, I can still feel the need, the love and the passion to sing. "Flying On My Own" represents a beautiful, joyful and powerful energy, which I feel and recall within each time I interpret it. I'm very happy that this song has gone so well.

"Courage" really talks about your ambitions, a new chapter and an evolution of yourself. Was there anything that you felt you needed courage to call the album that way?

I didn't know that a song like this would come. But when it came, it affected me emotionally, because before the song came we had received some pretty songs and I feel very blessed to have people in the process writing for me. However, when "Courage" came into my hands, it somehow represented the whole journey I had gone through, as I explained to you a while ago. Consequently, "Courage", as a song, has this message, which represents not only the album and the tour, but also the three years I've been trying to find the strength within me, among my friends, of the people we work with. , as well as through my fans and their support. And it was quite natural for us to call the tour that way too. And I'm ready. I feel strong because it takes courage to be able to perform songs like this.

Tell us, what is the message behind the song "Imperfections" included on your new album...

"Imperfections", both musically and lyrically, is something different to interpret. I didn't want to say the song verse by verse, but whole. You may have many dreams and goals, but at some point the situations are stacked on top of each other. When I say in the song that "I have my own imperfections", as well as "I can't hold your heart when I'm fixing mine," it's like you're still mourning your man's loss and it's hard to see light. It's hard to put yourself in touch with other people. Some people ask me "do you have someone in your life?" or "Do you think you'll fall in love again?". It's hard to fall in love again. I'm not saying it won't happen to me, but at the moment I am trying to heal my own feelings, my own problems, my own 'imperfections' before I put myself in the process of making you feel part of the problem. So one thing at a time.

Family has always played a key role in your life. Will it be more of a challenge now that you won't be in Las Vegas?

It will be difficult for me, not because it will not be my base in Las Vegas, but because it will be the first time I will not have all three of my children with me on the tour. The reason we decided to do this is because all three were smaller in the past. However, the way the tour is designed means that we will move much faster and much more often. We used to have a base in the past. For example, on a tour we did in Europe, our base was Paris for two to three months. So I could get on the plane, travel to whichever country I had to travel in Europe, and then the same night get on the plane and go back to sleep with my kids. This time we are moving a lot more and it would not be healthy for my sons to lose their lessons. It would be tiring. It is difficult, but sometimes you have to forget what you want or want ideally and think about what is most important. And for me it is my children and what is best for them. And with this plan we are all okay. Some time ago I did a little test with them. When I went to Paris with my stylists and left for about eight to ten days, we were talking on Skype and they usually had little time. This has shown me that everything will go well, because two or three times during the tour I will not be able to be with them for about two and a half weeks. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see you in the mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. I think we can make it work. It will be healthy for all of us and everything will go well. After all, we'll talk via Skype. Surely everything will go well.

You have said in an earlier interview that you enjoy dancing a lot. What does dance offer you? Will it be part of the show in some way?

At some point, I stopped for a while and basically had a reflection of myself. And I would say, 'What am I doing for me? Nothing". I always loved dancing, even though I never showed it. For example, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, just to name a few, who love dance so much, say, "Since you love dancing, why don't you dance?" I suppose the songs I chose to perform on stage were not suitable for incorporating a dance number. So finally, when I started "A New Day" in Las Vegas, instead of myself dancing, I said let's hire fifty dancers, it would be so easy and simple. So I had some people do this job for me. However, they were so amazing, so unique and fantastical that I thought, "Jesus, this is the dance after all." And then I thought, 'Well done, Celine. Smart move. " Of course, that was Franco Dragone's idea, and I wouldn't want to receive the credit for it myself. It was really enviable to see all this dedication and warm-up. Get inside the training area and smell the hard work, perseverance and sweat. It was just great. Therefore, I have always loved dance. However, to keep me going, I do ballet and Pepe comes with me and improvises. He is very generous because he really has no time to do this with me. But she's a great dance partner. As well as being my stylist along with Sydney Lopez. I'm addicted to dance.

Obviously you have a great sense of humor. Do you think that is why your admirers feel so attached to you?

The fact that I get to feel that we are connected is a huge benefit to me and I really enjoy it. I believe we know each other for more reasons than songs and music. So I think I love when I'm on stage and I'm touring. Because I don't feel like I'm singing one song after another. I feel, among my songs, when I talk to them, when they look at me, they really know me and I like that. I come from a large family, so it's like talking to my brothers. I love that. They make me feel comfortable. I try to be absolutely sure that I make them feel comfortable. They sing with me and many times when I forget my words, they shout words to me to remember. Really, they know the lyrics of my songs better than I know them. So yes, this is definitely a great help. However, I do feel that I do have a connection. I don't know if it's because of my humor or because I talk too much or because I wear great outfits or if it's all the above. One thing is for sure, though, that I love them very much.

What do you think is the key of being confident and maintaining a positive attitude towards life?

It is not easy to maintain a positive attitude towards life and overcome difficulties, but as I said during the interview, we all have had bad times. And, you know, when life decides to give you something, to impose it on you, it's not something you choose. But you have the choice of how to overcome it. There are always two sides to a coin and for me it is one positive and one negative. It doesn't mean it's easy. Some people have a lot of help, while others meditate or are quite extroverted. However, I find that being very spiritual is a great advantage. Having a spirit helps you. You have to stay strong for your friends, family, and yourself. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see your mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. Everything will be fine.

Here's the full interview: https://www.ethnos.g...os-diskos-kai-o

March 1, 2020 at 09:32 AM

Celine gave a very nice interview in a Greek newspaper that came out yesterday. I tried to translate it for you.

A few months ago you released your first English album in six years. When did you start writing "Courage"? Did you have a vision of what you want to explore, both musically and lyrically?

Basically, I feel like I've been working on this album my whole life, but it was actually two years ago when I started working on it. I had no specific vision of what I would like to do or get from this record. It is my first English-language album since my husband's death. So it was the first time I sang in English without him by my side. However, when the songs started coming to me, they put me in a mood to want to record them and be pretty excited about them. I don't write my own songs and people know that. Not that I'll never write. I hope one day I can do it. But at the moment I'm not writing my own pieces. So, in a way, I'm always curious. I am very proud of this album because we have new artists, composers and producers. This album has a sense of savagery. Many people go through difficult times. I too - for the sake of precision all my family - had a hard time, after losing one of my brothers. And when you have songs to hold on to and you can show yourself to people, knowing that it's very therapeutic for you, it's kind of liberating. In a way - and I want you to believe it - it helps people, because music is not just an expression, you get married. It doesn't matter what music you like when you're getting married or losing people. You just find support for a song and it helps. So, I hope "Courage" like the rest of the album's songs help people get through some "happy" moments. I would not like to say sad moments, even though we all know they exist in life. I am proud of this album and I hope the fans have not been disappointed.

What was the biggest challenge you faced in recording "Courage"?

I did not face any particular challenges because it was fun to work with new people, as well as a different sound and approach. Especially at the point where my career is right now. You know, I don't need to sound in a specific way. I don't need to avoid specific things. Basically, I can do anything. I have my own band, which supports me and we choose my songs together, but I will always say the last word. If I don't feel or dislike a song, I won't interpret it. As for the album process, it was very creative. For example, I choose to sing the whole album with a microphone, but this time we chose different microphones. We've tried things like playing with technology and sound just a little bit more. We chose a particular approach, more immediate and more inspiring. We took some risks because when you are in this phase of creativity, you can take as many as you want, as the album is not yet released. Something I've done more than ever on this record.

"Flying On My Own" coincided with the closing of your concert in Las Vegas and the announcement of the tour and the album. Aside from being a great, dynamic song, does it represent a newly discovered life that you can have?

"Flying On My Own" is a great and powerful song. At first, I am very happy to have an uplifting song and "Flying On My Own" was very representative. I'm not going to tell you the whole story because, as you know, I went through a lot. Some difficult times. And it meant a lot to me to say to myself and the world that my wings were not trapped. I can fly on my own. With the help of many people, don't get me wrong, but even though René has died, I can still fly, I can still sail, I can still sing, I can still have dreams, I can still feel the need, the love and the passion to sing. "Flying On My Own" represents a beautiful, joyful and powerful energy, which I feel and recall within each time I interpret it. I'm very happy that this song has gone so well.

"Courage" really talks about your ambitions, a new chapter and an evolution of yourself. Was there anything that you felt you needed courage to call the album that way?

I didn't know that a song like this would come. But when it came, it affected me emotionally, because before the song came we had received some pretty songs and I feel very blessed to have people in the process writing for me. However, when "Courage" came into my hands, it somehow represented the whole journey I had gone through, as I explained to you a while ago. Consequently, "Courage", as a song, has this message, which represents not only the album and the tour, but also the three years I've been trying to find the strength within me, among my friends, of the people we work with. , as well as through my fans and their support. And it was quite natural for us to call the tour that way too. And I'm ready. I feel strong because it takes courage to be able to perform songs like this.

Tell us, what is the message behind the song "Imperfections" included on your new album...

"Imperfections", both musically and lyrically, is something different to interpret. I didn't want to say the song verse by verse, but whole. You may have many dreams and goals, but at some point the situations are stacked on top of each other. When I say in the song that "I have my own imperfections", as well as "I can't hold your heart when I'm fixing mine," it's like you're still mourning your man's loss and it's hard to see light. It's hard to put yourself in touch with other people. Some people ask me "do you have someone in your life?" or "Do you think you'll fall in love again?". It's hard to fall in love again. I'm not saying it won't happen to me, but at the moment I am trying to heal my own feelings, my own problems, my own 'imperfections' before I put myself in the process of making you feel part of the problem. So one thing at a time.

Family has always played a key role in your life. Will it be more of a challenge now that you won't be in Las Vegas?

It will be difficult for me, not because it will not be my base in Las Vegas, but because it will be the first time I will not have all three of my children with me on the tour. The reason we decided to do this is because all three were smaller in the past. However, the way the tour is designed means that we will move much faster and much more often. We used to have a base in the past. For example, on a tour we did in Europe, our base was Paris for two to three months. So I could get on the plane, travel to whichever country I had to travel in Europe, and then the same night get on the plane and go back to sleep with my kids. This time we are moving a lot more and it would not be healthy for my sons to lose their lessons. It would be tiring. It is difficult, but sometimes you have to forget what you want or want ideally and think about what is most important. And for me it is my children and what is best for them. And with this plan we are all okay. Some time ago I did a little test with them. When I went to Paris with my stylists and left for about eight to ten days, we were talking on Skype and they usually had little time. This has shown me that everything will go well, because two or three times during the tour I will not be able to be with them for about two and a half weeks. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see you in the mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. I think we can make it work. It will be healthy for all of us and everything will go well. After all, we'll talk via Skype. Surely everything will go well.

You have said in an earlier interview that you enjoy dancing a lot. What does dance offer you? Will it be part of the show in some way?

At some point, I stopped for a while and basically had a reflection of myself. And I would say, 'What am I doing for me? Nothing". I always loved dancing, even though I never showed it. For example, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, just to name a few, who love dance so much, say, "Since you love dancing, why don't you dance?" I suppose the songs I chose to perform on stage were not suitable for incorporating a dance number. So finally, when I started "A New Day" in Las Vegas, instead of myself dancing, I said let's hire fifty dancers, it would be so easy and simple. So I had some people do this job for me. However, they were so amazing, so unique and fantastical that I thought, "Jesus, this is the dance after all." And then I thought, 'Well done, Celine. Smart move. " Of course, that was Franco Dragone's idea, and I wouldn't want to receive the credit for it myself. It was really enviable to see all this dedication and warm-up. Get inside the training area and smell the hard work, perseverance and sweat. It was just great. Therefore, I have always loved dance. However, to keep me going, I do ballet and Pepe comes with me and improvises. He is very generous because he really has no time to do this with me. But she's a great dance partner. As well as being my stylist along with Sydney Lopez. I'm addicted to dance.

Obviously you have a great sense of humor. Do you think that is why your admirers feel so attached to you?

The fact that I get to feel that we are connected is a huge benefit to me and I really enjoy it. I believe we know each other for more reasons than songs and music. So I think I love when I'm on stage and I'm touring. Because I don't feel like I'm singing one song after another. I feel, among my songs, when I talk to them, when they look at me, they really know me and I like that. I come from a large family, so it's like talking to my brothers. I love that. They make me feel comfortable. I try to be absolutely sure that I make them feel comfortable. They sing with me and many times when I forget my words, they shout words to me to remember. Really, they know the lyrics of my songs better than I know them. So yes, this is definitely a great help. However, I do feel that I do have a connection. I don't know if it's because of my humor or because I talk too much or because I wear great outfits or if it's all the above. One thing is for sure, though, that I love them very much.

What do you think is the key of being confident and maintaining a positive attitude towards life?

It is not easy to maintain a positive attitude towards life and overcome difficulties, but as I said during the interview, we all have had bad times. And, you know, when life decides to give you something, to impose it on you, it's not something you choose. But you have the choice of how to overcome it. There are always two sides to a coin and for me it is one positive and one negative. It doesn't mean it's easy. Some people have a lot of help, while others meditate or are quite extroverted. However, I find that being very spiritual is a great advantage. Having a spirit helps you. You have to stay strong for your friends, family, and yourself. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see your mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. Everything will be fine.

Here's the full interview: https://www.ethnos.g...os-diskos-kai-o

Thank's a lot

March 1, 2020 at 01:18 PM

Celine gave a very nice interview in a Greek newspaper that came out yesterday. I tried to translate it for you.

A few months ago you released your first English album in six years. When did you start writing "Courage"? Did you have a vision of what you want to explore, both musically and lyrically?

Basically, I feel like I've been working on this album my whole life, but it was actually two years ago when I started working on it. I had no specific vision of what I would like to do or get from this record. It is my first English-language album since my husband's death. So it was the first time I sang in English without him by my side. However, when the songs started coming to me, they put me in a mood to want to record them and be pretty excited about them. I don't write my own songs and people know that. Not that I'll never write. I hope one day I can do it. But at the moment I'm not writing my own pieces. So, in a way, I'm always curious. I am very proud of this album because we have new artists, composers and producers. This album has a sense of savagery. Many people go through difficult times. I too - for the sake of precision all my family - had a hard time, after losing one of my brothers. And when you have songs to hold on to and you can show yourself to people, knowing that it's very therapeutic for you, it's kind of liberating. In a way - and I want you to believe it - it helps people, because music is not just an expression, you get married. It doesn't matter what music you like when you're getting married or losing people. You just find support for a song and it helps. So, I hope "Courage" like the rest of the album's songs help people get through some "happy" moments. I would not like to say sad moments, even though we all know they exist in life. I am proud of this album and I hope the fans have not been disappointed.

What was the biggest challenge you faced in recording "Courage"?

I did not face any particular challenges because it was fun to work with new people, as well as a different sound and approach. Especially at the point where my career is right now. You know, I don't need to sound in a specific way. I don't need to avoid specific things. Basically, I can do anything. I have my own band, which supports me and we choose my songs together, but I will always say the last word. If I don't feel or dislike a song, I won't interpret it. As for the album process, it was very creative. For example, I choose to sing the whole album with a microphone, but this time we chose different microphones. We've tried things like playing with technology and sound just a little bit more. We chose a particular approach, more immediate and more inspiring. We took some risks because when you are in this phase of creativity, you can take as many as you want, as the album is not yet released. Something I've done more than ever on this record.

"Flying On My Own" coincided with the closing of your concert in Las Vegas and the announcement of the tour and the album. Aside from being a great, dynamic song, does it represent a newly discovered life that you can have?

"Flying On My Own" is a great and powerful song. At first, I am very happy to have an uplifting song and "Flying On My Own" was very representative. I'm not going to tell you the whole story because, as you know, I went through a lot. Some difficult times. And it meant a lot to me to say to myself and the world that my wings were not trapped. I can fly on my own. With the help of many people, don't get me wrong, but even though René has died, I can still fly, I can still sail, I can still sing, I can still have dreams, I can still feel the need, the love and the passion to sing. "Flying On My Own" represents a beautiful, joyful and powerful energy, which I feel and recall within each time I interpret it. I'm very happy that this song has gone so well.

"Courage" really talks about your ambitions, a new chapter and an evolution of yourself. Was there anything that you felt you needed courage to call the album that way?

I didn't know that a song like this would come. But when it came, it affected me emotionally, because before the song came we had received some pretty songs and I feel very blessed to have people in the process writing for me. However, when "Courage" came into my hands, it somehow represented the whole journey I had gone through, as I explained to you a while ago. Consequently, "Courage", as a song, has this message, which represents not only the album and the tour, but also the three years I've been trying to find the strength within me, among my friends, of the people we work with. , as well as through my fans and their support. And it was quite natural for us to call the tour that way too. And I'm ready. I feel strong because it takes courage to be able to perform songs like this.

Tell us, what is the message behind the song "Imperfections" included on your new album...

"Imperfections", both musically and lyrically, is something different to interpret. I didn't want to say the song verse by verse, but whole. You may have many dreams and goals, but at some point the situations are stacked on top of each other. When I say in the song that "I have my own imperfections", as well as "I can't hold your heart when I'm fixing mine," it's like you're still mourning your man's loss and it's hard to see light. It's hard to put yourself in touch with other people. Some people ask me "do you have someone in your life?" or "Do you think you'll fall in love again?". It's hard to fall in love again. I'm not saying it won't happen to me, but at the moment I am trying to heal my own feelings, my own problems, my own 'imperfections' before I put myself in the process of making you feel part of the problem. So one thing at a time.

Family has always played a key role in your life. Will it be more of a challenge now that you won't be in Las Vegas?

It will be difficult for me, not because it will not be my base in Las Vegas, but because it will be the first time I will not have all three of my children with me on the tour. The reason we decided to do this is because all three were smaller in the past. However, the way the tour is designed means that we will move much faster and much more often. We used to have a base in the past. For example, on a tour we did in Europe, our base was Paris for two to three months. So I could get on the plane, travel to whichever country I had to travel in Europe, and then the same night get on the plane and go back to sleep with my kids. This time we are moving a lot more and it would not be healthy for my sons to lose their lessons. It would be tiring. It is difficult, but sometimes you have to forget what you want or want ideally and think about what is most important. And for me it is my children and what is best for them. And with this plan we are all okay. Some time ago I did a little test with them. When I went to Paris with my stylists and left for about eight to ten days, we were talking on Skype and they usually had little time. This has shown me that everything will go well, because two or three times during the tour I will not be able to be with them for about two and a half weeks. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see you in the mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. I think we can make it work. It will be healthy for all of us and everything will go well. After all, we'll talk via Skype. Surely everything will go well.

You have said in an earlier interview that you enjoy dancing a lot. What does dance offer you? Will it be part of the show in some way?

At some point, I stopped for a while and basically had a reflection of myself. And I would say, 'What am I doing for me? Nothing". I always loved dancing, even though I never showed it. For example, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, just to name a few, who love dance so much, say, "Since you love dancing, why don't you dance?" I suppose the songs I chose to perform on stage were not suitable for incorporating a dance number. So finally, when I started "A New Day" in Las Vegas, instead of myself dancing, I said let's hire fifty dancers, it would be so easy and simple. So I had some people do this job for me. However, they were so amazing, so unique and fantastical that I thought, "Jesus, this is the dance after all." And then I thought, 'Well done, Celine. Smart move. " Of course, that was Franco Dragone's idea, and I wouldn't want to receive the credit for it myself. It was really enviable to see all this dedication and warm-up. Get inside the training area and smell the hard work, perseverance and sweat. It was just great. Therefore, I have always loved dance. However, to keep me going, I do ballet and Pepe comes with me and improvises. He is very generous because he really has no time to do this with me. But she's a great dance partner. As well as being my stylist along with Sydney Lopez. I'm addicted to dance.

Obviously you have a great sense of humor. Do you think that is why your admirers feel so attached to you?

The fact that I get to feel that we are connected is a huge benefit to me and I really enjoy it. I believe we know each other for more reasons than songs and music. So I think I love when I'm on stage and I'm touring. Because I don't feel like I'm singing one song after another. I feel, among my songs, when I talk to them, when they look at me, they really know me and I like that. I come from a large family, so it's like talking to my brothers. I love that. They make me feel comfortable. I try to be absolutely sure that I make them feel comfortable. They sing with me and many times when I forget my words, they shout words to me to remember. Really, they know the lyrics of my songs better than I know them. So yes, this is definitely a great help. However, I do feel that I do have a connection. I don't know if it's because of my humor or because I talk too much or because I wear great outfits or if it's all the above. One thing is for sure, though, that I love them very much.

What do you think is the key of being confident and maintaining a positive attitude towards life?

It is not easy to maintain a positive attitude towards life and overcome difficulties, but as I said during the interview, we all have had bad times. And, you know, when life decides to give you something, to impose it on you, it's not something you choose. But you have the choice of how to overcome it. There are always two sides to a coin and for me it is one positive and one negative. It doesn't mean it's easy. Some people have a lot of help, while others meditate or are quite extroverted. However, I find that being very spiritual is a great advantage. Having a spirit helps you. You have to stay strong for your friends, family, and yourself. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see your mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. Everything will be fine.

Here's the full interview: https://www.ethnos.g...os-diskos-kai-o

thank you sooo much! Best interview in ages!! And that's because the right questions were asked!

I moved your post to the Courage album topic btw, I thought it fits there better!

March 1, 2020 at 01:33 PM

March 1, 2020 at 01:44 PM

Nice interview but to me the same ole, the album means so much to me, it was so fun working with different people, FOMO is such a great song, I'm so happy to record it, it gave me inspiration....

Edit: Let me get my coffee and maybe I'll feel better. :giggle:

Edited March 1, 2020 at 01:44 PM by DionFanAlways

March 1, 2020 at 02:51 PM

Nice interview but to me the same ole, the album means so much to me, it was so fun working with different people, FOMO is such a great song, I'm so happy to record it, it gave me inspiration....

Edit: Let me get my coffee and maybe I'll feel better.

And maybe add a little cognac to your Xpresso coffee. :lol:

March 1, 2020 at 04:07 PM

What a great video !!!

TeamCeline people should have lots of fans in the team

March 1, 2020 at 07:31 PM

Nice interview but to me the same ole, the album means so much to me, it was so fun working with different people, FOMO is such a great song, I'm so happy to record it, it gave me inspiration....

Edit: Let me get my coffee and maybe I'll feel better.

Yes all that blabla it means so much to me.... So if that is the case then why not showing that in the tour!!

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March 1, 2020 at 08:46 PM

Celine gave a very nice interview in a Greek newspaper that came out yesterday. I tried to translate it for you.

A few months ago you released your first English album in six years. When did you start writing "Courage"? Did you have a vision of what you want to explore, both musically and lyrically?

Basically, I feel like I've been working on this album my whole life, but it was actually two years ago when I started working on it. I had no specific vision of what I would like to do or get from this record. It is my first English-language album since my husband's death. So it was the first time I sang in English without him by my side. However, when the songs started coming to me, they put me in a mood to want to record them and be pretty excited about them. I don't write my own songs and people know that. Not that I'll never write. I hope one day I can do it. But at the moment I'm not writing my own pieces. So, in a way, I'm always curious. I am very proud of this album because we have new artists, composers and producers. This album has a sense of savagery. Many people go through difficult times. I too - for the sake of precision all my family - had a hard time, after losing one of my brothers. And when you have songs to hold on to and you can show yourself to people, knowing that it's very therapeutic for you, it's kind of liberating. In a way - and I want you to believe it - it helps people, because music is not just an expression, you get married. It doesn't matter what music you like when you're getting married or losing people. You just find support for a song and it helps. So, I hope "Courage" like the rest of the album's songs help people get through some "happy" moments. I would not like to say sad moments, even though we all know they exist in life. I am proud of this album and I hope the fans have not been disappointed.

What was the biggest challenge you faced in recording "Courage"?

I did not face any particular challenges because it was fun to work with new people, as well as a different sound and approach. Especially at the point where my career is right now. You know, I don't need to sound in a specific way. I don't need to avoid specific things. Basically, I can do anything. I have my own band, which supports me and we choose my songs together, but I will always say the last word. If I don't feel or dislike a song, I won't interpret it. As for the album process, it was very creative. For example, I choose to sing the whole album with a microphone, but this time we chose different microphones. We've tried things like playing with technology and sound just a little bit more. We chose a particular approach, more immediate and more inspiring. We took some risks because when you are in this phase of creativity, you can take as many as you want, as the album is not yet released. Something I've done more than ever on this record.

"Flying On My Own" coincided with the closing of your concert in Las Vegas and the announcement of the tour and the album. Aside from being a great, dynamic song, does it represent a newly discovered life that you can have?

"Flying On My Own" is a great and powerful song. At first, I am very happy to have an uplifting song and "Flying On My Own" was very representative. I'm not going to tell you the whole story because, as you know, I went through a lot. Some difficult times. And it meant a lot to me to say to myself and the world that my wings were not trapped. I can fly on my own. With the help of many people, don't get me wrong, but even though René has died, I can still fly, I can still sail, I can still sing, I can still have dreams, I can still feel the need, the love and the passion to sing. "Flying On My Own" represents a beautiful, joyful and powerful energy, which I feel and recall within each time I interpret it. I'm very happy that this song has gone so well.

"Courage" really talks about your ambitions, a new chapter and an evolution of yourself. Was there anything that you felt you needed courage to call the album that way?

I didn't know that a song like this would come. But when it came, it affected me emotionally, because before the song came we had received some pretty songs and I feel very blessed to have people in the process writing for me. However, when "Courage" came into my hands, it somehow represented the whole journey I had gone through, as I explained to you a while ago. Consequently, "Courage", as a song, has this message, which represents not only the album and the tour, but also the three years I've been trying to find the strength within me, among my friends, of the people we work with. , as well as through my fans and their support. And it was quite natural for us to call the tour that way too. And I'm ready. I feel strong because it takes courage to be able to perform songs like this.

Tell us, what is the message behind the song "Imperfections" included on your new album...

"Imperfections", both musically and lyrically, is something different to interpret. I didn't want to say the song verse by verse, but whole. You may have many dreams and goals, but at some point the situations are stacked on top of each other. When I say in the song that "I have my own imperfections", as well as "I can't hold your heart when I'm fixing mine," it's like you're still mourning your man's loss and it's hard to see light. It's hard to put yourself in touch with other people. Some people ask me "do you have someone in your life?" or "Do you think you'll fall in love again?". It's hard to fall in love again. I'm not saying it won't happen to me, but at the moment I am trying to heal my own feelings, my own problems, my own 'imperfections' before I put myself in the process of making you feel part of the problem. So one thing at a time.

Family has always played a key role in your life. Will it be more of a challenge now that you won't be in Las Vegas?

It will be difficult for me, not because it will not be my base in Las Vegas, but because it will be the first time I will not have all three of my children with me on the tour. The reason we decided to do this is because all three were smaller in the past. However, the way the tour is designed means that we will move much faster and much more often. We used to have a base in the past. For example, on a tour we did in Europe, our base was Paris for two to three months. So I could get on the plane, travel to whichever country I had to travel in Europe, and then the same night get on the plane and go back to sleep with my kids. This time we are moving a lot more and it would not be healthy for my sons to lose their lessons. It would be tiring. It is difficult, but sometimes you have to forget what you want or want ideally and think about what is most important. And for me it is my children and what is best for them. And with this plan we are all okay. Some time ago I did a little test with them. When I went to Paris with my stylists and left for about eight to ten days, we were talking on Skype and they usually had little time. This has shown me that everything will go well, because two or three times during the tour I will not be able to be with them for about two and a half weeks. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see you in the mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. I think we can make it work. It will be healthy for all of us and everything will go well. After all, we'll talk via Skype. Surely everything will go well.

You have said in an earlier interview that you enjoy dancing a lot. What does dance offer you? Will it be part of the show in some way?

At some point, I stopped for a while and basically had a reflection of myself. And I would say, 'What am I doing for me? Nothing". I always loved dancing, even though I never showed it. For example, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, just to name a few, who love dance so much, say, "Since you love dancing, why don't you dance?" I suppose the songs I chose to perform on stage were not suitable for incorporating a dance number. So finally, when I started "A New Day" in Las Vegas, instead of myself dancing, I said let's hire fifty dancers, it would be so easy and simple. So I had some people do this job for me. However, they were so amazing, so unique and fantastical that I thought, "Jesus, this is the dance after all." And then I thought, 'Well done, Celine. Smart move. " Of course, that was Franco Dragone's idea, and I wouldn't want to receive the credit for it myself. It was really enviable to see all this dedication and warm-up. Get inside the training area and smell the hard work, perseverance and sweat. It was just great. Therefore, I have always loved dance. However, to keep me going, I do ballet and Pepe comes with me and improvises. He is very generous because he really has no time to do this with me. But she's a great dance partner. As well as being my stylist along with Sydney Lopez. I'm addicted to dance.

Obviously you have a great sense of humor. Do you think that is why your admirers feel so attached to you?

The fact that I get to feel that we are connected is a huge benefit to me and I really enjoy it. I believe we know each other for more reasons than songs and music. So I think I love when I'm on stage and I'm touring. Because I don't feel like I'm singing one song after another. I feel, among my songs, when I talk to them, when they look at me, they really know me and I like that. I come from a large family, so it's like talking to my brothers. I love that. They make me feel comfortable. I try to be absolutely sure that I make them feel comfortable. They sing with me and many times when I forget my words, they shout words to me to remember. Really, they know the lyrics of my songs better than I know them. So yes, this is definitely a great help. However, I do feel that I do have a connection. I don't know if it's because of my humor or because I talk too much or because I wear great outfits or if it's all the above. One thing is for sure, though, that I love them very much.

What do you think is the key of being confident and maintaining a positive attitude towards life?

It is not easy to maintain a positive attitude towards life and overcome difficulties, but as I said during the interview, we all have had bad times. And, you know, when life decides to give you something, to impose it on you, it's not something you choose. But you have the choice of how to overcome it. There are always two sides to a coin and for me it is one positive and one negative. It doesn't mean it's easy. Some people have a lot of help, while others meditate or are quite extroverted. However, I find that being very spiritual is a great advantage. Having a spirit helps you. You have to stay strong for your friends, family, and yourself. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see your mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. Everything will be fine.

Here's the full interview: https://www.ethnos.g...os-diskos-kai-o

Thank you so much for this! I can only imagine how much effort and time you put into this translation. I also love the fact that even though it’s been translated twice, it still sounds like the way Céline speaks.

March 1, 2020 at 08:48 PM

Celine gave a very nice interview in a Greek newspaper that came out yesterday. I tried to translate it for you.

A few months ago you released your first English album in six years. When did you start writing "Courage"? Did you have a vision of what you want to explore, both musically and lyrically?

Basically, I feel like I've been working on this album my whole life, but it was actually two years ago when I started working on it. I had no specific vision of what I would like to do or get from this record. It is my first English-language album since my husband's death. So it was the first time I sang in English without him by my side. However, when the songs started coming to me, they put me in a mood to want to record them and be pretty excited about them. I don't write my own songs and people know that. Not that I'll never write. I hope one day I can do it. But at the moment I'm not writing my own pieces. So, in a way, I'm always curious. I am very proud of this album because we have new artists, composers and producers. This album has a sense of savagery. Many people go through difficult times. I too - for the sake of precision all my family - had a hard time, after losing one of my brothers. And when you have songs to hold on to and you can show yourself to people, knowing that it's very therapeutic for you, it's kind of liberating. In a way - and I want you to believe it - it helps people, because music is not just an expression, you get married. It doesn't matter what music you like when you're getting married or losing people. You just find support for a song and it helps. So, I hope "Courage" like the rest of the album's songs help people get through some "happy" moments. I would not like to say sad moments, even though we all know they exist in life. I am proud of this album and I hope the fans have not been disappointed.

What was the biggest challenge you faced in recording "Courage"?

I did not face any particular challenges because it was fun to work with new people, as well as a different sound and approach. Especially at the point where my career is right now. You know, I don't need to sound in a specific way. I don't need to avoid specific things. Basically, I can do anything. I have my own band, which supports me and we choose my songs together, but I will always say the last word. If I don't feel or dislike a song, I won't interpret it. As for the album process, it was very creative. For example, I choose to sing the whole album with a microphone, but this time we chose different microphones. We've tried things like playing with technology and sound just a little bit more. We chose a particular approach, more immediate and more inspiring. We took some risks because when you are in this phase of creativity, you can take as many as you want, as the album is not yet released. Something I've done more than ever on this record.

"Flying On My Own" coincided with the closing of your concert in Las Vegas and the announcement of the tour and the album. Aside from being a great, dynamic song, does it represent a newly discovered life that you can have?

"Flying On My Own" is a great and powerful song. At first, I am very happy to have an uplifting song and "Flying On My Own" was very representative. I'm not going to tell you the whole story because, as you know, I went through a lot. Some difficult times. And it meant a lot to me to say to myself and the world that my wings were not trapped. I can fly on my own. With the help of many people, don't get me wrong, but even though René has died, I can still fly, I can still sail, I can still sing, I can still have dreams, I can still feel the need, the love and the passion to sing. "Flying On My Own" represents a beautiful, joyful and powerful energy, which I feel and recall within each time I interpret it. I'm very happy that this song has gone so well.

"Courage" really talks about your ambitions, a new chapter and an evolution of yourself. Was there anything that you felt you needed courage to call the album that way?

I didn't know that a song like this would come. But when it came, it affected me emotionally, because before the song came we had received some pretty songs and I feel very blessed to have people in the process writing for me. However, when "Courage" came into my hands, it somehow represented the whole journey I had gone through, as I explained to you a while ago. Consequently, "Courage", as a song, has this message, which represents not only the album and the tour, but also the three years I've been trying to find the strength within me, among my friends, of the people we work with. , as well as through my fans and their support. And it was quite natural for us to call the tour that way too. And I'm ready. I feel strong because it takes courage to be able to perform songs like this.

Tell us, what is the message behind the song "Imperfections" included on your new album...

"Imperfections", both musically and lyrically, is something different to interpret. I didn't want to say the song verse by verse, but whole. You may have many dreams and goals, but at some point the situations are stacked on top of each other. When I say in the song that "I have my own imperfections", as well as "I can't hold your heart when I'm fixing mine," it's like you're still mourning your man's loss and it's hard to see light. It's hard to put yourself in touch with other people. Some people ask me "do you have someone in your life?" or "Do you think you'll fall in love again?". It's hard to fall in love again. I'm not saying it won't happen to me, but at the moment I am trying to heal my own feelings, my own problems, my own 'imperfections' before I put myself in the process of making you feel part of the problem. So one thing at a time.

Family has always played a key role in your life. Will it be more of a challenge now that you won't be in Las Vegas?

It will be difficult for me, not because it will not be my base in Las Vegas, but because it will be the first time I will not have all three of my children with me on the tour. The reason we decided to do this is because all three were smaller in the past. However, the way the tour is designed means that we will move much faster and much more often. We used to have a base in the past. For example, on a tour we did in Europe, our base was Paris for two to three months. So I could get on the plane, travel to whichever country I had to travel in Europe, and then the same night get on the plane and go back to sleep with my kids. This time we are moving a lot more and it would not be healthy for my sons to lose their lessons. It would be tiring. It is difficult, but sometimes you have to forget what you want or want ideally and think about what is most important. And for me it is my children and what is best for them. And with this plan we are all okay. Some time ago I did a little test with them. When I went to Paris with my stylists and left for about eight to ten days, we were talking on Skype and they usually had little time. This has shown me that everything will go well, because two or three times during the tour I will not be able to be with them for about two and a half weeks. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see you in the mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. I think we can make it work. It will be healthy for all of us and everything will go well. After all, we'll talk via Skype. Surely everything will go well.

You have said in an earlier interview that you enjoy dancing a lot. What does dance offer you? Will it be part of the show in some way?

At some point, I stopped for a while and basically had a reflection of myself. And I would say, 'What am I doing for me? Nothing". I always loved dancing, even though I never showed it. For example, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, just to name a few, who love dance so much, say, "Since you love dancing, why don't you dance?" I suppose the songs I chose to perform on stage were not suitable for incorporating a dance number. So finally, when I started "A New Day" in Las Vegas, instead of myself dancing, I said let's hire fifty dancers, it would be so easy and simple. So I had some people do this job for me. However, they were so amazing, so unique and fantastical that I thought, "Jesus, this is the dance after all." And then I thought, 'Well done, Celine. Smart move. " Of course, that was Franco Dragone's idea, and I wouldn't want to receive the credit for it myself. It was really enviable to see all this dedication and warm-up. Get inside the training area and smell the hard work, perseverance and sweat. It was just great. Therefore, I have always loved dance. However, to keep me going, I do ballet and Pepe comes with me and improvises. He is very generous because he really has no time to do this with me. But she's a great dance partner. As well as being my stylist along with Sydney Lopez. I'm addicted to dance.

Obviously you have a great sense of humor. Do you think that is why your admirers feel so attached to you?

The fact that I get to feel that we are connected is a huge benefit to me and I really enjoy it. I believe we know each other for more reasons than songs and music. So I think I love when I'm on stage and I'm touring. Because I don't feel like I'm singing one song after another. I feel, among my songs, when I talk to them, when they look at me, they really know me and I like that. I come from a large family, so it's like talking to my brothers. I love that. They make me feel comfortable. I try to be absolutely sure that I make them feel comfortable. They sing with me and many times when I forget my words, they shout words to me to remember. Really, they know the lyrics of my songs better than I know them. So yes, this is definitely a great help. However, I do feel that I do have a connection. I don't know if it's because of my humor or because I talk too much or because I wear great outfits or if it's all the above. One thing is for sure, though, that I love them very much.

What do you think is the key of being confident and maintaining a positive attitude towards life?

It is not easy to maintain a positive attitude towards life and overcome difficulties, but as I said during the interview, we all have had bad times. And, you know, when life decides to give you something, to impose it on you, it's not something you choose. But you have the choice of how to overcome it. There are always two sides to a coin and for me it is one positive and one negative. It doesn't mean it's easy. Some people have a lot of help, while others meditate or are quite extroverted. However, I find that being very spiritual is a great advantage. Having a spirit helps you. You have to stay strong for your friends, family, and yourself. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see your mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. Everything will be fine.

Here's the full interview: https://www.ethnos.g...os-diskos-kai-o

There we have it, a main reason why she named the tour “Courage” is because it represents the three years of courage it took her to rebuild herself. It’s not all about the album after all.

March 2, 2020 at 07:55 AM

Lame excuse, anyway..... moving on

March 2, 2020 at 09:30 AM

Thank you so much for this! I can only imagine how much effort and time you put into this translation. I also love the fact that even though it’s been translated twice, it still sounds like the way Céline speaks.

This interview ia great! Not getting my hopes up for new songs in the tour now. It is like this new album was given to the fans - us -and the tour for the casual fans to sayisfy both parties

That is how i interpret it.

But very open and interesting interview! Way better than most casual American interviews that always stay a bit shallow and asking the same questions.

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March 2, 2020 at 09:46 AM

Celine gave a very nice interview in a Greek newspaper that came out yesterday. I tried to translate it for you.

A few months ago you released your first English album in six years. When did you start writing "Courage"? Did you have a vision of what you want to explore, both musically and lyrically?

Basically, I feel like I've been working on this album my whole life, but it was actually two years ago when I started working on it. I had no specific vision of what I would like to do or get from this record. It is my first English-language album since my husband's death. So it was the first time I sang in English without him by my side. However, when the songs started coming to me, they put me in a mood to want to record them and be pretty excited about them. I don't write my own songs and people know that. Not that I'll never write. I hope one day I can do it. But at the moment I'm not writing my own pieces. So, in a way, I'm always curious. I am very proud of this album because we have new artists, composers and producers. This album has a sense of savagery. Many people go through difficult times. I too - for the sake of precision all my family - had a hard time, after losing one of my brothers. And when you have songs to hold on to and you can show yourself to people, knowing that it's very therapeutic for you, it's kind of liberating. In a way - and I want you to believe it - it helps people, because music is not just an expression, you get married. It doesn't matter what music you like when you're getting married or losing people. You just find support for a song and it helps. So, I hope "Courage" like the rest of the album's songs help people get through some "happy" moments. I would not like to say sad moments, even though we all know they exist in life. I am proud of this album and I hope the fans have not been disappointed.

What was the biggest challenge you faced in recording "Courage"?

I did not face any particular challenges because it was fun to work with new people, as well as a different sound and approach. Especially at the point where my career is right now. You know, I don't need to sound in a specific way. I don't need to avoid specific things. Basically, I can do anything. I have my own band, which supports me and we choose my songs together, but I will always say the last word. If I don't feel or dislike a song, I won't interpret it. As for the album process, it was very creative. For example, I choose to sing the whole album with a microphone, but this time we chose different microphones. We've tried things like playing with technology and sound just a little bit more. We chose a particular approach, more immediate and more inspiring. We took some risks because when you are in this phase of creativity, you can take as many as you want, as the album is not yet released. Something I've done more than ever on this record.

"Flying On My Own" coincided with the closing of your concert in Las Vegas and the announcement of the tour and the album. Aside from being a great, dynamic song, does it represent a newly discovered life that you can have?

"Flying On My Own" is a great and powerful song. At first, I am very happy to have an uplifting song and "Flying On My Own" was very representative. I'm not going to tell you the whole story because, as you know, I went through a lot. Some difficult times. And it meant a lot to me to say to myself and the world that my wings were not trapped. I can fly on my own. With the help of many people, don't get me wrong, but even though René has died, I can still fly, I can still sail, I can still sing, I can still have dreams, I can still feel the need, the love and the passion to sing. "Flying On My Own" represents a beautiful, joyful and powerful energy, which I feel and recall within each time I interpret it. I'm very happy that this song has gone so well.

"Courage" really talks about your ambitions, a new chapter and an evolution of yourself. Was there anything that you felt you needed courage to call the album that way?

I didn't know that a song like this would come. But when it came, it affected me emotionally, because before the song came we had received some pretty songs and I feel very blessed to have people in the process writing for me. However, when "Courage" came into my hands, it somehow represented the whole journey I had gone through, as I explained to you a while ago. Consequently, "Courage", as a song, has this message, which represents not only the album and the tour, but also the three years I've been trying to find the strength within me, among my friends, of the people we work with. , as well as through my fans and their support. And it was quite natural for us to call the tour that way too. And I'm ready. I feel strong because it takes courage to be able to perform songs like this.

Tell us, what is the message behind the song "Imperfections" included on your new album...

"Imperfections", both musically and lyrically, is something different to interpret. I didn't want to say the song verse by verse, but whole. You may have many dreams and goals, but at some point the situations are stacked on top of each other. When I say in the song that "I have my own imperfections", as well as "I can't hold your heart when I'm fixing mine," it's like you're still mourning your man's loss and it's hard to see light. It's hard to put yourself in touch with other people. Some people ask me "do you have someone in your life?" or "Do you think you'll fall in love again?". It's hard to fall in love again. I'm not saying it won't happen to me, but at the moment I am trying to heal my own feelings, my own problems, my own 'imperfections' before I put myself in the process of making you feel part of the problem. So one thing at a time.

Family has always played a key role in your life. Will it be more of a challenge now that you won't be in Las Vegas?

It will be difficult for me, not because it will not be my base in Las Vegas, but because it will be the first time I will not have all three of my children with me on the tour. The reason we decided to do this is because all three were smaller in the past. However, the way the tour is designed means that we will move much faster and much more often. We used to have a base in the past. For example, on a tour we did in Europe, our base was Paris for two to three months. So I could get on the plane, travel to whichever country I had to travel in Europe, and then the same night get on the plane and go back to sleep with my kids. This time we are moving a lot more and it would not be healthy for my sons to lose their lessons. It would be tiring. It is difficult, but sometimes you have to forget what you want or want ideally and think about what is most important. And for me it is my children and what is best for them. And with this plan we are all okay. Some time ago I did a little test with them. When I went to Paris with my stylists and left for about eight to ten days, we were talking on Skype and they usually had little time. This has shown me that everything will go well, because two or three times during the tour I will not be able to be with them for about two and a half weeks. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see you in the mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. I think we can make it work. It will be healthy for all of us and everything will go well. After all, we'll talk via Skype. Surely everything will go well.

You have said in an earlier interview that you enjoy dancing a lot. What does dance offer you? Will it be part of the show in some way?

At some point, I stopped for a while and basically had a reflection of myself. And I would say, 'What am I doing for me? Nothing". I always loved dancing, even though I never showed it. For example, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, just to name a few, who love dance so much, say, "Since you love dancing, why don't you dance?" I suppose the songs I chose to perform on stage were not suitable for incorporating a dance number. So finally, when I started "A New Day" in Las Vegas, instead of myself dancing, I said let's hire fifty dancers, it would be so easy and simple. So I had some people do this job for me. However, they were so amazing, so unique and fantastical that I thought, "Jesus, this is the dance after all." And then I thought, 'Well done, Celine. Smart move. " Of course, that was Franco Dragone's idea, and I wouldn't want to receive the credit for it myself. It was really enviable to see all this dedication and warm-up. Get inside the training area and smell the hard work, perseverance and sweat. It was just great. Therefore, I have always loved dance. However, to keep me going, I do ballet and Pepe comes with me and improvises. He is very generous because he really has no time to do this with me. But she's a great dance partner. As well as being my stylist along with Sydney Lopez. I'm addicted to dance.

Obviously you have a great sense of humor. Do you think that is why your admirers feel so attached to you?

The fact that I get to feel that we are connected is a huge benefit to me and I really enjoy it. I believe we know each other for more reasons than songs and music. So I think I love when I'm on stage and I'm touring. Because I don't feel like I'm singing one song after another. I feel, among my songs, when I talk to them, when they look at me, they really know me and I like that. I come from a large family, so it's like talking to my brothers. I love that. They make me feel comfortable. I try to be absolutely sure that I make them feel comfortable. They sing with me and many times when I forget my words, they shout words to me to remember. Really, they know the lyrics of my songs better than I know them. So yes, this is definitely a great help. However, I do feel that I do have a connection. I don't know if it's because of my humor or because I talk too much or because I wear great outfits or if it's all the above. One thing is for sure, though, that I love them very much.

What do you think is the key of being confident and maintaining a positive attitude towards life?

It is not easy to maintain a positive attitude towards life and overcome difficulties, but as I said during the interview, we all have had bad times. And, you know, when life decides to give you something, to impose it on you, it's not something you choose. But you have the choice of how to overcome it. There are always two sides to a coin and for me it is one positive and one negative. It doesn't mean it's easy. Some people have a lot of help, while others meditate or are quite extroverted. However, I find that being very spiritual is a great advantage. Having a spirit helps you. You have to stay strong for your friends, family, and yourself. You should not lose yourself. Look in the mirror, but don't see your mirror. Really seek help from yourself. You will find some strength and you will be good through it. Everything will be fine.

Here's the full interview: https://www.ethnos.g...os-diskos-kai-o

Thank you very much!

March 2, 2020 at 11:59 AM

This s*** is PERFECT

March 2, 2020 at 03:30 PM

Wow... Just wow, everything works so well and it already a zillion times better than the official courage musicvideo. You montaged so perfect, so smooth and the right images suiting the lyrics. Now i look at this and listen to it, it is even better now. That once again proves that we as fans have better ideas and if she does not give us videos, we will make our own. you did that and how great it is!

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March 2, 2020 at 03:41 PM

Wow, Céline and the people from Sony should hire you to make her music videos.

Is it too much to ask you for "Look At Us Now" video?... :-D

March 2, 2020 at 05:08 PM

SO IMPRESSED!!!!! :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:

March 2, 2020 at 07:37 PM

Jeez how I wish they would look at this. Thank you for your hard work!

March 2, 2020 at 08:51 PM

March 2, 2020 at 11:55 PM

Wow... Just wow, everything works so well and it already a zillion times better than the official courage musicvideo. You montaged so perfect, so smooth and the right images suiting the lyrics. Now i look at this and listen to it, it is even better now. That once again proves that we as fans have better ideas and if she does not give us videos, we will make our own. you did that and how great it is!

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Thank you so much thanks to everyone who took the time to watch it and comment :wub:

March 3, 2020 at 02:38 AM

There we have it, a main reason why she named the tour “Courage” is because it represents the three years of courage it took her to rebuild herself. It’s not all about the album after all.

Of course she says that. What else she's gonna say? I think it's just an excuse. The fact that she chose to release a new single instead of release Lying Down music video says it all.

March 3, 2020 at 07:03 AM

You should go voting here

http://www.celinedionforum.com/topic/56124-survivor-courage/page__st__570

...against the song you want to eliminate...

The songs are : Flying on my own, Lying down, Courage, Imperfections, Change my mind, Look at us now, Perfect goodbye, Heart of glass, Boundaries, The hard way.

And those which already have 4 votes... Perfect goodbye , The hard way , Boundaries, Lying down ^^

March 3, 2020 at 01:13 PM

You should go voting here

http://www.celinedio...e/page__st__570

...against the song you want to eliminate...

The songs are : Flying on my own, Lying down, Courage, Imperfections, Change my mind, Look at us now, Perfect goodbye, Heart of glass, Boundaries, The hard way.

And those which already have 4 votes... Perfect goodbye , The hard way , Boundaries, Lying down ^^

Ya'll still got FOMO, Imperfections, Look at us Now & Heart of Glass on that list?! (a.k.a the 4 worst songs on the album?)

K, I'll just keep ignoring that thread then. :giggle:

March 3, 2020 at 02:52 PM

I’ve deliberately been avoiding that thread since Week 3. Please don’t let it contaminate the other topics!! With 21 tracks—and 10 weeks to go—it won’t be over soon enough IMO!

March 3, 2020 at 03:13 PM

Ya'll still got FOMO, Imperfections, Look at us Now & Heart of Glass on that list?! (a.k.a the 4 worst songs on the album?)
K, I'll just keep ignoring that thread then.

CWS voted too then, make that change :whistling:

March 3, 2020 at 07:46 PM

The fact that she chose to release a new single instead of release Lying Down music video says it all.

It's not really a single. It's a Spotify exclusive.

March 3, 2020 at 10:47 PM

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Sd2zsAd4K/?igshid=16mkc8punmp6

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9SZ2s3nOPX/?igshid=hsrogltgctf8

I just hope that this is also related to a new single or music video release...

March 3, 2020 at 10:52 PM

https://www.instagra...id=16mkc8punmp6

https://www.instagra...id=hsrogltgctf8

I just hope that this is also related to a new single or music video release...

Exciting that she posted this! I assume nothing new is coming but hopefully it will make more fans go digging for their collaborations.

Edited March 3, 2020 at 10:53 PM by smw

March 6, 2020 at 03:09 AM

Tom Power had Lauv on the show today, and they spoke about Imperfections. You can hear the segment here: https://www.cbc.ca/l...n-his-own-right (about 10min into the interview)

Show page here: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/thursday-march-5-2020-lauv-ricky-tollman-and-more-1.5485711

Edited March 6, 2020 at 03:10 AM by scielle

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