"Encore Un Soir" album - Official Topic

[smw]

The song that has grown the most on me is Plus qu'ailleurs.

At first I thought it was a bit nasal and the enunciation wasn't the best even if I really liked the rhythm/melody.

But now I realize that Céline probably just recorded it like Francis Cabrel sings (he's from the South of France where the accent is more nasal) and she just reproduced his style. But after listening to it at least 10 times, I LOVE IT!

 

I love this song too. One of my favorites and I think it's a great and unexpected album opener!

[Nmj]

 

 

I love this song too. One of my favorites and I think it's a great and unexpected album opener!

 

I'm just happy that they finally opened a album with a song that isnt the first single.

[québecflower]

Je nous veux is gainig points in my heart little by little. it is not my favorite, but i would not skip it. Ordinay i love or hate , but in this case i don't know. I love the melody.

[louisechf]

I got the e-mail from Amazon that my order has been dispatched today. They first said it would be on Monday. So the waiting will be a bit shorter. I can survive that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tack! Jag vill gärna prata med dig, men du ska veta att jag är fortfarande en nybörjare

Du kan skriva till mig också om du vill

 

louisechf with love

 

 

[louisechf]

I am trying to read what you write the last days. Only 55 pages to go

 

I love the album, I've been working much but when Im not sleep or work I have been listening to the cd, only today I have been listen like 6 hourd Love it even though Im not understand french... Im so happy with Ordinaire! And there is so many more great songs... The one i like less might be A Vous... Well, still love the album!!!

 

Also, my deluxeversion and lp is delayed :crying: Cant wait for it!!!

 

Can someone send me a link for the itunes chargelist please?!

 

louisechf with love

 

 

[Angel2006]

Is this the jewel box edition? https://www.amazon.c... encore un soir

 

 

Yep. That's the one.

[LukeD]

I have listened to PQA just about 10 times now and I still dont recall its chorus... All I remember is part of its instrumentation. O.o

[ryba]

So that was it? No more promo for the new album?

[Nmj]

I have listened to PQA just about 10 times now and I still dont recall its chorus... All I remember is part of its instrumentation. O.o

 

Yeah I'm not a fan of that song either, very forgettable. It should have been on the Delaux and the original should have included " A Vous instead.. I still haven't heard that song yet I don't have the Delaux version

[CelinesDIVO5]

 

 

The same as the years of your nitpicking to everything posted and said here when it's said with the best of intentions . Of course it was a sarcastic comment. I know he knows what's the title.

Debating opinions, and making fun of one's mistakes are completely different.

[LauCH]

 

 

This is the only song that I really dislike. It does me nothing. It's boring like hell and even the lyrics won't change it. I thought it when I heard it during the contest and Celine's version hasn't changed it.

 

 

 

how can you dislike it so much? I know taste is a very personal thing and I'm not judging you at all -- but wow, this is such an emotional song, the lyrics and meaning behind this song is so intense. It was written by someone who's friend committed suicide. It's a really deep and sad song, but again, taste is very personal

[louisechf]

Im obsessed with this album. It's so different from what I expected. For some reason I expected D'elles meets Sans Attendre, but instead we got One Heart meets a breath of fresh air. It's much more upbeat and soul-ish than what I thought she would do in French. I don't speak or understand French, but this got me hooked instantly. The song I am most surprised with is "A vous". Nothing like Celine has done before, and it's almost got a Spanish-latin vibe to it.

 

I'm in love with several songs so far. It's too early to pick favorites, but just love these: L'toile, Ma faille, Encore un soil, Les yeux au ciel, Ordinaire, Tu sauras, and A vous.

 

I have a question to you guys who speak and understand French though. Take "Le blues du businessman" for example. Her pronunciation of the letter "R" is so noticeably gargle-y in this song and in her earlier French albums. This sound is gone now, and i'm wondering what happened? Is she pronouncing the words differently, or is there some other explanation? I find her newer French albums easier to listen to because I think it sounds so beautiful, but some of her older stuff is a little too "hard" in a way.

 

Her french albums usually takes me a while to ease into, but this was just right there.

+1

 

louisechf with love

 

 

[LauCH]

1- Plus Qu'ailleurs 7 / 10

It's a good opening for the album, not my favorite but I won't skip it.

 

2- L'étoile 8/10

Love it! Makes me want to dance.

 

3- Ma Faille 9.5/10

Beautiful, emotional, love it!!!

 

4- Encore Un Soir 9.5/10

JJG, nothing else to say

 

5- Je Nous Veux 4/10

That's my least favorite, I don't know, it's just boring for me.

 

6- Les Yeux Au Ciel 9/10

Cute lyrics, great beat!

 

7- Si C'était À Refaire 7/10

Like the notes she hits in this song, but not so special.

 

8- Ordinaire 5000/10

My ABSOLUTE favorite, I am OBSESSED with this song, it's not even funny. Powerful, dramatic, PERFECT!

 

9- Tu Sauras 8/10

Catchy song and her voice sounds nice, but it's not so special again for me.

 

10- Toutes Ces Choses 6/10

I like the emotion in her voice in that song, classic balade.

 

11- Le Bonheur En Face 8.5/10

I like the rhythm in this song. Reminds me of ''Surprise Surprise'', like ''waves''

 

12- À La Plus Haute Branche 10/10

The message is really sad, the lyrics beautiful, her interpretation beautiful. This song is truly amazing!

[CelineDionFreak]

At first I wasn't sure how I felt about them including Trois Heures Vingt remastered on the album... But now after I listened to it a few times, it's lovely, I adore that they made that decision. It is a sad song now, but it means so much more that they included the old version. Almost a tribute of sorts. I love having the original one on the album!

[DionFanAlways]

I have listened to PQA just about 10 times now and I still dont recall its chorus... All I remember is part of its instrumentation. O.o

yeah I can't quite get into it.

[DionFanAlways]

So that was it? No more promo for the new album?

I guess that's it. I remember feeling the same way about SA promo ending.

She's back in Vegas soon...... So yep, that's it.

Fini

[CelineDionFreak]

I guess that's it. I remember feeling the same way about SA promo ending.

She's back in Vegas soon...... So yep, that's it.

Fini

She did film for a few TV shows in france, and it's possible she did in Montreal. So we'll have to see!

[CelineDionFreak]

yeah I can't quite get into it.

I feel like I'm the only one that can get into it! I love the song so much... It's different but so good!!!

[sfbaysinger]

You're not. I love PQA. I think it's awesome!!!!

[TiagoFragoso05]

different than i expected, its not sad, we can dance i dont know, i dont think theres a song i dislike .. maybe the first one a bit, but i do love this album, i can't stop listening!!! this album is just damn no words ! i can not find words yet to describe, just makes me feel good and happy and its emotional at the same time its a perfect mix of emotions for me.

i wish she can take time to promote it well coz i think it has the potential to sell lots!

Aldo is smart i'm sure he will push her if it goes well, i really hope he pushes her to promote this album lol

Well.. as long as her vocals are okay, and she's fine with it , bout vocals most of the time these promotional stuff are playback.. because it seams to me that this summer tour got her vocals kinda tired at least last quebec concert..

[Brandon]

different than i expected, its not sad, we can dance i dont know, i dont think theres a song i dislike .. maybe the first one a bit, but i do love this album, i can't stop listening!!! this album is just damn no words ! i can not find words yet to describe, just makes me feel good and happy and its emotional at the same time its a perfect mix of emotions for me.

i wish she can take time to promote it well coz i think it has the potential to sell lots!

Aldo is smart i'm sure he will push her if it goes well, i really hope he pushes her to promote this album lol

Well.. as long as her vocals are okay, and she's fine with it , bout vocals most of the time these promotional stuff are playback.. because it seams to me that this summer tour got her vocals kinda tired at least last quebec concert..

I'm ok with the album as a dance/pop album, but it's not what is expected at this time in her life, meaning her husband passed away just 6 months ago. And how they promoted EUS as if it was an album about her new chapter yes, but a new chapter of dancing up a storm on the dance floor to disco-pop music? the album leaves me confused. There's a few catchy songs on it but the timing is all wrong.

[louisechf]

 

Is this the jewel box edition? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IJ8QFWQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_twi_aud_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1472368388&sr=8-1&keywords=celine+dion+encore+un+soir

I live in Sweden and orderd this one now. I hope I will get the jewel case!

 

louisechf with love

Edited August 29, 2016 at 02:42 AM by louisechf

[stone]

So I wanted to listen to this album for the weekend before reviewing it. I too will stand up for the album opener, I think PQA is actually a great unexpected first song for the album. It's very easy on the ears and has a relaxed, calm, acoustic feel. It's quite fitting and I love that it starts off the album with in this light and relaxed blasé kind of way.

 

I'm not a fan of the Zaho songs, Ma Faille and Tu Sauras whatsoever. In Ma Faille it just seems like she's just imitating Zaho or just sang over her voice. I totally can see why people like it because it's pure pop and catchy but it's just doesn't cut it for me. It just seems like a song for your average pop singer and comparing it to a JJG production, it's nowhere near there in my opinion of course. Tu Sauras is repetitive and I don't know what's the right word but it has an immature pedestrian teenager production to me.

 

I do absolutely love Les Yeux Au Ciel and hoping it becomes the second single. I like it more the L'etoile which is a great song but something about LYAC, I replay it over and over and never get sick of it.

 

Her voice is great on this album and Ordinaire is actually growing on me. It's taking time and effort but with each listen I'm appreciating it more. I absolutely love Le Bonheur En Face. The structure of the song, the orchestral arrangement is top notch and her voice is soooo good here. I love the dual voice track layover in different keys at the end of the choruses. Nice touch!

 

I can't review the bonus tracks since we in the U.S can't get it and I'm still waiting for the vinyl to come tmw but overall I'd say this is a great album.

 

For those who's complaining about it not having a theme, I'm perfectly okay that this is the first French album that doesn't really one. A collection of good songs (minus the Zaho songs) sometimes is refreshing!

 

Also I have to agree with using the same photographer. It just doesn't seem right but also very unoriginal. I absolutely adored the art of Sans Attendre and René fought with Céline with going with that theme instead of her typical photoshoot and poses and he was absolutely right! It stood out and made you think of the album as a whole. Also she's photoshopped beyond belief but in the end it's about the music and I'd give this album 8.8 out of 10!

Edited August 29, 2016 at 02:51 AM by stone

[scielle]

Now that I've had a few days to let it sink in, here's my ranking.

Verdict: could have been a great record, if only it wasn't so overproduced.

 

My top 5 (just beautiful in every way):

1. A la plus haute branche (10/10) - Easily the best thing on the album, along with EUS itself, and just so magical live. Saw the Montreal show 6/10 times, and this was always the one I looked forward to most.

2. EUS (10/10)

3. Bonheur en face (9.5/10) - lovely melody & lyrics, she sounds gorgeous and it's tastefully produced

4. Si c'etait a refaire (9.5/10) - just beautiful on all fronts

5. 3:20 (9/10)

 

Almost there (lots to love about these ones, just not quite as magical as the Top 5):

6. Ordinaire (8.5/10) - I'm all for rewriting lyrics, but in this case I don't think they were rewritten all that well. Still, she completely inhabits this song, and I don't think there's ever been a song that fit Celine better than this one.

7. Plus qu'ailleurs (8/10) - melodically not quite as memorable as the others, but some of the best lyrics on the album and such authentic delivery and production

8. Toutes ces choses (7.5/10)

9. Je nous veux (7/10)

 

Meh...OK...but largely ruined by production:

10: L'etoile (6.5/10) - This is fabulous, until it hits the overproduced chorus and even

more painfully

overproduced bridge, which just makes me cringe. Shame, because if not for the shoddy production, could have been great.

11: Ma faille (6/10) - Nothing against this song, but melodically it's pretty bland, and again, not a fan of the production

12. Les yeux au ciel (6/10) - Makes me wish I didn't understand French. Would probably quite like it then, but they lyrics are so awkward that I find this hard to listen to. Too bad, because otherwise it's rather good (well, other than some over-the-top production, again)

13: Ma force (5/10) - I do occasionally love me some country, but this leaves me cold (and if they were going for authentic country, I'd like it far more raw than this).

 

And the what-were-they-thinking-this-is-awful (plus booooring) pile:

14. Tu sauras (2/10) - as already said by others, this is just formulaic and insipid, and the production all shades of tacky

15. A vous (1/10) - cheesy, cheap, vapid, artificial in every way...Tu sauras I can somewhat handle, but this one just elicits a definite

:sick:

reaction without fail. One point for the sentiment in the lyrics, otherwise I see no redeeming qualities here.

 

Overall, agree with all those who said some of this just sounds waaaay too artificial. Much of the production really ruins it for me.

 

And agree with that Canadian Press review which said some of these songs sound like "someone at the label decided at the last minute they wanted to hit a couple more radio formats with this thing", because clearly a bunch of people here love the exact songs I think completely ruin the album. I suppose it has something for everybody, but a cohesive whole it is not.

 

In general, I don't think it quite measures up to Sans attendre (and needless to say I miss JJG).

Edited August 29, 2016 at 03:48 AM by scielle

[scielle]

I'm not a fan of the Zaho songs, Ma Faille and Tu Sauras whatsoever. In Ma Faille it just seems like she's just imitating Zaho or just sang over her voice. I totally can see why people like it because it's pure pop and catchy but it's just doesn't cut it for me. It just seems like a song for your average pop singer and comparing it to a JJG production, it's nowhere near there in my opinion of course. Tu Sauras is repetitive and I don't know what's the right word but it has an immature pedestrian teenager production to me.

Agree on the Zaho front. I see some redeeming qualities in Ma faille, but in general, seems to me she was the worst thing to happen to this album. Just formulaic, juvenile, and boring. And Celine trying to do this kind of thing just sounds fake and forced. Completely lacks authenticity.

 

I can't review the bonus tracks since we in the U.S can't get it and I'm still waiting for the vinyl to come tmw but overall I'd say this is a great album.

 

It's on Google Play, you know https://play.google.com/store/music/album/C%C3%A9line_Dion_Encore_un_soir_Deluxe_Edition?id=Blyuq3eymd4i4z2pb6q4cyarfju&hl=en

 

I absolutely adored the art of Sans Attendre and René fought with Céline with going with that theme instead of her typical photoshoot and poses and he was absolutely right! It stood out and made you think of the album as a whole. Also she's photoshopped beyond belief but in the end it's about the music and I'd give this album 8.8 out of 10!

Me too! I absolutely loved the design of Sans attendre and wish she went in that direction more often. Far more interesting.

[stone]

 

Agree on the Zaho front. I see some redeeming qualities in Ma faille, but in general, seems to me she was the worst thing to happen to this album. Just formulaic, juvenile, and boring. And Celine trying to do this kind of thing just sounds fake and forced. Completely lacks authenticity.

 

 

 

It's on Google Play, you know https://play.google.com/store/music/album/C%C3%A9line_Dion_Encore_un_soir_Deluxe_Edition?id=Blyuq3eymd4i4z2pb6q4cyarfju&hl=en

 

 

Me too! I absolutely loved the design of Sans attendre and wish she went in that direction more often. Far more interesting.

 

OMG thank god those 2 songs were bonus tracks! Completely agreed with your review on all the songs except for Les Yeux Au Ciel. À Vous is terrible! Ugh not a fan and agreed on Ma Force. I love love love country but it's not 100% there. I totally see how these two songs were added bonus tracks. I was hoping from the positive reviews that I'd like them, but it's just not up to par whatsoever, especially À Vous.

[TiagoFragoso05]

I'm ok with the album as a dance/pop album, but it's not what is expected at this time in her life, meaning her husband passed away just 6 months ago. And how they promoted EUS as if it was an album about her new chapter yes, but a new chapter of dancing up a storm on the dance floor to disco-pop music? the album leaves me confused. There's a few catchy songs on it but the timing is all wrong.

 

but i think that's all Rene wanted, not to make a deal out of his death for a long time, the show must go on as single kinda came to show that she was ready to go ( my point of view). Probably he knew some of the songs like encore un soir, im sure he gave directions, but now celine is the "boss" and she did not wanted to make a sad album, and i agree and loved the idea of dancing songs. but at the same time there's meaningful songs as well like encore un soir, je nous veux, toutes ces choses .. so emotional as well ( my point of view) so its a perfect mix of emotion and dance for me..

[TiagoFragoso05]

OMG thank god those 2 songs were bonus tracks! Completely agreed with your review on all the songs except for Les Yeux Au Ciel. À Vous is terrible! Ugh not a fan and agreed on Ma Force. I love love love country but it's not 100% there. I totally see how these two songs were added bonus tracks. I was hoping from the positive reviews that I'd like them, but it's just not up to par whatsoever, especially À Vous.

 

i really liked the bonus track its cool, catchy..not a song expected by celine i think thats why i liked .. i do prefer ma force though. idk i loved the album.. i just wanted THR really remastered.

[max24]

Album: Encore un soir

 

iTunes:

 

#1 Belgium

#1 Canada

#1 France

#1 Luxembourg

#2 Switzerland - fans in Switzerland, make it #1 already

#3 Qatar

#3 United Arab Emirates

#4 Oman

#5 Mauritius

#6 Czech Republic

#6 Jordan

#8 Austria

#8 Moldova

#8 Russia

#9 Italy

#9 Netherlands

#9 Turkey

#10 Germany

#12 Moldova

#13 Spain

#14 South Africa

#15 Lebanon

#15 Poland

#15 Taiwan

#17 Hong Kong

#18 Sweden

#19 Norway

#25 Belarus

#26 Singapore

#27 Brazil

#28 Egypt

#36 Mauritius

#44 Saudi Arabia

#52 India

#55 Greece

#56 Slovenia

#57 Estonia

#59 Belarus

#62 Denmark

#77 Costa Rica

#79 United States - fans in the US, Celine can make history entering the Billboard 200, help her

#86 United Kingdom

#89 Mexico

#119 Israel

#121 Japan

#128 Cyprus

#140 Argentina

#143 Portugal

#144 Vietnam

#148 Bulgaria

#153 Finland

#159 Romania

#166 Philippines

#171 Belgium

#191 Kazakhstan

[max24]

France

 

iTunes Songs:

1. Encore un soir

73. Toutes ces choses

79. Trois heures vingt

86. Ordinaire

111. Si c'était à refaire

144. Je nous veux

149. À la plus haute branche

162. Ma faille

166. Les yeux au ciel

171. Ma force

176. Parler à mon père

177. Pour Que Tu M'aimes Encore

 

Spotify:

164. Encore un soir

 

iTunes Albums:

1. Encore un soir

29. D'eux

41. On ne change pas

198. Loved Me Back to Life