"Encore Un Soir" album - Official Topic

[scielle]

 

Only ALPHB, which surprisingly some of you like, is about suicide and doesn't concern Celine herself...

Surprisingly? What's so surprising?

It's a masterfully crafted song, with a lovely melody, gorgeous lyrics, beautiful production and magical delivery. What's not to love? Easily one of the best tunes on this record.

[Kian]

Well, I've been listening to the album since Friday and here's my review even though it's hard to write anything new since all of you dissected it to the last note .

I agree with so many of you that this album has 1F4T vibe and that's a great thing because it's my fave French album. Inject it with a dose of One Heart album and we have Encore un soir.

 

, the chorus brings something new to Celine repertoire, the way she sings it, the melody, it's familiar but different at the same time. The acoustic guitar and light drumming is perfect in this song.

 

<span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, "sans serif"2. L'étoile 10 / 10/span/span/pp /ppspan style="color: #000000"span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, "sans serif">YES!!! I was hoping she would record something like this. Screams to be released as single. It reminds me of Amir's On dirait and The Lumineers (especially HEY part). Uptempo and bursting with so much positive energy. You gotta love life listening to this <span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, "sans serif"img alt="" class="bbc_emoticon" src="http://www.celinedionforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/clap.gif" title="" /span style="color: #000000"span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, "sans serif"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, "sans serif" ./span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/pp /ppspan style="color: #000000"span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, "sans serif"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, "sans serif"span style="color: #000000"span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, "sans serif">Ma faille 10 / 10

 

Classic Goldman, I love it and even more the longer album version. I can't understand how can someone says it drags on at the end, it's only couple of seconds longer 5. Je nous veux 9 / 10

 

6. Les yeux au ciel 9 /10

 

Another uptempo song and new territory for Celine, but I prefer 7. Si c'était à refaire 4 / 10

 

8. Ordinaire 6 /10

 

. The guitar and strings are the only part I like in this.

 

Another great uptempo Zaho song. It's not some artistic achievement some would prefer but I like it a lot, it's cool and new Celine. Just wish the chorus is little less repetitive. Everything else works great for me.

 

Not feeling this one. It belongs to SA album imo. I have a feeling I heard her sing these kind of songs so many times before. Lullaby of this album. Next!

 

When it started I had a feeling I won't like but then the chorus kicked in and changed that feeling completely. Lovely little track. I wouldn't pick it as a single but it's nice album track and I wouldn't skip it.

 

I like it but it's too sad for me to listen to it every time. This album gives me such an energetic feeling and this song ruins that momentum for me. It IS beautiful song, I just have to be in the moment to appreciate it.

 

Can someone remind me why is this bonus track? I don't care if it fits an album or not, it deserves to be on the standard edition. SO different than all the other French songs she ever recorded. Great uptempo beat and song that makes you go dancing and going crazy. And don't drive while listening to this 14. Ma force 9 / 10

 

15. Trois heures vingt 10 /10

 

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[maria_k]

maybe that's why there is no promotion

 

they don't need it

 

 

but I hope they will wake up and do some to sell even MORE

 

I hope they will. At some point lol. This album can have impressive first week sales, but they also should care to keep its longevity in the charts, EUS definitely has the potential and material to do so

[anewdayhascome]

Surprisingly? What's so surprising?

It's a masterfully crafted song, with a lovely melody, gorgeous lyrics, beautiful production and magical delivery. What's not to love? Easily one of the best tunes on this record.

 

It's so monotonous that I see nothing gorgeous about it. The only change in melody is in 2min07 and even with those few guitar accords it's the same piano tune all the time. Masterfully crafted? It's so simple, almost on one instrument that it wasn't hard to craft. For me the most boring song on this great record.

[stone]

For those constantly following the iTunes Charts, you ought to consider a good amount of Céline fans buy the physical copies and not the digital downloads. The older folks still go to Target and pop the cd in a player!

[Peppercorn1991]

 

 

It's so monotonous that I see nothing gorgeous about it. The only change in melody is in 2min07 and even with those few guitar accords it's the same piano tune all the time. Masterfully crafted? It's so simple, almost on one instrument that it wasn't hard to craft. For me the most boring song on this great record.

 

Completely disagree! Sometimes something so simple is everything..... The harmonica is just gorgeous.....

 

Kev x

[maria_k]

I was about to ask this... Has Celine or anyone of her team officially stated this is a song dedicated to the fans? Or this is just fans' speculation?

 

I am asking this because I noticed that the lyrics are written in such a generic way that it could also apply to a lover who's been supportive.

 

it's not stated but I think line 'j'ai ouvert devant vous les pages de ma vie' makes it clear A Vpus is for fans, 'open book' - words she repeats twice per day in average

[anewdayhascome]

Completely disagree! Sometimes something so simple is everything..... The harmonica is just gorgeous.....

 

Kev x

 

Yeah... at the very very end... Until then I'm already asleep

[Moleque20]

So we may have 200K+ till Friday?

[A new day...]

maybe that's why there is no promotion

 

they don't need it

 

 

but I hope they will wake up and do some to sell even MORE

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Do you live in france to say this? Because Celine might no be present in france physically, but I can hear people talking about the album everywhere on the radio and TV. There was a Celine's special documentary on friday on D17, France Bleu... and this week RFM (radio) is also focusing on Celine with a contest to win a trip to Vegas. She's also everywhere in stores, with huge displays directly at the entrance of all the stores and supermarkets I've been.

[ryba]

it's not stated but I think line 'j'ai ouvert devant vous les pages de ma vie' makes it clear A Vpus is for fans, 'open book' - words she repeats twice per day in average

hahaha, it's true! :D

[Xpresso]

Who says this album has no theme!!??

The theme is life, death, and life after (someone's) death!!

That's why we have a lot of cute and calm ballads but also a lot of uptempo songs!

It's the balance to avoid making it a sad album... and it's a great idea.

And someone said À la plus haute branche doesn't concern Céline. Well hello! Sure the person committed suicide in the song, but the lyrics could be about anyone who lost someone (no matter how) and how he/she deals with it.

[Kian]

Well, I've been listening to the album since Friday and here's my review even though it's hard to write anything new since all of you dissected it to the last note .

I agree with so many of you that this album has 1F4T vibe and that's a great thing because it's my fave French album. Inject it with a dose of One Heart album and we have Encore un soir.

 

1. Plus qu'ailleurs (9/10)

Love this and I like the fact it's opening track, it doesn't always have to be some bombastic or "most logical track", it slowly invites you in on a journey. The chorus brings something new to Celine repertoire, the way she sings it, the melody, it's familiar but different at the same time. The acoustic guitar and light drumming is perfect in this song.

 

2. L'étoile (10/10)

YES!!! I was hoping she would record something like this. Screams to be released as single. It reminds me of Amir's On dirait and The Lumineers (especially HEY part). Uptempo and bursting with so much positive energy. You gotta love life listening to this

 

3. Ma faille (10/10)

I want to hear this live!!!! It would be perfect in concert as long they keep the energy from a studio version. It begins slowly and tricks you into thinking it's a ballad and then it change into mid-tempo. Love the piano at the beginning and then acoustic guitar kicks in. The part she sings "les mots, les mots" is so sensual and HOT. I melt everytime I hear it. Loving the delayed beat at the end of the last chorus, wish it was used once more.

 

4. Encore un soir (10/10)

Classic Goldman, I love it and even more the longer album version. I can't understand how can someone say it drags on at the end, it's only couple of seconds longer. I always felt that edit version was missing more piano at the beginning and it's there on album version. Always loved the ending so I'm glad it's little longer.

 

5. Je nous veux (9/10)

Back to classic Celine French ballad, and here it's not a bad thing. Best ballad on this album. Love the change on the second part of the song. Electric guitar is amazing on this one.

 

6. Les yeux au ciel (9/10)

Another uptempo song and new territory for Celine, but I prefer L'etoile. This one would rock performed in concert.

 

7. Si c'était à refaire (4/10)

Not my cup of tea. Every album has that one song I don't like, this is the one on this album. It's not a bad song and I can see why so many people like it but it's not for me.

 

8. Ordinaire (6/10)

I can't make myself to like this song more no matter how hard I try. I didn't like it much live and I don't like it much now. I guess I'm not a fan of these kind of "dramatic" songs. The guitar and strings are the only part I like in this. I can listen to it and even enjoy some parts but as a whole, it's not my thing. Hope it won't be second single.

 

9. Tu sauras (10/10)

Another great uptempo Zaho song. It's not some artistic achievement some would prefer but I like it a lot, it's cool and new Celine. Just wish the chorus is little less repetitive. Everything else works great for me.

 

10. Toutes ces choses (4/10)

Not feeling this one. It belongs to SA album imo. I have a feeling I heard her sing these kind of songs so many times before. Lullaby of this album. Next!

 

11. Le bonheur en face (8/10)

When it started I had a feeling I won't like but then the chorus kicked in and changed that feeling completely. Lovely little track. I wouldn't pick it as a single but it's nice album track and I wouldn't skip it.

 

12. À la plus haute branche (7/10)

I like it but it's too sad for me to listen to it every time. This album gives me such an energetic feeling and this song ruins that momentum for me. It IS beautiful song, I just have to be in the moment to appreciate it.

 

13. À vous (10/10)

Can someone remind me why is this bonus track? I don't care if it fits an album or not, it deserves to be on the standard edition. SO different than all the other French songs she ever recorded. Great uptempo beat and song that makes you go dancing and going crazy. And don't drive while listening to this

 

14. Ma force (9/10)

Another bonus song that should have been included on standard album. Strong 1F4T vibe on this, I wouldn't go as far as compare it to Retiens-moi (one of my favorites) but it would fit great on that album.

 

15. Trois heures vingt (10/10)

This song will always have a special place in my heart and I'm so happy it's included on this album as a closing track. What a beautiful tribute to Rene.

 

P.S. Can someone delete previous post, I have no idea what happened.

Edited August 29, 2016 at 12:41 PM by Kian

[Xpresso]

To me, there's no doubt that À vous is a thank you to the fans for being there and supporting her.

I take the line "I opened... the pages of my life" as if she's telling us the songs we just heard all say something about her life right now.

And I'm starting to really like the beat of that song - which I thought was a bit of a cheesy sound at first - but now I'm really enjoying it.

I was even humming it this morning while walking my dog.

[wjd]

According to one unverified Tweet, she's sold 127,000 copies of the new album in France alone in the first 48 hours.

 

If that is true, she's basically sold more in 2 days than what Britney Spears will sell in one full week in a market that 8-9 times bigger.

Edited August 29, 2016 at 01:52 PM by wjd

[Ericwwc]

Who is that guy btw? Lol

[Peppercorn1991]

So collectors how are you going to protect you LP? LMBTL came with a plastic cover for protection.

 

Really want to protect mine especially as it's white..

 

Kev x

[zuv]

Just received the deluxe edition box from Amazon. Its scares me that Plus Qu'Ailleurs will be the next single 😰

On the box there's a sticker where it says: including Encore un Soir et Plus Qu'ailleurs...

 

Argggg

[celinesounds]

I hope tomorrow get my copy

 

I'm so glad with this album

 

that I cant stop play Tu Sauras, a vous and les yeux au ciel

 

 

My top 3

 

 

 

I want to enjoy this album slowly, sounds fresh

 

we have been asking for an album like this for so long

 

Tu sauras in english could be a #1 hit in US

 

 

PS ordinaire sounds amazing, better than I expected

Edited August 29, 2016 at 02:32 PM by celinesounds

[LauCH]

 

Surprisingly? What's so surprising?

It's a masterfully crafted song, with a lovely melody, gorgeous lyrics, beautiful production and magical delivery. What's not to love? Easily one of the best tunes on this record.

 

Well said. Someone wrote this song after losing a friend from suicide. I think it's unbelievable how Celine manages to sing this song with such emotion when it doesn't concern her. A great tribute for the friend.

[Moleque20]

 

 

Well said. Someone wrote this song after losing a friend from suicide. I think it's unbelievable how Celine manages to sing this song with such emotion when it doesn't concern her. A great tribute for the friend.

 

Emotional: oui!

Nasal: oui aussi!

[Ericwwc]

I would die if they arrange the tracklist as this:

 

Part A: The ballad/powerhouse

1. Encore un soir

2. Ma force

3. Ordinaire

4. Si c'etait a faire

5. Je nous veux

 

Part B: The mid tempo and uptempo

6. Ma faille

7. Les yeux au ciel

8. L'etoile

9. A vous

10. Tu sauras

 

Part C: the relaxing easy listening

11. Le bonheur en face

12. A la plus haute branche

D 13. Plus qu'ailleurs

D 14. Toutes ches choses

D 15. Trois heures vingt

 

 

BTW，my favourite are

1. L'etoile

2. Encore un soir

3. Ordinaire

4. Les yeux au ciel

5. Ma force

Edited August 29, 2016 at 03:23 PM by Ericwwc

[LukeD]

Who says this album has no theme!!??

The theme is life, death, and life after (someone's) death!!

That's why we have a lot of cute and calm ballads but also a lot of uptempo songs!

It's the balance to avoid making it a sad album... and it's a great idea.

And someone said À la plus haute branche doesn't concern Céline. Well hello! Sure the person committed suicide in the song, but the lyrics could be about anyone who lost someone (no matter how) and how he/she deals with it.

Thank you for this post. Sometimes it is as if one has to explain the obvious here.

 

The recurring themes are appreciation of life (L'etoile, Je Nous Veux, Toutes Ces Choses, Le Bonheur En Face), loss/death (Encore Un Soir, Si C'etait A Refaire, A La Plus Haute Branche) and then a few romantic/love songs because after all this is a Celine Dion album. And they indeed managed to balance the album in the most perfect way. To me it is her most easy-listening French album along with 1F&4T and maybe D'eux which is close.

Edited August 29, 2016 at 04:00 PM by LukeD

[LukeD]

I think the reason why A Vous is placed in the Deluxe Edition is so that it attracts people buying it. And maybe they were too scared to include 2 up-tempo dance songs within the standard edition. Maybe it was considered too risky for the Celine world...! Edited August 29, 2016 at 04:07 PM by LukeD

[celine4evauk]

So collectors how are you going to protect you LP? LMBTL came with a plastic cover for protection.

 

Really want to protect mine especially as it's white..

 

Kev x

 

I use the plastic record sleeves.

[LukeD]

After listening to the album several times already, I think the best possible singles are...

 

1.Encore Un Soir

2.Ma Faille

3.Les Yeux Au Ciel

4.Tu Sauras or A Vous

 

I want to see whether I got this right or not.

Edited August 29, 2016 at 04:20 PM by LukeD

[anewdayhascome]

Just received the deluxe edition box from Amazon. Its scares me that Plus Qu'Ailleurs will be the next single

On the box there's a sticker where it says: including Encore un Soir et Plus Qu'ailleurs...

 

Argggg

 

LMBTL had Overjoyed on the sticker. You can relax

[vincentbonvegna]

I bought my deluxe edition and get my vinyl today. What did you find in your vinyl ?

I found the 2 vinyls and the Cd version. Do you have any booklet with pictures with the vinyl version ?

[anewdayhascome]

I bought my deluxe edition and get my vinyl today. What did you find in your vinyl ?

I found the 2 vinyls and the Cd version. Do you have any booklet with pictures with the vinyl version ?

 

No, there is no booklet in the vinyl

[vincentbonvegna]

 

No, there is no booklet in the vinyl

Thank you a little bit disappointed