Celine (Las Vegas show) [ends: June 8th, 2019] - Official topic

[Davey84]

 

That was a French tour, and her French music has never been embraced in either "A new day" or "Céline"... I think there is much better chance of English songs being added from the 2017 tour to the Vegas show.

Yes it's a French tour, I know that. But the essence of the tour: singing (and ENJOY) singing songs you haven't ever sung live or haven't sung live in ages... that could have rubbed on the Vegas set. I'm not asking for Love by another name, but songs like IYAMT, TT, ISSW would have been a nice change.

 

And she's FRENCH for crying out loud! She should make a deal out of adding a meaningful French song to the show. Even if you don't know French with an introduction and the visuals anyone can "get" the song.

[DionFanAlways]

Yes it's a French tour, I know that. But the essence of the tour: singing (and ENJOY) singing songs you haven't ever sung live or haven't sung live in ages... that could have rubbed on the Vegas set. I'm not asking for Love by another name, but songs like IYAMT, TT, ISSW would have been a nice change.

 

And she's FRENCH for crying out loud! She should make a deal out of adding a meaningful French song to the show. Even if you don't know French with an introduction and the visuals anyone can "get" the song.

Exactly! I was so sure she would have continued that fire that she had but then someone must have called the fire department and put it out.....

For the life of me I still don't get the addition of Quand Ca Balance. (yes I know....a jazz number but come on!)

Edited April 5, 2017 at 09:15 PM by DionFanAlways

[Shaun]

The thing is, no Celine song stands a chance of becoming a "classic" in her concerts if she only ever adds new songs for a few months at a time before dumping them literally forever. For example, does anyone honestly think we'll ever see LMBTL or TC in a Celine concert ever again?

 

The likes of "I Surrender" and "Incredible" were not major songs or hits but Celine / Mego / Scott liked them and kept them in the show and suddenly they become "known" songs for general fans without ever having been worldwide smashes.

 

When she adds any new song they don't have to be covers. She had hundreds of her own to pick from.

[Niko's]

INFO --> 37 additional dates added for this show, from september 19th 2017 until january 20th 2018.

 

source : http://www.celinedion.com/tour

Edited April 5, 2017 at 09:28 PM by Niko's

[celine4evauk]

She's playing New Year's Eve!

[mirage]

Any new pictures from the tourbook?

 

[Javito]

I take this comment from a fellow fan in the Spanish section, about her views of what Vegas means today: minimum effort, with the maximum performance. And it's completely true about this show

 

And the thought of excusing the absence of any new addition to the fact that they're rehearsing for the upcoming tour, that's just ridiculous to the extreme of embarrassment. Hello??? She has literally hundreds of songs to choose from!!! It's not like the hardest thing to do to include a couple of new songs in the setlist?? It's not like her repertoire is limited and has to keep the exclusive for upcoming events. She could have rehearsed ANY song of her repertoire, even the songs she will bring to the tour, and test them with the audience before hitting the road next summer (she would kill two birds with one stone by doing this actually!). I repeat, just a couple of songs -nobody here is expecting a full revamp of the show that will probably arrive later on-, but not bringing 2 or 3 new songs every time she stops and resumes her residency, that is nosense and has had no excuse since the start of the whole thing in 2003.

 

If they were asking a baker or a plumber to rehearse 2 new songs for that show every 5-6 months, well that would be kind of tough for them, but we're talking about a whole team of 30 to 50 musicians and an orchestra director to do so??? Is really that complicated? What else is a singer expected to do?

 

This is stagnation at its pure best. And it's not like this is the first time she comes back with the same thing to the millimeter. We're tired of always waiting and hoping for little changes the day before she resumes her residency and then bang!, everything stays the same the next day

 

I certainly give all the credit to Céline for being the greatest hard-working artist out there. However, we can't say she's one to rack her brains when it comes to bringing some innovation to her concerts. And this has stayed mostly the same show since 4 YEARS already. Count the number of shows in between

 

That said, I wholeheartedly admire her for still filling that house today. I suppose the audience she gets doesn't care the least what she sings, as long as they get those powerful vocals (even if they sound more uninspired each day) and then they are entertained.

Edited April 5, 2017 at 09:44 PM by Javito

[Davey84]

The thing is, no Celine song stands a chance of becoming a "classic" in her concerts if she only ever adds new songs for a few months at a time before dumping them literally forever. For example, does anyone honestly think we'll ever see LMBTL or TC in a Celine concert ever again?

 

The likes of "I Surrender" and "Incredible" were not major songs or hits but Celine / Mego / Scott liked them and kept them in the show and suddenly they become "known" songs for general fans without ever having been worldwide smashes.

 

When she adds any new song they don't have to be covers. She had hundreds of her own to pick from.

There's a difference between "dumping" songs and "refreshing and evolving" the show. Many say: most of the visitors don't know the show, the songs, they see the show for the first time ETC ETC. So what's the big difference if they get to hear IYAMT instead of Incredible? It'll be a first time for them too and they'll enjoy it just as much , but for us die hard fans, the band, but mostly Celine! It would be a breath of fresh air!! Unfortunately the longer the show runs (AND, TWCT, Celine) the worse it gets. It doesn't evolve, it gets cut, uninspiring and short.

 

Like I said before.... why is the acoustic medley still the same?! If there's a part that could (party) change then it's that part!

 

*rant over*

[Shaun]

There's a difference between "dumping" songs and "refreshing and evolving" the show. Many say: most of the visitors don't know the show, the songs, they see the show for the first time ETC ETC. So what's the big difference if they get to hear IYAMT instead of Incredible? It'll be a first time for them too and they'll enjoy it just as much , but for us die hard fans, the band, but mostly Celine! It would be a breath of fresh air!! Unfortunately the longer the show runs (AND, TWCT, Celine) the worse it gets. It doesn't evolve, it gets cut, uninspiring and short.

 

Like I said before.... why is the acoustic medley still the same?! If there's a part that could (party) change then it's that part!

 

*rant over*

 

I hear you Davey and agree totally. I guess what I meant by the "dumping" comment is never do they replace songs. Like you say they just get cut. Or, on the very rare occasions they do add songs, it's one she's performed previously (RDMH) or it's a cover.

[CelinesDIVO5]

I'm going to reiterate a point I always make because it's true. It's a show that is based. While some of you feel the "concept" might be uninspired, there's a set list for a reason. I'd love to hear new songs, but the reality is that (and here's my reiterated point), that we are the only people who are watching these videos every single night. Of course it's going to come off boring to us eventually. Without YouTube, we wouldn't be doing this. I feel that we who are complaining about it so often, our complaints are null and void...unless we are spending money to see her every night. And let's face it...we are not doing that. And if we were doing so, then the joke would be on us for getting bored, because we would be paying for it. We are getting free "OK at best" quality videos of this show. Night after night. We have no basis to complain about a show that we are paying little money, if at all, to see. Edited April 5, 2017 at 10:06 PM by CelinesDIVO5

[angelil78]

 

That said, I wholeheartedly admire her for still filling that house today. I suppose the audience she gets doesn't care the least what she sings, as long as they get those powerful vocals (even if they sound more uninspired each day) and then they are entertained.

 

Even though her voice has changed, I think she has a fantastic voice. I wouldn't call her vocals uninspired.

[Shaun]

I'm going to reiterate a point I always make because it's true. It's a show that is based. While some of you feel the "concept" might be uninspired, there's a set list for a reason. I'd love to hear new songs, but the reality is that (and here's my reiterated point), that we are the only people who are watching these videos every single night. Of course it's going to come off boring to us eventually. Without YouTube, we wouldn't be doing this. I feel that we who are complaining about it so often, our complaints are null and void...unless we are spending money to see her every night. And let's face it...we are not doing that. And if we were doing so, then the joke would be on us for getting bored, because we would be paying for it. We are getting free "OK at best" quality videos of this show. Night after night. We have no basis to complain about a show that we are paying little money, if at all, to see.

 

Also a fair point.

[smw]

I'm in Vegas!

 

Lots of excitement here. Celine's poster is everywhere.

 

She is Queen of Vegas!

 

Thrilled to see the show tonight. She is always incredible.

[Javito]

Whoever singer out there that had the chances Céline has had with this residency, the amount of shows and the vast repertoire she has, she would have gone through her entire catalogue of songs at least once. It's the dream of every singer!

 

Within each and every of the thousand shows she has done there, she could have premiered every song she has recorded in her career, by only including one new song on each show, and that only during the first three years of A New Day (of course I've never expected her to do this nor to sing every song she has ever recorded, but you get the idea).

 

But I'm afraid Celine has installed herself in such convenience with this show and Vegas that the more she says she's "tired of singing the same songs", the hardest to believe she is If she was that tired, she would be changing and refreshing this show at the slightest chance, since 2003, and every time she has a break and gets back to that stage.

Edited April 5, 2017 at 11:16 PM by Javito

[SuperLove4Celine]

 

 

That was a French tour, and her French music has never been embraced in either "A new day" or "Céline"... I think there is much better chance of English songs being added from the 2017 tour to the Vegas show.

 

Incorrect. "A New Day..." embraced "Et je t'aime encore" and "Pour que tu m'aimes encore" - two Celine French originals. The show "Celine" has only ever included two French covers and no French Celine originals. That is unless you count the very minimal performances of "S'il suffisait d'aimer."

Edited April 5, 2017 at 11:23 PM by SuperLove4Celine

[DionFanAlways]

I want in on the laughter!

[twk3395]

As much as many of us wish that she'd change her setlist every time she comes back from a break, its unrealistic. Britney's residency has only had one revamp, and minor set list changes besides then. Beyonce's Formation Tour didn't change too much except graphics. Adele's setlist has barley changed since opening night. Michael Jackson's HIStory tour removed more songs then it added during its run, and saw minimal setlist changes. Few artists change their setlist's that often.

 

Also, the stage hands were still setting up the stage the day before yesterday's concert. To put a new song in the setlist would take at least a day's worth of rehearsal in order to program the lights, screens, and whatever other effects the needed. She may very well wanted to add a new song, but just didn't have the time to do it. Vegas isn't going to be the 2016 tour (which was probably my favorite tour besides TCWT that she's done). She's balancing other stuff and like others have said, Vegas is on the back burner.

[Melanieletitia]

INFO --> 37 additional dates added for this show, from september 19th 2017 until january 20th 2018.

 

source : http://www.celinedion.com/tour

 

The dates have been removed from her page now. Probably accidentally posted it too early. Dying to purchase tickets though! Hopefully soon.

[jpatdeleon09]

I think quand ce balance should be out and replace it with real french celine dion songs. PQTME, ONCP (she can dance there), SSD.

 

I want to hear her sing HYEBIL again

 

There are so many songs that she haven't sung in live. From her 1990 album up to now.

 

She can sing When I Need You, etc. She should review her past albums again.

Edited April 6, 2017 at 02:46 AM by jpatdeleon09

[CelineDionFreak]

I think quand ce balance should be out and replace it with real french celine dion songs. PQTME, ONCP (she can dance there), SSD.

 

I want to hear her sing HYEBIL again

 

There are so many songs that she haven't sung in live. From her 1990 album up to now.

 

She can sing When I Need You, etc. She should review her past albums again.

I've always wanted to see ONCP and HYEBIL in the show

[Kristinaz]

First photo

https://www.instagram.com/p/BShzePVg9NM/

[Kristinaz]

Really slow tonight...

 

We're onto Beauty and the Beast now

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSh2blhjCbr/

Edited April 6, 2017 at 03:34 AM by Kristinaz

[Kristinaz]

First video of the night. The Medley

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSh58ZEBDKG/

[Kristinaz]

MHWGO

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSh6sm6Bb4u/

[Kristinaz]

Encore photos

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSh9Wl-h8fL/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSh9kiVhZ7U/

[Kristinaz]

RDMH

https://www.instagra.../p/BSh9zj7BM6K/

 

I am sure more stuff will show up shortly but I am going to bow out a bit early tonight. I've had a REALLY long day and I honestly have no idea how I am even doing this right now. Sorry guys but I will be back(as always) on Friday rested and ready to go. Keep checking instagram and youtube as I said I have no doubt more stuff will pop up soon. Good night from me.

Edited April 6, 2017 at 04:43 AM by Kristinaz

[TiagoFragoso05]

just a few songs

https://youtu.be/psHpL0Jisi0

[smw]

Beautiful, beautiful show tonight. Awesome crowd.

 

Celine sounded very strong and looked stunning as always!

 

I was particularly struck by Recovering. It was fantastic.

 

She really seems to miss Rene and that hit me hard tonight that she's still noticeably struggling. She brought him up many times.

 

The highlight: the pit!!! Rushing down to the stage with incredibly excited fans and being SO close to Celine was truly EPIC. You can tell she adores that part of the concert.

 

I would love some new songs and visuals added in soon but for the general public it's a solid, memorable show!

 

She's an ICON.

[nomys]

I think it s good if she does not add something to the show before the tour. Tour as to be full of surprises.after the tour I would be ok if she removes the vegas show including some songs from the tour. I think she will offer a new song like encore un soir last year, around May. A brand new single for england and a new single from encore un soir in France. And I also think that bercy and o2 shows will be filmed and that we ll get a cd dvd like in 2010 for tcwt

[Javito]

So they just announced 37 more dates starting from September to January 2018. And she just resumed her shows in Vegas, with 27 concerts from April to June, and has an upcoming european tour with 25 more concerts that will run until August, and then more Vegas. In total, 89 concerts until next year

 

Honestly I don't how this girl copes with it I fear for her voice, and I fear for the use of playback, which was something I never cared about, but there's no way she's singing live all this concerts at this pace

 

As much as many of us wish that she'd change her setlist every time she comes back from a break, its unrealistic. Britney's residency has only had one revamp, and minor set list changes besides then. Beyonce's Formation Tour didn't change too much except graphics. Adele's setlist has barley changed since opening night. Michael Jackson's HIStory tour removed more songs then it added during its run, and saw minimal setlist changes. Few artists change their setlist's that often.

 

Also, the stage hands were still setting up the stage the day before yesterday's concert. To put a new song in the setlist would take at least a day's worth of rehearsal in order to program the lights, screens, and whatever other effects the needed. She may very well wanted to add a new song, but just didn't have the time to do it. Vegas isn't going to be the 2016 tour (which was probably my favorite tour besides TCWT that she's done). She's balancing other stuff and like others have said, Vegas is on the back burner.

 

You are talking about tours, which last months and have a well defined lapse in time, and whose focus is (except for MJ) a precise and specific album.

 

We're talking about Celine, with a show that spans already 12 years of a permanent residency in Las Vegas. In those 12 years, Céline has seen 8 studio albums released. I think it's pretty different! There's been plenty of time in those 12 years to do A LOT of changes, revamps, song rehearsals and what not.