Céline Dion Live 2017 (tour) - Official Topic

June 25, 2017 at 01:30 PM

It reminds me of her outfit back in 2006 A New Day

June 25, 2017 at 01:32 PM

Do you mean the "doctor, doctor" outfit as she called it on the a new day DVD?!?

June 25, 2017 at 01:40 PM

So my review of the London shows at the O2 -or the choir of one show, as I would call this experience, because most of the arena were singing at once with her during most of the show I'm not good neither at reviews nor summarising (I think that already became clear ) nor my English is far from perfect so please bear with me.

First of all, the O2 arena is impressively huge and the sound is great. I was in the front block on Tuesday and on the terraces on Wednesday and still the sound was clear and her voice reached you as if you were in front of her. There are speakers hanging off the ceiling up to the highest terraces so the sound is great even if you're at the back of the place. Excellent arena, really.

There were many pivotal moments during this show, but what gave me chills all the time is the response from the audience. I never expected such an overwhelming reaction from the public there. From the moment the music of the intro started to play and she went on with "The whispers in the morning...", the audience immediately stood up and were screaming and applauding like crazy. It gave you chills on every inch of your skin From that moment, everything was a continuous display of enthusiastic applause from a raving, roaring audience in genuine awe an energy. People stood up, people sat, only to stood up again within seconds or minutes, sometimes even during the same song. Needless to say this happened during ALL the uptempo songs, at the start of the show there wasn't a soul that wasn't standing during TPOL to welcome Celine and then dancing along IDAN, then we sat down during TC and LMBTL (to get some breath) and then all up again for TTWII and IA. You'd think this would calm down for the coming ballads, but you'd have to have seen the audience during Think Twice and The Reason -especially Think Twice-. The audience was raving, applauding and singing like demented

And the singing from the audience... Woah, that was like a cathedral and a choir of one. all singing in unison with Celine most of the songs. I was speechless for this reaction all the time.

THE SONGS: I won't comment on each one because most has been already said and commented enough, but to me there are few key moments on this show that stand out from the rest with striking difference from the rest of the songs:

Intro + The Power Of Love: what Scott has done with this song using it for the intro is just out of Céline's world. It's pure bliss. He has taken the song to a new level, and that intro has rediscovered it's original magic. It's the best intro they have done for a tour of her. Period. And just when you thought the intro was perfect enough and couldn't be a better song to open the show, Celine just added those heavenly vocals the second night, on Wednesday, right at the start of the intro (check for videos in YouTube). I tell, you, the audience have more than enough reasons to become wild with those adlibs Céline added to the intro, all of it happening while you can't still see her, but you realise something great it's going to happen and she's going to belt one of her signature songs in a way she's never done before.
I couldn't get the opening and those adlibs out of my head for the rest of the week. Just flabbergasting

I'm Alive: I was amazed to find how most of the audience knew the song and they sang along it and stood up again to dance. If they had to choose one song from the ANDHC album I'd rather have had A New Day Has Come, but I see how this song cheers up everyone and makes them dance too

It's All Coming Back To Me Now: there's no way she can get away from this song. The audience roared the moment it started to play

Think Twice: so welcome to the moment of the concert where you will be part of the biggest choir in the planet that night. I knew this song was a big one in the UK, but never expected the audience to sing along with such energy. Some were seated and singing, some were standing up, who cares. Everyone in the venue was so into the song and the moment that you know you were part of something special. The "no, no, no no" part gave me the chills again. I think Celine was genuinely impressed too, and she sang the song with a voice I thought it was lost years ago. All in all, Think Twice was a crazy moment during the London shows. Absolute madness from the British audience.

The Reason: people standing up again, the more the song built up, the more people was raving and singing like crazy. Impressive. She got another standing ovation with this one.

Refuse To Dance: so we just got to the best moment of this show for the hardcore fans like us, that were waiting new songs to be performed. I'll try to make it short, because you just have to find out for yourself: have some newly found sexiness of Celine, add some sensuality never seen on her while performing, add some adlibs and great vocals that do justice to the original album version, a little bit dancing here and there, and you got Refuse To Dance = the best surprise she could offer to hardcore fans that love Celine not only as a singer, but as the sensual and beautiful woman that she is, but barely explodes.
Key moments: Céline lying, stretching and sliding on the piano, all while putting on sensual faces to Scott. It's like IWCT videoclip part II, but even better. Audience is mostly sat during this performance, but I want to believe it's just because they're just so focuse and jaw-dropping to the woman they're just seeing do what she's doing in front of them
Ah, just one mistake: when she music starts to play, many people start to leave for drinks! They think it's an interlude, but it isn't! They have to fix this so the audience remains seated and enjoys the full performance.

Only for this moment, I demand a DVD of this tour.

Black Or White: we keep on with the sexiness The fan/air machine moment: another moment not to miss on this tour. I just can't get enough of it. Of course, she also gets the audience to stand up here and dance again. Good choice to warm up for the final part of the show.

Love Of My Life: I'm not a Queen song, and I didn't know this one, but it's a grower. I got to have Celine like 4-5 meters from me when she runs to the center of the arena, and at that point, whatever she sings to you, she got you in her pockets She's as beautiful as you see her in the pictures, if not more. That smile of her can melt you down, when she looks at you, she makes you feel as if you're the only one in the hall. What a moment Unfortunately, I had to choose between taking pictures or video, so I decided to take a video instead, but in the end, the quality isn't that impressive, so I'm not sharing it since there are way better videos around. I just thanked God all the time for making me a tall guy because I can say I had the best views on that moment Only the security guy separated me from getting closer to her.

So all in all, if I had to pick 3 songs from this tour, or the 3 best moments for me, that would be the Intro + TPOL, Refuse To Dance and Black Or White. These 3 moments sum up and combine pretty well what this tour has to offer: classic Celine, plus some new rare songs PLUS a sexy Celine that we barely get to see while performing.

The rest of the songs, you know about them, and what we think of most of them. The same ending with LCMM/RDMH/MHWGO, it's been all said many times. I gave up on criticising them because she's not going to give up on singing them either

Could they have risked more? Of course. They can always improve and do better. I still think last summer tour she risked much more and had more surprises and included more new songs than this tour. I still think that 15 songs out of 24 that were already performed during the 2008 tour is a bit too much, but hey, it was my first Celine show so I'm not complaining for that. I saw a voice in top shape and that's what worried me the most, so I'm more than happy to bear witness that there's Celine with great voice for many years to come. Just wait for the French leg, and she will probably make up for the English setlist with more surprises!

These are not favourites of mine, but I think they deserve some words:

How Does A Moment Last Forever: I'm not crazy about this song, but she got an standing ovation, so I get she wants to perform it in this tour.

Recovering: this is a song that the more she performs it live, the more it grow on you. She has clear vocals and performs it beautifully. She got an standing ovation again and for one minute or even two, so I get she wanted to perform it in this tour.

HER VOICE: What to say about her voice. I'm glad I attended the 3rd and 4th shows of this tour, because her vocals are clear and powerful again. There wasn't any raspiness on Tuesday, only a bit on Wednesday but barely noticeable at some specific points.

In a nutshell, the energy and feedback she was getting from the audience at the O2 all the time surely helped her to make one of the best concerts vocally talking that I've seen her perform in the last 8-10 years. What a top shape voice, what an audience, in rave and applause permanently. Wish it had been filmed!

I agree with many points of your review (I was there on June 20th, 2017) but I disagree the most with your opinion about LCMM/RDMH. It was again (last time I experienced it last year in Paris) one of the most dynamic moments of the concert where the audience was very active and behaved almost like crazy, including me

June 25, 2017 at 01:45 PM

here's a video of Celine leaving her hotel today

what is she saying,sounds like no i can't,can u translate please😊

June 25, 2017 at 01:48 PM

Agree with you.

I would LOVE to hear new songs.

But the reaction on these 2. It's amazing.

And although I've heard it many many many times, I LOVE it.

I agree with many points of your review (I was there on June 20th, 2017) but I disagree the most with your opinion about LCMM/RDMH. It was again (last time I experienced it last year in Paris) one of the most dynamic moments of the concert where the audience was very active and behaved almost like crazy, including me

June 25, 2017 at 01:55 PM

Agree with you.

I would LOVE to hear new songs.
But the reaction on these 2. It's amazing.
And although I've heard it many many many times, I LOVE it.

One of the biggest cheers of the night was when RDMH started!

June 25, 2017 at 02:13 PM

Can someone explain to me what happened before the hotel? Or have only the French speaking fans understood? I have seen nothing of the woman the celine has harassed?The Red Heads posted: Question simple : vous pensez qu'être enceinte ou traîner ses enfants en bas âge pendant des heures d'attente devant l'hôtel, vous donne le droit d'exiger de Céline de s'arrêter spécialement pour vous?

Merci à Céline pour sa patience envers certains de ses fans LOURDINGUES. Chaque année, c'est pareil.

June 25, 2017 at 02:14 PM

My full concert audio from London on 20th June is now available. I did have some issues during Think Twice, Because You Loved Me and My Heart Will Go On but other than that I got the full show.

Available here:

Enjoy

June 25, 2017 at 02:24 PM

Mariah is in Paris with her twins. Wonder whether she and Cêline ever see each other socially (with both of them spending much time in Vegas and their kids being almost the same age). I guess they're probably friendly (mostly on account of Céline being a nice person ), but the two of them are like polar opposites, I can't imagine them actually liking each other...

Don't forget, Mariah sent Celine a greeting about Rene on her Socail media and she signed it "Love Always", Mariah

Here a few of my pictures from Arnhem!

https://www.instagra.../p/BVwizXAFDAf/

https://www.instagra.../p/BVwiotSFsLC/

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Where is the bikini one.

Celine couldn't care less about critics or reviews, she knows exactly what her public wants from her and you just need to read Twitter or Facebook posts to see that. Those are the important reviews and the word of mouth. I haven't heard a single bad comment from someone attending the tour so far, and those are the ones that later buy her albums and go to see her again in next tours. But even the worst of reviews can't deny she is on top of her game. It must be hard for haters to see how the lady that sings the Titanic song is as relevant and admired as ever. If the worst a music critic can say is that she sings the same songs as 10 years ago but still she sells out arenas then let them criticize

The worst thing for me is that she is copying exactly the Michael Jackson video. A legend should never be doing that, *cringe*

Tonight's the night for me guys!!! So excited!!

:D

Kev x

I thought she canceled in UK.

About to leave Manchester for Leeds and so excited! Hope everyone attending tonight has a great time, lets take a big chunk of MCR spirit to Yorkshire and honour the victims of the MCR Arena with songs of joy and love with our Queen Céline x

Does anybody know why she canceled Manchester? Was it because she didn't wanna take chances with terrorists and do they search ppl by pat-downs on your body and also through the metal detectors?

Celine's outfit leaving the hotel
https://www.instagra...gged=celinedion

Is it Law Roach dressing her like this? I hope these outfits are on loan and she didn't actually spend $ thousands of dollars on these odd :w00t:

outfits for one-time use only just for leaving the hotel.

June 25, 2017 at 02:25 PM

Does anyone know what time Veronica actually comes on ahead of Celine's show tonight?

Why were you asking? In order to arrive after her performance? :sofunny:

She's washed up, and tired performances. :wacko:

https://www.facebook...52391391513622/

You cannot beat this.

Celine can do so much better. She should sing it properly if she's gonna sing it, and stop rushing thru it. I hate when she does that. Rushes through a song like that. Pity! It could have been one of the best parts of the show!

June 25, 2017 at 02:32 PM

Does anybody know why she canceled Manchester? Was it because she didn't wanna take chances with terrorists and do they search ppl by pat-downs on your body and also through the metal detectors?

She cancelled the Manchester concert because the arena is still closed after the attack (I think it's due to be closed until the autumn). They have moved tonight's concert from Manchester to Leeds, so i suppose 'cancelled' is the wrong word for me to use, just moved.

And with regards to security, I think it depends on the arena. At the o2 in London there were metal detectors/ pat downs if the metal detectors went off and bag checks.

Edited June 25, 2017 at 02:33 PM by *kirstie*

June 25, 2017 at 02:53 PM

The Mail sure is quick with Celine fashion coverage! (not so quick with coverage of her actual music, mind you... :hmm: )

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4637450/Celine-Dion-sports-leather-dungarees-shades-Paris.html

I for one don't get this outfit (those shoes?! um...ok...), but fine. Whatever. Brave choice Celine, so more power to ya.

June 25, 2017 at 02:54 PM

Some of my photos;

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June 25, 2017 at 02:57 PM

my heart will go on in the fake dress - as I heard later -

Is this your recording?? You said before that she wore the different dress for MHWGO.

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June 25, 2017 at 02:58 PM

Is this your recording?? You said before that she wore the different dress for MHWGO.

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No i cannot remember saying that: however this is my video.

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June 25, 2017 at 03:05 PM

Yes Un seule fois CD/DVD 2013

That cheap dvd release.... with low video and subtitle quality (got granule) and not sharp.

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June 25, 2017 at 03:08 PM

Whahaha.

When you are too Diva, but just work as a plumber...

The Mail sure is quick with Celine fashion coverage! (not so quick with coverage of her actual music, mind you... )

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4637450/Celine-Dion-sports-leather-dungarees-shades-Paris.html

I for one don't get this outfit (those shoes?! um...ok...), but fine. Whatever. Brave choice Celine, so more power to ya.

June 25, 2017 at 03:08 PM

The Mail sure is quick with Celine fashion coverage! (not so quick with coverage of her actual music, mind you... )

http://www.dailymail...ades-Paris.html

I for one don't get this outfit (those shoes?! um...ok...), but fine. Whatever. Brave choice Celine, so more power to ya.

Any publicity is good, I'll take it.

Some of my photos;

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No i cannot remember saying that: however this is my video.

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what do you mean it's a "fake" dress?

June 25, 2017 at 03:10 PM

Any publicity is good, I'll take it.

what do you mean it's a "fake" dress?

Look at this picture and you understand why! https://www.instagram.com/p/BVnO3YQjVoq/

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June 25, 2017 at 03:12 PM

Why were you asking? In order to arrive after her performance? She's washed up, and tired performances.
Celine can do so much better. She should sing it properly if she's gonna sing it, and stop rushing thru it. I hate when she does that. Rushes through a song like that. Pity! It could have been one of the best parts of the show!

Sit down boy.

June 25, 2017 at 03:33 PM

Look at this picture and you understand why! https://www.instagra.../p/BVnO3YQjVoq/

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:sofunny:

Ok i guess they pulled off those wings and VOILA, shes wearing pants for the final segment where she goes in the back of the theatre much to the delight of the ones that paid cheap tickets . Haha

June 25, 2017 at 03:36 PM

Didn't take a whole lot of photos but did manage to snag a few.

Don't know why they rotated in here, were fine on my phone lol

Edited June 25, 2017 at 03:36 PM by Tyler1991

June 25, 2017 at 03:49 PM

I do like her sunglasses today. Very diva ish.

June 25, 2017 at 04:03 PM

Does anyone know what time Veronica actually comes on ahead of Celine's show tonight?

8pm she is usually on stage x

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June 25, 2017 at 04:26 PM

Did Celine do any interviews when she was in London does anyone know ?

June 25, 2017 at 04:50 PM

8pm she is usually on stage x

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In Arnhem Veronic was on stage before 8pm, I think she started at 7.45pm

June 25, 2017 at 04:52 PM

The Mail sure is quick with Celine fashion coverage! (not so quick with coverage of her actual music, mind you... )

http://www.dailymail...ades-Paris.html

I for one don't get this outfit (those shoes?! um...ok...), but fine. Whatever. Brave choice Celine, so more power to ya.

her shoes are made with some bathmat

June 25, 2017 at 04:54 PM

her shoes are made with some bathmat

Haha!! That made me laugh out loud.

I like the dungarees, the sunglasses and the shoes however, not so much.

June 25, 2017 at 05:30 PM

I'm so excited and around so many fans!!! I'm overwhelmed!

Yes! My time is now! It's been nearly 10 years!

Kev x

June 25, 2017 at 05:36 PM

I'm so excited and around so many fans!!! I'm overwhelmed!

Yes! My time is now! It's been nearly 10 years!

Kev x

Enjoy the show Kev - don't lose your voice! 😀

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