Céline on Billboard Music Awards - May 21st, 2017

[jpatdeleon09]

BTW, The RC squad are hot! lol the short one in the right feels like a bodyguard haha

[Javito]

She sounded gorgeous tonight. End of story. Always trying to pick every performance apart bit by bit. Why not just enjoy the performance? Why over analyze? She performed miles better than anyone else on that stage tonight. But, let's pick her apart, instead of respecting that she was fabulous.

 

And here we go again... I did enjoy the performance, and a lot. That doesn't mean we have to be blind sheep and ignore what's obvious, but if that's your stand, just leave others comment.

 

I didn't say she sounded bad, I did say she sounded tired during the live part, which is pretty different than saying she sounded bad. And then the contrast with the climax with playback was pretty noticeable. And people has noticed this too, the public is not stupid and some people is commenting on this playback use too (read comments in this video)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtiEK7vZDpI

 

And if you think I'm the kind of fan who loves to tear her apart everytime she uses/not uses playback, you've got the wrong guy here too. I suggest that you just stop being oversensitive about every single critic we say here about her, and accept that other fans can opine about what was obvious, as long as we're doing it respectfully, as we are

Edited May 22, 2017 at 10:52 AM by Javito

[the power of celine]

[A new day...]

Thank you so very much for the HQ video. Let's hope TC will quickly upload the performance on YouTube!

[Javito]

Trying to understand how it is disrespectful to say something negative about a vocal for a singer who is supposed to be about vocals.

 

Honestly, whenever people complain about someone expressing something negative- that complaint, or expectation that someone should bite their tongue is more disrespectful in my opinion.

 

This is not Britney or Madonna- just because visuals and other things are great doesn't mean we should assume the rest is.... we as fans have the right to express disappointment about any and all aspects of performance.

 

And yes, amazing performance. Looked beautiful, she "sounded" great, she is trending, big moment, publicity, standing ovation, everything is great and considered a successful night for celine and team of course...setting that aside does not mean there aren't aspects where we as fans cant expect more, because in my opinion - Celine is about the voice and their are aspects and concerns lately that have been raised.

 

Whether it's been album recording, promo appearances, tours, the line she is working on, and everything- her pace is just too much right now. Her voice can not handle the same wear and tear it could 20 years ago, or even 5 years ago for that matter. Literally even since 2011, 2012 2013 the durability has decreased....her amount of vocal rest to sound great is more than it was before. She needs to take care of the voice and slow it down. Adding more playback is not slowing down. Doing 10 shows a year instead of 70-100 would be nice. She could always sound like she did August of 2015, instead she is working herself so hard her voice continually sounds worse and more tired than the day before. I dont know if many of you truly know which songs are actually live, but if you listen to bootlegs and videos from each and every show obsessively paying attention to particularly the live songs- you should be worried if things continue this way.

 

Its going to be a long year considering we have shows up til the tour and shows after it also..... please rest Celine, just enjoy your boys for a bit, you've earned it!!!!

 

THANK YOU Tyler! :rolleyes:

 

If I could I would post that thank you with 96p font size and fill a whole page of this thread with it, because I couldn't have said it better...

 

Seems some people here are only ready to *CENSORED* about other fans' opinions, even when we are just peacefully and respectfully stating the obvious here (well, I'm used to that by now )

 

And, what loving and enjoying a performance has to do with not discussing the details of it? Do we have to just post "I loved it" and period? Or that it was totally perfect and shut up??

 

Analysing everything (@CelinesDivo comment)? Hell yeah! We're here for that! Precisely to analyse everything! That's why this is a message board If you don't like it, just go to read the news about the performance (she's everywhere) and don't have an opinion. Just don't comment on anything, and be limited to read.

 

CelinesDivo, hope you understood it now

Edited May 22, 2017 at 11:05 AM by Javito

[twk3395]

Just got home after an exhausting 5 hour drive to the BBMA's this morning and another 5 hour drive home, but I wanted to give my opinion. Having seen Celine multiple times in concert over the years, I have to say this was my favorite performance I've ever seen here do in concert. I was in the upper section of the arena, and had a great view of the entire audience plus Celine. Everyone was singing. Everyone was crying. Her orchestra (or at least members of her orchestra) was there, and they were located behind the screen showing the video montage. I saw them setting up their equipment and they walked out before Celine came on. The mood was electric, and she received the longest standing ovation of the night. The audience was simply amazed and in awe the entire time. I still haven't recovered from what I saw. In person, it simply was that amazing. Everyone was singing the first chorus, and it continued from there. MHWGO hasn't made me cry in years, however, I didn't make it halfway through the second verse before I was joining the rest of the audience in sobbing.

 

I could tell the final chorus was the vegas lipped, but she sounded so perfect during the first half that I couldn't care less if she lipped the whole thing or not. It honestly was one of the best performances I've seen her do and I couldn't be prouder as a fan. She truly was the highlight of the show for many of the audience members that attended.

 

I'm still in total awe of how amazing it was... I feel so lucky to have been there to see it in person. It was truly magical. Couldn't be more proud to be a Celine fan right now!!!!!! She simply killed it!

[WaterFromTheMoon]

She looked stunning ❤️

[CelinesDIVO5]

MHWGO is actually 19 and a half years old now! Seems like the BMAs rushed to celebrate its 20th anniversary, which is probably due to the fact that Celine stole the show last year. I think they just created an excuse to bring her back. I'm now wondering what they will come up with next year. Hopefully, the promotion of the new album will be enough reason!

 

Well, there's only one BBMA a year, so this was their only opportunity really.

[giannislyber]

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Thanks for sharing!

[Javito]

This times infinity!

 

I will add more to this. It's been my experience that people who try to silence others are very insecure individuals. Typically, when they try to shut others up, it is because a nerve of truth has been hit. One they are typically in denial about, and/or don't want to face for whatever reason(s).

 

Well just be thankful you're not always the first in that list here Shall I welcome you to my club soon?

 

I feel that is a fair statement.

 

Appreciate it, yes....i do...just as I appreciate her show must go on performance from last year. It's funny- I complain about that as well, however it is still a huge moment for her career and whenever I torture friends with Celine which i often do- that is a performance I always show. Along with i surrender from a new day.

 

I appreciate all the elements of the performance that there are to appreciate. It's just important to note that there are a dozen elements of a performance and just because some are positive doesn't mean all have to be. It's fair to comment on all elements in my eyes.

 

And yes, overall in the grand scheme of things as I said - it was a successful nite for celine. Positive for her, good reception, wonderful actually. Looked great. Beautiful setting. Positive tweeting, trending. Prob gonns chart. But just because i acknowledge that doesn't mean I shouldn't be able to also analyze the vocal aspect. I'm a person who burns live performances onto CD's to drive around and listen to simply because listening to the CD versions get boring after so many times. Lol. So yes, I love Celine for many reasons but vocally I do hold her to a high standard!!! The day I stop critiquing her vocal is the day i stop caring which means I'm not a fan. That day will not come.

 

The rational levels of your common sense just amaze me. You don't know how much I thank you for your post

 

And again, some here need to look up again the definition of a forum or a message board. And also a review of what the word "disrespectful", "respect" mean and how they are used and when you are being disrespectful, that wouldn't hurt them too.

 

I wasn't necessarily speaking of you specifically. You tend to be more objective on your opinions. Your review from last year's tour was stellar! I just know exactly who is going to complain at the very moment they do, and I know exactly what they are going to complain about. People will complain about something, and Celine will do the opposite and then they will complain about that. It's a never ending, and vicious cycle. The woman can't win with some of the people on this forum. It takes so much energy to complain and be negative. I can't imagine people's every day lives, if Celine Dion is something they complain about as much as they do, and for that I feel sorry. I absolutely do not agree with everything she does. But I don't harp on it! She's a human being. A 49 year old human being, who has been BELTING her face off since she was 12 years old! I'll watch her perform, and if it's an off night...ok, fine! She's a skilled vocalist and a disciplined one at that...albeit not as disciplined as she was at the peak of her career. Am I nervous for her sometimes? As a singer myself...yes. I sometimes am nervous for her. But then she will come out and blow us all away. She will be fine, and she doesn't need her fans dissecting every single note that comes out of her mouth. If WE think she had an off night...imagine what Celine must think when she's had an off night! I do hold her to a high vocal standard as well, but I've also had to take a step back and factor in things like age, number of shows, her stress over the last year, and the fact that (as much as it pains me to be the truth) her voice is no longer her child. I firmly believe that if she didn't think she could do it anymore, she wouldn't.

 

I'm far from an insecure person, thank you. I'm not trying to shut others up. I'm just trying to figure out why...WHY THE SAME SHÍT ALWAYS HAS TO BE COMPLAINED ABOUT. Find something else to say!!! It's always the same, even when it has nothing to do with the topic at hand. We could be talking about a specific topic, and then all of a sudden, unrelated to anything, there you are complaining about why TYLAM wasn't sung in "A New Day..." or f$&king YouTube audio videos not being available when you own every freakin album she's ever recorded. Yes, you Joe. I'm calling you out because I'm replying to you specifically.

 

Then there are the people who complain about the same myriad of crap...set list, dresses, clothing, playback, why a song written by a certain artist doesn't sound the way they wanted it to...and then complain about it for 7 months after it's release. It's NAUSEATING. And then the same people complaining about all of this, will purchase a ticket to a concert on the other side of the world...and my guess is, they will complain about that too.

 

Oh you didn't, really? Well apparently a several bunch of members here have perceived exactly the opposite, that you did try to silence opinions. And me being the first one to start with of course (what a surprise) . Just because I noticed, for the very first time, when she sings live and when she uses playback, and I showed my concern. Yes! It worries me, because I'm a fan. And a fan can show both excitement and content and disappointment at the same time. Deal with that CelinesDivo, the sooner the better

 

And yes, I'll say it again, I think I have noticed for the very first time since I'm a fan (18 years ago) when she is singing live and when she is using playback (can I have some prize for this!? ), because with this performance, I was paying attention for the very first time about the damn issue of the playback. Has the insane endless discussion about playback use in other threads something to do with it? Probably! Am I complaining and bitching about all those countless fans experts in the playback thing, and has that ruined my experience the least? Of course NOT. Because I'm not going to have a tantrum now against all those who have brought up the playback topic for years and years, when I was simply deaf/uninterested about that. So I just scrolled down those comments. Something I suggest you doing, if any comment here displeases you, as this does

 

But you hadn't enough time to attack my post, as if I was one of those infinite members who are always raising the alarm when she sings playback/live in Vegas with every bootleg we get. I said it, you came against the wrong member here. Go find any of those who are the experts on this, not me! Thank you

[Moleque20]

+100 armor

+20% holy spells reflection

+30% chance for blinding

 

It is so white. It reflects everything and blinds the opponent. But the performance was really good.

Edited May 22, 2017 at 11:42 AM by Moleque20

[angelil78]

I love this photo haha

 

[Xpresso]

When I first saw Céline, I thought "Oh My she looks like a giant white shell..." But then this beautiful pearl emerged!

She looked stunning! In the short interview she gave after her performance you can tell her voice is a bit lower than usual.

Maybe she has some allergies at this time of year, just like I do!

But she still sounded amazing if you ask me. And obviously this was not completely lipped. Maybe a few lines were but that's about it.

Very happy to see Céline finally get praised for her talent by the public and the industry. Better late than never!

I didn't watch the show but I'd be curious to know how many singers lipped their entire performance...

[stevo]

Legend: confirmed.

[Xpresso]

Ok some of you... enough already. We do know what a message board is and we do know what respect means.

Now, why don't you practice what you preach!!??

[LcMason]

I literally still cannot.

[Xpresso]

I wish Céline would one day wear a big dark wig with curls (like Cher wore on the show) while singing some of her older songs like Nothing Broken But My Heart, Unison, Did You Give Enough Love, etc.

[Davey84]

 

The White Witch!!

[Javito]

She could have continued singing "I get wings to fly oh oh I'm alive" with this dress , and then being absorbed to the ceiling into the chandelier as an out-of-this-world creature :in_love:

 

I love the dress.

Edited May 22, 2017 at 12:13 PM by Javito

[zuv]

Her make up and hair was on point. Like perfect!

[CelinesDIVO5]

 

 

Well just be thankful you're not always the first in that list here Shall I welcome you to my club soon?

 

 

 

The rational levels of your common sense just amaze me. You don't know how much I thank you for your post

 

And again, some here need to look up again the definition of a forum or a message board. And also a review of what the word "disrespectful", "respect" mean and how they are used and when you are being disrespectful, that wouldn't hurt them too.

 

 

 

 

 

Oh you didn't, really? Well apparently a several bunch of members here have perceived exactly the opposite, that you did try to silence opinions. And me being the first one to start with of course (what a surprise) . Just because I noticed, for the very first time, when she sings live and when she uses playback, and I showed my concern. Yes! It worries me, because I'm a fan. And a fan can show both excitement and content and disappointment at the same time. Deal with that CelinesDivo, the sooner the better

 

And yes, I'll say it again, I think I have noticed for the very first time since I'm a fan (18 years ago) when she is singing live and when she is using playback (can I have some prize for this!? ), because with this performance, I was paying attention for the very first time about the damn issue of the playback. Has the insane endless discussion about playback use in other threads something to do with it? Probably! Am I complaining and bitching about all those countless fans experts in the playback thing, and has that ruined my experience the least? Of course NOT. Because I'm not going to have a tantrum now against all those who have brought up the playback topic for years and years, when I was simply deaf/uninterested about that. So I just scrolled down those comments. Something I suggest you doing, if any comment here displeases you, as this does

 

But you hadn't enough time to attack my post, as if I was one of those infinite members who are always raising the alarm when she sings playback/live in Vegas with every bootleg we get. I said it, you came against the wrong member here. Go find any of those who are the experts on this, not me! Thank you

 

 

Several bunch? Only 2 said something to me, and one understood why I felt the way that I felt, after I explained why I reacted the way that I did.

 

"Okay so I know general audience loved it to bits, but here as hardcore fans we can comment."

 

My problem is NOT that people comment on such things, it's the fact that the same lot of you never let the moment, be a moment, FOR JUST A MOMENT. Regardless of how beautiful the moment was, you all go RIGHT IN with "what could be better, how terrible or tired she sounded, playback or not, what she should have worn, what she should have sung, what she shouldn't have sung, the Vegas show is boring (because we watch it every freakin night), stop singing covers..." and then you buy tickets to see her, and talk about how disappointed she will make you if she doesn't sound up to your standard...after incessantly complaining about everything else beforehand...for years. Whether it be one thing or another, she gets picked apart on this forum for every little thing.

 

You complain about EVERYTHING ELSE. You don't get a prize for choosing a new reason to complain.

[Chad-IV]

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Thank you!!

[CSCfan]

Last night's performance made it 555% official now: she has achieved legend status. 🙌

 

Céline is simply incomparable. ❤️

[jaapjan]

Wow what a performance ! loved the new embellishments in her vocal.

[scielle]

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[CelinesDIVO5]

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That second one is hilarious #120YearsOld

[cher&celinefan]

Thanks for sharing!

[artistman2007]

I liked her attitude with drake ,like I don't care lool

[jpatdeleon09]

MHWGO is actually 19 and a half years old now! Seems like the BMAs rushed to celebrate its 20th anniversary, which is probably due to the fact that Celine stole the show last year. I think they just created an excuse to bring her back. I'm now wondering what they will come up with next year. Hopefully, the promotion of the new album will be enough reason!

 

Beauty And The Beast? For Oscars

[DionFanAlways]

I love this photo haha

 

Omg! I absolutely love this!