New Las Vegas residency show!

[Chantemoi]

She’s good at that, and you can keep going....but I’m content with listening to the album of songs I want to hear for $9.99 a month on Spotify.

Listen simplicity was welcomed after 5 years of over-the top shows, but now going back so so soon after leaving and offering a courage tour almost the same stuff as her last residency, why not give the fans something different... that’s why “A New Day...” was great, if we have to hear LCMM yet again, at least we could watch it with bald dude who can do flips and the spilts all while sliding from the stage.

 

 

Exactly! Give me a reason to pay $500 for a seat lol

[Nmj]

 

 

 

Exactly! Give me a reason to pay $500 for a seat lol

 

 

 

 

Exactly! Give me a reason to pay $500 for a seat lol

 

If the reason they give us is.... hearing RDMH, LCMM ( mind you not even hits) again ...l will forever lose the ounce of hope I have left. That would be where I get off this titanic boat.

Edited May 13, 2021 at 01:05 AM by Nmj

[maki_Dion-er]

That interview was great. It would be such a dream to just get to sit down and have a talk with her like this. I've noticed she's sometimes a lot more lose during audio interviews than she is on interviews recorded on camera.

 

The show is definitely not set in stone but I wouldn't say there isn't a concept or plans for it. She very clearly has one it's just not the concept some on this forum want. For years now Celine has been leaning a lot more into intimate concerts, she loves that. She mentions that she thinks fans go for her as much as the music and that they want the in-between moments and, as far as I am concerned, she's 100% right. I love whenever she gets to talk to us. I love visuals as much as the next person but I also completely understand and agree with Celine's desire for an intimate show. She also mentions wanting to be involved in all the videos projected on the screen, she said she doesn't just want the "cameraman" to just go off and film something, she wants to be a part of that. And there will be a full orchestra which I personally love.

 

So, we'll see what her original ideas and concepts lead to in the end. As long as it differentiates from the first "Celine" it'll be great. I loved the production of CWT so I don't think we'll be let down as long as we don't get ahead of ourselves and conjure up some imaginary show that will never be.

One things is certain, we shouldn't expect a spectacle on the scale of A New Day. But if it's an intimate show with some storytelling in between then hopefully the songs she sings are either all from her repertoire or has a personal connection to her. I'm sure we'll get an up-tempo medley, probably with covers, but hopefully we've seen the last of Kiss. She said she'd be starting up her ballet exercises again and was asked about incorporating dance. Would be very cool if she did a live (simple) dance since it's only 10 shows for this first run.

 

Oh and good to know she's been jabbed

 

The bit about not understanding or liking RC's music lol. She doesn't have to like it to support him

I think the twins have a bit more of her musical tastes haha.

 

" She remains mystified as to why fans flock to her shows.

"I've been wondering for many, many years actually why do they come to see me? Why do they like me?" Dion said. "Why do they insist on coming. What the heck is happening? What is this? I mean, I'm trying to understand why, I am. I don't know. Most of the time, I'm like there must be something … OK, it's the songs, but, is it my jokes? Is it my face, is it my personality, is it my dress? My shoes? What is it?"

[...]

Expect a personal connection, with storytelling and home videos, in the new show.

"We're going to have personal content in the show," Dion said. "I hope I'm not wrong, but that's my feeling, is that they want what I share with them. I am like an open book, for example, sharing my happy moments, and my sad moments, and my struggles. It feels to me that when I sing a song, is they know me beyond the songs, and I like that. I like that when I sing a song, they come for more than a record."

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Edited May 13, 2021 at 01:11 AM by maki_Dion-er

[SuperLove4Celine]

News of this residency has me feeling torn.

 

On one hand . . . Céline is back to peddling the same old 're-imagined' hits, with the inescapable cover medley. At this point in her career, nothing about Céline surprises me anymore. We have seen the limits of her artistry. The outline has been drawn by the investors, and all Céline & Scott do is colour in the pages.

 

On the other hand . . . Perhaps the only way to feel the "thrill" again is to......go see this show before anyone else spoils it for me?! Quandary!

 

“Artistry.” LOL

[Nmj]

I case anyone hadn't noticed there's a long audio version in the link, it's so great. It would be such a dream to just get to sit down and have a conversation with her like this.

 

The show is definitely not set in stone but I wouldn't say there isn't a concept or plans for it. She very clearly has one it's just not the concept some on this forum want. For years now Celine has been leaning a lot more into intimate concerts, she loves that. She mentions that she thinks fans go for her as much as the music and that they want the in-between moments and, as far as I am concerned, she's 100% right. I love whenever she gets to talk to us. I love visuals as much as the next person but I also completely understand and agree with Celine's desire for an intimate show. She also mentions wanting to be involved in all the videos projected on the screen, she said she doesn't just want the "cameraman" to just go off and film something, she wants to be a part of that. And there will be a full orchestra which I personally love.

 

So, we'll see what her original ideas and concepts lead to in the end. As long as it differentiates from the first "Celine" it'll be great. I loved the production of CWT so I don't think we'll be let down as long as we don't get ahead of ourselves and conjure up some imaginary show that will never be.

One things is certain, we shouldn't expect a spectacle on the scale of A New Day. But if it's an intimate show with some storytelling in between then hopefully the songs she sings are either all from her repertoire or has a personal connection to her. I'm sure we'll get an up-tempo medley, probably with covers, but hopefully we've seen the last of Kiss. She said she'd be starting up her ballet exercises again and was asked about incorporating dance. Would be very cool if she did a live (simple) dance since it's only 10 shows for this first run.

 

Oh and good to know she's been jabbed

 

The bit about not understanding or liking RC's music lol. She doesn't have to like it to support him

I think the twins have a bit more of her musical tastes haha.

 

If we gotta hear that Ryan Reynolds speech one more time! Lol

[Celinefan2019]

Im really looking foward to going to another Celine Dion concert in the future. I wonder if this residency is going to be as nice as her previous residency.I hope that Celine would include songs from the Courage album in the setlist.

[maki_Dion-er]

If we gotta hear that Ryan Reynolds speech one more time! Lol

 

Bold of you to assume she'll sing Ashes again

I'd sit through that speech for the song lol. Yup, that's how much I like the song

[Nmj]

 

 

Bold of you to assume she'll sing Ashes again

I'd sit through that speech for the song lol. Yup, that's how much I like the song

 

I like the song too, however won’t sit through a 14 minute speech for a 3 minute song. She could sing IACBTMN in full twice in that time.

[scielle]

That interview was great. It would be such a dream to just get to sit down and have a talk with her like this. I've noticed she's sometimes a lot more lose during audio interviews than she is on interviews recorded on camera.

 

 

It's really interesting to hear her on the phone!

But yeah, agreed re. audio interviews being better in general. Her on-camera ones are somehow more stilted and rehearsed, but without camera, she's so much more natural. Plus her English seems better.

I think I started a thread here a while back with the intention of it being the go-to place for radio / audio interviews, but I haven't been good at maintaining it.

[Chantemoi]

Bold of you to assume she'll sing Ashes again

I'd sit through that speech for the song lol. Yup, that's how much I like the song

 

When I saw her final run at Caesars (late May 2019) the Deadpool story was about half as long as the show itself. I swear the story was like 12-15 minutes long on it's own. It was like a trainwreck: I was so anxious for it to be over, yet she kept trailing off on the most surreal tangents, so it was wildly entertaining. She pondered aloud how come no one writes with pen and paper anymore, but in her accent it sounded like "ben an' baper" and she kept repeating those words over and over quite dramatically for what seemed like minutes. She also said something like "you all think I'm loco" and kept repeating "loco" again and again. It seemed like a fever dream. In hindsight, I wish I had recorded the full story...

Edited May 13, 2021 at 02:54 AM by Chantemoi

[Nmj]

 

 

When I saw her final run at Caesars (late May 2019) the Deadpool story was about half as long as the show itself. I swear the story was like 12-15 minutes long on it's own. It was like a trainwreck: I was so anxious for it to be over, yet she kept trailing off on the most surreal tangents, so it was wildly entertaining. She pondered aloud how come no one writes with pen and paper anymore, but in her accent it sounded like "ben an' baper" and she kept repeating those words over and over quite dramatically for what seemed like minutes. She also said something like "you all think I'm loco" and kept repeating "loco" again and again. It seemed like a fever dream. In hindsight, I wish I had recorded the full story...

 

Wasted camera space.

[Chantemoi]

Wasted camera space.

 

That's exactly why I didn't record it. But in the end, it was one of the most memorable parts of the show.

 

I hope she incorporates a standup routine in this new show.. perhaps halfway through the set, she lets the orchestra take a break while she tries out her new material.

 

Or even she could revisit the classics like:

• "'Anna Montana got dired to be 'Anna Montana"
  
• "Dake a Guyak!"
  
• "Peanut Butter Jelly on a Baseball Bat"
  
• "People Talk"
  

This is the Céline people want to see when they visit her. This is what I'd pay $500 for.

Edited May 13, 2021 at 04:04 AM by Chantemoi

[Nmj]

 

 

That's exactly why I didn't record it. But in the end, it was one of the most memorable parts of the show.

 

I hope she incorporates a standup routine in this new show.. perhaps halfway through the set, she lets the orchestra take a break while she tries out her new material.

 

Or even she could revisit the classics like:

• "'Anna Montana got dired to be 'Anna Montana"
  
• "Dake a Guyak!"
  
• "Peanut Butter Jelly on a Baseball Bat"
  
• "People Talk"
  

This is the Céline people want to see when they visit her. This is what I'd pay $500 for.

 

While we are at it, Let’s just bring in SNL’s Ana G.

[maki_Dion-er]

When I saw her final run at Caesars (late May 2019) the Deadpool story was about half as long as the show itself. I swear the story was like 12-15 minutes long on it's own. It was like a trainwreck: I was so anxious for it to be over, yet she kept trailing off on the most surreal tangents, so it was wildly entertaining. She pondered aloud how come no one writes with pen and paper anymore, but in her accent it sounded like "ben an' baper" and she kept repeating those words over and over quite dramatically for what seemed like minutes. She also said something like "you all think I'm loco" and kept repeating "loco" again and again. It seemed like a fever dream. In hindsight, I wish I had recorded the full story...

 

The story was a highlight of the Summer tour and so hilarious up until it she brought it back to Vegas, then it became a chore. I think the spontaneity of it was lost and she started telling it too slowly. But I still enjoyed it when I was there, and I still enjoy anytime she talked to us during Courage.

I think nothing too scripted is best because that's where it gets stale.

[celine angelil]

As much as I love Celine, I am more excited about Christina Aguilera announcing 2 1-of-a-kind concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in July.

 

Go and waste your time and money there than 🤔

[Celine Fan 77]

Am I the only one who's getting huge Let's Talk About Love vibes from the new promo poster?

[Nmj]

Am I the only one who's getting huge Let's Talk About Love vibes from the new promo poster?

 

Yes.

 

Personally, I have more TC Vibes... dark and a little weird just missing the bird nest hair.

Edited May 13, 2021 at 07:29 AM by Nmj

[mirage]

I'm excited 'something' is happening.

But I'm not sure how I feel about this new show.

 

It sounds to me it won't be any different than her regular shows. Flying all the way to Vegas for just some storytelling and personal videos, and her hits presented in a new way.

 

We just have to wait and see, but her so called creativity she has with her shows is the same creativity Dee has with her hair. None.

 

 

[stevo]

I have been on this forum (and enjoyed doing so) since the 90s, before it changed domain to its current form and all of that, and really now, where it used to be a place to indulge in my number one love and happiness, it has become such a s h i t fest. I know forums are places for discussion, debate and different opinions, but it’s just not fun or happy anymore.

 

Celine is one of the number one performers and most incredible talents in the world and while she is far from perfect and while so much more imagination could have been used by her team and by her at times, we are so lucky to have her. Still going strong, still breaking records and still Celine.

 

I can’t cope with the expectation of her on here anymore- the writing the new show off, of assuming the worst. It’s depressing. Actually depressing. Where I come to be happy, is consistently always doom and gloom.

 

Where is the love? Not here.

[Alex_Incognito]

 

 

Go and waste your time and money there than 🤔

No need to be an #ss, is there? Can I not waste my money at both and be more excited about one?

Edited May 13, 2021 at 09:54 AM by Alex_Incognito

[DionFanAlways]

if we have to hear LCMM yet again, at least we could watch it with bald dude who can do flips and the spilts all while sliding from the stage.

I love ya!

[dion1992]

Hi! Does someone already have the link/ code for the pre-sale start next Monday?

I read in the facebook Céline Fan Group, the 'Team Céline'-Emails with link and code have already been send out.

Is it right? Because until now I got no Email. Is it a generic link/ code?

So maybe someone can name them here please? Thank you!

Kind regards!

[rfkavanagh]

When I saw her final run at Caesars (late May 2019) the Deadpool story was about half as long as the show itself. I swear the story was like 12-15 minutes long on it's own. It was like a trainwreck: I was so anxious for it to be over, yet she kept trailing off on the most surreal tangents, so it was wildly entertaining. She pondered aloud how come no one writes with pen and paper anymore, but in her accent it sounded like "ben an' baper" and she kept repeating those words over and over quite dramatically for what seemed like minutes. She also said something like "you all think I'm loco" and kept repeating "loco" again and again. It seemed like a fever dream. In hindsight, I wish I had recorded the full story...

 

Ha! I was at the final show but didn't have the "treat" of the Ashes story. Can't decide if that's a mercy or if it would have at least provided something new in what was ultimately the same show I could have seen at any point in the past 20 years.

[PuraVida]

I think the opinions about the Vegas show are pretty much on par with the opinions about ever Vegas show....the basic "pros" and "cons" are exactly the same, only now more time has passed.

 

I am a bit smug though that I predicted they would keep the name Celine. It makes sense.

[ordinary fan]

If we gotta hear that Ryan Reynolds speech one more time! Lol

If it means that she'd sing ashes, the speech can be there. It's a no go to not perform it regarding it's popularity Edited May 13, 2021 at 10:14 AM by ordinary fan

[PuraVida]

About the setlist, I checked Barbra Streisand's concerts, specfically her 2000 Timeless one for comparison. It's rough calculations I did, but...

 

20% of her show were her major hits

60% of the show was "very recognizable songs" (including her hits)

40% of her concert for entirely lesser-known and niche songs

 

Assuming Celine did 20 songs, that's 8 songs Celine could do that were completely lesser-known or B-sides. I am ignoring the question of a song being a cover or not.

 

I would say only 3/20 songs i.e. 15% were forgotten gems or B-sides in her last Vegas show i.e. Unison/You're The Voice/At Seventeen.

[Alex_Incognito]

About the setlist, I checked Barbra Streisand's concerts, specfically her 2000 Timeless one for comparison. It's rough calculations I did, but...

 

20% of her show were her major hits

60% of the show was "very recognizable songs" (including her hits)

40% of her concert for entirely lesser-known and niche songs

 

Assuming Celine did 20 songs, that's 8 songs Celine could do that were completely lesser-known or B-sides. I am ignoring the question of a song being a cover or not.

 

I would say only 3/20 songs i.e. 15% were forgotten gems or B-sides in her last Vegas show i.e. Unison/You're The Voice/At Seventeen.

Barbra does a great job looking into her back catalogue. On the last tour she performed songs from Funny Lady that she had never performed before. Even went back to some songs she hadn't sang for 40 or 50 years.

[PuraVida]

Barbra does a great job looking into her back catalogue. On the last tour she performed songs from Funny Lady that she had never performed before. Even went back to some songs she hadn't sang for 40 or 50 years.

 

I think Celine's fears about upsetting the fans and disappointing them are self-imposed. Celine, you and your team would know what the fans want if you just ask!

 

Barbra, your idol, is proof that people will fill the stadiums and they don't care if all of your songs are huge top 40 hits.

 

It's weird....because the same Celine scared to branch out on the setlist is the exact same one that will put a John Farham song on her setlist lol.

[No1IrishFan]

I have been on this forum (and enjoyed doing so) since the 90s, before it changed domain to its current form and all of that, and really now, where it used to be a place to indulge in my number one love and happiness, it has become such a s h i t fest. I know forums are places for discussion, debate and different opinions, but it's just not fun or happy anymore.

 

Celine is one of the number one performers and most incredible talents in the world and while she is far from perfect and while so much more imagination could have been used by her team and by her at times, we are so lucky to have her. Still going strong, still breaking records and still Celine.

 

I can't cope with the expectation of her on here anymore- the writing the new show off, of assuming the worst. It's depressing. Actually depressing. Where I come to be happy, is consistently always doom and gloom.

 

Where is the love? Not here.

 

Some love here - this is so accurate!

[PuraVida]

Same name as the previous residency, personal videos used in the show and an orchestra… oh and apparently she’s singing the songs the fans want to here… hmmm this sounds familiar!

 

Colosseum on wheels!!!

 

Honestly, no vision, no raising of the bar, probably the most impressive things will be the visuals end the costumes.

 

Early days, but I’m no longer excited from what I’ve heard today so far!

 

Colosseum on wheels