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| - In a word: AMAZING.
Have to say I was spellbound from beginning to end (we saw the show on August 11th). Admittedly, I didn't expect to be. I expected to mentally critique the show and Celine based on my many preconceived notions, yet I found my judgment quieted, my inner child enlivened, and my emotions bared.
From the first moment Celine appeared on stage I found her presence both warm and welcoming. She was much more human and accessible than I imagined she would be. I found the songs she sang to be poignant to my life and experience and, thus, very thoughtfully and emotionally engaging. She sang so many songs: Open Arms, Because You Loved Me, Beauty and the Beast, Rolling in the Deep, Goldfinger, Ne me quitte pas, My Heart Will Go On, and more. All the while her voice was powerfully flawless. Every note seemed pitch perfect and every song perfectly executed. Her voice resonates right through you. Far from robotic, she was reserved and feisty, demure and sexy, vulnerable and strong, and so much more. From the opening video (prior to her arrival on stage) to her final number I was utterly enthralled.
I felt like crying on numerous occasions and I was initially dumbfounded by my emotional reaction. In the moment and after the fact I realized it was because the songs she chose and her delivery of them were very emotionally wrought and touching. They brought many of my own emotional memories to vivid life in a heartwarming way. Celine took me on a wonderful journey and her concert was the highlight of our recent trip. Truth be told, I think her concert was the best I've ever seen and I will certainly see it again if I find myself in Vegas again during its run.
BOTTOM LINE: If you love Celine you will surely love this show. Leave your expectations at the door and you will likely enjoy this show all the more. Celine Dion is a must-see for anyone who loves incomparable vocal talent.
SIDE NOTE: It's ironic to read others' negative reviews regarding Celine covering other artists' songs when she easily outperformed the original artists with her beautiful renditions. A bit more ironic are the personal attacks aimed at the validity of her singing the songs she did when many--if not all--of the songs were drawn from her interests, emotions, or life. Perhaps most ironic are the critiques founded on the relative simplicity of the show--as if such a talented individual needs the same spectacle as some of the other Vegas shows (many of which use spectacle and distraction in an attempt to compensate for lacking talent)?
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