British guitarist analyses Celine Dion's CRAZY range singing the blues!

[@wingsofpegasus]

TIME STAMPS - 0:57 PERFORMANCE 2:52 Analysis Start 3:37 Raising the Pitch 4:02 Nasal Qualities 6:20 Range Example 8:22 Kaven Girouard's Lead Guitar 22:13 Deceptive Difficulty! 11:15 Key Change 12:20 Celine's Mic Technique 12:58 PERFORMANCE RESUMPTION 17:20 Analysis Resumption

[@sterlingprice5100]

@Wings of Pegasus , Hey Fil! I used to watch your channel a couple of years ago when you were first getting an audience. I'm glad you're doing well man. Here's an old one way back around 1980 or so when I was a teenager. April Wine ~ I Like To Rock: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j53GipKbo9-qo6s They were one of the few bands that featured a triple lead guitar threat, other than the late great Lynyrd Skynyrd of course. Peace Fil, Rock!

[@pennymunt112]

My ultimate favourite English song is think twice and kaven plays it brilliantly he’s an awesome guitarist

[@suehollar2578]

She can make any song, simple or complicated sound like a masterpiece.

[@yourcelinenews]

The power in her voice!!!!

[@Jespher1]

Insanity

[@clintgreggory2549]

The only pop star vocalist that can REALLY sing and takes care of her instrument. Respecting her gift and maintaining it. Elle a une sublime voix qui a durer plusiers decennies.

[@davidhosscowart5849]

I am consistently impressed by the amount of “work” that you put into each analysis video.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@CabinFever52]

Me too!

[@patriciasnyder6915]

She is an amazing singer.

[@robmeggan9197]

The fact that she sings a language that most people don't understand but still manages to make you understand. And this voice. Perfection imo! Celine is the reason i can understand some french haha. Loved your reaction and please do more of her. She is one of the very best and my personal favorite 😍

[@kituwahband]

Madam Dion's voice has always been top-notch, a very good singer and performer no doubt! The way you broke down her performance really shows her talents and skills, and yours to be able to identify her range!!

[@jofoster1596]

I am a huge fan of Celine but hadn't heard this performance before WOW!!!! I slightly prefer when she sings in French than English. It's her passion that really lifts her to a level beyond others. 😍

[@Rosannasfriend]

Thank you for focusing on one of the best singers I’ve ever heard.

[@suzannahmontreal1051]

My hometown girl, Celine is so much more than Titanic. She's got such a big catalog of French and English songs and the show you see in New York is not the same as the one you'll see in Paris. The first show I saw, I was dragged there by friends...seriously Céline Dion? I was in for a surprise, she's a real entertainer, a real singer and way better live. She took singing lessons most of her life that's why she kept her voice in good shape. She often likes to sing covers during her show, Prince, Michael Jackson, Adele, AC/DC, the Beatles, jazz classic, Sinatra, Elvis, Jacques Brel, name it she can do it. Some people find her cheesy bc she's a bit over the top but that's completely her, she's a big heart and she gives herself massively. She fits Vegas like Elvis did. Love her ❤

[@8rr725]

The only idiots who find her cheesy are the ones who don't like it when people react to their emotions the way she does. Especially in the US because most people here have to act tough and macho all the time and also have had horrible taste in music for decades. Mariah can't sing anymore, but all she has to do is a million runs and everybody loves her.

[@tonyd3345]

In 1990 a friend told me that Céline would never be as big or as great a singer as another artist who began her career around that time- Mariah. As good as she is, Mariah only dreams of being able to do this. You go Céline!

[@lukebrown1115]

And in 1990’s Celine was and still bigger than Mariah

[@briankocheraabcdt4628]

Folks you're comparing apples and oranges. Besides it's not a contest. Each, Céline and Mariah bring something different to the table. If you want to get technical about it, while Céline has a three octave range, Mariah has a five octave range meaning she has a four octave range her whistle register makes up the fifth.

[@KingKull1971]

​​@@briankocheraabcdt4628Mariah can only sing pop. Celine sings all genres. Opera, Country, Blues, Reggae, RnB, Gospel, Celtic (if you count "My Heart Will Go On") You need to listen more.

[@sebulbathx]

@@briankocheraabcdt4628 The never ending story about octave range. I mean it don't really matter but more in how you use your voice and how it sounds. But also range don't tell anything about technique in general beside you can sing notes. I think as artists the comparison is fair since they are in the same music categories. But anyway it's a matter of what you like.

[@debragatz2647]

Incredible voice. Gives me goosebumps

[@pennymunt112]

Celine is amazing live and sous kaven he is a great guitarist love it when she does purple rain and even makes noise of the guitar

[@ivannovotny4552]

Thank you Fil for featuring another French-Canadian artist in conjunction with your knowledgeable analysis. 🇨🇦

[@danieldomachowske9871]

What a voice!

[@pennyelder5287]

Wow! What a performance, and 2nd Wow! What an analysis. You are so qualified to do this sort of analysis, being an awesome musician and teacher. Not too many singers can go to where Celine takes you...up into the stratosphere. And that Blues Guitar was great. I love Blues Guitar anyway. Thanks for always doing such a great job in sharing (and explaining) it all.

[@magpie5710]

That was a terrific choice Fil, vocally and instrumentally. The look on Celine's face tells you what she's feeling or trying to get across to you, whatever language she is singing. Love all aspects of your thorough analysis.

[@grahamlivingstone1068]

It is nice when someone who knows what they are talking about rates Celine Dion. When she is on, we are talking about one of the GOAT's...I know, she can be polarizing, sometimes cheesey song selection/production, but you are a zombie if you don't get chills when she cranks it to 11 on good material. No she's not Billie Holliday, but for Vegas, big production blues with great players and an amazing voice, hell yeah.

[@KingKull1971]

Billie Holiday was a good jazz singer, but what Celine sang here is way out of Holiday's league and range.

[@xrey83]

Celine is one of the best vocalist of all time

[@quickdeuce]

@@KingKull1971 I so agree Michael, Celine stands alone as THE MOST INCREDIBLY PRISTINE female voices EVER in - to date - recorded history. No one is her equal,, but who am I other than 'just another' of her fans.

[@multi-purposebiped7419]

I'm a zombie then. I don't like any singer cranking it to 11 and it certainly doesn't do her any favours.

[@justjuven4846]

@@multi-purposebiped7419 yes you are. Lolz. Good to know a zomebie like you recognize your zombieness. Celine is 🔥🔥🔥

[@Rosannasfriend]

Oh my God. I had to do a double take to make sure I was not seeing things. Céline Dion! I can’t wait to watch this!

[@ToddSauve]

It is nice to see a fellow So Hyang fan back here on Fil's site! We need to convince Fil to cover some more of So Hyang's masterpieces. So Hyang is so expert with her voice that she _never_ has to move the microphone away from her mouth, and only ever does it for dramatic effect. You virtually _never_ see that kind of expertise, even from the very best divas.😉

[@robertaclark3286]

Celine Dion is a great singer.

[@jak30341]

Period.

[@marcs990]

@@jak30341 agreed but are a few notables tho,

[@michaelsonortega2387]

Not great but one of the greatest

[@Jespher1]

@@michaelsonortega2387great seams so lame to say the least

[@lynndow3185]

Whoa! Even being ready for it, that last note stunned me! Fine analysis...and this is Celine NOT in her heyday!

[@davidsnigier3974]

great video Wingman I saw a documentry on Celine a few years ago and the amount of work she puts in for her voice was unbelievable I believe she would not even speak for several days before a performance maybe that might be something to look into.

[@nagagab9224]

I have mimiced her voice since 1998- best vocal teacher ever in every way- her voice is soprano, but a deeper one, although she has a light voice ( and a big one as well for sure)- her technique comes also from her french canadian speaking placement

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I love Celine. Thank God she is cool again. Featuring Kaven was great too!

[@Age_of_Apocalypse]

Fascinating analysis! Many Thanks for the video! 👍👍👏👏

[@pamegan8735]

Love Celine Dion !! Thank you Fil for another good analysis!! Stay awesome ,you’re the best !!

[@ginasticaemcasa1]

She puts the vibrato at the final note because thats not the top of her range. With the mixed voice she goes really realy higher... You could react to ppurple rain... River deep moutain high... Her more recent performances... She goes even higher than before... She is the one and only queen.

[@ToddSauve]

I think it was back in the 1970s that Celine beat out Bryan Adams and his band at a talent contest held in Japan, and walked away with the top prize. So yes, Celine has been at or near the top of her game for more than 40 _years!_ If people take a moment to think about that, it will help them understand who the top talents _really_ are. And I include Bryan Adams in there, too, because so many people forget how long he has been around and selling out concerts, as well!

[@pennymunt112]

I have been a fan of Celine for 31 years and now listening to her back catalogue

[@ToddSauve]

@@pennymunt112 If you like Celine, try So Hyang. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWfMeZtqrqeredE

[@razrv3lc]

She also won Eurovision in the 80s!

[@vianlovezuzu]

When there are so many vocal reaction videos out there on KZbin, I found your analysis a gem. I love how you both analyze the techniques and demonstrate it afterwards (showing you're a real professional). And your effort to create a coherent outline for your video making it easy for us to follow. Terrific!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@juliemanarin4127]

She is MAGNIFICENT!!

[@jeffreyjolly6854]

Thank you for doing this review. It’s very special when Celine sings this.

[@ri2n432]

We need more reaction to Celine Dion 🔥🔥🎶😍

[@justjuven4846]

Yes please

[@sizzlersphinx]

Wow! Thanks for this analysis. Céline is out of this world!

[@sonnymaupin9267]

Never understood why the Hollywood types took pleasure in dissing her. Far as I know the woman was publicly apolitical, has a great voice and can flat out SING. I love her Christmas song, "Another Year has Gone By". And her version of George Martin produced "Here There and Everywhere" flat out shines

[@bakbakhemu]

USA has little respect for her

[@KingKull1971]

@@bakbakhemu who told you that lie? She has sold out concerts all over the country, sold millions of albums, and packed Vega$ for 16 years straight. As a matter of fact, she was the driving force of Vega$'s economy. We love Celine 🇨🇦💗

[@annettemartin766]

@@bakbakhemu U.S .critics went hard on Celine.

[@LUckybones25]

Maybe Celine isn’t in the satanic cult that most of Hollywood is a part of.

[@wilmarallensilva6746]

@@LUckybones25I'm really sure Celine is not a satanic she's really kind to people and she's catholic

[@Rosannasfriend]

I see people complaining about he open and closed vowel thing... well, that's common to many, pop, soul, blues, RnB, and gospel styles. I don't even think she does it all the time and even if she does , so what? To each his own. I don't see why people come into a video of a singer they know they dislike to complain about it.

[@mark902]

wow. it really kills me to know that she won't perform again. her vocal talent, and her spirit... one of a kind.

[@jonathanrouse36]

I'm going to follow you. I enjoy listening to someone who really knows about the voice , vocal technique and the unprecedented control of those techniques like Celine uses. You really are knowledgeable and above all, have a brilliant way of explaining it!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@martinwatson4659]

Love that you are still hearing the guitar performance too.

[@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679]

I'm a Hair Metal guy but I love this ladies voice !

[@sslash692]

I'm glad I got to se her in concert many times. Sad to hear what she's going though now.

[@medemrenkichu772]

Loved your reaction 🔥

[@SCoulombe]

Purple rain by Céline Dion.. with the guitar .. wow!!

[@maggiemorris1515]

Absolutely Stunning! … Would really love to hear another analysis of Celion in the not too distant future. Thank you so much Fil wonderful to hear you on the guitar ~ More please 🎵♥️ ‘Rock’ !!

[@natlisan]

So glad to see you break down and analyze a Celine performance! As usual great reaction and in depth analysis.

[@drewpall2598]

Always enjoy the little details You point out in all of your analysis Fil. My mom became a fan of Celine Dion and video tape some of her television specials witch I started watching Celine definitely could put on a good show. thanks for this one Fil.

[@elizabethspedding1975]

A beautiful lady with a fantastic voice 🌹

[@justjuven4846]

Celine is the greatest female singer in my book

[@jasonjoyner6940]

Nice analyzation Fil thanks!

[@lynndow3185]

It was so interesting!

[@jasonjoyner6940]

@@lynndow3185 HI Lynn!😃

[@vivianaldana8128]

Love you added the coloured keyboard to show different keys/notes

[@luisdolmos9250]

One of my absolute favorite performances EVER!!! ❤❤❤

[@TynkaTopi]

Song called SOS d'un terrien en détresse has almost at the beginning 9 consecutive notes covering 2 octaves + 7 semitones. B2 to F#5

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Awesome singer and analysis!🤙🏽🙋🏽

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@evelynvictorymatheny9047]

I LOVE your channel because you give honest reviews as well as a lot of history and related information. The BEST part of all your videos is your expressions as you watch each video. One can tell which ones you really enjoy... not to imply that you don't enjoy them all as do I.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@chumley5695]

I hope she recovers from SPS so her fans can hear her sing again 🙏

[@chaggyquebec]

Fil,I am now speechless what an immense tribute you made of Céline Dion coming from you is very special to me cause well you are British and we are French Canadians and listening to you describing the voice of Céline just blown me away and I am so very happy and honoured to have you really admiring my compatriot with the way you described her voice and her way to hold her microphone I only love you more and more Rock On Teacher Fil

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@chaggyquebec]

@@wingsofpegasus you deserve every words sweet Fil I am proud to announce you I am now a patron of yours !I want you to continue your great work without missing money to do so !!!

[@annettemartin766]

Celine knows her voice inside and out. Her control, agility, breath control, techniques, piercing sustained (ringing) notes and her massive range. She's in her late 40's here! She's always bringing something new to the mic when she steps on that stage. Amazing vocalist who was just honoured with yet another Ph-D in music!

[@TheVigilant109]

Great analysis Fil. Thank you

[@KingKull1971]

About time Phil 👍🏾 You the man !

[@michaelneillapparel3585]

That note at the end

[@BobBlarneystone]

I wish the recording quality was a little better, but they're really belting it out!

[@braybrannan-saine6407]

Please more Celine! Especially her scatting!

[@myronmadey3040]

An amazing singer!!!Love her!!

[@jak30341]

Loved your explanation at 4:36 because I notice this so often in Celine’s singing and wasn’t sure if that is what melisma is defined as or resonance or what but the explanation of more an open or closed sound makes sense

[@veganguyvegan5739]

This has been probably one of the most professional reviews ! You are actually fantastic! Celine Dion is brilliant but are jut masterful as showing her craft !

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@MarinaLaroche]

Fil: You absolutely have to watch this live performance with Céline and Ginette Reno. Prepare to end on the floor and to look for a tissue ! There are shorter versions on yt with 4:55 only with Ginette, also found an HD version with 8:55, also was covered on the Dereck Reacts channel. Ginette Reno was 62 when she sang this. This was part of a Celine Dion show for the 400th anniversary of Quebec City. As part of her show, she did several duets with several important Quebec singers, probably none more important than Jean-Pierre Ferland and Ginette. Jean-Pierre wrote the song. It was Ginette's song. This is Ginette's song. (That's why everything shifted in her court, as you say.) Jean-Pierre also sings, but he's what is called in French a chansonnier, meaning the texts of his songs are more important than his vocal abilities (which have indeed been affected by age). PS - What you're seeing from Celine isn't sadness. It's emotion. Ginette was young Celine's idol..... Powerful pipes !!! Ginette was a few times on Johnny Carson but had lots of trouble with english and had always been far from skinny --over the years her weight fluctuated lots--- She also had children and so crossed out an international career where she would have been HUGE without a doubt. That woman is also terrifically funny, speaks pretty much all the time without a filter, she's all emotion. She also did a few movies, one with Paul Sorvino who was stunned as you will be with her voice and bought a ton of her records. This song can have a lot of different interpretation, someone's passing, how life can change two people and then separate them, etc but you don't need to understand a single word !!!! Please do an analysis of Ginette !!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3alY3ZvjN1jg9k&start_radio=1

[@jj-ou5gh]

Freaking Legend !!!!

[@JamaicaRouge]

Very awesome video! Thanks for the analysis! Very awesome!

[@organisationxiv2927]

You finally got around to my favourite singer! Yippee!

[@TheDivayenta]

Greatest female singer in the world. Check her out at the tribute to Aretha Franklin killing it on A Change Is Gonna Come.

[@natlisan]

@Karen Nyere You can tell just how AMAZING her performance was by the fact that practically everyone were in tears by the end of it.

[@TheDivayenta]

@@paulsmith2279 you have a nice day, too, Sunshine!

[@jak30341]

Tbh I’m a huge fan and wasn’t crazy about the rasp and strain but I think much of it was intentional in that performance.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Mais c'était magnifique, Fil. You speak well the French. Great analysis, and you make the point with your demonstrations. I have a friend that sings for our local opera company and she loves Céline's voice, so that is a good recommendation.

[@sebulbathx]

Nice video! I really like how diverse you are in picking music or artists to analyze.

[@Yesica1993]

(I haven't been to voice class in over a year. Don't know that I ever will again. You make me miss singing even more than I do.)

[@razrv3lc]

19:25 she’s got a different performance of this where she does a riff peaking at Bb5

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Beautiful!❤️

[@lieslwindjulie3230]

Magnifique!🌹 Thank you, Fil! 🖤🤘🏽

[@ashleighpiccinino1849]

By the way, you’re a pretty first singer I think. Of course, I’m only hearing this as I cannot see the screen. However, thank you for as much audio description as you can provide. Also, thank you for the video. Let’s just hope that whenever she goes up to active fire, it doesn’t lead to a massive spasm like it did in the documentary, but you’re not supposed to know that yet unless you have seen the documentary before. 8:05

[@radosawtomaszsum8182]

Your reactions and explanations are the most professional I've ever seen! Wow! I'm stunned 🤯 Could you react to her performance of "Purple rain" from Las Vegas where she mimics an electric guitar! There's a lot of C6 and C#6! 🔥🔥🔥 Or her performance of "Le Ballet" from Paris (1995) or Memphis (1997) where she does many things with her voice that can show her enormous vocal skills? I cannot choose one of them. "Purple rain" hits me like a train each time, while "Le Ballet" shows different absolutely ridicilous things that she's capable of doing with her voice! Thank you for your reactions! 🙏🙏🙏

[@AshYo]

Fascinating!

[@OceanLuvn]

New sub here. Just found your channel and I really love it. I didn't realize there was so much involved in singing. I have a whole new appreciation for these amazing singers. I also enjoy watching your smiling face while you listen. Keep up the great work. ;)

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@lowellfultz1990]

Very happy to see a Celine analysis video Fil. I'm obviously a bit biased, as she is my ATF female vocalist. But you mentioned the vocal fry...she's definitely not known for it, she's more what I refer to as the "songbird" type voice. I don't know if it was a conscious decision on her & Rene's part, but the 2013 album Loved Me Back to Life contained a few songs with a significant amount of fry. Water & a Flame, Didn't Know Love & Breakaway. (Not to mention an amazing cover of the classic Seventeen from Janice Ian, produced by Babyface) It definitely seemed like a concerted effort to produce a different sound for her. I would love to see you put her on the "machine", and let's see the pitch control. Thanks again for all you do Fil. Many hours of enjoyment for your fans.

[@juanjoseescanellas3798]

Thank you, very interesting as always.

[@pedersenist]

Bless you

[@wilmarallensilva6746]

I love your reaction ❤️

[@rhomacity]

well done, loved your explanation of what was going on. How about looking at Zachary Richard, now that you have ventured into francophone music? Cour fidele is a great album.

[@joycejohnson7164]

'vocal gymnastics'--how appropriate, Fil. Perfect analysis to express her genius. Also, great guitar lines duplication. Thanks.

[@sabocikotic7632]

superb

[@nancyott8189]

Please review Ginette Reno, especially “Un peu plus haut, un peu plus loin” especially her performance with Celine Dion and Jean Pierre Ferland. It is sooo emotional, and I am sure you will be amazed by Ginette’s voice. Ginette is a hero to Celine.

[@nickyates8770]

That's my favourite ever live performance!!

[@voicije]

toute ma voix, toute mon âme...all my voice and soul..

[@mrfrosty3]

Would love to see a video on Clara Luciani, she has a gorgeous voice.

[@CabinFever52]

Celine is naturally amazing, but I found myself focused on the blues guitar. Loved it.

[@Yesica1993]

I'm a big Celine fan, but the open to closed sound is one thing I don't like about her voice. This was not a favorite, but I appreciated the analysis. I especially you explaining mic techniques. It's something I never heard about. As a wannabe/amateur singer, myself, these are good things to know.

[@lilamuzik3385]

I don't know jack about playing a guitar, but I feel as if I learn so much better how to appreciate music with your evaluations. I "hear better and smarter". Even if I don't know an E-Flat from a flat tire.

[@bsjeffrey]

it's amazing she was able to keep performing after the curtain fell on her.

[@jameseubanks379]

After watching many of your videos I’m convinced that music is harder than Rocket Science.

[@1SeanBond]

Appreciate you so, Fil ...Luv&Peace amazing content Cheers Bro! You are the Best ever in Guitar for Content on KZbin that's a fact! Amazing job Bro

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@kevinwilson1228]

I have been busy so I had to give you a like for a little luv!

[@zeus9619]

"I woke up this morning baby The blues was pouring out of me" Cent fois ces mots je les ai dits Ces mots que d'autres avaient écrits De toute ma voix, de toute mon âme "With all the soul that I can" Le blues comme on me l'a appris "I woke up this morning baby" Mais ce matin là, j'ai compris La peine aux longs champs de coton J'imaginais de mon cocon Les coups, le sang, les temps boueux J'avais mal en fermant les yeux "His baby's far away" J'ai des pardons, j'ai des prières Mais l'blues c'est pas des phrases en l'air "I woke up this morning baby" Mais ce matin t'as vraiment froid Tu comprends du fond de ta poitrine Tous les blues sont écrits pour toi "Oh, oh I feel, the blues in me Nobody knows how I really feel Nobody knows, nobody cares" Les mots te brûlent un par un comme s'ils Comme s'ils t'appartiennent enfin Ces blues étaient les tiens De toute ma voix, toute mon âme "With all the soul that I can" Le blues qu'on n'm'a jamais appris "I woke up this morning The blues was pouring out of me" Nobody knows, nobody sees

[@robrobi5876]

☕🤠 MÊME EN FRANÇAIS ELLE EST DUR À SUIVRE DANS LES PAROLES ...STAGE... EVEN IN FRENCH SHE IS HARD TO FOLLOW IN THE LYRICS... "I woke up this morning baby The blues was pouring out of me" Cent fois ces mots je les ai dits Ces mots que d'autres avaient écrits De toute ma voix, de toute mon âme "With all the soul that I can" Le blues comme on me l'a appris "I woke up this morning baby" Mais ce matin là, j'ai compris La peine aux longs champs de coton J'imaginais de mon cocon Les coups, le sang, les temps boueux J'avais mal en fermant les yeux "His baby's far away" J'ai des pardons, j'ai des prières Mais l'blues c'est pas des phrases en l'air "I woke up this morning baby" Mais ce matin t'as vraiment froid Tu comprends du fond de ta poitrine Tous les blues sont écrits pour toi "Oh, oh I feel, the blues in me Nobody knows how I really feel Nobody knows, nobody cares" Les mots te brûlent un par un comme s'ils Comme s'ils t'appartiennent enfin Ces blues étaient les tiens De toute ma voix, toute mon âme "With all the soul that I can" Le blues qu'on n'm'a jamais appris "I woke up this morning The blues was pouring out of me" Nobody knows, nobody sees. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZK7pX2ml7dgZ5I&ab_channel=EatBulagaChloe

[@tmr626]

Hi Fil, last week I just discovered a beautiful great female singer from Australia named Delta Goodrem. I'm not sure if you're familiar with her, however, she also has a very good singing range. She's also known as The Australian Queen. Here is a list of songs you and your commenters may want to check out: 1) Enough 2) Believe Again 3) Wish You Were Here 4) Dear Life 5) Wings 6) Only Human 7) Dancing With A Broken Heart. Enjoy!

[@garyhollander1]

please react ot more celine dion doing a guitar with her voicee she is incredible