Now this is what a vocal analysis should be - actual commentary on the techniques applied by the singer that provides learnings for the viewers! Not just mindless praise of the performance for the sake of views. Thanks, Dr Dan, for being a breath of fresh air in the sphere of RU-vid vocal coaches!
She was so young, but so instinctively masterful in her technique. This song is hard to sing not because the notes are too high, but because you need to have complete control of your voice to be able to sustain the breathy voice the entire song and then burst out into a belt for a straight minute. Perfect performance.
She's not your average singer, she's a well trained singer with a nice blend of early more classical/Broadway pop and later contemporary style. While her voice many not be stylistically suited to all genres yet she had displayed how much of a great vocal chameleon she is.
Love videos where people explain just how great a technique Celine has! Would love you to do another on Celine singing I Can't Help Falling In Love With You live in Quebec 1993. Amazing performance, it really is!
I'm so glad to hear that you enjoy the in-depth analyses of Celine Dion's incredible vocal techniques. She indeed has a unique and exceptional voice that deserves such detailed examination. The live performance of "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You" in Quebec in 1993 is indeed an incredible showcase of her talent. The nuances in her delivery, the emotional depth, and the sheer technical skill she demonstrates in that performance are certainly worth a closer look. From the way she handles the song's lower registers to her smooth transition to the higher notes and her powerful belting, there's a lot to unpack. Her ability to infuse every word with emotion, connecting with her audience in such a profound way, is equally admirable. I look forward to providing an analysis of this performance soon. Thank you for suggesting this, and keep your suggestions coming. Your keen interest in understanding and appreciating Celine Dion's artistry is highly commendable.
Haha, it's amazing how attempting a song in karaoke can truly put into perspective the complexity and vocal prowess needed for certain numbers! Kudos to you for giving it a go. It's all part of the fun and learning process in music. Keep singing, and most importantly, keep enjoying it! After all, every challenge is a stepping stone to becoming better. Who knows? With some practice, you might nail that song next time.
@@DrDanRobinson The result was that if I sang it in what I like to call my "lullaby voice", then I could just about blag me way through it 'til the key-change, but that bloody key-change had me every single time- (especially the "We'll stay forever this way" bit, and in particular, the "ever" part of the word, "forever" in that line, for some unknown reason!) Now, having looked the vocal-range up, I've discovered that it goes up to a D5, which is weird, due to the fact that on other numbers, I used to be able to belt out E5s and F5s with no problem whatsoever, so you'd think that significantly lower D5'd easier in comparison, but evidently not, eh?
I really love Céline’s hum in this song. For all the singers who have covered this. I haven’t found any who can sing as beautiful as Céline’s humming to this song. Only Céline.
At 29 years old she add already 16 years of experience as a professional singer never forget that she started at the age of 13 years old so she already had an advantage of other singers that were at the same age as her in therms of experience that help a lot to distinct herself from other singers
Thank you so much for this first analysis Dr Dan! So much going on and to take from this..(apart from Celine Dion being a first class singer and her performance here is brilliant) Enjoyable and practical stuff!👍👍
7:07 Engineering reminder: Celine is basically avoiding amplification clipping. Clipping can happen when the input signal (her voice) becomes so large in amplitude (too loud) causing the Q point to shift in such a way that the amplification is no longer a linear equation of voltage, but becomes exponential causing distortion to the output signal, resulting in a bad sound. By moving herself away from the microphone, it is basically catching less of her "loudness", thus giving the appropriate small signal to the amplification process, that is sufficient enough to be amplified without causing any clipping.
Can you give an analysis of her vocal range from different registers? From lows, belt, mix, and head voice, i found that your analysis is so informative and satisfying, ☺️
I like that u mention every single little detail ur very good at it. Unlike most coaches who just say nothing during a reaction viideo cz i believe there must be a difference when a normal person vs a voice coach reacts to a performance. ❤️❤️❤️
It's such an interesting thing to hear your comments about the maturity of her voice and performance, because obviously I sort of grew up with Céline, and her very first performance on TV was in 1981, i.e. the year I was born. This was the performance : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VIRaRf7_80A.html (she starts singing around 0: 30), and it is a song that she'd written herself, with the help of her mother and her brother (she's the youngest of 14 children). Keep in mind that she was only 13 years old on that video. Following her appearance on the show, she was contacted by René Angélil, that was apparently moved to tears by her performance, and offered to become her manager (he would later also become her husband, but that is another story). So, I guess that the whole aspect of Céline having been "so young" when she sung "My Heart Will Go On" at the Oscars totally eluded me, because she's always been rather mature beyond her years both as a performer and vocally. And she was already hugely popular in Québec before she decided to branch out a bit and begin a more international career. So, as a child/teenager listening to her, to me it was totally normal that someone that was so young could sing and perform the way she did! 😆 (And now you know why it was so easy for me to fall into the trap of believing that people naturally knew how to sing, when she's the example I grew up with! 🤣) But from the few interviews I saw, I know that this isn't just "pure talent", she's extremely hard-working and apparently very disciplined when it comes to her craft. She was basically a child that was dreaming big, but that was also ready to sacrifice huge chunks of her childhood and teenaged years to achieve her goals, and become a professional singer. And I'm truly happy for her that it paid off. She's indeed fantastic, I've quite enjoyed the analysis, and kudos to you for having resisted the urge to tell me you were going to publish a video on Céline Dion during our lesson! 😆
I really appreciate your perspective on Céline Dion. Growing up alongside her musical journey indeed gives you a unique viewpoint. It's fascinating how her early talent, discipline, and the sacrifices she made brought her to where she is now. Her relationship with René Angélil was pivotal to her career, adding depth to her music. And I can see how growing up with her as an example might lead you to think everyone naturally knows how to sing! I'm glad you enjoyed the analysis, and thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's insights like these that enrich our discussions on music and artists.
Love it! I would enjoy an analysis of Chris Cornell’s cover of Thank You on Howard Stern. Also, Shakey Graves’ performance of Roll the Bones on Audiotree would be cool to see. Good stuff!
I'm thrilled to see your enthusiasm and suggestions! Chris Cornell's cover of "Thank You" and Shakey Graves' "Roll the Bones" on Audiotree are both exceptional performances worth a deep dive. Keep an eye out for these upcoming analysis pieces. Thank you for the recommendations and your kind words. Your input helps keep the content diverse and interesting!
Very interesting video! I think this video covers many things that makes all covers of this song fall really flat, imo. I mean many or all covers usually gets praised for their high notes in the end but I think "anyone" can do it if they want but the song is more than the high notes in the end. The way Celine is singing the song like no cover comes even close.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! You bring up a great point about the artistry involved in Celine Dion's performance of "My Heart Will Go On." The high notes are indeed memorable, but as you've mentioned, there's so much more to her rendition that makes it unique and deeply moving. It's her overall interpretation, her emotional connection to the song, her phrasing, dynamics, and the nuanced vocal choices she makes throughout the performance that truly elevate it. Cover versions often focus on the vocal pyrotechnics, but the emotional depth and the subtleties in Celine's original performance are not easy to replicate. Thanks again for your insights, and for appreciating the full range of elements that contribute to a truly outstanding vocal performance!
@@DrDanRobinson Yes exactly! Also got to say Céline's tone is so great and unique too. Sure everyone's voice is unique in itself but I think you get my point. 🙂 I got to say I really like these analysis that are both in depth but also points out small details here and there that adds to a performance. I have seen other reaction/analysis videos but they usually points out the obvious so to speak and not the details which I find somewhat more interesting. Also more Celine analysis would be intersting and fun to see too in the future. 😉 Thanks for great content! 👍😀
Fabulous performance and great commentary Dr Dan 😊. I would really love for you to comment on Dimash Kudaibergen’s performance of the song SOS. (search Dimash SOS on RU-vid) I was blown away by his vocal ability…his range and ability to switch seamlessly through vocal qualities is astounding…I’m sure you’ll appreciate it too.😊
Please can you review Floor Jansen, lead singer of Nightwish. Ghost Love Score official video live at Wacken 2013 is the most reacted to video on RU-vid.
Dr. Dan, why did you praise Celine Dion's soft start of the song while criticizing Dimash for doing the exact same thing? He also starts most songs small and breathy so that the songs have somewhere to go.
Thank you for your astute question. My observations are not meant to devalue either performer but rather to engage in constructive analysis of their performances. In the case of Celine Dion's performance, I praised her "soft start" because it allowed for a captivating emotional dynamic range throughout the song. Her breathy approach, from my perspective, was a deliberate artistic choice that contributed to the song's overall narrative progression. In contrast, my critique of Dimash was not about the initial breathiness in his performances. In fact, I agree that starting softly can create a wonderful dramatic effect in songs. My concern was the perceived increase in breathiness throughout his performances, which might suggest vocal fatigue or strain over time. However, I should note that each performance is unique, and my comments were based on the specific instances I reviewed. Both Celine Dion and Dimash are incredibly talented artists with their own distinctive vocal styles and techniques. Their artistic choices in a given performance should not be understood as universally applicable to all their works. I hope this clears up any confusion. I appreciate your engagement in these discussions and your keen interest in understanding the nuances of musical performance.
