Céline Dion’s performance of Because You Loved Me from her Live in Las Vegas – A New Day… concert is compelling. In perfect vocals and raw emotion, she pours herself into every lyric, making for an even more powerful version than the original studio cut. It’s all about love and gratitude, and when she sings it live here, it takes on a new dimension.
But from the first note, Céline’s voice envelops the building with warmth and earnestness. Each lyric expresses immense gratitude for unconditional love and support, which makes this a song that resonates with many. She is an artist not to be missed — her voice is full of passion; you know she means every word she is singing, and the audience seems to respect and admire her for it.
Céline Dion – Because You Loved Me (from the 2007 DVD “Live In Las Vegas – A New Day…”)
And, of course, the stage production adds all that polish and another layer of magic to the performance. Softly diffused lighting, an intimate space, and a gorgeously broken-down instrumental accompaniment heighten the emotional reading of the song. Her stage presence is mesmerizing as the crowd stares in disbelief.
That emotional depth and vocal brilliance also shine on To Love You More, a live performance recorded in Memphis in 1997. As Because You Loved Me is an ode to love and appreciation, To Love You More is an ardent request for love to remain. The opening is a dramatic pull playing of violin Taro Hakase.
Céline Dion – To Love You More feat. Taro Hakase (Live in Memphis, 1997) (Official Video)
Both songs demonstrate Céline’s ability to connect with her audience through song. Whether she is writing about love, loss or devotion, she brings a depth of feeling that few other artists match. Every performance is a showstopper because her voice makes for a distinctive listening experience: a force and fragile that she turns into an audio memory.
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