Celine Dion has a reputation for soaring when we expect her to sing. This was true all the way back in 2002, when I’m Alive (from her album A New Day Has Come) blended her signature powerhouse vocals with an anthemic melody. It celebrates the sheer joy of existence. It’s an explosion of gratitude.
The production is warm: There is a driving beat and shimmering instrumentation, giving space to the grand vocals Dion is able to embody with undeniable energy as she carries a declaration of triumph with every evocative note.
Céline Dion – I’m Alive (Official HD Video)
The music video is stunning! Its golden hues run wild with aerial shots, while Dion’s performance exudes confidence. Complimenting the themes of the song, freedom and weightlessness, Dion sings, ‘I’m here, I’m thriving, and nothing can hold me down!’
But it’s not all about having feel-good energy that made this a staple of Dion’s career that resonates through generation after generation; this song found increasing appeal when featured in the Stuart Little 2 soundtrack, where her voice was presented anew for younger audiences. Dion is made for movie soundtracks; who can forget My Heart Will Go On from Titanic?
Titanic • My Heart Will Go On • Celine Dion
I’m Alive may not have the heartbreak of My Heart Will Go On or the raw emotion of All By Myself; its infectious optimism has made it one of her most cherished songs. It’s a reminder that music doesn’t always need to be complex—it just needs to make you feel.
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