Celine Dion is a world music legend. She is considered one of the most talented singers in the world. He ranks among the artists who have sold the most records in history. However, the singer disappeared from the scene some time ago. The reason was her incurable disease. The world-famous star decided to tell more about her struggle and the hardships of everyday life. She recorded a documentary film, which will be released in June 2024.
Filmed by an Oscar nominee Irene Taylor document “I Am: Celine Dion” tells the story of Celine Dion's difficult fight against illness. The artist also shows her great passion for music and talks about how difficult it was for her to come to terms with the cancellation of live performances. Its premiere is scheduled for June 25 on the platform Amazon Prime Video.
On the occasion of the premiere of the biographical film, the artist decided to release an album. On June 21, the album will be released to the eyes and ears of listeners “I AM: CÉLINE DION (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” with a soundtrack from the documentary. The album will be available both on CD and in a digital version. Additionally, it will be available on vinyl in September.
Celine Dion's greatest hits were selected for the soundtrack, such as “The Power of Love”, “My Heart Will Go On”Whether “Because You Loved Me”. In addition, the album will include seven songs composed by a well-known and talented cellist. Redi Has. The album is intended to honor Celine Dion's legacy and, additionally, to complement the extraordinary story presented in the documentary.
The full song list is as follows:
- Main Theme – Artist Always (Score)
- The Power Of Love
- Pour que tu m'aimes encore
- A New Day Has Come
- The Episode (Score)
- J'irai où tu iras
- Because You Loved Me
- The Diagnosis (Score)
- River Deep, Mountain High
- Mama Dion (Score)
- Zora sourit
- My Heart Will Go On
- All By Myself
- The Awakening (Score)
- Ashes
- Swallows (Score)
- Love Again
- Je crois toi
- I'm Alive
- Talea (Score)
In late 2022, it was revealed that Celine Dion was struggling with Moersch-Woltmann syndrome, called the stiff man syndrome. It is an autoimmune disease that manifests itself, among others, pain and progressive muscle stiffness and repeated episodes of muscle spasms. It is incurable. According to statistics, it affects up to two people per million. The disease also makes walking difficult and significantly limits the ability to sing.
In the trailer of the upcoming documentary, the stage star assured that despite the ailments that make it difficult for her to function normally, she does not intend to give in to the disease, and returning to the stage remains her big dream. There are even rumors that Celine Dion is planning to film a farewell concert during which she will perform her greatest hits.