She sings out of tune, Celine Dion mistreated, Marlene Schaff acknowledges "flaws" and thanks her for a specific reason
Celine Dion may be considered one of the greatest voices of international song, but her latest performances have not escaped criticism. Some professionals have pointed to vocal imperfections. Remarks that made Marlène Schaff, former teacher of Star Academy, react. On Instagram, she chose to defend the singer, while readily acknowledging certain "flaws".
"Céline sings out of tune": criticism that makes people react
In recent weeks, particularly harsh comments have circulated about Celine Dion's performances. Among the reproaches addressed to the artist, some go so far as to say: "Céline sings out of tune".
A remark that did not leave Marlène Schaff indifferent. The former Star Academy teacher decided to express herself on Instagram, but rather than denying the singer's possible imperfections, she gives them a completely different reading.
"I've seen this kind of comment, from professionals and others... and I want to say: THANK YOU," she writes in the preamble.
For Marlène Schaff, the possible flaws heard in Celine Dion's voice are also proof that a human performance cannot be perfectly mastered at every moment.
"Singers are not infallible"
In her message, Marlène Schaff reminds us of a reality often forgotten in the music industry: even the greatest artists can experience vocal difficulties on stage.
"Thank you Céline for offering our ears a few flaws," she writes, before stressing that "singers are not infallible."
The former Star Academy teacher also wonders about the evolution of musical performances. According to her, the public has gradually become accustomed to a form of sound perfection, especially thanks to the digital tools used in music production.
She evokes "this sanitized area where each console output is equipped with autotune".
However, Marlène Schaff is careful to specify that she does not condemn the use of this technology. She reminds us that artists are free to use it and that, in the face of particularly demanding tours, Autotune can also be a valuable help to preserve voices.
His point is therefore less about the technology itself than about the sometimes unrealistic expectations that it can help create.
"This perfection does not exist"
For Marlène Schaff, the problem lies above all in the fact that the audience risks forgetting that a live performance remains, by definition, unpredictable. "It would be good not to forget that this 'perfection' does not exist," she believes.
She compares the singer to a top athlete: even after years of training, an athlete may not be at his best on the day of a competition.
The voice, too, remains a living instrument. Fatigue, stage conditions or physical condition can influence a performance, even when it comes to an artist as experienced as Celine Dion.
Celine Dion's illness at the heart of her message
But beyond the question of accuracy, Marlène Schaff wishes above all to recall the particular circumstances in which Celine Dion pursues her career.
The singer has publicly spoken about the neurological disease she suffers from and the consequences it can have on her daily life and on her voice. For Marlène Schaff, this element must necessarily be taken into account when judging her performance.
"Finally, Celine Dion had the honesty and humility to talk about the pathology she suffers from," she said.
The former Star Academy teacher then insists on the courage needed to continue to perform in front of thousands of spectators despite the difficulties encountered.
"To do what she does, to go on stage in front of tens of thousands of people waiting for her, and to sing one of the most technical repertoires in contemporary music, 16 times, already, it's extraordinary," she writes. He added: "But to do it when you suffer from this disease is exceptional."
"Thank you Madame": a heartfelt tribute
To conclude her message, Marlène Schaff invites us to look at Celine Dion's performances from another angle. For her, any imperfections should not erase the singer's years of work or the efforts she continues to make.
His last message is a true tribute to the artist. "The only comment we should all make is: Thank you Madam".
Before concluding with particularly strong words: "You have my full respect. Thank you for your courage, and your generosity. »
A way, for Marlène Schaff, to transform the criticism of Celine Dion into a broader reflection on the place of imperfection in music and on the sometimes disproportionate demands that artists face when they go on stage.
