In its fourth week, it reached a peak of number five, where it remained for four consecutive weeks. The following week, it climbed from number 71 to number 23. On the Austrian Singles Chart, the song debuted at number 71. The song proved to be successful in many European countries. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic called this song uplifting and highlighted it in his review for album he called the song a “hitworthy uptempo gem”. READ ALSO Powfu - Don’t Fall Asleep YetĬhuck Taylor from Billboard said that “ I’m Alive” demonstrates a stylistic “ left turn, with its throbbing tribal rhythms and a loose, sky-grazing vocal from Dion.” The “percolating” Humberto Gatica Mix “adds juice” to the album version, while the uptempo Wake Up Mix, with assistance from Ric Wake and Richie Jones, is Dion’s most “inspired and festive” remix to date, with Blondie’s “Heart of Glass” woven into the beat to “splendid effect”.
This is one of the best singles to date.” Matt Wilson of UK Mix was positive towards the song, stating that “ this new offering is actually an uplifting song that will no doubt be a hit single for her. It’s the kind of song you sing along to and slowly get wrapped in it.” Neal Sky of Pop Dirt named it a “ bubblegum-radio-song“. While reviewing the Stuart Little 2 soundtrack, William Ruhlmann of Allmusic wrote that “ Celine Dion occupies the position taken by Trisha Yearwood on the soundtrack to Stuart Little in 1999, singing an upbeat rhythm number.” Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine called it one of “ the album’s standout tracks“, naming it “ an uplifting midtempo number.” ABC’s RollerCoaster review was positive, commenting that “ this is the type of music you play in the background when your having a good laugh with friends or a nice tea with family. In January 2009, further promotional remixes were made by Maurice Joshua for U.S. His version was released on the Stuart Little 2 soundtrack as well as promotional and commercial CD singles.Īlthough in October 2008 the album version of “ I’m Alive” was included on My Love: Essential Collection, the new remix by Laurent Wolf was released to promote it in France. Epic Records moved forward with the “ Humberto Gatica” version as the main version.
For radio release, the song was re-worked by Humberto Gatica. “ I’m Alive” was released as the album’s second single on 12 August 2002. And to see my friends again, it was great.” It was a fun adventure, no pressure, relaxed, smooth, powerful but controlled. Those songs became even closer to me because, the fact that I took two years off, they wrote songs for me that were even closer to my emotions. And, I loved the songs that people wrote for me on this album. While working on the album, Celine Dion commented, “ I couldn’t wait to go back into the recording studio. It was certified platinum in Belgium (50,000) and gold in France (250,000).
“ I’m Alive” became a worldwide hit, reaching the top ten in many countries.
There were two versions made: with or without the Stuart Little 2 movie scenes. “ I’m Alive” is an uplifting midtempo song, where Celine Dion declares she is alive, fulfilled as a mother, and “ in love.” The music video was directed by Dave Meyers between 24– and premiered in June 2002.