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My Reflection (2001)

Where the lyrics of My Reflection take you, and where it was really made.

The concert at the heart of this special was a televised performance at a Los Angeles venue, and the broadcast drew 10.5 million viewers.

Key places

Live performance at the Shrine Auditorium (2001)

Live show Shrine Auditorium — The televised concert was Aguilera's performance at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the venue that gave the special its live setting. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Album story

Overview

• My Reflection: TV special and video album starring American singer Christina Aguilera
• Also known as Christina Aguilera: My Reflection or My Reflection: Live
• Premiered Sunday, December 3, 2000, on ABC
• Directed by Lawrence Jordan; executive produced by Aguilera herself alongside Ken Ehrlich
• A televised concert of Aguilera's performance at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California
• Guest appearances by Lil Bow Wow and Dr. John
• Songs drawn from three studio albums: Christina Aguilera (1999), Mi Reflejo (2000), and My Kind of Christmas (2000), plus covers
• The show attracted 10.5 million viewers

Background

• The special came out during a busy year for Aguilera, with Mi Reflejo and My Kind of Christmas both released in 2000
• The setlist therefore spans her first studio album through her two 2000 releases

Recording

• Filmed as a live concert at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles
• Backstage footage is included alongside the concert footage

Cover

• The release identifies it as Aguilera's second video album, released through RCA Records and Image Entertainment

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Tracklist

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Artist

Career

• Born December 18, 1980, in Ocean Breeze, New York; American singer, songwriter, and actress.
• Appeared on The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1993–1994); recorded "Reflection" for Mulan (1998) and signed with RCA Records.
• Debut album Christina Aguilera (1999) topped the US Billboard 200 and produced three Hot 100 number-one singles.
• Stripped (2002) and Back to Basics (2006) reinvented her image; Back to Basics was her second US number-one album.
• Known for a four-octave range, melismatic style, and use of the whistle register; ranked among the greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone.
• Sold over 100 million records worldwide; five Grammy Awards.
• Acted in Burlesque (2010), The Emoji Movie (2017), and Zoe (2018).
• Coached The Voice (2011–2016); named a Disney Legend in 2019.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Reception

At release

• DVD Talk review: the DVD delivers a solid audio and video presentation
• The concert is shown in full-frame rather than anamorphic widescreen, but the picture stays sharp and well-defined with clear stage lighting
• Backstage footage is of slightly lower quality, while the concert footage holds up well
• Audio offered in Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, and Dolby 2.0
• Front speakers focus on the music; surround channels handle crowd noise and ambient sound
• DTS track offers slightly better depth and clarity
• Extras include animated menus and a few Spanish-language music videos

Records

• Certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
• Certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)
• Reached number one and number eight in the music video charts of those regions
• Described as a commercial success

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Trivia

• The broadcast attracted 10.5 million viewers.
• Lil Bow Wow and Dr. John appeared as guests on the special.
• The setlist draws on three studio albums and includes covers.
• The DVD is shown in full-frame rather than anamorphic widescreen.
• Spanish-language music videos are included among the extras.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

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