Angel - Sarah McLachlan (Piano cover by Emily Linge) 

Hi Emily! _(Mini-review)..._ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ *An incredibly beautiful & tranquil performance!* ⭐️⭐️⭐️ You did the cover "Angels" by Robbie Williams"; and now "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan. How appropriately both near Christmas time! The lyrics to this cover are inspiring however for the New Year ahead; especially with the tribulations we've all had in 2020. So this song is a lovely gift for the start of the year! Excellent choice Emily! 😃 I was so hoping that you'd perform this beautiful song! What's also special about this performance; is that it's being played on the piano, just like the original. A lot of other artists cover it using guitar; so I can't wait to review your piano rendition. 🙂 As the song starts; straight away there's a terrific close-up of the piano! 🎹 Then at 0:15, it suddenly cuts to you starting to sing; and I'm blown away instantly with; ♫ "Spend all your time waiting"♪. Wow! What a magical voice! It's so alluring and buttery smooth. The attributes of your voice are rich in texture and irresistible. I think the term "magical" sums it all up! 😊 Outstandingly good voice we have here!! 👩 🎤 There's a touch of reverb and stereo ambience to your voice; so when you sing, it just takes the listener on a journey and envelops them into the song! We actually get swept up into a peaceful calm, as your voice is so soothing! At 0:29, there's a marvelous close-up of you as you sing: ♫ "Some reason, to feel not good enough"♪. This presentation is hypnotic! It has you glued to the screen, as you listen and watch this raw and emotional performance! Bravo! 👍 The visuals are a little different to the recent videos we have seen. There has been some creativity and thought gone into this one; as there's a hint of warm amber lighting overall; with you lovely attired in a gossamer type lilac dress, (hope my analogy is correct!); which suits the scene perfectly. Your presentations are always impeccable! 🏆 This really is a first class looking video! 🎥 The recording is very crisp! 🎧 Also due to the straight on camera angle; it's hard to tell but it seems you are a little closer to the Manley mic, 🎙️ which would help capture all the lovely lower rich texture in your golden voice! Every line in this song sounds wonderful. This cover is incredible! At 0:34; ♫ "And it's hard at the end of the day"♪; captures tranquil emotion in your vocals. 😊 Then at 0:50; ♫ "Let me be empty; oh and weightless and maybe"♪, oh wow! what terrific control and use of head-notes and high notes blended together! Superb singing!❗️ Yes! This performance is astonishing!!! You start to sing the chorus, then at 1:09; ♫ "Fly away from here"♪; is mesmerizingly beautiful. You have us spellbound! 🤗 Plus I love the little touch of a trill of high piano notes at 1:14. 🎹 I wished you looked at the camera a bit more; although you give some wonderful eye-contact at 1:21, which was a nice interaction! Perhaps overall in this rendition, I think you're so transfixed yourself, into playing the piano and performing in this masterpiece presentation! It's truly an awesome song and the way you are conveying it so tenderly is utter beauty! As said before; you have us spellbound! Your singing is sensational. 👍 You're not rushing the song; but giving it the atmosphere space that it needs, as we are absorbing the magic you give us! Astounding!!! ⭐️ At 1:32; I like your little twist on; ♫ "Of your silent reverie"♪, and at 1:44; ♫ "May you find some comfort here"♪. It was interesting how you hold and sustain the lyric "find", with lovely vibrato! We now go to a nice close-up at 1:52 of the Steinway & Sons Grand piano. 🎹 I spoke too soon! 😌 As now at 1:58; you give expressive eye-contact and work the camera intimately as you sing: ♫ "So tired of the straight life, and everywhere you turn "♪. (did you sing "straight line"?). At 2:06; ♫ "There's vultures and thieves at your back"♪; and you're starting to gently introduce more dynamics into the song. The way you're doing this is remarkable. You really are mastering the control in your vocals and they are so delightful to listen to; as you magnetically pull us into this performance. This requires skill... and you have that gift! 🤗 What a pure gem of a line at 2:17; ♫ "That you make up for all that you lack"♪. Such smooth subtle dynamics being full of emotion! This whole verse is brilliantly sung! For example at: 2:34 ♫ "Oh, this glorious sadness, that brings me to my knees"♪; you are pitch-perfect! 👏 🎤 Just prior, there was also another terrific close-up at 2:22, but I wished you glanced up at the camera, as it would have been a bonus! 😃 At 2:47, you resume the chorus again: ♫ "In the arms of the Angel"♪; then have us spellbound once more with more astonishing singing at 2:52; ♫ "Fly away from here"♪; with the little touch of high piano notes again at 2:57. 🎹 There's nice camera interaction at 3:02 with; ♫ "Hotel room"♪; as you acknowledge the audience. At 3:43, you've been brave again and introduced another piano solo into your performance! (like you did with "Imagine"), With the help of Ovidio with the arrangement, you've pulled off another pretty little piece that goes through the Angel chord sequence and intertwines nicely into the arrangement. Subjectively though; Emily this was a tease! It would have even worked quite well if was twice as long! As we just start to enjoy it but it finishes; whilst we're soaking up your beautiful playing! 🎹 😊 Introducing the solo was a creative idea, as it gave the song theme a small musical break; which therefore gave a nice refreshing resumption for your vocals at 4:05 with; ♫ "In the arms of the Angel"♪. I like the repeating of the chorus at 5:00; as it's the nice way to finish the song. Your voice sounds so pure! 🎼 💕 _In conclusion..._ This may be a slowly sung song, but you have us hanging on to every note likes it's the last! You take us on this serene caressing journey as you sing!! You put your whole-self into the song with such heart-felt emotion as you convey the lyrics to the meaning of being in "The Arms Of An Angel" (which is a title that some artists use). This is tranquility at it's best! The way you treat the song so tenderly is pure magic! 💗 👍 It would be fun seeing you do a collaboration with Chiara; so as to hear some of those wonderful harmonies together in this song! But to do the whole song solo is a marvelous feat! *This is another magnificent performance!* Superb! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ _PS: Audio question: the piano's been recorded in an 'XY panning technique' for the rich stereo sound; but can you tell me what mics you use? Are they new ones?_

I'm 24 years old and have no one to spend Christmas with this year. It's Christmas Eve and I was wallowing in self pity and crying to sad songs when I found this, and it brings so much peace!! I feel a lot more ok about facing tomorrow alone now- "May you find some comfort here"- indeed, I did 💕

What strikes me the most she is very young but there is a hundred years of maturity in her voice. She sings like an old soul.

A beautiful song from a beautiful young woman who not only looks like an angel, but also sings like one ♥ 💕

Emily, you brought a tear to my 81 year old eyes. I love all of your music, but Angel is my favorite. You ARE an angel. Stay sweet, and please keep on singing.

Emily, as a long time devoted fan of Sarah McLaughlan (who, like me, is a Canadian), and as a singer myself who has sang a choral arrangement of this beautiful song, let me simply say that I believe Ms. McLaughlan would be proud and supportive of the manner in which you played and sang her composition. It was simply beautiful. Bravo!

Hi Emily! I just wanted to tell you I suffer from severe depression. Since I have found your site, I listen to you every morning and it has given me something to look forward to everyday. Thank You So Much!

Dear Emily, even if you are singing a sad song, your Voice is shining so bright as a Diamond up in the Sky. Thank you so much.

Emily - My wife died in July 2020 - and I cried my eyes out hearing this song. Incredibly beautiful!

You've honored Ms Sarah MvLachlan greatly, God Bless You.

Our Angel is in Heaven. Thank you for singing her song so that we can remember her when she was with us on Earth. Bless you.

Thank you Emily, we just lost our elderly lady neighbour who passed from pneumonia whilst in hospital. How very appropriate this song is regarding our dear neighbour who was a lovely lady. Robert. New Zealand.

Good grief, young lady. This gives me chills.

You have the voice of an angel.

While one can be taught how to play a piano or even sing, musical intuition cannot be taught. You either have it, or you don't. Your musical intuition is quite sophisticated beyond your years. You are so special.

I’m 39 weeks and 4 days pregnant. My baby gets active and worships with me every single time I play this. I’m going to play this on repeat in my delivery room, as I could not think of a better time to worship and praise God

You will always be in the arms of the angel Emily . You are an angel yourself Alistair X.

Emily you are phenomenal. This piece was immaculate. Outstanding performance! Thank you so much.

You did a wonderful job with this song,I lost a grandson a few months ago,this song grabs my heart and soul.Thank you.

Arms of the angel was song by the voice of an angel. So beautiful ❤

For years I drive listening to this by Angelis, then Emily comes along to add it to my 'lullabys'....perfect!💖

As soon as Emily started singing, I wanted to cry. Beautiful. This song goes right through me.

Her Original songs are Freaking Awesome…This Young Lady Is Blessed…..So Are We…🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

I can listen to Emily sing any songs all day long. So relaxing to listen to. I can not say that about most other singers, count me in with her biggest fans. My favourite is "A Whiter Shade of Pale". I am a pensioner who has heard a lot of music over the years.

What a beautiful interpretation of the song "Angel". I first heard it 21 years ago at the funeral for a very dear friend of mine and it has been special to me ever since. Nice work, Emily!

I was literally waiting for you to sing this song! Thank you! It was so beautiful 💕

I feel like I've found a future superstar, beautiful voice

Her clarity, bravado & emotion in her voice is truly Amazing. She is as talented as Sara. Wonderful sweet voice!!!

Получил огромное удовольствие и радость. Это дар Божий, спасибо тебе. Радуй людей своим даром. Ты прекрасна. И будь счастлива сама.💞💐

Emily - you are the Angel. Every song you sing is better than the last. I can see you got your vocal talent from your mom. I'm a big fan.

Its like - an angel is singing about an angel. this girl is extraordinary

Please someone, tell me I'm not the only piano nerd who likes the camera angle where we can watch the dampers moving to follow Emily's pedalling.

That's my all time favorite song from Sarah McLachlan. I lost count how many times I've seen her live !! You'd make Sarah Proud !!

Look at Sarah in her younger years, phenomenal. Emily, you sing and play this wonderful song so soulfully and so expressively, Sarah McLachlan must be proud of you. I for one think it is great 🌹🌹🌹

I am glad the next generation like Emily covered all legend evergreen song in the world...😘

your voice sounds like a choir of angels, you are an angel

Not only are you a beautiful young lady, a beautiful singer and a beautiful piano player, you have a beautiful soul.

Chilling yet calming! Just you, your music and your beautiful voice. No loud music drowning out the lyrics, no flashing lights or smoke. Just simple, beautiful music. Loved it. Thank you Emily!

That angelic voice just seems to get better all the time. Thank you for a really lovely treat.

Ooooo… clasic, beautiful song. Very nice performance!

영혼이 편안한 음성과 선율 감동을 느끼며 아침을 맞이 합니다 감사합니다

In the depressing time we live in now your singing voice is relaxing peaceful and a blessing!Thank you Emily 👍👏❤️

I feels real like Heaven ,if you sing.

I'm watching the news here from my Philadelphia residence. More bad, ugly going-ons. Then I get a notification of new messages for me in RU-vid. I open it and voila! An angel rescues me. You are an angel. You sing this as if you yourself wrote it. I hope Sarah gets to listen. So, so wonderful. 💙🤟🏼☮️

I was fearful to click on this because it is one of my all time favourite songs and I was afraid no one else could do it justice. I need not have worried. Your range and delivery were exemplary and made me feel rather emotional. Incredible.

Emily, I don’t mind admitting this brought a tear to my eyes it’s just absolutely beautiful you are off to a great start for 2021 well done your playing and singing was flawless outstanding thank you 👍👍❤️❤️👏👏🙏🙏🎹🎹🎤🎤

I find Emily so astounding I have become an addict listening to her.

One of my all-time favorite songs delivered in a way that only you could do Emily. Pure art. Thank you for the gift of music that you share with us.

Emily, angel's are smiling every time you sing🎶🎶🎶beautiful voice of a talented young lady❤❤ 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵

Speaking of angels my little songbird, your voice is so angelic, and your delivery is so tender, my heart just started to melt the minute you began singing. Your voice often has that effect on me, young lady. That was so gorgeous, so warm and toasty, like a blanket being wrapped around your shoulders on a chilly evening. Emily, your vibrato in this song is so slow and purposeful, and it pulsed so perfectly with the timing of the notes as you were so quietly pushing them out. I’ve listened to this three times already and my eyes have teared up all three times! You are just so amazing. Beautiful in every way❣️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏👏👏👏

There's a certain warmth, inflection and soulfulness about your voice that is so unique and comforting. An angel helped me find your beautiful music. Thank You!

Beautiful execution of this Sarah Mclachlan song and I absolutely enjoyed your version immensely!!!! Keep-em coming because you brighten up the day every time you perform!!!!!

Ok so I found your videos today 4/20/2023. Currently just pulled into drive from work. Been sitting in the drive way for 6 mins now just listening to this! It's 5 45 am in Maine. Perfect time of day to hear this! 🙌 ❤❤ thanks, Emily. 😢

Amazing!!!

Sarah McLachlan,one of my favorite female singers and you just did a brilliant performance with that song Emily.Really love your delicate key strokes,I will be waiting for some more of Sarah's cover's.

Thank you Emily!!! You are so beautiful and your voice is magical.. You sing with so much feeling, I could listen to you all day.

Bonjour Emily, je d'écouté Sarah avec Angel ,et comme d'habitude tu as encore fait une belle reprise. super

Wow. I say in 3 years, that voice is gonna grow into a superstar one.

Emily I am so glad I found you. My wife and I had an Emily Linge concert last night going through many of your videos. I love that a young woman does such classics from my era. I had never heard of A-ha before but their music is amazing. You are a real artist and musician with stunning talent. I could listen to you all day.

OMG, I think I just saw a real live angel performing Sarah McLachlan's song of the same name! And so beautifully, too!

Dear EMILY , my beautiful magical Angel 👼friend you look absolutely beautiful this song is absolutely brilliant you have the most beautiful singing voice of an Angel 👼 your absolutely fantastic piano 🎹player I didn't know how you do it but you all ways seem to bring your songs to live your a beautiful star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟your brilliant you have the most beautiful smile 😃that britenes up ever where you go your eyes are beautiful to thay sparkle like 👍👍👍👍👍star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟s I am so so very very very proud of you your brilliant please stay safe and well done ✔✔ ,from David ps your really great 👍👍👍👍👍your brilliant

you really are an angel. and the sound quality is amazing. so your concept that your music can also be heard with 'high end' speakers is totally working. you are a present. thanks.

It takes a lot to get a tear from me...You did it here...

Emily, your voice always calms me right down - its almost hypnotic. Thanks for singing to us!!

Dear Emily, your voice is a pleasure for the ears.

Wow! I'm speechless. Emily Linge, You're awesome. Every song you sing just makes me feel blessed. I got tears of joy listening to this song. You definitely have a voice of an Angel. You're awesome and beautiful. Love and Hugs for you sweetheart. Keep singing. Keep up the great work. 😢❤🐻🙂😇⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Truly blessed and talented. God has gifted you! Thanks for sharing with us.

Don't know what to say ! - it is not often that I am speechless .... That was a great performance, such a beautiful and clear voice is not often found. Eevery time i listen to you i become a bigger fan ... please keep it up! Thank you very much for this wonderful ballad. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

'What did you do during lunch?' 'I took a break from hell to listen to angel from heaven. Life just got a little bit better.'

What a way to begin this new year!! Thank you Emily!

Young lady, you have talent and it is amazing. God Bless you always.

Although I thought I knew this song, I'd never really listened as your wonderful performance compelled me to. Absolutely beautiful, Emily! You really made every word clear, every note pure, and all of them count. You bought this song to life for me. I love the arrangement, and how you connect with us when you look directly into the lens.❤️🎹🎤😍

Super wspaniała Ament 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷💓💓💓💓💓💓💕💕💕💕❤️❤❤❤❤❤💞💞💞💞❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎹🎹🎹🫶🫶🫶🫶💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

Emily comes up with more beautiful songs than anyone I know. Good to hear them all and this is one of the best. Nice to see someone who is not afraid to tackle all of these genres. When I hear one of these songs, it takes me back to the particular time and place I first heard it. Nice.

The world needs more of this.

What a beautiful Ballad, beautifully sung! Emily, you're on your way! And great production quality to everyone involved!

There are simply no words to describe your talent succinctly but this is as close to perfection any musician can get.

Emily, your cover-version of this song is beautiful! Well done young lady, you truly were born to sing!

She sure know how to make that Steinway sound mighty fine. The playing along with the voice of an angel. Well done young lady.

What a beautiful song Emily. What a beautiful voice. You have an amazing voice. I just listened to you and Jadyn sing Runaway. Your two voices together are incredible. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents with us Emily.

Beautiful! Praise our Lord and Savior!

You made me love you with this song Em, 🤗 You are an angel 🙏💫, thank you sweetie 🌹

I think Sarah M would be pleased, and touched by your rendition of her most iconic song.

I was in a bad mood for some unknown reason. Then I found this new recording of you. It was very comforting and therapeutic. Thank you for the lovely music to soothe my soul.

Beautiful. I just drove home in a rain storm and finished hanging my clothes around the heater and I'm listening to a beautiful lady sing a beautiful song. Life is great.

This is a beutiful rendition of Angel. You have wonderfully peaceful voice that calms the restless soul. Thank you.

Wow it is a very calm and beautiful performance, Emily, you know Sarah McLachlan would be very proud of you earing and seeing this. Take great care of you Emily & have a beautiful Easter, luv ya! Oxxo

I was feeling unwell for a few days but that has passed after just a few minutes of the perfect cure, a beautiful song presented by two exquisite instruments. The sounds of an incomparable Steinway and the delicate voice of Miss Emily Linge, a simple but stunning combination. Thank you so much Emily, I'm going to bed now feeling better than I have for more than a week.

That signature smile at the end means Emily knows she nailed the performance

Wow, what a voice. I love this song. Thanks for the performance 🙏

You get more and more amazimg. That song is so awesome for your voice

"HOW BEAUTIFUL WAS THIS"!! Fantastic PERFORMANCE Of A Very Beautiful Song Emily! I Loved It... Tony.👍 😇😇😇😇😇

Absolutely beautiful, Emily! I tell ya, either you're getting even better or just gaining confidence in yourself. Either way your control of your voice and the texture and strength just keeps getting more impressive!! Bravo!!

Emily, to be honest, at first I wasn't sure I'd like this. But, you won me over! Sarah is, for me, the person on the highest pillar of Mt Olympus, so I don't usually like covers of her stuff. But, I think your cover of Angel would even have Sarah applauding it. Nice job!

You keep adding extremely amazing and perfect performances to your repertoire, never ever will I tire of listening to you and your stunning voice, you get better and better each time I hear you, thank youuuuuuu Emily ❤️🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

This is absolutely beautiful .. your voice takes us away ..

Of all your wonderful cover versions I think this is your best as there is so much amazing emotion pouring out. Thank you so much Emily.

에밀리 너무 매력적인 보이스와 연주 짱이야!!!

Beautiful ! Beautiful voice! 😊👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🔰

As I was listening to this I smelled flowers 💐 so strong in my bedroom