Beth : I've never heard anyone describe Sarah's vocals like the ebb and flow of water. What a remarkably accurate description! Thumbs up! Keep up the great work
My niece sang this to my Dad in his hospital room in his last days before cancer took him. It was very emotional as Dad seemed to react to her singing even tho sedated. We all had tears. Angel will always be a special song for our family.
I've seen her in concert multiple times and I don't think I've ever seen someone perform as constantly beautiful as her. I'm always in awe! Sarah is a gift to the ears
I was fortunate enough to get to meet and work with Sarah M, along with few other spectacular artists in OKC at Lilith Fair concert many years ago. She was such a gracious, warm, inviting person, even in spite of having a millions things to do. I would have to say that her and Jewel are two of the absolute best female vocalists I have ever seen live. Truly blessed ladies.
I love how you analyze and describe the singer's vocal techniques, it is more than a reaction, it helps us understand and appreciate the artists' style.
Ah! Sarah McLachlan. When I listen to her sing, I imagine it’s the quality of singing you’d hear in heaven! Love her and get just as emotional hearing her. Great reaction!
Something I have yet to see mentioned in the few months since this is out. This is a live performance. There aren't 37 takes of this one line to get it absolutely perfect. One take, right now... oh and while she's playing the piano accompaniment. As a wind instrumentalist who only has to make sound out of one instrument I'm in awe of the skills.
Great breakdown. Sarah is from my hometown, and she's quite rightly venerated in Nova Scotia. Whenever I hear her sing, especially this song, it take me home (while I am far, far away).
I love how big of a heart you have. I enjoy watching and listening to your reactions. I watch a lot of music reaction channels but I always come back to yours. ❤
Wife and I saw her live in 2003 (hard to believe it was nearly 20 yrs ago!) and the show was fabulous, her performance superb. Sarah is a great artist.
"It makes me want to cry straight away" LOL Beth, I'm Canadian, she's ours... and we all feel that and love that about her... she 'll bleed every tear from you effortlessly :) So amazing ... thanks for doing this one! :)
Sarah wrote this song about the Smashing Pumpkins' touring keyboard player, who died from a heroin overdose. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_(Sarah_McLachlan_song)
Thank you Beth for this. I got to see Sarah in Waterloo, ON at a small venue on the campus back in the 80's. There was young woman who opened for her who was, as you say, muscling thru the high notes. When Sarah came on I was blown away at the contrast. She was so relaxed and effortless. I was feeling so sorry for that young woman who opened for her. Sarah's last encore was Gloomy Sunday (check it out on youtube)... the audience was stunned... as a BIG Billie Holiday fan I had high expectations... Sarah left me in tears.
I first saw her live in a small club in Houston Texas in the early 90’s before she got so famous. I knew at the time she was going to be big. I would say she’s got the most beautiful female singing voice I’ve ever heard.
Thank you for such a considered and thoughtful reaction to a song that has a very special place in my heart. I was fortunate enough to see her in concert some years ago when she came to the UK. Unforgettable.
Good evaluation, spot on. This is one of the most heart wrenching songs ever written. It's about a drug overdose and captures the indescribable pain surrounding that.
I have always loved her so much, her voice just drips with emotion! Thank you so much for reacting to her, you are correct she has a very beautiful heart as well!
Sarah dedicated this song to me twice, once for each of my service dogs and I. I played this song on repeat as they passed away in 2020. This song will always hold great significance to me, and holds a great memories. It was comforting at the time of the dedications, and comforting at the time of my boys passing. I also used this song at my father's funeral. Thank you so much Sarah for all that you have done for me.
@@MaleOrderBride I've met with her many times. I don't even know how many now, too many to count. I first met her at a meet and greet, and then we got to talking, and I was a guest at several of her shows, the rest is history. I am extremely lucky to have her in my life, she has given me so much, especially the dedications. I can't wait for her to meet my new service dog, Milo, and hope that she will dedicate this to him as well.
@@MaleOrderBride I may share bits and pieces here and there, for the most part, I keep what happens between us, private. Also, unfortunately, I am losing my memory, so I am thankful for the video's I have, to remind me of previous times, and I'll be sure in the future to make sure that someone is taping the whole time
@@tommygirl6659 oh of course not! It sounds like you are her special confidant and Minder. I'm surprized you are even allowed to tell us all this stuff! Lol
One of my favorite artists ever. Amazing live singer. Listened to Fumbling towards ecstasy in the early 90s and have loved her every since. Thanks Beth
I'm so glad you reacted to this recording. I have seen her live a few times and you know what? It's impossible not to tear up during this song. Her voice is mesmerizing.
She used this song as a background for a SPCA commercial in Canada and between her voice, the words of the song, and seeing poor sweet animals that needed to be saved from inhumane owners, this song crushes the soul of most Canadians who hear it!
It rips the heart out of this old Yankee as well,I discovered it just after losing a beloved old Samoyed who was an 87 lb lamb in wolf's clothing, now years later it brings to mind all the furry friends awaiting me at that bridge in the future, amazing how they can pick up on feelings, as it hit home this time a little black, and white Pomeranian/Eskimo ball of energy snuggled in tight against me in support.
I'm a fan of Sarah McLaughlins. I have seen her twice in concert- in Seattle. I don't know how to explain her voice. There is no way not to tear up, when listening to her music! Her songs express what we are feeling, and give us/me comfort in times when we need it.
Beth - Just want to say how much I enjoyed your emotional reaction to this live performance by Sarah McLachlan. The fact that you had heard this song many times before... and you still had such a powerful emotional reaction to it - while doing your best to analyze the performance - shows just how strongly her performance can resonate with listeners.
Me too, at the Cambridge Corn Exchange in England. Superb, and an ace band too. Became an instant fan when she performed Possession (piano version) on Jools Holland’s show here.
Wife and I saw her in Vegas last year. It was a small concert and intimate. Just her with her piano and guitar and one other musician to help out for a few songs. She talked about each song, what it was about, etc.
Beth, you are gorgeous and sing like an angel. When you said you were crying, I wanted to hold and comfort you. Thank you for sharing your passion for singing.
Pretty awesome seeing you react to something so local to me. Sarah grew up less than an hour's drive from where I'm sitting right now here in Nova Scotia Canada.
🇨🇦🇨🇦 I saw her live. She waved at me in her cool fringe jacket as she was leaving the stage. My favorite live show. Classic Sarah. Love her yodel. Canadian for sure. I remember hearing her way back late 70s.. I remember telling my friends this girls gonna be famous!! ❤️🇨🇦❤️ This was on movie City of Angels???
Been a sub for a while. I am not a singer. You give me an ear and new level of admirerition for the talented. Your love for the craft comes out every time and a youthful beauty adds to your countenance.
This song always gets me misty eyed - especially ever since it played after my grandfather's (opa's) funeral - got in the car, and what song comes on, this one! I've followed Sarah almost from day 1 (her second album, Solace, is what grabbed me - then Fumbling Towards Ecstasy came out, and I was hooked!!) Her voice is ethereal! It isn't conventional (especially those 'flips' you mention - but that kind of endears her to me). I've seen her live, and she is just magnificent, and she seems like a wonderful, very grounded person - but of course, many maritimers are! (she's from Nova Scotia)
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I'm a dyed in the wool metalhead, but Sarah is my weakness. I hevae the DVD of this concert and my favorite track/performance is of "Trainwreck" and this live version is head & shoulders above the studio recording.
One of my favourite artists and songs by her :) I even tried to sing it in my vocal learning days. For me the notes weren't the problem, the rhythm was, as far as remember it. Couldn't help but singning alone, good old times :)
Sarah is not underrated or under appreciated, she just isn't as popular as someone of her talents should be. That is quite often the case as most of the time the most popular isn't actually very good, they/it just had the most backing/financing and appealed to a specific demographic that others could make the most money off of. Whether it's singers, songs, celebrities, movies, tv shows, etc, rarely does the cream rise all the way to the top.
I love your breakdowns of the techniques as well as your personal emotional attachment to the vocals. I’d love to watch you analyze Joy Williams of The Civil Wars. Especially the song “Falling”. She and John Paul harmonize so well on most of their songs, but “Falling” really showcases her and her lovely voice.
A first-time commentator here, I found your channel a week ago (yes, I'm a Nightwish fan so that's how I found you ) and have been watching your old videos. I really love your passion for music. As far as Sarah is concerned, she is the master at capturing so much emotion with such subtle nuance. Also, Surfacing is a brilliant and iconic album and while "Angel" is the go-to "feels" song "Full of Grace" hits me every time and I get "Building a Mystery" stuck in my head for days.
I fell in love with Sarah McLachlan voice the very 1st time I heard her!! I believe I cried as well. Her voice is unequivocally Angelic! FOREVER LOVE Sarah McLachlan! www.youtube.com/@BethRoars thank you so very much for the insight on the vocals. @BethRoars would love to hear you sing as well!
Soy fan de Sarah desde 1999... Gracias por tu reacción, ella es maravillosa. . . I have been a fan of Sarah since 1999 ... Thank you for your reaction, she is wonderful.
Was able to see her the lest two years that she did the Lilith tour in the late 90's in a relatively small amphitheater in Milwaukee, WI. Wonderful shows graced with her show at the end of 5 performers!
If you like Alison you would probably like Crooked Still. Singer reminds me of Alison. Great "new-grass" band as well, with a cello and sometimes a fiddle when Brittany Haas joins them. Cheers.
If you ever get a chance, do a reaction to her song "Wait" from the same event, its breath taking from the start and how amazingly well she plays her guitar, which is incredibly underrated. She plays all the right chords and apreggios, with the right slow pace, and the right effect, it will break you down .
