Love that she's barefoot. Something raw and natural about it? I always feel very "intune" with my surroundings while barefoot. This performance is honest and polished at the same time--not easy to pull both off. I'm also digging that little blonde back up singer with the bangs : )
She played the famous ALABAMA THEATER in Birmingham last year and I won a meet & greet...she was warm, loving, and so relaxed and welcoming. We talked of our children, life, love, and laughed like girlfriends...she's so real. It was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. Thank you, dearest Sarah, thank you for the love that is your beautiful music...come back soon. ♥
Four people never built a mystery, a riddle or anything to challenge what life or music should be.... Thanks so much, Sarah...Come back to FL sometime!!
Saw Sarah in 2005 in Houston, she'd just returned to touring after her child was born. Half way through the show she was rocking hard on an acoustic guitar and a string broke. She got this big smile on her face, kept playing and walked over to the rythm guitar player and showed him, the string flying, then she walked over to the lead guitar player and showed him. They finished the song and with a really big smile she said "that's never happend to me in concert before...it's a GOOD night!" 2 cool
I freakin’ LOVE this live version of this song!!! (And actually I think the whole ‘Mirrorball’ album's GR8!!!) Her and her band just TOTALLY Rock it out here!!!! Thank U 4 sharing this AWESOME vid!!! :-)
We have Hurricane Irene, Canada has Hurricane Sarah and her voice that could make kings drop to their knees in god-struck awe. This is her BEST preformance-even includes "a beautiful fukked up man"-which most of us are. Love this!
I first heard this song on mirrorball & totally fell in love;her vocals,the music,lyrics. all perfect. when I heard the studio version it was sort of a letdown since it didn't have the energy that this does(though I still love it)the audience reaction troughout the performance is amazing. esp. at the beginning of verse 3 and when she says fucked up man. her writing & vocals r amazing and she plays piano & guitar. this is a true musician.love u 4evr Sarah.
The drumming in this song is also very succinct, especially at 2:10. There is a certain magic to this songs' sound flow...very mystical/spiritual and truth/sweet...
One of the rare artists that can sound better live than in the studio.I bought Mirroball not knowing it was live and was just blown away!! She taught the angels how to sing.
Where does the name Mclachlan come from? I know. She is a sister from the old Gallic home of my people. I recognise this soul as I recognise my own body.
the lyrics are without a doubt the most meaningful ones i ve ever read/heard. its like... insanely good! great performance, she should be big in europe too, and everywhere, shes so unique!
It's celestial! So powerful. Credit even her make up person for making her look hauntingly beautiful here. She's a great looking girl anyway, but this make up job really lends itself to the performance and the vibe of the concert. She sounds absolutely fantastic. Makes you wish you could fly while you listen to it.
Sarah is so awesome. She is the ultimate entertainer. I love her song writing. Her performing straight from her heart and her unique voice. I believe she doesn't get half the credit she deserves.
Love that she's barefoot. Something raw and natural about it? I always feel very "intune" with my surroundings while barefoot. This performance is honest and polished at the same time--not easy to pull both off. I'm also digging that little blonde back up singer with the bangs : )
KyleMac92109 1 month ago
takes a beautiful fukked up man to know and love another beautiful fukked up man-I am fukked:)
gravelandgrain100 2 months ago
She played the famous ALABAMA THEATER in Birmingham last year and I won a meet & greet...she was warm, loving, and so relaxed and welcoming. We talked of our children, life, love, and laughed like girlfriends...she's so real. It was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. Thank you, dearest Sarah, thank you for the love that is your beautiful music...come back soon. ♥
JustJanetification 2 months ago
She's just the best. Those were such good days for music, and this is one of the best.
Bansheeeyes78 3 months ago
Four people never built a mystery, a riddle or anything to challenge what life or music should be.... Thanks so much, Sarah...Come back to FL sometime!!
johninfl 3 months ago
Saw Sarah in 2005 in Houston, she'd just returned to touring after her child was born. Half way through the show she was rocking hard on an acoustic guitar and a string broke. She got this big smile on her face, kept playing and walked over to the rythm guitar player and showed him, the string flying, then she walked over to the lead guitar player and showed him. They finished the song and with a really big smile she said "that's never happend to me in concert before...it's a GOOD night!" 2 cool
karlsanmexico 4 months ago
@karlsanmexico Great Story, TY for sharing that. Wish we could have been there
jessab1982 4 months ago
I freakin’ LOVE this live version of this song!!! (And actually I think the whole ‘Mirrorball’ album's GR8!!!) Her and her band just TOTALLY Rock it out here!!!! Thank U 4 sharing this AWESOME vid!!! :-)
futuredata 4 months ago
We have Hurricane Irene, Canada has Hurricane Sarah and her voice that could make kings drop to their knees in god-struck awe. This is her BEST preformance-even includes "a beautiful fukked up man"-which most of us are. Love this!
gravelandgrain100 5 months ago
she is dreamlike, damm I fall in love.. ;)
qaz4306 6 months ago
My ex girlfriend Jen used to play this album and sing this song to me. I would melt every time.
jarolightening 6 months ago
Fuckin McLachlan. Gotta love her
jmarra07 7 months ago
even 240p couldn't fuck this video up
SMDB82 7 months ago
If we still were cavemen, i would drag her home by her hair and make her my wife and have her singing to me whenever i want. Will you marry me Sarah?
Lycosization 8 months ago 5
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mannie71170 9 months ago
Canada......... be proud, very, very proud!
swampy081268 9 months ago 3
I first heard this song on mirrorball & totally fell in love;her vocals,the music,lyrics. all perfect. when I heard the studio version it was sort of a letdown since it didn't have the energy that this does(though I still love it)the audience reaction troughout the performance is amazing. esp. at the beginning of verse 3 and when she says fucked up man. her writing & vocals r amazing and she plays piano & guitar. this is a true musician.love u 4evr Sarah.
vidlvr99 11 months ago 5
Hey youtube! Alberta Ballet is doing a full evening performance only to Sarah McLachlan music!!!! If you live near Calgary, come see it in May!!!
alexdancer317 11 months ago
Ah the memories .. for so many of these songs! Great collection! Love & Light!
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deZengo 11 months ago
The drumming in this song is also very succinct, especially at 2:10. There is a certain magic to this songs' sound flow...very mystical/spiritual and truth/sweet...
mandaladouble 11 months ago
Sarah Mclachlan and Margot Timmins make me a proud Canadian
thomaskav 1 year ago
now thats music
deeewberry14 1 year ago
BEST female voice ever. Been a fan for many years, Sarah and I always come back to you when I need a boost!
toyzhaven 1 year ago
Best performance of this EVER
Pure brilliance.
HPfan71 1 year ago
The slight pause at 1:49 is so awesome!
ZenDriveSeven 1 year ago
What a bitter sweet experience to have a beautiful f--ked up man.....
randowoman 1 year ago
One of the rare artists that can sound better live than in the studio.I bought Mirroball not knowing it was live and was just blown away!! She taught the angels how to sing.
stymie86 1 year ago 4
Brilliant
Muffinsaregood75 1 year ago
amazing.
masashi080808 1 year ago
I love how she slips an (Ah) at the end of singing Building a Mystery at 0.42
joeyjettt 1 year ago
sarah ti amo vieni in italia!!!!!
sideeffects81 1 year ago
I quit running when "surfacing" came into my life-Sarah, you are a goddess and your music is the ultimate therapy-a million thanx!!!!!!!!!!!!
The world is a better place for you and your voice.
gravelandgrain100 1 year ago
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PauleQueenie 2 years ago
Love it...
hellonwheels2u 2 years ago
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PauleQueenie 2 years ago
I still love it. Best everything.
hellonwheels2u 1 year ago
her dropping the F-bomb makes this song that much more powerful
ahenderson25 2 years ago 7
who's the backup singer? she mystifies me
chippy783 2 years ago
Camille Henderson
joeyjettt 2 years ago
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PauleQueenie 2 years ago
Voor jou lieve es.x.muluc
Jerrel74 2 years ago
Dank je wel lieve Muluc, ik hou van je,dank je voor je gift..Liefs, BEN Essie
MsEsperanza2009 2 years ago
It truly is one (if not the best) songs ever made by this incredible singer!
Sentinelen 2 years ago 2
Best song ive ever heard...! luv yu! sarah!
alfredu2 2 years ago
I LOVE This Song. Love Sarah!
warrenschembs 2 years ago
Where does the name Mclachlan come from? I know. She is a sister from the old Gallic home of my people. I recognise this soul as I recognise my own body.
Theoneandonlysparky 2 years ago
i think its scottish......or gaelic.i know that she lived in nova scotia but i dunno if she was born here.
PhoenixRaine 2 years ago
Beautiful fucked man that i am i love you sarah!
merkywave 2 years ago
the lyrics are without a doubt the most meaningful ones i ve ever read/heard. its like... insanely good! great performance, she should be big in europe too, and everywhere, shes so unique!
Incredevil 2 years ago
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PauleQueenie 2 years ago
I think this is the best "Building a Mystery" she's ever sung. Go Sarah McLachlan!
nvvicious 2 years ago 17
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PauleQueenie 2 years ago
I wasn't a huge fan of the whole 90's chick rock genre, but this song is stellar.
kmac0 2 years ago
flying while listening to it it s probably the best description i ve heard of the feeling that the song gives to me
vladenovici 2 years ago
I love her voice! It's so unique and captivating!
collegecloud 2 years ago 3
It's celestial! So powerful. Credit even her make up person for making her look hauntingly beautiful here. She's a great looking girl anyway, but this make up job really lends itself to the performance and the vibe of the concert. She sounds absolutely fantastic. Makes you wish you could fly while you listen to it.
NoJeansBob 2 years ago 21
What a voice...
irishonmtb 2 years ago 4
Intelligent, immensely talented and beautiful. Rare.
I bet she's a good speller, too.
boardroomjimmy 2 years ago
i think the live version is better, it has more streght =)
gmbalbontin 3 years ago 2
Geez... listen to those lyrics and the crescendo that builds and builds. Absolutely perfect.
Onlydreamin1959 3 years ago
I was delighted to see that Sarah sings in concert barefoot,like the Sublime Sinead.This is beautiful.
respitesearcher 3 years ago
Truly an amazing singer/songwriter. Creative, pure and extremely wholesome. One of my favorite songs to this day.
Libra28K 3 years ago
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PauleQueenie 2 years ago
I LOVE THIS...CAN'T GET ENOUGH.
HeartRocksOut 3 years ago 3
Sarah is so awesome. She is the ultimate entertainer. I love her song writing. Her performing straight from her heart and her unique voice. I believe she doesn't get half the credit she deserves.
mcgrawlver007 3 years ago 4
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PauleQueenie 2 years ago
Wonderful! I always think that the male voice harmonizing with hers is like amber coated with silver.
samuelducanada 3 years ago 2
is it her husband?
chari333 3 years ago
I'm not sure - does anyone know?
samuelducanada 3 years ago
i noe he sings very well with her in answer (u can see that in afterglow)
chari333 3 years ago
her husband is the drummer...
Rockart9 3 years ago 3
very good audio. it gives justice to the power of the song. 5s
cloneofxymox 4 years ago 2
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PauleQueenie 2 years ago