Sarah McLachlan Elsewhere (live acoustic guitar on Modern Rock Live 9.27.1994)

Sarah performed an acoustic set for this 1994 Modern Rock Live interview with host Tom Calderone. I found this rare interview while organizing my music collection. To my knowledge, this is the only time she's ever performed this song from Fumbling Towards Ecstasy as a solo acoustic guitar version. She is truly a gifted singer-songwriter whom I've had the great pleasure of seeing live many times over the years, including her recent Hollywood Bowl appearance in Los Angeles. Enjoy!

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I love the time and in between
the calm inside me
in the space where I can breathe
I believe there is a distance I have wandered
to touch upon the years of
reaching out and reaching in
holding out holding in

I believe this is heaven to no one else but me
and I'll defend it as long as I can be
left here to linger in silence
if I choose to would you try to understand?

I know this love is passing time
passing through like liquid
I am drunk in my desire...
but I love the way you smile at me
I love the way your hands reach out and hold me near...

I believe...
I believe this is heaven to no one else but me
and I'll defend it as long as
I can be left here to linger in silence
if I choose to would you try to understand?

Oh, the quiet child awaits the day when she can break free
the mold that clings like desperation
Mother, can't you see I've got
to live my life the way I feel is right for me?
might not be right for you but it's right for me...

I believe...
I believe this is heaven to no one else but me
and I'll defend it as long as
I can be left here to linger in silence
if I choose to would you try to understand it?
I would like to linger here in silence
if I choose to would you understand it?
would you try?

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• Sarah
• McLachlan
• Elsewhere
• Fumbling
• Towards
• Ecstasy
• live
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[LBcanada1]

My God absolutely beautiful! I have never heard this song acoustically. What a treat, Sarah is incredible. Thanks for posting it.

[guitars90025]

@LBcanada1 - You're welcome!

[Adfumbler]

My god, where did you find this footage??? This is EPIC!!!! Wow. And I thought I've heard it all. Damn!

[guitars90025]

@Adfumbler - I'm glad you enjoyed it. During my college years (mid 90's), I was collecting Sarah's live concert performances, radio shows, and other rarities. Then last year while cleaning out the garage, I discovered this box of old tapes and have been slowly digitizing them for posterity. I'll gradually post new items of significance here on YouTube for other fans to enjoy.

[raindancersv]

That is so beautiful!I didn't expect her voice to be that good live.Great!

[guitars90025]

@raindancersv - I love these acoustic versions because they really showcase her authentic talent and voice. Glad to hear that you're enjoying it!

[UncleJ4]

Those are some intense lyrics there.

[raindancersv]

@guitars90025

I know.Her voice is so expressive..