Sarah McLachlan - Building a Mystery Live | SkollWF 2019

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  • “I think we all have unique abilities to make and create meaningful change in the world, and music has always been the path for me.” - Sarah McLachlan. Watch her perform for an audience of changemakers at the 2019 Skoll World Forum.
    With over 30 years in the recording industry, Sarah McLachlan is a multi-platinum singer and songwriter best known for her intimate vocals and relatable lyrics. Canadian-born, McLachlan is a multiple Grammy and Juno Award winning artist who has sold over 40 million albums throughout her career and was recently inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. McLachlan has also been awarded the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Visionary Award and is an Officer of the Order of Canada. In addition to her personal artistic efforts, in 1997 McLachlan founded the Lilith Fair tour, which showcased female musicians and brought more than 2 million people together over its three-year run. Lilith Fair raised over $7 million for local and national charities and helped launch the careers of numerous female performers. The festival was the most successful all-female music event and was the top-grossing touring festival during its run.
    In 2002 McLachlan founded her non-profit organization, the Sarah McLachlan School of Music. The School of Music serves over 1,000 at-risk and underserved youth in Vancouver and Edmonton each year and provides, at no cost: • A high-quality music program staffed with talented mentors, youth facilitators & guest artists • A space for at-risk and underserved children and youth to develop the confidence they need to explore their strengths and overcome their challenges • An opportunity for students to develop strong relationships with their peers and instructors • A long-term commitment that nurtures trust, growth, and personal development The school is funded entirely through private donations and McLachlan covers 100% of the administrative costs through her Foundation, so that all funds raised go directly to the student's education. The scientific evidence of music's value is increasing every day, there is no doubt that music has a positive effect on every child's life.
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  • @dylanmlahey
    @dylanmlahey 4 роки тому +275

    Can we talk about how perfectly she’s keeping time with her guitar playing and hitting every single one of those lead notes as well as keeping rhythm chords going as well as hitting EVERY single note with her voice simultaneously!? She truly is a professional and one of the best there ever was.

    • @bjmcmahon722
      @bjmcmahon722 3 роки тому +2

      Talk...

    • @dciccantelli
      @dciccantelli 3 роки тому +7

      Yep. She projects every subtle guitar nuance so clearly.

    • @loveistheanswer8137
      @loveistheanswer8137 2 роки тому +10

      Never realized she was such a good guitar player as well as being one of my favourite singers

    • @antonboludo8886
      @antonboludo8886 2 роки тому

      Sheldon Cooper?

    • @grantharper7515
      @grantharper7515 2 роки тому +3

      Such God given talent! I can't think of a better gift, besides good health!

  • @tedjohnson5210
    @tedjohnson5210 Рік тому +93

    So many artists play their music from 10, 15, 20 years ago and can’t hit certain notes or just don’t have that spark anymore. Then there’s Sarah McLachlan who sounds BETTER than her studio cut 20+ years ago. What a voice and a talent ❤️

  • @seamusmccarron6861
    @seamusmccarron6861 3 роки тому +139

    Now this is what you call a real pure talent. No auto tune or over production. Just an acoustic guitar and an amazing voice with a brilliant original song.

    • @stevesherm260
      @stevesherm260 Рік тому

      And ear buds homie get it right

    • @TheAmbageHouse
      @TheAmbageHouse 8 місяців тому

      @@stevesherm260earbuds are for monitor purposes.

    • @abrahamkim1078
      @abrahamkim1078 8 місяців тому +3

      Generational talent. Prodigy. No shortcuts with her music.

    • @mark7166
      @mark7166 2 місяці тому

      @@stevesherm260 Those are in-ear monitors. I guess theoretically she could be playing a backing track through them, but I doubt it.

  • @mb9543
    @mb9543 9 місяців тому +2

    I had no idea there was an F bomb in the lyrics. Now I like the song even more!!

  • @leeartlee915
    @leeartlee915 Рік тому +28

    One of the most underrated artists of the 90s. Her and Seal.

  • @leadsled8961
    @leadsled8961 4 роки тому +108

    A beauty even a blind man could see.

  • @ThaisMCruz
    @ThaisMCruz 5 років тому +184

    It’s amazing how her voice hasn’t changed one bit. She truly takes care of that amazing instrument of hers! I remember listening to her when I was a kid and thinking “that’s what an angel must sound like”.

    • @rtothes936
      @rtothes936 4 роки тому +8

      Fucking beautiful.

    • @bruceradzwion6160
      @bruceradzwion6160 3 роки тому +3

      I've always thought the same thing

    • @a.c.t.1129
      @a.c.t.1129 3 роки тому +1

      Brazuca lindona ama coisa boa.

    • @ThaisMCruz
      @ThaisMCruz 3 роки тому +2

      @@a.c.t.1129 idem, sua linda!

    • @abrahamjacobfriedman
      @abrahamjacobfriedman 3 роки тому +3

      I respectfully disagree! I think her voice mellowed has deepened a bit, and it's a pleasant development in the long history of a great singer!

  • @thexen3120
    @thexen3120 Рік тому +37

    Perfect virtuoso! Stage presence, mic technique, perfect guitar playing and of course her perfect voice. And to top it off an absolutely graceful and humble humanitarian. Canada's best ever.

  • @amandabarnes2620
    @amandabarnes2620 3 роки тому +56

    She will be reflected on as one of the best songwriters of our time.

  • @markrabideau4067
    @markrabideau4067 9 місяців тому +17

    seriously, i know she's been playing/singing this for a long time, but how is her guitar playing so perfect? i mean, everything is perfect, but like she strikes every note just perfectly. she's one of the all-time greats.

  • @HouzBinPharteen
    @HouzBinPharteen Рік тому +8

    My god...she is so beautiful and unchanged in 25+ years. Pure talent.

  • @sharonw9229
    @sharonw9229 4 роки тому +45

    Her music got me through two long months on a bone marrow transplant wing, not knowing if I was goi g to live or die. Loved her and her music since the mid 90’s

    • @bruceradzwion6160
      @bruceradzwion6160 3 роки тому +4

      I can't compare your struggle with mine, but I was in a horrible car accident, the life-flight chopper came and got me off the side of the road. Sarah can be calming, soothing, and yet strong and to the point... love it

    • @sharonw9229
      @sharonw9229 3 роки тому +1

      @@bruceradzwion6160 Bruce sell yourself short, it’s all relative . You too, almost died. Frightening I’m sure, to say the least. Glad your strength pulled you through!

    • @bruceradzwion6160
      @bruceradzwion6160 3 роки тому +1

      @@sharonw9229 the Band Perry had just come out with "If I die young" song, the summer of my recovery in 2010. I hope your doing well on your road

    • @doloreserin
      @doloreserin Рік тому +1

      I hope both of you are doing well. I was touched by your stories.

    • @graham1745
      @graham1745 3 місяці тому

      I hope you are well, Sharon, 3 years on…..love, peace, from Scotland ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎸🇺🇸. You too, Bruce and Dolores…..

  • @orlandoalessandrini2505
    @orlandoalessandrini2505 4 роки тому +55

    Props to her vocals, still the same after 20 + years.

  • @avidcarsons6412
    @avidcarsons6412 11 місяців тому +4

    She is sooo good She must be Canadian... probably a east coaster

    • @johnfujishiro
      @johnfujishiro Місяць тому

      Ha ha! Being a Canadian Progressive is her only handicap or negative!

  • @doloreserin
    @doloreserin Рік тому +11

    Sarah, what am amazing talent! I think her guitar playing is very underrated. She's doing lots of cool techniques palm muting, different tuning, etc. That song takes me back to when I was 17 in 97. I love this performance so much, same flawless vocals and guitar playing. Thank you for inspiring me to take guitar lessons and write my own songs. I've had a wonderful life of music ever since.
    Dolores

  • @garymann8626
    @garymann8626 2 роки тому +20

    It doesn't get any better than that for a live performance; great musician and of course that VOICE!

  • @raymondng3318
    @raymondng3318 4 роки тому +31

    Just close your eyes and listen.....She is for sure one of the finest live music performer of all time. Honest.

  • @alexchinchilla821
    @alexchinchilla821 Рік тому +2

    I just saw that she is touring in 2024!

  • @italolagrotta8640
    @italolagrotta8640 4 роки тому +48

    She's unique! Best female voice I've ever listened in my life

  • @fuzzmetalhead
    @fuzzmetalhead 3 роки тому +30

    still reminds me of being a kid and being in 97. love this song.

  • @bruceradzwion6160
    @bruceradzwion6160 3 роки тому +22

    Her voice, her vocals, soft and yet strong at the same time. There's only one Sarah M, forever... pretty special she's here for us to enjoy

  • @stevestruthers6180
    @stevestruthers6180 Рік тому +7

    Simply perfect performance. Her voice hasn't aged a bit.

  • @solesurvivor6514
    @solesurvivor6514 4 роки тому +28

    Oh my stars,,,, is this beautiful or what? Rarely have I been moved by a singer with just an acoustic guitar. But this version is just out of this world! Being in my 60's, I thought I saw and heard it all. But this is just divine...

    • @bjmcmahon722
      @bjmcmahon722 3 роки тому +3

      Yes...I feel the same..."divine "

  • @noahherzenstein2599
    @noahherzenstein2599 4 роки тому +8

    God damn! She hasn’t lost it one bit. Like a fine wine.

  • @JMG72ARG
    @JMG72ARG 4 роки тому +32

    took good care of her voice, sounds just like 25 years ago, nice!

  • @jamesharris184
    @jamesharris184 2 роки тому +11

    She's the gift that keeps on giving unbelievable. Saw her in concert absolutely Blown Away. Her range is incredible.

  • @wolfbass46
    @wolfbass46 3 роки тому +29

    She pulled out all the stops on her vocals! Truly incredible voice! Such a wondrous gift to be sure. And Indeed her guitar work is fantastic. I’d love to play a set with her

  • @kellieautumn
    @kellieautumn 3 роки тому +21

    she has only gotten even more beautiful and her voice brings tears to my ears - i love this this song and many others

  • @RobKMusic
    @RobKMusic 4 роки тому +17

    I first heard this song over 20yrs ago... god she still does this SO well.

  • @ViewFromAfar-b9h
    @ViewFromAfar-b9h 10 місяців тому +3

    Isn't she just the freakin' best?? Wow

  • @demgphix
    @demgphix 5 років тому +4

    She's not kidding, music is her gift.

    • @razrv3lc
      @razrv3lc 4 роки тому +1

      She even opened a school of music to share her gift with others. There’s very few artists as passionate about music as she is.

    • @demgphix
      @demgphix 4 роки тому

      I used to lay in my bed listening to her music as as teen, wandering how anyone could be this perfectly.

  • @adverteasing
    @adverteasing 4 роки тому +4

    Like fine wine, Sarah.

  • @Scott.Alston
    @Scott.Alston 7 місяців тому +2

    There aren't many pros like this around anymore. Perfect delivery, every time.

  • @mikep8009
    @mikep8009 8 місяців тому +2

    Whoa! Gen X crushing it right there.

  • @모모모-m2k
    @모모모-m2k 5 років тому +25

    I can't believe that she keeps her voice in a such a good way until now !

  • @wenaldy
    @wenaldy Рік тому +1

    WOW HER VOICE HASN'T CHANGED AT ALL

  • @Msmackenzie
    @Msmackenzie 4 роки тому +17

    dope voice, dope on guitar and she looks incredible

  • @qvansen
    @qvansen 3 роки тому +8

    My all time favorite and the best performer and singer and songwriter ever.

  • @DJ-bh1ju
    @DJ-bh1ju 3 роки тому +3

    My GOD She's BEAUTIFUL !!!!! Moreso as she's matured..... Her voice hasn't lost one bit either. Magnificent.....

  • @ellavaderknows
    @ellavaderknows 5 місяців тому +1

    My gift is humility

  • @INDOMINION
    @INDOMINION Рік тому +1

    Her voice is like silk in my ears

  • @cgscprspecialist3937
    @cgscprspecialist3937 4 роки тому +6

    I got to see her live 20 years ago, never seen a better performance her voice is mind bending

  • @skipwilson5288
    @skipwilson5288 5 місяців тому +1

    What a Class act... sooo much talent ... I often crank her music when it comes on the car radio !

  • @nem03rac03
    @nem03rac03 Рік тому +1

    I always going to do what is the best for all human nation (i love you)...🗽

  • @nem03rac03
    @nem03rac03 Рік тому +1

    Love you s m, still up for all you, city of angel...N.Y. C .❤❤❤❤❤

  • @MCeleste56
    @MCeleste56 4 роки тому +6

    I want to sing like Sarah Mclachlan, when I grow up.

  • @marcob4630
    @marcob4630 3 роки тому +2

    She's highly talented and classy too: a rarity nowadays!

  • @laureetlesloulous1766
    @laureetlesloulous1766 Рік тому +1

    Talent, thanks for this Voice ❤

  • @stickyrice2141
    @stickyrice2141 4 роки тому +13

    now, that is a timeless voice...

  • @Charles_on_the_Line
    @Charles_on_the_Line 5 років тому +17

    Shes still beautiful....poised....and elegant.

  • @Itsacamlife
    @Itsacamlife 4 роки тому +14

    Wow she still looks amazing

  • @dezinetech1000
    @dezinetech1000 3 роки тому +9

    Oh wow! She sounds and looks great!!!! She was in my playlist or Compact disc back in the day lol. What a talent.

  • @RidgeDogRoxx
    @RidgeDogRoxx 4 роки тому +7

    Sarah has been, is, and always will be an incredible talent.

  • @majorpain1251
    @majorpain1251 3 роки тому +2

    I was surprised her voice has held up so well. She is aging very well, still gorgeous.

  • @Headroomtalking
    @Headroomtalking 2 роки тому

    Gentlemen of impeccable taste, here we meet 😉🥰

  • @allhavesaidtheirprayers3434

    The only time i ever listen to her has been when the Aspca pops up on tv to ruin the mood. She is a fine wine apparently.

  • @johnfujishiro
    @johnfujishiro Місяць тому

    Beautiful! Best female singer ever!!!!!!

  • @mostguitarswins
    @mostguitarswins 4 роки тому +12

    So cool seeing Sarah sing this live with just acoustic guitar; beautiful and moving 👏👏👏

  • @jgallo5762
    @jgallo5762 4 роки тому +7

    A Voice that’s timeless

  • @bluesdrmr2
    @bluesdrmr2 4 роки тому +4

    She really radiates joy when she sings.

  • @wadeb47540
    @wadeb47540 4 роки тому +7

    Chills. Sarah looks and sounds amazing. Timeless.

  • @melm9646
    @melm9646 5 років тому +21

    I'm going to her concert next month! I'm so excited. She's AMAZING!!

  • @terbo661
    @terbo661 5 років тому +28

    Proud to be the first commenter here...still sounds amazing after 22 years...

    • @raimundosilva4382
      @raimundosilva4382 4 роки тому

      Não só isso não liga não sou isso não sou um cara normal como todos vocês sou um cara normal como todosessas palavras que ela coloca lá e quando projetou toda a cena candidata de santo ela fez toda a cena criminosa de escritório escandalosa ela vemela destrói as músicas que vocês entendam seus a música evangélica tô destruindo com palavrão criminoso de vergonhoso Obama trump coloca no monte de baixaria de palavradestruindo a música de todos vocês são evangélicos com a música os crimes escandalosoestou apresentando as lojas para não estar comigo nesse clima aí que tá sendopróprio juiz que está no caso não tá fazendo quase nada porque ela tá continua com acontinuo com a falta de respeito e projetando creme sobre a minha vida e o juízo tá sendo uma vergonha no caso que não tá respondendo Juju está permitindo se o juiz permite que tá

    • @raimundosilva4382
      @raimundosilva4382 4 роки тому

      Aonde aonde eu passar com os vídeos de vocês eu sou esse cara que vocês me representam eu eu sou a lá embaixo de só imagem de vocês cantores que são pessoas do bem coração louco covardia não com eu sou eu sou espelho que o que vocêpode acreditar se eu não fosse um cara bom do jeito que você é um estaria abrindo vídeo de você estaria junto com as pessoas erradas pode ver que eu souagora eu estou lhe defendendo das pessoas do mal quando eu fujo deles lá é porque eu vim para quando eu sair das pessoas do mal eu procuro mouse eu vou lá buscar as provas do crime e leva para o não é porque eu tô me defendendo Deus que eu sou do que eu sou se fosse você no meu lugar e eles eles fazem todos os cantos joga

  • @eldamahj3977
    @eldamahj3977 4 роки тому +7

    Surfacing is one of the very few albums I loved the first time I heard it. Every. Single. Track. Thanks, Sarah.

  • @stationsixtyseven67
    @stationsixtyseven67 4 роки тому +11

    Love this lady's music so much :)

  • @connie6118
    @connie6118 4 роки тому +7

    Love her voice! takes me back....

  • @TheJennyWalaShow
    @TheJennyWalaShow 5 років тому +14

    She still got it... amazing voice.

  • @halimysmael8475
    @halimysmael8475 5 років тому +8

    I have always been a big fan of Sarah, especially this song. Whenever i hear it, to this day, it sends chills up my spine. So nice to hear this after so long and to hear that she’s sounds even better now.

  • @avukovic
    @avukovic 2 місяці тому

    What a perfect performance of an enchanting song

  • @marikal.5792
    @marikal.5792 3 роки тому +3

    Wow, what an amazing performance! It has been 24 years since this song first came out and it's better than ever!

  • @vaneeeugenio8712
    @vaneeeugenio8712 3 роки тому +2

    Oh nooooo . My tears 💓

  • @TanukiSC
    @TanukiSC Рік тому +1

    Perfect. Perfection. Never get tired of Sarah sharing her gift with us.

  • @kimnesvig254
    @kimnesvig254 3 роки тому

    Sarah McLachlan defines timeless beauty and elegance.

  • @esehn6972
    @esehn6972 5 місяців тому

    Outstanding! I saw her in 1994 on the Fumbling Towards Ecstacy tour. And she's just as great all these years later.

  • @DougSpringer1
    @DougSpringer1 7 місяців тому

    Voice of a goddess.

  • @muttlee1213
    @muttlee1213 3 роки тому

    Talent personified, thy name is Sarah McLachlan...

  • @benmohat6875
    @benmohat6875 3 місяці тому

    Sarah is 1 of 1

  • @902KINGDEV
    @902KINGDEV 7 місяців тому

    My mother had this playing when I was young,always in my memories.i play guitar as well so this is also amazing that she layed this down so well

  • @MircoAlexander365
    @MircoAlexander365 4 роки тому +1

    Her songs are what I slept to onboard USS CVN Eisenhower. Slep like a baby even as jets landed on flightdeck.

  • @egyptology22
    @egyptology22 6 місяців тому

    AUSTRALIAN GUY HERE. My friends put me onto you 20 years ago. You are near goat level Sarah

  • @mr.chuckleteeth4382
    @mr.chuckleteeth4382 2 роки тому +1

    Absolute Legend 🔥🫡 🇨🇦

  • @michaeldavenport6972
    @michaeldavenport6972 3 роки тому +1

    Still a great voice Sarah.

  • @quack10
    @quack10 4 роки тому +8

    Surfacing, in my opinion, was the best album that year.PERIOD! I truly wish it gets due. Amazing songs, singer and band.

    • @RobbBiggs
      @RobbBiggs 4 роки тому

      Agreed

    • @mundi352
      @mundi352 3 роки тому

      I think it more than got its due. She won awards and people still listen to the album and the songs...

  • @amramjose
    @amramjose 4 роки тому +3

    A great artist, specially if she can sound so good after so many years, and can do the solo acoustic setting so well. We were lucky to have seen her show in 2003!

  • @theSaint-1964
    @theSaint-1964 4 роки тому +1

    What a woman. ! .flawless xxx

  • @iiillliiilll9738
    @iiillliiilll9738 3 роки тому

    It's just her and a guitar but the music is so vast and massive.

  • @jackschleich9475
    @jackschleich9475 Рік тому +1

    you make me proud to be my age and to know this kind of music. you opened my eyes to something I didn't see before. I almost can't believe it. There's something you have that I'm looking forward to once I learn the right lesson and maybe get a little older.

  • @jordanzell1
    @jordanzell1 Рік тому +1

    This is my favorite song of hers.

  • @Mendigbakesz
    @Mendigbakesz 5 місяців тому

    Sarah is a massage for the soul ❤

  • @maggiet9419
    @maggiet9419 8 місяців тому

    wow she sound so amazing singing live ...in her 50s and still sound so good and look awesome too!

  • @jxjarvi
    @jxjarvi Рік тому

    World class, no matter what world you are on.

  • @5725Hurley
    @5725Hurley Рік тому

    Wow... that woman has skills

  • @guitarpilots76
    @guitarpilots76 4 роки тому +2

    One woman one guitar... wow.

  • @alvarojterrazas
    @alvarojterrazas 8 місяців тому

    So beautiful and so professional truly one of the best 👏👏👏👏❤️💋

  • @LuciferMornStar
    @LuciferMornStar 2 роки тому

    This is one of those songs that just brings tears.

  • @nickowchar2001
    @nickowchar2001 3 роки тому +1

    Her voice just gets better and better

  • @rickstein1396
    @rickstein1396 7 місяців тому

    Her f'n voice man.
    Powerful and beautiful.

  • @Mimienan59
    @Mimienan59 3 роки тому +1

    So Spiritual and if one listens at least for me I am remembering the same enlightened metaphors in my own life. We would say hold the balance at the church that reachef so much further out we barely were called a church but it was a living thing . At CUT. I will remember you there will you remember me? Even the ground was in the esthetic and you are a perfect angel with your songs! See you in Heaven if not before.😍🌹⭐️🌤😇

  • @feferosette
    @feferosette 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! She still sounds the same! Beautiful!🙂

  • @05collins
    @05collins 4 роки тому +2

    This woman is a goddess