VH1 Storytellers - Sarah McLachlan

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Summary: Sarah is magnificent, as always, however...
Review: As a hardcore Sarah fan, I thoroughly enjoy this DVD, and anything else she has done. But as an audiophile, I need to hear more from the mix than lead vocal, bass guitar and drums. Those three components were recorded and mixed very well, I might add, but Camille's beautiful voice (backup singer) and some keyboard tracks were sometimes nonexistant in the final product.
I give this DVD four stars - an average between Sarah's five-star performance and a three-star audio mix.

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Summary: I Was There!
Review: Having had the rare opportunity to attend this show with many other "Fumblers" (Sarah fans for those who may not know), this show holds a lot of memories for me. Not only because I attended it with friends, but because this taping was by far one of the best performances I have ever seen of Sarah. Of course, being two feet away might have clouded my judgement a bit.

Recorded on her 30th birthday, it also captured Sarah at the height of promoting "Surfacing", having just finished the first year of Lilith Fair the year before. A consummate performer, Sarah's performance was not only technically brilliant but also filled with extreme passion.

Among the songs performed at the taping include "Good Enough", "Hold On", "Sweet Surrender", "Possession", "Elsewhere" (featuring a guest appearance by Paula Cole),"Ice Cream" and "Adia". Also hopefully making the DVD will be "Angel" (which was later used in heavy rotation on VH-1 as a video to promote the single release) and "Witness", which were cut for time restraints.

Aside from the music, the Q and A and between song banter shows McLachlan with a good sense of humor. She is one of those rare performers who doesn't display a sense of ego while doing what she does best. A must-have.

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Summary: An already beautiful voice made more beautiful
Review: I can't say I'm a 'hard core' Sara fan, or a 'fumbler' - but I've played Mirrorball enough to say Sara is a throwback, in a very good way to a time when true musicians and voices shined - the early 70's. Sara's already simple but emotional songs take on new meaning after watching this - especially "Hold On" and "Possession." True, its only 55 minutes, but the performances are personal enough and beautifully performed to compensate. DTS makes this even better - the quality is outstanding.

Don't let the short set list keep you from putting this in your library. Story Tellers were made for artists like Sara.

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Summary: Only features songs from FTE and Surfacing
Review: Typical Sarah snubbing her older material. This DVD only contains songs from Fumbling Towards Ecstasy and Surfacing and unfairly snubs the wonderful Solace!

Skip this DVD if you can appreciate ALL of Sarah's albums.

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Summary: VH1 Storytellers - Sarah McLachlan
Review: VH1 Storytellers - Sarah McLachlan DVD ~ Sarah McLachlan is an amazing dvd with some great songs and some amazing stories. Sarah is an artist who'm is a great export for the proud country of Canada.

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Summary: Sarah Live is like nothing else
Review: Watching this DVD reminds me of her concerts from before she became more mainstream. Talking about her music, sharing her thoughts behind the words, and of course her flawless live performance of each song. She isn't out there to blow you away with lights and dance moves, it's all about the music...