Sarah McLachlan - Building a Mystery Live | SkollWF 2019

“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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[@tedjohnson5210]

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]

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]

And ear buds homie get it right

[@TheAmbageHouse]

@@stevesherm260earbuds are for monitor purposes.

[@abrahamkim1078]

Generational talent. Prodigy. No shortcuts with her music.

[@leadsled8961]

A beauty even a blind man could see.

[@bjmcmahon722]

Yes....the pitch and enunciation....amazing LIVE performance

[@GrowingwithAnastasia]

😭

[@lspa2060]

I'll say.

[@amandabarnes2620]

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

[@dylanmlahey]

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]

Talk...

[@dciccantelli]

Yep. She projects every subtle guitar nuance so clearly.

[@loveistheanswer8137]

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

[@antonboludo8886]

Sheldon Cooper?

[@grantharper7515]

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

[@leeartlee915]

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

[@thexen3120]

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.

[@ThaisMCruz]

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]

Fucking beautiful.

[@bruceradzwion6160]

I've always thought the same thing

[@a.c.t.1129]

Brazuca lindona ama coisa boa.

[@ThaisMCruz]

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

[@abrahamjacobfriedman]

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!

[@orlandoalessandrini2505]

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

[@markrabideau4067]

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.

[@italolagrotta8640]

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

[@raymondng3318]

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

[@garymann8626]

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

[@sharonw9229]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@doloreserin]

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

[@bruceradzwion6160]

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]

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

[@kellieautumn]

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

[@noahherzenstein2599]

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

[@wolfbass46]

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

[@jamesharris184]

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

[@RobKMusic]

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

[@JMG72ARG]

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

[@memyselfandi4581]

Totally what I noticed too

[@qvansen]

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

[@fuzzmetalhead]

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

[@MCeleste56]

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

[@adverteasing]

Like fine wine, Sarah.

[@cgscprspecialist3937]

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

[@Msmackenzie]

dope voice, dope on guitar and she looks incredible

[@rickstein1396]

Her f'n voice man. Powerful and beautiful.

[@user-ej3lx5ms2n]

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

[@DJ-bh1ju]

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

[@simonhaynes3145]

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

[@mostguitarswins]

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

[@stickyrice2141]

now, that is a timeless voice...

[@alexchinchilla821]

I just saw that she is touring in 2024!

[@RidgeDogRoxx]

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

[@bluesdrmr2]

She really radiates joy when she sings.

[@laureetlesloulous1766]

❣️ si je pouvais le serrer dans mes bras, si je pouvais le voire, si je pouvais chanter comme Sarah, je lui changerais ces mots ❣️

[@majorpain1251]

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

[@Charles_on_the_Line]

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

[@solesurvivor6514]

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]

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

[@nimhard]

If someone never mentioned the year I would swear this was from the year she released it.

[@marcob4630]

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

[@dezinetech1000]

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

[@demgphix]

She's not kidding, music is her gift.

[@razrv3lc]

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]

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

[@stationsixtyseven67]

Love this lady's music so much :)

[@halimysmael8475]

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.

[@melm9646]

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

[@marikal.5792]

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

[@eldamahj3977]

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

[@mb9543]

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

[@connie6118]

Love her voice! takes me back....

[@avidcarsons6412]

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

[@wadeb47540]

Chills. Sarah looks and sounds amazing. Timeless.

[@Itsacamlife]

Wow she still looks amazing

[@MM-td1hp]

Yoga

[@mickfunny4185]

@@MM-td1hp kegel

[@indominion]

Her voice is like silk in my ears

[@thewalruswasjason101]

And we’ve got Miley Cyrus and Cardi B now. Sheesh. Talent like this should be the top of the radio chart.

[@TanukiSC]

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

[@amramjose]

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!

[@jgallo5762]

A Voice that’s timeless

[@TheJennyWalaShow]

She still got it... amazing voice.

[@vaneeeugenio8712]

Oh nooooo . My tears 💓

[@quack10]

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

[@joeryan3390]

Agreed

[@mundi352]

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

[@mikep8009]

Whoa! Gen X crushing it right there.

[@dynjarren5454]

Still as beautiful as ever and sounding as good as ever. What a gift to the world 😊

[@nem03rac03]

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

[@midnightmechanic4622]

She still sounds amazing and plays so delicately! How does this only have 162 views? 🤨

[@midnightmechanic4622]

@Sara Ford 19K views is 19 Thousand not 19 million.

[@laureetlesloulous1766]

Talent, thanks for this Voice ❤

[@nickowchar2001]

Her voice just gets better and better

[@wenaldy]

WOW HER VOICE HASN'T CHANGED AT ALL

[@HouzBinPharteen]

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

[@kevinborth607]

Absolutely Beautiful performance.

[@mr.chuckleteeth4382]

Absolute Legend 🔥🫡 🇨🇦

[@alvarojterrazas]

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

[@jordanzell1]

This is my favorite song of hers.

[@kimnesvig254]

Sarah McLachlan defines timeless beauty and elegance.

[@mstanley97]

Love her voice! Saw her live in Cincinnati back in the day!

[@sosajojo08]

I love that woman

[@theSaint-1964]

What a woman. ! .flawless xxx

[@josephriosaban5862]

Shes great , lovely Sara 😍😍

[@sosajojo08]

Love that woman

[@jackschleich9475]

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.

[@yoashuain1]

This angel still sounds great after nearly 30 years. Perfection!!! Thank you love!!!

[@tjmorrison7283]

This song and Sarah are perfect.

[@ancientdiscoverys]

Beautiful voice always will be . I love her

[@johnnielawrence420]

shes incredible

[@jeanrobert7071]

Yah She's AWWWSEME and Yah her voice still remains Fresh and Strong..My fav. Tune from her🎶🎼🎵😁✌👍👌

[@dankippert2677]

Wow peer talent and writing abilit's not to meet people have that thank you sarah

[@LuciferMornStar]

This is one of those songs that just brings tears.

[@nem03rac03]

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

[@billwatcher9321]

Pure talent and class !!

[@feliciakidd9358]

Wow! She still sounds the same! Beautiful!🙂

[@bismolbrute1867]

She's gonna be like (fellow Aquarian) Carole King and keep that voice into her late 70s...

[@fayeaustin1896]

She is absolutely glowing, vibrant, sounding even better than ever ❤️

[@maggiet9419]

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

[@05collins]

This woman is a goddess

[@tomsisson799]

If this is Sarah Mclachlan in 2019, she is an eternal beauty singing a song that is eternally beautiful. Tom Sisson

[@mickfunny4185]

@Tom Sisson don’t know about the eternal beauty part some of her videos during the pandemic she’s looked rough

[@muttlee1213]

Talent personified, thy name is Sarah McLachlan...

[@alvinraganit4011]

everytime Sarah sings, i'm just stunned..