Sarah McLachlan, Possession - A Classical Musician’s First Listen and Reaction

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In a different context I might be quite critical of the music, but with this topic, and knowing the story behind the song, we find a wonderfully scathing musical portrayal of the character(s) who inspired this song!
Here’s the link to the original song by Sarah McLachlan:
• Sarah McLachlan - Poss...
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Credits: Music written and performed by Sarah McLachlan
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[@therealpbristow]

One of the "fans" who inspired this song actually stalked Sarah, and had a restraining order against him. When this song became popular, he then had the nerve to try to sue her for breach of copyright, because she'd quoted some lines from his letters to her in the lyrics!

[@user-no9mh3zr3c]

When attending a performance by McLachlan last summer, she said in between songs that her label wanted more aggressive percussion and her preference was for all her songs to be "slow and depressing".

[@phil-nt4yz]

I was a pacific northwest grung early listener, and at same time fell in love with Sarah. She still can break me at my core.

[@geopapa80]

I'm waiting for your first Alanis Morissette listen..

[@davidemm829]

Mini guitar solo is out there, maybe never was real. The song is about a stalker fan she had and heater killed himself..true story

[@Kieop]

Nothing creative in the bassline? The bass DRIVES this version of the song. I realize my comment doesn't actually contradict your comment about it just pulsing along. But it is very creative. It moves all around in circles. It cuts out and kicks back in. It walks in places and then holds steady in others. I love that bassline.

[@benhill8454]

One of my very favorite Sarah McLachlan songs. As a guitarsist, I tend to focus on guitar and bass parts and tones but her vocals make this song special.

[@davidrauh8118]

The first time I saw her perform made me an instant fan. She has so many great songs such as Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, Angel, Building A Mystery, Will You Remember Me, etc. Although as you read, helping other female artists with Lilith Fair I believe kind of stalled her own career. Also, that crack in her voice on occasion is intentional and one of her trademarks. And she usually has another female singer doing the top harmonies. She is unique.

[@roybarbara4756]

Agreed, the piano version is much better..

[@Rael_486]

From what I understand, the lyrics are based on a letter McLachlan received from a deranged fan. 😮

[@operative2136]

Sarah's musical skills are very legit. There's a video online of her doing a rendition of "Building a mystery" with no accompaniment except her playing on an acoustic guitar while she sings and no editing.

[@tonytjandra4798]

Sarah McLachlan was born on 28 January 1968), and adopted in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a child, she took voice lessons, along with studies in classical piano and guitar.

[@dusty3913]

I find Sarah’s live performances of songs to be even better than the studio versions.

[@lastborn11]

“Into The Fire” off the Solace Album was my introduction to Sarah McLachlan … A video on teletunes to be exact …Fumbling Toward Ecstasy is one of the most Played almubs in my collection I used to fall asleep listening to Sarahs voice … Her sound is definatly a stark contrast to the Rock Contemporary I grew up hearing til that point in my formative years … I still don’t understand why more people aren’t drawn to listen to a female rock vocal?!

[@Davydd2]

She used to busk with her harp on the Granville bridge in Vancouver, BC.

[@synaxarion]

The insights you dropped at

[@nikkikat1325]

Her music is very layered. It feels like its swirling around. Excellent artist. Ty for reacting

[@jeffreypowell1656]

Your reviews are extremely enjoyable to experience. Thanks for doing them.

[@davidemm829]

Just found you..I'm a Sarah fan in USA..you know perfectly what you are saying and explaining from listening..amazing ty soook much

[@mickdarcy3063]

I like this analysis, as a much younger man I was very prone to crushes and this kind of echo chamber thinking. It took me some personal work and I finally got off my butt and out the door. Your surmise on the purpose of the arrangement "feels" right on to me. Thanks!