November 02, 2010

Publication title: Dallas News, vol. -, Iss. -, pg. –
Place: Dallas
Writer: Mario Tarradell

We were there: Sarah McLachlan at Verizon Theatre

Here are a few thoughts about specific songs Sarah McLachlan performed Monday night during her intimate concert at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie.

“The Path of Thorns” – The cut from Solace, a CD she doesn’t visit in concert much anymore, found her on acoustic guitar. She gave it grace and power.
“Good Enough” – Ah, a Fumbling Towards Ecstasy number. Again, she was on acoustic guitar. The crowd loved it.
“Adia” – A trip to Surfacing. Full band treatment made it more up-tempo than the recorded version. Very nice. Her voice was supple and strong.
“Awakenings” – From the new Laws of Illusion CD, also very beat-heavy with airy synthesizer flourishes. McLachlan held a killer note on this one. She got a standing ovation.
“Rivers of Love” – Again, Laws of Illusion. Evocative and ethereal. Another full band treatment.