It was 12 years ago when I posted the first video below of Sarah McLachlan singing what is perhaps her most famous song, “Angel.” I came across it again yesterday and decided to pair it with another version. The first one, recorded in her home studio, shows her well-known ability to go between her “chest voice” (normal range) and “head voice” (high notes, like a falsetto or yodeling). It’s a lovely song, and was written by her and usually performed only with her own piano accompaniment (there are a lot of versions on the Internet). My earlier post describes what the song’s about.
When I looked up the song on Wikipedia, I found this:
On 8 April 2000, McLachlan performed “Angel” with Carlos Santana on guitar at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. The show was televised on Fox TV and released on the DVD Supernatural Live – An Evening with Carlos Santana and Friends.
And of course I hoped that song was on video, too, as I’m a Santana fan. Sure enough, it was, though Santana humbly embroiders the voice and piano with soft accompaniment and a short solo (starts at 2:24). I would have preferred to see him cut loose with an electric solo, but of course it’s not appropriate for this song. Santna’s bit, though, was apparently improvised.
I can’t say that the version with Santana is better than the solo version, but how often do you get to hear two such different musicians play together?
“.. how often do you get to hear two such different musicians play together?”
Lang Lang with Metallica (live) is my submission in that category.
I soooo wanted it to sound great.
Ooo I just heard this cut for the first time, thought I’d share in the spirit of the post’s theme – check it out:
Edith and the Kingpin (Joni Mitchell)
Herbie Hancock, Tina Turner, Wayne Shorter, … just wonderful .. TINA TURNER! https://youtu.be/CwDIJjYhQRo?si=FkhgQUOmpjsIQhoF
Great song!
I listened to it at least five times since posted it!
Here is a modified link to another singer who in my opinion has created a stunning cover of any song!!
Big claim, huh?
It’s Kasey Chambers’ version of Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’.
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Cut off the leading x to get the working URL.
Thanks JAC
Thanks JAC. Lovely
Yeah, Ive always found that Carlos makes a real effort to compliment other artists & not swamp the song. This clip with Faith Hill is another good example, plus Carlos comes across as a really nice guy.
https://youtu.be/VJ1RqPqF9O4?is=aEjQtvefeS3yt83s
One of my favorite songs. Thanks for posting this.
Lovely. Thanks.
Awesome voice and lyrics