I love music. I cannot be in silence very long. Music speaks to my soul and it makes me feel calm. I love live music as well. I was fortunate to attend Sarah McLachlan's concert in Salt Lake City last night. I debated going for months, tried to get cheap tickets on Livenation.com, and eventually talked myself out. I looked for last minute tickets because I was worried I would miss out if I didn't go. I found reasonable resale tickets and jumped on it, telling my friend: "We are getting out butts of the couch and going out."
And I am so glad I did.
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| 1994: I was a junior in high school. How is it 30 years ago? |
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Yesterday the temperature was hot, but by the time Sarah took the stage, it was perfection. The clouds and sunset were an ideal backdrop for amazing vocals and talented musicians. I was impressed with how good McLachlan sounded live. Her range is brilliant and to my ears: candy. Her bad is also filled with expert accompanists.
I was brought back into my teens and early twenties and reminded of how much I love this music. My brain instantly had lyrics and I was singing along. Music is therapy and it felt so good to be out there and enjoying such a treat.
I cannot pick a favorite song from last night. The good feelings were there from start to finish, all two hours and forty-five minutes of melody and harmony.
No one song could be the favorite, they were all wonderful, but there is one thing that stood out as my favorite: Smiles. Sarah McLachlan smiles so much when she is singing. You can tell that she loves performing and delights in being surrounded by a crowd. She also said thank you multiple times, as she chatted about each song's meaning. Her humility and soft demeanor made me feel comfortable and a needed part of that venue's community.
What a wonderful smile and what a wonderful concert I won't soon forget.
