Afterglow Live (CD/DVD) [Content/Copy-Protected CD]

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Apart from a director whose relationship with his subject seems skittish--there's a shyness about the DVD, as though the camera was afraid to linger on its subject too long--and the CD's lamentable incompatibility with iPods, "Afterglow Live" leaves little to nitpick over. Nearly two dozen songs, zigzagging across Afterglow, Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, and Surfacing, solidify McLachlan's reputation as a peerless performer on the DVD; the careful attention she layers over these already full-bodied, melodic songs gives each additional shape, as if she were singing them for the first time, and her easy magnetism in front of a mic draws her wholly rapt audience in close enough to feel her guitar strings vibrate. The same likable star quality carries over to the CD, a 15-song sampler culled from the DVD's 2004 Toronto concert. Though fans of less weighty McLachlan material may miss the comparative wispiness of confections like "Ice Cream," her full-throated pourings-on for "Building a Mystery," "Angel," and "Train Wreck," among others, will keep Afterglow Live's bulb burning brightly for years to come. -Tammy La Gorce

Product Description
This amazing CD/DVD set of live material from Sarah's "Afterglow" tour in the Summer of 2004 includes 23 tracks on the DVD and 15 on the CD.

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Afterglow Live (CD/DVD) [Content/Copy-Protected CD]

Average customer rating:

I like it better than Mirrorball DVD
Thanks for the warning!
1 of top 10 DVDs ever recorded
Awesome Concert DVD & CD combo
great CD/DVD, especially for us fans who are not concert freaks

Afterglow Live (CD/DVD)
Sarah McLachlan
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00064LP4A
Release Date: 2004-11-23

Tracks:

Fallen
World On Fire
Adia
Hold On
Perfect Girl
Drifting
Push
Witness
Answer
Angel
Train Wreck
Building A Mystery
Sweet Surrender
Stupid
Dirty Little Secret

Tracks:

Fallen
World On Fire
Adia
Hold On
Perfect Girl
Drifting
Push
I Will Remember You
Ice
Wait
Witness
Answer
Angel
Fear
Train Wreck
Building A Mystery
Sweet Surrender
Possession
Blackbird
Ice Cream
Stupid
Fumbling Towards Ecstasy
Dirty Little Secret

Amazon.com

Apart from a director whose relationship with his subject seems skittish--there's a shyness about the DVD, as though the camera was afraid to linger on its subject too long--and the CD's lamentable incompatibility with iPods, "Afterglow Live" leaves little to nitpick over. Nearly two dozen songs, zigzagging across Afterglow, Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, and Surfacing, solidify McLachlan's reputation as a peerless performer on the DVD; the careful attention she layers over these already full-bodied, melodic songs gives each additional shape, as if she were singing them for the first time, and her easy magnetism in front of a mic draws her wholly rapt audience in close enough to feel her guitar strings vibrate. The same likable star quality carries over to the CD, a 15-song sampler culled from the DVD's 2004 Toronto concert. Though fans of less weighty McLachlan material may miss the comparative wispiness of confections like "Ice Cream," her full-throated pourings-on for "Building a Mystery," "Angel," and "Train Wreck," among others, will keep Afterglow Live's bulb burning brightly for years to come. -Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

This amazing CD/DVD set of live material from Sarah's "Afterglow" tour in the Summer of 2004 includes 23 tracks on the DVD and 15 on the CD.

Customer Reviews:

I like it better than Mirrorball DVD.......2007-05-16

As said before me, this concert's editing is sometimes boring, but I like it better than the Mirrorball DVD.

Why...?

1. A better performance overall. Sarah's attire, the lights, the scenery... Mirrorball is rather monotone.

2. The sound recording. I almost feel there (home theater, DTS capable). No matter what I do, I cant get the same sound from Mirrorball.

3. The songs from her latest album are here also (Mirrorball concert is previous to Afterglow).

And yes, the album is copy-protected; I can't hear it in my iPod. Only drawback.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the warning!.......2007-03-09

I must admit I haven't seen or heard this item. I just want to thank everyone who posted warnings about the absurd content protection software, and the lousy video editing. If not for those things, I would probably buy this in a heartbeat and really like it. It's sad that Sarah's wonderful works is being botched so badly by greediness and incompetence!

1 of top 10 DVDs ever recorded.......2007-03-01

This captures Sarah at the peak of her carrer so far. Every song an Enhancement of the studio versions. The sound is rich and full, every instrument clear and present. Wonderful performances by all band members. Standouts: Ashwin Sood on drums (her husband): Sean Ashby and Luke Doucet on guitars. And the voice! Sarah has a vocal and visual presence here to rival Billie Holiay (tho no connection musically).Superb production at stage and recorded levels. Copliment to the artist's music and moods. Sarah captures spititual highs and technical brilliance here. Subtle and powerful. Play the DVD thru a nice sound/video system and and feel like you are there. Those familiar with her music; nuff said. Those looking to discover a show of intense musicianship and message: look no further.

Awesome Concert DVD & CD combo.......2006-09-04

Sarah is a favorite of mine and I was thrilled to get to tune her piano & attend her Afterglow concert here in St. Paul two years ago, so this DVD was a great way to relive that FABULOUSLY AWESOME SHOW. The DVD also has nice extras like a backstage video/glimpse into Sarah's life, concert photos, etc.

My only disappointment was the HORRENDOUS EDITING and frenetic camera work that detracted from her relatively smooth, seamless, and well-put together stage production. (Seems like it was done by a couple teenagers trying to make their first rock music video.)

The concert was BEAUTIFUL, designed to move you & thrill you & blow you away, just from right there in your seat. The DVD didn't need any *dazzling* effects & transitions -- a few well-placed cameras would have served nicely. Despite the video crap, it's a wonderful performance.

I like the CD, too. Slightly uptempo versions of great songs. (*^_^*)

great CD/DVD, especially for us fans who are not concert freaks.......2006-06-22

It's a great enjoyment watching Sarah performance on-stage, wish I had been there. Her band is great as always. The way she re-mixed her songs just makes you feel like you are listening to her songs for the very first time.

The only complain I have is that it doesn't have two of Sarah's MUST-HAVE songs:Elsewhere, Full of Grace and Time. otherwise you could buy this CD as a gift to someone who haven't been in touch of Sarah's songs.

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