Week #12 for Soundtrack of My Life is Building a Mystery by Sarah McLachlan. Blair Clarkson Wellington introduced me to McLachlan during one of her visits to UGA. Blair and I had been in show-choir together (jazz hands!) and she has a beautiful soprano voice which sounded really great next to my gritty alto. She was the Emily to my Amy on countless road trips where the Indigo Girls were required listening and singing.
So, the first time I heard the album Surfacing I was in awe. The contrast of McLachlan's delicate voice singing lyrics like, "a beautiful fucked up man" was fabulous. (You might remember the radio version saying "a beautiful but strange man.") It was also an intimidating album to sing to because her voice is so different from mine. I've never had the balls to sing McLachlan publicly - until now! I hope you enjoy it. And when you do, share, share share!!! Help me out :)
While I love almost all of her songs, this one is particularly perfect for Soundtrack of My Life because the song is about putting up a facade to hide our insecurities. McLachlan has said,"if we just be who we are, that's usually the more attractive and beautiful thing." The thing is, it's terrifying to be who you are and then put it out to the world to judge. Yet, that's exactly the risk I am taking with this project by not auto-tuning or lip-synching. The fabulous guys at Down Fenix Media (www.downfenix.com) roll two cameras and we go, mistakes and all. In a world of over-produced music, I'm wanting to offer authenticity not just for music lovers but for myself because I've found it's easier to be creative when I let it all hang-out - good, bad, and ugly - at least it's real.
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