"When you look up Afterglow in the dictionary, it is defined as 'the glow or light that remains once the sun is gone'. You're used to this bright, shiny beautiful glow but the moment the sun disappears, all of a sudden you have to readjust everything. It's a very transitional moment. A lot of these songs are about transition...the turning over of the rock, what's underneath, the murky, shadowy uncertainty where everything looks very different."
- Sarah McLachlan
Birth, death, tragedy and joy; the six years since the release of Sarah McLachlan's last studio album Surfacing have been both defining and redefining, not just in the world's recent history but also in Sarah's own life.
As a result, Afterglow is a record of many layers. At first glance, the warmth of production, the purity of her voice and the beautiful harmonies all serve as a reminder of the reasons that McLachlan has gained worldwide acclaim for her talents. As the disc unfolds, however, it becomes clear that this record is a merging of two elements: the wonderfully familiar and the new.
The most familiar aspect is unquestionably the richness in Sarah's music. Afterglow contains many moments that evoke reminders of the singer's unique musical gifts. From the reflective first single, "Fallen", to the love-inspired lyrics of "Push", to the gorgeous, whispered tones of "Answer", there are many melodies on Afterglow that showcase her strengths.
Some of Sarah's favored moments seem destined to be beloved by fans as well. "'Answer' is one of my favorites", she admits, smiling broadly. "It's a total 'two o'clock in the morning, whispered in your ears' headphone track. That's always been my thing, feeling the very essence of a song. I have to be able to break it down and still feel its strength acoustically on piano or guitar. If the essence is strong, you can do whatever you want with it, it'll still be good. "
Noteworthy Facts:
- Sarah has sold over 22 million records worldwide since her recording career began with her debut release, Touch, in 1988.
- She is a 3 time Grammy Award winner:
Grammy Award 1999 "I Will Remember You" - Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
Grammy Award 1998 "Last Dance" - Best Pop Instrumental Performance
Grammy Award 1998 "Building a Mystery" - Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- The Sarah-founded Lilith Fair tour brought together 2 million people over its 3 year history and raised more than $7 million for charities.
- She has been profiled by media the world over including cover stories for Rolling Stone, Time and Entertainment Weekly.
- She was awarded the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Visionary Award in 1998 for advancing the careers of women in music.
Afterglow's Players:
Sarah McLachlan - Vocals, Guitars, Piano
Pierre Marchand - Keyboards, Bass, Guitars, Percussion
Ashwin Sood- Drums, Percussion, Loops, Keyboards, Keyboard Bass
Jerry Marotta - Drums, Percussion
Sean Ashby- Guitars
Bill Dillon - Guitars
Ethan Johns - Guitars
Yves Desrosiers - Guitars
Michel Pepin - Guitars
Michael Chaves - Guitars
Jim Creeggan - Upright Bass
Daryl Johnson - Bass
Tony Levin - Bass
Jorane - Cello, Background Vocals
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