Sarah McLachlan Collection: Piano, Vocal, Guitar (Paperback)

~ Sarah McLachlan (Author)

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Product Description

18 songs from this Canadian songstress, including a bio, beautiful illustrations, color photos, and the hit singles 'Drawn To The Rhythm' and 'Possession.' Also includes a special guitar section.

Product Details

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• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation; Otab edition (July 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793536979
• ISBN-13: 978-0793536979
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #86,477 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sarah Mclachlan Collection, February 5, 2000

By	Huong Bi (san Jose, California) - See all my reviews

I recently bought this book and I think it is great. This song book allows you to play Sarah's song on the piano or guitar. It even has lyrics of the songs. This book contains the following song in order from the book:

(Touch)
1.Ben's Song
2.Vox

(Solace)
3.Drawn to the Rhythm
4.The path of thorns
5.I will not forgot you
6. Lost

(Fumbling Towars Ecstasy)
7.Possesion
8.Wait
9.Good enough
10.Circle
11.Elsewhere

12.Mary
13.Hold on
14.Ice
15.Ice cream
16.Fear
17.Plenty
18. Fumbling Towards Ecstasy

There are individual pages for Lyrics, Piano, and Guitar. It has a photo Section from her concerts (6 pages). The song book has great artwork design done by Sarah herself. It has a brief biography how she got started. It explains how Sarah writes some of her songs. This book is a must for all Sarah Mclachlan Fans. When played on piano or guitar the song won't sound excactly like the song or tune but it would have a melody of the song. Once you learn the songs, you can manipulate it by adding more keys to press or even lesser. This is an outstanding song book. Look for other of Sarah Mclachlan songs books. I bet there worth the money as well.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Sarah McLachlan Songbook, August 14, 1998

By A Customer

This is the Sarah McLachlan Songbook.

Contained within, you'll find the sheet music, guitar tabs and lyrics for:

Ben's Song

Vox

Drawn To The Rhythm

The Path Of Thorns I Will Not Forget You Lost

Possession (Piano version)

Wait

Good Enough

Circle

Elsewhere

Mary

Hold On

Ice

Ice Cream

Fear

Plenty

Fumbling Towards Ecstasy

The songbook includes a short bio at the front, with several Sarah quotes, and descriptions of some of the songs on Fumbling Towards Ecstasy.

You'll also find Sarah's artwork, handwritten lyrics to each song, and a special full color, six page photo section of Sarah in concert.

If you love Sarah, and then you'll love this songbook!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A feast for the eyes as well as the ears......., April 22, 2002

By	Veggiechiliqueen - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

In the "Sarah McLachlan Collection" songbook (vocal/piano/guitar), there are illustrations drawn by Sarah, hand-penned lyrics and a centrefold of concert photos that makes this a feast for the eyes as well as the ears. "Collection" covers Sarah's first three studio albums: Touch ("Vox," "Ben's Song,"), Solace ("Drawn To The Rhythm," "I Will Not Forget You," "Lost,") and Fumbling Towards Ecstasy (the title of which was taken from Wilfred Owen's poem "Dulce et Decorum est" that features the line "An ecstasy of fumbling") ("Possession," "Path of Thorns," "Wait," "Plenty," "Good Enough," "Fear," "Circle," "Ice," "Ice Cream," "Hold On," and "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy").

The arrangements are greatly simplified, especially "Possession." It should be noted that this is *NOT* the piano version of "Possession" that was a hidden track on "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" (and also featured on the "Due South" soundtrack). This transcription is from the album version, and it is very, very basic. You will want to add your own embellishments to make it workable.

However, most of the songs closely resemble their album counterparts and are a joy to play. I love the shimmery buoyancy of "Vox," the Loreena McKennitt-like musings of "Drawn To the Rhythm," and the high-strung melancholy of "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy." This is a wonderful addition to any fan's Sarah McLachlan collection.
(Note: there is a section devoted to guitar tabs for all of you guitarists out there)