Western Carolina University - 02.14.2011 (review)

[Martin.]

She looks a lot older. I like her clothes, too. Very nice.

[Martin.]

Oh, and lmao @ those pictures. She looks like she doesn't even want to be there. Bless her.

[sarab]

Oh, and lmao @ those pictures. She looks like she doesn't even want to be there. Bless her.

she probably didn't! LoL.  I'm not sure I would either knowing that people only want to hear one song and the show was free.  One of the girls that got to meet her said she looked really tired though so maybe some jet lag.
As for video, I am working on it!  My flight was delayed (I couldn't get internet access at Laguardia aiport) and I have to work the next two nights (working right now..) and then I have another trip this weekend.  I will try to get the video situated.  Maybe check youtube every now andthen because people were video recording from their phones so maybe one of them posted it!

[sarab]

Straight from Tumblr, these are my thoughts on the show:

she's so pretty, and she's so sure

i saw vanessa carlton live last night for the first time. the concert had been a long time coming, as i have been a fan since age twelve, but never had the opportunity to see her until recently. the concert was originally supposed to happen january 10, but got delayed due to weather until february 14.

as much as i love vanessa carlton, i wasn’t too-too excited for the concert. it just didn’t seem real; it seemed too good to be true. until i saw her. i then literally melted where i stood. happy valentine’s day to me.

she’s the most precious sight. she’s short, she’s got porcelain skin, and she’s nothing short of fashionable. she’s stunning, to put it blankly. and you, too, would know if it you saw her, just as soon as you saw her. her eyes are a deep, wise brown; her demeanor shy yet steady. when she talks, she’s nervous, and she said she was nervous to play even her own songs. but there is an undeniable steadiness about her even still. she’s very, very humble, thanking us always when we’d clap, and telling us that we are “lovely.” how could you not love her? she’s precious. and lovely. lovely and precious, through and through.

a lot of people were there to hear a thousand miles and white houses. i love white houses with everything that i am, and on a cloudy day, it’s more common than you think is one of my all-time favorite lines, so much so that i’d consider getting it tattooed on me. but she’s so much more than the totality of these two songs. and had those kids shut up for two seconds to truly listen to the chords, melodies, and life experiences echoing throughout that room, they would’ve known that.

i found myself in awe too many times to count. never in my life have i seen anything more graceful - more connected - than she to the keys of a piano. i found myself tearing up at the whole experience two distinguishable times when i felt her vocals pierce within and soar around me.

and for as shy and nervous as she is, she’s this eloquent beacon; she spoke of relationships that the government and our mothers do not approve of, and the small life moments that we should all “be open to,” like when we’re in a forest and we see a drop of water on a leaf glisten, and it leads us to the false belief of a diamond within reach.

 she played a song that she had never played before, and it was a moment for me. i felt proud of her. so, so very proud. she had made a couple mistakes beforehand from being nervous, so that coupled with the fact that it was unfamiliar and vulnerable territory made her nervousness entirely understandable. “i’m just stalling. i’m nervous. this is a living room. right? it’s not a show. this is a living room. i mean, it is a show, but…. it’s a living room.” she overcame it. and when she did, she BECAME it.

i didn’t get to meet her.  no pictures, no audio; it wasn’t allowed, and i wasn’t about to risk being kicked out since i was pretty near the front. there were no autographs. but still, it was one of the best nights of my life. i just stood there, feeling all of these things, and letting myself feel them. and as i was feeling them, i was sorting them all out too, aware of every moment and aware of everything it all meant to me.

it felt like coming home. that might sound weird, but i’ve got a lot of memories wrapped up into this woman’s work (which made me happy when she said something like, “i realize how essential writing records is to my health” [your music is essential to our health too, v]); i’ve got a lot of love for her and her pieces. and the respect i have for her as a person and as a musician? even deeply rooted. i’ll say this: valentine’s day with vanessa carlton made me realize that first true loves - musical and otherwise - never die. thank you for last night, v.

Very beautifully and eloquently descrbied.  Thank you!

[mysticalmists]

So wonderful to hear you all had a great time!! Thank you so much for filming for us sarab, patiently waiting for those vids (although I probably won't listen to the new songs yet - still waiting for proper album release! )

Thanks also for the photo link - V looks very different, definitely older and more mature, but still as gorgeous as ever <3

I can't believe people got to meet her! And some weren't even Nessaholics!! xDD I'd kill to see her live...ah well!

Thanks again

[sarab]

So wonderful to hear you all had a great time!! Thank you so much for filming for us sarab, patiently waiting for those vids (although I probably won't listen to the new songs yet - still waiting for proper album release! )

Thanks also for the photo link - V looks very different, definitely older and more mature, but still as gorgeous as ever <3

I can't believe people got to meet her! And some weren't even Nessaholics!! xDD I'd kill to see her live...ah well!

Thanks again

I'm pretty sure none of them were, at least the ones I talked to!  I'm working on the vids, but I only have new songs recorded, except heros and thieves, which is actually a double song..I didn't stop recording between that song and I don't want to be a Bride.  The speech in between is HILARIOUS.  She talks about her and Ari writing the song and how they often talk about aliens (which is great, I love the show Ancient Aliens on History channel!  So if I ever do meet her I'm gonna ask her if she watches it hehe)

[KULPDOGG]

here is Sara's recording of Get Good. I ripped the audio from the video.

more to come later.
Enjoy.

TO ALL THOSE READING THIS WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS OF THIS LOVELY FORUM, PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO JOIN. Thank You.

http://www.mediafire.com/?ajax47io3wv4xaj

if any problems arise with this link, please let me know, I will re-upload it, or upload it elsewhere.
 
HUGE THANK YOU to Sara!

[sarab]

yay, that was fast!  Wish I had just done that in the first place.  Sorry for the wait everyone!

[[sobriquet]]

The longest five minutes of my life! 

[Weisz]

Oh gawd, listening rn.

[sarab]

The longest five minutes of my life! 

lol I think it's been the longest day of people's lives! Waiting all of tuesday knowing I had the video.!

[Harmonium]

Thanks and good work with the recordings Sarab!:) I'm not overwhelmed with the song, but maybe it's a grower?

[Jasonm]

Thanks Sarab! Just downloading now!

[Rabbits_on_the_run]

Thanks for all those awesome reviews. Of course I'm disappointed that we still dont have a release date for the album. I'm starting to wonder if the album won't just pop up on her website and be available digitally that same day like Liz Phair did. Or Radiohead.

[Weisz]

THANX SARAB! Awesome And thanx for some of the lyrics cause i understand almost nothing