Review - Alanis Morissette, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Alanis Morissette Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre October 24 Perhaps the most lasting impression after Alanis Morissette's concert on Sunday was not that she really can sing - which she can - nor that she is an amazing live performer - which she is not - but rather that local audiences are starved for live entertainment.

Presumably tired of Morissette covers belted out in live-music spots around town, the audience was thrilled to have a dose of the real thing.

Many audience members rushed to the front of the stage before the crooner had even appeared.

The dimming of the lights and the shadow of the drummer taking his place were enough to have the hall up on its feet, and consequently on the chairs, before the music started.

She filled her hour-and-a-half performance - including an encore - with an equal measure of tracks from her two most recent albums, Jagged Little Pill and Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.

Despite her tendency to holler - particularly on her older, angry songs - Morissette sounded enchanting, with the room's acoustics accentuating her voice well, especially on the more sombre tracks.

That I Would Be Good was certainly one of the more stunning performances of the night.