What works the best is that the music will speak to you. These tunes are more than reflections on his journey, but also explosive revelations. It’s like hearing a different version of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, without the Mother figure and Girlfriend as key antagonists. Well, technically, there’s a reference to both, but they aren’t as in your face as Roger Waters makes them out to be. His concept album concerned a persona going through the paces, and this show didn’t have a huge spoken narrative component.
The question of the self is quite important, and although no playbill was offered, one punkish tune expressed how this narrator was “Sick of everything” before he navigates to a world where he can be in control, as demonstrated in the song, “Master of my Fate.”
Sinclair has a terrific vocal range and is certainly the master of the stage. His presence is as huge as Adam Lambert’s, and it is his story that we hear unfold. Also, I was amazed at how much he’s willing to shout it all out! Devon Side Walker (cello) and Christopher Mattila (guitar) provide excellent musical accompaniment with tunes that isn’t limited to folk rock. I’m sure they also played some good ol’ fashioned blues mixed in with spoken word hip hop to round out the night.
Ultimately, I do have to wonder how much of this show is autobiographical versus made-up. Either way, what’s presented is a wonderful story for those in a similar quarter-life crisis to know they’re not alone. And when musical therapy is a good way to let it all out, this show will be one to please.
Remaining Castle of Glass Shows
- Aug 27 09:00 pm
- Aug 31 Sat 06:45 pm