From Hip Hop violinist appearing on America’s Got Talent to YouTube sensation, Lindsey Stirling reappeared in her former place back on the stage. Forming the line that extends almost 200 metres around the block are an audience from diverse backgrounds and ages. Young and old, fans are made up of dreadlocks over metal band tees, slacks with matching pinstripe waistcoats and that green-haired gamer chick with the Zelda Triforce inked on her back.
For the first hour or so, the crowd stands around lamely, enduring guest DJ Kuya’s house beats that you’d normally hear at the start of a night before a room has filled up. Once he departs, smoke rises to take his place. Out of the mist, Lindsey Stirling flutters onto the stage with Anti Gravity, embracing the same grace and determination that we all know from her videos. The energy from the drummer contrasts with her poise, but she soon matches his passion throughout her performance. With a ballet of swift pirouettes and a flurry of strokes from her bow that dances along the neck of her violin, the crowd is rewarded with a complete performance of music and choreography.
Shadows sports the same dancing from her video clip that accumulated over 27 million views. Other worthy mentions include my personal favourite: Electric Daisy Violin, a Michael Jackson Medley as a tribute to the late King of Pop, Elements and a cover of Flo Rida’s Good Feeling that kicked the energy in the crowd up a few notches.
Lindsey’s inner-nerd comes alive with her memorable Zelda Medley (minus the pointed ears) and a huge smile shines across her face with her Skyrim cover. When she departs the stage, everybody is screaming for more. She then returns with the Australian flag draped over her shoulders. The air is subsequently lit up with mobile phones and lighters as she plays a cover of the beautiful My Immortal and finishes off with the Dubstep hit that went viral and brought her fame, Crystallized.
A whirlwind of dance, lighting and pure emotion that will resonate in the memories of her fans, Lindsey Stirling’s show was a pure masterpiece.
BY DANIEL ERCZMANN
LOVED: The aircon on full blast. Damn, it got hot in there!
HATED: Drunk and stumbling 40-somethings that forgot wine stayed in the glass and not on others’ tees.
DRANK: A healthy entrée of V Energy, with a main of beers.
