Enter Center Stage

Striking silhouette

black and white

Like catching a

forbidden glimpse of fairy flight

Murmuring lights

momentarily dim

Onto the stage,

a graceful darting form

daintily alights

Bow to strings

like a match, she strikes

Warmth and sound

roar to blazing life

Vibrations heighten

inner space

Excitedly flowing

in bright, shining beams

Like the crackling

of a toasty fireplace

Inciting the ground

beneath our collective feet

To give way to the

blasting dynamite beat

Filling the visible air

with a resonant brightness

Vapor swirling

backlights reveal notes

Flitting to the plucking of strings

like snow sprites

Applause erupting

in generous requite

K.B. Silver

I wrote this after seeing Lindsey Stirling's Snow Waltz tour. I loved her entrance onto the stage. She was backlit, emerging from inside the gingerbread house set piece that the drummer and guitarist were cleverly stationed atop for most of the concert. They utilized the gingerbread house perfectly, using it as an elevated section of the stage, and as an entry/exit point. She also made great use of numerous props and costume changes, which are always exciting.

Her costuming was absolutely amazing throughout the entire show. I also thought the lighting was perfectly done, complementing each song and heightening the emotional effect. There were people of all ages enjoying the music, and absolutely having the best time. Families forming warm memories and strengthening bonds they will cherish for many years to come.