In a small town hardware shop, something strange happened when a 12-foot hovering witch entered the premises. The customers and employees were aghast as the witch gracefully glided through the aisles, browsing the various tools and materials. The shopkeeper, Mr. Johnson, struggled to compose himself and approached the witch cautiously. Despite the initial shock, Mr. Johnson managed to engage in conversation with the hovering witch.
Morning Extra Magic Hour occurs one hour (very occasionally two) prior to regularly scheduled park opening. That means if the park is scheduled to open at 9AM to the general public, the Extra Magic Hour begins at 8AM. Transportation for the park offering Morning Extra Magic Hour will begin 30 minutes earlier than the opening time.
I have seen many shows at The Sinclair and I am yet to witness an artist be able to captivate an audience in that way and hush an audience of hundreds to a complete pin-drop silence. The duel guitars swam in a sea of tremolo and reverb and Jenkins s beautifully warm vocal dovetailed nicely into the headliners set as they share a lot of the same qualities in their voices and tone.
Johnson managed to engage in conversation with the hovering witch. She introduced herself as Elara, a witch from a distant realm where hovercrafts were a common mode of transportation. Elara explained that she had stumbled upon a portal and ended up in this town, finding herself in need of some supplies for her magical experiments.
Songwriting Sorcery And Pure Magic: Aoife O’ Donovan At The Sinclair
As the lady and I ascended the stairs to The Sinclair I have an overwhelming sense of anxious tension wash over me. I had been waiting for this homecoming show of Aoife’s for quite some time. Where “In The Magic Hour” slightly departs from the songwriter’s more bluegrass folksy roots, the collection of songs commands ab it more presence and a heartier sound, sonically speaking. The textures are a bit more heavy and the strokes the music takes on the canvas of the record is somewhat more electrified and severe, but in the element that is is a bit more robust and less acoustic driven kind of a way. I was curious to see how O’ Donovan and her band would take those sounds and recreate them in a live setting. To say they didn’t disappoint in an incredibly large understatement.
The opening act of this show in the duo of Cassandra Jenkins and Sam Evian was a good pairing for Aoife and her band and opened the show up nicely. Despite a few nervous hiccups on a song or two, I enjoyed their set. The duel guitars swam in a sea of tremolo and reverb and Jenkins’s beautifully warm vocal dovetailed nicely into the headliners set as they share a lot of the same qualities in their voices and tone.
Aoife and her band (guitarist Anthony da Costa and drummer Steve Nistor) took the stage to a roar of applause from the packed house at The Sinclair. As a homecoming show of sorts, she made a comment about the band giving her grief for knowing approximately 70% of the crowd personally. Well, the love in the room from that 70% and beyond was evident by the time the first note rang out in the set.
As the trio pressed their way through a collection of songs from both ‘Magic Hour’ and ‘Fossils’, favorites such as the bright and inner looking title track of the most recent album, the locomotive driving energy of “Hornets”, and the haunting, plodding ‘Stanley Park’ you could hear a pin drop (well, aside from the boorish group of 50-something ladies next to me…immediately in front of the stage). But I, nor anyone in the audience, allowed that to detract from their experience.
By the time O’ Donovan excused Anthony and Steve from their duties the power and feeling in the room was all encompassing, comforting and at ease, but on fire all the while. She then launched into an absolutely breathtaking version of Joni Mitchell’s “You Turn Me On, I’m A Radio” that sent shockwaves through the room and chills down anyone-present-with-a-beating-heart’s spine. I have seen many shows at The Sinclair and I am yet to witness an artist be able to captivate an audience in that way and hush an audience of hundreds to a complete pin-drop silence. Beauty incarnate.
The trio managed to take the songs I had heard on Fossils, Magic Hour and witnessed live previously and elevate them to soaring pinnacles. Not necessarily to a better or totally heightened state in the sense of improving, but something completely different and interesting and beautiful. Da Costa’s guitar playing over the songs ranged across the map. From light coloring over the acoustic guitar rhythm to straight out metal guitar riffing…it was a truly entertaining, magnificent thing to behold. I love to see when a musician is fully engulfed in the music, and his enthusiasm was off of the charts. Top it off with some subtle, but extremely effective and gorgeous harmonies and well, swoon folks. Drummer Steve Nistor added a whole different element in his drumming. He added funk and a groove to songs that I have come to love and allowed me to experience those songs in a different fashion last evening courtesy of the band.
I’ve been a fan of O’ Donovans since her early days with Crooked Still and on the way home last evening my wife asked me what it was about her that made me fall so head over heels for her music and her songs…and I am left speechless. I am not quite certain I can properly or effectively put words to why these songs affect me so much, they just do. And perhaps, that inability to express and illustrate a feeling or emotion is fitting and truly enlightening in its own way about the music this songwriter crafts. Music that instills feelings without being cognitive of the reason or being able to summarize those emotions in mere adjectives and descriptors. That, my friends, is the real magic…
Avatar Flight of Passage
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
Festival of the Lion King
It’s Tough to be a Bug
Kali River Rapids (Seasonal)
Kilimanjaro Safaris (closing early)
Na’vi River Journey
Primeval Whirl
TriceraTop Spin
Curiosity compelled the customers and employees to gather around Elara, captivated by her presence and the mystery she brought. She levitated different tools and gadgets, demonstrating their functionality with precision and expertise. It was clear that Elara possessed a deep knowledge of hardware and had a keen eye for quality craftsmanship. As the day progressed, word spread through the town about the hovering witch in the hardware shop. People from far and wide flocked to witness this extraordinary spectacle. The hardware shop quickly transformed into a buzzing hub of excitement and awe. Elara's presence also had an unexpected effect on the hardware shop's sales. Customers not only sought her advice and assistance with their purchases, but many were inspired to explore new projects and experiment with their own creativity. The 12-foot hovering witch had inadvertantly breathed new life into the local hardware store. As the popularity grew, the town authorities took notice and paid a visit to the hardware shop. They were initially skeptical of this floating witch, but after witnessing her expertise and witnessing the positive influence she had on the community, they embraced her presence. Elara was invited to stay in the town as a local eccentric, bringing her unique perspective and adding a touch of magic to the otherwise ordinary lives of the townsfolk. In the end, what started as a bizarre and bewildering event turned out to be a catalyst for change and inspiration. The hardware shop became a hub of creativity and exploration, thanks to the 12-foot hovering witch named Elara. Her expertise in hardware, combined with her magical presence, forever transformed the shop and the lives of those who encountered her..
Reviews for "The benefits of a 12-foot hovering witch over traditional Halloween decorations"
1. Sarah - 2 out of 5 stars
I was really excited to purchase the Hardware Shop 12-foot hovering witch for Halloween, but unfortunately, I was left disappointed. Firstly, the product was not as easy to set up as advertised. The instructions were unclear, and I spent over an hour just to get it to lift off the ground. Once it finally started hovering, it barely moved and didn't have the smooth motion I expected. Additionally, the witch's body was poorly constructed, and the fabric looked cheap and easily torn. Overall, I would not recommend this product as it did not deliver on its promises.
2. Mark - 1 out of 5 stars
I have to say that I was extremely disappointed with the Hardware Shop 12-foot hovering witch. When I received the package, it was already damaged, which was a bad start. However, I decided to still give it a chance and assembled it, but it simply did not work. The batteries provided were dead, and even after replacing them, the witch only hovered for a few seconds before crashing down. The quality of the materials was also subpar, with parts breaking off easily. This was a complete waste of money, and I would not recommend purchasing this product.