The World of Children embraces Rock Culture: Svalegangens Dukke theater of Århus presents: “ Mother, tell me more”, the puppet’s theatre concert inspired by the music of Syd Barrett
A puppet theater is generally perceived as belonging to the realm of children. An object that has the charm of old times combined with a kind of historical artifact attracting vintage curiosity. But a puppet theater can touch upon any subject and embrace all stories embracing traditional theater where it continues to broaden the horizons of imagination. Puppets are not only just for children and for the stories dedicated to them, they are figures that can represent, with the highest credibility, similar tragedies that also encompass pop culture.
Is in this context, we are woven into the Svalegangens Dukke theater of Århus ( Check out their web site) show “Mother, tell me more”. Inspired by the music and the life of Syd Barrett, this show ventures with surprisingly positive results, into one of the halls of the Library of Frederiksberg ( click here to see their web site) the 11th-12th of March.
Per Brink Abrahmsen, on his own accord, gives life to the little theater of two-dimensional figures. Søren Mortesen, has created a show that clearly summarizes the most naive visions of Syd Barrett’s music, and depicts his difficult relationship to his mother and his love for Emily. She is the girl who inspired one of the most popular songs of the early Pink Floyd,“Golden hair”(click to hear the song). The show, depicts the time period in which Syd Barrett was a solo member of the Pink Floyd (about him). The music and play is filtered through the lens of his sad personal story and subsequent abandonment from the scenes. The general atmosphere is one of nostalgic memories and melancholy.
This is aided by the choice not to use the original sound tracks but, rather, to record the songs close to the gloomy atmosphere of the Pink Floyd of “The Wall”, lending to their early psychedelic brilliant years. “Mother, tell me more” has the great advantage of being able to create its own imaginative small, independent space, far from clichés and a stereotyped aesthetic pop. It’s an incredible show – unique in its form and flavor. A must see for anyone interested in such a conglomeration of artistic brilliance.