foreverfan

Posted by an online admirer...

Sina: I'm a 64-year-old, retired TV/video producer from NY & L.A. Worked with a lot of musicians. Seen more concerts of more top bands than I can remember. I started following your covers & originals about 3 years ago. Only wrote one comment before today, early on, telling you how extraordinary I thought your potential was. I fell behind on tracking your stuff for the past few months, but I'm finally catching up.

After watching this, I can barely find the words. It's not about potential anymore, it's about mastery. There was a point -- I didn't note the time, I should have -- where you closed your eyes, leaned back, then threw yourself forward... and, suddenly, your hands were everywhere, and you became more than just the sum of your training and natural talent. You entered a space where you could do no wrong. I saw it. I've seen it before in the best drummers -- including Keith Moon. It was pure Zen.

You have graduated. This doesn't mean you won't continue to learn. It doesn't mean you won't get better. It simply means that there is nothing ahead of you now but greatness. I think it's time for you to gather the right musicians around you, write some more material, and take your gift on the road. The world awaits. I would love to see you live.

Thank you for the rare opportunity to be your audience and your fan, Sina.

2019 Death of a Parrot.