The Tallest Man on Earth

Overview

Let’s get this out of the way early: As pretty much every article ever written of The Tallest Man on Earth will tell you, no, folk troubadour Kristian Matsson is not particularly tall, and no, he doesn't make any secret out of channeling his hero, Dylan. But you wouldn’t call Mattson derivative. As anyone who has ever seen this not-so-tall man live will tell you, Matsson has become known for coming on stage alone with just an acoustic guitar, and blowing everyone away with his charisma and stage presence.

Two years after he last played in Sydney to sold out audiences at the Factory Theatre, Mattson returns to play the Opera House. It’s a great chance to get a taste of songs off the back of his latest offering, There’s No Leaving Now, a home recorded album which explores different territory to his last two releases. To his intricate guitar work he’s added layers of woodwinds, drums and songs that explore more grounded, relaxed territory.

The stage might be bigger, and the arrangements more complex, but Mattson’s reputation as a performer will remain. If you’re a seasoned fan, chances are you’re already salivating over the chance to see Mattson again. If you’re not, chances are he’ll win you over with his honest, humble performance that has charmed audiences the world over.