Melancholy Circus takes the boiled-down essence of influences from a life lived and examined, from music, literature, history, and cinema and creates plains of dissimilar existence and deep caves of thought that touch upon the dark irony of life. Unafraid to reveal, view, and display the beauty in all things, Melancholy Circus creates visuals and soundscapes of desire, love, life, hope, and lament. Every song is different and every song is tied together.

Top 5 older influences include Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath, Rush, The Who, and Deep Purple/Rainbow. Top 5 newer influences include Porcupine Tree, Spock's Beard, Opeth, Loreena McKennitt, and The Tea Party.