Comments on: Northgate Mall

By: Jenifer Dittelberger

Jenifer Dittelberger — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:09:13 +0000

In its new home at Somerset Academy of Music in Loveland.
Thanks PMIY!

By: Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:02:24 +0000

Played this one yesterday one last time.

It was so nice to have it nearby for a while, at least.

Played 3 Bruckner motets, the Redemption music from the Ring,
a bit of the end of the 1st Act of Die Meistersinger,

and an extract from the 1st movement of the Symphony #3 in D (Wagner Symphony) by Anton Bruckner.

Thanks to all that made this possible!!
I’ll miss it….
DJ

By: Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:16:03 +0000

Lower tones are falling pretty far out of tune. I’m hoping to catch this one after fresh service; I’ve been stopping by about every day….

By: Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:21:30 +0000

I love playing this piano. The acoustics are something.

I’ve been hoping to catch it in tune soon.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:27:32 +0000

Are all the pianos going to art centers, or will some remain in public? I feel that some pianos, especially ones that are in a suitable environment like this one, should not be moved. In only a few weeks, Play Me, I’m Yours has done much to inspire others to pursue musical knowledge. This event could touch many more if it lasted longer. I just wish there were some way to ensure that something like this happens again in the future.

By: Jeremy Stevenson

Jeremy Stevenson — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:23:54 +0000

Thirty seventh location- Northgate Mall. This piano used to be the one located at Union Centre in West Chester. Man, due to the spaciousness of the mall, this piano sounded GREAT. A large, appreciative crowd gathered eventually.

By: Sharon Down

Sharon Down — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:28:41 +0000

Played this one today as part of the Northwest Side Road Trip up to Oxford. This one was the one out a Union Centre, and boy, does it sound better in here! It’s such a beautiful instrument, too. I didn’t know “Packard” made pianos, but I don’t much about them anyway; I just play them. I’m happy it’s going to be better protected from the elements and get so much well deserved attention from passers-by. It’s just a shame it’s so far out of my way coming from Northern Kentucky.

By: The Yost Family

The Yost Family — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:33:18 +0000

We are delighted that the piano that was a part of our family for many years is being enjoyed by so many people!!
It became part of our family is Seattle, Washington 35 years ago but where it started its life we do not know.
You may wonder about that gnawed looking corner on the front above the keyboard – it was done by a mouse! It might have been trying to get closer to the music or figure out a way to open the piano to play.
Play away…

By: Cincinnati Public Radio

Cincinnati Public Radio — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:24:20 +0000

Gene sits down at the piano after helping with the installation. Thanks for all your help Gene!

By: Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:09:50 +0000

It’s there! It’s there!

It’s the Chicago Packard, and it’ll sound better after it settles in and gets a tuning. It’s inside the mall (fortunately or unfortunately), :

Enter from the North entrance and take a left at the fork.

The piano is down the way in between some (Voss, Kay, Guess, etc. )Jewelry stores and a host of other merchants.

Inside it’s gonna get a little more good life and sound, but advertising could take it’s toll.

I must admit I enjoy the pianos most with 24/7 access, and this one is bound to be locked up when the mall is closed, so that’s a shame.

This piano booms out so well that you can easily drown out the usual aural patter. And if there’s ever a quiet moment the reverb in this mall makes it sound quite asounding. Like hearing something played at the Basilica, Rosary Cathedral, etc.

Everyone enjoy it, take care of it, and don’t be shy; after all, it’s YOURS!