Comments on: Riverside Park

By: Sandy Santra

Sandy Santra — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:27:07 +0000

“Play Me, I’m Yours” was a dream come true for me: playing piano on the streets of New York in just about every location imaginable. I can’t thank Luke Jerram, sing for hope, and all the volunteers enough for pulling off this special event. It was amazing to see so many pianists come out and play, and especially touching to hear so many gifted and talented children step up to what is a very challenging instrument (and play it in public on one of the world’s biggest stages).

In the beginning, I set out to play all five boroughs, but soon realized my day job wouldn’t easily accommodate all the travel and logistics involved. So I reset my sights instead on playing every available Manhattan piano (and a few in Brooklyn and Queens). By the end of two weeks I had achieved my goal.

My pieces are all improvisations, so playing on the streets of New York allowed me to share my spontaneous, energetic music with a city whose rhythms and tones have informed and influenced my music for years. The chance to publicly give back to a city whose people, music, and spirit have brought me joy for decades was the opportunity of a lifetime. Thanks for watching and listening.

From the heart,

Sandy Santra

By: Emily Energy

Emily Energy — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:29:26 +0000

Sorry for posting the following picture twice by mistake. Please delete the first (11:08) one.

By: Emily Energy

Emily Energy — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:12:12 +0000

After the performance a gentleman wanted to offer Emily something to reward her hard work but was declined by daddy and mommy. Being able to enjoy playing in such a beautiful setting and sharing music with an appreciative audience was rewarding enough. 7/1/10

By: Emily Energy

Emily Energy — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:08:27 +0000

After the performance a gentleman wanted to offer Emily something to reward her hard work but was declined by daddy and mommy. 7/1/10

By: Emily Energy

Emily Energy — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:04:02 +0000

Emily was delighted to find out that the park where her school field day took place had two pianos for her to play. Received encouraging comments from a small audience.

By: Clare Kim

Clare Kim — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:02:13 +0000

Playing “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys with Ivana Kotov, a professional singer and a Berklee Grad.

I’m a classically trained pianist and a graduate of Manhattan School of Music.

By: MaDDan

MaDDan — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:00:09 +0000

what a sky and what a guy ….nice cat just played it for real…nice

By: MaDDan

MaDDan — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:58:05 +0000

not the best pianos but what a great location…cool breezes off water and my main man in the stroller was a great accompanist ..smile

By: hbomb1947

hbomb1947 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:57:03 +0000

I really liked the “dueling pianos” feature.

By: pianoman

pianoman — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:19:08 +0000

Dred Scott plays one of the 60 pianos scattered around NYC for Play Me I’m Yours. Riverside Park, Pier 1 at 70th St. June 29, 2010.
Featuring the lovely Renee Jean Smith.

Great tap dancing with sandles!?