Comments on: St. Nicholas Park

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:51:44 +0000

Albert Cardone, 9, of Staten Island This place was a ghost town until a man asked my dad for a dollar…..I played 1 song and ran for the hills

By: Sandy Santra

Sandy Santra — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:36:03 +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: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:29:10 +0000

Loved the sound of this piano!! And what a beautiful park. Pic taken on June 30, 2010.

By: Randall Alger

Randall Alger — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:34:24 +0000

Groovy Kinda Love

By: Randall Alger

Randall Alger — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:24:26 +0000

Thank-you NYC Pianos

By: Randall Alger

Randall Alger — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:06:39 +0000

I am the Red-Headed 37 year old male that plays as soon as the sun goes down and being homeless is really not good in the recent heat. To survive, I play for small tips and that gets me a little food and cold smart-water. I thank you for blessing me with the chance to show one of my many talents. Playing The Heart Will Go On, Groovy kinda love, House of the rising sun, etc,ect. I bathe at an abandon establishment with rubbing alcohol with paper towels and brush my teeth at Starbucks amonst other hygenical needs. I try not to look like I am outdoor’s and I constantly have my laptop being baby-sat. So if you think being homeless is cheap on the pockets, Guess Again. If you see me playing in St Nicholas Park, food and loose change is very appreciated. I am not a shelter guy. Bad experiences so far.

By: Jennifer Lee Snowden

Jennifer Lee Snowden — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:11:37 +0000

Jazz/Rock Singer/Songwriter Jennifer Lee Snowden on her journey to play all 29 Manhattan painted pianos for “Play Me I’m Yours” on the New York City Streets.

Read the blog, listen to the music, see the videos and catch the press at http://jenniferleesnowden.wordpress.com

By: Vadim Ghin

Vadim Ghin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:41:48 +0000

Please visit http://www.theNYCminute.com to view a montage of Chopin’s Minute Waltz played by Vadim Ghin on all the street pianos from “Play Me I’m Yours – NYC 2010″

By: Matt / Matteo

Matt / Matteo — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:07:08 +0000

This is my amazing husband playing piano in S.Nicholas Park

Going piano hunting was so much fun, we loved the piano, so colorful, fun and with a nice sound too!

Can’ t wait to the next one !!!!

By: Dee of Uptownflavor.com

Dee of Uptownflavor.com — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:54:57 +0000

The bench of the piano at St. Nicholas park is gorgeous!