Everett, the city we now live in, did something kind of fun and unusual last year and they’re doing it again for 2012. Through the end of August, ten used
upright pianos are placed out on the city sidewalks for anyone who happens to
be walking by to enjoy or play. They
were purchased by the city’s cultural arts department in 2011 for 400-bucks each and painted by commissioned artists for another $250 each.
They’ll be there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during this
time and are covered with plastic sheets during the rain. Funny thing is, I’ve have yet to see or hear
about anyone damaging or defacing these pianos.
I guess that even vandals are appreciative of such art.
Some may think it’s a waste of taxpayer money to do this,
but I’ll happily pay up. I think it’s
kind of nice to have a couple of weeks each summer that will add some
brightness and joyful music to the streets of our new hometown.
Here are a few pictures of some of my favorites. For more information on what’s called Street
Tunes, click here: http://www.heraldnet.com/
4 comments:
How cool! Have you played one yet? Has anyone else played one?
Yes, I've played a sour chord or two but I didn't want to annoy anyone who may have been in the area so I stopped. I've heard them being played before. Often by some pretty darned talented musicians. I understand that the majority of their use is later at night...past our bedtime.
Sometimes I have to stop and say "What a Wonderfull World" this is one of the finer aspects of human nature. I also think that every living room should have an accoustic guitar or ukulele or both.
Thanks for the remark, Jim. I shall always appreciate the music and musicians who make this world a better place than it would be without.
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