Shamanczarek Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 The Sing for Hope volunteer arts organization has placed 60 artist painted Pianos in various parks and streets around New York City available for anyone to play. The Pianos are in the city until June 25th so here is an opportunity for anybody who has always wanted to play in NYC. http://www.crossroadstoday.com/story/35342447/sing-for-hope-pianos-are-back-on-the-streets-of-nyc-this-summer-june-5-25 C3/122, M102A, Vox V301H, Farfisa Compact, Gibson G101, GEM P, RMI 300A, Piano Bass, Pianet , Prophet 5 rev. 2, Pro-One, Matrix 12, OB8, Korg MS20, Jupiter 6, Juno 60, PX-5S, Nord Stage 3 Compact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 The lovely town in which I live (Valparaiso, Indiana) does this as well, with the pianos scattered about the town square. Fun to walk among the local establishments in the summer, have a few margaritas, and play out in the open air! "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyRude Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Very cool. Here's a pic of one of the pianos http://www.singforhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/STACK-Brooklyn-Bridge-Park-2-1024x683.jpg Some music I've recorded and played over the years with a few different bands Tommy Rude Soundcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesG Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 How do they stay in tune? Hammond: L111, M100, M3, BC, CV, Franken CV, A100, D152, C3, B3 Leslie: 710, 760, 51C, 147, 145, 122, 22H, 31H Yamaha: CP4, DGX-620, DX7II-FD-E!, PF85, DX9 Roland: VR-09, RD-800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsongs Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 How do they stay in tune? I can't speak for this particular installation, but usually cities have artist Luke Jerram's "Play Me, I'm Yours" street pianos in various cities all over the world. We had it here in Los Angeles in 2012, and the sponsoring organization (the L.A. Chamber Orchestra in our city) hired a couple of piano techs to keep the pianos in tune and to fix any issues during the term of the installation (which was also 3 weeks long). Although the one they put on the Santa Monica Pier was in HORRIBLE condition (what with the sea air and constant humidity). But most of the pianos were in a well-tuned, playable condition (I got to play all 31 of them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenWaB3 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 They have done the same here in Lancaster, PA for many years. However once the pianos are out on the street they aren't maintained so their condition degrades fairly quickly. They put out a fresh batch every late spring & carry them off to the elephant's/piano's burial ground every fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 They have done the same here in Lancaster, PA for many years. Really? Guess I've missed that. :idk When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Beaumont Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Nothing but bad renditions of 'Lean on Me', 'Heart & Soul' and 'Imagine' for blocks! Boards: Kurzweil SP-6, Roland FA-08, VR-09, DeepMind 12 Modules: Korg Radias, Roland D-05, Bk7-m & Sonic Cell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Something like this was done in New Orleans at one point... [video:youtube] "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Motif Max Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 A different organization (Keys4/4Kids - Pianos On Parade) did the same thing here in Minnesota, across all of Minneapolis and St. Paul last year, and they bay be doing it again this year. Last year: http://www.startribune.com/street-pianos-impossible-to-resist/124074349/ http://www.startribune.com/making-music/382376751/ Yamaha: Motif XF8, MODX7, YS200, CVP-305, CLP-130, YPG-235, PSR-295, PSS-470 | Roland: Fantom 7, JV-1000 Kurzweil: PC3-76| Hammond: SK Pro 73 | Korg: Triton LE 76, N1R, X5DR | Emu: Proteus/1 | Casio: CT-370 | Novation: Launchkey 37 MK3 | Technics: WSA1R Former: Emu Proformance Plus & Mo'Phatt, Korg Krome 61, Roland Fantom XR & JV-1010, Yamaha MX61, Behringer CAT, Kurzweil PC4 (88) Assorted electric & acoustic guitars and electric basses | Roland TD-17 KVX | Alesis SamplePad Pro | Assorted organs, accordions, other instruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenWaB3 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Something like this was done in New Orleans at one point... [video:youtube] They play some of Josh Paxton's cuts on WWOZ radio out of New Orleans (I have to use the online version up here). A very talented pianist!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Meh. He's not bad. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Something like this was done in New Orleans at one point... [video:youtube] That was a funny day. It wasn't any kind of official thing; it was just some guy with a piano out on the sidewalk. He was playing "Big Chief" as I walked by, and I could tell he had learned it from the sheet music. So afterward I dropped some money in his jar and said "You learned that from the sheet music didn't you?" He said "Yeah, how did you know?" I said "Because I'm the guy who transcribed it." And his eyes got big and he said "You're Josh Paxton??" It's an odd thing to be known for, but hey, I'll take it. So he asked me to sit down and play some more Fess, and the result is that video. I hate the fact that my most-viewed thing happened when I was 50 pounds heavier, but the playing wasn't bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenWaB3 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Meh. He's not bad. I shan't take the bait, sire FKS can weigh in on the matter, if he wishes of course ( again) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 That was a funny day. It wasn't any kind of official thing; it was just some guy with a piano out on the sidewalk. He was playing "Big Chief" as I walked by, and I could tell he had learned it from the sheet music. So afterward I dropped some money in his jar and said "You learned that from the sheet music didn't you?" He said "Yeah, how did you know?" I said "Because I'm the guy who transcribed it." And his eyes got big and he said "You're Josh Paxton??" It's an odd thing to be known for, but hey, I'll take it. So he asked me to sit down and play some more Fess, and the result is that video. Cool story to go with a fun video and performance! I could tell by his description on YT that he was excited to have met you like that. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotiDave Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 That is awesome! I just love this, this morning, for some reason. Bad renditions of whatever for as far as the ears can hear - love it! Spread the gospel of keys. The baiting I do is purely for entertainment value. Please feel free to ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Meh. He's not bad. I feel that him playing so well as a Josh, takes some pressure off me to have to have any skills. Like, we average out to two decent piano playing Joshes; I can't help it that he's doing all the heavy lifting. Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawai James Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 That was a funny day. It wasn't any kind of official thing; it was just some guy with a piano out on the sidewalk. He was playing "Big Chief" as I walked by, and I could tell he had learned it from the sheet music. So afterward I dropped some money in his jar and said "You learned that from the sheet music didn't you?" He said "Yeah, how did you know?" I said "Because I'm the guy who transcribed it." And his eyes got big and he said "You're Josh Paxton??" It's an odd thing to be known for, but hey, I'll take it. So he asked me to sit down and play some more Fess, and the result is that video. I hate the fact that my most-viewed thing happened when I was 50 pounds heavier, but the playing wasn't bad. Great story to accompany some tasty playing! Employed by Kawai Japan, however the opinions I express are my own. Nord Electro 3 & occasional rare groove player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Meh. He's not bad. I feel that him playing so well as a Josh, takes some pressure off me to have to have any skills. Like, we average out to two decent piano playing Joshes; I can't help it that he's doing all the heavy lifting. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 That was a funny day. It wasn't any kind of official thing; it was just some guy with a piano out on the sidewalk. He was playing "Big Chief" as I walked by, and I could tell he had learned it from the sheet music. So afterward I dropped some money in his jar and said "You learned that from the sheet music didn't you?" He said "Yeah, how did you know?" I said "Because I'm the guy who transcribed it." And his eyes got big and he said "You're Josh Paxton??" It's an odd thing to be known for, but hey, I'll take it. So he asked me to sit down and play some more Fess, and the result is that video. I hate the fact that my most-viewed thing happened when I was 50 pounds heavier, but the playing wasn't bad. Imagine you're trying to play Tipitina and one of the best in the world at it sits down and shows you how it's really done. I guess in New Orleans the odds of that aren't actually all that unlikely. Don't know about that shirt though. . . Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphollis Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Guitars are cheap and easy. Same for a bunch of other instruments. Using a modicum of public funds to make pianos available speaks to me. Yeah, shocking. Ain't no instrument like an acoustic piano. It brings out emotions in people that other instruments don't. If you've never played Piano Man or American Pie in front of a bunch of drunk people, you don't know what your missing. I do a bit of business travel. I tend to select hotels that have a piano in the bar. It's been generally fun, especially in Europe and Asia. This random white dude shows up, and brings a bit of game I could sit down at one of these babies, figure it out, and bring some decent entertainment. Maybe it's worth a road trip? Want to make your band better? Check out "A Guide To Starting (Or Improving!) Your Own Local Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzpiano88 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I could sit down at one of these babies, figure it out, and bring some decent entertainment. One afternoon I had a gig in a club and I was playing on a broken acoustic grand piano. It was horrible. I couldn't play a note that sounded good in my opinion. That night, Jack DeJohnette played the same club with the Gateway Trio (w/ John Abercrombie and Dave Holland). Jack played that same piano on a couple of tunes and made it sing! I've never been the same (musically), and it has influenced me greatly. J a z z P i a n o 8 8 -- Yamaha C7D Montage M8x | CP300 | CP4 | SK1-73 | OB6 | Seven K8.2 | 3300 | CPSv.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 When I'm on the road and jonesing for a real piano, and there's one in the hotel, my standard M.O. is to sit down and start playing until either A) I get kicked off, or B) I get offered a gig. So far I'm about 50/50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 When I'm on the road and jonesing for a real piano, and there's one in the hotel, my standard M.O. is to sit down and start playing until either A) I get kicked off, or B) I get offered a gig. So far I'm about 50/50. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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