many times street performers are more of a bother than anything else.
but then, every once-in-a-while, you come across someone or something that takes your breath away and you think... i wouldn't want to be anywhere else right now, because this is perfect.
yesterday, waiting for the e train at 53rd and lexington, i heard opera that gave me chills in the best possible way. and i don't even like opera.
and it was one of those, only in new york moments which can be found just often enough if you keep your eyes open.
ps: when he finished, the entire station erupted in applause. yup, me too. it was that good.
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that is awesome!
It's a little different than an acoustic guitar or the harmonica, isn't it? Gotta love a good bass!
wow, I'm a little jealous, I must admit! ...to live in NY!
Oh my goodness yes...this is precisely why I love nyc and believe everyone should live there sometime in their lifetimes. it's moments like these that make you go "wow, what an unusually enchanted place this is"
LOVE.
i am only slightly ashamed to admit that i got one of those "perfect NYC" moments the other day when i passed the Cupcake truck on my lunch break.
Love it. Just LOVE it.
I know EXACTLY what you mean... in Boston, I was with my brother, waiting to catch the T and it was late afternoon. There was this guy who was blind, singing in a gruff voice in French, strumming a guitar. It was so wonderful... the perfect music for the perfect moment.
I've also really enjoyed street performers drumming on trashcans in D.C... I don't get too much of that sort of stuff here in Utah, but when I go elsewhere, I love it!
I love your blog! I'm moving to New York from Texas in a month to go to grad school at NYU and I'm absolutely terrified. I'm a single mom with a 7 year old son and, while we've made through a lot, we've never made it through a move across the country to the biggest, most expensive city EVER! Anyway, I am reading your "what to do in nyc" posts like the Bible.
Thank you!
I love little moments like this in London too, they're the best!
I'm really enjoying reading about New York on your blog, makes me want to book a trip and fast!
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