MELISSALAND

Talent is so damn attractive.

I hope to see this man perform in New York someday (soon hopefully) - Will happily invite him here to Hudson any day. I feel uplifted/excited/inspired just from watching this wonderful clip.

After viewing a few of the videos of Dub FX out on the streets beating his heart out, and watching those who stopped to listen, those who passed on by in the background, I was reminded of this Washington Post article about street musicians. It is a long read, but well worth it.  The article is about Joshua Bell, a well known classical violinist, who was asked to perform incognito in a metro station during rush hour, as a social experiment about perception and priorities: would passersby stop and recognize what they were hearing?

Sadly, the article points out that he was not recognized. No applause. A few people, out of thousands who poured in an out of the station during those 45 minutes, stopped to listen.

Now, I don’t really believe that most people would recognize Joshua Bell (I doubt that I would have), BUT, I don’t think that is the crux of the larger argument that article attempts to make, which is: Do we stop to enjoy ourselves and the sometimes amazingly beautiful things that surround us.

(and there are plenty of amazingly beautiful things)

I am an enthusiastic lover/supporter/producer of public art programs. live music. sculpture. multimedia projects, you name it - anything which surprises, engages, enriches and excites. Things that catch me off guard and leave me smiling.

May there be more street artists, more murals, more movies in the park, more outdoor events, more reasons to step outside, stay outside - more chances to listen, watch, learn and be inspired.

Pay attention folks - the world is outside playing just for you.

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