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When British artist Luke Jarram realized just how many people spend time around other strangers without ever speaking to them, he decided to mix things up by placing brightly painted pianos in public places that he hoped would encourage spontaneous communication.
The artist's "Play me, I‘m yours" project began in Birmingham, UK, in 2008 with 15 pianos brought to various public places throughout the city for three weeks. The project was a huge success, and it was estimated that over 140 000 people played these pianos or listened to others play. Since then, more than 1000 pianos with a simple instruction - "Play Me, I’m Yours" - have already been installed in 37 cities across the globe, reaching about six million people worldwide.
Street pianos, some renovated by other artists or local communities, have begun appearing in city squares, parks, bus shelters, train stations, markets, bridges, ferries, and other public places. The project invites communities to collaborate and participate as well, so if there's a piano in your community, you can add it to this list!
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#1
Cobourg, Canada, 2014
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#3
Cobourg, Canada, 2013
Final score:
62points
#5
Ukrainian Protester Plays Piano On A Barricade In Front Of The Riot Police Line (Kiev, Ukraine, 2014)
#6
Toronto, Canada, 2014
#8
Boston, USA, 2013
MonserratThane 9 years ago
The Boston one is the best, especially since I've seen it in person. Love it!
#9
Public Piano In Sofia, Bulgaria, 2012 (transformatori And Lumagi)
Final score:
46points
#10
Toronto, Canada, 2012
#12
Boston, USA, 2013
#14
Toronto, Canada, 2012
#15
Colorado, Usa, 2012
#17
Lima Chucuito - Perú - 2014
Final score:
31points
AaronDelCarpio (Submission author) 9 years ago
Lima-Callao: The music, the flavor and color that flood the streets of this beautiful district are portrayed on this piano. Enjoy it.
#18
Denver, USA, 2011
#19
Toronto, Canada, 2012
#21
Denver, USA, 2011
#24
Ghent, Belgium. It's Animated!
Final score:
16points
Karolien Soete (Submission author) 9 years ago
You can watch the animation here: https://vimeo.com/102904749
#29
"octopus Octaves" By Ren Burke, Pianos About Town - Fort Collins, Co
Final score:
12points
#35
Cambridge, UK, 2012
#44
Lima, Peru, 2014
#47
Shi The Border Collie Takes A Break From His Job At The Chamber Of Commerce!
Final score:
8points
#50
Play Me, I'm Yours At Incubate Festival, Tilburg, The Netherlands 2011
Final score:
7points
#52
Paihia Piano, Bay Of Islands, Nz.
Final score:
7points
#54
Airplane Piano, Logan Airport, Boston, Ma By William Turville
Final score:
6points
#57
Cottin's Hardware & Rental Public Piano - Lawrence, Kansas Usa
Final score:
5points
#64
Hot Springs-back 2014 Ft Collins , Colorado, Amelia Caruso
Final score:
4points
#76
Public Market In Porto Alegre, Brazil, 27 Nov 2014
Final score:
2points
until.it.sleeps (Submission author) 9 years ago
More info: http://zh.clicrbs.com.br/rs/entretenimento/noticia/2014/11/projeto-vai-levar-10-pianos-a-espacos-publicos-de-porto-alegre-e-canoa
#79
Fort Collins, Colorado 2013, "listen To The Mockingbird" By Laurie Beth Zuckerman
Final score:
2points
#81
Peilz Island, Lake Geneva, Switerland, July 2014
Final score:
2points
bazaro (Submission author) 9 years ago
It's a real island on the lake, and not for a campaign "play me I'm yours" http://goo.gl/dAihyz
#85
Under The Keys - By Saxonlynn Arts - Public Display Mansfield Texas
Final score:
1point
#87
Emporia, Kansas In Summer Of June 2012 On The Main Street
Final score:
0points
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Rachel Roberts 9 years ago
And 75% Denver? What's with that. What about the really famous one along Highway 1 in California?? Beautiful view of the ocean as you play.
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virgomaiden81 9 years ago
If I see one more piano in Denver or Canada ,I'm going to scream !Fa la la la ti da~~~
PamelaKipphut 9 years ago
Wonderful creative and inspiring. But who keeps them tuned and what happens in inclement weather?
KirstieOriley 9 years ago
Our whole city looks after it and it gets tuned for free by a piano lover :) I love playing on our one here, it's fun for everybody'
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Lauren Evans-White 7 years ago
I think it's a wonderful idea! Don't they worry about vandalism though? Some ignorant idiot my come by and destroy these things!
TravelGeekery 9 years ago
I love the project and the idea. I wrote about it here: http://www.travelgeekery.com/street-pianos-world-prague/ - how it started in Prague
Rachel Roberts 9 years ago
And 75% Denver? What's with that. What about the really famous one along Highway 1 in California?? Beautiful view of the ocean as you play.
Load More Replies... virgomaiden81 9 years ago
If I see one more piano in Denver or Canada ,I'm going to scream !Fa la la la ti da~~~
PamelaKipphut 9 years ago
Wonderful creative and inspiring. But who keeps them tuned and what happens in inclement weather?
KirstieOriley 9 years ago
Our whole city looks after it and it gets tuned for free by a piano lover :) I love playing on our one here, it's fun for everybody'
Load More Replies... Lauren Evans-White 7 years ago
I think it's a wonderful idea! Don't they worry about vandalism though? Some ignorant idiot my come by and destroy these things!
TravelGeekery 9 years ago
I love the project and the idea. I wrote about it here: http://www.travelgeekery.com/street-pianos-world-prague/ - how it started in Prague
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