Thoughts...

[ravenblackhair]

It's funny how most people will ignore someone sitting playing music as they go about their daily hustle and bustle, like we buskers are some sort of figment of their imagination. It can be disheartening, but then someone will come along and drop a few coins or dollars into your hat and flash you an encouraging smile, and you find your faith in

Comments

[kochab]

Except when you play inside a concert hall. Millions are paid and you still get no attention.

[ravenblackhair]

Playing in concert halls can be overblown. I prefer more intimate venues.

[kochab]

Then get a bigger sound system. More crowds.

[ravenblackhair]

I will attempt to build my new theremin with one. The violin is acoustic, however.

[bronacha]

Encouraging smiles are worth more than money. Well, I mean, not more than money but they're worth quite a bit? You just can't use them to get food and stuff.

[ravenblackhair]

They're worth more in a personal sense. They show someone noticed, and possibly cared. Money is simply a means to an end.

[bronacha]

Where do you play? I hope you don't get cold staying in one place. Are you in New York?

[ravenblackhair]

Grand Central Station. It tends to be warm there. Yes.

[asteroid_30]

Maybe they're not used to music that doesn't come from a sound system?

[ravenblackhair]

If that's the case then that's quite sad, don't you think?

[asteroid_30]

Yeah. I mean, if I'm at a coffeeshop that actually has live music, it's incentive to come back. And see if there's a tip jar or CDs for sale out.

[ravenblackhair]

I play in Grand Central Station, and I do have a cd if you're interested.