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What's Your inspiration?  

Inspiration, it comes in many ways.   What's magical and thrilling is people feel comfortable enough to stop and share their thoughts with me. This project is about capturing the moment as people express what inspires them.

What inspired me to create "What's your inspiration?"

"WE ARE HERE TO CREATE THE NEW WORLD, TO USE INSPIRATION AS OUR WEAPON AND LOVE AS OUR SHIELD."  Lauren Gorgo

I also created a special Youtube Playlist where I feature short films I've made for others using my What's Your Inspiration? technique. I'd gladly create one for you. Contact me here

 

Entries in LIRR (14)

Friday
Feb222013

Percussionists Owusu and Sabor Inspiration

MUNY artist Owusu (Tyrone Owusu Slater) and fellow percussionist Sabor played before me at the LIRR location in Penn Station. Before they left, they gave me incredible, honest inspirations about love and healing.

Here is a performance brought to you by StreetperformersTV  

Tyrone Owusu Slater is the co-founder and program director of the Biko Transformation Center. Check it out!

edited by Dan Kleederman

Monday
Nov122012

Natalie Gelman inspiring LIRR 

It's always great to chat with another Music Under New York musician. I passed by Natalie playing in Penn Station (LIRR) singing her song Sweet July and she took a minute to chat with me about what inspires her. She's now living in California. We certainly miss her voice in the NYC transit stations.

Check her out

edited by Dan Kleederman

Monday
Oct082012

Meagan Michelson Inspiration

I met Meagan on Columbus Day as she was heading back to Boston to school after a fun long weekend with friends.  
What inspires Meagan?  Kindness, friendship and music!
Thursday
Jun142012

Helga Davis WNYC + WQXR radio host

Helga Davis WNYC + WQXR radio host of "Overnight Music," passed by my LIRR gig and recognized me from my appearance at the 1st WNYC Battle of The Boroughs.  She was a judge and I was representing Manhattan.  I was surprised to see how fresh my performance that night was still in her mind.  Made this subway performer smile. 

What inspires Helga?  "Beauty and music."

here's a link to my Battle of The Boroughs performance of my song "Comin' Back To Me"

 

 

Wednesday
Feb162011

LIRR A Day Full of Inspiration

Today I returned to LIRR after a longer than usual winter break due to the snow and cold. It was great to be back. People in this location are always full of inspirations.  Here's some that I captured on video.

What inspires Kayra and Erica "not have to go to a job I hate every morning," and "Life struggles."

 

What Inspires Karim? "Seeing beauty in the small things we take for granted."

 

What Inspires Anita? Not to miss her train. To be a comedian, laughter and her Mother.

What Inspires Nancy? Pure and simple, "Music and Love."

 

Thursday
Dec162010

What Inspires Frank?

NYCSubwayGirl chatted with Frank at LIRR (Long Island Railroad). What Inspires Frank? His daughter Searra!

 

Saturday
Oct302010

Martina's Inspiration 

At Penn Station MUNY gal pal and diva extraordinaire Martina Bruno walked by and stopped for a chat and spontaneous song (note the train horn)! Her infectious laugh and words, well....Inspiring.



What's Martina's Inspiration? "Smiles, children, dogs, people..."We're all one, when I see someone else, I see myself."

"You're whole and complete, there's nothing that you need to fix, you're perfect the way you are."

See why I love to film these little treasures.  What's Your Inspiration?  Come find me at one of my gigs and let me know.

Monday
Oct252010

What Inspires Yuri?

Yuri from Brazil stops by Penn station LIRR chats with his Mom in Brazil while listening to NYC Subway Girl. What Inspires Yuri? "good mood, music, life and don't complain!"

Tuesday
Oct192010

What Inspires Bekka?

Bekka listened at LIRR and shared her Inspiration with NYCSubwayGirl: "Poet Andrea Gibson and honest words."

Tuesday
Oct192010

What Inspires Sonja Gibbs?

Sonja Gibbs financial analyst on her way to a conference on banking regulation, shares her Inspiration with NYCSubwaygirl "Leaving things better for the kids. Making a difference while listening to great music."

Tuesday
Jun292010

What inspires Ronnie?

Tuesday
Jun292010

What inspires Karissa?

Thursday
May062010

What inspires Esther?

Esther @ LIRR talks to NYC Subway Girl about her inspiration.

Saturday
May012010

What Inspires Sherwin XL?

LIRR Penn Station