Pianos have popped up all over New York City, inviting passers by to take a moment and make some music. The creation of British artist Luke Jerram the piano installation is titled “Play Me, I’m Yours,” and Jerram’s method of bringing people together.  While Jerram has toured throughout the world, New York City will be his first stop as well as his largest yet with over 60 pianos scattered throughout the city. So if you find yourself passing a piano on the street, take a moment to join in the song.

NYC to plunk down pianos at ferry, Brooklyn Bridge
By SARA KUGLER FRAZIER (AP)

NEW YORK  — Consider them keys to the city: Anyone who gets a sudden itch to tickle the ivories will be able to play free public pianos in 50 places throughout New York City, from the Coney Island boardwalk to the Metropolitan Museum.

An art installation touring the world is making its first U.S. stop beginning Monday. For two weeks, players can play tunes on pianos all over New York City, at famous landmarks like the Lincoln Center, the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Staten Island ferry terminal and Central Park's bandshell.

The concept, devised by British artist Luke Jerram, has put more than 130 pianos in parks, squares and bus stations since 2008 in cities including London, Sydney and Sao Paulo. And now it's New York City's turn to play, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Thursday.

"There's going to be a huge amount of talent here," Jerram said in an interview. "The piano's actually a blank canvas for everyone's creativity, really, so I just hope that the city enjoys it."

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