The Fantomatik Orchestra

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The Fantomatik Orchestra
Via Palazzuolo
Florence, December 2024

“The Fantomatik Orchestra is a musical project born in Tuscany in 1993 as a funky, soul and rhythm'n'blues group, with ethnic, pop and dance influences. In 2001 the band took an important turn: the stage group became a marching band, in the style of American street bands. The band, composed of more than 14 musicians, immediately managed to impose itself on public attention also thanks to the choice to constantly renew its repertoire by seeking new sounds and new ideas. Over the years the Fantomatik Orchestra has played on the streets and on the stages of many Italian and international capitals; it has introduced concerts of great artists, has participated in broadcasts, theatrical and cinematographic events, developing an original identity, which makes it resemble neither the traditional village band, nor the classic street band or American marching band.” (The Fantomatik Orchestra)

The Old Florence Dixie Band

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The Old Florence Dixie Band
Via Por Santa Maria
Florence, January 2023

Calle de Alcalá

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Street musicians
Calle de Alcalá
Madrid, September 2022

“Calle de Alcalá is among the longest streets in Madrid. It starts at the Puerta del Sol and goes on for 11 kilometres (6.8 mi), to the northeastern outskirts of the city. Henry David Inglis described it in 1837 as ‘long, of superb width, and flanked by a splendid range of unequal buildings’.” (Calle de Alcalá, Wikipedia)

Sax Player

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Street musician
Staroměstské náměstí (Old Town Square)
Staré Město (Old Town)
Prague, September 2017

“Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí or colloquially Staromák) is a historic square in the Old Town quarter of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge.” (Old Town Square, Wikipedia)

Bastille Day Eve

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13 juillet (Bastille Day Eve)
Mairie du 3e arrondissement
Rue Eugène Spuller
Quartier des Enfants-Rouges, 3rd arrondissement
Paris, July 2009

“Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries/lands to the French National Day, which is celebrated on the 14th of July each year. In France, it is formally called la Fête nationale (The National Celebration) and commonly and legally le 14 juillet (the 14th of July). The French National Day commemorates the first anniversary of Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, a turning point of the French Revolution, as well as the Fête de la Fédération which celebrated the unity of the French people on 14 July 1790. Celebrations are held throughout France. The oldest and largest regular military parade in Europe is held on the morning of 14 July, on the Champs-Élysées in Paris in front of the President of the Republic, along with other French officials and foreign guests.” (Bastille Day, Wikipedia)

Street Musicians

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Street musicians
Piazza della Repubblica
Florence, April 2017

Street Musician

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Street musician
Via Garibaldi
Genoa, April 2016

The Quartet

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Four musicians playing
Market Building, Covent Garden
London, September 2015

Music Under the Sun

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Musicians playing under the sun, with the Pont des Arts in background
Quai François Mitterrand
Quartier Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, 1st arrondissement
Paris, July 2012

Joue-moi, je suis à toi

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‘Play Me, I’m Yours’ a public piano with the occasional player
Jardin des plantes
Quartier du Jardin-des-Plantes, 5th arrondissement
Paris, July 2012

“Located in public parks, bus shelters and train stations, outside galleries and markets and even on bridges and ferries the pianos are available for any member of the public to play and enjoy. Who plays them and how long they remain on the streets is up to each community. Many pianos are personalised and decorated by artists or the local community. By creating a place of exchange ‘Play Me, I’m Yours’ invites the public to engage with, activate and take ownership of their urban environment.” (Play Me, I’m Yours, Street Pianos)

See also: Play Me, I’m Yours

Play Me, I’m Yours

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‘Play Me, I’m Yours’ street piano with the occasional player
Courtyard of the Hôtel-Dieu
Parvis Notre-Dame
Quartier Notre-Dame, 4th arrondissement
Paris, July 2012

“Touring internationally since 2008, ‘Play Me, I’m Yours’ is an artwork by British artist Luke Jerram. Reaching over two million people worldwide – more than 700 pianos have already been installed in 34 cities across the globe, from New York to China, bearing the simple instruction ‘Play Me, I’m Yours’.” (Play Me, I’m Yours, Street Pianos)

See also: Hôtel-Dieu

Rue de Buci

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Street musicians
Rue de Buci / rue Mazarine
Quartier Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6th arrondissement
Paris, July 2011

Trumpet Player

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Trumpet player
Washington Square Park
New York, September 2008

Summer Nights

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Soirs d’été (Summer evenings)
Mairie du 3e arrondissement
Rue Eugène-Spuller
Quartier des Enfants-Rouges, 3rd arrondissement
Paris, July 2008

Montmartre Busker

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Singing “Eagles” tunes in Paris
Montmartre
Quartier de Clignancourt, 18th arrondissement
Paris, July 2009

Marimbas

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Marimba players
Thouretstraße
Stuttgart, March 2004

Accordion and Balalaika

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Street musicians outside the church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Quartier Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6th arrondissement
Paris, July 2004

Violin Player

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“Violin Player” by Anna Chromy, 2005
“Le Mythe d'Europe” exhibition
Place Vendôme
Quartier de la Place-Vendôme, 1st arrondissement
Paris, July 2005