La Vie en Rose

This harpist at Place des Vosges, brought me to tears. La Vie en Rose. 

A Little Sax in Paris

This group of musicians set up and play on the corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain every day, I love to stop and listen!

Le musicien de rue

I would be curious to know if the musician drew that message or just chose this spot to make  his music.

Le harpiste

 Always interesting street musicians, mimes, and artists outside the Sacre Coeur in Montmartre.

CDP Theme Day - Rock and Roll

This band of young Parisians braved a messy, drizzly day in Paris to gather across from the Louvre and play for us. The song was, "I Love Rock n Roll", sung en anglais!

Today I join my fellow City Daily Photo blog friends around the world for our monthly theme. Click HERE to see all of their creative photographs!

Musicien de rue de Paris

One of the experiences in Paris I love most, music on the streets!

Band Man

This lively group of musicians is usually playing on the corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain, right by the church. I always stop and have a listen. 

La musique dans la rue

Love walking down the streets of Paris and hearing the musicians. This violinist, on the bridge near Notre Dame.

A Little Sax In Paris

This combo plays at the corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain , right by the church, most days. Street musicians, something that makes Paris so special. It seems there's music everywhere you go.

Playing For Euros

I had my euros tight in my fist as I made my way down the steps at the Sacre Coeur. Just after I took this picture from above, he stopped, put up his harp and probably went for a coffee. I'm sorry I didn't get to hear him play!

Taking a Break

There was a street band set up on the corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain almost every time we walked by, but they were always on a break or shutting down for the day. This is all I could get.

Deux Chats

These two very docile cats were the main attraction as this organ grinder played his tunes. Before I was allowed to snap the first photo, I was shown the euro basket. I complied. I'm not sure how he keeps those cats in that basket with all that's going on in front of Galeries Lafayette, and the traffic. Oh and yes, that would be Peter patiently waiting in the background!

La guitare

Unpacking his guitar along the Seine, I didn't notice the chalk drawing on the sidewalk until I downloaded this photo.

The Boys in the Band

One of the things I love most about Paris is the music. No I'm not talking about operas or symphonies, it's the music that surprises you while you walk in the Métro or walk down the street. This band greeted us after an exhausting haul up the zillion steps of Abbesses Métro in Montmartre.  A welcome sight and sound.

Paris Rouge - Le Guitariste

I love the street musicians that pop up all over Paris.  Note the Pont L'Archeveche behind him, covered in love locks.  Not only are the locks now an eyesore but as you can see, irresponsible visitors have scratched their names on the old walls all along the Seine to further deface this beautiful city.

Le Harpiste

The street musicians around Place des Vosges are remarkable. Actually, I've photographed this harpist on two visits.

Le joueur d'orgue

 We continue on our little trip to the grande brocante. Today, another bright spot, the organ grinder.  He was a happy fellow and some even danced. Mary and I did not.

I've included a BW and color photo in a feeble attempt to please all of the readers all of the time. HA!

Le batteur

Last week you met the trombone player here.  Today most of the street band including the very cool drummer.

Un autre moment à Paris

From time to time, I have what I call a Paris moment *.  A very special experience that reminds me of just how much I love this place.  This afternoon as we were walking through the colonnade of Place des Vosges, I heard a  harp being played and I knew just who it was.  This harpist I photographed two years ago and shared here, was in the very same spot.  As we stopped to listen, he played l'Hymne a l'amour ** and those of you that know me well,  know that I teared up.  Je suis sans espoir bien sûr!

*  In a Paris Moment, by my friend and very talented photographer Meredith Mullins, was my inspiration!


** Today I'm giving you France's beloved and a much younger Johnny Hallyday's version. Your thoughts??

More Sax in Paris

Montmartre

la Louvre

You can find street musicians all over Paris, even in the Metros. I've shared a sax player on the Seine here. Today, two more. You can't have too much sax in Paris in my opinion!