Musical Inspiration with American Songbook Artists
Created by Lincoln Center Updated On: Février 16, 2012
New York City is full of inspiration, so we asked a few of our American Songbook artists to tell us the places that they find musically inspiring. Follow the list & win tickets: http://on.fb.me/y9tr3F
Lincoln Center: "I often find myself making up stories about the people who've donated enough to have their names in brass on the backs of the benches. Good fodder for new songs." —Jonatha Brooke, American Songbook
Station de métro · Lincoln Square · 15 conseils et avis
Lincoln Center: “You are shoulder to shoulder with every shape, color, size, smell of humanity every day. People will surprise you in the best and worst ways on the subway.” —Jonatha Brooke, American Songbook
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Gare · Midtown East · 1466 conseils et avis
Lincoln Center: “The acoustics and design inspire me to sing out whenever I'm walking through. I'd love to perform a concert there.” —LaChanze, American Songbook
Lieu de mémoire · Central Park · 165 conseils et avis
Lincoln Center: “I come here to reflect and relax. It's easy to find a little privacy and work on music or just write down ideas.... in between naps.” —LaChanze, American Songbook
Station de métro · Theater District · 115 conseils et avis
Lincoln Center: “I've written more songs in the NYC subway system than anyplace else in the world. A little climb down a few dirty concrete steps supplies endless musical inspiration.” —Gavin Creel, American Songbook
Lincoln Center: "Battery Park, overlooking the statue of liberty. I'm reminded of my family who came to this country and that beautiful lady was the first thing they saw." —Laura Benanti, American Songbook
Lincoln Center: "The cobblestone streets of the West Village always remind me of Paris. I walk around and hum a tune until it becomes a song." —Laura Benanti, American Songbook