Shutter On The Street

I walk down the dimly lit steps into the gritty subway tunnels.  The sounds of passing trains fill the air and the air turns stale and humid.  Sliding my metro card and walking through the turnstyle, I hear a faint sound of elegance in the air.  Not knowing exactly where I’m going, I make my way through the underground labyrinth following the pleasantly pitched sounds.  As I get closer, the angelic music gets louder and I finally come upon the source of these heavenly tunes.

Natalia, The Saw Lady, plays a very unique instrument, a carpenter’s saw.  Though the teeth have been filed down and a handle placed on the end for better control of its shape, its form is unmistakable and shocking.   She bends the saw into an “S” shape and strokes a violin bow down it’s edge to produce stunning sounds.  A visit to her web page is highly recommended to hear some samples of the beautiful music she produces.

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