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Vent: Everyone says to ignore subway performers, but one changed my whole commute.
I was on the Red Line in Chicago last Tuesday, and this guy with a saxophone started playing 'My Favorite Things' but in this slow, sad way that just hit different. I usually put my headphones in, but this time I just listened, and it turned a stressful trip into something peaceful. Does anyone else have a spot where the usual 'commute noise' actually makes the ride better?
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wendy62814d agoMost Upvoted
Totally get that. I had a similar thing happen with a violinist at the Clark and Lake stop. It was pouring rain and everyone was grumpy, but she was playing something so pretty it just cut through the whole bad mood. Made me stop rushing for a minute and actually look around. Sometimes the city just gives you a little gift like that.
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That slow, sad version of "My Favorite Things" sounds like it flipped the whole vibe of the train car.
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bennett.jana14d ago
Honestly, those unexpected music moments are the best part of city life. Tbh I keep a couple singles folded up in my phone case now just in case a performance really hits me. Makes it easier to show a quick thanks without messing with my wallet when the train's crowded. It turns a passive listen into a tiny human connection, you know? Those musicians are putting in the work.
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