{"id":53503,"date":"2023-02-04T16:12:36","date_gmt":"2023-02-04T13:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armenia23.ru\/?p=53503"},"modified":"2023-02-04T16:12:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T13:12:36","slug":"a-homeless-man-plays-the-public-piano-and-astuns-onlookers-with-a-stunning-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armenia23.ru\/?p=53503","title":{"rendered":"A homeless man plays the public piano and astuns onlookers with a stunning performance."},"content":{"rendered":"

Known as \u2018The Homeless Piano Man,\u2019 Donald Gould
\nWhat image does \u2018Piano Man\u2019 conjure up for you? You mention Billy Joel. <\/p>\n

Prepare to have your opinion altered, then. Yes, Billy, it’s time to put it away. Stevie, continue on. Get moving, Elton; a fresh ivory tickler by the name of Gould has arrived. <\/p>\n

A long-haired man plays the piano on the Florida streets in a 2015 Mashable video. To the astonishment of onlookers, <\/p>\n

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he rips through an exhilarating performance of the prog-rock power ballad \u2018Come Sail Away.\u2019One audience member keeps saying, \u2018Do you know how hard it is to play?!\u2019 while he plays on.<\/p>\n

amazed by the skill displayed.
\nThe man is playing a tune that was once a multi-platinum success for stadium rockers Styx, displaying virtuosity that is rarely heard outside of musical venues. <\/p>\n

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Then who is this enigmatic key thumper?Donald Gould, also known as \u2018The Homeless Piano Man,\u2019is his name. <\/p>\n

Gould, a citizen of Michigan and a seasoned musician, attended Spring Arbor University to study music theory. <\/p>\n

But the ex-marine suffered tragedy in 1998 when he miscarried his wife and later lost custody of his baby. <\/p>\n

This downward spiral eventually resulted in drug addiction and life on the streets.The aforementioned video, which has amassed an astounding 45 million views to date, <\/p>\n

served as the former Marine Corps musician’s savior by going viral quickly after it was released and opened up a world of opportunity. <\/p>\n

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Soon after he became the topic of conversation online, a GoFundMe page was created in his honor and raised $40,000. <\/p>\n

As a result, Gould was able to go to rehab and receive the second opportunity he required. Check out the following video to see the transformation.<\/p>\n

Since these occurrences that altered his life, Gould has performed the \u2018Star-Spangled Banner\u2019 among other things at the San Francisco 49ers’ season-opening game in front of a packed stadium. <\/p>\n

In reflecting on his success, he told ABC 7 that \u2019I couldn’t look; I had to focus; I got 80,000 people.\u2019 I received a request to perform out of the blue. <\/p>\n

Even though he still faces difficulties due to his period spent living on the streets, Donald continues to lead a good life, <\/p>\n

releasing the album Walk on Water in 2017 and showcasing his unique talents all over the world. The song \u2018Walk on Water\u2019 was recently published by Triple Pop Records.<\/p>\n