Man plays piano in back of ute

Life In A Day for Ridley Scott and Kevin Macdonald documentary for Sundance. Filmed on the 24th of July 2010.
Another Susan Boyle story perhaps... Valiant is a gifted pianist who plays the streets of Newcastle Australia, entertaining gathering crowds at the end of the day. He brings a spark of life to the faces gathered as they drift away into their own thoughts to the melody of his wondrous soundscape. Played from a weathered piano tied to the back of a giant Ford utility parked in the street. His passion brings magic filled pleasure to the streets until its remnants stumble home at twilight.

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[narcoleptus]

I noticed my comment on your video was removed.

Was wondering why as it's as inoffensive as one can get or if it was a mistake?

[MsRedAsylum]

@narcoleptus I thought you must have removed it after I commented on your reply. Not sure what happened but its a shame its not up there as it was a great comment.

[Starshark2006]

This is my little brother! He makes all of this music up in his head and none of it is written down. You have filmed him and his music beautifully - it is like a scene from a movie. We read about this in the paper this morning with a description of a busker playing piano on his F100 and knew it had to be him. Good luck - I hope for both of you that it is in the final film. Kieran.

[MsRedAsylum]

@Starshark2006 BTW what was the article you read? Any chance of getting a copy? It would help create funding for the documentary. Thanks

[Starshark2006]

@MsRedAsylum I'll check with my Dad as he found the article.. I know it was one of the Sydney weekend papers. I'll try to get it copied for you.

[MsRedAsylum]

@Starshark2006 hey, unfortunately i've misplaced ur brothers number :( if possible could ask him to give me a call. Thanks

[narcoleptus]

@MsRedAsylum

Thanks, mystery solved! another funny youtube bug! it was me, my comment turned into two comments both the same, I deleted the 2nd one and they both disappeared!

my original comment was something about expecting to be bored but being charmed to bits by your video, the video equivalent of cinema magic!

Loved it.

[MsRedAsylum]

@Starshark2006 He's Brilliant, I've spoken to him about making a documentary and we'll get started in about a month or so. Talent like that really does deserve to be shared! Thanks 4 the comment ;)

[MsRedAsylum]

@narcoleptus Your comment was a pleasant surprise. I was just lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. I hope it gets in as well, as its great footage of one of the fantastic random moments that make up life on this planet. Good luck with your entry, there are some very useful moments in there too. And thanks again for the comment