Queenstown Street Piano - the "Piano Busker's" story

[@Kiran_Nath]

rest easy AJ, you will always be a legend.

[@omnapp9]

I met AJ crossing the top of Cuba st in Wellington about 25 yes ago. He was working at Cosmic corner. We had an instant Soul connection, 2 old Souls cross paths .He s the only person who's ever left an impression on me. Love you brother, beautiful inside and outside. Can't believe it.... say it's not true.. Robin, you know who I am...x

[@mimuiao]

I am devastated that you have left us, AJ... may your beautiful soul rest in peace.

[@davelahoud1256]

Your comment is how I found out and I am sobbing - what a terrible loss. His music was so special. Is so special. For us and so many it was the soundtrack of queenstown, and of NZ.

[@chrissymons8100]

I met this guy nearly five years ago. Sadly he is no longer with us, but I will never forget him and his kindness in allowing me to play his piano. RIP AJ

[@awakekiwi]

Rest in peace AJ miss those good times at Granges house you busting out the tunes 🙏💖 This song is so beautiful it says so much like a celebration of lifes special moments as well as a feeling of goodbye but never forever. Like a part of you was saying goodbye before you knew it was your time ❤️

[@olivertaylor5926]

Oh wow! We loved seeing the piano man playing in synch with the beauty of Queenstown...very soothing! 🎼🎼🎼

[@EvolvingRhythms]

So my last video went over 1Million views, and there was some discussion about if I was homeless! Hopefully this clears that up... I've got lots to say about why I love to busk, but maybe thats another video...

[@freelanceenglishteacher4732]

Please, share where to buy your CD ❤

[@EvolvingRhythms]

I hardly do cds anymore cos hardly anyone wants them! Lots of albums you can download tho...evolvingrhythms.bandcamp.com/

[@echoxia7572]

😢RIP AJ…u literally saved my life once last year in Queenstown…… even now I feel calm and gain hope for living listening to ur music… may u now be in the beautiful and holy place ur music presents. 4:21

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

Read about you in the herald today. I had never heard of you before. Made me look for you and your music Wow so beautiful.....and just sadness that you are so quickly gone.....no words for this cruelty...fly high AJ.⚘🦋

[@paulwaite7285]

RIP AJ, our hearts ache for your passing :(

[@faleshastocker2822]

We had the pleasure of listening to a beach side evening set here in Nelson. Miss 13 loved it so much we journeyed home with your CD. It's heart warning to hear your music weaving through her room each evening as she drifts of to sleep. Now miss 15, that's a lot of nights of delicately infused dreams ❤

[@noahayling4728]

May your way light all darkness till the end of time❤ I'm so grateful I found this beauty. You are timeless.

[@marinataylor317]

What a beautiful legacy you have left us all Aj, my heart breaks watching this and hearing your soul in your music. What a truly beautiful and inspiring human being you are/were. We have lost a very very special person with your passing. I wish you a peaceful journey and my heart goes out to your loved ones. Your passing is a powerful reminder not to take life for granted and to try and do good things with the time we have here on earth. Moe mai ra e rangatira, may you fly high. Kia arohanui ❤❤❤

[@mercyliu657]

I had listen to your album hundreds of time in my car. your magic music will stay forever x

[@briancarpenter791]

Thank you for your beautiful work. You are a bright light in a sometimes discouraging world. Your legacy will live forever for those you have met and inspired. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@amebvideorepertoireexam6185]

Wow......I am humbled and touched you have given yourself and your music to this world. I am a professional pianist myself, I just took the time to watch your video. I had goosebumps running through my body, and tears in my eyes. Your music speak love, passion, volume and total self-expression. I absolutely admire what you do, keep shining your light!! x

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

So sad i just read he died of Pancreatic cancer.. so heartbreaking 😢

[@wayner9765]

You are utterly magnificent !

[@i.801]

No no no no!!!!! I learnt that he was diagnosed with cancer and it is final (he posted on Facebook, which I personally don't have but my wife told me about that). That is the saddest thing I have heard for such a long time, it makes me cry. Why why why does such sh|t happen?!! My wife and I I saw you playing during our stay in NZ many years ago and we fell in love with your music since then. You are so young! Why why why 😢😢😢

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

Sadly this great musician has passed. Was in the nz herald today...

[@lellibrown5754]

vale AJ - I'm so grateful you did what you loved and shared it with others, all of us

[@AnthonyClegg-d2v]

Absolutely superb pianist,RIP.

[@sallystars437]

Your music makes me proud to be a kiwi, but you make me even prouder that there are humans as talented as you. One day i hope to see you live somewhere, out there in our gorgeous country.

[@harriet5704]

I stumbled across you and your beautiful music back in 2018 on my first trip to NZ in Queenstown. Your music stopped me in my tracks and moved me to tears (I'm not a musical person and have never had an emotional connection with music before) your music was totally awe inspiring and I was blown away and bought your CD there and then. Its a very well used CD now and with a return trip to NZ in October I'm very much hoping I will stumble across you and your wonderful piano! Harriet x

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Thanks Harriet. Not sure where I'll be in October yet...

[@Punisher198791]

I don't usually comment a video but your music touched my soul many years ago and i'm glad to hear you again and again. Thank you for all you gave me through your music. I dont know you but you feel like an old friend. Thank you again and cheers from France my friend.

[@EvolvingRhythms]

My pleasure!

[@Lifepath11509]

A true inspiration of living our north node aligned purpose in life ❤🎉

[@judithmittermeier2432]

Ur music is just pure magic🙏🥰💛 Thank u so much for sharing it with us!!! Hugs and much Aroha from Austria 🌿💛🧚‍♂️

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Thanx Judith. I hope u r doing great!

[@sharonspence7997]

AJ, this brought tears to my eyes, as it did when I first heard this piece many years ago. The melody still resonates so deeply in my soul and I feel like a music note carried on the wind high above Lake Wakatipu. You are so gifted and I am truly humbled by your talent. Thank you for bringing such joy and love into this world ❤

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Aw beautiful. Thanx!

[@kelliford2910]

Saw him earlier this year and had the same reaction..deeply moving..emotive. In a world that can be so cold and mostly godless to see the beauty of n.z and hear your music inspires me to be better.

[@Nsz-v6c]

Absolutely beautiful , and very inspiring. ❤

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Thanx. Biglove!

[@mamakuproject]

Fly high my bro. Thanks for the time together down here. Love you

[@davelahoud1256]

Thank you AJ - again for this beautiful music and for sharing the story! This new orchestral rendition of one of your classics is so incredible! Can't wait for the 3rd to purchase it!

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Thanx heaps. Watch this space...

[@vivianan4552]

Thank you AJ , thank you for being such pure soul in this world and bring epic beautiful music. Best wishes for your next journey!

[@horaciovazquez2126]

Congratulations for your album in ITunes! Horacio from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@Rieps]

Love this song and what you do for several years now. Glad you are doing good. Greetings from Germany!

[@susandominikovich7930]

So beautiful AJ...thanks for sharing a bit of your story as well as your creation

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Thanks for listening

[@freelanceenglishteacher4732]

Wowwwww, I don't have words AJ. Thank you for your music and the places where you recorded❤ yourself playing.

[@EvolvingRhythms]

My pleasure!!

[@tylerk.7947]

AJ!!! I've been listening to you for almost ten years now and this video and recreation of this song couldn't have made me happier. I'm so glad to hear that you are being rewarded for beautiful music and spirit you bring. I am also SO EXCITED to hear all of the natural magic you create with the new "orchestra at your fingertips". Much love from across the pond ❤

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Thanx! Encouragement is gold.

[@tylerk.7947]

I’m so devastated to hear you’ve passed. I never even met you, but I’ve been bawling my eyes out all day after returning to listen to this song, and seeing the comments. You’ll be missed so much. I will cherish your music forever AJ. Rest easy my friend

[@gregjohnellis]

Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@lizarmstrong9705]

Beautiful music ❤

[@monicahudson226]

Beautiful💞🎶✨

[@Gingycat]

Said it before and I’ll say it again, Marahau Theme is perfection!

[@trowdytrav]

Beautiful arrangement AJ. Love the version of this tune from 'Streets to Steinway' too

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Thanx! Im really enjoying playing with orchestral textures...

[@paulwaite7285]

Awesome as always mate, blown away

[@Gazzasthe1]

I haven't been back to Qtown since the early 90s you're probably the only reason I'd go back, just to throw a dollar towards you're journey much love 🥰

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Aw thanx. Its changed a lot...

[@JS-nh7vm]

Amazing talent

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Thanx

[@simonblackwell4364]

Nice work dude! Love the video. Have always loved the story.

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Aw thanx Simon. Where r u these days?

[@simonblackwell4364]

Still in the desert (the Gulf). Pretty stark here… your videos and tunes take me home.

[@anthoneyking6572]

Oh that was Truly Awesome Vlog my Favourite tracks too I Play your Music in my Car Often Gives me a Peace Not other Music Does and For That I Thank you Looking forward to your new Music to add to my collection I Hope many more find you and Listen to your Music

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Thanx. Its good in a traffic jam huh!

[@jamaljoseph2306]

Godly music. Rip 🙏 🪦

[@johnwilldo64]

Magnificent

[@gekkegokker8490]

TnX for all!

[@randall1632002]

Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

[@UTnum44]

Thank you.

[@MelPowell-h1l]

LOVE IT!

[@hide2dan]

I just bummed into this channel.. deeply touched by his music.. no please don’t tell me he have passed…?

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

Yes sadly. Read today's nz herald

[@Patze8600]

You are a gift

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Thanx!

[@davelahoud1256]

When are you planning to release the Orchestral Dreams album? Im so excited to purchase it

[@EvolvingRhythms]

Ah thanks! I just dreamed up a new track today, which makes 4 total... Hopefully I'll be done soon. Coupla months tops.

[@davelahoud1256]

Thanks for the update @@EvolvingRhythms. Will keep watching this space until you do.

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

​@@davelahoud1256sadly Dave A J has passed. Read in N Z Herald today

[@hypoxic_pilot]

May this video have the same fate as the last one 🙏

[@EvolvingRhythms]

That'd b cool...

[@alexandramavrogiorgou]

🕊️🎶🌿

[@bozenab1537]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@CptMunta]

❤

[@makeuplover_kat]

❤❤❤

[@davidfentonhancock6646]

How poignant now that he is no more.....

[@brucefeichter1399]

'promo sm' 🤣

[@lindarossouw3489]

❤❤❤