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Bringing some smooth sounds underground, the MTA holding its music under New York auditions
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This year marks the 35th year of the popular program. And it gives musicians a chance to entertain commuters while giving themselves a new platform to show off their talents
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Foxhead Mary Lorman has more on today's performances. Over 50 musicians came out to the final round of auditions to be a part of the MTA's Music Under New York program
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Those chosen will perform at different transit stations around the city all year
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I sang salsa. I sang. I brought my percussionist with me. We went over a track and I released a brand new song today
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called Juan Pablo about somebody that was from New York and no longer here with us. We basically just chose our two favorite songs
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EVANS FAVORITE SONG SPECIFICALLY. THINGS THAT PEOPLE LOVE AND RECOGNIZE AND THINGS THAT WE LOVE TO PLAY ALSO SOMETHING THAT HIGH ENERGY AND JUST PEOPLE CAN HAVE A GOOD TIME WITH Things that we love to play also Something you know that high energy and just that people can have a good time with
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About two dozen judges sat and listened to the 58 talented performers across all musical genres
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each taking the stage one by one at Grand Central on Wednesday. Today, the judges are looking for three things
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Quality, variety, and appropriateness for the transit environment. excitement was high. I'm actually shy and I'm always nervous when I have to perform
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So I just know how to like mask it and just like put on this alter eagle
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If you get selected to join by the judges, you're grandfathered into the program forever
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Now, the auditioning performer should find out if they made it within the next couple of days
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But with so many talented musicians, it's got to be tough for the judges to choose
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Reporting from Grand Central, I'm Meredith Gorman. Fox 5 News. So much on top potential and talent there
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A whole lot of talent
