AriAtHome Walks the Streets, Making Beats (and New Friends)
Briefly

Ari Miller, known as AriAtHome, is a 25-year-old musician who captivates New Yorkers with his distinctive mobile music setup. Resembling a blend of a Ghostbusters pack and a vendor tray, he produces live hip-hop, neo-soul, funk, and house beats, engaging with pedestrians in real time. His rig consists of a Mac Mini, keyboards, and multiple speakers, allowing him to create music on the spot. Miller emphasizes the communal experience of making music with strangers, transforming casual encounters into artistic friendships.
"I built the rig with New York City in mind. When you make a good song with a stranger in the street it's like, Whoa, did we just become best friends?"
"The guts of the machinery Miller and a friend assembled for his mobile music project. Crammed with keyboards, a looper, six speakers and a controller with dozens of knobs and faders..."
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