When I lived in NYC, I briefly dated a girl who lived on 1st Ave on the upper East Side of Manhattan, near the East River. EARLY every Saturday morning, some guy played the Bagpipes in the park along the river. Might (or might not) have been charming for one morning...then, I'm not sure, but he probably contributed to the break-up. Definitely, limited doses only!
Marty
Marty