Dear Natalia, I must say I've never seen or heard anything quite like your cowbell playing. You are amazing and quite musical in the expressivity you were able to get from a tableful of bells. Brava! William Bolcom *Webmaster's note: W. B. is a pulitzer prize winner American composer.

Dear Natalia: saw you sawing away at 14th St. and was mightily impressed. Made me want to buy your CDs. When are you at Avery Fisher Hall? I will try to go. Alan Farnham Forbes Magazine Senior Editor

Hi Natalia! I know you probably don't remember since we didn't speak much today when I came up close to you at the 34th Street station. I'm the young girl who stood by you at around 1:30, while you spoke to an elderly woman and you told her to check out your website. Well, I did and I'm still in awe and now even more so since I viewed your site! You see I'm a visual artist/designer/educator myself and you really inspired me to keep on learning and teaching with your rare sounds. Thank you for the opportunity to hear you! Truly, Vaso Sourlis

Really enjoyed the other night I never heard the saw before and it was so wonderfully soothing and Natalia you have fabulous stage presence too! Congrats Sue Scannel Director of Astoria Performing Arts Center NY

Hi, I met you last night before your performance. I am so impressed. What you do is amazing! The sound is so otherworldly, celestial, and angelic, and your performance is angelic and capricious. I loved it! I think what you are doing is great! Music should be fun, and you certainly have a wide range of unique musical talents! I really like your website too. Turns out that it was you on the radio that my friend Jared heard! Small world... Karen Biehl NY

hi, i heard your playing in the subway today. very nice indeed. i am a composer in the film music and commercial realm. now i know where to look if i ever need a person with your talents. the website is very cool and informative. the manuals are much appeciated. ciao for now, michael montes

Dear Ms. Paruz, I saw your performance at the PDQ Bach concert in December and was pleasantly surprised. I had no idea a saw could produce such a beautiful sound. I thought your performance was excellent. I am interested in becoming part of the e-mailing list. I look forward to attending a future saw concert. Sincerely, Stuart Summer NY

Dear Natalia: My name is Andrew. I am a violinist. Once I saw you play at New York subway and was deeply impressed with a voice of your saw and your technique. Best regards, Andrew Kompaniyets NY, USA

I heard The Swan on tonight's rebroadcast edition of Prairie Home Companion and thought it was excellent. I'd like to have the piece to listen to, but did not see it available on the CD's for sale on your website. Is there anywhere I can get this? Thanks.

Natalia, Well, THANK YOU! you were wonderful, and everybody was charmed by your playing. Thanks so much for coming down and sitting up and playing for us (tall platform and all). Maira and I will keep your number for future parties, you were just a delight to have at the last one. I wish you the best of luck. Cheers, Meaghan

HI Natalia, I am a classical music lover, and admire talented people who play instrument, particular those rare insturment like the saw you play. I could image it must be very difficult at the beginning, for it's not like piano with the fixed keys and violin with fixed finger positions. I was strucked by the tremendous tone and tune. I would be very pleased to listen to your performance when I am in 34th street station area on the way to go to the library at Madison Ave. Have a nice weekend and enjoy nice spring. Shu-hsing

I saw you in the subway today. You were great... I want to buy one of your CD/s which is the slowest and most haunting? Darcey Steinke

Dear Natalia, I heard you playing on the subway today and greatly enjoyed what I heard! At first I thought you were playing the theme to Star Trek - do you ever play that? I'm going to look over your site and try and get your cd. I hope I hear you again. David Bernstein

hi sawlady, i saw u at the 34thst station on 1/3/03 you brightened up my day very very much with your beautiful music and beautiful smile as well .you seem like one of the most unique individuals i ever saw. it was a most surreal experience for me. thank u very much for showing the beauty of life......... robert

hi, i was working the platform on lexington ave today and i saw you performing.(no pun intended).quite a show. i loved it. hope to see u again. are your cds in stores? ....darrin (MTA worker on NYC subway platforms)

I work in the Development/Alumni Affairs department at CIM (Cleveland Institute of Music). I think your web-site is great! Plus your chamber concept of Blades, Bars, and Bows seems very interesting! Congratulations on your Amazing approach to ensemble music!! If you're ever in the Ohio area performing, definitely let me know! Jon Riccio

Hi! You uplifted my spirits so much on a day I needed it...by playing Somewhere Over the Rainbow on your saw. Thank you, your work has the power of angels. Annie New York

Hi I've heard you playing in subway and was quite impressed with it!! Vadim Yakovlev Senior IT developer. New York

I think Natalia is the most gifted and unusual player I have ever heard i love christmas and I really enjoyed Natalia's CD. Kev Hopper London, England

Hi, It's Monday evening, Memorial day and they just played your interview on KFJC here in the SF Bay area in California. Your music is wonderful and the interview was enjoyable. Bill California

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Natalia, I saw you perform at the Union Square station today and I was terribly impressed. Jon Hecht Film director New York City

hi natalia, you have an unusual & interesting profession. i read your resume, & was duly impressed, you have a wonderful web site. regards bobb parlan New York City

Hi Natalia! I saw you last week in the subway... I was very impressed of the lovely music you played an i liked your beautiful smile! I hope that i hear you again the next time when I´m in NY! Anja Stüve Hamburg,Germany

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I saw Natalia in the subway today in New York city, I loved it. Frank Pascuzzi New York

Hello Natalia, I was just going through my journal when I came across the date of September 15, 2002. I was in Prague and saw you in the Namesti Miru Subway stop. The majority of the lines were not in service on account of the recent floods. It was pouring outside and I watched you for nearly an hour. At one point a dog started to sing along with you. The whole experience was magical. I was almost in tears. Thank you for an experience I will always remember. And hey,I even saw myself on the pictures you have posted on your site! I have a picture of you that I will send you as soon as I get my hands on a scanner. Hopefully I will see you play agian soon. Sean. Canada

Hi, The saw is a lovely and way too under-exposed an instrument; thanks for making it more widely known. I'd also appreciate it if you could let me know when your new CD is available. Richard S. Utah

I saw you perform in Penn Station and thought you were great. I have a TV show that airs in over 1 million homes. If you want to send us a video to air, we'd be happy to promote your music. Andrew H. Executive Producer Access Central TV

Heard you in the subway station last week at Times Square and followed the melodious sounds of your saw until I found you at the source -- loved your Ave Maria -- then heard you in the same spot today -- love your music -- wish I had time to stop and listen longer! Happy Holidays to you! Jack M. Creative Director

Dear Natalia, I "saw" you this morning in the subway and I bought your Christmas CD. I was so impressed with your most musical sense of melody and sustain and then I looked at the liner notes to the CD. Well, I must say under that Christmas hat and glasses I thought you were as sweet as your music, and then I looked at the pictures on your liner notes and I must say you are a stunning beauty. Your instrument and sound is so unique and your appearance is so lovely and your resume so impressive along with the courage to perform in the subway even with all your professional credits; you are what star performers are all about. Sincerely, Arty S. CA

Hello, I love the way you play the saw and I want to congratulate you. I'm your fan! I hope some day I will be able to play the saw as wonderful as you do. Sincerely yours, Carlos R. F. Mexico

Hi Natalia, I had seen you perform in Penn Station on my way to work. I thought you were great. Will you be performing in Penn Station at all? If so e-mail me because I work in the area. I'd like to hear you play live again. You brightened up my day on my way to work. Going to your website has made me dust off my old George Crumb records. Now I'm off to the basement to dust off some more George Crumb records. Yours Truly, Tom M. USA

i watched it (the movie 'Dummy', staring Oscar-winner Adrien Brody) last week & it's wonderful. Natalia, you were lovely. nice work! evelyn USA

Beneath Union Square, as I'm leaving the city, I walk by a woman playing the musical saw just as she begins Ave Maria. I stop, listening. It was sung, years ago, at both of my grandparents' funerals, but it was not sung two weeks ago at the most recent burial I had to attend. There are no words this time, but the music is enough, sounding for all the world like an angel humming to herself. I listen, watching her play until it's finished, and whisper silently because my voice won't work that it's one of my favorite songs. R. Meinhart USA

Dear Natalia Saw Lady, Hearing and seeing you play and then talking with you yesterday lent a special dimention to my visit to your city. I was charmed by your performance. As I told you, my mother fell in love with the exotic sound of the saw when she was a child (b. 1906), and she passed on to me the saw her family got for her. I hope I get to hear you again. Thanks to you and thanks to the MTA for adding so much to my day. Sincerely, R. Frey USA

Dear Natalia, I truly enjoyed listening and watching you play. I found your performance very artistic. Sincerely, Irene USA

you played beautifully yesterday - and you are such a joyous spirit - i always enjoy seeing you Sue S. USA

Wow, thats really awesome, I had no idea you could do that! Anyone want to hear something new, but completely awesome go take a listen! Becca USA

Hi Natalia !! when i see you in the subwbay i see one ANGEL Luis USA

I actually find it quite amusing. Its cool though, and I never even heard of anything like saw playing. Well done Owen USA

La massima esperta di seghe al mondo Ayzad.com Italy

Hello SawLady, What kind of saw are you using in your music? It sounds great Nate USA

Hello, my name is Jared Fernandez. I was surfing around on the Internet and happened onto your page and I just wanted to commend you on being such a talented artist. When I first heard samples of your music, I was breathtaken. I wish you luck with your music and urge you to continue to seek your unique way of expressing your strikingly beautiful music. Cordially, Jared F. P.S.-I look forward to the release of your next CD; I hope to be one of the first to hear it. USA

Hello there, I have seen the Saw Lady perform twice already. I was blown away that someone could turn a simple working tool into a thing of beauty. The Saw Lady is awsome. james b. USA

Dear Natalia, I love your website! I am curious if you would consider performing here in Baltimore, Maryland? I strongly believe that there is an audience here for what you do. Thank you for the wonderful music and please keep performing. Sincerely, Ryan T. USA

Natalia....great talent! I certainly do admire your work!!!!! (and the web-site!) Rhythm Board Ray West Virginia, USA

Mi admiració por Natalia. Es poco lo que he oido y visto por medio del internet. Pero con eso tengo para enviarle mis felicitalicones Rafael Cornejo Zazueta Mérida, Yucatán, México

Dear Natalia, I love the sound samples from the Christmas cd and I will certainly order it. I also look forward to hearing your new cd in December. Your whole project is really interesting, innovative and just brilliant, and I will certainly be back often to read more. Best wishes, Bríd Ireland

Hi, I've seen you in the subway for a long time now. I really enjoy your music. Thanks. Sincerely, Adam N. NY, USA

i often see you play in the union square stop and the way you play - and the way you smile while you play - always brings tears to my eyes!! really! it's so beautiful. thank you so much!!! Rony V. NY, USA

I am a retired professional musician. I spent some time at your web site and I am highly impressed with your musical ability's. Respectfully: Vernon J. Fort Worth Texas, USA

hi there! i saw you in the subway and thought you were fantastic!! looking forward to more subway performances! donna NY, USA

i know this may sound strange but i would like an autographed photo to add to my collection. you are one of a kind and i am sure you know it. thank you! jack f. cincinnati, oh usa

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Natalia.. you were GREAT! Thank you for swinging by, its going to make a very entertaining sequence. You are a very talented lady Best, Bill Kates XM Satellite Radio NY, USA

Hello Natalia, I had the pleasure of meeting you and listening to your music last week as you played in the subway station. It was wonderful. Thank you! I look forward to hearing you play again and feel fortunate to have run into you at "play." My best regards. Gary C. NY, USA

Natalia, I just listened to your song on "All Songs Considered". Very nice. As a carpenter years ago I used to get a few "sound effects" out of my saw but what you do is amazing - a little weird but beautiful and amazing! I think we become what we are supposed to be when we do what we love. I’m always amazed by human ingenuity. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if carpenters in Jesus day knew how to get sounds from their saws. A bad cutting angle and a little bend in the blade is enough to get started. I doubt they developed it to the level you have! What impressed me about your playing is that it must take a very well trained ear and an accurate sense of touch to get the notes so distinctly. It must be something like playing a violin by using the bow and a tuning peg – no fingers on the neck. All the best, John Ohio, USA

Dear Natalia, A friend and I were talking about our favorite Christmas CDs, and she mentioned that she had heard about one with a musical saw but had not been able to find it in the stores. I searched Yahoo for "musical saw," and your site was the second one on the results list. I listened to the audio clips and decided to get one for her and one for me! Unusual and very beautiful. My friend is an avid National Public Radio listener, and she probably heard about your CD there. This will be a great addition to my Christmas music! Thanks! Pauline S. CT, USA

I heard Natalia on WPKN, on Sunday, December 19, 2004. Loved it! Did I see you perform on Prarie Home Companion, at Town Hall, in New York? John H. CT, USA

Dear Natalia, A good friend of mine mentioned to me about you, your music. He also showed me your website. From what I heard so far, I think you're absolutely amazing! Warm holiday wishes to you and your loved ones! Qun C. NY, USA

Natalia, Thanks so much for the notes & music. Your thoughts and music have uplifted & inspired my family and radio listeners. My Best Regards to you and family for a Happy New Year! david Host of Casey Jones Sunday Night Show on WPKN 89.5FM Radio CT, USA

Natalia, Thanks for being so nice and thanks for the beautiful music! Sincerely, Nick M. photographer NY, USA

TO: Natalia Paruz & Scott R. Munson (Bell Composer) Dear Natalia & Scott, You guys were really cherished by our audience. A super hit! A great ending to our Bell Symposium! Great Meeting and working with you! You were Fabjoulous! Best Wishes, Helen Y. American Association of University Women - NYC branch NY, USA

I heard you in the subway today, and was quite taken with your music. Joe S. NY, USA

I play your CD often, who needs to wait for Chrismas anyway? I still can't get over how you make that saw sing. Yeah...so when is Saw Dust coming out? Thinking of you often, Joel GA, USA

Whether Union Square or Times Square, I've always enjoyed your creativity and your energy...it was nice to meet you and I hope you enjoy the picture! Sincerely, Lexie NY, USA

I had an amazing experience yesterday at the 34th Street Herald Square Station. I was heading back home after spending a couple hours riding around looking for old faded advertising signs painted on the sides of buildings. When I went through the gate with my bike, I was immediately struck by an otherworldly musical sound. A young woman was seated and producing the music by running a bow across a saw. The sound was incredible. An even greater joy was the observing the joy radiating from her. My first thought was that this was part of a polished stage presence. After speaking with her between songs, I realized that I was very fortunate to experience someone who so obviously loved what they were doing. heypaul NY, USA

So I was walking to the train the other day when I saw her… the Saw Lady. Yup. This little lady tucked into a corner of the subway tunnels, playing a saw, a big ol’ hand-held saw you cut wood with. She was holding it lengthwise and was playing this beautiful, almost haunting, sad melody. I couldn’t tell you how exactly she was playing, she was kind of bending the saw in certain ways and she used a violin’s bow with it but it created a sound just like a woman’s voice, singing a high-pitched melancholy tune. It was pretty incredible. She played it so well… I had no idea saws were used as musical instruments back in the day! I was running late, and could only dare to stop for so long as I watched in fascination but her eerie melodies followed me to my train and settled in my head. Incredible. Sumeet NY, USA

"The Saw Lady," my favorite subway performer. I've only seen her once but she remains unforgettable. I've never regretted letting the 1, 9 go by--twice--without me just so I could hear the rest of her song. adriana NY, USA

Natalia. Thanks for the info. I listened to your music and it's beautiful. Thank you, apo164 USA

Hi Natalia I am truely inspired by your web site. I have been a street musician for about 20 years, starting as a classical guitarist, then mandolinist, then a stilt walking mandolinist. Now I run a stilt walking jazz band. If it were possible I would be off like a shot, around the world, like you, playing my way through any country I fancy, but, ahh, commitments. I also run a mandolin orchestra, in Brighton, England, and we would welcome you coming to England to play with us/me. I printed off your busking memoires so I could read them at my own leisure. Look forward to it. All the best and happy travelling Ian Harris England

Natalia, I listened to your cowbell ringing. WOW! I have a friend who has a set and plays very well, not as well as you, but we won't tell him. Although after hearing you I am sure he would agree. Joyce A. PA, USA

Your saw and bell playing is magnificent! Very enjoyable! Most Sincerely, Allen W. FL, USA

Hi Natalia, I thought the pieces ('Lame Sonore' and 'Hidden Behind Nothing') were great; atmospheric & beautiful. Alison M. NY, USA

Hi there! Im a singer from London. I heard your music on the internet and love it! Sophie P. London, UK

Dear Natalia, Great to know about you and to visit your sites. I enjoyed what I heard at your sites. regards, Steven Feld Prof. of Anthropology & Music University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM

Dear Natalie, Your career with the Saw is just amazing. I was so happy to know about you through your excellent site. I wish you the best of all, Sara S. composer Israel

Hi, I saw you performing at the 42nd street station and was mesmerized... Jeff S. composer NY, USA

Hi Natalia, It was great running into you the other day. Whenever I'm on the subway and I suddenly hear your beautiful music i immediately get a smile on my face. Toda Raba. shep W. NY, USA

Hi Natalia, I saw you playing the saw at Union Square about a week ago; I stopped to take a card & mentioned that I'm an NYU Grad film student. Your music & performance are incredible; what I heard was heartwrenching. Thanks so much-- Janice A. NY, USA

Hi, I enjoyed your playing in the subway. dan NY, USA

Hi Natalia/Scott The cabaret was so affordable and very nicely intimate and let us get a sense of the musicians' selves and instruments. You have such a sense of movement and presentation, plus the pink sparklys on your bow. The recorded accompanyment was fabulous and subtle. Josie S. NY, USA

Dear Natalia, Best wishes from someone who really enjoyed listening to your music and the humor that you provided, Sydney H. Toronto, Canada

Hi, Natalia: I enjoyed your saw music, your CD, and your beautiful spirit. Blessings, Santa :-)} NY, USA

Hi Natalia, I've enjoyed your work immensely when I've see you in the subway station. You have an incredible talent. Thanks again, Mark M. NY, USA

Dear Natalia, I saw you no the TV last night, you looked great, beautiful and you did nice talking, I'm proud of you^^ I'll watch you on the Tv again tonight. Demi Taiwan

We enjoyed the TV show last night. You were great!! I wish they had spent less time on the stores and developed the stories on you and The Isles a bit more. I read the piece in The Metro on my way home. Pat NY, USA

Chère Nathalie, J'ai visité vos sites et je vous trouve vous et votre musique ravissantes! Bonne continuation à vous, Amitié Aurélie G. FRANCE

Hi natalia! I just saw your piece on that show cool in your code...You are really incredible. Shirley B. NY, USA

I really enjoy listening to your music. You are truly a talented lady. Devin W. VA, USA

Hello Natalia, I visited your web by chance.Your music is just great - I didn't have any idea how a saw can sing like a women singer - it's amaging sound! As I'm a musician and sometime do busking,your comments for street performance is very agreeable to me.I live in Europe and play often in Venice.I do recommend you to play there! Ok just I wanted to say you to continue your great music!!! greetings, jutica Venice, Italy

Hello, I love your site - love the music you make with the saw. Find it educational and enriching and would love to use it as a teaching tool. Thank you for your time and gifts Susan L. music teacher NH, USA

Natalia, I saw you. This morning. At the 59th Street subway stop. I was on the opposite platform going to work. I had just entered the station, heard faint strains of your delightful music and, quite naturally, walked toward it. I love your music and the special way you play it. I was about to applaud and cheer you as you finished your piece, but a train on your side intervened. I listened to another piece and wanted to applaud again, but this time the train came on my side. Your music stayed with me as I "listened" intently inside my head to how you would do a super-emotional rendition of "Danny Boy." OK, so I'm Jewish, but it's a great piece. I continued to listen all the way to Wall Street where I work. The song, the music, your style of playing…I tell you, I was getting teary eyed. When I got to work, I wondered if I could find you by googling "musical saw." Surely such a master as you would have some kind of presence or, at least, comments about her. Then BIN-GO!!! You site is more that I expected, but I am definitely not surprised. If you publish notes on upcoming performances to an email list, than please add my name to it. Pleased to meet you, Michael C. Wall Street NY, USA

My dear Natalia: I was watching your video clips, and I'm fascinated... The words "artist", "performer", even "clown" are very small to describe you and what you do. You are more than that, you are an entertainer. It's not only that you perform in a confident, efortless, so pleasant way... You are enjoying yourself so much that you involve your audience in a captivating way... You let them be part of the things you love, and that shows the generosity of your soul. I'm fascinated with your performances, and I do congratulate you with all my heart. Your friend, Marcelo M. PEPPO the Clown Calgary, Canada

Hello ... There is much to be said about YOU...about your TALENTS.... and your SPECIAL INTERESTS!! WOW!! is one thing I can say.... You are some musical and interesting lady. I am a singer/songwriter/musician/recording artist, etc. etc... in Dallas Texas.... I wrote a song, Let Freedom Ring, just after 9/11. This song has gained national recognition.. I noticed on your website that you performed in New York on July 4th for the Let Freedom Ring™ national Bell Ringing Ceremony of the LIBERTY BELL... Very nice! I enjoyed looking through your website... and seeing all the wonderful and interesting things you do.. Wow... how fantastic your musical interests.... I read all the reviews..etc. WOW... is what I have to say! You are quite a musician...and certainly a respected one! I watched your clip playing the bells... Austrian, I think maybe? Just terrific... and such a marvelous showman (woman - person) ha Kay S. Dallas, TX, USA

I heard you play "Ave Maria" on NPR a few years ago and it moved me to tears. I was hooked after that. Anyway, went to NYC (first trip there) and walked into the subway and damned if you weren't playing. I almost peed myself! Watched you for a while (thanks!) and took a gander at that tool you use. I really appreciate your art and your time. Thanks! Marsha M. Phoenix AZ, USA

im no one, merely a scribe channeling the spirits of meaning from the senses your music and the pleasure you took in playing it compelled me to write and bear witness to what i heard you are pleasing to both the ear and the eye the sight and the sound of you vy for my humble attention You belong to an orchestra of angels Duben C. NY, USA

Dear Natalia, You play so beautifully. Thanks! Allen W. Deltona, FL

Ms. Paruz: I just read the piece on you in today's NYT's. it's nice to know there are still people carrying on singular traditions and listening in their hearts for the "Music of the Spheres." Best of luck! Paul R. Gurian Film Producer USA

Natalia - you were fabulous on the Don and Mike show! Congratulations! She was on the show today, October 27, from about 4:35 to 4:55 p.m. eastern time. Although it took Don several tries to get her number right, they finally connected. Don and Mike did their typical joking and talking with her, and sounded particularly interested in how Natalia held the saw between her knees (AM radio humor at its most refined!). She played a variety of pieces, including SUMMERTIME and the original STAR TREK theme. It sounded great, even on my tinny staticky AM radio. Diane D. St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

Thanks for taking the time to visit my radio buddies Don and Mike. You were fantastic and very sweet. Good luck! Jack TX, USA

i heard you on the mike and don show.... they're kinda stupid sounding but they do hate bush so i love them... you're awesome. beautiful Mark San Francisco, CA, USA

today i saw you playing 59th street and i was truly amazed !!! i loved your music and wish i could have stayed longer to listen ,but i was on a mission. natalia you are an amazing musician and i can tell you today you made alot of people stop for a minute or two to forget about the daily crap and hear something truly beautiful!!! thank you for that.. d.j. koutsaris NY, USA

I work with the largest music educator in the country. I'm going to post something on our blog, The Practice Room, about your great work. Keep on keepin' on. John R. MA, USA

Heard you on the Don and Mike show and loved it! Steven H. VA, USA

I first heard you on the Don and Mike show. You were not only a fantastic musician, but an entertaining guest. Thanks for the fun! Gene S.F., CA., USA

Hi Natalia, I am facinated by your wonderful talent. I listened to you play on the Don & Mike show yesterday. I would love a signed photo/item of you if you have any. I am a collector of musical items and would love to display yours as well. I have taken many years of musical training and I appreciate the dedication and the passion that you have put into your vocation, thank you very much, please send a signature/autographed item to me. Thanks again Sincerely Dana S. MILLERSVILLE MD, USA

Hi, Natalia. I saw you perform today at the 42nd St. subway in NYC and I was stopped in my tracks by the beautiful sounds of your saw. My best friend, Mary, purchased your cd for me. We have been enjoying it all night. Thank your for your introduction to a lesser-known artform. Busk on! Tony PA, USA

Natalia: well, I parked our car in front of our house (no satellite reception in garage), tuned in your show with a glass of red wine, and enjoyed it! I enjoyed the opening piece of yours & your husband's the most...... anyhow.. congrats..... you must be very pleased... I was imagining what your lovely saw playing would sound like with percussive bells... and even overdubbing haromnizing saw "duets" floating above the bells.....Have you recorded anything with both via overdubbing? You certainly have developed a beautiful voice with that unique sound generator. again, congratulations. Chris k. Newton, NJ, USA

i love your music sooooooooo much Jhon Russia

Hi dear Natalia We love your work. Your doing an amazing job. We read the articale about u at "Laisha" magazin. We loved it. Good luck Zahava, Rahamim, Ophir Israel

Dear Natalia, I was able to pull some of your videos up to see what to do, It was a pleasure to see you, hear your cheerful voice and witness the wonderful humor you entice with your playing. Thank you so much for the tips, You don't know how much I appreciate it. All blessings - John Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Dear Ms. Saw Lady, I once saw you in the Times Square Subway station playing your saw. I am a country comic in the vein of Miss Minnie Pearl. You're great. Most sincerely, Linda H. NYC, NY, USA

A piece like that in the NY Times is huge. Unfathomable. It doesn't happen every day. It can be life changing. Wow! Congratulations. That Christmas CD should be on FIRE this year. Go for it! Peace and love, Bobby RI, USA

Dear Natalia, I read about you and your music in the Oct. NYTimes article and was inspired by your creativity and music. I have received your CD'c and am enjoying them. Thank you, Steven E. RI, USA

Hey Natalia: I just saw you on 'Cool in your code'.. I really admire you..I think what you're doing is terrific. XO CAthy NY, USA

Enjoyed listening to you on Prairie Home Companion. Ed USA

Wow! Natalia Paruz! You're like, famous and stuff. (I'm kind of in awe, because I'm a novice saw player, and you are so freakin' fantastic.) Amy CA, USA

Dear Natalia I am a Japanese guy who had bought your CD at 14th Street Station of New York subway the other day. I sent the CD to my friend in Tokyo who's a learning saw player. And I just got an e-mail from her telling me she has just gotten the CD and start enjoying it right away. She says she got really excited with your music and wants to write me more about how she feels about the CD. I will let you know, if I can manage to translate her Japanese. Cinserely yours; Kota S. NY, USA

Hell-o. Sorry to say I'm not a saw player, just the son of a carpenter. My dad didn't play real songs but could make some neat sounds on some of his work saws. I was reading about saw players and when I hit your site and heard a little of the Christmas music I just had to have it. Thank you, John CA, USA

Dearest Sawlady, I've seen you play in the subway and I've been meaning to get your CD for awhile now. I think it's going to help make it a special Christmas. Thanks again. Paul NYC, USA

Hi I live in sydney australia and im a guitarist. i ve been to nyc a few times and love it i want to get the courage to busk there I admire you travelling and playing, would love t do that Peter Sydney, Australia

Hi Natalia, Thank you so much for joining the festivities last Monday. Everyone really enjoyed the "Saw Lady" including myself. Best, Lawrence Williamstown Theatre Festival MA, USA

Natalia, I had a chance to listen to some of your music, and you have elevated the musical saw to a level of virtuosity I'd never imagined possible. It's nice to hear how it SHOULD be played--me, well I'm just a hack...there's a pun in there somewhere, but I'm not going to touch it. My songwriting has been focused on the string-ed instruments lately. Still trying to find ways to incorporate my saw playing into my live set. I look forward to experiencing more of your music in the near future:) Take care, Nathan Seattle, USA

Your saw music is incredibly beautiful! Jeanne Editor and author NH, USA

Hi Natalia - I saw you perform at Grace Lutheran in Astoria a while back; Needless to say, I enjoyed your performance tremendously, and am happy to have the opportunity to share your music with friends and family this Christmas. Also, I figure I routinely wind up spending money and having nothing to show for it; it made me happy to think I was helping in a small way to get your music out into the world by making a small donation. If you have a mailing list to advise people of performances/appearances/general "busking," please email me. Thanks! Bernie B. Actor Middle Village, NY, USA

cant believe it soo kool gooday heyhey Australia

dear natalia, it was a delight having you play at our church. your music was beautiful! thank you so much. God bless you. pastor kate Morris, CT, USA

Dear Natalia (and Scott), Your work (and Scott’s) is amazing and inspiring! I’ve listened to all the cuts on cdbaby.com/paruz, and many times to Scott’s “Christmas Morning. Phillip S. Elmhurst, NY, USA

Hello! I actually became aquainted with Natalia's music on this website about a year and a half ago. I was so enchanted that have since gotten a saw and enjoy learning how to play on my own. But I have many questions! Thank you Natalia for your beautiful music, and inspiring ways... Marieve T. Cape Breton, Canada

Natalia, First let me tell you how much I enjoyed "Hark! An Angel Sings". It is a true inspiration to saw players. All The Best To You, Charlie S. USA

Hello Natalia, my name is Didi G. I saw you playing at 14th street and loved it. Didi G. NY, USA

Hello Miss Paruz, I have seen your performance in subway once. I was really amazed. I found your contact and was impressed by your portfolio. Happy new year of the Dog! cheers, Joleigh L. NY, USA

Natalia, I always enjoy your playing and also hearing about your adventures. Don H. TX, USA

I "saw" you earlier today. You are remarkable. Every time I come from a lousy job interview, you cheer me up!! Diana M. NY, USA

hi Natalia, I saw a saw on eBay that brought back so many memories. in searching for more information I came across your sight and thoroughly enjoyed your music. I'm at work and gotta go. thrilled, Dave D. MN, USA

Admiro su forma de tocar la sierra. Me gustaria escucharla personalmente. Tengo 43 años tocando la sierra y con un repertorio de musica internacional aproximadamente 500 canciones. Rafael C. La Paz, Baja Californis Sur, Mexico

You have quite interesting arrangements to your songs. Its really different. Liam S. UK

Saw Lady!!! Certainly hope to see you beneath the city sometime. You're delightful! Laura NY, USA

Hello Saw Lady, I am truely inspired by your saw playing; how did you come to master such a unique instrument? Shay TX, USA

Your saw playing is very inspiring! Jules ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, USA

Your music is beautiful--when I win the lottery, I shall finally purchase all the music I want. Thank you Eisenhower TX, USA

Love you Saw Lady! Hi there Ms Saw Lady extrodinarie! My name is Maia and I had the pleasure of hearing your perform and play your saw in the subway 42nd and Broadway! I actually also saw you on "Cool in your Code" on NYC TV! Love what you do with that lovely sound and can't wait to see you perform at the Tribeca Film Festival! I am a filmmaker myself and one day soon would love to feature you and your music as well! Please stay in touch and keep making those beautiful sounds that all the world will soon love and enjoy! All the best, Maia NY, USA

Hi, Natalia, I never get tired of listening to your Christmas album and I have a question. Your technique is superb and I wish I could SEE you playing instead of just hearing you. My question has to do with tremolo. It seems you use very little except when a note is held and even then it is just a faint effect that is just perfect to enrich the tone. Can you clue me in as to how you accomplish the task? I also appreciate the way you are able to snap from note to note and still land right in tune. Having played trombone in my youth (gosh, that is a long time ago) I can understand that this is due to the many hours you have spent playing. Wishing always the best, Don H. TX, USA

Hi Natalia! I talked to you in the subway today at about 2 o'clock. I really liked your playing! Adam NY, USA

Hey Natalia, i just found you on David Coulters page and your playing is great :) take care Kev. Liverpool, UK

Hi Natalia, I found you on my friend Byron's page and was highly pleased! My son and I saw you perform at the Utah Arts Festival a few years ago. REALLY enjoyed your music and we both still look for you at the Festival every year. Byron is an amazing saw player as well, but I think your my son's first real love. ;-) Thanks for sharing the music! Peace and Love, jen S. UT

Hi Natalia, just heard you and Scott on "Kol Hamusica" and you were simply fantastic! We enjoyed Scott's piece for piano, flute and saw in particular. wish you great success with your music, Goldoolins ISRAEL

Dear Natali and Scott Your last performance in Beyt leyvik was wounderful. best regards Daniel ISRAEL

I am visiting from Germany and will be returning there this Monday May 8. I saw you at Union Square / Times Square and thoroughly enjoyed your performance. I would like to know where you are performing between now and May 8 so I can come hear you again. Karen S. Germany

My husband saw your performance in the subway one day and can't wait until I can see a performance, too. He thinks you are the best. I see you are performing in Underground NYC from 5/22-27/06. Please let me know your locations and dates. Thanks so much. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Patricia E. Queens, NY

Your music is absolutely haunting and so, so beautiful!!!!!! Jennifer NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

Hiya! Since I'm nosy, I naturally had to check out your website. Being slightly (which is code for completely) ignorant about saw music, it was surprising...it has almost an operatic quality to it. I enjoyed it very much. Isn't the internet great? Where else would I get the chance to meet a professional musical saw player from New York? Thanks again! Wayne, ILLINOIS

Hey I saw you perform in the Union Square Subway station near the L-train... I enjoy your unique talent for your genre of music... xoxo Shaun Brooklyn, NY

I found your site randomly, and I was like, hm, wonder what that sounds like, as I'd never heard a saw played before. And lo and behold, it rocks. Pretty much. Dave Maineville, OHIO

I used to live in NYC, and have fond memories of seeing when you were playing at the Union Square station. It always made me happy to see how happy you were! LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

hey this is some of the coolest music ive ever heard. Thanks for the listening pleasure and keep it up. Jon D. POINT PLEASANT BEACH, New Jersey

you sounded preety cool. but was that the saw making thoses singign noises or yourself. Princess (16 years old) Harlem, NY

Natalia.... I find your music wonderfully haunting!!! In a very GOOD way!!! Sort of etherial(sp?)yet with energy, too. Serene. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!!! Your friend, Cheryl L. Orlando, Florida

I'm very impressed with your original compositions. It's some of the most complex saw playing I've heard. Doc San Francisco, CA

I saw you in Dummy and you play my favorite song in Delicatessen:) Good luck with your career. I love your music. xo, Tara NY

Your music is awesome! Marcus R. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Hey Natalia, I did indeed hear your music in the subway and to be quite honest, i was completely blown away. Peace, Rob L. Film Maker NYC, NY

Aloha! Quick question I've been meaning to ask: did you write the music to those recordings you have on your myspace as well as perform them? I like them all, but I have to say Changes is my favorite. Ed Chicago, IL

Beautiful sawyering! A cut above the rest. I play saw on a few of my songs, but not like that. Al D. Brooklyn, NY

wow! you're amazing. Steve Winchester, Virginia

HEY! YEA I SAW U IN UNION SQUARE U WERE AWESOME!!! TAKE CARE Stacie Manhattan, NY

I actually did not personally see you in the subway station. However, a friend of mine did, mentioned you to me, and remembered your myspace page, which led me to check it out. I think your music is very interesting, and I'm glad there's someone like you out there finally being innovated in the field of music these days. Harry Plattsburgh, NY

Hi! I'm always interested in unique forms of music... and it does'nt get much more unique than playing the saw. Pretty interesting. Keep it up! Josh Florida

hey Natalia, your music is great! Rhodes Rome, GA

yeah, i like your tunes. i hope a lot of people will get to enjoy and appreciate your magic. dig the bells! Jared Northampton, MASSACHUSETTS

Glad I found you! I saw you playing at one of the subway stops in NYC when I was there last week. Super cool! Dan NAPA, CALIFORNIA

Hi Natalia, I was so delighted and charmed by your interview, that I've been working on your portrait ever since...and I've posted it, along with your interview, in the new Subway Musicians section of Overlooked New York: http://www.overlookednewyork.com Your portrait and interview are one of my very favorites! Thank you so much for participating in Overlooked New York! And thank you for helping to make this the best city in the world! Hi Tim, (Tim is the head of Music Under New York) Natalia was a terrific interview and full of brilliant artistry and energy and fascinating stories! Zina Saunders Author & artist Overlooked New York New York, NY

Natalia, Always a pick me up to see a write up about you! Judy K. New York, NY

It's amazing you can play that beast at all, let alone perfectly in tune and actually keep rythm and melody. I'm very impressed. -Steve Winchester, Virginia

interesting music. i wish more people used saws to make music instead of cutting down trees. mr. marmot Colorado

Natalia; much talent there NYC, NY

VERY, VERY NIICE. I ENJOYED LISTENING TO YOUR MUSIC ALOT. DEEP Illinoy

you play saw. that is so cool. If only you were in our vicinity so you could play with us. Sigh. Shirley we saw a putty cat. bwahahaha. Cheers and pandas. Vancouver B.C- Werd, Canada

thank goodness you're here to represent for the saw as a musical instrument, it's much undervalued. ARLINGTON, Virginia

Hello Natalia, You are playing very beautifully. I admire the strange art of saw playing, it's so soft and vocal, so unbound and yet so distinct and unique. It seems like coming from the atmosphere itself. I've heard it once in a village in Jutland when I was a little child. It was an old man, and he was playing some traditional tunes. But of course, you are bringing it into the sphere of art! greetings from Copenhagen, Christian Copenhagen, Denmark

Hey Saw Lady, Great stuff. When we're in the area(sometime next year) we'd love to have ya play a wee bit with us. Cheers, Mouse FORT COLLINS, COLORADO

so beautiful....what an amazing sound... Juju SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Lovely saw work. Kevin Patrick Baiko Virginia Beach, Virginia

Excellent music! like a beautifully pitched theremin or an angelic voice. thanks for keeping the world an interesting place! all the best! scott PANAMA CITY, Florida

I enjoy your work. Paul Atlanta, Georgia

I never knew the saw could sound so beautiful! You're amazing! Anna Mason, OHIO

Hi Natalia, I saw you performing today in the Times Sq. Subway station and thought you were wonderful. I wanted to stop, but was on my way to an appointment. Thanks for livening up my day with your beautiful music! Alicia Miller Fort Lee, NJ