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Alexander Demidov loves the piano and the violin, but he plays several instruments. He is a neoclassical composer who is influenced by Russian classics. He also enjoys the simplicity of Celtic and other minimalist styles. One of Alexander’s favorite places to perform is on the escalators in the Metro in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Saint Petersburg Metro is one of the deepest in the world, with the deepest station at 86 meters (282 feet) below ground. Although these sessions are free, he performs snippets of his works as a way to advertise his concerts. The sound quality in the escalator chute is phenomenal. This young man has been writing music since he was a child, improvising and refining compositions to perfection rather than writing them down. After music school, his compositions are now available as sheet music. He has one album, Photinia, released in 2022, and is almost ready to release a second album, which includes vocals. He also has several singles available through his website, Spotify, and on YouTube. The violin isn’t the only instrument Alexander Demidov plays on the escalators. He also has a portable keyboard mounted on a shoulder rig. The escalator chute amplifies the sound of the instrument, making it seem as though the music is enveloping you. Image from Instagram. In addition to playing his own compositions, Alexander sometimes serenades Metro passengers with some timeless classics. This snippet is an Elvis tune, Can’t Help Falling in Love With You. If you are unsure about whether you would enjoy neoclassical instrumental music, Alexander’s Instagram page offers a good sampling. You can also hear complete renditions on his YouTube channel. Alexander Demidov also posts his violin and piano talents on TikTok. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Violinist Treats Strangers To Spontaneous Performance On Escalator & We Wish We Were There! appeared first on InspireMore.

Kids born in the 21st century seem to think that anything that happened in the 1900s is ancient history. One teacher asks his student what they thought was the worst part of growing up in the ’80s. The answers make it evident that we should be teaching more history in schools. @7thgradechronicles 1980’s are SO long ago according to 7th Graders. #teachersoftiktok #teacher #teacherlife #teachertok #middleschool ♬ Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (Remastered) – Eurythmics & Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart The students put their answers on post-it notes, and they were pretty wild. The first answer, “Dealing with tuberculosis,” sets the stage for the remaining doomsayers. “Having to read books to not be bored” hit the heartstrings of this book lover. What a difference 40 years makes in lifestyles. One student thinks people used to drink from the hose for fun. It is sad that they have no idea what it’s like to spend the day outside. Drinking from the hose was a time-honored tradition and the only source of water. It was lifesaving for the kids, who had no choice but to play outside all day. All that outside time must have been good for kids growing up in the ’80s. After all, they had to run uphill to school and then home again. Child labor was a huge problem back then, apparently, with kids having paper routes and part-time after-school jobs. Major hardships for kids growing up in the ’80s include changing TV channels without remotes and not having cell phones. Looking back, it wasn’t such a bad time to grow up. We had fears and concerns, but we also had a lot of reasons to smile. Back then, not having a bike was tantamount to missing a basic necessity. Now, cell phones and remote controls have replaced bikes on the list of necessities. Please share if you remember growing up in the 80s with fondness. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Teacher Asks His Students “What Do You Think Was The Worst Part About Growing Up In The ’80s?” appeared first on InspireMore.