Our unplanned ensemble performance happened in a train car when we were already returning from the contest in Truskavets. We just wanted to share a piece of Ukrainian song on the way. Because when you enter the wagon with such "luggage", many people are surprised and don't understand what we carry - so we decided to introduce people to the live sound of bandura.

Some of the passengers said they heard the bandura only on TV or radio, and live - never. But not everyone liked our idea: one woman got angry, called first the conductor and then the train chief. And you know what? Instead of banning, we got permission to perform the song.

And she has spoken out. Sincerely, from the heart, as always. Because music is not an obstacle. This is a touch to the soul.

Thank you for such employees

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKHRPiHIuWf/

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[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

When half the speed of the train come from bards buffs.

[–] Spezi@feddit.org 4 points 1 month ago

Me trying to sleep on the overnight train 😴

The people around me:

[–] AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The kids near the end were pretty cute. Their demeanor is weird in the way that I often see in kids who have been given a Task that they are taking seriously. It's cute

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

So is their teacher in the middle? Seem to be all young girls except one woman. Also is this only instrument played by women? Pretty wish video was lomger.

[–] LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Here is the full video

https://files.catbox.moe/s8k85z.mp4

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Thank you, beautiful music. What are they singing?

[–] LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 month ago

The Cossacks Were Riding. Here is an English translation of the song.

https://youtu.be/Piedy68vCXI

[–] fu@libranet.de 4 points 1 month ago

@LaFinlandia I love the kids in the slipknot shirt!

[–] NABDad@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Dammit! This is supposed to be the quiet car!

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I like the sentiment but I'm always annoyed when people bring their performance to a captive audience. I'm trying to listen to a podcast or read and listen to music. I'm more forgiving in a park, where I can choose to walk away. But even then, if you're just one guy playing an acoustic guitar and singing (badly), knock that shit off. Nobody is impressed. Practice at home. At least these people are doing something unique, which I respect.

[–] LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I agree, and they have the whole cart to themselves, so it's a nice opportunity to practice without disturbing anyone.