For anyone who needs a smile today... This is Leroy Anderson’s ‘The Typewriter’, featuring all the familiar ‘dings’ and clitter-clattering of a typewriter, performed by soloist Alfredo Anaya and conductor Miguel Roa. Credit to Voces Para la Paz and Músicos solidarios. | Classic FM

Before the advent of computers, the typewriter was widely used in offices. During the 19th century, inventors experimented with different mechanical writing machines, but it wasn’t until the 1870s that the familiar typewriter started being sold. There was a huge boom in demand and the typewriter was instrumental in transforming the office environment, especially in creating new opportunities for women in the workplace. By the start of the 20th century, there were several British typewriter maker

"It's kind of like 'Stomp' meets 'The Office.' Meet the orchestra that uses typewriters for instruments. * * * #boston #typewriter #massachusetts #livemusic #performance #art #theoffice #stomp | WCVB Channel 5 Boston

MIND. BLOWN. 🤯 The Boston Typewriter Orchestra creates original compositions and music using only vintage typewriters! | The Kelly Clarkson Show