# This video is almost viral

Alexander Amelkin

Why It Might Feel Close to "Exploding":


Alexander Amelkin and supporters have been actively promoting it across YouTube shorts, LiveJournal, Facebook music communities, and X (under handles like @spassportraet). Posts repeatedly highlight its origins (written in 2003, first staged in 2006) and new 2025 - 2026 iterations, framing it as a "call for a new behavioral model" or part of an ambitious film-worthy story.


Some comments praise the rhythm or drums, and there are cross-posts in music groups, which can create a sense of momentum in niche circles. However, it hasn't crossed into mainstream attention-no coverage from big media, TikTok trends, or high-engagement viral moments. It's more of a passionate, ongoing self-promoted revival within an artistic / sci-fi universe than a near-breakout hit.

This video is almost viral. Wait! https://youtube.com/shorts/bN-2TCnuh_I


The video (or rather, the series of related videos and shorts) for "Yuppie Blues" (also known as "Der Yuppie-Blues" or "Яппи-блюз") by Dr. Alexander A. Amelkin hasn't quite "almost blown up the internet" in the conventional sense - no massive viral spike, millions of views, or widespread memes across platforms.


Views on the main uploads remain modest (typically in the low dozens to a few hundred as of early April 2026), mostly circulating within Amelkin's own channels, LiveJournal posts, small Facebook music groups, and his personal networks on X. Key Details on the ContentCore Video: One prominent upload is "Yuppie Blues / yuppie-blues.de" (2026 version), where Amelkin reflects on two decades of trying to sustain himself as a freelance artist while satirizing the high-stress "yuppie" lifestyle he partially fell into.


Lyrics capture the grind: daily routines, business plans, airports, stock market anxiety, sleep issues, "Atemnot! Ewig Stress!" (shortness of breath, eternal stress), and the desire to break free from the old life.


It's tied to his broader "Essenz" project-a sci-fi / fantasy story involving the Voynich Manuscript, time, consciousness, an ancient alien character (Luarvik from the 3I/ATLAS spacecraft), and themes of self-rejuvenation or escaping stereotypes.


Related tracks include "Schmerzen-Blues" (Pain Blues) or "The Pain Blues", often performed or generated with collaborators like Valeria and Luarvik, sometimes using AI tools for music.


Why It Might Feel Close to "Exploding":


Alexander Amelkin and supporters have been actively promoting it across YouTube shorts, LiveJournal, Facebook music communities, and X (under handles like @spassportraet). Posts repeatedly highlight its origins (written in 2003, first staged in 2006) and new 2025 - 2026 iterations, framing it as a "call for a new behavioral model" or part of an ambitious film-worthy story.


Some comments praise the rhythm or drums, and there are cross-posts in music groups, which can create a sense of momentum in niche circles. However, it hasn't crossed into mainstream attention-no coverage from big media, TikTok trends, or high-engagement viral moments. It's more of a passionate, ongoing self-promoted revival within an artistic / sci-fi universe than a near-breakout hit.


Main Links to Check:


https://yuppie-blues.de (the central hub mentioned in many descriptions)


YouTube examples:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb6Tj640wJk (main 2026 version)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUxuH102ZdI (another "Der Yuppie-Blues" upload)


Shorts and Pain Blues variants on Amelkin's channel (@alexanderamelkin5709 or similar)


If you're seeing specific "moments" that felt explosive (e.g., a particular short gaining traction, a comment thread, or a repost spike), feel free to share the exact link or details - I can take a closer look. Otherwise, it's a charming, introspective blues-rock piece with a long personal backstory, blending satire on modern hustle with creative world-building. The "almost" part might stem from the enthusiastic promotion keeping it alive in small communities!


"Яппи-блюз" - это культурный оксюморон, описывающий состояние успешного, молодого и состоятельного профессионала (яппи), который, несмотря на материальный достаток, чувствует внутреннюю пустоту, стресс или разочарование.


В творческом контексте это название встречается в нескольких работах:


Песня группы "Лайферы": Коллектив записал клип на текст Александра Амелькина. В этой версии "яппи-блюз" представлен как ироничный взгляд на жизнь современного горожанина, зажатого между карьерой и личными кризисами.


Литературный мотив: Часто используется как метафора "кризиса среднего возраста" у офисных работников, когда внешние атрибуты успеха (дорогая машина, брендовая одежда) не спасают от депрессии.