During a 2018 Ted Talk in Sydney, Australia, beatboxer Thom Thum had laryngeal surgeon Dr. Matthew Broadhurst insert a camera through his nose and down his throat so that the audience could see how his larynx reacted while he performed. While the demonstration is a bit graphic, it is truly fascinating to see the actual physiology behind Thum’s incredible talent.
Get an up-close-and-personal look as laryngeal surgeon Matthew Broadhurst sticks a camera down Thum’s throat while he creates a mind-boggling array of noises. This hilarious, somewhat stomach-churning talk and performance is not for the squeamish! (Contains graphic medical imagery)
New York City beatboxer Chris Sullivan who previously set up shop after the 2008 Presidential election, recently offered free accompaniment to anyone, including a dancing cow, who stepped up to take a number or in this case, to take a beat. What happens when a beatboxer (shockwavebeatbox.com) invites strangers in…
In 1939, inventor Gilbert Wright created the Sonovox, a talk box that utilized the same general principles of Alvino Rey's Talking Steel Guitar. Rather than using an amplifier, however, Wright created transducers that were applied directly to the user's throat and paired with a recording to create all sorts of…
http://youtu.be/GNZBSZD16cY Musician Tom Thum shows off his legendary beatboxing skills, mimicking an astounding range of instruments, sounds, and even Michael Jackson hits in this video from TEDxSydney 2013. via Colossal
The five Denmark-based members of The Bottle Boys recently teamed up with talented beatboxer Thor Mikkelsen to perform the fantastic Disney songs "Let It Go" from Frozen, "The Silly Song" from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and "Colors of the Wind" from Pocahontas. For each of the songs we’re…
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