Well, I guess it’s about time I stopped lurking and started contributing.
So without further ado, here I am. Blogging. Fucking crazy. How do I change my pw on this thing? Surely I don’t have to remember the made up one they emailed to me. If I do, you can consider this both my first and last contribution to the cooperative blog.
Now, this might come as a surprise, but I love street performers. While in NYC recently I didn’t see any of the human statues who don’t move until you give them money, but we did see lots of musicians. My friend Jessica explained none of them even came close to this guy. This guy has serious skills.
But this was my question: do you think his parents are extremely proud of what he’s done after thousands of dollars and hours spent on flute lessons or completely mortified?
Here it is….
The beatboxing flutist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXmeayaHh4U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfrKqFp0Zg
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I’ll be looking for this guy on Letterman soonish.
Also, welcome to the blog. With any luck you’ll be the one to jumpstart this mutha back into existence.
Welcome, Michelle : )
I’m glad you got some good busker action in NYC. I think it’s one of the coolest perks of urban life and such street musicians are something that sticks in my head about many of my trips. For instance, last time in New York I bought two cds from buskers. One dude played Beatles tunes on the cello in Union Station, and in Wash Square there was a group called Hypnotic Brass Ensemble that I listen to a lot (and who evidently jams with Mos Def):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggOVNYFlP7Q
As for the floutist, check his Inspector Gadget remix (it really kicks in about the 30 second mark). Also the same clip Beverly Hills Cop at 1:50.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59ZX5qdIEB0&feature=related
I don’t know about his folks … but it’s a good thing to keep in the back of my mind that I’d rather be the sort of parent who thought it was hilarious and very cool.