Coming from a music teacher, what distinguishes Tom from so many other talented beatboxers is his clear understanding of musical fundamentals, music history and styles. In performance, he demonstrates a clear grasp of all of the technical elements - pitch, timbre, rhythm, etc. Combining all of that with his desire for story-telling, he produces some truly virtuosic sonic masterpieces. I have shared his original TedX video with many of my elementary music students over the years and it always makes an impact. Often those students come to tell me later how his video was one of their true inspirations to pursue music. I’ll be sharing this one, too. Thank You, Tom Thum! Keep doing what you clearly love doing!

@dvMetamorph

3 жыл бұрын

Blah blah blah I coming from king of United States of France. U dont know nothing about music.

@jasonjljunsu2801

3 жыл бұрын

This comment needs more 👍 likes

@umatillachorus5703

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, definitely!!! Very well said. I teach Music at an Elementary School, too, and pretty much ALL of my students, K-5 absolutely love to try to beatbox on their own mic AND the 2013 Tom Thum TedX is also there favorite video period.... I also have an a Cappella group instead of a show choir, so my students are beatboxing aficionados. ☺️

@dartheory4423

3 жыл бұрын

If you like Tom Thum, you should check out MB14. He also has an established knowledge of music theory

@mr.schmenk-musicteacher9383

3 жыл бұрын

@@dartheory4423 Thanks for the recommendation. He's quite the singer, too! I think I can begin to build a whole unit on beatboxing for my students. They'll love it!

Isn’t it amazing how musical instruments can imitate his beatbox?

@charlenemack7040

2 ай бұрын

Yes! 😊

@catedoge3206

Ай бұрын

yuh

This is a criminally underrated performance...

that one dude in the orchestra was enjoying this alot too xD

@sarabarr4081

3 жыл бұрын

He was so pleased to be there, I loved that

@AnishSharma-ro8xy

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, that dude right in front was me, and you're absolutely right! I had the time of my life :-D

@davidnobre5660

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnishSharma-ro8xy hey! I would too!

TomThum, the best beatboxer in the world...😍

@timmmychanga

3 жыл бұрын

In the Milky Way

@BriNmusic

3 жыл бұрын

Go check out Swissbeabox, you will find so many more amazing beatboxers

@heyitskal0w025

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i think so too, he is so diverse

@Pablo-ux5zc

3 жыл бұрын

Best or at least one of the be

@RCZY_OFFICIAL

3 жыл бұрын

Tom is a great looper but beatboxing I wouldn't say he is the best. Better arguments would be Alexinho, D-low, Codfish, Zer0, Napom and I can keep going. But I agree that Tom is good if not one of the best at looping.

I legit couldn't differentiate between Tom's trumpet and the Real one.

@voca-chan7953

3 жыл бұрын

Crazy innit?

@einfjordbreen4239

3 жыл бұрын

Get out more then,

@fpsproductions6073

2 жыл бұрын

It was so small I had to see it, otherwise I didn’t even notice it wasn’t him until later

@fosui4345

Жыл бұрын

@@einfjordbreen4239 Okay, we've been out, what next? Tom has incredible skill, why are you trying to diminish that? You act like getting out will let people see what a trumpet sounds like, yet in this video we heard them right next to each other and couldn't tell the difference. What is your goal? Putting people down or just been a mean person in general?

@mikeknapp6305

Жыл бұрын

@@einfjordbreen4239 ignoramus

Whatt.....??? Such a performance without any single sound of the crowd??? I cant even close my mouth during the show... What an amazing artist...!

@dekode4431

3 жыл бұрын

@Bamidélé you couldn't have put it better than this.

@Mikasks

2 жыл бұрын

It’s common sense to be as silent as possible in an orchestra. You could confuse their sense of rhythm, their notes, and their attention. A single musician out of sync could have a domino effect on the entire performance. The reason why an orchestra is deemed as the most sophisticated form of performance is because of how hard is it to make 10+ people with different backgrounds in music and style to make the sound that the conductor wants. While an orchestra is usually played by classical musicians, it doesn’t hinder beatboxers and EDM artists to join them as they’re just a different form of musician that abides by the same musical rules While it makes sense to shout at a beatboxing or a normal concert, in a orchestra and classical music performance, you would be deemed as uneducated. That’s not to say concerts where people shout are full of uneducated people, it’s just a different environment with different etiquettes.

@jeff6601

Жыл бұрын

All of his other videos where he's by gimself are similarly quiet. I think he just catches and keeps attention so well that people are shocked

@hairakz1

Жыл бұрын

it is an Orchestra it is a proper etiquette to be silent

@DannyJoh

7 ай бұрын

At TEDx it's practically impossible to get the audience involved, I've seen him doing orchestra where the audience goes wild.

I don't know how I've only just now stumbled upon this, but it feels like I just walked into a magical land full of adventures

the lack of promotion of Tom's post-TEDxSydney contents is killing me.

@TNTspaz

2 жыл бұрын

He's admitted that he struggles retaining an online presence. He does a lot of work outside the internet and then pops up every once and a while with something like this. Like comparing that original TEDx to this, it's like two completely different people. He definitely deserves promotion but I think he just enjoys the actual physical work he does and traveling to spread what he does.

9:49 - that moment is fantastic

@SebMangzTheMusic

3 жыл бұрын

all of it is

@everydayshowday5151

3 жыл бұрын

This is when I made the Stank face bc it was THAT good!

@USEDtoRule

2 жыл бұрын

It's originally from his show on beatbox battle years ago

@Phoenix_Football

Жыл бұрын

It was like climax of movie

@BBAACKE

Жыл бұрын

Gordon’s gesture to to kick off the drop wasn’t just conducting his orchestra. Turns out over many viewings, he also has control over goosebumps.

Wasn't his first Ted Talk like the most viewed out of all other Ted videos?

@madsuo7

3 жыл бұрын

Still is

@fideldesu

3 жыл бұрын

Still is boy! Tom Thum the GOAT!

@fahimanjumchowdhury8789

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

How is there only 242k views?!! This needs to be 24.2million views! Such talent needs to be seen all over. Time to share!

Beatboxing was so popular that they made instruments after it, thank you Tom Thum!

that static disc sound is very underrated. loved tom singing as a woman

@nickcalingo3309

2 жыл бұрын

You do a Siren with some saliva on your teeth mate. Real doozey.

As an Indian, this makes me very happy. Tom is the best beatboxer no doubt!

Wasn't expecting Ratchet Face. It was a more than pleasant surprise.

@kresjacobsen7826

3 жыл бұрын

that was sick

LIKE. could you IMAGINE?! A whole MOVIE with this? Forget just an album. I want a wholeass new GENRE to listen to!!! This is literally so awesome and exciting to listen to. I had tiny tears of joy during the last couple minutes of this.

Symphonic beatbox. It was a fantastic experience. Thank you Tom.

Tom in my opinion is undeniably a beatbox legend. I love how he incorporated ratchet face into this ensemble

@ahmadqureshi-em1zs

Жыл бұрын

Ratchet face is infuckingsane

Straightforward, chills at 9:51

Tom 'The Voice of The Universe' Thum!

This particular track of Tom helped me go through some of the toughest times of my life in 2019. I can't explain how grateful I am that the two legends came together to gift us a 2020 remake. God bless Tom.

@saneperson3776

2 жыл бұрын

What's the blessing gonna do? Just curious.

@issumagi3333

2 жыл бұрын

@@saneperson3776 its like luck but luck technically just is a synonym to blessing because if god blesses you your going to have good luck so its like a religious good luck

Put Tom Thum in a movie!!! Ratings will explode everywhere. 🥰🤩

tbh it sounds like the moment in a action movie when they're preparing for a massive war

Absolutely amazing! I would loooove to go to a full concert like this

tom thum artwork is a world class masterpiece

Tom Thum is not the best beat boxer... He is a living legend... ❤❤❤ love from India 🇮🇳

Tom takes beatboxing to a whole different level. Really amazing!

Every Ted x with Tom is so amazing, he is truly a legend

Such a mesmerizing show. Tom has talent unlike any other beatboxer I’ve seen.

This was fabulous! Thum is constantly improving and adding to his performance, it's just a pleasure to see his evolution.

Tom is gifted in the way of the voice. His Thum is legendary.

I really like Tom because he actually creates a performance. So many other beat boxers never leave the technical aspest of it. You are awesome Tom!

Evolution: 1. Big Bang 2. Amibas 3. Dinosaurs 4. Humans 5. Superhumans 6. Tom Thum

@kwekumbro

2 жыл бұрын

What's the dinosaurs and humans on your list

@kwekumbro

2 жыл бұрын

Who's Superhumans I meant to say superheroes

@kwekumbro

2 жыл бұрын

You're not supposed to say Superhumans

@kwekumbro

2 жыл бұрын

What is Tom thumb

@kwekumbro

2 жыл бұрын

I meant to say Tom Thum

Isn't it a performance that makes you question what music is? I love it.

Why so low views on this? This is amazing

@heymichaelvsaucehere9944

3 жыл бұрын

Beatboxers assemble!

@timmmychanga

3 жыл бұрын

Brand loyalty I love this man

He was born with an incredible ear 👂 and the ability to recreate sounds he hears .....

@BaelMortos

11 ай бұрын

Born? I mean sure, he is genetically gifted, perhaps, but his talent is the result of thousands of hours of practice

Love from India we love your performance Every bit of song is so beautiful Thank you for performing in India I don't know what happened to the audience but I think they are petrified by the beauty of the beats

@baldeaglenor7156

2 жыл бұрын

Just common etiquette in an orchestra hall. You're not supposed to make noise, just to avoid disturbing the orchestra. It's very difficult to have so many different musicians of different music backgrounds and skills working together, so it's very easy to distract them out of rythm, which would be a disaster.

@ppunion

Жыл бұрын

To be fair, wouldn't you be petrified if you had heard that?

Tom is brilliant and one of a kind. It's fusion of so many thing's.

Tom Thum with another banger ! Let's go man ! Entertain us in ways only you, know how to do it

The storytelling through music is soo incredible!

I love this so much. I got to meet Tom last year. I was legit speechless.

One of the greatest beatboxers to ever exist. ⭐

This is undescribable, I have never seen something like that before

08:30 opening of rachet face. Always amazing!!

This is probably the coolest thing I’ve seen so far

This was absolutely fantastic! I used to sing in a choir with Gordon Hamilton when we were teenagers, too, which is very strange. Nice to see him being successful. And I'm always a fan of Tom Thum. They were a wonderful combination of sounds.

So many incredible moments, but when he breaks out the female, hypnotizing voice at 10:32 my brain melted into dismay and amazement

With all the smiles on everyone's faces, especially the composer. you know everyone is having soo much fun and that is what it is all about

Your epic songs, bass, and lyrics always end too early mate. You're too good for this world

Can't wait to see what he does next.. AMAZING!!!

Absolutely a pioneer in beatbox and in music in general, shout out the incredible orchestra and kudos to tom, phenomenol

Tom thums ratchet face + orchestra = next level genius. Jaw dropping performance

I've never watched a concert or anything like that that costs so much for 1 ticket.. not even a fan or interested in watching concerts... but if Tom Thum comes to Philippines, I won't care where it is or how much it'll cost, I'll be there! Such opportunity to watch a legendary man performing live shouldn't be missed.

I'm totally blown away! His talent is out of this world!

This is so neat, i love the beatbox mixed with the orchestra! Tom is a musical genius!

Incredible performance from this great team...... insanely addictive and talented

Bruh! Best Beatbox and Orchestral fusion ever! and the Ratchet Face added right at the end, what an outstanding performance overall. Congrats Tom Thum and his crew! :)

Absolutely outstanding. An orchestra going in sync with a beatboxer ? What a time to live and to be able to witness this beauty

5:02 - 5:28 *_It reminds me of the talent show at the Crusty Krab, when the crowd went wild when SpongeBob was on stage while they were booing Squidward_* 🤣🤣🤣

I'm speechless, amazing work Tom and the orquestra as well 👏🤙✌❤😎

Every time that kid playing the violin smiles, I smile - this was delightful😊🥳🎉🥳 Happy New Year 2022!💗

I absolutely enjoyed this. I would like to see this applied to a classic opera like the magic flute or similar.

I really appreciate Tom Thum. I would love to witness a collaboration with Tom and Bill Bailey - I feel that could be awesome! :P They're both very musical, comedic and very talented.

Watching on 14/05/2021. What a beautiful combination.

What a journey this takes you on, simply fantastic, as a lover of music, bass rhythm, I just keep watching and watching this, and in awe knowing the bass is purely voice activated, WOW💖 Keep it up Tom Thum your amazing

How have I only just seen this. Epic!!

Crazy good great stuff,tom thum is extraordinary amazing excellence

Every 2.5 mins a wave of goosebumps.

8:30 until the end is one of the best pieces of art I have ever heard come together!

Better than any Grammy intro ever. Real, true, raw talent.

God bless you and ur talented efforts. Ur unbeatable beatboxer !!!

MAGISTRAL!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌🙌 Thats a very good show AND the Music was great! 🤩🤩

As a fan of multiple genres of music this was a beautiful and amazing collaboration. I already liked Ratchetface and was excited to hear the twist with the orchestra accompaniment as soon as he started the layering. Outstanding job to everyone.

goosebumps on every beat amazing.....

Wow i love this guy i could watch him for hours making this masterpieces

I don't even know how,why or when this dude develope such a dope talent for beatboxing but my words can't even describe how much effort he put into it but man he sure knows how to entertain an audience with music with his voice. Give this man a standing ovation. Shout-out to Tom Thum y'all

This should have a lot more views, honestly

2:10 ...A masterpiece was Born ! ...Amazing medley

@gwho

Жыл бұрын

sounds a lot like final fantasy, doesn't it

The Best Professional Beatbox Artist in the entire world, great job Tom Thum, one of the beatboxer that get me into beatboxing since Ted 2013 !!!

This is the coolest sound ever, ive never really been into orchestra but allitle beats makes it epic

Incredible! Great! Fantastic!

1. This is absolutely amazing! 2. I only stumbled on this accidentally (needs more promotion) 3. This crowed sucks (they seem to be on the older side though) 4. Hope I can see Tom's performance somewhere in EU once this pandemic is over

Tom Thum is a unique GENIUS!!!

Ratchet face remix. I'm digging it

this is why i loved art so much!

I'm going to watch it several times so I get every moment!

Coolest thing to date that I have seen this entire year.... ;-) Level Epic..... Good Job...

This video is uncovered in the world of KZread. Hope it gets millions of view it deserves !!!

TOMTHUM WAS MY MAIN INSPIRATION INTO BEATBOXING….He has been my secrets mentor for years and where I am in the journey of beatboxing today I owe it all to him….😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️ MUCH LOVE FROM NIGERIA 🇳🇬 🎉

Love the guy, you wouldn’t think a person can make such sounds🙀😁 ✊🏼

I remember when I used to work in one of resort in Bali, Indonesia. Tom Thum and his friends stayed at the resort. Then, one of them told me that he (Tom Thum) was a beatboxer. I was curious about him and found out on KZread his TedEx video in Brisbane. And today, I couldn’t believe that I found his another masterpiece. This is insane!! Good Job, Tom..

this beatbox is very good and I can listen all day

AMAZING!!

I love all of this

I just happened to watch it and I watched it all without even realizing it

As soon as the drum beat kicked, I knew it was "Ratchet Face".

pure art!

If only i was there i will give them a standing applause, you know what ? I'll get on top of the chair

I'm very happy that how carefully the audience is listening.