Comments on: Beatboxing Flutist http://www.savvymusician.com/blog/2009/09/beatboxing-flutist/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:45:23 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Fremdgehen http://www.savvymusician.com/blog/2009/09/beatboxing-flutist/comment-page-1/#comment-133262 Fremdgehen Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:32:33 +0000 http://www.savvymusician.com/blog/?p=295#comment-133262 <a href="http://scharfeweiberwollensexkontakte.weebly.com" title="Seitensprung" rel="nofollow">Seitensprung</a> I seriously like Kontakt - what about you? Seitensprung
I seriously like Kontakt – what about you?

]]> By: David Cutler http://www.savvymusician.com/blog/2009/09/beatboxing-flutist/comment-page-1/#comment-237 David Cutler Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:01:32 +0000 http://www.savvymusician.com/blog/?p=295#comment-237 Andrew, thanks for your comment, and please enjoy The Savvy Musician! Feel free to stay involved in the conversation. Andrew, thanks for your comment, and please enjoy The Savvy Musician! Feel free to stay involved in the conversation.

]]> By: Andrew Pelt http://www.savvymusician.com/blog/2009/09/beatboxing-flutist/comment-page-1/#comment-234 Andrew Pelt Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:45:14 +0000 http://www.savvymusician.com/blog/?p=295#comment-234 Hello, I just stumbled upon your blog browsing on online as I am researching some material on flutes. appears like a cool blog so I bookmarked your site and will come back tomorrow to give it a proper read when i have more time. Thank you. Hello, I just stumbled upon your blog browsing on online as I am researching some material on flutes. appears like a cool blog so I bookmarked your site and will come back tomorrow to give it a proper read when i have more time. Thank you.

]]> By: Molly Rae http://www.savvymusician.com/blog/2009/09/beatboxing-flutist/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Molly Rae Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:47:27 +0000 http://www.savvymusician.com/blog/?p=295#comment-206 I think that as a musician that Greg Patillo is an excellent flutist, and although this type of technique enhances his ability to perform outrageously unique musical genres through his instrument, is it somewhat a sin that everyone knows him as the "amazing beat-boxing flutist", and not, "the absolutely gifted flutist"? I guess it would depend on how you wanted to be viewed as an artist, so opinions are likely to vary. I admire his talent and willingness to step outside of the norm and make himself unique, but is what he does truly a gift, or a gimmick? Or to go even further, a trick? I think that as a musician that Greg Patillo is an excellent flutist, and although this type of technique enhances his ability to perform outrageously unique musical genres through his instrument, is it somewhat a sin that everyone knows him as the “amazing beat-boxing flutist”, and not, “the absolutely gifted flutist”? I guess it would depend on how you wanted to be viewed as an artist, so opinions are likely to vary. I admire his talent and willingness to step outside of the norm and make himself unique, but is what he does truly a gift, or a gimmick? Or to go even further, a trick?

]]> By: Bridget Rodina http://www.savvymusician.com/blog/2009/09/beatboxing-flutist/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Bridget Rodina Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:58:23 +0000 http://www.savvymusician.com/blog/?p=295#comment-29 I've often wondered the same thing. From what I understand, Mr. Patillo attended the Cleveland Institute of Music where he studied with Josh Smith (principal of the Cleveland Orchestra). In the flute world, this is quite an accomplishment. Further, he spent a summer as acting principal of the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra. However, all he seems to be known for is his beatboxing. Although it is rather entertaining and I'm sure has boosted his career immensely, is this really what he wants to be known for? As Dr. Cutler mentions in TSM, every musician should consider his or her legacy and for what he or she wants to be remembered. I can't help but wonder what Mr. Patillo's future holds and how he will ultimately feel about this explosive chapter in his life. I’ve often wondered the same thing. From what I understand, Mr. Patillo attended the Cleveland Institute of Music where he studied with Josh Smith (principal of the Cleveland Orchestra). In the flute world, this is quite an accomplishment. Further, he spent a summer as acting principal of the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra. However, all he seems to be known for is his beatboxing. Although it is rather entertaining and I’m sure has boosted his career immensely, is this really what he wants to be known for? As Dr. Cutler mentions in TSM, every musician should consider his or her legacy and for what he or she wants to be remembered. I can’t help but wonder what Mr. Patillo’s future holds and how he will ultimately feel about this explosive chapter in his life.

]]> By: Sean Dynan http://www.savvymusician.com/blog/2009/09/beatboxing-flutist/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Sean Dynan Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:27:48 +0000 http://www.savvymusician.com/blog/?p=295#comment-18 I love the videos, and I love his talent. However, there's a fine line between building an empire and typing yourself to a specific category of player, especially when the idea is quite novel. Pattillo's video's have been up for 2 years now. I'm quite interested in whether or not they have had a substantial impact on his gigs, whether they have opened him to a wide array of musical opportunities, or if they have typed him to being a "one trick pony." The question is will this be a boost for his career in the long run, or will he go down with Numa Numa and the Star Wars kid? Either way, he's made an impact; I've done some onorthodox things with my flute since I've seen his videos. Ian Anderson would be proud! I love the videos, and I love his talent. However, there’s a fine line between building an empire and typing yourself to a specific category of player, especially when the idea is quite novel. Pattillo’s video’s have been up for 2 years now. I’m quite interested in whether or not they have had a substantial impact on his gigs, whether they have opened him to a wide array of musical opportunities, or if they have typed him to being a “one trick pony.”

The question is will this be a boost for his career in the long run, or will he go down with Numa Numa and the Star Wars kid?

Either way, he’s made an impact; I’ve done some onorthodox things with my flute since I’ve seen his videos. Ian Anderson would be proud!

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