HandwhistlerBen
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HandwhistlerBen- La Vie En Rose
Edith Piaf Classic
I am the Original Pioneer of Handwhistling starting in 1965 and was a guest on the Tonight Show in 1979 and again in 2001 along with many other TV Shows that are all up on my Channel.
I use Diaphragmatic Breath Control utilizing the bottom part of my lungs which I fill up before taking air into my upper lungs. I pressurize the air stream to make my phrases last three or four times longer. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, and teaching. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. www.musicoguia.com/everything-...
No Computer enhancements, editing, or auto tuning are ever used in any of my videos. It is just me playing LIVE into my microphone while the Karaoke plays.
My videos are for private practice and feedback, and I derive no income of any kind from them.
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HandwhistlerBen- If I Never Sing Another Song- Singing
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Matt Monro Classic- If I Never Sing Another Song- Half the Song I am the Original Pioneer of Handwhistling starting in 1965 and was a guest on the Tonight Show in 1979 and again in 2001 along with many other TV Shows that are all up on my Channel. I use Diaphragmatic Breath Control utilizing the bottom part of my lungs which I fill up before taking air into my upper lungs. I pressurize the air ...
HandwhistlerBen- La Vie En Rose
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Edith Piaf Classic I am the Original Pioneer of Handwhistling starting in 1965 and was a guest on the Tonight Show in 1979 and again in 2001 along with many other TV Shows that are all up on my Channel. I use Diaphragmatic Breath Control utilizing the bottom part of my lungs which I fill up before taking air into my upper lungs. I pressurize the air stream to make my phrases last three or four ...
HandwhistlerBen- Globetrotter's Theme Music
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Sweet Georgia Brown- First Phrase 23 seconds on ONE BREATH! I am the Original Pioneer of Handwhistling starting in 1965 and was a guest on the Tonight Show in 1979 and again in 2001 along with many other TV Shows that are all up on my Channel. I use Diaphragmatic Breath Control utilizing the bottom part of my lungs which I fill up before taking air into my upper lungs. I pressurize the air stre...
HandwhistlerBen- Strauss Waltz unaccompanied
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Strauss Waltz Unaccompanied. Long Phrasing- Diaphragmatic Breath Control at its FINEST! I am the Original Pioneer of Handwhistling starting in 1965 and was a guest on the Tonight Show in 1979 and again in 2001 along with many other TV Shows that are all up on my Channel. I use Diaphragmatic Breath Control utilizing the bottom part of my lungs which I fill up before taking air into my upper lung...
HandwhistlerBen- FOOLS FALL IN LOVE
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FOOLS FALL IN LOVE- THE DRIFTERS I am the Original Pioneer of Handwhistling starting in 1965 and was a guest on the Tonight Show in 1979 and again in 2001 along with many other TV Shows that are all up on my Channel. I use Diaphragmatic Breath Control utilizing the bottom part of my lungs which I fill up before taking air into my upper lungs. I pressurize the air stream to make my phrases last ...
HandwhistlerBen- "What are you doing the rest of your life"
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Barbra Streisand Classic "What are you doing the rest of your life" I am the Original Pioneer of Handwhistling starting in 1965 and was a guest on the Tonight Show in 1979 and again in 2001 along with many other TV Shows that are all up on my Channel. I use Diaphragmatic Breath Control utilizing the bottom part of my lungs which I fill up before taking air into my upper lungs. I pressurize the ...
HandwhistlerBen- From This Moment On
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Sinatra Classic From This Moment On I am the Original Pioneer of Handwhistling starting in 1965 and was a guest on the Tonight Show in 1979 and again in 2001 along with many other TV Shows that are all up on my Channel. I use Diaphragmatic Breath Control utilizing the bottom part of my lungs which I fill up before taking air into my upper lungs. I pressurize the air stream to make my phrases la...
HandwhistlerBen- Raindrops- Using new Microphone
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"Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head"- BJ Thomas. I am the Original Pioneer of Handwhistling starting in 1965 and was a guest on the Tonight Show in 1979 and again in 2001 along with many other TV Shows that are all up on my Channel. I use Diaphragmatic Breath Control utilizing the bottom part of my lungs which I fill up before taking air into my upper lungs. I pressurize the air stream to make m...
HandwhistlerBen- Till There Was You- First Verse Only
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"Till There Was You"- With Karaoke- Originally released in January, 1951. The Beatles recorded it in 1963. I use Diaphragmatic Breath Control utilizing the bottom part of my lungs which I fill up before taking air into my upper lungs. I pressurize the air stream to make my phrases last three or four times longer. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: allowance is mad...
HandwhistlerBen- How Can I Be Sure
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The Young Rascals Classic from the 1960's TURN THE VOLUME UP TO HALFWAY ON HEADPHONES OR SPEAKERS FOR TOP FIDELITY! i was a guest on the Tonight Show in 1979 and again in 2001 along with many other TV Shows and Stages. Those videos are all up on my Channel. I am the Original Pioneer of Handwhistling Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: allowance is made for "fair us...
HandwhistlerBen- "Turn Around Look At Me"- First Verse Only- First Try
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The Vogues Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, and teaching. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. www.musicoguia.com/everything-... No Computer enhancements, editing,...
HandwhistlerBen- Diaphragmatic Breath Control- Hanging down from waist to open LOWER PART OF LUNGS
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Air can only go into the lower part of the LUNGS as I push my stomach out using my diaphragm muscles while hanging over. I almost blacked out from the pain because of my badly damaged lumbar disks as well as hanging over as long as I did I got very dizzy! Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, a...
"Crazy"- Singing
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"Crazy"- Patsy Kline. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, and teaching. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. www.musicoguia.com/everything-... No Computer enhancement...
HandwhistlerBen- Can't Live If Living Is" Without You"
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Classic Song done by Harry Nilson in 1971 and others. I was Handwhistling, Celine's, "All by Myself" for 25 minute3s before recording this. I was worn out and couldn't finish playing THIS!! Sorry! I use Diaphragmatic Breath Control utilizing the bottom part of my lungs which I fill up before taking air into my upper lungs. I pressurize the air stream to make my phrases last three or four times ...
HandwhistlerBen- Till there was You- Unaccompanied and with TV ON.
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HandwhistlerBen- Till there was You- Unaccompanied and with TV ON.
HandwhistlerBen- "Habanera- (L'amour est un oiseau rebelle) TURN VOLUME UP!
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HandwhistlerBen- "Habanera- (L'amour est un oiseau rebelle) TURN VOLUME UP!
HandwhistlerBen- I Believe- Video starts TEN SECONDS IN!
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HandwhistlerBen- I Believe- Video starts TEN SECONDS IN!
HandwhistlerBen- I will Follow Him(Chariot- Sister Act) Hand Ocarina
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HandwhistlerBen- I will Follow Him(Chariot- Sister Act) Hand Ocarina
HandwhistlerBen- Christmas Waltz
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HandwhistlerBen- Christmas Waltz
HandwhistlerBen- "We'll Meet Again"
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HandwhistlerBen- "We'll Meet Again"
HandwhistlerBen- "Teach Me Tonight"
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HandwhistlerBen- "Teach Me Tonight"
HandwhistlerBen- Amor, Amor, Amor,- Full Song a cappella
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HandwhistlerBen- Amor, Amor, Amor,- Full Song a cappella
HandwhistlerBen- "Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me"
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HandwhistlerBen- "Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me"
HandwhistlerBen- "This guy's in love with you" - hand flute (handflute)
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HandwhistlerBen- "This guy's in love with you" - hand flute (handflute)
HandwhistlerBen- I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR YOU- AT 70! Started Handwhistling 1965 (hand flute)
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HandwhistlerBen- I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR YOU- AT 70! Started Handwhistling 1965 (hand flute)
HandwhistlerBen- You Send Me- Singing
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HandwhistlerBen- You Send Me- Singing
HandwhistlerBen- "The Curse of an Aching Heart"- Singing
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HandwhistlerBen- "The Curse of an Aching Heart"- Singing
HandwhistlerBen "The Curse of an Aching Heart"- Played on a Plastic Yamaha Recorder
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HandwhistlerBen "The Curse of an Aching Heart"- Played on a Plastic Yamaha Recorder
HandwhistlerBen- Sherry- First 20 seconds on ONE BREATH- recorded 12/3/21
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HandwhistlerBen- Sherry- First 20 seconds on ONE BREATH- recorded 12/3/21

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @bernatcodern4030
    @bernatcodern4030 6 днів тому

    Ben Brenner, I just discovered you and I can't express how amazed I am! I'm just starting and in a few weeks I got to play a whole octave but you are in a whole other level! My new heroe! I hope to see you playing for many many years more!! Do you have any kind of tutorial or do you do online classes?? I would wish to learn from you!

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 6 днів тому

      Bernat- Thank you for watching my first handwhistling videos that I posted onto UA-cam with a Camcorder operated by my Son. I may post a few more videos in the future, but, at 71, and having being a guest on many National TV Shows, I still practice every day. Please post two videos of your Handwhistling, playing an eight note scale going up and then down. In the second video, hold each note out for two counts, take a breath and then play the next note. If you do that for me, I will give you advice on how to improve. I started practicing at 12 years old and in 1965 and was practicing over an hour every day, even up to two or more hours. Put in, HandwhistlerBen on Tonight Show 1979. There are two videos to that Show up. Then put in HandwhistlerBen on Evening Magazine 1979, There are over 200 vdeos up. Everything that I do with my Handwhistling control is Professionally done. Post the URL here when you have the videos up, and I will look them over.

    • @bernatcodern4030
      @bernatcodern4030 4 дні тому

      @@HandwhistlerBen Hi Ben! It's a honor for me to has an answer from you, honestly! How beautiful it is to know that those videos where recorded by your own son, amazing and charming! Right now I'm out for work, but give a few days and I will definitly do these videos you ask for!! Thank you very very very much for your time and all your hard work!

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 3 дні тому

      @@bernatcodern4030 Don't rush doing the two videos. Make it your best quality work. ua-cam.com/video/b18x1U6OBjE/v-deo.html

  • @ManutubaWhistler
    @ManutubaWhistler 13 днів тому

    For sure my friend Ben, I liked !!

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 13 днів тому

      Manu, I always appreciate your detailed comments! Take care!

  • @Bella-tf4jl
    @Bella-tf4jl 13 днів тому

    Hey Mr. Brenner it’s Kimmesha I was one of your 3rd grade students in overbrook ele. I just wanted to stop by and let you know I always pull your videos up and show people how talented you are I didn’t forget you literally make music with your hands. Thank you for all you do and thank you for teaching us how to play instruments you are amazing ❤ stay blessed.

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 13 днів тому

      Thank you Kimmesha for your kind comments. I taught two years at Overbrook Elementary. One where I came to each classroom, and the other in the Portable in the Yard. Did I teach you music for two years? Were you in my Choir? I wish you and your Family nothing but the very best! Thank you for sharing my videos with others. Mrs. McCladdie was the wonderful Principal!

  • @Bella-tf4jl
    @Bella-tf4jl 13 днів тому

    My 3rd grade music teacher❤ overbrook ele

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 13 днів тому

      Yes Kimmesha, I showed this first part of my appearance on the Tonight Show in 1979 and the second part where I perform to all of the students at Overbrook Elementary. I also Handwhistled "O Holy Night" at the two Christmas Shows. Wishing you and your Family nothing bu the very best! ua-cam.com/video/8j8vQ0r_joo/v-deo.html

  • @ManutubaWhistler
    @ManutubaWhistler 15 днів тому

    Marvelous handwhistling, Ben, with splendid intonations and notes connections ! Well done and a good week-end to you !

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 15 днів тому

      Thank you Manu for enjoying this shortened rendition of the gorgeous and difficult song! Now I have to wait at least a day for your LIKE to show up. Stay well and happy my friend. Don't get Covid. Several of my Friends have it and one is in the Hospital. WEAR MASKS WHEN IN SUPERMARKETS OR OTHER BIG STORES OR MUSIC FESTIVALS!

  • @kerryannmurphy2936
    @kerryannmurphy2936 Місяць тому

    Rip ❤️🙏❤️sweet girl. Thank you for your wonderful singing and being so very special. What a blessed talent you had!

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen Місяць тому

      Lena was a Natural. It is sad that she had demons that she couldn't beat. RIP.

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen Місяць тому

    Filomena Torelli Get well soon Ben!! Your voice is still passionate...

  • @bernardoampong7440
    @bernardoampong7440 Місяць тому

    HandwhislerBen👍👏🏼nice cover Sir💓welldone po🥰

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen Місяць тому

      Bernardo, thank you for appreciating the hard work that went into this performance of such a beautiful song. Wishing you all the best. I have several Singing and Handwhistling songs up here that are Covers of Tom Jones and Engelbert Songs that you will enjoy!

  • @valerie_handani_pianist
    @valerie_handani_pianist Місяць тому

    Lovely and heartfelt melody!👍👍🎼🎶 All the best.🙏🙏

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen Місяць тому

      Thank you Valerie for stopping and for your lovely comment. You will really enjoy my recent Handwhistling videos. Wishing you all the best!

    • @valerie_handani_pianist
      @valerie_handani_pianist Місяць тому

      @@HandwhistlerBen 🙂🙏

  • @drzwiprawdy8973
    @drzwiprawdy8973 Місяць тому

    Właśnie próbuje się nauczyć gwizdać w ten sposób. Z różnym skutkiem,ale się uczę . Pięknie zagrane 👍👍👍 Zdecydowanie mało wyświetleń 😮😮😮

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen Місяць тому

      Thank you drzwiprawdy for enjoying my almost 60 years of practice that went into my handwhistling here. I am happy that you are trying to figure out how to play different notes as a handwhistler. If you have videos of your practicing your handflute playing up on your Channel, or can put them up there, I will watch, and give you advice on how to improve. Wishing you all the best! ua-cam.com/video/ztT9owljuL4/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/8j8vQ0r_joo/v-deo.html

  • @PeterPooh1PiyoGuma
    @PeterPooh1PiyoGuma Місяць тому

    Dear, Ben. It must have taken a lot of practice time to be able to play such high notes so vividly on the hand ocarina. I too would like to practice little by little, starting with Amazing Grace and simple tunes.

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen Місяць тому

      Peter- I started practicing my Handwhistling in 1965 and practiced on and off up to three hours a day, also the recorder. I started piano lessons at 7, clarinet at 9, Bassoon at 12. In later years I learned tenor saxophone, and oboe along with starting singing at a young age. I Handwhistled and played all these other instruments while still going to School and doing homework. I also had time to play outside! Here I am at 71, and if you watch my most recent videos, you will see that I am still improving and haven't lost any of my abilities. Wishing you all the best.

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen Місяць тому

    The song is, "What Kind of Fool Am I" written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse . I picked the song because of the funny title in relation to me playing music with my Hands, and because it let me play my entire range of notes- Two Octaves and a Fifth. Do you Handwhistle? If so, can you post some videos of it on your Channel?

  • @chama300
    @chama300 Місяць тому

    could you tell me what this songs name is?

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen Місяць тому

    Amy Nickell Hello Amy. I am looking forward to hearing back from you after explaining UNM and the Tonight Show and Schickele to you. I would very much like to watch some of your Handwhistling videos on your Channel. Maybe we can do a duet like the one below: ua-cam.com/video/H3V_R1h1DMo/v-deo.html

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen Місяць тому

    @amynickell7487 Hello Amy. I am looking forward to hearing back from you after explaining UNM and the Tonight Show and Schickele to you. I would very much like to watch some of your Handwhistling videos on your Channel. Maybe we can do a duet like the one below: ua-cam.com/video/H3V_R1h1DMo/v-deo.html

  • @PeterPooh1PiyoGuma
    @PeterPooh1PiyoGuma Місяць тому

    Dear Mr. Ben. I am practising with the help of Ben's video so that I can play some songs before autumn. I have introduced your video on my UA-cam page. ua-cam.com/video/nRwF8EJs0rk/v-deo.htmlsi=8EkcVgX2vg_L34fW

  • @amynickell7487
    @amynickell7487 Місяць тому

    Hello Ben - you're fantastic as ever! We know each other, but several years ago I left you a message - and although you answered me, it was clear you didn't remember who I was. I thought maybe now if I were to elaborate a little it might jog your memory a bit. Do you remember the Thursday afternoon student recitals at UNM circa 1974-75? I also am a handwhistler, and we got together to play a couple of soprano recorder duets one Thursday afternoon in front of the "crowd." My name is Amy (Nowacki) Nickell - ring a bell maybe? You played the top part and I played the lower... we were very well received and actually had a lot of fun, I thought. At any rate, my one goal was the Tonight Show, and darned if you didn't beat me to it !! I came home from my waitress job in Boulder one night (went to grad school at CU) - turned on the TV, and there you were! I was equal parts blown away by your virtuosity, and furious to have missed my chance :). So... it's really good to see you doing so well. I certainly don't expect you to have total recall🤯, but hope you enjoyed the anecdote... we're obviously getting a little older and want to stay relevant, but sometimes it's fun to look back. Best of luck with all your endeavors! Amy:)

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen Місяць тому

      Hello Amy. I vaguely remember playing a duet with a young woman. But, I only went there from September 1971 to December 1972 and transferred to Philadelphia Musical Academy which became Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts and then University of the Arts which just closed for good a week ago after being in existence since around 1880. Anyway, I have massive damage in my Lumbar spine, but still put time into my Handwhistling daily. Here is the full rendition of this song: ua-cam.com/video/ILAaiZOBykA/v-deo.html Please post some of your Handwhistling on your Channel! By the way, I contacted our local Newspapers for a number of my local performances. That is how the Tonight Show found out about me......someone connected to the Show sent it out to them. THEY CONTACTED ME THROUGH MY PARENTS. I called them, and they set up the First Class Airfare, Limo, Two nights in the Sheraton Universal i Burbank and I got paid $448. for my ten minute appearance with David Letterman who was guest host with Doc since Johnnyt Carson was off that night. David did not have his own late night Show for three more years! I put eight minutes in two videos of my Interview and then Part two which was me playine, "What Kind of Fool Am I". I was on lots of TV Shows that are up here including Evening Magazine which made me their Feature through the entire USA. I was very lucky, but worked very hard. My published article in 1978 and other interesting publicity are up on my Ben Brenner (HandwhistlerNBen) Facebook Page. If you "Request me as a Friend, I will accept!. I performed with Peter Schickele for three nights during Christmas of 1975 in Averry Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center performing the Marcello Sonata in E minor with piano accompaniment and I used the fingers on the cheeks of my face to play the Turkish March with accompaniment. I look forward to seeing your Handwhistling up on your Channel. Wishing you all the best!

  • @PeterPooh1PiyoGuma
    @PeterPooh1PiyoGuma Місяць тому

    What a wonderful performance! 1979! A time when young people all over the world had long hair. I modeled my performance on Ben's and am now practising for a second try after 50 years.

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen Місяць тому

      Hello Peter. I was contacted by the Talent Coordinator from the Tonight Show who wrote a letter to my Parents. I contacted the three Newspapers in Philadelphia for several of my performances and someone sent them out to the Show people. I was living in an Apartment with my older brother. I had already earned my College Degree to Teach Music and was teaching in the Philadelphia School District at the time of this Show. The letter said that they were interested in having me on, and to call them. I played for them over the phone and they said that my First Class Airfare tickets, limo, two nights in the top Hotel in Burbank were all set up with the date of this Show. I was on for ten minutes. I posted eight minutes of it in two videos. Here is my Interview. ua-cam.com/video/ztT9owljuL4/v-deo.html David Letterman was Guest Hosting with Doc Severinsen for Johnny Carson who was off that day. David would not have his own late night Show for three more years in 1982. I wish you all the best! I look forward to hear your handwhistling and hope that you have some videos up on your Channel!!

  • @SmellCoconut
    @SmellCoconut Місяць тому

    This is far better than i anticipated

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen Місяць тому

      Thank you for your comment. I was practicing up to three hours a day since 1965 before I was invited by the Tonight Show by letter to be on this Show. There is an Interview part of the Show also up here. I had a full ten minutes and posted eight of the minutes in the two videos. ua-cam.com/video/ztT9owljuL4/v-deo.html David Letterman was just the Guest host for Johnny Carson who was off that day. He got his own late night Show three years later. Wishing you all the best!

  • @jorgee.perez-jacomef.2503
    @jorgee.perez-jacomef.2503 Місяць тому

    extraordinary!

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen Місяць тому

      Thank you Jorge for enjoying this fun time that we had in 2001!

  • @PeterPooh1PiyoGuma
    @PeterPooh1PiyoGuma 2 місяці тому

    I found your performance on UA-cam. What a pleasant sound ! I will now watch and practise your playing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ーーー 'First 'hand flute' performance in 50 years'   When I was a university student, I used to play some tunes on this 'hand flute' and demonstrate them in front of the children in the first and second grade classes of the primary schools I was in charge of at church school. After that, I was a bit impatient because I had hardly practised and the sound was not coming out well. (^_^;) Now that 50 years have passed, I will try again. ーーー ua-cam.com/video/5_2hcGmw-3w/v-deo.html ー

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

      Thank you Peter for enjoying the sixty years that I have put into practicing my Handwhistling. I enjoyed your video of you playing after a break of fifty years. You have nice tone. Please listen to the videos that I did before this one. You will enjoy them and the almost three octave range of notes that I use. I wish you all the best!

    • @PeterPooh1PiyoGuma
      @PeterPooh1PiyoGuma 2 місяці тому

      Thank you !!   Shinichi Igusa (Peter ; PiyoGuma) Takarazuka-city, Hyogo, Japan

    • @PeterPooh1PiyoGuma
      @PeterPooh1PiyoGuma Місяць тому

      Dear Mr. Ben I have introduced Ben's hand ocarina playing on my UA-cam page. I myself would like to practice so that I can play simple songs by the fall. ua-cam.com/video/nRwF8EJs0rk/v-deo.htmlsi=Cvf1kFgqEt_K_erI

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

    A full day before I recorded this posted this video, I played through only part of it. Here s the Unlisted incomplete rendition. ua-cam.com/video/ee5oPDyCNg0/v-deo.html

  • @ManutubaWhistler
    @ManutubaWhistler 2 місяці тому

    Bravo, excellent Ben ! Magnificent interpretation. I also whistled this very beautiful melody. I particularly like your very clear note attacks ! In my opinion, this is an important point in whistling. Have a nice week end !!! Manu

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

      Thank you very much Manu for your detailed critique of this video. It is always greatly appreciated! Stay well and happy! Manuj, here is the partial video of this song recorded a day before this one was posted. This other one remains UNLISTED ua-cam.com/video/ee5oPDyCNg0/v-deo.html

  • @meganlucia6536
    @meganlucia6536 2 місяці тому

    I arrived by chance, but I am delighted! This is amazing Ben, loving the vibrato you produce on long notes. Greetings from Colombia!

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

      Thank you Megan for dropping by. I am so glad that you enjoyed the sixty years of practice that went into this! Wishing you all the best! Here is a partial recording that I did the day before I recorded and posted this one. ua-cam.com/video/ee5oPDyCNg0/v-deo.html

  • @kalliopekkjkk
    @kalliopekkjkk 2 місяці тому

    that was trully incredible

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

      Thank you Pandora for enjoying my rendition of this beautiful and very difficult song. Thank you very much for your wonderful comment! Wishing you only the best!

  • @jorgee.perez-jacomef.2503
    @jorgee.perez-jacomef.2503 2 місяці тому

    Great, Ben!

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for enjoying this very difficult song Jorge. I threw everything into it! Stay well and happy!

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

    Filomena Torelli Sweet Ben! One of the most beautiful and romantic song... thank you for playing it

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

      Filomena, thank you for enjoying how hard I worked to play this magnificent and beautiful song!

  • @k-o-d-a
    @k-o-d-a 2 місяці тому

    such charming covers and wonderful song choice, thanks for making me smile ben :)

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for stopping by K-O-D-A and for your comment. Wishing you all the best!

  • @piersjackson564
    @piersjackson564 2 місяці тому

    Another great cover ben!!!

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

      Piers- Thank you for enjoying and for your comment! Stay well and happy!

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

    Cindy King-Webb So sweet!!! 😊🎶 🌹

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

      Thank you Cindy for recognizing the hard work that went into my performance of this gorgeous song. I almost blacked out with two of the very long phrases. I am so glad that you enjoyed it! Cindy, I did this partial video that is Unlisted of this song a day before doing the polished version that I posted. ua-cam.com/video/ee5oPDyCNg0/v-deo.html

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

    Bactor, this is unlisted. I gave you another video to play along with. Please leave this one alone. This is one of the most difficult songs to play, phrase, using dynamics and phrasing. Keeping it in tune is very difficult because of how I phrase the notes,sometimes three phrases in one line of music!

  • @Bactor-Handflutist
    @Bactor-Handflutist 2 місяці тому

    🎉wow ...let me rehearse and play along with you just as soon as I get settled

  • @indisugartaufik
    @indisugartaufik 2 місяці тому

    Amazing as always, Ben. This video brings smile on my face 😊

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

      Thank you Indisugar for stopping by and for enjoying and for commenting on this video! I wish you and your entire Family nothing but the very best!

  • @kebab1888
    @kebab1888 2 місяці тому

    Ben do you have one video to explain how you do this. I can play very decent. But i dont know how you don't move your fingers much

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 2 місяці тому

      steev la- There are plenty of my videos that are up that you can see the entire action of my hands. My fingers only pull the palm of my hands closer or farther away to change the pitches. I can play two notes shy of a three octave range of notes. Please post a few videos showing me your advanced Handwhistling skills and I will be more than happy to advise you on how to improve your technique or tone, or put you in touch with one of the hundreds of friends that I know who could assist you the most. I have been practicing my Handwhistling for 60 years. I still practice every day, and at 71, can still play 98 percent of what I did forty years ago. One of my recent videos, I take so much air into the lower part of my lungs by use of my diaphragm muscles and my two lungs in my chest that I play the whole first phrase of 23 seconds on ONE BREATH. My previous record was 20 seconds! So I am still improving. Wishing you all the best!

    • @kebab1888
      @kebab1888 2 місяці тому

      @@HandwhistlerBen thanks for your lange comment. i've made a video for you. i watched your technic but i didn't knew that this was possible. sounds like you have a whole comunity of handwistlers. i am amazed by 20 seconds for one phrase! ua-cam.com/video/i0BDHk5bc6Y/v-deo.html this is me :)

  • @JoFunnyOnion
    @JoFunnyOnion 3 місяці тому

    Sweet and lovely child who should have been a huge star as an adult but sadly her life was ruined and ended tragically. RIP Lena, you were loved.

  • @Bactor-Handflutist
    @Bactor-Handflutist 3 місяці тому

    🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for enjoying this Bactor! I hope that everything works out for you!

    • @Bactor-Handflutist
      @Bactor-Handflutist 3 місяці тому

      ​@@HandwhistlerBenthank you so much

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

    Todd Cesar Interesting take on this, congratulations on your performance

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for enjoying this Todd. Stay well and happy!

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

    Tormod Borgen Rogne Very good my dear friend Ben 🇧🇻❤😃

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

      Thank you Tormod for enjoying this new video! Stay well and happy!!

  • @CriticalMassCollective
    @CriticalMassCollective 3 місяці тому

    Ok

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

      Critical Mass, thank you for stopping my Channel and for thinking that my playing was OK! I am the Original Pioneer of Handwhistling and was a guest on the Tonight Show in 1979 that I split into two parts as well as in 2001 with Leno. I was on many other TV Shows and Stages, many that are up here. I started practicing my Handwhistling in 1965, and next year will have been practicing for 60 years!

    • @CriticalMassCollective
      @CriticalMassCollective 3 місяці тому

      @@HandwhistlerBen There's a whole story behind it? I almost got it right, gonna practice later tonight. My dog got curious once i started getting the first tones in. I'll see if I can train her to do tricks on specific tones - well, there's an idea.

  • @lesliebeaumont9512
    @lesliebeaumont9512 3 місяці тому

    Wow, that was amazing!

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

      Thank you stopping by Leslie and for enjoying this unaccompanied waltz. I did another video, right ahead of this video of, "Sweet Georgia Brown" also unaccompanied. I was just having fun like the old days! Wishing you and your entire Family nothing but the best!

    • @lesliebeaumont9512
      @lesliebeaumont9512 3 місяці тому

      @@HandwhistlerBen Oh, ok, I’ll have a look-see. Thanks…all the best to you as well!

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

    Sarah Crognale What a great showcase to show off your range and skill! Bravo!!!

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

      Glad that you enjoy video of me putting everything behind my playing! Stay well and happy!

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

    Sarah Crognale What a great showcase to show off your range and skill! Bravo!!!

  • @billdelgovernatore9379
    @billdelgovernatore9379 3 місяці тому

    The Blue Danube Waltz! Nice job Ben!

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

      Bill, thank you for stopping by and for enjoying my take on this Classic- "Artist's Life". Wishing both of you nothing but the very best in life my old friend! Check out my other new one, "Sweet Georgia Brown"!

  • @ronniemillsap
    @ronniemillsap 3 місяці тому

    My grandparents used to play classical music like this. Nice nostalgia, and sounds fresh!

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for enjoying this video as much as I had playing it Ronnie! Wishing you and yours nothing but the best!

  • @ingridgott
    @ingridgott 3 місяці тому

    i enjoy it alot friend sending gretings

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

      Thank you Ingrid for your comment and for enjoying this video. There is another new one, a Strauss Waltz that I posted right after this one this evening. Wishing you and yours all the best!

  • @ronniemillsap
    @ronniemillsap 3 місяці тому

    Nice!

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for the wonderful comment Ronnie! Wishing you and yours nothing but the best!! I did a Strauss Waltz also today that is posted right after this Sweet Georgia Brown!

    • @ronniemillsap
      @ronniemillsap 3 місяці тому

      @@HandwhistlerBen I felt the need to post because when you're 'more active' your articulation etc really comes together in a way I cannot do myself on the hand flute <3 will check the others now <3 wish the best for you and yours as well !

  • @stephencotton2694
    @stephencotton2694 3 місяці тому

    Poor little Lena a great talent

  • @Alan-zw9im
    @Alan-zw9im 3 місяці тому

    She had a great talent ❤

  • @HajunKim-ty1ff
    @HajunKim-ty1ff 3 місяці тому

    still going strong!! wow.

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

      Thank you HajunKim for stopping by and enjoying this video sixty years after I started practicing Handwhistling! Wishing you all the best!!!

  • @ManutubaWhistler
    @ManutubaWhistler 3 місяці тому

    Congratulations Ben for your very funny and so skilly handwhistling ! Love it !!! You're great, Ben !

    • @HandwhistlerBen
      @HandwhistlerBen 3 місяці тому

      Thank you Manu for the comment! What did I do that you found funny? It took my full concentration. My lungs were tight! I am glad that you liked it!

    • @ManutubaWhistler
      @ManutubaWhistler 3 місяці тому

      @@HandwhistlerBen Hello Ben, by "funny" I mainly meant that for the choice of melody : It's music that is a bit reminiscent of certain cartoons. Your whistle is of incredible quality !