Top 3 trombone videos

I was wondering recently what are the most interesting trombone videos according to the general audience. A quick way to find out was to search youtube on keyword "trombone" and choose a filter for the most views. One would guess that the most talented trombonists and biggest soloist fit this top view list. As you will notice, this is just partially the case. This is the top 3:

On three: Pharrell Williams - Happy: Trombone Loop

This video by Christopher Bill places third with 2.46 million views. He made a loop composition of the very popular Happy by Pharell Williams. We actually played this song with the local concert band as an encore. Christopher is an upcoming musician from just outside New York city. His work can be found at: http://www.classicaltrombone.com/  

In second: When Mama Mom Isn't Home original Freaks (Timmy Trumpet & Savage) Dad and Toby trombone & oven kid 

This video went viral. What can i say, just watch it! Over 5.34 million views. I think it's the kid with the sunglasses that makes the performance.

And the winner in first place: Serenading the cattle with my trombone (Lorde - Royals)

 

Not he best trombone player in the world, but I guess he attracts a crowd. With over 9.2 million views and counting, farmer Derek Klingenberg (https://www.facebook.com/Klingenbergstudios) know how to get attention from the world wide audience. Congratulations!

Darth Vader Trombone Salsa

What more can I say ...

Trombone Hero

Nice parody on the famous console game guitar hero. T-shirts are available on: http://www.redbubble.com/people/crazytees/t-shirts/3741035-2-trombone-hero

I don't think that Activision will bring out a trombone controller on the market very soon, maybe when the popularity of trombones exceeds the guitar frenzy. Let's all hope that it will come to that :-)

Director shot

Stigma, stigma, stigma ... After the myth of the slide-shooting-firecracker-trombone, we have this. From my experiences trombone players are very pacifistic and they wouldn't hurt a fly. But I must say that it looks great fun for the audience and brings in some nice variation to a concert.

Trombone Kazoo

Everybody knows the kazoo as the buzzing instrument you play with your voice. Well, they come in all shapes and sizes. The website kazoos.com sells trombone kazoos with a working slide, so it is possible to lower the tune with this slide and not only with your voice. It looks like a nice sidekick thing to have when preforming with a live band. It will bring some humor into your performances!

Flamethrower Trombone

This is a trombone that could intensify the myth of trombone deaths! Awesomely made, but not very handy if you need to play long parts.

Fisherman's Friend

I've playing is a bit hard because of a sour throat, I suggest you use a fisherman's friend or you will be playing on what feels an instrument like this for a while.

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In da club - 50 Cent

This song is probably the best known song of rapper 50 cent. A fat beat with a cool base and some strings playing bombom.....bombom.............bombom. This is played by the trombone as G Ab F G Ab G.
I find this video funny, especially the guy in the back acting crazy :-)

Sad trombone button

If you ever need a failure sound, go to http://www.sadtrombone.com. Already more than 8 million failures are recorded. This website is created for whenever boredom strikes at the office, just like http://www.instantrimshot.com.

I must say these websites are just cheaply made, but when used in the right context they can add a funny tone to the situation.