Flute has never been so cool
Greg Pattillo amazes street audiences young and old with his beatboxing flute. His music is more then you've heard from any flute before. With just a flute in hand, he plays song you know in a way you have never heard. Beatboxing has become very popular recently, but to be good at it, WHILE playing the flute is extraordinary. As in everything, I am sure others will copy his methods and do so quite successfully, but remember...Greg Pattillo has single-handedly expanded the potential of a flutist.
Theme From Sesame Street
On the Beatboxing Flute
Greg Pattillo Links
- Greg Pattillo on MySpace
- MySpace music profile for Greg pattillo with tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, blogs, band information, downloads and more
- The Project
- PROJECT is a dynamic young group that is exciting audiences with their energy and innovative style. Their sound can only be described as a fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and world music - balanced out by a sincere allegiance to their classical roots. By combining the classical repertoire with original compositions, PROJECT reaches out to new audiences. Through performance and outreach/education concerts, we can provide access for the next generation of music lovers.
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About Greg Pattillo
Greg Pattillo (b. 1977, Seattle, Washington) is a beatboxing flutist originally from Seattle, but now operates in Brooklyn, New York. Patillo is recognized throughout the world for his redefinition of the flute sound. He was lauded by the New York Times as "the best person in the world at what he does." His performance videos on YouTube, showcasing "beatbox flute," have been viewed more than 20 million times. His SuperMario theme, for instance, as of July 10. 2008, was viewed 9,671,104 times.
Patillo earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music as a student of Joshua Smith, the principal flutist of the Cleveland Orchestra. After a summer spent as the acting principal flute of Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, Patillo moved to San Francisco where he was a founding member of the Collaborative Arts Insurgency and the 16th and Mission Thursday night gathering for performers. It was there that "beatbox flute" materialized in its present state.
Patillo enjoys freelancing as a soloist, and is the flautist of the group PROJECT, the Lalo Quintet, as well as a featured performer at The Box in New York City.
In June 2007 Pattillo was named one of 21 winners of the Metropolitan Transit Authority's "Music Under New York" program. Among other things the award gives Pattillo an official permit, of sorts, to play music in the subway.
Pattillo was also seen on an episode of Nickelodeon's TV series, iCarly (and was said to be Sam's cousin that wasn't in jail) and has videos and recordings on iCarly.com.
Pattillo was also on an episode of Lily Allen and Friends in the UK shown on BBC Three
Super Mario Bros.
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Winter in June
Winter in June
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
A dynamic ensemble defining a new music genre by combining classical, jazz, and popular music. Winter in June is the much anticipated debut album by PROJECT, featuring beatbox flute player Greg Pattillo, bass player Peter Seymour, and cellist Eric Stephenson. Defying all genres, Winter in June showcases the versatility of PROJECT. With twelve original compositions from classical to jazz, hip-hop to experimental acoustic sounds, Winter in June is an album that will keep you captivated through all 14 tracks! Built on a reputation of playing diverse music in concert halls, chamber series, vaudeville clubs, rowdy bars and street performing, Winter in June is a culmination of styles and sounds, breathtaking in scope and vision. PROJECT's Winter in June is an experience not to be missed.
1 Fables of Faubus
2 The Moon Over the Ruined Castle
3 Sweet Pea
4 Waltz
5 Interlude: 2nd Happiest Song in the World
6 Winter in June
7 My House
8 Interlude: Tribal
9 Semuta
10 Random Roads Suite: the Puzzle
11 Random Roads Suite: Adagio
12 Random Roads Suite: Devine
13 Random Roads Suite: Pelea De Gallo
14 Interlude: Slidy
Fables of Faubus by Charles Mingus
by Charles Mingus
Fables of Faubus by Charles Mingus
http://cdbaby.com/cd/projectmusic The CD is done!! Check out the website to get the CD. www.whatisproject.org PROJECT IS: beatbox flute, bass and cello. greg pattillo, peter seymour, eric stephenson whatisproject.org
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Flute Journal
Greg Patillo with MC Dapper D
Ladies Tees
Greg Patillo Fan Guestbook
| Rock_The_Ice
Hey kab! Thanks for joining the group. I'm going to feature this lens. It's a great lens and I just think Greg Pattillo is immense. Posted April 23, 2008 |
| SusanVillasLewis
Dang!! Just discovered this guy. Should have known you would have gotten here before me! Great job showcasing him!! Posted April 16, 2008 |
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Bells
See him live in Kansas City MO this August at the National Flute Convention! Posted March 28, 2008 |
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Lily_Link
I played the flute throughout middle and high school. But, I've definately never heard it played like this. Thanks for joining SquidTunes. Posted December 19, 2007 |
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tdove
Love it! 5 Stars! Posted November 05, 2007 |






















