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Ben “Gone With the Wind” Brenner |
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In December
of the year 2000 AD the search for the “Third Tendon” was signed,
sealed, and delivered by the greatest
Handwhistler Virtuoso of our generation, namely Ben “Gone With the
Wind” Brenner. The
proud owner of a Master’s Degree
in Performance on Bassoon, Ben has also mastered the piano, tenor sax, recorder, and vocals for all musical
styles. With the ability to read opera and classical music on sight, this virtuoso
is legendary for his dynamics, phrasing, amazing
duration of notes, and perfect pitch, thus the “Hand Chamber
Blowist” for the “Three Tendons” is the backbone for harmonies and key accuracy. Ben’s gifted hands produce a “toot”. While the cavity of the chamber is
compressed or relaxed the 2 ˝ octave range is
manifested. In 35 years of playing,
Ben can locate any note from the highest notes to the lowest in the twinkling
of an eye just as a violinist would stroke a note from a string. Mr. Brenner’s
professional wind control and diaphragmatic
vibrato has blended perfectly with fellow Tendons Bruce Gaston and Jim Rotondo. Ben is also a professional jugger and enjoys playing the “Turkish March” on the cheeks of his face. In addition to appearing on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” with the “Three Tendons”, Ben also appeared on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” in 1979 when David Letterman was a guest host and gave Doc Severinson personal lessons on the show. That same year Ben was seen on the “Mike Douglas Show” with the entire cast of “WKRP in Cincinnati”, performing his trademark song “What Kind of Fool Am I?” next to Loni Anderson!!! “Evening Magazine” also did an excellent segment on Mr. Brenner that year with all 2 and ˝ octaves penetrating the airwaves from the future Tendon’s hands. He also performed at the Lincoln Center with Peter Schickele’s P.D.Q.Bach Show. In May, 2001 Ben's incredible timing and accuracy surpassed music teacher for the Philadelphia School District when he’s not performing for SRO crowds with the Tendons! |
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Enjoy Ben's rendition of "Danny Boy" with guitar accompaniment by Ken Purcell, via Real Audio Enjoy Ben's presentation of "O Sole Mio" via Real Audio Download Real Audio (BASIC Real Player is FREE) |
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Yubibue Finger Flute Site
Whistlin' Tom's Web Site!
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Click here for the Official Website of "The Whistler"
A refreshing guide to the art as well as many worldwide links!
Click here for Hand Whistler Jeremy Shafer's Website
Click here for the World Famous "MusicRaptor"
Your best source for Oldies Requests on the Net!