Ha! I finally get to say "I knew him when" about someone! I think Wes was one of the first to really create a range of sounds with a vocal drumming technique that encompassed more than the basic ts-ts-ts hoo-ahh beatboxing of the eighties rappers which was limited to like 2 sounds and still sounded like a person rather than a drum. Wes has a solo cd out now - wescarroll.bandcamp. com
Yep! He and Jeff Thacher are both consider pioneers; though Jeff's sounds lean toward more of an 'organic' sound, and he was the first two use guitar pick-ups on his throat to pick up bass-grunts in his throat. Wes' cymbal sounds are far more realistic than Jeff's, though.
First, you really ought to learn how to format words correctly. Also, you're misusing that semicolon. And furthermore, he was the first 'to' use guitar pickups on his throat, not the first 'two' do so. And lastly, 'bass-grunts' are called 'kicks,' in reference to the drum they are meant to imitate, the 'kick drum.'
First, I find it rather intriguing that your observations were predominantly concentrated on my errors in grammar.
And furthermore, I am merely a fan of these gentlemen and what they do. I do not claim to know every aspect of this subject, so I do appreciate your obvious expertise.
Actually, I'd like to propose that it was the ORIGINAL vocal percussionist for the House Jacks back in the early 90's who was really the pioneer. Personally, I credit Andrew Chaikin as still being one of the innovators and still one of the best.
@dsmith215 ... really? this guy? beatboxing started with Doug E fresh, Biz Markie and Darren Robinson from the Fat Boys. it doesnt matter what style, beatbox started with them, not this guy.
Ha! I finally get to say "I knew him when" about someone! I think Wes was one of the first to really create a range of sounds with a vocal drumming technique that encompassed more than the basic ts-ts-ts hoo-ahh beatboxing of the eighties rappers which was limited to like 2 sounds and still sounded like a person rather than a drum. Wes has a solo cd out now - wescarroll.bandcamp. com
UpRoaryus 2 months ago
the first beatboxer that I've heard actually sound like a real drum set
jeshfred91 6 months ago
You realize that this is the man who basically invented vocal percussion at it pertains to A Cappella music. Of course he's good.
dsmith215 3 years ago 3
Yep! He and Jeff Thacher are both consider pioneers; though Jeff's sounds lean toward more of an 'organic' sound, and he was the first two use guitar pick-ups on his throat to pick up bass-grunts in his throat. Wes' cymbal sounds are far more realistic than Jeff's, though.
ladynesaia 3 years ago
First, you really ought to learn how to format words correctly. Also, you're misusing that semicolon. And furthermore, he was the first 'to' use guitar pickups on his throat, not the first 'two' do so. And lastly, 'bass-grunts' are called 'kicks,' in reference to the drum they are meant to imitate, the 'kick drum.'
dsmith215 3 years ago
First, I find it rather intriguing that your observations were predominantly concentrated on my errors in grammar.
And furthermore, I am merely a fan of these gentlemen and what they do. I do not claim to know every aspect of this subject, so I do appreciate your obvious expertise.
ladynesaia 3 years ago
Actually, I'd like to propose that it was the ORIGINAL vocal percussionist for the House Jacks back in the early 90's who was really the pioneer. Personally, I credit Andrew Chaikin as still being one of the innovators and still one of the best.
heyroll 3 years ago
@dsmith215 ... really? this guy? beatboxing started with Doug E fresh, Biz Markie and Darren Robinson from the Fat Boys. it doesnt matter what style, beatbox started with them, not this guy.
RisenBeatbox 1 year ago
@RisenBeatbox I would say that the guys you mentioned started beatboxing. However, Wes Carrol started Vocal Percussion.
Wonderkidchannel 5 months ago
This is more than just beatboxing. He sounds so real!!!
bubanshi 3 years ago
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tazzy27581 7 months ago
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@bubanshi Beatboxing and vocal percussion, it's all the same thing. It's what music you create with it that counts.
tazzy27581 7 months ago
Much better than a real drummer. Hands down to you man!
crizy6 4 years ago
he's awesome! and was so nice when i met him!
LaxinEmoGirl35 4 years ago
amazing...
mezzyhandz 4 years ago
Son-Of-A-Bitch, hands down one of the top 3 I've ever heard.
D33Lux 4 years ago
Right on! Thanks for posting, Fred.
mouthdrumming 4 years ago