Young Guitar Upstart

About this original series

Creating a music legend one video at a time. Watch the progress of 6 year old guitarist Tommy Brendel as he improves from one song to the next. This young guitar upstart loves playing guitar and video games. He also has videos on youtube. Tommy's music page is up and running. You can listen for free or download the whole album ( 12 songs ) for only $3 bucks. check it out here: http://youngguitarupstart.bandcamp.com/

Category
Home & Family Music
# Episodes
16 episodes
Rating
TV-G

Episodes of Young Guitar Upstart

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  Episode 16 "Summers Breeze" by Young Guitar Upst...
  
  http://youngguitarupstart.bandcamp.com/ Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel performs the song "Summers Breeze". The song was written by Tommy's dad. In the video Tommy uses a Deluxe Memory Boy effect pedal from Electro-Harmonix to add an echo effect to his guitar sound. Special Thanks to Mike Matthews and Bill Rupert. Tommy is 7 years old. We love BlipTV.
  - Release date
    
    May 2, 2012
  - Runtime
    
    03:07
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  Episode 15 "Temple Fire Dance" by Young Guitar U...
  
  http://youngguitarupstart.bandcamp.com/ Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel performs the song "Temple Fire Dance". The song was written by Tommy and his dad. Tommy improves from his last video by "bending notes" and plays more expressive. He also incorporates interesting sixteenth combinations later on during his solo. The echo effect is an Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Boy guitar pedal. Special Thanks to Mike Mathews and Bill Rupert. Tommy is 7 years old.
  - Release date
    
    Apr 26, 2012
  - Runtime
    
    03:10
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  Episode 14 "You've Got it Good" by Young Guitar ...
  
  http://youngguitarupstart.bandcamp.com/ Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel performs the song "You've Got it Good". The song was written by Tommy's Dad. In this video Tommy tries out his dancing "Keep On" which is a little yellow robot that he got this past Christmas. Tommy also gets a little help from his dancing buddies. His guitar has green neon strings by the great string maker DR. The strings glow when they are near a black light.
  - Release date
    
    Mar 29, 2012
  - Runtime
    
    02:06
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  Episode 13 "If You See" by Young Guitar Upstart
  
  Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel performs the original song "If You See". This song is Tommy's first original song with vocals and is his singing debut! Tommy co-wrote the lyrics with his dad who also wrote the music. In the video Tommy uses a mini "Pignose" amplifier prototype. Special thanks to Howard Chatt from Pignose Industries. Tommy is 7 years old.
  - Release date
    
    Jan 22, 2012
  - Runtime
    
    01:30
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  Episode 12 "Epic" and ZVEX by YoungGuitarUpstart
  
  Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel tries out his new ZVEX Mastotron distortion pedal and plays lots of riffs and a solo. Special thanks to Zachary Vex and Andrew Richardson. The song "Epic" was written by Tommy's dad. Tommy is seven years old.
  - Release date
    
    Dec 28, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    02:11
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  Episode 11 "The Boss" Honey Badger Song by Young...
  
  Dec 4 2011 Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel plays "The Boss" Honey Badger Song, an original song written by his dad. This song is a tribute to the most fearless and toughest animal, the honey badger. Tommy plays a cool solo after playing the melody. The guitar effects used are from Electro-Harmonix and are called the "Deluxe Memory Boy" and the "Big Muff Pie With Tone Wicker". Special thanks to Mike Mathews and Bill Rupert.
  - Release date
    
    Dec 4, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    00:45
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  Episode 10 "80 Degrees" and EHX by Young Guitar ...
  
  Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel tries out a new Electro-Harmonix Talking Machine and plays the funky tune "80 Degrees" written by his dad. Tommy likes the way the Talking Machine can make the guitar sound very expressive like a human voice.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 15, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    01:40
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  Episode 9 "Ko Ko Munga" by Young Guitar Upstart
  
  Oct 23 2011, Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel plays "Ko Ko Munga" an original song written by his dad. Tommy tries out his new Electro-Harmonix guitar pedals. The Deluxe Memory Boy and the Big Muff with Tone Wicker are great pedals and have given Tommy more inspiration to his music. Special thanks to Mike Matthews of EHX and Bill Ruppert of Effectology.
  - Release date
    
    Oct 24, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    01:28
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  Episode 8 "Struttin" by Young Guitar Upstart
  
  October 2 2011, Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel plays "Struttin", an original jazz blues song written by his dad. Check out his improvised solo! Tommy also has videos on YouTube. Please check back for new songs and updates.
  - Release date
    
    Oct 2, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    01:37
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  Episode 7 "Tommy's Tiger" by Young Guitar Upstart
  
  September 24 2011. Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel Plays "Tommy's Tiger" an original song written by his dad. Tommy sneezes during his solo but like a pro just keeps playing and doesn't miss a beat. Tommy is six years old and will turn seven in October.
  - Release date
    
    Sep 25, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    01:47