Name: What happens in your throat when you beatbox?
Uploaded: 2019-03-12T14:56:36Z
Duration: 17 min 10 s
Description: Viral beatboxer Tom Thum has an orchestra in his mouth, but how does he make all those sounds? Get an up-close-and-personal look as laryngeal surgeon Matthew Broadhurst sticks a camera down Thum's throat while he creates a mind-boggling array of noises. This hilarious, somewhat stomach-churning talk and performance is not for the squeamish! (Contains graphic medical imagery)

Viral beatboxer Tom Thum has an orchestra in his mouth, but how does he make all those sounds? Get an up-close-and-personal look as laryngeal surgeon Matthew Broadhurst sticks a camera down Thum's throat while he creates a mind-boggling array of noises. This hilarious, somewhat stomach-churning talk and performance is not for the squeamish! (Contains graphic medical imagery)

Tom Thum and Matthew Broadhurst: What happens in your throat when you beatbox?

What happens in your throat when you beatbox?

Exploration into the mechanics of beatboxing reveals a symphony of vocal cords, soft palate, and arytenoid cartilages at play.

Unveiling the throat's inner workings during beatboxing, showcasing how anatomically normal structures create extraordinary sounds.

'Sphincter bass' demonstrates the incredible adaptability and range of human vocal cords, pushing the limits of natural sound production.