Brushy One String: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025

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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Год назад +196

    How do you love rap when rap doesn’t love you back? From Rico Nasty’s harassment from toxic Carti fans, to Saucy Santana's unapologetically femme aesthetics in a queerphobic industry, to the assault case that put Megan Thee Stallion’s entire image on trial, each episode of Louder Than A Riot - the second season of our investigative hip-hop podcast - unpacks the unspoken rules of rap that hold the entire culture back. Tap in to our first episode at n.pr/louder-season-2.

    • @brianfalcon_
      @brianfalcon_ Год назад +2

      Cool

    • @BossLevelPro
      @BossLevelPro Год назад +11

      It's true, but reggae loves me! More reggae artists npr, please!

    • @8th3IST
      @8th3IST Год назад +1

      😂awesome

    • @alexg8621
      @alexg8621 Год назад +12

      Very simplistic and biased take on rap

    • @FakeTeto
      @FakeTeto Год назад +3

      I don't listen to any of those peolpe you mentioned but I assume the fans just sit back and watch the trainwreck.

  • @paradise_403
    @paradise_403 4 года назад +12485

    Lyrics: 10/10
    Voice: 10/10
    Skill: 10/10
    String: 1/6

    • @satrioajinugroho9983
      @satrioajinugroho9983 4 года назад +4

      keren gan

    • @poob2372
      @poob2372 3 года назад +71

      Wow, never seen this comment done before! Maybe you could get something like OVER 200 THOUSAND LIKES.

    • @yaikhomzenith4544
      @yaikhomzenith4544 3 года назад +42

      Stolen comment

    • @DATRICKETT
      @DATRICKETT 3 года назад +10

      Underrated comment

    • @dataussiematt
      @dataussiematt 3 года назад +18

      @@poob2372 bro this is a stolen comment and the original one was in chicken in the corn with 239k likes

  • @adamtoth3929
    @adamtoth3929 5 лет назад +13110

    We can't let Bushy collect all 6 of the infinity strings

    • @ejfisc
      @ejfisc 5 лет назад +158

      I wouldn't mind if he did tbh

    • @forcinkz6185
      @forcinkz6185 5 лет назад +46

      This inspired Trolls 2, with the collection of guitar strings

    • @dilpher
      @dilpher 5 лет назад +7

      Lil Fox bro that was too funny

    • @maxspeed06
      @maxspeed06 5 лет назад +2

      😂😂😂

    • @zeroskatersr
      @zeroskatersr 5 лет назад +5

      😂😂😂😭😭😭

  • @sauroros
    @sauroros 4 года назад +4631

    I love how he has a tuner clipped to the guitar just for one string.
    The man doesn't take any chances with his art.

  • @aashisheapen8230
    @aashisheapen8230 Месяц назад +152

    Chicken and the corn was a childhood classic

  • @malinche6505
    @malinche6505 5 лет назад +9217

    Skill : 100
    Voice : 100
    Entertain : 100
    String : 1

    • @Korean_OG
      @Korean_OG 5 лет назад +26

      kevin julius copyrights?

    • @malinche6505
      @malinche6505 5 лет назад +3

      @@Korean_OG same he's not the original for the famous song, right?

    • @calebheney302
      @calebheney302 5 лет назад +17

      stolen comment

    • @gunner298
      @gunner298 5 лет назад +11

      kevin julius cocaine smoked: 1

    • @mrdragoon3344
      @mrdragoon3344 5 лет назад +16

      Hotel: Trivago

  • @mattb4640
    @mattb4640 4 года назад +3303

    "Limitation breeds creativity"

    • @Leviathandk
      @Leviathandk 3 года назад +19

      yet he mostly uses two notes :p jk

    • @stephenr80
      @stephenr80 3 года назад +2

      well that may not be my case xD

    • @vivekareal
      @vivekareal 3 года назад +1

      Loved it

    • @MrEasye6996
      @MrEasye6996 3 года назад +12

      Absolutely. Having more then you need creates expectations and develops a premisconception on how things should sound rather then how they would sound. If u wanna hear some good music from a band that had limited instruments is the jesus and Mary chain.

    • @jayillest9981
      @jayillest9981 3 года назад +4

      I’ve never heard something that should be posted to the world. Wow

  • @JesseBaker121
    @JesseBaker121 5 лет назад +25548

    Imagine if this guy had two strings

  • @wycliffehill9596
    @wycliffehill9596 Год назад +257

    I had no idea Brushy One String made to NPR Music. I guess you guys really do your research. He’s very famous in Jamaica when he entered a talent contest. Children love him and so do adults. He’s a very likable artist, fun personality and I’m for him

    • @chellox68
      @chellox68 Месяц назад +1

      Me either. I just saw a clip on Facebook that has recently gone viral, only to find out it was 8 years ago

  • @wemustbecomemachines2012
    @wemustbecomemachines2012 5 лет назад +3521

    he's the Sultan of String.

  • @djhero0071
    @djhero0071 3 года назад +2110

    You’ve got gospel, spoken word, soul, and blues all in one. With only one string. That’s talent and true soul.

    • @scusemewhileiwhipout
      @scusemewhileiwhipout 3 года назад

      You're a pretentious, privileged, condescending racist.

    • @djhero0071
      @djhero0071 3 года назад +2

      @@scusemewhileiwhipout care to elaborate on how?

    • @andrewyates1765
      @andrewyates1765 2 года назад +16

      Don’t forget a likka Jamaican dancehall!

    • @HarrellB_US
      @HarrellB_US 2 года назад

      ? Really?

    • @karenwilson3740
      @karenwilson3740 Год назад +1

      Agreed. The true form of musical culture.
      I love my people❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @marcofornasier3720
    @marcofornasier3720 5 лет назад +2800

    "You can play a shoestring if you are sincere" - John Coltrane

    • @benh9350
      @benh9350 5 лет назад +62

      "It isn't what you do, but how you do it." - John Wooden

    • @caidenrandolph7257
      @caidenrandolph7257 5 лет назад +24

      @@benh9350 "No one of good character leaves behind a wasted life" -John McCain

    • @CoastalSouth
      @CoastalSouth 5 лет назад +16

      ONE STRINGS BETTER THAN NONE! ~Mike Jones

    • @Brandon-pf9wg
      @Brandon-pf9wg 5 лет назад +51

      “I shidded.” -André The Giant

    • @fernforwood3989
      @fernforwood3989 5 лет назад +1

      Mike Jones Sometimes better than 6 or 12.

  • @pookievanderbilt6889
    @pookievanderbilt6889 3 года назад +302

    You’ve inspired me to stop feeling like I don’t have enough or the right thing to create with. Thank you for your passion

  • @adrians.basave1282
    @adrians.basave1282 4 года назад +7518

    Don't let this guy know about basses, he'd be too powerful.

    • @garvinmclean1898
      @garvinmclean1898 4 года назад +181

      This is exactly how it was was when thanos got the infinity stones

    • @pedro_h7861
      @pedro_h7861 4 года назад +66

      imagine if Brushy know the russian hardbass

    • @camilo1455
      @camilo1455 3 года назад +9

      @@pedro_h7861 was thinking balalaika

    • @jadenstubbs3116
      @jadenstubbs3116 3 года назад +23

      He’d lay down some killer grooves 😂

    • @KmusikOne
      @KmusikOne 3 года назад +9

      @@scusemewhileiwhipout None of these people you're bothering are either. Nor am I.

  • @nightowlnativeflute9496
    @nightowlnativeflute9496 5 лет назад +2712

    When music is in your heart and soul all ya need is 1 string

    • @nospoon17
      @nospoon17 5 лет назад +10

      Night Owl when music is in your soul u find a way to get an instrument and practice at it. This man is just lazy and doesn’t want to learn more than one string.

    • @nightowlnativeflute9496
      @nightowlnativeflute9496 5 лет назад +61

      James Name well you see things different than me, music, and creativity is what I see. He sings, writes his song, and has creativity incorporated a one string guitar into his performance, and has put out an album, where do you get lazy out of someone who is original, and has made a name for himself using RUclips. He is using the one string as a bass, and percussion.

    • @scoore233
      @scoore233 5 лет назад +38

      @@nightowlnativeflute9496 you're 100% correct. The other guy is unappreciative of passion and creativity

    • @daffa9505
      @daffa9505 5 лет назад +1

      Too bad it's not the g

    • @idontmind5815
      @idontmind5815 5 лет назад +6

      James Name
      Only people without a musical "bone" in them talks like that.
      Gtfo w. your jealousy!

  • @dromedda6810
    @dromedda6810 3 года назад +853

    Brushy's like that friend that u can't really understand but u always end up having a great time when hanging out with.

    • @j-5087
      @j-5087 2 года назад

      You know brushy? What can you share

    • @garsonino
      @garsonino Год назад +14

      ​@@j-5087he's fun. Oh also he eats food and drink water

    • @themoonbootman
      @themoonbootman Год назад +1

      @@garsoninodoes poops and pees too

    • @fkaiba94
      @fkaiba94 Год назад +2

      ​@@themoonbootmanyes! Amazing

    • @cookdislander4372
      @cookdislander4372 Год назад

      Hahaha. ❤ it

  • @Orthodoxzee
    @Orthodoxzee Год назад +24

    No man could ever stop me from praising my God. Amen. I felt that. Amen

  • @mattg8730
    @mattg8730 6 лет назад +1871

    This man literary found his guitar in the dump. And put a string and used it to make music and a living for himself and family. Great job keep it up.

    • @Oak__
      @Oak__ 5 лет назад +24

      hate me for saying this but that's one reason i love america

    • @balls..-
      @balls..- 5 лет назад +202

      @@Oak__ he's from jamaica

    • @alihassan-ve3hw
      @alihassan-ve3hw 5 лет назад +80

      That's not true. He said he had a vision to play guitar but he couldn't play so he just only used one string

    • @alihassan-ve3hw
      @alihassan-ve3hw 5 лет назад +90

      @@Oak__ hate me for saying this but the ramped gun violence and white supremacy is why I'm glad I don't live in America

    • @leattner12
      @leattner12 5 лет назад +39

      @@alihassan-ve3hw I don't hate you at all, I'm happy you like where you live! Stay there, and enjoy American pop culture and music from afar.

  • @gabrewilliams6072
    @gabrewilliams6072 5 лет назад +841

    I remember crying when they voted him off rising star, I was 8. I’m so happy how far he’s come in these 13 years.

    • @madified766
      @madified766 5 лет назад +7

      Memories

    • @teejames5098
      @teejames5098 5 лет назад +7

      I was wondering where Brushy was...

    • @joli8939
      @joli8939 5 лет назад +22

      I know brushy from in the early 90s in Ocho Rios when I was in school he had that hit song chicken he performed it at my school.

    • @FingerinUrDaughter
      @FingerinUrDaughter 4 года назад +2

      if this is as far as hes come he needs to quit. hes complete trash.

    • @bayuwicaksono5209
      @bayuwicaksono5209 4 года назад

      So you are 27 years old today

  • @thomasthrasher3438
    @thomasthrasher3438 5 лет назад +766

    This dude played an impromptu show for four of my friends and I while we were in Jamaica drinking red stripes at a tiny little shop. 1 up for man Blessed!

    • @renatobh79
      @renatobh79 4 года назад +2

      Nice to know that. Amazes me

    • @scusemewhileiwhipout
      @scusemewhileiwhipout 3 года назад

      You're a pretentious, privileged, condescending racist.

    • @BigMac-ko2dw
      @BigMac-ko2dw 3 года назад +2

      @@scusemewhileiwhipout explain how he is any of the above?

    • @BigMac-ko2dw
      @BigMac-ko2dw 3 года назад +1

      @@scusemewhileiwhipout an looking at you're past comments you've said this to someone else. Repeat yourself much?

    • @thomasthrasher3438
      @thomasthrasher3438 3 года назад

      This literally happened in 2017

  • @KatyTheCreator_
    @KatyTheCreator_ 29 дней назад +12

    watching this for the 1st time at the end of 2024.. what a gifted soul!
    He is the talent & 1 string🤯👏🏽🔥

  • @JLG629
    @JLG629 8 лет назад +338

    he has so much soul in his voice and the bass line is perfect

    • @ItsGregKon
      @ItsGregKon 8 лет назад +25

      Yeah sooo much soul. It's simple but it works.

    • @machsfo5086
      @machsfo5086 8 лет назад +10

      and the bassline is perfect.. lol

    • @lmeza1983
      @lmeza1983 7 лет назад

      to be fair is not a very good bass player but he sings good, making his own music here is a plus.

  • @lorikaisirfogle2903
    @lorikaisirfogle2903 4 года назад +232

    His voice mannnnnn...the growl the raspiness is everything!!!!!

  • @PseudoPseudoDionysius
    @PseudoPseudoDionysius 4 года назад +767

    When you hear that last song you realise just how far this guy from being just some one-hit wonder meme; he’s genuinely an incredible songwriter with a lot of emotional depth as well as a great performer.

    • @scusemewhileiwhipout
      @scusemewhileiwhipout 3 года назад +1

      You're a pretentious, privileged, condescending racist.

    • @L88888l
      @L88888l 3 года назад +15

      @@scusemewhileiwhipout all he did was complimemt him

    • @fofnifolar
      @fofnifolar 3 года назад +7

      @@scusemewhileiwhipout what?

    • @tiltil9442
      @tiltil9442 3 года назад

      @@L88888l All you think he did was compliment him...
      Think again!

    • @tiltil9442
      @tiltil9442 3 года назад

      @@fofnifolar That.

  • @marcvcivsnoveboracensis
    @marcvcivsnoveboracensis Год назад +39

    I saw this guy perform live in Jamaica. He radiates pure, raw talent. Unbelievable musician.

  • @sashasoule4585
    @sashasoule4585 4 года назад +410

    " It's my youtube hit song, that made the world know me." That made my heart light up.

    • @scusemewhileiwhipout
      @scusemewhileiwhipout 3 года назад

      You're a pretentious, privileged, condescending racist.

    • @Strato_Casterrr9898
      @Strato_Casterrr9898 3 года назад +6

      @@scusemewhileiwhipout why?

    • @KmusikOne
      @KmusikOne 3 года назад +1

      @@Strato_Casterrr9898 He's a racist, so he goes around calling white people racists.

    • @CommaCam
      @CommaCam 3 года назад +11

      @@Strato_Casterrr9898 He left the same reply under a bunch of peoples' comments. Just trying to provoke everyone randomly.

    • @benstotil9677
      @benstotil9677 3 года назад +2

      Thank god for chicken in the corn ❤

  • @arinpieterse8221
    @arinpieterse8221 4 года назад +1941

    "You'll never make it in music playing guitar like that."
    Brushy: Hold my strings.

  • @scottchristie4458
    @scottchristie4458 5 лет назад +1576

    1. This is great
    2. I lol'd when I noticed the tuner

    • @jerbear97
      @jerbear97 5 лет назад +22

      @@PKB96 damn it

    • @JulioRodriguez-vs1qp
      @JulioRodriguez-vs1qp 5 лет назад +100

      Maybe he only can sing in 440 so he needs that E perfectly tuned lol

    • @XrpAndy
      @XrpAndy 5 лет назад +10

      DEAD

    • @Dude-Smellmyhelmet
      @Dude-Smellmyhelmet 5 лет назад +13

      Maybe he knows his vocal range

    • @dacenmclean7901
      @dacenmclean7901 5 лет назад +6

      Julio Rodriguez. Very possible! But I also highly doubt it’s tuned to an E, or at least not always.

  • @Shawnnotsean95
    @Shawnnotsean95 Год назад +50

    Would you believe this guy was an ordinary guy in Jamaica entering singing competitions now he’s on NPR. Life is unpredictable and amazing

  • @MosaidDeath
    @MosaidDeath 5 лет назад +148

    Not only did he play just one string, he also only played a grand total of 5 notes in all three songs combined. Love it.

    • @scusemewhileiwhipout
      @scusemewhileiwhipout 3 года назад

      You're a pretentious, privileged, condescending racist.

    • @ringsystemmusic
      @ringsystemmusic 2 года назад +7

      hahaha pentatonic scale go brrrrr - literally every guitarist ever

    • @Higzish
      @Higzish 3 месяца назад +1

      6* 7:47

    • @MosaidDeath
      @MosaidDeath 3 месяца назад +1

      @@HigzishI missed that one.

  • @selectoralibaba
    @selectoralibaba 6 лет назад +632

    This is Legendary Jamaican artist, Freddie McKay's son. Paved his own unique path. RESPECT!! Brushy YUH TOO BAD!!

    • @lorenzogiani7190
      @lorenzogiani7190 5 лет назад +34

      @@LM-qv7cy He was tho, I think his relationship with his dad wasn't quite good

    • @SundiataBrayboy
      @SundiataBrayboy 5 лет назад +1

      @@lorenzogiani7190 And still, looks like his Dad gave him more than your Dad gave you.

    • @lorenzogiani7190
      @lorenzogiani7190 5 лет назад +24

      @@SundiataBrayboy
      Yeah, he died when I was seven

    • @johnwrath3612
      @johnwrath3612 5 лет назад +3

      @@lorenzogiani7190 pwnd

    • @apexeonu3638
      @apexeonu3638 5 лет назад +36

      @@SundiataBrayboy why you gotta be an assface tho

  • @CaptainKraftCheese
    @CaptainKraftCheese 4 года назад +381

    Epic level bard. He blesses the whole party with that one stringed lute.

    • @scusemewhileiwhipout
      @scusemewhileiwhipout 3 года назад

      You're a pretentious, privileged, condescending racist.

    • @frankiecrocamo
      @frankiecrocamo 3 года назад +8

      @@scusemewhileiwhipout bro what?

    • @leejay86
      @leejay86 3 года назад +5

      @@scusemewhileiwhipout lol talk about next level reading comprehension issues mate.

    • @tiltil9442
      @tiltil9442 3 года назад +1

      @@leejay86 no. Talk about racist condescension.

    • @leejay86
      @leejay86 3 года назад +17

      @@tiltil9442 Not at all, he just referenced role playing games as a bard, harmless and anything but race related. you guys are missing the target by miles.

  • @jacobbevers8171
    @jacobbevers8171 4 месяца назад +14

    The third song is a masterpiece of a faithful Christian man who has the soul of a titan. Angel on earth.

  • @knutelindstrom3716
    @knutelindstrom3716 8 лет назад +249

    Yes! Now that is minimalist right there! All you need is your groove, the rest is in the soul, the energy used to communicate through the song. A conversation can only communicate so much, but a song can express feeling on a much deeper level.

    • @gabhelp8697
      @gabhelp8697 8 лет назад +1

      thats exactly what Think

  • @dxyzstudios2144
    @dxyzstudios2144 6 лет назад +2016

    someone give this man a bass guitar. He'll have some sick basslines

    • @leobsci
      @leobsci 5 лет назад +25

      Bradley Ismail ruclips.net/video/3KzKJC-jwi4/видео.html here!

    • @josephtravers777
      @josephtravers777 5 лет назад +35

      @@leobsci LOL he's still plays on 1 string! He ain't One-String for nothing :)

    • @leobsci
      @leobsci 5 лет назад +7

      ​@@josephtravers777 Exactly!! 😂😂

    • @Kerm88
      @Kerm88 5 лет назад +13

      Why? He only knows how to play one string? How is that impressive? It’s lazy, and gimmicky at best.

    • @chanceyang6309
      @chanceyang6309 5 лет назад +2

      Víctor Da Graça Delgado 😂😂 Davie

  • @MegaJessejames91
    @MegaJessejames91 6 лет назад +166

    One chicken in the corn is about chasing a glitzy material life and being humbled and reminded to keep it simple.

    • @TheHarpyen
      @TheHarpyen 5 лет назад +3

      Hes from jamaica. Referring to Luciano. Probably it has political and social meaning about the rich eating the potential of the poor. Greetings! 😊

    • @TJAsh-cx6yj
      @TJAsh-cx6yj 5 лет назад +20

      @@Andrew-hk8qi you're a dick.

    • @nigel5634
      @nigel5634 5 лет назад +2

      Andrew should we clap hands for you?

    • @Andrew-hk8qi
      @Andrew-hk8qi 5 лет назад

      @@nigel5634 Yes.

    • @connorleahy3888
      @connorleahy3888 5 лет назад +2

      @@Andrew-hk8qi you're clapped

  • @nickwilcox3648
    @nickwilcox3648 Месяц назад +10

    This man, a funk bassist, and a gospel drummer would be a powerful trio

  • @XhumpersX
    @XhumpersX 8 лет назад +220

    One string to rule them all.

  • @kusinerongkalbo9712
    @kusinerongkalbo9712 6 лет назад +234

    This man is a pure musician.

  • @TheRoxieRose
    @TheRoxieRose 5 лет назад +125

    Whenever I start to get frustrated with my own limitations as a player, stuff like this really gets me ready to try something new. Proving that you can do a lot with a little.

  • @mndclc13
    @mndclc13 3 года назад +33

    When the simplicity screeam in your face and you stay so happy for that!
    Thanks NPR to make a part of my days!
    Hugs from Brasil!

  • @MetaphysicalMusician
    @MetaphysicalMusician 4 года назад +136

    This is a musician....its in your heart...fingers and mind...

  • @tradeka4206
    @tradeka4206 8 лет назад +34

    To me this shows musicianship. He's able to make infectious beats with one string and by drumming on his guitar and his soulful and incredible singing makes it even better. Sometimes simplicity is best

  • @Ulysses69
    @Ulysses69 5 лет назад +769

    "MY NAME IS BRUSHY AND I'M THE KING OF STRING"

  • @nahuemartinez
    @nahuemartinez 2 года назад +56

    I love his music and the argentinians flags in his guitar. Greetings from Argentina!

  • @bobloblaw9639
    @bobloblaw9639 8 лет назад +738

    I do this for a while when I break a string too... then I go buy more strings. I applaud him for his productive procrastination

    • @learningtakesalifetime1639
      @learningtakesalifetime1639 8 лет назад +31

      I just had to be drinking milk when I read this, didn't I?

    • @landodiazmusic
      @landodiazmusic 8 лет назад +1

      L TO OH ELLLLLLLE

    • @Environmentalismatic
      @Environmentalismatic 8 лет назад

      Haha I thought I'm alone at this point :D

    • @PruneCandy
      @PruneCandy 8 лет назад +14

      Nice! When's your NPR music concert gonna be released??

    • @Skaraah
      @Skaraah 8 лет назад +12

      I guess his next album will most probably be A capella :D

  • @interstellish
    @interstellish 8 лет назад +47

    This guy is fantastic. It's amazing what a good musician can do, given very little to work with. When I used to jam with jazz guys, sometimes we did a head-cutting kind of thing that was a "one-chord challenge," which vamped a single chord with a turnaround to see how many ideas you could pull out without changes. This guy goes one further -- one string, one line, no chords. And it sounds fantastic.

    • @Gongasoso
      @Gongasoso 8 лет назад +2

      John Coltrane man...

    • @fuyt216
      @fuyt216 8 лет назад +1

      we do the same thing, you'd be surprised what 3 people can come up with, using only one chord..Makes you really try new things.

    • @brunoramirez2602
      @brunoramirez2602 8 лет назад +1

      interstellish given very little to work with?!?!?!? He has his voice

  • @lucidinterval8012
    @lucidinterval8012 6 лет назад +224

    My dudes got the blues!!👏🙂
    "You can sing a simple song and get lost in the complexities."
    -David Dondero

    • @garbygarb31
      @garbygarb31 5 лет назад

      A simple song has no complexities, or else it would be complex.

  • @madatlas3806
    @madatlas3806 Год назад +20

    Most guitarists: pedal board, stack, precision tuned guitar, all costing around $20k
    Brushy: string. One. Still kills it.

  • @eugenecorey7520
    @eugenecorey7520 6 лет назад +37

    You may have only one string, but your voice is a symphony of soul and good energy. I look forward to listening to all of your music

  • @sory4beinanonymous
    @sory4beinanonymous 4 года назад +1446

    Everyone is telling jokes but this is actually amazing music

    • @demafool1
      @demafool1 4 года назад +7

      yes yes yes

    • @mickymouse2445
      @mickymouse2445 4 года назад +7

      Yes indeed!

    • @gabopalacios2028
      @gabopalacios2028 4 года назад +10

      In my mind I'm adding some cello and violins in the back and it sounds amazing!

    • @MiloMcCarthyMusic
      @MiloMcCarthyMusic 4 года назад +37

      @@gabopalacios2028 I don’t see how orchestral instrumentation could possibly fit with this

    • @Ocidad
      @Ocidad 4 года назад +4

      the guy who promote bushy one string knows talent
      prop to them and bushy one string himself

  • @asaelpereira8955
    @asaelpereira8955 6 лет назад +787

    00:00 - 02:40 Destiny
    02:42 - 05:44 Chicken In The Corn
    05:53 - 10:38 No Man Stop Me
    for us

  • @bedroomguitarist7458
    @bedroomguitarist7458 3 года назад +7

    Clicked out of curiosity but stayed till the end for the sheer soul and musicality of this man.

  • @Thindoublechin
    @Thindoublechin 8 лет назад +1800

    he sings songs like he has lived them

    • @jackussher4540
      @jackussher4540 8 лет назад +74

      Jared Constable he is living them

    • @Thindoublechin
      @Thindoublechin 8 лет назад +39

      thats what i was hinting at but thanks for the info

    • @DJDouglasWarden
      @DJDouglasWarden 8 лет назад +24

      soul

    • @CorderoIvan
      @CorderoIvan 8 лет назад +39

      judging by how he looks, im sure hes been thru a whole lot

    • @Spliffy_0
      @Spliffy_0 8 лет назад +10

      it's because he has.

  • @loosescrews2440
    @loosescrews2440 5 лет назад +15

    This popped up in my recommendations, I don't know why and I have never heard of this man. I clicked on it out of curiosity with no intention of listening for the whole 11 minutes but did anyway. takes lots of talent to be able to entertain in such a simple fashion.

  • @RichSphere00
    @RichSphere00 6 лет назад +2722

    Someone turn the AC on for this man

    • @gloomjesussecretaccount
      @gloomjesussecretaccount 6 лет назад +118

      its because hes wearing a fucking sweater

    • @Shining_umbreonz
      @Shining_umbreonz 6 лет назад +28

      well, he's probably just greasy and doesn't shower. I mean, he obviously doesn't brush or floss his teeth so... why shower?

    • @ryder9735
      @ryder9735 6 лет назад +149

      what the fuck does that have to do with anything

    • @DARKDUCHESSMEDUSA
      @DARKDUCHESSMEDUSA 6 лет назад +133

      The Shining Umbreon huh? You took the time at of your day to write something negative? Huh?

    • @jonathanjake3727
      @jonathanjake3727 6 лет назад +10

      @@DARKDUCHESSMEDUSA Who says its negative. Stfu

  • @sametzweiler2630
    @sametzweiler2630 8 лет назад +1629

    When you break one string and all of the sudden you're a capella

  • @jp-jeffpimentel-music1149
    @jp-jeffpimentel-music1149 4 года назад +15

    This is why I love the internet. It allows us to communicate. This performers message is beautiful and amazing. Soul on a whole other level. Thanks for putting these videos up!

  • @bryanmannoia7561
    @bryanmannoia7561 8 лет назад +27

    this guy has raised the bar pretty high on minimalism. he should get a band, he's a great vocalist.

    • @GregHalvorson
      @GregHalvorson 8 лет назад

      +bryan mannoia -- I believe the meaning of "great" escapes you.

    • @CatherinesUn1te
      @CatherinesUn1te 8 лет назад

      +Greg Halvorson i think the meaning of "opinion" escapes you

    • @simonblanjean6538
      @simonblanjean6538 8 лет назад

      +bryan mannoia Son House sometime sung with only his clapping hands.

    • @Bkamron
      @Bkamron 6 лет назад

      Brushy already IS the band, strings percussions and vocals that's him, no band needed.

  • @jackmaddesty
    @jackmaddesty 2 года назад +99

    No time wasted on tuning. Raw and whole, uncooked musical soulfood❤

    • @The6568
      @The6568 2 года назад +4

      But a tuner on this guitar

    • @noverdeamarillo
      @noverdeamarillo 2 года назад +1

      he need to tuning anyway XD

    • @ChadTheImpaler326
      @ChadTheImpaler326 Год назад +3

      "No time wasted on tuning."
      Dude only has one string. It would take like 2 seconds to tune that thing.

  • @ChatPatwah
    @ChatPatwah 5 лет назад +306

    I swear...only a Jamaican. Yup he belongs to us and our determination, and confidence is just what it is.

    • @SundiataBrayboy
      @SundiataBrayboy 5 лет назад +7

      That's right claim him Tribe of Benjamin...

    • @DuceSenpai
      @DuceSenpai 5 лет назад

      Big ups to my brothers Benjamin. One love Israel!

    • @dondemarco9092
      @dondemarco9092 5 лет назад +8

      Chat Patwah He’s playing American blues though. ADOS gave him an art form.

    • @sarcasticmaniac628
      @sarcasticmaniac628 5 лет назад +2

      Funny, I was thinking how humans are incredible and adaptable.

    • @moesalamander7012
      @moesalamander7012 5 лет назад +1

      I’m guessing you’re Jamacian

  • @TNraised615
    @TNraised615 8 лет назад +76

    I love when people make music out something simple. To me it shows good musicianship

    • @duckbrew
      @duckbrew 8 лет назад +2

      yeah he's good right?!

    • @TNraised615
      @TNraised615 8 лет назад

      +dale manthey yeah man I think so

  • @leoweber3629
    @leoweber3629 5 лет назад +476

    This man has resurrected a sleeping giant.
    This man, has found the root of all music.
    Soul
    Sorrow
    And love
    This man, has found the base of the blues, using a single string.

    • @hoxious
      @hoxious 5 лет назад +11

      Don't forget drugs of your choice

    • @kalelamorim4634
      @kalelamorim4634 5 лет назад +1

      @@hoxious 🤣🤣🤣

    • @robt3407
      @robt3407 4 года назад

      hoxious 😂 you POS!

  • @analiseferguson
    @analiseferguson Месяц назад +3

    Tan, mi never know all a dis did gwaan. Very happy to see Brushy One String on Tiny Desk 😊❤🇯🇲

  • @upsidedownpyramid7617
    @upsidedownpyramid7617 4 года назад +143

    I’m not even religious but when a homie was praising I was straight praising

  • @gblan
    @gblan 7 лет назад +708

    Makes more music with one string than a lot of people do with an entire band.

    • @dilfhunter5645
      @dilfhunter5645 6 лет назад +2

      gblan nah

    • @Enucentro
      @Enucentro 6 лет назад +14

      Absolutely yes. This guy has more soul in his music than many bands have in their 10 albums. And that's what matters really.

    • @dilfhunter5645
      @dilfhunter5645 6 лет назад +6

      Encuentro there's a lot of good music. it's just that shitty music is the mainstream so it's really fuckin annoying when people say shit like this. maybe, if u just actually try looking for good music, you'll actually find, *a lot*

    • @eiangerber3926
      @eiangerber3926 6 лет назад +1

      AMEN!

    • @ximonium
      @ximonium 6 лет назад +2

      but having an entire band is harder than being alone

  • @mak00ileven
    @mak00ileven 5 лет назад +532

    This dude is from my town in Jamaica. He plays that guitar everyday

    • @joli8939
      @joli8939 5 лет назад +31

      Ocho Rios ?😁 I remember seeing him on the beach playing to tourists in the 90s

    • @jasminamamacita6594
      @jasminamamacita6594 4 года назад +8

      I would love to have seen him while I was there 4 visits... He's the best reason to go back🤗

    • @robt3407
      @robt3407 4 года назад +4

      Jasmina Mamacita you must be very wealthy. Not many people are blessed to do that. More strength to you.

    • @bojankostadinov949
      @bojankostadinov949 4 года назад +5

      he plays that string everyday

    • @제이엠-u6l
      @제이엠-u6l 4 года назад

      Bruh mi jus a see dah video yere and memba di days when him name did deh all ova Jamaica 😌😩

  • @GlenGonyea
    @GlenGonyea 26 дней назад +1

    His voice is off the hook fantastic this guy deserves a Grammy in R/B

  • @haveatomato
    @haveatomato 8 лет назад +38

    So simple and raw, yet so moving, just pure emotion and music. I'll take this over 90% of the overproduced banal crap the music industry is pushing these days.

  • @joseantilsalgado
    @joseantilsalgado 8 лет назад +48

    All of this sound is about the power of simplicity!!born with groove in the blood.

  • @maplemondays863
    @maplemondays863 8 лет назад +30

    He's playing a guitar with 1 string singing about corn... And I fucking love it!

  • @mmaliam1
    @mmaliam1 Год назад +1

    The soul in his voice! 'Thats what I do'
    What a legend!
    Much love from Australia!

  • @priyas.8141
    @priyas.8141 4 года назад +88

    I've got 6 strings on my guitar, can't even perform something remotely close to this. What a gifted man he is!

  • @dbarrett34
    @dbarrett34 4 года назад +12

    I just found Brushy today, and I am hooked. I love the feeling in his voice. And I really think the once string repetitive melody really adds to the sound.

  • @samme79
    @samme79 8 лет назад +286

    People are missing the whole point in this guy's playing. It's not about the technical difficulty or virtuosity but rather just the soul coming out of this guy. I don't think this was supposed to be a technical display of his guitar skills but rather a show of music which is a combination of singing and playing.

    • @jamesha175
      @jamesha175 6 лет назад +10

      i think nobody is missing that point

    • @bibtebo
      @bibtebo 6 лет назад +3

      Interesting. I found this displays very competent technique. I just cant understand why he is selling his creativity so short by giving himself such a limited tool box

    • @jamesha175
      @jamesha175 6 лет назад +1

      maybe thinking about intervals would put a damper on his voice?
      maybe leave well enough alone.
      it would be interesting to see how he fits in with others.

    • @iriereviews
      @iriereviews 6 лет назад +4

      @@bibtebo Would he have grabbed everyone's attention otherwise? He stood out instantly by having only one string. And here he is, on NPR.

    • @bibtebo
      @bibtebo 6 лет назад +1

      @@iriereviews but why stay on a one string? The original video is beautiful, but i think he is selling himself short now

  • @bleh5409
    @bleh5409 Месяц назад +2

    Saw a clip on Twitter and people making fun of him so I decided to check it out for myself. Best decision ever😊 this is beautiful dance 💃🕺 he's a demon on the guitar and he has a great voice. 😊

  • @gleventhal
    @gleventhal 4 года назад +938

    He's got the essence of music in him. I went to conservatory, but ultimately became a computer engineer because even though I like music, I dont have that in me, not like that.

    • @Leviathandk
      @Leviathandk 3 года назад +33

      Thats what hit me too. Beeing able to make music like that with mostly two notes across all the songs is just.. well essence of music... :)

    • @ddnkmurmuur220
      @ddnkmurmuur220 3 года назад +10

      Either youv got it or you don’t,it flows one way in a vein.can’t fake it,you just need a single string,lyrics and Ras’Mn vibrations will wave rest of dh world oceans,❤️🙏🏿

    • @musicismypassion1994
      @musicismypassion1994 3 года назад +56

      I´m sure you have that esscence in you, maybe you´ve been in a wrong context or not having good teachers that helped you to discover your talent. Music is a human thing, we speak in notes unconsciously and move our bodies listening a good track. I hope you discover your musical essence :)

    • @yoyowav12
      @yoyowav12 3 года назад +26

      the essence is just doing it without thinking. Not letting yourself get in the way. Though that might be the hardest thing to do for some or most people.

    • @scusemewhileiwhipout
      @scusemewhileiwhipout 3 года назад

      You're a pretentious, privileged, condescending racist.

  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  4 года назад +245

    Tiny Desk Concerts are only possible through donations from our community. This year has been unprecedented but we’ve made sure to keep producing the concerts you love. Show your support with a donation to your local NPR station at n.pr/support-the-tiny-desk

    • @yourbeingwatched
      @yourbeingwatched 3 года назад

      Donated xx

    • @daniellewarren1359
      @daniellewarren1359 Год назад

      You kidding me you get tax dollars an do nothing but push trash propaganda but once in your life take it from this guy stop living a lie npr

    • @TanishedVibrations
      @TanishedVibrations Год назад +3

      lol yeah im sure you guys truly are struggling with all of your 8.3 MILLION followers watching an obnoxious amount of ads for a youtube video. Nothing is ever enough for you or PBS for that matter.

  • @subvertedworld
    @subvertedworld 3 года назад +10

    Praise God, Brushy. No man ever stop you.

  • @johndennis5182
    @johndennis5182 8 лет назад +8

    I have said this for years when talking about Guitar playing, that the simple stuff can sometimes be the best.

  • @anthonymyers5856
    @anthonymyers5856 4 года назад +268

    The guitar he's playing is the little known Fender SJ-65S, made only for a few years around 1999.I have one. Sounds great with six strings!

    • @adammiller7236
      @adammiller7236 4 года назад +61

      Don't let those superfluous strings hold you back, king.

    • @JohnOhkumaThiel
      @JohnOhkumaThiel 4 года назад +8

      Six strings?! That’s crazy.
      But I think it would be a cool thing to make an acoustic guitar style bass.

    • @yungjru7593
      @yungjru7593 4 года назад +33

      @@JohnOhkumaThiel Thats already a thing

    • @JohnOhkumaThiel
      @JohnOhkumaThiel 4 года назад +8

      YUNG JRU I just looked it up. You’re right! I never saw one being played but they exist! Thanks for that.

    • @aidancharest2562
      @aidancharest2562 4 года назад +4

      Sounds better with one

  • @tmoore7420
    @tmoore7420 9 лет назад +28

    I'm an athiest and this man let me see and understand what it is to have a god. Soul is right.

    • @jens8440
      @jens8440 9 лет назад +64

      wut

    • @lolttyl143
      @lolttyl143 8 лет назад

      +Heather Young Wow, that is such a good point.

    • @lumarious
      @lumarious 8 лет назад +1

      +Fat Bastard I think he means, has experienced a form of divinity through Bushy's soul music, and despite his atheist beliefs, acknowledges the existence of such a force? Just a shot in the dark.

    • @jens8440
      @jens8440 8 лет назад

      +Lumarious B (Lumarious The Lion) I suppose ^^

  • @deebo1186
    @deebo1186 2 года назад +2

    Best artist they’ve brought.
    No really this is the only full video I’ve watched. ❤

  • @gooberotw
    @gooberotw 5 лет назад +522

    Dude has more albums than strings!!

    • @gaurishankargautam1312
      @gaurishankargautam1312 4 года назад +1

      Love you man

    • @halhal2592
      @halhal2592 4 года назад +1

      Dude you win the internet! 🏆

    • @7CeLsO7
      @7CeLsO7 4 года назад +8

      Well, that's not too much to say in any case

    • @absolving
      @absolving 4 года назад +4

      Many guitarists and singer/songwriters have more than 6 albums.

    • @aws206
      @aws206 4 года назад +5

      Dude has more balls than strings!!

  • @axxessmundi
    @axxessmundi 5 лет назад +54

    This totally changes my air guitar technique.

  • @rushanemurray5232
    @rushanemurray5232 4 года назад +43

    Jah jah I remember brushy auditioning on rising stars in Jamaica. Such talent, he didn’t win but made an impression on Jamaica with that string. Happy to see he’s doing big things!

  • @jackdancer709
    @jackdancer709 8 месяцев назад +2

    This first song is completely underrated and deserves way more views. Brushy absolutely killing it mean riff all soul.

  • @BricksIn
    @BricksIn 5 лет назад +442

    This dude is so punk rock. I feel it in my bones when he plays.

    • @Dejayh
      @Dejayh 5 лет назад +36

      Stuck Berry it’s the blues

    • @phantomprism7659
      @phantomprism7659 5 лет назад +21

      Pretty big difference between punk and blues dumbass

    • @stegadrugist7877
      @stegadrugist7877 5 лет назад +108

      @@phantomprism7659 punk rock as in attitude and style not music genre. This dude is punk af.

    • @Chalcedony6421
      @Chalcedony6421 5 лет назад +21

      I get what your saying it's the art behind his music, not exactly by the sound. It's innovative but also very interesting to use one string but it's beautiful.

    • @nightshade1807
      @nightshade1807 5 лет назад +2

      Stega Drugist7 no he isn’t, he’s no weather underground

  • @jamessandoval5843
    @jamessandoval5843 4 года назад +15

    I think I like him more now. Especially his third song. Soulful, poetic, minimal, rhythmic. Very cool.

  • @ChrisB8711
    @ChrisB8711 8 лет назад +18

    This dudes a legend, originality at its best. Soak it in

  • @Blake_.Dryden
    @Blake_.Dryden 2 года назад +3

    I thought I clicked on a novelty. This man might be the best lyricist of all time.

  • @Rodrigo-kg6wo
    @Rodrigo-kg6wo 6 лет назад +13

    Wow, one string? This is amazing. truly creative and the amount of soul imparted here is amazing.

  • @CostanzoD
    @CostanzoD 6 лет назад +332

    look the stickers of the guitar! Vamos Argentina!!

    • @juan7829
      @juan7829 5 лет назад +2

      yeaaaaaah vamos Argentinaa!!!!!

    • @charlomarango6079
      @charlomarango6079 5 лет назад +5

      I wonder why? Do you guys know? Argentina ❤❤❤

    • @Gaga1
      @Gaga1 5 лет назад +4

      Home away from home

    • @albertolopez3122
      @albertolopez3122 5 лет назад +2

      A mi también me sorprendío ver los calcos de mi ispa!!!!!!!!Aguante Argentina y este artista!!!!

    • @scaramanzia
      @scaramanzia 5 лет назад +2

      si amigo, es un genio el chabon!!

  • @saudementalestiva208
    @saudementalestiva208 4 года назад +42

    The drive he puts in his voice it's dope!

    • @scusemewhileiwhipout
      @scusemewhileiwhipout 3 года назад

      You're a pretentious, privileged, condescending racist.

    • @inmundo6927
      @inmundo6927 3 года назад

      @@scusemewhileiwhipout hows that one liner

  • @facum2630
    @facum2630 Год назад +21

    Amazing groove ✨️
    Love the argentinian flags on the guitar 🇦🇷🫶

  • @Dec0y9
    @Dec0y9 4 года назад +122

    When he said "RROOO DO BO DA DA DA HEY HEY HEY" I felt that

  • @abuattah1689
    @abuattah1689 5 лет назад +21

    Dude is singing from the SOUL.

  • @kristinagilling9339
    @kristinagilling9339 5 лет назад +40

    Raasclaat! Brushy! I can't believe it! This man is a Jamaican legend.

  • @Strato6049
    @Strato6049 2 года назад +8

    Been 6 years since I'm a fan of Brushy One String. I can't believe hes been on NPR and I've missed it

  • @WonkieNJ
    @WonkieNJ 5 лет назад +1920

    10pm: ''I need to go to bed soon, big day tomorrow''
    me at 4am: 4:33