# Fiery Brass Instruments The Flamethrower Trombone is for the Musical Pyro By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamethrower-trombone References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5620482/flamethrower-trombone-revenge-of-the-marching-band) & [thedailywh.at](http://thedailywh.at/post/1000987335/brass-balls-of-the-day-jonathon-pyro-crawfords) Jonathan Crawford has created a personal pyro project: the Flamethrower Trombone. Of course, it's pretty cool, but I wonder what inspired him to transform his [musical instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phase8) into a fiery spectacle. With a small [propane tank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-flexflame), a barbecue ignition system and temperature gauge, the Flamethrower Trombone was born. Check out the featured video to see it in action. Can you believe it still plays music as well? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pyrotechnic Instruments:** Musical instruments modified to incorporate pyrotechnics. - **Fire-based Entertainment:** Innovations in fire-based entertainment concepts and technology. - **Multi-purpose Instruments:** Instruments that serve more than one function, such as playing music and producing special effects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music:** Opportunities for musicians and instrument manufacturers to embrace new technology and experiment with instrument modification. - **Event Production:** Opportunities for event production companies to incorporate pyrotechnic instruments into performances and shows. - **Entertainment Technology:** Innovations in pyrotechnic technology and special effects for use in musical performances and other types of entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brass Instrument Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-trumpet.md) - [Instrument-Resembling Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trumpet-coffee.md) - [Flame-Resembling Outdoor Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonflame.md) - [Flame-Throwing Robotic Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermonator.md) - [Stealthy Rare Wooden Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torch-t01.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Animated Show-Inspired Butane Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch.md) - [Breath-Activated Flameless Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-torch.md) - [Accessible Music Gaming Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autotoot.md)