11th Performance - Dartmouth Aires - "Sympathy For The Devil" & "Born This Way" Remix - SO - S3

Oh this was too overdone for me..their theatrical performances are usually energizing but i didn't like the singing so much in this one and it wasn't my cup of tea tbh. I think that's what will hurt them to be a serious recording artist too because they wouldn't be taken seriously for mainstream when they're a group you need to see and hear live, not hear on a radio..C+
they sang "Sympathy for the Devil" by Rolling Stones and "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga

[@TWhite-mq6uf]

It's 2021 and I still can't hear either song without thinking of this mash-up performance. Wonderful!

[@jimmysandonato3403]

Facts! Whenever i think of either song i just look this up

[@Lizy1337]

Same here. Heard Sympathy for the devil and had to watch it again.

[@brittany4791]

I honestly think this is one of the best performances on the show through any season, and I can't stop listening to it even 5 years later. Their voices are amazing.

[@quxxnfan613]

I feel like Brandon killed this performance in my opinion. In a good way :)

[@loryvvell2]

Michael has the voice but man Brandon is one hell of a performer.

[@mistymcclure21]

This is actually my half- favorite Aires number. Brendan is perfection during this, I just wish the whole thing had been Sympathy for the Devil.

[@isaiahbangura4421]

It was supposed to be a mash up

[@timtim6090]

@@isaiahbangura4421 no shit

[@gengarcrobat1576]

I didn't like that they barely sang Born This Way other than the chorus

[@CathyBenavides]

This is one of my favorite performances by them. One of the few times I disagreed with the judges. Absolutely dramatic and beautiful!!

[@sadoldfangirl3468]

This is one of my favorite performance ever!! Brendan was really good (and hot ;) ) This deserves more than a C+ in my opinion (watching in 2016, lol anybody else?)

[@cassandraalls5633]

Still enjoyable. I haven't seen the Dartmouth Aires performances in a while but they really stand the test of time. I was only going to watch one but I have to see them all. Don't know what these guys are doing now but I hope they have good memories of being on the Sing Off! I sure do. That was a great year. That was the start of Pentatonix and what they've gone on to so since then.

[@CarleyTrammell]

This group should go to Broadway. Especially Michael.

[@RobinDoesEverything17]

LOVE. BRENDAN. SO GOOD. I think Mick would be really proud of the way he spun that vocal.

[@MissE0130]

I LOVE THIS! I don't know what the judges were talking about, so fantastic.

[@nickbeutler]

I actually think this is on par with the Queen medley.

[@DorkforOrch]

I loved this performance! I loved the sound, I thought it was about as exciting as their theatrics. Brendan had a growl in his voice that i thought was perfect for the devil. And there are just no words for michael, he is godlike. Feel free to disagree (politely) but that is my opinion. I loved these guys and I'm so glad they got second place since PTX was my #1 :)

[@ngheartsu34]

I also meant to add, I absolutely love Brendan's singing from 3:09-3:10

[@ljb5163]

This is my favorite of all their performances. They blend the songs so well, it sounds good, great visuals. Perfect.

[@ilvmakindolls]

Man, I never heard of this show before until I seen Pentatonix so I watched them through KZbin and so I wanted to see the competition. WOW, this would have been a HUGELY HARD decision...........I Love them both......

[@Historyismetal]

@mealldaley 1) it was born this way 2) michael's voice works with almost any song because his voice is so dynamic.

[@ngheartsu34]

I meant 3:09-3:40 ! Stunning and impressive vocals from Brendan during that part. It's my gave part of the whole song!

[@katieoberst490]

I hope Michael's on Broadway these days. He was so sexy and talented.

[@k3vinaz0]

I would really love it if they recorded this in a studio or something because the concept and the lyrics they took out of both songs really makes something awesome

[@spaceballs369]

The two sections for each song were great, but what makes it so good IMO is the ability to combine them and use certain aspects of the original songs when they got to the last half. It was a really amazing choice from an arranger's point of view, especially from 3:23 - 3:48. Definite A from me: one of the best three songs they performed!

[@tatilujanr]

I Loooooove this arrangement!

[@ForThePriceofACoke]

I understand why Michael is the favorite of the group, he's fantastic...but lets not forget Brenden!! that boy is something else, singing and performance wise! He should do Broadway

[@brittany4791]

this is the goddamn best mix in existence, I love it so much

[@awesomatorr10]

People need to stop complaining about the reviews. Its an opinion and he's not even bashing them he's just stating his opinion. Stop whining of bias, its an opinion and he's not in any position of authority. He also has valid points considering the prize of this show is a recording contract and this group is definitely more about the performance aspect and you do need to see them to enjoy them.

[@cdcotr]

i love how this group always raises the energy level in the room every time they're on.

[@user-gp7ke1sl2i]

This is by far my most favourite performance by the dartmouth aires. So crazily entertaining and awesome!

[@jonthomassmith]

Those are two very hard songs especially to put together. Both sides were holding their part down, the beat was constantly there, and combining on one bass beat was GENIUS!

[@ngheartsu34]

I think Brendan sung the hell out of this solo. I enjoyed his voice here when I actually didn't like his voice when he sung Animal. But this, this was cool! C+ seems too harsh, I would at least give a B+ or A-!

[@IamBryan_x1]

Watching in 2017/2018!

[@eyesbright]

Gawd, I luv these guys! NBC is considering canceling the 2012 season of The Sing Off and I'll be sadly disappointed if they do.

[@lesliediane6693]

This was my all time favorite performance of this season

[@evilgenius4213]

This is one of the most memorable performances from this entire series. So great!

[@TSHTSMusic]

@Astroknot3 Good, true point, but this is Dartmouth we're talking about. One of the greatest academic schools in the world.

[@kyleblake6769]

You could tell his heart wan't in it when they gave it to Michael.

[@Hannahbelleectere]

The Dalton blazers make me so happy!

[@KafeisKid]

WHY DID ANYONE NOT THINK THIS WAS THE BEST PERFORMANCE EVER

[@lovelygemini001]

How can anyone dislike this?!?! o_O

[@rogerdotlee]

I'm going to go public again and disagree. I don't think that listening to this without the choreo detracts in any way. Quite the contrary: I think it sounds better coming through my car stereo than it does through my computer speakers. In short, I think the choreo might have distracted from their performance as a whole. Put them on risers in a studio with a good producer and they'd be blowing speakers off the walls. And yes, I'm still a PTX fan. But this contest was a lot closer than this.

[@adybedock]

I agree about not being the group for a recording contract, but I still enjoy them. Michael is amazing and Brendan did a great job on this one. I'd go to see them live, but I will definitely be buying up a record by Pentatonix!

[@Charazard98]

Brendan and Michael are superstars

[@1982desertrose]

Woooooowwwww!!!!! Brendan, wooo hooo, woooo hoooo!!!!! Go Aires!!!! I luv it!!!

[@asyrdal4059]

This is basically my favorite Aires performance.

[@tatilujanr]

Xavier has an amazing voice, I wish he had had the spotlight more

[@JaneAustenLover1]

@jlwatts2345 show in Vegas.... yes... i can't see myself listening to them in my car as much as i can Pentatonix but i would pay good money to see them live

[@HermeslilGirl]

Ok if no one else will say it I will. That was hot as hell! Dang!

[@blckbooty]

Dear Dartmouth Aires, please have a world tour.

[@michmirich]

They are master performers but you can hear the tolls it takes on their voice control. they've been getting better but I still think a recording contract is the wrong direction for these guys to go. They do better on a stage.

[@BeenFoundMissing]

@demolitionlover89 I agree, but Ethan has a ton of courage to allow this. I love Michael, but I would've liked to see Ethan try it, as he has an amazing voice.

[@autumnbaby1976]

This would be a great scene in a Broadway musical or something.

[@careycotey3886]

Kim B. the q I

[@deeowens1846]

the bassist is holding his end very well

[@Astroknot3]

@TSHTSMusic College groups tour all the time. They'd take some time off school probably, if the tour was big enough.

[@blckbooty]

calling brendan a beast is pretty much the most accurate description of that guy. he is just so cool! Michael and Brendan need to travel the world lol

[@11792654]

diggin the warbler jackets haha

[@CamargoNati]

Love that guys Michael and Bredan. wow!

[@scholly69]

i think they did awesome for wat they were given. There was a lot goin on. but when you watch it again you can really appreciate it all

[@yutaat0.57inkickitmv]

clark is so adorable!:)

[@MirandaDLawson]

It's the battle of the raspy voice. It reminds me in a away of when Seal and Michael Bolton did a mash up of when a man loves a woman adn man's world. melting.. They were awesome anyone that can sing live acapella like this is awesome regardless of anyone's a opinion. it is truly its own art form.

[@TheNaveOfCharlemagne]

Lol! My thoughts exactly. Lol. Let us say it is Devil vs 'Good' Man. Brendan and Michael were the leads, right? They were awesome! I loved that moment at right around 3:22, with that little face off of the two sides. That was awesome! C= I loved this performance.

[@763chaos]

@okonh0wp you do know that this was supposed to be a result of the college a capella movement. The fact that no college group has won thus far is pretty amazing.

[@tatilujanr]

I like this better than their Queen medley. I LOVE it.

[@SuperGraphicMan]

Did the pre-show video have anyone else feeling sorry for Ethan?

[@Biorythym]

I agree, I got the feeling that while Brendan was the devil, I guess Michael was an Angel?

[@1fnfigi]

Showmen ship HELL YES!! but over all HOT MESS! I agree with most when you say show in Vegas. The really need to button up their vocals. They do that, and surely they would be bad ass.

[@suellenaraujo6841]

Avi's face in the background when the song stops, LOL

[@hummuspasta]

Brendan and I are married. He just doesnt know it yet.

[@IchBinSora]

These guys should get their own Broadway show.

[@chrishaselden]

I loved this performance so much.

[@cbfox13]

i love this because it's like 2 gangs getting together for a fight

[@tiffanymccallister9009]

I love how they hug the Ethan dude

[@tatilujanr]

I love Xavier's voice

[@stephm2009]

@Charazard98 Yeah true true.

[@763chaos]

@763chaos wait a second... committed was all male... and a college group... alright does anyone know what is going on?

[@Kikikirah]

Was Preston the vocal percussionist in this??? Omgggg.

[@stephm2009]

That was 2 much going on but Michael is amazing.

[@acupuncturekid]

Last season's On the Rocks would blow them away anytime. They were not that impressive overall. But for this season, they were the best out of those college type groups. If they were in season 1 or 2, they wouldn't have lasted as long.

[@TSHTSMusic]

@MrLethalcookie They can't tour; they're a college group.

[@Dionela93]

I love it.

[@TravelByTARDIS11]

@mrduckbear11 I think you've hit the nail on the head. They aren't really suited to the recording studio while Pentatonix is studio-ready (and even Urban Method to a certain extent. I still dislike UM though).

[@Charazard98]

@TravelByTARDIS11 in my opinion you are both wrong. i loved this performance. my grade is a A+

[@Genktarov]

@jlwatts2345 I want to see them in a Broadway musical.

[@AlexandraWeatere]

The mash up was good and the transitions were flawless...

[@giggityguy]

there's no doubt that michael is crazy talented, but brendan doesnt get nearly as much respect as he's due; he's such a beast

[@lucyfoster7682]

was just thinking that too

[@CelebrityTheMusical]

You know what else has high energy? A radio (playing the Dartmouth Aires) in a bathtub. Try it. Yes, I'm bitter they took the spot of an actually MUSICALLY impressive group (such as Afro Blue). I thought they were okay. But their Queen medley got way more hype than it should have. That's what propelled them this far.

[@violetclover1224]

Lol, maybe Afro Blue should have done their own arranging if they wanted to get through farther

[@addiharvey2222]

these guys should've won Love Micheal

[@DreamyLautner]

This was amazing!!!!

[@kelly901488]

amazing

[@nochmjv]

Nonetheless.. i found them entertaining!!... ;-D

[@Curlyq1515]

lol ethan looked pissed

[@zosephine]

This wasn't one of my favorite performances, but they did a good job. I actually wish I could get a full track of them doing Sympathy for the Devil.

[@Dionela93]

AMAZING

[@CaptEoNinja83]

That was intense!

[@michaelblock3974]

who are the 6 people who disliked this video? clearly you have terrible judgement

[@beanerweiner3616]

did anyone else get goosebumps at 3:14??? cause I did.

[@halapalu]

3:24 holy shit

[@TheBadBuffalo]

@adybedock couldn't have said it better. Pentatonix is definately the winner.

[@lillianaire]

this was really good.

[@Kikikirah]

I mean, Preston and Justin :D

[@mtav30]

And could I beg for a world tour?