The Newfangled Four - A Newfangled Tango

[@adinafriedman1555]

"I hate you guys." "It's ok." Yup, that sums up most group artistic endeavors XD

[@gabrielleclennon6589]

Ain’t that the truth

[@jubooty27]

wow right ass i read your comment saying i hate you guys the song says i hate you guys.

[@davidsmolenski9796]

Wait a minute. You can actually hear what note the baritone is singing at the end and you know it’s him

[@theunicornquinntheunicornq6062]

@Kristopher Chavez you're actually not supposed to hear them..

[@theunicornquinntheunicornq6062]

You know you're not supposed to hear them right?

[@theunicornquinntheunicornq6062]

@Kristopher Chavez the baritone is supposed to make the chords work and blend with the other 3 parts, not be heard on it's own

[@thecandyman1234]

In this the bari ends up singing some melody. The way that the parts were split up is perfect

[@T_K_O_]

@@theunicornquinntheunicornq6062 You Gotta Change Parts - Instant Classic

[@thecandyman1234]

4:46 when Ryan realizes that Jake has been holding the note

[@themaxarchive_0161]

His look ajakakja just "uAGAHHAKAajjaa okay frick uh-"

[@kevinfarrell7982]

One of my favorite parts of this (one of many) is at the end, 4:45. It seems like Ryan forgets his little tiddle for a second. You see him react like "Oh shit, I forgot to start this", then crushes it. Also, Jake's eyes widen like "How much longer can I hold this post?" and Jackson looks at him expectantly. One of my favorite jams by them.

[@ShadowNightPack]

That was in the song the previous year as well. I believe it is intentional to add more comedy to the piece

[@PhormalityOfficial]

IM DEAD FR

[@averagepondenjoyer6697]

Nah did you see how Jake’s eyebrows start to furrow? That man was pissed 😭😭

[@hawkeyesniper45]

Moments like 2:05 with the "You guys!" And 1:45 with the "you stupid lead" make this song such an interesting and different piece. It's almost not even a song, it's more of a performance.

[@funnyjones5177]

Newfangled four: the try guys of barber shop quartets

[@littlebigwave1043]

Funny Jones i hate this but i have to respect this as a fact bc it is

[@joyousblack9507]

You're right and I hate that

[@tobyhjerte6235]

I completely agree and I dont know why- is it because you're right? I think it is!

[@FranklyHerman]

yes

[@APersonTM]

I hate how right you are

[@MrFreeNugget]

2:05 "you guys" was absolute butter. They're just monsters in this chart, absolutely loved this.

[@Hanfgurkenhasser]

That whole chord was just so enjoyable how they blended into each other. Pure eargasm. Awesome.

[@ireallyhatemakingupnamesfo1758]

From "why’d you" on for that few measures was absolute joy

[@olivefaber5740]

That seamless transition in and out of that ragtime feel 😍

[@GaninIsMyName]

Was it just a G on octaves?

[@skyelarbloo3979]

@@GaninIsMyName 2 years late, it's a minor chord but it was blended so perfectly that it's amazing

[@PikkaBite]

"Throwback" and "Signature" were also barbershop quartets competing, in case you didn't catch it.

[@rush7743]

*argues in barbershop* (2:00)

[@casualbird7671]

It's my favorite part

[@Elsren]

Just when I think I've learned how to pick Ryan out of the four I lose him. The eternal struggle.

[@eonsinfinity534]

Its easier when you watch his lips.

[@cofkavos]

The baritone is supposed to mix the other harmonies to give it a fuller sound :) It's good at what he does.

[@ther.w.d.channel1501]

0:12 I know this isn't music related, but Ryan's dead eye stare as he sings here for some reason is just funny😂

[@robertglogowski777]

I love it, when I first noticed it I was like that’s absolutely amazing and fit’s the mood of the chart so well

[@SkullCrusher757]

these guys need their own channel

[@nhokkevin3868]

rexxed757 they do

[@marioferrario]

TheNewfangledFour i stan join me

[@jesse_douglas]

You’re not gonna believe this…. THEY HAVE A CHANNEL.

[@Catholic17]

They have a channel

[@majorjohnson1121]

You know a quartet is good when it gets hard to distinguish their voices... they blend so well!

[@RaptrRamblings]

This whole thing is amazing but I think no one’s talked about Joey’s lil kiss on Ryan’s head (3:00) yet

[@sasha8200]

The part at 2:00 is hypnotic honestly

[@hannahburney8576]

0:38 Ryan really grooves XD

[@NikkiBrown75official]

Lol

[@abydosianchulac2]

2:48 - this whole section just makes me feel all sorts of strange pleasurable things, like watching a brook or someone rubbing my neck.

[@arfansthename]

0:34 d- did we just get coconut malled?

[@BELLAADONNAA]

Loool anyone else see that moment of panic on Ryan's face at 4:45-4:46? Hahaha

[@imtrex521]

Joey at 1:48. beautiful voice.

[@loftus8660]

The whole song is amazing but the part from 2:48 - 3:00 is so addictive to listen to, the way they up the tempo and overlap each other (sorry I don't know the technical term for this!) it sounds SO good and I wish there was a longer section like this to listen to. Something I really love about NF4 is how so many of their songs sound like a medley with constant switch ups, be it pitch, pacing etc. That's not even to mention their perfected comedy skills. They really are the complete package when it comes to entertainment.

[@frozenfeet4534]

the term you're looking for is countermelody, and yes it's quite rare in barbershop - the standard practice is for it to be in unison for almost the whole song

[@loftus8660]

@@frozenfeet4534 thank you for the info! 😊

[@billborrowed3939]

You see that these guys have the best arrangements at 1:53 when the separate texts cross over with the word “lead”. So good!

[@artistsometimes2729]

They came 9th I believe. Really impressive considering they are a young quartet compared to say, Main Street, and they did 4 new ones this year. That takes guts. Maybe they'll revamp 'Dinah' for next year

[@slugerknot]

They have 2 win's under their belt as well. One in 2013

[@pandaplays2475]

@@slugerknot well yes, but they are at college level and a district competition. The highest they placed in internationals was 6th in 2018 & 19

[@laineylarsen245]

Underrated part at 3:05 hearing Ryan and Joey's part together and then seeing Ryan's arms sway as his notes go higher and lower like going over a hill.

[@jackhopkins5956]

1:54 onwards has been replayed at least 15 times by me tonight

[@casualbird7671]

Same, it sounds incredible

[@phoenixflamingstar]

4:40 I LOVE that ending! Especially that last harmonic note! Bravo!

[@calicoixal]

Calling it now: They're gonna win in the next three years.

[@Edwardzzzz9]

It's happened!

[@Barberfrog]

Edwardzzzz9 They Didn't Win...

[@maisiesummers42]

They made the top 10, I believe. Hoping 2018 will be their year.

[@Bowling_Dude]

Maisie Summers specifically they got sixth right? They keep inching forward. They are future winners that's for sure

[@maisiesummers42]

Yep came 6th this year. In 2014 they were 16th. In 2015 they were 14th. In 2016 they were 11th. In 2017 they finally broke the top 10, coming 9th. Then in 2018 placed 6th. So here's hoping they're top 3 next year.

[@17AJ06]

When they said “it’s our signature” I was waiting for “does that mean we’re gonna get silver?” But then realized this video is a couple years too old for that😂😂😂

[@SeismicLawns]

same old song, three new jokes. Amen

[@barbarakelly1916]

"Throwback" and "Signature" references....and they coulda called this song an "Instant Classic" , too

[@audikris]

How do these guys not win every year???

[@WilliamBottka]

Wish they would rehash this in the modern age. Love this tune

[@rosierennie5867]

These guys remind me of the try guys... I dont know why but they just do

[@baleigh7036]

They should totally try to do something like this!!!

[@stephanieesteban7333]

Is it cause they are three white guys and an Asian (I think) who are best friends doing what they love and are really funny?

[@marlepeace9844]

Rosie Rennie - You got the loveable one (Joey-Keith), the awkward one (Ryan-Zac), the charismatic one (Jake-Eugene) and the dad one (Jackson/Jaxon- Ned). The Barbershop Trys.

[@toothless3835]

Not sure how it's an insult. Both groups are great. One just sings, the other trys things they haven't before or that's not common for guys to do.

[@maliaf5230]

"What kind of music do you listen to?" "Its complicated"

[@CatholicQuartet]

The arranger, Patrick McAlexander, went to my high school. He also started the mens acapella group there that I later directed when I was there. He is crazy good! I LOVE this arrangement!!!

[@pyromaniac4240]

Coming here after finding out they’re breaking up 😭

[@Jakeroo767]

Can we just talk about that little melody that Ryan had at the end. Reasons why I love the Baritone part.

[@jeremygmail]

It's almost 2022 and I still love all these NF4 videos!

[@Yes-yv9zs]

2023. Still on it?

[@jeremygmail]

@@Yes-yv9zs why yes I am :)

[@Yes-yv9zs]

@@jeremygmail Impressive

[@abbymurray7895]

I love how big Ryan smiles at the end pose!

[@OffsetSolidmusic]

2:24 very brief but very strong overtone

[@sikmik77]

1:25 was brilliant!

[@Sordorack]

i just noticed how on the last notes when Jake holds his note he exchanges a short look with ryan, who in turn looks like he forgot there was a part left. I dont know if this was in the choreography or not, either way i find it pretty funny seeing such small elements in their interactions ^^

[@crying10]

All this time and nobody has talked about that killer note on “tango” led in by Joey at 1:57... wow!

[@Ianita]

It’s crazy to watch the 2016 version and see just how much they improved on the song in one year. This is by far one of their best performances to date

[@zacharysmith4143]

The real question is how do THEY not die laugh on stage

[@elicurwin3089]

I love how late Ryan interrupts after the doo-doo joke

[@gregstickler3798]

Last year finished 11 I think I think they've improved so much I have them in my top 5 this year I love them they blend so well love the timbre of the lead the tenor isn't piercing I think they're brilliant

[@helgenyman8048]

They finished 11th place last year, 9th place this year!

[@FAXLN]

how you guys know ? is there is a website ?

[@sirmurford2737]

www.barbershop.org/contests/contest-results It's a bit late, but here's the site including their 6th place finish this year.

[@klemenvidmar6307]

6th twice in a row. That has to be a motivation killer. I hope they improved enough to be able to get 5th this year.

[@cindy4175]

If these guys would go on a show like America's Got Talent they would slay and become world famous instantly!

[@duskmallow]

Evolution of a barbershop fan: >finds NF4 >”Omg the Newfangled Four are so good” >gains perspective by listening to more different quartets >”Wait there are much better quartets than NF4” >starts singing in a quartet >learns to appreciate how difficult barbershop actually is >”Omg the Newfangled Four are so good” (by “a barbershop fan”, I mean me) (I have come full circle)

[@UrFuturGuirk]

Minus me being in a quartet myself, I experienced the same thing lol.

[@MisterShaggyDoo]

Any recommendations? Ive been trying hard to find other quartet that i could like, but nothing

[@duskmallow]

@@MisterShaggyDoo Well, barbershop can be quite intense and it takes some time to get used to the sound. It took me a couple months to start listening to anything besides NF4, it really is an acquired taste. Main Street is another quartet that’s quite accessible for people who haven’t listened to a lot of barbershop yet. My favourite quartet now is Instant Classic, their ballads were definitely a little too much for me at first (I love them now) but their uptunes were quite fun from the beginning. Another one is Ringmasters, their sound is not as bright as Instant Classic’s which made it a little easier for my ears to adjust - their legendary Notre Dame Medley was the first song of theirs I listened to and it’s still one of my favourite barbershop performances of all time. Also, if you can, I would really recommend learning some tags to sing yourself. Even if you don’t have anyone to sing with, just find some tag videos on youtube to sing along with. That’s how I got started and it really helped me find my way into the harmonies.

[@Catholic17]

I started with Ringmasters and then went to NF4, and now I still listen to them and older and somewhat newer quartets

[@leeloooooooooo]

Why does everyone go "oooooooo" when he says signature? There's so many barbershop in jokes in here.

[@ingwerschorle_]

signature is the name of another quartet i think

[@good_ol_al]

Jackson is made of lungs

[@AintLifeHard]

I actually adore these men

[@noakalter3497]

“watcha u got girl” 😂

[@volatile5460]

I love the melody at the start

[@kilarthmac]

2:00 - 2:05 This part is ruining my life honestly

[@firelitzephyr]

honestly same. I'm in a call with a friend and he heard me giggling and called me out on it. I have never been so adamant about something sounding this amazing before.

[@corynt6122]

Literally same like it’s just so nice to my ears lol

[@wynnmusic_]

Absolute BUTTA

[@casualbird7671]

I genuinely love it

[@MasonEubank]

That high B overtone on the tag

[@frak7190]

I think it's an f#, but they have a B undertone on the tag which is unbelievable

[@Wahl95]

There’s definitely a screamin’ B overtone there... Joey Buss is too good!

[@Liamj774]

it looks like ryan almost forgot to come in for his part on the tag

[@Waveistar]

Part of the performance, it’s supposed to look that way, but if he actually forgot he wouldn’t make such a show of it

[@Deluxetomcat73]

But look at jakes face at that part I think he did mess up

[@leighcain7258]

See previous performance, same actions

[@maisiesummers42]

I mostly watch this for Joey's little solo.

[@nocluewhatimdoing4543]

And thus the shade begain

[@tolotwin5503]

"you guys, been talking crazy" was a lovely part!

[@polynerdial]

Man, you really have to love the Newfangled Four!

[@v.e2035]

They are incredible, you don't need an award to certify that, you have a fan for life boys , for life 💖 thank you for you amazing talent and comedy, you guys bring the barbershop sound to a new generation , 💖

[@susie9893]

These guys are just feel good. Leave you with a goofy smile on your face. (For Calvin&Hobbes fans that's the 1 after Hobbes kisses Calvin then says: only a lot more so! 😁)

[@marinarasauce5701]

i love one (1) barbershop quartet

[@daidarabotchi3891]

Having just watched their 2023 performance, and then going back to this, Joey's character progression is hilarious. 2017 Joey's a pretty normal guy. 2023 Joey is a sort of idiot-savant who doesn't seem to know how he ended up in a quartet XD 2017: 'WELL, yeah, yeah, y'know...' 2023: 'yYEeS, it'S ME, joEy bUSs, fRoM tHE nEwfAnGLEd FOuR~'

[@judybeach3991]

Hahah. They are hilarious!

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Judy How are you doing today?

[@fintanspencer1645]

Anyone else hear that incredibly loud overtone in the last chord? VERY Impressive!

[@coro35]

Boy that Ryan can dance

[@MtnMedea]

my favourite song from tn4 🥰

[@agh8607]

These four are delightful! 💜😂🎵

[@danielpham3034]

What happened to "Gotta get back to Georgia" joke 😂 had me dying

[@sambo0307ss]

Daniel Pham I didn't get it...

[@littlebigwave1043]

the last part was something else

[@rioeffendi6577]

Aww the closed captions stopped at 2:50 ):

[@kylebracken2954]

Anyone notice how dead inside Ryan looks at 0:13-0:22?

[@LB2234]

Even better than last year 👌

[@petrvacek7057]

I'd say this is the best barber shop ever, plus smashing choreography, I am in awe

[@ellasophia2651]

You can see the improvement from last year!

[@cerezablack13]

lovely

[@finnd9580]

I’ve been binching this for 40-50 minutes now

[@vickyyounghensley1269]

I love this group! Ryan, you are missed. Glad you were still there for this onem

[@emilytolman46]

Fun!

[@babbetteduboise4284]

Nice angel's note at the end

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I have to admit that I went on the Barbershop Harmony Society site since I want to see what all these inside jokes are.

[@sketchyAnalogies]

I love the syncopation

[@georgbauer7848]

I am still trying to figure out if the Bass had to cough and played it really good or if it was on purpose ... the "oh no" after that doesnt make it easier...

[@JamesJames-gc2kl]

i'm guessing it was a real cough, cause you see jake keep futzing with his nose throughout the rest of the performance ;D

[@tributedistrict7]

I LOVE THEM WITH ALL MY HEART I AM NOT GOOD AT EMOTIONS THO

[@danielgoldberg8214]

I love you guys xD

[@PoeticFlirting]

I wanna dance with them! 😅😂❤

[@lest6590]

The subtitles should say "Terpsichore"

[@adrianesmerio449]

if they win anytime soon, they earned it.

[@henryolsen8232]

The lights in the back are very suspicious

[@Dhyatt61]

Fantastic!

[@jesusthroughmary]

Bass post with the undertone is like one step away from dubstep.

[@gregstickler3798]

Would someone kindly give me the order of the final ten in judges scoring order p,ease I know main st won sadly I'll miss those guys but these guys aren't bad Thank you

[@BarbershopHarmony]

Scoresheet is here: www.barbershop.org/files/INTL20170705_QF.OSS1.pdf

[@kaeselord]

take those poses and put them in a jojo anim!

[@lukesbiblevideos]

I would like to see the results of their performance this year.

[@CoopDaWhoop17]

They placed 6th this year

[@lindaodle3952]

Great!

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Linda How are you doing today?

[@StormCrownSr]

"you're a joke" You missed the obvious add on; "and not even a funny one"

[@niamhkmcg]

why do i always end up on this side of youtube

[@Barberfrog]

Niamh McGrath You Mean The Good Side?

[@niamhkmcg]

very true

[@ericaconce9891]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Erica How are you doing today?

[@gabrielleclennon6589]

“I hate you guys” Ryan is such a mood