Faux Paz - ICCA Set 2016

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Faux Paz (University of Maryland, College Park) performs our ICCA (International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella) set.
ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal:
Second Place Overall
Outstanding Arrangement - Josh Singer - "Mad World"
Outstanding Vocal Percussion - Lucas Tax - "Where Are Ü Now"
ICCA Mid-Atlantic Semifinal:
First Place Overall
Outstanding Soloist - Lynique Webster for "Dog Days Are Over"
Outstanding Vocal Percussion - Lucas Tax for "Where Are Ü Now"
ICCA Finals:
Third Place Overall
Outstanding Soloist - Lynique Webster for "Dog Days Are Over"
Featured on Season 2 of Pop TV's aca-docu series "Sing It On" - poptv.com/sing_it_on
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“Emperor's New Clothes"
opb. Panic! At The Disco
Arrangement: Michael Brisentine
Solo: Josh Singer
Vocal Percussion: Lucas Tax
"Where Are Ü Now"
opb. Skrillex and Diplo feat. Justin Bieber
Arrangement: Michael Brisentine and Josh Singer
Vocal Percussion Solo: Lucas Tax
Lead Vocal: Mitul Patel
“Mad World"
opb. Tears For Fears
Arrangement: Josh Singer
Solo: Mitul Patel
Vocal Percussion: Lucas Tax
“Dog Days Are Over"
opb. Florence + The Machine
Arrangement: Michael Brisentine
Solo: Lynique Webster
Choreography: Faux Paz
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Audio Recording: Jill Clark of The Vocal Company
Video Recording: Dhanesh Mahtani of D-Man Audio
Audio Editing: Peter Yang of The Vocal Company
Audio Production: David Longo of The Vocal Company
Video Production: Danny Olefsky of The Vocal Company
Lighting: Melissa Purdy
Special thanks to Melissa Purdy, Dhanesh Mahtani, and The Vocal Company. Without all of your help, this video would not have been possible. We are so fortunate to have worked with you!
Another very special thank you to Michael Brisentine. We would not have been as successful as we were this past year without all of your hard work and dedication to excellence. We owe you the world.
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[@annetti10]

It’s been four years and I still cry watching Lynique.

[@adhamahfudz1029]

THOSE THROAT BASS IN WHERE ARE U NOW ARE INSANE OMG

[@Wayners0928]

I'm not sure how they didn't win with that set. That is the best version of Dog Days I have ever heard. It gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Check out the studio version on our newest album, "Lithium"! open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV

[@iShipQuick]

Lynique's solo on Dog Days literally gives me goosebumps!

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Listen to the studio version on our newest album, "Lithium"!! open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV

[@PhilTheDane]

2:43 - Where Are Ü Now 5:36 - Mad World 8:18 - The Dog Days Are Over

[@kevinwalkman]

2021 and I still come back to this for Lynique's solo

[@kevinwalkman]

2022 this still applies

[@0piumaeternum]

@@kevinwalkmanstill here

[@Itsnotrodrick]

always will be here

[@annetti10]

The whole set is fantastic, but holy cow, Dog Days is a religious experience!

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Check out the studio version on our newest album, "Lithium"!! open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV

[@coriihendrix2xx982]

Where R Ü Now beat boxer is AMAZING OML AND DOG DAYS ACTUALLY MADE ME CRY. This makes me want to sing so bad but I'm terrible at it lmao.

[@Fvneral_moon]

Heh Heh fucking same here lol I wish so bad that I could sing well but I just can't unfortunately 😭😭😭😭 and it saddens me so

[@kevinwong9530]

nah fr😃

[@enfjftw]

I was trying to study but I've already watched this three times

[@Nonyah123]

Lynique you open your mouth and I am SHOOK. Your performance was LIFE SHATTERING and I feel blessed to have been able to see it at the Finals. Man.

[@AlexVandenBroek]

Mad World just slays my entire existence...just like this whole set

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Check out the studio version on our newest album, "Lithium"!! open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV

[@amazingly.anna42o70]

lynique makes my heart tingle with her voice!!!

[@nialois829]

I cry literally every time

[@carihendrix8186]

Same!

[@trinitysterling4963]

Anna Schnur she gives me chills when she hit her high notes

[@dianya7]

never heard a better cover of Dog Days

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Check out the studio version on our newest album, "Lithium"!! open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV

[@kaitlyncarr8208]

THE BEATBOXER IS INCREDIBLE I can't stop listening to Where are ü now

[@DUSTINISMS]

I was looking for an acapella version of emperor's new clothes. This was a colossal triumph and oh my god that beatbox guy is so powerful.

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Check out the studio version from our newest album, "Lithium"! open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV

[@tuckerhelms2945]

This is A Cappella done RIGHT. WOW.

[@andreross489]

I cannot listen to them sing Dog Days without crying.

[@danielpipersburgh1740]

ITS 2024 AND ITS STILL AMAZING!!!!

[@aalisonskye1]

dude. Lucas was taking the house down.

[@KathleenSmith94]

The beatbox tho... dang

[@tysingerr3394]

She murdered "Dog Days"..OMG

[@lesleyannesdstylist7632]

Holy WOW! All I can say as a Faux alum (2002-2006) is I'm so proud of you guys! We NEVER could have pulled off this level of awesomeness in my day, lol... incredible!! Also, y'all are just really cute.

[@Bucinka8]

The first time I saw the Faux Paz was in 1994 at Spamfest. Performed in street clothes. Best arrangement of "Africa" EVER. So what if these kids hadn't been born yet--still the best a cappella group on the UMCP campus!

[@godclart]

where are u now was absolutely genius. oh my god

[@RomanNewhouse]

The fact that this set didn’t win this year is crazy. One of the best sets ever made

[@nathanieldaiken1064]

Somebody has mad beat boxing skills! Dang! And the soaring soprano on "Where Are U Now" ? They are the shiznit! Fo' shizzle!

[@Soor101]

Opening --> Where are u know = Best transition of all time

[@HypnoticRL]

Dog days meant a lot to her It reminded her of her deceased mom. I remember that from the show.

[@ShreyaChoudhuryMusic]

Yeah I remember that too!!

[@bendivelbill3981]

Who is here in 2021? This shit slaps so hard

[@ShreyaChoudhuryMusic]

Me!

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Thank you all so much for the love!!

[@jeannasmith474]

Faux Paz dog days was done with so much emotion, I cried!! God bless your mother, she's up their in heaven watching over the Faux Paz!! Ur all awesome, my husband makes fun of me, cause first my favorite song in the world s.d shske it off!! Girl you did your thing!! Xoxo

[@Fvneral_moon]

Totally thought they were singing the Star Wars bar theme at first

[@okiefondle]

this is the best thing on the whole internet tbh

[@0piumaeternum]

6:36 “maaaad worrrrldddd” man the harmony is so smooth, vocals are so clean😭

[@MyChannelsNameIs]

Yeah, you guys should've won

[@aripocki]

Haha I love how the whole second song is the VP as soloist. Amazing turning of the tables.

[@legendcars9832]

I think that Where Are U Know was the best one... just perfect

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Check out the studio version of Where Are Ü Now on our newest album, "Lithium"! open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV

[@kargirl89]

Love what Josh did with this solo. You can tell he's not back to 100% but it's kinda sexy!

[@lloydthompson8260]

Wow. Lucas is slaying those beats! Such a shame he wasn't featured on the show. You guys are amazing.

[@TAJ2256]

Legitimately have NO other words but....WOW....WOW

[@florenceboots6718]

incredible! Dog days are over was stunning.

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Check out the studio version on our newest album, "Lithium"!! open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV

[@kmarale]

watching them on Sing it on and listening to lynique's story, I have been looking for her solo forever and listening to it now i got really emotional

[@ShreyaChoudhuryMusic]

I agree. I cried when I heard her solo and hearing about her story really moved me to tears.

[@amazingly.anna42o70]

There are so many days in my life that I need to hear this the entire way through.

[@tahillia]

I lost my dad in January so I feel Lynique's solo and everything behind it so much. I'm finally doing better, so I guess I'm singing Dog Days are Over myself now.

[@orinthesheep]

I just saw a tiktok about this group. Never knew there was a real a acapella competitions.

[@samanthaallman7501]

I listen to Mad World constantly. I love this so much!!!!

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Check out the studio version of Mad World on our newest album, "Lithium"!! open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV

[@mentalist1310]

This was the best thing my ears have ever heard... The ending... Chills... Omg

[@fanbotbob64]

It's 2022, and Brizzles' arrangements still fucking ROCK And Lynique makes me cry every time, I mean damn girl

[@RhiannonEve]

That was phenomenal! So glad we finally get to see the set in its entirety - there was so much cool stuff we didn't get to see in sing it on, so I'm glad we get to see it now! All the solos were incredible, but dog days was out of this world! Now excuse me while I go and put this on repeat for the rest of my life...

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Check out the studio versions of these songs on our newest studio album, "Lithium"!! open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV

[@darthjerh12]

No wonder the title of Outstanding Soloist was awarded twice. Lynique, that was so beautiful!

[@emilyymargarett16]

Lynique is INSANE. I only recently started listening to you all, and I am absolutely blown away. Best wishes to all of you and congratulations on all the success!

[@MNMZ01my]

Mitul's voice best slays me and gives me life..... my body's conflicted

[@mitulpatel1615]

thank you!

[@vivianaramirez4665]

Holy Hell, my mother and I are CRYING!!!!

[@joeyweng5396]

Why does this not have more views. This is unbelievable.

[@rikux27]

This set was phenomenal.

[@erinlisaaulfinger9594]

Absolute favorite set...I listen to this on a weekly basis, sometimes more. Love me some Lynique

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Check out the studio version of these songs and more on our newest studio album, "Lithium"!! open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV

[@ImSkyzah]

My wig was actually falling off this entire set. Luckily, my headphones kept it from falling off completely because boy am I SNATCHED.

[@nataliebriggs7444]

this set never fails to give me chills

[@brinagirl12]

VOCAL PERCUSSION IS CRAZY

[@MIBAQS]

WOW!!!! Love from Uruguay!

[@MichaelaWagner]

I can't breathe woweeeee

[@alizalieb3962]

Ok it is an actual crime that I have not seen one comment about that first performance of emperor’s new clothes. It is literal perfection. The dancing, the vocals. The lead guy friggin kills it and he knows it. Sometimes I come here just to watch it, it’s so full of energy 🤌🏻

[@0xyyx]

THESE GUYS ARE LEGENDS

[@karnagequeen]

I started crying uncontrollably omg

[@roro7117]

Lynique voice gives me chills, such a great heart warming performance. I have listened to this performance over and over😊

[@joedin9790]

You guys should have won. I was so incredibly bored with the Techtonics and The Originals sets. I've watched this set at least 4 times today. This is simply amazing!

[@jasonlee2767]

I just hummed that bass note on the fucking last chord of dog days and the resonance was fucking willllddddd i could not explain how fucking beautiful that chord is.

[@harleypaul3400]

You guys were my favorite on Sing it on with your great personalities. Now I am absolutely blown away by this set!

[@LunaTrejo]

It's always such a pleasure to hear you all. Tears tears tears.

[@tashanatidor7717]

Favorite A Capella group 😍😍

[@jackblack704]

Damn the beatboxing was on point.

[@tracygado4483]

amazing. I come to ICCA just to hear this group

[@scituguy2538]

Watched this current season with my 11 yr old daughter faithfully. We were pulling for your group hard. Also, mad props for Mad World! All the best to you all.......

[@donovinholmes940]

Oop i almost forgot to listen to this video today🙄😭

[@kyahlogan]

The two people who disliked this can fight me

[@emoryellis9048]

this set still makes me cry

[@matthewpapa2278]

Shanto really had my eye. His performance was phenomenal. Great job to everyone!

[@myriahshayy957]

Will always be my favorite ICCA set

[@danacinque]

I have no words. This is incredible.

[@rebeccagumpel3586]

wow wow wow!!!!!!

[@MissKandiiii]

GO HEAD NIQUE!!! That's MY BEST BUD!!!!!

[@wierdo301]

didn't make it through auditions but still so much respect for this group, so much talent and chemistry

[@michaelsawyer6178]

I AM SERIOUSLY SO HAPPY! I'VE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS. FINALLY IT'S HERE!

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Check out our newest studio album with all these songs and more!! open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV

[@KarinaNoelleMusic]

still coming back to watch this... absolutely incredible

[@troysweeet]

Easily the best ICCA set I’ve watched. Shook how this didn’t win lol

[@amazingly.anna42o70]

I watch this on a daily basis. everytime I hear something new and phenomenal. you guys really TRULY can tell and appreciate that you put your SOUL into every bit!! very inspired fan right here.

[@royandi9958]

wonderful . .

[@wiktorzawierucha75]

This is the best thing I heard this month.

[@TheDrewby66]

That's my high school auditorium so that's pretty cool. Fantastic per usual

[@kmarale]

Drew Miles that can't be if this is from finals in New York

[@TheDrewby66]

It's just the set. Not their actual NY performance

[@AbelSolomon]

*sniped*

[@christiangivens8824]

Amazing!!!!!!

[@shinjanator]

SO PROUD OF Y'ALL

[@meghanjsandberg]

8:20 is when dog days starts for any of y’all wondering

[@joeywowdale9953]

Simply the best to never win A truly remarkable breathtaking performance

[@twinny_mi]

it's been so long since I watched this on "Sing it On" and OH MY GOD still hits so hard. Dog Days Are Over still gives me chills and makes me cry with sobs especially knowing the context. I hope you guys are still going strong! You guys deserved to win the ICCA's, you inspired me to want to seek acapella groups and do choir. wow I will not stop recommending this to people so so so amazing

[@jasonsoon7882]

After listening to "The Originals" and "The Techtonics" I don't understand why you guys aren't first. Your set was amazing! It sounded way better than the others.

[@edgehead6368]

Jason Gaming Was that the result of nationals??? The finally?

[@jasonsoon7882]

Antwan Jennings 1st place- The Techtonics. 2nd Place - The Originals 3rd place - Faux Paz

[@AnonyMous-pb6nj]

I don't think the Techtonics deserved 1st either - their set just didn't sway me. But as for The Originals, their choreography was pretty original (no pun intended) in comparison to the choreography of the other sets I've seen. Their stage presence and dynamics was also up to par since I thought they provided a range of emotions to share with the audience. Faux Paz's final score was 20 points away from The Originals, which could be because of reasons like many of their arrangements relying on Mitul and Lynnique's voices - it was really easy to pick out their voices in each song, take those 2 individuals away from the group and the foundation of their whole set would probably be ruined. Their choreography was subpar when compared to 1st and 2nd. It's also important to point out the differences in sound quality between the sets - it's much easier to listen to the lows and highs in this video compared to the other 2. Nonetheless the arrangement/solos for Mad World and Dog Days were breathtaking, and I'm glad that one of the groups this season actually placed in finals.

[@faithdonner3690]

the techtonics were just a different style from the american groups i think - they are a very english group - comic , more light hearted . The faux pas are amazing, just very different to that. its possible the judges just wanted something a little less serious and buttoned up, the techtonics looked like they were having a blast performing whereas this was more contained.

[@ezraskeete6692]

This set gives me chills every time I hear it. The arrangements are amazing and perfectly executed. Love y'all!!!

[@livvylivvylivvy]

absolutely adore this set!

[@TheUMDFauxPaz]

Check out the studio versions of these songs and more on our newest album, "Lithium"!! open.spotify.com/album/2tsaO7yRcCXmQQtyVj9nFV

[@ShreyaChoudhuryMusic]

Perfect intonation, with so much feel and intensity to each of the songs covered and performed. “Dog Days are Over,” really had me tear up. It was a perfect way to end the set. 🙏 Faux Paz has earned my respect. Keep on singing.

[@bearregister8477]

As of 3/8/19... There were 19 deaf people, who listened to this... How do you thumbs down this video... Were you competing against them?😸😂😸

[@enfjftw]

YESSS FINALLY

[@cnmiller435]

Holy beatboxing 😲