Main Street - Smile

[@chronicnugget5595]

This is the happiest and funniest KZbin rabbit hole I've ever went down that ended in such bittersweet sadness 😭

[@the_Karats]

The final goodbye. I'm crying, I'll admit it. These guys got me into listening and watching barbershop, and to finally see them win and end is the stuff of Disney movies. Farewell Main Street, you got me thru the hardest times, through high school, through the sleepless nights, and will forever be in my heart.

[@lifeontheledgerlines8394]

They're still a thing, they're just not competing anymore. They're going on tour, actually!

[@benson3955]

JeffKar Arts dude, you perfectly said what was on my mind.

[@JetInAJar]

Bad info, they are still performing. Imagine how many people saw the top comment and didn’t do any further research smh.

[@P_-kz5dg]

cringe

[@inc0ngr3ssed62]

Their up-tune was wonderful but they won the competition with the ballad. It wasn't about the music anymore, just the pure connection with the audience and I'm sure the judges too. Thank you, Main Street.

[@alexanderc.4654]

Inc0n gr3ssed amen to this

[@johannesdomke8994]

Rogers voice so damn smooth.

[@bobluthardt9114]

Saw them perform on a street in Disneyworld a few years ago, and they finished with this song. Highlight of my vacation. Great job, lads and farewell.

[@syeofficial2351]

bob luthardt the Bass Myron still performs at Magic Kingdom on Main Street haha and no need for fairwell, theyll be in Orlando for the 2018 convention, i cant wait to see them in my home town 😌

[@genethompson5137]

I'm thrilled to find Barbershop singing on KZbin!

[@chellesstitchin]

I adore this song and really appreciate this arrangement. I sang this to a good friend a year ago when she was sick with COVID. I was blessed to be able to take care of her in my role at work. She blessed me to allow me to be a part of her struggle and recovery. She cites me singing this as the brightest part of her confinement. Hearing this treatment of the song has brought bittersweet tears. BUT SHE'S DOING GREAT NOW!

[@tarynmiller-bell347]

I would listen to this song everyday after both my parents died. (13 months apart). So important to hear during those low times. The way they sing this is by far my favorite.

[@thebl00per]

Just goes to show an imperfect performance can be ... PERFECT. Authentic, honest emotion delivered through song. Those of us who saw/felt it live were enriched beyond words.

[@thenarrowvalley]

Been rooting for Main Street to win it for years now, SO HAPPY they finally did it. Meanwhile making me just ugly cry all through this number. Well deserved and long time coming.

[@splubber99]

Congratulations Main Street for finally making it happen! Never give up!

[@wyburp7970]

To be honest, I think they were not really trying that much the years before. To me, it seems they were there for the fun and the entertainement. They clearly stepped up this year.

[@splubber99]

Wybu RP yea I'm gonna disagree with you there. Last year like half of their songs were about how much they wanted the gold medal, and after a whole years work I'm sure 3rd place felt horrible. They may have stepped up their game but to say they weren't trying the past 6 years is an insult to them

[@frak7190]

You're the only person I have seen besides myself who likes smash and barbershop

[@splubber99]

Frak lmao how did u know that

[@splubber99]

Frak but we should play smash sometime

[@nightmareinaline1732]

I rarely come across this a lot but every time I do it makes me want to cry and smile at the same time and I always get tears in my eyes but they never fall cause for some reason it reminds me on my dad who passed away from stage 4 kidney cancer in 2018 and it just feels like he’s here telling me not to cry when I listen to it so thank you I know you won’t see this but thank you this song holds a warm spot about my dad that always comes when I listen to this so thanks I’m gonna go now before I actually start crying lol

[@isaacbui634]

Oh my gosh that last chord is sooooooo beautiful. The first time I heard this I almost cried. I decided that it’s the last song that my barbershop group would sing for our senior year in high school. Congrats Main Street!

[@CSharpMajor]

Such passion put into this piece. The emotion, the intent, the message, every bit of it was flawless. This song moved me to tears of absolute joy. Congratulations to the my top favorite and the best in the world Main Street.

[@ladymorti]

I've watched this I don't know how many times and it still gives me goosebumps.

[@Wahl95]

2:37 just tears me the hell apart...

[@PCFDD]

The harmonies settled after the opening phrase, delighted for them after all the years at it!

[@Z0mbi3bait]

Soooo happy for them, but definitely bittersweet seeing them win it all this year. Peace out Main Street...

[@joshywashy3453]

Eric Anderson They would've broken up as their last year of competing together if they didn't win this year. I think it was the best they and we could've hoped for.

[@TheKingofRome1]

wait why is it bittersweet? isn't it just a good thing?

[@Riskofdisconnect]

Noah VandenBosch When you win international quartet champion you can no longer compete with the same quartet in contest. Specifically with Main Street as well they've been having troubles staying together as it is, so this would have been their last year anyway.

[@TheKingofRome1]

How public is the information that theyve been having trouble staying together as it is?

[@splubber99]

Noah VandenBosch not sure, I've just heard rumors that they thought about breaking up after last years performance

[@rachelamitrano9094]

and that's why they're the champs. so beautiful and emotive. wonderful performance. congratulations.

[@chriswhite5097]

I was on the verge of tearing up. They are one of my favorite quartets. thank you for the great songs that I needed to hear to get me out of a funk i was in

[@syeofficial2351]

Same here man... they'll be missed...

[@harmonygalpal9]

This version of smile is absolutely wonderful.

[@robsmith9407]

One of my all-time faves, my quartet did this exact arrangement back in the 80’s. Would love to sing it again.

[@superduty4823]

gorgeous performance and it goes without saying but DeRosa is just phenomenal. Well done Main St!

[@user-dm1tv6nl2e]

Hard to know whether I like this version or Ringmaster's better. Both are wonderful

[@gordonbillows6614]

Thank you Main Street for this amazing performance. My wife and I were totally captivated by your ballad. Great International Quartet Champions.

[@kaytianna]

I've watched this every day this week in the hope I'd become desensitised to how beautiful it is and it would stop making me cry. No luck so far. I'll try again next week.

[@roundmidnightquartet]

Pure class.

[@MurrayIMP]

I am so happy for all the members of Main Street. What wonderful musicians and people! Thank you for the great performances you have blessed us with. I am looking forward to hearing you for many more years.

[@jamesshubert4866]

The progression of chords starting at 1:23 is one of the most elegant I've ever heard.

[@talexb]

So good, so full of emotion. And that video fades out, but they held their bow for what felt like half a minute. So glad they won.

[@bradleyhepburn8000]

Another beautiful number by my favourite barbershop quartet

[@sherrillrowland9887]

Nothing like a Barbershop Quartet to Razzle Dazzle you!

[@benson3955]

Still my favorite chord progression in all of Barbershop 3:40

[@Youspoonybard1]

What a truly amazing ending to them. I've loved Main Street for years... it's sad to see them go, but I am so glad this is the exit. What a fitting ending!

[@ceejaiseaman1221]

Classy guys, very classy. Congratulations!

[@judybeach3991]

Love the harmonics and the message....

[@rogerdotlee]

Indeed. Congrats, Main Street. Y'all had it coming for a long time. Dad would have loved this as it was his favorite song.

[@Christian_counsel]

I love to watch these things and see what they do with their hands. It’s awkward to just stand there so I feel like it puts pressure on them to do something to feel less awkward which still makes it awkward lol maybe it’s just me

[@Paul_K_]

Can anyone sing softer than Roger Ross?

[@keiharamarshall]

I don't even know :)

[@tarynmiller-bell347]

I love how you can easily hear him in this piece.

[@benson3955]

Add an E2 at 0:50. What a beautiful piece. I’m so proud of them (even if it is 2019). Harmony explosion was tons of fun too.

[@michaelv5566]

I was there in Las Vegas. I was soooo happy/excited because the performance was soooo good. But so sad at the same time because the thought that this was their last performance was soooo real.

[@wellerious]

I'd love to see their uptune, Razzle Dazzle! It was hilarious!

[@jackandsharonvandenheuvel5816]

Soooo Lovely!👏👏👏👏👏👏💓

[@carlyleyt]

Congrats guys! Finally this year! When I saw both the barbershop society and Voctave posted it on FB, I was sooooo happy for you guys!!!! Hurray! Brilliant performance guys!!

[@NickJay]

What a beautiful rendition, sung straight barbershop at its best - no gimmicks and look what happened - round of applause and a tear (or two) in the eye(s). Worthy winners.

[@AndreiPastramagiu]

Amazing performance, and beautiful lyrics.

[@LanaOculta]

Its impossible for me listen that song and not cry rivers! Thank you for put so much emotion in this song... You guys are amazing!

[@v.e2035]

What a choice what a performance 💖💖💖 always will have a life long fan in me

[@TheGTH12]

So happy for them, but it is sad thought not to see them compete again.

[@genethompson5137]

Saw my favorite bass, Gary Parker, in the AIC chorus!

[@dinascharnhorst6590]

Just gorgeous! Congratulations, Main Street!

[@spacesandy3410]

Oh no, my heart... So happy that they won but it's hard to see them go:(

[@billkendig1871]

I noticed they are always in motion, very subtle, but never still. keeps the sound moving forward. They make it look easy but I know these guys work very hard.

[@abigailh2861]

Beautiful arrangement! well done!

[@RijackiTorment]

Absolutely exquisite!

[@sandroinorge871]

Beautiful 😢❤️

[@brutalwave3800]

Beautiful

[@oldschoolsinger]

Good lord......that was some pretty damn good singing

[@wyburp7970]

I can't wait for the whole highlights

[@rachelamitrano9094]

Wybu RP any idea of their other performances from the competition our the medal ceremony will be put up?

[@barbarairvine200]

Oh, how I love these guys.....

[@johnmclaughlin1946]

Wow 👌

[@flyswatter45]

In my humble opinion, it was super close with Signature (as the score showed) and I would have been happy if either won.

[@Ahcas57]

que viva la música,el vacile y el buen sonido.. y hasta más...

[@cheesewiz124]

Man Roger can sing real high can't he?

[@brannoncpa]

beautiful - with the tag of the week!

[@jacquischmitt7258]

I got chills

[@thekalechipsvendetta]

Amazing!!!

[@johnmclaughlin1946]

Nice

[@zolasaadiklein]

Soooooooooooo beautiful❤️❤️❤️😘😘

[@Skyfan1000]

Wow, just wow!!!!

[@v.e2035]

Legendary ... Legendary

[@MrWuChung]

Magic.

[@mrkty]

Can I buy this on the U.K. iTunes Store?

[@lorenshevitz1178]

Great performance! This was the finals, not the quarters as stated in the caption.

[@BarbershopHarmony]

Where are you seeing that, Loren?

[@mikemcquacks1447]

I'm almost certain they misread "Quartet Finals" during the video as "Quarter Finals"

[@FanFicnic]

Aaaand I’m sobbing

[@ZackShaferr]

Is this arrangement available for purchase anywhere?

[@charlesmangum3108]

WOW

[@robertshelton5092]

Your world champions, ladies and gentlemen. So happy to get my FIRST gold medal the year they won.

[@alisalavine1052]

Oh, Tony just needs to stop being such a fabulous Lead. That was perfect. That tag!!!

[@Z0mbi3bait]

Alisa LaVine I honesty think Tony will go down as one of the greatest leads ever to sing barbershop.

[@KatanaYurr]

Eric Anderson or baritone(:

[@justinanderson4497]

and to think they almost didn't compete this year! bravo you guys

[@jacobedecruz5350]

i thought i had my youtube on the wrong speed when I played this song... but then, it`s all good. THey get better later. Keep getting better guys. You are all very talented

[@rojachi7847]

What is the backstory? Why are some saying they are breaking up or were going to break up?

[@NungarayHistory]

KnightErrant Music They had been at it for several years, and had recently run into difficulties with life getting in the way. The general consensus is that if they didn't win this year, they would break up because it was costing too much emotionally and financially to stay together as a quartet for another bronze or silver.

[@rojachi7847]

Albert Nungaray Thank you for filling me in. I wish them the best in life and congratulations on their win.

[@syeofficial2351]

Albert Nungaray Not neccesarily. Main Street went into the 2017 contest not worrying or even thinking they would win. Instead, they went to sing and hang fun. Im sure by the finals they knew they had a shot again, but they were breaking up because Mike (Bari) is moving or has moved to California and i believe the rendition of this song was in memory of the Bari's father, who had passed away. I love Main Street and im so happy they won the gold 😁

[@rapid13]

Tony sounded noticeably better than last year, and their balance is better too. So happy for them. I'm assuming the guys from Signature gave the lone thumbs-down?

[@jesuspacheco8663]

rapid13 who made the 10 thid year? did signature win silver? lol

[@inc0ngr3ssed62]

Main Street was 1st, Signature was 2nd, After Hours was 3rd, Throwback was 4th, Quorum was 5th.

[@drakepyatt9060]

Jesus Pacheco Stockholm syndrome in 6th category 4 in 7th Artistic liscence in 8th NF4 in 9th and round midnight in 10th

[@rapid13]

It was a joke. Lighten up, bubba lol!

[@ThePepBoysAndGrimace]

wait why are we getting the audience sounds in this? is this an ambient recording? not the stage mic feed? why???

[@TrevorBruger]

Andrew Cross not ambient, there were two or three mics behind the pit for audience sound.

[@callumhubka3311]

Andrew Cross I wasn't there but I'm guessing the increased audience sound this year was due to both the venue and also the added side mics.

[@BarbershopHarmony]

Remember, too, that the audience was much closer to the stage due to this being a theater setting and not an arena.

[@lifeontheledgerlines8394]

Wouldn't it be ironic if I cried during this?

[@davidr.wilkins5116]

Are two of these guys twins? Or brothers?

[@JetInAJar]

No, they didn’t stop performing. The comments are lying.

[@gregstickler3798]

I know the lead is in an accapella group I think they’re called octave I’m probably wrong but someone will know What are the other three doing ➕🌈🇦🇺🇮🇱

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

Anyone want to start a quartet or trio with me? Bring your own suit and bow tie.

[@harrisonb297]

Damn tony lost weight good for him

[@pauljones2255]

Hands up who knew Charlie Chaplin wrote this.

[@MissTia777]

Is that the song by Michael Jackson?

[@callumhubka3311]

As strange as it sounds, I've heard it was Charlie Chaplain who wrote the original.

[@withcheeseproductions]

It was Charlie Chaplin who wrote and composed it for one of his films

[@ohhellfire2728]

did they sing this because they thought it would be their last time singing together?

[@mazinombies4752]

It is, they are breaking up this year.

[@joshywashy3453]

Mazinombies They're not splitting this time now that they've won. They've got performances in the AIC convention to do now, lol.

[@hellstrombones7]

I get the impression the rigors of contest rehearsal was killing them in terms of their personal lives. AIC performances won't require half as much rehearsal time as they'll mostly be performing the old favourites (Plus one or two new Hine arrangements.) Keep your eyes peeled, Tony and Myron teaming up with Tim Waurick and Gary Lewis? ;)

[@scottanthony8448]

So, will three be enough? I certainly hope so, but the Society may wish to consider another revision to the the rule about repeat champs. If more adjustments fail to happen, "All-Star" quartets such as Main Street will continue to pop up.

[@jetson888]

who cares about that?

[@callumhubka3311]

Three? Are you talking about how many gold medals Tony has won? This was his fourth...

[@mauricetrotman7836]

M

[@gregstickler3798]

Ripped off won't see them again Fred main st whose next Must admit while the lead and tenor stay together I guess there will be another quartet around the corner with their humour and antics Fare well main st

[@jaykrumbholz7174]

Actually, as part of being the gold medal quartet there are certain performance obligations (e.g., MidWinter, Internationals next year) that they'd agree to. We just won't get to see them compete any more. I attended Vegas this year and it was spectacular! Interestingly enough, Signature was leading after the second round, but Main Street's final set overtook Signature.

[@dmbirkeland]

Right you are, Jay. We will see Main Street in the AIC Chorus and on the AIC show for a few years. They aren't dead yet.

[@cbstringham13]

I usually like Main Street, but this song was difficult to hear and watch. I have sung this song with my own quartet, so I know the traditional arrangement very well, but this one seemed to throw in tricks just for the heck of it without any real rhyme or reason. Not only, but the song is called "Smile," and there was hardly any smiling going on! These guys usually do a great job of matching their performance with the mood of the song (especially Tony!), but they got this one all wrong. The pitches and harmonies were spot on, I just think it could have been a lot better. 6/10

[@callumhubka3311]

cbstringham13 I'm not familiar with the traditional arrangement but I think this was the best way to play it as this was (at that moment) presumed to be their last song they ever performed as a quartet which is sad for them, sad for the audience etc. It was sort of like "that old quartet of mine" except, unlike Boston Common who would have gone down in glory whether thy won that year or not as everyone knew they should have been the undisputed winners for at least a half decade, Main Street had spent years as good but not the best so they were saying goodbye to what they had loved but would actually die...

[@cbstringham13]

Callum Hubka Thanks for more of the backstory, that does change my perspective a bit. I guess I just really enjoy the "original" standard so much that this arrangement threw me a bit. If you want a good example of what I mean, search for "Smile" by Night Life. The traditional tag is a classic by any standard and is so fun to sing and switch parts on!

[@treesarecool12345678]

cbstringham13 the 'traditional' arrangement you're thinking of isn't a contestable barbershop song (I.e. There aren't enough homophonic passages or a high enough percentage of dominant 7th chords in the writing). To each their own, but I loved this.

[@cbstringham13]

Interesting. I didn't realize the requirements were so demanding for contest songs. Thanks for educating me! And yes, to each his own. I will say this, I liked the richness of Main Street's tone and I have always appreciated their work. I have loved Tony DeRosa since I met him back in 1999 when he was with Platinum (His voice as lead in "Bring Him Home" is the best version of that song that will ever be sung!). Main Street is a great quartet, and I am sad that they will be splitting.

[@jetson888]

I actually felt the same way as OP but my view change quickly. I think in a bitter sweet way that we all felt... It is their way of saying good bye . who knows for sure.

[@step4798]

not as good as G2,,,

[@treesarecool12345678]

I honestly don’t like the arrangement. Love Main Street. I feel like the 7s come out of nowhere and the modulations are cumbersome.