Old School - 2011 International Barbershop Quartet Champion

The Barbershop Harmony Society is proud to present the 2011 International Barbershop Quartet Champion Old School performing "Little Town in the Old County Down" and "I Want a Girl."
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[@OHMAudioChannel]

It's a shame this style of singing isn't more popular. I love the chords used in this style of music.

[@aa-vx6rt]

It is. We're listening and check this out pentatonix

[@seanbrown5096]

a a Pentatonix isn't barbershop, they're a capella.

[@karolislevickas3021]

Sean Brown yes, but they sound familiar. I love both Pentatonix AND Barbershop

[@djmeiners0990]

Karolis Levickas Although they are both a capella groups, Pentatonix focuses on mainstream popular songs that people of today are familiar with. Although barbershop is technically a capella, it's really a category of its own based on the historical context along with the different types of chords that are used. For example, barbershop doesn't have any beatboxers, which is a necessity for today's a capella groups that want to perform today's music.

[@jay-leebusque-blackburn6747]

+Sean Brown yes but a barbershop quartet IS a capella! :P

[@mstrswrd06]

Damn, that bass part. I bet he slays the ladies with all that resonance.

[@alexshmalex]

LOL!

[@PhilliB1to3]

and I bet 1:20 is his O face when he is slaying those ladies.

[@reddwolffe]

PhilliB1to3 too funny, , ,

[@leefcio]

PhilliB1to3 nice..

[@thebullybuffalo]

I heard numerous women from the audience tested positive for pregnancy after this event.

[@carringtonpeacocke8530]

Watching this stuff is like eating a really nice food constantly

[@ethanstone2197]

Carrington Peacocke like an aged whisky or cheese

[@NessBlock]

@@ethanstone2197 Fuck yeah dude

[@naranciaghirga6631]

We really are everywhere, arent we

[@evelyngomez4680]

Polnareff??? 😳

[@justinwood6407]

This is my guilty pleasure and I listen to drill, trap, hip hop. There's just something about true music, no instruments, no technology, just what you are born with. Always love the bass part. Lead singers always get the glory and rightfully so but the bass is your anchor and just like your traditional lead singer I just gravitate to the bass gig

[@misc376]

I came from king von to this. From 1863rd I suppose.

[@seebs_keeps_talking]

i dont care how hard you are nobody can resist what a quartet does to the brain

[@movingsocks579]

Me too

[@mwpatrick781]

preach

[@MarkWesley]

Ain’t got bass? Ain’t got shit.

[@WorkmanChoral]

He holds that last note for 20 seconds! I love this bass singer. Very facially involved in the music, and seems really friendly. On top of all that, he's got a fantastic voice. The blend between the four singers is fantastic. Wish I could be a part of something like this.

[@georgebrownthejiggle]

+Rob Workman He has to fucking squeeze that note out haha

[@big800wildcat]

+Rob Workman You should have a more critical ear. The bass singer doesn't have his placement quite up in the right place and that causes him to be just slightly flat most of the time.

[@CDugan7]

+big800wildcat Right, which is why they won the gold with this set.

[@millermottla2446]

+big800wildcat are you deaf

[@big800wildcat]

Miller Mottla Just because someone else has more voice training than you and a more discerning ear doesn't mean they are deaf. The group is definately good or they wouldn't have won. But I've heard several gospel male quartets and even one I've been in that were better. Take college level voice lessons for a few years and also sing in a good acappella choir for several years and you may find you can train your ear to be more discerning. I also tune pianos on the side and I can tell you this group's pitch is just a tad less than perfect most of the time.

[@katharinelupin8245]

It doesn't matter how young or old you are, groups like this deserve to be on your playlist.

[@sebbacca4804]

This video is what started my love for music at just 12 years old 10 years ago. I come back every once in a while to listen back. Amazing voices.

[@evankomar2093]

Same. Been listening to this video for the better part of a decade and it still shocks me to hear such harmonies.

[@vipergtsmre]

Such a cool comment! When my first little dude was 3, he couldn't get enough of this performance, which was just fine with me😄

[@DerpsGW]

Jesus, that was incredible. Unreal harmonies and control of the voice. The sequence starting at 2:20 is truly spectacular.

[@pineapplebruh]

69 likes Nice

[@thebigteeshow12]

so this is what mr incredible was doing when he told mrs incredible he was going bowling and shit

[@ArDeeNY1]

Bruh help me find my ass because I just laughed that shit off

[@NikoPorter]

Buzz Lightyear?

[@frankwinters6963]

Route 66 asleep at the wheel

[@yonatanmoritz]

I feel so connected with this comment.

[@greenagoo]

The Bass fucking nailed that last note.

[@iAmNovaFilms]

Agreed

[@lynnthompson4202]

Suits and ties and shirts really nifty… voices nice harmony. My dad sang in barbershop quartets and belonged to SPEBSQUA upstate NY keybees … sang professional too. He was a Tenor.

[@jaredprovost2002]

They certainly did win for a good reason. That bass and tenor harmonize so flawlessly, and the baritone just slides right in between

[@Seleuce]

The bass held his final note for 23 seconds, amazing. And the best individual voice of the 4 I think! Fabulous guys all together, I really enjoeyed that!

[@alexn1683]

22.01 to be exact

[@tanyadixon3479]

Beautiful, without a loss of warm bass tone color.! THAT'S phenomenal.

[@BaronEvola123]

For the bass to sustain 8 measures on one breath plus a measure with a fermata at the end is unreal. End then he doesn't collapse. He smiles trimphantly...

[@AnthonyGarvert]

That tenor flourish at 3:41-3:43 is phenomenal.

[@MisatoMonday]

Even in 2020, this is still absolute FIRE

[@joshuafuentes5411]

no cap

[@marilyntait6091]

So fabulous-loved barbershop since I first heard it in 1948 at Chataugua when I was 14. We once had a group of women here in Tallahassee who sang, traveled around singing in competitions. Such fun!

[@booploop1627]

Wasn’t expecting to see Misato here

[@jenniferolmstead139]

There's no guessing as to "why" this Barbershop quartet won gold in the 2011 championship !!! My dear Dad was extremely blessed as to have taken part in a local Barbershop Chorus here in southern Wisconsin that won the International Barbershop Chorus Championship in the summer of 1955 !!! :) He has been singing for our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, in Heaven; since late March, 2008, though. I cannot even imagine what it would be like to hear THAT Barbershop Chorus! And, my dear Mom, is taking her part as a "Back-up Chord" in Heaven, as well for nearly the past 2.5 years.. :) I miss them both dearly, though !!! :( Until we "meet again" when it is 'God's time' for me to join them in Heaven. . . . I love you both ! However, I know that God is here on Earth with, and for my sisters, extended family, and myself, as well. One day at a time . . .

[@squeezemyparticiple]

The bass...has the cutest smile in all of barbershop music 0_0

[@GuyNamedSean]

He seriously does have an infectious smile.

[@NikoPorter]

squeezemyparticiple - the basses name is Jay Leno

[@MrATN800]

With more teeth than the Osmond family

[@ethanstone2197]

Woke

[@zagorith14]

@@NikoPorter Lol I like it. But in all seriousness, his name is Joe Krones. He posted in the comment thread above a little ways replying to some "expert" shitting on their performance.

[@Secrets17x]

I come back and watch this every now and then. Never gets old lol.

[@itsnuke_]

same

[@Endtimescoming]

Been sitting here listening to barbershop quartets for awhile now tonight, I have to say I can see why these guys were champions They were so good, and that bass best I've seen tonight for sure.

[@Jackman24601]

I agree, the standard of these guys is absolutely brilliant! The tenor and the lead have got 7 gold medals between them.

[@zekeonasteek255]

I love the tenor. His voice is so clear

[@tintinsnowyful]

A high level of barber shop quartet singing. I grew up with the Buffalo Bills (Music Man), but these guys are doing things the Buffalo Bills never attempted. Bravo.

[@crazybananamonkey555]

I teared up when they got to the part about the girl who married dear old dad. So sweet.

[@anisometropie]

What is it about barber choirs that make them sound so stunningly epic ? Each chord sounds so fucking in tune, it’s not imaginable. not to mention the amazing synchronicity, they sound together like one single voice, we can ear each note of the chord, but we can’t ear each individual singer. they are perfectly together as one organic musical entity. This kind of thing don’t happen in classical music. I can’t recall this kind of cohesion and togetherness as a group. This is just a sheer feat of musicianship of the highest level. - and they are never fun to watch as these guys are.

[@bertdorf4]

Diminished and augmented chords, along with some heavy overtones. It's worth a read if you're interested in music theory. The reason you can hear each note, but not the voices is because the wavelength of each of their notes is vibrating in synchronicity.

[@vteam02]

Just intonation

[@codylujan]

I think what makes barbershop quartets truly beautiful is the ability to harmonize 4 different ways. Harmonizing just two ways is extremely difficult, but 4 ways is true talent.

[@kippb]

Thank you for the amazingly nice compliment!

[@12B4Christ]

anisometropie - You are describing with lovely detail exactly what Barbershop music is!!! Never mind the techies who have answered you missing your points entirely. When 4 people, or 120 people or name your number get together to sing Barbershop, with a bigger mission in mind than for their own voice to be heard, you have at least 4 voices desiring to become one, FOR the one. Four part harmony done with accuracy, giving the effect of one voice just as you described. It takes many hours, even years of practice to achieve this level, even with this goal in mind. Far too many individuals desire to be heard, to be singled out and noticed. That is not desired in Barbershop. There are no end to the venues for soloists. As for you, can you hold a note? Now go find three others who can also hold a note. Now dont be shy. Just do it! Find a chord, lock it in, and fall in love with it! You will be hooked on harmony before you know it! Now shape your mouths to match each other. Drop that jaw, hold that gut in, singing from your gut, not your throat. Concentrate! You're in!!! Now if I dare, these Old School guys are good, but there are plenty of others out there for you to enjoy.

[@maxissmedberg4624]

tenor is actually so good, so good at blending, so nice. very pleased and happy

[@drakebamf1160]

2:56 That harmony voicing is amazing and well-executed.

[@HalfStepTides]

The bass singer exceeds all humanly accolades on this one - he's fucking beautiful. It's so wistful and melancholic at the same time. I don't even listen to this kind of stuff on the reg - what a performance!

[@rockwithwill2830]

That “in my island” was so beautiful bruh 2:20

[@Yarp-xj3rd]

"Ireland" not "Island". County Down, the place they're singing about, is a county in Northern Ireland.

[@jmkyarrow]

@@Yarp-xj3rd lol, "Island of dreams" makes much more sense than "Ireland of dreams" lmao!

[@Yarp-xj3rd]

@@jmkyarrow well I think either makes sense. I'm pretty sure it's Ireland. You can hear the emphasis on the "r" in Ireland, in the song. Also, as I said before county Down is in Ireland so that makes sense. Could be wrong though. Not an expert.

[@Observedwalnut75]

It’s actually Island, look the lyrics up.

[@eurekify1563]

@@Yarp-xj3rd The author of the song is from Ireland, so there’s that

[@gunny80b26]

Such perfect vocals! The “fifth note” hits you right between the eyes! Rich bass and perfect tenor!

[@walteranthony6302]

2.36 what a note by the bass Simple amazing

[@supermarioabey1]

I was watching explosm entertainment ten seconds ago. How'd I get here.

[@TroySleeman]

I know exactly how.

[@emiliomoreno3256]

+Tai the Fox (Troy) I'll me too!

[@kendylb8869]

saMe

[@Anonymous12465]

Yep.

[@ezzy525]

I wish weeeeee weeeeere doctoooooooooors.

[@ryanmcmullen6547]

2:50. Omg the bass harmony is amazing!!!

[@TomMoonie]

They have one of the best basses I've ever heard

[@brianadamson2335]

They are a real team. No-one should stand out and doesn't. Beautiful singing deserves more recognition!

[@jesusthroughmary]

And possibly the greatest tenor ever and the greatest lead ever

[@jesusthroughmary]

Also, they don't call him Beast for nothing

[@salopantomusic]

Even in the world of jazz and contemporary art music this stuff still stands out..harmonies so intricate and precise...flat out difficult

[@SpongeTMM]

Wow. I just listened to their performance of the latter song from the 2010 competition and compared it with this one and wow. In 2010 they were already incredible but the extent to which they perfected everything about it is mind blowing. It's a complete testament to how skillful they all are and certainly explains why they won in 2011.

[@angel2623castillo]

I like hip-hop, but for some reason I gravitate to this sort of music. It's really soothing

[@lanceflanagan]

Music is supposed to evoke a reaction and this style always makes you smile

[@zanemarquez8218]

The dude on bass is SUPER impressive, and he looks a lot like Anthony Head

[@alexandertrawley4041]

I don't know why I love this style of music so much but I do. Wonderful stuff.

[@vteam02]

Just intonation

[@gregstickler3798]

Alexander Trawley It highlites the difference in sound and range of a mans voice and then you put that together in a way that blends The funny thing is hearing them individually they may not have such a great voice but when put with the others the magic happens And then on top of all that they have to remember their part stay in pitch

[@RICDirector]

It just hits all the buttons, especially if you have a good ear. Something we don't hear much anymore in new music :( which is a damned shame.

[@ethanstone2197]

You love it because its actual talent

[@douglas2437]

On listening to this more and listening to more barbershop, I really have to say one of the things that most stands out is how incredibly well Kipp blends his tenor into the soundscape. It's, in my opinion, ideal.

[@crazydrummer2012]

1:40 The little wink from the bass. haha love it

[@WilliamAiken]

2:16 you can hear a Db overtone which makes the chord feel jazzy.. wow

[@eeek143]

I say it's perfect that a popular video game can get people out of their comfort zones in music. Not all of us are lucky enough to have a grandpa, parent, or relative who still has those old record lying around, or stories about the good-old days of music to tell. It's nice to know people are still curious about these kinds of things :D

[@timofruitspirit9149]

i always come back to massage my soul

[@andybungert]

Phenomenal! I love that they were able to get Patrick Warburton on bass!

[@adamcorrigan2044]

that last note the bass holds is just phenomenal.

[@mektafier]

I had the honor of witnessing these guys perform that day! So good.

[@AlexFlavell]

How could anyone possibly dislike this?

[@DanGeorges]

Alex Flavell Too much vibrato at the end of phrases and celebrations during the song. Sure, they can sing well, have good overtones, etc. But it's just not to my liking. Sorry.

[@rexbilly99]

+Dan Georges see thats how you say u dont like this music thank you sir

[@zagorith14]

@@DanGeorges I may disagree with your opinion on their singing flair but I think we can all agree that your Jerry Lewis profile picture is brilliant. That's him in The Nutty Professor, I believe.

[@DanGeorges]

@@zagorith14 Yes. Buddy Love!

[@injusticeanywherethreatens4810]

Each of their voices synergizes with the others so well. All so talented!

[@adamcorrigan2044]

I come back to this video at least 3 times a month.

[@JoshuaKimbrough]

this is fucking beautiful music, gets me emotional man lol

[@powermetal4eva]

+Josh Kimbrough I feel that bro

[@maleaowen4458]

Beautiful, yes, but I wish Connolly wasn't so freaking loud. His voice overpowers the other guys' voices :(

[@mattyboy141]

he's a lead though

[@ethanstone2197]

The rocky road part I literally had a tear in my eye

[@TxCowboy713]

So I’m still here in 2022 🔥 this was amazing

[@beckycottrellbabazam3]

My dad was in a champion quartet call The Great Scots and they sang this song!! Love love love for SPBSQSA harmony runs thru my veins!! Old School is fabulous !!!

[@crazyman0302]

Holy cow, what a bass! And I love overtones! Awesome tuning!

[@ShawnaGraham50]

I timed that last note 22 seconds!! He held that note and changed pitch without breakup for 22 seconds!! These guys are really, really good!!

[@hartkeeeper]

You guys are amazing! That last chord is why we sing barbershop! Awesome overtones!!! But truly a beautiful performance!

[@jojogodtier]

Beautiful.

[@spamaccount1513]

Its 9:30 at night and I was getting ready to go to sleep. But I just had to boot up my PC to listen to this with a good pair of headphones and fully appreciate it

[@cbmuzik3000]

BEAUTIFUL!!! Man, music transcends every boundary man has ever established...and smashed it! Music like this can NOT be replicated with machine. Human. The best instrument ever.

[@iFarqs]

This music just sounds so pure. I can't describe it

[@agh8607]

Growing up in a barbershop family I have come to terms with the barbershop "style". I watched my mother battle it for years. I think it's just part of the barbershop charm.

[@Musician837]

Something about older developed voices like this really shine. Timbre is deep and rich. Just a really robust, developed sound.

[@MRMED123]

I GET CHILLS EVERY TIME I WATCH (AND HEAR) THIS.... PERFECT PITCH FOR 7 MINUTES PLUS.... JUST AMAZING ..... GOD GIVEN TALENT... PUT ON YOUR HEADPHONES, CLOSE YOUR EYES AND ENJOY!!!! AWESOME!!!!

[@Ejexion]

Just found out that this particular video is of their contribution to the quarter-finals.

[@paullamieux9718]

Not only do they sing so well together, but you can just tell they have such great chemistry too :)

[@brucedeleon9505]

I’m an 80s Heavy Metal/Hard Rocker, but I’m a huge barbershop quartet fan and enjoy watching and listening to groups from all over. That’s what makes a BSQ contest so great.

[@user-zq4zi3dy3c]

I sang barbershop years ago with the Sidewinders. This quartet is so good! I drip a tear or to when I listen. Overtones everywhere. SO GOOD!

[@y33y337]

They are all amazing...tenor and bass made my heart melt

[@burgundy6933]

Kipp Bucker is my favorite

[@bettinaskeen1196]

What an absolute joy listening to these 4!

[@MOBVegas]

The voices blend so well. Amazing...

[@Pianogod2]

Joe is simply amazing. I never get tired of listening to him, regardless of the quartet.

[@WilliamAiken]

3:32 Love that progression!

[@KennyIT]

Can't believe I still watch this sometimes when I catch a nice buzz... still amazing!

[@Sleeepy.]

Old School and The Ringmasters have this sound that works so well, I've always had an issue with the vowels every other successful barbershop group has, like Main Street

[@rawlinsonboy]

I could listen to the first song all day and all night, these 4 guys are something else!

[@someinterest7165]

Im thankful that this music exists, and in this age I’m able to listen to it when ever where ever 🙂

[@OllyPhoenix]

5:44 Chord progressions are funky as hell!! Awesome.

[@max269]

This is so interesting. The bass doesn't even go lower than an F#2, but still sounds amazing and so solidly and clearly a bass singer. HOW?!

[@theangrydog722]

Beautiful

[@DaDadecountychick]

He held that note.

[@MrRedSky]

My favourite quartet. I love prestige but the maturity of the voices in these guys is just amazing.

[@stanleygoliath8141]

Goosebumps!!! Amazing blend!!! Damn...where I can join a quartet...a dedicated tenor looking...How inspiring is this!!!

[@alex96super]

i'm 16 years old and i love this kind of music even though i might not know many artists or songs i just love the sound of this kind of type of music

[@reaperm666]

Incredible, best barbershop quartet i've ever heard, perfect harmony

[@wolfandMan911]

The end section ( 6:15 ) just gives me chills!! Absolutely incredible!

[@sasquatch0o0o]

OMG, that man can hold a note! Beautiful!!

[@Ejexion]

This video never gets old!

[@WKYanks]

Wow, these guys are awesome! One of the best basses I've ever heard.

[@vipergtsmre]

Wow, such talent. Especially the Bass!

[@Rockominhosemiva]

The baritone is very underated, good blend and little enjoyable solos, good placement..

[@AdamMcVeigh11]

I live in County Down, amazing to think people all over the world sing about my homeland! And that this show is presented by a Gerry Adams look-a-like haha

[@tubem0use]

That bass note at the end... *mind blown*

[@Immortal_Ninja]

There's just something so satisfying about hearing them sing in sync

[@algawill]

Bioshock Infinite made me like this kind of music.

[@hscyearstudent1778]

+William Mendes true

[@Xemmness]

+William Mendes Right xD

[@SneakySableye]

+William Mendes Amem man. I'd love to see a live performance of God Only Knows by pros like in this video.

[@vice9170]

I feel you man

[@jennasmith8062]

Same

[@Em1693]

I love barbershop quartets so much! so soothing

[@beaugill2659]

Really great I never thought old school music would sound so good.😎😎😎😎

[@HeapsGoodProductions]

Could not stop smiling the whole way through!

[@lukemilt]

incredible... just incredible! Could listen to this all day!

[@flyingsigner]

I love this music and I'm 29! Grew up with my dad's music. The guy with the DEEP voice is great!