The Newfangled Four - A Cottage for Sale

[@ThomasDawkins88]

Incredible bravery to have eight seconds of total silence after that chord, and nobody in the audience DARES break it. I came to know these men from the comedy numbers but this is just glorious singing.

[@CWTmovement]

They have such a gift for comic and lighthearted pieces, then they do this and break the heart with such great sentiment. Beautiful.

[@heather19515]

C Turner yes! They're so good, and diverse. However good Main Street was, (which is was!) their shtick got tired.

[@josepaulooliveirafilho746]

My thoughts exactly. The sentiment applied in a song it's just as important as the technique. Loved it.

[@wizardcraft5097]

I always cry when I hear this song because it's so beautiful, they are my favorite barbershop quartet

[@elderdragon5745]

Someone going "wow" in the audience at the very end is my reaction exactly.

[@calebmanz6943]

sounded like Tim Waurick honestly

[@tichu7]

That cricket is the best "fifth man" I've ever heard!

[@cristiangarcia7597]

I constantly return to this song and whilst i dont get as many goosebumps anymore, I still marvel and watch in awe as these four pour their greatest into such a gut wrenching preformance. Marvelous.

[@dannybot1255]

i cant help but get goosebumps no matter how many times i listen

[@jaredprovost2002]

God it's like the baritone disappears... he blends so well.

[@MSA03]

finally some credit for a baritone

[@PockASqueeno]

“You sang so well that I couldn’t even hear you!” = the best compliment you can give a baritone. #amirite

[@hoodgriller]

This comment has aged painfully.

[@sydneyharmonychorus2200]

😢

[@jaredprovost2002]

hoodgriller what happened?

[@eleos5]

They stopped doing this to give everyone else a chance.

[@orinsmith1004]

Eleos they don’t do this anymore? That’s heartbreaking.

[@eleos5]

@@orinsmith1004 Sorry for the confusion. They still sing, but, most of the songs they sing are comedic instead of songs like this. That's what I meant.

[@Barberfrog]

Not anymore :(

[@claudiam8882]

@@Barberfrog Wait what? Did something happen?

[@nathanzahm1845]

Claudia M The newfangled four will no longer be performing together due to the strain it was putting on some of the performers

[@jaredprovost2002]

3:00 you can hear Ryan's voice start to crack with how much passion he's putting into it, but in a way the crack makes it even more beautiful

[@sorenfarley]

2:58

[@ArcAngellErzengell]

I made this comment too and then had to search to see if anyone else had said it.

[@MadisonHasty]

its also like a whole step higher than normal so he's just trying not to sound weak and keep flipping in and out of falsetto

[@MysticGameWorks]

Was that not Joey? Thems is Tenor notes no?

[@MadisonHasty]

@@MysticGameWorks Ryan is a tenor chorally. its why their stuff can be relatively higher. plus joey doesnt chest it as often as Ryan does

[@duskmallow]

"It hurts to know you're gone" it does, it really does. You guys sounded so good together. Well, at least I still have all those beautiful recordings

[@AaronWirtzICT]

P00

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

I don't know if you saw this, but they're back! :) Ryan will be dearly missed, but I'm sure they'll be back in form with their new baritone in no time.

[@marceloaugusto8938]

@@OrdinaryLatvian What happened with Ryan?

[@teddyhuynh7350]

@@marceloaugusto8938 He joined the Noteables - another quartet if I'm not mistaken

[@hans4094]

@@teddyhuynh7350 Do you know the reason why?

[@itamarbar9580]

I want to dare to say this is second to instant classics. It's close to their ballad level, but because NF4 was the "comic" quartet, it has much more meaning when they pull a ballad.

[@RighteousDiego]

Watching this again, seeing Joey and Ryan being 100% in the moment hits me more since the announcement of Ryan having to back out. It's absolutely understandable, but "Li'l Wiz" will absolutely be missed from the ensemble. Just... please don't stop singing!

[@Jake_Broer]

He's backing out? I hadn't heard that. Is it something serious?

[@RighteousDiego]

Jake Broer From what they've said it was a long time coming - not based off of internal issues, but more of external influences. They seem to be parting the best of friends by all accounts.

[@jamesjarvis3328]

That 'wow' comment at the end was completely justified to go from comedy to that is fantastic! Brilliant sound generally, and that silence was golden !

[@macori5504]

For me, this is one of their best performances and their best ballad by far. You can hear the improvement from their previous year singing this song. They beautifully delivered this heart wrenching performance with their all. Sure, the quiver and emotion made this performance not perfect, but those make the performance even better cause you can hear that they were singing this song from their heart. Getting hooked on by their comedy performances, I forget how great they are too when singing a more serious song. You'll forever be missed, The Newfangled Four. My own cottage for sale...

[@giannismusic2694]

They’re back friend :)

[@ArianSadrayi]

1:49 That modulation to G-sharp minor combined with "when I reach a window, there's empty space" is just heartbreaking.

[@JoyStixGaming]

Arian Sadrayi As soon as I read this comment that part just happened

[@Woody2ndGoalie]

@@JoyStixGaming omg, same!!!!

[@mint_marigold1229]

These guys are incredible. Came here because I heard this was an emotional performance, and got teary-eyed 30 seconds in. Wow is right.

[@neelymorrison7872]

I am late to the game, but listening to this song I froze. It was like trance. I just sat in amazement. Newfangled Four has so much talent, not just in comedy, but also in beautiful pieces like this. They will be missed.

[@buenahschoir]

Jackson performs so honestly - it’s beautiful.

[@DanGross_MusicJournalism]

It was literally so quiet you could hear crickets at 3:15.

[@danielpham3034]

Daniel Gross lmao

[@kpalmer12328]

There actually were crickets in the Axis Theatre!

[@joelsmart1478]

@@kpalmer12328 You can hear them throughout the entire piece

[@DanGross_MusicJournalism]

I forgot I commented this four years and I saw it today, and thought it was hilarious… Then realized it was me.

[@epicjag3365]

@@DanGross_MusicJournalism thats funny 😂

[@frak7190]

5:06 "wow"

[@danielpham3034]

Frak lmao

[@evanhosley2360]

I'm trying to transcribe this and i never realized how good they are at blending their parts... I'm in over my head

[@GaninIsMyName]

This one hurts even more now... In every single top 10... I see your face... But when we reach the top ten... There's empty space... I'm going to miss you guys more than people that I've actually met. I pray for all of your physical and mental health, and if you could pray that I one day stop crying over this... That'd be cool. Goodbye NF4, we didn't deserve you.

[@GiveMeTheRice]

Wait, what happened?

[@GaninIsMyName]

@@GiveMeTheRice They "broke up." For more details check their facebook page.

[@didinos665]

@@GaninIsMyName NOOOOOOOO NOT MY FAVORITE GUYS 😭😭DID THEY EVER WIN A MEDAL?!

[@GaninIsMyName]

@@didinos665 the highest they placed in International competition was 6th place in 2019. But they did win collegiate gold like 7 years ago.

[@202cardline]

These rowdy boys...so delicate...such....heart

[@Nitrome333]

Am i the only one who hears "Our cottage for sale" instead of "A cottage for sale". i feel it gives it more emotions like that.

[@AfonsodelCB]

well they don't say "our", but the song certainly seems to be about a person looking at their old property that is now for sale, after driving away the person they shared it with. As long as you get what they're saying I'm pretty sure you get all the emotions they try to convey with this song

[@mildlydistressedmusic]

Some of the lyrics are "our". Just uh... saying. It alternates.

[@thebread9874]

I think a cottage for sale is a little more emotion than our cottage for sale. The rest of the song implies it should be our, but by forgoing that it drives home the point that there is no our anymore. It feels even more sad

[@sc-ex5wr]

The end of our journey - nf4, this is truly a sad day :(

[@sandlertato]

Wat

[@sc-ex5wr]

@@sandlertato they retired from competition :(

[@sandlertato]

@@sc-ex5wr WAT?! DANG IT. I was looking forward for their performance this year too. I hope their doing fine tho.

[@sandlertato]

@@sc-ex5wr but they're still performing together, right???

[@sc-ex5wr]

@@sandlertato uhhhh, kinda of, Ryan (bari) is stepping down and they'll finished their booked gigs, then just go their ways i think

[@buenahschoir]

There are too many awesome parts in this, but I think the most beautiful unappreciated part (based on the KZbin comments) is the tenor leap up on "for" right at 2:23 is gorgeous!!! Obviously 3:11 is simply the best, but I also love the synchronization of the blends throughout. LOVE the arrangement!

[@buenahschoir]

Also the Baritone leap up at 3:32 is hidden, yet gorgeous.

[@drellen557]

I was expecting their lighthearted songs to laugh to. But this, this is magnificent, wow, truly beautiful.

[@Abigart69]

it must be a conspiracy that they never won. they're incredible

[@alistairwall5470]

They're very good, which is why they've come 6th three times. I think they'll push the medals next year.

[@Arrdeegee]

@@alistairwall5470 good guess

[@MrFreeNugget]

3:11 how on EARTH are they so good.

[@guynorth3277]

So light-hearted and entertaining.

[@lavenderjoy79]

Practice

[@NessBlock]

I don't know why, but love the "the same" from the bass at 3:08. So much feeling

[@henrymontgomery5196]

I would kill to see these guys sing this once more.

[@kylieschultheis]

3:11-3:16. My ears have goosebumps. What an amazing chord that was!!!!

[@DUDERMAN]

They totally deserved higher than ninth this year. I'd put them at 7th at least

[@KatanaYurr]

OnATuesdayNight should be higher than artistic licence

[@TieGuyDavid]

6th! They’re getting there... Slowly, but surely!

[@kokopelli434]

Oh, my gods, I might cry. I just broke up with my girlfriend, so my heart is just, ready to break. You guys are my favorite, keep doing what you’re doing, even if it breaks my heart.

[@jamielowman594]

I may be a little late to the party, but this really reminds me of Empty Chairs at Empty Tables from Les Mis. Starting out, almost trying to stay gentle and civilised, but eventually the emotion becomes too much and they belt out their true feelings and suffering

[@Waveistar]

NF4 winning gold in 2020

[@faives]

guess what year it is :)

[@joetastic3594]

I’m predicting the Coronavirus to win 2020

[@killajoy115]

@@joetastic3594 Damn i think you're right

[@johnhermanbaritone1364]

And now they won’t be competing anymore :(. They were just a couple competitions from winning too.

[@joeybar.]

Dang

[@gramethyst2920]

I just listened to Sinatra's and Willie Nelson 's versions for comparison, but these guys blow them both right out of the water!! Love nf4 and always will. Jackson 's voice is so expressive and no one can sound quite as sweet 😍

[@blitzal-0]

I recommend also listening to the Julie London version of this song, it’s probably the closest to this version and by far my favorite.

[@Evanatrandom]

I love this song so much, it's so melancholy and sounds even better. I actually like this version better than the other one they did, but it is just so mindblowing. This is why I love singing and I want to do this for a concert. Beautiful.

[@juliebiddle1636]

Literally brought tears to my eyes!

[@ruththompson7816]

Lyrics Our little dream castle with every dream gone Is lonely and silent, the shades are all drawn And my heart is heavy as I gaze upon A cottage for sale The lawn we were proud of is waving in hay Our beautiful garden has withered away Where you planted roses, the weeds seem to say: A cottage for sale From every single window I see your face But when I reach a window there's empty space The key's in the mailbox the same as before But no one is waiting for me anymore The end of our story is told on the door: A cottage for sale From every single window I see your face But when I reach a window there's empty space I'm sorry I hurt you, I know I'm to blame That cottage without you, it's just not the same The key's in the mailbox the same as before But you won't be waiting for me anymore The end of our story is told on the door: A cottage for sale It hurts to know you're gone As I sit here and gaze upon A sweet little cottage for sale

[@aimerc617]

thank you!

[@ruththompson7816]

@@aimerc617 You're welcome! Couldn't find the lyrics anywhere else in the comments so I figured I'd post em

[@sebastianbrix]

What a gorgeous arrangement...

[@CarlSinclair]

Gold in their future.

[@scales251]

I've watched this many times over. So many goosebumps, this is such fantastic work.

[@Rubey4792]

I get goosebumps at 3:00 wow... absolutely brilliant!

[@Kat-V]

I've watched many other quartets on the channel but none of them do it for me like NF4 does. Every voice is unique, strong and stable and they blend beautifully. I would love to see them on a European tour someday

[@alexthomas8643]

This broke my heart. I know their voices were straining near the end. But being such a fan of their other work this was a surprise.

[@johnathonbowling6308]

The funny guys really can do the serious stuff well! Beautiful! One of my favorite quartets!

[@sorenfarley]

2:47 is so beautiful, my body shivered.

[@BodaciousWench]

After this watch Newfangled Tango just to stop the water from pouring out of your eyes.

[@ofirnadel]

Incredible use of minor 4th! Amazing voiced and great composition! Overall gorgeous!

[@crz1990]

I always have to stop youtube and take in some silence myself before I slide back to the beginning to watch again.

[@vincentlittle4816]

I found TNFF through their comedy and fell in love with them. Then I watched this piece and got chills. This is my favorite song they do. They display emotions perfectly and I keep listening to this.

[@superduty4823]

Go back to watching this time to time. Easily their best contest performance imo, I love the comedy songs but would love them to do a straight standards/classics just beautifully sung set, think missing a trick! Oh, and what a baritone Ryan is, even with the break

[@mildlydistressedmusic]

Going through a really rough breakup when I'm watching this. Has me in literal tears. Fantastic performance.

[@CatholicQuartet]

This is so heartwrenchingly beautiful.

[@Ahkuji]

Chills man..

[@robwarriors62]

One of the most beautiful tags ever written.

[@GaninIsMyName]

Mark my words. NF4 gunna win gold in 2018.

[@samwilliams455]

Wouldn't say they'd win it but damn they'll medal.

[@abigailh2861]

Caleb Davis I definitely think they will win gold eventually, but I'm thinking Lemon Squeezy or Signature will win 2018.

[@danielpham3034]

Abigail H True, when I think of quartets that are mostly pure skill in singing it's Signature and Forefront lol

[@kaderadcliffe1476]

Is there like a yearly international barbershop competition?

[@Xander-W]

literally. a good chunk of the top videos you see are from the international convention.

[@caseyw6950]

My favorite song by far... Don't give up NF4...

[@sSLOSs]

I think I listened to this song like 100 times, it is just magnificent. First song ever that had me tear up

[@KellyDurgan]

i love how joey lifts his arms at the end. i don't know why he does it. he sounds lovely.

[@DarkestKnight.]

I love their parody’s but if they did more of this stuff they would definitely get 1st.

[@darcreave2683]

God I didn’t expect to cry... but when they got louder I just.... I broke. Y’all punched me in the gut and I thank you for that. I needed a good cry.

[@Partor6]

Why is it that I can always distinguish everyone's voice one by one but Ryan's?

[@Partor6]

I stand corrected, it just takes more effort to concentrate on it

[@GiveMeTheRice]

That's how most baritone parts are when blended correctly and by god does he blend it correctly

[@Partor6]

Yeah I figured that was the case, I didn't mean to be rude, I think I am a baritone myself tbh xD

[@GiveMeTheRice]

@@Partor6 Oh no, you weren't rude. I'm just very passionate about how good these guys are lol

[@Partor6]

Yeah, same, I was just a bit annoyed that I didn't see all 4 of them in the same significance as the others, but now I can notice Ryan as well, and how important his role is in all this :)

[@giannismusic2694]

Beautiful belt by ryan around 3:10. Wow, spine tingling.

[@garreyy2828]

Idc if it's musically a mistake Ryan's crack at 3:00 gets me every time

[@JaWick_WitaStick]

It is but I think makes it better

[@katehite9551]

I simply love these guys and listen to them every chance I get!

[@T_Mo271]

That is both an awesome and heartbreaking performance.

[@MSA03]

Watching this exactly 3 years later from being uploaded! I will miss you Newfangled

[@noamont9936]

so so beautiful

[@johngobble]

wow the crowd is so silent you can actually hear crickets

[@AnnieWarriorPrincess]

Its such a beautifully, sad song I expected to see your hankys out! Pulls at the heart strings. Loved it!

[@Nater389]

"Wow!" at 5:06 says it all.

[@worstpianist3985]

2:43 this unison is chilling.

[@AnarchoLoserist]

That chord at 1:50 get's me every time

[@danielpham3034]

I love NF4

[@joshgirndt4896]

I'm willing to bet they're going to win within the next 3 years. Man, these dudes are good.

[@jackmcawesome7087]

This comment aged like milk- But yeah, I doubt anyone here could argue against them being good.

[@jonathalon6022]

It's great that this group isn't just comedy and jokes because Christ that was tragic.

[@willharris5985]

Yikes

[@tarquin4592]

One of the saddest songs ever written with that wonderful line 'The Lawn We Were Proud Of Is Now Waving In Hay.' Know a lot of top names recorded this, but this might be the best version I've ever heard. Sublime.

[@carolsmith1461]

These guys are honestly amazing. I have no clue how they haven’t won.

[@ArcAngellErzengell]

Someones voiced cracked at 3:00 but I actually don't mind it, it kind of adds to the desperation and feeling in this song.

[@kylethecaver5613]

I'm pretty sure it was Ryan's (the one farthest right)

[@BrianJohnstonTrombone]

An absolute mic drop

[@gabrielpeeck4997]

I really love this rendidtion, would love to see other songs with this serious tone done by them as this is just beautiful

[@jesskruli1630]

so so wish they would bring this back, such a beautiful and emotional piece

[@bubblesthefizzygum]

I cry every time I hear this

[@cheetahiq]

Chills. Y’all know how to mess with my emotions.

[@artistsometimes2729]

One of my favourite barbershop songs ever

[@rebeccscreasman3293]

This is brilliant! I miss this...

[@JaWick_WitaStick]

Amazing

[@francisbarraclough959]

Saw these guys at the Bruce Mason Theatre in Auckland, absolute gold.

[@yetionloose499]

Hello Internet, this comment will be me attempting to type down the lyrics, and if you see any errors, please write it below and I’ll get to it (sorry about the phrasing btw) Our little dream castle, With every dream gone, Is lonely and silent, The shades are all drawn, And my heart is heavy, As I gaze upon, The cottage for sale, The lawn we were proud of, Is waving in hay, Our beautiful garden, Has withered away, Where you planted roses, The weeds seemed to stay, Our cottage for sale, From every single window, I see your face, But when I reach a window, There’s empty space, The keys in the mailbox, The same as before, But no one is waiting, For me, anymore, And about our story, Is sold on the door, Our cottage for sale, From every single window, I see your face, But when I reach a window, There’s empty space, I’m sorry that I hurt you, I know I am to blame, That cottage without you, Is not, it’s just not the same, The keys in the mailbox, The same as before, But you won’t be waiting, For me, anymore, The end of our story, Is told on the door, Our cottage for sale, It hurts to know you’re gone, As I sit here and gaze upon, The sweet little cottage, for sale, Cottage for sale, That’s our cottage for sale ..... Thanks for reading!

[@yetionloose499]

syrinx32 I just now changed it, thanks for pointing it out!

[@meiermakesmusic]

YetiOnLoose The first one is the same as the second

[@cerezablack13]

so much emotion, now i'm sad :'(

[@dominateeye]

I know where to go the next time I need to cry. Wow.

[@buenahschoir]

I can't stop listening to this...

[@kap79]

Well that broke my heart.

[@ParkerRognrud]

RIP NF4 💔💔

[@ParkerRognrud]

I’m so happy to have been proven wrong!!

[@zigzagwandra]

Incredible mates! Masterful!!

[@Barberfrog]

R.I.P. The Newfangled Four

[@peyton4936]

i wish i could have seen them live before they broke up :/

[@rodham8935]

at this point i'm all goosebumps, dang

[@jaymowis]

5:08 that little “wow”