The Newfangled Four • The Barbershop Cliché • BHS 2024 International Quartet Quarterfinals

[@MichaelAbrams03]

THEY FINALLY GOT A MEDAL!

[@TheGamingBaller]

5th!!!

[@hoopoloatucd]

@@TheGamingBaller They cracked the 10! They'd rather be 100 peoples favorite thing, than being the judges 5th favorite thing! (aka another banger from Kohl at the 2018 BHSIC)

[@KTSpeedruns]

Spoiler alert.

[@MichaelLeenheer]

Wooooo!! Newfangled Congrats!!

[@Vivi-Mage]

Absolutely deserved!! ❤

[@krimsworld]

Ok but the afro pick with the stripes to match the rest of the costume - genius.

[@lavenderjoy79]

I spent the whole song trying to figure out what I was looking at lol and when I saw it at the end I was like duh I'm an idiot haha

[@ladycaruso]

YES, I am losing it over this!! 🤣🤣🤣💖💖💖. Priceless

[@cybrooks12]

That’s Marcus, it’s just a personal touch

[@AidantheLegend]

I love how they've gone from "nope too late you blew it" to the judges to blankly telling them *Go on. Pick it up.*

[@thenerdsarecoming]

babe wake up another newfangled four banger js dropped

[@FrankieMagallanes]

So did their baritone.

[@justghosted]

@@FrankieMagallanes oh no, xD

[@connerrock1164]

The audio here doesn’t do the last chord justice. The whole crowd was electric and the chord just lit us all on fire. So happy these guys made the medals finals :)

[@jmt417]

Idk about you but I still heard an overtone on the recording

[@yoshless]

You gotta use sweet big earphones

[@Corsaka]

GOD that chord was good

[@Retired-Don]

I got serious goosebumps and I was listening on my phone (I need to do music on real speakers).

[@KevinPally]

Another thing to point out is that this was in the quarterfinals pretty early on and after they did the "Go on. Pick it up," so many other quartets and choruses also called back to it. It was pretty funny.

[@abydosianchulac2]

You know you've got gold (metaphorically speaking) when everyone else is inspired by your bit.

[@Lozza1991]

@@abydosianchulac2 Such is the unhappy difference between metaphorical and literal ...

[@freeflare6338]

That sounds like fun to see - remember any groups/songs specifically?

[@KevinPally]

@@freeflare6338 Honestly, I remember performances but maybe not necessarily group names. Parkside Harmony is one that sticks out in my mind, though.

[@Lozza1991]

@@freeflare6338 I think maybe Sound of The Rockies singing Every Breath You Take ... but don't quote me, I was skimming

[@thecraftytomato]

I’m really really happy to see how Marcus is growing into his position in the quartet. Massive props to him and the whole squad for medaling this year

[@Lozza1991]

Absolutely. No more new guy - he's integral to their look and sound now, like he was born to it

[@Gildedmuse]

Plus that fall looked damn good, I thought.

[@rabelaisian-crow]

And can we please talk abt 4:50??? The JUICIEST fuckin chord at the end there

[@matmclelland4701]

Fake Ryan absolutely sucks by default because he’s a “baritone” AND because he doesn’t even look anything like Ryan. I life you Ryan. But you still didn’t send the $50???

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

@@rabelaisian-crow easy on the f bombs, its family friendly, for goodness sakes!

[@robwarriors62]

The improvement from Joey is insane - he floats like a tenor should do. Also, the fake tag was goated.

[@frozenfeet4534]

especially 3 or 4 years ago i always felt like he sounded like he was straining his vocal chords in an effort to take a record-breaking dump. he is improving faster than anyone i've ever heard, and i know the struggle of trying to make music your gig without a music degree

[@collapse4789]

@@frozenfeet4534 cause that's one of his 🎶insecurities🎶

[@Robin0928]

NewFangledFour: *A 12 minute celebration and evisceration of Barbershop and its clichés.* Judges: "Best I can do is 5th place."

[@Lozza1991]

I know! Especially the performance score, very "what the???"

[@codenameu.arctos3747]

I'm starting to believe the fan theory that the judges low ball them to force them to comeback next year....because they love them.

[@Lozza1991]

@@codenameu.arctos3747 Reluctant as I am to indulge in conspiracy theories, I think I may agree ... should've been 3rd this year (in my very humble opinion, of course)

[@saraalhashimi2650]

@@Lozza1991they were 3rd in the finals round.

[@Lozza1991]

@@saraalhashimi2650 Yes. And should've been in the other rounds also. I think the performance judges must've been on a coffee break during this set, and the singing judges during their semis set

[@CSharpMajor]

Joey had a $20 and threw 2 singles in the pit 🤣🤣🤣 Nice touch gentlemen, nice touch

[@harmonytom]

I expected him to say after that, "Quartet expense." (Storm Front 2010)

[@mowlowl]

Also another (possibly unintentional) callback to Lunch Break with the tenor tossing something to the judges (Love Me and the World is Mine, 2014)

[@Lozza1991]

It was a very nice touch. But it beats me how you Americans could tell he kept twenties and threw singles, all your notes look the same to me. Why don't you have different colours, like the rest of the world?

[@csababekesi-marton2393]

@@Lozza1991 W'd c'nfuse dem. Beder dis way det all de not's've moneyc'lor bro.

[@messy-kr1]

@@Lozza1991 You can see the numbers in the closeup shot.

[@christopherrivera7837]

“We also pretend that they don’t like us” has me dying 😂😂

[@hunterleebrown]

The slowmo singing still in harmony was brilliant.

[@MovableNu]

That was probably my favorite part 😂

[@nikkireigns]

“Their soul’s an empty void and they have no heart” - it’s like they know me 🥹

[@saraalhashimi2650]

A great song highlighting the essence of comedic (and non-comedic) barbershop! Also shoutout to Kohl Kitzmiller for writing this amazing song himself! I didn’t know that was a skill he had, but he pulled it off! ❤️

[@hrothgat69]

Way to go Kohl~!

[@kohlkitzmiller]

One of my greatest honors to be trusted by these legends

[@roxymanasquan9087]

@@kohlkitzmiller You Rock!

[@Lozza1991]

@@kohlkitzmiller Sensational song performed sensationally by these guys. Can we find a full set of lyrics somewhere?

[@yeshevishman]

​@@kohlkitzmillerA legend in your OWN right in many ways. You are AWESOME!

[@jasonfieler]

YES THIS WAS INCREDIBLE THANK YOU BHS

[@offlgalaxias]

thanks for getting me into barbershop mr. jason fieler

[@jasonfieler]

@@offlgalaxias oh wow! Anytime! That's awesome to hear!

[@ablockish]

@@jasonfieler and the transcription is coming when....

[@cindchan]

I was dying when they threw the 2 dollar bills to the judges. This was so funny! 🤣

[@tunesquicklee]

can you explain the "go on, pick it up"? I reckon I'm out of the loop.

[@Lozza1991]

@@tunesquicklee They said this was their own bit - the other groups then picked it up from them. And I think the line originally came from Puss in Boots

[@domer1980]

@@tunesquickleeMaybe: If a judge picks up the money then the bribe has been “accepted”?

[@falseparadox3838]

My favorite part was obviously Marcus falling, but the best part of THAT was how he falls it makes barely any sound, but when KJ fell it literally echoed in the building😂

[@Pikachu0071000CS]

I dont know how to do a prat fall myself but I'd assume the sound is intentional for KJ, cuz from a physics perspective that takes away a lot of the energy from the fall which would make it hurt less. Also it looks better then.

[@yeshevishman]

​@@Pikachu0071000CSwell KJ is LITERALLY a mime/clown, so the assumption is yes, it is VERY intentional.

[@jdwylde7]

Where is that video? I can’t find it. And I also don’t know what they’re talking about.

[@falseparadox3838]

@@jdwylde7 so the Joke that they are referring to is last year at the Barbershop competition, a group called Midtown performed a song called “spider-farm” which was a mashup of their “Spiderman” song and another group’s song “Old McDonalds deformed farm”. This other group was called Lunch Break and their signature song was Old Mcdonald’s deformed farm, an obvious parody, but about all of the animals on the farm had deformities or disorders that are ironic to the animal, like a ADHD dog, a snake with a lisp, cat with dyslexia, cow with a dairy allergy, etc… the baritone of Lunch Break performs with Midtown on the song last year and one of the jokes was a Narcoleptic Pig, and when they sing that part, KJ, the baritone, just falls flat in his face, REALLY HARD! So this section of the Newfangled Four’s song is about that. Look up “Spider-farm - Midtown” and “Old Macdonald’s deformed Farm by LunchBreak” to see the performances

[@sueroork8452]

I love them when they had Ryan, never thought they could top that but they found Marcus who fits right in. What a sound!!

[@jaredt.murphy8257]

When the world needed them most, they returned

[@pinkcupcake4717]

Main Street is looking real different these days.

[@MovableNu]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Tepedinoo]

THANK YOU

[@johnnybgood7649]

I like how after the song (actually) ends you can hear them talking as they do the transition into Zazz.

[@Lock-inRingers]

Didn’t expect a good ol’ KJ fall by Marcus of all people! 😂

[@Thewinterrunner]

I love how Marcus doesn’t have a hat because of his hair

[@Lozza1991]

You'll love their finals set 😃

[@CSharpMajor]

Oh just wait until their Finals set

[@melisseb123]

Came here to comment this! 👏🏻😂❤💈

[@zilk3124]

@@Lozza1991 I hope they post it!

[@Lozza1991]

@@zilk3124 They will! There might be a bit of a wait but it'll be worth it

[@justadam3186]

"That's all!" Joey (genuinely distressed): "no... noo.... No!! That's not all!!"

[@greenday61892]

The head shake there is genuinely peak physical comedy

[@justadam3186]

​@@greenday61892 LOL!

[@baegelandcheese4431]

10:05 man these guys have gotten really good at verbal chorusing, that was tight!

[@MatthewPherigo]

Actually insane

[@saraalhashimi2650]

Right?!

[@bigmama-gb6js]

I love how Marcus fills the role Ryan left. I feel that there is definitely a different feel now but I like the direction that the quartet is going and can’t wait to here more sets from them.

[@justadam3186]

I think everyone here can agree with me. The improvement was palpable as soon as they started singing. You could hear it in even the first chord

[@wolffyhowl5622]

0:57 Just a cruuude sense of humor helps the performance score go down, performance score go dowown

[@Lozza1991]

🤪

[@anthonychang1426]

7:04 that went sooo smooth. Poor Marcus I hope he’s okay.

[@oliverdelica2289]

Brooo the timing of that fall and how silent it is kills me 😂

[@mikishisensei1]

And he full sent it too, physical comedy will never die

[@judybeach3991]

Great audience rapport. (Doing seven bbs 7ths in a row going down by 1/2 steps cooked their goose I think.. ) 12:17 i love these guys…. Especially Stonehenge!! They’re showing much progress !!!!!

[@elikarnash4085]

These guys are amazing. Period. End of discussion. They deserve all the success in the world. Amen. Good night.

[@hollowaylane]

4:49 has consumed me. I can't go more than an hour without hearing it in my head

[@JamesEnsor]

Once again, that SCREAMING OVERTONE. Mein Gott.

[@owenmixon2098]

Marcus went off at the end what a chord

[@saraalhashimi2650]

He killed it in this arrangement! 🔥

[@MITOMANOx]

They are the reason I got to know and love barbershop music.

[@moet805]

9:35 is that an overtone I hear?? 👀. Very nice!!!

[@kyle-silver]

Their blend has improved SO MUCH

[@yeshevishman]

It's funny how they kind of made fun of Quartets winning when they "switch up members" (back in Wells Fargo Wagon), yet they kinda proved it here. NO disrespect to Ryan, but you have to admit Marcus added something.

[@Lozza1991]

@@yeshevishman Yes, although I think it was in Settle For Me(?) Hopefully will prove prophetic ...

[@yeshevishman]

@@Lozza1991 You're right. I went and rewatched it after. I just had a brain fart.

[@BarbershopChris]

Just a cheeky Full Voiced A4 from Jackson, no problem. Huge props to these fine gentlemen!

[@yeshevishman]

What's so impressive to me is that it STILL doesn't stand out too much over the other guys! They support him perfectly!

[@nikkireigns]

0:33 👏🏻! (I clicked so fast I nearly dropped my phone)

[@CCSMrChen]

They ascended into the plane of self-aware barbershop meta. They will write philosophy books about this.

[@mahoganyflagpole6877]

Another awesome performance from newfangled! Their timing and delivery kills me! And what ring!

[@bakasan8238]

They’ve got so good over the years Im not musically inclined but I swear this is one of their best performances

[@yeshevishman]

They have tighter chords, they have gotten better at blending, and are just more articulate with their notes and annunciation. It's the difference between having a group of excellent singers and a well oiled machine.

[@8bitNuke]

can't believe it took them this long to get a medal, but man did they really deserve it for this one. bravo.

[@emi8214]

Not sure if it was intentional, but the way Jake fake slaps Marcus and Jackson claps at 5:00 is the exact same way Ringmasters does a fake slap in their performance of Jazz me Blues.!

[@makaylaedwards]

You boys look handsome in those tuxedos in the song barbershop and I love that song

[@VokunG20]

if jascssissipi and jack swapped places, you would have the evolution of hair displayed right before our eyes

[@redstrat1234]

The cash throwing was ballsy.

[@Zeiru]

The Newfangled Four are far and above my favorite Barbershop Quartet and I look forward to watching their performances here every year.

[@typingnoises]

THEY DID IT THEY WON A MEDAL

[@victoriakidd-cromis1124]

My father sang bass in a couple of chorus's. He joined the organization when I was 10. I remember the Boston Common, Acoustics, the Bluegrass Student Union, the Harrington Brothers/Second Edition and many more. This quartet has good harmony.

[@Lozza1991]

Excellent! Just as I had been dreading the expiry of the livestream replay. Thank you and well done BHS!

[@knupug]

I just can't imagine the amount of work that went into this. Bravo!!

[@Lozza1991]

The patter! so much fun

[@jeremyrodrigues2751]

Jackson is very amazing, especially on the high notes.

[@Lozza1991]

So clear and lyrical this year - his voice sounded especially lovely in the semifinal songs

[@actual_jedi1810]

Marcus as the straight man is brilliant. And that afro is peak. Congrats on 5th this year guys. We got to listen in on the final night and I was so hyped for you! This was brilliant and you've educated those of us who laugh just a little bit more! 😁

[@Psy-Krow]

at least 40 of these views are just me clicking back here every day (sometimes several) to see if BHS has posted the rest

[@jesusthroughmary]

They are over the hump, they are going to win this thing

[@saraalhashimi2650]

They got 5th this year, but I hope to see a jump for them soon! ❤️

[@jesusthroughmary]

@saraalhashimi2650 it was just a few years ago that they couldn't crack the top 10 and now they have a medal

[@doostan193]

5:00 HAHA is this a reference to the slap in Jazz Me Blues from Ringmasters

[@erictrainor4345]

I didn’t expect to come here and be complimented. I guess I’m smart and have good taste - thanks, fellas.

[@Lozza1991]

Maybe. But your soul's an empty void and you have no heart

[@taffbanjo]

Brilliant! I'm a Welshman and we have a centuries-old tradition of male-voice choruses. We don't do the choreography but these guys are great!

[@TheNewfangledFour]

We'll be performing in Cardiff in November!

[@anxza0068]

i dont keep up with barbershop but always tune in when the newfangled four perform! love you guys!

[@JazzPhrog]

I’m so happy, my daily douse of barbershop is back.

[@prsplayer12]

Yeah that 6-5 from Marcus on the last chord... ❤❤❤❤ new favorite

[@mari.tiengo]

OMG THE MIDTOWN JOKES I'M DYING! 😂😂😂

[@michaelprescott9202]

Marvelous , perfect and Jack-son behind the back at 5:00 haha

[@armegedn]

How do these guys not win more often? They are the bomb.

[@matmclelland4701]

None of the 1st place winners are as consistently entertaining as NFF! You are the wind between my cheeks.

[@primaopoi_07]

i was just in cleveland a couple weeks before this happened!! i was so upset when i found out i missed it! i would kill to see these guys in person hahaha

[@JeremyEllwood]

OMG I miss being in Barbershop SO MUCH!!! I LOVE this!

[@joshmore7175]

This is the one we've been waiting for. So deserved

[@jacksonwages]

I just can't imagine a better timing on that fall.

[@peace_maybenot]

Very aspirational song. Loved the bits! Wondering if this song was the result of wanting to do a lunch break reference prior to spider-farm, but then Anthony telling the NF4 that they were going to do it instead.

[@aidenmorden]

I love these guys

[@DavidHansen725]

OMG this is the absolute best thing F'ing EVER.

[@josepht.8983]

love how low these b7s are :)

[@NoNameInNW]

These guys have really improved on singing, timing and polish. Congratulations!

[@caitlynthwaites4401]

i've been waiting for this since I found out about them coming 5th, so exciting!!

[@jesusthroughmary]

Jake has Travis Kelce energy

[@EmperorsPooDoof]

That tag was *tight*, arguably their best ever

[@kagomeshuko]

Fun! I love The Newfangled Four! And, Jackson is just so cute.

[@TheoHicks]

DAT TAG!!!!!!

[@jamesodwyer4181]

I love these gents. Thank you for sharing their performance!

[@theolderwomansviewagematte2218]

You guys are bbbbbbbbrilliant 🎉

[@abydosianchulac2]

My favorite joke may be the clapping bit at the beginning, or rather how Jake is clearly catching a fly and then wiping it on Jaxon's shirt.

[@Lozza1991]

I wonder if it's a callback to If I Didn't Have You

[@willow899]

My beloveds

[@jazzysadler]

Them boyos

[@moveabledo]

Swipe swipe swipe swipe...Oh Newfangled Four, I'll click on them!

[@BigChrisKenney]

I love this so much and I wish I had the capacity to do what you guys do. Amazing. You guys go through so many revisions so much practice so much performing before you get to this stage and then are denied year upon year proper recognition. I would say that you're a crowd favorite. Although the judges might not give you the goods, the crowd and the overall larger community backs you. Please remember that. We want to hear you because of your dedication.Don't lose heart, because there are several people who watch this channel because of you I, myself, only became aware of this competition because of you. Keep striving towards your goal because how many people are not only watching you but cheering you on. Even if you don't get the top three we , we are all rooting for you

[@TheGrayfrog100]

I Love these guys!

[@gregstickler3798]

I thought they’d won a few yrs ago But apparently not So pleased I get to see them perform more Now main st gone

[@seedsoflove7684]

Should have

[@Infantryman755]

God I'm so happy they are posting singing, it's amazing.

[@avasgranb1]

Love this number

[@karlmahlmann]

Wow. That was fabulous.

[@redbelt1000]

Marcus yelling oww in Baritone is too funny

[@tdubasdfg]

I really like that first tag with the short stinger instead of a long post

[@pinkladyht]

Smooth, fellas! Happy to see you back!❤

[@sharonbw]

I. Love. Them ♥

[@ucontactbree]

You guys are my favorite. I've even got my metal head son loving you guys! Thanks for the fun.❤

[@rapid13]

Heading off to surgery and this is the perfect send off lol!

[@drumbum3.142]

The "..Real-Ahh Lized..." was *Exquisite.* 🤌🎵❤️‍🔥🎶🎶🎶❤️‍🔥