The Newfangled Four - A Spoonful of Sugar (parody) [from Mary Poppins] 

They may not be the judges favorite, they may not even be a crowd favorite but they are the youtube communities favorite and we come with ad sense. So take that judges.

Next year they are just going to beat a judge up on stage. In 4 part harmony.

“You see, the joke here is that we could score a lot higher in singing if only Jackson was just.. better.” 😂😂 I’m W H E E Z I N G

I feel like they should have a camera on the judges when The Newfangled Four always performs. Would love to see their reactions LOL

you could season an entire rotisserie chicken with the amount of salt in this song

I'm worried we're only a performance or two away from them flat out physically attacking the judging panel

I personally think that groups that perform with comedy and not constantly singing show the difficult nature of being able to go back into singing on key. This is more entertaining and difficult then when singing songs as they are to be sung straight thru from start to finish. These guys obviously work very hard at their craft so that all their interjections are coordinated and run smoothly in a timely manner and to fit it in amongst a song that you have to be able to just jump right back into as if you never stopped singing in the first place is admirable. They deserve standing ovations. Very talented men!

Poor guys got 6th again 😭 they are shaping the next generation of Barbershop, they need more credit!

They sound much cleaner than they used to.

these guys are just always an absolute delight

I have tried to enjoy other more "traditional" or "pragmatically better" quartets as much as I enjoy the Newfangled Four, and it's literally impossible.

such a shame about them not competing anymore. they were on the road to something special, and their performances have always been a blast to watch.

Im so conflicted, on one hand, I really want them to win but on the other, I want to continue watching new hilarious performances.

“If.... the..... songandarraingmenetasperformedlacksasensitivehandlingofmusicalelementssuchasmelodyharmonyandembelishmentsindiciativeofthebarbershop *BREATH* sty-leeee whichcanbrieflybedefinedasastyleofunaccompaniedvocalmusicCHARACTERIZEDBYCONSONANTFOURPARTCHORDSFOREVERYMELODYNOTINAPRIMARILYHOMORHYMICTEXURE” IM DYING!!! 😂😂😂

I’m a simple man: I see new fangled four in the thumbnail, I click

Waiting for the year the judges finally say “Okay okay fine, we’re sorry. Here have these first place medals. Friendsies? ❤️”

Who has such a dark heart to dislike the Newfangled Four, they're my favorite quartet!

I love how they don't even try to build up to their tags anymore

Lyrics: [Intro] Every single day, rehearse and never play We find that if we don't, the judges surely say: "You missed a pickup there!" "You clearly need more air!" "Tune it!" "Sing through it!" "You blew it!" "No go!" . [Pre-Verse 1: Jackson, *Jake*] I got it! (*What have you got?*) Isn't it obvious, Jake? (*I literally have absolutely no idea what it could be, you've given me very little context!*) I gave you an eight-bar intro, that should've been plenty! (*We've been through this, Ryan needs at least 16 bars or he gets lost!*) W-w-wait, but you're the one who asked? (*Yeah, I was asking for Ryan!*) *He is extremely shy, and occasionally... hungry.* My master plan! You see: . [Verse 1] In every contest to be won, there is an element of fun You find the fun, then snap! A 93! (Golly, gee!) Yet every chord you try to sing, they never really ring Sing free-- in key!-- It's very clear to see... That... . [Bridge to Verse 2: Jake] Hey! Remember, Jackson, we've been working on all three categories of our judging system! Right? So I can think of no-one better to kick this whole thing off than our very own singing judge candidate: Ryan! Take it away, buddy! . [Verse 2] When you croon, people shudder, and our singing score goes down Our singing score goes dow-own Singing score goes down Every word that you utter makes our singing score go down We need more lead height, post-haste! . [Bridge to Verse 3: Joey] You see, the joke here is that we could score a lot higher in singing If only Jackson was just... better Little do these guys know, I've been an awful singer for years! Allow me to demonstrate! (sung) Ya-ha-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a, ha-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a, Ya-ha-a-a-a! . [Verse 3] A quartet trying to be the best has very little time to rest They're practicing their authenticity (Now I see) Quite intent in their pursuit To find a joke that's quite a hoot Sometimes, it's best, to settle with a toot! (*toot*) . Just a crude sense of humor helps the performance score go down The performance score go dow-own Performance score go brown Just a skewed bit of humor makes the performance score go down Flush the points right down the drain! . [Verse 4] In every barbershop arrangement, opportunities abound Just waiting for their moment to be found (Look around) So if you need a holy grail Just call on Aaron Dale! And hence (And hence) You'll find (You'll find) It's perfectly designed! . [Tenor solo] Ha, ah-ah-ah-ah! (Don't do it, Joe!) Ho oh! (You're not Julie Andrews!) Oh-oh-oh-woah! (Aaaaah!) (Spoken) Glad you guys could keep up with me! 'Cause I know exactly what we need to do to score more points in the music category. (Uh-huh!) **Exactly** what we need to do to score more points in the music category . [Verse 5a] If the song and arrangement as performed lacks a sensitive handling of musical elements such as melody, harmony, and embellishments indicative of the barbershop style, the music score goes down The music score goes dow-own Music score goes down If the song and arrangement as performed lacks a sensitive handling of musical elements such as melody, harmony, and embellishments indicative of the barbershop style Which can briefly be described as a style of unaccompanied vocal music, characterised by constant 4-part chords for every melody not of primarily homo-rythmic texture! . [Spoken: Joey, *Jackson*] Whoo! Look! The music judges are salivating! *No, they're-they're just drooling.* Oh . [Verse 5b] Then the music score goes down In the most delightful way! . And though we've learned a thing or two We still don't know what to do The Newfangled Four! . [Outro] Hope you had some fun This song is almost done So now we'll get off the stage!

What a coincidence that the contest was put in SALT lake city.

Joey went offfff on this chart

I wonder if the little countertenor operatic section made their score go down for not being indicative of the barbershop style.

“...briefly defined as a style of unaccompanied four-part harmony with constant four-note chords usually not in a homorythmic structure,” sang the Newfangled Four in a homorythmic structure.

I think I just woke up everyone in the house with my laughing 😂 Absolutely love these guys, "shy Ryan" absolutely killed me 👌

I'm glad they can still keep their sense of humor. Wish these guys would rank higher. Keep trying guys!

Just love these guys. So sorry they are not together any more. A HUGE loss to the Society. Probably the best singing comedy quartet EVER!

We love tritones between the tenor and bari 2:42

Okay. I only recently discovered this group. And now more of their content is being put out and I am ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED. Please please please someone update me with what they scored!

I hope the judges just secretly want to see them perform every year and that’s why they haven’t won

The Music section (6:13 - 6:31) KILLED me. I am rolling on the floor 😂

0:23 "Do the blow thing into the mouth part" -Joey 😂😂

this song taught me more about what actually is going on in the barbershop competition theyre in than I've gleaned in like the dozens of videos ive watched from this channel over the last couple years. thanks, NFF!!!!!!

They are so salty and sassy, I love them

Best comedy quartet ever. This beats Fred XD

This video took me eight minutes longer than the time of the video because I kept rewatching the part without context.

If the song and arrangement as performed lacks a sensitive handling of musical elements, such as melody, harmony, and embellishments indicative of the barbershop style, which can briefly be defined as a style of unaccompanied vocal music, characterized by consonant four-part chords for every melody note in a primarily homophonic texture, then the music score goes down in the most delightful way.

watching this for the five hundredth time. ryan takes out a handkerchief after being occasionally hungry at 2:05 and dabs at the corners of his mouth with it. absolutely priceless

These guys are getting better each year. Their songs, their singing and their humour. I dont want them to win because they come up with very cleverly written stuff. The lyrics (mostly, except this one) scan beautifully as if what they are singing was the original lyric! They are working harder than most other quartets (by choice), they mostly sing as well as any of the top 5 quartets so thats cool. However the comedic element - timing & sarcasm is tricky and very hard to do. Added and appropriate movement ALL MUCH more than any other 'stand and deliver' quartet is offering. Some of it might be a bit risque for a number of people but its all mostly in good fun. So, by my estimation they are working 25% (Jim's numbers) harder than most. I give them kudos for this. Stylistically its not mainstream contest so it will take a while for the system to come around. One fine day these guys will win and me thinks it will be one of the most popular wins of this century! I hope they dont win for a while because I am absolutely loving almost (didnt like arr. of never gonna give you up this year) everything they do. Keep it up lads. Fabulous effort, energy and execution.

I find it hillarious and incredibly sad that one of they're best perfomances only happened when they placed 11th, and even after that they're done the injustice of being placed 6th. Pure talent!

These guys are amazing. They have fantastic voices, humor is A+, and they literally do. not. care. They are here to have fun. And I am livinggg for it!!

I ask again: is there ANYTHING Joey can’t do? Since apparently he’s also the Queen of Night in the Magic Flute.

GIVE THEM AN AWARD ALREADY!!!

Knowing they're splitting up now, I can't help but feel this song was made as a farewell to traditional barbershop competitions. They did good

Honestly, this is my favorite sounding arrangement of theirs. Especially the intro was just beautiful to listen to.

Also is no one gonna talk about how much Joey has grown! I’m so proud of him! He sounds amazing when he says “opportunities abound”!

This is officially my favorite barbershop quartet!🤩🤩🤩🤩

Superb. The comedy is so funny it almost distracts one from realizing just how talented they are at harmony. That act took a lot of work. Well done.

What was it with the 2019 convention? This has GOT to be my favorite video to date.

They're dorks I love it

NF4 is always, I mean *ALWAYS* a delight to watch

This with recent news, hits really different. Best of luck to everyone.

Hell of a Tag!

I love that you look at all the different videos on this page and there like 80 views, 200 views then you look at the NFF videos and they are all in their thousands!!

Instantly among my favorite barbershop songs ever

A comic opera barbershop mashup is just what I needed. Thank you. 👏🏼😂👏🏼

Jackson's expression is always pure gold XD If amyone ever dislike this video, your music score goes down.

I miss quartets. I sang soprano in a quartet during junior high and high school. It was so much fun. These guys are incredible. LOVE the music!

Well! That was the first time I enjoyed this style of singing!!!

Love barber shop

I have a newfound appreciation of barbershop harmony.

"The judges are salivating right now, " "No, they're just drooling' HAHAHA

Every year they get a little more pissed off

yess joey gets his well deserved spotlight

Who needs the judges when RU-vid LOVES you!

Miss them

"do the blow thing into the mouthpipe". im dying already!

Newfangled Four are incredible, I absolutely love the atmosphere they create at these events!

This is one my favorites cause it's so funny

Yo new fangled four idk if you ever rewatch these videos on this channel and read the comments but if you do you guys are legit the best and don’t stop being yourselves. The most entertaining group by far

This piece is excellent, and my personal favorite among their performances. Sadly, it was also among their last, though nobody knew it at the time.

4:36 makes me laugh so hard the tiny 'hah!' and IMMEDIATE regret

They might not be the judges favourite but they are easily the internet’s favourite. The view numbers of these guys compared to every other group proves it.

Are there actually people who don't think Jackson is a good lead? Is this a real thing?

Why HAVEN'T we ever seen these guys on PBS at the VERY LEAST. THEY'RE UNBELIEVABLY FUNNY BESIDES BEING FABULOUSLY TALENTED.

I so miss you guys, that was brilliant.

NF4 might not of gotten gold this year, but they got gold in our hearts ❤️

Fantastic arrangement from David Zimmerman! Tons of fun to watch!

These Newfangled Four really have that element of fun

So entertaining, and a glorious blend of voices.

I've been a terrible singer for years... ALLOW ME TO DEMONSTRATE 😂

These guys be throwin shade like it's confetti! 🤣

It just breaks my heart that NF4 will not be competing again in this particular Quartet. I wish Ryan only the best and hope he will get better soon.

Most Excellent!!! ❤️

These guys are the definition of vibing.

this guys are truly phenomenal!! this video already had me in stitches by the time the shy Ryan bit began 😆😆

I missed these guys!

Wow! As an old Adeline quartet lead in several international competitions, I wish I could shake your hands and say “BRAVO”! You should have gold on right now! (But they really make you work for it , don’t they!). Currently I have spent 24 hrs. Binge watching you! Love everything you do, and great stage presence! Keep up the good work!

These guys have honest to god fueled my love for barbershop. There's even a group near me I want to join!

these dudes are so under appreciated in the competitions like dude they deserve first place

Joey really shines in this.

Best barbershop quartet ever!

I needed a judge cam for this so bad. XD Oh my god the salt. Golden comedy right there.

I just love the harmonies of a barber shop quartet. They sound pretty good to me, and I grew up in a classically trained piano home.

I don't even know how those guys came up in my feed - never in my life looked up barbershop quartets. But man, am I happy they did - until I saw them, I had no clue I was a major fan. Totally loving their vibe! Wish they'd tour in Europe too.

This is exactly what I needed lol

Dawg notice how well they blend even though they clearly seem out of breath, also love the bit of them adding in the grading criteria for barbershop singing😭

"no the judges are just drooling" Wow, absolutely savage no wonder they didn't get first for this masterpiece. They hurt the judges feelings.

I love these guys! 😂 Ryan is my spirit animal xD

These guys are spectacular. Fun, energetic, entertaining. They make Barbershop fresh. Really hope they go for as long as possible.

New to this kind of stuff, but if I didn't see these guys on RU-vid first, I would have totally missed out on the rest of what barbershop is. These guys should be official ambassadors and advocates for their craft.