The Yale Spizzwinks(?) Landed by Ben Folds

[thematthillexperienc]

I love this!

[giddyupkatie]

Ok, just to clear up the whole Spizzwinks vs Wiffenpoofs thing, these are indeed the Spizzwinks. The way a capella works at Yale is that there are a bunch of a capella groups for underclassmen (freshman-juniors). The Spizzwinks is one of these. Then, as a senior, Yale male a capella singers can audition for the Wiffenpoofs, an all senior group. The soloist here, Sam Bolen, was a Spizzwink for his first 3 years at Yale, then was a Wiffenpoof as a senior.

[plfahey24]

Musically it's rather exciting, though the block needs to be less static during the chorus-you're jumping the soloist up into their tenor range (not to mention having to push up to a c), there has to be a lot of energy, both vocal and physical, to back him up. Just move a little more and perhaps add a little crescendo on the way into each chorus. You've got something great here, but you're on the cusp of something fantastic!

[bboyguitar19]

It's the wiffenpoofs..

[GREEEENDAYYYYY]

@bboyguitar19 its spizzwinks, y else would they be wearing shirts that say " Winks " on them? lol

[GREEEENDAYYYYY]

that was.........AMAZING!

[sonicisthebest2009]

the soloist is sexyy and rocks at this song good job!!

[ccatherinecsc]

why do all Yale a cappella groups have their one tiny asian? hahah.

[yaowdonow]

@ccatherinecsc lol i just noticed that heehee

[yaowdonow]

@ccatherinecsc although the one blond shorty is tinier lol

[DColeman138]

@ccatherinecsc it is the same guy. he is a freshman here, and he is also in the whiffenpoofs.

[ccatherinecsc]

@DColeman138 oh, haha, i was actually thinking of sam tsui and him. but i guess that explains the third one haha :)

[TheVickitorria]

ben would b proud

[lmdday]

OH MY GOSH. And I'm a hard-core Midnight Ramblers fan, but this song might have just made the Winks my new favorite a cappella group. Loveeee. This soloist is amazing.

[thatsgreen]

amazing!

[JadeEyesVa]

Insanely good!!!

[fillXinXblankXstares]

Sweet range, dude!

[torsoboy86]

there's sure a lot of khaki in this video ...

good job, though!

[skirtussfa88]

<3'd it. very nice work!!!

[CGjamppl]

phenomenal, ive watched this video several times, and it seems to get better each time. nice work, i love listening to a cappella stuff... it's amazing

[MsSupersean]

love it, all of it is really tight. great arrangement, love the harmonies.

[DaMaceMan]

What an amazing performance. Can't say anything that hasn't been already, but simply amazing job, guys.

[claydrummr94]

you guys have some crazy good tenors

[worthlesspeon13]

This is really impressive. It's a shame it didn't end on the album.

[chromaticka]

great job! its definitely one of the best a cappella versions of landed that i've heard... its so well-prepared and clean. ps good soloist

[junmichael777]

great song, and excellent soloist, the whole group is awesome!!!

Keep it up guys!!! will be watching you always...

[rosebark]

ROB! So proud of you!

- cousin rose

[explodingvinyl]

This builds beautifully. You've nailed the dynamics and the arrangement. The soloist has a gorgeous voice. Can't believe this didn't get on the CD.

[kat41911]

hey scott from katie and merete :)

[getitgirlx3]

The soloist was awesome =]

[ClogUrHeartOut]

That soloist was awesome

[caldwellj]

HD version recorded at St. James Cathedral in Chicago has been posted. Search for "Yale Spizzwinks Landed."

[abteen05]

Love it.

Nicely done, gentlemen.

[newxxclassic]

this is great! I love it!

[BigTone8855]

Ok, that was awesome! Absolutely loved it.

[danielthorndahl]

Very good job boys - keep singing :)

Expand the repertoire with some Norah Jones, Erykah Badu or maybe even some Clapton, u might just very wel have what it takes.

Yours

Daniel

[THEadamharris]

this is phenomenal

[okonh0wp]

you guys are better than the group that got selected to be on the CD in my opiniion

[tyjoon55]

Sam bolen is amazing haha.

i go to a school that he went to !

[danico]

seriously... you guys are definitely the best a cappella group that covers ben folds. it sounds perfect... or as close to perfect can get. your lead singer is also really good (good job dude). please, please please cover effington. it would be amazing to hear that from you guys.

[cbaun]

you guys sound fantastic! what an incredible arrangement and discipline you've created.

[FAYMprod]

Why is sounding like Kermit an insult? I'm a big fan of his.

[FAYMprod]

You guys would do a killer "Rainbow Connection" (because the lead sounds a lot like Kermit).

[samyale2010]

That's a really creative insult! Good work!

[schwiggityschwa]

Wow, this is really, really great. I want to have it on my iPod and listen to it over and over again.

[alison871]

they played at my skool today!

[lizzybeans]

this sounds greaaat guys!

[gntblckrbeast]

I'm pretty sure I was in that class as well, and I don't remember any arranging... :-p

-Brian Schmidt

[SoulMusic121]

Yeah, you can sing, but there's no energy here! Have a little fun.

[guitarfreak289]

Excellent job guys! Definitely the best out of the other Landed covers on YouTube. Very sweet harmonies, mixed with a lead singer who doesn't scream the lyrics, and great blend. A pleasure to listen to!

[MlleTianaRose]

FANTASTIC. Those are the cutest damn little Yankee nerds I've ever seen!!! Beautiful arrangement and perfect pitch. Way to go, gentlemen...

[somanydreams]

who arranged this? i like it!

[dover044]

AMAZING. If you're in the Ben Folds contest...GOOD LUCK!

Great arrangement. Great Soloist. Great sound!

[NaginiBubble]

*swoon* This is impossibly lovely to listen to. My mother, sister, and I all heard to you sing this on the weekend of The Game and I leaned over to them and whispered, "Is this much amazing even allowed? I think laws are being broken here."

[HannahAltheaa]

caroline rogers.

[prplplkadtz4]

ben watsky.

[krobinson2010]

obsessed.

[elvedrano]

Brightened my day up. Great show guys!

[sarahjane87]

Love the soloist's voice. Lovely falsetto.

[rwsabota]

Excellent job,guys. Love your harmony!

[rmdailey1]

The winks are incredible!!! Keep you the great work!!

[Binniema2]

You guys sound awesome as always. Sam you just keep getting better-where have you been all my life? ;-)

[DONNABELLE2417]

The Spizzwinks ROCK !!!

[hillier11]

sounds good guys.