wonderful balance and compositon, just seems like it needs more dynamics. get soft on the bridge, hit it hard on the chorus, because it shocks the audience more than it being strong all the way through. Great job though, really :)
@MrHuge411 The EH Eh guy wanted more shine than his part deserved, he held it so much longer than needed and the timing was slightly off too... Every time his part came up I shook my head. Other than that I enjoyed this very much.
Whoever was beat boxing was on the spot!!!! Fantastic beats! backup singers needs to learn to be the backup singers and not overpower the soloist... Excellent job though!!!
there are a few parts that are a little scratchy in pitch, and whoever was doing the 'Eyy--.. Eyy--.' really got annoying after awhile, not because its part of the song, but the way he was singing it.. like he was getting jabbed in the back of the leg or something
This is fantastic! Our all male a cappella group is arranging this song for our next concert- they should really check this video out to get some pointers! The coreography made a somewhat boring song really entertaining.
hell yeah you guys are the shit, adding the choreography just made it even better i dont care what they say you guys have done the best ive seen yet keep it up
they were at ICCA Semifinals. In ICCA you're graded on choreography... if you want to go far in an a capella competition, you have to have movements... but I know what you mean.
I'm not necessarily defending Rocktavo and/or bashing Beartones when it comes to choreography. Both are excellent and talented groups. I'm just saying a lot of things factor into competitions like this and some judges look for different things every year. Sometimes when it all comes down to it, it's all a matter of preference.
I actually sang this, what was really hard was singing nearly a whole step higher than the original key. Thanks for the comments though, but without my fellow Beartones, there would be no solo.
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dude, i competed against ithacapella, and their little asian kid sounded approximately 10 times better than this kid. look him up. he sings isnt she lovely.
actually the lead soloist won best soloist for this song in the quarterfinal competition and is one of the best musicians i know so your comment is ignorant.
o man just get the lead singer off the stage, the backup is actually decent, not amazing but decent, but the lead singer makes this song a complete wreck
Wow! That's all I've got to say. This performance left me kind of speechless. I love this song and the BearTones were even better than the original! GREAT JOB BEARTONES!!!!! Keep spreading the joy.
not a fan of the timbaland remix with the sampled moaning and everything. but i do like the beat of the remix. and u guys do a stellar a cappella arrangement of it! ku-dos.
Choreo is a little much... but soloist is bomb
AcrossTheWestrnOcean 3 months ago
Just WAIT until you hear SANKOFA a cappella from MIssissippi Valley State sing this!!!!!!!
mathewtshowchoir 6 months ago
wonderful balance and compositon, just seems like it needs more dynamics. get soft on the bridge, hit it hard on the chorus, because it shocks the audience more than it being strong all the way through. Great job though, really :)
FunkGinjaFlaconProd 9 months ago
why do the audience laugh?!
huntingirl223 9 months ago
its pretty good, but its hilarious how he does EH EH EH XD oh man.... good job
MrHuge411 10 months ago
@MrHuge411 The EH Eh guy wanted more shine than his part deserved, he held it so much longer than needed and the timing was slightly off too... Every time his part came up I shook my head. Other than that I enjoyed this very much.
flip5577 4 months ago
Sweeet :D
BMLAHK 10 months ago
Sweeet :D
BMLAHK 10 months ago
My cousin is in this group! I'm proud! :)
44lmb 11 months ago
@44lmb Who is your cousin?
branson1288 3 months ago
Beautifull :')
MrPapitococo 1 year ago
Fantastic!!!
lordladychicka 1 year ago
The dancing was horrible. The rest was pretty good.
juniorafrifa 1 year ago
eh eh!
tungbiham 1 year ago
incredible!!
TheNightsShadow93 1 year ago
Most of the other versions on here tend to be pretty silly. This one was not (in my opinion). Very enjoyable and even a bit moving =)
Fanzineguru 1 year ago
like frogs singin on a summer night
hoboemperor 1 year ago 5
wow awesome beatboxing. O__O
TheYealo 1 year ago
wow the beatboxing is amazing...by far the best version ive seen....wonerful job!!!
jenzam98 1 year ago
wtf is this choreo? looks so dumb
and the beatboxer, that's supposed be a bass drum
b-b-k b-b-b-b-b-k
repeated over and over again
WhiteNitE521 1 year ago
@WhiteNitE521 ok your smart your smart. very smart. very talented. You win a prize.
1337boiboi 1 year ago
@1337boiboi oh why thank you! what are you gonna send me?
WhiteNitE521 1 year ago
@WhiteNitE521 His Perc got him the title of Best in the Midwest and 3rd internationally...I think he knows what he's doing.
branson1288 1 year ago 2
this one actually sucks... i thought the other ones were 100 times better.
STACEYLOvesBILLY 1 year ago
sounds like howling dogs...
msausla 1 year ago
sh*t.... Branson you couldnt sing it any better, lol loser!
LIonsrb30 1 year ago
the best version of the song. way to hit the notes bro. you deserve lead.
Marchosias 1 year ago
one of the best versions ive seen!
garrettp13 2 years ago
there's nothing sexier than guys in suits singing!!!!!!!!!! :D :D
PlayBoii22 2 years ago 3
@PlayBoii22 true dat!!!
yoface9 2 years ago
wow who's beatboxin that was real on point
CurlyGirly088 2 years ago
I LIKE THIS VERY MUCH!
4GIVEable 2 years ago
wow this wasnt badd....the beatboxing was really good tho...
champagnerose 2 years ago 2
the lead singer was not very good, beat boxer was amazing 8==D
k00c004kocopufs 2 years ago 2
Yeah exactly :/ Tobad they didn't have a better lead singer :O
Warioren 2 years ago
Whoever was beat boxing was on the spot!!!! Fantastic beats! backup singers needs to learn to be the backup singers and not overpower the soloist... Excellent job though!!!
StephenGA1982 2 years ago 13
moveing makes it harder which i think gives this group and excuse to say well we were moving.. thats why it wasn't up to cratch
exeter890 2 years ago
Flawless.
DMetroneis 2 years ago
wow. thats is amazing shit. ryan hope u do good for the beartones.
Umfress88 2 years ago
i love them.. im guna be sad when JR and Damon graduate :(
blondiegrl90210 2 years ago
beat boxing is really good.
oTheGamer 2 years ago 4
they r good
Evo4kasmile 2 years ago
nice!
kungfudoggie 2 years ago
very badass
tetter07 2 years ago
awesome
ball4lifeknz 2 years ago
everyone look at all the beartone vids, they are the best a capella around! 5.0 bitches! goooooooooooo BEARS!
chaseluvztoskate 2 years ago
the msu accafellas are better in my opinion.
lordofdastrings76 2 years ago
This is awesome.
Tropical4U 2 years ago 2
Good ear on the solo. I'm so glad beatbox has come mainstream. This performance with the choreography and spirit was very, very moving.
kungfudoggie 3 years ago 2
great soloist!!
alfsinger 3 years ago 2
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out of tune -.-
BlehSwe 3 years ago
Get some new speakers, this was amazing!
onelastvillager 3 years ago
Get new ears, it may be amazing, but it does keep slowly going down in pitch. Still I enjoyed it.
Bachaelder 3 years ago 3
there are a few parts that are a little scratchy in pitch, and whoever was doing the 'Eyy--.. Eyy--.' really got annoying after awhile, not because its part of the song, but the way he was singing it.. like he was getting jabbed in the back of the leg or something
JayblesX626 2 years ago 4
it's not that, it's that he's bringing it out way too much
tennisjoey 2 years ago 3
This is fantastic! Our all male a cappella group is arranging this song for our next concert- they should really check this video out to get some pointers! The coreography made a somewhat boring song really entertaining.
ExtrdinryMachne 3 years ago
hell yeah you guys are the shit, adding the choreography just made it even better i dont care what they say you guys have done the best ive seen yet keep it up
VaashDaStampede 3 years ago
man i had to sing this song accappella and i know how hard it is and u all did a great job
jcrocks2691 3 years ago
Whoa.
KristennSayssHii 3 years ago
this is super cool
alafaizal 3 years ago
Finally! I've found the best version yet!
I only wish that you had a better audience.
The lead singer was perfect.
I personally would go without the movements. But that's just me.
mapleshadower 3 years ago
they were at ICCA Semifinals. In ICCA you're graded on choreography... if you want to go far in an a capella competition, you have to have movements... but I know what you mean.
wolfchic13 3 years ago 2
Not necessarily. Rocktavo , an all-male a capella group from Nebraska, had absolutely NO choreo for the set and got 2nd place at Nationals in 2007.
sscarletto18 3 years ago
And the last time they competed they stayed in one place and they got butchered for it. They didn't make it out of quarter finals.
branson1288 2 years ago
I'm not necessarily defending Rocktavo and/or bashing Beartones when it comes to choreography. Both are excellent and talented groups. I'm just saying a lot of things factor into competitions like this and some judges look for different things every year. Sometimes when it all comes down to it, it's all a matter of preference.
sscarletto18 2 years ago
by far the best version ive seen(of all accapela's)...and i mean all...great job guys!!!
abicute 3 years ago 23
i luv them i want to meet them i love the way they dance and sing i luv the guys that do the beat box and the four guy in the front
kitkatkita 3 years ago
HAHAHA EPIC LMAO!!!
Valecrier 3 years ago
Good job guys.
smoothsk8r44 3 years ago
wow, amazing beatbox!!
shibuya222 3 years ago
This is probably one of the coolest/most entertaining shows I've ever seen.
BriReko 3 years ago
This is pure art, and these guys are AMAZING...
lightningstrike92 3 years ago
The tall skinny one on the left looks like an alien... good singer though.
Justinpie91 3 years ago
JR is fine singer. i can't believe there is debate on how he one best solo.
jackson14301missouri 3 years ago
I actually sang this, what was really hard was singing nearly a whole step higher than the original key. Thanks for the comments though, but without my fellow Beartones, there would be no solo.
methetenor2 3 years ago
You were horrible at this solo! The only thing that kept this song together was the beatboxer! He should have won best soloist! HAHA
branson1288 2 years ago 4
HOLAY MUTHA OF GAWD! Thats sum crazy shit, AMAZIN!!!!! 8~D
DarkestIsis 3 years ago 2
this soloist is soooo awesome. freals.
toomuchsugar60 3 years ago
OH My God...! I really enjoyed watching this! It was amazing! Xx
ConvictConz 3 years ago
That was really good. Well done guys!
captainkt9 3 years ago
how the hell did this idiot win best solo?
epash00 3 years ago
Why would you say this? Apparently you do not know what a great musician sounds like.
aaa272000 3 years ago 2
I think thats a good singer, just sounds little bad cus its filmed with a normal camera u idiot!
sing better self aaa272000 what an asshole
Leecaj 3 years ago
For one thing, I am not talking to you. Another thing, he sounds great even on this "normal camera."
aaa272000 3 years ago
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dude, i competed against ithacapella, and their little asian kid sounded approximately 10 times better than this kid. look him up. he sings isnt she lovely.
epash00 3 years ago
geez, no one wants to hear your bad opinions. these guys are absolutely amazing. so lay off!
babybear9008 3 years ago
y'all are so judgmental and only the wicked go to hell congrats you just got a free ticket
rynoissophat 3 years ago
actually the lead soloist won best soloist for this song in the quarterfinal competition and is one of the best musicians i know so your comment is ignorant.
singinsam1212 3 years ago
o man just get the lead singer off the stage, the backup is actually decent, not amazing but decent, but the lead singer makes this song a complete wreck
redminer327 3 years ago
Wow! That's all I've got to say. This performance left me kind of speechless. I love this song and the BearTones were even better than the original! GREAT JOB BEARTONES!!!!! Keep spreading the joy.
Signed,
New BearTones fan
gpineyview 3 years ago
very good!
chlodollop 3 years ago
I KNOW THESE GUYS!
love the beartones, JR (their music director) is a genius.
AllieTheMusical 3 years ago
You've got to admit, though, anyone who can sound this good and move at the same time is worth watching.
Great job!
-Radioplaya
Radioplaya 3 years ago
just sing don't dance freaks me out!!LOL
elli0tte 3 years ago
haha Good job!
unoriginallywitty 3 years ago
not a fan of the timbaland remix with the sampled moaning and everything. but i do like the beat of the remix. and u guys do a stellar a cappella arrangement of it! ku-dos.
bbqthis 3 years ago
beatbox's great..
on vocals, it's good, not great, could have done better..
but i like it in general
hbelleza 3 years ago
Yeah, the beatbox guys is cam and he's really good. I think he won best percussionist at regional competition.
chya123 3 years ago
This was one of my favorites of the night. Beautiful. Very tight. I'll say again, I can't believe they didn't place!!!
firephile 3 years ago