Benchmark - Australia's Got Talent 2011 - Grand Final

[Ventilator313]

Australia indeed has the right to call their Finals Grand.

[Providenceguyri]

Sorry to say that they did not win the contest. But they did win over a lot of fans around the world with their wonderful talent. Truely an inspirational performance. Whenever I am having a bad day, I watch this and it makes a world of difference.

[nouksterful]

did they win? this was so beautiful!

[georgenguyen79]

Super talented ! BRAVO 

[AMDMVernon]

Also, does anyone know if they are still performing or how Tom is doing?

[robowen11]

@AMDMVernon , yes they are still performing. When dads not well they have a stand-in to honour singing committments. Dads currently recovering in hospital from cancer treatment. Hopefully he'll be on his feet in a few weeks.

[AMDMVernon]

@robowen11 THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY...PRAYING FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY FOR HIM....AND TRUE SUCESS FOR THE GROUP AS THE DESERVE IT!

[AMDMVernon]

I watch it over and over...and it is just as emotional the 100th time as it was the first time. Thank you gentlemen, for sharing your talent, a little bit of your lives, and a lot of your souls. You are fine examples for men, and fine examples for a music that I love. God bless each of you. Special thanks to you Mr. Bass man, for your determination and drive. You are an inspiration to many.



[ftp2leta]

To Tom, thank you a million. You will never read that but but you made me feel like a human being again.

[liddlmau]

incredible.



[rtadros2010]

Just outstanding

[LadyShadowDragon]

Lol "Bastards made me cry."

[heartsong3149]

What an inspiration to have heard such a group as this! This is talent in the truest form. No computers, no enhancements. People with such a gift as this are a rare gem today. My deepest respect and admiration go to all of the guys. What a blessing they are--a true Benchmark in the world of music!

[moncier77]

They are remarkabls people, and the true definition of men!! I hope that I can get old and be half of what these guys represent.

[jayliminator]

for those here who relatively new to barbershop thanks to benchmark, "this is the moment "is one of the clasic barbershop arrangements and they weren't kidding when they said in the finals that they had a special song in the waiting. this is the moment is truely worthy of such a claim. ty so much to benchmark being such great ambasadors of barbershop in australia. as a previously posted, you have to look no further than new zealand and musical island boys to be excited whay barbershop might

[jayliminator]

become in australia all because of benchmark's influence.

[fingerglove]

i felt like clapping in my kitchen after watching this... a real treat to see these guys.. in five years this type of music will be totally finished

[spctenor]

@fingerglove Uh, nah it won't Barbershop is enjoying a golden era at the moment. Look up OC Times, Max Q, Vocal Spectrum, Crossroads or Musical Island Boys to see for yourself.

[67Mannheim]

Gosh! I arrange. And, this one's terrific! Thank you Benchmark for the music. Thanks for the inspiration...

[DKTHOMP93]

They are awesome. Btw "Bastard" is a term of endearment in Australia, the judge doesn't mean any malice towards them.

[CKMenefee]

That is what music is really about.

[lynjef7]

THE BEST PERFORMANCE ON AGT 2011 - they need a LEGEND button.

[rubberduckyrox1]

They should have one!

[frijifruji]

This is the only song that ever made me cry in the world, besides the one my grandfather played me on the banjo he gave me to remember him with. I Miss you grandpa. And this is amazing, its in my favourites and everytime i watch it i cry for a long time. Amazing, i wish you won :/ show people my age that this is actualy amazing. ( Im 12 ) iloveyou Benchmark!

[davidagius5023]

Benchmark, you are my heros! Absolute legends, and such true musicianship! I wish I could be like you!

[daretodreamdaretofly]

i love benchmark!!!! i would love it to see if they won, all the contestants are great. And i just cant believe my sister hates benchmark.... she has no taste in music

[weedermann]

@daretodreamdaretofly As long as these contests have young cute "tweens" and "teen-idol" type kids competing, older more accomplished and skilled performers don't have a chance in Hell of winning. Without even looking, I bet that little Vidgen kid won. This is the last stop for the likes of Benchmark or even a great vocal talent like DeVito. By the time Vidgen is 25, he'll be a paralegal somewhere, his voice all changed, rehashing the "good old days".

[DerekWilliamsMusic]

They're an inspiration! I hope this reignites interest in the Barbershop Quartet genre.

[abuckajaga]

My quartet also sings this song but theese guys sing it better despite the fact they were born 50 years earlier.

[pcruler0]

i, *uhem* may have uhh teared up...

[TheSassyCharlie]

Listen, love it and vote. this is pure raw talent.

[MrGrech11]

Cheers.

[greggorywaffle]

barbershop

[MrGrech11]

What type of music is it?

[lynxburst]

@MrGrech11 a capella

[imluvinit777]

they are so beautiful =)

[BondiBeachGirl]

I love Bench Mark!!

[TGillim]

Just what I've come to expect...another absolutely clean and perfect performance!

[Daphasia]

I don't know why. But I cried at the end of their performance. Good Job Benchmark.

[2002Gamatt]

These guys are just amazing, I just love them. Whether they win or lose they will always be winners they have the mos amazing voice and fantastic personalities. Good luck and best wishes!!!!

[akjoda]

The harmonies were beautiful and i can't think of any younger act that sang so well. I hope they win.

[akjoda]

Just because someone's older, doesn't mean you don't have dreams. Why shouldn't older people be given a go?? These guys were faultless..Not many performers can pull out this kind of talent. Simply stunning...Good on you boys :)

[emma623100]

AMAZING!!! Well done guys xxx