I died of laughter when they roasted the judges, but when they said “here’s our applications” that REALLY got me 😂😂😂😂😂😂 didn’t expect that self-deprecating joke lol
I was there to see this live. It is just as poignant today as it was then. But the announcement that they made the 10 (and their finals intro) was one for the record books. I miss these guys. The conventions just haven't been the same without them.
We wanna do what the champions do 4:36 form a quartet then win 4:48 and then form another quartet then win 5:03 and then form another quartet then win 5:18 and then form another quartet then win
These guys are good at faking falls. Eddy here, and KJ at Carnegie during Old Macdonald's Deformed Farm... Anyone have any tips for falling for comedic effect without harming oneself?
It’s something about the way you fall, and it’s in you legs. I think. My theatre friends told me a while ago. You somehow twist yourself so your legs and side hit first
These guys are entertaining. Will miss them, but they will find another group to join and make more fun for us all to enjoy. Thanks for the laughs guys.
@@lifeontheledgerlines8394 in two decades in this "racket", one thing I have learned that is incontrovertible: Quartets come, quartets go. Some continue for years after their medals, often getting better. (Vocal Spectrum, ACOUSTIX for example) Others break up and one or more members get into the Quartet Shuffle (Crossroads, MaxQ, etc.) The legacy Lunch Break leaves is indelible and beloved.
@@BarbershopHarmony HA! (how do I respond with my dear friend Eddie in the situation he finds himself in?) I did purchase one of these "surplus" bronze medals (old logo) and it served as my key chain for a while. Then I realized the risk of losing it might be too great. So it is pinned to my cork board right in front of my desk and I can see it daily!
I'm a Barbershop Harmony Society outsider, so was not aware. Thanks for the info. Huge fan of the Society's output though! There are a lot of really amazing quartets who have competed over the years.
I was thinking the same thing. As a bass myself I know how it can be frustrating not to hear your b oice enough. But her I think it's just a mic placement problem.
@@felisd After Lunch Break disbanded, the lead (Eddie) joined the "Dad Wagon" quartet, where he sang Tenor. Definitely found his sweet spot. Check out his solo at th-cam.com/video/MdHvH2noS8U/w-d-xo.html
The lead needs more volume and the bass needs more flare to his parts. They would win hands down. Comedy is great, but you have to stun with your sound somewhat.
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RIP Shane.. A true beacon of the barbershop world.
It's nice to know that at least one of these guys did win gold in the end..😊
KJ the goat. The personality disorder goat that is.
they did?
@@Rainbowlightning08 KJ (the baritone) won it for Midtown in 2023 I believe!
now KJ has to form another quartet… then win
They may have never won any awards, but they won our hearts for decades to come. I will always remember Lunch Break over any other quartet.
Lunch Break's legacy is so strong that a 13 minute Lunch Break tribute performance both won gold and broke the Performance score record.
@@Robin0928 I'mma need to see this.
@@iankeithcheck out spider farm by Midtown
@@iankeithLook up Spider-Farm by Midtown
@@iankeithMidtown’s Spider-Man performance
" All that we've done, friendship and fun; deep in our hearts we've already won ". Brought a tear to my eye
I love that. 🎶💗
Very good use of the semi colon
And what a bari line!
I died of laughter when they roasted the judges, but when they said “here’s our applications” that REALLY got me 😂😂😂😂😂😂 didn’t expect that self-deprecating joke lol
It's Lunch Break. Self deprecation is part of their stock in trade!
Even having read your comment ahead of time it still caught me off guard. That was fantastic.
And then later, KJ wins with Midtown singing a Lunch Room song.
its break room
I thought it was lunch break? 😂
@@Crafter_H You are obviously confused with Break Lunch
@@Crafter_H me thinks you haven't seen the Midtwon version...
I was there to see this live. It is just as poignant today as it was then.
But the announcement that they made the 10 (and their finals intro) was one for the record books.
I miss these guys. The conventions just haven't been the same without them.
Wait, they disbanded? Aw, that's so sad...
@@lifeontheledgerlines8394 As I recall, they didn't disband as a group, but they quit competing. It was too much with their daily lives.
@@JellyMyst Oh, okay. So they stopped competing, then eventually disbanded. Thanks for setting the line straight.
LifeOnTheLedgerLines
Well...they might comeback to it, in the future. A lot can happen in a decade.
Their baritone is currently in a 5th place quartet.
Lunch Break forever in our hearts.
Just after "We have Shane", I'm just hypnotized by the long note by Shane...
I think that's a callback to Hot Air Buffoons' If I only Have A Brain
@@oliverdelica2289 I've been trying to figure out what the whole Shane thing was a call back to. 😅
RIP Shane 🙏
My heart hurts a little for these guys. Always such treasures when they perform.
Absolutely heart-shattering but also humbling. I wish these guys were still doing what they loved to do so much...:)
Lunchbreak, NFF... I love those comedy acts. They're entertaining ^_^
I'm pretty sure the tenor and lead just asked the bass what the next part was at 5:42 ish. That just makes this even funnier.
I think they were both telling him "when's it our turn" which was the next line. Probably just reminding eachother what the next line was
4:35 kj you foreshadowing mastermind.
Thank you for letting us be part of your world.
I LOVE THESE GUYS!!! BEST OF THE BEST!! Only better than barbershop quartets, is FUNNY barbershop quartets!! They need to have their own category....
We wanna do what the champions do
4:36 form a quartet then win
4:48 and then form another quartet then win
5:03 and then form another quartet then win
5:18 and then form another quartet then win
These guys are good at faking falls. Eddy here, and KJ at Carnegie during Old Macdonald's Deformed Farm...
Anyone have any tips for falling for comedic effect without harming oneself?
They learnt from FRED! as did Storm Front... I've heard one of them explaining it. Unfortunately I've forgotten the technique.
@@davefoot4384 Huh! I'm sure I can find a tutorial somewhere on proper comedic falling technique.
According to Douglas Adams, the key is to through yourself against the ground but miss. No, wait. That's how to fly.
It’s something about the way you fall, and it’s in you legs. I think. My theatre friends told me a while ago. You somehow twist yourself so your legs and side hit first
You tuck your head so your chin goes to your chest and you want to slap your arms out. That's how we learned in karate.
These guys are entertaining. Will miss them, but they will find another group to join and make more fun for us all to enjoy. Thanks for the laughs guys.
Aaaaaa yes i’ve wanted to see it since i’ve watched the documentary!!!! Thank you for posting it!!
What documentary are you referring to?
th-cam.com/video/2JTLPuk-0Kc/w-d-xo.html
That doc video is really sad to watch. :(
@@jwpipes47 I am on the verge of tears every time I see Eddy's kids running towards him.
@@lifeontheledgerlines8394 in two decades in this "racket", one thing I have learned that is incontrovertible: Quartets come, quartets go.
Some continue for years after their medals, often getting better. (Vocal Spectrum, ACOUSTIX for example) Others break up and one or more members get into the Quartet Shuffle (Crossroads, MaxQ, etc.)
The legacy Lunch Break leaves is indelible and beloved.
such a memorable moment for all the right reasons! so glad this has now been uploaded!
A response to the Hot Air Buffoons needing a Shane. Both quartets did a good job singing.
We all need a Shane 😂😂😢
RIP Shane 😢
that tag was arranged very well
An excellent execution in every way.
I come here just to watch the gold medal fight.
They look like they're having so much fun onstage then! And Eddy's voice there gets me every time.
i'm not crying, you're crying!
You had me at the thumbnail
There should be separate categories; entertaining, and traditional... just a thought.
Agreed but comedy and traditional 🤔
Nah
Comedy quartets do well in PER! It still has to sound good lol
Great job, guys!
8:05 We’re grateful you see, thanks for letting us be... part of _your_ world, your world.
Me: well, what can I say than just you’re welcome?
Does anyone have video of their 2010 Mic Test in Philly? I've been looking for it for ages!
th-cam.com/video/W6QHn48ihhw/w-d-xo.html
It’s finally been uploaded! Search up “Lunch Break - Mic Test” by Barbershop Highlights
Bravo and 😂 can’t get much better than that.
RIP Shane.
RIP Shane
So... Eddie.... were these the surplus medals in the basement of Harmony Hall .... before you turned them into key chains?
Is that where those went?!?!
@@BarbershopHarmony HA! (how do I respond with my dear friend Eddie in the situation he finds himself in?)
I did purchase one of these "surplus" bronze medals (old logo) and it served as my key chain for a while. Then I realized the risk of losing it might be too great. So it is pinned to my cork board right in front of my desk and I can see it daily!
They predicted Instant Classic's win in 2014, a year before Instant Classic took the gold in 2015! Huh.
RIP shane
So I'm a bit late to the party, but did anybody else see the judge hold the application up and rip it in half? What a salty jerk!
I think there's a chance the judge was intending to say, "you're too good to be judges" in response to the joke.
The poor roast of FRED.....
Nice mix, and these guys are hilarious! ^_^ But the bass needs to be quieter and the lead a little louder for this song. I can't hear the melody.
Although I'm sure they appreciate the feedback, Lunch Break disbanded several years ago.
I'm a Barbershop Harmony Society outsider, so was not aware. Thanks for the info. Huge fan of the Society's output though! There are a lot of really amazing quartets who have competed over the years.
I was thinking the same thing. As a bass myself I know how it can be frustrating not to hear your b oice enough. But her I think it's just a mic placement problem.
@@felisd After Lunch Break disbanded, the lead (Eddie) joined the "Dad Wagon" quartet, where he sang Tenor. Definitely found his sweet spot. Check out his solo at th-cam.com/video/MdHvH2noS8U/w-d-xo.html
I feel like the melody is getting a bit lost...
2:31
Vowel matching (lead.. )affects pitch..
I voted for them
The lead needs more volume and the bass needs more flare to his parts.
They would win hands down. Comedy is great, but you have to stun with your sound somewhat.
Very useful feedback if it wasn't 5 years late 🤔🤔
I've always wondered why their lead was so quiet?
Whoose the one guy who down voted?
Joe Connolly
@@neoto111 The Buffoons.
Acts 2:38 KJV
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.