Best documentary I've found. I'm working on a podcast about "modern" acappella, going from 15th century monks to barbershop to the 60'es and ending with modern methods of production and modern beatboxing. The history of barbershop is often something that is described as "something that started from America" and then just goes on with modern barbershop. This really filled an important gap and pitches names that I can use! Thanks!
My father...Fred Anton loved being in Barbershopping and was fundamental in the start of the Young men in Harmony program. My dads best friend was Gene Cokroft, Lead of the Suntones.
I used to be a member of the Alexandria Harmonizers...and one other group...introduced to it by my uncle who was one of the original barbershoppers...love the format...and the music! It releases so much emotion!
Your presentation really glosses over the fact that barbershop quartets came out of African-American culture. Wikipedia gets it right: "In the last half of the 19th century, U.S. barbershops often served as community centers, where most men would gather. Barbershop quartets originated with African American men socializing in barbershops; they would harmonize while waiting their turn, vocalizing in spirituals, folk songs and popular songs. This generated a new style, consisting of unaccompanied, four-part, close-harmony singing. Later, white minstrel singers adopted the style, and in the early days of the recording industry their performances were recorded and sold." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbershop_music
+Beardman29 Absolutely! Time constraints make for a limited view of all of our rich history. More detailed information about the significant role of African-American quartets in our history can be found in a few places: VIDEO: The African-American Origins of Barbershop Music, and Why It Matters, by Dr. David Wright bit.ly/1S54zDQ The Harmonizer - issuu.com/theharmonizer/docs/hzr_jan-feb_2015 VIDEO: The Future History of Barbershop, by Dr. David Wright th-cam.com/play/PLcwXdNVvSNbg02cbWGe05zSY50SEFowP7.html
One of those minstrels was Fred Waring. There's an early episode of his TV show from 1948 on here that shows him leading a minstrel show that someone uploaded on TH-cam, blackface, bad jokes, and all. Yikes.
Thank you! This video really helped me to understand America's storied--I hope we do not lose it--history and background barbershop quartets, particularly how it arose from African-American culture. This past Monday evening, I had the GREAT pleasure of trying to sing with the incredible/talented Northern Gateway Chorus of the Stevens Point Wisconsin Barbershoppers [www.stevenspointbarbershoppers.com]. Whether I will ever attain a level of singing/harmonizing that they will accept me as a member is an open question;->...
I loved this history of Barbershop quartets! Thanks so much! My folks loved it and as a kid I loved it, too. Still do! Love the Buffalo Bills!
Best documentary I've found. I'm working on a podcast about "modern" acappella, going from 15th century monks to barbershop to the 60'es and ending with modern methods of production and modern beatboxing. The history of barbershop is often something that is described as "something that started from America" and then just goes on with modern barbershop. This really filled an important gap and pitches names that I can use! Thanks!
Share the link with me when it's finished
My father...Fred Anton loved being in Barbershopping and was fundamental in the start of the Young men in Harmony program. My dads best friend was Gene Cokroft, Lead of the Suntones.
I used to be a member of the Alexandria Harmonizers...and one other group...introduced to it by my uncle who was one of the original barbershoppers...love the format...and the music! It releases so much emotion!
Enjoyed the history lesson. It is a great musicial style!
I'm realy happy I was the first to see this. I've been barbershoping for about 8 years now and didn't know the whole history behind it. This was cool.
These sounds of success has lasted centuries...
Its great to be a Barbershopper....speaking of if your in Grand Rapids,MI this weekend....they're show is happening!!!!
America did produce some wonderful styles of music. Shame the nation is near death now. 😢
Your presentation really glosses over the fact that barbershop quartets came out of African-American culture. Wikipedia gets it right: "In the last half of the 19th century, U.S. barbershops often served as community centers, where most men would gather. Barbershop quartets originated with African American men socializing in barbershops; they would harmonize while waiting their turn, vocalizing in spirituals, folk songs and popular songs. This generated a new style, consisting of unaccompanied, four-part, close-harmony singing. Later, white minstrel singers adopted the style, and in the early days of the recording industry their performances were recorded and sold." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbershop_music
+Beardman29 Absolutely! Time constraints make for a limited view of all of our rich history. More detailed information about the significant role of African-American quartets in our history can be found in a few places:
VIDEO: The African-American Origins of Barbershop Music, and Why It Matters, by Dr. David Wright bit.ly/1S54zDQ
The Harmonizer - issuu.com/theharmonizer/docs/hzr_jan-feb_2015
VIDEO: The Future History of Barbershop, by Dr. David Wright
th-cam.com/play/PLcwXdNVvSNbg02cbWGe05zSY50SEFowP7.html
One of those minstrels was Fred Waring. There's an early episode of his TV show from 1948 on here that shows him leading a minstrel show that someone uploaded on TH-cam, blackface, bad jokes, and all. Yikes.
Very well done (except "propagate" needs to be corrected in info above). Is this video another one of Grady Kerr's stellar productions?
Thank you!
This video really helped me to understand America's storied--I hope we do not lose it--history and background barbershop quartets, particularly how it arose from African-American culture.
This past Monday evening, I had the GREAT pleasure of trying to sing with the incredible/talented Northern Gateway Chorus
of the Stevens Point Wisconsin Barbershoppers [www.stevenspointbarbershoppers.com]. Whether I will ever attain a level of singing/harmonizing that they will accept me as a member is an open question;->...
Do we have permission to download this to a CD / DVD to use for presentations when internet access is not available?
So…. Where’s the beach boys?..
Love it!