
Every year thousands compete in the world's greatest singing competition - that you've never heard of. AMERICAN HARMONY journeys deep into the ultra-obsessive, zany, and heartfelt world of competitive barbershop singing, where passion is equaled only by raw talent, and the reward is not fame or fortune, but simply victory. The film focuses on four quartets vying to win the International Championships of Barbershop Singing, in what turns out to be the closest and most controve... (Full plot summary below)
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Every year thousands compete in the world's greatest singing competition - that you've never heard of. AMERICAN HARMONY journeys deep into the ultra-obsessive, zany, and heartfelt world of competitive barbershop singing, where passion is equaled only by raw talent, and the reward is not fame or fortune, but simply victory. The film focuses on four quartets vying to win the International Championships of Barbershop Singing, in what turns out to be the closest and most controversial victory in its 70 year history. Max Q is the heavy favorite - a superstar quartet comprised of former Champions. Looking to upset them is OC Times (The Heart-Throbs), Vocal Spectrum (The Rookies) and Reveille, an aging foursome who that has been together for 30 years. In total, fifty quartets duke it out for the coveted gold medal, while facing the pressures of quartet life - from big egos to brain cancer and everything in between.
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| Chicago ReaderReece Pendletonif you can get past the cutesy mugging and preening onstage, you may find the true creative talent refreshing. |
| St. Louis Post-DispatchSarah Bryan MillerThe documentary gives too brief an introduction to the basics of barbershop and doesn't tell us how most of the singers got hooked. It does capture the intensity and the personalities of the competition -- and it makes us care who wins. |
| Playback:stlSarah BoslaughAmerican Harmony is the Pumping Iron of barbershop quartet singing. |
| User ReviewDavid WAmerican Harmony is a great movie to open the window so others can see what barbershop music is up to. Most folks still think of barbershop music as 4 guys and striped vests singing "Buffalo Gals". Most choruses and quartets are taking popular tunes and singing them in a four part harmony. This movie gives you a quick view of how they got together, who they are, and what Barbershop Harmony Society is all about. I loved it and you will also even if you are not a barbershop singer. |
| User ReviewBob CAmerican Harmony is by far the best film ever produced depicting the true barbershop quartet experience. The groups featured are the cream of the crop, the best barbershop quartetting has to offer. Several of the members of those quartets hold multiple gold medals. You will come away with your eyes opened to how far quartetting has progressed over the past 70-80 years. Barbershopping is not what you thought it was. |
| User ReviewChris SBarbershop quartet singing isn't about handlebar mustaches and candy stripped tuxes with straw hats anymore! This movie takes you into 21st century barbershop. Like everything else in life, you either have to adapt with the times or find yourself irrelevant. American Harmony shows us that Barbershop Quartet singing is DEFINITELY adapting with the times! You GOTTA see this, even if you are remotely into accapella music! AWESOME, funny, enlightening, entertaining! Go see the movie and then go join a local Barbershop Harmony Chapter!! Keep the tradition alive! |
| User ReviewJohn PThis movie is a great 'inside' look at the incredible singing talent that is devoted to the only true original American musical art form. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the journey thru the competition format and seeing the groups share their love for the music and each other. If you like 4-part harmony, you're going to LOVE this! |
| User Reviewpaul wThe movie captures the excitement and the incredible artistry of the Barbershop international competition. A thoroughly uplifting experience. |
| User ReviewTalitha HReally enjoyed this movie. It gave you a real feel of what barbershop harmony is. If you like music - you should see this movie! What a great way to spend some time with your family or even go by yourself to have some good wholesome entertainment. |
| User ReviewEmily OA wonderful look into the world of barbershop singing and boy is it heartfelt and true to life. |