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reaction seems unrealistic. Yes tim henson and marcin are extremely advanced players and I love their music as well. but your reaction was as if you were at a concert or listening to heavy metal music. Great points but I think your reaction could have been more subtle instead of high level concussion head going out. This was inspired by GOAT and was inspired by the year of the dragon as thats when marcin was born so it only serves right that tim henson features in this piece. Keep up the good work tough.
Dire Straits brilliance is evident in creating a pro veteran, antiwar song. Home Free’s stunning version focuses on the lyrics while Mark Knopfler’s guitar weeps.
This quickly became my favorite song on the album. The ending is an angelic choir backed by a pipe organ. I truly appreciate your reaction and analysis.
It's nearly impossible not to be emotionally affected by this. It's so hauntingly beautiful. A master class in 5-part harmony. The original by Dire Straits is totally different. In fact, when I went to listen to it I initially thought I'd clicked on the wrong video. This arrangement was created by the Finnish group Club for Five. Their version is also worth a listen. It has a different feel because it is mixed male and female voices with instrumentation.
Im a real fan of Avi Kaplans voice. One of the most beautiful of anyone singing today imo. His full album has some glorious examples of his range and songwriting abilities.
I could see you were so deeply affected, emotionally, by this video! I had no idea that it would affect you so deeply. It just shows your humanity and that you care deeply. It is a beautiful piece of art, to me! It is hauntingly beautiful, and their best video yet, even though there have been a few that have come so close. One of my favorite parts in this video is the echos. It always gives me chills.
I have never made it past Chances first verse before I start crying. I loved your reaction and then analysis. After that emotional roller coaster, You owe it to yourself to go down their sillier side now. Maybe Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget (Tim original), Brother ( great message with Larping thrown in. ). Or, really silly and try Butts Medley/Remix. 🎶💕
If this song almost broke you, you might be careful with their Vince Gill cover "Go Rest High On The Mountain". It is a beautiful song and a soul crushing video (not the church sessions version which is also excellent, but doesn't have the power of the music video).
I’ve never been able to watch this one through without a vale of tears. I think that what you said at the start is well reflected in this song. All the hell, stupidity, and even some beauty. ❤️🎶
I always liked the Dire Straits version, but I only got really interested in this song through Home Free. (Although I have to be honest I think Dire Straits guitar playing is phenomenal) Yes, this version of Home Free will send shivers through your entire body! This is so emotional. Beautifully sung by Tim and Chance, but the background and harmony of Adam, Rob and Austin is also so beautiful. It looks like a choir or actually a kind of church organ sounds. And the whole setting of the video is just amazing. Simple but with so many details that makes it so profound
Home Free treated this presentation with a high degree of respect, it was very sobering and intentionally dwelling on those who have given all. Also, pointing out the desire for PEACE not war as those fighting are put into harm’s way by those who are making the decisions that take the lives others. Their video was well done, simple but very purposeful in the reflection of those who gave all and reflecting on those still serving. Thank You Home Free!!! ❣
We were all deeply affected by this song. Many wept openly while listening and no shame to them. Tim and Chance, as they stand framed by the windows, invoke the image of the MIA-POW Flag. It also makes them look ghostly as if they were phantoms of soldiers from battles past.
You are such a beautiful soul and do not ever change. You are so authentic with such a big heart. Just hold that love in your heart and don't let the outside world get to you. Blessings to you!
Regarding your comments about the rise into the light in the lyric "its written in the starlight" I am reminded of the visual at the very end of a video you have reviewed -- Disturbed's Sound of Silence, when the sun rises behind the ship of musicians approaching the shore where the silent people stand
Isn't it amazing how you can get lost in the parts that are just harmony -- in their complexity and beauty and, as you say, unified strength -- and then comes an incredible solo? And then back to the world of the harmony. Loved your analysis, and your deep emotional reaction.
I love that you can verbalize the emotions that music evokes. I hope Home Free gets an opportunity to listen to your reaction - they will appreciate it!!
The song speaks to themes that we all can relate to, including the horrors of war, the camaraderie that develops among soldiers, and the deep bonds of brotherhood that form when people share a common experience. Brothers In Arms was released on 14 April 1985 by the British rock band, Dire Straits.
Now you know why we LOVE these guys. Whil I like PTX and other a capella groups, for me there is no one who conveys messages and emotion like the Home Free. You will learn on your journey (should you continue it) that there is much more like this to be experienced,
"Everybody Walking This Land" by Home Free is one of the best descriptions of who they are, hope you feel inspired to react to it at some point. Thank you for sharing your heart and soul with us. Home Free's version of this song always hits me like a gut punch, it literally leaves me breathless.
One of my favorites of theirs. You spoke so wonderfully and eloquently. You are the only reactor I’ve seen who seemed so pained by this song. I’ve had soldiers in my own family and it is painful to think of the battles. My grandfather survived WWI thankfully. He was gassed by mustard gas in the Ardennes. It affected his voice for the rest of his life. My father, brother and nephew have all served. I’m proud of them all. Loved the humming, the echoes and Tim and Chance’s solos. They looked like ghosts in the windows. 😪
I Still think ya need to follow up checking out some rob/austin, and austin solo with a tim solo song and then chance. Id love to see ya watch tim foust doing will you still love me/stay.
I read through the comments before adding my own and find they have already stated what I wanted to say. The fact that your listeners are taking the time to really express heartfelt and insightful thoughts shows me what a profound effect you are having on people who watch your reactions. Thank you for sharing your own emotional journey through this beautiful song and through your life experiences. You express yourself with such beauty and honesty that you seem to have the heart of a poet. This song, as sung by Home Free, is one of the most touching expressions of the tragedy that is war. Your reaction/analysis perfectly summed up the reasons it is so great. Gail L.
DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR HF is what you need to react to next to recover from Brothers in arms. HF's arrangement for DYHWIHear is one of my favourites and I paricularly enjoy how the video edit matches the energy of the arrangement and you need to pay attention to who is beatboxing when. Chris Rupp also sings more 'lead' in it, with Adam front and center in the video for a change. I usually listen to this song six times in a row so I can follow each singer's journey through the song, because there is just so much going on all the time. Withe regards to Brothers In Arms... Wow! What a reaction this arrangement and topic drew out of you! You know HF is going to put their stamp on the cover they do, but they pack such a punch with their beautiful diction and harmonies. It's such a bonus that each of them is able to feature as lead vocalist as well. I've basically given up on following other groups, because HF makes me laugh and cry in equal measure and after listening to HF, other mainstream artists just don't hit with the same intensity anymore. I am glad you were able to compose yourself after that emotional experience and l'm really glad you posted your reaction for us to appreciate. Thank you I really enjoyed your take on their performance and arrangement for this classic.
Kudo's to you for being willing to be so vulnerable! War is a nasty brutal business, and the experience of going through combat with your brothers in arms generates the closest bond between men that can exist. More even than marriage. You've saved each others lives over and over again. The tragedy is that the soldiers on the other side are guys just like you for the most part. Almost always there is someone in power who's decided that they want something they're not entitled to and won't back down. Sadly, we have to fight them, and men on both sides have to die for someone else's greed or power trip. Now, as an antidote to this song, I suggest reacting to Tim Faust's solo version of Why Do Fools Fall in Love! (with puppies!). Tim sings all the parts! There's just nothing not to like!
I'm always impressed at the control Tim has over his voice, even when he goes so low. As for the song, Home Free is unapologetically patriotic and has opinions about politics, religion, etc. They have even lost "fans" because of those opinions, but they won't back down from how they feel, especially Tim. I know you would love one of their quarantine videos called Everybody Walking This Land. Please make sure to watch Tim's message at the end.
There are no winners in war. I have always been a fan of Dire Straits, but think Home Free did an excellent version of this song. Tim's natural breathy bass was awesome along with Chance's smooth baritone & loved it when all the guys were doing 5 part harmonies. Who would believe humming could sound so good. They gave it a very solemn feeling. I love that they don't overproduce their songs. These guys are my favorite a cappella group out there.
This was a powerful reaction. Your thoughts after the song seemed to be what you thought we wanted to hear. It wasn’t the harmonies or the ah’s, it was your feelings. I know you warned us ahead of time. I loved your analysis of their performance. You should check out the original done by Dire Straits. Have a great 🌞day. 🎶 Cyd
You need now to explore the other side of HF - when they let lose and have FUN - 😅big time. As good as they are to make you emotional they are equally good at being ridiculously funny while still being still perfect musically - Butt remix, Country fried pop medley, All about the bass, Brother.... You will cry again but from laughing this time... 😅😅😅
It hurts to see you hurting.❤ Respect for your doing this reaction , Home Free are the best and are honest in their support for this songs message.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Wow! Such a beautiful and heartfelt reaction! Thank you for just speaking from the depths of your experience. You are quickly becoming one of my favorite reactors, honing your skills as a presenter and reactor. This song never fails to bring me to tears, and I’ve listened to it hundreds of times. Perfect.
