This a favorite of the Home Fries! It’s the most requested song for Tim and Austin’s side project, Sweet +Low. Their accompaniment is provided by Sebi Douyon on keyboard, Chris Chatham (also an a cappella singer), and Tim’s brother in law, Chris Marion. Chris Chatham is also in Sweet + Low. Chris Marion shows up to their performances sometimes, too. Sebi is an accompanist for Austin frequently and has a small studio where Austin does a lot of recording. These guys surround themselves with amazing talent! You should check out Tim’s solo work, particularly Will You Still Live Me Tomorrow/Stay!!
Lol Tim actually did "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" on his *Pieces of Me, Vol. 1* album! 😉👍🤯 He not only sang every part on that entire album 🎶, he did all of the beatboxing/sound effects including the animal sounds in that song! 😳😁😂 That whole album is ridiculously amazing. ❤
The other guys are friends of Austin and Tim. The one with the glasses is Tim's brother in law, the guy playing the key board is Austin's friend who plays piano in his videos and Chris is an old friend of Tim's. Tim can sing 5 octaves but has a deep voice when he talks.
Great song and reaction, guys! Just a little tidbit of info: On Tim's "Pieces of Me" solo doo-wop album, he actually does a cover of The Lion Sleeps Tonight - it's spectacular! And yes, that was Sebastian in Austin's video.
If you bring Sweet & Low (Austin & Tim) to your backyard, we are ALL coming! Tim said the backyard concerts were a post lockdown, pre concert stop gap. Just an opportunity for socially distanced live music. I think they will still come and perform if schedule permits. Glad you reversed the headphones, its crazy-making. Two good songs to start off the day.
I actually remember the original of "My Maria" by B. W. Stevenson in 1973. Always loved this song. I was not familiar with the Brooks & Dunn version. I really loved this performance by Tim & Austin & the other guys. Liked Austin singing in his lower register. I don't think I have ever heard Tim sound so clear & crisp in his upper falsetto range. Who would ever believe that he is a natural bass who can drop down into the basement depths. Wouldn't it be cool to have these guys perform for you at home?
You should check out Tim's solo work, especially his cover of, "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow / Stay". That will blow your minds. Another one is Home Free's cover of "Mayday." Love your reactions.
So you're a Virgo. That 'splains a lot! Another backyard deck performance that I love (on Austin's channel) is his duet with Chris Chatham doing Eric Clapton's "Change the World". Chris has a long history with Home Free, and is a full-time member of their second band "Sweet and Low Music Co.".
This is one of my favorites!! Austin and Tim together just sounds awesome and when austin comes in ……wow! And it’s always a treat when we get to hear Tim go high! At the concert I went to last year austin was sick so Tim did all of Austin’s high tenor parts! He has a sick range! I’m not sure if Jillian has heard any of the songs where Tim goes high! The look on her face told me she hasn’t!
This was probably pre-recorded, and they were singing to it, they’re good like that. But it could’ve been live. Cicadas generally start in the evening, and you can tell the lighting change from the song to the outro. It’s getting dark and the cicadas were making their noise. I’ve heard them do this live a few times at those Backyard Bashes they are talking about. It sounds just like the vid. When Tim entered the room for the event, he was talking and it’s just crazy the deepness of his voice. Then when he’s singing he can go from the lows to the highs, and it’s crystal clear. Amazing!
Austin credits this as a Brooks & Dunn song but their version is a cover as well, the original was recorded by B. W. Steven's in the mid 70's. All 3 versions are really good.
This was filmed on Austin's deck that you see him building in his Earn It video. If the camera had panned to the right you would have seen the beautiful pond that is in so many of Austin's videos. The third vocal here is Chris Chatham, a long time friend of Tim's. They were in Blue Jupiter together. I think any of Austin's solos with a key board is with Sebastien Douyon and any with a guitar is with Steven Martinez, his one-time roommate. Note: the Austin Brown t-shirt Tim's wearing is no longer available. I wanted it when I first saw it but had to wait for the end of the month to order it and it was gone by then, never to be seen again. Dammit!!
Jillian, you ain't heard nothin' yet! You really need to listen to Tim's doowop songs like "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow/Stay". Jeremy, I really enjoy your technical points and the headphone situation would drive me nuts too, not a Virgo tho'. Yes, Sebastian is Austin's friend/pianist. Chris Chatham is Tim's friend and Chris Marion is Tim's brother in law.
I love to hear Chris Chatham play, and they all harmonize so well together. Sweet + Low is a great band with several other artists. I’ve even seen Chance join in! Another great choice for today. I love Home FrYday too!!!
Home Free seems to do such a plethora of my favorites. 😍 My daughter's middle name is Maria (after her g-ma), so of course ive always loved this one. Now Tim & Austin do it this awesomely... yeah.🎉 Im so glad y'all do these. ❤❤
I always love watching your reactions, thank you! All of Home Free as a group and also the solo projects usually do a recording of the songs and then sing to these recordings on the videos but for the sound the recording is used. Unless it is labeled as live recording of course.
It's almost a shame that you two are so young that you've never heard the original of this (and a lot of other) really good songs from the 60's & early 70's.
This was taped on the back deck of Austin's house (he built it himself) and has a bunch of different songs & singers recorded on it ('Dock of the Bay" is terrific). Austin & Tim have another duet of "What's It To You". Chris Marion (far left in baseball cap) is the brother of Tim's wife Jenika.
Jeremy your so funny about your headphones. This was filmed in Austin's side yard and yes Chris Chatham has sung with them many times. Chris Marion is Tim's wife Jenika brother. Sebastian Douyon plays keyboard for Austin. Really enjoyed watching your reactions to this song.
I love this and their side project Sweet & Low. Thanks for the Home Free reactions. I used to be a lyrics person but since I started listening to Home Free I have no choice but listen to and try to figure out the harmonies , backgrounds and arrangements of every song I hear now.
Such a fun song by Austin and Tim! I like hearing about the technical side of things. It gives me a greater appreciation for everything that goes into making music. Thanks guys for another Home FrYday!
Thanks, Jeremy and Jillian! I am really enjoying your HF Fridays. Jillian should join you on all your reactions - she is such a delight to watch. This was another great reaction. Regarding the cicadas, they don't usually come out until dusk, and the video looks like it was filmed while the sun was still pretty far up in the sky. Could be that by the time they did the outro, it was dark enough for the cicadas. I don't think Tim or Austin would present something live if it weren't actually live, but I could be wrong. Anyway, I enjoyed watching you guys, and have subscribed. 🙂
This is one of my favorites, one because it’s a kind of more casual having fun, but with Sebastian, Chris C. and Chris M.! I love hearing Chris Chatham sing and he also plays a mean guitar 🎸! Really love Tim doing the high part in this one! One of the reasons it is a favorite, plus I have always loved this song! And Austin! Well, no more to say about him!😂❤ Good to see you both, great reaction!👍👍
Hahaha you’re such a audio nerd Jeremy! Tim was just showing off his 5 octave range for ya. Chris on guitar is a long time friend of Tim’s and he’s written songs with Tim and he played guitar on So Long Dixie with Home Free. I saw them in concert and Chris came and played guitar on that song with the group…it was awesome. That’s the deck that Austin built on his house during the pandemic. It shows up unfinished when they sang Moonshine. Sebastien often plays piano/keyboard for Austin on his channel. They’re all so good and Austin and Tim and friends formed another group called Sweet & Low where they tour in people’s backyards when Home Free is not touring. 🥰😄😍
The same day that this was recorded, Austin recorded a fabulous cover of Signed Sealed Delivered with Sebi, Chris Chatham and Jenika Marion (Tim's wife) on vocals. Then he killed Neon Moon with Chris and Sebi. You need to check these out, though you might find Neon Moon too sad for your tender heart! Sebastien is indeed the pianist on so many of Austin's home recordings, but is also a great arranger and producer. These days Austin records his Home Free stuff at home in his own studio and leaves Sebi to send it through. You can hear his awesome ability as arranger on Empty House, which was sent to Austin as a demo. What these guys did with it has to be heard to be believed. The composer hasn't revealed her name, so it's on the ResurrecSis Music channel. Possibly the best thing Austin has ever done and confirms many people's opinion that his true genre is blues.
After you mentioned that, and when I listened VERY carefully, Chris's guitar was at the back left CORNER of my head. I can hear the discussion - so, we have 2 world class tenors and a world class bass - who should have the high line? I see others have told you about Tim's do-wop album and Lion Sleeps Tonight - he let it slip that he did a video for it when they were in OR this summer. I know Austin and Tim have the capability to record at home for HF, and Sebi does work in Austin's studio, so it could have been pre-recorded, but we do know they are excellent live. You could watch Tim's 2023 Birthday Brunch (Sweet & Low) for a live version of it - there at least one video out there.
The are dropping a song every week so far for the last 4 weeks that will be on their new album that is being released this month! The one the are releasing today is awesome. I have never before been sure if what the lyrics were because they aren’t clear in the song. But first time listening to “Cruise” sung by them I could hear every word
Lol, there are fan videos out there of Tim singing The Lion Sleeps Tonight with The Alley Cats, another acapella group. Once at one of Tim's birthday bashes, and another time at someone's home, where there was an actual lion cub!
Tim has a 5 octave range, remember. To really hear the awesomeness of Tim, you have to hear his do wop solo album where he does all the acapella layers himself! He has many videos on you tube: Will you Still Love Me Tomorrow/ Stay, In My Room ( my favorite) is stunningly beautiful, Since I Don't Have You are just a few of them. His duets with Peter Hollens (they have an entire album) will amaze you. Misty Mountains, Greensleeves, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Blackbird, Fire and Rain, and Sounds of Silence are just some of their creations with walls of sound that will mesmerize you. Peter and Tim will lay down 100 plus Tracks of their vocals which will create a vocal experience you won't forget! Peter is an amazing arranger with well over a billion view on you tube alone.
Hey Jeremy & Jillian (sp?)….. I’m a Virgo too. Very OCD about certain things, really picky about other things and don’t care much about some things. 😂 I know absolutely nothing about music, except what I like and what I don’t. Can’t carry a tune in a bucket with two handles. I can tell you when something isn’t pleasing to my ears. Does that mean it’s off key or whatever? Not really. Just an old lady who knows what music I like. I’m always here for your Home Free Frydays! Love you two!❤
I love this version of the song! - and yeah the cross mix with the guitar and keys is disconcerting - I flip the headphones :-) -- err Earthsign Capricorn here lol!
That's what happens when there are two high tenors singing, but the bass decides to do that high harmony. LOL Sebastian was on the keyboard, Chris Chatham was on the guitar, and Chris Marion (Tim's brother-in-law) was on the bass guitar.
Jeremy, I know you don't like country, but this song is by one of the greatest country duos of all time! Brooks and Dunn. Please watch the official video for Brooks and Dunn, Believe!!!
I never noticed that the sound came in reverse to the video 😅. Have you reacted to What's It To You by Austin, Tim, Jeffry East and Chris Chatham (it's on Austin's channel). If not, you definetly should check it out. It's awesome and has lots of Tim grumbles (and some high notes from him).
I’m curious how you got started in the sound engineering field. Several decades ago I thought I had the ear for it but didn’t know where to start. Now I’m old and lazy and just appreciate the magic others perform for us! 😊
I think I'll make a video on this - very commonly asked question!! The short answer is, I went to CRAS in Phoenix for audio engineering school. Once you graduate, they help connect you to opportunities. Here's the CRAS website if you are interested! www.cras.edu/
Hey there! Jeremy covered at the start of this channel , here you go! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tphzDzoiF4o.htmlsi=mV5gpyAV-jMtIF-C
Maybe my massive hearing loss, thanks to the Army is beneficial in this case, I couldn't discern this difference in perspective to save my life! It's just great singing and playing to me.
I believe this is prerecorded. They are masters at lip synching. There is a second guitar part you can hear and when Austin is clapping and snapping you cannot hear that. I think it would be a tall job to get that amount of cicadas so completely out of the mix. Former recording and live engineer here, btw.