To sing while sitting down is very difficult, it is why you usually see people standing to do it, the breathing required to sing and sit is much harder, than standing.
I think this is actually lip synced over a studio track. BUT there are several videos of him doing this at casual fan concerts where he does, indeed, sing it just as impressively while sitting in a chair. Amazing.
@@kmwwrench There needs to be a better phrase than lip synched - that implies he wasn't actually singing in sync with the recorded vocals while taping - yes, I am nit picking.
This gorgeous version of the song almost didn't get released. During lockdown, Austin was recording some covers for his patrons, but his lady felt his new channel lacked content. He wasn't at all confident that his version of the song was good enough but she went ahead and released it . By the end of the week, it had gained thousands of views and now has 11 million+ views. He says it taught him a lot about what people want, that a direct informal style gave the voice room to be enjoyed. I hope it also taught him to listen to the lady who not only loves him fit to bust but was responsible for a large part of his solo success and in so doing gave him a great boost to his confidence. Rumour has it that the slight shadows on Austin's face are the result of a black eye sustained during home improvements. Steven Martinez is a very accomplished arranger and producer, and produced Austin's originals for several years, including If I Met You Now, which really deserved to have as much success as this one. There is a stack of covers on Austin's channel which they created during lockdown. Why Georgia (John Mayer cover) is particularly successful, I think. I really enjoyed your reaction. Thank you!
AB have you seen the latest of Austin and Rob singing opera? Nessun Dorma...OMGOODNESS!! It's under Two Country Singers Try Opera....gotta see it!! This is so beautiful! Austin also nails Bring Him Home from LesMiserable
Thank you so much AB! Austin is PHENOMENAL! KILLS IT! Steven Martinez is Austin's business partner and collaborates frequently with him. These guy's are great! Austin has a fabulous voice and also is a great songwriter!. The whole band does this one too. Would you please add to your list from Austin "IF I MET YOU NOW" an original written by Austin "GEORGIA ON MY MIND"cover of Ray Charles " LET'S STAY TOGETHER" cover of Al Green I appreciate you and I'm sending love from South Georgia ♥️😃🍟
That song is beautiful beyond words. One of my all time favorites, and of course, the gold standard of it for me has always been The Righteous Brothers, but the I'm so glad I allowed myself to listen to Austin's version. Sooo very beautiful! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🎶 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
The Righteous Brothers had a big hit in 1965 of this classic song & it is one of my favorites. Sadly we lost Bobby Hatfield almost 20 years ago. He had a beautiful one of a kind voice. But Austin Brown did a very beautiful tribute of this song. Please also check out Home Free's version of this song. They just did it recently & it is a very beautiful cover.
What in the Finding Nemo?!!!! Hahaha. Yeah Austin can kill it for sure. I love their rendition of 10,000 something? It’s one where Austin and Steven both sing. Steven has a great voice too. Love your reactions AB! 🥰 Austin also just wrote Save the World…it’s a banger.
This is such a beautiful song and Austin Brown surely does it justice. So few singers can. His voice is wonderful. For me, I do prefer Hatfield’s version for the deeply emotional quality… that sense of just holding back until the end when it slips his control in a desperate cry. That’s what brings you to tears.
Austin Brown and Home Free are the "REAL DEAL" but you already know that....Austin also has sung a classic "At Last" by the late GREAT Miss Etta James, a legendary R & B songstress...it's in her key too....has to be heard by you bro.
This is by far the best cover of this song I’ve ever heard and it’s actually probably one of my favorite songs I’ve ever heard it’s way to get from Austin Brown he’s just way too good at this cover
i am loving your reactions. Home Free has a new song lead and written by Austin called Save the world that is amazing. Keep doing what your doing and that plaque will be there on the wall real soon.
There are originals on Austin's channel as well: "If I Met You Now", "Earn It" and Rest of My Life" among them and a wonderful cover of "Beautiful Soul". He & Tim Foust, along with 3 other songwriters (Chris Chatham, Jeffrey East & Ernie Hanks) and Laura Marion (a violinist) have started a side project "Sweet & Low Music Co." They intend to pursue it when they're not touring/recording/ making videos with Home Free and doing stuff on their own channels. There are a couple of live streams on y/t.
The whole group is amazing I've been addicted on them since the first time I heard them that Austin well all you have to say is Austin that's it Austin his expressions is innocent little face and he sings so effortlessly
Your right his voice and talent is on a completely different level. That was his partner Steve Martinez on the guitar. You should next listen to the Home Free version of this song. They pay homage to the original song which was a movie song for the 1955 prison movie “Unchained”. It is a completely different style (doo-wop) than the 1965 Righteous Brother power love ballad style. It is very very good. Thank you for your great reaction and you have a blessed day.
Just to remove any misunderstandings (!), Steven is Austin's business partner and good friend. I can't say I care for the Home Free version - you can have too much doo-wop, and I'd had enough after about 5 seconds. The result of the attempt to marry a free-form ballad to Tim's obsession with ultra-strict rhythm forms and a section of Austin doing the sky-highs was, to my ear, bizarre. The timing of the HF version also raised eyebrows, since this version was still in the first stage of the stratospheric hit it has become. Was the HF version trying to exploit Austin's success? Who knows.
@@patriciamcl54 Thank you for the clarification about Steve, I planned to put in business partner but forgot to. I still liked the doo-wop theme background it gave the song a different 1950’s feel. You have a blessed night
You're a pretty good singer too man. Quite a few times you were singing along with him and I felt like you were harmonizing so well. Have more faith in yourself brother.
What I like about this especially is that it’s simple and not overproduced so that his voice is the other instrument. That’s why one of my fav older albums is Johnny Mathis Fireside and Two Guitars(and his one voice) nothing else. Also I love Kenny Rankin. Peaceful, While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Also the late singer Eva Cassidy. She turned old classics into her own classics. Her voice is an instrument like this guy. Thanks for sharing this with us
"What the f..inding nemo"... new favorite AB quote... and very appropriate for how I felt listening to Austin just knock this cover out the park. Did you listen to him and Rob do opera yet? If not please do yourself a favor.
As I remember, Austin has a musical theater background - singing in all kinds of circumstances is regularly required, so his lungs, diaphragm, and vocal cords are something else!
Glad you posted this. But simultaneously MIFFED as can be! I was finally gonna be able to go see HomeFree in concert LIVE about 30 minutes away from me. BUT ... But I had already pre-committed to something I couldn't just back out of. As of 2 days ago... That other commitment was canceled... Just in time for the show to be sold out :(
Sorry to hear. That is frustratingly sad news. I will see them for my 2nd time tomorrow night. Hope you get another chance to see them soon. Have a blessed night
I have reserved tickets to Home Free 3 times. Twice canceled by pandemic. Last one I cancelled...exact anniversary of my brother's passing, with mother-in-laws passing imminent. Just hasn't worked out. It will, eventually.
The song means so much more when you realize it was written in 1965 - the Vietnam War was in full swing. Amidst all the death and destruction - all he wants to know is does she still love him. I'll be coming home - wait for me.
Please put this one on your List: Elvis Presley - Unchained Melody (Official Music Video) 2:31 This is not his last Filmed preformance from the Movie. This is Ann Arbor Michigan Live Audio April 24, 1977 4 months before his Death, (Best Vocal Preformance)
Okay, I call BS that was live if you would keep watching the video you will see kudos to castalucci and Austin they were just hanging out and practiced and practice and practice and practice. To perfection! Love you AB
You need to listen to Stevie Ray Vaughan best Texas blues guitar player. Any of these are good Texas Flood, Voodoo Child or life without you. You will be amazed at his guitar skills. He can play right or left-handed behind his back or behind his head
I know some home fries are gonna come at me for my comment I am paying no disrespect Austin he is a phenomenal singer 1 of the best in the business But this version to me is just okay I can close my eyes and listen to it and get feel good waves but My favorite is the original Especially when they use the original in the movie ghost. But AB's reaction to any music video is A must watch and repeat what because his reactions are Unique original and down right funny
