Check out my reaction to Home Free's own Tim singing The Sound Of Silence with Peter Hollens next! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DRCVnkZ_RBw.html
"This song was actually written for Austin. Even though it was written in the sixties..." Truer words, Sir, were never before spoken. Austin absolutely slayed this song. I believe it was Tim who encouraged him to record it and he was not wrong!! Thank you once again for a fabulous reaction and analysis!
Yeah, I recall hearing Tim say somewhere that he'd basically wanted Austin to record this since Austin joined Home Free. But I think the timing, with Austin having gone through a heartbreak, a time of loneliness, and then finding the right woman, made this emotionally more powerful because he understood it deep down.
@@SirHairless It took Tim almost 5 years to convince Austin to sing it THANK YOU TIM 🥰🥰and thank you SirHairless for your fantastic reactions much love and respect from Denmark
This is the best musical analysis of this performance that I've seen. A couple of really good vocal coaches have reviewed it but didn't go into the depth that you did on the background vocals. I'd love to see your analysis of how Home Free treat Brothers in Arms! I think it's better than the original, and it makes me cry every single time. Also Austin singing solo the song Bring Him Home from Les Misérables. Have tissues. It's powerful and emotional.
Austin was in the studio alone with the sound person and his lady Amberly. The others were each tucked away in a studio corner of their homes in Nashville, Minneapolis, and Los Angeles. And they all sounded great in the sort of re-birth of a classic treasure of a song.
In a interview right after this was released Tim gave the camera a naughty look and said -- in 9 months lets see how many babies Austin helped make 🥰🤣🥳i didn´t check but my guess A LOT much love and respect from Denmark💌💌
Love this!!! Austin's wife, Amberly was just on the other side of the camera and he was singing this song to her. It's one of my favorite HF covers - so glad you reacted to this one, Sir! Have you become an official Home Fry yet? We've always got room for one more!! This reaction was good filth, as always! xx
Thanks so very much for your superb (as always) reaction and analysis of this beautiful HF cover. I've "heard" this many times but will "listen" to it differently going forward.
Austin's then girlfriend, now wife, Amberly, was in the studio with him and he was singing to her. This is such an amazing version of a beautiful, classic song. I just saw Home Free live and they are the real deal in their talents and personalities.
Luv your reactions. I have an amazing ear for music and hear all those different things in the back ground. So now I'm learning from you what pitch, note, or other things are called. Thank you! And of course, Home Free nailed this.
For sure, everyone is blown away by how strongly Austin comes in from the very first note. People’s jaws kind of drop because he’s already off to the races. And of course he never lets up for his entire lead vocal, propelling this to a stand-out rendition of a truly immortal song.
Until I discovered your channel, I never thought I'd navigate so far into the a cappella universe as I've been doing by your side during your amazing reactions/analysis. Your admirable talent and lovely charisma inspire me to open up to new musical experiences and I thank you very much for that!
Thanks Maria! Hopefully you're enjoying this acapella journey with me 🎶 And by the sounds of it from the recommendations I receive, there's a LOT more out there to discover!
@@SirHairless Yes Sir, I imagine how massive your list of recommendations must be at this point...😅but I have faith in your ability to keep the excellent work that we love to watch! The most important thing is that you continue enjoying yourself and having fun during this process of musical discovery with us☺
I enjoy your reactions so much. Im a musician myself, i find myself once again finding more appreciation for a song watching you. You dont even have to say anything to even start off with...watching you, i know know exactly what your catching by those tiny little movements of your face, (an eyebrow lift here, a small cheek wrinkle there, etc) and head...you are obviously hearing the same thing that i am. Your breakdown of the music is so refreshing! I look forward to more of your video reactions!
I'm dating myself here but I remember Percy Sledge's original version. Thought it was quite good back then. I will agree Austin does it justice. Great reaction as expected.
'They were writing this for Austin, even though they were writing it in the 60s'. Best summary of this version I've heard! Would love to hear your thoughts on their version of Helplessly Hoping.
Thanks for your analysis. Austin did a fabulous job of this classic song. Loved Percy Sledge's version, but this was taken to another level. I think it is also better than Michael Bolton's version. And remember this was done during quarantine, so the guys weren't even together. The backing harmonies are great, along with Tim's bass. And Adam's vocal percussion is outstanding. Drummers have often commented on just how realistic his sound is. This is why these guys are my favorite a cappella group.
I always loved the late Percy Sledge's original (not so much Michael Bolton's cover - I thought it rather over-wrought). The writer of the song had been through a bad break-up and Percy sings "I gave you everything I had". Austin's (now wife) Amberly was in the studio (that's who he's looking at) and he sings "I'll give you everything I've got". Great reaction!
I absolutely love your analysis of all these videos!! For me, (even though I love all the vocal groups) I believe their arrangements and chosen chord structures are what makes HF stand out from all the other groups. My favorite songs of theirs regarding harmony and chord structures are: How Great Thou Art, Helplessly Hoping, Bless The Broken Road, Amazed, I Can't Outrun You, and Brother (although the funny and cute video may distract you from the amazing vocals), just to name a few. In How Great Thou Art, the ebb and flow they incorporate, their choices of dissonant notes, and Tim going all over the keyboard is just incredible. Thx so much for doing these.
Austin and Adam killed it. Love all the supporting notes. Yes, this was done during Covid so I thought the use of the tvs was clever. Austin sure does amazing runs. Good one SH! 😃🥰
I'd say Austin got his point across, huh!?! Percy really put it out there and made the song "known". Bolton covered it in the 80's and everyone went haywire over it -- yes, it was very good where many thought it was an original. LOL -- Then here comes Austin -- says, Let me show ya this! Loved it! Be Safe
Austin was in the studio in Nashville, while the rest of the guys were at their homes. Tim had been bugging Austin to do this for a while. rumor has it that Amberly (Austin’s lady from Stargazer Lilies Trilogy) was in the studio while Austin was singing, so Austin could sing to her.
What an amazing analysis. I don't know how much time you put into these analyses but it seems as if you grab all of this analysis out of midair which proves how well you understand music and its intricacies.
Thanks! Most of the time-consumption of these videos is actually the editing A 10min video takes about 1.5 hours to edit, and a 20min video will take around 3 hours to edit. The raw filming itself usually takes around 30-45minutes? Obviously it varies from video to video, but these are ballpark figures So the final product you're seeing now is the recording with all the gaps etc cut out, to make the videos as short as possible for you It's the only way I can get in all the info without making each video a mini-documentary 😅
This is such an awesome version of this song. Austin killed this. I am sure Percy would be so very proud. The background singing and beat boxing were par excellence! Love your reaction! ♥
"Folsom Prision Blues" is the best HomeFree Lockdown song for a reaction IMHO. With Peter Hollens, they did a nice version of U2's "Still Havent Found What I'm Looking For" that is very choral and might resonate with you.
Folsom is on my list! It's one of the more frequently recommended ones for sure And something tells me I might be getting round to the U2 cover fairly soon ...
@@SirHairless This week is Valentine's Day. They usually release something special for the fans on certain days, so if you see a new release this week, check it out. It's part of the fun interactivity of the community.
I do so wish they would do the original song, not the plagiarized Folsom Prison Blues. The original Crescent City Blues has a very different feel that would be so well suited to Austin's voice.
Thank you for your very enjoyable analysis and reaction I truly do enjoy it. This is my favorite songs that Home Free does. If you get a chance Austin's version of Bring Him Home is next level and Home Frees Unchained Melody is fantastic. I will definitely check out Tim's and Peter's Sound of Silence that you reacted to it is one of the very few that I have not seen yet.
You have the best reactions. So informative. Thank you so much. I love these guys they are incredible. And even when they're live they can knock it out of the park. You can feel Tim's base through your butt on those low notes.
You're right. It's Austin's song. 😄 He extends, lingers on, many of the notes beyond the original, which gives it even more emotion, I feel! Then took off up into the stratosphere there at the end, which reminded me, a little, of some of Dimash's 'Cherry On Top' ending's. But Dimash's kind of smack you in the face, with 'Wow!', whereas Austin"s just smoothly flowed up and back down so naturally, that our ears say; "Yup! That's how is should end." Good to shout out the Beat Boxer, they often don't get enough cred. The thing I love about these very excellent a capella groups is how individual ego's step aside to ensure each members' talent gets to Shine! 👋👋👋 { You are a very skilled teacher BTW Tailored to this viewer level, and Inviting those so inclined to deep dive and learn more about key compositional elements. }
I very much look forward to you videos. Always makes my days better. Please when you can, analyze home free's version of brother's in arms. Exceptional good filth in that song and great for a Tim fan.
As usual, great review! If you are keeping on with Home Free (which I am fine with lol), please have a look at Helplessly Hoping or Unchained Melody. Thanks!
Thank you Sir for your reaction. IMO no other Acappella group can outdo #Homefree. It’s the harmony that makes this band so unique and tight. They just can’t be beat in harmony. I’m a lover of a cappella and their vocals are so rare. Just beautiful and amazing. Thank you.
Love to watch your face throughout the reaction, and then your breakdowns are so informative and enjoyable! Thank you so much for another Home Free analysis.
Without a doubt, your music analysis of any video is the the most comprehensive and musically intelligent of anyone I have ever seen on RU-vid! That is not intended as slight to any of the other wonderful professions I have watched, but you sir, are genius/savant level! Thank you so much, I really have learned a lot and throughly enjoy your channel! 🤗❤️
Thank you for the clear and so precise analysis of an extraordinary version of such a timeless song. All your reactions are brilliant, because of your knowledge, sensitivity and passion for music. Thank you Sir! Greetings from Porto.
Austin nailed it. He gives himself completely here and also plays very well with the cameras. The great harmonies, deep bass and the unbelievably freaking good beatboxing/vocal percussion/vocal sounds finish it all off for me. I think it sounds perfect because of all the different beautiful voices. I grew up performing Percy Sledge which I already loved. Then came Michael Bolton's performance where I couldn't say it was better. But this one from Home Free certainly is.
I know you have a soft spot for Tim, and who doesn't, but I'm so glad you got to this one to really appreciate Austin's talent as well. This is IMHO the absolute best version of this beautiful song. Can't wait for you to do Brothers in Arms, Unchained Melody, and so many more. Don't forget to check out their albums So Long Dixie and Dive Bar Saints which are predominantly originals. Love your reactions.
As always, a great reaction and analysis. Your analysis gives me an even greater appreciation and understanding of all the intricacies that go into making this song so moving and the amazing abilities that Home Free has in making their rendition seem so effortless. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us.
Austin almost sang his face off in this one! What an amazing high range! Would love for you to check out some of their originals on their Dive Bar Saints album or their So Long Dixie album. Most songs on both albums are originals (some written/co-written by Tim or Austin or both or maybe with other artists). The title track of So Long Dixie even has a 6th person playing guitar beautifully. He’s a long time friend of Tim.
💣💣 ... Boooom ! Thanks for getting to this one Sir Hairless. I have been looking forward to your analogy of the background singers. Austin soared on this exceptional song , like we all knew he would. I remember during the Covid isolation that I worried about music being forgotten , or diminished, or being overly produced. Then .. I saw this group project ... and I was pleasantly relieved that music lives on. Artists find a way to make magic, even from large distances. You will have a great experience when you react to Home Free's "Sea Shanty Medley" that they recorded from their homes during the Covid years. Your reactions are very honest .. that is what I like best. The honesty on your face , and your honest words about the creativity. Thank you very much for helping us understand the chord changes and decisions made in these songs. Maybe , you can do "How Great Though Art" soon. Bravo Sir ....... 💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣
@@SirHairless it is clear that you are a Home Fry ! I am excited about your reactions to more Home Free diddies, but mostly for "Blue Ain't Your Color" and "Helplessly Hoping". You do such a great job with these breakdowns , thanks for your guidance. 🎼🎼🎩🎼🎼
🎶🧤🧤🧤 ... in case you have not figured it out yet , Sir Hairless , we need you to react to "HELPLESSLY HOPING" , the Home Free masterpiece from the Crosby, Stills, and Nash masterpiece!! .. TY in advance. . 🧤🧤🧤🎶
This was such a nice version of this song. If you want another quirky example of their quarrantine songs, check out “Quarrantine”. It’s really funny and very beautifully sung.
You are completely right. This song is perfect for Austin. As usual, Home Free chose the perfect person to sing the lead. And your analysis is very detailed as well which is why I love them so much more than many others floating around RU-vid. The Sounds of Lockdown is a great album. The music is as awesome as ever, despite that most of it was recorded at home and the videos are, too, mostly done by themself at their respective homes. The most complicated home shot video is probably Meet in the Middle. It probably took ages to shoot and then fit everything together.
I always love your reviews (that seems a more fitting word than reaction, in your case). Excellent, excellent, excellent. Thank you very much. I'm heading in Tim & Peter singing Sound of Silence...one of my all-ti 😀
Sir Hairless Dude, we can always tell when you like something. Your facial expressions give you away. You can tell that you are looking for things to explain so you're concentrating on the words and music but the joy in your eyes and face tells us that you are really enjoying this. Also, like a previous commentor, I don't really understand music theory either but sure do enjoy listening to you explain it. LOL
You really would enjoy reacting to their version of Trace Adkins "i can't outrun you" the video is one you'd enjoy breaking down. Chance takes the lead & he also directed it as well.
Yep! Our boy, Austin, just knocked this cover right outta the park. Always LOVE your reactions!❤ Thank you! Now, you should check out their cover of Need to Breathe's "Brother" & their Collab with Lee Greenwood & the Air Force singing Sargeants, "God Bless the USA". Greenwood is the original artist. As for another original, "Playing with Fire" is smokin' hot!🔥
❤️ I guess we are now officially in Valentine week. Such a classic! Austin’s clear and clean voice is perfect for it. I appreciate his soulfulness and not overusing crazy wild runs. It feels just right to me. Love the sliding notes, again, just right. Thank you SH. 🤗
Great reaction, as usual. I'd love to see you react to Austin sing "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables. He really gets to show off his training. One of the best versions of the song I've ever heard. ❤️
I do enjoy your analyses. With this song, particularly, it helped me to understand why I enjoy Home Free's version more than the Percy Sledge version I was dancing to in the late 1960s!
This is one of my favorite HF songs. It's said that Austin had his lady Amberly in studio with him so he was singing for her. I was listening to "Come Along" by PTX the other day and thought you might like that one. It's not in the Avi era so maybe when you get to it.
Your analysis (... es... what the heck is that in plural?) are brilliant. They make me see the music, not just hear it. It's almost uncanny. In a good way. From now on I have a new post on my bucket list, and that is to hear you analyze a Swedish trio called Dirty Loops. They are three of the best musicians I've ever seen/heard. They have managed to make 'music for musicians' work for the general listener. They combine pop, funk, jazz, fusion and gospel seamlessly, sometimes in the same piece. They play with rhythms and cord progressions until your head spin, but still make it catchy. It's been a musical journey since I found them a couple years ago. I'm guessing your list of requests is a mile long, but please put Dirty Loops on it. Seeing your deep understanding of music, I think you will appreciate what they do. If they don't make it on your list, listen to them in private. Finding them is like finding a pot of musical gold. I would recommend starting with Work Shit Out Next To You Breakdown World On Fire Hit Me Sorry for the rambling. And I promise I won't haunt you should you not complete my bucket list 👻 Thanks!
Thank you so much Ah yes I've received Dirty Loops as a recommendation before - so they're on my (ever-growing) list 🎶 Thank you for not threatening to haunt me
Is this when I admit that I went to a Michael Bolton Concert?!?! 🤔 No? 😬 okay. 😂 Love this song and now Austin and Home Free can lead the way with it. Austin is spectacular with this song! Not an easy song to do but they do it beautifully! T ✌🏻
Hello Sir mais uma excelente reação. Fico muito, muito extasiada com sua sensibilidade musical, seu conhecimento, seus primorosos comentários, tudo envolto, com certeza, em muito estudo e dedicação à música. Wowwww ❤❤❤🇧🇷
Tim Faust has his version on his channel as well and I think you should listen to Austin and Rob sing Nessun Dorma it is on Austin Brown's channel instead of Homefree's
Sir Hairless, You have commented several times about the harmonica being vocal or real, keep in mind they are vocal and please react to “Man of Constant Sorrow “. Thank you.
They did a great job on this song awesome voice is amazing! Since we’re almost Valentine’s Day be sure to listen to Austins original compositions of stargazer lily… Three individual songs that were written of a man looking for love, finding love, and keeping his love! Try to listen to all three songs in the same sitting! Austin is great singer/ song writer! Listen to their funny releases for the last two Valentine’s Day… I swear… And make you feel my love! No overly complicated chords but quirky sense of humor!! Nice reaction! Thanks for using the hundred square chart again!!
