What is totally mind blowing there is video of them singing this, live, off mic at the Ryman. The crowd was so quiet you could have hear a pin drop. Yes, you would really enjoy their version of American Pie. When Don McClain got his star on the walk of fame, he asked Home Free to come and perform part of the song for the crowd. When a legend like that wants to you come and sing their song for a crowd that has come to honor them, I don't think there is any higher compliment than that.
I grew up listening to CSN & had their album with this song Helplessly Hoping. Absolutely loved them & their harmonies. But I must say since I discovered Home Free they more than do justice to all the songs they cover. And this song is perfection to me with the 5 part harmonies. I can't say enough about how great these guys are & humble while still staying respectful to the original song.
I’m agreeing with all the suggestions, and would like to add “I Can’t Outrun You”(5 part harmony) and “Butts Medley”(shows their fun side). “End of the Road” is a must for your HF journey.
This sing is so well done by Home Free. If y'all react to Brothers In Arms next...maybe you would like...Hillbilly Bone...Butts Remix...Friends In Low Places...for a bit of fun. Thanks for a great reaction.
You are completely right. I've heard them sing off mic standing maybe 4 ft i front of them. They don't need anything but their voices. How fun that your dad is now also a fan! Y'all really should go to a concert together to experience this awesomeness live. Of course the tightness and fullness of the harmonies of some songs are not quite up to the studio versions as the guys also move, and in the studio they had more than one to to make it perfect, but when they sing a song specifically to highlight their harmonising skills it's fast and beyond the studio version. What makes their concerts special is that first of all they call them parties and it is. They are true entertainers and they mix the awesomeness of their music and talents with connecting with their audience, with jokes, banter, questions and you leave feeling uplifted and at the top of the world. It's why many of us keep going back for more. They just change us, moved us into love and joy, and it's worth traveling, costs and the time over and over again. Great reaction, guys! Looking forward to the next one! 🥰🙏
For their just harmonizing with no beat boxing or other percussion sounds, listen to "How Great Thou Art". Adam Rupp sings a line by him self and the setting is as breathtaking as their harmonies.
I agree with a number of other commenters that "Brothers in Arms" is another cover of theirs with a similar intense harmony of 5 voices. I would also recommend "End of the Road" and go out on a limb and say that it may even eclipse "Mayday" on your ranking list of HF songs.
Oh they’re so good. This is one of my favorites. The harmonizing is off the charts. This was Chance’s baby (he’s the first singer). He directed it. Another one he directed is I Can’t Outrun You…it’s tremendous. Lots of bass. Another tremendous one with lots of bass is Brothers in Arms….amazing! Great reaction boys!!! Have a good week. 😍
I am so glad y’all reacted to this one! It’s one of their best! Since you mentioned “The Hobbit”, you will love the collaboration of Peter Hollens and Tim Foust on “Misty Mountain”. You will be blown away again. Peter has a large following on RU-vid. He’s collaborated with Home Free a few times, and many times with Tim, and also with Chance, I believe. Also, check out The Hound _ The Fox with Tim, or Chance.
The original of this song was sung by Crosby, Stills,and Nash in 1969. These guys had several hits through the 70's. CSN songs are tailor made for HF, because they were known for their cool, tight harmonies. (Since you guys love great harmonies, you might want to check out their most iconic song, Suite:Judy Blue Eyes.) HF certainly hit this one out of the park!
How Great Thou Art, and ANY Christmas song will bring you more of these harmonies. Brothers in Arms is fantastic as well! Your reactions are priceless!!
You should give Brothers in Arms a listen. It's almost haunting, gut wrenching and gives you something to think about. Another one would be Misty Mountains (Peter Hollens featuring Tim Foust). Misty Mountains and Brothers in Arms are both mesmerizing. As you've come to realize, you can't go wrong with Home Free. Adam Rupp has several drum solos on RU-vid. The list goes on-and-on. Enjoy the journey!
I belong to a 30-voice men's chourus. Most of us are from Wisconsin, and we have problems matching vowel sounds. Now, consider the fact that you have two guys from Minnesota, one from Texas, one from Alabama, and one from Georgia, and they all BLEND so perfectly!
That song is over 50 years old, the original by Crosby, Stills and Nash. They did harmonising to the max. And the Home Free cover is, in it's brilliance, a respectful bow towards the original.
I love watching you guys reactions to Home Free, They are my favorite and you guys make my day with your excitement and banter. Cracks me up. Seriously though Home Free has the tightest harmonies I've ever heard. Thanks again
You must watch Brothers in Arms and How Great Thou Art... fantastic harmonies. For special highlight on beatboxing, try 9to5 Breakdown or one of Adam's drum solos. I don't know how he can go that long without breathing!! Enjoy your reactions and welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole, what a journey awaits you.
Love this study in five part harmony and like others, it's just too dang short. This was Chance's project, he came up with concept and directed it. I agree that Brothers in Arms is another beautiful 5 part harmony selection. You also might try Misty Mountains by Peter Hollens and Tim Foust.... Tim's bass rattles not only the camera but your soul
Awesome reaction guys!! For a comic song that HF does try Butts Remix. Yours, or Heaven, When a Man Loves a Woman, American Pie. Whatever songs you choose to do. There all great 👍
New subscriber here! I’m a metal/alt music lover but I have a soft spot for Acapella. Love the harmonies. Home Free really has those harmonies nailed and they’re all super talented as stand alone vocalists too. BTW... I was browsing your channel and didn’t see any Voice Play! You MUST react to them. They’ll blow your mind. 💣 💥 Not Just their harmonies, BUT their creativity and production. They’re theater kids so they really tap into that. I’ll be watching you guys! 🙌
It is insane how talented Home Free is! I have been a fan now for almost a year and they have come to be my favorite group! Their sound and style is so special including their personalities and sense of humor. It is on my bucket list to see them live one day, I pray they come to California soon. Great reaction, you both are definitely Home Fries. lol
This song will put shivers down your spine absolutely breathtaking Adam Chance your voice is Heavenly.. absolutely beautifuly done Home Free. Love you my Boys 🏡🆓🏡🍟
All these parts are recorded separately. They have access to Melodyne, so synchronising onsets is trivial. Bands like Home Free are certainly great, but 75% of this happens on the desk.
And just think there are soooo many more that you havnt reacted to. We are here for it we love seeing people fall on love with these guys. Butts remix is next you guys have to a fun one.
Thanks for your enthusiastic reaction to one of my favorite Home Free music videos. Am new to your channel. Good to see you've discovered Home Free. I see you're only six songs into your Home Free journey, and you're already discovering that these five guys absolutely never disappoint; they just keep getting better! They've just released a couple of love songs for Valentine's Day: Make You Feel My Love and Unchained Melody. Both are wonderfully sung (of course!), and both videos will surprise you.
If you Dad knows the history of this song, have him tell it to you. If not, it was first performed at Woodstock in 1969, it became a song of the event. Listen to the lyrics and you'll understand. Yes, Home Free has elevated this song to a classic.
American Pie will totally blow you away considering that they perform with the original artist that wrote the song. Anything they do will blow you away.
I can’t get enough of you guys reacting to Home Free!!! 🙌. There are so soooo many songs and videos for you to watch. My absolute favourite is Sold! But Woman, Amen/Female is another one to be amazed at. I’ve been lucky enough to have seen them live quite a few times here in Europe and if you get the chance you really should go to one of their shows. Happy Swedish fan here!
There are more groups like this. Pentatonix are the club mixers, Voctave is the family friendly group, HomeFree are the country boys, and Voice play are the theater kids.😁 They all are wickedly sick talented!😍
This is my 6th time watching your reaction. The harmonies are out if this world. Another good harmonizing selection is "Seven Bridges Road", hope you react to it. Love your reactions💖💖
I don't mind telling you, i got so excited when i saw a new Home Free reaction from you guys!! I love the way you react to their videos! Keep em comin! Subbed!
Home Free are great. Glad you guys are enjoying them. When you're ready to find another amazing acapella group to react to, you really need to check out VoicePlay! They tend to be a little more theatrical than the others, but they are amazing too. I would recommend listening to We're good, Hoist the colours, Go the distance, Queen in 5 mins, or True Colours (which is a bit like this one in that the beat boxer is singing instead - no perc)
In a behind-the-scenes video of one of a European tour (just before the Covid lock-downs on travel) Adam Chance is sick. Just before a show, he explains that he's going to gargle with whisky - that it won't help in the long run but he just needs to make it through the show. The answer to your query of what do they do if one of them is ill . . .
