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This was Adam's amazing arrangement. They say it was the most complicated arrangement they have done.

Yes, our Adam does do some very complicated arrangements but this is why we love him so much. This song will never be the same for me. Now when I hear someone else's version , it just doesn't sound as good. HomeFree as usual took it to a whole new level. Considering how much Tim hates being cold 🥶I'm surprised that he stood there as long as he did. Beautiful rendition for me. Glad you liked it. 🎄❄☃️🎄

They do this live. You should listen to it. I think it would answer your questions.

When Chris covered the bass for Tim if they needed a really low note while Tim is singing lead in studio they would layer Tim in Of Course live Chris would do it. Although Chris sang baritone with Home Free he is actually a low tenor. Now that they have Chance it isn't necessary because Chance can get so close as to not make a difference.

This is one of the songs for which Home Free changed my whole appreciation. I think Adam's arrangement is the best arrangement of any Christmas song, ever. Never really liked it before, but now I listen to it all year. I just saw them do it in Mankato and it is just as mindblowing in person. I think we need more Adam arrangements. Happy holidays!

HF does tend to take a song and make it their own - no matter the genre. Their individual abilities give them freedom to play around with arrangements - and this one of Adam's is fantastic. They aren't limited by "we only have 2 tenors", "we only have 1 bass", "we only have one beatboxer", etc. , Yes, I'm sure Darren added some effects for the recording, but from what I hear it is as impressive in person. You will find many songs that they have covered that someone will say, "I never liked this song until now" about. For me it is Mary Did you Know?, but I do know for some it is this song.

Such an exceptional arrangement by Home Free's own wizard and incomparable vocal percussionist, Adam Rupp ⛄🪄🎄 And such a nice treat to hear Chris Rupp's smooth baritone getting some focus❣️🎼🥰🎶♥️

Really insightful reaction. Thanks for that . Home Free has certainly changed my appreciation for this song.

Such a good rendition and arranged by Adam. They don’t let him do too many arrangements as they say they’re too complicated. Love this song, love the setting. I’m surprised Tim’s low notes didn’t bring the ice castle down. Good reaction! Have a wonderful Christmas!🥰

There was a recent concert when Austin was sick and Tim took his high parts in this song. He went from way down low to way up high in a very short time. I saw the video and it was really something to hear!

Brilliant reaction. I listen to it six times at a go so that I can focus on every voice after the first run through.

I got to hear them sing this live over the weekend. It was fabulous. Great reaction.

I saw them do this live for their Christmas Concert. Adam Rupp arranged this Masterpiece. He did a solo and it was phenomenal. My son and I were very impressed. How could you not be?

This is absolutely Breathtaking.. There is nothing they can not do. Love you Home Free 🏡🆓..True Home Fries 🏡🍟

@Daniel Earnest -- Here's a Christmas present for y'all: It's a little known fact that Austin Brown, the top tenor of Home Free, is Rebbie Jackson-Brown's youngest ... yep, he's MJ's nephew.

I just LOVE your facial expressions with their musical magic...especially when Tim does his thing...lol

For me one of the best arranged songs, or perhaps the best, of Home Free. So impressive! The so great leads, the beatboxing, the bass, the harmonies, the sound effects, colors, etc. in such a beautiful but cold environment. When I saw and heard this for the first time, I did repeat it a few times. Just amazing.

I agree with Judy. I have seen them live twice and think seeing them live would answer all your questions. The only artificial thing that they use is Adam uses ( not sure what you call it) but he can put in one rhythm and it will repeat and then he can add another, He uses two mics

Definitely new vibes to the song. They are indeed super talented. And your reactions and analyses are very interesting, too. You picked up very cool stuff I hadn't heard. Good job.

Thanks for a great reaction !! This just might be my favorite Home Free song, and that is saying alot becasuse they have so many great ones. If you ever get a chance to see a Home Free Christmas concert, DO NOT miss it. I have heard this song live several times and it is unbelievable. Adams start is just so shocking and then the rest of the song is so Amazing and of course Tims low notes are physically felt. Your seat vibrates, your chest vibrates and I swear even your hair.

I just love love Adam's arrangement! A Christmas masterpiece !!!

Live that song is awesome. Tim's bass rocks the floor, cameras. Great reaction to this song. My favorite version.

There are loads of live (audience taken) videos of Home Free concerts - watch some of them (if you can't go to a concert) and then decide how many effects Adam Rupp needs. There are also live videos of his "drum solos" available on the net. Home Free's videos of "Mayday (live)" and "9-5 beatboxing breakdown" will also surprise you.

Yes, you are correct that they will use some effects on the studio version and they often will layer the studio version. But as you pointed out, it's still them, and their voices.

The most amazing version of this song. Adam Rupp arranged it and did an outstanding job. All the guys are just phenomenal.❤️

Another thing...Adam Rupp taught the rest of the members how to beatbox. So at their live performances you can actually see the others doing beatboxing. It thrills everyone in the audience. Also we look forward to Tim blowing out the speakers. He gets a standing ovation for that.

They sound just like this in person-their live concerts. Please go to a live concert or view one of their live concerts. They will sometimes go off on tangents during their performances so you can see that there is nothing added, it is their true musical talent. I have been to their concerts and met them. Extremely nice people.

It's been a while since I've watched this video (and their older classics) but I remember Austin's smile and the way he's bouncing throughout the whole song was adorable:)

This is what they sound like live in concert. Sometimes they use a looper, but not that much. Their live version of this can be even better.

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT WHEN THEY DO CHRISTMAS! GREAT REACTION!

Love your reactions, especially Home Free. Thank you!

Awesome reaction, mate. This, I think is my favourite Home Free song...from Adam's breathy percussive introduction & his amazingly complicated arrangement to Austin's brilliant highs and Tim's dragon breath lows. And the gorgeous harmonies from the other guys - & we hear a bit more of Chris too. That bit in the middle Listen to what I hear ending with Austin's E5 is amazing. Chris Rupp on his channel discusses this and said there was 4 different octaves from Tim to Austin. Check out his critique there. Absolutely amazing song.

He does it live. Amazing talent!

Props to Adam. And you couldn’t put a snow mobile on top of me too stay in an ice structure with Tim Foust he would bring the walls down on you. # HOMEFREE. ❤

Thanks Daniel and Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄🍟

when you ask about reverb i would take into account the acoustics of where they're filming... even if the raw vocals don't go into the video, you can't tell me that each of them in an ice tunnel wouldn't give that effect... in fact, i'd say they probably had to filter OUT some of the other guys echos...

The caverns created the echo. They've done an interview about the ice caverns. I love this rendition.

Amen! Finally someone realized it was Austin doing the pinging sound

WATCH THEIR BREATH, THEY'RE ABSOLUTELY DOING THIS HERE

Great reaction of such an amazing song. They have been doing this live on the Christmas tour, too as others mentioned. Incredible.

I love it... "Wait for it, there you go. Told ya!" Very nice!

Great reaction! I’d like to recommend Home Free’s “Auld Lang Syne”. It’s done in 5 part harmony so we get to hear Adam singing harmony. The gentlemen do an amazing job. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I am a committed Home Frie and there is always post-production going on in videos. Chris takes bass/baritone early then Tim takes over later. Producer Darren? knows how to get the be the best out of these guys!

We all have those reactions to Tim's lows and Austin's highs - every single time! This is now my favorite Christmas song......but only this version!! Joyeux Noel from Baton Rouge, Daniel! 🙂❤🎄

Damn impressed that you identified the low growl/fry and actually did it yourself! I just discovered this vocal thing recently and can kinda do it like you! Tim is awesome and if you ever get a chance to see live then better do it. Real.

Adam uses layering and loops to get all of that, if you go to a luce show he explains it all

All of these time stamps are for this video. 5:22 Tim growl G#1 7:38 Tim chest voice C#2 7:51 Time growl E1 until 7:56 12:12 Austin up to E5 13:11 Tim growl G#1 again Nothing but beauty and perfection from this masterpiece.

"Listen to what I say" in every octave known the the human voice @12:00

Great reaction man you should check out Home Free from 2012 singing joy to the world live 🤯

Merry Christmas!

Great reaction! Thanks and Merry Christmas!

Haven't seen anyone in the comments mention it yet, but Tim hits an E1 in this song as the low note.

Adam does all of the clapping with his mouth in every video. Go watch Mayday, plus put gloves on and try to clap. Great reaction.

Tim's right hand let's you know when he is going for a low note

All their recordings on the videos are done in the studio, and although they sing in the video, not lip sync, that isn’t the sound on the video.

There’s a video on their channel where Adam gives a tour of his home and shows us how he lays down some of the beatboxing tracks.

Nice reaction!!!! More!!!!!

Merry Christmas

Seeing this twice this month was so amazing. The floors rumble and then it just moves through your whole body 🥰🎅🎄

So, you're saying they have range....hehehehe

GREAT REACTION

THE MASSIVE SOUND IS REAL THEY WILL TELL YOU WHAT THEY ARE USING LIKE A LOOPER WHICH TIM SAID THEY USE AT THE CONCERT WHEN THEY DO MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW BECAUSE DOUING THE JAW HARP SOUND BECAUSE IT IS SO HARD ON CHANCES VOICE

Merry Christmas. That is the better version of that song I have ever heard.

first real low note is a G#1 sung in chest, second one is a growled E1 and the last low note is a G#1 sung in chest voice

I'm a happy camper anytime someone gives Home Free or Pentatonix a listen. Peace, Love!!

Definite reverb. Some layering.

Home Free are so awesome! Adam arranged this masterpiece. Love your reaction!

11:54 And you would have heard them all that way throughout, if you’d shut your pie hole long enough for a full sentence to be sung. Damn man!

I wish Adam would arrange more of their music. He has a gift for it. These 5 guys and their extraordinary and versatile talents and skills is almost supernatural. I wonder if they ever get tired of looking out into an audience and seeing all those "OMG faces" staring back at them. lol Their musicianship is masterful. This arrangement is so unique, complex and beautiful. Best Christmas music ever! Your reactions are always insightful and interesting. Thank you!

Chris Rupp is doing bass in the beginning & bridge.

Adam Rupp did the arrangement of this one. Enjoyed watching your reaction to this song.

I swear Tim is going to cause an avalanche! lol This my favorite rendition of this song.

Enjoy your breakdowns - new sub! Going through your Home Free now. Hope you’ll do more!

You are correct there is some manipulation of the effects, as I have seen them sing this live, and in person, but even without that stuff, it's still amazing and Chance fills in beautifully for Chris

14:04- that is a PERFECTLY stacked chord for a male a capella group... and WHY is youtube trying to tell me i spelled "capella" and "youtube" wrong?

Eight years ago they recorded in Minnesota where their sound engineer and current arranger lives and works, but over time Adam Rupp has developed his own studio where he produces his own percussion and sound parts of their songs. Obviously he uses reverb, but every professional sound producer uses reverb, even with live performances. During Covid, since group members live in different parts of the country, three of the guys developed home studios where they can produce their parts from home remotely with their recording engineer, Darren Rusk, in Minnesota. Rob lives close to Darren so he just goes to his studio. Rupp produces his stuff and works with Darren to put his part together with the others. The guys just give Rupp autonomy to do what he wants to do. During live performances Rupp does his percussion and sound live and works a loop recorder to record live on the spot to repeat recurring sounds he or other group members do for backgrounds during the song.

Homefree are my favorite. Accapela groups have to be way more creative than just great singers have too.

Ah, yes, memories of Tim's "gold" making my ear protest during the live performance... HF'S version does give it a different spin on the lyrics. My favorite version; nothing else like it. Merry Christmas!

Depending on what key they are in it’s either G#2 or Ab2

All of then can Beat Box even Chris Rupp

Listen to what I say.... Four octaves progressively. :-) Then the next "Listen to what... " line is all in the same octave. Clever arranging by Adam Rupp

ii see them whenever they're within 250 miles of me and go to their Christmas show every year in Branson. they usually sing this song at the end of their first set. Adam sounds the same live so i don't think there is too much alteration of his vocal percussion if any. however, i can't sing my way out of a wet paper bag so my observations probably don't mean that much🙄🙄

Thank you 😊 Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

You need to find a live recording of them singing it live......it would amaze you.

I think all quality beatboxing needs reverb/echo and fairly extreme EQ settings. Probably compression also.

Almost every video song is lipsinc over a recording that was cleaned and processed. This one was discussed in one of Chris Rupp's Home Free series You Tube shows. Nornally, each voice is recorded separately and mixed for best effect. Yes, i will get some hate for this, but this comes from them. That does not mean that they can't and don't perform all songs live. The may create recorded loops to fill out the sound, but you see them, mainly Adam doing this live as well. Recorded or live, all sounds are humanly produced. Recoring Engineering can be use to clean, strengthen or balance. GREAT SOUND AND BLEND IS WHERE HOME FREE STARTS. It is just a fact. You cannot engineer your way to a great sound!

Adam Rupp has the widest vocal range i would say

according to Chris, for recordings they usually overdub Tim on the lead and bass, however live is when Chris will cover bass while Tim had lead. Now with Chance, Chance can cover bass while time has lead...also both Tim and Chance hit low together and gives a very full sound they didn't have before Chance arrived.

Adam Rupp arranged this. Favorite Xmas song by them . I don't normally like Christmas music but I like Home Free's! One thing. Pretty sure you were tapping the pause button..or something. Static bits that stopped when you actually paused.

It's done by his coices

I watched a video Adam did from his home where he showed us around his recording setup he uses. He typically multi-tracks, so he'll have one track of him doing the snare part, one of toms, one of the bass drum, one of hi-hats, one of cymbals etc. Just like any recording he has a digital station where he can add any number of affects, just like 99.9999% of bands do that record. He's a good beat boxer for sure, but I wouldn't compare his live sound to his studio recorded sound, they are not the same. Anyone who thinks they are, just doesn't have big ears. Still, he's killer live. By the way, the audio your using on this sounds a little glitchy, poppy.

Yes Tim was at an E1 saying "listen to what I say", and where you talked about him doing a growl he was actually saying "gold"

I think Tim was trying to crumble the ice palace.

When he puts his hand and arm down like in Brothers in Arms and in this its going to be super low.

I have a question first. The Home Free songs that are remakes of iconic songs, do you have a reason that you dont, or haven't, listened to the original first? I'd like to suggest Elvira by The Oak Ridge Boys. The Oaks actually were guest performers on the track, and it makes me smile everytime I watch it. Also, one of the most loved songs of the 20th century, American Pie by Don McLean. Don also guested on this one. If you would, listen to Elvira (original) first. With American Pie, just research what the meaning of all the different stories. It is mostly about the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Richie Valanz and The Big Bopper. But, it also goes over some other things that happened in the mid 20th century, but it's in code.

Reacting and analyzing are two very different things. I like reaction channels, analyzing, not so much :)

Chris Rupp did a review (reaction?) to this. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zMMVRBt-LSE.html. Home Free has to perform the songs live, so they don't do a lot of tweaking in the studio. For a live performance, see ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--K5KI5DoAqE.html. And, if you want to know how low Tim is going, watch his "bass" hand. The lower his hand goes, the lower the note.

Austin does not do bottom. Chris

I have a great suggestion to you for reactions. This was awesome, by the way! Please check out a young Polish prodigy guitarist (percussive fingerstyle) Marcin. Absolutely mindblowing! Really good songs to start with would be Kashmir, Moonlight Sonata and Toccata & Fugue. He does all his arrangements and writes sheet music and tabs for them as well. You won't regret, I promise! Merry Christmas!

Chris said in a behind the scenes type video that sometimes they would record Tim on base even when Chris sang the part live