Renaissance Man and Bro React to Home Free - Man of Constant Sorrow 

My son and I went to see them live in a town near us. They were amazing. Adam Rupp the beatboxer does use a looper to be able to do all of the parts, however, they are actually him doing the parts. When Tim the bass goes low the place just rumbles like an earthquake. If you get a chance to see them live it will be well worth it for you. They also have Home Free History on RU-vid. There are 7 parts to it and it explains the trials they went through to get where they are today. Very interesting to watch these videos.

To hear Adam really get down on the harmonica watch their cover of Ain't Going Down Till The Sun Comes Up. It's on their Facebook page.

Check out Austin & Rob singing opera! Rob studied opera in college & had not sung it in over 15 years. Austin has a degree in musical theater & studied some opera too. Austin talked Rob into doing the video to show off his “hidden talent”. They sing “Nessun Dorma” and you can find the video on Austin Brown’s RU-vid channel along with some other covers he’s done & some of his own original songs. Please take a look! You’ll be impressed, I’m sure!

The one who left the group was Chris Rupp in 2016. He co-founded Home Free with his brother Adam Rupp in 2000. He left the group for other projects such as going solo, 7th ave with their sister Tristin Rupp and Cypress Fyre. Home Free has had several members. Rob joined in 2008, Tim in 2010 and Austin in 2012. The combination Chris, Adam, Rob, Tim and Austin won "The Sing-Off" in 2013 . From then on, only Chris has been replaced by Adam Chance (hereinafter referred to as Chance) This is one of the first Home Free videos I saw. The first was "Ring of Fire" which I loved so much and thought I could become a Home Fry. With this one I knew for sure that I am a Home Fry from the Netherlands. They are so good. Can really sing anything.. The Jaw Harp you hear especially at the beginning and end is by Chance. Also great vocals, good harmonies, the deep bass and incredible inhuman Adam with his no-monica. And let's not forget Rob's Doopiediedoopiediedo (or something like this😅) That's so great !

The live version shows them using a looper to sustain the beat box and the juice harp when needed. But it also has Austin join in with his vocal harmonica...it's worth checking our

Live is body rattling especially when Tim hits those lows! It's awesome! Adam does the no-monica and Austin joins him!!! Chance does the jaw harp or juice harp, live he does use a looper because to do it for a long time hurts his throat! They are amazing! 😊

You can see from recordings of live concerts that the use of the loop is explained and demonstrated, particularly with this song and Castle on the Hill, so people are quite aware of what is happening. You'll also see Austin doing a "no-monica" duet with Adam Rupp in this one. Like a lot of people,, this was the first I'd seen or heard of Home Free, and i found it such a profound experience that I devoured their entire back catalogue. Another thing that is remarkable about the band is that they can cater for such different tastes. There are of course die-hard Fries, who adore everything, there are those (like me) who don't care for anything too old-style country, there are fervent country fans, but an awful lot who just love good voices doing what they do best. You might find it interesting to listen to a couple of diversions from the HF path: first, Austin and Rob singing Nessun Dorma and killing it, and second, one of the most recent releases from the new album, Save the World. This is an original written by Austin (whose domestic happiness seems to have driven him to passionate outpourings in song) and one of his long-time collaborators, Andrew Tufano. For the first time, a piano is used to set the tone of the song and Adam Rupp plays the (real) synthesizer, so some a capella purists were not happy, but it is such a powerful account of redemption through love that it's hard to criticise too much.

They finally decided to use a loop machine on their live concerts (probably because even though he's taught the others to do some beatboxing Adam can't do all the sounds at the same time). Chris Rupp (Adam's brother) started the group with Adam when they were in college in 2000 and left the group to go solo in 2016. You should check out some of his music on his RU-vid channel. Like Adam (who doesn't like to sing lead) he's got a beautiful voice and is a wonderful arranger. Check out him and Tim doing Long Black Train and Angels Among Us. If you want to do some Christmas music make sure you check out Adam's arrangement of Do You Hear What I Hear. It's absolutely PHENOMENAL

There are several live videos from shows of them doing this song, you can find one on YT and see how they do it. They are as amazing as when they do the songs in the studio. I've been to at least 2 to 3 of their shows every year since 2016 and I do it because they put together such an amazing show and are so talented. I definitely recommend going to a show if they come near you, which they will, just keep an eye on their tour dates.

Fun reaction, guys! Loved it! Happy to see y'all back together again. Since it's now Christmas season, check out their "Children Go Where I Send Thee" they did with Kenny Rogers. Kenny invited them to do this for one of his Christmas albums a couple yrs before he died. It's a really fun, jazzy, toe-tapping version. RIP, Kenny.

So glad you are sharing this awesome group with your brother. This is one of the most popular Home Free songs. It was the first song I ever heard from Home Free & I was instantly hooked. It really showcases the talent of these 5 men (their tight harmonies, Tim Foust's bass & Adam Rupp's incredible beatboxing). They are my favorite a cappella group. This song is very old & is done in the bluegrass country style. It was used in the movie "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" starring George Clooney.

When both beatbox parts are going live they use a looper to continue the base beat while Adam Rupp does other sounds. They also use a looper for Chance's Jews Harp part.

They are amazing. It is amazing what they can do with their voices. They also have a great sense of humor.

The problem with telling reactors what to react to is that everything they do is amazing.

If you want to expand reaction to the Home Free "family" instead of just the 5, both Tim and Austin have their own "solo" channels where you'll find videos of them with others (not a cappella BTW). Tim is joined by Chris Chatham in a lot of them. Austin has Steven Martinez (guitar) or Sebastien Douyon (piano), and several others out on locations. Take the Night Off (with his lady Amberly), Earn It, and Off the Grid are my faves. Chance often performs with The Hound + The Fox, billed as Adam Chance featuring The Hound + the Fox, or vice versa. Tim and Austin did "My Maria" together with Sebbie, Chatham, and Tim's BiL Chris Marion on Austin's deck, and Jeffrey East joined Chatham, Tim, and Austin in Austin's shed/garage/whatever that space is for What's it to You. All wonderful!

The "low" guy, 5+ octave range. The "other" guy, the Ruppster's brother started the group.

This is usually the first song that people hear when introduced to the group.

With Christmas coming I strongly suggest "Do You Hear What I hear". Tims lows are outrageous.

Although Adam does use a looper now for multiple sounds that he has made, this is an older video and I don't think they used it back then. Helpful to know they ALL can beatbox (though not to the extreme level that Adam does) and Chase and Tim share parts back and forth when the other is used elsewhere, as do Austin and Rob spell each other.

So glad to see you (both) back! Wish your sister would reconsider being on camera - the more the merrier? 😆 Really enjoyed this - thank you! 🖤🍟

I can sing on this end. LOL When they do this song live, Austin does a harmonica duet with Adam! It's awesome. Thank you ^_^

My favorite part of this is when Adam, the beat-boxer plays the NO-Monica lol. Is it weird that I pet that crocodile on my computer screen every time I see it?

This such an awesome song. What can you say. It is Home Free at their very best! Love your reactions!

The beatboxer did the crackling and nature sounds✌️

The thing is Adam may be the main beat boxer but three others in the band beat box as well. Same way Chance fills in for Tim.

They have a live version of Dolly Parton's " 9 to 5", it is great and they all beatbox.

And Chance was singing baritone and doing the jaw harp via tibetan throat singing at the same time. He does the jaw harp on looper in concert.

They can all beatbox, so even if they layer for videos, in live performances others can hold the beat while Adam becomes other instruments. There is a live performance of 9 to 5 where they all show off their beatboxing skills. Although as mentioned in other comments I think they are using a looper more now.

Y'all catch everything! Love it! LOVE Home Free!

When they do this live they use a loop station for the drum track.

Elvira was arranged by Geoff Castellucci of VoicePlay. Tim, Rob and Chris Rupp have all guested in VoicePlay videos.

I am so happy I found you again! Need to check your library and make sure you've seen Adam Rupps drum solo live. I have seen them live and they are so fantastic and I did get to see the drums solo! At the Strawberry Festival in Plant City Florida. They are mesmerizing!

Austin also does the harmonica, and did it in a concert I was at last summer. Just for this song.

They do layer on their videos as well as live. Seen them twice and have tickets for a third. They are just as good live. And they admit at the beginning of their shows that they do layering on some songs.

Home Free is so good. Austin (lead here). He can yodel and also do harmonica. Adam is the beatboxer (freak of nature). He sings but only rarely. Tim, the bass. He has a 5 octave range. Rob (glasses) beautiful tenor voice. Chance (baritone) he was doing the mouth harp. When live Adam has a looper machine and will do drums or sounds and then do the harmonica live as well as Austin. I would suggest headphones when listening to them. It’s amazing. Try Helplessly Hoping, Brothers in Arms, In the Blood, Understand. Good reaction guys!

If you want to see Adam Rupp get down on the harmonica, you have GOT to see their cover of Garth Brooks Ain't Going Down Till The Sun Comes Up. It will blow you away. I'm not sure if it's on You Tube. They released it on facebook. I love when you are both reacting.

You should check out Voiceplay who is another one of my favorite acapella groups. A few to check out are "Dream On", "Nothing Else Matters", "The Halo Theme", and "Oogie Boogie Song"

Yes Austin is amazing!

Great t-shirt. Nice reaction. Stay well.. Go Jags!!

Peace, Love!!

You have to check out Do You Hear What I Hear... It has such a unique arrangement and is spectacular

They use a looper live ♥

you need to SEE them live, none of the live videos do them justice since most are done on cell phones from the audience, there are a couple that can give you the experience of the bass with the vibration of the camera that was set up on a tripod.

I would love to see you react to Kenny Rogers ft Home Free "Children Go Where I Send Thee" It is amazing. Love the reactions with your Bro.

Great review, I hope you review Take me Home Country Roads, may be one of their best.

🔥🔥🔥 MORE HOME FREE!! LOL

Yall would like there live version of 9 TO 5 they have a beatboxing break down in there fun

Just a note, the bass singer did not go as low as he is able to in this song.

hris Left bout 4 years ago and seems to be doing a lot of Gospel music,

No, Chance did the harmonica!

Adam chance never gets the credit he should. He actually goes a full octave lower than Tim does.

The original was 150 years ago dudes.

But they do not autotuning or electronic enhancements other than layering some tracks

New sub for more Home Free. I also recommend checking out Voiceplay.

To provide context for my remarks, know that I have a YT playlist of over 300 reactions to this cover. 1. I was surprised, given your expertise, that the Home Free audio was muddy. Noticably muddy. 2. I have a simple pair of criteria to judge the reactors of this cover. The best reactors in my playlist notice immediately that Adam does not have a harmonica, as did you. And the best reactors also note, as soon as convenient, that the bass, Tim, drops an octave in the chorus following his solo. You might have noticed that, but you didn't say anything about it. Other than that, your reaction was pretty good.

Way to drag your brother down your journey

Multitracks.