What's equally amazing is that they were in 5 different locations in 3 different cities because of lock down. I love the fact that they continued to put out content during the pandemic using their phones and home recording equipment when bigger name artists were bitching about not being able to go to the studio. The HF rabbit hole is such a fun place to explore. You should check out their version of Do You Hear What I Hear. Adam arranged it and it's PHENOMENAL! I never particularly like that song until I heard this version and now it's one of my favorites.
I find that Home Free does that with quite a lot of their cover songs, bring them from angst to joy, and it's beautiful. They do what they do from their hearts save it shows, it's heard and it's felt. This is how this song was always meant to be sung as far as I'm concerned. Thanks for the reaction. 🥰🙏
Technically, you're correct. But really, Home Free has a knack for making every cover their own, with wonderful arrangements and novel harmonies that shouldn't work but do. They can send a message without being preachy. Hell, Butts Remix - they took out the sleaze and kept all the fun. How many artists out their do beautiful renditions of a song combined with a video full of humor? They're goofy and never take themselves too seriously. Their collaborations with other artists showcase their talents while giving the original artist center stage. How many times have they taken a song you absolutely cannot stand and make you like it against your will? They've done it to me four times now, and I'm not alone. They each have innate talent, polished by decades of hard work. They can drop a new cover and it becomes a classic the minute it debuts - think "Do You Hear What I Hear?" How often do you think of a song, and the first version you think of is Home Free's? That, my friend, is an upgrade.
@@GaiaOne You're preaching to the choir here. I've been a fan for more than 8 years, have supported them on Patreon ever since, have seen them live 18 times in 8 different countries, have written many blog posts about them, turned reactors onto them, am the creator of more than one Facebook fan group, and I like literally every song they cover more than I like the original, even the originals that were once favourite songs. Yes, they do upgrades, but it's still a cover because they are literally, and technically, covering a song that already existed before they did it, which simply means that it's not an original song that they are the first onea to record. The upgrade is not about it not being a cover, in fact it HAS to be a cover for it to be an upgrade or there would be nothing to upgrade from. The fact that many of us think they do their covers better than the originals is a personal choice, taste and opinion. It still is, and will continue to be, a cover.
Austin's background is in musical theater, so yeah. He has skills in emoting aside from the fact that these guys all take an immense amount of joy in performing and putting out fantastic music. His voice is so beautiful and strong he could knock drones out of the sky. The background harmonies and Tim's bass were on point. Adam's beat boxing is always next level and this killed. Thanks for a great reaction.
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. This is why these guys are my favorite a cappella group. The only lineup change was Chris Rupp the co-founder (with brother Adam - Beatboxer) left to pursue a solo career & Adam Chance replaced him in 2016.
These guys are just simply AMAZING! They sing all genres, mostly country but some of the other reactors didn't care for country until they listened to Home Free. Welcome to the rabbit hole 🕳. Enjoy the trip you won't regret it. Loved your reaction
This was during the Pandemic so they were quarantined at their homes (Chance in Los Angeles, Tim & the lead here Austin in Nashville, and Rob in Minneapolis and Adam Rupp in Mankato, Mn. Austin just released an incredible version of "Georgia on my mind". Their latest, dropped last Friday, is a cover of the Doobie Brothers "Listen to the music" and it's mind blowing
When I first heard this song was going to be covered by HOME FREE, I knew it was going to be my favorite version. Everytime Austin looks into the camera, I smile and wink lol
You would like their version of "unchained melody" your Aunt would enjoy it as well. Another one they just released this weekend is a Dobbie Brothers cover of "Listen to the music"
And Austin Brown released his cover of Georgia On My Mind just a few minutes later. And one from his other YT channel The Beauty and the Bass with is ladylove Amberly.
I was amused by the on screen comment that when Austin squints something new is about to happen. Nobody else has mentioned it. I picked up on it in a much older video, "O Holy Night". When he wrinkles his nose (my interpretation) it is a signal to hold on to your hat because he's about to blow it right off your head.
Austin put his girl friend by the camera and every time he looked at the camera he was singing to her, that is why he was smiling so much. This was done during quarantine the parts and video were recorded from the singers home locations. Home Free has about 200 videos to choose from on YT. Couple recommendations: cover of Dire Straight’s - BROTHER IN ARMS & cover of John Denver’s TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS. Thank you for the great reaction and you have a blessed day.
Austin and Amberly hadn't been together for long and were absolutely loved up. So the joy in the performance was real. But I think there was also a new confidence in his own abilities, which was bringing him a lot of happiness.
Got me with Jan and Marsha. Ha! Yes, Austin surely knows how to work the camera. I got the first flash when I watched Man of Constant Sorrow and he does that look down, look up thing at the beginning. Nice. The supporting vocals and the beatboxing are fabulous, too, as usual.
Austin Browns girlfriend was in the studio with him while singing this. He was looking at her :). Awesome video, guys!! Great reaction 🎉I love Home Free😊
Austin really did an amazing job with the song. The guys in the background did a great job with the music. You can't go wrong with any song you pick. Thank you for a great reaction.
I respect Percy Sledge's version as the original; nice soul presentation but lacks any warmth (IMHO). Michael Bolton brought much more soul into his version--it really gives you the idea he is feeling it personally; it is the version I've had on my playlist for decades. But--Home Free's version? Austin's high notes are every bit as amazing as the others. And ALL completely acapella?!? With their harmonies and Adam's vocal percussion too?!? No solo act is ever going to best their version as far as I'm concerned. Theirs is now what plays on my regular playlist. In my opinion, Home Free OWNS this song now❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️ Home Free has been such a great gift to all of us--especially their extra efforts in providing us with excellent music/videos throughout quarantine and the difficult days of isolation we all dealt with during the pandemic. Their creativity in producing the "quarantine" videos--and their commitment to continuing to provide new entertainment throughout (even though they weren't even in the same state!)--has brought along many HF converts. Got to ❤️❤️❤️ Home Free!!
Home Free is the real deal. This was during Covid so I thought the tvs were clever. Austin and Adam (beatboxer) killed it. Home Free is country but they sing all genres. They’re super talented and sing a lot of covers but also write and sing their own songs. They are known for their tremendous harmonies. Try Helplessly Hoping, Brothers in Arms, I Can’t Outrun You, Love Me Like That. Good reaction Ken!😀
The original members from "The Sing Off" are basically the same except for one. Tim Foust is the bass with 5+ octave range, Austin Brown is the high tenor, Rob Lundquist is the tenor with the smooth soul sound, Adam Rupp is the vocal percussionist who also sings tenor and is a co-founder of HF. Chris Rupp was a baritone and also co-founder of HF with his brother and he is the one you see in older videos usually wearing a hat. He left around 2016 to pursue other interests and has his own reaction channel where he talks about a lot of the older videos/songs and also has a history series about the founding and early HF days. Adam Chance (called Chance to not mistake with the other Adam) came to HF after Chris left and he is a Baritone/Bass but also has quite a range. He was the bass for his previous group and can cover for Tim when Tim takes the lead. Tim and Chance make a great rich lower sound that fills out the sound.
Chris Rupp has videos out with Cypress Fyre and he and their sister Tristin are one half of 7th Ave. Their Uptown Funk is really fun and I'm totally in love with their mashup I Kissed a Girl in the House of the Rising Sun.
I enjoyed your reaction. Please definitely share this with your aunt and anyone else you can think of. Home Free deserves all the recognition they can get!
I found these guys just before Covid hit. I am a Home Fry (fan) and they got me through the Covid fiasco here in Idaho. These guys will enrich your life. Thanks for your reaction! 😁👏👏👏👏
This was a quarantine video. They made an entire album during the period with several videos. I strongly suggest "Down to tge Honkeytonk" and "Meet in tge Middle". Both really excellent. These guys are unmatched. Great reaction, auto-subscribe.
Lovely reaction, I enjoyed hearing your thoughts and your non-pc jokes were hilarious. Austin's flirty eyes coupled with that gorgeous voice can make me forget I have children older than him...
The original was by Percy Sledge. Michael Bolton did a cover of it as did a lot of others. I wasn't a particular fan of Bolton's rendition (I thought it rather over-wrought). Thanks for reacting to and providing your analysis of Home Free's version!
Great reaction! I agree about the attitude. Austin’s delivery of this seems to admit that he’s completely under her spell and enjoying every minute of it. 😊
Adam "Chance" Ray (Baritone).replaced Chris Rupp in 2016. That's the only change since the year they won "The Sing-Off". Austin Brown joined in 2013 but I don't think anything older is likely to cross your radar.
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Totally agree with your take on this. It is rather joyous, like he's proud to be in love and ready to do anything for her! You've got to check out their latest release, "Listen to the Music"! Loved the reaction! Thx!
Fun fact about your comment about your PC jokes ,after they released this Tim Foust the bass said with a naughty smile - now lets see how many babies Austin just helped get born
Great reaction, really loved your comments !!! This guy, Austin Brown also has a solo channel that you might find interesting. He has a degree in Musical theater and would love your reaction to his performance of "Bring Him Home " .
The more you listen to Home Free, the more you'll find that EVERY song they do, they "own". They put their spin on it and it always comes out great. I enjoyed your reaction and would suggest other Home Free songs like Mayday, End of the Road, Unchained Melody, Crazy. Listen to the Music... a variety of genres and all great songs.
Since the Sing-Off competition (~2013), they've only changed one member, Chris Rupp, baritone to Adam Chance, baritone, around 2015. They had a bunch of changes before that with mostly the Rupp brothers as the main constant, but I haven't seen any videos from the pre-SingOff era. There may not be any readily available.
According to Percy Sledge (the original version and the songwriter), the inspiration for the song came when his girlfriend left him for a modelling career after he was laid off from a construction job in late 1965. Released in 1966
During COVID, Austin Brown (singing lead here) and TIm Foust both started releasing solo content in addition to their Home Free content. They both have some really good solo content out there if you want to add that to your Home Free journey at some point.
Tim Foust (bass) is from Texas; Adam Chance (baritone/bass) is from Alabama; Austin Brown (high tenor - lead on this one) is from Georgia; Rob Lundquist (lead tenor) and Adam Rupp (beatboxer) are both from Minnesota. Austin spent years in college trying to nullify his accent, when he joined Home Free they told him to stop trying. If you want to hear that accent uncensored, watch the video of his original song "Earn It". If you'd like to see the result of his and Rob's classical training, watch their video "Two country singers try singing opera".
I second your take on this and have commented on other reactions that Percy's version (which I grew up on and loved) was angst and Austin's was joy (which I love even more). Home Free was founded by the Rupp brothers, Chris and Adam, around 2001. The current members have been together since 2012 or so, not long before the televised competition of The Sing-Off, which they won. Since that time only Chris Rupp has left the group (in 2016) and Adam "Chance" replaced him. Thanks, Ken.
Well, since you kinda brought it up... The groups video for Unchained Melody (as opposed to Austin's alone 13 months previous) had the guys singing behind bars. A few videos I think you'd enjoy are Listen to the Music (Doobie Bros.), Brother (beautiful music, hilarious video), and 9 to 5. And follow up that last one with 9 to 5 + Beatboxing Breakdown. Fabulous! And a couple "blooper" concert shots in Home Free Falls, and Colder Memory Lapse.
Hi. Glad you are enjoying Home Free. You might like Austin Brown singing Bring Him Home and Unchained Melody. Both done from home during lock down. Loved your reaction to Ren as well. Big Push, his band, do great covers while busking. 😊
Austin doesn't sing a song, he performs a song! He majored in musical theater in college. For example, check out Austin's cover of "Bring him home " from Les Mis, he really brings out the emotion of it as well as listen to his version of "I'm not supposed to love you anymore", both are beautifully done.
Percy Sledge recorded this in the early 60's. This is done in a Doo-wop style. They killed this. Percy Sledge would have loved it. This was done during the lockdown, that's why they are in tvs. They where in different cities.
Here is a series of Home Free History videos on RU-vid that takes you through how the group started and changed through the years. The only change since then is that Chris Rupp, a co-founder and the original baritone, left the group to pursue more solo opportunities and Chance joined. His first video with the group was Try Everything from the movie Zootopia.
Austin has some great videos on his solo channel..(AUSTIN BROWN)…his girlfriend…Amberly, is his camera person…& he’s done some pretty AMAZING songs….”BRING HIM HOME”…from Les Miserables….is mind numbing, it’s so good 🥰❤️‼️😵💫
I would recommend going back and watching their Sing-Off performances from Season 4, with the judges' comments if possible. Also, if you haven't yet, I would suggest that you set up a Home Free playlist. That is one thing I look for when I decide whether or not to subscribe to a channel.
Be sure to show your Aunt their collaboration with Don McClean covering American Pie and their cover of Unchained Melody. Also Elvira with the Oak Ridge Boys and God Bless the USA with Lee Greenwood. All great performances!!
The last lineup change for Home Free was back in 2016. One of the founding members of the group, Chris Rupp, brother of the beatboxer and cofounder Adam Rupp, left the group to do other things, and the 4 octave baritone Adam Chance joined the group. Adam Chance (who is known as Chance because there are 2 Adams) comes from another acappella group, and has been a great addition to this group. Home Free was founded in 2000 by Chris and Adam Rupp, and there has been many personnel changes in the past, and when the Rupp's added bass Tim, tenor Robb, and high tenor Austin, the group really clicked, and their popularity has soured since. They have grown to have over a million subscribers, and have a very large and loyal fan base, who are called Home Fry's (or Home Fries). Everything this group releases, covers or originals, is almost immediately popular. They are very impressive.
Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole. Once you get in, you can't get out. Austin knows how to flirt with the camera, but he was helped this time by having his lady love in the studio. He has his own channel and has put out some amazing covers and originals. I highly recommend Bring Him Home and Unchained Melody.
I LOVE YOUR LITTLE JOKES AND COMMENTS!! Don't change a thing. It's really easy to fall into that HF rabbit hole. Tim (bassman) describes their fans as "rabid", and he's right. Austin does the lead on "Listen to the Music", too. The only major change occurred when Chris Rupp (featured on the Elvira video) left to take a different path. He suggested Adam Chance as his replacement, and it has worked out well. In fact, I think he adds a lot to the group, plus he carries the bass line when Tim solos. He sings lead quite often, and he does some fine work with the Fox and Hound duo. Austin and Tim have another project going called Sweet & Low, with some of their friends, as well. Don't know if Broadway is your thing, but Austin has a great rendition of "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables, if you care to check him out. "Love Me Like That" is another Austin gem. Believe me....they will keep you busy.
I really enjoy your reactions, particularly the onscreen remarks! The present line-up for HF has been the same since 2016, when Chris Rupp (Adam the beatboxer's brother0 left for a solo career and Adam Chance (baritone but also sings bass) joined. Chance, as he's known to avoid confusion, has a most extraordinary voice, and you might check out his version of Wandering Stranger with the dui the Hound and the Fox, or Cover Me Up or Yours with HF. I really wish you hadn't said that about Austin being your prison bitch - it made me laugh out loud, but it put such disturbing images in my head that will take some time to dispel. Particularly since I have had a certain tendresse for Austin since the day I set eyes on him.
@@nightthornkvala94132 I never would. Apart from the fact that I am old enough to be his mother, Amberly clearly has a very useful right that could do a lot of damage.
Your Aunt would love Home Free, I've never seen anything that I didn't like from them. They do have some originals also, one album was all originals. The current lineup of Home Free Members has been the same since 2016.
Austin’s girlfriend is standing next to the cameraman. I think that helped. 😉 There was one change in band members. Baritone and co-founding member Chris Rupp (brother of the beatboxer Adam) left in 2016, I believe, and helped to find Adam “Chance” Chance, who actually sang bass in his last group. It was a brilliant addition, freeing Tim Foust from doing bass so he could take more leads. Chance’s voice is also incredibly versatile, as well. He blends very well with both Tim and Rob in several songs - I particularly notice in My Church. You also need to check out Brothers in Arms and How Great Thou Art.
Hi Ken, I'm going to be in and out checking out your previous reactions. Just an FYI, you're probably too young to have heard this song's original version - written by Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright and first recorded by Percy Sledge in 1966, but if you have the time, check it out. I fell in love with this song then, but I have to admit that Austin and HF did it justice. I am loving your channel. Thank you for not trying to be someone you're not. I like the genuine you.
I'm actually 60 (Born in 62) and grew up listening to the original and lots of variety as my parents loved music. Thank you again for your comments. I glad you like them. I tried being someone else by the way and it was a disaster. LOL
I'm a fairly new fan myself -- to get names I watched their Workin for a Living cover and it shows names of who is singing and highlights their individual voices too. Plus it's just a fun one. We all fell into love with these guys very quickly so I'll sub for more Home Free, please!
Ok if you are going to start on this Home Free journey i am going to sub for the ride. I loved your reactions to the few that you have done and i really hope you do more. I think you would be able to appreciate the new one they just did. It is a cover of the Doobie Brothers "Listen To The Music" I loved that song growing up, and most of what Doobie Brothers did, and this is an upgrade for me.
I recommend one good singer to you. Her name is 'Sohyang'. She is a Korean national treasure singer and gospel singer. She covered 'I Have Nothing' and was invited by David Foster, the original songwriter and Whitney Houston producer, as the main singer for his 30th anniversary performance. There, I sang 'I Have Nothing' and 'I Will Always Love You'. Her songs and covers are a real incredible diva that makes you feel overwhelmed and moved the moment you hear it. There are so many other good songs, but I hope you enjoy listening to these two songs in full.
A wonderful performance, airy, lyrical and crazy control. And what do you say about another version of this hit? Sandhy Sondoro & David Foster ( Hitman David Foster & Friends) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fA7goIQ90G4.html Have a wonderful day with your family and well-being to You!🎶💖
I recommend an interview Chris Rupp did with reactor QoFy in August 2021. Chris is very candid in it explaining why he left Home Free and that he actually was not involved in the recruitment of Chance. The pertinent info is at the 33 minute mark of the interview.
On a related note, I have watched several reaction videos to this that were done by women. I swear that in at least two of them Austin made them ovulate midway through when he looked at the camera that way!
