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I understand that Mykal will be featured in Voiceplay's Halloween feature later this month. I really look forward to it. They released a tiny teaser short already.

Yes....please do tims doo-wop stuff. Its sooooo worth a reaction

Thanks for another great VoicePlay reaction. They had six fog machines going for this video. Eli could fully control the four new ones purchased for this shoot. They do excellent work across the board.

Mykal (Michael) was one of the original members but he really wanted to be on Broadway. Check out VPs Just Sing was done during covid and they did Zoom to get the people that have been members or sung with VoicePlay. Mykal is there too. If you react to Just Sing, keep the captions on so you will know who everyone is and what is their claim to fame. You'll see the different musicals Mykal has been in and bunches of other stuff. Geoff has said that VP needs to make the song their own instead of just copying the original.

This was my favorite song from the movie. The combination of the menace of Scar and the hilarity of the goofball hyenas always appealed to me. I’ve heard from reactors who know a lot more about music that Eli is probably the most versatile singer, not only because of his range which is impressive, but the different tones he can put on his voice. He can sound angelic, he can riff, he can rock out. And he is an excellent team player. When Earl left, he sort of got moved into that high tenor position which meant some adjustments on his part. I am really happy to see that he is being featured more often than in the past. I think everyone expected Geoff to stay way down in the basement on this one. But personally I love his rock belts with those low notes sprinkled in rather than being the focus. I imagine that “meow” of his didn’t feel very good when he did it. But it’s pretty darn impressive! When it’s a song like this, or Oogie Boogie, or even Hellfire where it just calls for him to be the featured artist the other do an excellent job of supporting him. But generally, after looking at their older videos, they seem to do a pretty good job of spreading out the work among them on most of their pieces. And actually, Jeremy Irons is not the only one that sang it. When they did the “ you won’t get a sniff out of me” he blew his voice out on that growl. Jim Cummings, who was voicing Ed, the dimwitted hyena, had to finish the song for him. The guy must be a really talented voice actor because even going back and listening to it I can’t really tell.

Cesar can hit whistle notes. Cesar is right up there with Makil at the end. I believe Geoff goes lower than Jeremy Iron.

I have never seen Lion King, but, totally unnecessary. Voiceplay is absolutely wonderful!!!!

Nice vid bro. I like your attitude and vibe. Definitely gonna keep up with you, I already subscribed so keep it up and have a good day.

Voiceplay working their way through their "ACA Top 10 Disney Villains Medley" 6 ? of 10 full songs down who's next? Really enjoyed your reaction.

The Lion King is actually one of my least favorite Disney movies but I absolutely love this version of "Be Prepared" by VoicePlay. This is a Layne arrangement and I think it's brilliant. Thank you for using captions. Did you notice the little additions in them? In the "Hyena" section when they're talking about prizes, they've added in "meat, we repeat", "endless meat" and "treat" in the captions and then when Geoff does his roar the caption says "meow". I see Huldra already filled you in on Mykal in her comment. I would add you may want to take a look at Huldra's channel as she just released a great comparison of the 3, yes 3, versions VoicePlay has done of this song over the years. Also, the guys have mentioned that, since Mykal was not as heavily featured in this as they prefer for their guest artist, that plans are in motion for him to join them again soon were he will be featured more. Also, he was featured in their multi-guest artist video "Just Sing" that was released during the Covid lockdown. Love your reaction, as usual!

Mykal (pronounced Michael) is one of the 4 original founding members of VoicePlay. He was their high tenor back then when they started their barbershop quartet in 1997. After a couple of years Mykal moved on to a successful Broadway career.

Welcome to the HF rabbithole. Enjoying your reactions. You're to be commended for having learned the guys' names this early on. Now you just have several hundred more videos of theirs to check out! Easy peasy. 😊 Always mention that if you're interested in certain genres of songs, being that the guys are SO versatile! and their talent seemingly unlimited, we can offer specific suggestions if you let us know. Looking forward to more HF.

Yes, I especially appreciate how restrained this one is; and, everything about it is exceptional

Sup bro it's Pearlesent you know, that guy. Anyway I agree with you 100% nice vid

Misty Mountains has been my favorite for a long time. I find the pacing and the deep bass very soothing . Then he came out with I See Fire with each of the dwarves really getting to show off their own range. This combines the best of both in my opinion. It’s got that slow pacing where you can really appreciate that deep voice, but each of the dwarves get to sing a bit as well. And those harmonies! Delicious! You’re the only person I’ve heard so far that said it reminded him of you of Ghost Riders. It’s the first thing I thought of as they slowly came onto the screen. I’m always surprised at how different he looks with the various hairpieces and beards. But as Gimli he looks completely different. Part of it is his posturing, but when he’s looking around his eyes are fierce and doesn’t even look like Geoff. He is really channeling his John Rhys-Davies here

Yes, you should watch Geoff and VoicePlay videos with captions on. He often puts funny stuff in the text because of Kathy's hearing loss. Also, watch until the Patreon list scrolls as there often is another bit at the very end.

I remember when this song first came out. Huge hit! This 50 yr anniversary tribute is done sooo well! These guys consistently do more than justice in their covers.

I believe Adam was a popular baby boy name in the 80's. Had to be. It's Adam Rupp (beatboxer) Adam Bastien (pronounced Bas teen) and Adam Chance (most call him Chance).

Fili, Thorin, Gimli, Kili, and Bofur. Geoff had to film them based on how much facial hair had to attach. It was Kathy's idea for Gimli to be featured. She wasn't sure he would wear the false nose, too, but he "went all in!" I loved seeing Geoff build the tomb in his garage in the BTS video!

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Hmm, I like your prediction that Geoff will be producing music that shows off more of his upper registers. It would open up so many more avenues for him. Thanks for your reaction

Geoff is very mindful of the captions because of his wife Kathy's hearing loss. The BTS video is worth being a patron to see how he does all we get to enjoy.

I love, love, love Geoff's arrangement, vocals, and creative direction for his "Song of Durin" from "The Fellowship of the Ring" (Book 2). Kathy too was very involved in the creative direction for this one (see the video description). It's just beautiful. Thanks for this speedy reaction.

Geoff's ability to convey emotion with power and restraint at the same time - amazing. He is definitely phenomenal!

I've never seen any of the LOTR/Hobbit movies as I'm not a fan of sad but I love Geoff's dwarf trilogy. I find them very soothing. I agree with you that I think we'll continue to hear more of Geoff's upper range. I think his Patrons & fans have finally convinced him that we enjoy hearing those beautiful upper registers just as much, if not more in some cases, as his deep bass. I have to thank you for not only your wonderful reaction to the video but you gave me a great laugh with your "bunny trail" comment and I totally lost it at the "my brain just took a vacation without me, hope it comes back with pizza" comment. I had to stop the video I was laughing so hard. Definitely going to remember that for future use! Also, due to Kathy's hearing loss, Geoff always appreciates it when people use the close captioning in any of his or VP's reactions.

The song is actually from the Lord of the Rings. It's sung by Gimli while in Moria. I don't know if it's been kept in the movies though, I kinda watched them but I mostly did NOT like them, and stuck with the books. Anyway, the first Dwarf in order of appearance here seems to be inspired by Gimli, which gives some credit to the LotR origin of the song. I checked my copy of the book and found the song easily. I think Geoff did a WONDERFUL job with this song, and with the other from the Middle Earth's world. And, as a HUGE Tolkien fan, I'd prefer to have HIS versions over the ones in the movies, big time ❤. Here are the original lyrics from the book: “The world was young, the mountains green, No stain yet on the Moon was seen, No words were laid on stream or stone When Durin woke and walked alone. He named the nameless hills and dells; He drank from yet untasted wells; He stooped and looked in Mirrormere, And saw a crown of stars appear, As gems upon a silver thread, Above the shadow of his head. The world was fair, the mountains tall, In Elder Days before the fall Of mighty kings in Nargothrond And Gondolin, who now beyond The Western Seas have passed away: The world was fair in Durin’s Day. A king he was on carven throne In many-pillared halls of stone With golden roof and silver floor, And runes of power upon the door. The light of sun and star and moon In shining lamps of crystal hewn Undimmed by cloud or shade of night There shone for ever fair and bright. There hammer on the anvil smote, There chisel clove, and graver wrote; There forged was blade, and bound was hilt; The delver mined, the mason built. There beryl, pearl, and opal pale, And metal wrought like fishes’ mail, Buckler and corslet, axe and sword, And shining spears were laid in hoard. Unwearied then were Durin’s folk; Beneath the mountains music woke: The harpers harped, the minstrels sang, And at the gates the trumpets rang. The world is grey, the mountains old, The forge’s fire is ashen-cold; No harp is wrung, no hammer falls: The darkness dwells in Durin’s halls; The shadow lies upon his tomb In Moria, in Khazad-dûm. But still the sunken stars appear In dark and windless Mirrormere; There lies his crown in water deep, Till Durin wakes again from sleep.” As you can see, the reference to fishes' mail is there already. And I just LOVE that Geoff showed such respect to the original text, and to the mood it conveys, and the context it's sung. This one touched me really deeply. Well, all three did. Tolkien's world does, every time. 🙂 See you next time!

Geoff has hinted at a possible fourth song in this series. :)

I think you would love their version of Love Train. It's a feel good outstanding job!

One of my absolute favorites from them. I loved the original 50 years ago and I love this one now. Just saw them do this live last weekend. Equally as fabulous. Adam Rupp totally drives this with his percussion. And I swear Tim has a standing bass hidden somewhere under his clothes.

they were using this as an encore, but in this fall tour, it is their opener. What a way to get the audience pumped, right? Bastien is a decent alternative to Austin. He has the range and the energy. Just think about the fact that 5 guys can vocally reproduce a song that took a full backing band for the Doobie Bros to pull off.

I'm so old that I remember when it was new (in '72). As always, their singing, harmonies & Adam's crazy beatboxing are terrific. You've got it right - the lead on this (Austin Brown) left the band for home life reasons. Adam Bastien has taken the spot (and is featured in their cover of "I Still Believe in You"). Adam Rupp (beatboxer) founded the band in 2001! Watch "Sea Shanty Medley Live" - just mind-blowing. Thanks for playing this & your comments. Love from a Canadian subscriber.

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Actually, you have 5 tenors, 2 high, Tim and Bastian (the newest member), Rob is next Chance. You have 5 beatboxers , Adam Rupp, and Adam Bastian both do the no monica, Adam Chance does the jaw/mouth harp. 2 basses, when Tim is lead, Chance does that bass, 3 baritones, Tim, Chance and Rob ( who's classically trained in opera, him and Austin did Nessum Dorma, a must listen. The only one i believe who doesn't play an instrument is Rob. Tgey group HomeFree has been around for 25 years.

Adam Rupp is a hoot! A co-founder of HomeFree with his brother Chris. It's so fun to watch people try and copy him during his drum solo during the concert, especially the kids!

These guys are known for their "story telling " on some songs, this is one is just as heart wrenching. ❤

It’s a cover of a Vince Gill song. Very pretty and Bastien did it so well. I think they’re giving him a few songs as lead to get his sound under our belt so to speak. Love Home Free and they have a large selection of songs. Let us know what you like and we’ll try to lead you. If you like bass try I Can’t Outrun You, Brothers in Arms, Hillbilly Bone. If you like silly try the Butts Medley, Brother, Country Fried Pop Medley. Some of my favorites, Helplessly Hoping, Skull and Bones, Die a Happy Man, In the Blood, What We Ain’t Got. Like your shirt. Been there once but so long ago.

Great reaction and analysis to this Vince Gill cover.

Bastien did a great job on this song and the harmonies are beautiful. I like your reactions on this song and Home Free.❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊.

Such a beautiful heartfelt video and song. ❤ Home Free is a group that doesn’t shy away from social topics and when they do a video about one of such topics you really get the message they are trying to send.

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I grew up on classic rock & am a big fan of the Doobie Brothers & had their albums. "Listen To The Music" was a big hit for them back in 1972. Love that Home Free is keeping this great music alive & introducing it to the younger generation. The guys did a really nice job of this song. Austin was great for the lead & loved the background harmonies of Rob, Chance & Tim's bass. Adam killed it on the vocal percussion again. He always comes up with some new & interesting sounds.

Thanks for your reaction. Another beautiful song by Home Free. Nice that they featured Adam Bastien again on lead vocals for this country song. The background harmonies were great along with Adam's beatboxing. Also love the very touching video that went along with the song. Our lives are so busy these days but we need to connect with those we love in small special ways.

Thanks for bringing in the 'family unit under fire" aspect. I hadn't even considered that in this particular song, but it's so true! I love your Home Free reactions so far. Good job!😊

So pretty. I'm looking forward to seeing/hearing the smiles, energy and sounds Bastien will bring to the group. Thanks for the Home Free reactions.

Well said, they exude joy!

They actually kill this song. Love these boys.❤️❤️❤️

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Love this! Great reaction ES! Austin is the lead tenor on this one. He left the band recently and another Adam joined. Beatboxer is Adam Rupp…he’s amazing! Adam Chance (we call him Chance) is the baritone bass and wore the baseball cap. Tim Foust is the amazing bass and if you go on his channel he has lots of doo wop songs. Rob (glasses) is the tenor who can also sing opera. Austin was the high tenor of the group and has a great voice but left the band for personal reasons. Adam Bastien (pronounced bass-teen) is a great singer also and replaced Austin. He sang with HF before they went on the Sing Off and was also a part of 7th Ave. I think he’ll do fine. Try One Man Band, Helplessly Hoping, I Can’t Outrun You, Yours, Die a Happy Man to hear more great harmonies.

Listen To The Music. Home Free did a beautiful job on this song and Austin did a beautiful job on this song. Adam did a beautiful job on beatboxing. I loved your reactions on Home Free on this song. Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤