Alright, The one who starts is Adam Chance, Tim Foust is their bass, Austin Brown is their high tenor, Rob Lundquist is their bearded tenor. Their super amazing beatboxer is Adam Rupp
Hey Randy :) Thanks so much for this! Adam Rupp's beat on this track is absolutely fantastic. I loved how they were able to keep the heart of the sea shanties while making them super exciting! How long have you been a fan of the guys?
Also... Tim's party trick is to explode subwoofers... and I'm not joking. He's ruined probably around $50,000 in professional-grade speakers with his sub-harmonic 0 range
@@vagabond142 Companies that make speakers should get Tim to test their speakers out... if they can see if their speakers can withstand the power of Tim's bass. Though I bet no speaker would be able to withstand his bass.... XDDD
Yes! Especially for songs like Man Of Constant Sorrow. My own personal favourites are Helplessly Hoping and How Great Thou Art. The harmonies are just incredible.
@@pennymaple1817 Helplessly Hoping -- weird rhyme scheme and all, it's heartbreaking and lovely. It makes me cry most of the time, even though I'm happily in love.
The guy with the beard and glasses is Rob, the lead tenor. Sword is Austin, the high tenor. Red beanie is Chance, the baritone. The guy who looks like Jack Sparrow is Tim, the bass. And the guy in white is Adam, the beatboxer.
Home Free is practically the definition of "smart harmonies." If I could only have one acapella group (agony!) it would be these five guys. They range from pure old-school old-timey country to R&B to the rare Disney song to religious classics to...Oh, it just goes on. And to each they play in the spirit of the style and the heart of the song. They AIM at doing the best version of the song they can do...and it's not just to show off their chops. Frex, this particular medley they stick very much to traditional styles and harmonies, because that's kind of the soul of shanties, designed as work songs for ordinary shmoes to be able to sing well. They're pretty much all high-level trained--I believe four are degreed? Several have serious range. Tim, the bass, has a five-octave spread that's just scary. They make sure to swap around leads, and explore their limits, which is always fascinating. Austin, their high-tenor, pops your ears and pulls the oxygen out of the room he goes so high. Chance (Adam Chance) is their baritone-bass and he's solid as oak: he's the guy who started this video. Rob, their wheel-horse tenor--the guy with the great moustache--wails. I mean, it's not that Austin can't do runs and trills and fancy ornamentation--but Rob breaks your heart when he lets loose. And then there's Adam Rupp, the beatboxer. He's a world champion--literally. The common reaction to him is that he "swallowed a drum kit." More than a drum kit--damn-near every instrument in the orchestra and a few that are seldom found outside the fringes. But the heart of it is that with all that power and versatility, they obviously love the music, from the sacred heights of "How Great Thou Art," to the outright silly-ass goofiness of "Gramma Got Run Over by a Reindeer." They give it to you pure and lovely and with its own heart intact. Instead of using the songs as showcases for their talents, they use their talents to showcase the songs--to tell their listeners what THEY love about those songs. They're a good group. Now, go forth young man and drop down the rabbit hole! You're in for some very good times.
Just an FYI on the Beatboxer of Home Free, Adam "The Freak of Nature" Rupp ... he was twice voted best All-Around Beatboxer by his peers at the World A Capella Expo in Austria
@@CoverCoach when Adam decided to learn beatboxing he decided the best way to do it was to first learn how to play actual drums so he could be more authentic in his sounds & hand movements!
Welcome to the rabbit hole of Home Free! You have no idea what you are getting yourself into! 👍🏼👍🏼💜💜🤣🤣 These guys are AMAZING!!! They have well over one hundred videos, not a bad one in the bunch. Their die hard find call themselves Home Fries. It you go back to the beginning ...... watch their performances on the fourth season of the Sing Off, which they won. You will be amazed at the number of views and potentially subscribers you will get by reacting to Hime Free.
The only thing better than listening to HOME FREE is to watch a reaction video to HOME FREE. They are amazing and fun! Their live concerts are amazingly great as well. Their music, harmonies, videos and humor make us, their fans, absolutely CRAZY about them! I loved your reaction to them.... good job!
I see you've gotten a taste of how loyal we Home Fries can be. We turn up in droves when we find someone reacting to our guys! Helplessly Hoping is haunting and beautiful. All About That Bass, Country Fried Pop, and The Butts Remix are funny. How Great Thou Art and Go Rest High on That Mountain are gorgeous. The End of the Road and Mayday are wonderful too. But please DO NOT do Mayday right away. Get to know the guys a bit 1st. It'll be worth the wait and it'll be so much more satisfying. Thank you for your reaction, loved it!
Greetings from a danish fry / new sub , just a friendly warning when you say you like our guys , the fries will come running and we are a very loyal bunch .
If you want to hear Tim's bass, you should listen to Home Free's "Folsom Prison Blues" and Misty Mountains with Peter Hollens featuring Tim Foust. Home Free's "How Great Thou Art" and "O Holy Night" will give you chills.
Yea!!!!!!! Thank you! Okay, here's my try to explain...beginning member was Adam Chance " Chance" baritone, beatboxer Adam Rupp(also beautiful tenor), Tim Foust, bass 5+octave, Austin Brown, high tenor and man with the awesome mustache, Rob Lundquist , tenor. I will respectfully ask you to listen to their Helplessly Hoping and say that their catalog of music is really great. I appreciate your reaction to this video and am sure the other Home Fries(fans) will converge on you with their own requests, just glad to be the first to catch this one!
I definitely recommend headphones/ earbuds in both ears, if possible. If you're familiar with the movie, OH Brother, Where Art Thou, these guys did a cover of Man of Constant Sorrow. And it's amazing. Great reaction, Sir
Isn’t this fun?!! The boys have a good sense of humor and got their full pirate on. Tim Foust is the bass, Jack Sparrow, and has a 5 octave range. Adam Chance, started the song, he’s a baritone/bass. Austin Brown is the high tenor in red here with the sword. Rob Lundquist is a tenor with the glasses. Adam Rupp is the amazing beatboxer. Home Free won the NBC show the Sing Off in 2013 the year after Pentatonix won. They are primarily country but sing all genres and sing them well. They have incredible harmonies. Try Helplessly Hoping, Country Roads, How Great Thou Art, I Can’t Outrun You. They sing a lot of covers but also write and sing their own stuff. They also have a great sense of humor and aren’t afraid to be silly. Hope you try more of their songs. Great reaction!
@@CoverCoach man you ask the hard questions 😂. I’d say “Can’t Stop the Feeling “ because it shows the breakdown of who is singing what to create the sounds.
Great reaction! Love Home Free! They have lots of great songs! Diamond Dreams is one of my favorites! Also Can't stop the feeling, In the blood, Folsom Prison Blues and Never gonna give you up.
Tim Foust is their base but he actually has a 5, yes I said 5 octave range. Austin who is wearing the head scar is their high tenor and majored in musical theater
Home Free is more than talented, they are PROFESSIONALS! Adam Rupp co-founded the group in 2000, they went full-time in 2008, and the current lineup has been together since 2016.
I would definitely check out "Man of Constant Sorrow" and "Folsom Prison Blues" you'll get to really hear Tim's bass notes especially in the second one
Thank you so much for your reaction. Home Free is a group of guys that can just bring it to any song they do. I watched the Sea Shanty several times before I saw someone post about Tim Foust (the bass) standing in a small boat while singing this song. A little humor, which the guys are known for with lots of songs. A fun song is ... Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget...written by Tim...Hillbilly Bone.... Try these when you have time, both really good. Thank you again and welcome.
I totally agree with Rowan's suggestion of "Helplessly Hoping". I believe it is the purest demonstration of their vocal excellence. Count me in as a new subscriber.
Thankyou for your fun reaction. There is so much to look forward to when discovering homefree.I just love them.They always make you feel something. #homefree ❤❤❤❤❤
In my opinion there are a few musts with Home Free. Good headphones that can actually catch the nuances of a bass singer that has hit off the piano, blown out the subwoofers notes, and watch How Great thou Art and Helplessly Hoping for some epic master class harmonies.
I lost it when you said, "only a true Gryffindor can pull that out of the hat." Austin Brown, the guy with the sword, would appreciate that comment. His girlfriend insists that he is a Hufflepuff (I agree with her), but he claims to be a Gryffindor. I really enjoyed this reaction. Like I said in another comment, we Home Fries are very loyal to those who love our guys! I hope you do more reactions to their work! You should also react to some of Austin's solo covers and originals. He started his solo career back in August since Home Free isn't touring right now. His cover of Unchained Melody is insane!
I always love it when a reactor is new to Home Free!! Watching him or her discover things about the group is like me discovering it all over again. I find myself actually talking to the screen, saying things like "oh, you haven't seen anything yet, just wait!". Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole! These guys are...well...amazing seems to be the best word for them. You are right about how an artist makes you feel. I haven't looked back since I found Home Free. They have everything I want in entertainment: amazing voices, incredible harmony, a great sense of humor (their live videos and behind the scenes videos are the absolute best) and genuinely care about the people around them (including their fans). I want to share them with the world...but keep them for myself too!! :) Happy Home Freeing!
Home Free! Welcome aboard! It'll be the best rabbit hole you've ever fallen through! You have a new sub. I can't wait to see more of your reactions! High tenor - sword guy - Austin Brown Lead tenor - the beard - Rob Lundquist Beatbox - freak of nature! - Adam Rupp Baritone/bass - Adam Chance "Chance" Bass - 5-octave range Tim Foust Adam and his brother, Chris, started the group twenty years ago. Tim joined, they found Rob working as a bartender, I think, and discovered Austin singing on a cruise ship. Chris left to follow other dreams and that's when Chance joined the group. Incredible group of talent! Hillbilly Bone is fun, and so is the Butts Remix - that'll get you laughing! Dive Bar Saints... You can't really go wrong with these guys! I think their Sing Off videos should go first, and watch the ones with the judges reactions! That'll give you a lot of information about these guys.
Hey Jennifer :) Thank you so much for the history of the guys! Seeing so much love for them is really inspiring. I love how our descriptions of them are now their alter-egos! The Home Free Avengers: Sword Guy The Beard Freak of Nature Chance, and 5-octave Range
Please check out Home Free’s version of “When a Man Loves a Woman”, they released it for Valentine’s Day, and it is fabulous! Their high tenor, Austin Brown (the pirate in red!) sings the lead and he’s fantastic!! Thanks!!
I just discovered home free a few weeks ago and fell deep into the rabbit hole. 🐇 All of their songs are vocally stellar and their videos inject so much personality, humor and poignancy when warranted. There is not a song you can go wrong with and they have well over 150 to choose from. A capella is an amazing thing isn't it. Loved your reaction. New Home Fry(Home free fan) here. Hope you'll explore them further so much greatness to be seen.
Hey April :) You're so right! A capella has this way of making you happy just to hear it. That fact that these guys can bring about other, more complex, emotions through their art is just incredible :)
Welcome to the home fries once your in theres no way out 😂 I'm glad you found them and are enjoying them they are truly truly talented and deserve so much more love !
@@CoverCoach You really must listen to some of his solo work - he's incredible! For example, look for his version of "At Last", an Etta James classic, in the same key she did it. Also "Unchained Melody" - perfection!
Suggestions: Home Free is country based but definitely not limited to country. As above Sea Shanty Medley is one proof. For country songs--Down To The Honky Tonk, Champagne on a Beer Budget (HF original song), Hillbilly Bone (for more of Tim's bass) Ring of Fire, Man of Constant Sorrow and My Church. Style changes: The End of the Road (Boyz II Men cover), All About That Bass, and The Butts Remix. And then Mayday, somewhere in these last mentioned songs. And also gospel songs... I guess the only thing I haven't heard from Home Free is Celtic with Adam Rupp as "the bagpiper". I bet he could do that too!
You've taken the Home Free red pill, now you'll see just how far the rabbit hole goes! They are such an amazing group! I would recommend 'Take me home country road', 'Man of constant sorrow' and 'Elvira' with the Oak Ridge Boys, THEN watch 'Mayday' to get the full impact. After that there's many more songs to enjoy, but I would recommend their cover of 'I still haven't found what I'm looking for' with Peter Hollens (who has an amazing channel as well!) as one of my favorites. Welcome to The Home Fries!
now that you've done one be ready for the home fries to come running, we are loyal....and many!! they're technically "country" but do so much more. end of the road=R&B, blue ain't your color=motown, the butts remix=mixed and hilarious! love train=70's soul, country fried pop medley=pop music. for tim's lows misty mountains is a must(esp. if you're a tolkien fan), elvira really shows adam's skills. soooo many to chose from you can't go wrong
Lots of great covers from this talented and versatile group (and some nice original work). Hope you will react to more from them, it's always fun watching people share their journey getting to know Home Free.
Watch When a man loves a woman by them. Also their Dive Bar Saints album is all original with only 2 covers. Their last Christmas album also has original music on it. They have a huge fan base called Home Fries. They just released dates for fall tour, and yes they tour all over the world.
I just subscribed!! Welcome to HOME FREE HOME FREE is a county A Capella band that does more than country. Tim Foust, the bass, Adam Rupp, the beatboxer, Adam Chance (Chance) is the baritone/bass, since 2016, he took over for Chris Rupp (one of the founders of the group), Rob Lundquist, tenor and Austin Browm high tenor make up the voices of angels. PLEASE listen to more.. If I know my Home Free family well, they have already given you suggestions of music. LOL Thanks for the reaction
Hey Marla :) Haha! I've had such awesome suggestions so far already. I've got to get on some more Home Free! Thanks for the break down of who they are :)
Most people refer to Home Free as "country", and yes they may have a country background, but that description is a bit of a misnomer. There is not a genre of music in the world that they can't cover, and do it very well! I think a lot of people don't bother listening to them because of the "country" reference ... when in fact they would probably enjoy the music if they gave it a chance.
What makes their harmony even more amazing is that they were all in different locations, due to the pandemic. They released quite a few new videos in "quarantine mode" during the last 14 months. Rob (beard & great mustache) and Adam (beatboxer) are in Minnesota. Adam Chance "Chance" (red beanie) is in Los Angeles. Tim (bass, Jack Sparrow) and Austin (red shirt & sword) are in Nashville. They each record their audio & video & then send it to their producers to put together. They do a lot of original stuff, but also a lot of covers. Some of my favorites are "American Pie" (which features Don McLean, the original artist & also who wrote the song), "In the Blood", "My Church", and "Take Me Home Country Roads". To be honest, I have yet to listen to a bad song from Home Free (or even one that was less than stellar). Enjoyed your reaction. (I have trouble sitting still when I listen to this one as well. LOL.)
@@CoverCoach Hi there, my best advice for your trip listening.. DON'T react to Mayday until you have learned each member and what they bring. Go for Ring of fire as an early one, slight member change, original founding member Chris Rupp (beatboxer's brother) is still there. That's possibly the next place to go, and i Know you will really enjoy this listening experience as you go :)
Welcome to home Free! They are amazing. They have a huge following on RUclips and around the world. They have oerr 1 million subscribers on RUclips and are amazing. Try their cover of man of constant sorrow, end of the road, hillbilly bne, in the blood. They also have originals like love me like that, dive bar saints,
Firstly, welcome to Home Free. I'll run through the guys for you, starting with the bass - Tim Foust (the one dressed most like Jack Sparrow) can hit notes most guys can only dream of and is also the unofficial spokesman for the group (with a voice like his why wouldn't he). Then you have the baritone - Adam Chance (the one who started this medley off, and mainly referred to as Chance for reasons that will become clear in a moment) who has such a smooth vocal style and has brought such depth to the group since joining in 2016 (when he replaced the founder Chris Rupp who went to try some solo stuff.....also worth checking out sometime). This leads nicely to the beatboxer/vocal percussionist/freak of nature (as he is sometimes affectionately referred to) - Adam Rupp, Chris' brother, co-founder of the group back in 2000 and the reason why Chance is referred to in that way, also the man whose ability to make every noise that can possibly be made with the human mouth (and several that really shouldn't be possible) is truly astounding. The group's lead tenor - Rob Lundquist (impressive moustache and beard) with some of the silkiest vocals you could ever hear and a personality to match. And last (but in no way least) - high tenor Austin Brown (red shirt and sword) does at the high end of the scale what Tim does at the low end, and with vocal runs for days. Individually they would each be amazing, but put them together and you have something truly out of this world (as you will discover).
If you keep reacting to Home Free, be ready to blow up with subscribers! We "home fries" love watching other people fall in love with our boys! Watch "when a man loves a woman" butts medley, all in the blood, iw great thou art,, and country fried pop medley. These ones should give you an idea of how versatile they are. Then when you are more familiar with the group you need to watch Mayday, but not until you are familiar with all 5 of their strengths. It will blow your mind!!
@@CoverCoach fhs2013cb is referring to the cover of Misty Mountains Cold. Peter and Tim do A LOT of layering to add incredible depth and harmonies. ruclips.net/video/yb2HR47npEU/видео.html
@@basemusic8048 True I could be wrong but Of the five that come up, Misty Mountains is where Tim spends more time in the "superbase" range. Fire & Rain, The Sound of Silence, Green Sleeves and Bridge over troubled water Have a more prominent mix of Tim's fuller range while leading.
New sub because I am a huge Home Fry and I think you'll love it. To get a good intro to the group and what they can do I'd start with Man of Constant Sorrow and Helplessly Hoping. Stay AWAY from Mayday until you know them better. If you do earlier stuff like Ring of Fire, you will notice Adam Chance (first singer in this video) is not there. He was added about 2017ish?). Chris and Adam Rupp (the beat boxer) started the group years ago, first adding Tim Foist as permanent bass, the. Austin Brown (met him when he was singing on a cruise ship) then Adam Chance (who goes by Chance) when Chris left the group for a solo career. They had toured for years when they went on the Sing Off (with Chris Rupp) and won. Chance will carry bass when Tim takes lead vocal. This will help you not get confused when you watch earlier stuff. They often have friends, girlfriends (some now ex) and wives I'm their videos and they seem like a really awesome group. For their funny side try the Butts Remix or Hillbilly Bone. Have fun!
So glad you caught Adam Rupp's castanet sounds in Santiana!! You definitely need to check out more of their videos - there are a ton of them, but I would definitely suggest Take Me Home Country Roads, Man of Constant Sorrow, and End of the Road. And as someone else commented - do not react to Mayday until you've done several other songs first. And for a truly powerful video, check out "One Voice" that was released this past Friday - Home Free and Billy Gilman (who first released the song when we was about 12 years old - 20 years ago). I just subscribed - looking forward to seeing more of your reactions and videos!
Hey Dorothy :) Yeah, that castanet sound was awesome! Adam was so brilliant in this video :) I spotted that "Once Voice" had been released. Not going to listen in case I make a reaction to it :)
Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole with friendly wishes from Germany. The shanties in Black Flag are stuck in my head for months now. There is a band named Santiano in my country that makes shanty like music.
Home Free won season 4 of The Sing Off. Voice Play was also on that season with them. Pentatonix won season 3 of the same show. All three worthy of your attention!
Your reaction was delightful. Yes, headphones will make you enjoy even more. I feel you would like hearing Home Free sing Auld Lang Syne - short but oh so mellow. Also, one of the live videos of Your Man for the comedy. Glad I came across your reaction to the guys. Tim and the co-founder of the group do Long Black Train. Elvira with the Oak Ridge Boys. Then in a few months holiday songs. There are also a number of songs with strong messages that are needed. Enjoy😊
I would love to hear your analysis of Home Free cover of Man of Constant Sorrow because of the deliberate vowel and word ending choices they make. The song, originally released in 1913, was part of the movie O Brother Where Art Thou. Keep in mind, also, that they are a capella and there are NO instruments except their voices
New subscriber! Came for the Homefree. Homefree is the real deal. Their voices seem to melt together. The harmonies are mesmerizing and such a full sound. Also these guys are so much fun!! Thank you for reacting to them.
The lineup you see here has been steady for 5 years now. Until early 2016, Adam Rupp's brother Chris was still in the group. They founded Home Free over 20 years ago. You will see him in their older videos, almost always wearing a cowboy hat or a ball cap. Chris handpicked his replacement; he wanted to do solo work and does to this day, and collaborates with various members of Home Free. We love Chris! Adam Rupp: beatboxer extraordinaire, vocally a tenor (you will hear him on pure a capella covers). From Minnesota. Rob Lundquist: "The Beard", tenor with a silky voice but can inject grit when he wants. Joined 2008. Also from Minnesota. Tim Foust: here dressed as Capt Jack Sparrow; he is their deep bass (with a 5 octave range at least!) Joined 2012. From southeast Texas. Tim used to have long hair, cut it last year. Austin Brown: dressed as Sinbad; he's the high tenor (amazing voice not squeaky up high). Joined 2013. From Georgia. Adam Chance: first singer, has the squinty popeye merchant sailor vibe down pat. Joined in 2016 as baritone but is a very skilled bass. From Alabama. Their videos are so much a part of what makes them so enjoyable (in addition to their stellar vocal abilities!) Some of my recommendations: Honey, I'm Good Man of Constant Sorrow Folsom Prison Blues Elvira (with Oak Ridge Boys) End of the Road I Swear In the Blood Die a Happy Man Woman, Amen/Female Moonshine Meet in the Middle Mayday (don't do this one until you have established with several videos who does what) Snowglobe (same as Mayday; do this one after a few others) Butts Remix (total gut-buster, extreme fun) Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget
Hey Kimberly :) Thank you so much for the history on the guys! I had no idea they'd been a group in some form for 20 years! Those suggestions look awesome! Thank you :)
You are down the rabbit hole now. Many, many fans of a superbly talented group. They have a tonne of works, from comedic to dramatic. Every one is gifted beyond reason. For pure harmony, try Helplessly Hoping but leave Mayday for a bit. Some terrific collaborations to enjoy, including Peter Holland, Kenny Rogers, Lee Greenwood. Have fun. Canuck Fry here.
That last song puts you right in the middle of some epic movie. Austin you made me smile during the whole video. Adam Rupp…I have no words man. Phenomenal.
The Fries are here! You play it, and they will come! HUGE following! If you it all; good music, harmony, great fan following (lot's of subs), and even a bunch of humor; you found it! Kepp 'em coming. We'll be here!
Their bass is Tim Foust, he holds a world record for lowest note performed by a human and teaches other artists how to do what is called subharmonic notes. If you want to see a great example look for his collaboration with Peter Holland called Misty Mountains, that end note will leave you shook!!!
One thing that's really neat to do is to look up their catapult into the spotlight on The Sing-Off Season 4. It's available on RUclips. After that, watch their channel from oldest to newest. All the songs are great and that will take you through the history of their work.
As a “Cover Coach” I found you because I’m a Home Fry. This is my first time here, but I’ll subscribe if you follow Home Free. While I love a capella music, I’m also a big fan of Angelina Jordan, who has been doing amazing covers since she won Norway’s Got Talent in 2014 at age 8. She has over 130 covers and originals on RUclips and most of the covers are better than the originals. She’s 15 now and was signed to Republic Records in 2020.
They are up there with my favorites. Bass... Tim, Tenor... Austin, Baritone... Ed, Beatbox... Adam, Baritone.. Chance. Check out their Butts Medley , Mayday, Champagne Taste (original). Man Of Constant Sorrows
You nailed it on what makes Home Free so good. They are all wickedly talented and they make you smile and feel good with every single song. I never see this one recommended but I just heard it the other day and it gives all the feels and just lifts me up every time I listen to it. The song is Try Everything, a cover of the Shakira song from Zootopia.
Home Free started with Adam and Chris Rupp and a friend in my hometown of Mankato Minnesota. They won The Sing Off the year after Pentatonix with a line up of Austin Tim, Rob, Chris and Adam. Chris decided to pursue more solo music and so Chance join the group a few years ago. We've got a lot of hometown pride in Home Free, their creativity, musicianship and humor were there from the start!
I've been following them since they won the voice. Love Ring of Fire with Avi Caplan. Elvira with the Oak Ridge Boys. And the Xmas song with Kenny Rogers, can't remember the name.... My Church by them is also amazing 👏
Home Free just dropped their new sea shanty, Skull and Bones, written by Chance for a video game. It'll blow your mind. The official HF version is longer than the live version published on several gaming channels, but the live version is a must-see.
If you love these, get blown away with pentatonix - hallelujah or amazing grace or imagine or mary did you know or bohemian rhapsody or Havana or sound of silence or favourite things or little drummer boy or perfect etc etc etc
I fell in love with their music when they were on the Sing Off. I have gotten every album and have seen them in concert. They have the best vocal percussionist ever. He even does “drum” solos during concerts. One in the style of traditional drums and one like electronic drums. Mind blowing. They are absolutely amazing! One of my favorite bands ever and I am not even a huge fan of country music.
What is it about me and red headed voice coaches? Hannah Bayles, Beth Roars, Julia Nixon, and now you! Infectious enthusiasm! Must be something about the soulless ginger way of looking at things. Keep it up!
Hey :) Haha! This made me laugh so much! Being a ginger is awesome... Until the sun comes up. We're actually all just soulless vampires, especially the vocal coaches!
Can we just take a moment to realize how incredibly talented Adam Rupp is at beatboxing
Alright, The one who starts is Adam Chance, Tim Foust is their bass, Austin Brown is their high tenor, Rob Lundquist is their bearded tenor. Their super amazing beatboxer is Adam Rupp
Hey Randy :) Thanks so much for this! Adam Rupp's beat on this track is absolutely fantastic. I loved how they were able to keep the heart of the sea shanties while making them super exciting! How long have you been a fan of the guys?
Also... Tim's party trick is to explode subwoofers... and I'm not joking. He's ruined probably around $50,000 in professional-grade speakers with his sub-harmonic 0 range
@@vagabond142 Companies that make speakers should get Tim to test their speakers out... if they can see if their speakers can withstand the power of Tim's bass. Though I bet no speaker would be able to withstand his bass.... XDDD
Chance is their Baritone just FYI! he will also take over the bass line when Tim is singing lead
Rob - bearded tenor. That should be it's own vocal type. As in, "That's not a lead tenor part, that's a bearded tenor part."
The most amazing thing about these guys is that you have to keep reminding yourself that they are a cappella.
Hey Mark :) So true! The way the harmonies and percussion come together - perfection!
Yes! Especially for songs like Man Of Constant Sorrow. My own personal favourites are Helplessly Hoping and How Great Thou Art. The harmonies are just incredible.
So true
@@pennymaple1817 Helplessly Hoping -- weird rhyme scheme and all, it's heartbreaking and lovely. It makes me cry most of the time, even though I'm happily in love.
The harmony is heavenly.
IMO the best acapella group out there...
Hey George :) I love how much love there is for Home Free in the comments. So cool! :)
The guy with the beard and glasses is Rob, the lead tenor. Sword is Austin, the high tenor. Red beanie is Chance, the baritone. The guy who looks like Jack Sparrow is Tim, the bass. And the guy in white is Adam, the beatboxer.
Home Free is practically the definition of "smart harmonies." If I could only have one acapella group (agony!) it would be these five guys. They range from pure old-school old-timey country to R&B to the rare Disney song to religious classics to...Oh, it just goes on. And to each they play in the spirit of the style and the heart of the song. They AIM at doing the best version of the song they can do...and it's not just to show off their chops. Frex, this particular medley they stick very much to traditional styles and harmonies, because that's kind of the soul of shanties, designed as work songs for ordinary shmoes to be able to sing well.
They're pretty much all high-level trained--I believe four are degreed? Several have serious range. Tim, the bass, has a five-octave spread that's just scary. They make sure to swap around leads, and explore their limits, which is always fascinating. Austin, their high-tenor, pops your ears and pulls the oxygen out of the room he goes so high. Chance (Adam Chance) is their baritone-bass and he's solid as oak: he's the guy who started this video. Rob, their wheel-horse tenor--the guy with the great moustache--wails. I mean, it's not that Austin can't do runs and trills and fancy ornamentation--but Rob breaks your heart when he lets loose. And then there's Adam Rupp, the beatboxer. He's a world champion--literally. The common reaction to him is that he "swallowed a drum kit." More than a drum kit--damn-near every instrument in the orchestra and a few that are seldom found outside the fringes.
But the heart of it is that with all that power and versatility, they obviously love the music, from the sacred heights of "How Great Thou Art," to the outright silly-ass goofiness of "Gramma Got Run Over by a Reindeer." They give it to you pure and lovely and with its own heart intact. Instead of using the songs as showcases for their talents, they use their talents to showcase the songs--to tell their listeners what THEY love about those songs.
They're a good group. Now, go forth young man and drop down the rabbit hole! You're in for some very good times.
VERY well said!!
BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN!! Thanks, super fan! Great writing style. From one writer to another, I applaud your word-smithery. Bravo.
"How great thou art" or "go rest high on that mountain" are also great
Oh my word, you are in for SUCH a treat! Man Of Constant Sorrow, When A Man Loves A Woman.....the list is endless...enjoy your journey😁😁
We home frys love our home free 💯💖🔥🔥🌹🔥💖🔥🔥🌹
"Santeeyana" shanty gives me the goosebumps.
Just an FYI on the Beatboxer of Home Free, Adam "The Freak of Nature" Rupp ... he was twice voted best All-Around Beatboxer by his peers at the World A Capella Expo in Austria
Hey Wayne :) That is incredible! But also not surprising! Still, what an achievement!
@@CoverCoach when Adam decided to learn beatboxing he decided the best way to do it was to first learn how to play actual drums so he could be more authentic in his sounds & hand movements!
The best statement I've heard about Home Free is "They don't do covers, they do upgrades."
True awesomeness=Home Free!!❤
Hey Sandy :) Love it!
Still obsessed with these guys. SO GOOD. Full lush base, delicious.
I think you would really enjoy Man of Constant Sorrow. You will see Tim, the bass, shine!
The very last note of this song. Pay attention to Tim’s bass.
You’re welcome.
Hey Michael :) Tim is incredible! :)
Welcome to the rabbit hole of Home Free! You have no idea what you are getting yourself into! 👍🏼👍🏼💜💜🤣🤣 These guys are AMAZING!!! They have well over one hundred videos, not a bad one in the bunch. Their die hard find call themselves Home Fries. It you go back to the beginning ...... watch their performances on the fourth season of the Sing Off, which they won. You will be amazed at the number of views and potentially subscribers you will get by reacting to Hime Free.
Best vocal group ever. The bass singer is especially good and adds a tremendous amount to the sound,
You desperately need to react to their cover of Crosby, Stills, and Nash - Helplessly Hoping. I promise it will blow your mind.
The only thing better than listening to HOME FREE is to watch a reaction video to HOME FREE. They are amazing and fun! Their live concerts are amazingly great as well. Their music, harmonies, videos and humor make us, their fans, absolutely CRAZY about them! I loved your reaction to them.... good job!
I see you've gotten a taste of how loyal we Home Fries can be. We turn up in droves when we find someone reacting to our guys! Helplessly Hoping is haunting and beautiful. All About That Bass, Country Fried Pop, and The Butts Remix are funny. How Great Thou Art and Go Rest High on That Mountain are gorgeous. The End of the Road and Mayday are wonderful too. But please DO NOT do Mayday right away. Get to know the guys a bit 1st. It'll be worth the wait and it'll be so much more satisfying. Thank you for your reaction, loved it!
Greetings from a danish fry / new sub , just a friendly warning when you say you like our guys , the fries will come running and we are a very loyal bunch .
Hey Mette :) I heed your friendly warning! :) I love that there are different types of Fries, depending on your country. That's so cool!
Very loyal slightly crazy
Yes here we are
From 🇸🇪
If you want to hear Tim's bass, you should listen to Home Free's "Folsom Prison Blues" and Misty Mountains with Peter Hollens featuring Tim Foust. Home Free's "How Great Thou Art" and "O Holy Night" will give you chills.
Yea!!!!!!! Thank you! Okay, here's my try to explain...beginning member was Adam Chance
" Chance" baritone, beatboxer Adam Rupp(also beautiful tenor), Tim Foust, bass 5+octave, Austin Brown, high tenor and man with the awesome mustache, Rob Lundquist , tenor.
I will respectfully ask you to listen to their Helplessly Hoping and say that their catalog of music is really great.
I appreciate your reaction to this video and am sure the other Home Fries(fans) will converge on you with their own requests, just glad to be the first to catch this one!
Hey Cheri :) My pleasure! This was such a fun video!
I definitely recommend headphones/ earbuds in both ears, if possible.
If you're familiar with the movie, OH Brother, Where Art Thou, these guys did a cover of Man of Constant Sorrow. And it's amazing.
Great reaction, Sir
Hey Ted :) Those suggestions sound awesome! :) Thank you, sir!
Yes ,man of Constant sorrow
Isn’t this fun?!! The boys have a good sense of humor and got their full pirate on. Tim Foust is the bass, Jack Sparrow, and has a 5 octave range. Adam Chance, started the song, he’s a baritone/bass. Austin Brown is the high tenor in red here with the sword. Rob Lundquist is a tenor with the glasses. Adam Rupp is the amazing beatboxer. Home Free won the NBC show the Sing Off in 2013 the year after Pentatonix won. They are primarily country but sing all genres and sing them well. They have incredible harmonies. Try Helplessly Hoping, Country Roads, How Great Thou Art, I Can’t Outrun You. They sing a lot of covers but also write and sing their own stuff. They also have a great sense of humor and aren’t afraid to be silly. Hope you try more of their songs. Great reaction!
A Capella is an art that is just half a step extra. LOVE it!
Another great cover they do is “Man of Constant Sorrow” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling “!
Hey Caitlin :) Those sound awesome! Which is your favourite? :)
@@CoverCoach man you ask the hard questions 😂. I’d say “Can’t Stop the Feeling “ because it shows the breakdown of who is singing what to create the sounds.
@@CoverCoach there latest is an amazing version of When A Man Loves A Woman. Phenomenal
Great reaction! Love Home Free! They have lots of great songs! Diamond Dreams is one of my favorites! Also Can't stop the feeling, In the blood, Folsom Prison Blues and Never gonna give you up.
Hey Jan :) Those sound like super suggestions. Thank you!
Tim Foust is their base but he actually has a 5, yes I said 5 octave range. Austin who is wearing the head scar is their high tenor and majored in musical theater
Hey Janice :) 5?! That's insane! :)
listen to their SING OFF Ring of Fire. You'll see his range. Not the one with Avi which is great too but doesn't showcase the range
Home Free is more than talented, they are PROFESSIONALS! Adam Rupp co-founded the group in 2000, they went full-time in 2008, and the current lineup has been together since 2016.
I would definitely check out "Man of Constant Sorrow" and "Folsom Prison Blues" you'll get to really hear Tim's bass notes especially in the second one
Hey Lee :) Those sound awesome! Thanks :)
Thank you so much for your reaction. Home Free is a group of guys that can just bring it to any song they do. I watched the Sea Shanty several times before I saw someone post about Tim Foust (the bass) standing in a small boat while singing this song. A little humor, which the guys are known for with lots of songs. A fun song is ... Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget...written by Tim...Hillbilly Bone.... Try these when you have time, both really good. Thank you again and welcome.
Hey Regina :) That's hilarious! I love that!
@@CoverCoach Oh forgot to tell you I...Liked and Subscribed :)
Helplessly Hoping should be your next one, it is a transcendent piece of artwork that us vastly underappreciated.
Hey Rowan :) There's so much love for this song here. Thanks for suggesting it!
It's absolutely beautiful ❤
I totally agree with Rowan's suggestion of "Helplessly Hoping". I believe it is the purest demonstration of their vocal excellence. Count me in as a new subscriber.
Yes, then, "Man of Constant Sorrow" for a taste of the diversity of sounds they can make.
Thankyou for your fun reaction. There is so much to look forward to when discovering homefree.I just love them.They always make you feel something. #homefree ❤❤❤❤❤
In my opinion there are a few musts with Home Free. Good headphones that can actually catch the nuances of a bass singer that has hit off the piano, blown out the subwoofers notes, and watch How Great thou Art and Helplessly Hoping for some epic master class harmonies.
Yes headphones is a must for this
I lost it when you said, "only a true Gryffindor can pull that out of the hat." Austin Brown, the guy with the sword, would appreciate that comment. His girlfriend insists that he is a Hufflepuff (I agree with her), but he claims to be a Gryffindor. I really enjoyed this reaction. Like I said in another comment, we Home Fries are very loyal to those who love our guys! I hope you do more reactions to their work! You should also react to some of Austin's solo covers and originals. He started his solo career back in August since Home Free isn't touring right now. His cover of Unchained Melody is insane!
There are SO many great songs to watch from Home Free and Voiceplay...
I always love it when a reactor is new to Home Free!! Watching him or her discover things about the group is like me discovering it all over again. I find myself actually talking to the screen, saying things like "oh, you haven't seen anything yet, just wait!". Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole! These guys are...well...amazing seems to be the best word for them. You are right about how an artist makes you feel. I haven't looked back since I found Home Free. They have everything I want in entertainment: amazing voices, incredible harmony, a great sense of humor (their live videos and behind the scenes videos are the absolute best) and genuinely care about the people around them (including their fans). I want to share them with the world...but keep them for myself too!! :) Happy Home Freeing!
Home Free! Welcome aboard! It'll be the best rabbit hole you've ever fallen through! You have a new sub. I can't wait to see more of your reactions!
High tenor - sword guy - Austin Brown
Lead tenor - the beard - Rob Lundquist
Beatbox - freak of nature! - Adam Rupp
Baritone/bass - Adam Chance "Chance"
Bass - 5-octave range Tim Foust
Adam and his brother, Chris, started the group twenty years ago. Tim joined, they found Rob working as a bartender, I think, and discovered Austin singing on a cruise ship. Chris left to follow other dreams and that's when Chance joined the group. Incredible group of talent!
Hillbilly Bone is fun, and so is the Butts Remix - that'll get you laughing! Dive Bar Saints... You can't really go wrong with these guys! I think their Sing Off videos should go first, and watch the ones with the judges reactions! That'll give you a lot of information about these guys.
Hey Jennifer :) Thank you so much for the history of the guys! Seeing so much love for them is really inspiring. I love how our descriptions of them are now their alter-egos!
The Home Free Avengers:
Sword Guy
The Beard
Freak of Nature
Chance, and
5-octave Range
@@CoverCoach Sword Guy,Austin, said that that sword was his grandfather's I believe.
feel safe saying best acapella group ever not gonna lie
Please check out Home Free’s version of “When a Man Loves a Woman”, they released it for Valentine’s Day, and it is fabulous! Their high tenor, Austin Brown (the pirate in red!) sings the lead and he’s fantastic!! Thanks!!
I just discovered home free a few weeks ago and fell deep into the rabbit hole. 🐇 All of their songs are vocally stellar and their videos inject so much personality, humor and poignancy when warranted. There is not a song you can go wrong with and they have well over 150 to choose from. A capella is an amazing thing isn't it. Loved your reaction. New Home Fry(Home free fan) here. Hope you'll explore them further so much greatness to be seen.
Hey April :) You're so right! A capella has this way of making you happy just to hear it. That fact that these guys can bring about other, more complex, emotions through their art is just incredible :)
Welcome to the home fries once your in theres no way out 😂 I'm glad you found them and are enjoying them they are truly truly talented and deserve so much more love !
I love how extra Austin (the one with the sword and bandana)is in this one its great!
Hey Brayden :) Austin...what a cool dude! I love the word "extra" - you're absolutely right! He was fantastic!
@@CoverCoach You really must listen to some of his solo work - he's incredible! For example, look for his version of "At Last", an Etta James classic, in the same key she did it. Also "Unchained Melody" - perfection!
Suggestions: Home Free is country based but definitely not limited to country. As above Sea Shanty Medley is one proof. For country songs--Down To The Honky Tonk, Champagne on a Beer Budget (HF original song), Hillbilly Bone (for more of Tim's bass) Ring of Fire, Man of Constant Sorrow and My Church. Style changes: The End of the Road (Boyz II Men cover), All About That Bass, and The Butts Remix. And then Mayday, somewhere in these last mentioned songs. And also gospel songs... I guess the only thing I haven't heard from Home Free is Celtic with Adam Rupp as "the bagpiper". I bet he could do that too!
Tim Foust is the pirate with the gorgeous dark curls. He is awesome!
You've taken the Home Free red pill, now you'll see just how far the rabbit hole goes! They are such an amazing group! I would recommend 'Take me home country road', 'Man of constant sorrow' and 'Elvira' with the Oak Ridge Boys, THEN watch 'Mayday' to get the full impact. After that there's many more songs to enjoy, but I would recommend their cover of 'I still haven't found what I'm looking for' with Peter Hollens (who has an amazing channel as well!) as one of my favorites. Welcome to The Home Fries!
now that you've done one be ready for the home fries to come running, we are loyal....and many!! they're technically "country" but do so much more. end of the road=R&B, blue ain't your color=motown, the butts remix=mixed and hilarious! love train=70's soul, country fried pop medley=pop music. for tim's lows misty mountains is a must(esp. if you're a tolkien fan), elvira really shows adam's skills. soooo many to chose from you can't go wrong
Hey Blair :) They are so versatile and they seem to have such an amazing community of support. So cool!
Lots of great covers from this talented and versatile group (and some nice original work). Hope you will react to more from them, it's always fun watching people share their journey getting to know Home Free.
Hey Andrew :) Well they've certainly made an impression! They're so awesome!
The bass is Tim....the one who is dressed liked Jack Sparrow. Adam the beat boxer is AMAZING too.
Watch When a man loves a woman by them. Also their Dive Bar Saints album is all original with only 2 covers. Their last Christmas album also has original music on it.
They have a huge fan base called Home Fries. They just released dates for fall tour, and yes they tour all over the world.
The fact is Tim Foust is a God of Bass - He's range so large from E0 - E4 .. as a bass baritone, i'm so inspired to him ..
I just subscribed!!
Welcome to HOME FREE
HOME FREE is a county A Capella band that does more than country. Tim Foust, the bass, Adam Rupp, the beatboxer, Adam Chance (Chance) is the baritone/bass, since 2016, he took over for Chris Rupp (one of the founders of the group), Rob Lundquist, tenor and Austin Browm high tenor make up the voices of angels. PLEASE listen to more.. If I know my Home Free family well, they have already given you suggestions of music. LOL Thanks for the reaction
Hey Marla :) Haha! I've had such awesome suggestions so far already. I've got to get on some more Home Free! Thanks for the break down of who they are :)
Most people refer to Home Free as "country", and yes they may have a country background, but that description is a bit of a misnomer. There is not a genre of music in the world that they can't cover, and do it very well! I think a lot of people don't bother listening to them because of the "country" reference ... when in fact they would probably enjoy the music if they gave it a chance.
What makes their harmony even more amazing is that they were all in different locations, due to the pandemic. They released quite a few new videos in "quarantine mode" during the last 14 months. Rob (beard & great mustache) and Adam (beatboxer) are in Minnesota. Adam Chance "Chance" (red beanie) is in Los Angeles. Tim (bass, Jack Sparrow) and Austin (red shirt & sword) are in Nashville. They each record their audio & video & then send it to their producers to put together. They do a lot of original stuff, but also a lot of covers. Some of my favorites are "American Pie" (which features Don McLean, the original artist & also who wrote the song), "In the Blood", "My Church", and "Take Me Home Country Roads". To be honest, I have yet to listen to a bad song from Home Free (or even one that was less than stellar). Enjoyed your reaction. (I have trouble sitting still when I listen to this one as well. LOL.)
“Mayday,” “Ring of Fire,” “”& “I Swear” are all very good too.
Found you this morning and am now looking forward to watching you fall down the rabbit hole and learn more about these awesome guys
Hey Angie :) What's been so cool is learning from the comments. So many Home Fries have come on to talk about them :)
@@CoverCoach Hi there, my best advice for your trip listening.. DON'T react to Mayday until you have learned each member and what they bring. Go for Ring of fire as an early one, slight member change, original founding member Chris Rupp (beatboxer's brother) is still there. That's possibly the next place to go, and i Know you will really enjoy this listening experience as you go :)
Welcome to home Free! They are amazing. They have a huge following on RUclips and around the world. They have oerr 1 million subscribers on RUclips and are amazing. Try their cover of man of constant sorrow, end of the road, hillbilly bne, in the blood. They also have originals like love me like that, dive bar saints,
Firstly, welcome to Home Free. I'll run through the guys for you, starting with the bass - Tim Foust (the one dressed most like Jack Sparrow) can hit notes most guys can only dream of and is also the unofficial spokesman for the group (with a voice like his why wouldn't he). Then you have the baritone - Adam Chance (the one who started this medley off, and mainly referred to as Chance for reasons that will become clear in a moment) who has such a smooth vocal style and has brought such depth to the group since joining in 2016 (when he replaced the founder Chris Rupp who went to try some solo stuff.....also worth checking out sometime). This leads nicely to the beatboxer/vocal percussionist/freak of nature (as he is sometimes affectionately referred to) - Adam Rupp, Chris' brother, co-founder of the group back in 2000 and the reason why Chance is referred to in that way, also the man whose ability to make every noise that can possibly be made with the human mouth (and several that really shouldn't be possible) is truly astounding. The group's lead tenor - Rob Lundquist (impressive moustache and beard) with some of the silkiest vocals you could ever hear and a personality to match. And last (but in no way least) - high tenor Austin Brown (red shirt and sword) does at the high end of the scale what Tim does at the low end, and with vocal runs for days. Individually they would each be amazing, but put them together and you have something truly out of this world (as you will discover).
If you keep reacting to Home Free, be ready to blow up with subscribers! We "home fries" love watching other people fall in love with our boys! Watch "when a man loves a woman" butts medley, all in the blood, iw great thou art,, and country fried pop medley. These ones should give you an idea of how versatile they are. Then when you are more familiar with the group you need to watch Mayday, but not until you are familiar with all 5 of their strengths. It will blow your mind!!
Tim is a super bass and you should check out his duet with Peter Hollens
Hey :) I totally agree. He's awesome! Thanks for the suggestion :)
@@CoverCoach fhs2013cb is referring to the cover of Misty Mountains Cold. Peter and Tim do A LOT of layering to add incredible depth and harmonies.
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@@frankwrege5043 How to you know? There are so many duets from those two
@@basemusic8048 True I could be wrong but Of the five that come up, Misty Mountains is where Tim spends more time in the "superbase" range.
Fire & Rain, The Sound of Silence, Green Sleeves and Bridge over troubled water Have a more prominent mix of Tim's fuller range while leading.
@@frankwrege5043 I like your taste of music :)
New sub because I am a huge Home Fry and I think you'll love it. To get a good intro to the group and what they can do I'd start with Man of Constant Sorrow and Helplessly Hoping. Stay AWAY from Mayday until you know them better. If you do earlier stuff like Ring of Fire, you will notice Adam Chance (first singer in this video) is not there. He was added about 2017ish?). Chris and Adam Rupp (the beat boxer) started the group years ago, first adding Tim Foist as permanent bass, the. Austin Brown (met him when he was singing on a cruise ship) then Adam Chance (who goes by Chance) when Chris left the group for a solo career. They had toured for years when they went on the Sing Off (with Chris Rupp) and won. Chance will carry bass when Tim takes lead vocal. This will help you not get confused when you watch earlier stuff. They often have friends, girlfriends (some now ex) and wives I'm their videos and they seem like a really awesome group. For their funny side try the Butts Remix or Hillbilly Bone. Have fun!
Hey Shannon :) Thanks for the line-up. It's really interesting how much history there is to the group.
Tim Foust's voice will shake your soul
So glad you caught Adam Rupp's castanet sounds in Santiana!! You definitely need to check out more of their videos - there are a ton of them, but I would definitely suggest Take Me Home Country Roads, Man of Constant Sorrow, and End of the Road. And as someone else commented - do not react to Mayday until you've done several other songs first. And for a truly powerful video, check out "One Voice" that was released this past Friday - Home Free and Billy Gilman (who first released the song when we was about 12 years old - 20 years ago). I just subscribed - looking forward to seeing more of your reactions and videos!
Hey Dorothy :) Yeah, that castanet sound was awesome! Adam was so brilliant in this video :) I spotted that "Once Voice" had been released. Not going to listen in case I make a reaction to it :)
Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole with friendly wishes from Germany. The shanties in Black Flag are stuck in my head for months now. There is a band named Santiano in my country that makes shanty like music.
Home Free won season 4 of The Sing Off. Voice Play was also on that season with them. Pentatonix won season 3 of the same show. All three worthy of your attention!
Adam Rupp is SUCHHH a good beatboxer, truly amazing
Your reaction was delightful. Yes, headphones will make you enjoy even more. I feel you would like hearing Home Free sing Auld Lang Syne - short but oh so mellow. Also, one of the live videos of Your Man for the comedy. Glad I came across your reaction to the guys. Tim and the co-founder of the group do Long Black Train. Elvira with the Oak Ridge Boys. Then in a few months holiday songs. There are also a number of songs with strong messages that are needed. Enjoy😊
Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole ❤ an Aussie Crispy Fry
And what a charming rabbit hole it is! Do you live here?! 🤣 Cheers Charli
@@CoverCoach Brisvegas local. My daughter and I were lucky enough to see Home Free live last year before Covid. They are every bit as good live.
I would love to hear your analysis of Home Free cover of Man of Constant Sorrow because of the deliberate vowel and word ending choices they make. The song, originally released in 1913, was part of the movie O Brother Where Art Thou. Keep in mind, also, that they are a capella and there are NO instruments except their voices
I came across this group back in October. I suggest start with their performances from the sing-off completion first. All of their videos are amazing.
Hey Andrea :) That sounds like a super suggestion! Thank you :)
Low bass is Tim, barritone/bass is Adam Chase, high tenor is Austin, lead tenor is Rob and beat boxer is Adam Rupp
New subscriber! Came for the Homefree. Homefree is the real deal. Their voices seem to melt together. The harmonies are mesmerizing and such a full sound. Also these guys are so much fun!! Thank you for reacting to them.
Hey Carla :) My pleasure! They are amazing! :)
i am also a new subscriber who came for the home free
The lineup you see here has been steady for 5 years now. Until early 2016, Adam Rupp's brother Chris was still in the group. They founded Home Free over 20 years ago. You will see him in their older videos, almost always wearing a cowboy hat or a ball cap. Chris handpicked his replacement; he wanted to do solo work and does to this day, and collaborates with various members of Home Free. We love Chris!
Adam Rupp: beatboxer extraordinaire, vocally a tenor (you will hear him on pure a capella covers). From Minnesota.
Rob Lundquist: "The Beard", tenor with a silky voice but can inject grit when he wants. Joined 2008. Also from Minnesota.
Tim Foust: here dressed as Capt Jack Sparrow; he is their deep bass (with a 5 octave range at least!) Joined 2012. From southeast Texas. Tim used to have long hair, cut it last year.
Austin Brown: dressed as Sinbad; he's the high tenor (amazing voice not squeaky up high). Joined 2013. From Georgia.
Adam Chance: first singer, has the squinty popeye merchant sailor vibe down pat. Joined in 2016 as baritone but is a very skilled bass. From Alabama.
Their videos are so much a part of what makes them so enjoyable (in addition to their stellar vocal abilities!) Some of my recommendations:
Honey, I'm Good
Man of Constant Sorrow
Folsom Prison Blues
Elvira (with Oak Ridge Boys)
End of the Road
I Swear
In the Blood
Die a Happy Man
Woman, Amen/Female
Moonshine
Meet in the Middle
Mayday (don't do this one until you have established with several videos who does what)
Snowglobe (same as Mayday; do this one after a few others)
Butts Remix (total gut-buster, extreme fun)
Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget
Hey Kimberly :) Thank you so much for the history on the guys! I had no idea they'd been a group in some form for 20 years! Those suggestions look awesome! Thank you :)
Not to mention the fact (for we ladies) they are all pretty easy on the eyes as well!!
Tim Faust singing green sleeves is one off my favorates
And there he goes down the rabbit hole 😅 Welcome to a fantastic world of awesome talented musicians.
You are down the rabbit hole now. Many, many fans of a superbly talented group. They have a tonne of works, from comedic to dramatic. Every one is gifted beyond reason. For pure harmony, try Helplessly Hoping but leave Mayday for a bit. Some terrific collaborations to enjoy, including Peter Holland, Kenny Rogers, Lee Greenwood. Have fun. Canuck Fry here.
Tim Foust is the bass and he's AMAZING
If you want lush harmonies by Home Free "Helplessly Hoping" is nothing but ear candy :)
❤️❤️❤️❤️ LOVE HOME FREE! Get to know them! Soon!
That last song puts you right in the middle of some epic movie. Austin you made me smile during the whole video. Adam Rupp…I have no words man. Phenomenal.
The Fries are here! You play it, and they will come! HUGE following! If you it all; good music, harmony, great fan following (lot's of subs), and even a bunch of humor; you found it! Kepp 'em coming. We'll be here!
Their bass is Tim Foust, he holds a world record for lowest note performed by a human and teaches other artists how to do what is called subharmonic notes. If you want to see a great example look for his collaboration with Peter Holland called Misty Mountains, that end note will leave you shook!!!
One thing that's really neat to do is to look up their catapult into the spotlight on The Sing-Off Season 4. It's available on RUclips. After that, watch their channel from oldest to newest. All the songs are great and that will take you through the history of their work.
also listened to so much over the last years favourite band of all time without a doubt
If you want to hear some fantastic harmonies definitely listen to their covers of Helplessly Hoping or How Great Thou Art. Absolutely amazing!
As a “Cover Coach” I found you because I’m a Home Fry. This is my first time here, but I’ll subscribe if you follow Home Free. While I love a capella music, I’m also a big fan of Angelina Jordan, who has been doing amazing covers since she won Norway’s Got Talent in 2014 at age 8. She has over 130 covers and originals on RUclips and most of the covers are better than the originals. She’s 15 now and was signed to Republic Records in 2020.
Tim Faust is the bass. He did a great song of Misty Mountains with one other guy. Definitely need to listen to that one
They are up there with my favorites. Bass... Tim, Tenor... Austin, Baritone... Ed, Beatbox... Adam, Baritone.. Chance. Check out their Butts Medley , Mayday, Champagne Taste (original). Man Of Constant Sorrows
Homefree is my favorite accapella group
You nailed it on what makes Home Free so good. They are all wickedly talented and they make you smile and feel good with every single song. I never see this one recommended but I just heard it the other day and it gives all the feels and just lifts me up every time I listen to it. The song is Try Everything, a cover of the Shakira song from Zootopia.
Home Free started with Adam and Chris Rupp and a friend in my hometown of Mankato Minnesota. They won The Sing Off the year after Pentatonix with a line up of Austin Tim, Rob, Chris and Adam. Chris decided to pursue more solo music and so Chance join the group a few years ago. We've got a lot of hometown pride in Home Free, their creativity, musicianship and humor were there from the start!
I've been following them since they won the voice.
Love Ring of Fire with Avi Caplan.
Elvira with the Oak Ridge Boys.
And the Xmas song with Kenny Rogers, can't remember the name....
My Church by them is also amazing 👏
Home Free just dropped their new sea shanty, Skull and Bones, written by Chance for a video game. It'll blow your mind. The official HF version is longer than the live version published on several gaming channels, but the live version is a must-see.
If you love these, get blown away with pentatonix - hallelujah or amazing grace or imagine or mary did you know or bohemian rhapsody or Havana or sound of silence or favourite things or little drummer boy or perfect etc etc etc
Big fan! They were winners on one season of the Sing Off. Founded by one of the brothers from Minnesota who has since branched off
I fell in love with their music when they were on the Sing Off. I have gotten every album and have seen them in concert. They have the best vocal percussionist ever. He even does “drum” solos during concerts. One in the style of traditional drums and one like electronic drums. Mind blowing. They are absolutely amazing! One of my favorite bands ever and I am not even a huge fan of country music.
Austin Brown, their high tenor, has a background in musical theater. You need to check out the video of him singin Bring him home from Les Mis!!
You may notice also that they are filming from different locations. Quarantine didn’t stop them from producing amazing videos.
What is it about me and red headed voice coaches? Hannah Bayles, Beth Roars, Julia Nixon, and now you! Infectious enthusiasm! Must be something about the soulless ginger way of looking at things. Keep it up!
Hey :) Haha! This made me laugh so much! Being a ginger is awesome... Until the sun comes up. We're actually all just soulless vampires, especially the vocal coaches!