I see you turning into a "Home Fry"-Check out Home Free's "When A Man Loves A Woman"-Their version of the great Percy Sledge's hit will blow your socks off!
There is so much more to Home Free than just country but if anyone can convert someone, my bet is on them :o) They just released Mary Did You Know and it is breath taking. Loved your reaction :o) Thank you!
Their Do You Hear What I Hear? is absolutely fabulous. From the setting, to the arrangement (by the vocal percussionist), to the vocals - it's creative, complex, and just stunning.
Home Free will take your breath away. I just love them so much. They are my favorite group by far. I would love for you to react to "Do You Hear What I Hear" an arrangement by Adam Rupp the beatboxer, it is stunning in the visual aspect as well as the vocal aspect. I think you will love it. I love your reactions to Home Free Thank you!!
O my goodness sir, it is really great watching your reactions! Love seeing your face as you get somewhat surprised and pleased! May I please request your reaction to Home Free in "DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?" Arranged by Adam Rupp the beatboxer/vocal percussionist and as you might have noticed here has a beautiful tenor voice when he sings. We don't hear him often because he doesn't concider himself a great singer and prefers to be less noticeable and feels more comfortable with his percussion sounds! However in DYHWIH he appears upfront and center! He is a master of many talents besides the vocal perc's. He plays real drums learning just enough to get by so he would know the proper hand positions to look appropriate for beatboxing.He also majored in college in trumpet performance, & plays most wind & reed instruments, keyboard and electric bass guitar. His mom was a music teacher for many years and plays publicly still for church and special performances and projects. Extremely talented! As all the guy's are! Each trained in singing and some type of music instrumentation! Thanks again and God Bless!
Oh yes, "ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH" is wonderful! But this was very long ago. You must hear "DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?" Which was never a favorite of mine until HOME FREE! They also take advantage of unbelievable locations as they did in "Do you hear what I hear?" And, somewhere you may have been mislead. Although HOME FREE does lean to Country, far more than half of their songs are not country whatsoever! Please try "HEAVEN", "END OF THE ROAD", "BYE, BYE AMERICAN PIE" with the phenomenol Don Mclean. I was not a huge Country fan either. I found out very fast, they cover all genres. I WANT YOU TO BE A HOMEFRY SO BADLY! PLEASE, as I commented earlier, delve down the rabbit hole. There is a whole new world down there. I really like your reactions!
Hi Larry! Home Free is a group of multitalented guys that can sing any genre. They of course have their country spin in places but, here again their arrangements are phenomenal. They do Mary did you Know, White Christmas, which has a definite country feel to it. Do You Hear What I Hear is a really good one. Tim also wrote one called Full of Cheer, which I think you would find very interesting. I'm amazed at each mans individual talent let alone when they come together collectively. Adam, the beatboxer is a world champion so if you would like to hear him do his thing just pull up Home Free: Drum Solo [SPM ST15]. I think you'll be impressed. Then if you want to get a real feel for their talent, go in and pull up 9 to 5 beatbox breakdown. I think you'll end up a homefry for sure! With a shake to boot. Have a great day!
The baritone in the cowboy hat is one of the two founders of the group. He has since left and gone out on his own. They did not start out as a country group, but became that to get on the Sing-Off. they do all kinds of music! It’s a joy to see your pleasure in their music!
There were three founders. Matt Atwood left in 2012 and was replaced by Austin. Matt is the one who came up with Home Free’s name, as it was the name of his grandfather’s boat.
Facial expressions show the appreciations (and surprise!) ..... Things (up until the point of HF) we haven't heard or the "way" we hear them. These guys do MUSIC justice and then some, no matter the genre!!!!!!!!!!!! Pulling off "Country" is hard and they do it like it's nothing. Honestly, the only group to pull it off ---- Really will change yer thought on Country! They simply AMAZE! (more on all this later) :)
I am a die hard Home fry that didn't really listen to country either but this group totally changed that for me. Another excellent song would be 'Do You Hear What I Hear' I think you will really enjoy it.
When you hear Chris talk about this song, people got mad because he had his hat on in the church, which is weird because he has his hat on in O Holy Night and no one really got mad, and it’s in the same church!
Since you delight in "doing it different," I'm hoping to hear your reaction to "Do You Hear What I Hear." It was arranged by their beatboxer Adam Rupp and is one of my favorites for Christmas, along with their newer "Mary Did You Know."
Love your reaction... you have fallen down the rabbit hole. It's fun there. I recommend How Great Thou Art for your next song. The arrangement, location and harmonies will definitely give you goosebump.... it's simply a devine experience. I am a Pentaholic as well. Both groups are awesome but different. Home Free is joyful and I am drawn to their wholesome, pure energy.
you are now a Home Fry....and there is no competition, no reason to compare. Most of us love BOTH groups...they conventionally sing very different stuff, it's just great to hear both groups. As for Home Free do undertand they don't do too much "country" it's more surface than anything else. Yeah they done songs that are country iconic songs but I urge you to listen to them, and you'll see what I mean....one is very recent, they did a cover of Patsy Cline's incredible iconic song "Crazy" and the harmonies are amazing...the attention to detail ib the video to clothes & atmosphere is amazing....check that one out...
Thanks again for another Home Free reaction! Please do Do You Hear What I Hear! Adam Rupp, the beatboxer arranged it and I promise you’ve never heard anything like it!
Hey Larry! I was first introduced to Pentatonix even though Home Free was formed 11 years before they formed. Shortly thereafter, I was introduced to Home Free & I've never looked back! I know that PTX members (old & new) are super talented but Home Free has something that the other acappella groups don't! One Home Fry said they were more accessible. One said that Pentatonix seemed cold & Home Free was warm. I think both are right but it's also their attention to everything they do & not trying to "outdo" other members of the group! You can hear each individual voice in every song they do & they don't mind being silly or embarrassing themselves to entertain their fans! They share the spotlight with each other & they also shine the spotlight on anybody they do collaborations with. They also help other artists & groups! That's a few of the reasons we love & are loyal to these GENUINE guys who just happen to be incredibly talented, individually & as a group! The next Christmas songs you should do are "Do You Hear What I Hear"? Chris Rupp was still with them then. After that, their new "Mary, Did You Know"? They are both absolutely amazing! They also have another new release, "Christmas Ain't For the Lonely"! Even their silly Christmas songs are vocal perfection!👏😊
Welcome to the Home Fries! I learned very quickly you don't have to be a country fan to love these gentlemen and what they do. I would never have considered myself a country "Fan" until I listened to these guys. I wound up loving everything they do and find their country swag so cool and different from the average. Their hearts and how they honor the music was the final tipping point for me. Hope you continue to explore with an open mind. 😊 Thanks for some great reactions. I'd love for you to check out "Do You Hear What I Hear" or "Cold Hard Cash" by Home Free. The first one is just stunning the second an original just so much fun.
You sound like me. I could appreciate country but wouldn’t seek it out, then saw Home Free on the sing off and have been addicted to them ever since. For Christmas check their beatboxer’s arrangement of Do you hear what I hear. For your next Standing Ovation check their version of How Great Thou Art.
Home free is multi-genre. When you are finished with Christmas season, you should give a reaction to Home Free cover of Seven Bridges Road by the Eagles and their cover of Helplessly Hopping by Crosby Stills & Nash.
And as for Home Free vs. PTX ... it's not an either/or deal. Many fans love both, for the own unique qualities. Another leg of the a capella trifecta is Voice Play. They are also an incredibly talented group, and have many songs on their channel which will astound you. They are often (not always) more theatrical, utilizing makeup, costumes, etc. They just released a stunning Wicked Medley.
I know you don't care much for country, but do you like Kenny Rogers? If so, check out "Children Go Where I Send Thee" for your Christmas list that he did with Home Free. It's very good. It will have you toe tappin' in no time even for a non-country lover! 😉
You may have already figured it out, but this was shot in the same church as "O Holy Night". It was also shot on the same day. The guys changed clothes between takes. You get a little more of Tim's bass in this one than in the previous two. He can literally shake your seat when you hear him live. He has a 5-octave range so he has no problem singing tenor as well. Great reactions!
Hello Larry Another beautiful interpretation of this group that I just got to know through their reactions to them. They are great!!! Wonderful to see the performer with long hair and a light tie - and I'm sorry I don't know the name - sing smiling. This detail is very special. And another great reaction from you. Thank you Kisses from Brazil
That would be high tenor Austin Brown. You will see him smiling a lot & frequently as well as other arm,hand actions that he just can't seem to control. I believe it's his joy of music & singing!
Your reactions are so enjoyable. You pick up on the details that I sometimes miss. There are a couple of original Christmas songs they do that you might enjoy. "Full of Cheer" and "Snow Globe" Another classic Christmas song would be "Do you hear what I hear".
Since you have wandered down the acapella rabbit hole, try Voiceplay "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", "This Christmas", "The First Noel", "White Christmas" or maybe you are up for something out of the box and fun like "Your a Mean One Mr Grinch", "Kidnap the Sandy Claus", or maybe "Wookie for Christmas"??? You can't go wrong with all three of these amazing groups! Of course you can always take a look at the bass singers (Avi, Tim, or Geoff) solo songs too!
Check out "Do You Hear What I Hear". The beat boxer, Adam Rupp (founding member) created this fantastic arrangement that shows off everyone's talents. You will get a sense of the bass Tim Foust's amazing range (5 octaves) and versatility. "Snow Globe" and "Full of Cheer" show off Tim's writing talent. There is no genre that these boys can't do and do well. Also, check out their duet with Jewel of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas". It was during their stint on the Sing Off, season 4.
Keep following this "rabbit hole." You will always be entertained, amazed, and a lot of times you will laugh out loud. Enjoy the ride, and we will be here for you.
Yeah that’s how they hook you…they have such wonderful voices and their harmonies are so incredible that I just can’t stop watching and listening to them. I discovered them during the pandemic and just fell in love with them. I love Pentatonix too but these guys are something else. I’m not a country fan either but you should listen to some of their country songs. Their rendition of Country Roads (by John Denver) is the best I’ve ever heard. Try Helplessly Hoping, One Man Band, Mary Did You Know, What We Ain’t Got, I Can’t Outrun You…there are so many good songs. And just so you know they can be super silly too. They don’t take themselves too seriously which is great. Have a good evening.
Your definitely a Home Fry now. I know I'm late commenting ,been off for a while, but now I'm back. What I love about this song and a lot of Christmas and religious songs is Adam Rupp sings and you can hear him, he has a very sweet tenor voice and I love it. 🥰🥰
Hey Larry! Great reaction! I love Home Free! I'm not a Pentatonix or Voiceplay fan they are not my style, but I know you can like more than one group without competition. They all bring something different.
I also am not a country fan, Home Free is a different category in my mind! I also don't like Christmas music, but the a cappella groups are my exception.
I love your reaction/reviews of these two SUPER acapella groups. I don't think you can really classify Home Free as a "country" group. While they have a sort of "country look" at times their voices aren't of the usual country genre. The thing that draws you in is the timbre of their voices when raised together that brings on the whole body chills we all experience with them. Each of them has his own unique sound that brings their music to life. Generally, I HATE all of the typical Christmas Music we hear everywhere this time of year. So it's truly a pleasure to hear Home Free or Pentatonix with something that doesn't just send me running to turn it off.
I know that Home Free is marketed as a country acapella group, but they're actually super versatile and can honestly do anything. Proof? When a Man Loves a Woman, The Butts Remix, End of the Road, Sea Shanty Medley, In The Blood, Castle on the Hill, and tons more. After Christmas, when you're looking for more of their catalog to dive into, I recommend all of those, plus a bunch of their country flavored selections. Hillbilly Bone, Dive Bar Saints (one of their originals), and later, when you're very familiar and comfortable with their roles and ranges within the group, give your ears a big treat and listen to Mayday. But please, PLEASE wait on this one until you think you know what to expect from them. Trust me when I tell you it's best to wait for Mayday! You'll see!!
You have to listen to "Do you hear what I hear" ... the vocal percussion (arranged by Adam Rupp the vocal percussionist) and the bass will blow you away. It is soooooo well arranged and done. There is one part where the bass runs down the scale from high tenor to low bass, also, they just release Mary did you know.....amazing harmonies and subtle percussion and since you did the Pentatonix version, it would be great to hear both and see how they both can blow you away. You don't have to like one group over the other...they are both different but both extremely talented and amazing! You can be a Home Fry and a Pentaholic and become a PentaFry, or Homeaholic.... :)
@@larryshair I just saw it, knew you would be blown away! I see you did Pentatonix "Mary did you know" which is chilling....now check out HF "Mary did you know" and you will get a sense of the different stylings between Pentatonix and Home Free...you can love both :)
There are three Christmas songs by HF that are really exceptional you may want to react too. Silent Night, Do You Hear What I Hear, and their original Snow Globe, written by the bass singer. For News Years they do an outstanding version of Auld Lang Syne you may want to check out as well. Thanks for your reaction, and welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole. You will enjoy that journey as you have with PTX. They both give performances much different to each other that there is no reason to compare, but enjoy a broader range of excellence.
The harmony is beautiful in this, but since you mentioned the beatboxer, (who is amazing) He was singing with them and no beatboxing, if you want to hear some great beatboxing in a Christmas video/song check out their version of "Do you Hear What I Hear" the beatboxer Adam actually arranged it.
Doesn't have to be right away or anything, but if this one gave you goosebumps, you really should check out their rendition of "How Great Thou Art".... Like this one, no beatboxing, just beautiful, eargasmic 5-part harmony. In keeping with Christmas-y songs, though - please consider Home Free's version of "Mary, Did You Know?". It's not flashy, but I think you'll be impressed. Great reaction!!
You should also consider checking out VoicePlay, another amazing acapella group! They have a handful of Christmas songs. You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch, Baby It's Cold Outside, This Christmas, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. All are great
I know it's not Christmas (it's August!) but you have got to listen to Beautiful Star of Bethlehem with Home Free, Jeffrey East and the Oak Ridge Boys. it's just gorgeous!
I am definitely a Home-fry, they are by far my favorite group. And as far as comparing them to PTX, about the only way to properly do that is with a song such as this one, "Angels We Have Heard On High", that both groups have done. I have done a side by side comparison and in my opinion, PTX is good, their vocals are great, but they are more concerned with putting on a show, whereas with HF it's less about putting on a show and more about the sound of the music. Now that's just my opinion...I like PTX, but I LOVE Home Free! Oh and Welcome to the Home Fries!
Please, please, please react to Home Free’s newer release of “Mary Did You Know”. I promise you won’t be disappointed. And “Do You Hear What I Hear” is also simply amazing, arranged by Adam Rupp, the best boxer.
Oh what a great reaction, so glad you enjoyed this one and remember, you do not have to pick a favorite, both are great vocal groups with different styles.
Home Free is amazing. Great reaction! You should check out Do You Hear What I Hear, beat boxer is outstanding. One of their originals is Snow Globe. I'm now a subscriber
Love going on this journey along with you... Your delight is written all over your face! Welcome to the land of the Home Fries. HF say they are a country vocal band.. but they do all sorts of genres as you are finding out. Listen to "Auld Lang Syne" for New Years.. "Helplessly Hoping", " The Blood"... and many originals too.. "Warmest Winter " was co written by Austin I the super high tenor about his grandma.. makes me tear up every time. New Sub here. Thanks! and Happy Holidays to you and yours too!
Welcome Home Fry! Home Free can do anything! That's what makes them great! But it's their personalities that clinch it for me, you need to see some of their stuff in a live reaction and see Adam Rupp's drum solo! Gonna win you over. Not to say Pentatonix is not good, they are, but.... I'm not a big country fan either... Love to your mom, Merry Christmas!🎄
Hey, I want to thank you for your Xmas reactions. I am not celebrating this year as I lost my beautiful Mum 6months ago and it just feels wrong without her. I used to sing in a choir and this used to be my favourite time of year because of all the amazing songs, both traditional and new, that we got to sing in so many different ways 💖. Watch you however react to music the way that I feel about it has made me smile, be astonished, moved and even cry (it was your video that I saw James Blunt 'Monsters' for the first time!) It is the one thing that connects every body in the world regardless of skin colour, religion, culture or gender and at the moment with so much division and hatred, we really need to appreciate the more similarities between us than differences. Sorry if this message sounds depressing, it really isn't meant to. You have helped me so much recently with your joy and kindness. So thank you again and keep doing what you do because it is awesome! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 🎄🎧🎄💖💖💖
When Pentatonix first burst on the scene, I was wowwed! Extremely talented but I find I cannot listen to them anymore. It's missing one critical component to me that Home Free has in spades. An organic feel. Pentatonix feels like a committee made them (enjoy if you like them! it's not an either/or situation) It's like VoicePlay is great and when I'm in the mood for theatrics, they absolutely rock it! But, I always end up listening to Home Free when I just want some music.
HomeFree is Amazing!! I love country music and that's where they started. But One of my Favorites that they did was called "The Butts Remix". It's country and hip hop mashed together. I think you would like that. Not a Christmas theme though. I am a HomeFry for sure
Omgosh Larry, I was sitting here watching you watch this video & I can see u going through the HF rabbithole! It's so exciting!! It's like watching someone go through a transformation. LOL It's nice to see that u are enjoying HF's music. HF recently released a version of "Go Tell it on the Mountain ". It was a collaboration w/ a group called Texas Hill. It is incredible!! U must listen to it!! They also have a wonderful version of "Mary Did You Know" & " Silent Night". They also have some non-religious songs too. There's, " Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer ", " Full of Cheer" & "Cold Hard Cash". They would surely put a smile on ur face. There are others too! Please consider a couple of these!! 😊 Take care Larry!! Blessing to u & ur family. Stay safe!! Feliz Navidad!! ❤🎶🎄🎅🏼🤶🏼🎁✝️ Merry Christmas to anyone who is reading this. May you all find some peace this holiday season. Keep well everyone!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I see you turning into a "Home Fry"-Check out Home Free's "When A Man Loves A Woman"-Their version of the great Percy Sledge's hit will blow your socks off!
I Love how enthused you get when you listen to Home Free. I am sure you will become a Home Frie!
Home Free is great !👍👍👍👍👍👏
There is so much more to Home Free than just country but if anyone can convert someone, my bet is on them :o) They just released Mary Did You Know and it is breath taking. Loved your reaction :o) Thank you!
Their Do You Hear What I Hear? is absolutely fabulous. From the setting, to the arrangement (by the vocal percussionist), to the vocals - it's creative, complex, and just stunning.
So many have asked for it. I'll have to squeeze it on the list!
Home Free will take your breath away. I just love them so much. They are my favorite group by far. I would love for you to react to "Do You Hear What I Hear" an arrangement by Adam Rupp the beatboxer, it is stunning in the visual aspect as well as the vocal aspect. I think you will love it. I love your reactions to Home Free Thank you!!
beautiful Star of Bethlehem.
Do you hear what I hear is my favorite holiday song they do. The vocals and visuals are outstanding
O my goodness sir, it is really great watching your reactions! Love seeing your face as you get somewhat surprised and pleased! May I please request your reaction to Home Free in
"DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?"
Arranged by Adam Rupp the beatboxer/vocal percussionist and as you might have noticed here has a beautiful tenor voice when he sings. We don't hear him often because he doesn't concider himself a great singer and prefers to be less noticeable and feels more comfortable with his percussion sounds! However in DYHWIH he appears upfront and center! He is a master of many talents besides the vocal perc's. He plays real drums learning just enough to get by so he would know the proper hand positions to look appropriate for beatboxing.He also majored in college in trumpet performance, & plays most wind & reed instruments, keyboard and electric bass guitar. His mom was a music teacher for many years and plays publicly still for church and special performances and projects. Extremely talented! As all the guy's are! Each trained in singing and some type of music instrumentation! Thanks again and God Bless!
This was my first song I ever heard from Home Free I think 5 years ago, and I was hooked! Absolutely incredible.
Oh yes, "ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH" is wonderful! But this was very long ago. You must hear "DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?" Which was never a favorite of mine until HOME FREE! They also take advantage of unbelievable locations as they did in "Do you hear what I hear?" And, somewhere you may have been mislead. Although HOME FREE does lean to Country, far more than half of their songs are not country whatsoever! Please try "HEAVEN", "END OF THE ROAD", "BYE, BYE AMERICAN PIE" with the phenomenol Don Mclean. I was not a huge Country fan either. I found out very fast, they cover all genres. I WANT YOU TO BE A HOMEFRY SO BADLY! PLEASE, as I commented earlier, delve down the rabbit hole. There is a whole new world down there. I really like your reactions!
It doesn’t matter how long ago this was, it still sounds amazing!
Check out their “Snow Globe” it's an original. Tim Foust (bass) co-wright it and takes the lead in it.
Hi Larry! Home Free is a group of multitalented guys that can sing any genre. They of course have their country spin in places but, here again their arrangements are phenomenal. They do Mary did you Know, White Christmas, which has a definite country feel to it. Do You Hear What I Hear is a really good one. Tim also wrote one called Full of Cheer, which I think you would find very interesting. I'm amazed at each mans individual talent let alone when they come together collectively. Adam, the beatboxer is a world champion so if you would like to hear him do his thing just pull up Home Free: Drum Solo [SPM ST15]. I think you'll be impressed. Then if you want to get a real feel for their talent, go in and pull up 9 to 5 beatbox breakdown. I think you'll end up a homefry for sure! With a shake to boot. Have a great day!
It's okay to be a "Pentafry". They are both amazing groups with distinct characteristics. They also respect each other.
The baritone in the cowboy hat is one of the two founders of the group. He has since left and gone out on his own. They did not start out as a country group, but became that to get on the Sing-Off. they do all kinds of music! It’s a joy to see your pleasure in their music!
There were three founders. Matt Atwood left in 2012 and was replaced by Austin. Matt is the one who came up with Home Free’s name, as it was the name of his grandfather’s boat.
Facial expressions show the appreciations (and surprise!) ..... Things (up until the point of HF) we haven't heard or the "way" we hear them. These guys do MUSIC justice and then some, no matter the genre!!!!!!!!!!!! Pulling off "Country" is hard and they do it like it's nothing. Honestly, the only group to pull it off ---- Really will change yer thought on Country! They simply AMAZE! (more on all this later) :)
I am a die hard Home fry that didn't really listen to country either but this group totally changed that for me. Another excellent song would be 'Do You Hear What I Hear' I think you will really enjoy it.
When you hear Chris talk about this song, people got mad because he had his hat on in the church, which is weird because he has his hat on in O Holy Night and no one really got mad, and it’s in the same church!
Since you delight in "doing it different," I'm hoping to hear your reaction to "Do You Hear What I Hear." It was arranged by their beatboxer Adam Rupp and is one of my favorites for Christmas, along with their newer "Mary Did You Know."
Love your reaction... you have fallen down the rabbit hole. It's fun there. I recommend How Great Thou Art for your next song. The arrangement, location and harmonies will definitely give you goosebump.... it's simply a devine experience. I am a Pentaholic as well. Both groups are awesome but different. Home Free is joyful and I am drawn to their wholesome, pure energy.
Love your reaction and APPRECIATION of their masterful talent😀
Thanks so much for your kind words! I have a hard time thinking of anyone that wouldn't appreciate this group. Simply amazing! Thanks again!
Loved your reaction to this one, no doubt you’ll love Mary Did You Know.
Adam nails the beatboxing! Thank you for your totally honest reaction.
We home fry's love our home free 🍟❣️💯🔥
you are now a Home Fry....and there is no competition, no reason to compare. Most of us love BOTH groups...they conventionally sing very different stuff, it's just great to hear both groups. As for Home Free do undertand they don't do too much "country" it's more surface than anything else. Yeah they done songs that are country iconic songs but I urge you to listen to them, and you'll see what I mean....one is very recent, they did a cover of Patsy Cline's incredible iconic song "Crazy" and the harmonies are amazing...the attention to detail ib the video to clothes & atmosphere is amazing....check that one out...
Not many people react to this one. It is beautiful!
Thanks again for another Home Free reaction! Please do Do You Hear What I Hear! Adam Rupp, the beatboxer arranged it and I promise you’ve never heard anything like it!
One of the very fine things of life...listening to these guys...extraordinary!
As a non country music fan I absolutely LOVE Home Free....
I always enjoy watching your reaction to this group. These guys are definitely amazing at what they do.
No need to choose, I absolutely love them both!❤️
Great reaction....thus is absolutely! They are releasing a new Christmas song on Friday....What Christmas Means! It is so much fun!
Hey Larry! I was first introduced to Pentatonix even though Home Free was formed 11 years before they formed. Shortly thereafter, I was introduced to Home Free & I've never looked back! I know that PTX members (old & new) are super talented but Home Free has something that the other acappella groups don't! One Home Fry said they were more accessible. One said that Pentatonix seemed cold & Home Free was warm. I think both are right but it's also their attention to everything they do & not trying to "outdo" other members of the group! You can hear each individual voice in every song they do & they don't mind being silly or embarrassing themselves to entertain their fans! They share the spotlight with each other & they also shine the spotlight on anybody they do collaborations with. They also help other artists & groups! That's a few of the reasons we love & are loyal to these GENUINE guys who just happen to be incredibly talented, individually & as a group!
The next Christmas songs you should do are "Do You Hear What I Hear"? Chris Rupp was still with them then. After that, their new "Mary, Did You Know"? They are both absolutely amazing! They also have another new release, "Christmas Ain't For the Lonely"! Even their silly Christmas songs are vocal perfection!👏😊
Love this group. I stumbled upon them accidentally and can't wait to hear them live in concert. Hopefully they come to LA
Welcome to the Home Fries! I learned very quickly you don't have to be a country fan to love these gentlemen and what they do. I would never have considered myself a country "Fan" until I listened to these guys. I wound up loving everything they do and find their country swag so cool and different from the average. Their hearts and how they honor the music was the final tipping point for me. Hope you continue to explore with an open mind. 😊 Thanks for some great reactions. I'd love for you to check out "Do You Hear What I Hear" or "Cold Hard Cash" by Home Free. The first one is just stunning the second an original just so much fun.
Another great song.
Great reaction, thank you. This is now my favorite version ever of Angels We Have Heard On High!
You sound like me. I could appreciate country but wouldn’t seek it out, then saw Home Free on the sing off and have been addicted to them ever since. For Christmas check their beatboxer’s arrangement of Do you hear what I hear. For your next Standing Ovation check their version of How Great Thou Art.
Ditto for me... still not a mainstream country fan, but will listen to Home Free all day!
Home free is multi-genre. When you are finished with Christmas season, you should give a reaction to Home Free cover of Seven Bridges Road by the Eagles and their cover of Helplessly Hopping by Crosby Stills & Nash.
I would be interested to hear your take on Mary Did you Know and Do you Know what I Hear. The arrangements are interesting and awesome.
Love the creativity in this arrangement! Love the reverberations church added to the song!! Nice Reaction!!
They are pure ear candy. Plese listen to 'Have a Merry Little Christmas' by them and Jewel. Thanks for reacting to Home Free.
Thanks RK!
Not a Christmas song, but you must check out
Home Free - American Pie ft. Don McLean (Official Music Video)
And as for Home Free vs. PTX ... it's not an either/or deal. Many fans love both, for the own unique qualities. Another leg of the a capella trifecta is Voice Play. They are also an incredibly talented group, and have many songs on their channel which will astound you. They are often (not always) more theatrical, utilizing makeup, costumes, etc. They just released a stunning Wicked Medley.
I love that you discovered Home Free.. I just subscribed to hear more Home Free..
Thanks MM! Really glad you're here. I do bounce around from artist to artist, so hang in there ;)
Unbelievable arrangement and vocals. Never heard this sung so perfectly. Was I hearing some Picardy Thirds here? 😳.
I know you don't care much for country, but do you like Kenny Rogers? If so, check out "Children Go Where I Send Thee" for your Christmas list that he did with Home Free. It's very good. It will have you toe tappin' in no time even for a non-country lover! 😉
Nice surprise with my morning coffee, soo glad you decided to check these guys out further, they’re just great at what they do! Thank you, again 🎄🤗
Thank you Chris! NAMASTE
The look on your face at the ending phrase was priceless. Love it.
You may have already figured it out, but this was shot in the same church as "O Holy Night". It was also shot on the same day. The guys changed clothes between takes. You get a little more of Tim's bass in this one than in the previous two. He can literally shake your seat when you hear him live. He has a 5-octave range so he has no problem singing tenor as well. Great reactions!
Home free do you hear what I hear, you have to do this before Christmas
Hello Larry
Another beautiful interpretation of this group that I just got to know through their reactions to them.
They are great!!! Wonderful to see the performer with long hair and a light tie - and I'm sorry I don't know the name - sing smiling. This detail is very special.
And another great reaction from you. Thank you
Kisses from Brazil
That would be high tenor Austin Brown. You will see him smiling a lot & frequently as well as other arm,hand actions that he just can't seem to control. I believe it's his joy of music & singing!
PentaFry. I love both groups (partial to Home Free though).
Your reactions are so enjoyable. You pick up on the details that I sometimes miss. There are a couple of original Christmas songs they do that you might enjoy. "Full of Cheer" and "Snow Globe" Another classic Christmas song would be "Do you hear what I hear".
Beautiful
Since you have wandered down the acapella rabbit hole, try Voiceplay "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", "This Christmas", "The First Noel", "White Christmas" or maybe you are up for something out of the box and fun like "Your a Mean One Mr Grinch", "Kidnap the Sandy Claus", or maybe "Wookie for Christmas"??? You can't go wrong with all three of these amazing groups! Of course you can always take a look at the bass singers (Avi, Tim, or Geoff) solo songs too!
I am a home fry....love everything they put out!! Yes, you need to react to "When a man loves a woman."!!
Definitely on the list!
Check out "Do You Hear What I Hear". The beat boxer, Adam Rupp (founding member) created this fantastic arrangement that shows off everyone's talents. You will get a sense of the bass Tim Foust's amazing range (5 octaves) and versatility. "Snow Globe" and "Full of Cheer" show off Tim's writing talent. There is no genre that these boys can't do and do well. Also, check out their duet with Jewel of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas". It was during their stint on the Sing Off, season 4.
Congrats on becoming a HomeFry the rabbit hole is deep, looking forward to seeing you go down it :)
Keep following this "rabbit hole." You will always be entertained, amazed, and a lot of times you will laugh out loud. Enjoy the ride, and we will be here for you.
Love these guys any time, but LOVE when they have the beatboxer sing too so we get the treasure that is their peerless 5-part harmonies.
Yeah that’s how they hook you…they have such wonderful voices and their harmonies are so incredible that I just can’t stop watching and listening to them. I discovered them during the pandemic and just fell in love with them. I love Pentatonix too but these guys are something else. I’m not a country fan either but you should listen to some of their country songs. Their rendition of Country Roads (by John Denver) is the best I’ve ever heard. Try Helplessly Hoping, One Man Band, Mary Did You Know, What We Ain’t Got, I Can’t Outrun You…there are so many good songs. And just so you know they can be super silly too. They don’t take themselves too seriously which is great. Have a good evening.
Love your reactions! Welcome to the Home Fry Family!
What I have noticed is their arrangements are similar to what instrumental quintet/quartet are. Their chord changes are awesome.
Your definitely a Home Fry now. I know I'm late commenting ,been off for a while, but now I'm back. What I love about this song and a lot of Christmas and religious songs is Adam Rupp sings and you can hear him, he has a very sweet tenor voice and I love it. 🥰🥰
Need to check out Christmas in Dixie with Alabama and Children go where I send thee with Kenny Rogers
Hey Larry! Great reaction! I love Home Free! I'm not a Pentatonix or Voiceplay fan they are not my style, but I know you can like more than one group without competition. They all bring something different.
These guys really have angel voices, so good. Whereas Tim's angel comes from way down below 😁 Great reaction!
So much for Country!
Nice reaction. You are easy to listen to
I also am not a country fan, Home Free is a different category in my mind! I also don't like Christmas music, but the a cappella groups are my exception.
You still haven't heard anything until ........man of constant sorrow
Gorgeous
I love your reaction/reviews of these two SUPER acapella groups. I don't think you can really classify Home Free as a "country" group. While they have a sort of "country look" at times their voices aren't of the usual country genre. The thing that draws you in is the timbre of their voices when raised together that brings on the whole body chills we all experience with them. Each of them has his own unique sound that brings their music to life. Generally, I HATE all of the typical Christmas Music we hear everywhere this time of year. So it's truly a pleasure to hear Home Free or Pentatonix with something that doesn't just send me running to turn it off.
Gotta listen to Home Free's "Grandma got run over by a Reindeer "
I know that Home Free is marketed as a country acapella group, but they're actually super versatile and can honestly do anything. Proof? When a Man Loves a Woman, The Butts Remix, End of the Road, Sea Shanty Medley, In The Blood, Castle on the Hill, and tons more. After Christmas, when you're looking for more of their catalog to dive into, I recommend all of those, plus a bunch of their country flavored selections. Hillbilly Bone, Dive Bar Saints (one of their originals), and later, when you're very familiar and comfortable with their roles and ranges within the group, give your ears a big treat and listen to Mayday. But please, PLEASE wait on this one until you think you know what to expect from them. Trust me when I tell you it's best to wait for Mayday! You'll see!!
Would add
Country Fried Pop Medley
Thinking Out Loud/Let’s Get it on
You might enjoy "Full of Cheer"
A Christmas Song written by Home Free Bass singer: Tim Foust!
You have to listen to "Do you hear what I hear" ... the vocal percussion (arranged by Adam Rupp the vocal percussionist) and the bass will blow you away. It is soooooo well arranged and done. There is one part where the bass runs down the scale from high tenor to low bass, also, they just release Mary did you know.....amazing harmonies and subtle percussion and since you did the Pentatonix version, it would be great to hear both and see how they both can blow you away. You don't have to like one group over the other...they are both different but both extremely talented and amazing! You can be a Home Fry and a Pentaholic and become a PentaFry, or Homeaholic.... :)
I had to do it! I just reacted and it's going live tomorrow. Stay tuned :)
@@larryshair I just saw it, knew you would be blown away! I see you did Pentatonix "Mary did you know" which is chilling....now check out HF "Mary did you know" and you will get a sense of the different stylings between Pentatonix and Home Free...you can love both :)
That minor/off thing you noticed is something I can’t find the term myself but I LOVEEEE THEMMMM!!!
One of my favorites reactors love your explanations keep it up😍😍
There are three Christmas songs by HF that are really exceptional you may want to react too. Silent Night, Do You Hear What I Hear, and their original Snow Globe, written by the bass singer. For News Years they do an outstanding version of Auld Lang Syne you may want to check out as well. Thanks for your reaction, and welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole. You will enjoy that journey as you have with PTX. They both give performances much different to each other that there is no reason to compare, but enjoy a broader range of excellence.
"Do you hear what I hear" - I JUST reacted. It goes live tomorrow :) Stay tuned.
@@larryshair I saw your reaction and it was awesome. Thanks for reacting to it.
Please do this one.
The harmony is beautiful in this, but since you mentioned the beatboxer, (who is amazing) He was singing with them and no beatboxing, if you want to hear some great beatboxing in a Christmas video/song check out their version of "Do you Hear What I Hear" the beatboxer Adam actually arranged it.
Guess what. I just reacted to it :) It will go live tomorrow. All I can say is "wow!"
Doesn't have to be right away or anything, but if this one gave you goosebumps, you really should check out their rendition of "How Great Thou Art".... Like this one, no beatboxing, just beautiful, eargasmic 5-part harmony. In keeping with Christmas-y songs, though - please consider Home Free's version of "Mary, Did You Know?". It's not flashy, but I think you'll be impressed.
Great reaction!!
You should also consider checking out VoicePlay, another amazing acapella group! They have a handful of Christmas songs. You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch, Baby It's Cold Outside, This Christmas, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. All are great
I know it's not Christmas (it's August!) but you have got to listen to Beautiful Star of Bethlehem with Home Free, Jeffrey East and the Oak Ridge Boys. it's just gorgeous!
I am definitely a Home-fry, they are by far my favorite group. And as far as comparing them to PTX, about the only way to properly do that is with a song such as this one, "Angels We Have Heard On High", that both groups have done. I have done a side by side comparison and in my opinion, PTX is good, their vocals are great, but they are more concerned with putting on a show, whereas with HF it's less about putting on a show and more about the sound of the music. Now that's just my opinion...I like PTX, but I LOVE Home Free! Oh and Welcome to the Home Fries!
Welcome to the Home Fry club!!!❤️
Wonderful song and reaction!
Please, please, please react to Home Free’s newer release of “Mary Did You Know”. I promise you won’t be disappointed. And “Do You Hear What I Hear” is also simply amazing, arranged by Adam Rupp, the best boxer.
Oh what a great reaction, so glad you enjoyed this one and remember, you do not have to pick a favorite, both are great vocal groups with different styles.
Thanks so much! you're totally right. They are both incredible!
Home Free is amazing. Great reaction! You should check out Do You Hear What I Hear, beat boxer is outstanding. One of their originals is Snow Globe. I'm now a subscriber
I just reacted to it! Stay tuned as it goes live tomorrow :)
Love going on this journey along with you... Your delight is written all over your face! Welcome to the land of the Home Fries. HF say they are a country vocal band.. but they do all sorts of genres as you are finding out. Listen to "Auld Lang Syne" for New Years.. "Helplessly Hoping", " The Blood"... and many originals too.. "Warmest Winter " was co written by Austin I the super high tenor about his grandma.. makes me tear up every time. New Sub here. Thanks! and Happy Holidays to you and yours too!
You really need to check out their version of "Mary did you know"
Welcome Home Fry! Home Free can do anything! That's what makes them great!
But it's their personalities that clinch it for me, you need to see some of their stuff in a live reaction and see Adam Rupp's drum solo! Gonna win you over. Not to say Pentatonix is not good, they are, but.... I'm not a big country fan either... Love to your mom, Merry Christmas!🎄
Hey, I want to thank you for your Xmas reactions. I am not celebrating this year as I lost my beautiful Mum 6months ago and it just feels wrong without her. I used to sing in a choir and this used to be my favourite time of year because of all the amazing songs, both traditional and new, that we got to sing in so many different ways 💖. Watch you however react to music the way that I feel about it has made me smile, be astonished, moved and even cry (it was your video that I saw James Blunt 'Monsters' for the first time!) It is the one thing that connects every body in the world regardless of skin colour, religion, culture or gender and at the moment with so much division and hatred, we really need to appreciate the more similarities between us than differences. Sorry if this message sounds depressing, it really isn't meant to. You have helped me so much recently with your joy and kindness. So thank you again and keep doing what you do because it is awesome! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 🎄🎧🎄💖💖💖
When Pentatonix first burst on the scene, I was wowwed! Extremely talented but I find I cannot listen to them anymore. It's missing one critical component to me that Home Free has in spades. An organic feel. Pentatonix feels like a committee made them (enjoy if you like them! it's not an either/or situation)
It's like VoicePlay is great and when I'm in the mood for theatrics, they absolutely rock it! But, I always end up listening to Home Free when I just want some music.
Same here exactly!!!
HomeFree is Amazing!! I love country music and that's where they started. But One of my Favorites that they did was called "The Butts Remix". It's country and hip hop mashed together. I think you would like that. Not a Christmas theme though. I am a HomeFry for sure
Do You Hear What I Hear, Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, Snow Globe etc etc x
Omgosh Larry, I was sitting here watching you watch this video & I can see u going through the HF rabbithole! It's so exciting!!
It's like watching someone go through a transformation. LOL It's nice to see that u are enjoying HF's music.
HF recently released a version of "Go Tell it on the Mountain ". It was a collaboration w/ a group called Texas Hill. It is incredible!! U must listen to it!! They also have a wonderful version of "Mary Did You Know" & " Silent Night". They also have some non-religious songs too. There's, " Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer ", " Full of Cheer" & "Cold Hard Cash". They would surely put a smile on ur face. There are others too! Please consider a couple of these!! 😊
Take care Larry!! Blessing to u & ur family. Stay safe!! Feliz Navidad!! ❤🎶🎄🎅🏼🤶🏼🎁✝️ Merry Christmas to anyone who is reading this. May you all find some peace this holiday season. Keep well everyone!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks TJ! I'll have to put Mary Did You Know on this list as several have asked.
Mary did you know is phenomenal!! Nice reaction!