Oh, yeah, one thing that is rarely mentioned is that these guys are much more family oriented and genuinely seem to enjoy each other's company. Likeable dudes. Who just happen to blend voices like no group.
Home Fry here (Home Free fan). Loved your reaction to the video I saw first and was immediately hooked by! Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole … and Home Fries will come and point the way (but don’t worry, on the whole, we’re a pretty enthusiastic but friendly group🙃). I caution you not to react to Mayday until you know the guys and what they do. 😉 Let’s introduce you to our guys: Front left in the video, we have the silky smoothness of tenor Rob “the beard” Lundquist. His lead in End of the Road is a must-see. I also love him in Bless the Broken Road, and Blue Ain’t Your Color, just to name a few. Back left is baritone/bass Adam Chance, called Chance due to another Adam in the group. He took over for co-founder Chris Rupp, who left on good terms to pursue other things. Chance is the one doing the mouth harp here. I love his lead in Sea Chanty Medley, Winter Song, One Man Band, and Brothers in Arms - a fantastic tribute to troops and an absolute must see! Center is the high tenor, the fabulous Austin Brown. When A Man Loves a Woman. That’s all that needs to be said. Seriously. Back right is founding member Adam “freak of nature” Rupp, tenor/beatboxer/vocal percussionist. He has several good drum solos, and to see his genius for arrangement, Do You Hear What I Hear, which (in my opinion) not only shows all individual talents, but also how well they blend as a group. In that video, you also see Chris Rupp. I highly recommend watching Adam’s “nomonica” in Ain’t Goin Down (Til the Sun Comes Up), which is only on Facebook due to some kind of copyright issue (but you can react to it on YT). It is amazing. Last, but not least, front right, basso profundo with a 5+ octave range: Tim Foust, who is apparently part dragon. His range, control, and breath support on his low notes is out of this world. He co-leads in Brothers in Arms. You should also check the collaboration with Avi Kaplan (former PTX bass) in Ring of Fire. I also love him in Hillbilly Bone, The Butts Remix (which should be watched for comedic value alone!), All About the Bass, and Champagne Tastes (which he wrote). There are several videos of “Uncle Tim Runs His Mouth” or “Story Time With Tim” that are pretty funny and worth watching. To see their amazing harmonies, see How Great Thou Art, Helplessly Hoping, Mary Did You Know, and (again) Brothers in Arms. I also recommend Tim’s collaboration with Peter Hollands in Misty Mountains. These guys switch leads depending on who they think will be the best. They have no egos, and collaborate with other groups/artists frequently. They lean country, but obviously do many styles of music. They are amazing, talented artists and genuinely nice, funny, down to earth people, too. Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole. It’s deep, but you’ll never want to escape!
I'd like to recommend 2 videos that I don't see mentioned enough. They show off the boys' talent and their amazing voices but also their goofy senses of humor. Austin takes lead in Wake Me Up and the close up camera shots accent his very young looking features and also Adam's beatboxing. The guy in the cap is Chris Rupp, which means the video is from before May 2016 when "short-bearded guy" Chance filled the gap of Chris leaving for other projects. Adam Rupp, beatboxer, is his brother and they are 2 of the founders of Home Free (2000).The second recommendation is What Christmas Means to Me. It goes back and forth between their beautiful harmonies and their totally out there sense of goofy fun. Oh, the two four-legged guests are Austin's babies, Koda and the pit is Titus. One thing to remember is that Home Free (and when they go solo) video aren't necessarily over when the music/voices stop. Please watch to the very end.
This is the BEST vocal group period...not even close. Adam Rupp the beatboxer is also the best at what he does. I am dedicated Home Fry! They do lean country but can do anything as you will see if you go down this rabbit hole. I subbed or more Home Free and it is all 100% vocals even the harmonica!
You have just been introduced to the best a cappella group out there. This song blew me away when I first heard it & I was completely hooked. These guys are all so talented. They lean towards country but they can do any genre. They all can take the lead depending on whos voice is best for the song. They are known for their tight harmonies. Tim Foust is one of the best bass singers out there & their beatboxer vocal percussionist Adam Rupp can simulate any sound. This song is very old & is done in the bluegrass country style. It was used in the movie "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" starring George Clooney.
Home Free, the number one A-Cappella group for me. Five members with all different but beautiful voices, with their own specialties. Great harmonies.They don't have a real lead singer. They look for each song which voice fits best. Everything they do, they do well. Austin Brown: High Tenor, with great runs and can sing very high. Rob Lundquist (beard and glasses): Tenor with a voice like velvet and full of soul. Also a great whistler. Tim Foust: Deep Bass, who can sing very low but also tenor. Adam Chance(further called Chance, back left): Baritone/Bass, with a voice so smooth and sexy. And who, by the way, makes the Jaw Harp sound here. Adam Rupp: beatboxer/percussionist/mouth artist, inhuman so good. Who can also sing tenor. The glue of the group. With his brother Chris Rupp the founder of the group over 20 years ago. Chris left the group in 2016 for a solo career and other projects. Chance replaced him. Besides, all members can beatbox or make certain mouth sounds. The strength of HF is the great personality, no rivalry, no egos, respecting each other, the brotherhood and having so much fun together in front of and behind the scenes. 💖 I am a real Home Fry from the Netherlands.
"Home Free Vocal Band" is a country a Capella group that won season 4 of the "Sing Off". Adam Rupp (world class beat boxer) and his brother Chris Rupp (left band in 2016) founded the band in 2001. Tim Foust - Incredible Bass, Rob Lundquist and Austin Brown - Amazing Tenors, Adam "Chance" - Smooth Baritone/Bass. I think “Man of Constant Sorrow” is their consummate Song/Video. Their catalog is huge with many, many outstanding songs. 50% Pop/Classic, 30% Country, 15% Inspiring, 5% Goofy Fun, 200% Entertaining, 100% Humble.
You've saved the cream of the crop for last. Five of the most talented guys in the musical arena. They have basically ruined me for other music. I try to listen to my other playlist. I have an entire separate one for Home Free. But a couple of songs in, I'm feeling like I'm wasting valuable Home Free listening time. My heart gets pulled back to Home Free. I didn't even know what beat boxing and vocal percussion were until I discovered Home Free and now I'm hooked on Adam Rupp performances and can't get enough of them. Yes, Adam's "no-monica" (what the Home Fries call it when Adam makes the harmonica sound without a harmonica) is legendary. His "no-monica" and other percussion are layered in. Others can make that sound, but his is the best. All the other percussion was him as well, but the jaw harp sound was made by Adam Chance (Chance), using a throat singing technique. He's the guy in back with the orange hat with a smoky baritone/bass voice. First soloist is Austin Brown, with fabulous, strong high tenor. Glasses and beard soloist is Rob Lundquist, lower tenor with a voice as smooth and sweet as caramel with some soul thrown in. The super bass with an insane 5 octave range is Tim Foust. You should check out Adam Rupp drum solo 2015 (red shirt). It is mind blowing.
Me too. My playlist consists of Home Free and maybe a couple other songs. If I don't listen every day I am in a bad mood. When I'm angry or sad, I listen and it makes me happy. I didn't know I liked a cappella until I discovered Home Free.
You haven't even scratched the surface of what is Home Free! They helped us keep our sanity during the quarantine by releasing a new video on an almost monthly basis. They would each use their cell phones to record their part and then send it to their editing geniuses. Those songs have now been released as an album "The Sounds of Lockdown." Home Free has 200+ TH-cam videos. Austin, Tim and Chance each have individual TH-cam channels. As for me, no one can compare to Home Free. Enjoy your journey.
I think they were coming out with a great new video during the quarantine about every 2 weeks. The first one is actually called Quarantine. The bearded guy with the glasses, Rob co-hosts a movie review podcast with his buddy Eric 'Beugs' Beugler called The Avid Indoorsmen. Beugs has shown up in several Home Free videos and he has no shame. That him in the cut-off overalls (which he got from Tim) in The Butts Remix/Medley.
Buegs' short overalls in Home Free's Butts Remix/Medley is a reference to Maddie & Tae's video called "Girl in a Country Song". I recommend checking it out before watching the remix--it makes Buegs' antics in the Home Free video even funnier 🤣
Tim is the Bass guy he has a 5 Octave range, Chance the short beard guy making the jawharp sound in beginning and end is baritone but also does Bass he has a 5 Octave range also, Austin high tenor is the first singer, Rob is tenor beard with glasses and Adam is the Beatboxer best one ever this song gives you just a sample of his talents. I would suggest When a Man Loves a Woman, or Sea Shanty Medley ,Butts Medley/ Remix , or God Bless the U.S.A featuring Lee Greenwood original singer and the USAF Band these songs show Adam's beatboxing talent and Home Frees great Harmonies
Welcome to Home Free! You are now entering the rabbit hole! They can sing anything! All 5 can sing tenor and yes, two basses! For a variety, try Can’t Stop The Feeling, Brothers in Arms, Blue Ain’t Your Color and When A Man Loves a Woman (Austin goes really high). Adam Rupp (2 times World Beatboxer Champ) has a drum solo video. And Tim Foust (the main bass singer) has 7-8 octave range. Watch his solo work Will You Still Love Me / Stay video. To get a taste of gospel Rob (beard with glasses) try End of the Road. They are all so talented! Don’t listen to Mayday though until you get to know them! You’ll be a part of the Home Fries before you know it! Good luck!
Just my opinion…… Home Free is #1 in the acapella world. They are so versatile in their music and Adam is phenomenal in beat boxing. You must continue on your journey with Home Free!!!
I’d second that. But I’d do Ring of Fire first, as Tim hits the lowest note I’d imagine to be humanly (and possibly not humanly possible.). You’d hear a snip it of Tim’s upper register. However, he should hold off on Mayday until he’s heard 5 more songs by Home Free.
Can't wait to see your reaction to Home Free's cover of Boyz 2 Men's "End of the Road" ! Home Free is awesome and have so much fun doing there covers. #homefry
Home Free is amazing, 100% acapella, 100% wonderful! - You should really listen to their songs “All About the Bass,” “Brothers in Arms,” “Mayday,” “One Man Band” “Butts Remix,” “Hillbilly Bone,” and “Elvira” for some real fun! Thanks for the reaction video, as a Home Fry myself I am always glad to see someone finding them for the first time!
Each of the Big 3 acapella groups has a backup bass. In this case, yes, Adam Chance (left rear) (goes by just "Chance") is backup bass, and is also doing the diggeri-doo / juice-harp sounds. Adam Rupp (right rear) is doing the drums, harmonica, and some of the forest sound effects. So, when they perform this song live, they use a looping machine, because even Adam can't do fake drums and fake harmonica at the same time. But if you watch vids of his "drum solos" from their live performances, you'll think that he can do just about anything else. Welcome to the three-legged rabbit hole.
they did it for years. they started using the loop station according to them bc i was getting to be to hard on Chance's vocal chords to do the diggerie doo vocal while doing a 2 hour show as well. But then again almost all of Adam's vocals are done on the loop station now as well. he is more like a dj than anything else. and HF has stopped being an a capella group by definition. And they sure in the heck weren't an a capella group when they used the loop station for chance's voice for the whole concert bc they didn't want to have to cancel the show again. Kind of makes yoou wonder if they aren't All lip syncing ALL their songs now. i mean they've sung all of them for years. it's not like getting the timing would be all that hard for them. had to say went from a die hard Home Fry to barely hanging on by a thread fan. especially now that their videos are computerized and tell no story or have no humor. and the songs are all such political statements. music shouldn't be a political rally, it should be fun.
Man Home Free can do any genera that's why I'm a Home fry and I'm not knocking PTX or Voice Play they are both excellent groups but Home Free takes the cake when it comes to variety and have a massive fan base and I guarantee if do more Home Free your subs will increase expediently. Just subbed for more Home Free.
Poppa Pryce, it's difficult to know how to direct someone down the Home Free rabbit hole. Yes, they are a self-styled, country a capella group, but they take on a number of other musical genres. No matter which direction you take (and for all I know you've already listened to and canned your next 3 songs of theirs) you will ultimately find yourself highly impressed with their musical prowess and the positive energy they bring to everything they produce. Enjoy the journey.
i havnt had a chance to hear anything else from them yet.. but in my next round of reactions they are definitely going to be on the list!! thanks for watching!
@@PoppaPryce I agree with the other comments, Home Free are amazingly talented. Please do not react to "Mayday" until you know the group and what each member is vocally capable of. It is worth the wait.
I am now subbed....a few more from Home Free.....Brothers in Arms, One-Man Band, American Pie, Crazy, Everyone Walkin this Land, and The Butts Medley (yes it's about butts and is very funny)
These guys can do it all - any genre - style - they can be hilariously funny or suddenly serious - from blues, to soul, to rock, to Gospel - they DO IT ALL!! Good luck on your journey of Mr Toad's Wild Ride with Home Free. Any cover they do, they make it their own - but they also have some "BANGER" originals that will knock you on your butt... BTW - the Beat Boxer (Adam Rupp) is undoubtedly the best in the world - you'll soon come to see!!! RichieC (Atlanta, GA)
React to more Home Free and their fans, a.k.a. “Home Fries” will flock to your channel. I have subscribed to your channel based solely on this reaction. I’m very appreciative of your style (no vulgarity), and I liked the fact that you recognized that there are in fact two basses in this group. Tim Foust is the one singing the main bass part in this video. Adam Chance has a beautiful baritone and sings bass when Tim has a melody lead (in one or more of his five octaves). Austin Brown was the first tenor you hear and Rob Lunquist was the next one. Adam Rupp, the Beatboxer, founded this group with his brother, Chris Rupp, who left the group to pursue a solo career, after which time Adam Chance joined Home Free. They all have beautiful voices, can all beatbox, do covers that are often better than the originals AND also have several original songs of their own. Tim, Austin and Chance each also have individual channels with solo work or collaborations with other artists. THEY DO NOT ONLY DO COUNTRY, so please react to some of their other videos. My suggestion would be for “End of the Road” by Boyz 2 Men, then an original called, “Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget”. Another one showing the diversity of their style is one called “The Butts Medley”. They have so many to choose from, it would be impossible to list them all in the perfect order for listening. I’m sure you will get lots of suggestions, and believe me when I say, there is not a bad one in the bunch! I love it all!
I've been a home fry since they was on the Sing Off. No matter what song you do, their covers or their originals, you won't be disappointed. You saved the best a cappella group for last!!!
Welcome to the world of Home Free! They have a HUGE song catalog and a CRAZY loyal following. Prepare to be over run by home fries! This is a DEEP rabbit hole to fall into! Home Free leans toward country, but they cover many, many genres. Everything from country to pop, gospel, classic rock, and even some of their own stuff. They have a fantastic sense of humor which shows in a lot of their stuff. They are perhaps not as....polished, or maybe commercial is a better description, as most of the other a cappella groups, but their camaraderie, creativity, and pure TALENT shines well above all the others. They are themselves, and don't need all the props or elaborate costumes to keep your attention.
Home Free is the real deal. They won the NBC show the Sing Off in 2013 the season after Pentatonix won. They lean country but sing all genres. They can all sing and all take the lead depending on the song. Their beatboxer is incredible. He was doing the harmonica without a harmonica. He’s a master of drumming without drums and many other noises. The bass has a 5 octave range so he can sing lower than this and up in the tenor range. They sing a lot of covers but also write and sing their own songs. They are known for their harmonies. Try Helplessly Hoping, One Man Band, In the Blood, What We Ain’t Got, Brothers in Arms. Good reaction PP!😀
I just subscribed for more HOME FREE Welcome to HOME FREE !! HOME FREE is a county A Capella band (NO INSTRUMENTS) that does more than just country. Tim Foust, the bass (5 octave range) , Adam Rupp, the beatboxer (freak of nature), 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 Browmn high tenor make up the voices of angels. PLEASE listen to more.. If I know my Home Free family well (Home Fries) , they have already given you suggestions of music. LOL Thanks for the reaction
Home Free is the best--period. They are completely acapella and make all "instrumental" sounds themselves. Chance doing the jaw harp sound really sets the stage for this song's story. Tim's bass line completely grounds the harmonies and Adam's voice percussion simply cannot be beat. This performance highlights a lot of Home Free's strengths although they also handle just about any other genre amazingly ❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️ By the way, a great way to learn about their history and get to know them is to react to the videos of them competing in "The Sing Off" television show late in 2013; watching the judges' critique of each performance is very enlightening as well. (To discover the Adam Rupp's (beat boxer) true skill set be sure to check out his drum solo!)
The “Trifecta” of A Cappella are, Pentatonix, Home Free and Voiceplay! You’ve covered all 3. Congratulations 🎈🍾🎉🎊 We DO NOT rank/rate them!!! We love them ALL!! Each one is “our favorite” at one time or another. They collaborate with each other! Just enjoy the ride of all 3 groups!
Sorry, but not all of us love them all. Maybe you do & that is totally fine. But I find most people have their favorites. I have seen very few people who actually cross over between the groups. I prefer to only listen to Home Free. But that is just me.
New subscriber. Great reaction, too! I love it when people discover Home Free. They are a freakishly talented group of fellas! They can make you laugh sometimes, they can make you cry sometimes but they always impress. Here's a cheat sheet on the group: Adam Rupp, co-founder of HF and the awesome beatboxer. Tim Foust, bass. He has a five-octave range. Robb Lundquist (beard) Tenor Harmony. Austin Brown, Lead Tenor. Adam Chance, Baritone ( goes by Chance). Chance replaced Chris Rupp (co-founder) who left in 2016. Take Me Home Country Roads is phenomenal but you might also want to check out Dreamer, When A Man Loves A Woman, End Of The Road, One Man Band, I Swear, Blue Ain't Your Color, and Folsom Prison Blues. For some funny ones: Butts Medley, All About That Bass, Champagne Taste, Hillbilly Bone. For some serious ones: How Great Thou Art, Go Rest High On That Mountain. When you are familiar with all the boys and their vocal roles, do Mayday. And last but not least, Brothers In Arms. It is haunting and beautiful. Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole!
As great as this song is, it's the tip of the iceberg. They sing a lot of different genres, different members take lead in different songs, and while Adam Rupp is their beatboxer (yes, that was his "nomonica" with his mouth only), he sings on some songs and they all are capable of beatboxing. You'll be surprised at their versatility. Some songs are funny, some are serious...all are wonderful. And their fans (Home Fries) are fiercely loyal.
Home Frees Defining Trait is They Always Service the "Songs Needs" Not their own Ego's there are NO diva's in Home Free. No one does too much or too little it's alway just right for the song.
Adam is the best beatboxer out there. The No-monica is kinda his thing. His vocal range is amazing. Can hit super low AND super high. Check out his drum solo. Many out there, but the one of him in the red shirt is my fave.
Fantastic reaction, from your fellow Canadian! Home Free in my opinion is the best 100% a cappella group! Keep pushing Home Free videos out you will be a Home Fry in no time! Band introduction: Beatboxer Adam Rupp (the human drum kit), Bass is Tim Foust (blows out speakers wit his voice), middle man in the front is high tenor Austin Brown (his voice is amazing), beard man with glasses is also tenor Rob Lundquist (he has a soul sound to his voice). The other guy in the back is baritone Adam Chance (goes by Chance, fantastic voice as well). I suggest Ring of Fire to hear Tim’s bass, End of the Road to hear Rob’s soul, One Man Band to hear Chance, there is a solo video to hear Adam Rupp. This song you saw a bit of what Austin can do! Hope this helps!
The man with the beard you called DJ can rap his ass off. Watch Butts Medley. The first singer is Austin Brown. Watch When a Man Loves a Woman. Check out all their stuff. Some serious some hilarious 😅
You have no idea how good they are hit the rabbit hole!!!!you will be impressed. Like harmonica try ain't going down to the sun comes up on Facebook, also working for a living!!!just so many oh they all beatbox 9 to 5 live beatbox off.
Everyone has already said it all. There are three really great a cappella groups, Home Free, VoicePlay, and Pentatonix. Each one had a preferred style of music. All of them were on the TV show, SingOff. I think, however, that Home Free is the top of the list. They can sing any type of music, R&B, Gospel, Rock and Roll, movie themes, motown, anything. Really. I don't know what kind of music you like, but here are some suggestions. R&B: End of the Road (originally by Boyz2Men) Rock & Roll: American Pie (with the original artist, Don McLean), Love Train Funny: Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget, Between a Rock and a Heartache, Harmony: Helplessly Hoping A "you gotta move": Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up) Actually, any song you pick, you will get your socks knocked off. By the way, Tim Foust, the bass, sings the lowest of any of the three basses. He's off the bottom of the piano. Adam Chance (Chance) is also a bass. So yes, there are two basses in this group. The entire group can also sing in the tenor range - like the guy in the overalls. All of them can beatbox a little, too. The entire group is simply amazing.
For a little background, Home Free, Pentatonix and VoicePlay were all on a TV competition show called "Sing Off". So they all know each other and do collaborations as desired. Home Free and PTX both won on different seasons of the show. Please check out their cover of Johnny Cash's song "Ring Of Fire" next. They feature Avi Kaplan former Bass singer of Pentatonix in addition to Home Free's bass singer Tim Foust. Tim and Avi both shine in this song and beatboxer Adam puts a Calypso best on it. I think you'll love it!
The song is very old and is a traditional American folk song first published by Dick Burnett, a partially blind fiddler from Kentucky. The song was originally titled "Farewell Song" in a songbook by Burnett dated to around 1913. What is amazing about this version by Home Free | Man of Constant Sorrow is that it is acapella and the musical sounds of the drums, Jew's harp, mouth harp (harmonica) and beat box are all done by two singers in the band. Watch for them.
Welcome to the best A Capella rabbit hole in the world. Adam Rupp, the beatboxer....is a freak of nature. The beat in this song was simple, for a simple song. Check out some of his drum solo videos!
Yes, what she said! I was going to say if you feel like your eyes and ears have deceived you now, wait until you Adam Rupp's beat boxing solo!!! I'd love to hear your remarks! You will be delighted!!!
This group is amazing in the diversity of their vocal range. Between the 5 members They have two guys that can make bass come alive, there are at least 3 or 4 that can deliver the baritone range, 4 with the Tenor II range and 3 with the Tenor I range. They sing a very wide diversity of music genre that include gospel, country, patriotic, rock n roll, blues and they are superb with their video interpretations for the songs they perform. They have well over 100 covers and also have original songs they have written too. They don't put out junk. The beat boxer Adam Rupp is an amazing artist that you will find in about 90% of their releases. Each of the singers could have a solo career in their own right. They are simply that good!!! Enjoy the rabbit hole. I discovered and started listening to them about 2 years ago and rarely listen to any other group. They keep things very interesting routinely releasing a new cover or song many times throughout the year.
These guys are AMAZING ! Give a listen to Home Free's covers of 'End of the Road', 'Brothers in Arms', 'Folsom Prison Blues', 'Unchained Melody' and 'In the Blood' for a few of my favorites !
They lean country but they do all genre's and do them extremly well. They are my favorite acapella group and I do listen to country music unless they are doing a country cover.
In my opinion, the best. Folsom Prison Blues, Hillbilly Bone, End of the Road, and if you really want to be knocked out, Adam Rupps drum solos. It's all brilliant.
It's so easy to forget that there are no instruments. The beatboxer (Adam Rupp) has won 2 world championships in beatboxing. The bass (Tim Foust) has a 5 octave range and the man singing most of it (curly hair) also sings a marvelous version of When A Man Loves A Woman. The man in the overalls (Rob Lundquist) has the most sweet, soulful voice and in their collaboration with Texas Hill he sings lead on "Dreamer". You'll fall down their rabbit hole really fast!
Let me introduce you to the Members of Home Free. The man with the long hair in the middle is known as Austin Brown, he's a Tenor and he can sing very high. The man with the glasses and beard on the left is named Rob Lundquist, he's also a Tenor and unlike Austin who can go really high, he can sing really delicately. The man with the long Hair on the right is Tim Foust, he's the Bass of the group and he has a 5 Octave Vocal Range, which is impressive for any male vocalist. Next is the man in the back on the left, his name is Adam Chance, or simply "Chance" is the Baritone of the group, he has a 4 Octave Vocal Range, which is also impressive for any male singer, he would sometimes make sounds in the background and he most often would take over the Bassline, when the Bass is doing his Solo, every Acapella group usually has one. Last but certainly not least is Adam Rupp, he's the Beatboxer of the group and just between you and me, out of every beatboxer I've heard he sounds closer to every instrument more so than the actual instruments.
Adam Rupp (their musical instruments and noises) is the best there is! The man is absolutely phenomenal and to top it off he's got a beautiful voice as well. The man is beyond talented. Welcome to the Home Fries!!!!
You are right about "O, Brother, Where Art Thou?" This is an old American folk song that was first recorded back in the early 20th century. This is one of the best versions I've ever heard. Another wonderful one is a kid called Sawyer Fredericks, who sang it as his audition on the Voice. He got all four chairs to turn in about 0.5 seconds. Check it out.
I have to agree. Home Free is, in my opinion, the best a cappella group out there. Their talent and versatility is nothing less then amazing. If you liked Adam's harmonica try their song, "Ain't going down (till the sun comes up)" Adam does a nice harmonica solo. I love Pentatonix and Voiceplay and I think they are super talented but in my opinion Home Free cannot be matched. I tripped and fell into this rabbit hole and now I am a devout Home Fry.
Yes. Tim Foust is the bass, but you are not supposed to know yet. That Adam Chance can cover the bass as well. The bass Tim Foust has a 5+ octave range. When he goes high Chance covers the bass. Watch Mayday
"Man of Constant Sorrow" (also known as "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow") is a traditional American folk song first published by Dick Burnett, a partially blind fiddler from Kentucky. The song was originally titled "Farewell Song" in a songbook by Burnett dated to around 1913. I wish people would quit calling this song country.
There is nothing more satisfying then watching someone react to Home Free for the first time! If you want to be blown away react to their "Sea Shanty Medley", if you want a laugh react to "Never Gonna Give You Up", and if you want to cry react to "Go Rest High On That Mountain"
So glad you finally tried out the guys they have the best harmonies and beatboxer IMO they do alot of genres I hope you do some more please try CANT STOP THIS FEELING. FOLSOM PRISON BLUES. LOVE TRAIN. enjoy
Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole. While they are country (mostly) they do all genre of music, Pop, R&B you name it and they crush it. The second bass guy with the short beard is Adam Chance who is the baritone-bass and fills the bass when Tim Foust is singing. Adam Rupp, the beat boxer is one of the best in the business. They take turns singing the lead depending on the song. You should hear their cover of End of the road by Boyz II Men. Also their cover of Unchained Melody or Ain't Going Down til the Sun Comes Up.There is just so much for you to experience.
@@DavidSmith-nk2rc Doing well. Sorry I did not see your note until now. Love Home Free and especially reactors who are new to Home free. Many times I check you tube without actually signing in, so miss the notifications. I will make a point now of actually signing in so I can better keep up with the notifications. Hope you are doing well and will continue to enjoy Home Free.
@@timworks991 I probably shouldn’t be doing this, but I am now. I saw your comment, and I liked you made really smart comments. I’m a little shy so I sent you a mail instead. I’d really want to get to know you better. That's if you don't mind.
I just subscribed after seeing your VoicePlay reaction earlier today, great to see this pop up! You’re a really enjoyable reactor to watch. We a cappella fans are legion and we love seeing new folks getting into the genre. Welcome to all the rabbit holes! And yeah, the harmonica sound is all vocal. Adam Rupp, the beat boxer, is amazing. Check out his “drum solo” filmed live at a concert. Bass is Tim Foust, glasses/tenor is Rob Lundquist, ginger/tenor is Austin Brown, and short beard/hat is Adam Chance, a baritone who can go bass. While Home Free leans country, they do other genres too - their cover of End of the Road (Boyz 2 Men) is amazing.
You don't have to know or love country to love Home Free. Enjoy the ride. Plenty of great suggestions. Can't wait for more. Thanks, I enjoyed that! New sub. 💙🍟
Home Free are incredibly talented and wildly fun ❤️. I love Pentatonix and VoicePlay too, hard for me to compare them, I’m just in awe with what all 3 bring to the a cappella world 🤯❤️🙌🙌
Their catalog is insane. Should def check out their cover of "When a man loves a woman".. also the bassist Tim Foust has a cover of "will you love me tomorrow" mixed with "stay" you will see his full range and it is mind blowing!!
They were just in Canada for 3 weeks. Their Dive Bar Saints tour. Ended this past weekend. Many many songs, videos to listen and watch. Adam Rupp, beat boxer extraordinaire! 2 time world champion, co founder of this group.5 guys, all tenors, 2 baritones, 2 bass and they all beat box. Enjoy!
Home Free is THE GOAT of a Capella! you have just heard the tip of the. Ice berg! You want to hear some fun from our multi award winnng beatboxer, try Folsom Prison Blues. The 2 basses get to show off as well.its a Johnny Cash song, but like you have never heard. Home Free also has the best of the best arrangers, including themselves, but their producer is unmatched IMHO. I like your energy. You just earned my sub! Keep Home Free coming! Oh and these guys are so funny and just good people.
No, Adam plays his "No-monica" the other Adam Chance (he goes by Chance) does the mouth harp. You have to see Adam's drum solo he will blow your mind! There are all fantastic you're in for a ride!
Bass guy is Tim. He shares bass with Chance in the back. Chance was making the mouth harp sound in the beginning and end. The beat boxer is Adam. He is the best there is. Rob with the glasses sings tenor and Austin who sang the lead sings high tenor. They can all beatbox and they can all sing. Check out some more. You will love this rabbit hole! ❤️ Adam the beatboxer founded this group.
Don't let the word Country sway you as these boys sing a variety of genres and they are amazing!! They have a great sense of humor too which I love. Check out their versions of Hillbilly Bone and End of the Road. A must watch!!👍😁
I am amazed at the abilities of all three groups. I loved the comparison that if this was High school, PTX is the Student Council, Voiceplay are the theater kids, and Home Free are the cool dudes in the parking lot having a party. You just missed Home Free's Canadian tour that wrapped up last week. They are amazing live too where their Basso Profoundo can rattle the building and cause speakers to fail! Hopefully they will all stay healthy as Tim Foust recovers from co vid. ( He and Chance both caught it on this tour.)
Home Free and Voiceplay are both wonderful. Both Geoff and TIm can go ridiculously low though they use different techniques to do it. Adam Rupp, the beatboxer here is a 2 time world champion. You ought to check out their cover of 'Ain't Going Down 'Till the Sun Comes Up' where he does a lot more of that incredible voice harmonica.
😄😄😄... Yes they did a phenomenal job... When I watch reactions to the acapella groups..it's like being at the movies and your companion is always asking what's going on !..😄... Have fun.!..👍😉...🌿🌿🌿
Yes, must listens are End of the Road, Butts Remix, Ring of Fire feat Avi from Pentatonics and finally Adam Rup Drum Solo...mind blowing. And yes Chance also sings baritone and bass with Tim. Chance is also doing the mouth harp while Adam beatboxes.
Loved the reaction -- you bring a lot of energy to it! This was the first time I found your channel. Regarding Home Free, other commenters have touched on who is who. But if you really like bass, you should check out their Ring of Fire video. They had Avi Kaplan (former bass of Pentatonix) as a guest in that, so two very strong basses, on a Johnny Cash song. Quite good. Chance (Home Free's other bass/baritone) was not in the group at that time, though, so you'll see the founder, Chris Rupp (Adam the beatboxer's brother) instead. I look forward to watching more of your reactions.
Out of all of the a capella groups I've seen and heard, Home Free is my favourite. And I'm not even a country fan. VoicePlay has amazing talent and incredible arrangements, but they tend to fall back on the members' "bag of tricks" too much, IMO. Geoff hitting some impossibly low note every song may be cool, but it doesn't always fit the song. That's fine for them and what they do, because they are more showy by design. They are dramatic and theatrical, and kind of niche. Theater kids. They're a mood. Pentatonix are also very dramatic and theatrical, but they really focus on songs and arrangements, just in a more mainstream radio way. If they were around during the MTV days, they would have dominated pop music. They really should be more popular than they are. They are the modernized version of the traditional pop vocal groups that we used to see pop up all of the time. There's just a stigma around a capella, I guess. Most people probably still think barbershop. Home Free is all about the songs. Yes, they can be theatrical and occasionally drop a "look what I can do" moment, but the majority of what they do is based on just the song and arrangement, and they keep it pretty simple most of the time. If Tim drops a jaw-dropping bass note, it usually doesn't detract from the song. In fact, you'll see reactors not even notice sometimes because the song is the focus. They are very good at what they do, and work with amazing people. They feel the most like a cohesive, traditional band, and I like that.
If you were impressed with this "nomonica" you REALLY need to check out one of their newest, a cover of Garth Brooks "Ain't Goin Down Till The Sun Comes Up"
You got to listen to “Ring of Fire” a Johnny Cash song sung by Home Free with guest Bass, Avi formerly of Pentatonix. Avi left amicably to start a solo career. He, in fact, found “Matt” as his Bass replacement for Pentatonix.
1 5 octave guy, 1 4 octave guy, 2 regular tenors, 1st and 2nd tenor, and a great beatboxer who also sing tenor. Sound effects are shared, tho Adam, the beatboxer does most of your classical drums, except the bass. Oh, yeah, there really isn't a lead singer, per se. This is a great song, but it really barely scratches the surface of the talent here. Seriously.
That's Adam top notch beat-boxer is doing the sounds with his mouth. And Lance is doing the jews harp. The bass singer is Tim who has a five-octive range to his voice, Check out his solo projects.
Oh, yeah, one thing that is rarely mentioned is that these guys are much more family oriented and genuinely seem to enjoy each other's company. Likeable dudes. Who just happen to blend voices like no group.
Home Free is top of the tier, all the way. This is the best rabbit hole you’ll ever go down.
Home Fry here (Home Free fan). Loved your reaction to the video I saw first and was immediately hooked by! Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole … and Home Fries will come and point the way (but don’t worry, on the whole, we’re a pretty enthusiastic but friendly group🙃). I caution you not to react to Mayday until you know the guys and what they do. 😉
Let’s introduce you to our guys: Front left in the video, we have the silky smoothness of tenor Rob “the beard” Lundquist. His lead in End of the Road is a must-see. I also love him in Bless the Broken Road, and Blue Ain’t Your Color, just to name a few.
Back left is baritone/bass Adam Chance, called Chance due to another Adam in the group. He took over for co-founder Chris Rupp, who left on good terms to pursue other things. Chance is the one doing the mouth harp here. I love his lead in Sea Chanty Medley, Winter Song, One Man Band, and Brothers in Arms - a fantastic tribute to troops and an absolute must see!
Center is the high tenor, the fabulous Austin Brown. When A Man Loves a Woman.
That’s all that needs to be said. Seriously.
Back right is founding member Adam “freak of nature” Rupp, tenor/beatboxer/vocal percussionist. He has several good drum solos, and to see his genius for arrangement, Do You Hear What I Hear, which (in my opinion) not only shows all individual talents, but also how well they blend as a group. In that video, you also see Chris Rupp. I highly recommend watching Adam’s “nomonica” in Ain’t Goin Down (Til the Sun Comes Up), which is only on Facebook due to some kind of copyright issue (but you can react to it on YT). It is amazing.
Last, but not least, front right, basso profundo with a 5+ octave range: Tim Foust, who is apparently part dragon. His range, control, and breath support on his low notes is out of this world. He co-leads in Brothers in Arms. You should also check the collaboration with Avi Kaplan (former PTX bass) in Ring of Fire. I also love him in Hillbilly Bone, The Butts Remix (which should be watched for comedic value alone!), All About the Bass, and Champagne Tastes (which he wrote). There are several videos of “Uncle Tim Runs His Mouth” or “Story Time With Tim” that are pretty funny and worth watching.
To see their amazing harmonies, see How Great Thou Art, Helplessly Hoping, Mary Did You Know, and (again) Brothers in Arms. I also recommend Tim’s collaboration with Peter Hollands in Misty Mountains. These guys switch leads depending on who they think will be the best. They have no egos, and collaborate with other groups/artists frequently. They lean country, but obviously do many styles of music. They are amazing, talented artists and genuinely nice, funny, down to earth people, too. Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole. It’s deep, but you’ll never want to escape!
Home Free leans country but they have covers on many kinds of music. See "End of the Road", "Butts Remix", "Sea Shanty", "American Pie".
Sea Shanty Medley is brilliant!
Oh and the beatboxer ADAM RUPP watch is drum solo will blow you away
Hello Carol. How are you doing?
Harmonica Dude is Adam Rupp. World-class beat-boxer/sound effects.
"You know i like bass guys" *grabs popcorn and waits for Tim's solo*
I'd like to recommend 2 videos that I don't see mentioned enough. They show off the boys' talent and their amazing voices but also their goofy senses of humor. Austin takes lead in Wake Me Up and the close up camera shots accent his very young looking features and also Adam's beatboxing. The guy in the cap is Chris Rupp, which means the video is from before May 2016 when "short-bearded guy" Chance filled the gap of Chris leaving for other projects. Adam Rupp, beatboxer, is his brother and they are 2 of the founders of Home Free (2000).The second recommendation is What Christmas Means to Me. It goes back and forth between their beautiful harmonies and their totally out there sense of goofy fun. Oh, the two four-legged guests are Austin's babies, Koda and the pit is Titus. One thing to remember is that Home Free (and when they go solo) video aren't necessarily over when the music/voices stop. Please watch to the very end.
Adam is a world class beatboxer..
This is the BEST vocal group period...not even close. Adam Rupp the beatboxer is also the best at what he does. I am dedicated Home Fry! They do lean country but can do anything as you will see if you go down this rabbit hole. I subbed or more Home Free and it is all 100% vocals even the harmonica!
You have just been introduced to the best a cappella group out there. This song blew me away when I first heard it & I was completely hooked. These guys are all so talented. They lean towards country but they can do any genre. They all can take the lead depending on whos voice is best for the song. They are known for their tight harmonies. Tim Foust is one of the best bass singers out there & their beatboxer vocal percussionist Adam Rupp can simulate any sound. This song is very old & is done in the bluegrass country style. It was used in the movie "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" starring George Clooney.
TIM, AUSTIN, ROB, Chance, Amazing 2 time world champion beatboxer, Adam!! Everything by their mouth and voices!
Home Free, the number one A-Cappella group for me. Five members with all different but beautiful voices, with their own specialties. Great harmonies.They don't have a real lead singer. They look for each song which voice fits best. Everything they do, they do well.
Austin Brown: High Tenor, with great runs and can sing very high.
Rob Lundquist (beard and glasses): Tenor with a voice like velvet and full of soul. Also a great whistler.
Tim Foust: Deep Bass, who can sing very low but also tenor.
Adam Chance(further called Chance, back left): Baritone/Bass, with a voice so smooth and sexy. And who, by the way, makes the Jaw Harp sound here.
Adam Rupp: beatboxer/percussionist/mouth artist, inhuman so good. Who can also sing tenor. The glue of the group. With his brother Chris Rupp the founder of the group over 20 years ago. Chris left the group in 2016 for a solo career and other projects. Chance replaced him.
Besides, all members can beatbox or make certain mouth sounds.
The strength of HF is the great personality, no rivalry, no egos, respecting each other, the brotherhood and having so much fun together in front of and behind the scenes. 💖
I am a real Home Fry from the Netherlands.
Hello Joan. How are you doing?
"Home Free Vocal Band" is a country a Capella group that won season 4 of the "Sing Off". Adam Rupp (world class beat boxer) and his brother Chris Rupp (left band in 2016) founded the band in 2001. Tim Foust - Incredible Bass, Rob Lundquist and Austin Brown - Amazing Tenors, Adam "Chance" - Smooth Baritone/Bass. I think “Man of Constant Sorrow” is their consummate Song/Video. Their catalog is huge with many, many outstanding songs. 50% Pop/Classic, 30% Country, 15% Inspiring, 5% Goofy Fun, 200% Entertaining, 100% Humble.
You've saved the cream of the crop for last. Five of the most talented guys in the musical arena. They have basically ruined me for other music. I try to listen to my other playlist. I have an entire separate one for Home Free. But a couple of songs in, I'm feeling like I'm wasting valuable Home Free listening time. My heart gets pulled back to Home Free. I didn't even know what beat boxing and vocal percussion were until I discovered Home Free and now I'm hooked on Adam Rupp performances and can't get enough of them. Yes, Adam's "no-monica" (what the Home Fries call it when Adam makes the harmonica sound without a harmonica) is legendary. His "no-monica" and other percussion are layered in. Others can make that sound, but his is the best. All the other percussion was him as well, but the jaw harp sound was made by Adam Chance (Chance), using a throat singing technique. He's the guy in back with the orange hat with a smoky baritone/bass voice. First soloist is Austin Brown, with fabulous, strong high tenor. Glasses and beard soloist is Rob Lundquist, lower tenor with a voice as smooth and sweet as caramel with some soul thrown in. The super bass with an insane 5 octave range is Tim Foust. You should check out Adam Rupp drum solo 2015 (red shirt). It is mind blowing.
BUT ALSO CHECK OUT ONE FROM 2018/2019 BECAUSE OF TH MJ DANCE
Oh Lord, me too!! I'm old, and any time I listen to someone other than Home Free, I feel like I'm wasting what time I have left.
What a fantastic comment! Thank you for filling him in on behalf of all of us home fries!
Ha, me too!
Me too. My playlist consists of Home Free and maybe a couple other songs. If I don't listen every day I am in a bad mood. When I'm angry or sad, I listen and it makes me happy. I didn't know I liked a cappella until I discovered Home Free.
My favorite part of this when Adam, the beatboxer plays the NO-Monica lol
You haven't even scratched the surface of what is Home Free! They helped us keep our sanity during the quarantine by releasing a new video on an almost monthly basis. They would each use their cell phones to record their part and then send it to their editing geniuses. Those songs have now been released as an album "The Sounds of Lockdown." Home Free has 200+ TH-cam videos. Austin, Tim and Chance each have individual TH-cam channels. As for me, no one can compare to Home Free. Enjoy your journey.
I think they were coming out with a great new video during the quarantine about every 2 weeks. The first one is actually called Quarantine. The bearded guy with the glasses, Rob co-hosts a movie review podcast with his buddy Eric 'Beugs' Beugler called The Avid Indoorsmen. Beugs has shown up in several Home Free videos and he has no shame. That him in the cut-off overalls (which he got from Tim) in The Butts Remix/Medley.
Buegs' short overalls in Home Free's Butts Remix/Medley is a reference to Maddie & Tae's video called "Girl in a Country Song". I recommend checking it out before watching the remix--it makes Buegs' antics in the Home Free video even funnier 🤣
Tim is the Bass guy he has a 5 Octave range, Chance the short beard guy making the jawharp sound in beginning and end is baritone but also does Bass he has a 5 Octave range also, Austin high tenor is the first singer, Rob is tenor beard with glasses and Adam is the Beatboxer best one ever this song gives you just a sample of his talents. I would suggest When a Man Loves a Woman, or Sea Shanty Medley ,Butts Medley/ Remix , or God Bless the U.S.A featuring Lee Greenwood original singer and the USAF Band these songs show Adam's beatboxing talent and Home Frees great Harmonies
No, Chance only has a 4 octave range.
@@46wireboy so your saying F#1 bass note to F5 tenor is 4 octaves?
Welcome to Home Free! You are now entering the rabbit hole! They can sing anything! All 5 can sing tenor and yes, two basses! For a variety, try Can’t Stop The Feeling, Brothers in Arms, Blue Ain’t Your Color and When A Man Loves a Woman (Austin goes really high). Adam Rupp (2 times World Beatboxer Champ) has a drum solo video. And Tim Foust (the main bass singer) has 7-8 octave range. Watch his solo work Will You Still Love Me / Stay video. To get a taste of gospel Rob (beard with glasses) try End of the Road. They are all so talented! Don’t listen to Mayday though until you get to know them! You’ll be a part of the Home Fries before you know it! Good luck!
Just my opinion…… Home Free is #1 in the acapella world. They are so versatile in their music and Adam is phenomenal in beat boxing. You must continue on your journey with Home Free!!!
They are the best, but I also am a dedicated Home Fry......you should react to Home Free's cover of Boyz2Men's "End of the Road". they kill it !
I’d second that. But I’d do Ring of Fire first, as Tim hits the lowest note I’d imagine to be humanly (and possibly not humanly possible.). You’d hear a snip it of Tim’s upper register.
However, he should hold off on Mayday until he’s heard 5 more songs by Home Free.
Can't wait to see your reaction to Home Free's cover of Boyz 2 Men's "End of the Road" ! Home Free is awesome and have so much fun doing there covers. #homefry
Home Free is amazing, 100% acapella, 100% wonderful! - You should really listen to their songs “All About the Bass,” “Brothers in Arms,” “Mayday,” “One Man Band” “Butts Remix,” “Hillbilly Bone,” and “Elvira” for some real fun! Thanks for the reaction video, as a Home Fry myself I am always glad to see someone finding them for the first time!
Each of the Big 3 acapella groups has a backup bass. In this case, yes, Adam Chance (left rear) (goes by just "Chance") is backup bass, and is also doing the diggeri-doo / juice-harp sounds. Adam Rupp (right rear) is doing the drums, harmonica, and some of the forest sound effects. So, when they perform this song live, they use a looping machine, because even Adam can't do fake drums and fake harmonica at the same time. But if you watch vids of his "drum solos" from their live performances, you'll think that he can do just about anything else.
Welcome to the three-legged rabbit hole.
they did it for years. they started using the loop station according to them bc i was getting to be to hard on Chance's vocal chords to do the diggerie doo vocal while doing a 2 hour show as well. But then again almost all of Adam's vocals are done on the loop station now as well. he is more like a dj than anything else. and HF has stopped being an a capella group by definition. And they sure in the heck weren't an a capella group when they used the loop station for chance's voice for the whole concert bc they didn't want to have to cancel the show again. Kind of makes yoou wonder if they aren't All lip syncing ALL their songs now. i mean they've sung all of them for years. it's not like getting the timing would be all that hard for them. had to say went from a die hard Home Fry to barely hanging on by a thread fan. especially now that their videos are computerized and tell no story or have no humor. and the songs are all such political statements. music shouldn't be a political rally, it should be fun.
Man Home Free can do any genera that's why I'm a Home fry and I'm not knocking PTX or Voice Play they are both excellent groups but Home Free takes the cake when it comes to variety and have a massive fan base and I guarantee if do more Home Free your subs will increase expediently. Just subbed for more Home Free.
Poppa Pryce, it's difficult to know how to direct someone down the Home Free rabbit hole. Yes, they are a self-styled, country a capella group, but they take on a number of other musical genres.
No matter which direction you take (and for all I know you've already listened to and canned your next 3 songs of theirs) you will ultimately find yourself highly impressed with their musical prowess and the positive energy they bring to everything they produce. Enjoy the journey.
i havnt had a chance to hear anything else from them yet.. but in my next round of reactions they are definitely going to be on the list!! thanks for watching!
@@PoppaPryce Save Mayday until you get to know who is who in the group. Trust me on this one! You are gonna love this Home Free ride!!
@@michellehorn1711 absolutely!!!
@@PoppaPryce I agree with the other comments, Home Free are amazingly talented. Please do not react to "Mayday" until you know the group and what each member is vocally capable of. It is worth the wait.
I am now subbed....a few more from Home Free.....Brothers in Arms, One-Man Band, American Pie, Crazy, Everyone Walkin this Land, and The Butts Medley (yes it's about butts and is very funny)
These guys can do it all - any genre - style - they can be hilariously funny or suddenly serious - from blues, to soul, to rock, to Gospel - they DO IT ALL!!
Good luck on your journey of Mr Toad's Wild Ride with Home Free.
Any cover they do, they make it their own - but they also have some "BANGER" originals that will knock you on your butt...
BTW - the Beat Boxer (Adam Rupp) is undoubtedly the best in the world - you'll soon come to see!!!
RichieC (Atlanta, GA)
React to more Home Free and their fans, a.k.a. “Home Fries” will flock to your channel. I have subscribed to your channel based solely on this reaction. I’m very appreciative of your style (no vulgarity), and I liked the fact that you recognized that there are in fact two basses in this group. Tim Foust is the one singing the main bass part in this video. Adam Chance has a beautiful baritone and sings bass when Tim has a melody lead (in one or more of his five octaves). Austin Brown was the first tenor you hear and Rob Lunquist was the next one. Adam Rupp, the Beatboxer, founded this group with his brother, Chris Rupp, who left the group to pursue a solo career, after which time Adam Chance joined Home Free. They all have beautiful voices, can all beatbox, do covers that are often better than the originals AND also have several original songs of their own. Tim, Austin and Chance each also have individual channels with solo work or collaborations with other artists. THEY DO NOT ONLY DO COUNTRY, so please react to some of their other videos. My suggestion would be for “End of the Road” by Boyz 2 Men, then an original called, “Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget”. Another one showing the diversity of their style is one called “The Butts Medley”. They have so many to choose from, it would be impossible to list them all in the perfect order for listening. I’m sure you will get lots of suggestions, and believe me when I say, there is not a bad one in the bunch! I love it all!
I've been a home fry since they was on the Sing Off. No matter what song you do, their covers or their originals, you won't be disappointed. You saved the best a cappella group for last!!!
Hello Pat. How are you doing?
Welcome to the world of Home Free! They have a HUGE song catalog and a CRAZY loyal following. Prepare to be over run by home fries! This is a DEEP rabbit hole to fall into!
Home Free leans toward country, but they cover many, many genres. Everything from country to pop, gospel, classic rock, and even some of their own stuff.
They have a fantastic sense of humor which shows in a lot of their stuff.
They are perhaps not as....polished, or maybe commercial is a better description, as most of the other a cappella groups, but their camaraderie, creativity, and pure TALENT shines well above all the others. They are themselves, and don't need all the props or elaborate costumes to keep your attention.
Home Free is the real deal. They won the NBC show the Sing Off in 2013 the season after Pentatonix won. They lean country but sing all genres. They can all sing and all take the lead depending on the song. Their beatboxer is incredible. He was doing the harmonica without a harmonica. He’s a master of drumming without drums and many other noises. The bass has a 5 octave range so he can sing lower than this and up in the tenor range. They sing a lot of covers but also write and sing their own songs. They are known for their harmonies. Try Helplessly Hoping, One Man Band, In the Blood, What We Ain’t Got, Brothers in Arms. Good reaction PP!😀
You just found the best group in the business. They never miss on a song. 5 of the most talented men on Earth.
I just subscribed for more HOME FREE
Welcome to HOME FREE !! HOME FREE is a county A Capella band (NO INSTRUMENTS) that does more than just country. Tim Foust, the bass (5 octave range) , Adam Rupp, the beatboxer (freak of nature), 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 Browmn high tenor make up the voices of angels. PLEASE listen to more.. If I know my Home Free family well (Home Fries) , they have already given you suggestions of music. LOL Thanks for the reaction
Home Free has been around since 2000. Adam Rupp, beatboxer is one of the original band members with his brother Chris. I subscribed because of HF!
Home Free is the best--period. They are completely acapella and make all "instrumental" sounds themselves. Chance doing the jaw harp sound really sets the stage for this song's story. Tim's bass line completely grounds the harmonies and Adam's voice percussion simply cannot be beat. This performance highlights a lot of Home Free's strengths although they also handle just about any other genre amazingly ❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️
By the way, a great way to learn about their history and get to know them is to react to the videos of them competing in "The Sing Off" television show late in 2013; watching the judges' critique of each performance is very enlightening as well.
(To discover the Adam Rupp's (beat boxer) true skill set be sure to check out his drum solo!)
The “Trifecta” of A Cappella are, Pentatonix, Home Free and Voiceplay! You’ve covered all 3. Congratulations 🎈🍾🎉🎊
We DO NOT rank/rate them!!! We love them ALL!!
Each one is “our favorite” at one time or another.
They collaborate with each other!
Just enjoy the ride of all 3 groups!
Sorry, but not all of us love them all. Maybe you do & that is totally fine. But I find most people have their favorites. I have seen very few people who actually cross over between the groups. I prefer to only listen to Home Free. But that is just me.
Citizen Queen is the best up-and-coming a cappella group. Only been together a few years, but well worth a listen. They opened for PTX before COVID.
Nope, always Home Free for me!
New subscriber. Great reaction, too! I love it when people discover Home Free. They are a freakishly talented group of fellas! They can make you laugh sometimes, they can make you cry sometimes but they always impress. Here's a cheat sheet on the group: Adam Rupp, co-founder of HF and the awesome beatboxer. Tim Foust, bass. He has a five-octave range. Robb Lundquist (beard) Tenor Harmony. Austin Brown, Lead Tenor. Adam Chance, Baritone ( goes by Chance). Chance replaced Chris Rupp (co-founder) who left in 2016. Take Me Home Country Roads is phenomenal but you might also want to check out Dreamer, When A Man Loves A Woman, End Of The Road, One Man Band, I Swear, Blue Ain't Your Color, and Folsom Prison Blues. For some funny ones: Butts Medley, All About That Bass, Champagne Taste, Hillbilly Bone. For some serious ones: How Great Thou Art, Go Rest High On That Mountain. When you are familiar with all the boys and their vocal roles, do Mayday. And last but not least, Brothers In Arms. It is haunting and beautiful. Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole!
Hello Sue. How are you doing?
As great as this song is, it's the tip of the iceberg. They sing a lot of different genres, different members take lead in different songs, and while Adam Rupp is their beatboxer (yes, that was his "nomonica" with his mouth only), he sings on some songs and they all are capable of beatboxing. You'll be surprised at their versatility. Some songs are funny, some are serious...all are wonderful. And their fans (Home Fries) are fiercely loyal.
what she said 😁
@@annelieshoornik well said.
Home Frees Defining Trait is They Always Service the "Songs Needs" Not their own Ego's there are NO diva's in Home Free. No one does too much or too little it's alway just right for the song.
Adam is the best beatboxer out there. The No-monica is kinda his thing. His vocal range is amazing. Can hit super low AND super high. Check out his drum solo. Many out there, but the one of him in the red shirt is my fave.
If he likes the harmonica, Working for a Living and Ain't Going Down till the Sun Comes Up are amazing.
Their Butts remix is hilarious and combines Country, Rock, and Rap.
BEST SINGERS,BEST BEAT-BOXER, BEST VIDEO & AUDIO ARRANGEMENTS .... and the other two A Capella groups are a distant second & third !
Fantastic reaction, from your fellow Canadian! Home Free in my opinion is the best 100% a cappella group! Keep pushing Home Free videos out you will be a Home Fry in no time! Band introduction: Beatboxer Adam Rupp (the human drum kit), Bass is Tim Foust (blows out speakers wit his voice), middle man in the front is high tenor Austin Brown (his voice is amazing), beard man with glasses is also tenor Rob Lundquist (he has a soul sound to his voice). The other guy in the back is baritone Adam Chance (goes by Chance, fantastic voice as well). I suggest Ring of Fire to hear Tim’s bass, End of the Road to hear Rob’s soul, One Man Band to hear Chance, there is a solo video to hear Adam Rupp. This song you saw a bit of what Austin can do! Hope this helps!
Ty for reacting to the best of the best, Home Free!! Nobody better!
The man with the beard you called DJ can rap his ass off. Watch Butts Medley. The first singer is Austin Brown. Watch When a Man Loves a Woman. Check out all their stuff. Some serious some hilarious 😅
If you want to hear Adam Rupp aka beat maker guy, check out their cover of Ain't Going Down till the Sun Comes Up
You have no idea how good they are hit the rabbit hole!!!!you will be impressed. Like harmonica try ain't going down to the sun comes up on Facebook, also working for a living!!!just so many oh they all beatbox 9 to 5 live beatbox off.
Everyone has already said it all. There are three really great a cappella groups, Home Free, VoicePlay, and Pentatonix. Each one had a preferred style of music. All of them were on the TV show, SingOff. I think, however, that Home Free is the top of the list. They can sing any type of music, R&B, Gospel, Rock and Roll, movie themes, motown, anything. Really. I don't know what kind of music you like, but here are some suggestions.
R&B: End of the Road (originally by Boyz2Men)
Rock & Roll: American Pie (with the original artist, Don McLean), Love Train
Funny: Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget, Between a Rock and a Heartache,
Harmony: Helplessly Hoping
A "you gotta move": Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)
Actually, any song you pick, you will get your socks knocked off.
By the way, Tim Foust, the bass, sings the lowest of any of the three basses. He's off the bottom of the piano. Adam Chance (Chance) is also a bass. So yes, there are two basses in this group. The entire group can also sing in the tenor range - like the guy in the overalls. All of them can beatbox a little, too. The entire group is simply amazing.
For a little background, Home Free, Pentatonix and VoicePlay were all on a TV competition show called "Sing Off". So they all know each other and do collaborations as desired.
Home Free and PTX both won on different seasons of the show.
Please check out their cover of Johnny Cash's song "Ring Of Fire" next. They feature Avi Kaplan former Bass singer of Pentatonix in addition to Home Free's bass singer Tim Foust.
Tim and Avi both shine in this song and beatboxer Adam puts a Calypso best on it. I think you'll love it!
The song is very old and is a traditional American folk song first published by Dick Burnett, a partially blind fiddler from Kentucky. The song was originally titled "Farewell Song" in a songbook by Burnett dated to around 1913. What is amazing about this version by Home Free | Man of Constant Sorrow is that it is acapella and the musical sounds of the drums, Jew's harp, mouth harp (harmonica) and beat box are all done by two singers in the band. Watch for them.
Welcome to the best A Capella rabbit hole in the world. Adam Rupp, the beatboxer....is a freak of nature. The beat in this song was simple, for a simple song. Check out some of his drum solo videos!
Yes, what she said! I was going to say if you feel like your eyes and ears have deceived you now, wait until you Adam Rupp's beat boxing solo!!! I'd love to hear your remarks! You will be delighted!!!
This group is amazing in the diversity of their vocal range. Between the 5 members They have two guys that can make bass come alive, there are at least 3 or 4 that can deliver the baritone range, 4 with the Tenor II range and 3 with the Tenor I range. They sing a very wide diversity of music genre that include gospel, country, patriotic, rock n roll, blues and they are superb with their video interpretations for the songs they perform. They have well over 100 covers and also have original songs they have written too. They don't put out junk. The beat boxer Adam Rupp is an amazing artist that you will find in about 90% of their releases. Each of the singers could have a solo career in their own right. They are simply that good!!! Enjoy the rabbit hole. I discovered and started listening to them about 2 years ago and rarely listen to any other group. They keep things very interesting routinely releasing a new cover or song many times throughout the year.
These guys are AMAZING ! Give a listen to Home Free's covers of 'End of the Road', 'Brothers in Arms', 'Folsom Prison Blues', 'Unchained Melody' and 'In the Blood' for a few of my favorites !
They lean country but they do all genre's and do them extremly well.
They are my favorite acapella group and I do listen to country music unless they are doing a country cover.
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In my opinion, the best. Folsom Prison Blues, Hillbilly Bone, End of the Road, and if you really want to be knocked out, Adam Rupps drum solos. It's all brilliant.
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It's so easy to forget that there are no instruments. The beatboxer (Adam Rupp) has won 2 world championships in beatboxing. The bass (Tim Foust) has a 5 octave range and the man singing most of it (curly hair) also sings a marvelous version of When A Man Loves A Woman. The man in the overalls (Rob Lundquist) has the most sweet, soulful voice and in their collaboration with Texas Hill he sings lead on "Dreamer". You'll fall down their rabbit hole really fast!
Let me introduce you to the Members of Home Free. The man with the long hair in the middle is known as Austin Brown, he's a Tenor and he can sing very high. The man with the glasses and beard on the left is named Rob Lundquist, he's also a Tenor and unlike Austin who can go really high, he can sing really delicately. The man with the long Hair on the right is Tim Foust, he's the Bass of the group and he has a 5 Octave Vocal Range, which is impressive for any male vocalist. Next is the man in the back on the left, his name is Adam Chance, or simply "Chance" is the Baritone of the group, he has a 4 Octave Vocal Range, which is also impressive for any male singer, he would sometimes make sounds in the background and he most often would take over the Bassline, when the Bass is doing his Solo, every Acapella group usually has one. Last but certainly not least is Adam Rupp, he's the Beatboxer of the group and just between you and me, out of every beatboxer I've heard he sounds closer to every instrument more so than the actual instruments.
Adam Rupp (their musical instruments and noises) is the best there is! The man is absolutely phenomenal and to top it off he's got a beautiful voice as well. The man is beyond talented. Welcome to the Home Fries!!!!
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You are right about "O, Brother, Where Art Thou?" This is an old American folk song that was first recorded back in the early 20th century. This is one of the best versions I've ever heard. Another wonderful one is a kid called Sawyer Fredericks, who sang it as his audition on the Voice. He got all four chairs to turn in about 0.5 seconds. Check it out.
They are hands down the best of them all. They do country but they also do everything else. And they just kill every song they sing. 🐝🤗❤️
I have to agree. Home Free is, in my opinion, the best a cappella group out there. Their talent and versatility is nothing less then amazing. If you liked Adam's harmonica try their song, "Ain't going down (till the sun comes up)" Adam does a nice harmonica solo. I love Pentatonix and Voiceplay and I think they are super talented but in my opinion Home Free cannot be matched. I tripped and fell into this rabbit hole and now I am a devout Home Fry.
Yes. Tim Foust is the bass, but you are not supposed to know yet. That Adam Chance can cover the bass as well. The bass Tim Foust has a 5+ octave range. When he goes high Chance covers the bass. Watch Mayday
Wait till you're about 7 -8 songs in before watching Mayday.
Oh boy, you don’t realize what you’ve just been introduced to . Your going hear some AMAZING songs , every song will shock you with their harmonies
"Man of Constant Sorrow" (also known as "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow") is a traditional American folk song first published by Dick Burnett, a partially blind fiddler from Kentucky. The song was originally titled "Farewell Song" in a songbook by Burnett dated to around 1913. I wish people would quit calling this song country.
There is nothing more satisfying then watching someone react to Home Free for the first time! If you want to be blown away react to their "Sea Shanty Medley", if you want a laugh react to "Never Gonna Give You Up", and if you want to cry react to "Go Rest High On That Mountain"
Adam Rupp- Beatboxer. Check out Adam Rupp's drum solo.
So glad you finally tried out the guys they have the best harmonies and beatboxer IMO they do alot of genres I hope you do some more please try CANT STOP THIS FEELING. FOLSOM PRISON BLUES. LOVE TRAIN. enjoy
They can all beat box! 2 can sing bass and I think all 4 of them can sing tenor! The best at what they do!
Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole. While they are country (mostly) they do all genre of music, Pop, R&B you name it and they crush it. The second bass guy with the short beard is Adam Chance who is the baritone-bass and fills the bass when Tim Foust is singing. Adam Rupp, the beat boxer is one of the best in the business. They take turns singing the lead depending on the song. You should hear their cover of End of the road by Boyz II Men. Also their cover of Unchained Melody or Ain't Going Down til the Sun Comes Up.There is just so much for you to experience.
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@@DavidSmith-nk2rc Doing well. Sorry I did not see your note until now. Love Home Free and especially reactors who are new to Home free. Many times I check you tube without actually signing in, so miss the notifications. I will make a point now of actually signing in so I can better keep up with the notifications. Hope you are doing well and will continue to enjoy Home Free.
@@timworks991 I probably shouldn’t be doing this, but I am now. I saw your comment, and I liked you made really smart comments. I’m a little shy so I sent you a mail instead. I’d really want to get to know you better. That's if you don't mind.
I just subscribed after seeing your VoicePlay reaction earlier today, great to see this pop up! You’re a really enjoyable reactor to watch. We a cappella fans are legion and we love seeing new folks getting into the genre. Welcome to all the rabbit holes! And yeah, the harmonica sound is all vocal. Adam Rupp, the beat boxer, is amazing. Check out his “drum solo” filmed live at a concert. Bass is Tim Foust, glasses/tenor is Rob Lundquist, ginger/tenor is Austin Brown, and short beard/hat is Adam Chance, a baritone who can go bass. While Home Free leans country, they do other genres too - their cover of End of the Road (Boyz 2 Men) is amazing.
You don't have to know or love country to love Home Free. Enjoy the ride. Plenty of great suggestions. Can't wait for more. Thanks, I enjoyed that! New sub. 💙🍟
You nailed it. Chance is the extra bass. They just are soo good together. Please watch sea shanty. That way I can fall in love thru another's eyes.
Home Free. They are the BEST!
Home Free are incredibly talented and wildly fun ❤️. I love Pentatonix and VoicePlay too, hard for me to compare them, I’m just in awe with what all 3 bring to the a cappella world 🤯❤️🙌🙌
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Their catalog is insane. Should def check out their cover of "When a man loves a woman".. also the bassist Tim Foust has a cover of "will you love me tomorrow" mixed with "stay" you will see his full range and it is mind blowing!!
They were just in Canada for 3 weeks. Their Dive Bar Saints tour. Ended this past weekend. Many many songs, videos to listen and watch. Adam Rupp, beat boxer extraordinaire! 2 time world champion, co founder of this group.5 guys, all tenors, 2 baritones, 2 bass and they all beat box. Enjoy!
They do all kinds of music
They are the most awesome group out there not only in music but kindness and their sense of humor.
Every sound u hear is them makin their own music....The guy u speak of is an awesome beat boxer.One of the absolute BEST!
Home Free is THE GOAT of a Capella! you have just heard the tip of the. Ice berg! You want to hear some fun from our multi award winnng beatboxer, try Folsom Prison Blues. The 2 basses get to show off as well.its a Johnny Cash song, but like you have never heard. Home Free also has the best of the best arrangers, including themselves, but their producer is unmatched IMHO. I like your energy. You just earned my sub! Keep Home Free coming! Oh and these guys are so funny and just good people.
I love how you refer to us as "you guys". Somehow I find it very endearing. Super enjoying your reactions. Thank you.
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No, Adam plays his "No-monica" the other Adam Chance (he goes by Chance) does the mouth harp. You have to see Adam's drum solo he will blow your mind! There are all fantastic you're in for a ride!
There is SO much more of them to hear! They are the best there is!
Home Free is the best ever.
Their video of the gospel hymn, How Great Thou Art, is amazing to look at and to hear! 💖
Bass guy is Tim. He shares bass with Chance in the back. Chance was making the mouth harp sound in the beginning and end. The beat boxer is Adam. He is the best there is. Rob with the glasses sings tenor and Austin who sang the lead sings high tenor. They can all beatbox and they can all sing. Check out some more. You will love this rabbit hole! ❤️ Adam the beatboxer founded this group.
Don't let the word Country sway you as these boys sing a variety of genres and they are amazing!! They have a great sense of humor too which I love. Check out their versions of Hillbilly Bone and End of the Road. A must watch!!👍😁
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you are correct. Chance, "the short beard guy" is a baritone but can also sing base, Tim Foust, the bass, has a 5 octave range.
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@@janicenyborg8490 Good to hear from you Janice. I’m doing great thanks
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I am amazed at the abilities of all three groups. I loved the comparison that if this was High school, PTX is the Student Council, Voiceplay are the theater kids, and Home Free are the cool dudes in the parking lot having a party. You just missed Home Free's Canadian tour that wrapped up last week. They are amazing live too where their Basso Profoundo can rattle the building and cause speakers to fail! Hopefully they will all stay healthy as Tim Foust recovers from co vid. ( He and Chance both caught it on this tour.)
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Home Free and Voiceplay are both wonderful. Both Geoff and TIm can go ridiculously low though they use different techniques to do it. Adam Rupp, the beatboxer here is a 2 time world champion. You ought to check out their cover of 'Ain't Going Down 'Till the Sun Comes Up' where he does a lot more of that incredible voice harmonica.
My favourite country a cappella band in the world I am big fan of HomeFree
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Yes they did a phenomenal job...
When I watch reactions to the acapella groups..it's like being at the movies and your companion is always asking what's going on !..😄...
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Yes, must listens are End of the Road, Butts Remix, Ring of Fire feat Avi from Pentatonics and finally Adam Rup Drum Solo...mind blowing. And yes Chance also sings baritone and bass with Tim. Chance is also doing the mouth harp while Adam beatboxes.
Loved the reaction -- you bring a lot of energy to it! This was the first time I found your channel.
Regarding Home Free, other commenters have touched on who is who. But if you really like bass, you should check out their Ring of Fire video. They had Avi Kaplan (former bass of Pentatonix) as a guest in that, so two very strong basses, on a Johnny Cash song. Quite good. Chance (Home Free's other bass/baritone) was not in the group at that time, though, so you'll see the founder, Chris Rupp (Adam the beatboxer's brother) instead.
I look forward to watching more of your reactions.
Out of all of the a capella groups I've seen and heard, Home Free is my favourite. And I'm not even a country fan.
VoicePlay has amazing talent and incredible arrangements, but they tend to fall back on the members' "bag of tricks" too much, IMO. Geoff hitting some impossibly low note every song may be cool, but it doesn't always fit the song. That's fine for them and what they do, because they are more showy by design. They are dramatic and theatrical, and kind of niche. Theater kids. They're a mood.
Pentatonix are also very dramatic and theatrical, but they really focus on songs and arrangements, just in a more mainstream radio way. If they were around during the MTV days, they would have dominated pop music. They really should be more popular than they are. They are the modernized version of the traditional pop vocal groups that we used to see pop up all of the time. There's just a stigma around a capella, I guess. Most people probably still think barbershop.
Home Free is all about the songs. Yes, they can be theatrical and occasionally drop a "look what I can do" moment, but the majority of what they do is based on just the song and arrangement, and they keep it pretty simple most of the time. If Tim drops a jaw-dropping bass note, it usually doesn't detract from the song. In fact, you'll see reactors not even notice sometimes because the song is the focus. They are very good at what they do, and work with amazing people. They feel the most like a cohesive, traditional band, and I like that.
Tim's bass drop in "Honey I'm good" are one of the most impressive I have ever heard, and the live video "Tim's vibration" are a must see.
Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole. We are called Home Fries, I recommend the butts remix. It's great!
If you were impressed with this "nomonica" you REALLY need to check out one of their newest, a cover of Garth Brooks "Ain't Goin Down Till The Sun Comes Up"
You got to listen to “Ring of Fire” a Johnny Cash song sung by Home Free with guest Bass, Avi formerly of Pentatonix.
Avi left amicably to start a solo career. He, in fact, found “Matt” as his Bass replacement for Pentatonix.
1 5 octave guy, 1 4 octave guy, 2 regular tenors, 1st and 2nd tenor, and a great beatboxer who also sing tenor. Sound effects are shared, tho Adam, the beatboxer does most of your classical drums, except the bass.
Oh, yeah, there really isn't a lead singer, per se. This is a great song, but it really barely scratches the surface of the talent here. Seriously.
That's Adam top notch beat-boxer is doing the sounds with his mouth. And Lance is doing the jews harp. The bass singer is Tim who has a five-octive range to his voice, Check out his solo projects.