When Tim hits that low note at the last part, the camera pans to Avi, who grins, takes off his beanie and puts on the cowboy hat... conceding the win to Tim... lol
Avi left PTX several years ago. He is classically/operatically trained and had hire papers from the L.A. Opera House in hand when Scott Hoying of PTX called wanting to hire him as their bass. Avi was with them 6 years but the constant touring and his mother having a second round of cancer just broke him. He left the group. After spending time with his parents, camping for several weeks then heading to Israel to see his brother and hike the Galilee, he headed home to his cabin in the forested mts of Tennessee. He gave himself plenty of time to heal and wrote songs to help in that process. He recently dropped his first full length studio album and completed a European tour. He is now touring the US. While he is a Basso Profundo, you may fine his baritone voice beautiful as well. There are times he awakens in the morning and does a live stream for his fans. Here is one of his mornings, sitting in his cabin, singing for his fans. He is a prolific song writer and this is his song Otherside. th-cam.com/video/NTXVnWG7JNQ/w-d-xo.html
Most people miss the ending where Avi smiles and takes his hat off to Tim . He puts on a Stetson ... Tim's from Texas . Also everyone mentions how different this sounds with the calypso beat , as I recall the original had trumpets
I love the idea of Home Free Tuesday 🥰🥰 if and when 😅 you decide to react to Home Free sing off performances, please make sure you react to the one's with the judges reactions. You get to see Home free talking and being goofy 🤪 lol I'm loving your reactions 🥰🥰
Avi has a great solo career as a singer /songwriter and I'm loving his new work. He is leaving that bass drop acappella sound behind and using his voice in all it's beautiful range. He has some songs on his latest album that have gone to my all time favorite playlist and are staying there. All these guys are so talented.
Actually, Avi Kaplan was an opera/classical major in college, trained as a basso profundo, and had been offered a position with the Los Angeles Opera when he was approached to join Pentatonix for The Sing Off. He took that offer and was with them until September 2017. He now has a prolific solo career, with about 90% original songs, and just recently released his first full-length, 11-song album. Each song is a mini masterpiece, and he's able to show us the full range of his maturing voice. He's currently on a US tour, after having completed a European tour recently. Here's an example of his current music, "When I'm a Fool". This one will surprise you. (All his voice, the lead tripled) th-cam.com/video/ChUAgTrTjDA/w-d-xo.html
When this was filmed nine years ago, Tim was Avi's current age. Most bass voices mature into their full resonance at about age 40. Avi is now 33 and Tim almost 42. You will notice how much deeper these two are in their recent videos.
Such a fun showdown between Avi and Tim. And the grin on Avi's face when he acknowledges Tim's final notes and Avi puts the cowboy hat on, was just awesome. Who would have thought that "Ring of Fire" could go reggae, huh?
Yes, that's Chris Rupp, together with his brother Adam, the founder of Home Free. He left the group in 2016 for a solo career and other projects including with his sister Tristin Rupp. More than three years ago this was the first video I saw/heard from Home Free. I got there because I was listening to Pentatonix at the time and Avi was my favorite. Immediately there was something that drew me to Home Free. From then on I followed them and after I think 3 videos I was a real Home Fry. I hardly follow PTX anymore. Avi still does, because Avi Kaplan and Home Free let me feel music and not just hear it. Their great harmonies, the unbelievably good beatboxing/vocal percussion and of course that incredible deep bass that makes the ground vibrate and your speakers explode.
Chance sings Avi's part in their live shows. They usually end the show with Ring of Fire which was the song that they did on the SingOff. It literally blew the judges out of their seats with that last note.
Austin was so young when they won the Sing Off. He looked about 14. I personally belive that they had the sing off won when they performed this song. Austin is from Georgia and Tim is from Texas. They didn't want to be labeled a country a capella band, but one of the Sing Off producers insisted. I'm so glad the guys went with it, cause the rest is history, much to the delight of the Home Fries.
The members of Home Free, VoicePlay, Peter Hollens, and, at least Avi, of Pentatonix, are friends. This song was arranged for Tim and Avi to be the lead, and the groups will always showcase the strengths of their guests, vice their weakness. Both men have phenomenal bass voices, and extensive range not found in most singers.
If you want to hear Tim's "dragon breath" check out "Misty Mountain" one of Tim's collaboration with Peter Hollens (Peter is layering multiple tracks of his voice to create his songs). Tim is regularly rattling the ribcage of the audience with his low notes and sometimes breaking speakers, or... (the story is legendary among the fans) causing plaster coming down from the ceiling! There is a great compilation of 22 times he went subwoofer - the sound he is able to produce is ridiculous 😉.
You basically described Tim's M.O. for any song: Letting the others do their thing and sound awesome and then coming in and just being like "Ok, step aside, I got this." 😆
This song is done in a reggae calypso beat. It showcases the higher & lower ranges of both Tim Foust & Avi Kaplan. That last note of Tim is impressive with how low he goes, but more impressive is how long he sustains the note. On the "Sing Off Show" that Home Free won in 2013 Tim goes even lower on this song "Ring Of Fire" & he impressed the judges so much that they gave them a standing ovation. And Adam Rupp once again was stellar in his vocal percussion. This is an older video with Chris Rupp the co-founder of Home Free (brother of Adam Rupp). He left for a solo career & was replaced by Adam Chance.
Tim is a basso profundo & has a 5+ octave range from high tenor down to the depths of "you know where"! Nobody can touch Tim's low range! Avi even has to tip his hat to Tim at the end! Avi & Tim are friends! You're in for a real treat with all of these guys! LOVE your reactions to Home Free!😊
Although this is not a bad 'Tim' song at all, listening to 'Brothers in Arms' for Tim's really deep voice and 'Mayday' for Tim's high range will really impress!
Tim has helped Avi and Geoff from VoicePlay how to use your voice to go lower than normal. Tim has a 5 octave range and he is superb. Home Free sang this song at the Sing Off from 2013, which they won the a cappella groups. It was awesome. Yes, that was Chris Rupp you seen with HF. I love HF and all their music. ❤ Austin has a high tenor voice which is great. He even has his own channel where he does so many great songs. With HF he sings “When a Man Loves a Woman” , OMG. I think you will enjoy listening to. Your reactions are spot on. Great job, looking forward to HF Tuesday. Thank you so much. Rob has a velvety smooth voice singing tenor. Tim also has his own album out of doo-wop songs. I also love the music from the 50s an the 60s. I’m an old soul in your dads age group. I have always loved music. Now I’m going to go back and listen to some of your reactions for HF and other music. Thank you Dave. 🎼🦋🎵🌺🎶
I am loving watching u discover Homefree! Dave ur gonna love and be so surprised at all of their skills. They are so much fun! They are just a lovable bunch of guys. You will learn why us fries are so loyal to them. Try anything that u haven 't heard yet u won't be disappointed. 😁😁
Noice is downunder for Nice I believe :) so yeah....The next video in the "timeline" of releases would be "Champagne taste on a Beer Budget"...its a Tim original so it features him. That is Chris, who is Adam's Brother and co-founder of HF, who has his own channel where he actually talks about these older videos with cool stories behind them. BTW, the bass bomb by Tim is called his "dragons breathe"...he can go lower...and has a 5+ octave range....he actually has helped Avi with his lower register. Another good Johnny Cash song they cover is "Folsom Prison Blues"....Adam is crazy good in his percussion and "nomonica".
yes that was Tim at the end, and that low note is a G1 and Tim holds it for 13 seconds. Incredible....when you hear it in person, and you feel it in your chest down to your toes, you will remember that feeling the rest of your life....this was 1sung by Hmoe Free on the Sing-Off TV show, which Home Free won in Dec 2013. This was filmed in 2014 I believe.
Hahaha good reaction Dave. I was laughing when you said well, Avi is kicking sand in Tim’s face and I thought just wait. Yes, it’s more of a reggae calypso beat. Avi has a beautiful tone to his voice. Home Free did this song on the NBC show the Sing Off and Tim goes even lower on that show. What is amazing to me is how long he holds it. Tim does have a 5 octave range so he can sing down in the depths and also up in the attic. Yes, that is Chris Rupp. He and his brother Adam founded HF in 2000. Chris usually wears a cowboy hat or ball cap. He left the group in 2016 to go solo and was replaced by Chance. This was done soon after HF’s win in 2013. The a cappella groups are all friends. 😀🤣
Yes, I had to chuckle a little over the kicking sand comment and actually said out loud “ wait for it” hehehe. Loved the little grin on Avi’s face on the end, while Tim is still holding that G1, just priceless, as he trades his beanie for a cowboy hat.
Tim Foust was a singer and songwriter before he joined Home Free he released his own album called pieces of me years ago all his own original songs it's pretty good no video just audio . Great reaction man.
Thanks Dave for another great Home Free reaction. The bass “battle” really is fun to watch. Looking forward to Home Free Tuesdays and extra bonus videos. Congrats on the strong viewer response. Should be quite a ride as more people discover how good a reactor you are.
Thanks Michael. Honestly I don't think any of this has anything to do with me - this is all Home Fries! But I will enjoy it while it lasts! My daughter even watched one of my vids - I must be famous now!
@@davesmith3713 Wow. Your daughter watched. That is saying something, for sure. You’re right about the initial Home Fry effect, which a lot of reactors have experienced. But you’re putting a lot of thought into your reactions as well as a sincerely enthusiastic response. And you’re not a music teacher or vocal coach doing a detailed analysis of the singing techniques or musical arrangement, which there are a lot of right now. So you’re giving people a lot of good reasons to stick around and enjoy the journey with you. 👍
Great reaction!! 👍 The a capella groups are friendly and help each other out. Avi his voice is very good. Posting a link to a cover song HF did of a Garth Brooks song Ain't Going Down Til the Sun Comes Up its AMAZING!!!
They usually perform this at every live performance. When I saw them live, somehow Tim vibrated the floor, which as cement! Not sure how that happened but...yeah. I felt every bass note in the show in my chest, my feet, my chair!! Chance sings Avi's part and does a great job at it. Great reaction! I really like how you are putting effort into learning their names. Much appreciated! For a Rob focused song, I would say do "Catch Me If You Can" or "Honey, I'm Good" For Austin focused, you have to do "When a Man Loves a Woman" And Adam, well he does have many drum solos out there on TH-cam. All are fantastic. If you do the older one (7 years or more), you need to also do a newer one so you can see how he has gotten better in time.
Yes, that is Chris Rupp. He's the one that started Home Free along with Adam. As for the bass battle... if you take Avi Kaplan who was classically/ operatically trained, Tim Foust who uses a growl technique, and Geoff Castellucci from Voice Play who uses subharmonics, they all have very similar range and are all good friends. Although, according to comment sections over the years, Tim has actually worked with both Avi and Geoff to get their lower notes. You said you could feel Tim's note, you should check out Home Free's journey through the Sing Off. It will show you how far they've come. I believe the screen name is Mrduckbear that has the good videos of the Sing Off because you get to see the prep and the judges critique at the end. Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole. It's deep and diverse! And I have yet to hear a song that I don't like! Great reactions! I can't wait for more! Fans of Home Free are called Home Fries and are incredibly loyal to our guys and love to watch reactors fall in love with them. Once we know a reactor has started their Home Free journey, we tend to flock to the channel. ❤
Definitely use the versions with the introductions and judges commentaries when you watch the Sing Off! It gives you a view of their personalities - they are down to earth and goofy - you simply have to love these guys.
This is a Home Free song,Tim’s song. Avi won’t try to overshadow anyone. He can go lower! You’ll see, lots of music to come from all the guys! It’s a fun ride!
Great reaction, Dave! Newly subbed! Avi Kaplan has a phenominal solo career now ~ I would love to hear you react to his powerful "Change on the Rise!" Avi's more mature voice is stunning!
If you listen close, Tim holds that last note for about 13 seconds, that takes a huge amount of air and incredible breathe control to hold a deep note like that for that long without it fading out. Great reaction, some good ones to showcase Rob would be, Catch me If You Can & End of the Road. A great one for Austin would be When a Man loves a Woman or Crazy. Some other good shared leads between Tim and Chance would be In the Blood and Brothers in Arms, a Dire Straights cover, Tim stays subterranean thru the whole thing, it's awesome. Get to know the guys and their abilities a little more before you listen to Mayday.
Loving your reactions to these very talented gentleman. I agree with a lot of subscribers that Tim is fantastic with Brothers in Arms and Misty Mountains that he does with Peter Hollens. Thank you. 🦋🎶💞🦋
A++ on the review, Adam Rupp brought in the percussion with a Reggae like beat and wow it changes the dynamics on the song instantly. It was great that Home Free and Avi made it possible to work together on this song. Home Free has many songs they cover where they even work with the original artist like the Oak Ridge Boys, Kenny Rogers, Don McLean, and Lee Greenwood, the respect they are gaining from the industry artists themselves is really gaining traction. Thank you for your reaction of Home Free, really enjoy your efforts.
When you go back and listen to this, listen to the background bass vocals when Avi is being featured. That is Tim going underneath him. You can truly get a better picture of Tim's depth by watching "Brothers In Arms" or his duet with Peter Hollens of "Misty Mountains". Keep up the good work!
When you hear Avi in some Live Performances, He also Broke the speakers with his Bass, Just like Tim did 😅 they both can go really low. These two Are my absolute favorite Bass Singers, and i absolutely love their range from high to low...it is amazing
Geoff Castellucci's (VoicePlay) range is b0-a5 (6 octaves), Avi Kaplan's (formerly Pentatonix) range is e flat 1- d5 (almost 5 octaves) Tim Foust's (Home Free) range is a1- g sharp 5 (5 octaves)
Now you need to check out VoicePlay. They were on the Sing-Off with Home Free. VoicePlay is more Theatrical with sets, costumes, and make-up. You will like the cover of Aerosmith's "Dream On". Tim Foust has his own channel and the bass for VoicePlay Geoff (Jeff) Castellucci also has his own channel where he does Low Bass Covers. He did a cover of Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold and his new one is a cover of Bill Withers Ain't No Sunshine.
Avi is trained as an operatic basso profundo. His voice is dark lush velvet, and has a caressing and comforting quality that is wonderful. Tim's voice jumps acrobatics and is lovely strong throughout his range. Geoff (Voiceplay) also - i'd love to hear all three do something. Just thought of what you may like to hear from VP: Kansas' "Carry On Wayward Son". Great rock anthem done without any instruments. HF's "End of the Road" is likewise (not rock, but i don't know what it is).
Tim and Avi are great friends. You need to check out Avis channel he just released a new album. That's what the judges on the Sing Off said, they said Tim has helped both Avi and Geoff CastleLucci
To really hear Tim's range, listen to Tim's doo-wop album Pieces of Me. Chris Rupp has marvelous solo work, trio work with Cypress Fyre, and a duet with Tim "Long Dark Train".
Agreed! Avi sings all the vocal tracts on his solo studio albums (except the duet with Joy Williams), which are Americana/folk originals. A lot of his lead vocal tracts are actually in his upper range. For bass, check Change on the Rise, When I’m a Fool, or Chains.
@@ka2816 You should check out Avi in the 7 Layers Sessions #126 All Is Well (which he does solo)... in a church... the acoustics are awesome! And it must have been early in the day because he is low.
Not only did Tim hit that last note, he sustained it. Tim has a 5 or 6 octave range. Check out Home Free's "All About That Bass". "That guy" is Adam Rupp's brother Chris. Tim is from Texas.
Awesome about dedicating Tuesdays to Home Free. That will keep us Home Fries coming back :-) Another great reaction. It's a reggae calypso vibe. That is Chris Rupp which I highly recommend checking out his channel. He is doing some incredible things.
Tim has a SCARY 5 Octiv range. When he goes for his lowest notes, he does with ease maintaining his clarity and diction without going muddy as many bass singers will.
You seem to really enjoy Avi in this song, you might like checking out his solo music. He left Pentatonix in 2017 and now has a solo career. He just released and album of all originals Floating on a Dream. If you would like to hear Avi's beautiful lower register check out his performance on Black is the Color of my True Loves Hair with Peter Hollens. Avi is an opera trained Basso Profundo he can go note for note with Tim and I prefer ( just my preference) his voice for it's resonance, smoothness, and depth. Avi also has a 5+ octave range. Subscribing in the hopes that you will check out Avi's music.
Great! The 1st time HF performed this song it was LIVE (links provided in "Man of Constant Sorrow" reaction) ... Ya gotta check out those performances ---- RAW, just plain RAW. Just start from the beginning! You won't regret it .... 1st taste of just how diverse they really are.
Have come back this evening to hear your reaction again because I have enjoyed all your reactions & comments; glad your dad liked helplessly hoping; not sure if you’re still reacting to Home Free, but remembered a comment you made when hearing about Tim’s 5 octave range & thought you might enjoy Mayday, originally sung by Cam(female) & the song was sung at her voice range & also thought you might enjoy new one put out recently by Austin & Rob titled two country singers try singing opera-Nessus Dorma-will blow your mind, as good as Pavarotti; have a great weekend, take care, stay safe, peace & hugs. 🥰🥰🤗🤗❤️❤️☮️☮️👍👍👍👍
Oh thank you for the fun reaction! Tim has been known to blow out speakers at concerts and and vibrate cameras so videos blur when he hits the really low notes, there are youtube videos of those events if you want to see them, there's even a video from a concert when Austin wanted to 'feel' Tim's low notes so he ran over and got on top of a speaker. Chance(Adam Chance) has a smooth voice, please check out Uptown Funk by Street Corner Symphony, he was there bass before he joined Home Free.
Yes, the last bass drop was Tim. Tim & Avi are great - and Tim taught him and Geoff Castellucci how to get smoother into those low notes and the growl. Yes, you described Tim well with "Here, hold my beer"! Great reaction.
In the History of Home Free video series on Chris Rupp’s TH-cam channel, Austin explains that when the group were on the Sing Off, he couldn’t grow a beard, so after trying for the start of rehearsals, he was told to go shave. He was the only clean-shaven one if the group on the Sing Off. Rob was the only one with that full beard, which he has kept since then
Avi's voice is classically trained, so smoothness of tone is important. Tim's is more of a country bass and has a slightly raspy tone which works really well in country. I think Tim goes a couple notes lower than Avi. He did a G1 at the end and Avi usually bottoms out around A1. Avi could probably get a little louder on the lowest notes but I'm guessing he's reluctant to overdrive the note because it would change the tone. That is a very long G1 that Tim did, which is difficult with all the air that bass notes let by.
Both Tim and Avi have beautiful bass voices, quite different from each other. Along with Geoff Castalucci they are 3 of the best. Avi has a solo career now where he sings mostly folk & its awesome. The actual song Ring of Fire is about June falling in live with Johnny Cash whilst still married to someone else. Jewel from the Sing Off explains it & called the song country, acapella reggae. I like both this version & the one on the show where Tim goes even deeper. Great reaction 💕
Avi and Tim have about the same range, they have both hit low F's. Avi left Pentatonix, oh, it must be about 5 years ago, and they haven't been the same since. The difference in Tim's and Avi's voices is both their timbre, accent, and stylistic choices (such as scooping to a note). A third excellent bass is Geoff Castalucci of Voiceplay. Check out both his solo cover of Sixteen Tons and Voiceplay's cover of Oogie Boogie Song, each of which features great bass. Yes, that was Chris Rupp, one of the founders of Home Free and this was relatively soon after they won The Sing Off and got popular. Since you are paying attention to the boys and their voices I think you only need one more song, Die a Happy Man or One Man Band, or both, each of which feature all four of the main singers, before you watch Mayday. Don't leave it much longer than that or you won't be as impressed as you should. Also, you might want to watch Cam's original Mayday video first as they sing it in the same key as she does. And she's a soprano.
LOL There was a Matt Attwood that Co-founded Home Free with the Rupp Brothers He Retired in 2012 and Austin Brown replaced him officially in 2013 and they went on season 4 of the Sing off and Won then in 2016 Chris Rupp retired to pursue solo projects and help his Musically gifted Sister as well That's when We got Adam Chance . There is a Patreon Party 2016 video on TH-cam If you want to see and Hear Matt Atwood as well as see the Funny Relaxed party with Friends and Family (also referred to as Patreon/Fries) side of our Boys. It also Shows just how Quick witted and the amazing comedic Timing of Our Man Tim Foust ! when Mistakes happen This vid shows how you handle it. It's a great time Video ! You get so caught up in the ad-libs you feel like you're there. Went to my First Home Free Show 5-28-22 and let me tell you, They are Puppet Masters. It's a bit like being Hypnotized. You are so IN the Moment from one to the next you are only peripherally aware of what you are doing, realizing you don't really care either, all you want is to be doing anything that they want so the Music doesn't stop. When it does you're clapping so hard that your hands hurt. You're smiling so much your face feels fixed. You wonder, Why am I out of breath? It doesn't really dawn on you that it's because you've been singing and dancing for longer than you can remember ever having done in your entire life. Tickets: 3 for just under 180.00 Memories gained with my Daughter and her Husband: Priceless! The Home Free Experience (even from the cheap seats) Mind Blowing/ Life Altering kind of Wonderful ! So Get out there and see them Live !!!!!!
Don't react to Mayday or their time on The Sing Off until you've seen at least 10 of their videos and are familiar with their voices! Here's some songs to choose from: Sea Shanty Medley How Great Thou Art When a Man Loves Woman Die a Happy Man Everybody Walkin This Land The Gambler Hillbilly Bone All About That Bass Children Go Where I Send Thee These songs show several sides of the group but the music is always high quality! Elvira ft. The Oak Ridge Boys
Love Avi's salute to Home Free with the cowboy hat at the end.
When Tim hits that low note at the last part, the camera pans to Avi, who grins, takes off his beanie and puts on the cowboy hat... conceding the win to Tim... lol
I am glad that someone else picked up on that with Avi, good catch. Yeah that is him Conceding to Tim.
Yea and you see the smile on Avis face at the end when Tim hits that last note and switches to a cowboy hat 😂
Avi left PTX several years ago. He is classically/operatically trained and had hire papers from the L.A. Opera House in hand when Scott Hoying of PTX called wanting to hire him as their bass. Avi was with them 6 years but the constant touring and his mother having a second round of cancer just broke him. He left the group. After spending time with his parents, camping for several weeks then heading to Israel to see his brother and hike the Galilee, he headed home to his cabin in the forested mts of Tennessee.
He gave himself plenty of time to heal and wrote songs to help in that process.
He recently dropped his first full length studio album and completed a European tour.
He is now touring the US.
While he is a Basso Profundo, you may fine his baritone voice beautiful as well.
There are times he awakens in the morning and does a live stream for his fans.
Here is one of his mornings, sitting in his cabin, singing for his fans.
He is a prolific song writer and this is his song Otherside.
th-cam.com/video/NTXVnWG7JNQ/w-d-xo.html
Tim has a 5 octave range. Not only can he sing extremely low, he sings real high too. He is amazing....as are they all!!
Avi has some amazing solo original work
Nah, Avi's much too sweet to kick sand in anyone's face lol. Great reaction! Thank you.
Most people miss the ending where Avi smiles and takes his hat off to Tim . He puts on a Stetson ... Tim's from Texas . Also everyone mentions how different this sounds with the calypso beat , as I recall the original had trumpets
Hi, Dave! I'm loving the reactions to Home Free so much that I subscribed :) . Regards from Argentina.
Btw Home Free always showcase their guests.
I enjoy your reactions. I love Home Free. Thank you so much!
Yep! Gotcha!!! 😁 Tim, our Fire Breathing Dragon! Very cool watching you getting to know our guy's!. Sending love from South Georgia!♥️😀🍟
I love the idea of Home Free Tuesday 🥰🥰 if and when 😅 you decide to react to Home Free sing off performances, please make sure you react to the one's with the judges reactions. You get to see Home free talking and being goofy 🤪 lol
I'm loving your reactions 🥰🥰
I second that 👍
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Avi has a great solo career as a singer /songwriter and I'm loving his new work. He is leaving that bass drop acappella sound behind and using his voice in all it's beautiful range. He has some songs on his latest album that have gone to my all time favorite playlist and are staying there. All these guys are so talented.
I have seen them 3 times in concert and when Tim hits that last note everyone feels it in their stomach and chair!!
Actually, Avi Kaplan was an opera/classical major in college, trained as a basso profundo, and had been offered a position with the Los Angeles Opera when he was approached to join Pentatonix for The Sing Off. He took that offer and was with them until September 2017. He now has a prolific solo career, with about 90% original songs, and just recently released his first full-length, 11-song album. Each song is a mini masterpiece, and he's able to show us the full range of his maturing voice. He's currently on a US tour, after having completed a European tour recently. Here's an example of his current music, "When I'm a Fool". This one will surprise you. (All his voice, the lead tripled) th-cam.com/video/ChUAgTrTjDA/w-d-xo.html
When this was filmed nine years ago, Tim was Avi's current age. Most bass voices mature into their full resonance at about age 40. Avi is now 33 and Tim almost 42. You will notice how much deeper these two are in their recent videos.
Such a fun showdown between Avi and Tim. And the grin on Avi's face when he acknowledges Tim's final notes and Avi puts the cowboy hat on, was just awesome. Who would have thought that "Ring of Fire" could go reggae, huh?
Tim has a bass-off moment with one of his heroes, the bass from The Oak Ridge Boys (who also sang in Elvis’ band). Check it out in Elvira.
Elvira video with the Oak Ridge Boys is so heartwarming. Not only a great song... but all those male voices singing... just WOW!
Yes, that's Chris Rupp, together with his brother Adam, the founder of Home Free. He left the group in 2016 for a solo career and other projects including with his sister Tristin Rupp.
More than three years ago this was the first video I saw/heard from Home Free. I got there because I was listening to Pentatonix at the time and Avi was my favorite. Immediately there was something that drew me to Home Free. From then on I followed them and after I think 3 videos I was a real Home Fry. I hardly follow PTX anymore. Avi still does, because Avi Kaplan and Home Free let me feel music and not just hear it. Their great harmonies, the unbelievably good beatboxing/vocal percussion and of course that incredible deep bass that makes the ground vibrate and your speakers explode.
Chance sings Avi's part in their live shows. They usually end the show with Ring of Fire which was the song that they did on the SingOff. It literally blew the judges out of their seats with that last note.
Avi was smiling when he hit that low note...because he knew what was coming from Tim! When they sing this live...Tim goes even lower! Great reaction!
Austin was so young when they won the Sing Off. He looked about 14. I personally belive that they had the sing off won when they performed this song. Austin is from Georgia and Tim is from Texas. They didn't want to be labeled a country a capella band, but one of the Sing Off producers insisted. I'm so glad the guys went with it, cause the rest is history, much to the delight of the Home Fries.
Hi beverly how are you doing today
The members of Home Free, VoicePlay, Peter Hollens, and, at least Avi, of Pentatonix, are friends. This song was arranged for Tim and Avi to be the lead, and the groups will always showcase the strengths of their guests, vice their weakness. Both men have phenomenal bass voices, and extensive range not found in most singers.
to truly highlight Tim's lower range
check out Home Free's version of "brothers in arns"
this was one of their first ever music videos
so it's over 10 years old
Loving your reactions Dave!! You're doing great on the names, etc. Austin - "When a Man Loves a Woman" , Rob - "End of the Road".
Thanks!! ♥️🍟
If you want to hear Tim's "dragon breath" check out "Misty Mountain" one of Tim's collaboration with Peter Hollens (Peter is layering multiple tracks of his voice to create his songs). Tim is regularly rattling the ribcage of the audience with his low notes and sometimes breaking speakers, or... (the story is legendary among the fans) causing plaster coming down from the ceiling! There is a great compilation of 22 times he went subwoofer - the sound he is able to produce is ridiculous 😉.
Agree "Misty Mountains" with Tim & Peter is awesome!
This!!!!
They did this as their encore in their Christmas concert.....and I could most definitely feel that note in my chair.
Caught them in Minnesota on Sunday night. "Ring of Fire" was their second encore. How can you follow that, right?
You basically described Tim's M.O. for any song: Letting the others do their thing and sound awesome and then coming in and just being like "Ok, step aside, I got this." 😆
This song is done in a reggae calypso beat. It showcases the higher & lower ranges of both Tim Foust & Avi Kaplan. That last note of Tim is impressive with how low he goes, but more impressive is how long he sustains the note. On the "Sing Off Show" that Home Free won in 2013 Tim goes even lower on this song "Ring Of Fire" & he impressed the judges so much that they gave them a standing ovation. And Adam Rupp once again was stellar in his vocal percussion. This is an older video with Chris Rupp the co-founder of Home Free (brother of Adam Rupp). He left for a solo career & was replaced by Adam Chance.
On the Sing Off, Jewel actually referred to it as “A capella Country Reggae”. Calypso is more soothing. ☺️
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Avi and Geof both have incredible breath control for sustained deep notes
Tim is a basso profundo & has a 5+ octave range from high tenor down to the depths of "you know where"! Nobody can touch Tim's low range! Avi even has to tip his hat to Tim at the end! Avi & Tim are friends! You're in for a real treat with all of these guys! LOVE your reactions to Home Free!😊
He wasn’t tipping his hat. He took off his beanie and put on a cowboy hat.
Although this is not a bad 'Tim' song at all, listening to 'Brothers in Arms' for Tim's really deep voice and 'Mayday' for Tim's high range will really impress!
Oh yes, they do a great impression of a church pipe organ with Tim being the foot pedals on the 16 and 20 foot pipes.
Ah dude, spoilers!! 😂
Please hold off on Mayday. Best to listen to quite a few songs before going there.
"Game winning shot. Hold my beer." Great reaction. You're awesome.
Great reaction. Avi has a solo career now you should check it out. So good! Won't disappoint for sure. Hope to see some Avi reactions.
Tim has helped Avi and Geoff from VoicePlay how to use your voice to go lower than normal. Tim has a 5 octave range and he is superb. Home Free sang this song at the Sing Off from 2013, which they won the a cappella groups. It was awesome. Yes, that was Chris Rupp you seen with HF. I love HF and all their music. ❤ Austin has a high tenor voice which is great. He even has his own channel where he does so many great songs. With HF he sings “When a Man Loves
a Woman” , OMG. I think you will enjoy listening to. Your reactions are spot on. Great job, looking forward to HF Tuesday. Thank you so much. Rob has a velvety smooth voice singing tenor. Tim also has his own album out of doo-wop songs. I also love the music from the 50s an the 60s. I’m an old soul in your dads age group. I have always loved music. Now I’m going to go back and listen to some of your reactions for HF and other music. Thank you Dave. 🎼🦋🎵🌺🎶
No tim started the tech but Jeff Masters it
Great reaction Dave, I would recommend “In the blood” or “ One man band”. Two of my favorites. Thanks for reacting.🎶💕🦋
Welcome to the family. Home Free rabbit hole is deep and wonderful.
Tim has a 6 octive range.
Cowboy hat is Chris Rupps.
When i found them they changed my view on how i use my vocals , they are all highly gifted of God . Avis Change on the Rise one word Aweome .
I am loving watching u discover Homefree! Dave ur gonna love and be so surprised at all of their skills. They are so much fun! They are just a lovable bunch of guys. You will learn why us fries are so loyal to them. Try anything that u haven 't heard yet u won't be disappointed. 😁😁
Noice is downunder for Nice I believe :) so yeah....The next video in the "timeline" of releases would be "Champagne taste on a Beer Budget"...its a Tim original so it features him. That is Chris, who is Adam's Brother and co-founder of HF, who has his own channel where he actually talks about these older videos with cool stories behind them. BTW, the bass bomb by Tim is called his "dragons breathe"...he can go lower...and has a 5+ octave range....he actually has helped Avi with his lower register. Another good Johnny Cash song they cover is "Folsom Prison Blues"....Adam is crazy good in his percussion and "nomonica".
yes that was Tim at the end, and that low note is a G1 and Tim holds it for 13 seconds. Incredible....when you hear it in person, and you feel it in your chest down to your toes, you will remember that feeling the rest of your life....this was 1sung by Hmoe Free on the Sing-Off TV show, which Home Free won in Dec 2013. This was filmed in 2014 I believe.
Hahaha good reaction Dave. I was laughing when you said well, Avi is kicking sand in Tim’s face and I thought just wait. Yes, it’s more of a reggae calypso beat. Avi has a beautiful tone to his voice. Home Free did this song on the NBC show the Sing Off and Tim goes even lower on that show. What is amazing to me is how long he holds it. Tim does have a 5 octave range so he can sing down in the depths and also up in the attic. Yes, that is Chris Rupp. He and his brother Adam founded HF in 2000. Chris usually wears a cowboy hat or ball cap. He left the group in 2016 to go solo and was replaced by Chance. This was done soon after HF’s win in 2013. The a cappella groups are all friends. 😀🤣
Yes, I had to chuckle a little over the kicking sand comment and actually said out loud “ wait for it” hehehe. Loved the little grin on Avi’s face on the end, while Tim is still holding that G1, just priceless, as he trades his beanie for a cowboy hat.
I saw them live...when Tim goes down i felt it all over my body....they are amazing...and live even more. 😊
Tim Foust was a singer and songwriter before he joined Home Free he released his own album called pieces of me years ago all his own original songs it's pretty good no video just audio . Great reaction man.
Thanks Dave for another great Home Free reaction. The bass “battle” really is fun to watch.
Looking forward to Home Free Tuesdays and extra bonus videos.
Congrats on the strong viewer response. Should be quite a ride as more people discover how good a reactor you are.
Thanks Michael. Honestly I don't think any of this has anything to do with me - this is all Home Fries! But I will enjoy it while it lasts! My daughter even watched one of my vids - I must be famous now!
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Wow. Your daughter watched. That is saying something, for sure.
You’re right about the initial Home Fry effect, which a lot of reactors have experienced. But you’re putting a lot of thought into your reactions as well as a sincerely enthusiastic response.
And you’re not a music teacher or vocal coach doing a detailed analysis of the singing techniques or musical arrangement, which there are a lot of right now.
So you’re giving people a lot of good reasons to stick around and enjoy the journey with you. 👍
Great reaction!! 👍 The a capella groups are friendly and help each other out. Avi his voice is very good. Posting a link to a cover song HF did of a Garth Brooks song Ain't Going Down Til the Sun Comes Up its AMAZING!!!
They usually perform this at every live performance. When I saw them live, somehow Tim vibrated the floor, which as cement! Not sure how that happened but...yeah. I felt every bass note in the show in my chest, my feet, my chair!! Chance sings Avi's part and does a great job at it. Great reaction! I really like how you are putting effort into learning their names. Much appreciated! For a Rob focused song, I would say do "Catch Me If You Can" or "Honey, I'm Good" For Austin focused, you have to do "When a Man Loves a Woman" And Adam, well he does have many drum solos out there on TH-cam. All are fantastic. If you do the older one (7 years or more), you need to also do a newer one so you can see how he has gotten better in time.
Yes, that is Chris Rupp. He's the one that started Home Free along with Adam. As for the bass battle... if you take Avi Kaplan who was classically/ operatically trained, Tim Foust who uses a growl technique, and Geoff Castellucci from Voice Play who uses subharmonics, they all have very similar range and are all good friends. Although, according to comment sections over the years, Tim has actually worked with both Avi and Geoff to get their lower notes. You said you could feel Tim's note, you should check out Home Free's journey through the Sing Off. It will show you how far they've come. I believe the screen name is Mrduckbear that has the good videos of the Sing Off because you get to see the prep and the judges critique at the end. Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole. It's deep and diverse! And I have yet to hear a song that I don't like! Great reactions! I can't wait for more! Fans of Home Free are called Home Fries and are incredibly loyal to our guys and love to watch reactors fall in love with them. Once we know a reactor has started their Home Free journey, we tend to flock to the channel. ❤
Definitely use the versions with the introductions and judges commentaries when you watch the Sing Off! It gives you a view of their personalities - they are down to earth and goofy - you simply have to love these guys.
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This is a Home Free song,Tim’s song. Avi won’t try to overshadow anyone. He can go lower! You’ll see, lots of music to come from all the guys! It’s a fun ride!
Great reaction, Dave! Newly subbed! Avi Kaplan has a phenominal solo career now ~ I would love to hear you react to his powerful "Change on the Rise!" Avi's more mature voice is stunning!
Tim actually is lower than Avi. Tim actually is teaching Avi and Chance and Geoff on the lower levels. A very talented guys.
If you listen close, Tim holds that last note for about 13 seconds, that takes a huge amount of air and incredible breathe control to hold a deep note like that for that long without it fading out. Great reaction, some good ones to showcase Rob would be, Catch me If You Can & End of the Road. A great one for Austin would be When a Man loves a Woman or Crazy. Some other good shared leads between Tim and Chance would be In the Blood and Brothers in Arms, a Dire Straights cover, Tim stays subterranean thru the whole thing, it's awesome. Get to know the guys and their abilities a little more before you listen to Mayday.
Agree!
Tim can reach 5 octaves or more. Love at the end when Avi takes his hat off to Tim for reaching that mega low note
This was a song not a competition, arranged by the "OTHER" Basso Profundo Geoff Castellucci.
Loving your reactions to these very talented gentleman. I agree with a lot of subscribers that Tim is fantastic with Brothers in Arms and Misty Mountains that he does with Peter Hollens. Thank you. 🦋🎶💞🦋
A++ on the review, Adam Rupp brought in the percussion with a Reggae like beat and wow it changes the dynamics on the song instantly. It was great that Home Free and Avi made it possible to work together on this song. Home Free has many songs they cover where they even work with the original artist like the Oak Ridge Boys, Kenny Rogers, Don McLean, and Lee Greenwood, the respect they are gaining from the industry artists themselves is really gaining traction. Thank you for your reaction of Home Free, really enjoy your efforts.
When you go back and listen to this, listen to the background bass vocals when Avi is being featured. That is Tim going underneath him. You can truly get a better picture of Tim's depth by watching "Brothers In Arms" or his duet with Peter Hollens of "Misty Mountains". Keep up the good work!
Thanks Tammy I will.
When you hear Avi in some Live Performances, He also Broke the speakers with his Bass, Just like Tim did 😅 they both can go really low. These two Are my absolute favorite Bass Singers, and i absolutely love their range from high to low...it is amazing
The band you'd most love to have a campfire sing along with... Great reaction!
Loving your reactions Dave!!
Geoff Castellucci's (VoicePlay) range is b0-a5 (6 octaves), Avi Kaplan's (formerly Pentatonix) range is e flat 1- d5 (almost 5 octaves) Tim Foust's (Home Free) range is a1- g sharp 5 (5 octaves)
Now you need to check out VoicePlay. They were on the Sing-Off with Home Free. VoicePlay is more Theatrical with sets, costumes, and make-up. You will like the cover of Aerosmith's "Dream On". Tim Foust has his own channel and the bass for VoicePlay Geoff (Jeff) Castellucci also has his own channel where he does Low Bass Covers. He did a cover of Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold and his new one is a cover of Bill Withers Ain't No Sunshine.
Home Free ❤️
One of my favorite Home Free songs.
Avi is trained as an operatic basso profundo. His voice is dark lush velvet, and has a caressing and comforting quality that is wonderful. Tim's voice jumps acrobatics and is lovely strong throughout his range. Geoff (Voiceplay) also - i'd love to hear all three do something.
Just thought of what you may like to hear from VP: Kansas' "Carry On Wayward Son". Great rock anthem done without any instruments. HF's "End of the Road" is likewise (not rock, but i don't know what it is).
Tim and Avi are great friends.
You need to check out Avis channel he just released a new album.
That's what the judges on the Sing Off said, they said Tim has helped both Avi and Geoff CastleLucci
Another great HF reaction from you. Thank you and keep em coming!!
I LOVE SMILE OF AVI 😍😍😍
To really hear Tim's range, listen to Tim's doo-wop album Pieces of Me. Chris Rupp has marvelous solo work, trio work with Cypress Fyre, and a duet with Tim "Long Dark Train".
New sub here, Dave! I'm loving your channel. Your song choice and reaction are priceless! Thanks!!
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You should check out some of Avi's solo music as well - he's wonderful.
Agreed! Avi sings all the vocal tracts on his solo studio albums (except the duet with Joy Williams), which are Americana/folk originals. A lot of his lead vocal tracts are actually in his upper range. For bass, check Change on the Rise, When I’m a Fool, or Chains.
@@ka2816 You should check out Avi in the 7 Layers Sessions #126 All Is Well (which he does solo)... in a church... the acoustics are awesome! And it must have been early in the day because he is low.
Not only did Tim hit that last note, he sustained it. Tim has a 5 or 6 octave range. Check out Home Free's "All About That Bass". "That guy" is Adam Rupp's brother Chris. Tim is from Texas.
Awesome about dedicating Tuesdays to Home Free. That will keep us Home Fries coming back :-) Another great reaction. It's a reggae calypso vibe. That is Chris Rupp which I highly recommend checking out his channel. He is doing some incredible things.
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When Home Free won the Sing Off in 2013 they sang Ring of Fire without Avi if you want to hear it, check it out. Tim can sing 5 Octaves.
New Homefry here - love this Johnny song. Now “The Driver”.
Home Free is awesome - I would also suggest you add Voiceplay to your reaction list!
Tim has a SCARY 5 Octiv range. When he goes for his lowest notes, he does with ease maintaining his clarity and diction without going muddy as many bass singers will.
You seem to really enjoy Avi in this song, you might like checking out his solo music. He left Pentatonix in 2017 and now has a solo career. He just released and album of all originals Floating on a Dream. If you would like to hear Avi's beautiful lower register check out his performance on Black is the Color of my True Loves Hair with Peter Hollens. Avi is an opera trained Basso Profundo he can go note for note with Tim and I prefer ( just my preference) his voice for it's resonance, smoothness, and depth. Avi also has a 5+ octave range. Subscribing in the hopes that you will check out Avi's music.
More Home Free please! Thank you.
Great! The 1st time HF performed this song it was LIVE (links provided in "Man of Constant Sorrow" reaction) ... Ya gotta check out those performances ---- RAW, just plain RAW. Just start from the beginning! You won't regret it .... 1st taste of just how diverse they really are.
Have come back this evening to hear your reaction again because I have enjoyed all your reactions & comments; glad your dad liked helplessly hoping; not sure if you’re still reacting to Home Free, but remembered a comment you made when hearing about Tim’s 5 octave range & thought you might enjoy Mayday, originally sung by Cam(female) & the song was sung at her voice range & also thought you might enjoy new one put out recently by Austin & Rob titled two country singers try singing opera-Nessus Dorma-will blow your mind, as good as Pavarotti; have a great weekend, take care, stay safe, peace & hugs. 🥰🥰🤗🤗❤️❤️☮️☮️👍👍👍👍
Oh thank you for the fun reaction! Tim has been known to blow out speakers at concerts and and vibrate cameras so videos blur when he hits the really low notes, there are youtube videos of those events if you want to see them, there's even a video from a concert when Austin wanted to 'feel' Tim's low notes so he ran over and got on top of a speaker. Chance(Adam Chance) has a smooth voice, please check out Uptown Funk by Street Corner Symphony, he was there bass before he joined Home Free.
Did you noticed when Tim went deep and sustained, Avi took his cap off and put on the cowboy hat in respect.
as you can see, Tim kicked that sand right back!! this is a fabulous rendition, they're all amazing, and Avi is plenty special.
Yes, the last bass drop was Tim. Tim & Avi are great - and Tim taught him and Geoff Castellucci how to get smoother into those low notes and the growl. Yes, you described Tim well with "Here, hold my beer"! Great reaction.
Please....more Home Free reaction videos. Love your reactions.
In the History of Home Free video series on Chris Rupp’s TH-cam channel, Austin explains that when the group were on the Sing Off, he couldn’t grow a beard, so after trying for the start of rehearsals, he was told to go shave. He was the only clean-shaven one if the group on the Sing Off. Rob was the only one with that full beard, which he has kept since then
Avi's voice is classically trained, so smoothness of tone is important. Tim's is more of a country bass and has a slightly raspy tone which works really well in country. I think Tim goes a couple notes lower than Avi. He did a G1 at the end and Avi usually bottoms out around A1. Avi could probably get a little louder on the lowest notes but I'm guessing he's reluctant to overdrive the note because it would change the tone.
That is a very long G1 that Tim did, which is difficult with all the air that bass notes let by.
Foust's range is from A0-A5. The lower range gets all the attention, but the high end is just as spectacular.
Where does Tim have an A0? The lowest note of his that I'm aware of is the B0 in Boondocks/Fishin' In The Dark.
Home Fries got your back, sir! Enjoy your reactions, sir....just subbed~ 🙂
Both Tim and Avi have beautiful bass voices, quite different from each other. Along with Geoff Castalucci they are 3 of the best. Avi has a solo career now where he sings mostly folk & its awesome. The actual song Ring of Fire is about June falling in live with Johnny Cash whilst still married to someone else. Jewel from the Sing Off explains it & called the song country, acapella reggae. I like both this version & the one on the show where Tim goes even deeper. Great reaction 💕
"Ring of Fire" was written by June Carter Cash about her love for Johnny. Pretty apt for a wedding.
No way really? That is fascinating.
They came up with this arrangement for NBC's The Singoff. They competed on season 4.
Hahahaha Tim is awesomeness i was lmao win you sad Abi was kicking the bass sand in his face I loved that I was like you will see at the end
Avi and Tim have about the same range, they have both hit low F's. Avi left Pentatonix, oh, it must be about 5 years ago, and they haven't been the same since. The difference in Tim's and Avi's voices is both their timbre, accent, and stylistic choices (such as scooping to a note). A third excellent bass is Geoff Castalucci of Voiceplay. Check out both his solo cover of Sixteen Tons and Voiceplay's cover of Oogie Boogie Song, each of which features great bass.
Yes, that was Chris Rupp, one of the founders of Home Free and this was relatively soon after they won The Sing Off and got popular. Since you are paying attention to the boys and their voices I think you only need one more song, Die a Happy Man or One Man Band, or both, each of which feature all four of the main singers, before you watch Mayday. Don't leave it much longer than that or you won't be as impressed as you should. Also, you might want to watch Cam's original Mayday video first as they sing it in the same key as she does. And she's a soprano.
LOL There was a Matt Attwood that Co-founded Home Free with the Rupp Brothers He Retired in 2012 and Austin Brown replaced him officially in 2013 and they went on season 4 of the Sing off and Won then in 2016 Chris Rupp retired to pursue solo projects and help his Musically gifted Sister as well That's when We got Adam Chance . There is a Patreon Party 2016 video on TH-cam If you want to see and Hear Matt Atwood as well as see the Funny Relaxed party with Friends and Family (also referred to as Patreon/Fries) side of our Boys. It also Shows just how Quick witted and the amazing comedic Timing of Our Man Tim Foust ! when Mistakes happen This vid shows how you handle it. It's a great time Video ! You get so caught up in the ad-libs you feel like you're there.
Went to my First Home Free Show 5-28-22 and let me tell you, They are Puppet Masters. It's a bit like being Hypnotized. You are so IN the Moment from one to the next you are only peripherally aware of what you are doing, realizing you don't really care either, all you want is to be doing anything that they want so the Music doesn't stop. When it does you're clapping so hard that your hands hurt. You're smiling so much your face feels fixed. You wonder, Why am I out of breath? It doesn't really dawn on you that it's because you've been singing and dancing for longer than you can remember ever having done in your entire life.
Tickets: 3 for just under 180.00
Memories gained with my Daughter and her Husband: Priceless!
The Home Free Experience (even from the cheap seats) Mind Blowing/ Life Altering kind of Wonderful !
So Get out there and see them Live !!!!!!
New subb these guys can do it all so humble great humor harmonies and best beatboxer IMO do all styles just 🔥
Dave(talking about Avi right at the beginning): did you hear how low he went?
Every Home Fry seeing this: Oh Honey...
Don't react to Mayday or their time on The Sing Off until you've seen at least 10 of their videos and are familiar with their voices!
Here's some songs to choose from:
Sea Shanty Medley
How Great Thou Art
When a Man Loves Woman
Die a Happy Man
Everybody Walkin This Land
The Gambler
Hillbilly Bone
All About That Bass
Children Go Where I Send Thee
These songs show several sides of the group but the music is always high quality!
Elvira ft. The Oak Ridge Boys
Hello Linda how are you doing
Really enjoyed your reaction. Please react to more Home Free and Pentatonix.