Pavarotti will always own this but they did very well. I expected Rob (with his training) to do very well and he certainly did, but considering his background Austin outdid himself. Austin's "Georgia on My Mind" is very good. Although Ray Charles will always own that song.
This just goes to prove the members of Home Free are very talented. And much more than a country vocal band. LOVE Home Free and LOVE all members separately. I think Rob's accent when singing was a bit better than Austin's but this was just amazing.
Rob studied at the University of Minnesota -- Duluth. Austin studied at Oklahoma Christian University in Oklahoma City. I'm sure their professors are proud of their respective students!
I have never been a fan of opera except maybe some Andrea Bocelli & a few others. But I have always appreciated the talent it takes to sing opera. I was pretty impressed with Rob & Austin's version of Nessun Dorma. I have heard this famous song done by Pavarotti. I think I was more surprised by Rob's range & powerful delivery than even Austin's. Pretty good for a couple of country boys! Nice to see them dressed up in suits & looking classy. Each guy in Home Free is super talented on his own & in another league from any other group.
in case anyone is curious What is the English translation of ‘Nessun dorma’? None shall sleep, None shall sleep! Even you, oh Princess, In your cold room, Watch the stars, That tremble with love And with hope. But my secret is hidden within me, My name no one shall know, No... no... On your mouth, I will tell it, When the light shines. And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine! (No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.) Vanish, o night! Set, stars! Set, stars! At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win! What are the original Italian lyrics for ‘Nessun dorma’? Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma! Tu pure, o Principessa Nella tua fredda stanza Guardi le stelle che tremano D'amore e di speranza! Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me Il nome mio nessun saprà! No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò Quando la luce splenderà! Ed il mio bacio scioglierà Il silenzio che ti fa mia! ll nome suo nessun saprà E noi dovrem, ahimè! Morir! Morir! Dilegua, o notte! Tramontate, stelle! Tramontate, stelle! All'alba vincerò! Vincerò! Vincerò!
Wow. This is insane. It is extremely good. So fantastic. Both are doing great. But Rob, I'm perplexed. His voice is just magical, so warm, so rich. Chills just ran through my body. It flows into my heart. He will be able to stand with the greatest of opera singers. It's not often that I listen to songs by opera singers 5 times and more in a row. But here it is. Of course I hope that both will always continue to do Home Free, but I wouldn't think it wrong that such "trips" are made more often. Opera, country, ballads, soul etc. I think anything is possible..
It was beautiful. I was expecting to be rickrolled and then this happened. Stunning. I knew Rob has studied opera in college and Austin was classically trained but wow! Good reaction D! 😄😍
Brookfield MN right outside the Twin Cities Rob studied opera in College He said he was nervous because he hadn't sang opera in 15 yrs ... Does he sound rusy to You??? Not to me Nailed it !!!!
MN born and raised (Minneapolis). Lived there 45 years (now in CA) and don't recall ever hearing of Brookfield. Tiny township in Renville County, pop 147! Had no idea Rob was from there as have only seen mention of Mpls. Learned something new.
@@cmitchell7347 I'll double check the name my memory isn't what it once was part of getting old, but I do know it's just a suburb or a housing development not like a major city brb
Thank for your reaction….I think just just about all of us were AMAZED at how thoroughly TALENTED these guys are….knew they were AWESOME, but….opera really put the cap on it 🔥❤️‼️
I am still speechless. I know they both have fantastic voices, but this knocks my socks off. Wonderful, great, phenomenal ... Maybe I will become an opera fan after all, Home Free has already brought me to country music 😅💥❣
I can honestly say this didn't surprise me at all. After hearing the beauty and power of their voices in the context of Home Free, I figured it was only a matter of time before they tackled an operatic selection. There's that Home Free gift box again. The deeper you dig into that box, the more wonderful surprises you find. They should be so proud of themselves. What a beautiful job. They didn't just TRY to sing opera, they DID sing opera. Your reaction was great. Thanks.
Nessun Dorma is a popular Opera song know fairly exclusively to Pavarotti. I am not an Opera buff at all but this sounded pretty darn good for some ‘ol country boys!😊 That was sweet!
What a singer's musical training is can be very different from what they end up doing professionally. As an example, Avi Kaplan is a formally opera trained basso profundo who sang pop acapella in Pentatonix and now sings his own music in folk rock/country produced by Shooter Jennings. Not what you would expect either. Rob is an opera trained tenor. Rob doesn't do singing on his own he reviews movies. Austin is also formally classically trained but sings in more of a musical theater and pop classics direction. They developed their channels as did Tim Foust as their income sources during the pandemic quarantine with no touring for Homefree. Austin has "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables the musical as his serious dramatic song. He does a great Unchained Melody as well as many other pop songs including Georgia On My Mind and he writes original music as well. "Off the Grid" is one of his originals.
This was fantastico!Of course, I’ve seen it over a couple dozen times already! Lol I appreciate you sending people to watch and subscribe to Austin’s channel. Rob doesn’t have a TH-cam channel, but he does have a podcast called ‘The Avid Indoorsmen’ where he and a good buddy, Buegs (he’s the guy in the overalls on the Butts Medley) talk about and review movies. They are friends from college. I have just subscribed to your channel!
Rob was actually a vocal performance major with substantial opera specialization in college. I agree with the comments that Austin was highlighting the depth of Rob's talent, which is deeper than he gets to show in Home Free. Have always loved Rob's voice, this video shows just how much more there is to his gift...
Okay, what can't they sing genre wise???? Just WOW!!!!!!!! 🍧 icing with a cherry on top!!!!! Amazing doesn't even begin to define how I feel about these guys.................. Looking forward to seeing them in Salina, KS in December 2022!!!!!
Rob is a trained opera singer but had not sang opera in 15 years and you probably know that Austin is trained in musical theater with a little opera thrown in. They are wonderful as far as this old Home Fry is conserned They could sing an old time phonebook or my grocery list and it would be wonderful. Treated myself and my daughter to their concert in Reading Pennsylvania for my 74th birthday and if they come nearby I will go again,
"Nessun Dorma" ( No one shall sleep ) is one of the most frequently performed classical arias, sung by most of the great , ( and near great ) operatic vocalists
I never really like this song until I heard these two sing it. Definitely the best rendition of it I've ever heard, it brings me to tears at the end. I've seen it said that they both studied opera in high school and that doesn't surprise me. Beautiful voices.
Rob and Austin both studied opera in college. No genre is off limits! Love your Texans cap. I live NW of Houston in Montgomery. I'll be attending the Home Free concert in Stafford on Dec 28th.
I know right! I have heard this so many times and I am still in shock! It’s not that I don’t believe in their amazing talent, but geez, when this started the first time I listened, my brain said, I am ashamed, are they lip syncing? Can this be right? They are so amazing! 🤩I don’t think there is anything they can’t do! ❤. And you have had the Sam type of reaction as everyone! 😀 Thanks for reacting!👏👏👏
Just shows that Country singers (a lot of them) have truly amazing voices. I remember many years ago Reba did a number straight with no twang, or countrified, just using her normal soprano and it was amazing. Rob is a trained operettic tenor, and Austin is trained in musical theater, its just not where their passions are....
Rob was particularly kind to the young Austin when he encountered Home Free, telling him that there might be a vacancy and then letting him know that indeed they could use him. Rob is a sweetheart anyway, but It's possible that since they both had years of classical voice training under their belts, they had quite a lot in common. They certainly have great love and respect for each other. Austin had been thinking about this piece for ages and persuaded Rob to show his true voice. Did you notice Austin's little glances at Rob? Since Rob's voice is heavier and more dominant, they had clearly agreed that he would take the lead in the pace and beginning of joint pieces: musicians through and through.
It's interesting that this aria has been performed by popular singers recently. Adam Lambert sang Nessun Dorma at the Queen + Adam Lambert shows in Bologna Italy and then again recently at The Harris Reed fashion show in London. He received wonderful praise from trained opera professionals. I think there may be better Italian pronunciation in this video but all of them are killing it. It shows that there are some really great trained vocal talent still out there. We are the lucky ones that get to enjoy the talent spanning different genres.
Rob took music in college including opera. Austin has musical theatre background. I fell in love with this song when it was played near the end of "The Sum of All Fears" while the "bad guys" were meeting their fate.
Everyone in the UK above a certain age knows this aria. Our major broadcasting corp the BBC used it as the theme song for their coverage of a major football (soccer) tournament back in 1990 & made Luciano Pavarotti a household name. I really love Rob & Austin's version, but have to say I think Rob killed it. Opera is sung using a different technique to normal singing and Rob has been trained. I hope he does more of this, it shows the range and depth of his vocal ability. Loved it.
Rob changes his voice like a chameleon changes colors. Opera? No big deal. Country, blues, r&b, gospel, bluegrass, do wop, pop and rap. What did I miss?
Great reaction, Pappy! Found that I wasn't particularly impressed with this the first handful of times I watched because I was distracted by the resemblance Rob has to my cousin (an opera singer!). Not a fan of opera but have heard this sung many times (it's somewhat popular on some competition shows like AGT). Hearing it w/o the video, I'm even more impressed by Rob (was aware he'd previously done opera) and pleasantly surprised by Austin. We've seen what these guys are capable of as members of Home Free, how well their voices complement each other. This definitely has a 'wow factor' and I applaud both Rob and Austin for taking the chance on this new venture.
Austin has had classical voice training since his mid-teens, went to college on full scholarship to study musical theatre, and (like most serious singers) continues to work with a voice coach . This is how the guys were trained to sing, with absolute control over lungs and diaphragm working at full stretch, immaculate placing of the voice and full projection. Both could have gone into opera professionally but life got in the way. So, no reason at all why they shouldn't. But to do it this well... not expected so much.
Both did great jobs ❤ I know this aria well and have heard it by many many people. Imo very humble opinion, Rob sounds great but a little fast, Austin was brilliant, as usual. Don’t understand what their country background has to do with it?
Great reaction man. Great voices. On a tangent, I see you’ve done various reactions to both Angelina Jordon & Dimash. Maybe you haven’t heard of Amira Willighagen, a Dutch Soprano who is equally as popular with viewers, but Reactors don’t seem to have caught on. Some interesting stats below giving the 3 most viewed performances for each of the three artists for your perusal. Dimash………. 26 million ; 20 m & 20 m. Angelina……….69 million ; 34 m & 32 m. Amira……………73 million ; 43 m & 37 m Reactors either are unaware of Amira, or decide not to react to the best young Soprano of our time. Every Reactor I’ve come across has absolutely been blown away by Amira. I have subscribed to your Chanel & would love your input. Cheers Graeme. ps. Amira won Holland’s Got Talent at the age of 9 singing an Opera Aria & I was not an Opera fan until I heard her sing. Now I must listen to her daily. Voice of an Angel.
Presume you’re referencing copyright restrictions. Other Reactors do what you do; ie. have several breaks during the video, & that seems to override the algorithms ok. Even the live concert performances seem to be ok, provided you break it up enough. Anyway, I really appreciate you’re reply & hopefully, will hear a reaction shortly. One that I feel would not have restrictions is ‘’Ave Maria by Gomez, at the Canisius Church ‘’ when Amira was 11. It is more of a home style video, but one of my favourites, with her powerful , but angelic voice.
The English translation None shall sleep, None shall sleep! Even you, oh Princess, In your cold room, Watch the stars, That tremble with love And with hope. But my secret is hidden within me, My name no one shall know, No... no... On your mouth, I will tell it, When the light shines. And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine! (No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.) Vanish, o night! Set, stars! Set, stars! At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win!
Nessun Dorma is an aria from Puccini's opera Turandot (most famously sung by the late great Luciano Pavarotti). I'm not an opera expert but I've heard this sung by professional opera singers who (honestly) weren't as good. Although they both have degrees in music, Rob was trained in opera and, while Austin's training would have included some opera, his degree is in musical theatre.
I finally figured out who you resemble, I kept thinking you look familiar, it's the guy that does a funny video about the first time he went to a black barbecue. :)
You asked about the odds of two country boys being able to pull this off. ****Spoiler alert**** The odds are better than you might think. Austin we all know comes from a musical theater background which did include some classical training. The shocking reveal the Rob made was that he was in the classical music track in college 15 years ago. He revealed this during the premiere and on an IG live session. Again, that was 15 years ago so he did an amazing job.
Did you know these 2 men are classically trained in opera both studied classic opera in university they cheated lol like an olympic swimmer saying he can't swim lol they cheated lol
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They killed this. I couldn't believe it when I heard it. Rob studied opera in college but hasn't sang it in like 15 years
To me this was Austin's way of highlighting Rob's talent.
Rob and Austin were so nervous about what people would think. They did fantastic ❤️❤️❤️ loved your reaction ♥️
Pavarotti will always own this but they did very well. I expected Rob (with his training) to do very well and he certainly did, but considering his background Austin outdid himself.
Austin's "Georgia on My Mind" is very good. Although Ray Charles will always own that song.
This just goes to prove the members of Home Free are very talented. And much more than a country vocal band.
LOVE Home Free and LOVE all members separately.
I think Rob's accent when singing was a bit better than Austin's but this was just amazing.
I'm just gonna jump out there and say These Guys have moved up to "TOP SHELF"!! Thanks for your reaction! Cyndy from Louisiana
Rob studied at the University of Minnesota -- Duluth. Austin studied at Oklahoma Christian University in Oklahoma City. I'm sure their professors are proud of their respective students!
I have never been a fan of opera except maybe some Andrea Bocelli & a few others. But I have always appreciated the talent it takes to sing opera. I was pretty impressed with Rob & Austin's version of Nessun Dorma. I have heard this famous song done by Pavarotti. I think I was more surprised by Rob's range & powerful delivery than even Austin's. Pretty good for a couple of country boys! Nice to see them dressed up in suits & looking classy. Each guy in Home Free is super talented on his own & in another league from any other group.
Both Rob and Austin studied vocal performance in college. Rob’s training included opera, and Austin’s was theatrical, and together, they are magical.
Rob, as well as the rest of the group, has a magnificent range. I was pleasantly surprised by this when I first watched it.
Check out Pavarotti singing this. Just to see that Rob and Austin really do a good job .
I have been saying it for years now and this is proof that all of Home Free are Angels. WOW !!!!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤😀😀😀😀
Georgia on my mind is very good and if you haven't reacted to Austin's rendition of Bring Him Home it's another must see ❤❤
Yes please!
in case anyone is curious
What is the English translation of ‘Nessun dorma’?
None shall sleep,
None shall sleep!
Even you, oh Princess,
In your cold room,
Watch the stars,
That tremble with love
And with hope.
But my secret is hidden within me,
My name no one shall know,
No... no...
On your mouth, I will tell it,
When the light shines.
And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine!
(No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.)
Vanish, o night!
Set, stars! Set, stars!
At dawn, I will win!
I will win!
I will win!
What are the original Italian lyrics for ‘Nessun dorma’?
Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma!
Tu pure, o Principessa
Nella tua fredda stanza
Guardi le stelle che tremano
D'amore e di speranza!
Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me
Il nome mio nessun saprà!
No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò
Quando la luce splenderà!
Ed il mio bacio scioglierà
Il silenzio che ti fa mia!
ll nome suo nessun saprà
E noi dovrem, ahimè! Morir! Morir!
Dilegua, o notte! Tramontate, stelle!
Tramontate, stelle! All'alba vincerò!
Vincerò! Vincerò!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! YOU ROCK ❤️
@@minneyruth *chuckle I try
Thanks so much.
@@SBQDawn 🤗
@@SBQDawn Thank you so much! ❤️😭🍟
Wow. This is insane. It is extremely good. So fantastic. Both are doing great. But Rob, I'm perplexed. His voice is just magical, so warm, so rich. Chills just ran through my body. It flows into my heart. He will be able to stand with the greatest of opera singers. It's not often that I listen to songs by opera singers 5 times and more in a row. But here it is. Of course I hope that both will always continue to do Home Free, but I wouldn't think it wrong that such "trips" are made more often. Opera, country, ballads, soul etc. I think anything is possible..
It was beautiful. I was expecting to be rickrolled and then this happened. Stunning. I knew Rob has studied opera in college and Austin was classically trained but wow! Good reaction D! 😄😍
I am completely blown away!! I love your reaction.
Be still my heart! They are so awesome! Love your reaction!
Brookfield MN right outside the Twin Cities Rob studied opera in College He said he was nervous because he hadn't sang opera in 15 yrs ... Does he sound rusy to You??? Not to me Nailed it !!!!
MN born and raised (Minneapolis). Lived there 45 years (now in CA) and don't recall ever hearing of Brookfield. Tiny township in Renville County, pop 147! Had no idea Rob was from there as have only seen mention of Mpls. Learned something new.
@@cmitchell7347 I'll double check the name my memory isn't what it once was part of getting old, but I do know it's just a suburb or a housing development not like a major city brb
@@cmitchell7347 born in Minneapolis so it's the housing development in the burbs
I thought it was Brooklyn Park in the Minneapolis suburbs.
@@brendasorenson6186 !!!!! That's it Thank You God I'm gonna get nabbed up and put in a nursing home ! TY Hugs !
Phenomenal and Pure Perfection!♥️♥️😭🍟
They are AMAZING
Thank for your reaction….I think just just about all of us were AMAZED at how thoroughly TALENTED these guys are….knew they were AWESOME, but….opera really put the cap on it 🔥❤️‼️
I am still speechless. I know they both have fantastic voices, but this knocks my socks off. Wonderful, great, phenomenal ... Maybe I will become an opera fan after all, Home Free has already brought me to country music 😅💥❣
Fun fact Rob actually had training in Opera. They made me cry with this one. Truly enjoyed watching your reaction to this song.
Goosebumps!
I can honestly say this didn't surprise me at all. After hearing the beauty and power of their voices in the context of Home Free, I figured it was only a matter of time before they tackled an operatic selection. There's that Home Free gift box again. The deeper you dig into that box, the more wonderful surprises you find. They should be so proud of themselves. What a beautiful job. They didn't just TRY to sing opera, they DID sing opera. Your reaction was great. Thanks.
I love opera, but this was such a shock….for never trying this, it was amazing.
2:09 " Ok good, he took a breath." 🤣 Dude, that was funny as schitt!
Nessun Dorma is a popular Opera song know fairly exclusively to Pavarotti. I am not an Opera buff at all but this sounded pretty darn good for some ‘ol country boys!😊 That was sweet!
What a singer's musical training is can be very different from what they end up doing professionally. As an example, Avi Kaplan is a formally opera trained basso profundo who sang pop acapella in Pentatonix and now sings his own music in folk rock/country produced by Shooter Jennings. Not what you would expect either.
Rob is an opera trained tenor. Rob doesn't do singing on his own he reviews movies.
Austin is also formally classically trained but sings in more of a musical theater and pop classics direction. They developed their channels as did Tim Foust as their income sources during the pandemic quarantine with no touring for Homefree. Austin has "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables the musical as his serious dramatic song. He does a great Unchained Melody as well as many other pop songs including Georgia On My Mind and he writes original music as well. "Off the Grid" is one of his originals.
And Earn It!
@@MyLorissa Earn it are an absolute gem.
The best IMHO
When you L O V E music….. it doesn’t matter the type, you put your very soul into it.
This was fantastico!Of course, I’ve seen it over a couple dozen times already! Lol I appreciate you sending people to watch and subscribe to Austin’s channel. Rob doesn’t have a TH-cam channel, but he does have a podcast called ‘The Avid Indoorsmen’ where he and a good buddy, Buegs (he’s the guy in the overalls on the Butts Medley) talk about and review movies. They are friends from college. I have just subscribed to your channel!
Rob was actually a vocal performance major with substantial opera specialization in college. I agree with the comments that Austin was highlighting the depth of Rob's talent, which is deeper than he gets to show in Home Free. Have always loved Rob's voice, this video shows just how much more there is to his gift...
Okay, what can't they sing genre wise???? Just WOW!!!!!!!! 🍧 icing with a cherry on top!!!!! Amazing doesn't even begin to define how I feel about these guys.................. Looking forward to seeing them in Salina, KS in December 2022!!!!!
Rob is a trained opera singer but had not sang opera in 15 years and you probably know that Austin is trained in musical theater with a little opera thrown in. They are wonderful as far as this old Home Fry is conserned They could sing an old time phonebook or my grocery list and it would be wonderful. Treated myself and my daughter to their concert in Reading Pennsylvania for my 74th birthday and if they come nearby I will go again,
Thank you ^_^
"Nessun Dorma" ( No one shall sleep ) is one of the most frequently performed classical arias, sung by most of the great , ( and near great ) operatic vocalists
Thanks Pappy D! 🖤🍟
I never really like this song until I heard these two sing it. Definitely the best rendition of it I've ever heard, it brings me to tears at the end. I've seen it said that they both studied opera in high school and that doesn't surprise me. Beautiful voices.
Rob and Austin both studied opera in college. No genre is off limits! Love your Texans cap. I live NW of Houston in Montgomery. I'll be attending the Home Free concert in Stafford on Dec 28th.
So am I Jo Ann! Woo hoo - can't wait.
I will be there too. The tickets are my birthday (December 30) present from my husband.
@@pappydreactions That's so sweet! Stafford is the closest venue for me. I'm in Beaumont.
Me too. I'm in Conroe.
Katy here. See ya there!
I know right! I have heard this so many times and I am still in shock! It’s not that I don’t believe in their amazing talent, but geez, when this started the first time I listened, my brain said, I am ashamed, are they lip syncing? Can this be right? They are so amazing! 🤩I don’t think there is anything they can’t do! ❤. And you have had the Sam type of reaction as everyone! 😀 Thanks for reacting!👏👏👏
Just shows that Country singers (a lot of them) have truly amazing voices. I remember many years ago Reba did a number straight with no twang, or countrified, just using her normal soprano and it was amazing. Rob is a trained operettic tenor, and Austin is trained in musical theater, its just not where their passions are....
Your odds get much better when you realize that both of the "country singers" are classically trained...Rob in opera, Austin in musical theater!
Rob was particularly kind to the young Austin when he encountered Home Free, telling him that there might be a vacancy and then letting him know that indeed they could use him. Rob is a sweetheart anyway, but It's possible that since they both had years of classical voice training under their belts, they had quite a lot in common. They certainly have great love and respect for each other. Austin had been thinking about this piece for ages and persuaded Rob to show his true voice. Did you notice Austin's little glances at Rob? Since Rob's voice is heavier and more dominant, they had clearly agreed that he would take the lead in the pace and beginning of joint pieces: musicians through and through.
It's interesting that this aria has been performed by popular singers recently. Adam Lambert sang Nessun Dorma at the Queen + Adam Lambert shows in Bologna Italy and then again recently at The Harris Reed fashion show in London. He received wonderful praise from trained opera professionals. I think there may be better Italian pronunciation in this video but all of them are killing it. It shows that there are some really great trained vocal talent still out there. We are the lucky ones that get to enjoy the talent spanning different genres.
Rob took music in college including opera. Austin has musical theatre background.
I fell in love with this song when it was played near the end of "The Sum of All Fears" while the "bad guys" were meeting their fate.
So happy you reacted to this❤
Everyone in the UK above a certain age knows this aria. Our major broadcasting corp the BBC used it as the theme song for their coverage of a major football (soccer) tournament back in 1990 & made Luciano Pavarotti a household name. I really love Rob & Austin's version, but have to say I think Rob killed it. Opera is sung using a different technique to normal singing and Rob has been trained. I hope he does more of this, it shows the range and depth of his vocal ability. Loved it.
Just WOW 🤩
Check Luciano Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma. The greatest operatic tenor in the world. Rob and Austin are doing a really good job with this.
Rob changes his voice like a chameleon changes colors. Opera? No big deal. Country, blues, r&b, gospel, bluegrass, do wop, pop and rap. What did I miss?
"Oh good he took a breath" 😆😆😆😆😆😆
Yup. Amazing. They really can sing anything. What next? Can't even begin to imagine.
Just... Weirdly Perfect!!! ❤️ 🤗
The guys sang Calaf's aria from the opera "Turandot" by Puccini. Fabulous!
Great reaction, Pappy! Found that I wasn't particularly impressed with this the first handful of times I watched because I was distracted by the resemblance Rob has to my cousin (an opera singer!). Not a fan of opera but have heard this sung many times (it's somewhat popular on some competition shows like AGT). Hearing it w/o the video, I'm even more impressed by Rob (was aware he'd previously done opera) and pleasantly surprised by Austin. We've seen what these guys are capable of as members of Home Free, how well their voices complement each other. This definitely has a 'wow factor' and I applaud both Rob and Austin for taking the chance on this new venture.
Pure talent x2!!
This had me in tears! Our guys can do anything!🐝🤗❤️
These guys are so talented.
Recommend Pentatonix’s 90s Dance Medley.
Awesome in the most literal of terms! Thanks!
Rob has trained operatic voice while in college ,Austin may have had some training as well. So I ask why wouldn't be able to.
Austin has had classical voice training since his mid-teens, went to college on full scholarship to study musical theatre, and (like most serious singers) continues to work with a voice coach . This is how the guys were trained to sing, with absolute control over lungs and diaphragm working at full stretch, immaculate placing of the voice and full projection. Both could have gone into opera professionally but life got in the way. So, no reason at all why they shouldn't. But to do it this well... not expected so much.
This is so amazing. Speechless!!!! Rob and Austin are so amazing. Brought tears and chills. These two are incredibly talented.💗💗💗
Both did great jobs ❤ I know this aria well and have heard it by many many people. Imo very humble opinion, Rob sounds great but a little fast, Austin was brilliant, as usual. Don’t understand what their country background has to do with it?
Beautiful
They are awesome, you should also listen to some of Austin stuff
Once again proving there is nothing these guys can’t do!
Great reaction man. Great voices. On a tangent, I see you’ve done various reactions to both Angelina Jordon & Dimash. Maybe you haven’t heard of Amira Willighagen, a Dutch Soprano who is equally as popular with viewers, but Reactors don’t seem to have caught on. Some interesting stats below giving the 3 most viewed performances for each of the three artists for your perusal.
Dimash………. 26 million ; 20 m & 20 m.
Angelina……….69 million ; 34 m & 32 m.
Amira……………73 million ; 43 m & 37 m
Reactors either are unaware of Amira, or decide not to react to the best young Soprano of our time. Every Reactor I’ve come across has absolutely been blown away by Amira. I have subscribed to your Chanel & would love your input.
Cheers Graeme. ps. Amira won Holland’s Got Talent at the age of 9 singing an Opera Aria & I was not an Opera fan until I heard her sing. Now I must listen to her daily. Voice of an Angel.
From what I can see, she is signed with Sony. Most reactors try to stay away from Sony for a lot of reasons. I will see what I can do
Presume you’re referencing copyright restrictions. Other Reactors do what you do; ie. have several breaks during the video, & that seems to override the algorithms ok. Even the live concert performances seem to be ok, provided you break it up enough. Anyway, I really appreciate you’re reply & hopefully, will hear a reaction shortly. One that I feel would not have restrictions is ‘’Ave Maria by Gomez, at the Canisius Church ‘’ when Amira was 11. It is more of a home style video, but one of my favourites, with her powerful , but angelic voice.
Amira will be on the channel on October 14. It is recorded and scheduled. Thank you for the recommendation.
The English translation
None shall sleep,
None shall sleep!
Even you, oh Princess,
In your cold room,
Watch the stars,
That tremble with love
And with hope.
But my secret is hidden within me,
My name no one shall know,
No... no...
On your mouth, I will tell it,
When the light shines.
And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine!
(No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.)
Vanish, o night!
Set, stars! Set, stars!
At dawn, I will win!
I will win!
I will win!
STATES MAKE NO GREATS ..... Talent and ability is why they can DO ANYTHING = Range* & Control* ..... they're that good !!!
Nessun Dorma is an aria from Puccini's opera Turandot (most famously sung by the late great Luciano Pavarotti). I'm not an opera expert but I've heard this sung by professional opera singers who (honestly) weren't as good. Although they both have degrees in music, Rob was trained in opera and, while Austin's training would have included some opera, his degree is in musical theatre.
Wow!!!
I finally figured out who you resemble, I kept thinking you look familiar, it's the guy that does a funny video about the first time he went to a black barbecue. :)
That is Zack Rushing. I have not been told that before but thank you. He is hilarious.
You asked about the odds of two country boys being able to pull this off. ****Spoiler alert**** The odds are better than you might think. Austin we all know comes from a musical theater background which did include some classical training. The shocking reveal the Rob made was that he was in the classical music track in college 15 years ago. He revealed this during the premiere and on an IG live session. Again, that was 15 years ago so he did an amazing job.
Blind sided much? Great reaction!!
Rob looks like Arn Anderson in his younger years
They both studied in college for this music.
Pavarotti also sang Nessum Dorma
Love your usual reactions, but you know zip about opera.
Recommend Scott Hoying’s new video, Mars.
Did you know these 2 men are classically trained in opera both studied classic opera in university they cheated lol like an olympic swimmer saying he can't swim lol they cheated lol
sorry, you need serious long training to sound like this.