Austin Brown mind-blowing "Bring Him Home" Vocal Coach REACTION

Home Free's wonderful high tenor, Austin Brown, sings this musical theatre treasure at home in his living room. He gives us yet another insight into his huge vocal talent.
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[@terimingle8957]

You are one of my favorite reactors. This is my favorite Austin Solo. Thanks for all the love you give our Home Free boys!!! ❤

[@ElizabethRoss-uj8rl]

Austin is so suited to musical theatre that even the poor cellphone recordings of the live performances are beautiful. I never tire of his pure voice. And now I know what "passagio" is! Thank you for another thoroughly entertaining and educational spin around a beautiful song (and Austin ain't so bad looking, either 😉😉) !

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Mmmmm!!! Double thank you!!

[@judydavis7993]

I love your reactions and how you explain the technical aspects. I first heard Austin do this at a concert only recorded by someone's camera phone. I thought it was beautiful then and wanted him to record it like this. He said it took him many months of practice before he could get it where he was satisfied with the performance. All I know is it was worth the wait and I've heard it many, many times now. He sings with such feeling that it can make me shed a tear almost every time .😢 His voice is magnificent and so unique for me. Thanks again for your reaction and love of HomeFree .❤🥰

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Hello Judy. His voice is stunning and highly rare, in my opinion. ❤️

[@judydavis7993]

@@BangkokVoiceCoach yes is a rare gentleman indeed. 😊

[@babyfry4775]

Love your reaction and breakdown. This is beautiful. I love the song and that last note was so unexpected to me. Wow! Austin did train in musical theater in college. You should hear him and Rob (glasses) try opera. It’s amazing as well. Two Country Singers Try Opera. It’s fun!😄

[@nanadeborah8717]

I knew you would love this! Austin is amazing!

[@LynnRamsay]

Great Reaction! Austin did such a wonderful job on this song and thank you for explaining the his vocals in a way I could understand because I’m not a singer and don’t understand vocal techniques 😊

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Fab Lynn. I’m glad it helped. Such easy beauty from Austin but I’m sure he also works very hard - behind the scenes. Will

[@beckiramsey9561]

Really love your reactions! Love the background you give beforehand! Austin does have a very beautiful voice, I love his solo work and what he contributes to the group! Don’t know if you have seen anything from the group that was created by Austin and Tim called Sweet & Low, which basically came out of Tim’s Back Yard bashes that he was doing. Some of the members were involved in the video: What’s it to You. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3upZXxriNGboLc

[@csutton161]

Just from watching your reactions, I could tell that Austin did this song justice from an expert opinion. From a non expert watching it the first time, my goose bumps told me that this was perfect. I really love your reactions, it helps me learn so much about the voice.

[@invinciblefeelings1439]

this song is beautiful, loved the reaction 🙂🙂🔥🔥

[@joanwharff6483]

Love your Reactions &, your appreciation of Austin’s AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL Voice❤️🔥‼️🙃

[@200yente]

I am so glad you reacted to this. I think this is Austin's very best performance. I loved it all, but when he gently and sweetly sang the line "give him peace" I started to cry. When he sang that last note, I got chills. I love Home Free (I've seen them in concert three times) but I don't think Austin will get the recognition he deserves unless he goes out on his own.

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Well, he's not stuck just with Home Free. He has solo videos and some with his buddies Sebastien (like here) and with Steven. He also sings with Sweet + Low with Tim, Sebbie, Chris & Luisa Marion and their dad (Tim's in-laws), Jeffrey and several others. I would love to see him duet with Peter Hollens. Or maybe he could get with Peter Barber or Eric Hollaway for Drunken Sailor or Wellerman. That'd be a wonderful contrast in their voices.

[@GaiaOne]

The Home Free men are wonderful singing in the band or singing solo. They have amazing natural talent polished by years of hard work. Bring Him Home is a perfect vehicle for Austin's voice, and he does it so well. Nobody, but nobody, sings like the Home Free men.

[@denise_landry]

Thanks so much William - I truly enjoy your reactions! 💙

[@jillchamberlain6478]

I hope he continues his work with Home Free AND his own music, so that we get the benefIt of both. He also has a group with Tim Foust from Home Free called Sweet & Low Music Co. that does some great music. great reaction, thank you for sharing.

[@bobbie1st]

Good to see you react to this William. Austin is amazing and i love your reactions and analyzations of any and all of my favorite guys from Home Free. I would love to see you react to them more often. Wonderful and insightful as always!

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Thank you!! I must do more.

[@lrfcowper]

Love how much you respect Austin. He's a rare talent, but so humble and generous. He obviously knows he's good, but he never gets a big head about it. That seems to be true for all of Home Free. They're all good and they know it, but they're such fans of each other. I've seen interviews where when asked what song he'd really love Home Free to do, he'll throw out some bass lead piece that he wants to hear Tim or Chance do. He had to talk Rob into Nessun Dorma with him. And then you turn around and watch an interview with Tim, and he has this whole list of stuff he wants Austin, Rob, or Chance to do, and so on for each of the guys. They just admire each other so much. When Home Free met Austin on a cruise where he was with the ship's entertainment company and Home Free were the featured guest entertainers, this was the song he performed that made them fall in love with him. He fell in love with them, too, and apparently spent hours in his cabin with Tim sharing songs they'd written or were fans of. Fortunately for all concerned, their founding tenor was wanting to leave the group because he and his wife had just started a family and his dad was very ill, so they found Austin at the perfect time.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Ah ! - their kindness and support for each other shines through. ❤️

[@antrazitaj5209]

Austin studied musical theather. But given that he always wanted to be part of a band or a group and not a solo artist per se I can't see him going back for that. Now he has the opportunity to sing in a vocal group and have his solo suff and his band stuff as side projects

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Austin goes solo, as does Tim. He has videos with one friend of another on piano or guitar. Austin and Tim front their "backyard bash" group called Sweet + Low Music Co. consisting of family and friends they've performed with through the years. All of Home Free has something outside, whether its a podcast or playing D&D or playing with their kids and spending quality time with the wife.

[@teresaluthye1153]

Great reaction. Very informative. I think Austin brings a lot of emotion to his interpretation and performance of this song. When he sings …you can take..you can give…it makes me tear up. Thank you for your reaction.

[@pamelamccollum5216]

Hi William 😊 I just subbed to your channel for more Home Free, Austin, and Tim reactions! I am a singer, so I very much appreciate your unique analysis and education! Austin is just an amazing talent ❤

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Thank you. 🙏There guys are great - I love Austin’s effortless high! Best of luck with your singing.

[@dagmar.6954]

Great reaction & analysis! That was a very beautiful rendition. This is a very hard song to sing but Austin nailed it. He has a great voice for musical theatre songs.

[@rebeccagibbs8794]

Can I just say, found you through Home Free, but, I've listened, and learned so much , because of you! Thats why I keep coming back, so, thank you!!!

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Thank you Rebecca. Your comment means a lot to me. ❤️🎵Very kind of you. - Will

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Good luck to you sharing your observations in Music and Vocal performance ! You have come across a BRILLIANT HIGH TENOR from Tifton, GA. ----- so gifted this young man, GBjj

[@anitawright7169]

Austin is so very awesome! Love this song! Love your reaction!

[@georgefisher1995]

Thank you for pointing out the background of the set, and the autopsy of the performance. I only was almost brought to tears by the mere way he sang.

[@patriciamcl54]

Thank you so much, William, for another entertaining and educational reaction. I knew you'd love this. Austin had been singing this for a long time and finally decided he was ready. I know he's doing what makes him happy but I can't help thinking that he would have been a wow on Broadway. He recently said that he had expected to start his solo career several years later than he did (lockdown intervened, giving him time with Steven Martinez and with his lady on the camera to start putting up covers). So he had been thinking about going it alone. Comparisons aren't terribly helpful but I prefer Austin's version of BHH to Alfie Boe, though it's doubtful whether anyone can top Colm Wilkinson. Austin would make a great Curly in Oklahoma - wouldn't you love to hear that glorious voice singing unaccompanied as the show begins -"There's a bright golden haze on the meadow ..." Btw in your wanderings on KZbin, you may come across some recordings Austin did on another channel. Two are particularly interesting: "Your bed", which is pure musicals style and which Austin sings totally without his accent - I think just to show he could do it! It's charming. The other, Empty House, is for blues fans like me perhaps the best thing he has ever done, pure raw emotion but with his excellent technique keeping it where he wants it. Could we say a word about the incredibly talented Sebastien Douyon, brilliant accompanist (see him watch Austin like a hawk) but also a brilliant arranger and composer, who like Austin seems to be able to turn his hand to anything.

[@nancyholter5646]

Austin's ability to change his voice depending on the need is remarkable. The difference between just "Your Bed" and "Empty House" is stunning, but listen Friday (unless you already have seen it) to his "can't get more country" in Delta Dawn. He can make his voice cry, he can make it rejoice.

[@kmwwrench]

Empty House is a revelation. I was totally unprepared for it.

[@terrichristenson432]

Oh, Empty House is just Amazing !!! I have listened countless times, just never tire of his voice.

[@luigimanzoni2705]

Another excellent reaction, Will. Having watched the development of all the boys in Home Free from touring 300 gigs a year at county fairs etc where they sounded boring and tired and uninspired to participating in and winning the Sing Off in season 4 where they were challenged and pushed to dig deep and develop their vocal abilities,to take risks and to leap well beyond their comfort zone in their performances to the point where now Austin can produce a performance like this. Makes me wonder how many young talents never receive that push or challenge, never realize their true potential through fear of failure, fear of success, or lack of drive and desire to explore the limits of their abilities and have no desire to leave their comfort zone. What would have happened with Austin and the others if they never entered that contest that changed their attitudes and dragged them out of the rut they were trapped in. You have been through it yourself. What does a young performer need besides prodigious talent and not being waylaid by puberty to survive and be successful in a very difficult business. What advice would you offer to a younger starting out. 😂

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Such an extraordinary question that you present. I didn’t see the talent show on tv. was unaware that it was this process that changed them so much for the better. Clearly they felt it was there “one big chance” and they had better grasp it. Opportunity knocks… It’s such a good point, though. Is the talent and potential within us infinite? One thing I do know for sure: self-sabotage is one of our greatest enemies. In other words, it is WE who hold ourselves back, partly because we fear success but also because we don’t believe we deserve it.

[@patriciamcl54]

@@BangkokVoiceCoach It's interesting that one of the judges on the TV Sing Off, Jewel, made the same point to all the contestants, that we think we're competing against others but really we're competing against ourselves, as she said "to find the greatness within."

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Thank you for the tutorial on the individual note identification ..... I have no formal, much less classical training so I miss these distinctions in pieces I LOVE for the sonic appeal !!!

[@tygerbrite]

I'm so glad you presented Austin's cover of this song and I really appreciated your insights, as always. Now I have to ask: have you seen him do "At Last" (in the same key as Etta James)? ❗❗

[@brucewaln]

In many of his videos, Austin sings challenging parts SITTING DOWN. But, for this one he was standing, indicating for me the intense challenge of singing this amazing piece of music, and just killing it.

[@patriciamcl54]

It's worth remembering that in all MVs the song is recorded twice, once in studio and the other where you want to be seen in the video. The studio version is what you hear and that's usually recorded standing up. However Austin can sing easily while sitting, as seen in many live recordings. For this one, it wouldn't fit the story.

[@tracy_222]

Such a beautiful voice

[@ruthcurfman7532]

Enjoyed your reaction, and couldn't wait to see your face when he hit that last note! ❤

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Isn’t it awesome, especially the way he crescendos. A beautiful high C!

[@bryanmclarty5140]

William, I’m not at all musically trained, so much of your reaction flew over my head. However, I love your energy and passion for music! I’m a huge HF fan and Austin is certainly a bright young man with so very much talent. I don’t have a favorite member, because when I listen to each of them shine in their own way, they each rise to that level of amazing talent. I recognize that AB seems to be your favorite amongst the guys, it I’d encourage you to take a deeper dive and showcase some of the other singers. Rob may be even better than Austin in a different way. Tim is a freak of nature and is incredible. And young Adam Chance’s smoky voice has some glorious rasp and flair that is also quite unique. Be some to give them all some appreciation and a good listen. Love your channel and your reactions!

[@glennspreeman1634]

The accompaniment is almost an after thought, just epic!!!

[@JohnPaul-hm2ys]

Beautiful reaction to this amazing vocalist.

[@normayielding2651]

Love your reaction you tell us thing that helps us understand Austins voice, I just new I loved it . Listening to Austin for years his heart is as big as his voice.

[@vickiadkins9844]

Have u listened to Austin and Rob singing " Nessum Dorma "?

[@vickiadkins9844]

I love Austin!! I love Home Free!

[@minneyruth]

That was a great reaction ❤❤❤❤

[@debbiehall9091]

This is the one song that brings me to tears. Austin is so amazing.❤

[@nightthornkvala94132]

That beautiful final note alway has me sobbing. His voice is so wonderful.

[@roblouw3038]

Thanks William - didn't know of Austin and now I do - and it's a while now since I had heard a rendition of Bring him Home - last one was someone on BGT a few years back - that last note sounds like an A vowel which probably allows him to thin out his vocal chords a little bit more so that he can reach it more comfortably - still so much for me to learn about vocal techniques and when and how the artists/performers use them and why - onwards and upwards...

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Very true Rob, the vowel of the final nite helps him to get that beautiful crescendo at the end. Such an accomplished singer. I always love his work.

[@nanettetredoux7613]

Excellent choice of material and what a lovely reaction. No matter how well I know the song you always bring something new to my experience of it.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Oh, thank you so much Nanette. What a lovely comment. - Will

[@randykillman6475]

You might take a listen to Austin Brown and Rob Lundquist doing Nessun Dorma. This is way out of their normal comfort zone

[@itzel1735]

He did. No waiting. Look back about 6 months.

[@nancyholter5646]

And Sebastian followed Austin's lead well, through the tempo changes. Yes, Home Free just went out on another leg of touring; first show tonight in FL.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Awesome.

[@ElizabethRoss-uj8rl]

Yes, Sebastian is really good. There are 2 ways for a pianist to flourish: as a soloist (Diva) or an accompanist extradinaire. Both require equal, but different, talents. Sebastian is completely in tune with Austin, not just following him, but keeping in step with him through all the twists and turns of a performance. Divas, in my experience, cannot do that.

[@nancyholter5646]

@@ElizabethRoss-uj8rl Being even a decent accompanist is hard (BTDT), getting to Sebastian's level requires lots of work and lots of mind melding with your vocalist/instrumentalist. LOTS of work. And I agree that a Diva is not wired for that.

[@kristindunstan172]

You hear very little of his natural country sound. This is a tribute to his musical theater training. He can now include that natural twang or not depending on the song.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

I suspect his “country twang” could be his natural accent? Does he speak that way?

[@kristindunstan172]

@@BangkokVoiceCoach , yes, he does. That is actually my point. He was taught how to sing without it and now he has the option to use it or not use it depending on the song. For this one, he used a more neutral sound as opposed to using a lot of that natural twang he has when he sings many of the Home Free songs. Apparently, this is one of the songs he was singing on the cruise ship when Hime Free met him. The story goes that they asked him to bring that natural country twang back when he joined the group.

[@lisabeaver7675]

As always a reaction. You go into great detail and I love it. I didn't see where you have reacted to Home Free How great thou art and thought you might try it or Mayday the talent of Austin and Home free is so amazing I never get bored. No matter what kind of mood I'm in they have a song for it as a solo or group they got you covered and I really enjoy your reactions. Thank You

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

They are all wonderful and a great team. Austin’s voice being the highest often stands out!! ❤️

[@mellowmarsha6166]

I always learn so much from your reactions. Thanks for your teaching.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

You’re very kind. I hope they help to understand great talent such as this.

[@paulacrump4679]

Great reaction!!

[@ginnykerlin]

I enjoy your reactions so much and learn so much from them.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

That makes me feel so good. Thank you. 🙏

[@WraithW69]

what happened? I watched this & went to comment but it dissapered? now it's back? anyway, as I tried to post, Austen did a great rendition of a song that means so much to me, wonderful to see another reaction to this. it always brings a tear to me. thank you

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Hello!! After uploading I noticed a mistake. So, I took it down and fixed it as it was only up there for 5 minutes!! Thanks for your lovely comment.

[@loveofthelard]

Love his voice!!

[@LordMekanicus]

Wait 'till you hear Austin and Rob on Nessun Dorma.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

It’s great!! Not an easy aria by any means!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j32wY4hvqLehnc0

[@toodlescae]

I haven't looked yet but I'd love to hear your analysis of Bobby Hatfield's (Righteous Brothers) live performance of Unchained Melody on the Andy Williams show in 1965.

[@michaelhord3603]

I Love His Crooked Mouth when He Sings Certain Notes. So Endearing. WOW What Talebt from Renay Reep in Union Mills N C

[@ronwatson3446]

I'd love to see your reaction to Home Free's cover of "Go Rest High on that Mountain", originally performed by Vince Gill. Rob is the lead singer for this one. You definitely won't be disappointed! (Fair warning: have tissues handy!)

[@lindacantu9885]

Love this one by Austin. Amazing voice. Great reaction thanks for sharing. As a tenor aficionado was wondering if you have heard David Phelps. Mostly religious background but last year did a cover of I Have Nothing in same key as Whitney. I was impressed.

[@shilohauraable]

The top a capella groups often surprise people who think they're all about hip hop or country, etc. Almost all of them have been involved in Chamber-like choirs, live theater & classic training! Definitely not one trick ponies! 😉❤️

[@shihansensei983]

I am absolutely enthralled and amazed by your wonderful insight.(s) It is so very appropriate as applied to this particular rendition. I bow, humbly, to your insights and passions. Please, please do not ever stop voicing your most qualified opinions. I am richer for having listened to you. 😌

[@hdrider2113]

Hi love your reactions, I’ve listened to all of your Home Free and Austin’s that you have done. And there’s so much more Home free to react too including checking out Tim’s channel and his solo work it’s also amazing. They all are. And good Home Free cover to check out is Think out loud / let’s get it on. It so good. Hope to hear more Home Free Reactions from you soon.

[@karinfichtner7479]

So, I am curious; have you listened to Austin and Rob Lundquist sing Nessun Dorma?

[@donnamhall8491]

Yes, they are touring. I'm going to see them this week! Thanks for your detailed analysis.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Lovely reaction to a beautiful cover.

[@lisabeaver7675]

I know i have commented on this before but i just love your reactions and Austin has a new song with Makena Hartlin called Never Had a Dream Come True and i would love to see your reaction to this one it is so good.

[@sandychisholm1297]

So powerful it’s Amazing ❤

[@Graniepanies]

Please check out more of AUSTIN Brown on his channel. 🙏 your reactions are awesome 😊 Austin is amazing ❤

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Austin truly is … ❤️

[@u.s.veteranandpatriot7511]

outside that door- there is a pond on his property-so he can fish whenever he wants {l o l }

[@sharonmortimer3843]

Austin has an absolutely amazing voice. He was a Musical theater major in college. I was so happy that there is someone else out there that really appreciates his beautiful voice. I truly enjoyed watching your reaction to this song.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

His voice is fabulous! So naturally high, it's really very rare.

[@LanceNEvans]

If I’m not mistaken, it’s actually being sung in A major, not A-flat.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Just checked and you’re right. I don’t understand why i was so sure it was A flat major !! 😳

[@rebeccabartsch]

I have the most fun watching your face while Austin is singing! Your can feel how you really live into the music.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Thank you!! What a voice!

[@sandrak.robbins6305]

Thank you, that was very enjoyable as was your explanations. :)

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Thanks Sandra.

[@terrisalser7721]

Austin does an amazing job. There is another singer who does this and his name is David Phelps. You should give him a listen😊

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Yes I will. 🙏

[@geniej9093]

Excellent reaction with all the shared knowledge.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Much appreciated. 🙏

[@nancyschaeffer569]

Love this so much.

[@teresacartwright5406]

I don't know if you're aware that Austin has left Home Free to spend more time with his wife Amberly. (I think he'd really do well in musical theatre productions but I'm not sure he's ever going to do so!).

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

I knew he planned to leave. It’s very difficult being part of an all male singing group, believe me. I always felt Austin was the voice of Home Free. Such an effortless high tenor.

[@teresacartwright5406]

@@BangkokVoiceCoach - The newest member of Home Free is Adam Bastien. Although I'm sure he'll be great, he won't be Austin . . .

[@stanrock2225]

He is awesome

[@TracyBarrette-sv3vb]

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[@bluesummer333]

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[@ЕвгенияТруфанова-э5н]

Где реакции на нашего Шамана 😏

[@rebeccamccann8710]

Absolutely one of the most beautiful and moving performances I’ve ever heard. Thank you for reacting to this one,

[@connieharmon2408]

Love His Voice ❤

[@nancyholter5646]

What a great way to end the video.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

I’m glad you watched to the end. ❤️🎶

[@abdelmalik1674]

Bonjour daddy 😘

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

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[@abdelmalik1674]

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