AUSTIN BROWN "My Maria" ft. Tim Foust // Audio Engineer & Wifey 🥷🏻 React

[@carolburnett190]

This a favorite of the Home Fries! It’s the most requested song for Tim and Austin’s side project, Sweet +Low. Their accompaniment is provided by Sebi Douyon on keyboard, Chris Chatham (also an a cappella singer), and Tim’s brother in law, Chris Marion. Chris Chatham is also in Sweet + Low. Chris Marion shows up to their performances sometimes, too. Sebi is an accompanist for Austin frequently and has a small studio where Austin does a lot of recording. These guys surround themselves with amazing talent! You should check out Tim’s solo work, particularly Will You Still Live Me Tomorrow/Stay!!

[@leslieoneal4464]

Lol Tim actually did "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" on his *Pieces of Me, Vol. 1* album! 😉👍🤯 He not only sang every part on that entire album 🎶, he did all of the beatboxing/sound effects including the animal sounds in that song! 😳😁😂 That whole album is ridiculously amazing. ❤

[@kristindunstan172]

Unfortunately, there isn't a video on KZbin for this one. It's definitely worth an audio only reaction, though. That whole album is great!

[@floprather4262]

The other guys are friends of Austin and Tim. The one with the glasses is Tim's brother in law, the guy playing the key board is Austin's friend who plays piano in his videos and Chris is an old friend of Tim's. Tim can sing 5 octaves but has a deep voice when he talks.

[@floprather4262]

​@@kristindunstan172My Maria is on Austin's youtube channel.

[@itzel1735]

@@kristindunstan172I think I heard there was finally a Lion Sleeps Tonight video recorded during Tim’s Oregon bash in August. 🤞🏽

[@kristindunstan172]

@@itzel1735 , do you know if he will post it on KZbin or only Patreon?

[@glendatarrant4830]

I love that Austin was singing the lowest part and Tim the high part. As a singer, it's always fun to switch parts every once in a while.

[@denise_landry]

🤣🍟 Thanks Jeremy and Jillian.

[@KeatingChick]

The bass guitarist is Tim's brother in law Chris Marion. Yes, Sebastian Douyon, same guy.

[@danivansuperstar]

Great song and reaction, guys! Just a little tidbit of info: On Tim's "Pieces of Me" solo doo-wop album, he actually does a cover of The Lion Sleeps Tonight - it's spectacular! And yes, that was Sebastian in Austin's video.

[@MyLorissa]

Chris Chatham has done a couple or more accompaniments with Austin singles too. Neon Moon, Change the World are a couple examples.

[@jankreps5115]

You need to listen to Tim performing “Snow Globe”! You’ll hear more of his tenor range again!

[@minneyruth]

You really should book a back yard concert! TIM FOUST (tiny head) 😂😂 yes, I'd buy a shirt 😁

[@darlaharrelson6487]

Thanks Ninja 🥷 and Samurai. Lol y’all really made me enjoy this even more. Such a great reaction. Thank y’all so much.

[@rebeccarose7405]

Love this one! And Tim singing high over Austin’s lower notes is great! ❤️🎶

[@darlaharrelson6487]

I absolutely agree with you. It blew my mind 😮 it was so great.

[@kathrynhlavac-sb7ny]

Wouldn’t you just love to have them singing in your backyard? Be still my ❤.

[@kimmillard6915]

This is one of my favorites!! Austin and Tim together just sounds awesome and when austin comes in ……wow! And it’s always a treat when we get to hear Tim go high! At the concert I went to last year austin was sick so Tim did all of Austin’s high tenor parts! He has a sick range! I’m not sure if Jillian has heard any of the songs where Tim goes high! The look on her face told me she hasn’t!

[@dagmar.6954]

I actually remember the original of "My Maria" by B. W. Stevenson in 1973. Always loved this song. I was not familiar with the Brooks & Dunn version. I really loved this performance by Tim & Austin & the other guys. Liked Austin singing in his lower register. I don't think I have ever heard Tim sound so clear & crisp in his upper falsetto range. Who would ever believe that he is a natural bass who can drop down into the basement depths. Wouldn't it be cool to have these guys perform for you at home?

[@ElizabethRoss-uj8rl]

So you're a Virgo. That 'splains a lot! Another backyard deck performance that I love (on Austin's channel) is his duet with Chris Chatham doing Eric Clapton's "Change the World". Chris has a long history with Home Free, and is a full-time member of their second band "Sweet and Low Music Co.".

[@timworks991]

You should check out Tim's solo work, especially his cover of, "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow / Stay". That will blow your minds. Another one is Home Free's cover of "Mayday." Love your reactions.

[@angwatts]

When this one was released, I listened to it constantly. I love it!!

[@patriciavernon9795]

One of my favorites! You have just scratched the surface for Tim LOL…..you two are so much fun, just ❤ you guys!

[@adideles7977]

I'm enjoying unwinding from overnight shift with the both you!!💝💞

[@momD612]

Home Free seems to do such a plethora of my favorites. 😍 My daughter's middle name is Maria (after her g-ma), so of course ive always loved this one. Now Tim & Austin do it this awesomely... yeah.🎉 Im so glad y'all do these. ❤❤

[@IAmGigi247]

Austin's deck was really a great place for them to perform this! ❤

[@nightthornkvala94132]

This was filmed on Austin's deck that you see him building in his Earn It video. If the camera had panned to the right you would have seen the beautiful pond that is in so many of Austin's videos. The third vocal here is Chris Chatham, a long time friend of Tim's. They were in Blue Jupiter together. I think any of Austin's solos with a key board is with Sebastien Douyon and any with a guitar is with Steven Martinez, his one-time roommate. Note: the Austin Brown t-shirt Tim's wearing is no longer available. I wanted it when I first saw it but had to wait for the end of the month to order it and it was gone by then, never to be seen again. Dammit!!

[@annehffry3284]

This was probably pre-recorded, and they were singing to it, they’re good like that. But it could’ve been live. Cicadas generally start in the evening, and you can tell the lighting change from the song to the outro. It’s getting dark and the cicadas were making their noise. I’ve heard them do this live a few times at those Backyard Bashes they are talking about. It sounds just like the vid. When Tim entered the room for the event, he was talking and it’s just crazy the deepness of his voice. Then when he’s singing he can go from the lows to the highs, and it’s crystal clear. Amazing!

[@jasonsomething6003]

Such awesome vocals.. LOVE it! Jeremy.. all I can say is squirrel.. squirrel.. squirrel peace

[@pamelamccollum5216]

Hey Jeremy & Jillian 😊 Jeremy, I am also a Virgo and can totally relate 😮 Love, love your Home Free reactions ❤️

[@gardenlove6356]

I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! Thanks so much for the reaction video.😊

[@kevinboothe9991]

Austin credits this as a Brooks & Dunn song but their version is a cover as well, the original was recorded by B. W. Steven's in the mid 70's. All 3 versions are really good.

[@MommaBird52]

Tim is wearing Austin Brown shirt and doing his Austin impersonation! It is not often Austin is singing lower key than Tim!

[@dianadickerson749]

Always watch Tim's hands, they raise, he's going high, they drop he's heading to the trench.

[@musikbyjh]

lol! Love that - "the trench"

[@teresacartwright5406]

This was taped on the back deck of Austin's house (he built it himself) and has a bunch of different songs & singers recorded on it ('Dock of the Bay" is terrific). Austin & Tim have another duet of "What's It To You". Chris Marion (far left in baseball cap) is the brother of Tim's wife Jenika.

[@cynthiamiller483]

I love to hear Chris Chatham play, and they all harmonize so well together. Sweet + Low is a great band with several other artists. I’ve even seen Chance join in! Another great choice for today. I love Home FrYday too!!!

[@roniboyd613]

Jillian, you ain't heard nothin' yet! You really need to listen to Tim's doowop songs like "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow/Stay". Jeremy, I really enjoy your technical points and the headphone situation would drive me nuts too, not a Virgo tho'. Yes, Sebastian is Austin's friend/pianist. Chris Chatham is Tim's friend and Chris Marion is Tim's brother in law.

[@Ingrid_Haendel]

I always love watching your reactions, thank you! All of Home Free as a group and also the solo projects usually do a recording of the songs and then sing to these recordings on the videos but for the sound the recording is used. Unless it is labeled as live recording of course.

[@dalepettiner5036]

It's almost a shame that you two are so young that you've never heard the original of this (and a lot of other) really good songs from the 60's & early 70's.

[@beckiramsey9561]

This is one of my favorites, one because it’s a kind of more casual having fun, but with Sebastian, Chris C. and Chris M.! I love hearing Chris Chatham sing and he also plays a mean guitar 🎸! Really love Tim doing the high part in this one! One of the reasons it is a favorite, plus I have always loved this song! And Austin! Well, no more to say about him!😂❤ Good to see you both, great reaction!👍👍

[@sharonmortimer3843]

Jeremy your so funny about your headphones. This was filmed in Austin's side yard and yes Chris Chatham has sung with them many times. Chris Marion is Tim's wife Jenika brother. Sebastian Douyon plays keyboard for Austin. Really enjoyed watching your reactions to this song.

[@PaulaThompson-x9w]

I love this and their side project Sweet & Low. Thanks for the Home Free reactions. I used to be a lyrics person but since I started listening to Home Free I have no choice but listen to and try to figure out the harmonies , backgrounds and arrangements of every song I hear now.

[@cindywynn5161]

Yes, Sébastien is the master of the keys for Austin. ❤

[@terimingle8957]

Love this duo!!! They have such a good time together❤

[@patriciamcl54]

The same day that this was recorded, Austin recorded a fabulous cover of Signed Sealed Delivered with Sebi, Chris Chatham and Jenika Marion (Tim's wife) on vocals. Then he killed Neon Moon with Chris and Sebi. You need to check these out, though you might find Neon Moon too sad for your tender heart! Sebastien is indeed the pianist on so many of Austin's home recordings, but is also a great arranger and producer. These days Austin records his Home Free stuff at home in his own studio and leaves Sebi to send it through. You can hear his awesome ability as arranger on Empty House, which was sent to Austin as a demo. What these guys did with it has to be heard to be believed. The composer hasn't revealed her name, so it's on the ResurrecSis Music channel. Possibly the best thing Austin has ever done and confirms many people's opinion that his true genre is blues.

[@kmwwrench]

Yes, Empty House totally knocked me sideways the first time I heard it. Such a different style from his other stuff - and from Home Free.

[@marshac7738]

Now you know what a 5-octave range sounds like 🤩

[@brendasorenson6186]

Such a fun song by Austin and Tim! I like hearing about the technical side of things. It gives me a greater appreciation for everything that goes into making music. Thanks guys for another Home FrYday!

[@babyfry4775]

Hahaha you’re such a audio nerd Jeremy! Tim was just showing off his 5 octave range for ya. Chris on guitar is a long time friend of Tim’s and he’s written songs with Tim and he played guitar on So Long Dixie with Home Free. I saw them in concert and Chris came and played guitar on that song with the group…it was awesome. That’s the deck that Austin built on his house during the pandemic. It shows up unfinished when they sang Moonshine. Sebastien often plays piano/keyboard for Austin on his channel. They’re all so good and Austin and Tim and friends formed another group called Sweet & Low where they tour in people’s backyards when Home Free is not touring. 🥰😄😍

[@candaceh1943]

Thanks, Jeremy and Jillian! I am really enjoying your HF Fridays. Jillian should join you on all your reactions - she is such a delight to watch. This was another great reaction. Regarding the cicadas, they don't usually come out until dusk, and the video looks like it was filmed while the sun was still pretty far up in the sky. Could be that by the time they did the outro, it was dark enough for the cicadas. I don't think Tim or Austin would present something live if it weren't actually live, but I could be wrong. Anyway, I enjoyed watching you guys, and have subscribed. 🙂

[@MonicaGoodwin-qz5gd]

Awesome reaction ❤️.🤠 Tim and Austin 😍 are amazing 😍

[@FritsKist]

Sincere reaction, very enjoyable. Knowledge is nice, until it become too much; knowledge versus emotion.

[@rebeccagibbs8794]

Yay! The pause...OMG! It's like every discussion I have with my hubby, also a musician, and ...just go Ninja!!! Let's go! ❤ Love v y'all to pieces!!!

[@donnaflynn9615]

I think a word for Chance is melancholy. His voice is perfect for these kinds of songs.

[@sylviasargent2727]

Tim singing STAY / WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW will blow your mind

[@musikbyjh]

It did!!

[@bethmashburn5894]

Tim showing his amazing range

[@glendamcgrady1244]

Love this! All 50 times!

[@WilliamRoop-xt6rp]

Tim gonna blow your minds!

[@williamneal42182]

They did and awesome job. They sound just like Brooks & Dunn when they sing together

[@sharonspiller7427]

Austin often seems to sing with his hands 😂 When a Man Loves a Woman, Mayday, and Folsom Prison Blues come to mind as examples.

[@MyLorissa]

Austin uses his whole body to sing besides his hands!!

[@carolmangum7524]

😂 I was yelling at you to just flip your headset backwards.

[@rllangevin3841]

Great reaction Jeremy & Jillian! Love this awesome upgrade. Thx for sharing it with us!

[@andreaislandgirl720]

Lol, there are fan videos out there of Tim singing The Lion Sleeps Tonight with The Alley Cats, another acapella group. Once at one of Tim's birthday bashes, and another time at someone's home, where there was an actual lion cub!

[@oldschoolpop8428]

Tim has a 5 octave range, remember. To really hear the awesomeness of Tim, you have to hear his do wop solo album where he does all the acapella layers himself! He has many videos on you tube: Will you Still Love Me Tomorrow/ Stay, In My Room ( my favorite) is stunningly beautiful, Since I Don't Have You are just a few of them. His duets with Peter Hollens (they have an entire album) will amaze you. Misty Mountains, Greensleeves, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Blackbird, Fire and Rain, and Sounds of Silence are just some of their creations with walls of sound that will mesmerize you. Peter and Tim will lay down 100 plus Tracks of their vocals which will create a vocal experience you won't forget! Peter is an amazing arranger with well over a billion view on you tube alone.

[@nancyholter5646]

After you mentioned that, and when I listened VERY carefully, Chris's guitar was at the back left CORNER of my head. I can hear the discussion - so, we have 2 world class tenors and a world class bass - who should have the high line? I see others have told you about Tim's do-wop album and Lion Sleeps Tonight - he let it slip that he did a video for it when they were in OR this summer. I know Austin and Tim have the capability to record at home for HF, and Sebi does work in Austin's studio, so it could have been pre-recorded, but we do know they are excellent live. You could watch Tim's 2023 Birthday Brunch (Sweet & Low) for a live version of it - there at least one video out there.

[@greeneyes92061]

Hey Jeremy & Jillian (sp?)….. I’m a Virgo too. Very OCD about certain things, really picky about other things and don’t care much about some things. 😂 I know absolutely nothing about music, except what I like and what I don’t. Can’t carry a tune in a bucket with two handles. I can tell you when something isn’t pleasing to my ears. Does that mean it’s off key or whatever? Not really. Just an old lady who knows what music I like. I’m always here for your Home Free Frydays! Love you two!❤

[@kimmillard6915]

The are dropping a song every week so far for the last 4 weeks that will be on their new album that is being released this month! The one the are releasing today is awesome. I have never before been sure if what the lyrics were because they aren’t clear in the song. But first time listening to “Cruise” sung by them I could hear every word

[@judyhausler7057]

I've been to "Backyard Bash" they were playing as we were watching. The Cicadas just blended well with the instruments.

[@AmyNance-k1n]

September 1st 1971, lol, VIRGO ALL DAY! 😂😂😂 Tim's range is crazy! Pieces of me Vol. 1 will knock you out!

[@cindywynn5161]

Hey, beautiful friends.....just hangin for an impromptu. ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉 Lol...Jeremy...overthink man. 🤣🤣🤣

[@tweety1960]

Hello Jeremy. I turned the earphones too. and you are right. It's make more sense. Thanks

[@audreyjohnson4599]

What I see is that Chris is on the left of Tim and Austin and the piano is to the right of Austin. Chris Chatham was in So Long Dixie

[@kristindunstan172]

That's what happens when there are two high tenors singing, but the bass decides to do that high harmony. LOL Sebastian was on the keyboard, Chris Chatham was on the guitar, and Chris Marion (Tim's brother-in-law) was on the bass guitar.

[@donnamoskowitz4978]

It was all live!

[@celtzen]

I love this version of the song! - and yeah the cross mix with the guitar and keys is disconcerting - I flip the headphones :-) -- err Earthsign Capricorn here lol!

[@candisshort8227]

I find your information interesting. I'm up to learn!! Thank you!! ❤

[@jeffsmith266]

Another good one by Sweet + Low Music Co is “What’s it to you”, a Clay Walker cover. A must watch

[@scottdarden3091]

The gentleman on guitar and singing is Chapman, Tim's good friend plays with Home Free sometimes.

[@scottrogers7242]

He does have a first name,...... Chris.

[@kapulanir.5]

FYI Tim has a 5-6 octave range…so totally awesome 😎

[@scottdarden3091]

Jeremy, I know you don't like country, but this song is by one of the greatest country duos of all time! Brooks and Dunn. Please watch the official video for Brooks and Dunn, Believe!!!

[@wolfe6220]

I think the cicadas stopped their noise in respect for the guys' singing!

[@kylesummers1565]

You should definitely watch Tim's doo-wop songs. Peace, Love!!

[@carolyntaylor7]

Chris Chatham is also in So Long Dixie.

[@fairyshiona4093]

I never noticed that the sound came in reverse to the video 😅. Have you reacted to What's It To You by Austin, Tim, Jeffry East and Chris Chatham (it's on Austin's channel). If not, you definetly should check it out. It's awesome and has lots of Tim grumbles (and some high notes from him).

[@davidshowers893]

Bass is by Tim's brother-in-law (Jennica's brother)

[@samschneider938]

HAAAAAAATTTTTT! 🤣🤣🤣😭

[@AmyNance-k1n]

Pieces of me Vol. 1, Will you still love me tomorrow/Stay.

[@pamelagoodman7559]

Close your eyes. Sheesh

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks for the feedback, Pamela!! ✌🏽

[@MarilúVázquez-o5f]

Yes the sound it’s cross (I’m a virgo too)

[@georgefisher1995]

This is BACKYARD perspective! (LoL)

[@MommaBird52]

Check out Tim doing Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow / Stay

[@musikbyjh]

Already done!

[@jadawa85]

I’m curious how you got started in the sound engineering field. Several decades ago I thought I had the ear for it but didn’t know where to start. Now I’m old and lazy and just appreciate the magic others perform for us! 😊

[@musikbyjh]

I think I'll make a video on this - very commonly asked question!! The short answer is, I went to CRAS in Phoenix for audio engineering school. Once you graduate, they help connect you to opportunities. Here's the CRAS website if you are interested! www.cras.edu/

[@TheBegster61]

Need to check out Mayday by Home Free

[@musikbyjh]

Hey there! Jeremy covered at the start of this channel , here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqHLq3ewpM55atEsi=mV5gpyAV-jMtIF-C

[@vickiadkins9844]

I'm a Virgo, buddy 🤪

[@karinfichtner7479]

I gather you haven't heard any of the stuff on Tim's "Doo-Wop" album, called, "Pieces of Me".

[@MrBobNLinda]

Maybe my massive hearing loss, thanks to the Army is beneficial in this case, I couldn't discern this difference in perspective to save my life! It's just great singing and playing to me.

[@johnchestnut5340]

Try 'Snowglobe'.

[@michaellehtonen9020]

What settings do you use to set your headphones up? I was hearing the guitar and keys in both ears.

[@floprather4262]

I think you may need to turn your chair around and image the reverse of what you see on the tv.

[@thomaswest7746]

Both bass and six are left keys right, also the difference between mono an stereo

[@angielofton6372]

I believe this is prerecorded. They are masters at lip synching. There is a second guitar part you can hear and when Austin is clapping and snapping you cannot hear that. I think it would be a tall job to get that amount of cicadas so completely out of the mix. Former recording and live engineer here, btw.

[@musikbyjh]

Great feedback, thank you and great to meet you, Angie!! ✌🏽

[@angielofton6372]

@@musikbyjh Great to meet you, too. Love you and Jillian! Subbed.

[@musikbyjh]

@@angielofton6372really appreciate that! And yeah, def. A tall task to get those cicadas out. More frustration than it’s worth. 😂

[@scottdarden3091]

Haven't you watched Mayday yet????

[@musikbyjh]

Yep!

[@annschafer9343]

Note Tim notes are higher than Austin