Bass Singer REACTION & ANALYSIS - Home Free | Ring of Fire (feat. Avi Kaplan of Pentatonix)

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[@PeterBarber]

Shoutout to Marcello Bass for predicting this week's reaction! I really enjoyed giving my input and analysis on this iconic a cappella song -- Home Free couldn't have done a better job with it, and what a joy it is to hear Avi joining in on the fun. Avi and Tim sure make a killer bass duo, don't they? Home Free fans have been waiting for me to give Tim his Pit Viper status, and I'm happy to say that he earned it big time here -- have fun watching and keep the suggestions coming!

[@Marcell0Bass]

Ayy

[@Karl-Walter]

D'ya know the Tim that Tim Foust looks up to? It's Tim Storms (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Storms) with a range of 12 octaves (starting at #G -7), maybe you should react to him singing "Lonesome Road", a song by late J. D. Sumner. You'll get your bones rattled around

[@sarahgould5435]

I love the way you sing along with Tim and then just get lost in Avi's voice.😄 Edit: Also, if you want to see someone flip over Avi's flip, check out Mrlboyd's reaction to this. 😈

[@michaelernst3731]

Tim held that last note for about 15 - 16 seconds...the amount of air needed for that is INSANE ! Others can Hit that note but only for 1 - 5 seconds, Geoff can sustain that note for about 8 seconds but Tim can KEEP it there for just under 20 seconds. PS: I think you would like the Peter Holien and Tim Faust's version of Misty Mountains , Peter layed down 128 tracks for 64 tracks each Tim was also 2,000 Miles away doing a shoot so he did this on his downtime and at the End of the vid watch his shoulders as the camera is about to be shaken to pices.

[@goldenstreets777]

Don't know how you got 15 seconds from that last note. Watch the time stamp on the video. It is 8 seconds, at a stretch, 9, but no way near 15. Still extremely impressive, but yea...

[@michaelernst3731]

@@goldenstreets777 its more than 11 seconds

[@goldenstreets777]

@@michaelernst3731 13:54 - 14:03.... It is clearly and distinctly from exactly those time stamps. Not sure if you flunked primary school maths or not, but that is nine seconds.And because it starts only a fraction before 13:55 it is probably only 8 and a bit seconds.

[@ebiographie]

I know it’s a good reaction when it takes me almost 30 minutes to listen to an 18 minute review of a 3 minute song I frequently play on repeat because of all my rewinding for the new stuff.

[@mantisvessel7016]

Great analysis! Home Free’s “Folsom Prison Blues” is somehow even more insane; I’d love to see an analysis of that if you’re ok with it!

[@pamscarr8696]

Late to this party, but for me, Avi's sound is like sitting in a log cabin, with snow falling outside, in front of a fabulous stone fireplace, sipping the best cup of hot chocolate you have ever tasted... Even his polyphonic whistle tones are fabulous.

[@lorrieriddle2211]

If you are looking for an awesome technically harmonious one, try Home Free's cover of Helplessly Hoping. The only negative I have about that one is that it is WAY too short! It leaves you wanting more!

[@QofyReacts]

Fun reaction brother 🔥

[@michellemoreland3783]

Howdy Peter, may the Bass be with you too!!! I have learned so much watching your reactions. Having a tough weekend and I am re-watching some of my favorite reaction vids and this is one of my favs. I love how you truly share your appreciation of Tim, Avi, Bobby, Tomi, Marwan and of course yourself. Y'all rock. Thanks for all you do.

[@PeterBarber]

So glad you're still enjoying these ones from years back!

[@Alan62651]

I sang with a group of guys after college who were all baritones, but I don't think I had ever heard a multiple bass arrangement before this. The contrast of two basses with Austin's bright tenor lead is just wonderful.

[@hellevirenfeldt3608]

I would really like to know, how low Tim is going in the live version "Honey I'm good" live version "Tim's vibration". You should be the best expert to enlight me. Hope you react to that, it's a little wild.

[@BluevesPL]

For me it is G#1, Eb1, C#1.

[@lesley-annhoey7627]

These harmonies give me some serious asmr!

[@pamroyle5999]

Here's a challenge: Ringmasters doing Notre Dame medley. You'll love the bass.

[@annebiebrich9155]

You have a beautiful bass voice! Very soothing to hear you speak also!

[@ChrisHaar]

I'd like to get your take on Home Free's cover of "Folsom Prison Blues" as well. I'm really enjoying the content. Well done sir.

[@lauraeditor]

Oooh, me too!

[@tmfyi8048]

Me too

[@DanielleStJohn]

Yes this please and thank you

[@PuggleLover101]

Looks like he did it for us!

[@shannonarmon5285]

They always slip in some like hip hop percussion in there that's dope

[@kaleighconard6459]

Id love to see what you think of Voiceplay’s “Oogie boogie song”. Geoff hits some crazy notes and its seriously fun musically.

[@joannegraybeal8323]

I finally found you on utube on my phone…well you without your hat. I even caught you showing off your beautiful operatic voice. I love your talking voice when you do your reactions. You’re like eye candy! This older woman enjoys looking at ya as well as listening to you. I would love to hear you and Avi do UNDER THE BOARDWALK by the wonderful DRIFTERS. You two would be awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@s.vidhyardhsingh3881]

Hahaha.......It's actually funny how you were nerding out on the growl note at the end, while you can sing the note in chest voice. I'm not a bass at all and I can growl one note at a time and also that ending note but a low chesty bass note like how you do, I'm like, "How does he do that?!!" ha ha. Everyone has something that they can do and something that others would find it amazing.

[@kellywilliams364]

Love your reactions. Looking forward to the next one.

[@momD612]

Mayday. Honey I'm good, LIVE performances!! Do you hear what I hear. Man of constant sorrow. Folsom Prison Blues. Dig in! 😊

[@LUckybones25]

Dude, you have a great voice yourself! 👌👌

[@alexwalker8440]

This song marked my transition from PTX to Home Free, and I never looked back. The vibes I get from VoicePlay and Home Free are amazing! Don't get that from PTX. I read somewhere that Avi didn't know how to do growls, and Tim was teaching him before they recorded this. You can see Avi's look of triumph when he does it! 🔥😍. They both have very warm voices, and I love that! Well, time to listen to this another thousand times! 🔥💖😍👍🎶 I hope soon you'll react to VoicePlay's "You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch" I love your reactions! 💖

[@katarinawikholm5873]

Yeah (for me it was Man of Constant Sorrow) PTX is outstanding, but too smooth, clean, safe for my taste

[@Husitka]

It was the same for me. Once I found Home Free (with this song), I very quickly transitioned from PTX to HF, mostly because I prefer all of their individual voices, their overall blend, their arrangements, the kind of music they cover or create, and also their humour and personalities to PTX.

[@yifatsegal6028]

I'm not sure you're right, I've heard Avi growl quite nicely before they did this collaboration (you can hear it at the end of "Can't hold us" and in some of their other songs). Maybe he gave him some tips of how to do it better.

[@tommarr3884]

Your reactions are always wonderful Peter. Plus you also have a really beautiful bass voice yourself. I enjoy just listening to your voice as you talk to us. I've been a follower and subscriber for quite a while now and you never let us down. Thanks and keep going, please.

[@echelonafrica]

Have you heard, Home Free’s version of Mayday yet?? If not would love to see you check it out

[@Cielovista]

Some of the best music is minimalist perfection 💚

[@evonnewhalen9794]

Every time I hear them sing this song I get chill bumps from my head to my toes. I love it.

[@SweetSlytherinGirl-Jennifer]

Really enjoying the breakdowns you're providing! As a soprano, I never really concerned myself much with the bass lines in college choir, and I regret not paying more attention. But I absolutely adore everything Pentatonix! So you've got a new subscriber! Plus, I'm really enjoying hearing you talk and sing 😊

[@steffaniwebb435]

You know your stuff. I really liked your analysis/reaction.

[@lisamcbride8921]

After Avi does his intro, we have Adam spewing his un digested drum kit that comes in, which takes everyone, reactors, off guard! Love this song and their spin on it!

[@sarahwright2999]

As a woman with a deepish voice I love to hear songs with low notes. One of my favorites is Leonard Cohen. Have any of these Kings of Bass does any of his songs. Everyone knows Hallelujah, but there are so many greats by him...Dance me to the end of Love, Tower of Song, Everyone knows

[@ishrendon6435]

Same here except im a guy. Its funny i have a deep talking voice but i love and feel more comfortable singing in a higher register. Im a tenor and can rich higher notes easier i tire and it hurts to song in a lower register although o have a deep talking voice. I cant explain how unusual it is.

[@KareBear2004]

This is the video (Ring of Fire) that made me wish for an all bass acapella group....then boom, I find Bass Gang!

[@Obmelg]

Do VoicePlays Oogie Boogie man next

[@megankerr297]

Your voice is incredible also. And you can beat box? Plus accents…you are very talented

[@johnyearous3447]

You do need to pull up Home Free's version of I Want To Be Your Man by Josh Turner. There are the version that they use to make their own video of it. But if you go through some of the live versions in concert there are two or three of them where Tim blows out the sound system with here's growl and they show some of the personalities of the other members of the group of Home Free

[@janeames1513]

i love tim and geoff and avi ..i'm a bass head ..love some bass ..i was watching geoff talking about how to sing low and he shouted out tim for kinda teaching him how to growl..tim is also working with Adam Chance teaching him how to find lower notes...Tim is willing to share his knowledge with anyone who is willing to put in the effort..great reaction

[@donnabanks7213]

i'm truly not a country or johnny cash fan. HOWEVER i love this song & have listened to this literlaly hundreds of times. i'm esp fond of the basses AVI, Avi & Tim. thank you!

[@xandred_bass1011]

I've heard that ending so many times that at this point, it's no longer how low he's singing that amazes me. It's how long he holds it. I can do the growl but I can barely hold it for half as long as that

[@02schmitty]

Song is "pisces" by a band named "jinjer" she has a deep bass for a woman

[@CDugan7]

Just found your channel. I love how in depth you get, not a lot of people do that. I don't know if you have ever done any barbershop, but two of my favorites are Westminster's Bridge over Troubled Water and Ringmasters Notre Dame Medley. Both live and incredible!! Love your channel bro

[@glenda529]

Damn Man, your deep voice ❤️

[@jennawhite5466]

Small Town Titans cover of Folsom Prison Blues is great for bass singing too.

[@kevins7993]

React to home free Fulsom Prison Blues...great bass at the end Tim blows it up

[@Alan62651]

This arrangement was originated by Home Free in their SING OUT competition, without Avi. The reggae beat is specifically meant to be minimalistic. If you haven't heard the original LIVE version, check it out!

[@darthicus505]

Lovin the series👍

[@kareslourdes609]

I was looking for this!!! Thank you 😊 When you get a chance, please do Brothers in arms by Home Free

[@PeterBarber]

Already done! I absolutely loved it

[@williambill5172]

Great stuff and the name of a compilation of Christmas songs from you..."Chest Notes Roasting on an Open Fire"

[@russellharkins6847]

May the bass be with you too. I said it last week and I'll say it again now... pit vipers THE WHOLE SONG.

[@tinasturgeon4730]

Great song 🎵 👌 Thanks for your reaction.👏

[@michelle32855]

Would love to get your thoughts on some of Avi's solo work.

[@louisetemples7011]

I agree with the comment from before of someone who mentioned the Sing Off version of "Ring of Fire", also "I WANT CRAZY". You probably already know that Austin Brown is classically trained in musical theatre and there is a video of him singing in a live concert that you might want to hear to see another side of his talent. May I request " BRING HIM HOME" from Les Miserables? Thank you very much!❤️🍟

[@breannenichols7]

I feel like queen was the only band who could pull off a song that has so many different parts that don’t really tie together. I’m thinking one specific song that’s amazing and unique and everyone loves

[@brettmanus7904]

Tim is doing the bass line.

[@JensaRahm]

Check out helplessly hoping. Its amazing

[@brendaanndavis4024]

Misty Mountain by Peter Hollens feat: Tim Faust

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Great review analysis spot on !

[@rhonnak2996]

In The Blood, cover by Home Free

[@bflandragon90]

I think you would love home free's collab with the oak ridge boys singing "elvira"

[@Beehindblueyes]

I like your channel! What kind of headphone are those? I never saw ones with giant pads like that before.

[@momD612]

Love this!!

[@brianchristenson6579]

Hell yeah! You did awesome dance moves like a skeleton for your reaction to Headless Horseman.

[@chanceyjean76]

14:36 Geoff and many more.

[@roberthudson1959]

For the zillionth time, the Johnny Cash version is a cover! June Carter Cash wrote it, and Anita Cash premiered it.

[@heatherh9608]

If you haven't heard or reacted to Josh Turner, you should. He's not a capella but still a pretty good voice.

[@WraithW69]

your crooked photos on the wall are working my OCD lol, I supposed that's from all the earthquakes from the bass

[@louisetemples7011]

Thank you for your reaction! I think you will enjoy hearing Tim in "MISTY MOUNTAINS" with Peter Hollens ft Tim Foust. " FOLSOM PRISON BLUE'S" "SOLD" "" HONEY I'M GOOD" " BLUE AIN'T YOUR COLOR" "COUNTRY ROADS" "BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER" Peter Hollens ft Tim Foust. I'm enjoying your channel and it's great watching you on your journey with Home Free! I appreciate you! New sub here!😀❤️🍟

[@Ironhead251]

I’m impressed with your knowledge in this reaction. But, as a diehard Clemson fan, I am disappointed in the USC shirt. I’ll overlook it for now though. Bravo on your reaction. 👍👍👍

[@Bumbl_Bee28]

Please please please react to Home Free’s “Butts Medley.” Just to get some extra laughter on this channel!

[@sunejohansson4266]

Please react to home frees cover of brothers in arms, there is no video to it but its definently worth it

[@mindylafler3456]

13 seconds of a full, on pitch bass note. No fading down to it. No breathiness. Pure perfection, rich note. Don't get me wrong. I love Avi, but he has a very different sound from Tim.

[@jasminevilliers9578]

Should check out homefree sold

[@teresamachnicz1740]

Check out home frees brothers in arms it has alit if bass

[@hermithollow2024]

I think it was Ring of Fire they did on the sing off.

[@ferdinanddeleon3747]

Do You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch by Pentatonix please!

[@foreveralone11w]

Again, late to the game but looking for more Avi. Change on the rise is amazing ❤

[@levirios9964]

luv u

[@Tbawsome24]

Caught Caught is an E1

[@hannahnigrin3790]

You should listen to voice play oogie boogie its great

[@Tarodan]

Can you react to Greensleeves by Peter Hollens & Tim Foust? I feel like it's really a hidden gem

[@undead.rising]

Tim's work in Home Free showcases better solos for basses, whereas Avi has more standout basslines in PTX such as O Come All Ye Faithful and Misbehavin'

[@Cowboy3697]

Hello sir. Please react to Folsom prison blues

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

Can we have an all-bass quartet of you, Avi Kaplan, Geoff, and Tim from Home Free?

[@SapphireRose2007]

YES!!!!

[@tamarajohns80]

YES!!!!

[@ki-adi-mundi635]

It would cause earthquakes and tsunamis with the power of the bass tho

[@edsartistry]

Right off the top, Tim starts off with a rich voice, but then Avi, oooo Avi, comes in with his velvety, chocolaty rich "and it makes a fiery ring" voice and gives you goose bumps on top of goose bumps.🤗 And then Austin comes in with a breath of fresh air. The beat boxing on this song is EPIC and one of the best in my book. I've heard Tim and Avi have been friends for quite some time and Tim mentored Avi as he was growing vocally. Did you notice Tim and Avi never hit low notes at the same time, they take turns. And the length of Tim's sustain on that last note without breaking or cracking. WOW! Also notice at the end of the song Avi smiles and changes his beanie to a cowboy hat. LOVE IT!!

[@GrandLaz]

its nice to see someone catching that, a tip of the hat to Tim, basically conceding the win between the two.

[@Marcell0Bass]

Maybe you could do you’re a mean one mr grinch by Voiceplay? A lot of potential pit viper moments in that one

[@freddiestudio7668]

Yes please ! That song was full of contra notes

[@gonzalodecata136]

yes! Geoff goes wild in that one

[@BBBYpsi]

The original with Thurls Ravencroft can get really deep in that pit thing. Side note Thurls Ravencroft probably did more voices for disney then anyone & also he was original Tony the Tiger voice. He was also the deep voice in the movie South Pacific in the song there is nothing lake a dame.

[@ArmyRacer2019ZL1LE]

Or oogie boogie song

[@KorvidRavenscraft]

Dude, I just came across your content. As someone who has sung my whole life, I have to tell you that your voice is ridiculous. In the best way. You could easily sing any of the stuff you're reacting to. I hope you understand how uncommon that is. Bravo.

[@TheDivayenta]

You have the best handle ever! Corvid lover here!

[@KorvidRavenscraft]

@@TheDivayenta thanks so much! Soon it'll be my govt name, too

[@johndeeregreen4592]

This is the beauty of Country bass singers; many have a big vocal range, can switch octaves going from chest, mixed, head, and falsetto all without degrading their vocal quality... Tim is truly a master at this.

[@samuellll17]

Please do a reaction of Geoff's sixteen tons!!! 🥺😭

[@ESPHMacD]

Ooh, Home Free’s cover of Elvira with the Oak Ridge Boys is incredible, you should definitely check it out if you haven’t already.

[@lorrieriddle2211]

On the Sing Off it was this same song that he hit the F1 & made the judges (and probably most of the audience) need to change their underwear when he hits the F1. I love the symbolism of Avi at the end of the song when Tim hits the note and Avi takes off one hat for the other. (Most people don't catch that). LOVE your reactions and technical explanations! As a side note, VoicePlay was in that same season of the Sing Off. The judges had commented that Tim was the only TRUE bass in the competition that season. Geoff Castellucci was technically a baritone that could occasionally hit the lower octaves. AFTER the competition, Tim worked with Geoff & some of the other baritones on how to hit & sustain the low growl notes without hurting themselves. Geoff even says something to that effect on one of his tutorial vids on YT. I would love to hear Avi, Tim and you do some kind of a trio. Y'all could read the phonebook & it would sound amazing! There is just something about a bass voice that makes my heart get all twitterpated. Keep up the great work. Not sure if you have reacted to Avi's solo Change On the Rise. (I'll go thru your vids to see if you have). If you haven't, that's another one that I think you'll like. Edit: so I saw that you did the cover of his Change on the Rise (which I LOVED). So I guess wouldn't be a first time hearing reaction. Still think it would be great to hear your technical analysis of it. I love how you break it down for us!

[@GRIMRPR6942]

A side note about the hat. The video was shot on their tour managers farm in Minnesota and Chris Rupp had got that hat as a gift from a friend after the sing off show and it was his first cowboy hat (also the one he was wearing in the video) and while they were filming, Chris came up with idea of having Avi put it on at the end to signify him being an official "country singer". The hat was later auctioned off for charity along with some other Home Free memorabilia.

[@dianaartdent1592]

yep agree these guys need to do a collab. I have Avi, Geoff, Tim and then I include Chance, Matt the replacement for Avi. They know each other. Why not a 5 bass song or album?

[@rebeccafoust2963]

@@dianaartdent1592 Love that idea. The range each of them have and the awesome control of those velvety voices... YES!!!

[@dianaartdent1592]

@@rebeccafoust2963 Thanks! I have been saying that for like Over a Year now!! It would be so Awesome!!

[@danielfristoe5431]

The best cover to hear Tim go from the top of his range to the bottom in a few seconds is Home Free's cove of Do You Hear What I Hear. It is probably my favorite cover by Home Free.

[@donnam5891]

Oh yes I love this also

[@daleharden1749]

Another cover where he makes some pretty crazy jumps is the one of "Greensleeves" he did with Peter Hollens.

[@mmmmmmbug]

His cover of Cant Help Falling in Love is a great demonstration of his range too

[@mettesrensen6116]

As the fries say it´s 5 octaves in 5 seconds

[@nikkibanning176]

Two for the price of one with this song with Tim and Avi. Throw in your great voice and it's a real bass bonanza! ❤️👏

[@jamiestonebraker2231]

I love their cover of do you hear what i hear. All the vocals are good but tims base and growls are a plenty🌹

[@mysticcrazy3]

Oogie boogie man by Voiceplay!

[@markhilliard4037]

Peter.... there is something just soooooo right about a "bass voice" like yours doing a reaction to this song.... please, please do more of these....luvin' it!

[@sheliaspringer7389]

IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN "MISTY MOUNTAINS" WITH TIM FAUST AND PETER HOLLENS. TIM GOES EVEN LOWER WITH THAT GROWL. HE LITERALLY MAKES THE CAMERA SHAKE.

[@savvyconundrum1480]

I saw Home Free live about two years ago, and was sitting in the back under the balcony. With the first bass note Tim hit, I felt that in 4K - my seat was vibrating and my heart shook in my chest. It didn't stop until the end of the show. I'll NEVER forget that feeling!

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

I still have hopes that Homefree and Avi will collaborate together again at some point. Chance came from Streetcorner Symphony out of Nashville to replace Chris Rupp when he left Homefree and most of Streetcorner Symphony backed Avi on his first short tour when he started singing again after Pentatonix. Kaleb Thomas Jones played guitar backing up Avi before lockdown on tour in 2020 and another member of Streetcorner Symphony, Daniel Ellsworth, has co-writing credit on 2 of Avi's songs "I'll Get By" and "Sweet Adeline pt 2". Finally Avi, Tim and Austin all live around Nashville so it's possible in theory at least. Here is the Behind the Scenes on this collaboration by Chris Rupp. Homefree Ring of Fire ft Avi kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHfHn62toMh3lcU

[@nadinehaney6590]

Not sure if you already know this, but it is the beat boxer,Adam, is the engineer that puts it all together, as well as the guy who arranges a lot of the songs. He is absolutely amazing!

[@tiffymcconkey]

I love how smooth Tim and Avi's voices blend toward the end. Absolutely beautiful

[@johnburger5577]

Can do you react please to the vocal Range from Avi, Tim and Geoff?

[@totoro123]

Love the sliding into the DMs analogy 😂 Would be amazing to hear you do a collab with Avi, both such smooth as butter voices My fave Home Free cover is Man of Constant Sorrow, if that’s not on your list already… great bass solo followed by further drop, amazing perc/sound effects from both Adams

[@super_siri]

I regularly say that Avi's voice is like a warm chewy fudge brownie. Slightly underbaked, sticks to your teeth, deep and rich and oh so satisfyingly chocolate and slightly bitter and perfectly sweet and full.

[@RosheenQuynh]

Bitter? 😯

[@super_siri]

@@RosheenQuynh chocolate is extremely bitter if you don't add sugar. I like dark chocolate so a little bitter is not only necessary but desired. And yes avi's voice has a little edge to it, that's the bitter.

[@RosheenQuynh]

@@super_siri 🤔 I never thought about it like that before. To my ears, his voice is hot, milk chocolate! Nothing but warm and sweet.

[@super_siri]

@@RosheenQuynh his voice has too much substance to be a liquid to me.

[@RosheenQuynh]

@@super_siri Ha, I guess that's why he's like Reese's mixed with hot chocolate for me, I suppose 😂 I just had my hot drink earlier and it actually felt like drinking his bass notes 😆😅