BATTLE OF BASSISTS!! Home Free - Ring Of Fire ft. Avi Kaplan of Pentatonix | Reaction

[@darthgrundle2349]

Avi putting his hat on is a tribute Tim, the king of Bass...

[@yvonnemassey3658]

That last note by Tim was a G1. His bass rattles my head when I am wearing headphones. He has I believe a 5 octave range. He can sing all 5 in one song which blows my mind.

[@denise_landry]

We are Home Fries! Been a fan of this group since they were on the Sing Off. It's fun watching you check out our boys.

[@dtrix102]

That last low note Tim hit dragon breath level. That was crazy.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

That last deep note was Tim, and I've heard him do that in person, and it rattles your chest & butt....and that beat they used...that was "country raggae"....and it works perfectly !!!

[@joanwharff6483]

Avi Kaplan used to be the Bass for pentatonix. He’s been gone a good while now. He & Tim are friends & Tim gives him tips. Tim is a natural Bass….heck…he talks Bass.!!! Tim has a 5+ Octave range…..quite an Incredible guy 🥰‼️🥰🔥

[@TheTradge]

I love the respect and admiration Tim, Avi and Geoff all have for each other, though the other two I'm pretty sure both consider Tim to be the GOAT of bass singing.

[@jeraldkimball494]

Funny thing is Avi and Tim both can sing at such a crazy range from one end of the spectrum to the other.

[@DLMaston1]

Home Fries, baby!!! Pentaholics and Home Fries!! And that note that Tim Fouts hits at the end is a G1, that means a low G one octave below the music staff. And that is NOT the lowest note the man can sing!! His basement is deeeeep!! Peace from Texas, my man!!

[@chass9962]

Wait ...my dude can get lower ...geez whats the lowest he can go ???? Have you heard his lowest ?

[@carinalundstrom7566]

I think he goes lower in Folsom Prison Blues

[@madcracker84]

Misty mountain too if I'm correct.

[@dagmar.6954]

This was the 2nd song I heard when I discovered Home Free last year. It is done in a reggae calypso beat. It showcases the higher & lower ranges of both Tim & Avi. That last note of Tim is impressive with how low he goes, but more impressive is how long he sustains the note. On the "Sing Off" Show (without Avi) Tim goes even lower & he impressed the judges so much that they gave them a standing ovation. And Adam once again was stellar in his vocal percussion.

[@darrenshoults4620]

Tim is a world class bass, but bringing in Avi with his bass in a different tone just gives it more color. Plus they get to show their higher ranges as well. I think Pentatonics kept Avi in the background a lot, so he was glad to help out.

[@tinapatterson5022]

Avi is the one with The Beanie on, and the one your Son said " He looks like Jesus. Also the one you said WHAT? Cause his Voice was in the Basement.

[@chrisdubois8980]

I love to see your facial expressions

[@shortybarnesyanik]

Home Free fans are called Home Fries!! I have a shirt that says I’m a Proud Home Fry! I also have a Pentaholic shirt!

[@minneyruth]

Do they sell shirts that say that or did you have it made? Last time I looked it was just Home Free on the shirts.

[@shortybarnesyanik]

@@minneyruth I actually bought it from a reactors merch store.

[@minneyruth]

@@shortybarnesyanik oh wow, very cool. 😊 thank you for responding 🥰

[@seanmills7255]

When tim hits that G1 like he does at the end it's just goosebumps

[@mikebonecutter1869]

You are gonna have to do "misty mountains" with Tim and peter holland Tim will show a lil more of that basement,or check out Home Free do this for the 1st time on sing off when Tim hits that last note.. Great reaction man.

[@reneeallen3569]

Love this version!!! Spoiler Alert: Tim wins! The first low note- Avi. The LAST low note- Tim

[@scottdarden5808]

And Avi just tipped his hat and smiled lol

[@timhonigs6859]

I've heard, as I don't have the musical knowledge, that last note was a G1. Worst part, is that is not Tim's lowest note. He has wrecked sound systems before. Suck an utter beast, with a 5 octave range

[@Iansco1]

@@timhonigs6859 5 and notes. Geoff is like 6 by now. Avis is close too.

[@innosanto]

@@Iansco1 check Ivan Rebroff as well.

[@innosanto]

He doesnt win. They are not comparable. It is chest note vs growl aith some fry. And it is not winning depending on note. avi has fuller sound. They are both great.

[@Socialshug]

I love them both. Tim has this amazing front forward voice, and Avi has a more rounded open voice. 💖💖💖

[@juliblued]

You cracked me up there at the end trying to find that bass!

[@TheArchangel911]

Thanks for checking out this one Van, I knew you would dig it. My next suggestion would be 16 Tons by Geoff Castellucci

[@b.buster.]

Or Blackbird.

[@Broomrider1492]

Most definitely Geoff Castellucci and VoicePlay #TheatreKidsOfACappella

[@bassman6692]

You trying to hit that low note had me ROLLING! Awesome reaction!

[@kayamo1632]

Tim can reach five octaves with his voice. That’s insane.

[@eddiewilkinson9794]

Avi is the cat wearing the knit cap that puts the cowboy hat on at the end, Avi, Tim Foust (Home Free) and Geoff Castellucci are all three just amazing performers.

[@Broomrider1492]

Geoff Castellucci of VoicePlay, Tim Foust of Home Free, and Avi Kaplan from Pentatonix love all their bass voices.

[@innosanto]

Also check Ivan Rebroff.

[@Angie-yt1ki]

This is the song that was my introduction to these blessed gentlemen. Just had discovered PTX and saw this collaboration so of course had to get my Avi fix. Was blown away and I found myself quickly becoming a Home Fry. Love these guys!

[@sherryarflin726]

Home Fries....Avi’s the one in the stocking cap, the really deep bass. the drum set is Adam Rupp who is literally a world class beatboxer. I don’t know what you’ve seen of them yet Van but How Great Thou Art, The Butts Medley, Helplessly Hoping, Mayday and Brothers in Arms are some you would appreciate.

[@garydoyle7155]

Avi does have his stocking cap on except for the last note part where you see him put a cowboy hat back on after Tim's low note - - its tough to notice on a reaction screen but in the full screen video he removes a cowboy hat as a tip of the hat to Tim at the end which is strange because during the rest of the video he has a stocking cap on

[@brendagrothier967]

I think this song on the Sing Off is what snagged their win back in 2013.

[@shelbytucker8700]

Hearing Tim in concert is 🤯 he vibrates the whole building

[@joannlandrum6171]

While this version of Ring of Fire is great, I honestly prefer Home Free's version on Season 4 of the Sing-Off. The judges loved it, too.

[@reginaminton1135]

Thanks for a really good reaction. Avi did great and Tim brought it home. The rest of the guys were so good. Thanks.

[@rhondagreene6578]

It amazes me they do all the sounds of instruments with their mouths.

[@evelynmabe7877]

I remember being very young like 5 or 6, Daddy wanted a HIFI system, we went to J.M Fields, huge store back then, Daddy turned that puppy up full blast, Ring of Fire was playing, the electronics was right next to the glass and crystal displays, well, when he cranked that sucker up, all the ladies in the crystal dept broke a lot of glass and crystal. We DID NOT buy that HIFI, we left rather quickly! lol One of my favorite songs, and memories!

[@cheryljohnson733]

Saw Home Free live twice and Tim's bass notes rattle right through your chest. You really feel it. BTW, Avi left PTX at least 4 years ago. I love Home Free.

[@patriciaemeigh4370]

Can’t wait for more Home Free reactions! Sounds like you are becoming a Home Fry (a fan). Much success with your channel. Look forward to more reactions on this group of very very talented men!

[@MrBoxhead19]

Oh man...I love these Home Free series. There is a live version of this song they did on some Acapella TV contest. You don't have to make a reaction video but he did that low bass live...and when me and my wife were watching it live, we were amazed!!!

[@freckles7184]

Notice when Tim went lower than Avi, Avi took off his sock cap and put on a cowboy hat. Classy act. Just love you and JoJo! You always make me smile.

[@Bullwinkel0918]

Avi the Bass!!!!! Love him!! ❣❣❣❣

[@terrichristenson432]

Home Free fans are called Home Fries, and we tend to be Very loyal and supportive of our guys !!! Please more and more reactions to Home Free, they have a huge selections of Amazing songs to choose from.

[@shannonjohnson2530]

I love this song, June wrote this for Johnny Cash way back in the day. You know the boy named Sue song

[@laidyeh]

Tim starts the song off (Home Free bass singer) Avi, sings second, that starts on the 1st floor to the basement (Pentatonix bass singer)

[@Emilyhildegaard1]

Avi took his knit cap off at the end - and put on a cowboy hat. Cute.

[@MegaEaglelover]

It’s not a battle, but they teamed up to do this LOL 😆 from a Loyal “Home Fry” an the “Drum Set” is Adam Rupp one of the founding members

[@dawnmanzetti1633]

1st low note was Avi Kaplan then last “earthquake “ was Tim Foust

[@kathryndunn9655]

There always singing to me

[@Bonofox1]

💯💯💯Avi Kaplan (guy w/beard and beanie)

[@michellecook7586]

Avi is the guy that went all the way to the basement ...lol...And Home Free fans ~ Well we are called Home Fries Love watching your reactions to different videos... God Bless

[@kristyshortridge4968]

Great reaction! Their talent knows no bounds. This was a very fun take on Ring of Fire and great to see dueling bassists. You really need to react to Home Free's cover of Mary Did You Know? The vocal percussion, bass drops, and harmonies are some of their best yet! But for a really fun, lighter side of Home Free, you need to react to The Butts Medley. These boys like to have a good time and this song showcases their talents and their style!

[@judahcarpenter4058]

Man having 2 guys on this one that can sing bass that’s Awesome

[@HenryCabotHenhouse3]

The one in the beanie is Avi Kaplan (a bass) the last long, low note is Tim Faust (Home Free's bass). The beat is Country Ragae produced by Adam Rupp. Avi used to be with Pentatonix.

[@cindyshawver9986]

Foust....

[@patrickmatt100]

We’re called Home Fries. Love this band. You should listen to “ Man of Constant Sorrow” or “ How Great Thou Art”. Some of their best work.

[@rebeccagibbs8794]

You are too precious!!! I luv your reactions, especially when it's Home Free, lol! Thank you! Can't wait for more! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@LFRFAMILY]

This comment made me smile. Thank YOU! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

[@keithmoncaster1905]

This is a great cover by Home free & Avi...Tim & Avi are both amazing bass singers...the last low note was Tim but Avi can also go that low...TCB

[@deniseriley6622]

The guy that went to the basement is Avi.

[@MrsRubyscooby]

I seen them in Greensboro NC when Tim hit that note plaster fell from the ceiling it was so great

[@michaeldeason1906]

I love how almost every time he said I don’t know who Avi was he had it paused on him or Avi started singing right after!😂

[@MrJojomylove]

Love it ! Were your HomeFreeFam here! Not just fans but your unseen family enjoying music with you! Love from Florida!

[@vickiherrman7623]

I am an unapologetic HOME FRY, frequent attender of concerts and follower of Home Free. They are the best! \\

[@NanaRae2Three]

Home Fries! The other base guy with the beard and cap is Avi Kaplan.

[@sabrenas7895]

Johnny Cash’s wife wrote this & Johnyy Cash sang it. I’m afraid no other version works for me. These guys are incredibly talented of course 🙂❤️

[@hilarymol6607]

Your comment on movie actors made me come up with another deep-voiced actor - Michael Clarke Duncan (may he rest in peace). His voice would be right at home next to Tim Foust's.

[@cindyknudson2715]

And he holds that note for-ev-er!

[@dianefreeman7194]

Don't try that note you might hurt yourself! You had me laughing. Great reaction. Our Tim can go even lower as other home fries will tell you.

[@podtrooper3219]

Is it just me? The video is clearly a showcase for two amazing base singers. But I swear, Adam Rupp steals the show with an insane performance on vocal percussion.

[@juliamangan9475]

We are Home Fries. Avi is the bass that has the cowboy hat on. The one that you said started on the 1st floor and slid to the basement.

[@angelabarazzone7899]

Check out Avi Kaplan Change on the Rise 🔥 There is a video called 22 times Tim Foust went subwoofer 🤯

[@toospunky3735]

Fun fact...I became a Ptx fan with Hallelujah & Mary Did You Know, and I was hooked. When Avi left, I was searching for any music post Ptx from Avi Kaplan, and came across this song, and was like, alright, how IA it POSSIBLE I don't know who Home Free is? 😳 Hooked.

[@fauxmedia3182]

That last note is called 🔊 Subwoofer 😉

[@gailseatonhumbert]

The basses themselves are all friends. It is the rarest voice type. Avi (with the beard) and Tim in here along with Austin (the high tenor) all live in the Nashville area. Homefree, all 5 of them, just tweeted out a reminder for applications for Avi's summer A Capella Academy for 12-18 year olds. Both Avi and Tim are known around the world because their voices are so unique.

[@feathersandspikes2166]

Enjoying the LFR family!

[@LFRFAMILY]

Glad to hear it!

[@chrismorin1318]

I'm loving your reactions. Your appreciation of music is evident! I think you'd love seeing the videos of Home Free on the Sing Off. But PLEASE make sure you watch the ones that have the parts leading up to their performances and the judges reaction. Home Free actually did Ring of Fire on the Sing Off and believe it or not, Tim actually goes lower in that version! ❤

[@lynn2574]

Home Free fans are Home fries. Pentatonix fans are Pentaholics. Fans of BOTH groups make the Pentafries. 😄 Many of us love both groups. They are very different, IMO. They just sing the a cappella. And Avi is in the beanie hat (frequently wears one) who takes it off at the end and puts on the cowboy hat. 🤠 Fun Fact: The hat belonged to Chris in Home Free, and was later auctioned off for charity. 😃

[@donnamiley6778]

They sound angelic to me.

[@chass9962]

Already subscribed to them they are so awesome I love pentatonix too how they only use their voices and no other instruments is so amazing 🥰🥰🥰

[@minneyruth]

Great reaction 🥰🎄

[@Heisrisen2023]

Home fry here love this group

[@doloresburns3301]

AVI was the bass for PTX and he's doing solos now. You should also check out the Sing Off version of this song. AVI is the one in the beanie who changes to a cowboy hat at the end. That guy's basement was done by AVI! You must check out Adam Rupp's drum solos... I like the one from 2019. People often say that Adam swallowed a drum set. Enjoyed your reaction, stick with us Home Fries for a fantastic journey down the rabbit hole.

[@evilthekid3370]

To answer the question about where that last note sits on the keyboard... That was a G1. Yes, you read that correctly. And Tim can go lower. Man has literally blown out speakers with his low frequencies. Once he even caused part of the ceiling to collapse at a venue during a live performance.

[@davealton3734]

Home Fries Van..and a very loyal fan base

[@Rarebreed-Jewels]

Yes, to the basement 😂😂❤😊

[@that1mamalady]

We are called Home Fries

[@truthteller8807]

Anyway everyone is talking about the bassists but I was watching your hands. Very elegant and beautiful hands.

[@TheNighthhawk]

Right where you stopped and said, sounds like a drum set behind them, the man there, Adam Rupp, is their beat boxer. He and his brother, Chris Rupp, 1st man in the cowboy hat, started the group in 2000.

[@larrywright4539]

That last note was Tim Foust singing a G1, but he has gone lower. Avi Kaplan, from PTX, was the other bass.

[@JayeEllis]

LOL @ Avi being the one who was singing when you paused and admitted you didn't know which one was Avi ;)

[@sag2horses]

LOVE YOUR REACTIONS

[@kiml1604]

That deep voice was Avi Kaplan the guy with the head wrap

[@scottdarden3091]

That last note is Home Free Tim Foust. You should check out his range in his solo album Tim Foust Come Go With Me

[@Hexcaliblur83]

It depends if your keyboard goes that Low but if it does, its about G1 or G2 🤭😁 Thats Tim Foust.. im always consistently mind blown at the fact that he has a vocal range that spans FIVE octaves.. 😱🤯

[@AndieO]

Avi sang first, and ends the tract by replacing his regular hat with the cowboy hat as Tim hits the last bass note.

[@TheDivayenta]

Avi is a guest from Pentatonix- he used to be the Bass for them. He’s wearing the wool hat. Hes done a few songs with Home Free.

[@darlenemartinez817]

Avi is the base that you were questioning about!

[@ArlynMeylan-jo7hq]

Heavenly beutifull soulful smooth 😊

[@JoyAllgood]

That’s Avi from PTX! Tim and Avi are actually friends! 🤘

[@Gjgddj]

Tim and Avi complement one another

[@tss9886]

The guy who went from the second floor to the basement.... that was Avi. From pentatonix.

[@joannlandrum6171]

Suggestions: "Misty Mountains" Peter Hollens & Tim Foust, "Folsom Prison Blues," Home Free (you'll love Tim's serial killer grin!) Then to the opposite end of the spectrum would be "My Maria," Austin Brown & Tim Foust. "Mayday" is another one, but most folks suggest not watching it until the reactor knows each member by name what their role is in the group. In Home Free's "Sea Shanty Medley" you can really hear Tim's bass come through. The list goes on forever!

[@wylde780]

heh 8mile playin in the background. Nice

[@patriciasivright4205]

You should listen to their version of Ring of Fire from their performance on Sing Off

[@davidhorn6950]

Thank you for what you do!

[@sag2horses]

MORE HOME FREE, PLEASE

[@loriq3529]

First off, I really love your reactions because it's obvious you really love and appreciate music and talent. I also like the technical knowledge you share about the different techniques and ranges and vocal abilities. It helps deepen my appreciation of the music to understand more about the skill and talent that goes into it. All that to say, now that you have a good sampling of Home Free's talent, you should check out Mayday (for some shocking role changes) and Helplessly Hoping, for incredible (even for them) harmony and sheer talent and skill. Both are covers. I am a Crosby Stills and Nash fan from back in the day, and with all respect to them, Home Free's version is perfection. Helplessly Hoping was originally released in 1969 by Crosby Stills, and Nash: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oarUpqSta6yYjs0 Home Free covered it in 2019: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYLXap2BeaikftE MayDay was originally released in 2015 by Country artist, Cam: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PVdIB7jbWdjdE Home Free covered it in 2017: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ_Sh2idg6lsnZI Thanks for all you do :-)

[@beverlybayn9780]

Home Fries is what we are called