Boyz II Men | End of the Road | Home Free Cover | Reaction | Leonardo Torres

[@jolene5232]

Personally, I think it would be good for everyone to feel free to share their opinions respectfully, Leonardo was respectful with his desire for Rob to bring more emotion right out the gate. I understand that and Home Fries, please remember what the Judge Ben said during the Sing-Off! Reminder - You can be "technically" there but if you don't convey the story, the listener won't connect with it. (paraphrased) Ben told them this right before Ring of Fire and the guys took it to heart and delivered awesomely. I think this is what our reactor is stating, respectfully so we need to be respectful agreeing or disagreeing. I listen to different reactors to get their personal take on the song and thank you for giving it. If you haven't noticed by now... HFries are loyal to anything they deem a threat to HF, even if it isn't. Don't give up on HF as they have so much more to offer. Thank you for your honest reaction, I appreciated hearing it & you showed great respect for what they did bring with this cover. Kindness is free people, please represent Home Free respectfully in your comments. Just my view with the comments so far.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

I appreciate this comment so much! I was afraid I wasn’t going to be able to cover more of their songs. In my very first reaction I pointed out that I am not a fan of a cappella groups, but when I heard them I realized that there might be something to them after all so I made a whole day dedicated to listening to them because I love their sound. But I get it and I am actually proud of Home Free for setting the bar up high for other groups. Thank you for the appreciation and for speaking up for me.

[@pamdimitrio4972]

Thank you for such an awesome reply explanation point I love people with knowledge.

[@jolene5232]

@@LeonardoTorresMusic Please remember that this is YOUR channel to run how you chose, not others. Home Free sings about Freedom to be who you are, please don't let this hold you back. I hope you didn't listen to too much HF so you can still react to them in the future! Be true to how you'd like your channel as you explained well earlier, hopefully people will chose to listen fully!

[@bobbie1st]

I agree! These fans really need to think about how Home Free would want them to represent them. I doubt it would be in the way some have done it.

[@edwinjdunn7224]

Reading your comment stopped me giving a negative reaction comment. Thank you for your comment that made me introspective.

[@nancynelson9860]

Shaun from Boys to Men helped arrange this. He loves Home Free.

[@margaretgrosskreuz8687]

So interesting Nancy

[@dogtrainerjen]

He did?? Had no idea!

[@minneyruth]

Shawn Stockman from Boys II men Loves Home Free 😍 I think he helped arranged this. Thank you 😊

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

That’s awesome!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

@@LeonardoTorresMusic Shaun was one of the Judges on the 4th season of the Sing-Off which Home Free won, and Voiceplay came in 3rd

[@dagmar.6954]

These guys do an amazing job of this song! I actually prefer their version over Boyz II Men. They can do any genre including R&B. Rob's voice has so much feeling & soul in it. Austin adding his higher tones, Chance harmonizing in the back, Tim adding some bass & Adam with his fabulous vocal percussion. These guys are my favorite a cappella group out there. All their songs are good whether it is serious, heart warming or funny.

[@pamdimitrio4972]

You go Dagmar!

[@colleennovak1558]

NO HOME FREE DOES THEIR OWN SPIN BABY

[@kmwwrench]

Interesting comments. Never cared for the original much, so I'm perfectly happy with this version. The harmonies and the vocal percussion are perfection. I see someone else suggested When A Man Loves A Woman. Definitely. I was totally not prepared.

[@tinamarie998]

They're an acapella Group Home Free. 👏 amazing.

[@babyfry4775]

When they were on the Sing Off Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men was a judge and he loved them. I think they did it justice. Rob really killed it.

[@jeannebrown3254]

For a COVER song Home Free did an amazing job. A Cover is not supposed to sound the same as an original! I am sorry that you can't just enjoy their version and not expect them to be like bllm, because they are themselves. Thanks for your honesty. Every person has their own opinions, likes, and dislikes, and I appreciate your views. Have a good night.🍟

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

I wasn’t expecting them to be like them, I was expecting them to feel the song and not just sing the words and notes. I wasn’t harsh in my critique, I really enjoyed it and I know that it would have been amazing if Rob would have showed up to the first 2/3 of the song like he did at the end. That’s all

[@greeneyes92061]

@@LeonardoTorresMusic you were very harsh in your “critique”. I don’t know where you get off saying that they didn’t feel the song. Really!?!?! You’re entitled to your opinion. 🙄

[@erikaayala704]

@@greeneyes92061 He had an opinion just like you have an a opinion about his critique to the song. It’s okay to agree to disagree respectfully

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

@@greeneyes92061 I said it because it’s true. Rob was more technical than emotional in the first two verses than he was at the end. I’m not talking about loudness, I addressed that. I’m talking about emotion. I’m sorry you don’t like what I said, but it was not harsh at all.

[@greeneyes92061]

@@erikaayala704 oh yes, respectfully.

[@patrickhumphreys5851]

Agreed with Nancy Shaun is one of Home Frees biggest followers and was one of the hosts of the sing off season 4 witch Home Free won.

[@marieball8441]

If I remember correctly, Tim is doing bass with the lyrics and Chance is the one doing the supporting bass in the background and pulling it off spectacularly.

[@pamdimitrio4972]

Chase just stays in the background a little bit but this group would not be the same without him!

[@mjsabie8517]

@@pamdimitrio4972 I agree. I think the group got better when they added him. He adds things that Chris couldn’t mainly a second member that can do a proper bass

[@LynnRamsay]

Trust me when I says this Austin definitely felt the pain of a break up He wrote a song called Love Me Like That about his break up with his long time girlfriend of 5 years Olena he was so heartbroken even when they sung it concerts he had a hard time holding back tears

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

I agree! I know my stuff and I know he felt it. I am not saying that Rob is terrible, on the contrary he is an excellent singer! I just felt the song needed a little more “hurt” on his part. Austin I could tell he was feeling what he was singing. Rob showed up with the juice at the end, so I know he’s got it.

[@LynnRamsay]

@@greeneyes92061 Yes did it was hard to watch him go through that pain I think we all felt what he was feeling for a while .Then when Amberly came in to his life you could see the light come back into him I think he finally found the one.

[@denise_landry]

I respectfully disagree about the lack of emotion, but appreciate the honestly. I'm glad that Rob held back until the last part of the song. One of Home Free's advantages over other a cappella groups is knowing how to build the song/emotion and they do it perfectly here - in my opinion. Thanks Leonardo. 🍟

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

I didn’t critique the build up, I critiques the lack of emotional expression in Rob’s performance

[@whyme7996]

@@LeonardoTorresMusic I think it is a lack of understanding of White guy emotional expression.

[@earlblack7647]

@@whyme7996 Emotions don't know race. Maybe take that idea and exit stage left. Seriously!

[@whyme7996]

@@earlblack7647Emotions do get expressed differently within different races and cultures. Do a bit of research and don't fall into the everyone is interchangeable fallacy... otherwise there would be no difference in the cultures of the world...Seriously! What foolishness you profess.

[@richardblack9927]

@whyme7996 Individuals express emotions differently. However, in this particular instance, Leonardo didn't say he didn't convey comensurate emotions, but rather that in the first part of the song it was more literal and musically technical, and it wasn't until later in the song that he brought the believable emotion to the performance. That had nothing g to do with race and everything to do with the individual performance. Obviously, I agree that cultures are different and do present things in their own way, just as everyone isn't equal, we aren't all the same. Race or culture just wasn't relevant in this case

[@johnchestnut5340]

Emotion is tricky! Yup. It's tricky. Enjoy what you can. Most people don't have your ear or their talent.

[@beadwright]

Just subscribed because of the constructive criticism I just heard you give. Rob is an amazing singer who is happily married with 2 kids. It shows. Austin is single and had a long term relationship that ended recently. To me while both sang amazingly well, Austin had the greater angst represented vocally. I love Rob and the guys bill themselves as a "vocal band". They definitely sound like a full band to me. Adam Rupp the beatboxer is the secret weapon of Home Free. While Tim Foust(lonely) is one of the best Basso Profoundo's in the world IMO. Chance holding down the harmonies and bass instrument sounds tol gives this group so much depth and flexibility. Thanks for an honest critique. Try One Man Band or Blue Aint Your Color next.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

Thank you so much! Thank you for not taking my critique personal. I’ll add those songs to my list!

[@pamdimitrio4972]

Yes please! Another one is sea shanty

[@beadwright]

Some Home Fries will definitely let you know they dont appreciate any criticism of our guys. But no one is perfect not you, I, or these magnificently talented guys!

[@vickiadkins9844]

Well, another masterpiece, ofcourse

[@bobbie1st]

I agree with all the "When A Man Loves A Woman" requests. Their version, meaning and the feeling you get is so different than the original by Percy and the cover by Bolton. I would love to hear your take on Home Free's version. Don't pay too much attention to the die hards. They mean no harm, they just get upset if they think someone is critiquing our guys a little too hard. And it seems like that is all they hear. Keep the Home Free coming!!

[@justkim5719]

This is not an easy song to cover. Knowing that I think they did great. If you want to see some feeling check out there cover of “When a man Loves a Woman” by Percy Sledge.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

Get out! They cover that song? Okay, I’ll have a listen

[@miamidolphinsfan]

@@LeonardoTorresMusic oh Austin BUSTS it out on When a man loves a woman....Leonardo you'll be impressed I think.

[@justkim5719]

@@LeonardoTorresMusic please do. I am excited to see that!

[@changlyn100]

How can you say Rob doesn't show emotion. He slayed this song

[@earlblack7647]

Excellent and fair review. This is an emotional song, and therefore emotion needs to be conveyed. The contrast is clear and definitely makes a marked difference.

[@codyprice2616]

Might checkout Mayday by Home Free. Home Free showing off and two members of the group take opposite roles that they normally have to show off their vocal ranges.

[@jillchamberlain6478]

You have every right to your opinion - and you have every right to express it - that’s why the Home Fries listen to lots of different reactors. In listening to your reaction, I understand your points, but I still love this version! But I am glad I saw your reaction!

[@Jonesbones73]

You should check out the video of Austin and Rob singing ‘Nessum Dorma.’ For a couple of country guys, they do a phenomenal job!!

[@PatriciaPeters-ys7yq]

Leonhard I wanted to say thank you I have a little bit of a chronic condition and involves my problem my mouth so sometimes it takes me about three times to get some be all right. Love to you again your family and friends.

[@TinyT87]

I totally understand what ur saying, he needed more emotion and feeling in his singing, until the end he gave it!!

[@jillchamberlain6478]

Tim Foust, the guy, to the left of the beatboxer, is the main bass. He is doing most of the bass rhythms. Adam Chance (known as Chance) to the right of the beatboxer, back row, also covers bass, especially when Tim is singing lead. One of the coaches on The Sing-Off, said that Tim singing was like watching his bass guitar climbing off the wall and singing…

[@brendagrothier967]

A cover song is supposed to pay omage to the original not duplicate the song...... Listen to the original for that.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

That’s not what I was asking for, a cover is supposed to build on what the original did, not water it down. Rob didn’t show up until the end

[@debbiehall9091]

These guys can sing any genre and they kill this song.❤️

[@bsavage357]

Thank you again for your view point and thoughts....

[@JoanN63]

Everyone can have their own opinion. That's what your reactors are for. I think it's just that Rob's voice has a lot of emotion. When you listen to a song with your eyes closed and it touches you then it's good for me. And that certainly happened to me with this version.Of course, it often comes through in a couplet more. But for me, Rob nailed it with his soulful voice. I've always been a big fan of Boys to Men and especially this song. But I think Home Free made a great cover of it.

[@anitawright7169]

I love their version of this song! They do different genres. They do a cover of Listen to The Music by The Doobie Brothers, they do hymns like How Great Thou Art, country like In the Blood, Man of Constant Sorrow. Funny ones like Butts Remix Hillbilly Bone and so many more. Love your reaction!

[@jacquelinebastick7617]

I didn't miss the angst in the beginning. I felt the build up to it made it more interesting. If you do decide to react to All about the Bass watch the original Meghan Trainor video first. Thank you for reacting to "my boys"

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

I explained that it didn’t need to be strong and loud to have emotion… I don’t have an issue with the build up. Listen to Slash’s solo in “Don’t Cry” (Guns N Roses). He makes that guitar cry, that’s storytelling. Singers everywhere are telling stories on 3 levels… lyrically, melodically, and emotionally. Rob had lyrics and melody… he lacked emotion in the first two verses. At the end, he did beautifully filling in those spaces on all 3 levels. I loves this version.

[@charlenemetcalf4246]

They don't want to do the exact same version of Boyz II Men, they are doing their own spin on it. If you want to hear BoyZ II Men listen to that instead. I think they did a wonderful job on this cover and know many others feel the same way.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

Why are there so many defensive people on the comments? Did you hear the full review? I said the song was great, it was missing emotional expression from Rob in the beginning. I don’t want the B2M version, I want them to match it expressively.

[@pamdimitrio4972]

Yes, yes they always make it their own!

[@tamithayer1857]

From the other end of the spectrum. You need to react to Homefree's version of When a Man Loves a Woman it's all about the story telling and passion in a singers voice you talked about.

[@whyme7996]

It's more true to the original percy version. One of the few songs lead by Austin that I actually like.

[@nenabanda9766]

Oh how I miss 90's R&B 🤗💕

[@charleneclaassen]

Austin has loved and lost. You called it.

[@briankilpatrick6014]

Great breakdown,massive home free fan, but so hard to beat Boyz to men's original. Still love this cover. Keep up the great work. 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@whyme7996]

Personally, I don't care for the immature emotionalism and awful high trills of the original. but, to each their own.

[@PatriciaPeters-ys7yq]

I’m happy to listen

[@vickiadkins9844]

My preferred version

[@robynmatheson7687]

Chance is doing the walking bass line. I actually like HF version better than the original. It’s a cover. Covers are a version of the original. Who wants an artist to mirror another artist’s rendition?

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

It shouldn’t be a mirror but I want it to be close to the original or better. It should build on what was already created like their version of Ring of Fire

[@reneeturner9187]

@@LeonardoTorresMusicHF left out the talking, which I don't miss. In my opinion, it is better 🤷‍♀

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

@@reneeturner9187 I agree it’s better without it, but it’s not better because of it

[@TheDivayenta]

Hiya! I thought your critique had merit and I’m a gihugic HF fan. I ‘m also a singer. I hope you’ll check out their wildly diverse repertoire! The Butts Medley, ( hysterically funny and all hip hop). How Great Thou Art, I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For. Keep it up and subbed!!!!☺️🌹

[@ryanellsworth7246]

The best words for this song are: Wait for it! They may not be BTM, but they bring it. I wish Tim could have done more without compromising their values in his section. Great analysis! Chance carried the bass layer beautifully as well.

[@ryanellsworth7246]

Oh, and Tim's Champaign taste on a Beer Budget and Full of cheer is a 2 parter based on his break-up. (Enjoy!)

[@michaelclary2267]

I thought the guy with long hair and beard was the clog dancer that keeps appearing on my KZbin feed. Lol

[@ferreone]

I've only ever heard one reactor mention the organ notes floating over the song...I think because we are so used to it from the original, we don't even recognize it's there and register that it's someone (Chance?) 'playing' the tone and do do doos I appreciate your criticism. I love this version, and how respectful of the original the boys are. I think that the story is the build-up: Rob at the start is trying to hold it together, Austin is when the emotions leak out and as the song progresses, Rob's facade cracks and the passion takes over until the last notes, he can't even speak his need.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

I hear what you are saying but I still believe, for me, I prefer their cover more than any other cover of this song. They did a cover of 4Him's "I Swear" for Valentines Day 2021 that is cheesy and funny even down to using a filter that makes it look like it's from the early 90's video on MTV.....Adam Rupp in a full suit in a soap suds bathtub, Rob over filling his wife's wine glass and Austin & Tim sitting "Fabio-esque" on beds with rose petals.....it's so humorous, just as they are....it's too funny....but the music is awesome despite the hilarity, and do remember they are cheesing it up on purpose....then in 2022 they covered the song, "Make you feel my love" and again it's cheesy on purpose for a laugh and a smile for the female Home Fries.

[@donnastupka7507]

Awesome!!!🤠❤🤠

[@reneeturner9187]

This isn't supposed to be exactly like the original, it is their version. Give them a break, they did a phenomenal job. It's a beautiful cover . Why do it if it's going to be exact?? I love the original, but I actually prefer Home Free's version

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

Give them a break? From what? I wasn’t even ragging in them. If a group is going to cover a song they should at least match its energy, Rob wasn’t there 2/3 of the song. It wasn’t until the end that he gave it that hurt I wanted.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

They? no... Rob didn't even emote what he was singing until the end.

[@reneeturner9187]

@@LeonardoTorresMusic Not arguing at all 🙂. I appreciate your opinion, and everyone is entitled to that. It's just that this is "their" cover, not supposed to be exact, and I think they did a great job. I honestly prefer it because I don't care for the voiceover part in the original, although I love Boyz II Men 🙂. I don't much care for speaking parts in many songs. I don't think this version is better "because" of that, I just like it more overall.

[@dianemiller7705]

If you love percussion, you really need to hear Listen to the Music Adam Rupp is insanely good

[@ginnyedmister3717]

I’ve listened to dozens of reactions to this song. You’re the first one to not love it.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

I loved it, I have a 5 point system and I rated the song 33 points, because I loved the song. I had some minor critiques and everyone is losing their minds. After all of the comments I received I went to other reactors channels to see what they said about the song. I am sorry to say this but many of them are playing on your loyalty to the band to keep you on their channel. They hype their reactions up with fake exclamations and make the weirdest comments on the music that don't need to be commented on to get on your good side. I have never done that on this channel. I have always been honest. The truth is I loved this version of this song, and I love Home Free despite the fact that I am not an acapella fan, which I pointed out at the beginning of my Home Free journey. I promise you, not once did I mention that I didn't like this version.

[@dianemiller7705]

You should check out their quarantine videos. The world was shut down but these guys somehow they found a way to be “together” Start with Sea Shanty Medley. It’s good

[@pamdimitrio4972]

I just suggested that

[@charleneclaassen]

Lol 'my humble yet correct opinion'.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

You got that, that was a joke right? lol

[@vickiadkins9844]

It's their version

[@Tamara-sr6rw]

Perhaps understanding the acapella formula, explained beautifully by Shawn Stockman if you can find that clip, it would help your assessment of acapella music. It's not supposed to follow the same formula as traditional music in their respective genres. It's comparing apples to oranges. In acapella, you're NOT SUPPOSED to put all of the power in the beginning. To sing it as you suggested it would just become a bunch of chaotic noise with some tight harmonies in the background. When people overdo it with emotions it's as much as a turnoff as if there were no emotions (and that's with any genre, acapella or not.)

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

I didn’t suggest more power, I suggested expression of the proper emotion.

[@Tamara-sr6rw]

@@LeonardoTorresMusic in that emotion is powerful, not using power vocals ☺️

[@rowaineboyd1536]

There's a fine line between doing a cover of a song and copying the song. HF doesn't copy - their covers are always an homage to the original while putting a distinct Home Free spin on it. Since Sean (of B2M) wrote the arrangement and absolutely adores our boys, I'll cut them some slack for 'missing' the parts that everyone recognizes from the original. Rob knocked it out of the park, especially the second half. Glad you're being honest, and honestly enjoying most of what you're hearing :)

[@sandychisholm1297]

There is a Drum solo 2015 is 🤯 there are others of Adam Rupp .Also they have so many songs covers and Oiginal s Listen to the Music is awesome . Funny ones all about that Bass ,Butts remix are a few Ty for your reaction

[@pamdimitrio4972]

Great suggestions! 2015 version he was actually not well and is not happy with that performance. After all these years of perfecting his vocal percussion the newer versions are amazing also. I did have the honor of seeing him do his solo live at the Strawberry Festival in Florida. As one reactor has said he is from Harry Potter LOL!

[@changlyn100]

Rob is a classically trained Opera singer.

[@pamelagoodman7559]

It is a cover so there will surely be changes from the original?

[@shercahn]

I enjoyed your feedback. I think it's interesting the different takeaways people will have. Me personally, I understand why they didn't do the letter (trying to update the song) but I wish Tim would have done more bass at that point or not done it at all. But otherwise, yes, I love the song and I could see your appreciation of it too. Thank you!

[@nancynelson9860]

I think they did a great job with the help of Shaun from Boyz to Men. If it was good enough for Shaun I have no complaints. I know it's all personal opinion and I don't think any Home Fry is giving up on Home Free because of one person's opinion. He is entitled to express him opinion. Rob did a fantastic job. This vocal group surpasses all of the acapella groups.

[@jan10e5]

Great reaction! Apreciate your honest opinion... I love Home Free! But sometimes and I have to say it is often with Rob that I think it lacks a bit of emotion... When Austen sinds (and I think Chance has it too) I immidiately feel something... like they mean what they're singing... 'Love me like that' is a song I recommend listening to. I also love 'Diamond Dreams' and you should check out 'Workin' for a living'.

[@charleneclaassen]

I also love this version and how Rob sings it, but I can hear Rob performing it the way you are describing it. Fans need to accept that people will need different expressions in different parts of songs, because in the end music speaks to our ears AND emotions. HF made their choice, but even live HF performs their recorded songs differently as the inspiration (and practicality) strikes them. I find your reaction very constructive. Your critique comes from a world of music experiences different to our own. I was bummed you didn't love the whole thing, but I get where you're coming from. I love all HF's songs post Austin Brown joining the group. There is one song where I had a similar reaction to what you had here. Kenny Rogers passed away during lockdown and HF put together one of their brilliant lockdown videos as a tribute to Kenny. They performed my favourite 'Coward Of The County'. Chance started and then Tim continued. I felt that Chance should have sung the whole song, because for me Tim didn't have enough grit in his voice. I liked the song, but always that little 'what if'. I adore HF, but even I will call Austin out when he goes off key during their live shows. We all know that Austin is a brilliant performer and singer, but sometimes he isn't able to hear himself live or loses concentration (I don't know). You can tell that he is aware of it potentially happening and the stress shows before they start a song. It endears him to me even more. It takes guts and hard work to perform live at this level and risk a slip anyway. It's that human quality that makes HF so special. So don't worry, your reaction was valid and very well presented. I already can't wait for your next HF reaction.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

Thank you! I feel the same way about my favorite bands, I love their music and love their sound but when I hear them live and hear the lead singer struggle to hit a note or they sing flat, I am the first to say, "He really blew it!" I'm a musician myself, my great grandfather played, my grandfather played, my mother played and I play, I've taught guitar to many kids, I've coached and co-directed plays at a music academy... I know what I'm talking about. In retrospect, I admit, I could have conveyed my message differently to avoid confusion, but I think I was fair in my approach. So, thank you for pointing out what you did. Having said all of that, I started this HF journey because someone suggested it and I pointed out that I am not a fan of a cappella groups because of their theatrical, "Glee Club" approach to music. After listening to them, I admitted that there might be something to this group that I am missing out on, so I continued my journey. I admitted that I like THIS group, and I will continue to be honest about their performances. I will be respectful, and honest. They all sound great and they have great balance in their range. BTW, I got the same reaction from Alley Sherlock's fans when I critiqued her cover of Radiohead's "Creep". I was not a fan, but her fans called me all kinds of names because I wasn't into her like they were.

[@charleneclaassen]

@@LeonardoTorresMusic I'm really glad you found HF. Usually HF fans are really respectful to reactors. I call fans spewing like this 'knee-jerk fans'. They don't listen properly and then they type before they think. If a reactor constantly disagrees with your experience of an artist don't be mean. Debate. Or just unsubscribe. I unsubscribed from an channel yesterday because he doesn't like country and most of HF's songs are not going to speak to him. Good luck with the fans and see you on the next one.

[@badm0t0rf1nger]

"In my humble yet accurate opinion" o_O What an a$$hole line. LOL I reckon this may be a case of someone being attached to an original a tad too much to be objective about the cover. Rob gives this a pleasing arc, where he starts off light & nimble, & gospels it up toward the end. Great job in my book. Rob & Austin here are both *top-tier* tenors. This is a great cover. Shawn Stockman respects HF & helped with this arrangement, so I'm guessing they're happy with that endorsement, since it actually means something.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

You’re new to my channel and don’t know my sense of humor. It was a joke. I said it was a great cover and my only critique was not that it was light, but that it didn’t have the expression, the juice, the feeling. This song is a classic, we’re not talking about Hanson’s MBop… it’s Boyz 2 Men. I wasn’t being disrespectful to HF, they’re the only a cappella group that I like.

[@shemac1482]

I personally like that Rob doesn't start off 0-60 right out of the gate. For me, this song crescendos and climaxes very well. I like that it builds. I do personally think that some of your critiques are a little too based on your love of the original or your own views of what music is supposed to be. For me, personally, I view technical expertise as a form of emotion in and of itself. To have technical expertise shows a deep respect for your craft and emits an emotion in and of itself. If I'm being honest, the examples of when you were singing, I actually preferred the examples you gave of what you believed was not preferable. Rob has a naturally brighter quality to his voice, so he won't sound like he's putting as much diaphragm behind it without more push, and that can come off as forced and unnatural if it's not a climactic part of the song. I don't think your critiques were harsh. They just weren't objective but were presented as such. I'm glad you liked it, though.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

I get what you’re saying, thank you for saying it respectfully. I want to clarify something, I didn’t want him to go from 0-60 right out of the gate, I wanted the appropriate amount of emotion that the lyrics require. I was comparing a few things between the old song and this one just for the sake of comparing, I didn’t mean to come across like I wanted it to be exact copy. I respectfully disagree about the technical expertise being a form of emotion. Singers who are focused on the technique have to pull the emotion out, where an emotional person uses the emotion to push the voice out. It’s subtle but there’s a huge difference and you can tell where the attention is.

[@sjenny5891]

The critique. Rob definitely warmed up to the emotions as the song progressed. I agree. It was spot on technically, but I didn't initially feel the emotion either. You said it in the other video every person views things in their own way. This is your personal opinion. How do you truly get to know someone if you tell them that doesn't matter?

[@sherryarflin726]

Better than B2M…….

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

Tripping!!! No way!

[@sherryarflin726]

Torres, YES WAY ! Hey I like B2M’s recording just like everyone else, still love it….just love this version more.

[@sherryarflin726]

Torres, YES WAY ! Hey I like B2M’s recording just like everyone else, still love it….just love this version more.

[@sherryarflin726]

Torres, YES WAY ! Hey I like B2M’s recording just like everyone else, still love it….just love this version more.

[@sherryarflin726]

Torres, YES WAY ! Hey I like B2M’s recording just like everyone else, still love it….just love this version more.

[@freckles7184]

It’s not suppose to be exactly like the original. It’s a cover and I think it’s better.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

Thank you for your opinion

[@Loulizabeth]

While I'm definitely a fan of Home Free. I also totally get what you're saying about the emotion and the story and the message of a song. I hadn't really thought about that part of it for their song before. But I can see that while it's all sung very well a bit more evidence of the emotions of heartbreak at the start would have made it even better. There are definitely other songs of theirs that are better for this element of converting emotions. Although as you say yourself there's a lot more of that that comes out at the end.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

Thank you! I know I can’t be the only one who hears it.

[@Loulizabeth]

@@LeonardoTorresMusic As much as I love many singers and groups, the best ones are always open to constructive criticism that will further improve their performance. That's what keeps them improving and growing as artists. I know you don't expect everyone to agree with you, but I'm sorry that you have to deal with those who can't be nice about it. It's amazing the amount of difference it makes when you believe someone means what they're singing or saying. It's probably the thing that frustrated me most about some singers when they don't. Mostly when I've heard some singers in the main talent shows in America and the UK. With happy songs it's not so obvious, though sometimes even with those I can feel like telling me the singer to actually tell their face they're happy. But definitely with songs of heartbreak, longing, confusion or even anger and those kind of emotions you lose a lot when you don't believe they understand our have experienced what they're singing about. I think a good example of this is a young version of Tom Jones a Welsh singer, he's quite famous but not everyone has heard of him, singing "(It looks like) I'm never going to fall in love again". The video is black and white, but it's live and the emotion is real. Up to you if you want to react to it on video or just for yourself.

[@LynnHPalmertree]

Leornardo, I watched the original. There is definitely hurt and passion in the Boyz II Men’s original. Yeah, though Home Free kind of got it more toward the end, Boyz had it all the way through.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

That was my only critique, other than that, I loved it

[@whyme7996]

@@LeonardoTorresMusic I always found the original a bit adolescent in it emotionalism. I find this version a bit more stoic.

[@cheryljohnson733]

I liked the original version but was never in love with it. I do love the Home Free version and a true cover doesn't try to copy the original. They add their different spin on it and probably improve on the original. Either way, it's an artistic interpretation. It's particularly hard to do a riff upwards which Rob does. Doesn't the original have instrumentation? This is a pretty awesome version and these guys do an amazing job on this song.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

I pointed out everything you just mentioned in my critique, I don’t want them to copy the original, I want them to preserve the spirit of the song and not sacrifice the storytelling for technique. I loved this cover and it was all positive.

[@kmwwrench]

I understand what you said about wanting more emotion early on. But here's a different theory. If you put all the emotion at the beginning, you don't have anywhere to take the song. I see it sort of like when you start a "discussion" with your significant other about a sensitive topic. You might start out very low key and logical, but things seem to escalate and by the end logic and "low key" have flown out the window. Just another view. Room for lots of views out here in the world. No right or wrong. Just different.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

I understand, that's a valid theory. That can't be compared to this and this is why. This is story telling. I am not asking that Rob be as loud and expressive as he was at the end. The emotion Rob expressed didn't sell the story he as singing. That's all. I'm not calling him a bad singer, I'm not bashing him for it. Every artist has room for improvement, even Boyz II Men. I'm not asking for a Christina Aguilera intro, Rob was at a 7.5 on the expression notch... when I know he could have given a 9 or 10. That's all. Check out minute 15:51 where I address this point.

[@carolburnett190]

I’ve never heard the original so, for me, this is an awesome rendition of a song. I understand that you are critiquing based off of your experience with the song. IMHO, if Rob had brought in the growls and the angst at the beginning of the song, it would have had nowhere to go. I would ask that you listen to any cover by any artist as a new song instead of insisting that it must be just like the original. By your standards expressed here, you must absolutely hate Disturbed’s version of Sound of Silence.

[@barrywood7322]

It’s a cover not a copy, it would be a sad world if all covers sounded the same as the original.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

Can you time stamp where I said I wanted it to be a copy?

[@barrywood7322]

@@LeonardoTorresMusic I can’t time stamp it with you saying it’s a copy, it’s my interpretation of your reaction as i said covers should sound different a lot people don’t like covers.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

@@barrywood7322 I never said I wanted a copy. I wanted the emotional spirit of the song to be preserved and I made some comparisons about the differences, but I never bashed them for not copying the original.

[@thage7729]

I would like to direct your attention to another group: Voiceplay and their cover of Metallica’s ”Nothing Else Matters”

[@sallymcmurray949]

I have loved hearing an amazing group of young men since they started. I think what's missing is the music doesn't sound full and they do not sound as passionate as usual

[@nenabanda9766]

Leonardo it would be amazing to get your take on: Gratitude by Brandon Lake 🙏❤️

[@lberry750]

You're as entitled to your opinions as much as anyone else...no matter how wrong they are 😃

[@pikachustar8260]

Endless Alleluia by Cory Asbury

[@golfbuddy45]

First of all I am not a fanatic HOME FREE fan, no one is perfect. However, I absolutely and totally disagree with your comments expecting this group to show the Hurt and Emotions in the manner that you feel is required to perform this song. To want them to feel the hurt and emotion of the original song would have HOME FREE trying to imitate the BOYZ II MEN group. Home Free NEVER copies or duplicates the original song and in that respect you are wrong with your many criticisms of this performance. You obviously did not know that BOYZ II MEN was involved in this production. If I had a famous song and I was involved in the production I would not want the group to COPY my song so you need to change your approach to your reactions . . . IN MY OPINION. . . . 🙂

[@brettmajeske3525]

The difference here is that these are grown men singing as grown men not young men. I think expecting these men to have identical emotional responses to the story in the song is unrealistic. Also, much of what I think you are missing emotionally comes from the instrumentation that underlays the original version. Your jokes aren't landing as jokes. At all. Please, before you do another Home Free reaction learn their names. If you truly do appreciate their music, then show them the respect of knowing of whom you are speaking about. Check your Archie count...when I added it up it was 35. Brett's wife

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

Okay, that’s your opinion and it’s fine. Thank you

[@cilo6962]

U should react to Gratitude by Brandon lake

[@jkr2105]

IT WAS A C0VER, NOT A COPY PASTE. LOL

[@Skyruff-the_original]

I completely understand your take on this song. I disagree only slightly as I found the original by B2M slightly over emotional to start with leaving them not as much room to escalate at the climax. Thus I like this version slightly better. Just my opinion of course. Home Free’s remake of the Gambler is a better example of what you are talking about. The boys completely out sing Kenny Rogers technically but emotionally completely miss turning a country balled into a pop song. On the other side they took Crosby Stills and Nash’s song Helplessly Hoping and turning it into a masterpiece.

[@markwills6452]

I think you are mostly right. My only thing I will say is they were looking build up.

[@jacylinear4048]

So you want them to sound just like Boys2 Men??? Then why do a cover???????? Should they have mimicked the original?????

[@jodip699]

Havent you said that they make it their own? Why would you trash talk that its not exactly like the original. They do things their own way, not trying tk be copycats. That was unnecessary. Bs, the emotions, they have enough without adding gyrt to it!

[@gametime2473]

I get what you are saying but I disagree. You can't come out the gate with full emotion or else the song has nowhere to build to. I love the original but like this one a bit more. It comes down to a matter of preference but saying no one can do it seems like a foolish statement. There is always someone better than you eventually, it's the nature of the world.

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

I respect your objection and you can disagree… however, You didn’t get what I was saying. I didn’t ask for Full Emotion… I asked for the correct amount of emotion that helps us feel that what Rob was singing is true. I think you’re too close to HF to see what I am saying and your fanaticism clouds your judgment. It’s like Paul Rudd fans saying that the 2021 ghostbusters film was better than the original. I mean, it was good, and engaging and I loved it… but it’s not better than the original.

[@rebeccafrost1485]

If you want another great Acapella group, you should check out Voiceplay.

[@whyme7996]

I don't think that he would enjoy the overly done dramatics and note drops for no other reason than to show off. I like voiceplay but I have to be in the right mood for them.

[@sjenny5891]

They do like to show off their talent. I feel like they have settled more as Geoff has developed his bass talent. It's like the more confident he is becoming, the less he is dropping the unnecessary low notes that didn't really fit at times.

[@ronfinn9169]

It's a cover,, dud.