Cam - Mayday (Home Free Cover) Vocal Coach Reacts & Deconstructs

[@louf1025]

Tim didn’t sing any of the bass on this. That was all Chance holding down the bass part. If you listen close, you can hear Tim singing the 3rd tenor line/baritone throughout.

[@wendischambach6181]

I've heard that Tim has about a 5 octave range (as does Geoff Castallucci from VoicePlay). If I had doubts about that, this song pretty much eradicates them.

[@jamcam9]

He actually jumps up to 2nd tenor in a few spots with Rob doing baritone.

[@louf1025]

@Wendi you’re correct. You can hear Tim sing down to E1 in “Folsom Prison Blues” and up to B4 area in this one and in their Christmas song “Snow Globe”. Then of course Geoff sings about 4 1/2 octaves in the final 10 seconds of “Oogie Boogie Song”. They’re both amazingly talented as well as being friends who collaborate with each other (see Voiceplay’s “Just Sing”.

[@wendischambach6181]

@@louf1025 LOL I love that finale in Oogie Boogie. It's the best showcase of range I've seen yet.

[@louf1025]

@Wendi - Geoff has some great solo stuff too: “Headless Horseman”, “High and Dry”, “Blackbird”. All show off his range. Plus, he just dropped “Sixteen Tons” this week. Can’t decide who I like more - Geoff or Tim.

[@ChrisHaar]

Their new cover of American Pie with Don McLean is another amazing one

[@lisamcbride8921]

There is not a dud in their catalog! Awesome!

[@leftalone4264]

Home Free is a trip. No matter when you think you've seen it all, you havent. From goofy hilarious to tear-jerking songs. My favorite group because I never know what to expect, outside of greatness.

[@ad9aggie]

Chance had the bass line in this song. He takes over whenever Tim has the lead. You can really see it in American Pie. Great reaction and deconstruction!

[@Smilodon1985]

Gig 'em! (Class of '85 here)

[@ad9aggie]

@@Smilodon1985 Class of '89! Whoop!

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@ad9aggie Class of '89 here too.

[@dustybrooks8216]

Tim did a bunch of collabs with Peter Hollens. They are all great, but Greensleeves is my favorite because he really sings out in both ends of his range and just flips between them like it is nothing.

[@patmcintosh6784]

Unless I am mistaken, Hollens indicated that they did that song in only one take.

[@chanman819]

Another vote for Greensleeves! It was actually the song that led me to finding Home Free when looking for more of Tim's work

[@Husitka]

@@patmcintosh6784: The video was in one take. Definitely not the audio. :)

[@barrywood7322]

You have to react to Home Free cover of “American Pie” feat Don McClean its the full version to celebrate its 50th Anniversary

[@kennethbryson7751]

Love to here your feedback, Tim Foust now has some solo music where he does all the parts on 50’s music on his web site. God bless you! Low bass singer Kenneth

[@suecurtsinger60]

Aren’t they great! The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. I can’t get enough of their harmony. Helplessly Hoping, In the Blood, and How Great Thou Art are favorites of mine. Well worth your time. Thanks for your intelligent evaluations of what you have heard from Home Free.

[@christinaalgate4899]

Can't wait . There's a surprise in the song.

[@2wheels298]

Tim does have some of his own songs out, like " Can't Help Falling In Love " and Austin also has his own music on u tube. Austins " Unchained Melody " has 2,100,000 views

[@lesleypalmer4295]

You might like Home Free’s cover of Boyz II Men’s “The End of the Road”. Rob takes the lead, trading off with Austin. Very soulful!

[@softshoes]

The Home Free Effect: Liking their version over the originals. I'm not sure I can name offhand any song they cut that I like the original over. As for Tim try Snow Globe. He will amaze you even more. Tim and Chance pass the bass back and forth on that one. The whole new Christmas album is fantastic.

[@bethcoussou]

Tim also sings in the 1st tenor range in Snow Globe!

[@Amanda-uc5jq]

The only one I prefer the original of is The Gambler

[@dennisarmstrong4720]

you need to react to these guys singing hopelessly hoping

[@hellefur6631]

Tim has his own solo album "The best that I could do". It has his own songs, maby also some covers. And there is also (as mentioned), his cover of "Can't help falling in love", and "Edge of glory" on YT.

[@robertpickren4000]

Hello Christi, I love your reactions and analysis of the many artists you present. Thank you. You earned my subscription a long time ago. I especially appreciate the vocal talent of Home Free and your reactions to their songs. Now that you have done "Mayday" plus a number of other excellent Home Free videos, I respectfully suggest that you consider their cover of Crosby, Stills, and Nash's "Helplessly Hoping" for your Home Free short-list. I know others have suggested it as well, but In my opinion, it demonstrates their vocal talents in it's purest form. No fancy video editing, no spectacular percussion effects, just pure vocal artistry. I anxiously await your reaction to this beautiful creation. Take care.

[@robertpickren4000]

Hello Christi, I just realized that when I "edited" my original post several days ago to fix a simple typo, it canceled the "pinned" status you had assigned to my original post. I'm sure you pinned the post for a reason and I'm sorry I messed that up. Hopefully, you can restore if you wish. Thanks

[@jackmandu]

A great song showing Chance’s vocals is I Can’t Outrun You where he takes the lead for the whole song.

[@pamelalaing5343]

Tim's "solo" work (where he sings all the harmonies) of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow/Stay" IMO reveals his range the most. It's a wonderful way to learn what he's capable of singing.

[@cjdonald1983]

This was so much fun to watch!!

[@TheVoiceLoveCo]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 💖

[@davorinjurisic6549]

Home Free, excellent 👍 !!

[@tdb2012]

Always love to watch your reactions. Home Free just dropped a cover of Don Mclean's song American Pie featuring Don Mclean two days ago. Would love to see your reaction to it. It is the long version so be prepared for a 9+ minute music video.

[@oldguydoesstuff120]

Someone else may have already commented this. Adam Chance was in a different acapella group before joining Home Free. He was their bass. And as you now can see, he's more than up to that task. Any time you hear two basses with Home Free, you really are hearing two basses. No double tracking necessary.

[@belinda9696]

Chance does some great bass also, he often does the background bass to make things sound fuller and also backs Tim on bass when he does his high vocals, but Chance has a very smooth voice and can sing a very good lead also and good has vocal range.

[@edwinjdunn7224]

What a glorious job you do in reacting to this song, especially during the second portion of your production. I love that you basically go through an organic reaction to the song with us, highlighting surprises, then you choose specific examples to which you apply your instructive vocal coaching expertise. What a unique approach among the many KZbin reactions I have enjoyed. Thanks so much for what you do!

[@Aprlmoore]

[@matthewireland1125]

Chance was the bass for his previous group Streetcorner Symphony. He also has an amazing range which you will discover as you go further dow the rabbit hole. Curiouser and curiouser.

[@amylynn5141]

I love how Chance covers the bass while Tim sings during the bridge! Chance is bass/baritone. Love love love them. They sound like this in person as well. So awesome

[@perryaskins8250]

This is a typical reaction to this version...loved it! If you want a base overload try "Hillbilly Bone". Thank you!

[@lioninwinter9316]

Their cover of "Blue Ain't Your Color" is fun, and Chance has a feature part.

[@robertbrown8004]

Music keeps the memories alive. You are a beautiful person, enjoy.

[@pierreneron9903]

Looking at you listening to them make also my day! Your body language is so refreshing when you react to these ingenious geniuses! Voilà !

[@michaelriley8101]

Enjoyed your reaction. Thanks!

[@tonyadamski7877]

Since the addition of super bass ADAM CHANCE (who’s range is almost as varied as Tim’s) Tim can show off his full range

[@sherryarflin726]

Helplessly Hoping...

[@chrisabel1833]

Adam Chance "Chance" sang bass for Street Corner Symphony. He joined HF to fill Chris Rupp's role (gulp! replace an original member?) as the baritone. One of his requests was to be allowed to sing bass on occasion. That skill allows Tim to do what he does here. Home Fries get a treat.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

I too love this song, and yes Home Free made it better, apologies to Cam. And Chance can do a really good base so it allows Tim to use his higher voice in some songs....he makes the group so much more versatile

[@stanrock2225]

Killed it. Smooth as a butter biscuit. Snow Globe is another shocker

[@helgatornkvizt5412]

Thank you so much for reacting to this ❤. I would love to hear you react to Geoff Castelucci with Blackbird.

[@isaiahbangura4421]

They met Cam during the CMA's on the red carpet. She actually liked their cover. Tim has a 5 1/2 octave range.

[@auldersaige6934]

And you will absolutely LOVE their take on Helplessly Hoping. Such beautiful harmonies in that song! Welcome to the Home Free Rabbit Hole!

[@cheridampier2524]

Your face while watching this is like a mirror to my own the first time! Crazy talented men! BTW love your hair!

[@randylamb3296]

I have so enjoyed your site and your analysis and keeping the flow of home free's mayday. Simply The best 👌

[@tommyward7471]

Now you need to do there cover of American Pie

[@karenlincoln4057]

They are so versatile! I just love this group!! If you get the chance to see them in person you won’t regret. I have seen them once and have front row seats in November at a concert. I am 72 and a great grandma and they just make me smile! Being a vocalist myself, I so enjoy their musicianship and the arrangements are stunning!

[@donnamcnutt8740]

Tim’s solo album is “The Best that I Could Do”; it’s amazing 🤩. Thanks please react to more Home Free; Austin Brown; and Tim (solos and or with him featured w/Chris’s Rupp; w/Peter Hollens and or The Hound + The Fox 😉

[@CechKris]

Please, react to Tim´s version "Can´t help falling in love". He also plays piano on his own in this song. It is really beautiful.

[@mikepope9503]

Chance was the bass singer for another group before he replaced Chris Rupp and joined Home free. Chris has a good voice (sitting in the tenor-baritone range) but, while I enjoy his singing, I personally feel that Chance gives HF more versatility, not least because he can very ably cover the bass line if Tim heads for the rafters. That said, Tim and Chris recently collaborated on “Long Black Train”, which is worth a look - they recorded it as an overdubbed a capella duet.

[@Katie-mb8zj]

Yes, Chance was the bass for Street Corner Symphony before joining HF. SCS placed second on the Sing-off the season before PTX.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

Tim is definitely the most versatile voice in HF, but Chance isn't far behind. Chris Rupp is a fantastic singer, but, yeah, Chance is a little better, in my opinion.

[@tarjaikola]

The section before and after the bridge is my favourite part. Before - so many layers! Then the beatboxer Adam Rupp killing it! After - my favourite voice Adam Chance going doooown! Adam Chance keeps pretty quiet of his talents and lets Tim have the limelight, but his range is very impressive as well. He actually sings the bass here through the whole song. Looking forward to more Home Free reactions!

[@siegfriedherrmann6212]

wonderful reaction as per usual! Thank you for it! i heartily concur with your thoughts about it! Keep these wonderful reaction vids coming! and as usual....u possess true beauty to boot lol!! Take care and God Bless!!!

[@baybreeze82]

Tim's vocals at the end of the song harmonize ABOVE Rob! Gives me chills every time.

[@kitsmcgee5463]

No bass from Tim. All Chance!! He's a beast

[@unity1016]

Of course I habe to jump in woth some of my favorites: Everybody Walkin This Land, Helplessly Hoping, My Church, In the Blood, Hillbilly Bones, Butts Remix. . . and on and on. Thank you for appreciating this very special group that I love!

[@critterwatcher8009]

didn't read all the comments, but Tim has a solo of "can't help falling in love" where it's his voice and (I believe) him playing the piano. It's very nice.

[@davorinjurisic6549]

Guys are good to the point of pain.

[@jamesone6098]

Also listen to their latest When a Man Loves a Woman.

[@dukewalker9144]

Their 5-part harmony of their CSN cover Helplessly Hoping...magic

[@DeAnne1233]

That was a Great React video (breakdown, chat and pauses). I reacted to Home Free much like you did, with movement (couldn’t help it). They have a way of lighting up your brain and emotions with pure amazement and joy. I stayed engaged during the vid because you were engaged in everything about HF’s music. It didn’t feel like someone doing a react video just because they were told to by their followers. Yours felt like you wanted to and that makes a difference to the audience who made the suggestion. Just wanted to let you know… well done and thank you.

[@joanwharff6483]

Yes, AMERICAN PIE Is awesome, you Will love it!!! They did an amazing job with Don McLean, ye, the Original singer/song writer of it ! He’s 75, he’s Still got it !!! It’s the 50th anniversary of it !!!

[@gshsjsnindjddhdidnj3193]

Ciao ti seguo sempre, sei bravissima davvero ❤

[@johnmoody8887]

Adam Chance was the bass for Street Corner Symphony prior to joining Home Free. Check out Helplessly Hoping, truly angelic harmonies.

[@peggygross7409]

This shows we should expect the unexpected. Love your breakdown.

[@TheZacheryMantis]

Love your reactions.. Also! You have a beautiful smile.

[@Triton_Secure]

something I've never heard anyone comment on is the amazingly clear diction we hear from all of the members.

[@lorrieriddle2211]

Tim's range is 6 octaves. He can hit & sustain falsetto down to a E1b. He has worked with Geoff Castellucci (4-5 octave range) and Avi Kaplan (also a 4-5 octave range) to help them learn to sustain the low growls without hurting their voices. Geoff now does videos on YT to help others do the same. Chance is a bass from another group, but he normally is comfortable in baritone range. In this song Chance did the bass levels & Tim stayed in the tenor range to fill it out with Rob. They wanted to showcase their versatility.

[@sharonmortimer3843]

Tim has a five octave range. Yes he has other music out from when he was doing solo work. Great informative reaction.

[@51623allissa]

Another amazing one is Brother Some Girls Do Wake Me Up Good ol'Country Harmony And.... The Gambler!!! Needless to say I'm OBSESSED!!!

[@nanu_i]

Tim has covers with Peter Hollens and one of my favourite witg Hound & the Fox (We three kings) and he has a solo album in Spotify

[@jamesallen2045]

Thank you for the reaction, your enjoyment made it great fun. There is a video of Tim's vocal range, with dozens of clips showing what he can do. Not the same as a solo, but interesting none the less. Thanks again

[@davidslatton7125]

Just OUTSTANDING!

[@olabergvall3154]

I recommend an older one by HF: Do you hear what I hear?

[@missygarwood]

As a Patron of Tim’s, I have been blessed to hear current original solo work as well as solo covers of groups like The Beach Boys. Yes, Super Bass Tim Foust can cover The Beach Boys and do it incredibly well. The man is unbelievably talented!

[@BSGNative]

I've heard it too. Amazing!

[@toodlescae]

Tim has 5+ octave range that he's working on expanding more. Chance is working on expanding his 4-5 octave range as well. I think you would really appreciate their new collab/cover of American Pie with Don McLean.

[@tonepoem4438]

I got that sunshine in my pocket, it’s something magical “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” Home Free Cover request.

[@ferdinandosth6149]

Wow, you are so wonderful! I don't have seen you before.

[@toodlescae]

You should also listen to Tim's duet work with Peter Hollens. Their version of Sounds of Silence is great. So close to Simon & Garfunkel original but more dynamic.

[@Mrc689]

Tim Foust - Will you still love me tomorrow /stay is absolutely amazing and shows off his range

[@JimmyOlsson]

Home Free are just P H E N O M E N AL ! And yes! This rendition of Mayday is a perfect example of that! Their harmonies and arrangements are out of this world! They are by far my favourite music group! And let's not forget the "sixth member" of the group, producer Darren Rust, (a fantastic singer in his own right) who's such an expert at the mixerboard!

[@donnam5891]

This gives me chills. Tim's high notes, Chance's low low notes, Adam's awesome sounds together with Rob who's sooo smooth and well Austin... I'm going to bed with his Mayday Mayday in my head and waking up the same. I love your reaction, I'm not a singer and I just know instinctively that to me this sounds great. You tell me why & after listening to lots of voice coach reactions I am beginning to hear much more in the songs. Thank you. Love it.

[@atastymorsel7643]

Many don't know that Chance was the bass in his previous band (and a good one too!) He's really underrated, I think, partly because he's the newest member!

[@pattywilson1534]

Wonderful reaction! Helplessly Hoping and How Great Thou Art have beautiful harmonies and the beatboxer sings in both. Also, Austin Brown, the high tenor, has a few individual songs out on his KZbin channel, some he wrote and some are covers. His latest release was Unchained Melody sung like you’ve never heard, and it went viral! It is the best version I’ve ever heard! Thank you for your reaction, new sub.

[@johnchestnut5340]

There are many VERY talented groups out there. But Home Free has won a niche for itself. You should check out some of their fun work. "All About That Bass", "Butts Remix", and the live "9 to 5". They can all beat box. They can blend and arrange. They can be serious. And they can have fun. They are truly entertainers as much as they are artists. Enjoy and thank you.

[@frankwrege5043]

Observers have stated Tim has a range from C1(A0 if you include "growls") up to A5 so a full 5 octaves.

[@paulkarch3318]

On the channel David Anderson Music the video Can't Help Falling in Love - Tim Foust has a wonderful solo rendition with just piano accompaniment.

[@1RFB308shooter]

I believe there is an overlooked component in all of the Home Free videos > Immaculate editing. It may not be the best example I can suggest, but it is the most obvious one... Please check out "Meet in the Middle".

[@davegallant987]

Christi, You are by far the best reactor on the Tube! I've been a musician for 50 years and I love your passion for the music you react to. I have shed a tear or ten over Dirty Loops songs (Nessun Dorma, American Pie (a lot of tears) and a lot of your reactions. (Mary Did you Know really got me.) (have you done that song?) If want to hear Tim's real range, check out his cover of Will You still love Me Tomorrow. He's an Alien you know. Thanks for your great work!

[@larrywright4539]

Before joining Home Free, Chance was the bass in another a cappella group called Street Corner Symphony. He has a 4 octave range, and his addition to the group has really opened things up for them. He and Tim can switch off on bass, letting Tim sing more in his upper register. Great reaction!

[@garywinters4636]

The "Boyz" always bring a smile to my face. Your reaction was priceless. Thank you for reacting to Home Free. ;-)

[@thomaswinrow7656]

Austin also does a great job in their new release of "When A Man Loves A Woman". The original artist who sang this is from way back and his name was Percy Sledge. A classic! Tim and Peter Hollens have combined to do "Misty Mountains", " Bridge Over Troubled Waters" and "Sounds of Silence" all done so well as Peter's production is first class and he has his own Patreon channel. Peter and Home Free did a great collaboration with 350 Home Free Patreon followers as the chorus background that was just awesome! How about that production nightmare! Love your reactions and breakdowns!

[@cathymcbride7132]

I know it’s way past Christmas but for your own pleasure you should watch Do You Hear What I Hear and the more recent Snow Globe to get a little more of a Tim fix. Epic as well.

[@corawilhelm4968]

Tim Foust did a solo album Pieces of Me. It is just him, singing all parts. It is truly amazing

[@richardhundley4371]

Check out "My Maria" with Tim and Austin. Tim sings in his tenor voice.

[@alanward9660]

Great reaction to a fantastic version of this song. It’s one of my favorite Home Free ones. Keep up the acapella reactions and please do some Voiceplay as well.

[@terrarianpowellhouse3433]

He does do a cover of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” It’s a great song

[@3870TheDad]

Tim sang Tenor/Baritone the whole song, Adam Chance sang bass throughout the song. Yes, they did sing it in the same key as Cam did in her cut of the Album (former music major, with a high relative pitch ear). As far as music that Tim Foust has recorded, there is a small sampling here on KZbin.

[@bennyboman6570]

Thank you for your reactions! Love them! And I am a Home frie to. I know you like Adam Rupps beatboxing. Look for a live preformance of HF and their 9 to 5 + beatboxing breakdown. You will be in for a treat.

[@brettcearlock1934]

Tims range is shown in their 3rd performance of the Sing Off, where they do Ring of Fire

[@annehffry3284]

A recent one featuring Tim is Snow Globe, which he also co wrote. :)

[@sarahwithstars]

This was a really special one!! The way the guys share parts is so unique to Homefree, I've never known *multiple* guys in the same group working together all with such amazing ranges... And more than one bass ☺️ to make me go all knee knockingly goosey 😅🥴

[@WolfsbaneHollow]

Another display of Tim's upper range is in "Snow Globe" (a Home Free original) and again Chance takes the bass line for that one with a little quirk added by their producer Darren Rust (a dow dow sound that is fantastic). Individual work, my suggestion would be Tim's version of "Can't Help Falling in Love" that he did for his grandmother.

[@kristindunstan172]

It's great that they got Chance, who used to sing bass in another group, when Chris left. He takes the bass line whenever Tim takes the lead on a song. If you really to hear Tim's range, check out his solo Doo Wop album where he lays down ALL the tracks. There are 12 songs on it and three of them have videos on his solo channel (Tim Foust) - Come Go With Me; Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow/Stay; and In My Room.