CHRIS RUPP + HOME FREE "What Child Is This" // Audio Engineer & Wifey 🥷🏻 React

[@jackmandu]

For more Chris on lead with Home Free check out Away in A Manger, Chris’s original Moving On, or Little Bit of Everything. Moving On was Chris’s last video with the guys. He also does a solo version where plays piano as well.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks, Jack...great suggestions!! Added to our list. Very Merry Christmas, to you!! 🎄❤️🥷🏻✌🏽

[@susanhorn4325]

@@musikbyjhChance isn’t in Moving On so it’s only the five Home Free guys. Chris had previously written the song and it seemed to really fit his departure from the group. He sings lead throughout and it’s so good and so touching.

[@sarahberke7194]

Yes Chris is amazing. After Christmas you should watch Tim's farewell to Chris it will bring you to tears😢❤

[@chrismorin1318]

That is so right! I've seen it a few times and the tears roll.

[@teresacartwright5406]

@@chrismorin1318 - Chris also sings lead on the live video of "A Little Bit of Everything" from the 2014 Crazy Life tour.

[@ElizabethRoss-uj8rl]

One thing, among many, that the Rupps do really well is arrange the parts for these talented voices. This one definitely has Chris's signature, harmonies full of dissonances, bell tones, crescendos and decrescendos. It is so reminiscent of the Christmas albums HF did prior to Austin, and prior to the Sing Off. Whatever, it stands along side of "Do You Hear What I Hear" (by Adam) on my list of Home Free masterpieces. So happy that you got this one in before Christmas! Thank you!

[@nancyholter5646]

HF's "Blue" and "Red" Christmas albums are FULL of fantastic sounds. Rob's voice carries many of them, too.

[@francesburns7539]

I totally agree. Chris was underappreciated! Most of my favorites were arranged by him

[@gardenlove6356]

OMG what was that!!!! These Rupps are geniuses! Without them there would be no Home Free. Merry Christmas!

[@musikbyjh]

Very Merry Christmas, to you!! 🎄❤️🥷🏻✌🏽

[@JoanN63]

How wonderful is it that they are here with the six of them. That's what I love about Chris Rupp and Home Free, the friendship, no competition and respect for each other. So that they can always work together. Maybe that's why what Home Free does always touches me so much. Because I like the music, no matter what they sing, feels so real. The love and friendship which is so important. But as always this sounds great and beautiful! Chris Rupp and Home Free so talented men! I think Chris has a voice that can really "tell" the song. A nice voice to listen to Listen to Chris Rupp "Amazing Grace" MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🌟

[@roniboyd613]

Chris is just amazing! I hope you listen to his version of 'Amazing Grace' he sings all parts😊 Really enjoyed your reactions❤

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you, Roni! Merry Christmas🎄❤️🥷🏻✌🏽

[@roniboyd613]

@@musikbyjh Merry Christmas to you and Jillian. So enjoy watching you both❤️

[@brendasorenson6186]

Such a beautiful Christmas carol, sung to perfection! Thanks for the bonus HF reactions!

[@cynthiamiller483]

Tim is definitely playing the organ pedals in this one. Chris has a very pleasing voice and just seemed to not need to be in the limelight. He has done a couple of songs with Tim that are beautiful in song and lyrics. I love this song and I’m so glad you did it! Just got back from our Christmas Eve service a bit ago and needed to hear this one. Now I’m in search of the next one. There’s something special about carols on Christmas Eve.

[@vickiadkins9844]

Rupp bros singing together is special

[@SweetCarolineCDN]

Hi J-squared ❤ this was an epic reaction to a phenomenal video. Jeremy, you have taught me to ‘listen better’ to their artistry. Now I even notice all the nuances when listening to them in my truck. THANK YOU for the continual education into why I enjoy their sound/songs so much… and thank you and Jillian for giving us Home Fries the lovely Christmas gift of more reactions!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ #1Canadian fan

[@musikbyjh]

Wow, thank you, Sweet Caroline (da DA da...)!! Merry Christmas to our #1 Canadian fan!! ❤️🥷🏻

[@donnamoskowitz4978]

Yes, Gremlins is a Christmas movie and so is the first "Die Hard" movie! Merry Christmas from a Texas Home Fry!

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you, Donna from Texas!!! We are going to watch Die Hard tonight! Merry Christmas!!! 🥷🏻❤️

[@kmwwrench]

This is such a gorgeous arrangment. You should check out some of Chris' solo work. I suggest two of his originals, Country Reigns and Should Have Been You. Or his fun Drinkin With You. Or, for a different take that totally surprised me the first time, the West Coast Swing version of If the World Was Ending.

[@musikbyjh]

More coming VERY soon, promise!!

[@jackmandu]

So far this is the only video with all 6 singing. Chance does show up as an extra in a one or two of their earlier videos, such House Party.

[@babyfry4775]

I agree…hauntingly beautiful. Such a beautiful place and perfect for the song. I love this too. So good with all 6 of them. I know all 6 are in House Party but I don’t believe Chance sings in it. Not sure if there’s another song with all of them. Love this and I know exactly what you mean about surround sound. Perfect analogy. Good one J & J! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!😍😃

[@judydavis7993]

Pure HomeFree magic. Love those Rupp brothers.❤🥰🎄

[@marshac7738]

LOVE this arrangement--especially the bell tones and Chris' and Chance's duet. The clarity of every voice is just magnificent❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️ #HomeFree #HomeFreeDoesChristmasBest #AdamRuppSinging

[@beadwright]

Merry Christmas you two! Thanks for the extra Christmas present of another HF+ reaction. Btw HF has a great Auld Lang Syne for New Years. Chris and Tim won awards for their duet Long Black Train.

[@donnaflynn9615]

This is the only time Chris and Chance have sung together. Really a great arrangement. Great reaction!

[@lindamorrison9755]

Chris Rupp ft Tim Faust " Long Black Train " Hauntingly beautiful. Fantastic video.

[@nightthornkvala94132]

I may be missing some so this can be considered "as far as I know." I have four Home Free videos on my "Home Free 6" play list. This is the only one where all six of them are performing. White Christmas has all of them plus family and friends getting together for Christmas feast. I recognize Jenika, Olena, and Beugs. Chris is still with the group for Sam Hunt - House Party. I'm pretty sure Chance's former group Street Corner Symphony is with him as members of the wild and crazy party at what is supposed to be Austin and Olena's apartment. Chance and Jenika, Tim's wife have been friends long before knowing Tim. In the later video for It Looks Good the guys are dancing and playing pool in a bar with Rob's wife Kelsey, Tim's wife Jenika, and Austin's then girlfriend Olena. When they're around the pool table you can see Chris in a cowboy hat in the background to the right.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks so much - very helpful!!

[@angelamason9840]

Merry Christmas J & J! I really enjoy your reactions. I love Chris arrangement, his beautiful vocals and Adam’s beautiful harmonies in the first part then switching to beatboxing with Chris signature bell tone background parts, The video is my favorite of all time. To hear Chris sing lead try a little bit of everything, rockin robin (live) or away in a Manger. I will try to sponsor his version of Amazing Grace in the new year.

[@musikbyjh]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, Angela!! Thank you for the sweet comment, and for the recommendations. Always need more!! Hugs, Jillian

[@bobbywheeler4810]

Happy Holidays folks!!!...Thanks for the great reactions in 2023...

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks so much for that kind comment, Bobby! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁!

[@ronaldsinagra8825]

Whoever thought we'd see Chris and Chance singing together??!! So good together.

[@lindareynolds8430]

#HOMEFREE...#CHRISRUPP!

[@sharonmortimer3843]

I absolutely love their version of this song. If I'm not mistaken I believe Chris is the one that found the caves. I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks, Sharon, Merry Christmas!! 🎄❤️🥷🏻✌🏽

[@mikemccollough4826]

Beautiful song. Check out Tim's and Chris's "Long Black Train"

[@susanhorn4325]

Thanks Krystal for the request…I forgot how much I love this ! And thanks J and J for the beautiful bonus reaction. I might be the only one who feels like this but I think Chris’ voice actually got better as he pursued his solo music…his lower register got richer and it seemed that his voice developed more nuance and character. (It’s sort of hard to describe 🤷‍♀️)

[@Rkbmomma]

This is beautiful with a lot of bass-y goodness. Thanks for your reaction. For the last 15-20 years or so there has been a Christmas CD put out by various musical artists in the Twin Cities/Minnesota. Chris Rupp was on it this year! The Blenders (Darren Rust's group & HF's producer) also had a song on it, as usual.

[@debbiestumm511]

Chance I bet has your Star Wars sweater! ❤

[@dotwyness4110]

So glad you did this one, used to sing it at school, a few years ago🤫 im 77 so maybe more than a few 😂 ❤

[@musikbyjh]

Still a spring chicken, Dot!! Thanks for watching and the nice comment. Merry Christmas!!! 🎄❤️🥷🏻✌🏽

[@vickiadkins9844]

Merry Christmas ya'll!! Jeremy , Chance would love ur sweater!!! Thanks for more of HF!!!

[@musikbyjh]

HA HA HA!! Really?! That's awesome. Merry Christmas, Vicki!!!

[@rllangevin3841]

Merry Christmas Jeremy & Jillian! LOVE this beautiful 6-part harmony version of this wonderful carol! Such a great arrangement by Chris sung to perfection!

[@anitawright7169]

This is so very beautiful! If you want to hear Chris Rupp solo check out his version of Amazing Grace. Love your reactions! Merry Christmas!

[@kathleenwilson2708]

You need to listen to Chris Rupp with Tim on Angels Among Us it’s wonderful!

[@charleneclaassen]

Thank you for my Christmas present! I put off watching your usual HF reactions until the 24th and here you are with some more! What a treat and apppropriate song choice for the occasion. Almost Chrismas here (19:00 here when you posted). Eagerly awaiting your next HF post.

[@musikbyjh]

Aww, thank you Charlene!!! The fact that you intentionally watch us at a specific time is just so humbling. We are grateful for your support and encouragement - MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! 🎄❤️🥷🏻✌🏽

[@jeannebrown3254]

I have loved these Home Free holiday reactions from you two! Thank you for such a fun, festive time! Merry Christmas Jeremy and Jillian!

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks for the sweet comment, Jeanne!! We've had SO much fun doing these videos; it's like virtually hanging out with all you Fries, we just can't "see" you. Merry Christmas!!!! ❤️🥷🏻

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Awesome reaction yall, every time I hear this I am stunned all over again. At the end, the twinkle in Austin's eyes makes me think that he is well aware they are slaying it. Chris has some really lovely songs with his group 7th Avenue.

[@carolburnett190]

I have not seen this one before! What a gorgeous arrangement!

[@ez4u2say2100]

Thank You soooo Much, I was hoping to see you react to HF co labs during the week ❤ Such a beautiful rendition with all the guys. Merry Christmas u 2, Luv Ya Bless y'all.

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you again for the fabulous recommendations and sponsoring BOTH videos today!! Hugs! ❤️🥷🏻✌🏽

[@annforkin8368]

Awesome!

[@LynnRamsay]

This is the one and only time you get all 6 members singing together unfortunately 😞 Chris has done collaborations with Tim Long Black Train Angels Among Us

[@darlaharrelson6487]

I think I agree with ninjas 🥷 version best. You just completely threw me under the bus with your analogy. ROFL. No Jeremy I’m playing with you. Y’all have a Merry Christmas 🎄 and to your family. I hope you have love and peace and happiness. ❤

[@musikbyjh]

Tell him, Darla!! Merry Christmas ❤️🥷🎄

[@glendamcgrady1244]

Loved this arrangement!

[@bethmashburn5894]

Love your shirt!

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you, Beth!!! You are the first to mention it, you awesome human!! ✌🏽

[@karinfichtner7479]

That was my first time hearing that, too. I loved it. It will definitely be one I haul out my headphones for next time. Merry Christmas to you to lovebirds. May God bless you in the new year. Checknout Chris and Tim doing Long Black Train.

[@teresacartwright5406]

This is one of the few videos in which Chris Rupp & Adam Chance both appear (the only 2 others I can think of are "House Party" and "White Christmas"). Tim & Chris have a wonderful duet of "Long Black Train" (on Chris Rupp's channel). There's a compilation of backstage spontaneous live snippets of HF singing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnasgK2dbd2hp5Isi=GrNlUIhGgpYlGX1x that shows the sheer talent of these guys.

[@nancymccombs3775]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@musikbyjh]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, Nancy!!

[@sallycripe2697]

Merry Christmas!

[@richb313]

Imagine getting to play with 6 trained voices instead of 5 what a dilemma.

[@marymulligan3053]

Merry Christmas

[@suehall6632]

Tim and Chris do a good one called Long Black Train

[@angwatts]

I’m trying not to cheat and look at the list on Patreon, but I’m really hoping Mary Did You Know is one of the reactions videos. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@musikbyjh]

Hey Ang!! Jillian here. First, sorry I'm late on the weekly email. On my list today and will have done soon! Working scheduling "stuff" now. This comment prompted me to go back and review three months of song request orders. Did one of your requests slip through the cracks? I don't see this song order and want to make sure I didn't miss something. Thanks in advance for letting me know! And if easier, shoot me an email: [e-mail].

[@angwatts]

@@musikbyjh hey Jillian! No, sorry. I didn't mean to cause any confusion. 😀I was watching the video y'all put out earlier today and I thought Jeremy said y'all would have another out later today. I was hoping it would be that one but wasn't going to go look to see, so I would be surprised by whichever it was. All good. Merry Christmas to y'all!!

[@musikbyjh]

AHH, thanks for the quick reply!!! Sorry to say that particular song won't come out today :( I'd be happy to add to our recording list for you - consider it our treat and MERRY CHRISTMAS - it just wouldn't come out until FrYday (Dec 29th). Sound good? Merry Christmas, Ang! ❤️🥷🏻

[@angwatts]

@@musikbyjh thank you!! I think you'll both love it!! A little more of the Adams showing out.

[@lrfcowper]

There are certain songs where the background harmonies sound like a pipe organ. I hope you checked out the behind the scenes for this. It has a great example of natural harmonizers just riffing together.

[@musikbyjh]

Not yet, but definitely will. Thank you and happy holidays!!

[@lrfcowper]

@@musikbyjh You too!

[@rebeccafoust7145]

What is this? Gremlins Christmas movie? You must be another son I never met. Welcome to the family.

[@musikbyjh]

Yes!!!! 🎄✌🏽

[@troubledone123]

Gremlins is a Christmas movie ....gizmo was a Christmas gift

[@musikbyjh]

You're the best. ✌🏽

[@denise_landry]

⛄🎄🍟

[@musikbyjh]

Merry Christmas, Denise! 🎄❤️🥷🏻✌🏽

[@amyf9835]

😊

[@minneyruth]

🤟💀💀💀💀💀🤟 lol