THIS ARRANGEMENT!! Blind reaction to Home Free - Country Fried Pop Medley

[@denise_landry]

The rooster is is an easter egg of sorts. A fan gave the boys (Chris I believe - the fries will correct me if I'm wrong) a rooster as a gift so you can see the rooster in other videos as well. It's just their wacky sense of humor - and we love it. Thoroughly enjoying your reactions!! Thanks. 😆🍟🐓 Also, if you really want to hear what Austin can do then you need to hear "When a Man Loves a Woman".

[@dj_410]

Omg I love that!! I knew there must have been something I was missing!

[@lrfcowper]

The rooster pretty much disappeared after Chris left, but you can catch it on Austin's shelves in the occasional video from his house.

[@jerlynneallison6361]

You might say this medley was a 'little cock-y'! 😂😂😂😂

[@Ingrid_Haendel]

It was actually us German Fries who collected loads of chickens (over 500 of all sorts - mostly edible) to send to Chris. That was the result of some banter in 2015 between the admin of our facebook-group at that time around the question what we would have to do to get Home Free to tour in Europe.

[@denise_landry]

@@Ingrid_Haendel That's awesome Ingrid! 🤣

[@sylviasargent2727]

They have a song where its like hanging out with them in a bar..... Between A Rock and a Heartache

[@sandraweimer8287]

And don't forget Dive Bar Saints (although maybe they're too busy working to hang) and It Looks Good! And it may not be in a bar, but I wouldn't mind hanging out with them in Good Ol' Boys Good Time, either.

[@sharis9095]

Rob and Austin... 2 Country Boys try Opera.... for a totally different side to Rob - he is AMAZING!!

[@oldschoolpop8428]

Home free is in Australia right now.

[@dj_410]

I know! Wish I was closer to where they are!!

[@margfried8796]

@@dj_410 they are coming back in October

[@donnaflynn9615]

The Bass Gang just release a collaboration with Tim Foust called “Hooked on a Feeling.” It shows off his awesome range and combined with the guys it’s a real bop of a song.

[@dj_410]

Ohhh I'll definitely check it out! I've been wanting to look at bass gang so maybe that's a good start spot!

[@terrichristenson432]

If I remember correctly Austin arranged these songs, he did a fabulous job too.

[@hdenisewooten]

We all crush on all of them, so welcome to falling in love with Home Free. It is their mix of talent, humor, emotional expressiveness, genuine warmth and humility, and maybe they are just a wee bit handsome too!

[@jandrost3848]

You must see Good ol country harmony from them

[@dj_410]

It's definitely on my list for the future :D

[@LunaKat9]

Yes, it was a mash-up of Chandelier, Wrecking ball, and also Fireworks! HF is multifaceted, for example, you may want to check out their serious side ("Brothers in arms"), their powerful side ("Everybody walking this land"), their melancholic side ("I can't outrun you," "In the blood," ) and so on, too many songs to mention. They are versatile, covering many genres, and they are infusing new life to classics ("Unchained melody," for example), and cover several songs with the original artists. You would also enjoy their originals like "Love me like that," "Catch me if you can," "Save the world." :)

[@dj_410]

I can't wait to explore more of their catalogue and see all they are capable of!

[@SBQDawn]

@@dj_410 You are going to LOVE the new album So Long Dixie all but 2 are Originals written by Austin and Tim with a couple writer friends of theirs. it's a Fantastic album. and they have several videos up from that album already. Road Sweet Road / So Long Dixie/ Understand / Giving up on you feat. Texas Hill / What's Left of my Heart / Save the World/

[@super_siri]

My favorite is devil went down to Georgia with Charlie daniels, but it's audio only no video that I'm aware of. But it's amazing.

[@pennymaple1817]

Definitely, if you want to hear more of Austin's beautiful vocals, check out "Love Me Like That".

[@donnam5891]

Great suggestions 🙂

[@JaniceCW61]

Rob = the most talented Teddy Bear ever!!

[@sandyi79]

They used to hide the rooster in all of the videos. The rooster went with Chris when he left. Us Home Fries spent a lot of time rewatching the videos to find it.

[@dj_410]

What a fun and clever thing to add :D

[@lrfcowper]

I'm not sure when Austin got hold of it, but you can see it on his shelves at home in some recent videos.

[@Debs_Badger]

​@@lrfcowper I'm not sure it's the same one, since Chris brought it to another video shoot he was involved in, and (I heard), left it behind. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@carinalindberg7377]

The rooster first showed up in the All About That Bass video, and after that they started hiding one in almost all of their videos up until the end before Chris left. In some videos it's seen several times, in other videos just once. It became a game for the Fries to find it, which meant having to watch the videos over and over and over again (such a hard and painful task 🤪🤣), which got their views up. This was in the early days of their video creation starting in September of 2014, ending late 2015 or early 2016. Back when the AATB they had less than 100,000 subscribers on their KZbin. With roughly two new videos every month it can be found in plenty of them. In this video it is extremely obvious. I was never able to really find any because I couldn't ever take my eyes off the guys. They are so mesmerizing. 😁🥰🙏 Thanks for the reaction!

[@janhankins911]

If you're a Rob fan, you absolutely must react to he and Austin singing "Nessun Dorma". He will turn your head inside out. He's just so talented.

[@BlueandGreenIceQueen]

Please, please, please check out Down to the Honky Tonk! It's an original song, and it's amazing!! I'm fairly sure Tim wrote it. Also, Champaign Taste on a Beer Budget, is also an original song and so so very funny.

[@dj_410]

Cant wait to look at some if their originals!!!

[@BlueandGreenIceQueen]

​@@dj_410 They are a blast and funny and everything Home Free is! Chef's kiss👩‍🍳😘

[@dagmar.6954]

I think the song "Down To The Honkytonk" is by Jake Owen.

[@melissakay6143]

Welcome to the mystery of loving Home Free! One day it's Tim, then Austin, then Rob, then Chance, and always loving Adam ❤️. You never know who's gonna sing what song, and we fall in love with each new one too! I've never wanted to hang out with any band so much cuz these guys are just nice people with super talents!! You're a Home Fry 🍟 too like the rest of us!!

[@mamabear-gu4oo]

Homefree is AMAZING in concert. Tim actually vibrated the walls 😮🎉❤❤

[@carriemilito2851]

Home Free definitely has a silly side to them. They did a song called Brother that gets everyone laughing. They're all wearing wild costumes and engaging in a mock battle.

[@richb313]

These guys never take themselves seriously but are dedicated to their fans.

[@joyvanderveer2282]

They mashed up "someone that I used to know", "Chandelier", and "Bullet proof" all at the same time. They are musical geniuses. I love the way they have made me love some of these songs that, if Iam honest, I really didn't like, and made me like them. They have done that on more than one occasion. in their videos. THAT is talent. May I recommend that you listen to "Ring of Fire" next. You can hear Tim go to the basement.

[@BIazer911]

You need to check out the video that Tim did of "Misty Mountians" with Peter Holland

[@stanrock2225]

Talent level is high. Wow

[@sheliatolar8295]

Drinking with Home Free? Check out "Between a Rock and a Heartache" and you'll get a taste of it! Great reaction! Your joy is contagious.

[@ryanellsworth7246]

You missed Chris sliding in Titanium. They had 3 songs going at once. Kewl! Great reaction!

[@DnDAddictUK]

Yay, I love some of the older Home Free. #DJantlers

[@dj_410]

Haha old or new their stuff is so amazing

[@DnDAddictUK]

@@dj_410 agreed, but theirbolder stuff tends to get missed by reactors. Please do Champaign Taste at some point soon, it is a must for the fun of this group. Although as always with these groups there are so many good ones it is almost impossible to choose

[@patriciamcl54]

The musical genius who put this together was Austin Brown, who aside from being an underestimated songwriter, is a talented arranger. I agree that some of the songs should have been full versions, and it was a pity that we didn't hear a longer section of Chandelier/Someone i Used to Know. In the early days, the guys used to perform a skit called Guilty Pleasures, one of the main points of which was the idea that Austin wanted to be Justin Bieber and to rap, and broke into other guys' songs to blast Baby. He actually did it very well! It's worth checking out one of the earlier versions (avoid the ones called Derailed - they were the versions that went wrong and often aren't as funny), and I promise you will never look at Austin's trousers in the same way again. He gave himself the chance to sing Baby here. I think you would enjoy Moonshine, another Brown arrangement showing off Rob and Adam Chance. If you've seen The Big Lebowski, check out This is how We Roll. Great reaction. Nice to hear a fellow Brit!

[@patriciamcl54]

Deepest and most grovelling apologies. Of course you're Australian.

[@pennymaple1817]

Seconding the request for This Is How We Roll. It's an epic video!

[@minneyruth]

We need a full version of Tim singing I love the way you lie

[@sherryschoenlein8951]

Absolutely loved your reaction, especially since you looked the way I suspect I looked watching it the first time!! I'm sure others have already suggested "When a Man Loves a Woman", but I highly recommend that one. The crazy part about it is that it was filmed during Covid so the only one in the studio was the lead singer, I won't tell you which guy did it, I'm hoping you'll just watch & be blown away like the rest of us. Thanks for continuing down this rabbit hole, you're definitely a Home Fry!!! 🍟❤️🍟

[@briankilpatrick6014]

Absolutely loving your reactions. You get the guys so well. They put smiles on everyone's faces. Scottish Home fry here. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@saremile]

It was 3 at once "Someone that I used to know" "Chandelier" and "Titanium" So beautiful...my favorite part of the medley

[@rainrusalka5545]

If you can find it, watch their episode of the Sing Off where they have an a cappella battle with one of the other groups (Filharmonics?) singing “I’m Alright” from Caddyshack.

[@reneroberson2784]

The Talent in these 5 gentleman are insane..🏡🆓🏡🍟 what can you say.. These are My Boys ❤❤

[@justjennb11]

You earned yourself a sub. Love your HF reactions. Please do Ring of Fire with HF and Avi Kaplan. You won't regret it.

[@dj_410]

Thank you so much for subbing!! I'm glad your enjoying and can't wait to react to ring of fire in the future!

[@dagmar.6954]

This is such a fun mashup of songs. Very cleverly done from one song to another. I didn't know most of these songs. But I don't care as it is just so much fun to watch. The talent these guys have is phenomenal. They have so much fun but the vocals never suffer. And Adam's beatboxing is on another level.

[@dj_410]

They are really incredible! I'm always so impressed

[@dianadickerson749]

They boys just dropped a Ray Steven's song. Mississippi squirrel revival! It's hysterical. 😂

[@patriciamcl54]

It's deeply unfunny. For once even Home Free couldn't do anything with this turkey.

[@suebee4843]

I'm not sure which was more fun, HF's pop medley or your reaction. Oh hell, why choose? They were both hilarious 🤣

[@barrywood7322]

I don’t know if anyone’s mentioned it yet but both Tim and Austin have their own channels which are well worth a listen.

[@danivansuperstar]

I love this arrangement. Genius. And truly, it's so hard to pick a favorite member. They have all "wowed" me many times in many ways. In this one, the flexibility of Tim's voice is remarkable. The fact that he can do runs and riffs so cleanly is a rare talent for a bass register like that. And ROB!!! And the Ruppster holding it together spectacularly. And Austin's range here! Thanks for continuing to react to them. Their versatility is infinite.

[@autumnwood543]

Please react to Home Free “Hillbilly Bone “ it is to die for. 🔥

[@diannableichner5521]

Great reaction. Thank you. If you go back and rewatch this video you see the rooster in Tim’s pocket off and on throughout the video.

[@Angie-yt1ki]

I love the joy that you show when enjoying these wonderfully talented guys. I am looking forward to your reaction to Rob and Austin singing opera. Hi from a TN Home Fry.

[@judydavis7993]

I've always said this video was like a party and the HomeFree boys didn't even leave their chairs. I'd like them to do anyone of these songs as a single, some I had heard of and others it was a first time experience . But they sure know how to have a great time and entertain us as well. Thanks for your reaction 🎵🥰

[@kristindunstan172]

Been looking forward to your reaction to this one. The songs are all recognizable but with a definite Home Free twist to them. Austin definitely has a talent for drawing your emotions into any song he does whether it's serious and makes you cry or hilarious and makes you laugh. You've seen a lot of their funny songs, and they are great, but you might consider trying some of their more serious songs, too. Tim cowrote a great song called What's Left of My Heart that is really beautiful and they have an amazing rendition of How Great Thou Art as well as Go Rest High on That Mountain that will have you crying (bring tissues).

[@pennygarrity386]

I can't imagine how much work this mashup was for Adam doing the percussion for all the different songs and keeping everyone on beat with the tempo changes.

[@patriciamcl54]

I doubt if it was recorded all at once. The difficulty of judging the gradually increasing tempo is possibly why the medley never AFAIK made it onto playlists for live shows.

[@pennygarrity386]

@@patriciamcl54 I know it probably wasn't recorded all at once but Adam also likes to record as much as possible in one take so he can hear what he needs to change or add

[@lucybogacheva1447]

these guys like to fools around both in and out of the frame))))) love their fun stuff

[@southrnbygrace]

I only knew one of these songs and still enjoyed it!!

[@doloresburns3301]

Love your reactions to Home Free 😉. Here are a couple suggestions -- In The Blood, Austin's lead on When a Man Loves a Woman, and Rob and Chance lead on Keith Urban's Blue Ain't Your Color. They also do a great cover of Patsy Cline's Crazy. And you're right... every song is better than the one before...and this is after two years of a steady diet of Home Free and the peripheral material such as Austin's channel, Tim's do-wop album and his work with Peter Hollens... OMG, it just doesn't end! Of course, there are many videos out with their live concerts where they have Story Time with Tim, bits like Hilariously Derailed and What We're Thinking When We're Singing. Then as fabulous bloopers, there's Colder Memory Lapse... have seen it so many times and I still laugh til I cry.

[@Tessie46255]

If Austin’s voice gets any higher only dogs will be able to hear it. Lol Enjoy your reactions. ❤

[@rebeccacondon1729]

Loving your reactions to the wonderful Home Free.

[@lj951]

Fortunate to have seen these guys live, was blown away musically & my face HURT from laughing so much! Loving your vids.

[@sandychisholm1297]

They have another fun one Mississippi Squirrel Revival it’s so funny 😂

[@patriciamcl54]

Funny?? Perhaps on the level of a cartoon aimed at 4-year-olds.

[@christinamoxon]

Great reaction - this is an amazing mashup. They have a great sense of humour. If you like this, try some of their other pop covers like "All About That Bass" - Meghan Trainor. It's a very early one (Austin looks so young) and it's 'countrified' to perfection.

[@Tbnasib3]

That staggered singing is Barber Shop.

[@rebeccarose7405]

I think what the style you were thinking of is Barber Shop, usually a male quartet, and A Capella. Love your enjoyment of it all. I can’t imagine anyone NOT enjoying it. 😊

[@babyfry4775]

Oh they’re definitely nuts all right. They are in Australia right now I think. They were on some morning program singing. (Patrol Nation had the video on his blog). Anyway, the chicken thing was while Chris (cowboy hat) was in the group. Some fan(s) sent in a chicken and they put them in the earlier videos. When Chris left the group in 2016 the chicken thing stopped. Others will know more about it than I do. This is a lot of fun. They have a lot of fun videos. One of my favorites is Brother. They’re dressed up as different warriors. 😄

[@trishatchison4652]

I love to watch new Home Free reactors, you got a subscription from me. Looking forward to more Home Free reactions from you!

[@joywright8794]

Country "Fried" Pop + Rooster (rooster= chicken/ therefore Country Fried Chicken, southern /country USA's favorite dinner.)

[@dj_410]

That makes sense hahaha I'm a fool for not connecting that haha

[@joywright8794]

@@dj_410 No worries, I'm from the south and it took me a couple days to wake up in the middle of the night to the epiphany. Of course when I said to myself out loud "You're really loosing it old girl." It woke my husband and I tried to explain, but he just grunted and went back to sleep. File it under all the useless information that sticks in my head only to surface when I am unconscious.😊

[@lauragreen5622]

In the quarantine videos you can see the rooster on Austin’s bookcase

[@GryphonDes]

Did they tell you Rob is an opera trained tenor? hehehe -- these guys are all tremendous -- and Tim was a headloiner on cruise ship for quite a while and sang tenor-baritone :O

[@shannonrussell8756]

I am loving your reactions to Home Free. a couple of funny videos from their concerts that i think you will enjoy are Colder weather what they were thinking and their guilty pleasures hilarious derailed

[@rulab]

Horse noises? 😂😂 are you sure it's not Stag noises? 🦌

[@dj_410]

Hahahhhaah 🫎

[@jillchamberlain6478]

Great reaction, thanks!!

[@lisataylor2789]

I am loving your HF reactions. You probably the best new reactor i have seen in a while. Keep up the good work.

[@carolchatham7766]

Yes fun try there version of CANT STOP THIS FEELING there cover of Justin Beaver it's outstanding enjoy

[@HenryCabotHenhouse3]

While Austin and Rob were singing Sombody That I Used to Know and Chandelier, I think Chris was singing Fire Away. There were definitely three songs over top of each other.

[@Jaems_Scott]

@ 6:29 ~ In vocal performance terms, it's called an Inflection. Where there is a sudden High Pitch.

[@glendapass4613]

When us Southerners hear COUNTRY FRIED we think chicken or steak, but this rooster appears in several of their videos, kinda like the guy who dances in the overalls in the butts remix, he pops up in other videos as well.

[@adideles7977]

Just like homefree your reactions are fantastic!! Thank you 💝💞

[@bobbie1st]

I love the way you love my favorite group! You seem to enjoy them the way i do. Keep the HF coming!!

[@stephanienoll7145]

They just performed in Australia this past weekend.

[@deniblackmore2179]

I'm not much of a "pop" fan so many of these songs were unknown to me but I love HF's medley/mash up anyway. They are so talented and cover a wide variety of genres, as well as producing some original material. I love "What's left of my heart", written by Tim. Be prepared to sniffle and cry if you react to that one - it's beautiful! Tim also has his own channel on here. Check out his cover of "Will you still love me tomorrow/Stay" 😳 Really enjoying your reactions 👍

[@MyLorissa]

Austin & Chance both have solo channels also which are great!

[@iamsquatty]

Enjoyed your reaction as always! #DJantlers 😊

[@teresacartwright5406]

A couple of other medley videos you might enjoy are the "Hunter Hayes Medley" and "Alabama Sampler". Thanks for playing this one - there's so much in it that you really need to watch it twice! A live video I think you'd like is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5yll5x-gbKbabc. Love from Canada.

[@teresacartwright5406]

The rooster lives on - in the quarantine series, it's sitting on the 2nd shelf of the bookcase that's next to Austin.

[@anitawright7169]

Home Free are the best! They can be funny, they can be serious. Everything they do is so very awesome! Love your reaction!!

[@vickiadkins9844]

" Brother " is another great one!! If you want to see a true masterpiece from the boys, please react to " Brothers In Arms "!

[@rllangevin3841]

Loving your HF reactions, and the perma-smile that ensues. It's pretty much impossible to pick a Home Free cover that is not an upgrade. You'll need to check out their many originals and also their collaborations with original artists. I would highly recommend anything on either their Dive Bar Saints or So Long Dixie albums, I believe all but 2 songs on each album are originals. For the Dive Bar Saints album I'd suggest the following 3 songs IN THIS ORDER (you'll see the connection and understand why): Catch Me If You Can (Rob does a great lead); Dive Bar Saints (Chance is spectacular); and then Leave This Town (with Tim leading). Can't wait to see your reactions to each of these, and many more! A Canadian Home Fry.

[@ritacarroll2057]

Can open words everywhere.

[@davidleatherneck]

Thanks. You did the 'single Lady hand wave' too good. Keep going. There is a long road in front of you.

[@racing2cat]

Came here for Home Free and subscribed because you make me happy, DJ! 🙂❤

[@JulieLWilliams]

Now that you've heard a few songs and know the boys, you need to do "Mayday."

[@sharonmortimer3843]

They use to have rooster in a lot of there songs. They were actually sang 3 in the mashup Somebody That I use to know, Chandelier and IWill Wait. I really got a kick out of your reaction.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Awesome reaction, you are such a hoot, I love seeing the joy on your face. I look forward to seeing you react to All about that Bass sometime in the future.

[@audrey3634]

You are so fun to watch! I love your reactions! I can so relate to what you said about falling in love with each of them in different songs. They are all amazing, but you always find someone that just grabs your attention and doesn't let you go. Thank you!

[@shercahn]

They are currently in Australia!

[@ronaldschweitzer1110]

You have brought me so much joy watching you discover and enjoy Home Free.Thank you so much

[@deannabates1575]

The rooster is an Easter egg on a lot of their early videos when Chris was still with the group.

[@JayeEllis]

As talented and amazing as this group is, what really puts them over the top is the FUN factor. The 'Guilty pleasures hilariously derailed' video is pure amusement. If you need a laugh, that's the one.

[@blakepatton6520]

The rooster is a reference to the "Country Fried" Name of the medley

[@cottontopprintshop452]

Such a JOY watching you react to this HF Video! I can't wait for the next one, cuz they are all AMAZING!! Hugs from Louisiana USA! A new subscriber!

[@ElizabethRoss-uj8rl]

If HF fails to cheer me up , you will! Love the joy that comes from your reactions to this genius band!

[@lucybogacheva1447]

watch their video Mayday. it broke more than one reactor on KZbin🤣🤣

[@denise_landry]

We normally suggest that you wait till you're about 6-7 videos in before you react to "Mayday" just to make sure you know who is who and what their vocal roles are.

[@lucybogacheva1447]

@@denise_landry perhaps you are right

[@denise_landry]

@@lucybogacheva1447 Just so they can truly appreciate the awesomeness of it. 😁

[@TJ_in_SC]

I’ll be your guide for the next few & we’re gonna be epic ! Some Girls Do, Meet In The Middle, Bless The Broken Road, My Church, Hillbilly Bone, Helplessly Hoping & then you’ll finally be ready to have your mind absolutely blown further than it already has been so far by listening to Mayday. Let’s get going NOW ! Us Home Fries are ready for the journey so c’mon !!

[@geniej9093]

Good to know your journey continues.

[@kmwwrench]

I think the first time I saw this I MAYBE knew one of the songs. Turns out it doesn't matter if you know the songs or not. I suggest you go to Austin's solo channel and watch Unchained Melody or Bring Him Home. You might want to have someone with you, as you may need to be revived. He has lots of solo things on his chanel including some nice originals, in addition to him and Rob doing opera - Nessun Dorma.

[@caitlinseaton7546]

Yay! This one is one of my favorites. It really shows off Adam Rupp’s beatboxing, all the seamless beat changes!

[@stephanieosadchuk5689]

You *need* to watch All About the Bass and Elvira (with the Oakridge Boys!).

[@jeannettestogner5164]

Great reaction!! Home Free definitely entertains - they're all so funny and sweet! You have to listen to the guys' version of Unchained Melody, and also When A Man Loves A Woman! Keep these great reactions coming!! ❤

[@lisabeaver7675]

I just love your reaction to this you just became my favorite reactor. I have not found a video of theirs that I did not absolutely enjoy. I hope you react to their cover of When a man loves a woman

[@brendasorenson6186]

Your reactions are so much fun to watch!

[@changlyn100]

Really love this medley!

[@AnaArantes]

AAWWW... STOP IT! ☺️☺️☺️